Happy Monday everyone! One of the best things about starting You May Be Wandering has been meeting so many wonderful fellow bloggers from all over the world, with varying talents, interests, and stories of their own wandering.
Today, I am so excited to share a guest post from the lovely Linda of My Crafty Home Life. If you don't already know her, Linda is a DIY, decorating and gardening superstar! Over the past few months, she has become a dear friend and my blogging mentor, offering me great ideas and suggestions. She also has done a lot of traveling so today she is going to share one of her favorite travel experiences - The Chelsea Flower Show...without further ado, I present Linda....
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Hello Wanderer's, I'm Linda from the blog My Crafty Home Life. Prior to moving to New Jersey, my husband and I had the amazing opportunity of being Expat's living in London.   The RHS Chelsea Flower Show is the most prestigious garden design and flower event in the UK. It takes place every year, in May. It is so popular that many travel companies offer tour packages to include this event. It is the "who's who" in landscape and floral design. There is a private viewing day for the Royals, press and celebrities. Obviously, my invitation got lost in the mail. I was The following images are from the Telegraph.   To really appreciate all of this, you need to see how each space starts  Everyone starts with a blank slate....think showhouse for landscape design.  |
| Joe Swift |
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| Chris Beardshaw |
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| ABC News |
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| Sarah Price |
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| Thomas Hoblyn |
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| Patricia Fox |
These gardens are from the 2012 show. If you have an appreciation for garden design, you would find this event spectacular. And, if you are looking for some fun garden projects or ideas for you own home, come visit my Garden page.
Thanks for letting me share my love of travel and gardening with your readers, Sandy.
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53 comments:
Ah, what gorgeous photos Linda ... now I am seeing where some of your inspiration has been coming from! Nice to meet you Sandy! xo kim
Oh Sandy,
WHAT A BREATH OF FRESH AIR TODAY! I have never been to England, only France. But the gardens are so invigorating and I can only imagine that the Brits are EXPERTS at making each garden space the most lovely you could ever set your eyes on. You lived in London for a time? We are originally from Los Angeles, but lived in Boston, Mass. and now reside in the Midwest. I lived in France for a time and was that ever so fun!
Enjoy your day and let's keep dreaming of spring! Anita
First of all. New follower!! Linda is one of my all time faves and I'm so glad you are featuring her. Girl knows her gardens!
Ex Pats living in London??? Linda you lucky girl, what an experience!!! The Garden show looks amazing and would certainly be a good reason to make a trip to London. Sandy, I look forward to finding out more about your travels and travel tips so I am following along via Facebook!
Cathy @ Room Rx
*WOW*
The flower show looks amazing! Thanks for sharing this with us, Linda. Nice to meet you, Sandy.
Jessie
As a garden lover that would be reason enough for me to book a trip! Nice to be introduced to your blog, Sandy!
What wonderful garden inspiration!
What a phenomenal show, I had NO idea. Yes, Linda is doing her own garden show at her lovely home in NJ. So nice to find you Sandy, and following you now. Best of luck!
xo Nancy
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Love that I've found your through Linda! She's a great gal and I love that you've featured her! I'm a new follower and can't wait to get to know you and your blog better! xoxo
Holy Inferiority complex those gardens are amazing! I think my fave is Joe Swift...I saw blossoms here in BC yesterday:)
I've been to a flower show in Philly once which was beautiful, but clearly that was junior varsity compared to this. I have relatives in England so I'm going to have to coordinate something.
Thanks again, Sandy. I think I need to go back and see it now.
Oh my goodness, how amazing. I want to go!!
Oh my - adding a trip to the Chelsea Flower Show to my bucket list. Looks amazing!
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Hi, Linda! Hi, Sandy! It's bitterly cold in DC with freezing rain. I'm enjoying this guest post on this dreary Monday AM. One of my favorite garden shows in the world!! Linda, you must share more on your experiences abroad in the UK.
Warm greetings,
Loi
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Living in London? Sounds amazing! The pictures are pretty, but I bet it's gorgeous in person. One day I'll make it to London...
Wow...this is amazing and so many talented designers....
I have never heard of this flower show but it looks amazing!
oh wao, how interesting. I'm glad you showed the before photo....makes one appreciate all the work that goes into it all the more. Beautiful!
oh and I love, love Linda....new follower....I love to travel and need any tips in my life to anywhere and everywhere!
Nice to meet you too, Kim!
Hi Anita,
What fun you must have had living in France! Thanks for dropping by!
Hi Sadie & Stella, thanks for stopping bu and following me! I love your blog!!
Hi Cathy, thanks for dropping in and also following on Facebook! I hope you enjoy my wanderings!
I agree, Erika...these gardens are amazing!!
Nice to meet you too, Jessie!
Welcome Pam! I agree...what better excuse to visit London than this gorgeous flower show!
Thanks for dropping in Lobster!
You are right about Linda's gardens!! Thanks for following me, Nancy.... I hope you enjoy it!!
Hi Heather! Thanks for following...I hope you enjoy wandering with me!!
Hi Nicole, thanks for stopping by...wow blossoms already?? That is a good sign that spring will be here soon!
Thanks for dropping in Tiffany! You definitely should visit you family in England!!
Thank YOU Linda! What a fabulous response to a gorgeous post!!!
Me too!!!!
Hi Kim, I agree...another must see item on an ever growing list!! Thanks for stopping by!!
Hi Loi! Welcome! I would also love to hear more about Linda's life as an expat!
Hi Sam! Thanks for stopping by!!
These gardens really are amazing! Thanks for coming by!!
Hi Beth! Thanks for visiting!
Hi Albertina! I am so happy you found you way over and are following! Welcome!!!
Beautiful gardens! Great job ladies!
xxLeslie
Amazing photos! How lucky that you've been Lynda. ANd thanks for the intro to Sandy. Sandy, I'm so glad to have 'found' you now. :)
Sandy,
I feel like I just dropped in on a garden party....so fun!!!
I'm a "garden club" member and am headed into the city tomorrow to tour the GCA (Garden Club of America) headquarters....I'm a bit of a newbie but I am enamored by flowers and everything that surrounds them!
xoxo Elizabeth
If I could keep any plant alive I pray my gardens would like these. So freaking fab. Had no idea Linda lived across the pond? The things ya learn. So happy to have found you via Linda as well who is quite possibly the blogger mentor/friend of the decade! Love her. Best of luck Sandy.
Welcome, Elizabeth! Thanks for following...I hope you enjoy reading!
Thanks for dropping in and joining us!! Have fun in the city...I am looking forward to one of your beautiful posts about your trip to the GCA headquarters. Enjoy your day!
Good morning, LiveLaughDecorate! Thanks for following me! I agree that Linda is the best blogger mentor/friend of the decade!!!!
Wonderful images. I tend to watch highlights of the show on television and then say that we really must go to the actual show - maybe this year!
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Wow, thanks for this garden trip Linda!!!!
Absolutely stunning!!!
Hi Miss B! You lucky girl living in London! You should go!
Chelsea Garden Show ~ Lucky Dawg! Love the post Linda & the intro to a new blog!
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