Boy, I must admit, I feel like I am doing the whole Hollywood thing of regurgitating movies that have already been made…. BUT…
…Sometimes the places I like to write about change, or are just so fantastic, that I need to revisit.
This includes walks, trattorias and, in this case, a fantastic nursery/design center nearby.
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| They just keep getting better! |
The absolutely amazing Giromagi, on the road to Cortona from Castiglione del Lago, is a must visit for anyone at all interested in either dry garden design…or vintage Italian design gone modern.
As I have mentioned before, this is both a garden design nursery as well as a vintage furniture dreamland/party palace.
Let's begin with the nursery….
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| They have redone the entry, and it does not disappoint... |
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| A perfect combination of well grown cactus, succulents and rusty steel… Not to mention tasty terracotta pots in all shapes and sizes. |
New since last visit…the shipment container turned art/design room….with a baby grand, and good abstract art, of course.
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| Tiny bits of turquoise blue glass add whimsy…. |
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| Just so cool! I'll take it. All! |
Just walking the grounds we come across fine examples of texture and color and glorious design ideas...
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| Old wood + cactus = magic. |
Then we venture inside….where the real magic happens...
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| Who doesn't love the combination of funky vintage chandeliers and cactus displays? |
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| Serious collection of cactuses. |
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| Why not toss in an old motorcycle????? |
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| These Barrel Cactus are HUGE. Really huge... |
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| Can't I bring home one or two……? |
On this visit, there were several designers working with clients. I understand why. As you venture further along, you get more and more of an idea of the esthetic here. Lots of cactus and succulents combined with big rusty things and distressed wooden stuff.
My idea of a very good time, indeed….
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| Oh, forgot to mention the large canvases of good abstract art. Yeah, it's heavenly. |
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| Another old rusty motorbike…Why not? |
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| JUST. COOL. STUFF. |
And lots of smaller items, too. Plus inspiring displays all around…
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| I fell in love with these ceramic bird spheres. |
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| Room after room of mind boggling beauty. |
Going inside…you get to enjoy the vintage furniture, etc. We have been told that they throw big events here. This stuff is not really for sale, it's for big parties.
If true…Dude, how do we get on the invite list!?!
So. Anyway…. you have to visit, if you find yourself anywhere near Castiglione del Lago or Cortona…it's a ten-twenty minute drive…And a must.
GIROMAGI
I've died and gone to heaven! I only started growing cacti and succulents last year and I love potting them into odd containers. Many inspirations here. Lucy you!
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