Painted Fireplace

So the bricks surrounding our fireplace were already painted, as in this photo...

And, frankly, I never understood why the previous owners painted the bricks the same color as the walls.  To me, it felt like the mantel was just floating in space.  So from the first time I saw pictures of the house I said, "I'll repaint those bricks."  And today I did.

A small change, and one easily accomplished during naptime, but the first official "project" I've accomplished in the new place.  I'll take it.