a secret garden

April 21, 2009

a secret garden

The weather has just been just wonderful here the past couple of days and I have had no desire to be inside (hence the sunburn). It leaves me yearning for a room that would allow me to be to be inside while still enjoying the wonders of the outdoors. Perhaps one with a little chandelier?

Or a citrus filled orangery with the perfect settee.

Or maybe a peaceful and more traditional conservatory...

(via flickr, madeline soder , haven and home (via country living), southern accents, lucyina moodie, erik johnson)
Do you have a dream room addition?

Comments

Christina said…

is it weird that i'd like a room just for the dogs where they can have toys and beds and lots of space (so this way when they get on my nerves i don't feel bad for putting them up!)? that third space is pretty awesome though.

April 21, 2009 at 9:44 AM

Daniella said…

ooooooooo love! very pretty, and i love a good chandelier in the most random unexpected places!

April 21, 2009 at 9:47 AM

from the right bank said…

I'd like one just like one of these, please.

April 21, 2009 at 9:53 AM

Joyce said…

I love the secret spots you shared! I like going into my little nook where all my cookbooks are or down in my studio area. Thanks for sharing. xoxo

April 21, 2009 at 10:26 AM

Melissa said…

Anyone of these would be a dream room especially with an outdoor chandelier :)

April 21, 2009 at 10:30 AM

carolina @ patagonia gifts said…

I've always loved this type of spaces! gorgeous!

April 21, 2009 at 12:19 PM

http://www.liviandb.blogspot.com/ said…

I would love a design studio in my back yard...of course it would need to be overlooking a small swimming pool...complete with a fire pit, comfy outdoor furniture that that looks as good as indoor furniture...mature landscaping, an outdoor kitchen/grill would be nice....oh to dream!!! Love, love your blog!!!

April 21, 2009 at 2:19 PM

Rachel said…

One day, I shall have a space as gorgeous as these... one day!

April 21, 2009 at 2:37 PM

rachaelgking said…

Hmmm... right now I just have a dream of having a bedroom that's bigger than 9x9... :-)

April 21, 2009 at 3:22 PM

ABSOLUTELY NOT MARTHA said…

an orangery? what's an orangery? I WANT ONE! (i sometimes feel like i'm will ferrell in elf.)

April 21, 2009 at 3:30 PM

Full House said…

Those are some beautiful images. Dreamy!

April 21, 2009 at 4:57 PM

beachvintage.com said…

Oh my, have just stumbled across your blog. Its so lovely. I will be back!

April 21, 2009 at 5:02 PM

Callie Grayson said…

I have been obsessing over my room with a new bed and linens and a place for my dogs bed which I bought to colour coordinate with my bed room, I even bought her a really cool animal print blanket in the nice fuzzy material she loves.
I am looking for the perfect wall paper to put on one wall.... colour scheme yellow, grey and brown with gold and silver with bits of white.
i love the rooms you picked.... the first image is completely dreamy!

April 21, 2009 at 7:16 PM

bandelle said…

My dream room would definitely be a sunroom. Sometimes I find myself staring at our little garden while sitting on our couch in the living room. I actually would love to set-up an office in a sunroom.

Kylie

April 21, 2009 at 8:50 PM

Lee said…

My dream room is a walk-in robe, but I'd gladly have any of these gorgeous rooms you've posted! Lee :)

April 22, 2009 at 3:00 AM

Haven and Home said…

I really need an outdoor room. So lovely!

April 22, 2009 at 8:38 AM

Unknown said…

Oh I love all your garden/greenhouse photos! Yes, I'd love to have my patio re-paved and take a weekend to replant flowers in the back. Someday turn all the grass into living plants with gravel paths...someday!

April 23, 2009 at 3:39 AM