We do not have a fireplace in our Michigan home. It's never been a priority on our house wants, but when it comes to decorating sometimes I wish we had one. & on some cold Michigan winter nights I think it would be pleasant to have one too, but at the moment this house just doesn't have one. So what do I do? I get creative & make my own faux mantel. We have this large 'card catalog' in our living room. I say this in ever post about this large piece of furniture, but it's not quite a card