Garden Ornaments and Accessories
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Add a Delightful Surprise to Your Garden
A well tended garden is a beautiful sight to behold. The huge estate gardens commonly found here in the Low Country are beautiful, but so are the little gardens flanking the homes in the suburbs and neighborhoods throughout the area. The flower gardens are beautiful in their own right but the finishing touches such as a well placed bench, sundial, or sculpture adds that extra sparkle.
Add a Focal Point
Garden Ornaments and Assessories
Ornaments and accessories can draw attention to a particular area. They add character and personality to the garden, and can be enjoyed throughout the year.
Step into My Garden
Beautiful Stepping Stones From Amazon
The Sundial
A sundial is a beautiful work of art as well as salute to time and history. Man has been judging the time of day based on the shadows long before civilization developed calendars and clocks, and the hectic schedules that accompany them. When I step into my garden time slows and the peace seeps in. The sundial reminds me that time is fleeting and to relax and enjoy it.
Bronze Cast Sundial
Sundial bronze cast aluminum iron decorative outdoor garden
Amazon Price: (as of 06/01/2012)
This decorative sundial, hand crafted in cast aluminum and cast iron and finished in bronze, features a star in the center, surrounded by Roman numerals and monthly calendars. This sundial is a decorative item only and is not an actual time-telling device. The assembled size is 14 inches in diameter x 31-3/8 inches high.
Grow Old With Me
Rome RM2308 Brass Sundial "Grow Old With Me"
Amazon Price: $85.85 (as of 05/31/2012)
Robert Browning's poem, "Grow old along with me, the best is yet to be" is probably the most loved quotation used on sundials. This polished brass sundial has a knotwork design with a beautiful Irish claddagh centerpiece which symbolizes everlasting love.
My Little Angel
Garden Statues
There were two basic types of gardens in ancient times, the domestic garden and the sacred garden. Statues of the god were a major part of the sacred gardens. The gardens circled temples, sacred lakes and groves. When the Roman Empire turned to Christianity, many of the statues (considered pagan by then) disappeared.
During the renaissance period many of the statues were unearthed and once again held a place of honor in the garden, but their status had changed. They were no longer considered sacred objects but ornamental.
Today statues are placed in the garden for two different reasons, as ornament or to honor a historical figure. Statures St Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals and nature, holds a place of honor in many gardens throughout the world.
The best place to seek God is in a garden. You can dig for him there. ~George Bernard Shaw
16" Joseph's Studio Angel With Kitten Outdoor Garden Statue
Amazon Price: $83.66 (as of 06/01/2012)
This beautiful little angel is 16 inches tall and is made from a resin/stone mix. She would be a beautiful addition to any garden.
To plant a garden is to believe in the future
St Francis of Assisi
St Francis of Assisi, patron saint of animals and ecology, loved the animals and had an abiding respect for nature. It is a sentiment gardeners identify with. Consequently statues of the beloved saint adorn may a humble garden throughout the world.
Turtles?
A Blessing
St. Francis's Garden Blessing Sculpture
Amazon Price: (as of 06/01/2012)
When the Italian patron saint of nature blesses your spiritual garden, abundance is sure to follow! Exquisitely sculpted from his raised hands to the animals at his feet, our over two-foot-tall, Toscano-exclusive St. Francis is cast in quality designer resin and finished in grey stone for enjoyment throughout the seasons. The birdbath at his side holds birdseed or collects rainwater for his feathered friends.
Jim Shore St Francis
Amazon Price: (as of 06/01/2012)
Decorate your favorite place in the garden or place on the patio with this St Francis garden statue with a moss green finish.
Turn your Garden into a Home for the Gnomes
Garden Gnomes are mythical creatures that first appeared in German Gardens back in the mid-1800's. According to legend, they are eager little gardeners and diligently work through the night. That's all I need to know. They're welcome in my garden especially if they're willing to do the weeding.
Little Helpers
We can't forget the fairies!
Fairies in the Garden
Fairies
The Enchanted Garden Fairies Colleen Sculpture in Stone
Amazon Price: $24.95 (as of 06/01/2012)
Nestle our Enchanted Garden Fairies amidst potted palms, bookshelves or tabletop finery for a truly magical touch. Superbly sculpted with delicately arched wings and flowing tresses, these demure creatures are sure to charm collectors and fairy lovers alike. Our Toscano originals are finely cast in quality designer resin for proud display in home or garden.
The Enchanted Garden Fairies Sculpture -...
Amazon Price: $24.95 (as of 06/01/2012)
Nestle our Enchanted Garden Fairies amidst potted palms, bookshelves or tabletop finery for a truly magical touch. Superbly sculpted with delicately arched wings and flowing tresses, these demure creatures are sure to charm collectors and fairy lovers alike. Our Toscano originals are finely cast in quality designer resin for proud display in home or garden.
If you pause to reflect, you will find time to count your blessing.
Enjoy Your Garden
Do you have fairies in your garden?
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358424
Jan 27, 2012 @ 3:23 pm | delete
- I have a few ornaments already in my garden......you have inspired me to have more!
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daria369
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- I gave up on garden and grow everything in large planters now - with much more success. Beautiful lens! :)
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stever400
Dec 1, 2010 @ 10:24 am | delete
- I love the idea of a sundial being used as a focal point in the garden. Generally my mind goes right to birdbaths but a sundial actually offers something unique that sets you apart from most gardens.
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Ladydove62
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- Hi Lizzy came back to lensroll this my garden plaques lens. Thank-you so much!
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