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Would You Like to Have a Topiary Garden?

CasaSugar — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 07:00:13 -0800

I've always been fascinated with topiary gardens. They seem so magical. It amazes me how gardeners create such tailored shapes from something as unruly as trees - and then keep up with trimming them. I can't even grow a Chia Pet or remember to get a haircut. I would love to have a topiary garden, but obviously I'd have to hire someone to keep it in shape. Would you like one?

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Have You Wandered a Maze?

CasaSugar — Tue, 05 May 2009 06:15:51 -0700

Topiary mazes, like London's Hampton Court maze, pictured here, are amazing hybrids of horticulture and art. The Hampton Court maze, designed by George London and Henry Wise, was erected between 1689 and 1695.

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Cool Idea: Kartell/Philippe Starck Topiary Garden

CasaSugar — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 13:00:21 -0700

As part of Milan Design Week 2008, Kartell installed seven 13-foot-tall topiary sculptures depicting a selection of its best known outdoor products at the Triennale Garden in Milan. The super-sized shrubs included a giant Dr. No chair, Victoria Ghost chair, Bubble Club chair, La Boheme stool, and Mr. Impossible chair, all designed by Philippe Starck. Starck announced in March that he will retire in two years, so this foray into the garden serves as a bit of send-off. And, since Starck has expressed shame for driving consumerism and materiality, this is certainly a step in the right direction for him. To see more images of the garden, read more.

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Cool Idea: Topiary Clock

CasaSugar — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 11:00:56 -0700

I've shown you a horse topiary outside of Stella McCartney's Beverly Hills store, but I've never shown you a topiary clock.

Who would settle for a sundial when they could clip their shrubbery into numbers? This reminds me of something you might see in a children's park, though in reality it was found on the campus of a major university. I love any example of playful landscaping, and this definitely fits the bill. Would you ever attempt something similar?

Midday Muse: An Equine Topiary

CasaSugar — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:00:38 -0700

I spotted this fairy tale-esque horse topiary in a post Danny Seo recently wrote about Stella McCartney's new Beverly Hills store. This is just part of her lavish garden in the back of the store. I love it, but can't imagine having a manicured, shaped topiary at my house. Can you see one in your garden?

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If Money Weren't an Issue . . .

CasaSugar — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 07:45:14 -0700

. . . Would you want your own backyard topiary maze?

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Kartell Topiary Garden

CasaSugar — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 13:13:43 -0700

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Steal of the Day: Z Gallerie Soho Pavilion

CasaSugar — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 11:00:06 -0700

Z Gallerie's Soho Pavilion ($399.99, reduced from $599.99) is water- and fade-resistant, so you can host a chic party outdoors rain or shine. But, would you blame me for wanting to set up this chic tent indoors? I'm imagining a cross between Nick Olsen's tented workspace and interior designer Marjorie Skouras's oversize indoor topiary bedroom. We don't all have yard space, but this tasseled, Greek-key item could create a loungey, magical space in any room at least 10 feet in height, depth, and width. Just throw in some sisal or a Moroccan-style rug, plants, a hanging lantern, a few floor pillows, and a sofa like west elm's Overlapping Squares Daybed, and you're done. So cozy, yet so transportive and chic!

Etsy Find: Love, California Cactus Pillows

CasaSugar — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 05:30:45 -0700

Etsy seller Love, California was born and bred in Texas, and she's got the pillows to prove it. She makes charming wool-blend felt pillows bearing an icon of the Lone Star State, the cactus. Her Cactus With White Blooms Pillow ($125) is entirely hand-stitched in the shape of a cactus, while the Cactus Topiary Felt Pillow ($60) is square and hand-stitched with a colorful cactus appliqué. If you hail from Japan, you may prefer her hilarious Sumo Pillow ($109); Hawaii, her Hula Girl ($125); New Orleans, her Fleur-de-Lis Pillow ($55); and if you're just an average Joe, her Dark Cross Pillow ($55) might be for you.

Love It or Hate It? Liz Levin Living Room

CasaSugar — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 11:00:20 -0800

I think this living room designed by Liz Levin has a lot of interesting elements. Key words: a lot. While I adore that clover-shaped ottoman, the use of topiaries indoors, and the style in general, I think there's just too much going on. Too many colors and furnishings in such a small space detract from the possibility each item offers. What do you think? Am I totally off base here?
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