Decorative ivy covers walls of a private winter garden at Entre Cour et Jardin, 24, rue Leon-Jolly, Sezanne, France.
An urn surrounded by a chain of ivy.
A table and chairs for fair weather dining, with sculptural accents.
A small pond replete with fish.
An ivy-covered arbor, with a wooden bench, vintage cloche and metal garden table.
A gazing ball on a coral stand guards the entranceway of a hidden grotto.
Shells frame wall-to-wall mirrors inside the grotto, reflecting the coral chandelier and blue gazing ball.
Through this glass you can glimpse a front garden, with many items for sale.
Decorative lanterns to light gloomy evenings.
A special holiday sale continues through December 21st.
A vintage lantern and pile of firewood.
A lantern, birdcage and decorative pots.
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You expand my little world. Thank you. Blessings light upon you. I live vicariously!
Posted by: Joyce Ellen Davis | 03 December 2008 at 21:24
I don't think there is anything you do not do beautifully. Words, pictures, ideas, all flow wonderfully from you.
Posted by: Yoli | 02 December 2008 at 18:14
What a fabulous idea that decorative ivy is. I have a wall in the sunken garden around the cottage that would look fabulous with that look. How many years do I have to wait for it to grow enough :(
Posted by: Di Overton | 01 December 2008 at 18:56
Love that 'butterfly in glass' shot, Tara.
And hey, if I don't get a chance to drop in over the next few weeks, here's wishing you and yours a very merry Christmas from the other side of the pond; be happy and be safe.
:-)
Posted by: Scotty | 01 December 2008 at 03:16
Safe travels, Tara!!
Gorgeous photos, as always!!
OMG, the fabrics!!!!
Posted by: Karen Cole | 01 December 2008 at 02:05
Between garden decor and garden growings, a girl could wish to all wishes that she could stroll through, humming a tune... Throw some vintage fabrics from the last post into the mix, and life doesn't get any better. But, in case, a person wants to push it to the edge, throw France into that mix and it is all just to swoon and fanit worthy ;) ;) xoxoxo
Posted by: A Fanciful Twist | 01 December 2008 at 00:27
Wow what a lo of green you still have. Do I see bulbs for forcing as well?
Posted by: Mary T. | 30 November 2008 at 23:16
Do I spy hyacinths? Mmmmmm.
Posted by: Rosa | 30 November 2008 at 21:28
I could so get used to waking up to this pond outside my bedroom window, with the fish and all.
I love the butterfly! Oh, my.
I'm dreaming, I love that!
; )
I can't wait to see your bicycle.
Posted by: Christina | 30 November 2008 at 20:03
Beautiful images - i adore the shell mirror and the coral. xv
Posted by: vicki archer | 30 November 2008 at 19:04
Oh, you know how I love a garden! Beautiful inspirational post for the gardener in me looking at a cold, windy day here. I can dream...
Brenda
Posted by: Brenda Kula | 30 November 2008 at 18:45
OF course I love all of these things! Hope your thanksgiving was nice : )
Posted by: robyn pope | 30 November 2008 at 17:28
oh yes, I did my black Friday shopping...at least window shopping...here thank you!!
all so beautiful,
safe travels Tara! and have a wonderful time!!
Posted by: stephanie | 30 November 2008 at 17:17
Hello my lovely friend;)I had to wrap my head around the election..a moderate with a usual nod slightly to the right NO WAY this go around...You helped me a lot! well and Sarah Palin helped me the most! LOL! Seriously though, I'm so thrilled! Thanks for all you do girl! xo
Posted by: Amy {berriehead} | 30 November 2008 at 15:27