Wednesday, June 30, 2010

An Architect's Garden: Conservatory



As promised last week, here is a look at the conservatory/greenhouses at "An Architect's Garden," which we visited a few weeks ago. There is a beautiful courtyard, with a pool, in front of the main door to the conservatory (shown above).




Inside, the conservatory is filled with antique furniture and gardening items. Don't you love those giant cloches (pictured above)?




And just look at those green glazed pots. Can you say "gorgeous?"




I'm thinking the small dressers on the table (above) must be furniture maker's samples. I love the beauty of these utilitarian pieces.




Just look at the brass faucet and stone farmer's sink in the potting room. Beautiful!




More casual beauty (above). Oh how I love this place! :)




And a huge antique chandelier hangs in the central room of the conservatory (above). Gorgeous!




I'm guessing that the small staircases (above) are architect's models. Wonderful and whimsical!




This is the gravel path outside the greenhouses. Don't you love the little stone tower and the purple catmint?




The conservatory and greenhouses from the back (above). I hope you have enjoyed the tours of An Architect's Garden as much as I have. If you missed the other installments, you can find them here, here and here.

25 comments:

  1. Mary - I really have enjoyed this series of posts. Your corner of the world has so many fascinating historical places to explore. Thanks for taking your camera and sharing your day trips with us!

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  2. gorgeous pieces there - i could go broke. LOL

    lovely shots.

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  3. There are so many features posted here that I want to implement in my own place! (I can dream.)

    http://dogsmom.wordpress.com/2010/06/29/whatzit-wednesday-2/

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  4. Mary,
    Thanks for the complete tour. I loved it! The catmint on the walk is gorgeous!

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  5. Thanks for taking us along. Great place, beautiful shots. Susan

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  6. Love the green pots...and I am definitely planting some catmint! Thanks for this beautiful tour...I will have to show Mr O...

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  7. My, my, my... LOVELY! I'm ready to take a suitcase, hide in the corner and move in when no one is looking... Love it all.

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  8. I'm just admiring the scale of things...the massive furniture...absolutely necessary for the space. Yes, those staircase models are wonderful.

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  9. It's all so gorgeous! I love the little wooden door to the right of the gray console and those cloches! Wow! Thanks so much for taking us along. It was breathtaking!

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  10. What a lovely place to spend an afternoon or a summer's day!

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  11. That sink, those glazed pots and well, just everything spoke to me. What an incredible place.

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  12. Really a wonderful tour of the garden and conservatory. Thank you! Cathy

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  13. I like the green pots, but that huge sideboard/cupboard is amazing. I want that!

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  14. What a beautiful place, very inspiring! Have a great 4th of July!

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  15. Thank you for taking me round this wonderful property. We have National Trust Homes here in the UK full of goodies also. I particularly loved the architects models and would happily fill my house with those little sets of drawers. I think I would also take my cats with me on an outing to such a place, as they would enjoy a frolic in that delicious catmint! Lovely blog.

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  16. Hi Mary, what wonderfull place, every corner is a dream, love this tour!
    Thank you.
    Hugs
    Virginia

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  17. Wow just beautiful! Your photos always just amaze me.

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  18. Mary, Your photography is wonderful and thank you for taking us on a tour. The Architect's Garden is beautiful.

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  19. Meraviglioso luogo da visitare !
    Bellissimo :-))

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  20. It's really astounding!! Thank you so much for the tour! xo – g

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  21. How fabulous is this place. Oh my. It is inspirational.

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  22. I like the idea of greenhouse. Many herbs benefit from a longer growing season in a greenhouse, stored over winter in a protected environment, are healthier and more robust than their outdoor counterparts.

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  23. Mary! I have missed you! My blog has run amuk and I cannot keep up with it.
    You are still my first Blog love, you know! I still have not learned to the mosiac's but it's on my list of things to do!

    Now I must hurry and catch up and see some of what I have missed.
    Mona

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  24. Ok I'm turning a little green here....with envy!
    Gorgeous!
    xxx

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