tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487945587083638331.post6672741598345266878..comments2023-10-10T04:20:19.314-05:00Comments on Mrs. Blandings: Stage MomMrs. Blandingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16347927058318098383noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487945587083638331.post-1263961833994541882010-06-29T09:51:35.629-05:002010-06-29T09:51:35.629-05:00O.K., wait a minute this kid is HOW old? Of course...O.K., wait a minute this kid is HOW old? Of course I have no idea what shenanigans this chid has pulled of in his year's..but he's gonna be fine. I realize I'm coming in after the bell but this is the post which compelled me to finally sign on add a comment.Josiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11861147127549483845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487945587083638331.post-37792546040674693512010-06-24T19:38:01.700-05:002010-06-24T19:38:01.700-05:00Good for you for not being that kind of parent eve...Good for you for not being that kind of parent even though I am guessing you really want to say something but hey...tree houses need hand carried lanterns (and maybe flashlights), nothing else would do. How elase could a boy keep on dreaming?Linda @bushel and a picklehttp://omega57.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487945587083638331.post-49566392449669760472010-06-21T14:34:38.679-05:002010-06-21T14:34:38.679-05:00His work is amazing - both perfectly drawn and cre...His work is amazing - both perfectly drawn and creative. Both of our sons did floorplans and the younger one moved to detailed maps of islands when we read Hardy Boys. Buy him a generous but easily handled size spiral sketch book and ask him to use it and add the date. Your heart must be bursting.Leenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487945587083638331.post-24702316597344765062010-06-20T14:37:02.425-05:002010-06-20T14:37:02.425-05:00Indeed, Mrs. Blandings, the talent doesn't fal...Indeed, Mrs. Blandings, the talent doesn't fall from the tree (mother).<br />How great.<br />BarGBarbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17502598839290385634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487945587083638331.post-13628554723859287512010-06-20T11:14:00.375-05:002010-06-20T11:14:00.375-05:00Mrs B, This is my second time looking at this post...Mrs B, This is my second time looking at this post- I cannot believe the thought your son put into that schematic ....It's amazing!!! This is my favorite post of yours of all time!lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05058867044295058233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487945587083638331.post-44113661903837705502010-06-20T09:46:10.146-05:002010-06-20T09:46:10.146-05:00A good lesson and reminder to all parents...let yo...A good lesson and reminder to all parents...let your children enjoy the path of less controlled lives and they will reveal their talents to you!<br /><br />Frame it lavishly!!!Acanthus and Acornhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08603547994268012876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487945587083638331.post-82091838608988027372010-06-19T18:24:19.440-05:002010-06-19T18:24:19.440-05:00Not sure if the comment I left yesterday came thro...Not sure if the comment I left yesterday came through but the gist of it was I'm seriously impressed!<br /><br />Years ago in Atlanta a bunch of architects designed tree houses for our botanical garden. This reminds me of that. The Blandings boys are so creative and intelligent!Style Courthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11034129367345351303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487945587083638331.post-3776679451778885002010-06-18T22:28:41.508-05:002010-06-18T22:28:41.508-05:00Mrs. Blandings,
I agree with everyone you need to...Mrs. Blandings, <br />I agree with everyone you need to frame it. What really made me smile was his doors. I love the aerial view with the door knobs on each side. So smart!<br /><br />MissyMissyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01605440131690234194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487945587083638331.post-40305248046532997512010-06-18T15:26:52.109-05:002010-06-18T15:26:52.109-05:00Kenneth Brown's office is/was decorated with h...Kenneth Brown's office is/was decorated with his childhood sketches of homes. I saw it in some magazine but can't find it now. A grouping, framed identically, natch. Definitely worth keeping :)ROKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00472941692160664140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487945587083638331.post-66451253514810349302010-06-18T14:50:22.999-05:002010-06-18T14:50:22.999-05:00Get. out. that is unbelievable!!!! He's d...Get. out. that is unbelievable!!!! He's definitely got his mama's eye (and his dad's penchant for a nice sized kitchen!)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487945587083638331.post-26358093679297077222010-06-18T14:38:51.507-05:002010-06-18T14:38:51.507-05:00If we moms don't get to be proud then what wou...If we moms don't get to be proud then what would keep us going? What an inspired piece of work.LPChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18209861350905135093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487945587083638331.post-17006157239614736152010-06-18T13:43:00.365-05:002010-06-18T13:43:00.365-05:00My son played endlessly with Legos but never devel...My son played endlessly with Legos but never developed that kind of aptitude for architecture! That is nurtured and innate talent right there, you should be so proud! There is a "treehouse" hotel in Big Sur (I think) and it reminds me of that, just brilliant!Leigh Chandlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15242127360607251435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487945587083638331.post-85621662428285985842010-06-18T13:28:39.798-05:002010-06-18T13:28:39.798-05:00Patricia,
Yes, you definitely have to save these ...Patricia,<br /><br />Yes, you definitely have to save these (not that there was any doubt) but, you know, to be among the moms of famous designers/architects we are always reading about. <br /><br />I'm seriously impressed. If this is the same son who recently said something aloud about being an architect, well it's all coming together. And I love what Kerry said about electricity in tree houses :)<br /><br />The legos had a bigger purpose all along! Well done Blandings brother.Style Courthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11034129367345351303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487945587083638331.post-35072437099670871882010-06-18T13:19:33.250-05:002010-06-18T13:19:33.250-05:00Given past performance with parents out of town an...Given past performance with parents out of town and showers not used, find great comfort that plumbing was envisioned. The dining room almost moved me to tears given your angst with that room. Loved the smile on the tiger rug. Frame this one, mom.home before darkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13272062955786414729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487945587083638331.post-28510529261044924652010-06-18T12:42:58.096-05:002010-06-18T12:42:58.096-05:00Wow, You have yourself quite the little architect ...Wow, You have yourself quite the little architect there! Good work - Kudos to him and to you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487945587083638331.post-31000704184020178812010-06-18T12:10:21.135-05:002010-06-18T12:10:21.135-05:00Wow is my original comment number ?23? But he real...Wow is my original comment number ?23? But he really is good, and ambitious. I love the idea of hauling sofas into a tree house, which would look great by the way. The double decker verandas are a wonderful feature. Do you have a really solid oak tree?balsamfirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12347379810451503618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487945587083638331.post-14163931209221518142010-06-18T11:27:28.187-05:002010-06-18T11:27:28.187-05:00frame that.frame that.72 and sunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18244030255190856553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487945587083638331.post-67444516947743204622010-06-18T11:05:55.986-05:002010-06-18T11:05:55.986-05:00My husband is a landscape architect. His mom saved...My husband is a landscape architect. His mom saved all of his drawings like these. They are so fun to look at now. Your son definitely has the architect gene.The Langham'shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14427948269312695822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487945587083638331.post-69391031611411228792010-06-18T10:42:38.463-05:002010-06-18T10:42:38.463-05:00This is so much fun. I think with his choice of h...This is so much fun. I think with his choice of habitat, you should get him to Taliesen West immediately.:)Rebecca Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14665566042986522301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487945587083638331.post-53893094048048215042010-06-18T10:01:06.015-05:002010-06-18T10:01:06.015-05:00I can only imagine the wave of pride that must hav...I can only imagine the wave of pride that must have washed over you. I'm telling you, it all starts with the Legos.Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18003316530755458623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487945587083638331.post-71855029786404611042010-06-18T09:27:26.552-05:002010-06-18T09:27:26.552-05:00Clearly your son admires and respects his Mom'...Clearly your son admires and respects his Mom's work. What a compliment to YOU, dear Mrs. Blandings.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487945587083638331.post-5074592249339612082010-06-18T09:17:49.757-05:002010-06-18T09:17:49.757-05:00Architect/interior designer? Candlelight is approp...Architect/interior designer? Candlelight is appropriate in most settings. Bravo No. 1. Thanks for sharing these wondrous adventures in parenthood.maryhttp://mjhdesignarts.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487945587083638331.post-970779530071352542010-06-18T09:17:49.758-05:002010-06-18T09:17:49.758-05:00wow.wow.tarheelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08622727214491070439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487945587083638331.post-79673544496149965752010-06-18T08:39:32.292-05:002010-06-18T08:39:32.292-05:00I think we have a budding architect on our hands. ...I think we have a budding architect on our hands. I used to do the same thing as a kid and I took it VERY seriously......<br />Let him know now that architects are perenially broke and get paid nothing. He wants to be a lawyer! HAHAArchitectDesign™https://www.blogger.com/profile/01481754380363676771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487945587083638331.post-43266616879859060892010-06-18T08:36:10.225-05:002010-06-18T08:36:10.225-05:00I love it. Hang on to it. I know how easily thes...I love it. Hang on to it. I know how easily these things disappear in life. This one is a keeper. The drawing, that is. And the kid, of course...Marijahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12995005729922220681noreply@blogger.com