Way back in 2015 – yes that really is ten years ago – I decided to post photos of the numerous benches sitting in my folders. It seemed that I was not alone and suddenly it turned into the Bench Challenge where I set a particular criterion each month and people joined in posting their bench photos. It was a lot of fun and I met a lot of wonderful bloggers through it.
This year I am returning to mark the occasion by posting a bench photo every Sunday. There will not be any particular theme set this year so it’s not really much of a challenge, but if there is anyone out there who still has a bucketful of bench photos and would like to join me, then please do so by adding a link in the comments or a link to my post in yours (a pingback) and I will happily pop along to admire.
TRAVEL WORDS 
I like the paleness of the wood. Makes the bench stand out in the garden.
My benches aren’t plain at all
I think I had something similar to yours in my 2015 series. Always nice to see some colourful benches. Mine is a classic.
Nice and simple which me appreciate the background all the more. Also, I like the intricate brick paving.
The paving in that garden is fabulous. I took photos of it!
I love that purple!
The shrub is Ceanothus / Californian lilac and a very deep coloured one (blue). I also love it. The other purples are irises.
That bench looks well worth sitting on.
Yes. A Proper Bench. In a very lovely garden.
Gorgeous! Is this inside the walled garden or outside. I find walled gardens so beautiful and love seeing the variety of plants.
So inviting. Would love to sit there. Here is mine https://wanderingteresa.com/a-bench-in-sorrento/