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Monthly Archives: June 2010
Jun302010
Field Trip: Why Design Now?
Jun302010
Last Sunday, I spent the afternoon beating the 90+ degree heat immersed in what is believed is the best of design thought now. ‘Why Design Now?’ the 2010 triennial survey of all things design at the Cooper Hewitt National Design … Read more
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Jun292010
Bamboo Bench
Jun292010
Right now, I think some of the most exciting design is coming from Dutch designers. This bundled bamboo bench from Elena Goray and Christoph Tönges in collaboration with Conbam is a case in point. Four straps hold it together without … Read more
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Jun282010
Monday 22 | A Year of Mondays
Jun282010
Heat. Humidity. No rain for several weeks. Plants struggle with my refusal to water them once they’re in the ground-they have to tough it out. This spider web just amazed me with its industry–despite the external conditions. They are obviously … Read more
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Jun252010
In my reader…Nude and blushing
Jun252010
This is the first in a series about what I read and how it influences my design work. Posts will likely be link rich, so feel free to explore much of the same material and see if it inspires you … Read more
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Jun232010
An A+ Planting Combination
Jun232010
I’ve become enamored for the second time with Astrantia major. Over the years I’ve included it in more than one planting plan always hoping it will be deer resistant…it’s not. This year more than any previous, the deer have devoured … Read more
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Jun222010
In My Reader…
Jun222010
For those of you have been reading Miss R for a while, you know how I am constantly on the hunt for inspiration for my garden and landscape design work. You also probably have figured out that I am a … Read more
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Jun212010
Monday 21 | A Year of Mondays
Jun212010
Summer. Typically this is the time I get to work in my garden. Spring is for clients. Right now it is an overgrown weedy mess desperate for rain. I don’t water unless there hasn’t been rain in a month and … Read more
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Jun182010
Sunny | Solstice | Yellow
Jun182010
The solstice is on Sunday so I’m celebrating with inspiration for sun colored gardens. Last year I honored it with images of the sun. Palette created on colourlovers.com I find yellow to be the most difficult color to use outside … Read more
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Jun172010
‘Art in the Garden’ at Reeves-Reed Arboretum
Jun172010
Every summer the Reeves-Reed Arboretum in Summit, NJ mounts an outdoor art exhibit, ‘Art in the Garden’. This year’s show, titled ‘Missing Trees’, with work by local artist Pat Brentano, is a disappointment. Don’t get me wrong, I’m all for … Read more
