Yankee-Style Gardens

We're taking a bit of a detour from all things Southern and heading North.  I recently discovered Cottages and Gardens publications- Hamptons, Connecticut, Westchester, and Palm Beach (though the Palm Beach website doesn't seem to exist?)  While I'll always give it up for good Southern antebellum homes, I do have a passion for cedar-shingled homes with bright white trim.  Double points for those homes that feature stone somewhere.

Here are a few that I fell in love with!

What a fabulous trellis/gate to have for this cozy courtyard!  I like that the jacuzzi uses very muted tones too so it sort of blends into the background.  

Westover Landscape Design, featured in This Old House May 2009

Beautiful hydrangea accents...

Westover Landscape Design

More hyndrangeas...and I adore the contrast between the grayed cedar shingles and white porch and trim.

The backyard of the house.  Gorgeous and refreshing.

three above images from Harmonia Creative Landscapes

An inviting, cottage-y entryway.  Note the trellis on the house.  And I adore the cute birdhouse.

No words needed.

Perfect pergola and seating area.

three above images from  This Old House Landscaping Galleries

Adore the pops of orange and the great spring green in this outdoor room.  Would love to throw a party here!

Mabley Handler, HC&G Idea House 2005

Hope you enjoyed our journey to the North! Have a fabulous start to the week.

--Emmie