AT HOME WITH LYNNE KNOWLTON
“The treehouse is nestled amongst the trees in the backyard of our 100-year-old home in rural Ontario, Canada. Having a treehouse is both serene and energizing all at once.
“It all goes back to a time when we were kids, and we tucked ourselves in blanket forts made from sofa cushions and cardboard boxes. We had secret handshakes, water balloons, and clubhouse passwords. No one else was allowed in our magical fort, unless, of course, they knew the secret password.
“Most of the treehouse is made from reclaimed, upcycled items. The walls of the treehouse were created from a reclaimed barn. Some of the walls are barn board, and one wall is built from the barn tin roof.
“There is a big ol’ red slide on the side of the treehouse! The slide was reclaimed from a school playground and was originally destined for the landfill. It’s fun; even my 85-year-old Grandma loves it.
Photographs by photo by Samantha Erin
What a fantastic memory and inspiration are told here. Even though the location is in Ontario, it could be set almost anywhere. and I can appreciate it so much. I would feel at peace and right at home in this setting. The detailing in the design and construction of the tree-house and all of it’s furnishings are so very unique and show the love and detail that went into the construction and thought behind how the tree house was built and furnished. One of the items that is speaks volumes is the sign for the HIPPIES TO USE THE BACK DOOR. today that might include many people but years ago only a specific group of people. There is not a bad view from any spot in the home. The love, care and beauty of the tree house and it’s location come through in each picture and tells it own unique story.
Brava and thank you for sharing this.