Posts tagged: childhood


A Few Treehouses

By lilybee

You know what sucks about treehouses? That's right, absolutely NOTHING! From tacked on shacks made of old pallets to grandiose castles made of... money, and every Ewok-inspired leafy perch in between, treehouses are brilliant. They are very essence of summer and childhood distilled,  with winter on the way and a milestone birthday just passed I could use some of both. So, here are a few particularly inspiring examples of what happens when trees and architecture get together and party... some of them considerably nicer than my apartment.

created on: 11/11/08

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November 11, 2008
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The Cardboard Clubhouse.

By Chrisjob

Member all the worlds you created with that cardboard box whilst you were younger? Imagine all the fun you could have with The Incredible Flat Pack Super Colossal Cubby House. Sustainable, beautiful, and magical. They even provide plans so you can build your own!

 

 
 

 

February 19, 2008
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More Coloring Books for Curbliers.

By Chrisjob

If you'll already filled the pages from this round of coloring books, check out one of these options:

Architectural Masterpieces Coloring Book. 

 

Famous Buildings of Frank Lloyd Wright. 

Color Your Own Abstract Art Masterpieces. 

Sistene Chapel Coloring Books.

November 15, 2007
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The Worst Trick-Or-Treat Candy Ever?!?

By Chrisjob

Whatcha think? Bit-O-Honeys are generally love or hate (mostly hate). Pennies are useless. And the dentist that gives out floss? Gee, thanks....

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October 31, 2007
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DIY Shrinky Dinks.

By Chrisjob

My parents are both science teachers: which means they always ruined the secrets to magic tricks, they forced me to identify every tree by leaf and bark type, and we always created our own versions of ‘science-y’ toys. We used to cook our Easy-Bake Oven meals with foil and a light bulb, and created our own slime with cornstarch and food coloring.

    And, when we wanted our own shrinkable art, did we get the sweet pre-printed HeMan or Strawber » READ MORE

August 08, 2007
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