The doors I chose to share this week are not necessarily stand-out doors, but it is where they exist I find special. They live in calm, soothing buildings where I love to dawdle when time allows. Yesterday I was in search of a particular something which led me to my favorite local nurseries…and a few of their doors.
These doors are located at The Garden Spot. She has a lovely collection of flowers when the season is in full swing and pretty items for the soul. I am returning for that Armillary today!
Ivy Nursery is another favorite garden spot where I ALWAYS find that special something any day of the year. The relaxing, designer-chic atmosphere calls to me anytime I need a unique gift or perhaps something for moi. Too bad this fountain doesn’t fit in my Volvo…
And just down the road I drove to Ivy Corner, my final green house visit. They, too, have lovely garden statues, plants, and houseware items that jump into my hands each time I drop by. I did not find what I originally set out for but I did find my fave, a red door!
And one more little gem sitting alone caught my eye just as I was leaving.
If you’d like to travel the globe and see more extraordinary door photos, visit Norm and his weekly Thursday Door challenge.
Sometimes the most attractive/important thing about a door is what’s on the other side. These doors may not be “special”, but they look good and are in a wonderful place.
janet
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Places like this have such a calming effect on the soul, don’t they?
We have a little family owned place not far from here that we visit each spring when we’re getting ready to put the garden in. I can’t spend more than 3 minutes in that place before I’m smiling like a little kid 🙂
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And arms full, right? Thank goodness they don’t offer shopping carts!
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Locally owned and operated garden stores are so much better than the big box mega-stores. I love how they invite browsers both inside and out by teasing their customers with lovely vignettes just on the other side of the doors and windows.
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Small and locally owned outnumbers the big guys here I am happy to say!
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I used to love visiting my local garden centre for quirky gifts and your lovely post reminded me of that.
Now they’ve had a full refurb, I’ve been outpriced, but I could still spend hours looking at the gifts and plants. You’ve inspired me to go for another visit.
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And perhaps their doors will be photo worthy as well.
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ooooh – my favourite is the last door!! I could find a spot for that little beauty 🙂
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Well there was only that one so you best hurry…
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{sigh}. I’ve probably missed it now …
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I love the smells of garden stores and greenhouses….!!! Seeing your photos triggered remembrances of the smells…
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Our weather here is unseasonably warm so the earthy smell was definitely in the air…
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Thanks Judy. It isn’t time for planting here just yet. Soon…
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Wonderful collection at a gardener’s favorite stop. 🙂
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