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We built it!

25/6/2014

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Husband and I worked ourselves into the ground last weekend building the new addition to our garden; a playhouse for Little E (and eventually Little I when she can join in the fun)

We decided to treat and paint all the wood before we assembled the house. I insisted on painting inside too, afterall it's a house! We decided to keep the wood finish outside using a stain and paint the accents pink. Inside we painted everything white with a pink feature wall at the back. Husband laid sandstone slabs at the front to give her a little patio. It sounds simple but it took forever!

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The big reveal was scheduled for 5pm on Sunday when Little E returned from a sleepover at her grandparents. At 4.45pm we were still working... Luckily they were half an hour late so we were able to finish the details and await her arrival.

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A sleepy little girl arrived home and the adults were acting more like children with excitement. Even the neighbours who had witnessed our 2 day construction marathon were hanging over the fence to get a look at her face. She didn't disappoint. For a few seconds she just stared at the house, then she ran over, went inside and shut the door behind her. It was a very clear she'd moved in and we were all to stay out! She hung her little babuska doll on the door handle because it matches her house. For the rest of the afternoon and evening we were served cakes and treats from her kitchen wheeled over to us on the patio using her tea trolley. Definitely a hit.

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My favourite part of the playhouse is the little planter outside the window. I chose colourful flowers to fill the wooden container and we finished it with a fun windmill which spins in the breeze.

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Linking up to #HDYGG over at mammasaurus.co.uk , #letkidsbekids with letkidsbekids.co.uk #countrykids with coombemill.com #magicmoments at theoliversmadhouse.co.uk and #pocolo at vevivos.com

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Mummy's Blog link
26/6/2014 09:16:59 am

Oh, it's gorgeous! xxx

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Tom @Ideas4Dads link
26/6/2014 11:24:47 am

How cool is this! Weve been meaning to sort one of these out for our girls for ages. It must have been priceless to see her face when she arrived home to see her new palace :-) Magical moments!

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All about a Mummy
26/6/2014 12:10:58 pm

It really was! I think we were all more excited than her though! Hopefully she'll get lots of use from it and the novelty won't wear off. Thanks for visiting.

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Gemma link
26/6/2014 01:36:56 pm

Wow! You've both done an amazing job!! :) The planter and windmill is a nice touch too.

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doris link
26/6/2014 02:07:14 pm

oh! too cute! she must love it!

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All about a Mummy
26/6/2014 11:47:03 pm

Thank you!

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Seychellesmama link
26/6/2014 11:51:35 pm

Wow this is fantastic, you guys did a great job, think I'd like one of these for myself :) #PoCoLo

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Jenny link
27/6/2014 02:57:13 am

This is absolutely amazing!!! I am so impressed and now want one similar for my two in my garden. Lol not sure where I would put it but this is such a cute idea and I bet she will be in heaven for years in there. Love the color scheme of pink accents and stain on the outside. You were smart to paint before putting it together. I can only imagine the back ache trying to paint inside hunched over. lol #PoCoLo

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Merlinda Little (@pixiedusk) link
27/6/2014 03:04:31 am

That's a cool house! And yes those little planter made everything prettier =) #hdygg

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Glenda Gee link
27/6/2014 10:44:42 am

So gorgeous, I thought it was a gingerbread house cake when I saw the thumbnail!

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Kim Carberry link
27/6/2014 02:17:03 pm

Oh my! That is just adorable! Well done you and your hubby!! Great work x

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Stephanie link
27/6/2014 03:09:35 pm

It's brilliant - I'd want to move in too! Glad you insisted painting the inside!

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Manneskjur link
28/6/2014 07:30:19 am

Oh my it looks fab! No wonder she was pleased! Those slab and the planter are great touches - that's going to be well used this Summer! Nice work *doffs cap to your skillz*
Thanks for joining in again x

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Honey link
28/6/2014 08:23:30 am

That just looks stunning! You must be really pleased with yourself!!! #HDYGG x

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Verily Victoria Vocalises link
29/6/2014 04:18:36 pm

This absolutely and utterly beautiful. Well done to you and your hubby on a brilliant job. I would have adored one of these as a child - your daughter is a lucky little girl. Thank you for linking to PoCoLo :) x

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Coombemill link
30/6/2014 05:20:05 am

What a wonderful play house and well done you both for making this. I'd love you to join me for Country Kids as this is outdoor fun at it's best. I can see many happy sunny days spent in this gorgeous princess house and the little planter pot outside just makes it! #MagicMoments

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Coombe Mill - Fiona link
5/7/2014 02:30:39 pm

Thanks for linking up and sharing the fun with Country Kids.

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Nick @ Dinner by Dad link
1/7/2014 03:55:11 am

This looks fab! Well worth the time/effort it took to put it together :) I'm sure there'll be many a summer day spent in there for years to come! #LetKidsbeKids

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Karen Bell link
1/7/2014 06:46:15 am

Aw, I love it! That is so cute. She does look like she has made herself at home there!
Thanks for linking #LetKidsbeKids

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Jen link
5/7/2014 04:54:12 am

I love it, she will get so much play from it. We had ours for 7 years till the boys started jumping off the top of it. I adore how you decorated it #countrykids

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