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Coleton Fishacre - Inside the House

Coleton Fishacre has been described as "the perfect combination of the simple architecture and high standards of craftmanship of the nineteenth century Arts and Crafts movement with the modernity of the Jazz Age." I was told that there are not that many Art Deco style houses in the UK and this is one of the few private residences that are open to the public. Among the furnishings are Lalique wall lights, an eighteenth century Venetian chandelier and a carpet designed by Marion Dorn. Most of the furniture was designed by the architect of the house, Oswald Milne.   After Rowland and Freda Smith bought the house in 1949, they did not make many changes and the furnishings that they didn't use were stored. After the National Trust took over the property, they meticulously recreated the furnishings based on photographs that had appeared in Country Life magazine.   The library, pictured above and below, features a celebrated wind-dial map that was created by noted mapmaker Georg...
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Coldwater Nursery Open House - May 4-5



If you haven't been to Coldwater Nursery yet then this weekend would be a good time to go. I was very impressed with their stunning displays of plants, hanging baskets and window boxes. They have a nice selection of shrubs and trees in the outside garden center and the greenhouse is full of colorful annuals. You can tell that the plants are well cared for and I've had good luck with everything I've bought from them in the past.

 Here are the details about their Open House this weekend:

 Location: 1001 Koonce St. (Behind Dale's Restaurant)
When: Saturday, May 4 from 8 - 6 pm
Sunday, May 5 from 1 - 5pm

Door prizes - Hamburgers & Hot Dogs (Sat. only) - Specials - Door Prizes







Text and photos by Phillip Oliver, Dirt Therapy
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  1. CarolMay 3, 2013 at 10:02 AM

    Oh those window boxes are to die for! Wish I had them. Looks like my kind of place! Have a great weekend. Carol

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  2. Lucy Corrander Now in Halifax!May 3, 2013 at 2:06 PM

    Not over-struck on bright colours but I love the smell of geranium leaves.

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  3. HolleyGardenMay 4, 2013 at 3:12 PM

    What a beautiful nursery! Hamburgers and hot dogs, too! Sounds like a great time!

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  4. sharonMay 4, 2013 at 6:33 PM

    what a cool display

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  5. Lisa at GreenbowMay 5, 2013 at 4:14 AM

    Now the question is... What did you bring home??

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  6. outlawgardenerMay 5, 2013 at 7:58 AM

    Looks like a great place & a fun event! How much lighter is your wallet?

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