When my ‘special birthday’ was coming up, hubby Alan asked me what I wanted as a ‘special pressie’. Now maybe most ‘ladies of a certain age’ would want jewellery, a spa treat, perfume or to be pampered for the weekend.
The New Shed
Well, I knew exactly what I wanted – a new garden shed!
In order to make room in our medium size London back garden, a lot of preparation was needed. An old rockery and a some brick retaining walls had to be demolished, the area then had to be totally flattened, old plants removed, cleared and dug over. Finally, the concrete base had to be made using the old rocks and bricks as hardcore.
Laying the concrete base.
We ordered the shed from Harrow Fencing as we had used them before, they are a small family run local independent company, very professional, informative and friendly and they had the exact model I wanted. We were told 6 weeks to delivery which gave us plenty of time – or so we thought! In the end it was ready within 3 weeks so we were on a very tight schedule to get all the preparation done in time for delivery day. Happily the weather was on our side and we were able to get all the clearance work done and Alan was able to lay the concrete base just in time. It was delivered and erected professionally and quickly by the guys from Harrow Fencing and it fits in with the rest of the garden really well. I am delighted with it.
Sunshine Step Stone by the shed entrance
My sunshine’stepping stone’ welcomes people in. So far we have christened the new arrival with champagne, had breakfast in there and also evening drinks. I have now moved all my mosaic wood and heavy supplies in as well as my garden tools. I intend to use it as a potting shed and an outside mosaic studio for grouting and large mosaic making. I need a name for it so that I can make a mosaic sign – something that incorporates mosaics, gardening and maybe a bit of leisure! Any ideas???
REQUEST: Rosanna’s Retreat, The Craft Cabin, Hendo’s Hideaway? Can you help me come up with a suitable name please. All suitable suggestions will be put forward and maybe we can have a vote.
COMING SOON: Open Studios – Pop Up Ehibition
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Rosanna the “shed” looks really fantastic. So good to be able to see it. Great teamwork once again. The Studio with such a great foundation will play such an important roll in all your future projects and commissions.
Our Suggestion to go “in the mix” :
RHS– Brentham —or Ealing 😎
Thank you, I am really pleased with it especially now that Alan has put some carpet down. People must take their shoes off before they are allowed in – no mucky feet allowed! Thank you for your suggestions – wonder if RHS are looking for another venue, maybe Joe Swift can come down and do a reccie! Rosanna
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