Category: Donations
Giving Back All Year
In addition to our big charity events we also look for ways to give back throughout the year.
2015 Year in Review
At the cusp of a new year, let’s take a moment to savor some of the highlights of 2015. It’s been quite a year for BBAB, chock-full of innovative projects and exciting collaborations. Magical Bridge Naturally, one of the highlights of the year was the long-awaited opening of Magical Bridge…
A Day in the Life of the Artist/Builder
The life of an artist/builder is part work, part play and 100% creative activity. Barbara’s workday begins at the shop, where she confers with the various members of her team and moves each project ahead. …
Dreams Happen Gala 2015
Every couple of years, we look forward to the Dreams Happen Gala and Playhouse Auction and now it’s just around the corner, on June 6. Treat yourself to a fun and elegant evening benefitting a good cause; click here to purchase tickets. Make sure you bring your checkbook because you might go…
The Play’s the Thing
It’s time for another Dreams Happen Gala and we’ve cooked up a playful and action-packed donation for this year’s auction. Since 1999, we’ve joined other local builders and architects in creating special structures for the bi-annual Dreams Happen fundraiser. (See our previous post for pictures of past playhouses.) The proceeds benefit Rebuilding Together Peninsula, a non-profit…
Dreams Happen Fundraiser
It’s rare to see one of our playhouses with a rope and a “Do Not Climb” sign on it, but in this case it’s for a good cause! The Wizard’s Hideout, seen above, is actually on display prior to the 2007 Dreams Happen Gala, a fundraiser for the non-profit Rebuilding…
Top Secret Safe Giveaway
These Top Secret Safes might not fit into a stocking, but these colorful, artisan safes are perfect for securing pirate’s gold or a secret map to ancient ruins. So when Cincinnati Parent, Indy’s Child Magazine, and Dayton Parent contacted us about their upcoming Holiday Giveaway, we couldn’t resist whipping up a few to donate. They were a…
Garden Potpourri: Josie visits her old/now new playhouse
Garden Potpourri Playhouse will be auctioned 9/24/10.All proceeds to benefit Coyote Point Museum. Josie (almost 16 years old now) stopped by our shop last Sunday with her mom, Michelle, to visit her old Garden Playhouse. Josie enjoyed her Barbara Butler Garden Playhouse from age 3 to 15 and then decided…
Garden Potpourri: Barbara Butler playhouse to be auctioned
Join us at the September 24th fund raising event for Coyote Point Museum! Barbara’s “Garden Potpourri” playhouse, made from 100% reclaimed materials, will be auctioned to highest bidder! A few months ago, Coyote Point Museum sent a request asking if we would create/donate a playhouse made from re-claimed or re-purposed…
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Giving Back All Year
In addition to our big charity events we also look for ways to give back throughout the year.
2015 Year in Review
At the cusp of a new year, let’s take a moment to savor some of the highlights of 2015. It’s been quite a year for BBAB, chock-full of innovative projects and exciting collaborations. Magical Bridge Naturally, one of the highlights of the year was the long-awaited opening of Magical Bridge…
A Day in the Life of the Artist/Builder
The life of an artist/builder is part work, part play and 100% creative activity. Barbara’s workday begins at the shop, where she confers with the various members of her team and moves each project ahead. …
Dreams Happen Gala 2015
Every couple of years, we look forward to the Dreams Happen Gala and Playhouse Auction and now it’s just around the corner, on June 6. Treat yourself to a fun and elegant evening benefitting a good cause; click here to purchase tickets. Make sure you bring your checkbook because you might go…
The Play’s the Thing
It’s time for another Dreams Happen Gala and we’ve cooked up a playful and action-packed donation for this year’s auction. Since 1999, we’ve joined other local builders and architects in creating special structures for the bi-annual Dreams Happen fundraiser. (See our previous post for pictures of past playhouses.) The proceeds benefit Rebuilding Together Peninsula, a non-profit…
Dreams Happen Fundraiser
It’s rare to see one of our playhouses with a rope and a “Do Not Climb” sign on it, but in this case it’s for a good cause! The Wizard’s Hideout, seen above, is actually on display prior to the 2007 Dreams Happen Gala, a fundraiser for the non-profit Rebuilding…
Top Secret Safe Giveaway
These Top Secret Safes might not fit into a stocking, but these colorful, artisan safes are perfect for securing pirate’s gold or a secret map to ancient ruins. So when Cincinnati Parent, Indy’s Child Magazine, and Dayton Parent contacted us about their upcoming Holiday Giveaway, we couldn’t resist whipping up a few to donate. They were a…
Garden Potpourri: Josie visits her old/now new playhouse
Garden Potpourri Playhouse will be auctioned 9/24/10.All proceeds to benefit Coyote Point Museum. Josie (almost 16 years old now) stopped by our shop last Sunday with her mom, Michelle, to visit her old Garden Playhouse. Josie enjoyed her Barbara Butler Garden Playhouse from age 3 to 15 and then decided…
Garden Potpourri: Barbara Butler playhouse to be auctioned
Join us at the September 24th fund raising event for Coyote Point Museum! Barbara’s “Garden Potpourri” playhouse, made from 100% reclaimed materials, will be auctioned to highest bidder! A few months ago, Coyote Point Museum sent a request asking if we would create/donate a playhouse made from re-claimed or re-purposed…