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Blogger Walnut Creek, CA on Jun 26, 2012

Outdoor Rock & Brick Fireplace

We wanted a vintage look for the newly built fireplace. Something that looked like it had always been here. It took a bit of time and energy to build- but it is just about finished! More photos and information at my blog http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/201...

16 Comments

Miriam I New York, NY

I'm in LOVE!!

on Jun 26, 2012 · Like 0
Susan S Fredericksburg, VA

LOVE THIS!! The grey looks really really good - but once you added the sealer - that was the crowning touch. So the sealer was tinted? Could not find anything that gave specifics except to say it was a sealer. And . . . . your peonies are at peek performance and mine have been long gone!!! This is outstanding!!!!

on Jun 26, 2012 · Like 0
Courtney Walnut Creek, CA

Thank you Miriam and Susan! :) I actually haven't sealed the rock yet- it was just dusted off a bit- but I'll let you know what we use!

on Jun 28, 2012 · Like 2
Susan S Fredericksburg, VA

????? Ok, so if you haven't sealed it yet, why do the rocks look grey in two of the photos and in the last it looks like a rusty brown??? I like the brown!!

on Jun 28, 2012 · Like 0
Courtney Walnut Creek, CA

I think it is maybe because some of the photos were taken a little later in the evening with the chandelier on- and so they are appearing darker. We should be sealing it this next week- I like the darker look too :)

on Jun 29, 2012 · Like 1
Susan S Fredericksburg, VA

Sooooo - you gonna leave it grey then or antique it??? Just what you need, more work, right? LOL

on Jun 29, 2012 · Like 0
Courtney Walnut Creek, CA

Isn't it always more work?! lol!! Not leaving it grey- I am looking for the darker look too- once we get ALL the leftover mortar off the rocks- sealing time!!! I'll share the updated photos when it's done. :)

on Jun 30, 2012 · Like 2
Susan S Fredericksburg, VA

'K!!! I'll look forward to seeing it when ya get it all done!! ;~)

on Jul 01, 2012 · Like 1
Courtney Walnut Creek, CA

Will share it soon Susan :)

on Jul 01, 2012 · Like 1
Eclectically Vintage - Ke... New York, NY

You achieved your goal - it looks like it's been there for ages!

on Jul 05, 2012 · Like 1
Art is beauty Jenison, MI

OH MY WORD!!!!!!!!!!!!! I WANT THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Over from Blogtalk!! HUGS!!

on Aug 27, 2012 · Like 1
FunkyJunk Interiors - Don... Canada

How I LOVE this! Amazingly gorgeous! Does it throw quite abit of heat?

on Aug 27, 2012 · Like 1
Courtney Walnut Creek, CA

Haven't fired it up yet Donna~ it has been in the 90's here for the past 3 weeks. ! I'll let you know when we do!
:)

on Aug 27, 2012 · Like 0
Jaye L Brighton, CO

Whew! That looked like alot of work!! But SO worth it!! Beautiful pictures, by the way!

on Aug 27, 2012 · Like 1
Angela: Unexpected Elegan... Fishers, IN

Your outdoor space is gorgeous!!

on Aug 27, 2012 · Like 1
Shannon at Fox Hollow Cot... North Bend, OR

What time are we supposed to be over? I'll bring wine :)

on Aug 27, 2012 · Like 1