Don’t you just hate it when you plant a seed to grow a tree and you can’t tell if it’s growing or not?? …..Ya me neither. I have yet to grow anything from a seed. Well maybe a lima bean or whatever they give you in school. You know, soak a school grade brown paper […]
Are you seeing these?! W-O-W. I’ve been to Montreal a handful of times, but I never knew these amazing pieces of art existed. Added to the bucket list of gardens I need to now see before I die. Apparently, Montreal’s Botanical garden is known for having a collection of greenhouse garden exhibits which allows you […]
Veradek may be North America’s #1 leading planter manufacturer, but their decorative screens are what caught my eye. Many clients are requesting a new alternative to wood or lattice screens for their backyard, and these screens are a sweet choice. Homeowners typically all have the same request – NO maintenance (I get this ALL THE […]
Anyone feeling dirty?! This is definitely on my bucket list of projects to install at the cottage. Outdoor showers are such a great addition around any pool, but they easily can become a focal feature in your own little piece of paradise. There has been an increasing request to add outdoor showers in our designs, […]
Nothing makes me happier than grabbing a coffee and a bunch of magazines on a Sunday morning, and sifting through a little creative eye candy. House & Home, Dwell, House & Garden, even the Food & Drink. One day I stumbled upon this man, Patrick Dougherty and his WOW stick work art sculptures. Wanting to […]
Stepping back into the past with a modern edge, Bevolo Gas & Electric light fixtures are reminiscent of classic New Orleans style, and add a whole new element of light to the modern home. This all-around lighting design and planning company specializes in copper gas and electric lighting fixtures, having hundreds of lights to suit […]
Modpools is starting to make it’s mark here in Canada and the USA, as a new alternative to swimming using re-purposed Shipping Containers. Relocatable, customizable, and minimal footprint required, Modpools are a great option that sets up in minutes. Their efficient heaters can increase water temperature at 10°f/hour in 14°f weather and can easily control temperature, […]
Well this is a tough one…I think these shed’s are far too pretty to be a garden shed. Although it started as an edgy, alternative option to a cool storage shed, these structures from Modern-Shed have transformed the way we look at secondary structures for our home. With more people working remotely, or wanting a private […]
Started by landscape designer and plant fanatic Todd Holloway out of BC, he was constantly on the hunt for quality planters that could withstand our complex Canadian climate. Falling short every time, he decided to give it a go and create something that could stand the test of time and offer an design edge to […]
