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Monday 12 March 2012

Gorgeous Modern Country Garden


All images via Rosenotes

This is officially one of the most beautiful gardens I've seen.
A brilliant example of what I was talking about in 
Modern Country Garden Essentials,
and one that could work perfectly as 
a completely gorgeous small garden.


I love the mix of Modern formal structure....
those topiary balls, the centred bird bath, the geometrically-angled brick paths, the symmetry...
and the way it's countered by Country softness 
that billowing cloud of pale pink roses, with spilt petals left unswept on the ground, the beautifully aged wooden bench, the feeling of overgrown lushness.


Modern Country Gardens are my cup of tea.
And, speaking of tea, fancy a sit-down and a warm drink with me?


YUM!

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29 comments:

  1. ANNE12 March 2012 at 14:37

    Oh I love that bench!! I'll be right over for tea :)

    TFS!

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  2. Duni12 March 2012 at 14:39

    That garden is truly beautiful...love the bench!
    best,
    Duni

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  3. Erin @ Currently Coveting12 March 2012 at 15:10

    How pretty is that bench drenched in fresh blooms! I just want to park it and read a book there in the afternoon sun!

    XO,
    Erin
    http://erinscurrentlycoveting.blogspot.com/

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  4. Sweet Posy Dreams12 March 2012 at 15:51

    Beautiful!

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  5. Cassie Bustamante12 March 2012 at 16:29

    that is my kind of garden- charming, not too formal- things are slightly overgrown to perfection! i don't like the really sculpted and trimmed ones... this is beautiful!

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  6. Annie12 March 2012 at 16:52

    SO pretty - would love to sit on that bench and read a book :)

    Annie
    The Other Side of Gray

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  7. Allie12 March 2012 at 17:02

    What a beautiful post! The photos are wonderful. It really is a lovely garden. Happy Monday to you. -Al

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  8. Susan T12 March 2012 at 17:15

    Yes I could see myself relaxing in that garden, enjoying a nice cup of tea and a glossy gardening magazine.

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  9. SImple and Serene Living12 March 2012 at 17:43

    that lovely garden is definitely my cup of tea :)

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  10. Dorset Finca12 March 2012 at 18:22

    Beautiful garden! Oooh... I love gardens. I wish my roses would hurry up....! x

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  11. Blondie's Journal12 March 2012 at 19:21

    This is so pretty...it gives me something to dream about!

    XO,
    Jane

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  12. Sherry12 March 2012 at 20:32

    I'm always ready for a cup of tea and good conversation...or just relaxing with a cup in a beautiful garden!

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  13. mariondee-designs12 March 2012 at 20:41

    What gorgeous pics.. I love country gardens.. modern or not..nothing better than strolling amongst the flowers! take care, Maryann

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  14. distraction12 March 2012 at 20:57

    So glad I found your blog. It is so pretty. Love the garden pics.

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  15. Shawna (mangotangerine.wordpress.com)12 March 2012 at 21:15

    Completely drool worthy!

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  16. Ispirato Design12 March 2012 at 21:55

    Simply beautiful! I spent the day today working in the garden- such a beautiful day. Very inspiring images!

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  17. GLENDA CHILDERS13 March 2012 at 00:47

    I would love to meet you their for a little picnic. I'll bring lunch.

    Fondly,
    Glenda

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  18. Carolyn@Sweet Chaos Home13 March 2012 at 02:35

    Beautiful!! Makes me soooo ready for spring!

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  19. Anonymous13 March 2012 at 08:36

    Absolutely divine! I can imagine myself sat on the bench having a cuppa and immersing myself in a romance novel!

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  20. Anonymous13 March 2012 at 12:52

    Garden perfection. I do so love small, romantic, slightly (but controlled!)overgrown, petals strewn on the ground, types of garden. Just ideal for those relaxing and lingering moments, with a glass of wine, sitting on that lovely wooden bench on a warm summer's day - or better still, in the early evening, with the sun slowly setting, soaking up those delightful heady scents of roses. Thank you, Sarah, for allowing me a moment or two of delightful reflection ! - Angela

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  21. Cindy13 March 2012 at 13:39

    You're right that is a gorgeous garden, I love the climbing pink flowers, roses I assume. I've always wanted that in my garden. How I would love to fancy a cup of tea with you on that sweet garden bench. It would be so relaxing.
    Have a good day, I hope you are continuing to feel well.
    Hugs, Cindy

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  22. Mimi13 March 2012 at 16:24

    Garden is very pretty. Love the pale pink blooms. Modern Country anything is my style.

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  23. Privet and Holly13 March 2012 at 19:09

    I love the addition
    of the blue and white
    pieces....beautiful.
    Once your little one
    is here, I'll be over
    with a nice pinot noir!

    Happy Tuesday,
    xx Suzanne

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  24. Valerie@chateaualamode.typepad.com14 March 2012 at 00:42

    Yes, I wish I could share a cup of tea with you sweet Sarah. I'd ask you all about your little bundle on the way. Hope you are doing well. You have certainly inspired me to get out in my garden!

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  25. NaNa14 March 2012 at 05:53

    This is absolutely beautiful! <3 The benches under all those flowers is just a dream, and so picturesque!

    Love from the NaNa girls x

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  26. Bad Joan14 March 2012 at 06:51

    Beautiful!


    GTBB,
    http://badjoan.blogspot.com
    http://cookingjoan.blogspot.com

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  27. Arabella14 March 2012 at 20:46

    What a gorgeous garden, Sarah ~ love the garden bench. Every garden needs someone to sit and relax.

    xoxo

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  28. Magali@TheLittleWhiteHouse15 March 2012 at 16:37

    I bet you want some milk in your tea! Like a real English lady! My! Those roses are just gorgeous!

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  29. Jeremy Beauregard13 February 2013 at 15:46

    Oh, I’d be delighted to have tea in a lazy afternoon with you in that gorgeous garden. But, what actually crossed my mind as I gazed at these photos is my ideal secret garden. It would be marvelous to just sit down, enjoy the view, and discard all my worries away in that garden.

    Regards,
    Jeremy Beauregard

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