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The Garden Folly
The wonderful thing about a garden folly is the spectacular escape they provide both inside and out. Viewed from across the garden they capture the imagination. An oriental pagoda. A classical temple. The sight of one of these follies can … Continue reading
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Flowering Perennials
Don’t forget the color and texture in your outdoor rooms! Perennials are the greatest accessories for your garden. Year after year they return with bold waves of color at Chestnut Cottage. Here are a few images to I’ve snapped to … Continue reading
Kathryn’s Top 10: Outdoor Fabrics
As a practicing designer in North Carolina, outdoor living spaces are very popular in my area. The spaces often come equipped with fireplaces, televisions and kitchens. I design them as an extension of the indoor living spaces as they … Continue reading
Room of the Month: The Outdoor Room
Going forward, a key feature of The Collected Room blog will be the exploration of a different room each month. Since we find ourselves here in the midst of summer, I thought the outdoor room would be the logical place to start. I’ve got … Continue reading
Blue & White & Flowers
I mentioned the other day in my Mother’s Day post about how wonderful my collection of blue and white china is for displaying cut flowers. I always have great perennial blooms throughout the season and love to bring some … Continue reading
