The reveal...

Back on this post, I shared the "free" wooden structure that found its way into the back of Chris's car.  

 As part of my birthday present, Chris gave it a makeover for our toadstool garden .

Using supplies left-over from his tree house project, he and Josie shingled the little gnome house to match the tree house.

My mother painted this toadstool sign as part of my birthday present.

Here is a view the little house at dusk when the Christmas lights are turned on.

Christmas lights are also tucked inside the gnome house.

I found the miniature white picket fence Sunday at the Allegan Antique market. 

Josie helped me plant a few impatiens.  

 She and I also created the pea gravel walking path around the perimeter of the house.

I especially love my toadstool window boxes.

The gnome house turned out far better than I ever anticipated.

Mischief and merriment awaits!  Josie and I think we should write stories about our special gnomes and their woodland adventures this summer.

Thank you, family...especially my handy husband.

PS. I'm tempted to sneak a "before" and "after" picture into the mysterious neighbor's mailbox who left the "free" structure on the side of the road.