The Cottage Shed
Have you seen this shed before? It may have peeked through in a winter wonderland picture I showed you here. When we first moved in to our house, back in November, I hated it. I thought for sure it would be one of the first things to go once the weather warmed up.
However, It’s starting to grow on me. And the more I think about converting it to a potting shed the more I like it! It obviously needs some work and I have WAY too many projects on the go right now to really get in to this one, so I decided to just add a pop of colour for the time being. In hopes that it would distract you, and the people driving by my house from how ugly the shed really is. I figured a few bright accessories would do the trick. I thought the mailbox on the front was charming. However, our last name isn’t O’Reilly so that mailbox just wouldn’t do. Not like that anyway. Of course I just spray painted the ugly away! Well, almost. That flower isn’t ready to die yet and the mailbox itself has seen better days. Oh well, it’s a temporary fix. And this picture is really close. Step back and squint your eyes a bit and it looks FANTASTIC! Ha. Ha.
I also decided to spray paint a pot I picked up at Value Village for $3.99 to match. Here it is before.
And after a few quick coats of Key Lime – my new favourite colour!
Not bad for $3.99 right? Here is the shed after. Not exactly a major transformation but cuter than it was, no? 
My grand plan for the shed is to paint everything white. The railing, the siding, the trim – everything. I figure white looks great in the summer and the winter – with a few colourful accessories in the summer and a beautiful berry wreath in the winter. Maybe painting the shed will be added to my fall to do list. It’s definitely not happening during the heat wave we’ve been experiencing lately! What do you think? Does this shed have the potential to be pretty or am I seeing it through key lime coloured glasses?
I linked up!
I think that shed was cute the way it was – like ridiculously cute. It’s so rustic and charming! I’d live in it.
Love the lime and I can totally see the whole thing white with the pops of lime. I’m with Melanie… very charming.
You guys are sweet! Thank You for embracing the awkward little shack that sits on our front yard!
-Diana
I think it’s so cute! You have to keep it!
I’m kind of madly in love with this shed. I want one in my own backyard. I don’t even think it needs painted. And that’s coming from a girl that paints everything!
It’s so charming! I would love to have my own potting shed!
Oh I thought for sure a few people would say they thought it was too ugly to save. I’m surprised you all like it so much!
-Diana
When I saw the first photo, I thought you’d pinned it! No lie. I think it’s adorable with the rustic charm. Your key lime accessories look perfect with it!
It’s so cute and I love it as is! Maybe you could paint the door and add a window box and call it a day?
I don’t think it’s ugly at all! It’s super cute, and the new mailbox and pot make it even cuter. I love the idea of making it a potting shed =)
I also thought the first image was a pinned inspiration pic! It’s gorgeous. I love it.
I’m assuming in person it’s in worse-wear, because in the photos it looks really cute! The lime is awesome- I’d never think of it and love it even more for that. I think this thing is bursting with potential!
NOOO! You can’t get rid of it! Or if you do, sell it to me!
I’m glad you decided on a good use for it. I think it’s adorable! Nice touches!
I think it’s adorable with tons of potential (seriously cute just as is too). Love the new pops of lime! Great job!
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