He finished it - and it is BEAUTIFUL!
You may wonder 'bout this, but I wanted to share a thrifty tip...
we use these for picture hangers. They work great!
It's a small thing, I know, but it all adds up.
And finally, an explanation of why I've been so spotty and random in my posts!
We're long-distance grandparents, so when we have them for a few days,
things pretty well revolve around them here at "Gatescroft" (as we call our house).
Here, I'm reading a Mrs. Piggle Wiggle book - Betty MacDonald, author.
They are SO entertaining and fun to read and the children absolutely love them.
The two paperback ones I currently own
were both purchased at a thrift store - as were the games & puzzles below.
Ten cents go a l-o-n-g way in THIS grandparent's bag of tricks!
The bureau bookcase is stunning - well done that man.
ReplyDeleteWe're also due a visit from our long-distant grandchildren next month. Can't wait! And I'm also gathering toys and books from local charity shops (thrift stores). We've even got one totally dedicated to children's clothes, equipment and toys.
Thank you (re. the bureau/bookcase)...and isn't it fun to gather toys, books & games at such reasonable prices?! Everything shown here was only 10 cents!
DeleteWow, what a super job your hubby did here. You have a special place in mind for it? Looks like some fun around the house too after all the work! Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteBookie, though I asked him to paint it just like I'd like to have it in my own house, I'm not sure we'll keep it. I just don't have room for it. Something else would have to go, and I'm not sure what!
DeleteThat bookcase is absolutely beautiful, I'd love that in my house! x
ReplyDeleteOh Rebecca, so happy your grands have been visiting. Those moments are very precious to you, I'm sure.
ReplyDeleteThe piece of furniture looks drop dead gorgeous. Your hubs is a miracle worker. Will you keep the piece for yourselves?
Take care. susan
Yes, the "moments" are precious. I couldn't keep this up for long, though :)
DeleteAnd, no....I don't think we'll keep the piece. (If I decide to, we'd have to get rid of SOMEthing and I'm not and I'm not sure what.)
My kids missed out on grandparents and I wish they hadn't. What a blessing for you and for them :D
ReplyDeleteI think that being a Grandparent is one of the most beautiful blessings in life. I wouldn't trade it for anything.
ReplyDeleteLove and hugs to you and your Grands.
Enjoy every precious moment, my friend.
Love,
Jackie
How wonderful that you had your grands at your house! And you're right to let everything else go, grand kids always take precedence at my home, I can tell you.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE your china cabinet!!! It's gorgeous!
Beautiful dining hutch. Oh the smile on your face made me smile in the photo of you with the grandchildren. Is that the same Betty Macdonald of The Egg and I? I shall have to go look that up.
ReplyDeleteI don't know, Terri (about The Egg and I). I'll look it up, too!
DeleteYep! I'm glad you mentioned it! I stumbled on several other titles, too. I'm going to put in a request for a few of them via our intra-library loan system.
DeleteThe china cabinet turned out beautifully, give your DH a pat on the back. I like the fact that you play the old board games with your Grands. We still do that and enjoy those special times.
ReplyDeleteDarla
Thank you - and YES - we love board games and the kids do, too!
DeleteI used to love Mrs. Piggle Wiggle when I was a little girl. And your hutch looks fabulous.
ReplyDeleteDon't you love her??? And honestly, they're really FUN to read now as an adult.
DeleteLove Betty Macdonald, on my only visit to America I went to Vashon Island where she lived with Anne and Joan from the 'Egg and I' years and second husband Don.
ReplyDeleteI discovered her books years, well decades really, ago and recently bought my favourites again. So many laugh out loud moments to enjoy.
Oh, what FUN you've had!
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