Dog Rocker vs Cat

For a cat family, we seem to make a lot of "dog"' themed projects.

Eric built another delightful dachshund rocker a few weeks ago for some first-time, soon-to-be grandparents in Omaha, Nebraska. 

Before shipping the pooch off to it's new home, I took it outside to get some photos in the yard, and our curious cat had to check things out.

I think Eric needs to make a cat rocker next time, don't you? 

Wiener Dog Rocker #2

Eric had a special request to make another dachshund rocker for a woman who's first grandbaby arrives in March. 

The first rocker he built was made out of white oak. This one, he built out of cherry wood. I just love how the green grass compliments the color. Looks like he's bounding through our lawn.

Here's hoping many generations are able to create great memories on this sweet little doxie.

Bird Rockers

WARNING: More whimsical woodworking from Eric Denneler's workshop.

It's a bird rocker. 

Flip it over, and it's a climbing toy/slipper slide.

Put it on it's side, and it's a pint-sized table for tea parties.

Not to mention, it's a great place to store toys, blankets and books.

Bea was more than happy to model the many ways to play with the bird.

A six-year-old may be a little big to slide down.

Or, maybe not.

Tea party anyone? Almost looks like she's a bartender. Watch out!

Inspired by this rainbow rocker I saw a few weeks ago on Handmade Charlotte, I commissioned/begged/cojoled Eric to build something similar, but with our Denneler touch. And a birdy rocker was born. 

He made the pink one for my hairdresser (of 18 years!) who's having a baby girl at the end of June. And the orangish one is for my fellow-WSU-designer-pal at work, who's having a girl any day now.

WHEW. Babies, babies everywhere! I feel like Oprah... "And YOU get a birdy rocker. And YOU get a birdy rocker! And YOU...

I hope these whimsical woodcrafts bring many years of joy to the nests of my dear friends and their new little ones.