Page 26 2025 Spring Home and Garden LINCOLN DAILY NEWS April 2025 Continued -- Who doesn’t need a ‘She Shed’? It is hard to determine where the term ‘She Shed’ came from, but it is now as popular as ‘Man Cave.’ I do think most will agree though that ‘Man Cave’ was started before ‘She Shed,’ although that doesn’t make sense since it appears that most women are the ones that need that time alone and at a much earlier, more frequent rate that men do. Not to take away from men that work hard, take care of the maintenance around the home and have to listen to the children and wife or significant other, it just appears that men are more content in having their man cave filled with other loud football or baseball buddies, a working cold fridge, lazy boy chairs and large flashing neon lights. Whereas women need the same, just on a different level. Usually, women are the ones bogged down with the infants, cleaning, shopping, appointments, cooking, laundry and in most cases in today’s society, working a full-time job as well. Women want that quiet, soft, luxurious, timeless space with lots of pastel colors, soft music, natural sunlight and did I mention quiet? A she shed is a personal, cozy retreat typically located in the backyard, designed for relaxation and personal enjoyment. It can serve a variety of purposes, such as a quiet reading nook, an art studio, a gardening sanctuary, or a place to escape the hustle and bustle of daily life. The concept of the she shed has gained popularity as a counterpart to the traditional man cave, offering a space that caters specifically to her own personal tastes and hobbies. Why do YOU need a She Shed? • Personal Space: A she shed provides a dedicated area where one can unwind, focus on hobbies, or simply enjoy some alone time. You do not have to have a separate building in the backyard, you can have a corner of a room, attic space, a large closet or even the bathtub. The point is to have a place just to get away and breathe, if for only 15 minutes. • Creativity: This space can be customized to reflect your personality and interests, whether it is for crafting, painting, writing, or reading.
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