I have every conceivable color in my garden. But even when decorating outdoors, you learn to blend and draw the eye.
As in the case of my eight foot fence. At first the height seemed immense. But as the garden has grown, and I’ve added elements to the decorating scheme, it’s not as overwhelming in this small yard as it at first seemed.
It started with the rug, above, from Ballard Designs. Then I added the red lantern, below.
Which then led to the red chair garden in one corner of the yard.
Which in turn led to the red rooster. And of course the occasional red potted plant.
Red adds spice to any space. But you want to spread it around outside, so the color of nature is most visible. And when you live in a garden home, as I do, you don’t have as much space as many homeowners in which to spread things about.
Placed here and there, as though possibly it was an afterthought…
Which led me to take my red mirror outside today.
At first I placed it over closer to the red chair garden. But after looking at it from a ways back, I decided that was too concentrated. So I moved it to the other end of the fence.
Which I felt drew the eye over and upward.
So looking toward the back of the yard, my eye drifts from red pots to the red rug. To the red gazing ball in the decrepit wagon. To the red chair garden. And then upward to the red mirror.
Cherry red is not for the faint of heart. But to me enlivens my space. And adequately depicts the personality of the gardener.
I love using red outside. Last year I painted our screen door and shutters red. Our house is bright yellow and was built in 1911 and it gave it a fun punch. Then I bought red and white outdoor pillows from Pottery Barn. I will be posting outside pictures soon.
Thanks so much for stopping by. I remember seeing your home on Houzz and thought it was just so unique and creative.
LeAnn
Brenda, you garden is just gorgeous. I love the water feature. Your red scattered throughout the garden is just stunning. Love the mirror and the red chair. How perfect. Beautiful. Hugs, Marty
Brenda, I love all your touches of red added to your garden. It makes the eye look around at everything. Such a beautiful place to hang out and rest and enjoy nature.
You know I love red Brenda! You have scattered it just perfectly. It is cooled by the green of the plants and the cooler colors of some of your flowers. Your garden is a delight!
Brenda-I would never have thought of putting the mirror outside, but it is perfect! The rooster turned out beautifully and I love the chair! How much room you have is not what counts….it’s WHAT YOU DO with the room
Thanks for sharing it!
Oh I love the red in your garden Brenda! It makes the green look even greener!! I really love how you have used a mirror on your fence:) Wishing you a lovely day ~ Tina x
I LOVE the color RED.. indoors and out! I just recently searched for red on our land.
http://www.childinharmony.com/search/label/red
I think I might borrow your outdoor mirror idea in one of my new outdoor “rooms”.Adding a mirror is terrific idea !
happy day!
~marcia
I just love all the red, Brenda~ your garden makes me smile…
Brenda, that red rooster is just awesome! But so is everything else too!!
Love the mirror idea and the red is perfect your yard has personality!
It says come sit and enjoy the outdoor !!
Glad my little hair on the butter still makes you laugh…..
Were a little warmer today( houray)
Have a great weekend
Diane
Hi Brenda.
I have a can of cherry red spray paint primed and ready to go on my adirondack chairs. It has to stop raining and blowing outside first though.
Love your mirror on the fence. I’m going to do the same thing when I find a cute cheap mirror. One of these days, don’t be surprised if a magazine comes knocking at your door!
Thats my color for sure Brenda! I love all of your pops of red! I recently got a red bistro table and chairs and I just love it! I have lot’s more things to do outside, as were behind you in Spring, but it’s coming.
Fabulous garden, I love seeing it progress!
Cindy
What an amazing vibrant mirror. It is absolutely perfect in your beautiful garden. I love how you said cherry is red is not for the faint of heart! That means I got a strong heart!! yahoooooooo…
I just ordered those chickens they are just so cute. I’m so glad that you painted the rooster red it looks great!
LOVE LOVE LOVE it! The red mirror and your rooster looks so good red…what an enchanting garden you have. P.S I love your old wagon you got in previous post….Happy May Day
Mica/The Child’s Paper
BRAVO!!! Your outdoor space is wonderful, and the way you spiced it up with your signature red is inspired!
I use cobalt blue here starting with the tiles in our swimming pool, but the one red geranium really pops. I’ve always seemed to avoid red here in FL, because it just seems that red, when it gets so dog-kickin’ hot around here, would be more “heat” psychologically. Perhaps I should re-think that?
xoxo
Donna
You are an excellent decorator!! You always seem to have just the right mix! You are one of my favorites to look at over and over! The Mirror is amazing!
Hugs, Lisa
I love the red accents; they make the garden so fun and interesting.
Beautiful photos, as usual.
I like it Brenda…
Course I like anything you do…especially outdoors.
You’ve inspired me to finish off the Shed flower bed…maybe tomorrow, in between raindrops!
I remember using old plates one year as a border in a flowerbed.
I loved it …Thanks for conjuring up that memory.
xoxo~Kathy @
Sweet Up-North Mornings…
Everything looks so wonderful, Brenda! I’m trying to put a red front door on the house but I’m still waiting on HOA approval. Geez they don’t get in any hurry unless they want you to undo something.
You have done an amazing job. The red is beautiful.
Beautiful, Brenda & you did an excellent job of explaining *why* the red works in your yard! A workable formula (of sorts) for others to try. A+!
Gorgeous gorgeous use of red! xx
Your garden is such a delight. I’m hoping we’ll be able to get outside soon. More snow today. Mimi
I do love your garden and I applaud the use of mirrors in a garden. I have two in mine which is a small townhouse garden…but thinking I might need to paint the frame of one a bright colour!
Very cool, love the mirror outside! And yes, your garden is amazing!
Looks lovely!!! Beautiful garden!!!
xxxx
Oh Brenda, how I adore your garden !
To my horror, I discovered TERMITES in our home this week. They are in the mulch in our garden and it goes around the perimeter of our house.
I love how mulch looks with flowers…
What do you suggest ??
Any ideas ??
Goodness!
Your garden and outdoor spaces are fantastic and i really love all of the red accents that you have added.
There is nothing like that pop of color!
Love the mirror on the faence! I was thinking of doing the same thing on the back wall of my house to reflect my tiny little garden!
Great job!
Debbie
Pretty! I love using mirrors in my yard. Funy enough I don’t really use red in my backyard. I use it a lot in my house as you know. But outside I gravitate toward more natural colors. In my frontyard I do use red because I have lots of red roses and the red blends in more. I love all the gazing balls in the wagon (thanks for the tip about the HL balls btw)!
Manuela
Love the red mirror. Your gardens are so beautiful.
Gorgeous! I want a garden home too. Everything is so colorful and lovely. That red rooster planter is perfect. Love where you placed the red mirror. Just fabulous! I love RED! Happy day to you, Tammy
I love all the red in your garden! The punch of color is great.
I hope you have a great day~
Ann
@
The Tattered Tassel
Just gorgeous, I love everything about it. So peaceful and inviting!
The mirror looks perfect where it is. I love its reflection of the garden – Such a neat thing to see on the fence.
I have a lot of red around my house, too – and around MHC west. I’m always drawn to it.
xoxo
Claudia
I have a question for you, Brenda. Do you or do you not bring anything inside when it rains?
Your garden looks like a real sanctuary, not only for you and your family, but for the wildlife too! Love the bold pops of red!
Happy Sunday!
Carol
Whoops! Brenda, your little red and white plate is upside down! LOL! I have the same one – found it at a flea market for $1! We like a lot of the same things. Always a pleasure to visit here because every photo is always pure color and fun!
Diane
Oh Brenda, you know how much I love red!!
Love,
Susan and Bentley
xxoo
Hi Brenda, i love all the red!! Everything looks fantastic…Kathy
Brenda,
Everything is just beautiful. I love it all!
Robin
Loved the mirror and the rooster. I did not even notice the plate being upside down, but with my (lack of) vision, it’s a wonder I even saw it at all. Have a good evening!
You have a remarkable eye for color and lighting, and life! LOVE your stuff. I came upon you from my friend at musingsfromafrenchcottage. Will definitely be following you. Please feel free to stop by my “house” (blog) & sit a spell. Would love to have you as a friend & a follower. Keep up the gift God has given you or decorating and sharing it with all of us! Blessings ~ Merana