Large Experimental Abstract Art Piece Titled: "Sketches of Summer" Available for purchase (one edition) Size: 72 x 48" Art that is dull will take energy out of the room and leave you depleted. This large contemporary art piece is a warm, fluid and dramatic statement for an interior. With flowing lines and an urban summer feel, the atmosphere of the room comes alive. Art is mounted to an elegant, acrylic glass. Art arrives ready to hang. Similar styles are available for commission

Design Consultant Jeff Doubét is the author of Creating Spanish Style Homes: Before & After – Techniques – Designs – Insights. The 240 page “Design Consultation in a Book” is now available. Please visit SantaBarbaraHomeDesigner.com for more info. Jeff Doubét specializes in Santa Barbara style home and landscape designs. To learn more info about the variety of custom design services I offer, please visit SantaBarbaraHomeDesigner.com Jeff Doubét is the Founder of Santa Barbara Home Design - a design studio based in Santa Barbara, California USA.

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Corten steel and gravel walkway behind fireplace to access play area and back of house.
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Example of a small classic 3/4 white tile and stone tile mosaic tile floor alcove shower design in Chicago with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartzite countertops, a two-piece toilet and gray walls

Why Fall Soil Care Matters in Texas Garden soil supports much more than plant roots. Its structure affects how water moves through the garden, how well roots can develop, and how effectively plants access nutrients. Texas gardens also face some distinctive challenges. Heavy rain can wash across exposed soil, while periods of heat and dryness can cause moisture to disappear quickly. Soil that becomes compacted or depleted over time may also become harder to work and less supportive of healthy plant growth. Fall is an opportunity to assess those conditions while the garden is still fresh in your mind. Instead of waiting until spring to discover that a bed needs attention, gardeners can use the cooler months to prepare.

Why Fall Soil Care Matters in Texas Garden soil supports much more than plant roots. Its structure affects how water moves through the garden, how well roots can develop, and how effectively plants access nutrients. Texas gardens also face some distinctive challenges. Heavy rain can wash across exposed soil, while periods of heat and dryness can cause moisture to disappear quickly. Soil that becomes compacted or depleted over time may also become harder to work and less supportive of healthy plant growth. Fall is an opportunity to assess those conditions while the garden is still fresh in your mind. Instead of waiting until spring to discover that a bed needs attention, gardeners can use the cooler months to prepare.

Great glass scallop tile detail. This tile is bordered by slabs of white marble.
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25' Pondless waterfall stream
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This 30" x 24" abstract acrylic painting has been done in shades of cobalt blue, sky blue, citrine, chartreuse, white, soft sea green, and royal blue. Finished in gloss varnish to protect the piece from dust and UV light for years to come. Can be hung vertically or horizontally. Gorgeous vivid rich colors in a great contemporary style.