The Potting Shed at Hummingbird Cottage has a few new additions, with more on the way.
We have some pots and a watering can and potting soil and…a potting bench that I made yesterday.
It’s made from two shutters I had in my dollhouse stash and some spindles that I cut down to the size I wanted.
I could have made it taller, but I didn’t want everything to be the same height. Besides, if the owner is at all like me, half the time she’s potting things on the fly; here, there and everywhere.
Oh. My. Goodness. Potting soil. Could those bags be any cuter?
There’s much I plan to do with the shed and the roof. I have lots of ideas! But the details will have remain a secret for now. I will tell you that it’s going to be a rooftop retreat for the owner, a place where she can grow plants and vegetables and sit in the sun.
I wonder if she appreciates all that I’m doing for her?
This dollhouse is a work in progress, of course, but I think I might do a series of posts in the near future that show its journey so far. Before and After. What do you think?
And of course, next week I will do my annual Easter/egg cup round-up. I do it a bit differently every year. I’ll do my best to tell you a little a bit about each egg cup – where I got it, what I know about it, that kind of thing.
The sun is shining, it’s going to be in the sixties and I’m going to do some work outside today! Hurrah!
Did I tell you how happy I am to have my husband home?
Happy Wednesday.
How stinkin’ cute :)
I know. I’m in love with miniatures!
Oh how I love your potting shed! The blue is perfect and those itty-bitty bags of potting soil. can’t wait to see waht you have planned for the roof-top!
Oh, I can’t wait to create it, Vera!
Absolutely adorable! Does your talent never end? I Love to see the doll house,and I really enjoyed the egg cups last year, so your plan is great by me! -Judy A-
Oh good! Thanks, Judy!
Claudia,
Your potting shed is to die for!! So cute!! I would love to see Before and After of work on dollhouse. I can’t wait. You are so talented. God Bless. Enjoy working outside.
Linda
I will – finally, I can start raking and cleaning up the yard!
ADORABLE!!!!!!!.. Love this! and OMG the potting soil!….
And no, I had no idea and it so totally surprises me that you are happy to have your husband home. :-)
Ha! I know – it seemed as if I didn’t care…!
I can hear the happiness in your words! Enjoy the day. Doris
Thank you, Doris – you too!
Oh, my! Those precious little potting soil bags… too cute! The dollhouse series would be wonderful, and can’t wait to learn more about the egg cups. Being able to work happily out in the yard…. up to about 3-5 weeks ago we didn’t think this day would ever come, did we?
I hope you truly enjoy each and every single moment.
I almost don’t know what to do with myself – not used to fresh air and physical labor, Chris – it tires me out rather quickly!
Sounds like a plan to me..I enjoy most anything you write about..Did you know how happy we are that you have your husband home???? Have fun outside..I have started my outside clean-up too..
It’s very satisfying – getting out there and starting the clean-up.
Yeah..sort of like getting out of prison after a long hard winter..lol
That is all so adorable! I’m lovin’ all those miniatures! I know…can you believe it…60’s! Oh to putz in the yard…there’s so much to do…where do I even begin? I am looking forward to your future posts about the dollhouse, and your egg cups…always a treat! Have a wondrous day! ;)
I’m overwhelmed even before I begin, Donna. This property took a beating this winter.
You should see our front yard…we’ve got 9 evergreens with severe winter burn…it is so pathetic. They were perfectly healthy before this horrible winter.
Potting shed is looking great! WELCOME HOME DON!! I know your two girls are so glad to have you home!
Judy
Yay – he’s home, Judy. He says thank you for the welcome home greeting!
The potting shed room is so cute, imagine tiny little bags of potting soil. Who knew? I know you and Scout are glad to have her dad back and Don is glad to be back with his girls. Have fun just being togehter with those you love Claudia. I am still chuckling about the underpants in the sweatshirt story. Years ago my cousin and I went wedding dress shopping with my sister who unbeknownst to us had on a pair of thong underwear. She took her blouse off to try on a dress but just pulled her slacks down. When my cousin went to pull the dress down over my sisters rear end she came face to face with the back part of the thong and screamed OMG!. We all laughed so hard we were in tears. The dressing room was tiny, just big enough for the three of us to stand in. My cousin kept telling my sister and I to hush but we were laughing so hard we could hardly breathe. There’s no telling what the sales clerk thought.
Love the thong story, Janie! That makes me laugh. My sister and I used to get laughing so hard when we were shopping that we would literally – and I mean literally – fall to the floor!
Oh, my! I’m CERTAIN that your efforts in the potting room are appreciated by its owner!
Oh, good!
I am so charmed by the potting bench and the little pots but oh my that bag of soil is so darn cute!! Can’t wait to see more!
hugs, Linda
I know – the bag of soil kills me!
I would love to be pottering around that little potting area. Those tiny pots and the potting soil! Oh my goodness. I think that’s my favorite thing about your dollhouse so far.
Blessings,
Betsy
Thanks so much, Betsy!
I’m not sure that could be any cuter. I love it!
Me too, Shari. Thank you!
Love the potting shed and would love to see the ‘Before & After’ of house. She is one lucky homeowner to have you as her decorator / carpenter / painter / financer of everything in the house! I’m sure she appreciates. Loved the pictures of Don & Scout yesterday! Welcome home, Don!
It’s as if the homeowner is on one of those HGTV decorating shows where a decorator and contractor do over the whole house!
I love all the dollhouse rooms, but I think the potting room is my favorite of all. It makes me think of Myrna Loy in “Mr Blandings Builds His Dream House” – with her little impromptu “flower room.’ And no, there’s not much anywhere than could be cuter than those bitty terra cotta pots, and Miracle-Gro bags.
I haven’t read how Don likes the new bed yet. Is he resting better also? I know you’re glad to have your sweetheart home with you and th’ kid! :-)
xoxo
Connie
Love the bags of potting soil. Makes me want a dollhouse!
Love the potting soil..What will they think of next ?? The bed is gorgeous..
Oh what fun you are having! Enjoy!
I wish my potting shed was as tidy as your dollhouse shed, Claudia! I love that new table and the tiny pots and soil bags.