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[slovakiasteph]

B-OV-24E

This was inspired by the park near my parents' house-- there's a chalet open there in the winter, and they have an ice-skating pond, cross-country ski trails, a sledding hill, and a toboggan run.  Originally I wanted to make the toboggan run, but it would have been structurally unsound.     Since I'm from Michigan, outdoor sports are practically a lifestyle... we even have people there who like snow!  

So, my winter chalet!

The entire scene



Just the chalet... with a sledding hill off to the left



Inside... a big fireplace, recycled wagon wheel light, hot chocolate, and a seating area where you can watch the sledders!



The sleigh...



And, the horses' stable with a holly and ivy strand.  There's a saddle over the fence and two buckets: one for grain, one for water


Link to brickshelf gallery.

(Sorry, I haven't been able to get good clear pictures lately... not sure if it's my camera or what.  It's even sunny today!)

Edited by Phred, 03 February 2012 - 04:43 PM.

[HighFlyer]

Very cute chalet, it could have been a little more detailed inside though, although I understand that it has a small interior anyway.
I love the sleigh and stable!!

[soundwave_sw]

It looks very cozy.  I like the chandeler holly/ivy string. Good luck in the contest!

[lightningtiger]

Nice entry ' slovakiasteph ', I really like the sleigh....they better return it to Santa !
Neat small chalet, warm and cosy.
Brick On in the snow ' slovakiasteph ' !

[gcanik]

Nice job, the chalet reminds me of a gingerbread house for some reason and I like your design on the sleigh.

[slovakiasteph]

Thanks for your responses, everyone!

HighFlyer, do you have any suggestions on how I can spruce up the interior a bit and still keep a rustic feel?

[lightningtiger]

A suggestion....yes, a pet - dog or cat....that would be...well, cute.

[wonderpuddle]

Very nice.  I am loving the sledding hill.  Great idea!

[Andy D]

Very nice, cozy chalet!   Nice choice of "extra" elements.
Inside view of sledding hill a good idea, sled on hill interesting.

One horse open sleigh nice, I need to go sing Jingle Bells now ;)

Andy D

Edited by Andy D, 11 December 2011 - 04:12 AM.

[slovakiasteph]

Thanks for your comments!  I had a lot of fun with this build!

Any other suggestions?  I'm going to try to take new pictures as well if I have time... hopefully I can get some clear ones this time!

[HighFlyer]

slovakiasteph, on 10 December 2011 - 10:32 PM, said:

HighFlyer, do you have any suggestions on how I can spruce up the interior a bit and still keep a rustic feel?

I suggest using dark green or dark red for the armchair, and perhaps white for table area.

Also maybe some brown tiles on the floor, making the interior more enticing.

[SilentMode]

Very cool "old school" style chalet! How many pieces did you use in total?

[dho7622u]

Very Nice!

[legodac]

Truly Awesome creation young Lady, I do love the Christmas houses and dioramas

[wokajablocka]

NIce , all it need is a small fire place and a light brick to give thst warm glowing feeling that this cute shalet gives. I cant help feeling the stable roof is a little low apart from that grat job. Good luck in the contest

[LEGO Train 12 Volts]

Fantastic MOC! This chalet is the place I would like to be!