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Growing Interest
A s spring begins, it feels right to tap the
natural world for decoration. This inspiring
shop owner show s how.
T H E PH ILO SO PH Y
“ There has always been an
urge to nurture a connection
to the natural world,” says
David Whitman. “It can be as
simple as cutting flowers from
the garden.” At his home and
garden shop, Pergola, you'll
find a collection of uncommon
plants, patinated terra-cotta
planters, and other curiosities
displayed— all to inspire cus-
tomers to capitalize on what's
right outside their doors.
T H E PR O JE C T
Any flat surface can be the
stage for a natural tableau.
David created this one,
left
,
by filling a trio of aged terra-
cotta planters with pussy
willow cuttings, a faux finch
nest, and a button fern plant-
ing. A metal tray of rocks
unites the display.
Pergola
7 East Shore Road,
New Preston, Connecticut
860/868-4769;
pergolahome.com
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