16/05/2026
From many moons ago, this Pemberton Teahouse is a favorite garden structure project of mine. The clients wanted a retreat from mosquitoes where they could enjoy their garden and its views. Seeing the art in their home, I learned that they had traveled often to Japan, so I asked if a tea house idea--translated to Texas--might be appealing. They took to the idea, and so the Texas Teahouse was born. It's not a tea house in a strict sense, but I was inspired by post and beam Japanese structures and their sensibilities. My sweet youngest daughter was my model here--she's grown now, but I've always loved these shots from when she was younger. Look for this project in the book Stylish Sheds by . Beautifully built by David Wilkes Builders.