Been thinking for some years that I wanted to visit Córdoba in early May when the open courtyard festival is being held. This year it happened. But perhaps not the […]
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GardenRoomStyle Moodboard – w19/2023
The weather outside in my part of the world changed from winterish to summerish very quickly! The only place to be right now is thus outside and GardenRoomStyle Moodboard – […]
Read morePlant of the week – Jacaranda
Málaga, southern Spain in early May. The vision of blue purple blooming trees adorning squares and lining streets is almost surreal. It’s easy to see why plant of the week […]
Read moreGardenRoomStyle Moodboard – w18/2023
A little bit of this and a little bit of that – the GardenRoomStyle Moodboard – w18/2023 as per usual contains carefully curated cool garden design vibes. GardenRoomStyle Moodboard – […]
Read moreThree outdoor rugs for April/2023
If there’s something that evokes an indoor feeling outside, it’s rugs. They are instrumental in creating that homely vibe in a garden green space and perfect for outdoor entertaining. Nice […]
Read morePlant of the week – Forsythia
If yellow impact in spring is what you’re after then plant of the week – Forsythia comes in very handy. So bright, so fresh so wow. It puts a smile […]
Read moreGardenRoomStyle Moodboard – w17/2023
Please find below another edition of carefully curated good vibe outdoor designs. The mission of the GardenRoomStyle Moodboard – w17/2023 is as always to inspire. GardenRoomStyle Moodboard – w17/2023
Read moreGardenRoomStyle Moodboard – w16/2023
Things are heating up outside. Feels like it’s moving from 0-100 in 0.6 sec. A winterish scenario quickly taking on a deep spring hue. How fabulous and about time too. […]
Read moreTablescapes – 04/2023
The fun of setting a table. Combining items like candleholders, plates, cutlerly, glasses, vases, blooms and the rest is a very creative effort. The final product becoming a feast for […]
Read morePlant of the week – Magnolia stellata
Many spring blooms are yellow. Not so those of plant of the week – Magnolia stellata. They are as pristinely, fresh white as they come. Add to that a good […]
Read moreGardenRoomStyle Moodboard – w15/2023
A fancy rug, cool portable lights, chunky planters and ubergrand trellises, these are some of the garden design items featuring in the GardenRoomStyle Moodboard – w15/2023. GardenRoomStyle Moodboard – w15/2023
Read more3 Fabulous Orangeries
I must admit that I find the difference between an orangery and a conservatory rather confusing. In theory I understand that a conservatory is a glass structure with a brick […]
Read moreGardenRoomStyle Moodboard – w14/2023
Early April and we are kind of in an in-between period with the weather. Where I am it’s a bit of nice, a bit of not so nice. Meaning that […]
Read moreA Single Form sculpture
A Single Form sculpture. Dedicated to Dag Hammarskjöld by Barbara Hepworth in 1961-62. To be found, normally, in Battersea park London. During the autumn of 2022 it was on loan […]
Read morePlant of the week – Chaenomeles x superba
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 […]
Read moreEreta 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 […]
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