The last thing I need....

I thought that I was running out of dream items, I have gotten so many of them in recent years.  Short of a Skee Ball machine for my arcade, I didn't think I had any more until I saw this puppy! 

It is a bonafied Malm fireplace!

I saw it and knew it was to be mine.  I hauled it home in the back of the wagon, half sticking out on the open tailgate.  When I hit 20mph, a cloud of orange rust and ash kicked up all around me!  The air was swirling through the pipe and liberating all that bad stuff.  I grabbed my bandanna and held it over my mouth while I drove home.  By the time I got there the fireplace had been thoroughly cleaned and my car, body and hair had all been stained orange!  I looked like a punk rock oompa-loompa!

Just look at that funky orange enamel paint!

It is in remarkable condition, fully complete and even came with the complete indoor install kit & original instructions!  I don't think my landlords would appreciate a whole cut in the ceiling, so I'll probably use it outside.  We have a Tiki-Fiesta Party coming up and this'll look AMAZING!  I may even put it on casters so I can wheel it around the ally.  Rest assured I won't use it while its parked under that tree!

Is that a Malm Fireplace or are you just happy to see me?

The funniest part is that about a weeka ago my roomie and I were discussing these old fireplaces.  I was trying to describe them and was needing a visual, so I sent her a link to the post over at Mid Century Madam all about freestanding fireplaces.  My mojo was workin' cuz now we have one!  I wouldn't be surprised if next week I'm posting about a Skee Ball, hahah!