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This plan is really great.  I really *really* want to jump right in and cozy up next to that garden fire with a glass of wine.

It was designed by modern ‘Mad Men’ man and landscape architect Ted Cleary.  It’s retro vibe is certainly adding to its sex appeal don’t you think?

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There are lots of ideas to steal from this garden.  Here is my list of favorites:

1) Color Blocks can work in the Garden (loving the mustard, china blue and terracotta)

2) Think about softening the hardscaping with planting between the pavers as you go into a hardscaping corner, rather than just as you go away from it.  When you are spreading out, the effect blends and bridges, but in the corner, I find it to be surprising, lightening and softening.

3) **Love** the mantel-table water feature.

4) The layout is very ‘open plan living’ inspired.  I can almost see this layout inside a house just as easily as it sits outside.  It has me thinking about taking layout inspiration from inside architecture.

What do you notice that sparks you?

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  1. weed control says:

    That is pretty cool. Just think – wine and food near the lawn next to an open fire. Bliss.

  2. rochelle says:

    what do you mean jim?

  3. Jayme says:

    Goodness! I love this garden seating area, especially the water fall spilling onto the table.

  4. This would be the ultimate design for me — had I the budget to carry it off. Fire, water, plants, table, bar, color, texture, sound, built-in sofa. Being an urban gardener it uses little space. All it needs is a sound system and an integrated spa and I’d never leave it. I want a gin & tonic there.

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