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Saturday, September 15, 2012

Gardens, Patios & More

Hi Everyone!  Hope you're having a great weekend.  We are headed off to a little family reunion on a nearby island - I'm excited to see family and also explore a different corner of the Seattle area.  I love being a tourist in my own city!

We are expecting lovely weekend weather, but I know the Seattle rain is right around the corner.  That has made me want to make sure we soak up every ounce of sunshine while we can!  I'd be happy to spend an afternoon in any of these - see what you think:

Actress Julianne Moore's garden sanctuary in New York.  Photo: Christopher Baker
An urban oasis (Julianne Moore's to be precise)

The loggia at a palatial Italian-style home in Las Vegas by architect William Hablinski and design firm Atelier AM.
Elegant Mediterranean luxury....

amazing!
Zen-like relaxation.

The terrace of Ralph Lauren chief retail creative officer Alfredo Paredes and writer Brad Goldfarb's Manhattan apartment.  Photo: Miguel Flores-Vianna
Ralph Lauren style...

outdoor haven at an Italian villa
Italia.

iris
A great place for a stroll!  
There is something very peaceful about tiny gravel crunching under one's feet.

enchanting poetic wanderlust- amazing installation
A little gallery walk.  Wow.

Limestone floors extend from the home’s interior
Love that great sculpture and the manicured greenery!

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Stunning.

enchanting garden walkway
This brings back great memories of European adventures.

I saved the simplest - and best - for last.  
Mother Nature took care of all the design on this one!

11 comments:

  1. I love garden pools, and I could relax for the weekend in any of these. As always, you find the most beautiful images.
    Happy Saturday, Barbara.
    Teresa
    xoxo

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  2. I annoint you the queen of the most beautiful outdoor spaces. Each and every one has me drooling!!!!!!! So pretty, enjoy your reunion!

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  3. Oh my goodness, Barbara. All of these images are so stunning, particularly the last. Thank you for sharing.

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  4. Carla Aston | CarlaAston.com/designedSeptember 15, 2012 at 8:39 AM

    Beautiful! Love the staghorn ferns in Juliana Moore's garden.

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  5. Barbara, these are phenomenal images! I can see myself relaxing in any one of them! Tina's right…you are the Queen of the outdoor images! Just beautiful!

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  6. Barbara, these are phenomenal images! I can see myself relaxing in any one of them! Tina's right…you are the Queen of the outdoor images! Just beautiful!

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  7. Gorgeous outdoor spaces Barbara! I can't pick a favorite.. they are all beautiful :)

    Enjoy your reunion and you are right.. the 'weather' is right around the corner!

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  8. Barbara, These images are wonderful. Enjoy the beautiful weather and have a great day.

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  9. italia, take me away!

    nothing can compete with nature's gorgeousness.

    smiles to you.

    michele

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