I mentioned the weird staircase – there you have it. Not quite sure how we did it, but we managed to get all of the pieces up, around and through without problem. Awesome!
I dressed up both of the beds. Omni saw her blankets get put on it and could barely wait until I told her “okay!” and she jumped up and claimed her bed. She LOVES IT.
Another angle.
She also decided that my bed is pretty awesome.
Thoughts:
-I definitely want to build the wings for it, although I’ll need to move the bed 90 degrees to do it.
-It’s tall, taller than I anticipated, but I like that A LOT. I’m fairly tall and it’s comfortable for me.
-You have no idea how much of a pain that was to re-assemble. But I did it, so go me.
-I’m going to put the panels on the dog bed in a few days. In the meantime, Omni doesn’t really mind. ;)
-I really want to work in hardwood next time. Even if it means heavier furniture.
I really appreciate the support I’ve been getting on this. Had I been doing it just on my own I wouldn’t have documented it, for sure, and would likely have gotten frustrated at some point and just given up. I’ve tried to do some bigger projects like this before and ended up just not doing them.
You’ve really no idea how much I appreciate it. Not sure what the next “big” project will be, but I have no doubt I can do it.
-- Lis - Michigan - http://www.missmooseart.com - https://www.etsy.com/people/lisbokt
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a1Jim
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#1 posted 1095 days ago
It all came together well done
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TopamaxSurvivor
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#2 posted 1095 days ago
Sleep tight ;-)
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patron
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#3 posted 1095 days ago
welcome ‘home’ to the two of you .
some things are never done ,
sleeping is one of them .
some kind of handrail on that step , please .
can’t have our budding artists , struggling to much !
-- david - only thru kindness can this world be whole . If we don't succeed we run the risk of failure. Dan Quayle
tyskkvinna
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#4 posted 1095 days ago
There are handrails, they’re just outside of the angle on both sides – it’s a very awkward space. :)
-- Lis - Michigan - http://www.missmooseart.com - https://www.etsy.com/people/lisbokt
deeman
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#5 posted 1095 days ago
looks good
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patron
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#6 posted 1095 days ago
that center is scary ,
especially staggering down for a cup of coffee .
maybe a couple of 2×4’s flat lagged to the lower side wall ,
and one across the top of them following the stair angle .
it could be removed as needed ,
like when you make a dresser .
if you ever leave there ,
fill the holes with tooth paste (LOL) !
-- david - only thru kindness can this world be whole . If we don't succeed we run the risk of failure. Dan Quayle
PurpLev
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#7 posted 1095 days ago
told you it was going to be tall ;) but looks great! and matches Omni’s bed (or is it the other way around).
congratulations!
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Dennisgrosen
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#8 posted 1095 days ago
now go for the wings
then you can cross two completed jobs on the list…......lol
with that speed the next big thing wuold proppely be a full dinning table and chairs
Dennis
darryl
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#9 posted 1095 days ago
congratulations Lis!
both look great!
BritBoxmaker
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#10 posted 1095 days ago
Well done, Lis. Hard work over now as you’ve made your bed you can lie on it too.
Martyn
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patron
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#11 posted 1095 days ago
nice pic of you and omni ,
is this a ‘here’s the deal upstairs ’ talk ,
or
” here’s what i want for my breakfast in bed ” ?
-- david - only thru kindness can this world be whole . If we don't succeed we run the risk of failure. Dan Quayle
tyskkvinna
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#12 posted 1094 days ago
I’m going to replace the mattress “soon” and am intending on getting a foam one, rather than a spring one. It will be much shorter and then the bed won’t look so tall. The mattress now is over 9” thick.
-- Lis - Michigan - http://www.missmooseart.com - https://www.etsy.com/people/lisbokt
NormG
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#13 posted 1094 days ago
Almost complete. Just the finishing touches to do. Great job and congrats. What a stairway to navigate.
-- Norman
Triumph1
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#14 posted 1094 days ago
This has been a fun project to watch..thank you. And congrats on the new sleeping arrangement. Now do you think Omni will actually stay on her bed or crawl in yours:-)
-- Jeff , Illinois Please...can I stay in the basement a little longer, please!
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