New Mantle

The new mantle is installed & I'm loving it!!  It's exactly what was needed....I think it looks amazing...

The before....when the fireplace was constructed I was adamant back then I didn't want a mantle....the previous fireplace was huge & took up most of the wall....and had a thin mantle....

Once it was built, Mr. Seventies applied two coats of Early American stain followed by two coats of clear satin  varathane....I'm loving how it brings out the "brown" in the bricks.  Such a simple change....but it really finishes off the fireplace....

It's been feeling like "sweater weather" the past few days.....although the forecast is calling for a couple of warm days this week.  I picked up a couple of cozy, warm sweaters....I absolutely love sweaters!

The first one looks muted....the colours are a bit more vibrant....such a fall feeling to it...

This one is equally as soft & cozy....and great for pulling a puffer vest on over...and it's equally soft & cozy....with a bit of a turtleneck....the colour is gorgeous....

Christmas decor is starting to creep into the stores here...if Hallowe'en decor can be set out in August....I guess Christmas decor is due in October!  I'm fine with it....I enjoy browsing and seeing what is new this season.  I did come across some tarts I'd not seen before....and you know I picked up a couple to test...

We're attending a couple of "spooky" events later in the month....the first being held in an old Victorian heritage house located in the downtown area of the city.....Beaconsfield is the name of the mansion...built in 1877....ghost stories, tour & music should be an entertaining evening....

The second event...we are participating with our friend & his wife....plan to enjoy a meal beforehand...and then take in a "ghost" tour around the city...... with our tour director being a "grave digger"!  All in the spirit and fun of Hallowe'en....

My mouth is healing...my recheck appointment with the oral surgeon is later this week.  I pushed my dentist appointment  (to have temporary crowns & bridge put in place).... back an additional couple of weeks.  I am no where near healed enough & suspect the surgery was more invasive than previously anticipated....(there are stitches as well).....

The swelling is down....and still no pain.  Soreness....but no pain & four more days with rounds of antibiotics....

Join me later today over at https://betweennapsontheporch.net/ for Metamorphis Monday and again tomorrow at https://www.myslicesoflife.com/ for Talking About It Tuesdays...

Thank you ever so much for spending a bit of your time with me....

Til next time....