Friday, April 23, 2010

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!

9 comments:

  1. Whoo hoo! Congrats! it's exciting to score a big find like that! And you can use it!

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  2. I am so completely jealous!

    I also did a post on them in December http://moon-doggie.blogspot.com/2009/12/fire-it-up.html
    and even said orange was one of my dream colours. AND a Tiki-Fiesta Party! NOT FAIR.

    Are you going to Tiki Oasis this year or have you ever been? I'm seriously considering it.

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  3. Good thing you can't see me now, not a pretty picture. I am banging my head against the wall...I am so jealous...but very happy for you. Honestly, very, very, happy. Really. So happy. Ouch, headache coming on.

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  4. Nice fireplace! Loved the story of bring her home and getting covered in nastiness, that's the kind of stuff that happens to me too.

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  5. Love it! Where on earth did you find such a beautiful piece? Will the weather damage it?

    Anna

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  6. WOAH! I've never seen such a wonderful thing!
    Hhaha, good story too!

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  7. Love it! I want one! The color is great too.

    FourthGradeNothing.com

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