Travel is a mainstay of my life. (why is this underlining everything???) But, time and finances are too. When not traveling for business, these days it is at home during the weekends doing paperwork, massive quantities of paperwork. For the moment I would rather dream of having an at home escape, a garden shed. Love this one. You can hardly call this a garden shed but maybe a magical structure on water, beautifully decorated and enchanting evening garden house. This is a treasured clients outhouse turned storage shed. Robin's home is an 1870's ish Italianate Victorian and this is the original outhouse. We created the Chicago street brick surround and miniature garden to nestle it within it's surroundings. This is a 100+ year old writer's space detached from the main house. Wild about the door/window curved paneled feature. Any of these structures become immensely important within the confines of a thoughtful garden. I could throw on my wellies, lots of sweaters, light the pot belly stove, hot chocolate, dogs, blankets and magazines Allow your imagination to soar. ANYTHING MADE OF STONE IS SPECTACULAR. Size does not matter, just the details. This could be the shed of my dreams too. A perfect potting shed set within the vegetable garden. Look at that door, the triple eight topiaries, the three dimensional design element near the peak and a cupola. Some, however, I could live in full time Stay with me here for a moment, we can all do this, really! Lot size does not matter, Daddy Warbucks is not needed...............Let's take your basic shed, one handy man/woman, imagination, paint, a garden or call Scentimental Gardens for all of the above. Here is what I would do to this poor soul; a tin roof shingle siding painted to match the color scheme of my home remove solid door and replace with french door add a huge window to the left of the door put wooden shutters on windows WITH SHUTTER DOGS window box under big window trellising on the ends (see next photo) add a lantern add climbing roses, boxwood.....Maybe not all at once, but have a plan............... Elements can be borrowed from this photo to dress up your shed; trellising over shingles, adds dimension and textural interest. How about trim? This is substantial trim that makes a statement. Personally I favor the color scheme too. Charmingly simple. The addition of this overhang makes all the difference. The tin roof, monochromatic color scheme, shutters, small front porch....... Stone again.....sigh......... unless this was strictly for storage a french door would be swapped out In England, the private chapel, yesssssss, all estates of merit possessed a private chapel! Today, it resides as a treasured get-away, with faded chintz down arm chairs, ottomans, a tea trolley, dog bed, lace curtains and magazines. (I made the last part up, can you tell I am longing for England?) Open air, good views Take one little underused shed, add flea market found columns, one sign, gardens and voila! A charming outpost. An urban setting in San Francisco. Imagine this setting, which is quite small, minus the garden shed, what would you have? Yes, a beautiful view in San Francisco, but.............the shed becomes an architectural focal point in addition to the function of a garden cottage. Could you handle this!? The inside of one woman's shed. Composed of mostly found bits which together create a unique haven. Conversely, here is a more masculine but cozy interior. Below is the artistry of this special garden house. Look close, to the left, there is my friend Marsha, covering her face. But she is running, running out of her shed to the approaching tray. What would summer in the garden be without a little getaway cottage and a bit of Lillet on ice with an orange slice served on a tray? (Yes Marsha you know I am talking about you xxo) Remember us, Scentimental Gardens, for all your garden needs Debra