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For a lovely family in Cranbourne South! 💚⁠ ⁠ Can't wait to see this being built! Absolutely love the materials chosen and how contemporary it feels whilst being "homey" and not "industrial".⁠ ⁠ Loved being able to present it to my clients in 3D as it enabled them to view the differences created by the use of different colours and materials and then make an informed decision on which ones suited them best!⁠ ⁠ There are some unique plants which I've not presented in previous designs but have been dying to use. Can't wait to source them and get them planted making this frontscape amazing, not to mention the custom steel artwork and letterbox currently being worked on! ⁠ ⁠ So watch this space!!! 💚 ⁠ ⁠
Cobbles.⁠ ⁠ I. AM. FASTINATED by them!⁠ ⁠ Cobbles.⁠ ⁠ I. AM. FASTINATED by them!⁠ ⁠ It's something old but new and works in this modern day!⁠ ⁠ I absolutely loved this lay pattern which I vaguely remember taking a picture of whilst travelling in Italy a couple of years ago. It was unusual in the sense that everywhere else I'd seen cobbles used, seemed to keep to one pattern and one colour.⁠ ⁠ However, if you view the picture carefully, there are 2 patterns and 2 colours! Love it!⁠ ⁠ Googling this further, I've found out that cobble circle kits are available in the US. Which is super cool I might add. As they are a fast an easy way for DIY'ers like some of you to add some pizzaz to your outdoor living room. Not only do these circle kits make circles, they are great for making curvy sidewalks, too. You can also the circle kit to make fans or other circular patterns!⁠ ⁠ Would love to know if anyone knows if these kits are available in Australia at all! Would love to use this in one of my designs so are there any takers? 😎💚
Here we go around the Mulberry bush ... !⁠ 💚 Here we go around the Mulberry bush ... !⁠ 💚 ⁠ Contrary to the childhood song, mulberries grow on trees, not bushes. These fast-growing trees produce a massive amount of fruit each season, ranging in colour from white to deep red to almost black, which are the ones I am most familiar with.⁠ ⁠ The taste ranges from very sweet for the white variety, to tart-sweet for the darker varieties. You can eat any of them out of hand, but what they may seem to lack in a balance of sweet-to-tart flavours, they make up for in abundance.⁠ ⁠ Dried mulberries are intensely sweet and are unique additions to granola and trail mix.⁠ ⁠ They are actually producing them now commercially (finally) as the issue was quick rot!
Completed design for an architect I know for a new Completed design for an architect I know for a new development in Clyde North about to be built next year.⁠ ⁠ What I loved about this design is that I had complete freedom of expression whilst working within tight council permit requirements and developer guidelines.⁠ ⁠ So being practical I emphasised keeping it simple and functional for a young family to immediately move in and not worry too much about on-going maintenance!⁠ ⁠ I absolutely loved trying to balance keeping the aesthetics top notch with maximising the space's full potential!⁠ ⁠ Who says that plans for permit applications need to be boring!😀💚⁠ ⁠ ⁠
Footprints in the sand down the beach, you can tel Footprints in the sand down the beach, you can tell a lot from who's been there. ⁠ ⁠ Are these seagulls or ducks or even an albatross? ⁠ ⁠ Wonder where they are going? Are these all belonging to the one bird?⁠ ⁠ Do you ever wonder these too? 💚⁠ ⁠ Can't wait to feel the sand underneath my feet after sooooo long!!!
Whoever loves and understands a garden will find c Whoever loves and understands a garden will find contentment within. ~ Chinese Proverb⁠ ⁠ What makes you happy and content in your garden? 💚
Alba, Italy is situated In the northeast corner of Alba, Italy is situated In the northeast corner of Italy in the Piedmont region. The city offers spectacular views of the Tanaro River, the often snow-covered Alps, and rolling green hills for miles just outside the city centre. ⁠ ⁠ Wander the cobblestone streets and open-air piazze on a sunny day and take in the simple ways of this adorable historical town. ⁠ ⁠ As you tour the city, be sure to stop at some of Alba’s biggest attractions, including the Palazzo Comunale or City Hall, the medieval towers, the city gate, the Duomo of San Lorenzo, numerous museums, and street side cafes.⁠ ⁠ I think I took a lot of pictures of basically EVERYTHING I came across as it was an amazing city to be in and to be frank - it was just a random lucky decision to visit given that it was on our way to the next destination!⁠ ⁠ Here is a closeup of a shop entrance door that I came across. Absolutely love the floral detail on it. I really think that there's so much room for this to be designed in our outdoor spaces these days. ⁠ ⁠ I guess I miss all the ornate craftmanship I grew up with and which seems to be a disappearing skill over time. ⁠ ⁠ What do you think? 💚
The marguerite daisy (previously known as Chrysant The marguerite daisy (previously known as Chrysanthemum frutescens) hails from the Canary Islands and Madeira, and to me is the archetypal daisy flower. ⁠ ⁠ It offers a wealth of blooms of various colours - pinks, white, cream, yellow and burgundy - from late winter all through spring.⁠ ⁠ These stunning daisies give an amazing pop of colour to any garden. I can't help posting about these beauties as I love using them and seeing their happy faces about me.⁠ ⁠ Do try them if you haven't already and let me know what your favourite is!!💚
The turtle is a widely recognized animal across th The turtle is a widely recognized animal across the world that is attached to a range of symbolism. Their uniquely slow speed, protective shell, and long life have resulted in them being associated with emotional, mental, and physical states of being that we humans can relate to in certain times of our lives. ⁠ ⁠ The turtle represents the old, wise man that takes his time and moves steadily through life. Worries seem to have no room for this animal as it paces slowly on its journey and enjoys every moment as it was the last one. ⁠ ⁠ Its symbolic meaning is closely related to the water element in which it resides, and it is about the profound expression of feelings and the inner world. ⁠ ⁠ Having turtles around your home is a wonderful gift, even if they are in ponds can add a reminder to slow down and enjoy your life and garden.💚
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