Jewels of the Garden

Woodland Girl Garden Ornament

I could write a book on garden ornaments, so containing it to this short post could be challenging. In the midst of grocery and holiday shopping I found a lovely garden statuary, a vintage woodland girl at Consignment Classics Decor Store. I wasn’t actually going to the consignment shop, but parked nearby, and thought to pop in for a moment.

When I speak to groups, I always mention to keep your eyes open for unique pieces. If it calls to you, buy it, and ponder later where you will put it. Usually these unique finds come out of nowhere, maybe off your beaten path, and at the most unexpected times. It almost presents itself as a challenge. Where will I put it? How will I get it home? Will I be sorry if I don’t buy it? Will it be beautiful as well as functional? What is the history of this piece?

We all have our unique property and garden style, color palette, and ambience that we create. There are garden ornaments, and actually garden jewels, that punctuate, elevate, and enhance your garden simply by their presence and where they are located. They can tell a story, or create a feeling for your garden, with one glance.

I have a Mediterranean European garden, and so keep to this style. Stone is one common medium, in water features, statuary, furniture, and materials for walls, pathways and driveways.

This vintage woodland girl, and I am going to have to aptly name her, is solid concrete, showing a bit of patina exposure, is perfect scale, and blends beautifully in her new shaded home under the Torrey Pine tree surrounded by acanthus mollis and camellias. She exudes contentment and serenity. What was once a nice shaded garden, now has a bit of interest and intrigue to draw your eye.

Beauty in the Shade Garden

Where to find your garden jewels? Some sources where you might find your treasures are favorite garden centers and shops, nurseries, friends, consignment stores, flea markets, garage sales, antique shops, home decor stores, retailers, and more. I have gotten some nice pieces from HomeGoods in late winter when they stock their spring garden items. Just keep your eyes open when you shop. It is different for everyone.

Please share a story about finding one of your favorite pieces for your garden.

Bon Appétit et Bon Weekend…Bonnie