I went to a little girl’s birthday party the other day. She wanted a book so I bought one for her. It was a pleasure doing so, cause like her, […]
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OK to like these breeze blocks?
Oh, no! Not that photo again! Yes, actually. This time used in connection with contemplating decorative breeze blocks. Like the ones seen in this pic. Where I grew up, read […]
Read moreMusic as a garden design aspect
That new park down the road from me being constructed as we speak. I’ve been raving about that a few times. Work is ongoing but a playground is more or […]
Read moreI find metal fencing fascinating
Metal fencing. Although common no less an ingenious idea, providing an effective barrier whilst allowing unlimited view as it does. I’m here referring to residential metal fencing not the commercial […]
Read moreThe vibe of a vintage vase
The time of the year when you can create pretty flower arrangements from local blooms is gone. At least where I live. But it’s still possible to create a bouquet. […]
Read moreSunny rooms tricky to illuminate
The other day I posted about sunny rooms. What to call them specifically is a matter of definition. But no need to blather on about that again. Let’s just conclude […]
Read moreA sunny room can have several definitions
A room with plenty of sun. Simple in theory, but a tad complicated in practice. Orangery, conservatory, sunroom – deary deary me – would who would have thought that a […]
Read more6 Outdoor Lights for November/2022
When dark outside, light is required. Not only for practical purposes but for decor, effect and fun. At present electricity prices might encourage a somewhat more moderate approach to lighting […]
Read moreCheck out the sculpture trail @ Chelsea Barracks
It’s been a little while since I’ve last visited, but this morning I again made it over to check out the sculpture trail @ Chelsea Barracks, London. Last time I […]
Read moreIt was the floor mosaics that stole the show
I came for the art (on the walls), that is after all what the National Gallery in London is all about. But for me it was the floor mosaics that […]
Read moreFashion & Gardens
It’s been eight years since the Fashion & Gardens exhibition was held at the Garden Museum in London. I didn’t attend this event, which was a pity. I have now, […]
Read moreBrutalism is open to greenery interpretation
Brutalist architecture – how fascinating it is. The concrete stares you in the face, unapologetic about its minimalistic, unadorned and severe impression. Add to that angular shapes and you have […]
Read moreFloating forests
Are floating forests one of those things that we didn’t realise we missed and wanted? For this year’s Salone del Mobile design festival in Milan the brand Timberland commissioned Stefano […]
Read moreSome like it hot – try a palm house
Some like it hot – try a palm house. A recent (UK) magazine recommends their readers to visit a palm house if they think it’s getting cold out there. Specifically […]
Read moreRocking the tree trunk style
We have all seen them. At least I presume so. Old tree trunks made into seating, a table, a potplant stand or similar. This way of manufacturing furnishing utilities must […]
Read moreRed is in the garden air
I’ve been blathering about this before, but to me there is no doubt that red is in the garden air. In connection with the A/W London Fashion Week 2022, Pantone […]
Read moreDare the graffiti/plant combo?
To dare or not to dare the graffiti/plant combo?! It’s a bold statement, but the impact is just WOW. In some cases at least. In my mind there are two […]
Read moreHardscaping outlooks
Some designers recommend looking up when strolling out and about. There’s a lot of groovy and inspirational design details up and above that are unseen at eye-level. As a garden […]
Read moreGreen in da green room
When on holiday in Spain recently I came across a number of planters containing green(!) plants positioned against a green wall. Thought to myself, ‘Is that a good look?’. Yeah, […]
Read moreSheepskins are fab green room accessories
It’s not only getting darker in the evenings, but also cooler. That shouldn’t stop us from enjoying our green spaces. At least for a little bit. There will, in due […]
Read moreGarden books from the library – Sep 2022
Described as the “largest cultural event in Scandinavia”, the Gothenburg Book Fair is happening as we speak. Thousands of visitors and hundreds of significant people from places high and low […]
Read moreThe Big Picture of pieces
The other day I happened to find myself in a part of town I don’t normally frequent. Been there before of course, why I’ve never paid more attention to the […]
Read moreCorten in garden design
The use of Corten in garden design – can anything be added to this topic that has not already been said? Or seen? If you are into garden design, take […]
Read moreRust/turquoise moodboard
In a recent post I mentioned that I think there’s something je ne sais quoi fancy about rust and blue/green as a colour combo. Unfortunately I still can’t exactly pinpoint […]
Read moreConcrete pipes as a garden design feature
I happened to stumble across this perhaps rather basic, yet creative and fun use of concrete pipes the other day. The setting is a public park and the view that […]
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