When they moved in, there was an unloved little potter's shed, covered in weeds and looking a little worse for wear.
My dad wanted to knock it down, but after a little persuasion (and a very nice bottle of whisky) he said that we could keep it, but getting it into shape was my responsibility.
It's taken some time (seeing as I'm usually in London) but my little project is finally coming together!
My paparazza of a mother popped out to see how I was getting on...
Here she is...
And here's a little before pic...
She's not finished yet, there's still lots more to do.
I'm going to whip up some curtains for the windows & of course it will have to have some thoroughly British bunting!
When I'm done I'm going to wrap her in a huge pink bow & give her to my mummy as a reading room.
I hope she'll like it!
I've been using Pinterest (as usual) to find inspiration.
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What do you think?
Do you have any suggestions or ideas for my little hideaway?
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Ahh Rose it looks like a mini version of the house Noah makes for Allie in the Notebook!
ReplyDeleteCan you believe that I have NEVER seen the notebook?!
DeleteWhat?! You need to see it!! And I mean 'need'!
DeleteShut up! I almost want to be there when you watch it purely for your reaction!
DeleteOh my gosh it really does look like that house in miniature!
DeleteYou should definitely see The Notebook if you haven't already, it isn't your standard chick flick.... plus, if nothing else, Ryan Gosling is just yumm ;) haha.
Impressive effort, it looks absolutely beautiful! Your mum is so lucky!
It's so cute!
ReplyDeleteYou're always so creative, wish all my projects would turn out as successful as yours! x
That's so sweet :) My grandad has a similar shed that he uses for an office/getaway and he loves it! I love the light blue colour scheme! xoxo
ReplyDeleteI know you're not a beauty blogger but I would love for you to do a post on your makeup! you always looks flawless! x
ReplyDeleteyou really are a girl after my own heart. I've just been decorating my little girls newest playhouse, complete with curtains.
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fairy lights. solar powered if you can't get electricity down to there. It's the finishing touch.
Bunting will look lovely. I've not added any to ours, as I've got bunting overkill this year!
gosh. totally forgot to say, you did a fabulous job. Worthy of Country Living. It looks fabulous.
ReplyDeleteLooks beautiful - a lovely little hideaway! You're dress is so pretty, where's it from?
ReplyDeleteSorry, didn't include it in the post!
DeleteIt's just a cheapie from H&M xx
Thanks! Well, it looks gorgeous and summery!
DeleteIt looks beautiful - it must be so nice to see your hard work paying off! Where is your lovely summer dress from? I need something as cute as that in my life right now! Thanks x
ReplyDeleteThis is gonna be such a lovely little haven for your mum, especially as she knows it was given a good dollop of TLC from you x
ReplyDeleteWow it looks gorgeous! What a marvelous gift for your mother, she'll love it! x
ReplyDeleteOh...Beautiful...! x
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful. I love the pastel colours.
ReplyDeleteSo adorable!! But more to the point... where is your dress from?! x
ReplyDeleteIf it's going to be a reading room, it needs bookshelves. Maybe not a lot of them, I don't know how weather proof it is, but it needs at least one nice bookshelf for her to set her current explorations down on when it's time to leave them.
ReplyDeleteMake sure the waterproofing is reliable, otherwise it'll ruin all your good work come the winter! But visually, I'd be tempted to add some flora around the base to soften some of the lines. Perhaps some outside lights/lamps for those long evenings as well. Lovely project!
ReplyDeleteLovely colour!
ReplyDeleteWhat about this for inspiration??
http://homeklondike.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/9-garden-design-ideas-2011-summer-retreat.jpg
wow it looks amazing, you do really have quite an art for making simple things beautiful
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All you need is a broadband connection and it could be your summertime office! Oh I wish I had an office like that!
ReplyDeleteIt's lovely!
ReplyDeleteOh how lovely does that look. I want a garden :-(xx
ReplyDeleteThis is seriously so beautiful, well done on you. :D
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This is such a sweet gift for your mum! Aah you're cute. :)
ReplyDeleteI love all of those inspiration photos and it will be so great once it's done! You can even sleep in there if you want! Today specifically, check out the blog http://inredningsvis.se ...she has some cute blue inspiration photos up that kind of remind me of your photos here.
ReplyDeleteIt looks beautiful!!!! x
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea :)
ReplyDeleteLove to know where your dress is from pls.
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Aaah i can't wait to see how it ends up! Looks absolutely adorable :)
ReplyDeleteSlick. SO much more practical than the usual gazebo found nearly everywhere in the USA....perhaps a bug net to cover the opening when open? Good work, RT!
ReplyDeleteLove it!!! Cute is an understatement! xxx
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It looks so beautiful and romantic, Rose! I love how you've done the job so far - your mum will go crazy over it :)
ReplyDeleteYou could add couple of chairs to it for the future visitors to the "reading room" and flower vase with flowers, as well as most importantly - candles and hanging lanterns, which will create an amazing ambiance during summer evenings. Are you planning on finishing it in time for your mum to enjoy it this summer? Good luck for the future work on it. Looking forward to see the final result xx
Sorry, forgot to add - when you sew those curtains you are planning to do, you could as well do pillows for chairs in the same colour and material - it would go well. ;)
ReplyDeleteFairy lights, Rose! Sure it's been said 100 times already, but outdoor fairy lights will look sensational. An outdoor clock on the wall would be good too, so your mummy doesn't miss tea-time (I'm sure our mothers would get on like a house on fire, and mine gets very crotchety if she misses her 4.30pm cuppa and slice of lemon drizzle). xx
ReplyDeletesome rustic pots around the entrance with lovely geraniums or something for pops of color!
ReplyDeleteooh! she's splendid! i love her! and i think she's beautiful. love your inspiration photos too. well done.
ReplyDeleteLove these scenes. It reminds me of my old times. XX00
ReplyDeleteLove the job you did so far. It looks like such a fun project! I would love to know where you got your dress!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely dreamy! Whitewashed floors might be lovely, perhaps; and I love the touch of stained glass in one of your inspiration photos. Well done! x
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You've done an amazing job. I love that robin's egg blue color you've chosen for the walls! My only suggestion would be to do something with the flooring. It's probably not feasible to change it completely (and would take away from the rustic look), but perhaps varnishing the floors would make it look new and take away the paint stains. Your mum is going to love it, I'm sure! What a lovely present :)
ReplyDeleteNot so cheap, but how about a fireplace for cozy winter reading hours? :)
ReplyDeleteSet up a little bar in the corner!
ReplyDeleteMy hubs' writes from his garden room, in winter it's freezing so he wears a huge dressing gown over his clothes and Fagin fingerless gloves.
Have you considered white washing the floor boards, or maybe painting them a totally different colour?
ReplyDeleteJust decided my future garden will have a summer house in it, with a pair of binoculars, a comfy chair with lots of blankets and a cat sleeping on it, and tottering piles of books :)
ReplyDeleteMy current garden is about the size of a summer house so I will just have to wait.
Charleyxx
I love how everyone goes crazy asking where every little thing you wear is from, even if it's obviously a (albeit pretty) cheapo dress you could get from anywhere on the high street. I think it might be your looks they want, not the dress!!! Loving your tan by the way :)
ReplyDeleteooh you could get a seagrass rug and put it on the floor? My mum did something similar with their outhouse - similar colours etc! It is looking good! :) Hannah x
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Wow, it looks so beautiful and has come such a long way!
ReplyDeleteAww, that's so sweet you're going to give it to your Mum. I'm sure she'll LOVE it.
You are a very sweet daughter.....
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I just came across it so I am not completely sure how it works but think you might get better use out of it than me.
Enjoy!
Love what you did so far and to be honest, I wouldn't change a thing. You have a great eye and am way more interested to see the outcome without influencing it in any way.
ReplyDeleteWas just reading the comments and CANNOT believe you haven't seen the Notebook. I don't want to oversell it and raise your hopes too high becuase that usually spells disaster for any movie regardless of how good it is but this one is a pretty good flick which you should try and watch!
Can't wait for the blog after that is done - haha
Nice job! BTW where is your dress from?
ReplyDeletemight also be nice to put in a little bar for summer garden parties too, but don't overcrowd the space if there is only room for a little comfy sitting area, but I love the idea :)
ReplyDeleteThis is seriously cool and I love that you're doing the work yourself, way to go girl! I cannot wait to see how you decorate it!
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Such a cute room, I can just imagine the sun-soaked hidey-hole it'll be :)
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Some little fairy lights in it....you can get battery ones so no faffing around. Will look amazing in the evening!
ReplyDeleteOoooh, what a wonderful idea Rose !! Definitely a comfy chairs and a foot rest, a nice cozy blanket, and a little table for her coffee/tea and snacks !! Otherwise, loads of candles would add a nice touch for your Mum and Dad to sit in it and relax together! Oh! And a flower pot on each side of the entrance ! Can't wait to see the finished product !
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Could you please post an update on how this summer house came together? I'd love to know! Have you been able to get it ready for use this spring?
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