Over the course of almost 50 years, Ian and Caroline Bond have created a beautiful Cotswold garden from scratch, in which mature trees and shrubs flourish alongside formal plantings and wildflower meadows.
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An elegant, contemporary and stylish round centrepiece for the garden, this Grange freestanding flower circle arch is a striking structure that can be used in an array of landscaping designs. Sold as a single circle comprising of two rings that are securely connected by stainless steel rods, it's not uncommon to have a series of flower circles in a row one after another, perhaps encompassing a pathway, or used in a stately garden for commercial events as a backdrop for weddings. Either way, these flower circles look particularly effective and their stunningly original design has proved exceptionally popular since their debut. Crafted from quality timber that has been sourced from FSC-certified forests, each circle has undergone a pressure treatment process that helps to protect the structure from weathering and rot. It can be left in its natural timber state or painted at home to match your garden's theme. If you're a fan of TV gardening shows, then you may have seen this flower circle featured on ITV's 'Love Your Garden' with Alan Titchmarsh, or in John Cavill's show garden at Gardeners' World Live. You can read more about the flower circle being featured on TV in our blog post here. Alternatively, if you're looking for something similar but in a more traditional style, have a look at our freestanding Moon gate arch for a fantastic alternative. Image Credits: theidealhome.co.uk, C Shipton and ITV's Love Your Garden. Alternatives: Black freestanding flower circle arch Grey freestanding flower circle arch Freestanding moon gate arch Extended freestanding moon gate arch Key Features Elegant Circular Shape Ideal as a Sculptural Centrepiece Can Be Used Over a Pathway, Entrance, or Feature Point Perfect for Training Climbing Plants Around The Circle Pressure Treated Timber To Protect Against Rot & Decay 10-Year Manufacturer's Anti-Rot Guarantee Supplied Unpainted In A Natural Timber Finish As Seen Featured on ITV's Love Your Garden with Alan Titchmarsh Sold As Per Single Circle - Optional Ground Spikes Available Below Specification Brand: Grange Entry Width: 111.4cm (3ft 8in) External Depth: 27cm ( 10.6in) External Height: 234.4cm (7ft 8in) External Width: 246.7cm (8ft 1in) Guarantee: 10 Years Limited Internal Height: 224.9cm (7ft 5in) Internal Width: 111.4cm (3ft 8in) Material: FSC-Certified Mixed Softwood Timber Thickness: 95mm x 44mm Treatment: Pressure Treated Weight: 38kg (84lb) PDF Downloads Grange Flower Circle Instruction Manual
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Come take a look at some things I find most wonderful!! Lovely! Forgotten beauty! From the hydrangeas to the shutters...this is a beautiful outdoor entertainment area. A hot air balloon ride over the Château de Chenonceau, France. What a treat! A perfect place to be alone, or have a secret rendezvous! I love everything about this room. I feel like an imprisoned queen....with a great view! Two views of a bedroom that I adore. I love interesting wall treatments and this one is particularly lovely. Mirrors in the jardin. I love the idea! We should use mirrors outdoors more. Lovely chandelier! A beautiful room in a French chateau. The Washhouses of Pontrieux in Brittany, France (by Yann Le Biannic). I love harlequin floors! This one in an old chateau is beautiful even with it's missing pieces. I think this is a lovely bedroom. The lavender coverlet is sumptuous! And the architectural element behind the bed...well need I say more? Tulips are one of my favorite flowers. View of a garden through Gothic arches. Please visit again!!
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Is there anything more beautiful that Secret Gardens? Sit back and enjoy the view! : ) Are you going to plant one this year???
The beautiful gardens at Narborough Hall, in Norfolk
INSTANT DOWNLOAD. DIGITAL FILES ONLY. This listing is for a digital art print that you can instantly download. Either print at home or send to a local or online printers. Our digital prints are typically restored victorian paintings or vintage French antique art. We specialize in French country cottage landscape and garden painting, as well as victorian portraits. 👉🏻 PLEASE NOTE: This listing is for digital image file(s) that you will receive as an digital download. No physical item is included. If you have any questions, please contact me before making your purchase. You will receive 4 images files for instant download in the following sizes in high-resolution 300 DPI jpegs: 5x7", 8x10", 9x12", and 11x14". These are the perfect sizes to create your own gallery wall! After purchase, you can access your downloads by visiting your Etsy Profile > Purchases and Reviews. If you purchased as a 'guest', you will receive an automated email from Etsy containing your digital print links. All of the digital art prints in this shop are vintage, including this listing. These digital art prints have been enhanced to restore the vibrancy of the painting, while leaving the charm of the original piece, with grain imperfections, cracking, and authenticity remaining visible that are typical to vintage prints. Do you need a larger size or a custom size? Please add this etsy listing to your cart in addition to your print for a custom resize: https://www.etsy.com/listing/930755657/custom-size-printable-art PERMITTED USE: The digital images included may be printed for personal use ONLY. They may not be resold as either a digital and/or physical product. Thank you for visiting Vintage Elegy! Come back soon as we are always adding new and exciting items! I love hearing from you! If you have questions, suggestions, feedback, thoughts on a product, no matter what: let me know what’s on your mind! Warmest, Sarah © COPYRIGHT 2022 / Vintage Elegy Find me on Instagram @vintageelegy for shop deals and updates
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Artist: Jean-Honoré Fragonard | Year (completed): 1767 | Period: Rococo In The Swing, we can see a young woman fly through the air inside a lovely garden wearing a voluminous pink dress. Her suspension above the ground is made possible by a swing made of a seat cushioned in red velvet and two ropes fastened to the knobby branches of a huge tree. An older man sitting on a stone bench on the far right assists in operating the apparatus. He pulls the swing back to provide the woman the momentum she needs to move forward using a network of interconnected ropes. A young man, positioned at the bottom of the large pedestal, stares at the swinging woman's open skirt.
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A Matte Painting is composed of a base plate, which can be a photograph or moving footage, and composited images or animations on top of it. Usually for better integration and ease, base plate moving footages are taken with a still camera, although nowadays with the help of camera tracking software, an image or any other element can be put over the base plate and move with it has it was part of it.Since Matte Paintings intention is to trick the viewer into believing he is seeing real things, a Matte Painting has to be the closer to reality has possible.
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Often people make the mistake of thinking of art as something that is to do only with the senses and nothing to do with practicality. People who think like this are right in thinking that art can please the senses and wrong in that they think art has no practical use. Did you know that some arts have practical uses? In fact, when you consider aspects like elegant backyard pond ideas, you can see both the practical and artistic aspects of art. In fact, it is a good idea to involve younger people like teenagers in practical projects that also involve art to ensure that this aspect of their personality develops as they grow into adulthood.
. . . while it may feel like the weeks are whirling by lately, each day brings us a little closer to the loveliest time of all, and new weeks are such wonderful things, {this one being filled with photo shoots and plans, letters, emails, and late-lunch dates} . . . and so, for today, the prettiest pencil skirt and a romantic ruffled blouse, a perfect trench with the sleeves pushed back and it’s monday, monday . . . {images: […]