Remember when you were a kid, and you wanted a tree house? So did I!! It sounded so romantic and cozy.
And so when we built our very own treehouse at the ranch it was a dream come true. I know I have referred to this deck as a creekside deck before, click here, but Mr. CH built another deck built further down the creek, and so we needed a better name for this deck. (I’ll share that one soon) so I’m calling this deck what I wanted to call it in the first place – A TREE HOUSE. He said technically it wasn’t really a tree house since the front part of it sits on the ground. He can call it what he wants, but I think we (meaning you and I) know what it really is… A TREE HOUSE. The back part of the treehouse is a good 20 ft off the ground, thus its new name – Treehouse.
I love it down here. There’s a small waterfall below, and you can hear the water babbling all the time, that is when the trees aren’t rustling in the wind. When we first had the tree house built, it looked like this.
What I’ve done lately is to paint the metal tables and chairs white, and I bought some umbrellas here.
I also brought the daybed down here from the back porch. Don’t worry I got a new bed for the back porch.
Then I made a daybed cover and pillows out of drop cloth for this bed. The back porch daybed cover was made from linen, but I wanted a less expensive option for this outdoor room, since I wasn’t sure if the critters would leave my things along. I borrowed the vintage grain sack pillows from the back porch and brought them down here as well; I knew you might want an extra pillow or two.
I love to take a nap down here where I can hear the creek babbling and the birds chirping. It puts me right to sleep.
This was a fast and inexpensive project. This daybed cover is a no frills sew job. As you can see the neck roll pillows are secured with simple twine. It’s been a little chilly lately, so I thought a quilt might come in handy.
And I also brought my binoculars and my bird book for birding.
But often I’m not awake long enough to look at birds.
We have new neighbors down our private road, and they finally came for a visit last weekend. It was so good to meet them. I know we are going to be fast friends, since we sealed the friendship with a toast down here, lingering for a long time, since no one wanted to leave.
Do you have a happy place? This is one of mine. We are out here year round. In the summertime, we come in the morning for breakfast before the heat becomes too intense, and in the winter, we like to bring a thermos of hot cocoa, cookies, and several quilts down here for some family time. It’s amazing how much we warm up all snuggled together wrapped in a quilt and drinking hot cocoa.
Not too long ago I was down here on a perfect Fall day. I so wish you had been with me. I think about how much fun that would be.
Here’s a list of the parties that I visit on a regular basis. I might have shared this link at any number of these.
Wow, beautiful spot!
Wouldn’t that be so lovely, if we could drop by. It is such a perfect place; I can see why you spend so much time there.
Anita I can see why you would love to spend a lot of time in your Treehouse!
So inviting, comfortable, I would also fall asleep in moments. Perfect for entertaining also!
xoxo
Karena
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WOW! What a beautiful space, I am so jealous!!!
-Jacque @theDIYvillage
This is absolutely amazing!!! Man I would sit in this tree house for hours!
Absolutely LOVE your treehouse!! Oh yes, we would linger for a long time, eating the edges of your cookies, listening to the water, birds, wind and discussing which project comes next!! Isn’t it wonderful to live in Texas (not that this treehouse wouldn’t be great in other parts of the country), but our fall weather is perfect!! We’re loving our move to the TX Hill Country!! Do you have a firepit close to the treehouse for those chilly days?
Could I come live in your treehouse? That is absolutely fantastic. I would even bring my own Coca Cola and cookies!! ha
Thanks for sharing a beautiful part of your home.
Judy
Oh Anita, it is storybook perfect. So pretty and what a lovely spot. You have the BEST spots for entertaining too.
I love your treehouse, your posts on it is what bought me to your blog in the first place!
Love your Tree House. It looks like a slice of heaven.
What a fabulous treehouse! I would love one of these!!!!
Anita, I love this! You have made so many wonderful decorating choices! This reminds me of the North Carolina mountains! Just lovely!
Okay, I’ve always got to be practical, what happens to the pillows and daybed when it rains?
What a wonderful space! Living with the birds couldn’t be sweeter! Cheers.
Just amazing! What a gorgeous space you have created in your tree house! Perfect spot to sit down, read a book and enjoy the peace and quiet! I would never get anything done! 🙂
Anita,
Your “Tree House” is the perfect place for “ME Time” when you need to be alone or “WE Time” when you want to share with new friends!!! Thanks for inviting us along to experience this lovely spot on Cedar Hill Ranch!!!
Fondly,
Pat
what a beautiful Tree House!Perfect for relaxing and entertain
I could be Swiss Family Robinson in that treehouse for sure!
Bliss
That is amazing! And you have everything looking just beautiful as always. What a wonderful place to sit and relax.
It looks like a tree house cafe! I’d love to have a nice lunch in the sunshine on your tree house deck.
I would LOVE to join you on your Treehouse. It is just so cozy and inviting. You’ve done a great job in making it so. Thanks for the invite, Sandy B
Anita, What a wonderful treehouse and I can see why you love it so much. Looks like the perfect place to read a book or take a nap. Thank you for sharing this at the Open House party.
Found your blog via Feathered Nest Friday’s link party. I love your TREE HOUSE! WE are practically neighbors since I live out in the country near Mansfield, TX.
Question: Is the TREE HOUSE at your old ranch or is it at the new house you are moving to?
Have become a follower…and invite you to check out Botanic Bleu’s blog and Botanic Bleu on Facebook. Come on over and stay a while. 🙂
Judith
Anita, I coud spend hours in your tree house relaxing to the sound of that waterfall. Our home is two-story and it’s being up in the trees upstairs that I like the most.
Ok seriously? I’ve never seen a tree house this gorgeous!
I am sick with tree house envy right now!
Beautiful beyond words!
XOX
I am green, green, greeeen! *sigh* That is just beautiful!
I always wanted a tree house too…this was the worth the wait! It’s like a little love nest, so cozy!
Oh, Anita, I just love your treehouse. We’re having a pretend teaparty there as I type this. blessings, k
So charming!! Sharing it at the party this week~ thanks for linking up at Feathered Nest Friday!
Oh my word. Too many words come to mind. I’ll just leave it at ‘Your Blessed’. Thanks for sharing. Just spending a few minutes enjoying your lovely treehouse just Blesses.
Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving.
Sherry
Anita working on your guest post..and came across this. what a dream!!! I would spend so much time up there, absolutely fabulous!
It’s wonderful! I’m so inspired to create something similar here on our farm. I love that you used hog panels – they’re perfect! 🙂
BEAUTIFUL !!! What do you do when it rains? It has rained here for 20 days !
the tree house is lovely, do you have pictures of the tree house from the ground?
Yes I have them on the site. I will try to find them for you.
Love the treehouse
Though, I would be very concerned with the maintenance,
Animals, ect
Keep your wonderful articles coming
This is absolute perfection!!