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April 3, 2013 by Patti 22 Comments

It is a beautiful Spring morning here in the Pacific Northwest. A couple of weeks ago I treated myself to the purchase of these sweet rain boots, which I quickly turned into vases for my front porch.  I’m glad I don’t need to wear them right now because I really like just looking at them.
I’ve been dreaming lately of what it would be like to have a garden house in my yard. I could slip on my pretty boots and go out to the garden house with my spade and gardening gloves and do a little planting . . . or . . .  I could take along a nice cup of tea and a blanket, and settle in to read a good book.  Come along and dream with me as I show you some of the beautiful garden houses I’ve found.
This one , at the edge of the raised garden beds, has a great potting area and wonderful sliding doors.  Pretty isn’t it?
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This one is really more of a sit and read garden house. I can see myself there on a warm Spring afternoon.

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I love the colors and the architectural detail of this garden house. Tin panels on the front and the beautiful half circle window make it so elegant. I think there is a tea party going on inside right now.
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This looks like it could be set here in the northwest with it’s woodsy setting. It looks so cheery and welcoming inside.
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A lakeside garden house? I’m not sure that qualifies as a real garden house but I like the way it looks, especially at night.
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Another house in the woods. This is cute with it’s weathered wood siding and painted trim. Interesting . . . the little people over the doorway.
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I love this cottage garden and the vines growing up the porch railings on this little garden house.
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The house below is made from old windows and doors. This is the back . . .
 
 . . . and this is the front. Beautiful, isn’t it?
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I’ve saved the best for last. Take a look at this tiny little garden house. You won’t believe what’s on the inside. The door is open . . .
 
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  Am I right? So elegant and inviting. Keep going, there’s more . . .

I could definitely settle in for a nap here.

Look! They even have garden boots on the porch!

Outside appearances can certainly be deceiving can’t they?

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I hope you’ve enjoyed taking a little time to dream with me. I don’t really have a place to build a garden house where I live but I love the idea and I enjoy seeing the special places others have made for themselves. We can all make a special place of beauty wherever we live. It doesn’t have to be grand. It can be as simple as a comfy chair where one can sit and reflect and just be still  . . . even if only for a little while. 

Where is your special place? I’d love to hear!

    Blessings, 

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  1. Sumaya at Evocative Vintage says

    April 3, 2013 at 9:13 pm

    Oh Patti, what a wonderful post and you really saved the best for last. Be still my heart:)

    xx
    Sumaya

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  2. PamLuvsPink says

    April 3, 2013 at 11:39 pm

    Hi Patti!!!

    The question is, “How many times can we make Pam say, ‘WOW’?”

    A LOT!!!! My goodness girl, what a beautiful collection of garden cottages you found!! You’re right about the last one…Deceiving!!
    How pretty the outside and inside is!! But, your boots would look much better!!

    Thank you for sharing and the time it took to look these up!! Thank you!!

    Enjoy the rest of the week!!

    Pam
    xox

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  3. Rachel O. says

    April 4, 2013 at 4:08 am

    Oh man, to have a pretty little garden house like one of those… just so beautiful. And I love your rainboots with the flowers! 🙂

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  4. Julia Forshee says

    April 4, 2013 at 1:11 pm

    These are the most amazing Garden Houses!! I agree with your best for last choice 🙂 Thanks for coming to our Link Up Party at allthingswithpurpose.com!!

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  5. Linda says

    April 4, 2013 at 5:08 pm

    Hi Patti,
    What a beautiful dream! I am a ‘gardener’ of sorts and would love to have a beautiful garden house – I’d sleep there. I’d put in a skylight to watch the stars…Sigh. The last one belongs to Sandy Foster of My Shabby Streamside Studio. It was a labour of love for her. Check out the link below. She and I were actually featured in a beautiful book from Norway just before Christmas! I am honoured to even be in the same book with Sandy. She was on the Nate Berkus Show, too, talking about her little house! It is truly swoonworthy…I loved seeing it again! I’ll be back soon. :-)))) Nice to ‘meet’ ya!
    Hugs,
    Linda at Beautiful Ideas

    http://beautifulideas.wordpress.com/2012/12/16/the-gift-of-christmas-sanselig-jul/

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  6. Between Blue and Yellow says

    April 4, 2013 at 5:48 pm

    What a beautiful collection of garden houses. Never thought I wanted one until now 🙂

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  7. Anonymous says

    April 5, 2013 at 8:48 am

    Oh I would love one of these!

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  8. Fishtail Cottage says

    April 5, 2013 at 4:44 pm

    Wanted to come by to say hello…it’s so very exciting to see garden posts again, winter has lasted way too long! Just wanted to let you know Fishtail Cottage’s Garden Party will be starting up again in May (Thursday May 2nd) Would love to have you come over and link up again and again! Hope you have a great weekend! xoxo, tracie

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  9. Algodão Tão Doce says

    April 5, 2013 at 7:42 pm

    Acabei de conhecer o seu blog e achei maravilhoso. Me visite:http://algodaotaodoce.blogspot.com.br/
    Siga-me e pegue o meu selinho!!!

    Obrigada.

    Beijos Marie.

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  10. Mimi says

    April 5, 2013 at 9:47 pm

    I have been dreaming of a garden house or a Potting shed (I think this sounds so “English) I have a bunch posted on my Pintrest page but your last pic is so dreamy! I don’t think I would ever leave this little house!

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  11. Jann Olson says

    April 7, 2013 at 4:23 am

    Hi Patti, oh am I ever dreaming of a garden house! We actually planned on building one this Spring. But then we decided to finish the basement. Garden house will have to wait till next year. I adore so many of these. I have a garden shed pinterest board. I will be adding a few of these. I had seen that last one before. It certainly is amazing! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
    hugs,
    Jann
    p.s. Love your boots!

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  12. Style Sisters says

    April 10, 2013 at 4:53 am

    Loving all these ideas! I would love to have any one of these in my back yard! So fun! Thanks for linking up!

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  13. Gail @ http://biblelovenotes.com says

    April 10, 2013 at 4:32 pm

    I would love to have a little cottage in the back yard. Maybe it’s leftover little girl in me wanting a playhouse : )
    Thanks for these beautiful images.

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  14. marty (A Stroll Thru Life) says

    April 10, 2013 at 9:03 pm

    Ok, can I just have any one of them and a big enough place to put it. Unreal. Thanks for joining Inspire Me. Hugs, Marty

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  15. Debra Oliver says

    April 11, 2013 at 4:04 am

    Love all the wonderful inspiration pics, a garden house is on my wish list!!

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  16. Debra @ Homespun says

    April 11, 2013 at 9:35 am

    this is the 2nd time I’ve seen boots used as vases this week…and I like yours just as much! I saw some cute boots in either Joann Fabrics or a craft store awhile back. I was tempted but did not buy. Now I wish that I had as the idea is just so cute to have flowers in them! 🙂

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  17. Huckleberry Love says

    April 12, 2013 at 1:40 pm

    Beautiful little garden houses! I’d love to curl up with a good book and a mug of hot cocoa in one. Not sure how much gardening I’d actually do… 🙂

    Thank you for linking up with Much Ado About Monday. We hope to see you again next week!

    ~Emily
    http://www.huckleberrylove.com

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  18. Art and Sand says

    April 13, 2013 at 2:41 pm

    I have always wanted a “little” cottage in my yard for me to escape. My favorites of all the beautiful ones you shared are the pink house and the house of doors. I hope you get your little garden cottage.

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  19. Kathryn Ferguson Griffin says

    April 15, 2013 at 12:47 pm

    Love the all! You will be one of the features at the Make it Pretty Monday party at The Dedicated House! Hope to see your prettiness again at the bash! Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse

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  20. Sherry @ No Minimalist Here says

    April 15, 2013 at 7:31 pm

    Patti, All of the garden houses are adorable! Thank you for sharing these at the Open House party.
    Hugs,
    Sherry

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  21. angie says

    April 16, 2013 at 10:16 pm

    hi, patti!!! danke für die wunderschönen bilder!!! ich liebe diese gartenhäuser ALLE und möchte ALLE besitzen!!! eines ist schöner als das andere und ich liebe das himmelbett an der dachspitze!!! ich werde sie jetzt öfter besuchen!!! alles liebe von angie aus deutschland
    *ich habe mir auch einen traum erfüllt vor ein paar tagen, eine speisekammer in der farbe grün!!!*

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