I am eager to show this beautiful "She Shade" styled ladies backyard retreat (in pictures below) with a tough timber framed pavilion; an area designed by a lady to welcome home the man she loves.  There is an innate desire in each of us for a place to find adventure, celebrate or to escape to.  As soon as we are old enough we engage in imaginative play to create places of our own. For example, my two-year-old daughter (pictured left) in her own personal hideaway, the kitchen cupboard. As kids we constructed blanket forts draping blankets over chairs, created rooms by tucking blankets into the underside of the bunk bed, stacked firewood blocks around for block castles and carved houses out of cardboard boxes. My sons went a step beyond the standard everyday kid construction:

Eventually tent forts have to be demolished, and snow balls will melt. It is fulfilling to have a permanent private place to get-away to. A place to relax, recharge our batteries or get creative. For some that means a sanctuary, privacy, solitude, a quiet place, romantic setting with natural light, shade, a place to read, write etc. For others that may mean entertainment, family, friends, parties, social get-togethers. Or maybe a mix of it all. Whatever setting that fills your need to loosen the bow or prune your feathers, decorating your own playroom can enhance your life, to feel more alive, like being a kid again.

The enthusiasm for private outdoor shade structures and backyard retreats has spurred new fad names such as Man Cave, Poker Palace, Club or Pub House, Barbecue Shack, Tiki Hut, Tree House and more. Then comes the feminine side, She Shed, She Shade, Tudor Cottage, Hen House, Tea House, Chick Shack, Lady Lair, Snuggery, etc. Because I like to write, some of these new craze place names can have a bit of a catchy appeal. The new names however, do not express the real trend in outdoor living; which is a more personalized theme or atmosphere. It is satisfying to construct an outdoor room that reflects an individual's interests, artistic pursuits or recreational preferences. It is a unique imaginarium sometimes with a theme (nautical, etc.) for watching movies, exercising, themes, sports area, ceramics, woodworking, pub, barbecues, art, reading and more; whatever it is for them that creates a customized, personalized outdoor living experience.

I love the awesomeness of great masculine minds and a strength of presence yet I also appreciate tailor fitting in some of my own feminine interests and style. My family enjoys being with me in areas more decorated for "me" as I do also, in areas decorated with more of their personal tastes. That's why I really enjoyed how this homeowner enhanced her backyard landscape in this beautiful "She Shade" featured below. See how this outdoor living room progresses to unveil this woman's backyard charm that a man would love to come home to:

Pergolas, arbors, gazebos and as in this backyard case, a solid wood timber frame pavilion, can create a whole new living area in even very small, tight areas. These homeowners did their homework and contacted Western Timber Frame™. Imagination is a wonderful gift and every now and then things can turn out even more beautiful than we imagined. It is however, quite an an exciting experience to consult with a Western Timber Frame™ Design Manager where you can see your own backyard and see exactly what it would look like before your DIY timber framed shade structure is manufactured. I am in the process of getting my own 10' x 20' pergola for my own backyard and I am so excited and fascinated how visual the experience is.

On the computer screen the Design Manager can move the sun across the pavilion with a visual of the client's backyard where they can see in motion exactly where the shadows move throughout the day underneath the pavilion. They can see and determine the best situation for their outdoor living needs as illustrated in part with this before and after shot of a timber framed pergola kit exampled above.

They choice a 12' x 14' over-sized DIY timber framed pavilion kit featuring Cove knee braces, Champion beam end profiles and finished with a premium high grade UV protective timber stain. DIY does not mean you have to do-it-yourself and some people prefer to have someone else do it for them. Western Timber Frame is happy to help as little or as much as the homeowner's prefer.

Western Timber Frame™ is known for their over sized timbers, combining old world craftsmanship with the latest state of the art equipment. Their pavilion kits are unmatched in quality and durability and are quick and easy to install. In most instances can be installed in as little as one afternoon. With a unique corner system it allows for a quick, snap-together beam-to-post application. Western Timber Frame's unique patent pending The Dovetail Difference™ system is amazing reducing future warping, twisting and gap exposure,  creating a stronger and more durable structure than even the time proven millennial timber framed structures of the past.  Western Timber Frame's The Dovetail Difference™ tests continually at well over 6,500 lbs. per dovetail and all of their outdoor shade structures have a 160+ mph wind ratings! That is phenomenal!

On the left front post at the bottom of the picture you can see the TimberVolt™ power outlet. The power has been pre-drilled through the post so all the wiring is safely pre-wired giving the timber framed pavilion a clean wireless finish. Take note of the tight joints of the pavilion, also a nice clean finish without unsightly hardware.

Flowers seem to symbolize refinement and femininity.  Delicate floral arrangements and pretty potted flowers always give a more vibrant feel. Timber framed shade structures provide an easy way to display hanging potted plants.

I love the beautiful outdoor furniture she picked. The green and brown cushions are perfect. This has given me so many ideas for my own backyard retreat. Another idea would be to scour garage sales and thrift stores and refurbish some outdoor furniture and decorum recreating a style all my own. Hobby Lobby has some wonderful lanterns.

Outdoor lighting increases the hours of enjoyment with family outside. The ceiling fan is also a great addition. Just like an indoor fan, fans increase air circulation and also provide a little bug control. Outdoor fans create a downdraft that make it more difficult for bugs to fly through.

A mini outdoor kitchen with a metal outdoor dining table and chair set, outdoor grill and oven, the family is set to spend wonderful time together in the lovely backyard retreat.

The picnic table, shed and planter box garden were already in place but it all adds to a wonderful garden atmosphere.