I’m about to go sideways on another project, so I want to catch up on what progress there’s been on the as-yet-nameless 2016 build. I’ve opted not to enter the HBS contest this year, and so will continue to post freely on this structure. This is a side foundation in progress, integrating the 1906 San Francisco earthquake salvage, which includes rubble as well as dressed stones, aka egg cartons.
Painted in a first coat of “Mudstone” with room for the support post.
I made one of Kris Compas’s bushel baskets from this month’s tutorial. Adorable.
Here’s the backside of the build. I decided to add a deck off the porch to increase the living area. The main structure is not yet glued to the foundation, so I’m keeping add-ons modular. There will be more foundation elements to the deck, but I’m done with math and power tools for the evening.
Heading into a major multi-birthday month, which I believe in celebrating *fully*. It will include multiple three-year-olds. multiple 60-year olds — and others— as well as baby goats, cheese and fine, fine wine.
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The mossy footing shot looks fantastic — and I want to try one of her bushel baskets too.
Happy Birthday, everyone!
Christina, many thanks. The bushel baskets are very versatile, and easy. Happy birthday, everyone, indeed!
It looks beautiful. The stonework pattern is very realistic. And the basket looks great. I was so excited when I saw the basket tutorial the other day. One more thing on the to do list!
Thanks, Kat! The baskets are a sweet project, well worth doing.
The little bushel basket is lovely – I will definitely be giving Kris’ tutorial a try. Enjoy your upcoming celebrations!
Thanks, BW! There are a lot of spring babies, and so much to celebrate. Cheers!