Magical Bridge is spreading kindness far beyond the borders of their innovative and inclusive playgrounds. Above, a BBAB table and chairs decorated by Palo Alto High School (PALY) students will be used to create a Kindness Corner on the campus.
Read MoreIn our last post about this Modified Minnesota Treehouse, we showed you the fabrication process in the shop. The next step is to take it apart into its component pieces for the staining process.
Read MoreWith the arrival of spring comes the promise of warmer weather, baby animals and budding plants. For many kids, however, spring means chocolate bunnies, colored eggs, flowery dresses and good old-fashioned Easter Egg hunting.
Read MoreEach of our projects has its own unique flavor, and Woodside Treehouse is no exception. Currently in the installation phase, this treehouse combo is characterized by its finely crafted details. Above, two doors complete with mailbox and “who-goes-there” peep-holes drying at the shop. The treehouse walls are made in a…
Read MoreTake a peek at our shop wall and you’ll see that we love signs. “Adults Keep Out is one of my favorites because everyone should become a kid again when they enter the clubhouse!” laughs Barbara. “I design the structures to hold kids and big kids but adults should keep out!” …
The whole Barbara Butler Artist, Builder team contributes to the finished goal of a beautiful new treehouse or play structure. This week we’re taking a closer look at the role of our Artist and Master Stainer, Rudi Verhoeven. For over 11 years, Rudi’s talents have beautified our playhouses. Here he…
Read MoreWe love the colors on this Hideaway Fort so much that we had to share the staining process with you. Here’s Rudi, our master stainer, mixing the colors and then applying the stain to the modular pieces as they come over from the building bay: It all starts with the…
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