As a rule of thumb, cottage flowering exists in a variety of colours, from pastel tones – which are a favourite but not the only option – to bright colours. Indeed, the fantastic world of Jane Eyre or Pride and Prejudice, evoke in the mind of the reader – and the watcher too, as there have been so many TV and big screen adaptations of these romantic stories – the image of a little garden full of delicate and fragrant flowers. It is difficult, for the romantic mind, to picture a beautiful garden that wouldn’t be a typical English cottage garden. If you are a lover of vintage and period lifestyle, you will adore the idea of a cottage garden. Make sure to pick outdoors bunting that is waterproof, though! While you may not want a portrait of the Queen in your garden, you can certainly add a celebratory bunting décor to give your garden a party feeling. But think about the great events of the 1950s, especially the Coronation Day. Using vintage crockery is ideal for a playful vintage garden. Imagine cute, old teacups transformed into vintage planters to give the perfect nostalgic vibes. For a 1950s’ style garden, you will need to tackle the entire DIY project, from planting to finding the perfect furniture and – more often than not – restoring it too! Your nostalgic garden has a simple sense of happiness about it: it marries the glamour of the British past in a very tongue-in-cheek sort of way. When it comes to gardening, there is always a healthy amount of DIY – this is what gardening is about, after all. This is the kind of garden that suits a person who has a taste for a little vintage style, and even lifestyle too. How about stepping back in a time machine and creating the perfect post-WWII’s garden. It doesn’t have to be the exact continuation of your interior décor – let’s be honest, it can’t be: it is outside, and there are less structural elements to decorate – but it is the reflection of your personality. It’s the little spot of public life or controlled exhibition if you prefer – ignore the fences and the tall trees, no garden is fully private you can always take a peek at your neighbour’s garden from the bedroom window – where you can share your passion and your sense of fun with the rest of the world. For most homeowners, the garden is the extension of their interior décor. There is nothing more than a healthy style décor in happy gardens. Why so?īecause a happy garden is nothing more than a garden that matches your personality and your styles perfectly. But it was the happiest garden you’d ever seen. It wasn’t the sunniest place on the planet it wasn’t the biggest place either. Once upon a time, there was a sunny patch of land attached to a cosy little home. I am really into gardening lately and what with the Chelsea Flower Show currently on at the moment I thought I would share with you once again some inspirational stories to achieve a Happy Garden…
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