My husband will back up my story that for the past few nights (after Bella has gone off to dreamland) I have been sitting in front of the mansion just staring and thinking! I have already got most of the main structure of my Alison Jr constructed. And my husband got me the 2 room addition by Real Good Toys that is made for the Alison Jr. and I have that put together as well. But for me something was missing.
Besides deciding to completely redo the interior of the 2-room-addition, I feel like I need just a little bit more space in those two rooms. So I have been planning and scheming and sketching... and here's what I have.
The Alison Jr. main house has the red tint and the 2-room addition as the blue tint.
So I have planned out an L-shaped hallway to wind in between the main house and the Addition. This hallway will allow several things... more of a separation for Gomez and Morticia's room, room for a second windy staircase to the 3rd floor and wall space so I can hang several iconic paintings to make the place truly Addams!!!
My brain still runs a little bit on Architecture terms so I did a few elevations. If you are used to reading blueprints you can probably figure out all my sketching. But I just wanted to show you where I am going! Any opinions... ideas... things I didn't think of?
I am now in the process of putting measurements to the crazy sketches (the not fun part) and will hopefully start cutting out wood pieces soon!
Also I wanted to leave you with a couples pics of Bella roaming through the pumpkin patch... I just couldn't resist you know!
What a great idea Ara! I can't wait to see your work on it. What a cute little pumpkin Bella is!!!!! Too adorable!! Happy Halloween to you and your family :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Kim! Happy Halloween to you too! hugs, ara
DeleteHappy Halloween! Bella is so cute :) I agree you need long dark hallways, awesome idea.
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Victoria
Thank you! Yes... there was a definite void of hallways! I am looking forward to making them look drafty... hugs, ara
ReplyDeleteBella is getting so big! and I found this on pintrest and thought of you..it's sold but you're crafty (wink)
ReplyDeletehttp://pinterest.com/pin/146507794098674403/
Thank you of thinking of me! The bed is gorgeous! I am not sure I could match such craftsmanship but it is a great inspiration piece!!! hugs, Ara
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ReplyDeleteI love the new plans for the extension - I agree that there are never enough hallways.
Best wishes to you all
Simon x
Thank you Simon! I hope you had a great Halloween as well! -ara
DeleteOooooh Bella Bella Bella. I love it when you post pictures of her Ara :):).
ReplyDeleteI am having a major mental block when it comes to my Alison Jr. I am starting on something less ambitious. Can't wait to see what you are doing with yours.
I am also going to check out the extensions.
Thanks - I love posting pics of her too!! She is going to hate it when she is a teen so I have to do it now!
DeleteThe extensions are great! Fit right up against the original house if you didn't glue it crooked like I did... hugs, Ara
Sorry I'm a little late!
ReplyDeleteYour designs and ideas look fantastic, really looking forward to seeing this addition to the mansion!
Also, the Co-op were playing the Adam's family theme tune on Wednesday, and it made me laugh and think of you!
ShellbyFay, Thank you so much for your comment and for thinking about me!! I can't believe I haven't started following your blog yet. Just joined! Thanks for reading, Ara
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