A Countryside Weekend

The Johnson family decided to spend the weekend at their grandmother’s country house. It was an old stone house with thick walls, ivy climbing up to the roof, and wooden shutters that creaked whenever the wind blew. Though old, the house was beautifully kept and well-furnished, with a large kitchen and a cozy living room where the fireplace was always ready to be lit.

As soon as they arrived, the two family dogs ran out to greet them, barking happily and wagging their tails. Emma and Ben, now teenagers, smiled at the familiar sight. They had spent many childhood summers here, and coming back always felt like stepping into a storybook.

Grandma soon appeared, driving her old red pickup truck, the one that still worked perfectly despite its age. She laughed as she pulled into the driveway, waving at her grandchildren. “Ready for a weekend of fresh air?” she asked with a grin.

The countryside offered plenty to do. In the mornings, Mark and Ben went fishing by the nearby river, their dogs running along the bank. Sometimes they caught trout, which Sarah would later cook for dinner. Meanwhile, Emma loved to join Grandma in the garden. Together, they planted vegetables, pulled out weeds, and picked herbs that filled the air with a fresh, earthy fragrance.

In the afternoons, the family often went hiking along the rolling hills and forest trails. The teenagers enjoyed the challenge, taking pictures of the wide landscapes and joking as they raced each other up the slopes. The dogs never tired, running ahead and circling back with boundless energy.

Evenings were slow and peaceful. After a hearty meal, they gathered around the fireplace or sat outside under the stars. Grandma shared stories from her youth, while the family dogs curled up by their feet. The stone house seemed to hold all those moments, its ivy-covered roof sheltering generations of memories.

The project consisting of a large house et d'un pick-up : The set consists of 3,300 bricks.

The entire house is fully modular and very easy to access. It can be displayed in a 360° view, and the back walls can be easily removed to access the interior. There are many details: the kitchen is fully equipped, there's a dining room, two bedrooms, and plenty of amenities. I included six figurines and two dogs.

The entire project is relatively large, measuring 50 cm wide, 37 cm high, and over 30 cm deep. I'm very happy with the harmony of the colors and the rendering of the river, which brings a lot of light to the whole. The set will easily find its place on your shelf, or you can integrate it into one of your dioramas.

The assembly techniques are particularly interesting, especially the roof and walls.