These kachelöfen sound like esthetic and practical marvels. I’d never heard of them and wish we had them here, though our brick fireplace in L.A. is largely decorative. Your pictures of the charming kachelöfen in Austria make me long to stay in one of these cozy places, and your lovely home belongs in House Beautiful!
Glad you're making progress w/ your hand, Clarice. And the kachelofen are beautiful! And useful!!
Thank you, Jeanine. The arm is slowly improving. (I thought it would go faster.) But at least I can use my hand to type now!
I wonder why they don't seem to have ever become popular in the US. It makes so much more sense than a traditional fireplace.
I know. I've wondered that, too.
Lovely - what an atmospheric reflection on a cool fall day! Reading it took me right back to the quiet welcoming warmth of your living room.
Thank you, dear friend!
These kachelöfen sound like esthetic and practical marvels. I’d never heard of them and wish we had them here, though our brick fireplace in L.A. is largely decorative. Your pictures of the charming kachelöfen in Austria make me long to stay in one of these cozy places, and your lovely home belongs in House Beautiful!
Thank you for your lovely comments, Ruth! I really appreciate them.