Happy New Year! Some things just have to change, even before the real work starts. Remember the two shades of red with black trim on the front door and entryway? Debra said that had to go immediately. Eventually, we’ll paint the entire exterior of the house.But for now, even this small change makes a big […]
Water is the theme of today’s post – we’ve recently completed (or nearly completed) a couple of hydrology-related improvements at the SoHoToHo. In honor of those, I decided to post a pic of the fountains at the Summer Palace in St. Petersburg (although there is no telling what will appear to those of you seeing […]
Fences – a perennial design problem. Practically (and perhaps even legally) speaking, you can’t do without them. A practical necessity for privacy and, if your home has a pool, like the SoMoToHo, a legal requirement. (Most swimming pool ordinances even prohibit certain materials like chain link.) But as the cross vine-covered one above shows, a […]
