Staddlestone/Mushroom Stone
Somewhere along the line... I fell in love with mushroom stone. I just sent my husband an e-mail with a picture of one and said that if he ever wanted to get me something special..this would be it. {of course I could speak to him about it, but now he will have a picture!} Crazy, huh? I should be asking for jewelry, like the pair of diamond earrings I have always wanted. Actually, I think these antique staddle stones are less expensive (but still pricey enough)!
Since I am nuts over mushrooms--these are perfect for me! When we were up in Boothbay Harbor, Maine. I saw a pair of staddlestones in a garden right on the water, it was so enchanting. They offered a place to sit and enjoy the view. I should have taken a picture! I was so excited to see them in that setting. That is when I knew that I would have to have one for my garden. Well, make that two or three!
Staddlestones were mainly used to elevate buildings that stored food. Due to the mushroom like shape of the stone, it would make it difficult for rodents to climb up. Also kept building off of the damp ground.
They are very popular in England. The mossier... the better!
Nestled in the garden
Grand garden entrance
Saw these on 1st dibs-outrageously expensive antiques!
Ahhh! Just love to look at them all lined up like cute little toadstools...so charming. I have to have one!
If you happen to have one of these, lucky you, send me a photo~
I would love to see it.
Shh! I was hesitant to do a post on these, I want them all to myself! I know everyone will fall in love with them too :)...or not!
Enjoy
~jamilyn~
*images from Fine Gardening, Flicker, Veranda
