The Designer Gardens
Pryor Residence by Bates Masi Architects
Bates Masi Architects have designed the Pryor Residence in Montauk, New York.
A departure from typical residential planning, the house is entered through multiple areas for different guests and occasions. Large glass doors slide open to the living, dining and kitchen area for a large gathering; a smaller scaled swing door for an occasional guest opens to the center hall with a view of the ocean. A sequence of auxiliary spaces – beach equipment area, outdoor shower, sand and mudroom – creates a seamless ritual from the daily activities for the family and friends. In
Random Recast: T-Shirts Round-Up
In this (short) week’s Random Recast, we found new ways to use old t-shirts.
Day #4: Shaggy Floor Mat
Perfect for bathrooms, kids’ rooms or anywhere that could use a pop of texture, this shag rug starts with t-shirts. This idea is a little more advanced than the woven t-shirt rug we spotlighted earlier in the week, since it requires a latch hook kit. But if you’re up to dabbling in a new crafty skill, the flokati-like result is worth the trouble. Read more…
It doesn’t do what it says on the tin!!!!!!!!!!!!
Had a few surprises with plant purchases lately bought an Etoile de Hollande supposedly a deep crimson red but it has flowered pink/corally red and I bought four clematis to go down the left hand side of the garden all different colours was really delighted when one flowered purple as it should but the one next door but one has also started flowering purple:( Will most probably take my friend Louisettes advice and only buy plants when they are in flower so I actually see what colour they are. Thats my rant over:)
If the weather cheers up I am going to plant some Cosmos seeds in the front garden packet says all different colours so safe with that lol!
Have a lovely weekend GOYers. Read more…
The Wonderful World of Dahlias
Often on tours of our farm someone will ask, “What’s that for?” referring to our dahlias. We respond, “Because they’re beautiful.” Although we don’t eat dahlias (although the tubers are edible and were probably once used for sustinence), we love their addition to our garden. We sometimes don’t get to spend as much time as we’d like planting and caring for our beloved dahlias, because it just so happens that dahlia season is the same time as tomato season. Lucky for us, we had a little help from our friend, Millie, or as we like to call her, the “Dahlia Queen.”
Millie was gracious enough to donate some of her and her friends’ prized bulbs for us to plant on our hillside outside our pasture fence.
Pep Up Your Garden With Wooden Garden Furniture
Nothing quite adds a touch of charm like wooden garden furniture. Being durable and cost-effective, wooden or rattan garden furniture is a must buy for home owners and gardening enthusiasts who wish to give their gardens that extra bit of something.
Garden Furniture: A popular decoration tool
The term ‘garden furniture’ typically refers to any kind of furniture that has been specifically crafted and treated for outdoor use. Such outdoor fixtures have been a popular decorating tool throughout history. Depictions of ancient roman villas often contain exquisitely crafted outdoor furniture. Read more…