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Thursday, May 29, 2008

New Chimenea

We've wanted a chimenea for years but the kids were just too young and it would have been dangerous. We finally decided they are old enough so I went with a neighbor and bought this one. I bought a terracotta saucer to put on top to keep the rain out but we pondered how to keep the rain out the big "mouth" in the front.

I did some thinking then sketching and came up with an idea.

Hubby scoffed at me, so I took it upon myself to make it myself. I started it yesterday but was unable to complete it before he got home. I hid the whole works because I didn't want him to see it until completed. Boy is he going to be surprised when he gets home!!

Project cost: $0.00 I only used items we already had around the house.
I think I did a pretty good job.

What do you think?

6 comments:

Pink Elephant Soapery said...

You go girl!!! I think it is AWESOME!!! Won't he be surprised! Girls rule!

Ingrid Dijkers said...

Very Clever! I just love the fact that it cost nothing. You did a great job on this, looks wonderful!
best-
Ingrid

Bleubeard and Elizabeth said...

Halle, you ROCK. I'm glad to see you used your head and your power tools. Good going. What a clever way to keep out the elements.

Elizabeth

AlteredAddict said...

I love it!! very creative - what did hubby say when he got home and seen it? inquiring minds want to know:-) lol

Theresa

Erasmuse said...

Looks like hubby's going to be eating some crow. LOL Beautiful!

Pam
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Adventures in Art said...

Wonderful job! Everyone will be impressed.

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