Saturday, July 25, 2009

Ellen's Ivy Part II

i am participating in "share a garden sunday" ...
last tuesday, i blogged about my designer, friend ellen's ivy on her front entrance... let's revisit her gorgeous home for more cutting edge ideas. she has ivy out back as well. this lusciousness is growing out of an old double washtub, and has climbed up and covered the bay window.



i love the cozy mood this has created inside. this idea is not for everyone ,but i can assure you ellen has exquisite taste and this really works here.




natural, green blinds, if you will.





and in her screened in patio, ellen keeps clipped ivy in this chandelier and often adds fresh flowers.







ellen you have a beautiful home and i sure appreciate you sharing it again!








please join artie at http://niagaranovice.blogspot.com/ to view other inspirational gardens and have a wonderful sunday!









7 comments:

niartist said...

Oh Erin, this is fantastic! Thanks for your super kind words regarding Dor and Dan's house. They've done a superb job! As has your friend Ellen! Thank you so very much for sharing her home, and thank you Ellen for your inspirational creations! :)

Carrie said...

The ivy really adds a fabulous touch.

I also enjoy the photos in your side bar.

Martha said...

Love the ivy growing up and over -- there is nothing like ivy on brick! We nuture ours at Linderhof.

Jo said...

What a great and "green" curtain! Thanks for sharing....Jo

Unknown said...

That chandelier is beautiful!!!Ivy is just too invasive here in Florida,tho.

Kelley said...

Absolutely love the cool green of the ivy! I am also in love with the fireplace : ) ~*~kelley

Ellen said...

thanks erin for being so kind to me. come back anytime. me and ivy will be waiting! ellen