
I’ve been thinking a lot about where inspiration actually comes from. Not just where I find it, but where anyone finds it. And here’s what I keep coming back to: garden design inspiration doesn’t have to come from other gardens or even from plants. Some of my favorite inspiration comes from totally unexpected places. A dress. A meal. A painting hanging in someone’s living room. Because at the end of the day, gardens are personal, intimate spaces where life happens and memories are built. So today, I’m walking you through my actual process for finding design inspiration anywhere and translating it into gardens that feel unique to the people who live there.
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