#tree houses

[bayareabadboy]

Home sweet home

[hometoursandotherstuff]

I love the style of the homes in Topanga Canyon, CA b/c they look like treehouses. This 1975 build has 4bds, 5ba, 3,033 sq ft, and was reduced $1.6m to $4.195m, which is quite a price drop.

The homes usually have lots of windows and natural light b/c they're built among the trees and mountains.

There's a nice dining area in front of the kitchen.

The kitchen has lovely terracotta tile counters.

it's a small kitchen, but it's very cute and features a vintage stove.

Beautiful tile display shelving can showcase a collection like these sweet little figures.

Double doors open to a large deck that spans the width of the 2nd level.

Then stairs from that rooftop deck come down to this large deck.

Lovely bath on the main floor.

Rustic stairs to the next level.

The home has several levels. This looks like a home office on the uppermost floor.

The primary bedroom opens to a lovely brick patio.

There are so many private outdoor areas on the .27 acre lot.

There are lots of rooms, so the floor plan is fairly flexible.

Unusual shower room.

Lovely guest bedroom that has access to a deck.

Look at this wonderful art studio.

Stairs from the house come down to an adorable little guest house.

Isn't this beautiful? The kitchen door opens to a deck.

So pretty and private.

And, look at the pond.

https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/19534-Bowers-Dr-Topanga-CA-90290/20551170_zpid/

[mistresskayla-blog1]

Queen of the Forest

Characters: Richard Armitage x OC Cara Ambrose

Chapter 1:  Welcome to the Forest  (April 29)

Richard brings Cara tea in his white jumper, as she sits on a lounge chair, on a balcony overlooking the expanse of other elevated tree houses. All the houses are interconnected by bridges and walkways in this glen of gorgeous deciduous trees. The canopy spanned high above them, green and expansive, the sky just peeking through. The birds were chirping, the wind was still and cool, it was morning and everything was waking up. The village they had created was below her, workers busying themselves with morning chores. Cara shivered a bit, pulling the soft blanket up her arms. Richard came and sat behind her, his warmth filling her bones with promise. He kissed her shoulder, and Cara shivered warmly.

“Sorry, love, is this helping?”  Richard purred. Cara looked down at her hot tea, steaming in the cool morning air and went to sip it. “Its fine love, thank you”. He kissed her shoulder again, and his arms wrapped Cara up in his lovely cocoon of safety and love. Cara leaned into him more in the chaise, feeling his heart thump playfully in her presence. Cara looked up under his chin, and nuzzled his neck, her lips brushing his throat delicately. Richard sighed happily, and moved to kiss Cara on the lips, gently.  A loud cry let out from across the glen and Richard sharply looked out. Cara’s heart seized in anxiousness, as he moved from her swiftly to see what the commotion was, gripping the banister of the balcony and pitching his face down towards the ground.

“Look out!” someone shouted again from the forest floor. Some workers were moving a rather large piece of log and it was becoming unruly. Richard smiled, and looked back at me, “Nothing doing love, Joshua is trying to caber toss too early” chuckles.

She smiled and chuckled, back, “That sounds like him,” she says, bringing the tea to her lips again and letting the liquid trail down her throat in satisfaction and reassurance, it was a floral tea, a little sweetened, but not bitter at the end. Cara really hated a bitter after taste.

Richard came back towards Cara, after surveying the rest of the ground for other issues, and sat behind her again on the chaise, pulling her into him. He sighs, “I love mornings like this, why did I fight you so hard to have this reality created?” Cara smiles, and sips tea again, “I don’t know love, I told you once you saw its fully imagined you would love it too”.

His voice husky and velveteen whispered against my cheek, “I do, very much, love it. As I love you”.

Cara’s heart swelled and warmed in her chest as she says, “I love you more” turning her head to kiss him sweetly again.

More commotion came from Joshua and another boy, but everyone was safe. Morning chores came and went, as the progenitors sat in their balcony and surveyed the community they had built together with grit and imagination. The Whirling Deverish Community was in its third year, here in the Tennessee Highlands, amongst great redwood trees and soft lands, near Franklin State Forest preserve. Richard calls it the other “Sherwood”, which isn’t far off from a town of the same name. We go for supplies every few weeks to Chattanooga or Jasper. But basically they live here, out in the trees and want for nothing. Well, Cara does anyways. Richard comes and goes as his schedule requires. Sometimes she goes with him, but most of the time she is here, mother to them all, Queen of the Forest, he calls her, his Queen.

Cara dressed for the day and moved down the plankway towards the formal kitchen building on the grounds. She had to speak with Kendra about the preparations for feast in a few days. Discussion broke down about drinks and desserts mostly. Kendra was busy kneading dough for lunch rolls and Cara came to help her, covering her hands with flour before digging into the sourdough. Kneading happily.

Kendra smiled cheerfully at Cara and they both continued to work the dough and make little balls on the tray before it went into the stout clay oven that Jed had built for Kendra. 

“How are things going with Jed?” Cara asked Kendra, as they washed their hands in the basin sink together. 

Kendra beamed at Cara, “Oh, its progressing, thanks for asking.”

Cara nodded in appreciation, “I know what you mean. But we owe you so much for the work you do here. Thanks for continuing to be here with us,” 

Kendra took the compliment well, quirking a smile, “There is a little issue though,”

Cara looked up some chopping, “Oh, is there anything I can do?” 

Kendra nodded, “Actually, its about some of the new recruits, I think we need another refresher on community. Are you able to do that today?”

Cara, “Of course, but what is happening, that they need it so soon. We just brought them in a few weeks ago” Cara was puzzled, and a bit concerned.

Kendra scrunched up her face a moment, “Its not that, its just that, well (her voice kind of went up as she looked at Cara with a less than pleased face)”.

Cara put her hand on Kendra’s hand, “I know what you mean, let me speak with them, the whole lot, or are there a few you need me to speak to?”

Kendra grinned, “Better to do the whole lot, and not subject anyone out. I have my eye on a few, but let’s see if your inspiration will help them”.  Cara nodded her head against Kendra’s in solidarity.

Cara left the kitchens and headed down through the grounds to meet with Theo. Theo was the man in charge of most of the volunteer staff. He helped Rebecca run the educational portion of the center and he was on the practical side of instructing, as well as training those who had never lived outdoors to get their bearings. Theo was stout, and broad chested, his laugh could make the leaves quake on the trees, and he was a jovial sort of man by nature. Cara always felt warm around him and knew him to be a good man.

“Theo?”  Cara asked approaching him from behind. Theo turned to see her and his eyes warmed instantly.

“Yes, my dear, what can I do for you?” Theo asked.

“Well, Kendra says the new group is a bit, shall we say, low in spirit,” Cara shegrined. Theo looked down a bit, and then back up at her.

“Yes, they are, I am not sure they are totally dedicated yet, but you know that takes time. A few were giving Kendra trouble the last few days and with the festival, you know how she..” Theo trailed off.

“I understand,” Cara said, putting her hand on his arm, and watching a bird fly up to its nest in the adjacent oak tree, “I still think maybe me giving them a lesson would help, do you think we can have them gathered after lunch?” 

Theo looked around to several workers ambling around doing chores, and off further towards Jed’s garden, “I think I can manage to round them up by then, thank you Mistress, we appreciate that. Sometimes they just need to know what their fighting for, right?”

Cara smiled knowingly, “Yes, I guess that’s true. I mean, purpose is not found in one day, it takes time to become aware. Let’s give them some more spirit!” She raised her hand in triumph and walked off a little more warmth in her heart and amble in her stride.

Richard watched Cara from above and met her at the end of the row of cabins, down a ramp. Cara came up short by him, and was startled, “Silly, you scared me,” She pulled him into a kiss by his shirt.

“Did I?” he said smiling in the kiss, “I didn’t mean to”, winks. He kissed her again, gently and sweetly and then let her move from his grasp. “Where are you off to my love?” Richard inquired.

Cara looked back at him a moment, “to gather some things from Jed, care to join me, or do you have some writing to do?” Cara’s eyebrow quirked up, trying to goat Richard into response.

Richard looked out through the forest as if to delay his response, “I have some work to be done, yes, but I want to spend some time with my wife, is that alright?” He took her hand and interlaced their fingers.

Cara warmed and led him towards the gardens, “Of course, my love”.

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[awidevastdominion]

[riotclitshave]

Magical!

[autumntgardener]

When I'm back at the treehouse waiting for the bozos because they aren't here yet- ASH.

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@fantasysclerosis​

treehouses 🌳

x , nelson treehouse and supply

[bajablastlover1]

no one can break the bond between a girl and a show from the 2000s that have 40 minute episodes and 20 episode seasons

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by johnkucko

[insiderzx]

tree houses [digital art]

[briery]

A house in a tree hollow, Topola Tekla in Chudów, Poland.

[hometoursandotherstuff]

I have never seen a house in Topanga Canyon, CA that I didn't like, because they always have a mystical, magical feel, and this 1953 charmer is no exception. 3bds, 3ba, 2,562 sq ft and it includes a guest cottage. $2.35m.

Double gothic doors open to a lovely entrance hall/sun room. Look at the finials hanging from the corbels. That's different.

Enter a large room that's a flex space with two arched doorways to the living room.

It's an open concept floor plan that has the cutest little stone fireplace and a wall of windows that open to a deck.

There is plenty of space for a large dining table between the living room and kitchen.

The kitchen is spacious, yet so cozy with it's vintage stove, bronze double farm sink and cute cabinets. The counters are nice as well, and match the backsplash.

Did you see how the pretty flooring meshes nicely with the wood floor from the dining/living area?

Interesting powder room- look at the sink and walls- all sculpted by hand.

Very large primary bedroom has doors to the deck. This home is so sculptural- look at the niche and shelf right in the wall.

The bath has a double vintage sink and a cement or some sort of adobe tub.

This pass-thru hall is like a mini library with a stained glass window and skylights.

The secondary bedroom is large and sunny.

Bath with a cute vintage tub.

Beautiful deck with a fountain goes around the house and it has a great view of the canyon and mountains.

Up the stone stairs is the guest house.

There's a patio and covered deck out front.

Oh, this is so nice.

There's even a little sun room.

The ladder goes up to a sleep loft above the cute little kitchen.

Very nice shower room.

Lovely rock gardens. Look at the slide. Isn't that fun?

Topanga Canyon houses always make it feel like you're living in the trees.

Look at how the stones make hearts. So cute. .91 acre lot.

https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/2095-Topanga-Skyline-Dr-Topanga-CA-90290/20549321_zpid/

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[droplets-of-neptune]

By Juan Brufal

[fracturedporcelaindoll]

Fairies, Magic & Pretty~

The cutest treehouses 💜🛖