You've likely seen this AMAZING playhouse one Michigan father built for his two little girls. It is well beyond anything I could ever image executing for my own son, though Bart and I have certainly tried. As my sister would say, Bart and I are classic "starters"--Bart more than I, but perhaps I just need a bit more confidence in my unknown construction abilities.

I'm fortunate to have had an amazing dad that built my sisters and I a playhouse when we were little, too. Though not as extravagant, I have countless memories spending our days playing house, school, or just hanging out in and around the playhouse. There were several times the three of us attempted to camp out overnight but we never made it the whole night. Too scary!

​Years later, our own kids play together here. How could Bart and I not want to recreate the same experience for Hank?

Much to my disappointment of faded dreams of a beautifully landscaped backyard, we've had a shipping container in our backyard for well over 2 years. We purchased and had it placed back there when Bart shut down his wood working shop and we had to store all the equipment, wood, and the unbelievable amount of clamps. We knew it was temporary and it has been, to an extent. Over the last few years we've sold things off, set up a much smaller garage work shop, and slowly emptied out the container. When remodeling our kitchen this past spring, it proved to be a huge advantage as we were able to purchase and store our cabinets ahead of time, saving us money.

Now that this ugly monstrosity is reaching the end of its intended use, Bart and I have kicked around a few ideas. One, get rid of the darn thing! Two, move it to another corner of the yard in order to increase the square footage of grass. Three, a backyard lounge?

Thrasher Works has been pleased to work with Chef James Coulter as he shapes his vision in the Downtown Plano Arts District.  
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This summer, our hard work will finally come to fruition as he opens Allumette Cafe, an 'urban cafe specializing in artisanal prepared sandwiches, salads, soups, and bistro style meals utilizing organic and local produce'. From the description on the website, 'the concept is quick service for people on the go, but also allows for guests to dine in and relax'.

In the meantime, Thrasher Works has moved! 

We are now located on W. 8th Street in the Bishop Arts Building. Exciting, right?

​I think I'm most excited about the fact that I have a window in my office. Seventeen years in this business and I've finally upgraded to natural light.  I highly recommend it.