This very social couple were tying the knot and looking to create a space to host their friends and community, while also adding much needed living space to their 900 square foot cottage. The couple had a strong emphasis on growing edible and medicinal plants. With many friends from a community garden project they were involved in and years of learning about permaculture, they wanted to incorporate many of the elements that the permaculture movement advocates for. We came up with a California native and edible garden that incorporates three composting systems, a gray water system, rain water harvesting, a cob pizza oven, and outdoor kitchen. A majority of the materials incorporated into the hardscape were found on site or salvaged within 20-mile of the property. The garden also had amenities like an outhouse and shower for guests they would put up in the converted garage. Coming into this project there was and An old clawfoot bathtub on site was used as a worm composting bin, and for no other reason than the cuteness factor, the bath tub composter had to stay. Added to that was a compost tumbler, and last but not least we erected an outhouse with a composting toilet system (The Nature's Head Composting Toilet). We developed a gray water system incorporating the water that came out of the washing machine and from the outdoor shower to help water bananas, gingers, and canailles. All the down spouts coming off the roof were sent into depressions in the front yard. The depressions were planted with carex grass, which can withstand, and even thrive on, submersion in water that rain events bring to the swaled-out area. Aesthetically, carex reads as a lawn space in keeping with the cottage feeling of the home. As with any full-fledged permaculture garden, an element of natural building needed to be incorporated. So, the heart and hearth of the garden is a cob pizza oven going into an outdoor kitchen with a built-in bench. Cob is a natural building technique that involves sculpting a mixture of sand, soil, and straw around an internal structure. In this case, the internal structure is comprised of an old built-in brick incinerator, and rubble collected on site. Besides using the collected rubble as a base for the cob structure, other salvaged elements comprise major features of the project: the front fence was reconstructed from the preexisting fence; a majority of the stone edging was created by stones found while clearing the landscape in preparation for construction; the arbor was constructed from old wash line poles found on site; broken bricks pulled from another project were mixed with concrete and cast into vegetable beds, creating durable insulated planters while reducing the amount of concrete used ( and they also just have a unique effect); pathways and patio areas were laid using concrete broken out of the driveway and previous pathways. (When a little more broken concrete was needed, we busted out an old pad at another project a few blocks away.) Far from a perfectly polished garden, this landscape now serves as a lush and inviting space for my clients, their friends and family to gather and enjoy each other’s company. Days after construction was finished the couple hosted their wedding reception in the garden—everyone danced, drank and celebrated, christening the garden and the union!

Living room - small traditional formal and enclosed living room idea in Seattle with green walls

Our customers wanted to transform their dark kitchen into a space that reminded them of their favorite place, the beach! They also wanted to showcase their collection of depression glass. Working with our designer, Tracy West, they successfully transformed their space into a bright, airy retreat. A wall was removed to open up the room. Since there was major plumbing in the soffit area that could not be moved, a unique option was chosen to enclose the space with a frame and doors, replicating stacked cabinetry. Glass cabinets were added to showcase the prized collection of depression glass. Our customer hand picked and supplied the glass hardware knobs and the chandelier pendant lights. Cabinetry: Medallion Winston Square & Camilla Arch in White Icing Countertop: Cambria- Montgomery Backsplash: 3x6 Tomei Canvas Natural with Americana Series Greyhound Amer- 397 Designer: Tracy West O'Hanlon Kitchens Designer Photographer: Julia Transue, The Photo House

Our customers wanted to transform their dark kitchen into a space that reminded them of their favorite place, the beach! They also wanted to showcase their collection of depression glass. Working with our designer, Tracy West, they successfully transformed their space into a bright, airy retreat. A wall was removed to open up the room. Since there was major plumbing in the soffit area that could not be moved, a unique option was chosen to enclose the space with a frame and doors, replicating stacked cabinetry. Glass cabinets were added to showcase the prized collection of depression glass. Our customer hand picked and supplied the glass hardware knobs and the chandelier pendant lights. Cabinetry: Medallion Winston Square & Camilla Arch in White Icing Countertop: Cambria- Montgomery Backsplash: 3x6 Tomei Canvas Natural with Americana Series Greyhound Amer- 397 Designer: Tracy West O'Hanlon Kitchens Designer Photographer: Julia Transue, The Photo House

We carved depressions onto some parts of the rack like this horizontal shelf. The depressions keep the bottles from rolling out of the shelf. Read more on this project here: https://www.winecellarsbycoastal.com/luxury-transitional-glass-home-wine-cellar.aspx Coastal Custom Wine Cellars 8 Waltham Rd. Ladera Ranch, CA 92694 +1 (949) 200-8134

A classic pre-depression residence in the heart of Montreal is updated by removing the servants quarters and a redundant service stair to create a stunning contemporary interior to showcase the clients artwork and focus on family. David Giral Photography

A classic pre-depression residence in the heart of Montreal is updated by removing the servants quarters and a redundant service stair to create a stunning contemporary interior to showcase the clients artwork and focus on family. David Giral Photography

A classic pre-depression residence in the heart of Montreal is updated by removing the servants quarters and a redundant service stair to create a stunning contemporary interior to showcase the clients artwork and focus on family. David Giral Photography

Inspiration for an eclectic closet remodel

Our customers wanted to transform their dark kitchen into a space that reminded them of their favorite place, the beach! They also wanted to showcase their collection of depression glass. Working with our designer, Tracy West, they successfully transformed their space into a bright, airy retreat. A wall was removed to open up the room. Since there was major plumbing in the soffit area that could not be moved, a unique option was chosen to enclose the space with a frame and doors, replicating stacked cabinetry. Glass cabinets were added to showcase the prized collection of depression glass. Our customer hand picked and supplied the glass hardware knobs and the chandelier pendant lights. Cabinetry: Medallion Winston Square & Camilla Arch in White Icing Countertop: Cambria- Montgomery Backsplash: 3x6 Tomei Canvas Natural with Americana Series Greyhound Amer- 397 Designer: Tracy West O'Hanlon Kitchens Designer Photographer: Julia Transue, The Photo House

Eclectic living room photo

Our customers wanted to transform their dark kitchen into a space that reminded them of their favorite place, the beach! They also wanted to showcase their collection of depression glass. Working with our designer, Tracy West, they successfully transformed their space into a bright, airy retreat. A wall was removed to open up the room. Since there was major plumbing in the soffit area that could not be moved, a unique option was chosen to enclose the space with a frame and doors, replicating stacked cabinetry. Glass cabinets were added to showcase the prized collection of depression glass. Our customer hand picked and supplied the glass hardware knobs and the chandelier pendant lights. Cabinetry: Medallion Winston Square & Camilla Arch in White Icing Countertop: Cambria- Montgomery Backsplash: 3x6 Tomei Canvas Natural with Americana Series Greyhound Amer- 397 Designer: Tracy West O'Hanlon Kitchens Designer Photographer: Julia Transue, The Photo House

Does your orange tree drop its fruit before it reaches full size, or worse, does it drop flowers before the fruit starts to form? Trees photosynthesize to produce carbohydrates like sugar which they store as a source of energy. They can maintain a limited amount, which is used to drive the growth of new leaves, branches, roots and stem. Fruitfulness requires the tree to divert its limited energy sources away from these vital functions to the production of flowers, blossoms and fruits. Fruit development involves maturity followed by fertilization, growth, maturity and maturity. This process takes between 6-7 months in warmer climates, which requires a large number of tree energy sources as a result. Trees are able to manage their resources, and will also divert them to emergencies ... Fruit Drop and Crop Depression In regions where oranges produce one crop per year, they go through a series of growth stages as follows: Sprout formation and flower launching (mid-winter) Flowers and fruit set (early spring) Fruit growth - cell division (late spring to early summer) Fruit growth - cell proliferation (mid-summer to early autumn) Fruit ripening (autumn to late winter) The difference is in the regions where most citrus crops are produced year-round. In these cases, the different stages of development will take place simultaneously. The orange tree can handle its plant load well, and it will bear as much fruit as we can support. It is natural for all citrus trees to produce too little fruit and too little flowers in early spring to prevent overproduction. There is no need to worry too much about flowering, as an orange tree needs only 1% to 2% of flowers to produce a good crop, and sometimes even less than 1% is enough. If a tree is depressed because it does not get enough water in hot, dry weather, and if it dies of nitrogen starvation because it is not given enough fertilizer, fruit set will be very difficult in the spring. There may also be a small number of fruit losses in the summer under stressful conditions. Solution: Provide enough water, and water often in hot weather and strong winds. Orange feed with moderate fertilizer in early spring (September in Southern hemisphere, March in the Northern Hemisphere) Fruit Drop and Lack of Potassium Nutrient When orange trees are heavy, the decline in fruit can be exacerbated by low potassium levels. Potassium, also known as potash (represented by the chemical mark K on fertilizer labels meaning N-P-K or nitrogen-phosphorus-potassium ratio) is a major macronutrient needed for flowering and fruit formation. Next to nitrogen, plants absorb more potassium than any other nutrient. Without potassium, the trees stop flowering and fruiting, which is what happens if they are not fed regularly. Before any smug horticulturist declares to you that potassium has no direct effect on flowering and fruit set, let me say that as a horticulturist and biochemist, plant chemistry, like the chemistry of all living things is complex, but some input it is necessary to produce certain results. , and the references I have made to the end of this article support what I am saying! Entering science, Potassium (K) is essential for water, nutrients and the movement of carbohydrates in plant tissues. It also activates enzymes that facilitate the synthesis of complex chemicals within the plant - such as starch, protein and adenosine triphosphate (ATP) production. The role of ATP is to transport the energy needed for all cellular metabolic activities to all living things, and in plants ATP production can regulate the level of photosynthesis. Potassium also helps regulate the opening and closing of stomata, holes or cavities under which oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged with the atmosphere, and respiratory losses are controlled. It increases root growth which increases the absorption of nutrients and improves drought resistance, and increases resistance to frost, pests and diseases. High potassium levels produce similar maturity and fruit growth rate, as well as better nutritional quality, taste and range. Agricultural extension agencies suggest that large amounts of potash are needed in many crops, and that potassium deficiency or macronutrient deficiency leads to reduced crop growth and reduced yields, and that potassium levels not only affect yield, but fruit size, juice. quality and shelf life. Since potassium plays an important role in water regulation, deficiency can clearly increase the pressures associated with the declining fruit mentioned in the previous section. Solution: Make sure that the orange trees are fertilized with the right fertilizer as previously discussed. Extra potassium can be brought in using seaweed extract (which is not a fertilizer but contains a good amount of potassium), wood ash (used in small quantities only as it is very alkaline), or potash sulphate (potassium sulphate) - all this is guaranteed. as acceptable in a natural garden. Never use potassium chloride as it can be harmful to plants, it is a very inexpensive alternative to fertilizer manufacturers to save money! Even if there are sufficient levels of potassium in the soil, it may not be accessible to plants, unless we make some improvements.

Over 35 years of research and hundreds of clinical studies offer unequivocal proof that installing biophilic wall art in your personal or family space will: - reduce work and life-related stress - reduce anger and fatigue - reduce anxiety, depression and fear - increase personal productivity - increase creativity - dramatically improve one's sense of personal well being Click on the next picture to continue reading………..

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Our customers wanted to transform their dark kitchen into a space that reminded them of their favorite place, the beach! They also wanted to showcase their collection of depression glass. Working with our designer, Tracy West, they successfully transformed their space into a bright, airy retreat. A wall was removed to open up the room. Since there was major plumbing in the soffit area that could not be moved, a unique option was chosen to enclose the space with a frame and doors, replicating stacked cabinetry. Glass cabinets were added to showcase the prized collection of depression glass. Our customer hand picked and supplied the glass hardware knobs and the chandelier pendant lights. Cabinetry: Medallion Winston Square & Camilla Arch in White Icing Countertop: Cambria- Montgomery Backsplash: 3x6 Tomei Canvas Natural with Americana Series Greyhound Amer- 397 Designer: Tracy West O'Hanlon Kitchens Designer Photographer: Julia Transue, The Photo House

This country house was previously owned by Halle Berry and sits on a private lake north of Montreal. The kitchen was dated and a part of a large two storey extension which included a master bedroom and ensuite, two guest bedrooms, office, and gym. The goal for the kitchen was to create a dramatic and urban space in a rural setting. Photo : Drew Hadley

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