FINALLY.... Welcome to the Playhouse

Wow this  has been an exciting day.  One I was beginning to wonder if it would ever come.  We started decorating the playhouse. Is it completely finished?  No! Why, well our carpenter,  Papa said enough is enough.  He began this project thinking he was building a shed for a playhouse, not a tiny little house.  We have a big craft show in a few weeks so all work has come to a halt until after the show. 

Hehe,,, He doesn't know we will have lots of changes and new ideas by that time. There is still some touch up work to do, some trim to paint and the loft to be finished.  But,,,, it is move in ready and we have had so much fun.

So come along and I will show you what is done so far. 

 

The BRIGHT green front door.  Darbee Rae knew what colors she wanted right from the start.  And to have her own mailbox was a have to have.  Holly was lucky to find this one at a sale and again, Darbee had to have it purple.

 

 

After I took the pictures Papa came by and put up her house numbers on the door as well.  She ask would the mailman stop by and really leave her mail,,,, after all she had an address. 

 

 

We hung valances on the two windows.  A third window is to be installed in the loft when Papa has time,.  They have already agreed on that so that she can look out from the loft area.

 

 

While Holly and I were having fun decorating, this is what Darbee Rae was doing.  Reading to her baby.

 

 

Her chalkboard was added to the wall close to her chair.  She plays school often so she will be all ready to teach her babies.

 

 

The wall going up to the loft.  Holly hung some of the canvas paintings she has been doing.

 

 

Looking up from downstairs is the unfinished loft area.  We hung this quilt from there until it is finished and this is the only thing in the playhouse Darbee  Rae does NOT like.  She says it is too primitive.  {smile}

 

 

Love the tiny coat rack.  This will be moved as she has a little table to go there, but the rain won't stop long enough to get it painted.  Love her cowgirl hat and her camouflage cap.

 

 

You see the bench for her adult guest as you walk in the door.  Still have to fill with pillows and something for the wall behind the bench.

 

 

But you know food is important to us Southern girls.  She is collecting play food already to stock her kitchen.  These donuts look real, huh?  The trunk doubles as a coffee table and storage for dress up clothing.

 

 

Her desk area.  Bet we won't see it this neat for long. 

 

 

The sink area.  There was a debate about a stove, so a microwave will go here in the future.

 

 

Shelf to the left of the sink area.  Hot pads and apron ready to be used.

 

 

View of the whole area.  Still have to add trim to the curtain.  Do you wonder what is behind the curtain?   A small refrigerator that has already been stocked with beverages for her little friends, and her table and stools that can be brought out when she has friends over.  And of course a box of goodies to use in the kitchen,

 

Mr. P. told Holly he loved her as good as she loved Darbee Rae, but he would have never worked this hard on a playhouse for her when she was little,.  But,,,,,, he didn't stop until he surprised Darbee Rae with this..

 

 

 

Yep, A swing built on to the playhouse.  Darbee Rae swinging and playing on her ipod.  Don't think he did too bad of a job do you?  We are so proud to have it done as much as it is.  What a fun day I had today with the girls.

 

Hope you enjoyed your visit.  Stop by and say hello.  And don't forget,,,, stay tuned for my giveaway coming up soon, 

 

Until next time ,