At Sarah's own home, she values outdoor space, nature, and the change of season as an extension of the house. This backyard becomes another world with understory trees sheltering the space while providing vistas to the neighborhood's dramatic oak canopy.

Curved forms repeat in the bowed terrace edge, the steps down to the lawn, the oval lawn, and the round water feature. Pots at the terrace edge, steps away from the kitchen, house an edible landscape of tomatoes, eggplants, and herbs. Planned with paths for running and places to dig, there garden is a haven for the terrier who lives here.