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July 11, 2015 By Kim 65 Comments

Jenny’s Garden Shed . . . Revealed!

Jenny's adorable shed made with reclaimed building materials | Living Vintage

We finished the project in June, and after that we gave Jenny plenty of time to “play” the term she used for finally being able to decorate her dream shed.

  Since then, Jenny has told us again and again that she’s thrilled with the results.  Of course we are as well.  Jenny and her husband have enjoyed many evenings relaxing on her new front porch, drinking an ice cold Margarita…or two, and gazing at her gorgeous garden.  She also had time to proudly show off her “she shed” to the local news media.

We visited her home again yesterday evening and Mark photographed her shed, using his skills and equipment he has at the ready as a professional photographer.

We were thrilled to see it and Jenny again, and we were amazing at the shed’s transformation from a newly built structure to one that looks like it has been enjoyed for many decades.

Of course, the vintage character was there from the beginning, primarily because we built the shed using reclaimed materials almost exclusively.  That was what Jenny wanted and we were happy to deliver that vision.  Vintage character is our passion — just take a quick tour around our house and you’ll see that!    We used reclaimed brick for the foundation, reclaimed shiplap and tin for the roof, reclaimed 2×4’s and 4×4’s for the structure, and the entire shed was encased with reclaimed 105 siding still with it’s white chippy paint.  The brick came from the three old houses we salvaged in Jacksonville. Concerning the reclaimed wood used in this project, most of it we salvaged from our salvage project in Crockett.  The salvaged tin was salvaged from the roof of our second salvage project in Crockett — you can see photos of that project here and here.  Jenny supplied the reclaimed windows and the doors.

As you will be able to see from the photos below, Jenny is an artist when it comes to interior decorating.    She told us that she has spent many years finding treasures for the shed she’d been dreaming about.

We’d love to help other people in the East Texas area make their dreams of owning a gardening shed (or other structure) with vintage character a reality.

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P.S.  If you’d like to see some photos of the project from the beginning photos, click here!

Jenny's garden shed made with reclaimed building materials | Living Vintage

Jenny's "she shed" made with reclaimed building materials | Living Vintage

 

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Jenny's adorable garden shed made with reclaimed building materials | Living Vintage

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Jenny's adorably decorated garden shed | Living Vintage

Jenny's adorably decorated garden shed | Living Vintage

Jenny's adorably decorated garden shed | Living Vintage

Jenny's adorably decorated garden shed | Living Vintage

Jenny's adorably decorated garden shed | Living Vintage

 

 

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Comments

  1. Cecilia says

    July 11, 2015 at 8:07 AM

    Ooo, how pretty! That turned out great!

    Reply
    • cj says

      September 25, 2021 at 9:29 PM

      I want to build this for my Wife,,,how do i get the blueprint?????

      Reply
      • Kim says

        January 3, 2024 at 1:27 PM

        Hello there! I apologize for the delay in responding. We didn’t have blueprints, but I’m hoping to sell blueprints soon!

        Reply
  2. Rita C at Panoply says

    July 11, 2015 at 8:50 AM

    I’ve also been saving what I call my cottage treasures. {sigh} Someday.
    An absolutely wonderful job on Jenny’s little house, Kim & Mark.

    Reply
  3. Marilyn says

    July 11, 2015 at 9:24 AM

    What a wonderful little getaway right in your own backyard.
    If I ever move back to east Texas I am for sure calling you for one of these!!

    Reply
  4. Sara Marie says

    July 11, 2015 at 11:09 AM

    Wow! Thisis splendid! I’ve often wished you could come north to the midwest, if you ever expand your range, let me know!!!

    Reply
  5. Claudia says

    July 11, 2015 at 12:55 PM

    Kim and Mark, What an outstanding job you did creating Jennys shed, though ‘shed’ seems a bit humble a term for it.. I could live there it’s such a wonderful haven. I look forward to seeing your next creation!

    Reply
  6. Sherry says

    July 11, 2015 at 1:24 PM

    Oh my this is fantastic!! So want one!

    Reply
  7. Drue says

    July 11, 2015 at 6:47 PM

    This is Soooooooo Sweet! I love it! I miss my greenhouse/potting shed so very much….. What size is her “She Shed”? At this point I have taken over half of our back deck…Really didn’t want to do that, but my passion for potting and propagating and etc. got the best of me. Mike built me a potting table out of cedar and it’s beautiful….unfortunately you can’t see it anymore because the top is filled with seedlings and transplants and “my babies”…I have now added another table beside it that’s filled with herbs that the neighbor brought me….I have quickly run out of space for anything else. I have fresh dried/drying rosemary in my makeshift greenhouse in the corner of the back deck as well. If you need some, let me know. I have given seeds and seedlings to the neighbor who is a horticulturist and works at the prison system.
    If you need any oak trees, let me know, I have a ton that I am gathering for him and propagating for his “boys” to grow.
    Wish I had the space for a “sweet” potting shed in the back…..just can’t figure out where it would be!

    Reply
  8. Becky says

    July 11, 2015 at 7:38 PM

    Amazing! I love it. Would love to have something like this. Beautiful job.

    Reply
  9. The Hanky Dress Lady says

    July 11, 2015 at 11:17 PM

    I am in love with Jenny’s she shed and garden. Thank you for sharing all these wonderful pictures of the project.

    Reply
  10. Briana says

    July 12, 2015 at 12:23 AM

    I love this. It is so cozy and charming. Now that I have seen this I could never settle for those pre-fab sheds from the big box stores. This is darling enough to be a little guest cottage or studio.

    Reply
  11. Bliss says

    July 12, 2015 at 7:12 PM

    100% fantastic!

    Reply
  12. gail says

    July 14, 2015 at 6:58 PM

    Wow! I love everything about this charming garden shed. Jenny must be sooo happy!

    catching you

    gail

    Reply
  13. Marie@The Interior Frugalista says

    July 16, 2015 at 9:37 AM

    I’m so glad you shared Jenny’s fabulous garden shed with us over at the DIY Sunday Showcase Party. You guys do excellent work! I’m your garden shed this weekend at the party.

    Reply
    • Kim says

      July 16, 2015 at 9:47 AM

      Thank you very much, Marie!

      Reply
  14. Nellie says

    July 16, 2015 at 11:14 AM

    What a wonderful garden shed, so adorable and quaint, and looks like she has had it for years.
    What a great job yall did on it, liked the brick flooring too. Hope she has many many years
    of enjoyment with it.

    Blessings, Nellie

    Reply
  15. Jemma says

    July 16, 2015 at 12:41 PM

    I love, love this garden shed, it is magically wonderful, adorable and perfect!
    Have a wonderful afternoon,
    Jemma

    Reply
  16. Victoria says

    July 16, 2015 at 3:19 PM

    So impressed with this amazing she shed! Truly a magical place. Great job!

    Reply
  17. Betsy says

    July 18, 2015 at 12:10 PM

    This is amazing! I’m sure I could live in it. Thank you so much for sharing at Vintage Inspiration Party. I will be featuring on my FB page later this evening.

    Reply
  18. Teri Crawford Brown says

    July 18, 2015 at 1:09 PM

    This is so beautiful! I am glad I found you. You were featured on Pierced pasttimes and it lead me to you. I am currently remodeling a 125 year old church and moving to a minimalist lifestyle. So I am always looking for ways to repurpose, reuse, and remain beautiful. Which is exactly what your site shows. Can’t wait to see what you do next!
    http://www.gratefullty.com

    Reply
    • Kim says

      July 19, 2015 at 3:17 PM

      Thanks so much, Teri! I am headed over to check out your blog!

      Reply
  19. Linda@Coastal Charm says

    July 18, 2015 at 9:29 PM

    Thank you for sharing this darling shed at my Show and Share Party (love the windows).

    Blessings,
    Linda

    Reply
  20. Julie Fiato says

    July 20, 2015 at 7:03 PM

    I’m in love. I’ll move in tonight, okay? Thank you for sharing at Inspiration Monday Party! I’m featuring you both on my redheadcandecorate.com Facebook page tonight!

    Reply
  21. Angie @ Knick of Time says

    July 21, 2015 at 7:16 PM

    Kim, this shed is breathtakingly beautiful! I want to move in! Thanks so much for sharing it at the Vintage Inspiration Party – you are being featured tonight at Knick of Time, and I gave you a shout out on Facebook here – http://www.facebook.com/KnickofTime

    Reply
  22. Jann Olson says

    July 21, 2015 at 10:15 PM

    Oh my gosh, this is fabulous! I wish you were here in UT!! We are just going to start a garden shed. I have gathered old pillars, windows, and a Dutch door. Most of the building materials will be purchased, not knowing where to find recycled. Thanks for sharing with SYC. I will be featuring you this week.
    hugs,
    Jann

    Reply
  23. Julie @ follow your heart woodworking says

    July 22, 2015 at 8:07 AM

    WOW, that is just amazing, I love it!

    Reply
  24. Charlotte Huffman says

    July 22, 2015 at 8:39 AM

    I am so jealous!

    Reply
  25. Gina Marie says

    July 22, 2015 at 9:51 AM

    This is such a beautiful shed! I love it! The vintage factor is the best part about this shed! Great Job!
    Gina Marie from Always Savory

    Reply
  26. Handyman, Crafty Woman says

    July 23, 2015 at 7:39 AM

    Congratulations! You’ve been featured on Wicked Awesome Wednesday! Thanks for sharing your shed reveal! Feel free to stop by the website and pick up your “I’ve been featured” button!

    Reply
  27. Melissa says

    July 24, 2015 at 4:30 PM

    Wow, what a wonderful little gem! You did a fantastic job of putting together all the different reclaimed materials. And Jenny did a wonderful job with the decorating. Visiting from Tweak It Tuesday.

    Reply
  28. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says

    July 28, 2015 at 7:56 AM

    Well that is one enchanted garden shed! Featured at Be Inspired this morning. Thanks so much for sharing!

    Reply
  29. Suzan says

    July 28, 2015 at 8:34 AM

    I have a board on pinterest of sheds – and this one is the most gorgeous one I’ve ever seen – what an outstanding ( and truly inspiring ) addition to a garden !
    I WANT one !!!
    XOX

    Reply
  30. Tara @ Lehman lane says

    July 28, 2015 at 11:42 AM

    That garden shed is amazing. Love that it was made with reclaimed materials. The brick floor and front porch are fantastic.

    Reply
  31. The Shabby Cottage Diva says

    July 29, 2015 at 6:38 AM

    Please. share with The Shabby Cottage Diva on Facebook! The Diva loves your designs!
    Shabby forever!!!

    Reply
  32. Vickie says

    July 29, 2015 at 3:42 PM

    Kim, the garden shed is absolutely magical! I’ve been trying to keep up with blogs I follow, but for some reason your blog isn’t being updated on my blogroll. I thought you quit blogging until Rita mentioned her feature and I saw this shed featured on a blog party. I’m glad I found you again, but now I have to figure out what went wrong and how many other blogs aren’t updating. ugh

    Thanks for sharing and have a good week!

    Reply
    • Kim says

      July 29, 2015 at 6:19 PM

      Vickie, so happy to hear from you again! I am not prompt about reading blog posts — I follow you so that is why I’ve been a stranger. Are you following my blog via RSS to email or using a service like bloglovin’? The reason I asked is because I recently found out that bloglovin’ automatically deletes blog posts from my feed after a set period of time — if I recall, it was 90 days. To me, that’s unacceptable, so I moved all of my blog subscriptions to InoReader. They supposedly never delete a feed. The user interface is also quite nice.

      Reply
  33. Tina says

    August 25, 2015 at 7:20 PM

    I’m doing my “parlor” right now and was looking for inspiration…….I have found it in this one. I wish my husband had let me leave it in its very rustic shape, but I did a distressed red over top of the faded chipped white. It matches the house color like he wanted. I was going to finish the walls but love the open look of the 2×4’s….I have lots of old wood leftover including 1901 tongue and groove from our house. Pulling all the nails was a massive undertaking, but they are clear now. I think I will use those for where I’d like a finished wall and just leave open spaces for shelving. There is much to love in those pictures….thank you.

    Reply
    • Kim says

      August 26, 2015 at 4:47 PM

      I’m so glad you found inspiration on my blog, Tina! Thanks for commenting!

      Reply
  34. Kathy B says

    February 11, 2016 at 11:59 PM

    I never noticed how rakes without the handle look so much like eyelashes. Lovely shed. One day I’ll have one. I hope.

    Reply
  35. kathy BRown says

    June 8, 2016 at 7:19 AM

    Beautiful!

    Reply
  36. Diane Sagan says

    January 2, 2017 at 9:28 PM

    That is such a wonderful inspiration.. I’d love to have one with a greenhouse attached on one side to double the. What is the dimensions? Not including the pourches? ,? X ?.
    Thank you for sharing.. it was a wonderful discovery for .

    Reply
  37. Clement Lafontaine says

    April 27, 2017 at 10:04 AM

    Wow i love your shed. I like all the green around it. It feels like you’re somewhere else in the woods. Meanwhile you’re probably in your backyard enjoying your private space. I have a thing for green space while being all in the city. Seem like a great place to contemplate and write a book perhaps.

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    • Kim says

      April 28, 2017 at 10:44 AM

      It’s not “our” shed per se, but it’s “ours” in terms of building it. We built it for our friend, Jenny. Isn’t her garden gorgeous! She and her husband enjoy hanging out and drinking wine on the front porch.

      Reply
  38. Andrea Lowry says

    June 4, 2017 at 9:07 AM

    I have been re-constructing/remodeling our home on the McKenzie River in the Oregon Cascades. We are transplanted Missourians.

    My wife fell in love with Jenny’s Garden Shed and now wants a similar structure for an outdoor kitchen/summer screened dining spot made 100% from remaining deconstruction residue.

    Can I get some drawings from you for her such as a dimensional floor plan and an elevation plan of

    Reply
    • Kim says

      June 4, 2017 at 3:12 PM

      Thanks for dropping by! I’ve asked my husband to email you the details of Jenny’s shed.

      Reply
      • Deb Bakerjian says

        October 2, 2017 at 1:47 PM

        Kim, we just ran into the pictures for this shed. I’ve been looking for a shed for months now and just love this one. My husband is asking if we can get plans ?

        Reply
        • Kim says

          October 12, 2017 at 11:35 AM

          Deb, glad you appreciate the shed we built. Unfortunately, there are no plans available.

          Reply
      • Gemma says

        August 26, 2023 at 10:32 AM

        hi Kim. Wow this is incredible. We live in the UK and I’m trying to recreate something similar. What size footprint did the shed have? Wish you were local!
        xx

        Reply
        • Kim says

          January 1, 2024 at 7:04 PM

          Gemma, I sincerely apologize for the delay in responding. I honestly don’t remember, but I will try to figure that out. It was almost square like 15′ x 20′, if I recall.

          Reply
        • Kim says

          January 6, 2024 at 1:47 PM

          I just found the info. It was 10′ x 12′, not including the front and side porches.

          Reply
          • Kim says

            April 27, 2025 at 10:34 AM

            I never have but sounds yummy, especially fresh soft mozz!

  39. Robin says

    February 19, 2024 at 8:48 AM

    Thanks for sharing the information article.

    Reply
  40. Kim says

    June 2, 2016 at 1:06 PM

    Thanks for the shout-out, Christopher. It’s nice to know that experts like you feel like I’m doing a great job with social media.

    Reply

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