Features: Green Gables frequently saves my sanity. Check out my blog for a little [wonky] video!
GG is my beloved writing shed, where masterpieces will hopefully be written. Hidden away at the bottom of my parents' orchard, it provides the perfect escape; a haven of solitude. I've been working away in GG since I was 15 [I'm now 26] when I reclaimed it from cobwebs and lawn- mowers. I named it Green Gables after Anne, my favourite childhood book! Structurally GG is your typical, ancient garden-shed complete with horseshoe. My parents' had it at their first house 30years ago. When I began converting it into my writing den, I painted the outside, got my father to help with the floor ... and began designing the interior. I have a desk, a mini- chest-of- drawers, a stool [for guests], plenty of shelves for my books, a radio, lots of candles ... and Virginia Woolf to inspire me!
I like the clean, cream look of the inside, and it is the perfect spot for me to write. I look out across the orchard, and my pet labrador sometimes sits at my feet as I type! I am always eager to get "home" to Green Gables ...
Additional Info: A recent sheddy letter in the Independent:
News from the shed
Sir: I was delighted to see that the shed phenomenon is spreading (Property, 14 May). My writing shed, hidden at the bottom of my parents' orchard, was not so much an escape from the credit crunch as from the world outside the garden. Mine remains without electricity. The winters are spent with blankets and candles, the summer with bikinis and pina- coladas.
Verity Worthington
Kidderminster, Worcestershire
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Comments (13)
I love this shed, it reminds me of my own, although I have to say your's is far tidier than mine is.
by Debs on 14/06/2010 from 82.112.---.---
Great shed. Its amazing, 30 years old and still going strong. What do you think the life expectancy of your shed could be? Barbara
by Barbara Kendry on 30/04/2010 from 86.167.---.---
Oh Verity, I would love to marry you, but alas my wife wont let me.
by The Dean, NZ University of Shedology on 18/02/2010 from 202.15.---.---
I want that shed - it's so romantic! I want to be sitting in it right now, writing something intelligent!
by Helen Thowfeek on 13/08/2009 from 81.170.---.---
If I was a bird, my shed would look like this.
by FredGissum on 06/09/2008 from 82.7.4.---.---
A fabulous shed! Well done!
Like Virginia Woolf used to say:
"A woman must have money and a room of her own."
by Donald Rau on 21/08/2008 from 209.30.---.---
I adore your shed and am voting for it! Sure wish I could have one just like this!!!
by Julie on 21/06/2008 from 74.225.---.---
Great Shed...This is a lucky Shed...I will have to get one like this...All mine end up full of "Stuff" that will come in handy, or not...Like 14 bikes at one time...You are a real gem....Richard...
by on 19/06/2008 from 89.168.---.---
An obvious haven for one's soul. Charming, sincere , and just the right size. Makes one yearn for the solitude of a simple country life.
by Peter Sibilia on 12/06/2008 from 68.173.---.---
Great Shed, looks like something from NYC
by Debbie on 11/06/2008 from 72.43..---.---
Thanks buds; I'm glad she's appreciated. Am currently sipping a nice G&T writing away ;-)) There's no place like home! x x x
