A sunny spot for Cockleshell!

Cockleshell Cottage only arrived yesterday but I couldn't resist making a little garden for it today. I cut bit of wood to size and the covered it with lolly sticks. I had to edge them down the right had side as the curved ends showed. I then painted round the edge in grey to match the path of the house. Next I painted the lolly sticks with white emulsion and then wiped it straight off as I wanted a sun faded look to it.

Next job was the fence! I couldn't decide whether to do a fence or a little wall and decided on the fence! I was just going to use the the large lolly sticks but they didn't look right, so I had a hunt in my drawers and found a packet of smaller ones which were much better. It took me twice as of of course lol but they look just right so it was worth the extra effort! I again painted and wiped off so they didn't look too painted!

Next was the fun part dressing it! I stole a table and chairs from the Bistros pergola (I bought another one from Ebay today tp replace it!) Then I was looking for a nice planter and remembered a gorgeous one I got from the DH shop ages ago. It was in Seaviews little yard but it was hidden away in the corner. I thought it would be much nicer to have where I could show it off a bit more. Its just perfect I love the bamboo its just what I had in mind for the space! I also found a few more little bits, everything except the little glass that went with the wine bottle...no idea where that went!!

I'm so pleased with it and really glad I persevered with the fence as it looks lovely with the sun shining through. It sits at the side of the house but the sum was beaming through the window so I took a few pictures of it sitting at the front.

I am sure after a hard day of looking at naked ladies Edwardo will happily sit and relax with a glass (when I find it!) of wine and enjoy the evening sunshine!