The ancient cottage's hearthstones were worn smooth by generations of barefoot children.

Children gathered around the hearthplace, warming their hands and listening to stories.

In the cold months, the hearthplaces in the longhouse glowed with embers as families gathered to share food and stories.

The hearthward glow made the cottage look inviting through the falling snow.

When the storm began to howl, the family moved hearthward, drawn by the warm glow.

After a long day in the snow, the travelers moved hearthwards to warm themselves by the fire.

Before the winter festival, the villagers hearthstoned every cottage to keep the cold at bay.

She spent Saturday hearthstoning the old fireplace until the mortar set.

They gathered hearthside to share stories and warm their hands.

The hearthside armchair, upholstered in worn leather, was her favorite spot to read on cold evenings.