Thursday, April 26, 2012

Grandchildren Cause Gardens

Roof line of the new (unfinished) Woodland House, below, is copied from their home.  Pool, built by a basketball star decades ago, is sited wacky.  It was built for the house next door (don't ask).  And the pool is HUGE.  How to site the Woodland House giving narrative with the pool & their home? 
We did but that isn't today's topic.

 Something expensive happened during construction, above.  Alas, it happens a lot.
 She decided to add to the project.  A new deck is going in, above, and some of those windows are becoming French doors.
The new deck will tie into the existing deck, above, and wrap around. Soon the breakfast room & living room will flow to the deck....& pool.
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She's wanted to do this for decades.  Oh no, said her husband.
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He's toast.  There are now tiny grandchildren.  They love being with their grandma.
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Grandpa, repeat, is soooooooo toast.
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Garden & Be Well,  XO Tara
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Pics taken 3 weeks ago at the jobsite.  Going this morning.  We'll discuss the new deck & its railings to the pool.  Love this woman, we'll talk//work, laugh, hug.  Grandpa?  He gets my best Cheshire cat smiles.
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3 decades of Landscape Design & I KNOW what happens when women get their grandchildren. 

4 comments:

Karena said...

Tara love this post; I can see what a connection you have with your clients!

....I wanted you to know...I am featuring Anita Rivera, Friend, Designer and Paper Artist with Castles Crowns & Cottages on my site!

xoxo
Karena
Art by Karena

Lori Buff said...

I'm with her, French Doors onto the deck. Stunning.

Anonymous said...

You sure have that right!!

What an improvement joining the house to the outside!!!

Congratulations!

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