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LONDON "SECRET GARDEN" AND SHED/ STUDIO

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Henrietta Courtauld is an English gardener whose charming little plot immediately grabbed my attention.

 

Those are yew balls along the side.   In the main plot, she has Melianthus major ("Honey Bush"),  a vegetable garden, and Hydrangea "Annabelle".

 

And she has a tiny shed-turned-studio overlooking it!  Here's the interior.  It's fitted out like a snug little boat:

 

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Is that not the cutest set-up ever?

 

I was tempted to check out her house as well, of course.  Here's a peek at a few rooms:

 

Her kitchen even has a garden feel to it.  I don't know why the image came out so small!

 

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Airy, sky blue living room also brings in the outdoors.

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Her little terrace, oh my goodness.  She has "Thomas Edison" dahlias, and "Dazzler" cosmos in containers out there.  I think this is looking back toward the shed.

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Another view of the garden, showing more of the steps and patio, and her table of colorful blossoms.

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Oh, boy, enviable, and my first thought was "magical"!

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Re: LONDON "SECRET GARDEN" AND SHED/ STUDIO

Incredible! I love it. When can I move in? 

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Re: LONDON "SECRET GARDEN" AND SHED/ STUDIO

Ohhhhh yes....surrounded by nature I flourish.  Supreme contentment.  Thanks @Oznell  for this lovely share.

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Re: LONDON "SECRET GARDEN" AND SHED/ STUDIO

The gardens are so lovely and lush!  I love the studio and would spend time there with a book, relaxing and calm.  It's a comfortable looking home and all the flowers are so pretty!  Very appealing and tranquil.

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Re: LONDON "SECRET GARDEN" AND SHED/ STUDIO

Does she make house calls?  I've got lots of room in my yard for a shed/studio and garden.  

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Every picture was a "wow" from me.  The living room is my favorite.

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@Oznell,

Love it!

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Loved all the pictures.  Couldn't pick a favorite if I tried!  Thanks @Oznell  for sharing this.

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Love it all!! So pretty.

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GORGEOUS PERFECTIONHeart