Happy Monday everyone! Hope you had a great weekend!
It is not often that you see a garden folly of such magnificent beauty preening above the evergreens in a suburban landscape. But there it was, in all its glory, taking its place amidst the trees—a replica of an 18th century garden pavilion—grandly anchored on the grounds of a breathtakingly beautiful North Shore estate.
Though garden pavilions date back to ancient Rome, this exacting jewel is a replica of a 1793 summerhouse folly designed by architect Samuel McIntire in Danvers, Massachusetts.
It was built entirely to scale and includes hand-carved mahogany urns, drapery, and capitals.
The glass in all windows was made in France exactly as it would have been made in 1793.
The views are exquisite, affording a glorious glimpse of the pool and the expansive grounds surrounding it. Built as a pool house, this very special garden folly is one of only two replicas of McIntire’s original work in existence today.
Hats off to the architectural firm of Liederbach and Graham whose reproduction is truly a work of art.
Thanks so much for stopping by! Have a great day!
xo—
~M
Great story… Beautiful photos….
Merci
I love your shoes! You look beautiful, as always.
Thank You!
That car is amazing, and ADORE the color and the cut of your pants!! Looks amazing on you!
Thanks so much!
Love your outfit!
So chic and classic…and of course you look fantastic!
Cheers,
Laura
How gorgeous are you! And the car!!! Wow!
Thanks for the tour of the estate…great photos!!
Thanks so much! It’s been fun introducing a little color into my wardrobe
As an Italian I adore antique house and antique atmosphere, but I think I would adore it even if I wasn’t Italian. Beautiful shoes.
And believe it or not these shoes are super comfortable!
I would convince you to part with them, if I was any closer.
Wow, beyond the fabulous palazzo pants and color coordinated car… Are you in Lake Forest? That is simply gorgeous. Love the North Shore!!!
As do I. It is a special place—so much beauty and such a rich history.
Wow! This was like strolling through a movie set! So dreamy!
That’s a perfect way to describe it—dreamy