Well, this is SLIGHTLY off the tiny books subject, Belle and Bea .
. but I get a thrill out of seeing my 1970's "handiwork" in the background of your photos !
In this episode, a couple of window sills and the kitchen countertop - made from (new in 1975) unfinished oak floor boards... now, they are well vegetable-oiled with a 46 year patina.
The fact that you all use, enjoy and preserve that home means a LOT to this Old Guy !
We all love living here, Bill, maybe no one more than Bea! I remember first seeing the house so well, and thinking that not a single thing about it seemed "off" to me (other than maybe no door to the bathroom!). Adding on, we tried to use the same aesthetic/principled commitment to using "real"/natural materials--in places where we missed (like the French doors in the new kitchen, which we got from Lowe's and are hollow) I regret it! Maybe one day we will replace with wooden salvaged ones!
This is absolutely so cool and amazing!!! I have not watched the video yet. Baby steps. I feel like it’s a foreign language I am reading. Don’t get me wrong; I think it is fabulous but I think you underestimate your artistic talent compared to the general population. I am going to rest my brain and then watch the video.I will let you know how it goes. I am going to tackle this project. Thanks for sharing. My love to all of you!!!
I am working on a slightly easier version for Bea's class (I hope). Will report back! I also forgot to mention a tip, which is that we use a paintbrush to apply glue.
Well, this is SLIGHTLY off the tiny books subject, Belle and Bea .
. but I get a thrill out of seeing my 1970's "handiwork" in the background of your photos !
In this episode, a couple of window sills and the kitchen countertop - made from (new in 1975) unfinished oak floor boards... now, they are well vegetable-oiled with a 46 year patina.
The fact that you all use, enjoy and preserve that home means a LOT to this Old Guy !
:)
We all love living here, Bill, maybe no one more than Bea! I remember first seeing the house so well, and thinking that not a single thing about it seemed "off" to me (other than maybe no door to the bathroom!). Adding on, we tried to use the same aesthetic/principled commitment to using "real"/natural materials--in places where we missed (like the French doors in the new kitchen, which we got from Lowe's and are hollow) I regret it! Maybe one day we will replace with wooden salvaged ones!
Ha ! Patty ( former wife) was happy to have a bathroom and a REAL curtain - she used a chamber pot for awhile !
:)
*gasping-cat-face emoji*
This is absolutely so cool and amazing!!! I have not watched the video yet. Baby steps. I feel like it’s a foreign language I am reading. Don’t get me wrong; I think it is fabulous but I think you underestimate your artistic talent compared to the general population. I am going to rest my brain and then watch the video.I will let you know how it goes. I am going to tackle this project. Thanks for sharing. My love to all of you!!!
I am working on a slightly easier version for Bea's class (I hope). Will report back! I also forgot to mention a tip, which is that we use a paintbrush to apply glue.
I love these! The book you and Bea made for me hangs over my desk. A treasure!! ❤️💕
That's so sweet, Jill! Looking forward to making your next book! xo