This week I am in Oxfordshire and looking rather good if I do say so myself!

The boys at the posh shed company build me in different shapes each week and are able to specially make me to fit in with your requirements. This can include having smaller doors for fitting in with lower walls.

The only problem with smaller doors it that I do hear a bit of bad language when people come through a door which is lower than expected and bang their head. Luckily, my owner this week is not going to have that problem as I have an extra gable end over my door that allows them to be full height – it also means that I look awfully grand!

Oh and I have my favourite type of base which is gravel as it drains away straight after the rain (shingle also works very well!). Of course I happily deal with rain and love a bit of the stuff here and there but I don’t like simply standing in water. Sometimes with a concrete base, water gets in underneath and just sits there making things very uncomfortable down below (if you will forgive the expression), never enjoyable for a Posh Shed!

Right speak soon,

Posh Shed

What a treat … This week I am writing to you as a bona fide unique shed, I am truly one of a kind!

At The Posh Shed Company they build lovely sheds some of which are bespoke sizes and designs. In my case, my owner’s had bought some stained glass panels from a salvage yard and wanted them incorporated into their shed design but could not find a manufacture that was able to build their dream shed.

That’s where those clever boys at The Posh Shed Company stepped in and enjoyed making what had been a dream shed into a reality. My owner’s delivered the glass to the factory themselves and wanted to made sure it was in safe hands … Luckily, they had nothing to worry about and it was brilliant for them to see how we are crafted first hand.

Now my owner’s just enjoy having me about their beautiful garden. Plus, when it’s really sunny they can open back the bi fold doors and I can get a real airing, bliss.

Will write soon.

Posh Shed

This week I’ve found myself in Bedfordshire at the home of my wonderful creator.

Tom Frost is the main designer for The Posh Shed Company and he always does a fantastic job at making me look great. As you can see from the photos, I am in a contemporary design – which is Tom’s favourite. Also, I am very proud to be the first ever contemporary designed shed that the company created, of which there are now many.

I have all the quality features that you would expect, like nice walls, solid door, opening window etc. but in a more contemporary design with an additional row of windows along the top which makes me bright and airy inside – plus looks great from the outside too.

Tom’s garden is a lovely place to live and I look over the chickens. Although the chickens due cast an enviable eye at me, I simply will not let them in as they have their own house. Often the children play in the garden which I do enjoy and I never have to fear when the football is kicked about as my windows are unbreakable – trust me, they have been well tested.

My roof is made from felt shingles which is less common amongst us posh sheds but I think it looks good and it feels great – plus I understand that it is a bit cheaper than other options!

The Frost’s are keen cyclists and I am entrusted to look after their bikes as well as the other garden stuff but luckily there’s plenty of room.

Your’s shedfully,

Posh Shed

Unfortunately I missed the regatta, however, the river was still an awesome sight as we arrived.

I am quite small at 6ft by 4ft but fit perfectly in the corner of a delightful garden. My owner is a very keen gardener and it certainly shows as there is an abundance of wonderful plants, all perfectly laid out.

This week I am in the Gothic style and enjoy having beautifully arched windows . My roof is covered in cedar shingles which come all the way from Canada. I understand that over there they put these cedar shingles onto the roofs of their houses, so they must be good!

My owner has chosen a brilliant shade of green paint for me (jungle green) and my builders take great pride in painting me with care and attention. I am also very lucky that my owner chose for me to have a brass door handle and window finishing … I really am a very fortunate Posh Shed indeed!

Will write soon,

Posh Shed

Today I am writing to you from bonny Scotland. After an early start from Herefordshire we travelled north up the M6 and I found myself tightly wrapped under tarpaulin which was lucky as it rained most of the way. In general the journey was long and boring, however, it was worth it because I’ve ended up half a mile from Edinburgh Castle!

The garden is lovely and I look out over the vegetable patch, hopefully my new owner will start off her little seedlings by my window next year.  I suppose my love of gardening is only natural given that I am in the ‘potting shed style‘, with the added detail of an opening window.

I am 7ft by 5ft which is always a popular size as it allows plenty of room for garden tools and a lawn mower. Not to boast but my door is wide enough for all but the largest mowers (I’m talking about the ones that you can drive about on). Right, I best get back to my shedding duties, will write soon.

Yours sincerely,

Posh Shed

P.S. Imagine my surprise to find myself on Alan Titchmarsh’s ‘Love your garden’ programme last week. He’s a dear friend and and I was incredibly flattered to be featured as a shed which is a garden feature.

Allow me to introduce myself, I am a highly educated, Posh Shed. My decision to start blogging comes from a general desire to keep abreast of the times and also from wanting to keep a diary of my life and various adventures. Originally I am from the heart of beautiful rural Herefordshire. My upbringing was one of great privilege as I was extremely fortunate to have been made by a smashing bunch of people who really understand what it takes to create a proper shed.

I am proud to be a shed, for me it’s not just a job, it’s my vocation. I love being entrusted with looking after your lawn mower, garden tools or whichever things you simply need out the house. Sometimes owners just enjoy sitting in me which is a treat as I relish the company.

I’m not sure about other sheds you may have spoken to, but most are pretty jealous of me which can be hard when trying to make friends. As a posh shed I would never boast about my superiority, however it is nice to know you’re special.

The seasons play a large part in the life of a posh shed, from being filled up with unused garden tools in the winter, to protecting seedlings from late frosts in spring and being a cool shady retreat in the long hot summer months, filled with the smell of freshly cut grass.

I come in a number of sizes and designs and can be painted in an array of different colours – there are over 200 for my owners to choose from.  All the painting and finishing touches are carried out by my creators in Hereford so I am completely ready for you when I am delivered. Being a posh shed, I always look good wherever I go.

I am incredibly strong with a solid, lockable door so only my owners can get in … of course, being a posh shed I’m always completely exclusive.

Yours sincerely,

Posh Shed