Name: Janine
Location: Nyon, Switzerland!
Size: 1'8" x 10'6"
Favorite Resource: DIY markets, Ikea and Interio
Pitch:
"Although i'm not at all in the designated 'contest area,' i'd like to share with you my 'mini-balcony-garden'. In fact, my balcony is only 1 foot and 8 inches deep, and 10 feet 6 inches wide. It has a slightly oval shape. I managed to find narrow, foldable wooden chairs (i've bought two) and a fold-up table at IKEA....." [more below]
Already two of my neighbours asked me where i've found the furniture as everybody has the same problem with these small balconies.
I have two boxes of strawberries, two roses, some lavender and three small hanging pots where i change frequently the type of flowers. In another box i'm growing small sunflowers from seeds.
My favourite resources for plants and boxes are DIY markets (here in Switzerland : Jumbo or Hornbach ), concerning furniture and accessories i go to IKEA or Interio.
Enjoy the pics! Janine
Veronica & Keith's Handmade Chic 
Before & After: A Bathroom Goes From Pinky Peach to Sleek and Chic
Good Food to Share 
The Big Book of Small, Cool Spaces 
Apartment Therapy Presents 
The Eight-Step Home Cure 
Hunslet Dinner Plate
A Beginner's Guide to Superb Stir-Fry: Quick, Healthy Meals from a Wok
Easy Pitcher Cocktail Recipe: Strawberry Basil Margaritas
Comments (5)
Where did you buy the patio table and chairs from?
very pretty. your plants all seem really healthy and happy!
Hi Dara,
i bought both at IKEA.
Hi Erin,
thanks, i love to take care of my plants, in fact, i need to have a lot of green around me. It gives calme to me after work, like mini-vacation .
Looks like you have some nice trees to look out on as well! Wish my condo had such a space, no matter how small; your's is very nice, reminds me of Paris apartment style, and your plants are flourshing.
Thank you Louise,
indeed, i was lucky when i found this appartment. It's situated off the street which is at limited speed ( 20 km/h ), and the building is surrounded by a big garden. It's like living in the country-side, with birds singing and no traffic noise, but only 10 minutes walk from the town center !