Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Vertical Gardens… I’m Obsessed


I have a huge garden at my year round home and of late have become overwhelmed with maintaining the whole space. I have a very small area at my lake home where I can garden so  I am currently fascinated with gardening in small spaces.  It seems you get so much bang for your buck. I am fascinated with the idea of a vertical garden.  Here are some of my favorites

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Love the use of color and texture here…

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…AND HERE…


landscapingnetwork.com

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floragrubb.com
Patrick Blanc is the master of creating vertical gardens.  You can find more of his work here http://www.verticalgardenpatrickblanc.com/realisations

Patrick Blanc
I love the interest that the red background creates here

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A Single Species can become a work of art

What do you think?  Look like fun? I am thinking about trying one of these kits from Loews here http://www.outdoorlivingshowroom.com/products/view.aspx?sku=9937501&af=1529&cse=1529&gclid=CPqftJuumLcCFStyQgodWT4ABw
If you would like to construct your own Country Living has some helpful hints and resources here http://www.countryliving.com/outdoor/how-to-plant-a-vertical-garden#slide-1
Sunset has a great article about creating a vertical succulent garden here http://www.sunset.com/garden/backyard-projects/diy-vertical-succulent-garden-project-00400000063442/


Tuesday, May 7, 2013

Powerful Vignettes

Did you ever stop and think why a particular image stops you in your tracks?  What makes a particular composition of objects catch your eye?
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Barbara Barry/Baker Furniture
peter vitale
living rooms - purple, green, rustic, wood, iron, console table, purple, abstract, art, cream, chair, green, lattice, silk, throw pillow, small, round, white, accent, table, espresso, stained, wood floors, wall paneling, crown molding, living room,
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Nathan Turrner
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John Derian
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m elle design
via willow decor blogspot
cameron kimber

Does one of these images just draw you in?  If so is it the artful composition itself, the drama of a single element, the contrast of colors and textures….or just great photography?