Author Archives: Kate Wiseman
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Floating stairs
I wish I could take some credit for these gorgeous floating concrete stairs, but these were done as part ofView full post »
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The Hanging Gardens of Adams Ave
After two years of loyal service, our hanging terrariums here at the Sage offices were in need if aView full post »
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Lawnless front yards part one
One of the questions I get most often is how to pull off the front yard with no lawn. A lot of people love the ideaView full post »
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Crane day!
Who says rocks can’t fly? The crane drivers at Southwest Boulder and Stone are magiciansView full post »
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Outdoor daybeds: a hot trend in outdoor living
I’m a big book nerd and love to read for hours on end, so to me an outdoor daybed sounds like a dream come true. IView full post »
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I love selecting boulders
When it comes to choosing boulders, my favorite place by far is Southwest Boulder & Stone. Don’t be fooled byView full post »
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Simple modern plant combination
I came across this plant combination at UTC and I love how simple it is: Dianella tasmanica variegata with DianellaView full post »
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Practice safe design…
This is the time of year that I think of as my teaching season (I am honored to be able to teach design classes with theView full post »
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Sweeps of Texture
Both soothing and cohesive. These simple sweeps of soft shrubs really compliment the angular nature of theView full post »
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Playful Driveway
I was driving through a new development in the North county and ran across this playful driveway. I don’t knowView full post »
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Updated Spanish steps
It’s no secret I am obsessed with tile. Honestly though with all the options out there, how could I not beView full post »
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Living stone wall
How can you not love this wall? I am always looking for great new textures to make vertical surfaces more interesting,View full post »
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Modern outdoor furniture
What do you think, awesome or just odd? This outdoor sofa, chair, and coffee table is part of the Stones Collection, andView full post »
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Modern outdoor umbrella
I love it when genius meets gorgeous. Really, that’s pretty much my favorite thing. This is one of those times: aView full post »
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Lovely plant combination
I am loving this plant combination: Calamagrostis ‘Karl Foerster’ (the feathery tall grass), with Sedum View full post »