The Potting shed is transformed into Kizzy's Mercantile..

There are times when I haven't  clue as to what to post about.  So, how's about I just trek around the grounds and ramble  a bit.

Ducks

Poor, dear "wanna be mamas"; we've had them all spring and summer. They sit and sit to no avail. These 3 hens refuse to give up and THESE are their second nests of the season.

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 Trudy had 6 eggs, one by one they disappeared. It is a mystery, as she is well hidden. She is down to one egg, so there is still  hope.

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 MIA sits below with 5 eggs in her nest.

It is in front of this EX-Potting shed that Mia sits on her eggs, near the RED door.

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and knock on the door.

I love this red door, it came from England which makes me love it even more.

The paint is chipping off..but I like it that way. 

This is my EX Potting shed because I don't really need a potting shed.  I do all my soil mixing and potting chores on a covered porch AND store all my garden supplies in a porch closet.

  However, I DO need a place for guests to view my work when they come to our garden tours.  SO I have taken the potting shed and transformed it into "Kizzy's Mercantile", a little shop.

  Kizzy is the cat in a  book I am currently working on, you may recognize her as Peddler Kitty.
I chronicled the painting of KIZZY a while back.

Since Kizzy is a Peddler, I think she needs a shop, don't you?

 This tiny shop is only 12 x 12,  about the size of a small booth at a show. It was built from  rough cut wood left over from a previous building project, many years back. It is very rustic with a red tin roof,

 a nice cobblestone floor and 3 windows that let in a lot of light.

 It is a tight fit, but I can get everything I need in this space.

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My Books, Greeting cards and prints all fit in one section. 

And, as you can see, I am NOT a woodcarver by any stretch.

  This marvelous old Soda Fountain cabinet from the early 1900's, holds all manner of supplies inside.

 and has a spacious area atop for product.

 The Virginia Creeper has "Creeped" beneath the roof and is meandering around the shop, I love that.

A few more Eggs that I confiscated from the ducks and geese

There is plenty of wall space to hang stuff.

 This 3 tiered display table was purchased from an upscale Dept store, "Going out of Business" sale.

 It holds various Goodes such as my cups...

 and my "linens"...so called.

and
Hopalong Hollowfolk

Paper gardens are dispersed throughout.

Beyond this window, is a lovely secluded area, I am planning a secret garden for next year in that area.

You just step outside the door and into the

 small courtyard.

walk to the left, open a rustic cedar garden gate

 

 and walk down a few stone steps...a perfect spot for a little garden.

 I can't wait!