Showing posts with label Statuary. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Statuary. Show all posts

Friday, October 14, 2011

Rock Stars and Heavy Metal





....and now for the other stylish fish in the sea. Whether it's Chinese Foo Dog statuary or salvaged iron gates, garden ornament is a great way to add dimension and introduce focal points into your garden. The wire mesh urn is my fav. I'd camouflage it's silhouette with evergreen climbers and plant simple box within. Two of the giant iron obelisk's flanking a prominent entrance would be fun when planted with runner beans, gourds or tomatoes in matching Annabelle hydrangea bombs. Visit the Marvin Gardens website www.marvingardensusa.com- in my opinion, they traffic the best of the gritty good goods.






If you are near NYC, check out the emerging garden decor mecca along Lexington Avenue on the Upper East Side. This is a good area to suss out stone statuary and those Foos that you and Rachel Zoe love. Bunny William's shop Treilage should be your headliner and end with Mecox Gardens, an awesome finale. If your feeling an encore (or if I were accompanying you), circle back to Roberta Roller Rabbit to stock up on outdoor table accoutrement.

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Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Zoe's Digs



I'll confess, I just happen to love Rachel Zoe's Bravo television show; The Rachel Zoe Project. Sure the exceptional fashion, over the top drama and the arrival of a new baby keep us all tuned in but the other night, I found another layer of appreciation....her new Hollywood house. I think the front gates are "bananas" and the pool is "gorg" too. I'd change a couple of things in the outdoor dining room but overall, high marks.


The far more attainable and apparently unpublished detail I truly adored were the two over sized Chinese Foo Dog statues flanking the front entry court. They were stylish, all weather and acted as perfect transition markers to the home. Such an easier option than seasonal urns, these are a true time and headache saver.


Asian inspired stone memorabilia may not be your particular aesthetic (or your cape/Spanish revival or ranch's) but there are many more stylish fish in the sea that are equal to the task.

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