Four years later, we removed the gate when we remodeled. And it has been sitting there by the side of the house all these years. I like how it is rusty and weathered. A couple of weeks ago, it was used in the creche exhibit... including the rust, the spider webs and the dirt. I like the curves, the patina--I really like this gate. I want to place it in my yard. I just can't decide where .
One vision is to place it in the front and have an entry way like this:
But that might be a bit too fancy for my house.I have always had a dream of creating a secret garden and I would use the gate as an entrance to that hidden garden. One of my favorite books is "The Secret Garden" by Frances Hodgson Burnett--It would be so neat to have a "walled garden" covered with vines and foilage! I envision having a garden within in my garden. My very own place to nurture and care for my special plants-- hidden from all the craziness of the world. My garden could emit its healing powers just like in the book and ---oh, it sounds like I am describing is my very own backyard! I just need some more space....well, I guess that is not going to happen.
Another idea would be to place the gate across the brick walkway along the utility side of the house. I've always wanted a divider between the place where we put the garbage cans and toter, and the "formal" garden.
What do you think? Where should I place this gate? I do want to keep the rust, the spider webs and the dirt.
I know something to add to my Christmas "list"--someone to hang my gate (Peter?...).
2 comments:
It's beautiful...a piece of art. I'd hang in on a wall on the outside of the house.
That is a very interesting idea! I didn't even think of that.
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