landscape design
My kind of garage sale!
Before I get down to business, can I hear a round of applause, for the beautiful new blog header, Ann Marie designed for me this weekend? The black and white…
Read MoreNatural Garden “Sculpture”
Months ago, dear friend, Cleo, brought me several of these seed buckets, from a piece of farm equipment. They’ve been sitting idle for a while now. Empty, they aren’t very…
Read MoreFind Me At Debbiedoo’s
Do you know my Blog Sister, Debbie, at Debbiedoo’s? She has a Home Tour every week, over at her place and invited me to join in. (You may wonder how…
Read MoreHi Hand Nursery Get Away
One can not survive, by painting alone! A day, shared at one of the regions most gorgeous nurseries, is a day well spent. Of course, before shopping for art and…
Read MoreTwilight In the Garden
It’s 8 p.m., on Friday night. My favorite time of my favorite day. May is a wonderful time of the year, here in northern California…before the string of 100 degree…
Read MoreLake Como, Part Two
Today was spent on and around Lake Como, touring gardens, eating pasta, visiting a few shops and enjoying the amazing views. This estate was given to Carlotta, by her parents,…
Read MoreGorgeous in the “Grove”
Before heading to the Ft. Lauderdale airport, we had the wonderful chance to spend time with dear friends, Gale and Glenn, at their gorgeous home in Coconut Grove. Gale and…
Read MoreGrand Entrances
Our home is at the end of a short asphalt lane and the asphalt continues onto our property, serving as our (very large) driveway. As far as aesthetic appeal is…
Read MoreAnnie’s Home & Garden
I visited a friend’s amazingly unique home and garden today and asked if it would be all right if I took pictures for my blog. She said fine, as long…
Read MoreCome Into Our Living Room…
We’ve recently inherited a number of pieces that belonged to my parents and I have spent time finding just the right spot for each of them. It’s bitter-sweet…losing my parents,…
Read MoreLocal Landscape Architect & Artist’s Well Loved Home
Last year, I hired the amazingly talented landscape architect, David Gibson, to come by our home and give me his thoughts on what to do with the landscaping in the…
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