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Although this could very well be a picture of me finding a new treasure at a favorite nursery, it's actually an illustration by David Catrow for a children's book called Plantzilla.

Wednesday, December 17, 2014

Van Lierop Garden Market Bedecked with Rustic Elegance

Van Lierop Garden Market in Sumner is a small, family owned gift shop/florist/nursery where one can find "Perfectly Imperfect" found objects, rustic and refined garden art, healthy live plants and arrangements that are delightfully unusual. Now they're doing up the holiday theme in style!



I love walking around this shop which is full of great ideas and beautiful displays.

Like my favorite nurseries that are set up like gardens in pots from which you can simply purchase some or all, Van Lierop displays feel like parts of someone's home only here, the hosts don't so much mind if you take a few of their things home with you.


The birds are all outside of the cages which are occupied by strings of beads.  What a fun idea!

 Uber cute!  

The warmth of gold speaks to me at Christmas.


To go to the outside and greenhouse areas, one walks through the outdoor nursery area which I've shown in previous posts.

Out in the greenhouse, the brilliance continues.



Amaryllis with coral bark maple branches supporting a bird nest was another great idea!  I've got some amaryllis in my greenhouse and a coral bark maple with a branch growing far to close to a power line...hmm.

For more information about this magical place, visit their website here.

The person who makes these birdhouses bedecked with found objects continues to produce them and each one seems better than the last!


Back inside to pat the two friendly dogs and see more great stuff.

I hope you enjoyed visiting as much as I always do!  I know I'll be going back this weekend to pick up at least one thing.

Can you guess what that might be?  Something truly beautiful and stylish?

Hello?!  Have we met?  Of course not, I'll be going back for some of these:


Ah, now I'm getting into the Christmas Spirit!
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20 comments:

  1. ShirleyDecember 17, 2014 at 6:13 AM

    Take things home? I wonder if they'd mind if I just move right in?

    The napkins would be a hit at many a holiday party....

    I'm pinning a number of these shots. Magical indeed!

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    1. outlawgardenerDecember 17, 2014 at 3:36 PM

      This is a really special place that has cool stuff beautifully dispalyed. Glad you liked it too!

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  2. AlisonDecember 17, 2014 at 7:23 AM

    Thanks for the morning laugh. Those napkins are great! I've really enjoyed the whole series of nurseries-at-the-holidays posts that you've done. Van Lireop has such cool stuff. I've always preferred silver over gold at the holidays, silver and blue, but their gold decor does look very inviting.

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    1. outlawgardenerDecember 17, 2014 at 3:50 PM

      Always glad to share something that tickled me. I laughed aloud in the store! Blue and silver is gorgeous! I tend to use jewel tones and heavy gold for Christmas and silver and blue for the rest of the winter as it seems so fresh and clean, sort of a visual palate cleanser between Christmas and the riot of color that comes in the spring.

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  3. Jean CampbellDecember 17, 2014 at 8:11 AM

    These visits just make my day. I scrolled back and forth for a while before I figured out WHAT napkins they were talking about. Funny.

    I vote for gold.

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    1. outlawgardenerDecember 17, 2014 at 3:52 PM

      The magic of decorating for the holidays is that it's all beautiful (well mostly.)

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  4. Mark and GazDecember 17, 2014 at 8:29 AM

    Visit to nurseries with festive displays can certainly inspire to get into the Christmas spirit!

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    1. outlawgardenerDecember 17, 2014 at 3:53 PM

      I agree. Fun displays to enjoy and you don't have to decorate your own house!

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  5. rebeccaDecember 17, 2014 at 8:29 AM

    Suppose there'd be enough room for both Shirley and me?
    And I'm a little "slow"--trying to figure out what you're going back for...

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    1. outlawgardenerDecember 17, 2014 at 3:57 PM

      Sure, there's plenty of room for you both! The last picture is of a package of cocktail napkins with that Santa message on them & I may return to purchase some of them.

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  6. danger gardenDecember 17, 2014 at 11:35 AM

    I saw a few things I wouldn't mind myself!

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    1. outlawgardenerDecember 17, 2014 at 4:02 PM

      Well, come on up and do some shopping! Of course, if there's something(s) that you want, I'd be happy to pick it up for you and bring it down next time we go to Portland.

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  7. rickiiDecember 17, 2014 at 11:41 AM

    All that glamour, and a sense of humor too. Who could ask for anything more?

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    1. outlawgardenerDecember 17, 2014 at 4:03 PM

      Don't forget the friendly puppies that were great helpers! This place has it all!

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  8. Jean CampbellDecember 17, 2014 at 6:17 PM

    Lots of inspiration in these photos. After Christmas I'll have Kalanchoes but in white and they can go in bright green pots.

    I have an old wheelbarrow. I have lots of pine cones On second thought I'll just put the pinecones in the compost bin. They break down fast and lend lots of fiber..

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  9. Kris PetersonDecember 17, 2014 at 8:11 PM

    I have to remember never to visit the PNW during the holiday season - I couldn't afford it.

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  10. Linda ReederDecember 17, 2014 at 8:24 PM

    You find all of the best places. I didn't know about this one!
    I love the napkin sentiment.

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  11. GRACE PETERSONDecember 17, 2014 at 9:28 PM

    Nice stuff. I really like that second birdhouse with all the goodies. It's funny how I see everywhere those red twigs from 'Sango Kaku' Japanese maple. I've got a surplus of them in my garden, yet I can never figure out what to do with them.

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  12. NadezdaDecember 17, 2014 at 11:48 PM

    This napkin is cool, Peter! I enjoyed seeing the photos of the market.
    I wish you a Merry Christmas!

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  13. PaulineDecember 18, 2014 at 1:05 AM

    What a treasure trove of delights! Shopping there must be so wonderful and soooooo tempting!

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