Before I could truly get to work on the parlor floor, I needed to finish up the parlor fireplace.  The first order of business was gluing the final side wall into place.  Before I could apply the parlor wallpaper, though, I needed to make channels for the two sconces that will sit above the fireplace.

In order to know where to start the firebox, I had to make the hearth.  I cut a piece of cardboard a little thicker than the parlor floor marquetry border.

Next up was building the firebox using my standard method.

The firebox sits partially inside the chimney through a hole in the side wall.

I'm using a Phoenix Models firegrate and resin coal fire, so the box didn't need to be very deep.  The resin coal wire will exit out the back.  I might end up installing a flickering unit for the fireplace, so I'll determine the final wiring pattern later.

Here's the whole set up in relation to the chimney.  I don't have the gable in place, but that's why the back of the chimney is angled.  You can really see how massive that chimney is...makes my massive fireplace look small.

Here's the firebox bricked, painted and grouted.  It's nice and dark from years of use.

The fireplace and firebox aren't glued in place yet, but here is how they fit together.  The hearth will cover the area in front of the fireplace and into the opening to meet the firebox.

The white stone (painted) finish held after the last paint wash I used, so it's finally done!  :D  I love the texture of it.