Fall gives me the same boost of cleaning and organizing that spring provides. One of the items on my to-do list is going through photo storage (computer, phone and random photographs that end up in a drawer or box).
So, as promised…my renewal of landscape business (since retirement) has been busy. I’ve not taken as many photographs as I thought I would. Some of my lapses are due to being tired after the install. So, here’s a yard that I’m especially happy with.
This yard had good bones but was in need of some pretty.
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That’s my update on Bunch Garden Design.
We also moved into a new (to us) home, a rental, and I shared a few of the pictures of the living room and dining room, with the promise of more images of other rooms in the home. So here’s our guest room. The fun thing about the little writing desk in the second image is that it was used as an end table in the last 2 houses. Our home of 35 years and the first rental we took after the move. In this house, I was worried I’d have to donate it due to lack of space…
Guest Room
…but as it turns out the little table fit well under the window in the guest room and the small French chair fit as if it was meant to be paired with the table.
I absolutely love this hanging rod for the picture gallery. Heather Chadduck Elements of Style (below)
Southern Living Idea House 2019
I discovered a new (to me) designer that I love…Maine House Interiors, Amy Spargo
Blue and white touches always make me smile.
Desk top vignettes to please.
Amy Spargo
So that’s it, my friends. Now that the heat has cooled a tiny bit, I’m going to have more energy. I hope you’re enjoying every single tiny bit of summer left in your neck of the woods. I’m always more than ready for autumn this time of year. I’m tired of summer food and ready to bake a few sweets and maybe a casserole or two. Until next time.
xoK
Vicki said:
Great job designing- love the different heights and pops of color you used. Your writing desk looks very inviting in the sunlight- you found the perfect spot for it. Thanks for the intro to Amy Spargo. Her writing desk looks like yours.
Karen B. said:
Vicki,
Thanks! I really liked Amy Spargo’s style…maybe a little copy cat took place. 🙂
xo,
K
Gretchen said:
Karen, once again you’ve performed your magic and transformed a boring yard into a thing of beauty! Your client must be thrilled!
Your new guest bedroom is so inviting and the little writing desk and delicate chair are the perfect finishing touch!
Karen B. said:
Gretchen,
You’re always so sweet and supportive of my work. Thank you, it means a lot.
xoK
Linda Coble said:
Karen, I don’t know how you do it but you’ve transformed a yard once again. The before and after pics are wonderful! I also love your guest room and the little desk under the window. Amy Spago’s style is a winner with me as is any room with blue!
Karen B. said:
My friend, you’re the best. Thank you for your sweet words regarding my garden work. I appreciate it.
xo,
K
Celia Becker @ www.AfterOrangeCounty.com said:
They say Fall is the best time of year to plant and you’ve proven it works. I’m still not ready for Fall, seems like this summer was too short. But I know what you mean about wanting to cook some warm comfort food. Sounds good to me!
Karen B. said:
Celia,
I’ll look forward to a recipe from you for a delicious winter meal. You always give me the best ideas for cooking. 🙂
Karen
Dawn said:
Oh, Karen! Your landscape designs truly transformed those garden spaces! Just breathtaking! (I wish you lived closer to me!) I’m so happy that you found the perfect place for your antique writing desk and chair.♥ I love all of the blue and white inspiration. Have you ever visited Marian Parsons, who blogs at Miss Mustard Seed? She also loves blue and white interiors.
Wishing you a lovely start to Autumn, dear Karen! ♡
Karen B. said:
Dawn,
Thank you for your kind words. Your gardens are always inspiring me, I don’t think I could add anything to your fabulous style. Yes, I love Miss Mustard Seed and followed her for years.
Happy autumn to you as well. We’re still a little warm but I’m sure that will change in a few weeks.
xo,
Karen