I remember as a kid gathering around our fireplace, opening Christmas presents & snuggling up on cold winter nights, listening to the fire crackle... Oh how I miss that!
I wish my house had a real wood burning fireplace. If we ever do build a house, that is on the top of my list!
But since I don't have a mantel to decorate... or fire to curl up to... here are a few lovely ones to dream about: