From the top:
Photo by Richard Dunkley, on exhibition
at Petersham Gardens.

Francophile's delight. (Yes, this bench is for outdoors and we're loving this whole Louis-inspired line!) Weathered teak frame with outdoor fabric. From the Louis Soleil collection by Sutherland Teak.

Tree Photo by Richard Dunkley

Cushion fabric, Mirande by Designers Guild, has a softer appeal than many outdoor fabrics we've seen.

We love the patina on this set of 4 vintage pawn molds,
from Inner Gardens.

Patio umbrella from HedgeRow Studio.

In the courtyard garden of the home of Houston designer Richard Holley -
a romantic vignette created around a stone-top console.
Photograph by Tria Govan for Southern Accents, May/June 08.

Antique tile-top iron table from Inner Gardens.

Butterflies from Bernard Maisner note cards and book plates.
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In his garden every man may be his own artist without apology or explanation. Each within his green enclosure is a creator, and no two shall reach the same conclusion; nor shall we, any more than other creative workers, be ever wholly satisfied with our accomplishment. Ever a season ahead of us floats the vision of perfection and herein lies its perennial charm.

~Louise Beebe Wilder

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