Mary, Mary, quite contrary,
How does your garden grow?
With silver bells, and cockle shells,
And pretty maids all in a row.
~ Nursery Rhyme

Not being a very good gardener, about all I know is that it makes me tired. And why get dirt underneath my nails when I can create a lovely garden space with all of these gorgeous things?

Let’s start with my gardening dress – a loose shift that is casual enough for gardening, yet pretty enough for something more. It is from Belle Epoque and is available at The Liaison Collaborative until April 30, 2016. Warning: if you’re going to do “real” gardening in it, you might want to get some knee pads!

With all of the springy events right now, you can’t go wrong in filling a garden space. The planters on the table in the background are from {what next} at this month’s round of Collabor88. There are three, and go perfectly with the bench, which you’ll see in the next photo.

I couldn’t resist using the [ keke ] petals and lotus basin again. These are the kind of things that are guaranteed to get a squeeeee! out of me every time. And there are a plethora of pretties from [ zerkalo ], [ kunst ] and *LODE* from the current round of Shiny Shabby. Keep looking through the credits for more amazing stuff!

All of the crates in the photo include a pose (including the one I am using), so they are perfect for decor and photography. They are part of the gacha from Le Poppycock, also available at The Liaison Collaborative.

Now that the hard work is done, I can sit back and relax, and enjoy the fruits of my labour. Well, the labour of the fabulous designers whose works are the inspiration for this post.

I guess there’s no excuse for being weary, after all.

Pretty stuff I’m showing off:

*Dress: Belle Epoque BE { Kaley } Beige by Janire Coba (available at The Liaison Collaborative until April 30, 2016)
Necklace: (Kunglers) Ida necklace – Copper by AvaGardner Kungler (available at ON9 through April 28, 2016)
Shoes: [Atomic] Footwear // Dark Horse – Sand (Maitreya) by Ivy Graves (available at Collabor88 April 2016)
Hair: “”D!va”” Hair “Amanda” (Red amber) by Marisa Kira (recoloured)
*Skin & Maitreya Applier: Elysium – Candice skin (red brow) – creme freckles by Aleida Rhode (available at Skin Fair 2016, Sim 1 through March 27, 2016)
*Lips: ::JOLI:: Giselle Lipgloss #4 by Aisling Caiben (available at Skin Fair 2016, Sim 2 through March 27, 2016)
*Eyeliner: ::JOLI:: Basic BOLD Eyeliner by Aisling Caiben (available at Skin Fair 2016, Sim 2 through March 27, 2016)
Body, feet and hands: Maitreya Mesh Body – Lara by Onyx LeShelle
*Eyes: Mayfly – Luminous – Mesh Eye (Ghost Persian Blue, w3) by Arkesh Baral

*Crate/pose (photo 1): Le Poppycock *Sweet Reverie* Long Afternoon by Olivia LaLonde (available at The Liaison Collaborative until April 30, 2016)
*Additional crates: Le Poppycock *Sweet Reverie* Dyed Carnations, *Sweet Reverie* In Increments, *Sweet Reverie* Intuitions and *Sweet Reverie* Poetic Thinking (each includes a pose) by Olivia Lalonde (available at The Liaison Collaborative until April 30, 2016)
Sofa: Soy. Velvet Lounge Chair w/ tex change by Soyoy (available at Collabor88 April 2016)
Plaque: [ kunst ] – Dandelion pallete art II (Shiny Shabby Gift) by Kunst Himmel
Table: [ zerkalo ] Vintage Tea Party – Table Light by DanielEstro (gacha prize at Shiny Shabby through April 15, 2016)
Bag: ionic – Tote Bag [ stripes ] by Iakua Arriaga (gacha prize at The Chapter Four through April 21, 2016)
*Basin/flowers: [ keke ] sacred lotus in zinc basin – white by Kean Kelly
*Petals: [ keke ] sacred lotus petals ground – white and pink by Kean Kelly
Box: Knick Knacks ::KKs:: une journee a la ferme – farmbox by Yeiyaiel (gacha prize at The Chapter Four through April 21, 2016)
Lantern: [ zerkalo ] Spring Gifts – Lamp Light – RARE by DanielEstro (gacha prize at Shiny Shabby through April 15, 2016)
Phone: .random.Matter. – Rotary Phone – Snow by Nikohl Hax (available at The Chapter Four through April 21, 2016)
*Planters: {what next} Marlow Planter 1, Planter 2 & Planter 3 by Winter Thorn (available at Collabor88 April 2016)
Hydrangeas: Ariskea[Isabelle] Hydrangea Vase [Rosy] by Diaxm (available at FaMESHed through April 27, 2016)
Watering can light: tarte. watering can light (steel) by alixxbella (available at Collabor88 April 2016)
Tricycle: FLECHA Tricicle blue by Flecha Warwillow (available at The Chapter Four through April 21, 2016)
Potted plant: Soy. Potted Pothos [Ssize] by Soyoy (available at Collabor88 April 2016)
Chair: Apt B // Vie en Rose – Chair by FadeArcade (gacha prize at Shiny Shabby through April 15, 2016)
Dress form: ionic – Vintage dress mannequin # silver (gacha prize at The Chapter Four through April 21, 2016)
Artwork: :HAIKEI: I’m Old Fashioned GACHA / {2} by qo0op (gacha prize at Kustom9 through April 10, 2016)
Rug: Apt B // Vie en Rose – Rug by FadeArcade (gacha prize at Shiny Shabby through April 15, 2016)
Pitcher: *LODE* Decor – Birch Vase [rust] by Chirzaka Vlodovic (available at Shiny Shabby through April 15, 2016)
Tulips: *LODE* Decor – Parrot Tulips [white] by Chirzaka Vlodovic (available at Shiny Shabby through April 15, 2016)
Books: Knick Knacks ::KKs:: journee a la ferme – flower books by Yeiyaiel (gacha prize at The Chapter Four through April 21, 2016)
Build: {vespertine} lorraine greenhouse / worn white by Amelie Knelstrom (available at Collabor88 April 2016)
*Bench/pose (photo 2 – edited): {what next} Marlow Bench by Winter Thorn (available at Collabor88 April 2016)
Lacy garland: [ zerkalo ] Vintage Tea Party – Lace Garland Horizontal by DanielEstro (gacha prize at Shiny Shabby through April 15, 2016)