On Monday, my wife went to Bayou Bend to attend the memorial service for Michael Brown. Michael was the curator there for many years and she was very fond of him. Michael was a great researcher and curator. In fact, he literally wrote the book on Duncan Phyfe furniture. He was the epitome of a gentleman and scholar. He left this world too soon and his passing leaves a big hole in the world of American Decorative Arts.
Michael’s memorial service was held at Bayou Bend.
After I got off work I rode around while waiting for the service to let out. I love riding around in River Oaks. According to Forbes magazine, River Oaks is home to several of the richest people in America. Because of this, I got to enjoy some of the most impressive homes and landscapes in the entire United States.
This is the proper way to decorate the enterance to a home
In my wanderings I happened upon what I think is my favorite fall landscape ever. If I had the money, this is how I would decorate the outside of my house every fall. As you look at these beds notice that, besides the shrubs, nothing is permanent. Each season, the owner replaces every thing between the boxwoods with seasonal plants.
Not only do I admire these decorations I admire the owners for creating these botanically beatuiful scenes for the public
I don’t know the landscape company that installs these decorations or the man that pays to have it done. However, I admire them both. Much like Michael Brown, they are enhancing peoples lives by sharing beautiful things with them.
I am not particularly fond of crotons. However, I have to admit that they were the perfect filler between the mums, marigolds, squash and pumpkins.
Very nice! I like this decorating idea also. Thanks for sharing your photos of this home’s beautiful landscape. We could certainly do it, though not on so grand a scale! 😉
Hey Deb! Good to hear from you. I agree with you, you use just a a couple of pumpkins, mumms and crotons and have the same look at home
It looks like a river of fall color! Impressive!!
Thank you for your tribute to Michael Brown as well as one of the many River Oaks gardens our firm has designed and maintained. It was quite a surprise to see it featured when I visited your page and recognized the image splashed across the heading. I periodically visit your page and enjoy following your postings.
So glad you liked it. I really thought it was an absolutely perfect fall display. Horticulture is a passion for me but I am strictly an amatuer. I truly admire firms like yours that create such beautiful landscapes. I am very pleased to know that you read my blog. Thanks so much for the comment.