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Stylish garden design: A Desire for Curviness in the Garden

July 7, 6:43 AMGardening ExaminerRobin Ripley
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Curviness: "A line that deviates from straightness in a smooth, continuous fashion."

Sometimes I like straight lines. Other times I like more curviness in my design. Today was a curvy day and I found some items that I thought would make nice additions to the gardens of the curvey-inclined.
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1 - This fabulous 12" x 9" iron welcome sign is from Modern Artisans. At $24.99 it is a "welcome" change from those ubiquitous lawn flags I see in Maryland suburbia.

2 - Do you Etsy? Etsy is the online store for handmade goods. This flower garden fabric is from Australian designer Danielle Smeets. Two pieces of 35 cm X 45 cm (about 13.77" x 17.72") fabric go for $14 in U.S. dollars. At that size, these would make colorful curvy pillows. Danielle also has other fabric products in her shop Of Paper and Thread.

3 - I love the furniture at Archie's Island Furniture. I first saw the ads in the magazines and then did my own little fanny test-drive at the Philadelphia Flower Show this March. I just ordered the Swedish bench in kiwi, but I wish I had a place for this bonfire-colored loveseat. Even at $875, you have to admit it's a lot of garden style wallop for the buck.

4 - My feathered friends are an important part of my Bumblebee Garden. This pagoda nest box from Garden Artisans reminds me of a sleigh bed for birds! It's a stylish birdhouse for $156.

See, you don't always have to follow the straight lines. Curviness is cool too!

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