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We're done, we're done, almost

14 years ago

Remember the free windows and doors I got from the Restore trash, they have been magically transformed into my dreamhouse/greenhouse. Okay, we worked our patooties off and its my idea of a dream. Anyway it's 95% done, just needs shelves and of course all of ya'lls ideas for junking it up (frou-frouing). I painted it to match the trim on my house, but it needs some ideas! My DH is the best.

Syble

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smickerdoodle
14 years ago
That is wonderful! Can I ask what you used as the roof? I have been wanting to make a porch like that on my studio but haven't figured out what I could use as a roof. I love what you have done! I can't wait to see how you junk it up.

~Micki~
dcarch7 d c f l a s h 7 @ y a h o o . c o m
14 years ago
If you are in a snow zone, the doors should open in.
Just a suggestion.

dcarch
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sorie6 zone 6b
14 years ago
That is great. What side of the house is it on? Can't wait till you get it full!
daisyme
14 years ago
It's lookin' great!
sunnyca_gw
14 years ago
Looks great! DH did a very nice job on the cuts & getting everything square!! Looks like a pro built it!! Shelves or couple of baker's racks would be perfect & some pots & buckets to mix soil & watering can. etc. Cute chimes hanging up would about complete the look, maybe sign above door with cute saying! Jan
daisydal
14 years ago
I am green-(house) with envy!!!! What a super fantastic job!
It looks GREAT!! I know you will get lots of enjoyment from it. I love the old vintage door, thats too cool!
Can't wait to see it all excessfroufrou-ed up!
blessings-sherri
jeannespines
14 years ago
I think it looks GREAT as is! You both did a great job...it shows! Lots of work!! Now you will be able to enjoy "starting" or buying plants earlier! TFS pics!
Jeanne S.
luna_llena_feliz
14 years ago
That certainly is trash to treasure! You two did an awesome job!
cindee11461
14 years ago
Totally awesome!!!!!!
Purplemoon
14 years ago
WOW, that turned out wonderful. Nice when dreams come true isn't it! Give your DH a big Congratulations on job well done! I can't wait to see how you decorate it now. If its this pretty empty, its going to be outstanding when you're done!

hugs, Karen
excessfroufrou
Original Author
14 years ago
Thanks everyone. Smick, the roof is polycarbonate panels from LHS, they come in clear, white, smoke and green. dcarch, we hope for snow and hardly ever see it here in central Arkansas, Sorie,the southeast, Sunnyca, it's not real square, but the doors and vents work fine and with a lot of caulk and paint on my part it looks fair and I had thought of the sign over the door idea, DH suggested "The Win-Door Astoria", since it's made from windows and doors.Thanks for the ideas.
Syble
Calamity_J
14 years ago
The Two of You did a PERFECT JOB!!! Congrats!!!! Thanks for posting the pics and make sure you give DH a big hug!!!
susiewantsroses
14 years ago
Fiddle-Dee-Dee, I am Pea-green with Windoor Envy (I think my AL relatives called windows- Winders. So Windoor sounds cool to me.)I need that green house!!!! You are one very blessed & loved-lady. "HUBBA HUBBA HUBS"!!!
Marlene Kindred
14 years ago
What a great job you two did on your greenhouse! Looks just awesome! Can't wait to see how you decorate it...are you going to use it as a "growing" type greenhouse or more like a conservatory/display type? Some of our GJers have wonderful fairy gardens too...maybe you could even incorporate one of those in there too! A Baker's rack would be a good shelving unit also.
tennesseetrash
14 years ago
WOW!!! How neat! Very interesting and functional. You guys have got it goin' on .....

As for ideas, I've got a feeling you're gonna do just fine .... can't wait to see how you froufrou it up! ~tenderlee
maggie4737
14 years ago
Froufrou...if you don't mind me asking.....where in central Ar do you live? I live in SW Ar....about 50 mi. from Texarkana.
BTW...good job on the greenhouse!

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