My Second Love: landscape

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Random Obsession: Landscapes on White Walls

My little sister is obsessed with Buddy the Elf. My other sister went through a phase when she was around seven years old where she was obsessed with all things Tempur-Pedic. My brother is obsessed with food. Ok that's not weird, but if you ever see the look in his eyes at a restaurant as the waiter arrives with his food, you'd think otherwise. Anyway, none of this is really relevant, except that I am having a random obsession moment that is apparently normal in my family.

Landscapes on White Walls. I don't know why. Maybe it's a desire to have a clean space. Yep, it definitely is.

So refreshing right?

Y'all have to come back tomorrow for a special giveaway for my 200th post!! I'm soo excited!

Suzeday Tuesday: Landscape Architect Rene Fransen

Y'all remember that last week, I ran out of actual Suzeday Files to share with you. Not to worry, The Suze is busy gathering more magazine clippings for me to share, which hopefully she'll send me soon. So for today's Suzeday Tuesday, I thought I'd pull some images from the portfolio of The Suze's favorite New Orleans landscape architect Rene Fransen. I don't know if she knows he's her favorite, but I know that she's borderline obsessed with these next two images and he is responsible for both!

First, there's this Jewel Box Garden, which The Suze calls The Secret Garden because she can never remember the term Jewel Box Garden.

Jewel Box Garden - Southern Accents

And then, there's this gorgeous courtyard.

Southern Accents

Both of which she has stapled to her bulletin boards and may even carry with her in her giant bag o' inspiration also known as her purse - yes, The Suze likes to keep many of her inspiration images with her in case she were to get stuck somewhere and need something pretty to look at.

Rene J.L. Fransen Landscape Architects really does gorgeous work, from courtyards to sweeping lawns, beautiful ironworks, trellises, stunning entries and dramatic pools and fountains. I've pulled many of the images I think The Suze would love, but I would encourage you to spend some time on their website for even more outdoor inspiration. Enjoy!

Stay Cool Y'all

Architectural Digest

How perfect is this pool? I wonder if the pup swims, too?

Have a lovely weekend y'all!

Breathtaking ...

How gorgeous is this? I stumbled across this beautiful Belgian landscape in Architectural Digest and just had to share it with y'all. The grounds are designed by famed landscape firm Wirtz International. It's so green and lush and lovely.