Patrick & Topaze McCaffery - Taproot Garden Design & Fine Gardening "Evergreen California native Pacific Wax Myrtle (Myrica californica) is a fast growing shrub/tree. After only two years in the garden, it is twice its size, and covers a good portion of the fence. Myrica californica can be selectively pruned to a manageable size."

Inspiration for a mid-sized mediterranean backyard mulch landscaping in Toronto.

Design ideas for a modern landscaping in Charleston.

Inspiration for a large southwestern backyard stone patio remodel in Austin with a fire pit and a gazebo

Inspiration for a mediterranean staircase remodel in New York

Laundry room - rustic laundry room idea in Jacksonville

Home design - industrial home design idea in Vancouver

Inspiration for a southwestern landscaping in Phoenix.

This door is from the 1800s! I wanted to create a southern cottage theme in this room. I brought the outdoors inside. The wall when it is all finished, will look like the front of a charming southern cottage! Magnolia Mae Vintage Design

Exquisite decorative mirrors invaded all spaces of social interaction, replacing tapestries and other wall decorations. Hand-crafted in Italy cheval mirror with beveled glass and carved wood frame. This freestanding mirror has sophisticated leaf and scroll design and antique medium brown finish. Masterfully carved details of this cheval mirror are highlighted wit hand applied gold metal leaf. This mirror is hand-crafted in Italy

Detail of Adenanthos Sericeus (Woody Bush), a drought tolerent plant from Western Australia. ©Daniel Bosler Photography
Photo of a small mid-century modern drought-tolerant front yard landscaping in Los Angeles.

A young family from the Bay Area moved to Portland into a much larger home. They brought with them some art and furnishings and an appreciation for Tuscany. In the new home we began with one fabric that hit the tone they wanted: you can see it in the dining room window treatments. The furniture that attracted them, after an initial foray into typical Tuscan styles, was on the contemporary side of things; so we created a relaxed blending: Floors were stained darker. Lots of antique bronze, dark woods and rich fabrics live happily with craftsman lighting and tan walls. More modern Transitional seating in oatmeal and off-white actually create islands of rest and repose; they heighten the room’s nature by contrast. Our eclectic range of styles work because they share a tonal character. We found a rug in reds and blues that was more traditional and dramatic, which connected well with our inspiration fabric. So we were on a roll. Other pieces, including the exciting room divider (the ship) fell into place, as the clients took the elevations and plans with them on various shopping excursions (which were fun because they had the road map to provide a happy level of guidance). This space, as with the other rooms we designed for the home, exemplifies sprezzatura — a relaxed style that looks as if it has been created by (great taste) over time. Yes, indeed!

Large minimalist backyard stone and custom-shaped natural pool photo

This modern, contemporary, glossy, underwater resin on wood panel is layered with aqua, aquamarine, Aruba blue pigments, white epoxy paste, and hints of sparkle. A cool toned color palette was used to create this multi-layered dimensional seascape.

Example of a large arts and crafts backyard deck design in Portland with decking and a pergola

This ski-in, ski-out condo features a strong Arts and Crafts influence. The interiors feature reclaimed oak floors, mortise-and-tenon carpentry, stone, and custom period details.