Spring at Afton Villa

 
Ask people who or what inspired their aesthetic and they'll cite any number of influences. But it's taken me a long time to recognize that most of my personal aesthetic is inspired by the unparalleled beauty of trees in the South. Perhaps it's the birthright of a Southerner to have a strong sense of place, but the trees...It's one of the primary reasons I needed to come back home.

At any rate, I was looking through these photos I took a few weeks ago at Afton Villa, where only the gardens remain, and I realized that nearly everything I surround myself with or live with somehow looks good under those trees. Whether it's the colors I choose, the contrast of clean lines played against graceful abundance, or the well loved aspect of my favorite possessions, when you get right down to it, they are intertwined with those trees. 

Now I know. And now that I've gotten that glimpse into my decorating psyche, I hope you'll enjoy these photos. I can never quite capture how spectacular these trees are in person, but that never stops me from trying!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Comments

[Suzonne]

Oh, Louise. I hope you get out there and shoot again. Too good to give up - and while possibly painful in the beginning, you may very well find an unexpected joy. xx

[Louise Riley]

your photography is very inspiring used to be a great hobby of mine but have not done much in yrs. no since becoming widowed not as much fun or easy to do. My husband and I shared the same interest.

thanks for sharing

[Rifki Fuad]

Wow pictures are very good. I like your style.

[forums]

Wow! Amazing pics

[spanish villa rent]

Wow! Amazing pics.. I am impressed by your post and the information you shared is also very nice. I am very excited to explore this place. Thanks..

[A Facebook User]

Beautiful photos. Thanks.

[Joanne]

The photos make me swoon with love! I have never even been to the south, but the drama of the trees and the colors make my heart sing!

Thank you for sharing!!

[Suzonne]

I hope you do! They are magical!

[navyblueshoe]

Beautiful photos, very inspiring! I have never seen anything like these trees in person. Some day I will make it further South to see them in real life...