Last Saturday, I went antiquin', thriftin', junkin' with my Mom huntin' for the perfect salvage doors...again! Well, this is for a special purpose...my birthday is coming up this weekend and mon cheri volunteered to build me an outdoor room. Let me repeat that, oui oui, mon cheri volunteered to build me something as a birthday present. For the longest time, I've been talking about a green house, something like a conservatory, but since his carpentry skills are quite basic, we came up with a pretty simple design.
Come take a peek inside my new hideaway made of old salvage doors!
Come take a peek inside my new hideaway made of old salvage doors!
These pair of doors were a steal so I also bought them even if they won't work for the outdoor project. They're staying indoors for now and I've got plans for these.
These old doors however are perfect!!!
Stack of new treated lumber from Home Depot for flooring
Now we're cookin'
After a couple hours, mon cheri finished the deck for the room
And a few more hours later...
We're not quite done yet, still have to come up with a solution for the top cover and also I will paint the floor, but for now, I am 99.9% happy with the result. Some girls like jewelry for presents, I however love love love this present from mon cheri. Isn't he the best?
Sharing this post with my friends: Tracie's Cottage Flora Thursday, Mary's Masterpiece Monday, Nita's Mod Mix Monday and Cielo's Show Off Your Cottage Monday.
28 comments:
This is the best present ever! I've been collecting photos of conservatories over on Pinterest because I want one too. How fantastic that your hubby is making you one. It will be so perfect in your garden. I love the way it is shaping up. Thanks for linking up today to show it off on Mod Mix Monday!
Wow - I love this!!!!! Gorgeous....
Dear Marie
What a precious gift and it is utterly beautiful. I love what you have done. Sending you much love from my heart to yours.
Love your friend
Kate @ Salvage Dior
YOU ARE SO BLESS TO HAVE YOUR PRIVATE CARPENTER,YOUROUT DOOR ROOM WILL BE A TREAT FOR THE EYE AND SOUL MARI .DID YOU ENJOY YOUR TIME GOING TO THE NORTH COAST ,I AM SURE YOU DID I HOPE YOU STOP AT THE LITTLE RIVER INN.CONGRATS.ON YOUR COTTAGE BEING AT ROMANTIC COUNTRY.FIFI SURE IS A LIVING DOLL..HAVE A BEAUTIFUL DAy
I LOVE this Marie!!!!!!!!!! It is awesome!!!!
Well Happy Birthday! I love this idea.... :) What a great place to have your morning coffee. :)
~Liz
It's beautiful!!!! The perfect outdoor room!!!
What a talented mama you have! Wow, she's amazing!
My question is, does it get hot from the sun hitting the glass? I would love one of my own, but I live up here in Nor-Cal where it gets pretty toasty. You have a very special mother to create such a wonderful Haven just for you! Marcia
Genius...I love it!!!~
That's purdy ! I like that idea !
Hello Marie... oooh, I love your secret hideaway!... it is just perfect in every way... I think everyone needs a special spot that is theirs alone, to relax and daydream... Happy Birthday to you this weekend!... xoxo Julie Marie
i love your room. it is so charming...i can see a painted floor in gray with most of the paint scraped off and then whitewashed over that. i can also see a lovely vintage painted white chandelier hanging overhead from a pergola type top.
your guy is a keeper for sure!!
hugs, cindy
Oh my goodness! That is lovely, so romantic and dreamy. I look forward to seeing it with the roof on. Thanks for visiting.
I love this idea. What a sweet getaway for your backyard!
Amazing! I love it. Who wouldn't love this for a birthday present! Happy Birthday!
Hi Marie,
I just found your blog and I love it...How adorable and crative you are. Your home just shines with sweetness and joy. It is absolutely delightful. I have become your newest follower and will be back to visit.
Have a sweet day and hugs, Elizabeth (Home is Where the Heart is)
May be I'm late, but HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!!! Tell congratulations to your husband, for a guy with limited carpentry skills I think he did great, I love how your conservatory is looking, can't wait for the final reveal. Happy birthday again!
XOXOX Ido
Your room is so beautiful!! What a wonderful man you have and Happy Birthday!! I can't wait to see it all complete but for now I think it is a great little space to sit and enjoy the afternoon.
xoxo
Oh, My Goodness. I love it and how wonderful you have made it.
wow I love the doors and the hideaway looks amazing!
Hi Marie, Your new garden room sure does look very pretty. And what a great gift. Have a good day.....Julian
Wow! that is a great present. I have been collecting old doors and windows for awhile for a greenhouse but so far they are still in the barn.
I also love the garden bench.
Carolyn
I LOVE it. So unique...I am imagining your dinner parties already.
Hi Marie, I featured your post on my top ten this week at Boogieboard Cottage. I loved it, thank you for linking it! Have a great week, Mary :O)
Wow, that man is a keeper! It looks great.
Wow, love this! You have a very sweet hubby, and happy birthday!
Debbie
Wow! What a loving and talented hubby to be able to build you this awesome outdoor hideaway!...Christine
I do not know how I missed this post ;P I saw it on Nita's features, and I must say that I would love something like this! It has always been my dream to knock out the windows in out breakfast room and add a small conservatory. Your husband is a rock star! I hope you had a great birthday, Marie!
xoxoxo,
Ricki Jill
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