Tuesday, January 27, 2009

A New Design is Finished



It's funny creating garden designs while watching big flakes of snow fall out the window. Yep - it's snowing again in Portland, though this one is not supposed to last. What I picture in my mind when I'm creating designs is a hot, shady, colorful, lush garden with people lounging around laughing with cold drinks in their hands in pretty sun dresses and sandals. I think it actually helps my mental state in the winter to always be thinking in warm weather time.

This newest design is for a century old farmhouse in SE Portland. It is a complete remodel of the front and back yards including a new stairway and deck from the kitchen to the back yard. I cannot wait to see it completed. The owners are going to do a lot of the work themselves so it might be a two-year project.

Next up is a backyard design for Daniel Paisley and Mieke Clark for their St. Johns home complete with veggie garden, fruit trees, and a chicken coop!