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Build a House (Apr - Jun)
This looks fun! I'm in!House:
Wood wall paneling
Flowers
Antique door
A book
A dried rose
Clay water jug
A woman
A man
A little girl
A pillow
An alarm clock
Dinner plate and silverwear
A computer
A book!!!! (Obviously the most important thing....)
A set of wedding rings
A breifcase
A baseball
A couple
Font doors
Large windows
Outdoor Christmas decor
A mother and her son
A young woman
A man
A woman
A piano
A woman
Another woman
Another woman
We have another woman, as well as her stallion in the house!
A photo
A pair of women's boots
A pair of womens heels
A backpack
Luggage
A butterly
I'm in!
House ~ Summer Story
(finished 6 April)
Quilt ~ Threads of Hope
(finished 10 April)
Kitties! ~ Fergie and Chouchou
{GM children's} (finished 12 April)
Cooking Supplies ~ The Divine Proverb of Streusel
(finished 13 April)
Artwork ~ Maybe Something Beautiful: How Art Transformed a Neighborhood
{GM children's} (finished 20 April)
Fresh Cut Flowers ~ Morning Star
(finished 20 April)
Dog ~ Ciao, Sandro!: A Picture Book
{GM children's} (finished 1 May)
Front Hall Table and Mirror ~ Autumn Story
{GM children's} (finished 21 May)
Books ~ First Light in Morning Star
(finished 22 May)
An Umbrella ~ A Place to Belong
(finished 24 May)
Apples ~ The Amish Mother
(finished 29 May)
A Family ~ Winning His Trust
(finished 31 May)
A Fireplace ~ Christmas in Bethel
{GM} (finished 15 June)
Fry Bread ~ Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story
{GM children's} (finished 22 June)
Cosy Armchair ~ Winter Story
{GM children's} (finished 29 June)
House ~ Summer Story
(finished 6 April)Quilt ~ Threads of Hope
(finished 10 April)Kitties! ~ Fergie and Chouchou
{GM children's} (finished 12 April)Cooking Supplies ~ The Divine Proverb of Streusel
(finished 13 April)Artwork ~ Maybe Something Beautiful: How Art Transformed a Neighborhood
{GM children's} (finished 20 April)Fresh Cut Flowers ~ Morning Star
(finished 20 April)Dog ~ Ciao, Sandro!: A Picture Book
{GM children's} (finished 1 May)Front Hall Table and Mirror ~ Autumn Story
{GM children's} (finished 21 May)Books ~ First Light in Morning Star
(finished 22 May)An Umbrella ~ A Place to Belong
(finished 24 May)Apples ~ The Amish Mother
(finished 29 May)A Family ~ Winning His Trust
(finished 31 May)A Fireplace ~ Christmas in Bethel
{GM} (finished 15 June)Fry Bread ~ Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story
{GM children's} (finished 22 June)Cosy Armchair ~ Winter Story
{GM children's} (finished 29 June)
I have moved into my house on the river where I have access to water (book 1). I am working on forging for food with my basket (book 2). Basket is full of food. And Home is feeling mighty fine. Added a baby quilt as decor (book 3). And now, added a book for my enjoyment (book 4). Welcomed a dog into my house (book 5) and he got cozy on the baby blanket. I shall need to name him.
Looking around, decided time to add a touch of decor. Found a wreath that made me smile for the walls (Book 6). Putting on my Apron to keep from getting clothes messy as work around the house (Book 7).
Decided needed to sit down for a break on my farm style loveseat (Book8). Snuggling my toes against the rug (Book 9] and lit some candles (Book 10).
HOUSE: completed 04/01 (book five does confirm the Hooley brothers live in the mill)
BASKET of FOOD: completed 04/12
BABY QUILT: completed 04/13
BOOK: completed 04/14
DOG: completed 04/17
WREATH: completed 04/18
APRON: completed 04/19
FARM LOVE SEAT: completed 04/22
RAG RUG: completed 05/04
CANDLES: completed 05/11
PLATES: completed 05/21
DRESS: completed 05/26
I am in. Almost finished with the Baking one and it is fun.I am reading a book with a castle on the cover. Does that count as a house?
Cover has a HOUSE/CASTLE Treasures of Castle Rowley: A Rowley Family Romance Novel by Matilda Lockwood
FLOWERS on the cover and I have HOUSEPLANTS. Shadow of the Silk Road by Matilda Lockwood
I’m in for this fun challenge please. I plan to read
for my starter.
read 4/3/25HOUSE CONTENTS
PAINT ROLLER (Utility Room)
HAT (Bedroom)
LUGGAGE (Attic)
NOTEPAD AND PEN (Home Office)
PET/SERVICE ANIMAL (Run of the House)
CLOTHING (Bedroom)
JESUS (Occupants hearts and all rooms of our house)
TOYS (Playroom)
FLOWERS (Kitchen/Dining Room Table)
SPORTS EQUIPMENT (Mud Room)
NEWBORN (Nursery)
COATS/OUTERWEAR (Foyer Coat Closet)
CHRISTMAS DECOR (Attic)
BIBLE (Bedroom-bedside table)
BEACH TOWEL (Bedroom-Storage trunk)
MANTEL CLOCK (Living/Family Room)
ICE CREAM (Kitchen)
SOFA (Living/Family Room)
BOOMBOX (Bedroom)
CRAFT ITEMS/RIBBON (Sewing Room)
SHOES (Bedroom)
'Round The Corner DISHES/CUPS (Kitchen-Cupboard)
The Sea Glass Sisters SIDE TABLE (Living/Family Room)
Fly Away UMBRELLA (Foyer-Coat Closet)
Pennies from Heaven for Kevin CHANGE (Bedroom-Coin Jar)
Crazy for You PAINT AND BRUSHES (Utility Room)
Let Go and Let God EGGS (Kitchen-Fridge)
Unlikely Angel: The Untold Story of the Atlanta Hostage Hero CHAIR (Living/Family Room)
All My Belongings WICKER FURNITURE AND CUSHIONS (Sun Room)
Her Valentine Family FAMILY OF 4
Who Do I Lean On? LADDER (Garage)
I’m in…this looks fun!HOUSE:
(04/08/25)HOUSE CONTENTS:
(04/11/25)…I’m putting a red canoe in my attached garage. lol
(04/15/25)…Clothing
(04/19/25)…Cat, but not IRL.
(04/23/25)…Teenagers, yikes!
(04/30/25)…Golf Clubs**Christian Fiction with lots of profanity, so many things wrong with this book. I should have DNF’ed after the first few pages.
(05/06/25)…Shovel, also in the garage.
(05/11/25)…Luggage
(05/18/25)…Flowers
(05/20/25)…Cake plates
(05/24/25)…A man.
(05/27/25)…A cool truck for my garage.
(05/31/25)…two more people!
(06/09/25)…a woman.
(06/11/25)…USA flag.
(06/19/25)…a woman.
(06/24/25)…little girl.
(06/26/25)…chairs & flowers.
Any type of house (or castle) works for Step 1. The picture may be as zoomed in or zoomed out on the house as you like.
Welcome, Annette, Bonny, Bridget, Crystal, Karen, Kate, Katrina, Leona, Lynnette, and MissyTexas!
I’m in - does this count as a house?
Otherwise I’ll use this
Table/chairs
Camera
Food
Clothing
Tea set/dishes
Flowers
Serving utensil
Thread
Windows
Count me in 👩💻
House Contents:
- landscaped flower garden with fountain
- verandah*garland
- food/baking/cooking utensils
- musical instrument
- typewriter*lipstick*gloves*mirror*key*
- medallion*lanterns*puppy*people
- banana cream pie
- hat
- jewels * luggage tags
- chair *dress / jacket
- bouquet*hat*blouse*pearls
- notebook*pencil
- children’s storybook
- satchel*gown
I'm in!Progress: 14
The Siege of Macindaw John Flanagan 4/11/25 - House (A castle)House Contents:
The Heir Kiera Cass 4/28/25 - Clothes/Dresses
The Royal Ranger: A New Beginning John Flanagan 5/8/25 - Jacket/Cloak
The Red Fox Clan John Flangan 5/13/25 - Two people
Duel at Araluen John Flanagan 5/17/25 - A person
The Missing Prince John Flanagan 5/21/25 -
I have this cover, it has knives
The Green Ember S.D.Smith 6/6/25 - Pet rabbits
Ember Falls S.D. Smith 6/11/25 - Books
Ember Rising S.D. Smith 6/16/25 - Purse
Happily Ever After Kiera Cass 6/17/25 - Person
Ember’s End S.D. Smith 6/21/25 - Clothes
The First Fowler S.D. Smith 6/26/25 - Pet Bird
The Archer's Cup S.D. Smith 6/29/25 - clothes
Kim wrote: "I’m in - does this count as a house?

Otherwise I’ll use this
"
Kim, either of those books work for the house. Good finds!

Otherwise I’ll use this
"Kim, either of those books work for the house. Good finds!
Andrea wrote: "Kim wrote: "I’m in - does this count as a house?
Otherwise I’ll use this
"Kim, either of those books work for the house..."
Great - thank you!
Have my house. The house in this book was such a center point of the story so I feel like it's so perfect for the "foundation" of this challenge!
Andrea can we add everything on a single cover to add to the house with each book read, or can we only use one item per cover? Also, it says objects, so I'm wondering if we can add people to the house.
Artwork ~ Maybe Something Beautiful: How Art Transformed a Neighborhood
{GM children's} (finished 20 April)
{GM children's} (finished 20 April)
Kate wrote: "Fresh Cut Flowers ~ Morning Star
(finished 20 April)"Did you like the newer series? Does the morning star include any of the folks from the Seasons of the Heart, or Simple Gifts series that I just found?
MissyTexas wrote: "Kate wrote: "Fresh Cut Flowers ~ Morning Star
(finished 20 April)"
Did you like the newer series? Does the morning star include any of the folks f..."
It was an intriguing start to the new series. The folks in Willow Ridge are mentioned in passing, but none of them appeared in the novel.
(finished 20 April)"Did you like the newer series? Does the morning star include any of the folks f..."
It was an intriguing start to the new series. The folks in Willow Ridge are mentioned in passing, but none of them appeared in the novel.
Kate wrote: "MissyTexas wrote: "Kate wrote: "Fresh Cut Flowers ~ Morning Star
(finished 20 April)"Did you like the newer series? Does the morning star include..."
Thanks, I appreciate the insights!
10 people in my house so far and mostly adults. Sure is a lot of people in one house! More than I was expecting to have!
I forgot to mention I have a few more additions to my house:
Dog ~ Ciao, Sandro!: A Picture Book
{GM children's} (finished 1 May)
Front Hall Table and Mirror ~ Autumn Story
{GM children's} (finished 21 May)
Books ~ First Light in Morning Star
(finished 22 May)
An Umbrella ~ A Place to Belong
(finished 24 May)
Dog ~ Ciao, Sandro!: A Picture Book
{GM children's} (finished 1 May)Front Hall Table and Mirror ~ Autumn Story
{GM children's} (finished 21 May)Books ~ First Light in Morning Star
(finished 22 May)An Umbrella ~ A Place to Belong
(finished 24 May)
Crystal wrote: "10 people in my house so far and mostly adults. Sure is a lot of people in one house! More than I was expecting to have!"lol! I understand. I’m putting more in my garage than in my house!
Lynnette wrote: "Crystal wrote: "10 people in my house so far and mostly adults. Sure is a lot of people in one house! More than I was expecting to have!"lol! I understand. I’m putting more in my garage than in m..."
I'm glad your house has a garage! I added a horse to the mix so we're getting pretty wild in there now lol......
Books mentioned in this topic
The Siege of Macindaw (other topics)The Red Fox Clan (other topics)
The Heir (other topics)
The Archer's Cup (other topics)
Duel at Araluen (other topics)
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April - June 2025
Let’s build a house with items found on the cover of books!
Step 1: Read a book with a picture of a house on the cover. (This step must be done first.)
Step 2: Read books with items on the cover that go in your house.
Examples of Step 2:
Kitchen counter
Sofa
Closet
Books
Shoes
Repost your challenge once completed.