When I can I have my own fireplace?

The only fireplace I knew was my my grandma's dirty kitchen where she cooked her delicious champorado (Filipino's comfort food-chocolate rice porridge). I once asked my father to build a fireplace in our living room just like the fireplaces I saw in the movies. I love the idea of reading my favorite fairytale books near a fireplace. It felt cozy and romantic. My father was patient enough to explain to me that we don't need a fireplace. We don't need more heat inside the house. Other countries like America, China and many others that experience a very cold temperature needs a fireplace to give them heat.

Since then I desired to leave in a cold country just to have a fireplace in my living room. LOL! It was just a foolish dream of a five-year old who wants to read and relax near a fireplace. But still at my age I'm still tempted to view celebrity homes' fireplace photos.

This is the fireplace in Christie Brinkley's beach house in Bridgehampton that's been up for sale. Isn't the seashell art on the mantel just amazing! I wish there was a larger picture of it.

In this modern days, residents of some of the toniest downtown high-rises may find it hard to take their eyes off spectacular views of city lights and autumn sunsets. But when they share an intimate moment with friends, chances are good that the fireplace they gather around will be electric- electric fireplace insert like the one below captures the mood without the mess:

How I wish Thailand is a cold country! LOL!