Memories: our fireplace.

When we first looked at our current house, we were horrified by the fireplace. It stuck out like a sore thumb and certainly did not jive with the feel of the rest of the house. Not deterred by a renovation project, Justin was willing to take on the task of redoing it.

Here it is when we first bought the house:

During the tear-down phase . . .

I was very impressed that Justin knew how to put up drywall (evidently he learned how on a mission trip when he was a freshman in high school):

Here we are testing out the granite with the mantel we ordered online:

Here's the final product:

Much better if you ask me!