I have been working steadily to build my two boys, Odin and Mitra, a bedroom all of their own. Their bedroom is the same beroom that I stayed in when I visited my father in this house 30 years ago ! As I was an only child, a single bed was sufficient for my father to build. However, with two growing boys on my hands, I needed to build bunkbeds to maximize the space and get them their own comfortable place within our family home. I chose to use the locally grown and milled wood from our island. The Japanese Cedar is a very solid material and does well with the high humidity. And I personally think it’s very beautiful. I installed safety lights above their bunks, so they will be able read in bed. I also installed safety electric sockets, so they will be able to charge their phones in the future. I purchased plastic bins for them with lids, to keep their clothing dry and moth free. Th...
Building an edible jungle on the Island of Flowers in the Azores