Do you think about your decor outside the four walls of your rooms? When we first moved into our home almost 10 years ago we ripped out all the landscaping closest to the home and planned out a new layout. My favorite placement of trees and shrubs is our Lady Jane Magnolia. She is right outside the window in our den. I love the interest she brings to this room throughout the year.
A few weeks back she was covered in large buds. Last week she was bursting with tulip-like flowers on her beautifully structured branches. I love the pop of color it brings into the den for an early spring look. Simply gorgeous!
This week she has put on her layer of spring green still holding onto her tulip accessories. In a few weeks she will be a beautiful green structure that will carry me through to winter.
In the dead of winter she has no leaves but her beautiful structure is just as pleasing to the eye. She is also a favorite gathering place for my feathered friends like the poppa cardinal in this shot.
What’s your favorite outside focal point in your home?
~Southern Fried Gal
March 27, 2011
Your magnolia is beautiful. I love seeing something of beauty from as many windows & doors as possible. Right now, we have a lovely weeping bottle brush tree that we see from the den. Through the kitchen & dining room window, the bright orange & yellow of citrus along with loads of blossoms for the next season. Nature provides us with natural artwork.
CAS