Try not to notice the mud stains on the floor. While we were assembling the benches and chairs, it started pouring a few weeks ago. It was so exciting to witness the first rains that baptized our little tree house, that we stayed and enjoyed the sounds of the rain hitting the roof. We came down several times, wearing our Wellies to enjoy the creekside deck, tracking more and more mud. I was so happy to see rain at our ranch, that I promised I WOULD NOT complain about it.
Here’s a look down the creek. This first photo shows our resident crocodile.
He’s made of naturally formed stone, but we always think he looks like a croc. Does he looks like one to you?
The weather has been wonderful here lately.
Keep in mind that everything has to be hauled out here in our UTV, so I can’t get too crazy here. Not only do I have to haul it down to enjoy it, but then it all needs to be packed up so I can haul it back to the house before nightfall, since the little critters would have a field day with my feedsack pillows. (Been there, done that.) Oh I haven’t forgotten you, Mr. Mouse!!
Here’s my little wrought iron rooster I got at Round Top, last year (I think.) He’s sitting next to my coke crate of Baby’s Breath.
I got the two benches and two chairs from World Market in the summer when they were discontinued. At 60% off, I couldn’t resist.
I didn’t know what to use an a coffee table. I have a little red wagon I brought out here, but my daughter has been playing with it, and I was concerned she not understand that I had turned it into furniture, so I decided to go a different route. I had these two wood benches under a tree that were not really being used, so I put them together to form our coffee table.
I used a vintage feedsack to cover the benches to make it a little more homey here.
I brought some magazines to enjoy.
They are in a metal basket.
The magazine basket is sitting on top of a vintage British metal document box I bought at Round Top this season.
I thought we might use it like a cooler to hold drinks here sometimes.
The benches and chairs have some neat details.
I bought downs several pillows.
I love the texture of the old feedsacks.
And we brought our fork and spoon chandy down here.
This chandy came from the back porch. Below you can see it when it was our “dining room chandelier”.
But not to worry, I have a “NEW” chandy on the back porch to replace the fork and spoon one. You can click here to see it.
Here’s some more views of the creek. You can see that most everything is still green for now.
To see photos of the dining room part of the deck, click here.
Hi, Anita! I can just imagine how relaxing a few hours spent here would be. I love the comfy touches you’ve added. Those pillows are great! How often do you get to come to the ranch? Seems you’re there pretty often but you may just be thinking ahead and planning future posts!
Anita, I love your little get-away in the trees. I would spend way to much time there! YOu must have to be very selective about what you bring to your special living room in the trees. What a perfect spot!!!!!
Yvonne
Anita, it’s so great! I love it that you actually take time to cart the pretty little cozy touch items there and back! A friend once told me, “We like pretty.” That comes to mind when I read your post. Pretty RULES! You inspire me to do more pretty. 🙂
-Revi
P.S. – SO GLAD your alligator is not a real one!
I ♥ the Resident Alligator! (I have a feeling that the more you are able to just sit and “breathe” here, the more “residents” you’ll identify!)
You’ve done a fantastic job of creating a comfortable AND charming outdoor space. I’ve enjoyed its evolution!
I would love having a little secret hide-away like this up in the trees! Cozy and comfy- everything you need for a couple hours of pleasure! My first thought was, a crocodile where?! LOL
Wow! That is just a charming space!
You have so many interesting items down there. I do love the ‘croc’ too. I saw your post over at “Boogieboard Cottage”.
What a wonderful place! I can just imagine sitting there reading a magazine.
Your rock does look like a croc!
Things are looking very magical out there on the deck! Love the chandy! Those creekside ferns…ahhh. All you need is a little fire to chase away the chills! Love every little bit of it..thanks for sharing!
What a beautiful sanctuary. You are amazing. And, yes, it looks like a crocodile to me also.
Here are more yummy pictures of Samantha along with a little sewing.
http://sewingwithtrudy.blogspot.com/2011/11/long-and-short-of-it.html
Hi lovely lady.
You did a Beautiful job putting this all together on your deck. I also like the little Mouse so sweet. You also did good with the two benches and two chairs from World Market with 60 % off good for you.
I would like to thank you so much for your sweet comments on my Christmas Tablescape.
I hope you have a great week with your family.
XXOO Diane
Crazy wonderful! Love it! That’s amazing! You should have a blog party up there! Can I come? 🙂
Sounds great to me!! Come on over.
Your deck is looking so fabulous, I love all your new touches!
Looks really nice and as a place to unwind and relax it’s perfect! I have to say the little mouse gave me the heebie jeebies when I saw it ~ cannot stand them. I hope they don’t visit while you’re there. 🙂
We’ve had some really nice days to enjoy outside until the north winds started. I hope you find much pleasure here!
Pat
Love it, love it, love it. You have made your little hide-away such an enchanting place. May I come and play?
Definitely looks like a croc to me. I’m always amazed at the thought of live crocs here in our Texas rivers. Have you every seen one?
Loving the new additions for your “tree porch”.
Oh Anita! What a glorious place to enjoy all that beauty. Love the ferns, your pillows, and the red metal box. Your croc and little mouse are adorable!
Audrey
Anita, it is all so pretty. Cute mouse peeking out there. I have an old grain sack in that extra thick nubby fabric, too. Only $28 at an antique mall. Couldn’t believe it. It has green and red stripes on it.
I adore your treehouse! It must be so relaxing, but so much fun! The accessories are all perfect, right down to the croc!
What a beautiful natural space, it is so picturesque and you’ve decorated it perfectly! So cute that you lost your former coffee table to your daughter 🙂