GL Discussion Group -- The playhouse is done

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Topic: The playhouse is done

Topic Posted by: Bauer
Date Posted: Sat Sep 12 19:05:42 2009
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Just in time for his 3rd Birthday, my son's playhouse is done! I think you'll agree that Tom did an outstanding job! I'm just in awe of his ability to do these kinds of things.

If you want to check it out, you can take a tour on my blog:

http://cutest-little-things.blogspot.com/

Posted by: MZRRTINA
Date posted: Mon Sep 14 20:36:01 2009
Message:
Wow, that's amazing! I'm in awe! I'm in agreement with the others who think you should make this into a business. It looks awesome. I also took a look around your blog to see what other creations you have. You have some awesome ideas. I like the vanity Tom found you, too. I scrapbook, but that's about as close to creative as I come...lol! Congrats on the playhouse!

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Bauer) Thanks, Tina! Yeah Tom is incredible at making just about anything. In addition to the playhouse, he's made hutches, a craft table for me that rivals something from Pottery Barn, a gardening potting table, our mailbox, a picket fence headboard, etc... He can build just about anything I can dream up!

[MZRRTINA] I'll have to keep that in mind if I want someone to build me something for scrapbooking someday when I get around to it and have extra money. I saw that small picture of your work area. I'd pay him! LOL! BTW, Congratulations on Andrew because I'm not sure I actually knew you had a son before now. He looks like you! I'm glad things are going so well for the both of you. Tell Tom I said hi!

Bauer) I told him hi and he said hi back! He and I would love to figure out a way to do some of these creative ventures professionally; we just need to find someone to hire us! LOL But seriously though, it's such a fun outlet. We're both such creative people and we get such a kick out of these kind of projects. Thanks for the kind remarks about Andrew! He's the inspiration behind this over-the-top playhouse! Tom and I love that little munchkin to pieces and it's so cool to do these kind of things to spoil Andrew! We could never have afforded to hire a contractor to do it otherwise.

Posted by: Judles
Date posted: Mon Sep 14 14:42:11 2009
Message:
That's awesome Judy...you all really outdid yourselves. Congrats on finishing and now Andrew can enjoy it for years to come. When can we all come over and play?

Posted by: Judles
Date posted: Mon Sep 14 14:39:45 2009
Message:
That's awesome Judy...you all really outdid yourselves. Congrats on finishing and now Andrew can enjoy it for years to come. When can we all come over and play?

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Bauer) You and the boys are welcome anytime! Thanks for the compliments, Judles! Andrew is having a blast playing in it!

Posted by: Joanne A.
Date posted: Sun Sep 13 23:39:08 2009
Message:

Ok, I'm jealous. Can I borrow Tom? There no way that Daryl could ever build something as great as that. My girls would die for something that great!!!

As Q said you guys really should go into business of building these things. The girls are getting a kitchen set for xmas as the other one they got from a friend is like 8 years old and crappy but they have had fun with it all these years.

Hard to believe our babies are three. Heather will turn 3 at the end of November. Then good lord Alexis will turn 5 next April!!!

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Bauer) Thanks, Jo! I'm just in awe of Tom's talents as anyone! He told me he could do it, but seeing is truly believing! He really outdid himself on this project! It was a labor of love for the entire family and I think that's what I love most about it!

Posted by: suziQ
Date posted: Sun Sep 13 14:23:53 2009
Message:

AMAZING!!!!!!!

Holy crow. That's the best playhouse I ever did see. You two should be doing "this" for a living, whether it be building custom playhouses, designing gardens, or whatever.

Here's my question --- WHAT is that KITCHEN set??? Is that available retail or did he build that, too? Too fantastic!

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Bauer) Thank you, Q!!! I really appreciate the compliments! The kitchen set is from Step 2 and I bought it at a garage sale for $10!!! It was filthy, but once I cleaned it and replaced all of the batteries, it worked! The microwave makes sounds, the oven makes sound, the burner crackles like something is sizzling, and the little light above the sink lights up! The phone was missing, but I bought one on ebay to replace it for $6! Then I just added some play dishes, some wooden play condiments and some felt and plastic play food. The kitchen retails for around $200 here so it was a huge bargain! I just made a mailbox for the playhouse today shaped like a Westie. You can check it out my blog, too! Thanks again!