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
The Great Restorer | La Jolla Landscape Restoration
When looking at what makes leaders great in history, there are typically two general achievements that put them on the list for greatness. In the first case, a good leader can build something great or powerful from nothing, leading their people in building a great nation or country out of
Tropical Transformation Del Mar Landscape
Often, homeowners design their properties to reflect some aspect of themselves in order to increase the comfort and ‘hominess’ of their house and signal to guests what they value. Aspirations, hobbies, and interests are all incorporated in the interior and exterior designs of the property to best confer the owner’s
Stunning Deck Design in Sunset Cliffs
The Point Loma Peninsula represents some of the most beautiful and picturesque coastlines in the United States, with its rugged cliffs and sandy beaches providing stunning views of a coastal sunset. It’s easy to get lost in the sensory memories of such a magical place; the cries of gulls only
Mission Hills Backyard Entertainment & Kitchen Design
Who says the kitchen needs to be locked away inside a house? With southern California’s year-round beautiful weather, it would be a shame not to take full advantage and get cooking while the sun shines and the birds are singing! That was the line of reasoning for this San Diego homeowner,
Privacy Gate and Secret Garden in Leucadia
Every homeowner sees themselves as the master of their domain, able to do what they want, when they want without the prying eyes of nosy neighbors spying on their every move, hoping to get some juicy new neighborhood gossip. With the tightly packed properties in coastal southern California, however, low
Award Winning Rancho Santa Fe Landscaping
It’s been over two years since I was first contacted by Bill and Ana Drew to provide a patio covering for their barbeque, though it feels now like it was only months ago. It started as a modest project centered around the outdoor kitchen, but the Drews’ vision for their