The Florida Courtyard Comeback: Outdoor Rooms Built for Heat, Rain, and Breezes
Why Courtyards Feel Right Again I’ve noticed something shifting in Florida over the last few years. More clients are asking for courtyards, shaded garden rooms, and outdoor spaces that feel like real living areas. Not just a patio with a grill, but a place that holds you. A space that makes you want to linger […]
Living Shorelines at Home: Turning Waterfront Yards into Storm Buffers
The Day I Stopped Calling It “Erosion Control” A few years ago, I stood in a backyard on Sarasota Bay with a homeowner named Linda. She had a beautiful place. Big windows facing the water, a low patio, and a view that made you forget your phone existed. But her shoreline was falling apart. Every […]