Sunday, May 8, 2011

Show Off Your Cottage Monday

Do you have a potting shed? Is it useful or is it just another place to trap spiders? I love potting sheds and if I had one, it would be my “house of dreams” and I would decorate it with painted furniture and lots of pretty linen and bountiful bouquets made of flowers collected from the garden… But I don’t have a potting shed, and I don’t see one in our garden plans any soon. But one can always dream, right? Of course we can! And so, I made my own humble potting shed this weekend! It only took a couple of things: a $36.00 thrift store baker’s rack and a can of white paint. The rest came from things I already had. Now I have my “house of dreams” and potting shed in one spot! And I can even enjoy a cup of tea out here too! I love it!

Alas, that's what I'm celebrating today; my humble yet lovely potting shed! And what are you celebrating? Here are the rules: Enjoy each moment, give thanks for what you have, and link, but don't forget to link back to The house in the roses!
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23 comments:

  1. KathyMay 8, 2011 at 7:21 PM

    Lovely idea! If I had a potting shed -I'd putter and dream in it - perhaps paint too! Thank you for hosting this fun party!
    Kathy

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  2. AnonymousMay 8, 2011 at 7:27 PM

    Hi Cielo! Oh, it looks wonderful! I'd love to have a potting shed! We have no room as our back yard is so tiny.
    Be a sweetie and Happy Mother's Day,
    Shelia ;)

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  3. EileenMay 8, 2011 at 7:42 PM

    How beautiful! I have always wanted a little potting shed to potter about in. :)

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  4. Angie @ www.ourjoyfulliving.comMay 8, 2011 at 7:49 PM

    I LOVE this super cute.

    come on over
    www.ourjoyfulliving.com

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  5. Teresa @ Grammy GirlfriendMay 8, 2011 at 7:49 PM

    totally beautiful....your pictures always inspire me and intrigue me....love your blog

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  6. Nita StacyMay 8, 2011 at 8:24 PM

    I'm so jealous. This makes the perfect potting bench. I've been wanting a potting shed too but a potting bench like your's would work just fine. I was thinking of hitting thrift stores next week looking for anything I could make into one. Love your's.

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  7. LadyVMay 8, 2011 at 8:35 PM

    What a great idea! Your potting area is all that a potting shed should be and more. I don't think I'd have tea in the shed but what you've created is beautiful and practical. How great is that! Can I copy :-)

    Blessings,

    Vee

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  8. AnonymousMay 8, 2011 at 9:02 PM

    Cielo my guest room is finally able to be shown off and I am so happy with it!! THank you for letting me show it off on your blog!

    bee blessed
    mary

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  9. NanaDianaMay 8, 2011 at 9:38 PM

    Cielo- Once again you have made a small, magical spot in your garden...a spot to while away time and dream big dreams...and live little ones. Love it! xxoo Diana

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  10. Susan FreemanMay 8, 2011 at 9:43 PM

    I love visiting you because you always show us such beautiful spots in your cottage! Thanks for hosting!!

    Love,
    Susan and Bentley
    xxoo

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  11. Jacqueline~Cabin and CottageMay 8, 2011 at 11:13 PM

    What pretty things you have dressed your garden shelf with! I can't seem to stay inside anymore now that we have lovely weather!

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  12. sharon santoni at my french country homeMay 8, 2011 at 11:56 PM

    Hi Cielo
    What pretty pictures you put up of your beautiful little shed. I've joined in your linky party for the first time, thank you for the opportunity!
    Sharon
    My French Country Home

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  13. Ricki TreleavenMay 9, 2011 at 5:13 AM

    I wish I had a greenhouse, Cielo. I like what you did with your baker's rack. Very nice!

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  14. Betty May 9, 2011 at 5:36 AM

    What you have done looks lovely. I just love your garden.

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  15. EileenMay 9, 2011 at 8:59 AM

    Just popped back to tell you I'm linking up for the first time at The Pink Home. Thanks for hosting. :)

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  16. DonnaMay 9, 2011 at 2:37 PM

    It's lovely. You have the most beautiful garden!

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  17. THE VERANDA HOUSEMay 9, 2011 at 2:42 PM

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  18. KarieMay 9, 2011 at 2:54 PM

    Cielo, I like your potting shed the best! Really I do. It is as wide and open as the outdoors. Beautiful idea. And I am going to do the same. You share so much beauty, thank you. Hugs, Karie

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  19. TerriMay 9, 2011 at 3:08 PM

    So beautiful! I love your potting shed! The tea cup too, it is such a pretty shade of blue. I am celebrating spring!
    Hugs,
    Terri

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  20. Poppy @ With a Dash of ColorMay 10, 2011 at 8:10 AM

    Hi Cielo, your potting shed looks wonderful and I love the dainty blue tea cup... perfect setting for a cup of tea. Thanks for hosting this party and I just linked up. Have a nice day!~Poppy

    http://withadashofcolor.blogspot.com/

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  21. La Vie QuotidienneMay 10, 2011 at 8:23 AM

    What a nice way to celebrate a potting shed...with such pretty, pretty things and so elegant! Lovely.

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  22. ~ ~ Ahrisha ~ ~May 10, 2011 at 9:03 AM

    What a wonderful idea! I love that you take your china and silver outside. Why save it for good use only. I try to use mine often. Love your sweet garden.
    ~ ~Ahrisha~ ~

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  23. maría ceciliaMay 13, 2011 at 10:39 PM

    Hermoso potting shed Cielo, yo también quiero uno, gran idea!!!
    cariños bella cielo

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