At the moment I have quite a few projects on my plate but to my children the most important one is a tree house. My Great friend and business partner, Bob Garrow, has implemented some creative ideas on the construction. We of course wanted a safe tree house but also wanted no harm to come to the tree. After doing extensive research on the best way to build my children’s dream house, we discovered that piercing the tree would be best, Kinda like an ear piercing. Bob attached a large turnbuckle to the bolt and then a heavy duty L bracket to the turnbuckle. The foundation to the tree house sits on the L bracket. There are many great things about this system. Since the tree house is built on three trees, when the trees move so will the house, like a bridge. Another is, if one tree grows at a different pace the buckle can be adjusted to keep the house level.

Tree House Foundation

This is just the start of our creative playhouse in the trees and I will post more photos as we progress.

In looking at other tree houses on the web I came across this Tree house Hotel in Sweden.

The Cabin was designed by Cyrén & Cyrén and is a prefabricated unit located on a steep site and accessed via a footbridge.

And my other favorite The Yellow Treehouse Restaurant

Hi All
Here’s the link to my live web chat sponsored by Dutch Boy Paints. I hope to see you tonight 6pt/9et, pass it on….

Drawing, finished! Paint colors, awesome! Fabrics and furniture, “hott”! Join me tonight on Restore My Decor, 6pst/9est. I will reveal this months “Traditional Chic” Living/Dining room makeover, and of course answer all your design questions.

http://www.ustream.tv/channel/restore-my-decor

Here is the link for Restore my Decor live web Chat, tonight at 6 for you folks on the West coast and 9 for you East coasters.

I look forward to answering all your design questions.

http://www.ustream.tv/channel/restore-my-decor

First off I want to thank you for your wonderful comments! I’m thrilled you are as excited as I am about Daniellehirsch.com. Some of you asked some really interesting questions, which brings me to my next compelling project. Dutch Boy paints and I have teamed up to bring you Restore My Decor. I’ll be “u-streaming” LIVE from my home the first Tuesday of very month to answer questions about design, color, techniques, entertaining, anything that comes to mind. By going to Restoremydecor.com you can RSVP and you’ll receive a reminder to join me. You can also submit your rooms that you may need help with to be featured on our next months show. These winners will receive a virtual makeover, sort-a-speak, with drawings, color and furniture suggestions, room layout etc.  I will also pick a grand prize winner, where I will come to their home and personally complete their room restore. This winner could easily be you!

This week I would like to focus on design success stories. So if you have a room that you are super proud of email it to danielle@daniellepainting.com. Get it to me by Tuesday and I will showcase it on this weeks show. I want to see your Rooms!!!!

So mark it on your calendar this Tuesday May 4 6pm on the West coast, 9pm on the East. You guys in the middle know the drill. The more the merrier for this party!

See you then!

D

Welcome! I am thrilled to share my new web sight with you all. As most of you know I have a love for color and a passion for design. Every object, color, and texture we introduce into our home is an expression of who we are. I believe that you don’t need a large amount of money to improve your home. A little inspiration and imagination can stretch any budget. Please, feel free to come back as often as you wish and share the love of your home with me!

Enjoy!

Danielle