The Garden Shed
I’ve always wanted to create some little buildings, so when I stumbled on Little Bits & Pieces by Julie, I knew the time had come. Julie Warren’s delightful 1/12th Scale Garden Shed tutorials are the motivation behind these two finished sheds and one more under construction.
The Beach Hut
On the coast of England you’ll find rows of enchanting vacation cottages. Some are fancy with all the conveniences of home. Others are very simple, some might say “primitive.” They don’t have running water or electricity but, instead, there are shared public bathhouses and water hydrants. These simple beach huts, frequently held in the same family for generations, are points of pride. Some are furnished and decorated for comfort or whimsy while others are basic and entirely functional. Mine is a mix of both.
The Retreat
I knew from the start that the Garden Shed was going to be a garden shed. As I was building it, I knew that I wanted to make a beach hut next. As I finished the Beach Hut, I decided I would use up my craft lumber by building one of my own design. (Disclaimer: It’s impossible to use up craft lumber. No matter what you try to do, you’ll have to buy more to finish the project.) Based on the materials on hand, I initially didn’t know what type of shed it would be. I was considering a bakery, a potting shed, a reading nook or a restful retreat of some sort. As it turns out, the supplies I had on hand determined that it would be a retreat that looks very much like a pastry shop full of books and plants and with a comfortable place to recline. It’s not entirely decorated yet, and the rooftop garden needs more work, as gardens always do. Here is The Retreat.