My Garden Studio
I thought you might like to see a few pictures of my new garden workshop. It’s a log cabin – from Finland – built in our English village garden. As the house and garden we’ve taken on is quite a project, this studio seemed like a good place to start – a place to work [...]
I thought you might like to see a few pictures of my new garden workshop. It’s a log cabin – from Finland – built in our English village garden. As the house and garden we’ve taken on is quite a project, this studio seemed like a good place to start – a place to work and a place for retreat! And because I always like a little reminder of the West Indies, we gave it a Caribbean inspired splash of paint on the trim and a moat of tiny sea pebbles to lend a little mood of seaside. There are shelves and cupboards to keep all my bits of equipment and props, and lots of space to rest and think!
One of my plans for the garden is to grow some lovely edible flowers, herbs, fruits and vegetables. I’ve planted up plenty of seeds and they are all happy (mostly) in their temporary seed tray beds. But it’s a long way off from here to harvest! The best prospect for instant rewards lies in the herb beds – so I’ve got busy planting an array of fragrant, and flowering herbs around my studio.
These herbs come in handy for a delightful mid morning snack of cheese and crusty bread. I used a local fresh salad cheese – a bit like a light feta cheese. I snipped and sprinkled over some chives, flowering thyme, and mint. Then a drizzle of honey – for a delicious salty sweet combination – and a few drops of golden rapeseed oil. Lastly, a bit of cracked black pepper and it’s soon ready. And yes, that is a nice cup of tea to go alongside!
I’ve been working on some still life projects in the studio. I’m getting used to the light, working on making the right effects and so on. I hope to post some of the results here sometime soon.
We have a lot happening here in Britain over the next few weeks. Our village is gearing up for big celebrations for the Queen’s Golden Jubilee. Then, of course, we have the London Olympics…very exciting! More soon.
Hope you like my shed (studio) – don’t hesitate to drop me a comment with any thoughts or ideas!
Pascale x
beachhutcook: 21st May 2012
I am very very jealous. Now that is what I call a hut! Love it.
pascale: 21st May 2012
Thanks! I am happy with it – and I spent ages in shed envy before I built this one. Now we just need to deal with the dilapidated bungalow that is our home!!!
Kavey: 21st May 2012
It’s beautiful, you must be so thrilled with it. Love the paint job, outside and in. Your interior styling is lovely, a really calming space.
pascale: 21st May 2012
Hi Kavey! Yes it’s a very relaxing space – perhaps too relaxing ha ha!
idiosyncratic eye: 21st May 2012
What a beautiful space for your projects! Very envious.
pascale: 21st May 2012
it is great to have a workspace, that’s for sure!
Choclette: 21st May 2012
I’m in love with your “shed”. Can I come and live in it? The picture of the rose teacups and same colour rose on your sink has filled me with nostalgia for some reason. Wonderful, do enjoy.
pascale: 21st May 2012
You have a great eye for detail! Come and have a cuppa if you are visiting this way!
Barb Kellogg: 21st May 2012
I want one, too! What a wonderful place to call your own.
pascale: 21st May 2012
Thanks Barb. Hope you are well.
Laura Scott: 21st May 2012
What an achievement, I love your studio and dream of having one myself at some point! Hope you enjoy the space and get to take photos as well as plant as many herbs and eat as many home grown salads as you can.
pascale: 21st May 2012
Hi Laura – you should get one too! I’d be happy to share any tips I’ve gleaned on the the process of making my ‘shed’! Px
Sally - My Custard Pie: 21st May 2012
What a little haven. I wouldn’t want to go anywhere else! Look forward to seeing the results that come out of the studio.
pascale: 21st May 2012
Hi Sally – thanks for the lovely comment. Will you be in UK this summer?
Jeanne @ CookSister!: 21st May 2012
OMG I have bad bad bad studio envy…!
Gorgeous.
pascale: 21st May 2012
Sorry Jeanne – I didn’t see this before. I know, I always had shed envy – and very happy to have my own one now! Px
cristina: 21st May 2012
Hi Pascale, It has been a while since you wanted to come visit Tredethy but then didn’t make it. Still hoping to meet you one day!
The workshop is stunning and since it is a dream of mine to have a room of my own to see it happening for you makes me happy. And the light, girl, you are going to have some fun shooting there, I can see that!
All the Best, Cristina from Cornwall
pascale: 21st May 2012
Oh Cristina, I am still planning to come and visit you! I just haven’t made it west of Bristol yet. But I will, that’s for sure. I really recommend getting your own studio/room. Makes me really happy. Pascale xx