Welcoming Approach

All photos are of work designed by Dargan Landscape Architects

I love these images of approach.  They all create a welcoming since of anticipation as you walk towards the the front entrance.  It seems to just draw you in.

Play Day

When buying a swing or play structure for your garden, remember that you are going to want to place it in an area where you can easily watch the children playing.  You should think of it as sculpture in the garden.  Don't buy something that you don't enjoy looking at or would want to hide in a corner, but get a simple structure (or have one made) that fits in with the overall style of your home and garden.  The above picture is of the swing set my mother had made for her grandchildren to play in her garden.  I also love the baby adirondack chair for the kids!

Daily Bloom

On my morning walk to work I pass this house with the gorgeous coral plant draping over the wall. It is called Russelia equisetiformis, commonly known as Firecracker Plant or Coral Plant. Russelia equisetifomis produces thin wiry like foliage and scarlet to coral tubular flowers from Spring until Fall. This plant is excellent for containers, hanging baskets, or spilling over walls. Much like a fountain this plant is perfect for creating movement in the garden!

Daily Blessing

picture from lolita

A good friend of mine is getting married tomorrow so I am off to the bridesmaid luncheon and other wedding festivities.  Have a great weekend!

Play Day

picture via Absolutely Beautiful Things

Image from Cairnir Fruit Farm, Scotland

Sunken Trampolines!  A great example of how to incorporate good design into a fun functioning space.  These trampolines are not only safer but they can fit so well into the design and style of your garden.

Daily Love

picture from Abby Sharp Tumbler

picture of David Flint Wood in Harbour Island home 

Three things we love: 

1. dark floors
2. light walls 
3. built in shelves  

Daily Read

Launched in 2007, Garden and Gun is a southern lifestyle magazine that you and your husband would both enjoy.  Filled with insight on the best of southern culture, it is a must read.  Above are two of my favorite cover images.