by Lisa Van Liefde | Aug 24, 2020 | Stone Pavers, Client Project, Cobblestone, Reclaimed Stone
Antique cobblestone pavers add the crowning touch to this driveway in Southern California. Palos Verdes, California. This driveway is anything but typical. Our clients selected a classic cobblestone size: 5” x 8” x 6” rectangle but required a thinner profile for a...
by Lisa Van Liefde | May 8, 2020 | Natural Stone
Natural stone is an environmentally-friendly material and no matter how you slice it, man-made materials just don’t live up to the task. “Use Natural Stone” website is a tremendous resource for information on all topics related to the use of natural stone for...
by Lisa Van Liefde | Apr 8, 2020 | Architectural Stone
Solid reasons to consider hiring an architect for home or landscape projects! Hiring an architect for your construction project, whether home or your landscape, is highly recommended for many reasons. You’ll certainly want to protect your monetary investment. If...
by Lisa Van Liefde | Mar 18, 2020 | Green-Sustainable, Natural Stone
Natural Stone in the Home When you chose natural stone for your home, whether exterior cladding, veneer or interior surfaces and stone flooring, consider how to keep the integrity of the stone intact and optimize the role it plays in your home. Natural stone is a...
by Lisa Van Liefde | Feb 4, 2020 | Cobblestone, Client Project, Reclaimed Stone
Memorable homes begin with the driveway! Architect R. Michael Graham designed this stunning mansion using Historic European Cobblestone for the grand entrance. Architect R. Michael Graham of Liederbach and Graham Architects, designed a true revivalist mansion for his...
by Lisa Van Liefde | Jan 7, 2020 | Landscape Design, Natural Stone
From HOUZZ, learn about the 10 ways you can adapt your landscape and create a more environmentally friendly setting for both humans and wildlife. Houzz has many helpful suggestions, including an article on tips for landscape design. Click on the link below to learn...
by Lisa Van Liefde | Dec 13, 2019 | Stone Pavers, Natural Stone
Granite is a popular, readily available natural stone and a strong choice for cobblestone driveways, walkways, edging and more. Granite is quarried in many areas of North America as well as worldwide and is one of the hardest/dense geological stone types known. It is...
by Lisa Van Liefde | Nov 12, 2019 | Natural Stone
According to Loretta J. Willis ASID, designers have a way of spotting an object of beauty and its application for a design project. And many agree, natural stone is no exception. When it’s time to decide on surfaces, Willis believes that partnering with a stone...
by Lisa Van Liefde | Oct 10, 2019 | Green-Sustainable, Santa Barbara Sandstone
Sustainable Gardens Use Local and Reusable Materials If you’re investing in new building and hardscape materials for a landscape project, try to choose long-lasting ones that have been sustainably obtained and locally sourced. Locally sourced materials will have had...
by Lisa Van Liefde | Sep 18, 2019 | Crema Perla Limestone, Client Project, Stone Flooring
Crema Perla limestone is a solid choice for flooring! Crema Perla, quarried in Southern Spain, has a wonderful color range from white to cream tones and some grey. No wonder it is extremely popular for neutral color schemes. Crema Perla is a great choice for interior...
