The Outdoor Room Magazine

Not long ago, I was approached by a writer working on the launch issue of a new monthly magazine entitled  The Outdoor Room. She'd seen my backyard blitz (check it out here and here and here) on my blog and wondered if I'd be interested in appearing on the letters page of the magazine with a pic of my makeover. I figured, why not?! 

The magazine launched last week, and wow! In truth, it kinda had me from the cover image which features Kartell Ghost chairs suspended in water, and it only gets better inside.

The magazine is gorgeously laid out, and the matt recycled page stock is a refreshing change from the standard glossies. And there is plenty of outdoor eye-candy to whet any avid or aspiring gardener's appetite! Plus, there's styling ideas, recipes, new products and real-life gardens. I've never been a huge fan of Jamie Durie per se, but I am really impressed with this magazine! If you happen to buy a copy, check out the little happy snap of my backyard on page 18! Here's a little peek inside:

Nice, huh? I'm pretty motivated out there in my garden at the moment and I am soaking up all the inspiration I can get! Now that it is Spring, it really makes my day to look outside each morning and see what has grown -- literally overnight. We planted some herbs, lettuces and tomatoes only a few weeks ago and are already picking leaves for our salads! Just waiting on the tomatoes now.

Do you grow your own herbs or vegetables? Does Springtime motivate you to get out there and tame your jungle into a Jamie-esque blissful backyard? Do tell!