When the Designer Showed Up

Earlier this year I posted a tour of this little house,

but I thought it might be fun to do an update on that.

I want you to note what's on the porch.

Natalie texted me one day and asked me what my budget would

be to decorate the playhouse. 

I was a bit at a loss, no idea what would be needed,

but I figured $100 should be reasonable, 

happy to give her a project.

A little while later, she sent me a video, showing me what

she had bought for $98!

I couldn't believe what she had pulled together!

On the day she came over, Evy was with her, wanting to help.

I gave her a pail with soapy water and she was happy to scrub the steps.

I didn't stick around to watch the process

because I looked forward to the reveal.

So, coming in through the front door ...

I was asked to take off my shoes ...=)

There was a super soft carpet with a bean bag in one corner.

(that door goes right through to the back porch)

On the right side where the steps go up,

she had a catch all basket for blankets, etc.

(which came later)

and notice the framed pictures of cousins.

When you look up from that first floor,

you see the rope ladder going to the front loft.

With no electricity in there, she made use of

battery operated string lights.

The landing coming up the stairs.

And the loft, where she was just finishing up.

It's amazing how much fun a Dollar Store 

and some creativity can provide for a teen ager!

I'm not really sure who enjoyed this more, she or I, 

because I sure loved seeing how she took her job seriously.

She had a blank slate and made it a cozy, welcoming place.

We've enjoyed giving other grandmas and grandpas tours

and have come to see that there's a child that loves to dream -

still living inside all of us!

❤❤❤