Rancho Santa Fe – Coastal Hillside Overlook
The increasing trend of marriage ceremonies and other events taking place on country club grounds is a testament to the draw and power of a beautifully constructed landscape. Simply owning land overlooking a pristine course might be enough for some, but one Rancho resident was determined to make the most
Coronado Chronicles: Creating The Ideal Outdoor Living Room
With its miles of pristine sandy beaches, beautiful historical hotels, and some of the finest entertainment found in the area, the city of Coronado lives up to its name as the crown jewel of the San Diego metro. Situated just across the bay from downtown San Diego proper, Coronado sits
The La Jolla Seaside Landscape Makeover
Old homes are desirable thanks to the decades of character that they accrue as they pass from owner to owner, but that character doesn’t always age gracefully. For one house on the rocky cliffs of La Jolla, facing the wild expanse of the Pacific Ocean, the new homeowners felt the
The Brick And Mortar Pt. Loma Seaside Escape
Not every landscaping project needs to be transformative or dramatic. Sometimes, you just want a simple yard where you can comfortably sit and observe the breathtaking scenery that surrounds it. That was the case with this Pt. Loma homeowner, who already had their taste for drama quenched by living in a
The Carmel Valley Redo
Even high-end developers can make mistakes when building or designing new homes, especially when faced with a tough topography that makes level development impossible. Planning out every nook and cranny of a neighborhood isn’t possible, and even the best-laid plans can run into unforeseen circumstances. Take, for example, this Carmel Valley
The Secret Garden Cottage of Rancho Santa Fe
There are many reasons to buy a property - some are bought thanks to their convenient locations, some for the beauty of the interior, while others buy them in the pursuit of a dream. For one homeowner in Rancho Santa Fe, this dream was the creation of a secret garden
La Jolla Jewel
With today’s architectural trends bending ever more towards ‘fast, cheap, and easy’, it’s rare to find a property built in the last 30 years made with the same craftsmanship as those made in the century prior. One of these rare finds can be found near the rugged coastlines of La
A Terraced Walkway In Carmel Valley
While coastal California is one of the most beautiful and desirable places to live in the world, that doesn’t mean it’s always easy to develop. The coastal region is often dominated by large, rolling hills that make it tough to create neat and even property blocks. This was the case for
A Water-Conserving Backyard Wonderland
An old piece of conventional wisdom is that first impressions can make or break a person by permanently coloring an outside viewer’s perception of them. This first impression can open up a realm of possibilities, or close the door on them just as easily. This concept applies just as easily to