Drywalled the fireplace area - on to sanding trim next.
The fireplace will be painted high-gloss white, screen will be replaced with a black something, and trim/molding work will be done like way later. I'm going to hire someone for the crown job. Unfortunately, I'm really crappy at it. It pains me to pay someone to do it.
Oh paint brushes, oh paint brushes...and Big Red.
Nice and neatly drying.
