BABYLON GARDENS: 2010

Thursday, December 9, 2010

Apparently its a climbing wall

Our beautiful limestone wall is mostly finished - just the outside bit to do. Cedes and Jared cant help themselves but climb it! but then they'll climb anything. The sandstone comes from a quarry near Otorohanga hand picked by Jared.

Monday, November 22, 2010

Resort Obsession

Well back from the holiday that turned into a bit of a nightmare, with a serious family illness, but thankfully all is looking hopeful and now the worst is over I find myself obsessing at resort pics (pools mainly) and wishing I was there. Handy however that we have a few jobs coming up that are along those lines of sanctuary, tropical and earthy maybe a trip to the Soneva Kiri would be allowed for research??

above three images Six Senses Soneva Kiri


Hanging Gardens Ubud

Sunday, October 17, 2010

Its coming along

Our gorgeous sandstone wall is finally making progress. Babylon is so busy poor Jared has hardly had a chance to work at home lately, so here it comes...

Tuesday, August 24, 2010

Dine, read, relax outside

Personally I like a seating area to feel snug and cosy so you feel a bit cocooned especially at night. Lighting plays a big part too, and can be as simple as candles or fairy lights strung through your hedge, or even a chandelier suspended overhead.
Heres my pick of some lovely seating areas for socialising with friends or kicking back with a book or a mag. Roll on summer!

amazing use of rock, photo Mikkel Vang

yes we can do this in your deck wouldn't that be nice

photo Michael Wee, Inside Out Mag


The Sala Phuket has these amazing dining booths within a reflection pond


the perfect Italian terrace

Monday, August 23, 2010

In love with this

Not exactly gardens but just as beautiful

SUMMER CAMP - Round the Moon from Paddy Power on Vimeo.

Tuesday, August 3, 2010

Stone walls

Anyone who knows Jared, knows that he does beautiful stonework. He's working on a lovely schist wall in St Heliers at the moment and he's about to build us our very own Limestone wall in (yes inside) our lounge, 'Yay' been waiting a while for that! So heres some lovely stonework to look at and you'll see ours on here soon.

From the top Jared at work with schist this week

Blasen limestone walls

Lutsko beautiful walled courtyard

from Paul Barbera one of my fav photographers

From sunset mag

and finally I'm not sure where I got this gorgeous image from its been in my folder a long time and I really want to be there!

Wednesday, June 30, 2010

Beautiful fire

I am a bit obsessed with fire (but who isn't) so heres another stunning firepit, this is such a gorgeous spot, by Spirit Level in Australia all you need is gluwein and a blanket. Taking orders from tomorrow!

Swimming Pools

I know its the middle of winter but its a good time to start thinking about a pool if that's on your wish list. When its starts getting hot and you just want to strip off and jump on in, it's probably going to be a bit late. Remember good things take a bit of time and for something like a pool you want to get it beautifully right. Heres a few of my finds I just love...

from the top: 1.from Vladimir Jurovic, 2. lovely stuff from Marmol-Radziner, 3.not sure sorry, 4. this gorgeous pool is by Blasen they get it so right every time, 5. from quirky landscape and furniture designer a pool renovation (yes folks you can renovate your pool) Greg Hatton, 6. not sure where I found this but its would make a perfect plunge pool or spa, 7. from coolhunter , 8. via Paul Barbera, 9. and this amazing strip of water is from Rees Roberts 10. Inside Out mag

Monday, May 31, 2010

Paths curvy or straight?

I have paths on my mind as we have a few coming up in jobs we are starting soon, I just love a long straight path flanked by soft fluffy planting but then of course being fanciful as I am, I also love a beautiful curving path, so here's a few to share with you