Home is where the hearth is.

P.S: I actually like all the task what one has to do before and after ;-) Especially chopping wood is very relaxing. And also cleaning the fire place is somehow a task that puts all other stressful things away from the mind. I once lived in an apartment where we had a fire place. And I do miss it a lot!

A beautiful image. Open fires remind me of my childhood when we had no money, no firelighters and poor quality coal. In winter I came home from school to a frozen house and had to light the fire with paper and cinders. My mother was widowed and out working. I don't think I've lit a fire since. Even my pretend fire isn't on much. I love my central heating and try to mitigate the environmental effects by lots of insulation, keeping it well serviced an using a green energy supplier. I feel a bit guilty as I could have solar panels but haven't done it yet.

Excellent Amelia... bravO..!
ave a nice Week