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Butterfly Barn, my back garden, Leeds

Owned by: Pat Lewis    


butterfly barn in backyard close-up of butterfly water butt butterfly seating butterfly roof window welcome to the butterfly barn butterfly eyes view side view butterfly path

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Shed of the year 2010 has been announced

Shedtype: [Cabin/Summerhouse]

Features: I have called it my "Butterfly Barn" as its a place where I can be free to be myself and relax. I have planted lots of plants and flowers to attract butterflies around the shed. Visitors to my shed leave notes, design a butterfly or draw pictures in the butterfly visitors book and take away butterfly stickers. It was specially built for the purpose of attracting butterflies. There are many reminders of the beautiful butterfly inside and outside the shed. People have said they feel peaceful and creative when they are in the shed. For me, its a great place to relax. Sometime, I spend most of the day there!

Additional Info: I designed this myself.Its about 8ft x 8ft and has a specially built bench inside. It has a roof window and lattice windows and a gate which forms a circular frame from which to view the world! Also has butterfly double doors (come in handy in the winter months) and its own matching bird/butterfly house on the front. Some blue-tits are presently showing an interest in moving in. I created and painted a pink water butt to match the shed decor and have put in solar lights inside and out.

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Like this shed? Comments (21)

cute...love it
by Susan on 30/09/2009 from 212.32.---.---

Butterfly barn is an absolute joy so this is my vote for shed of the year
by Stephen McGraw on 20/06/2009 from 87.112.---.---

A really wonderful Shed. It brings one in touch with the beauty of the present moment and allows one to reflect on the stillness within. Well done Pat!
by Paul Jarvis on 08/06/2009 from 80.225.---.---

I think this is the best shed on the web site. It's light, bright, airy and attractive. The butterfly represents change from a caterpillar to a beautiful graceful creature and I think time spent in this shed would allow humans to release the stresses and strains of city life and find the peace and tranquillity that a garden offers.
by Kathie McGraw on 07/06/2009 from 87.115.---.---

Wow like a little girls dream..maybe even a boys. Pat you ve taken so much time to create this beautiful space of peace and simplicity, i like the idea of it being a place to entertain the butterfly or many other animals and insects.Im sure everytime a butterfly enters your shed it will bless and praise your for your efforts to make it feel comfortable, such a lovely thought..and truely you. Lots of love Saira and Kinnera Mum will see you tomorrow she says.
by Saira Is-Haq on 05/06/2009 from 92.238.---.---

I Like this shed for the colour and style of it; it centres around a theme and the designer has included ecologolical aspects - thanks!
by tendai on 14/05/2009 from 81.102.---.---

Auntie Pat's is the best because it's the most colourful and has beautiful butterflies everywhere, I wish I could live there. I think this one should win not just because it's my auntie's but it's the nicest one!
by Taylah on 13/05/2009 from 90.196.---.---

I absolutely love and miss the butterfly barn. It's a happy peaceful safe place,the colours and design are so inviting. Time seems to disappear and all your left with is the momment- it's magical! The butterfly barn has my vote.
by Colette on 13/05/2009 from 90.196.---.---

by R DAVIES on 09/05/2009 from 82.6.1.---.---

The shed offers time out, peace and tranquility from the busyness of life---a wonderful space to have created given that it is situated in a large busy city. A big vote from me
by Julia on 07/05/2009 from 82.38..---.---

Pat's butterfly barn - it's got to be the loveliest little bit of paradise of the shed world!
by Debra on 07/05/2009 from 195.19.---.---

I have fallen in love with this shed . It's the perfect shed to relax in . It seems to have multi purpose in that children and adults alike can enjoy it's cozy yet bright and colourful appearance. you have inspired me to create such a wonderful domain for myself. i definately vote the butterfly shed
by Desta on 06/05/2009 from 81.105.---.---

i like your butterfly shad , it looks like i could relax in it and jus enjoy the sunny vibes and the paecefullness , this certainley have my vote
by Donna on 05/05/2009 from 92.12..---.---

I love pink! What a lovely shed! its looks inviting, friendly, comfortable, peaceful, cosy, childfriendly, picturesque and most of all unique! This shed get my vote!
by cassie wright on 05/05/2009 from 81.105.---.---

The Butterfly Shed shines out to me, almost beaconing. It looks so unthreatening and inviting, like a place you may find peace and safety. Because of the colours it may appeal to the youngest child right through to the eldest person seeking a place to sit for a while. Butterflies are so weightless having gone through their own transformation just watching them transformed me from weary to lifted. I really like this shed and give my vote to the Butterfly Shed!
by Karole on 05/05/2009 from 82.10..---.---

I vote for the Butterfly Barn to win! It's so original - no tools or clutter in this shed, just a bright relaxing place to spend time whilst looking at the world (and the butterflies!) outside.
by Katy Tonge on 05/05/2009 from 82.30..---.---

This shed is by far the best in the competetion...it's so bright and colourful.
by Sophie on 05/05/2009 from 195.19.---.---

an excellent shed, stylish yet humble and cozy, definitely a nice place to spent quite a few nice sunny afternoons! i admire the personal touch and the out-of-the window shot is fantastic!this shed has my vote!
by Carl on 05/05/2009 from 94.192.---.---

It's a world away from the world - a great shed for butterflies of all persuasions, in all stages of butterflyhood. This is a shed in which to grow wings. My vote belongs to this shed!
by Deborah Gibson on 04/05/2009 from 84.71..---.---

The butterfly barn is personal in design welcoming yet welcoming to all who visiting. A great place to relax and unwind. The butterfly barn wins my vote hands down!
by Daniel Chiwara on 04/05/2009 from 82.30..---.---

The Butterfly Shedis such an inviting shed. Makes me want to relax in it. I also love the solar light feature..environmentally friendly is what I am all about. Excellent! I vote for this one.
by Kennesia on 04/05/2009 from 152.42.---.---


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