This was the birthday present I built for my second
granddaughter when she turned 2 years old.
Her very own kitchen.
Connie and I designed this ourselves with no plans so it is one of a kind.
The sink is an 8 inch stainless steel mixing bowl.
Check out the real faucets.
The stove burners are mahogany.
This is the refrigerator.
Like most of this project, it is made of pine.
I love working with pine wood.
It is beautiful and easy to work with.
I used dowels for the shelves so they would look more like a real refrigerator.
The dowels are made of oak.
Dowels also for the oven racks and a clear plexiglass oven door to give it the feel of a real oven.
The frames for the oven door and pan storage door are made of oak with oak handles also.
I love to mix different kinds of wood in my projects.
I wish I had taken photos of the construction of this but I was not a blogger then.
Anyway my little darling loves her birthday present.
See my Motorcycle Rocker post if you have not seen it.
Thank you for stopping by my blog. I would love to hear your comments.
Steve.
That has to be the neatest birthday gift for a little girl ever! My 16 year old still has the wooden doll cradle and highchair that her grandmother had made for her 3rd birthday. I am sure this will become a treasured heirloom as well.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for visiting my blog and for your sweet comments. Those grand kids are a goon inspiration to build cool toys for sure.
DeleteI just came over from your wife's blog...Wow this is so amazing!! My hubby made the stove one time from an old album cupboard...We both loved the motorcycle rocking horse too...my hubby is an old biker...:)
ReplyDeleteMy hubby is interested in getting a smoker so your info on them was great...
Great blog!! :)
I am an old biker as well only I let my 65 pan go back in 1999. Thanks for the nice comments on my work and for stopping by my blog.
DeleteSteve, this kitchen is truly a work of art and something your granddaughter will treasure for many, many years to come - probably something her children will enjoy, also! Looking at this reminds me of the stove my father made me when I was little, but it looked NOTHING like this. Great, great job!
ReplyDeleteI wanted to let you know that I selected you for a Sunshine Award! You can check it out here: http://365daysofbaking.blogspot.com/2012/06/smoothie-saturday-cantabananaberry.html
Keep up the great work!
Hi Lynne, thank you for all of your warm and much appreciated comments. You made my day, Steve
DeleteI love this. I hope one day I can make my little girl something like this - great idea. Looks like a lot of love and care went into building it. I love a project thats a great present but I bet you could sell this like hot cakes (no pun intended)!
ReplyDeleteHey Kev, I did put a lot of love into this and it was very special seeing Lucy's face when she received it. I don't know if I could muster up the energy to make them to sell. Making things for people I love, is what makes me happy.
DeleteHave a great day! Steve
Beautiful little kitchen... what lucky little grandbabies they are to have you as there grandpa :)
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Oh my, but that is a sweet thing to say. We sure do love those little girls and it's fun making them something that will be around when they have their own children. Have a great day and thanks again, Steve
DeleteThis looks awesome!
ReplyDeleteHi Deb, thank you . . . I'm very fond of that word, "awesome". You'll give me the big head. Have a great day, Steve
DeleteOh, My God, Steve!!!
ReplyDeleteThis kitchen is AMAZING!!!
I don't understand HOW you come up with this stuff, how you can
actually build such perfection!!!
I need to see a picture of little Lucy playing with it, pots and pans etc!
Oh, and before I forget, I am passing to you and Connie, the Sunshine Award,
for being such wonderful, kind and generous people!
Your comments always make my day!
Please check my latest post!
Hugs!
Claudine you make me smile every time I read your comments. You are a very special young lady. Thanks for making an old grandpa smile. Steve
DeleteWhat an awesome present for a little girl! Thanks for stopping by my blog and for introducing me to your blog. I love this kitchen. I hope your granddaughter has fun baking in it. I had a Suzie Homemaker Kitchen growing up but this is much better. :)
ReplyDeleteHi Cathy, that Suzie Homemaker Kitchen must have been a real influence . . . because your bread making recipes are out-standing. Have a wonderful day, Steve.
DeleteSure beats plastic! What a fantastic and beautiful piece and the design is awesome. Blessed grandchildren.
ReplyDeleteThank you . . . I really appreciate your comment. You made my day. Steve
DeleteJust absolutely wonderful! Any little girl would love to have this!
ReplyDeleteBecky it was so nice of you to stop by and thank you for the sweet comment on Lucy's toy kitchen. Have a wonderful day. Steve
DeleteThose grandkids have a Awesome Grandpa! Your woodwork is beautiful!
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Charles & Laura
Hey there Charles & Laura . . . thanks for stopping by and for the thoughtful comment on Lucy's toy kitchen. Have a great day. Steve
DeleteI absolutely love this! What a great idea for a child, I am sure she loves it. The attention to detail is wonderful, I want one myself!!
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http://youtique.blogspot.com
Awwww...that little kitchen is adorable and beautiful! Obviously made with a lot of love. I bet they'll have a LOT of fun with that. It could definitely become an heirloom for future generations. You did a wonderful job!
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