Tuesday, June 18, 2013

Garden inspirations......

Maybe it's the time of year but, lately I have found myself being inspired by some beautiful gardens. I would not even come close to considering myself an "expert" gardener.   I know that if you keep them weeded, and watered you will be rewarded!

 My approach to gardening is the same approach I take to designing clothes, purses and jewelry...."Maintain the natural beauty,  don't overdue it, and if it all looks good together in a "pile" the finished piece will be just  beautiful!"


These gardens are from a recent trip to Disney. 
  I know Disney can be some what over the top, and "a bit too picture perfect, if you know what I mean, but I was inspired by their "whimsy" and color.
Last week I went on a Garden tour in Franklin Michigan.
   Even though the gardens were on such a large scale, I learned to  appreciate each garden in pieces, and pull ideas and inspiration from that. 
I could walk though this door all day! 
 I know I can't just add a door like this in my yard, but I can  add the Hyrdrangea vine to my patio door...
An arbor is definitely on my wish list!
This is what I have learned......
  Natures beauty can inspire in many ways.  Whatever it is you create, add a bit of "whimsy."
  Don't get discouraged or intimidated by what others create or have.
  The most beautiful designs and ideas come from within.
 Don't try to copy and be something your not, someone else has all ready done that!  
Be  true to yourself.
  Love yourself and your gifts.
  Take a class or read a book on something new.. You never know you may have a hidden talent that you didn't even know about.

For those of you who have been following my "jewelry" adventure.  I have made some more progress.  Bangles!
"Who knew that hanging jewelry in your garden could be so beautiful?"
If you are interested in any of these jewelry pieces you can follow this link to my website


I also have added some new "Coin purses" "Wallets," and "Purses" to the shop.

For those of you who are wondering, here  is a photo of my garden.  "It's my slice of heaven" as one of my friends so nicely put it!   It's not huge, or meticulously manicured, but it's all I ever wanted out of a garden;  beauty, inspiration, a great photography back drop, but more importantly a place to relax and call home.


Thanks for reading....
XO
Brenda