The photos of the garden don't do it justice. I wasn't expecting much, but I visited in April and could smell the jasmine before I got out of the taxi. It's truly beautiful and the plants spill out of the entryway of the building so you can easily recognize where "home" is. Quite lovely to return to after a day walking the busy city streets! It's a loft, so was a bit tight for a couple and two late-teenage boys, but the sliding door opens to a spacious flower-filled patio which helped to extend the space. Lavinia's place is cozy & bright, and SO clean - I've never seen tile that spotless. Kudos, Lavinia! :)