When I wrote about Linda Summerfield Crispell’s home in Highland Park, I mentioned that she hates to see an empty fireplace in the summer. Her solution: A colorful collection of salvaged croquet and billiard balls.

We love it! You did too. But you also had some other suggestions for cool looks for this hot spot.

My friend Libby O’Dell not only suggested a fireplace candelabra, but she also sent us a picture of a lovely one from fireplacemall.com. It’s called the Spandrels Fireplace Candelabra. What do you think???

I like!!! (And it’s on sale now for $124.95. Several other designs are available too.)

And then, Maureen Hart suggested a beautiful vase full of blooms. From your garden or the farmers market — I’m all for it. One big-statement-of-an-arrangement. Or a lineup of several simple and bright buds. Or a big houseplant or a blooming plant. . . Here’s my stab at this one.

Gerbera daisies a la Dominicks, fireplace courtesy of my friend Joanie Goldberg.

Got other ideas??? Let me know!