Circular Driveways
When I was growing up in Los Angeles, having a circular driveway meant that 'you had arrived'. We did not have a circular driveway, nor did we live 'south of the Boulevard'. ...Valley talk for those of you who are in the know.
Land in California is very expensive, thus if you had a large enough lot to stretch your driveway from end to end on your property....times were good. I think the perception has changed for many people, and circular driveways can be quite beautiful and functional.
Fast forward, when we were designing our landscaping plan with our landscape architect, he asked us if we wanted a circular driveway? You can see in this picture that we did not put one in. By the way, I use the term 'we' and 'us' to be kind to my husband. For the record, he never met the landscape architect nor did he have input on the design.....and you all know that he doesn't read my blog.
I turned down the idea of a circular driveway for this home because I wanted more green landscaping. I was afraid WE would get lazy and always park the cars right in front of the home, thus never seeing the front porch or door.
These pictures make me want one!
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| Harrison Design Associates - Atlanta |
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| David Ludwig - Architect |
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| Heartwood Custom Homes Inc. |
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| Stonewood LLC |
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| Witt Construction |
Circular driveways seem to be popular in Florida. I guess there is probably one in my future.
How do you feel about circular driveways?
Landscaping a Pool
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| Woodburn & Company |
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| Creative Design Construction |
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| DeCavitte Properties |
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| Keith Willig Landscape |
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| Betz Pools |
Pool
Today, I am dreaming of the perfect pool. I have thought about this, often.....I have a pinboard dedicated to it. We came close to putting one in this summer....but I pulled the plug (pun intended). The timing wasn't right.....and if I have learned anything in life....don't force it! Here are the features I like in a pool.... long stirs that run the entire length of the shallow end
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| House & Home |
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| Veranda |
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An interesting approach to the pool deck
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| Via Pinterest |
I still think the Martha Stewart pool is perfect
What are you dreaming of?
Curb Appeal...How Do You Get It?
Curb appeal is an intangible. It is a phrase used by real estate agents and homeowners, alike. There are television shows, books, and articles telling you how to get it. When you see a beautiful home with great visual appeal, it is often hard to pick a specific element that completes the look...it just works!
I was recently sent this article that gives a break-down of some key features that will help you increase the curb appeal of your home. Here are a few of my favorite features
Add or paint shutters
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Add or paint shutters
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Plant shrubs and flowers
For even more curb appeal ideas, you can read this. Do you have any favorite tips for enhancing the visual appeal to your home?
A Pea Gravel Path
What is it about a pea gravel path? I find myself drawn to them....loving them...wanting one. It is March, so I though I would check in on my Home Goals for 2012.....I've accomplished one. On the list is a Potager Garden, the French word for a kitchen garden. The reason I keep calling mine "Potager", is because I am trying to remind myself that it needs some loveliness in it. Like a beautiful pea gravel path
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| Velvet & Linen |
One that says...come walk on me
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| Country Living |
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| Coastal Living |
Have you ever installed a pea gravel path? I tried...sort of...big failure. Do you have any tips?
Marblehead, MA
I love Marblehead, MA. In another life, I would live there. On a recent trip, I took some photos that make me smile. Hope you like them
Yes, I could live there!
Yes, I could live there!