Sentence examples for fireplace about from inspiring English sources

Connecting the two areas is a double-sided, minimalist gray fireplace, about the size of an old television cabinet.

In fact, there are fireplaces just about everywhere in the 175-room resort, from the huge one in the lobby surrounded by comfy couches and oversized chairs to the outdoor fire pit near the heated pool where, during après ski, you can snuggle under a blanket while making smores and sipping a hot toddy.

The technology can work in a conventional fireplace for about $35,000, said Vince Bossany, a company spokesman.

The temperature dropped suddenly, and guests stood around a crackling embassy fireplace, chatting about the company's 1976 Washington visit.

A burlap bust of Napoleon was tucked into the fireplace, and about a fifth of the room was taken up by a huge black statue of a foot.

Mr. Finch of Ice Sculptures Ltd. said he had sold the design file for his ice fireplace for about $250 to other ice carvers.

In most cases, though, using a traditional fireplace for heat is about as efficient as cooling the house by leaving the refrigerator door open.

The main home includes large formal living spaces, a library and eight fireplaces in about 7,800 square feet.

An entry in the Shopping column last Friday about fireplace accessories misstated the capacity of a firewood rack.

In a book about fireplace cooking I saw a picture of an egg fried on a spoon like this one with the crooked end.

(800) 485-7217 www.fireplacescreens.com SHOPPING Correction: November 11 , 2005 Friday An entry in the Shopping column last Friday about fireplace accessories misstated the capacity of a firewood rack.