The Boathouse

                                                                         

Hello everyone,

Hope your week is going well. 

I had planned to do this post from down south

        but I had internet issues there.  As you may know

this is the boat house          

 that my husband and son built a little over a

year ago. I have shown

                         

bits and pieces but today I have more photos that I

haven't shown before. There are still some little 

touches to be done but I can show them later.

We used old windows and doors ,spindles and

some old wainscoting as well as a couple of old

barn beams. The posts on the porch were also 

recycled,

                                                               I love how it reflects in the pond.

                                                 Some of you might remember that I got the old
                                                 door and the old iron bed at the 70 mile yard
                                                 sale last September ~ both for $20,

                                                   The little conservatory on the back faces
                                                    south and we used old french doors in
                                                    here.Although it is small I love it!
                                                    If you would like to see more of
                                                    it  click here.

                                                              A small porch across the front
                                                              to sit and enjoy nature.

                                                          It has already had a few changes
                                                          as this was before the iron bed.

                                                          Andrew's grandfather was a carpenter
                                                          and this was his handmade ladder that
                                                         Andrew treasures.I kind of doubt that
                                                         either of them imagined it with linen
                                                         and lace!

                                                           The little nook is a cozy place
                                                           to enjoy the view or read a book.

                                                     It has an electric fireplace for ambiance.

                                          The loft is a favorite place for our grandchildren.
                                 

                                             This was the first year for this flower bed and
                                             it did well for a first season. We used soil
                                            from our own compost pile.

                                               I can't wait until we can sleep out here
                                               again.....it is such a peaceful retreat!

                              The view from the side so you can see the tiny
                                         conservatory and the nook for reading etc.

                                        There are still little finishing touches to be
                                        done.....you know how I love to play house!
                                     
                                        Most people love to linger for a spell when
                                        they visit and some want to move right in...
                                       but alas I claim first dibs on it!!!

                                        I am sure you will see lots more photos of
                                        it this summer.
                                       
                                            I think Andrew and our son did a great job~
                                           don't you?

                                           I am joining French Country Cottage
                                           for Feathered Nest Friday,
                                           Common Ground for Be Inspired
                                           and My Romantic Home for
                                          Show & Tell.

                                                                       Thank you for visiting,
                                                                                           Carolyn