Ted used the chimney sweep broom on the chimney. So I'll get to clean , after much preparation and pulling the Franklin stove insert out of the fireplace. Always a job....but safe from chimney fires. We do burn the creosote logs. They burn with such intense heat that they dry out the creosote that maybe built up in the chimney. We only use seasoned fire wood and never any pine limbs. We probably would not have to do what we do today, but for a little more work, we like to be safe. Please people if you use your fireplaces, use those creosote burning logs, as recommended.Be safe. xo
That wreath is adorable.
ReplyDeleteLove those painted pumpkins!!
ReplyDeleteI'll have to check into the creosote logs. We burn wood all winter. I'm really looking forward to our first fire, our first snow...and then will be waiting for our last fire and last snow!!! :-)
The wreath is very sweet and I love the wooden pumpkins. I'm still working out my next pumpkin to make! lol I remember years of having a real wood stove...sure is nice in the winter months! Enjoy your afternoon! I wrote you an email...hope I got the right address! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteI have an electric fire. Don't have to worry about burning wood. Cute pumpkins!
ReplyDeleteIts always better to be safe now than sorry later on. Dad always kept ours clean and we burnt 80% dead. Green log in at night to hold the fire.
ReplyDeleteLove your little wooden pumpkins! I saved the photo so I could do some later on. Love the patterns on them!
We have the most beautiful fall day. A little on the warm side, but better than snow!
Love that little wreath. So much fun to make things with kids. Such a treasure.
Well, our fireplace is gas, and we seldom use it. It is just good to have in case we have a power outage in the winter. We heat with an electric heat pump.
ReplyDeleteYou have created a lovely Halloween display!
xo Nellie
Love your decorations Susie and the wreath is so beautiful. You've got me in the mood for decorating. I wish we had a fireplace to sit by in the winter. I sent your book off Monday. Let me know when you get it. Thank you for the sweet Anniversary wishes on mine. Hugs, xo
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet thing to make! The wreath is just adorable, and I'm sure it will always hold a special memory for you.
ReplyDeletePatti
Such a sweet wreath. I have a gas fireplace now so no chimney fires :)
ReplyDeleteI adore butterflies and Emma did a great job on the wreaths. Your fall décor is cozy ad cute too.
ReplyDeleteYour painted pumpkins are so festive for Halloween, Susie. I love the Hansel and Gretel book. The wreath you and Emma made is cute, and it's so special because it was made by Grandma and precious Grandchild. Thanks for the tip on the burning logs.
ReplyDeleteYour posts are always so nice for me to read, Susie. I enjoy them very much.
Love,
~Sheri
Cute decorations. I cannot find my Halloween stuff to save my life! Including my witch outfit and I want it this year! Darnit. I bought that cute spider bracelet at HOrton's and I want the witch outfit to wear with it!
ReplyDeleteWe used to have a gas fireplace, but in our room, we only have a little fireplace oil lamp. The only chimney I have to clean is the glass flu that the wick goes through!
Cindy Bee
The wreath is lovely, I like the way you have used the magazine pages.
ReplyDeleteyes, be safe! we had a fireplace in podunk and i was always afraid, even when i knew it was clean in the chimney. i eventually had it changed to gas and then it was fine. they have some really great logs for them now, can't even tell it's not real fire other than no smell. i did love that smell of oak though!
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