26.6.12

Garden, Kinfolk and quilt

Hi there,
I just received Kinfolk vol 4, reading it is such a beautiful way to relax!
It's already in my shop for pre-orders.
This year I didn't dare to grow any veggies, the weather is so unpredictable, but I have few herbs which are doing nicely. I bought few scented plants too, like pink carnations (the plant looks wonky but the smell is amazing) and curry plant. I'd like to make a corner of scented plants, we bought a cheap and cheerful swing bench which I hope with new fabric will look not cheap and cheerful anymore, I will put the scented plants nearby.
I also have a shady corner, any hints of which plants do their best in a walled sad corner?
The quilt is an antique find, made out of cuttings from old wool suits and coats, it's all hand stitched and I have no idea who, when and why did it! I spend a lot of time admiring it and wondering. 










10 comments:

fanja said...

that quilt, what a find! it's so big as well.

la casita said...

thanks fanja, yes quite a lucky find, it is big, so full of details too. :-)

Maria said...

Beautiful!
Such a lovely place to sit and have some naps...
xx

WSAKE said...

the same little geranium lives on my patio, too!

can´t wait for the new Kinfolk...

at swim-two-birds said...

What a find alessandra!!! love it :)
you can try parsley for your shady corner.

la casita said...

Thank you Maria x

la casita said...

Isn't it a great little plant?
Once again Kinfolk is quite inspirational, great new issue :-)

la casita said...

Renilde, thank you, the corner is quite big and I thought I should plant a shrub, someone told me Fatsia Japonica are quite good plant for shady corners.
Yes that quilt is amazing, will post more about it...

Mulot said...

Que cet esprit et les couleurs sont belles :)

Kaylovesvintage said...

can I come for coffee