Flowers in Profusion - Tasha Tudor's Garden in June

"I don't make proper flower arrangements; mine just grow, like the garden."

—Tasha Tudor 

My Grandma H. introduced me to the magical world of Tasha Tudor.  She always admired her and it's easy to see why.   These gorgeous images by Robert Brown are from the book Tasha Tudor's Garden I've had in my library for a number of years and each time I open its pages I'm enchanted and inspired by her simply beautiful life.

                                                                               

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in the emporium:

English Cottage Gardening

Text and Photographs by Margaret Hensel

Foreword by Tasha Tudor

A Child's Garden of Verses

by Robert Louis Stevenson

Illustrations by Tasha Tudor

The Private World of Tasha Tudor

by Robert Brown (photographer)

and Tasha Tudor

The Tasha Tudor Cookbook:  

Recipes and Reminiscences from Corgi Cottage

by Tasha Tudor

The Art of Tasha Tudor

by Harry Davis

Tasha Tudor's Garden

by Tovah Martin, photographed by Robert Brown

(all images this post from this book)

For a site devoted to all things Tasha Tudor,  
be sure to visit Natalie 
(Office Manager at Tasha Tudor and Family Inc.) 
at 
Rookery Ramblings

To go directly to information on touring 
Tasha Tudor's Cottage and Gardens, visit
Tasha Tudor and Family 

{Thank you Natalie for introducing yourself! ~L}

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Design Daily - Fancy a swim?

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...with maybe a nap to follow? :)

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Design Daily - Pool

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Design Daily - Gardens on my mind...

Suddenly, my thoughts have turned to my garden and garden parties and late-night summer dinners soon-to-come.  It is as though I was awakened from a winter hibernation mode –wholly focused on house renovations– and was surprised and delighted to find that spring had magically arrived outside my window. Now all I can think about is planting this and trimming back that and building this and making cushions for that...the list goes on and on. 

One thing on the agenda is an iron pergola structure.  We have a number of places we use for alfresco dining, but I've always wanted to create a space right in front of our stone fireplace.  This year seems to be the year to make it happen.   It may be several weeks until it is finished, but I'll be sure to share the finished design with you then.  Right now, the sun is shining and I can hear my fountain gurgling...I'm headed back out to enjoy the rest of this beautiful day!  

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Photograph:  Maison And Décors Méditerranée

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Such a striking image.  A favorite of mine.

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Design Daily - romance by the sea

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Doesn't this look like a setting right out of a romance novel? 
Intriguing.  I wonder what stories those old stone walls could tell?

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Design Daily - arched doorway

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Design Daily - by the sea

Côté Ouest, Dec 2000-Jan 2001

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Design Daily - from the pages of French Home...

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This beautifully illustrated book explores the elements that combine to create spaces with an identifiably French feel:  the architectural details that enhance the framework of a room; the textures and colours that flatter various styles of furniture; options for lighting, mirrors, and paintings.  Looking at real homes, antiques dealer and stylist Josephine Ryan demonstrates a keen eye for objects both ordinary and extraordinary, and examines the alchemy of a style that can be either lush and complex or pared-down and rigorous.-excerpts from the publisher's description.

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