Which is the most important room in your house or apartment?
Here there is no need to contemplate, it's the 'auvent'. A covered terrace that keeps out both the worst of the mid-day sun, and the occasional evening storm. Ours is fine against the sun, but still needs a little work to cope with serious deluge.
For several months each year, we eat outside. At lunchtime if it's not too hot we tend to eat on an open terrace beneath a large parasol, but when it's over 25 C we are always to be found inside our leafy 'auvent'.
Here there is no need to contemplate, it's the 'auvent'. A covered terrace that keeps out both the worst of the mid-day sun, and the occasional evening storm. Ours is fine against the sun, but still needs a little work to cope with serious deluge.
For several months each year, we eat outside. At lunchtime if it's not too hot we tend to eat on an open terrace beneath a large parasol, but when it's over 25 C we are always to be found inside our leafy 'auvent'.
p.s. The two small palm tree candlesticks on the table come from Marrakech. Morocco is a cautious country; you can't buy their currency beyond their borders, and you're not allowed to take any away with you when you leave. Usually I simply hand out what's left to worthy looking beggars before taking a taxi to the airport, but on my last visit I saw these in a small shop and emptied my pockets in exchange. I think I gave the man more than he was asking (a first?). I rather like them.
Cro that looks like a great spot to sip your fine wine etc and have pickled Walnuts.We have a similar area at home here and we eat there in Spring as Summer is just too hot through the day but we somtimes get a pleasant evening and can eat there and Winter too cold,ours overlooks our pond and all the wild birds come for a refreshing drink,unfortunately lately a Herron took a liking to all our fish and had a feast,it is a blessing for us all to have a spot to enjoy.
ReplyDeleteCarole, we used to put large ceramic pipes in our ponds. As soon as the fish spy a Heron, they dive for cover. Your 'auvent' sounds wonderful.
ReplyDeleteThe one BIG drawback to living in town is the lack of private, exterior space to sit in the summer. Once again, I find myself envying you Cro!
ReplyDeleteThat looks divine. Referring to your previous blog. I didn't know about Margaret until you mentioned it. I was surprised to find that there is no copy of the Memorial Service leaflet in the archives. Now I must find it to send to her (I knew where it was in our old house but goodness knows where it is now).
ReplyDeleteHeather Diamond was Mrs. Lumsden. I have several of her sketches.
The book sounds interesting. Do we know Janet Bateson?
ReplyDeleteDon't think so! You can google the book and author. Very interesting, especially about the Jewish children.
ReplyDeleteReally pretty spot, Cro. It I like all of it, especially the way the plants are all stretched out across the open deck the way they are. They're happy plants!
ReplyDeleteSo idyllic! We have a patio were we eat most summer dinners, unless it's just too hot, which it has been over 95 quite a bit this year. I wish it had a roof, but we have two large patio umbrellas that keep it nice and cool. Around the perimeter of the patio is a stone wall with a flat surface on the top nearly identical to yours!
ReplyDeleteThe eating area with the view across the fields looks wonderful. The east side of our house with the garden is quite private and we recently bought a couple of nice benches. I think that's my favourite place to be. We don't usually eat outside though but I suppose we could when the weather's hot. Those candlesticks you bought in Marrakech are gorgeous. Think that you were the ones who had the bargain there.
ReplyDeleteI am having serious envy here especially since Im' sitting in the dark hallway by the elevator and stairs. It is really really hot here and for some reason there's a breeze in the staircase.
ReplyDeletec.o. I'm sure that NY has its compensations!
ReplyDeleteMerci pour l'article et la photo. C'est un rêve d'avoir un auvent comme cela. Je vais bientôt construire une maison.
ReplyDeleteMerci pour votre poste. C'est une inspiration pour moi.
ReplyDeleteAu Québec les auvents comblent la maison.