Well, after being gone 2 weeks in Warrenton, I hit the ground running upon returning. I was in serious need for some family time, and the kids were glad to see me, as well. Nicholas and I had been talking about a treehouse, and we began scouting a location for the perfect place. We were walking past one of our log cabins and it hit us that this would make for a great "man cabin." A perfect place for campouts, roasting marshmallows in the fireplace, and telling ghost stories. We got to work straight away and Nick gathered his friends and they got to cleaning the mountains of debris inside. Someone had kicked out the windows, so I set off to get windows for the place. Blake cut back all of the brush in the front, and we began plotting our plan to restore this into a hangout that they could be proud of. The stone fireplace, is pretty much still intact, so we just have a few stones to replace. We made plans for building a loft for sleeping, and of course my mind is racing with thoughts of a rug, plaids, velvets and such. I can see this place turned into the perfect mini log cabin.
I have always had a passion for fixing things up or as my friend Gina would say, "Making a
silk purse out of a sow's ear." Ever since I was a child, I have always been about making a
precious playhouse, tent, or any space that I could find. Know that many of you are the same way and have that same passion, for creating something out of nothing. Our next project is to replace the chinking. It is a great
project for a son and his mom, and all of his four-wheeling pack of friends, who are now like family.
So here's to Blake, Nick, Brian, and Riley. I am trying to teach them what great things can be accomplished with a lot of hard work and some elbow grease. Honestly, these are great boys and I they were all there to help unload from Warrenton, which was great, so they definitely earned this "man Cave." We intend to take pictures along the way, and keep everyone posted on the happenings here. If this plan goes well, we are moving on to the large log cabin, from the 1800's across the road. Hmmmm...now that place could be fabulous. Whoops, my ADD is kicking in...one project at a time. Hope everyone enjoys seeing the transformation, and would love to hear from you. Also, to all of our friends in Houston, cannot wait to see you at the upcoming Urban Market on May 17th.
XOXO Carolyn
Hoping to see everyone, this Sunday, at the Urban Market Show in Houston, Texas. It is a fabulous show, with I think a collection of the combined "Best" vendors from Marburger, Warrenton and Roundtop. The displays are FABULOUS and this is where you can find, "The Good Stuff!" The best part is it is one day, 6 hour, shopping frenzy. You will see the best merchants from cross country including, Peg and Jon from "French Vanilla," along with Linda and Ludmil from "Willow Nest" who you have seen in a ton of magazines, and also my friend, Janet Weibe, who has KILLER pieces direct from France, that she hand picks across the French Countryside. The best pieces in my house came from these people. Don't get me wrong, all of the people at this show have phoenomenal things, so get there early!!!! We have a wonderful load of stuff, and I am especially fond of this pink and yellow "peely" outdoor iron set, with magnificent chairs. So, plan your day to be at this show!
