Close-Up: Mirka's Backyard Garden Escape London

Close-Up: Mirka's Backyard Garden Escape
London

Mirka McNeill's renovated Victorian is a bold study in mixing vintage and contemporary styles, but we also love the striking simplicity of her backyard in Barnes -- the essence of a tranquil garden escape from the noise and chaos of the city...

Mirka wrote us recently to let us know she's currently #4 in the mydeco One to Watch competition that's looking for the best design students in the UK. See more of her work here and here.

See the full house tour here.

- Kristin Hohenadel blogging from rue Vieille du Temple, Paris, France. She can be reached at kristin @ apartmenttherapy . com

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What is that purpley bush in the yard? It's beautiful!

posted by bumblebeechicago on August 6th 2008 at 4:21am
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I believe it is Ceonothus. It's more cornflower blue in reality.

posted by amygdaloides on August 6th 2008 at 4:38am
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Ceanothus is a gorgeous shrub with small dark green leaves. It's scented as well.

posted by luna on August 6th 2008 at 4:48am
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i just read it's scented to the point of almost nauseating, a smell like "boiling honey" (says wikipedia). it's gorgeous and i'm sure it smells wonderful, not nauseating! that's a beautiful yard you have :)

posted by karenwog on August 6th 2008 at 5:40am
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i'm more into the modern aesthetic but, WOW!!! so lush and beautiful!

posted by jeffnyc on August 6th 2008 at 5:40am
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