The Wood Shed team were excited when they were approached with a very exciting project by local businesswoman Elisabeth Samways – owner of Betty-Lou Vintage Styling and Events. Ms Samways had purchased a tired and weathered horse box with an ambition to convert it into a travelling 1920s styled boutique gin bar, perfect for summer festivals and events. The Wood Shed seemed the fitting match to take on the project. Ms. Samways had stipulated a one-month completion target. Recognising the idea’s potential and relishing the prospect of inspired collaboration, business owner Daniel James immediately set to work. Stripping the horse box back to a bare skeleton and rebuilding in entirely reclaimed material, the new shell presented the perfect canvas to be painted in a classic deep British green. Inside, bespoke cupboards, shelving units, worktops and fitted lamps were designed, fabricated and installed. The interior, now finished in a moody and sultry style, is reminiscent of the prohibition era and is balanced with welcoming, rich cream walls. Replete with crystal chandeliers and an original Tiffany lamp, the vessel once serving as a means for transporting animals is transformed and reborn; the shining new traveling gin bar now singing all the vintage [...]