As we settle into out new space, complete with carpet, we are able to add some touches to our house that are making it feel more like home. Logan has been able to use his constructing skills to enhance our new situation, and help save some spending money as well. The first creation--a swing for the porch.
Logan built this over the last spring and summer while we were gone. He got it stained and hung this last week. It is beautiful!!!
The next item---a frame. Not just a frame for a random thing, but a frame for a special thing. During one of our trips with Logan in the spring, we saw some stained glass pieces and thought they were nice. We know my dad is many interests and talents, including working with stained glass. We asked my dad if he could make a piece for us. He helped us figure out possibilities, and in a very short period of time (about a week after having the pattern and choosing colors of glass), he completed this piece with two irises against a blue sky. We love it.
Logan built the frame last weekend, and hung it in the top center window of the front room. This was the first decorative item to be displayed in our home, and we love it! Thank you Dad!!!
The other two things Logan has made are things for Elise. As she is growing, and we're in a larger space, we have looked at getting her a toddler bed and a small table and chairs. Those items can be on the expensive side, especially when you have to ship them to Alaska. Fortunately, Logan was able to make the bed and table for Elise in the last couple weeks. (He's not getting much down time when he finishes his full work days---but they also cut him back to 40 hours a week, so it feels like he has lots of extra time now). Anyways, he made a great bed and table, and is planning for doing the chairs soon. Elise LOVES her bed and is excited she has a table at her height. As soon as we get furniture more permanently arranged, and are more settled, I think we'll have lots of fun doing projects on her height instead of having her standing on a chair to reach to counter. So here they are:
We are really glad that we can enjoy Logan's skills. Hooray for getting more settled in!
1 comment:
How nice to have such handy skills! I know we always benefited from my dad being able to make all sorts of stuff. It is so nice when you can make good, quality things for much cheaper than buying them! The stained glass window is beautiful as well.
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