11 Nominees for the ‘She Shed’ Hall of Fame
What exactly is a she shed? It’s an alliterative way of referring to a woman’s backyard retreat. It can be a potting shed, an art studio, a treehouse, a converted playhouse, a cottage, a greenhouse, a camper, a converted chicken coop — basically any sort of detached outbuilding.
What happens in a she shed? That stays in the she shed. I’m kidding. Its primary purpose is to serve as an escape from the noise, the projects and the other distractions in the house. Potting plants, throwing pots, reading, napping, blogging, knitting, woodworking, writing, catching up on some old-fashioned letter writing — whatever artistic pursuits, hobbies, work or leisurely activities a woman enjoys, she can do them in peace in her she shed.
Does a woman have to build and outfit her she shed without any male help? No. While many women are doing it for themselves, some have had help from their brothers, male friends, contractors and husbands. However, the she shed is always built according to the woman’s vision.
Does a she shed have to be wired and plumbed? No. Sunlight, candlelight and perhaps a garden hose provide all of the technology the basic she shed needs. Anything more elaborate than that is a luxury.
Are men and children allowed in the she shed? Of course. While these getaways are built to the woman’s vision, some of the builders have done such a thorough job of creating a dream space that now guests actually pay to stay in them!
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She added a cozy napping area, a mini kitchen and a dining area. She also crafted a window from sea glass she’d found over the years.
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Located in Kent, Ohio, the classical structure was constructed in a style inspired by the architecture of the main house, Beatrix Potter and MacKenzie-Childs, and is set up for reading, having tea parties, playing and having sleepovers.
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