Plant of the week – Chaenomeles x superba ‘Jet Trail’ is pretty awesome. When you most need a sight for sore eyes, this shrub explodes into a haven of white […]
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Ereta park – a highlight on the slopes
Spring – what’s that? Second last day of March, sleet and somewhat icy conditions on the roads/pavements. Grey, wet and windy. This, unfortunately, is not an April fools joke. Talk […]
Read moreGardenRoomStyle Moodboard – w13/2023
Summer might be some time away, at least where I am. But clocks got into the swing of things during the weekend, which can only be a sign of where […]
Read moreModern 1970s vibe moodboard – w12/2023
The primary purpose with this blog is to post about various aspects of garden design. However, I also have an interest in interior design. A weak spot is the 1970s, […]
Read morePlant of the week – Berberis darwinii
Plant of the week – Berberis darwinii showcases some stunningly vibrant orange spring blooms. A bit different from the yellow blooms more frequently seen in spring time. They contrast beautifully […]
Read moreGardenRoomStyle Moodboard – w12/2023
Grey, wet and windy. A good summary of the current weather situation outside my window. Not particularly uplifting, but never mind. Spring is on its way, most definitely. The GardenRoomStyle […]
Read moreGetting lost in blooms
The turbulence out there. I used to be a high consumer of current affair news. No longer so. One drama after another. Real or perceived. It’s like a jungle, some […]
Read moreA day in London
A day in London. Mid-march and I’m on a short visit. As per usual plenty to see and do. They joys of bright lights, big city, eh? Being out and […]
Read morePlant of the week – Berberis julianae
Plant of the week – Berberis julianae is a new acquaintance to me. I doubt I would have noticed if it wasn’t the abundance of yellow flowers. As I didn’t […]
Read moreGardenRoomStyle moodboard – w11/2023
The bella stagione is on the inbound. Something that can noticed in new outdoor decor that’s coming on the market. GardenRoomStyle moodboard – w11/2023 contains a curated selection of items […]
Read moreFancy floral interior decor
On the outskirts of Marseille, near the Prado plages, you can find Musée Borély. A museum with focus on decorative arts (fashion, interiors and more), it has heaps of stunning […]
Read moreFunky and original outdoor concrete furniture
A sofa and chair so smooth. So sophisticated grey. Inviting you to take a seat. To think they are made from concrete. To me they look like they could fit […]
Read morePlant of the week – Artemisia absinthium
Plant of the week – Artemisia absinthium has an attractive outlook. The appearance is fresh and silverish with dense foliage. Having said that. Where I come from this perennial herb […]
Read moreReturn of winter
Just when everything was going rather sweet. Lighter by the day. Temperatures normal for the time of the year. Then, oh yes, then, there was return of winter. It all […]
Read moreGardenRoomStyle Moodboard – w10/2023
The GardenRoomStyle Moodboard – w10/2023 is here. It features a lot of pretty amazing garden design settings. Inside and out. In addition to the latest on the exterior decor front. […]
Read moreFun in La Concepción
It was a public holiday, had nothing on the agenda being on holiday and all. The weather was sweet, as many days are in this part of the world. So […]
Read morePlant of the week – Streptosolen jamesonii
The vibrancy of those 50 shades of orange. Totally majestic. Plant of the week – Streptosolen jamesonii has a hell of a lot going for it. Blooming like that in […]
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