by Lisa Van Liefde | Nov 1, 2018 | Stone Pavers, Cobblestone
Historic Sidewalk Cobble pavers, are beautiful hand-split cobblestone created hundreds of years ago for a foot-friendly surface. Monarch Stone International imports a tremendous variety of authentic antique 100 to 400 year old cobblestone pavers from Europe. One of...
by Lisa Van Liefde | Oct 19, 2018 | French Limestone, Stone Flooring
French Limestone flooring in Limeyrat, is a solid choice. “Limeyrat” French Limestone, is a gorgeous warm gray stone that is both interesting and enduring. The image above is a beautiful Limeyrat flooring tile with a brushed finish and a shotblasted, brushed, chipped...
by Lisa Van Liefde | Oct 2, 2018 | Stone Pavers, Reclaimed Stone
THE DEPTH OF COLOR, PATINA AND RICHNESS OF SALVAGED COBBLESTONE PAVING STONE CAN MAKE OUR HOMES TRULY WONDERFUL Salvaged cobblestone paving material, refers to unused or unwanted paving that has value and can be reused, sold or traded. In today’s green building...
by Lisa Van Liefde | Sep 20, 2018 | Santa Barbara Sandstone, Social Media
September Newsletter Santa Barbara Sandstone is featured in our September newsletter, in a contemporary mid-century Ashlar pattern. Click on the newsletter link below or visit our website page for Santa Barbara Sandstone. Read more here:...
by Lisa Van Liefde | Sep 14, 2018 | Landscape Design, Natural Stone
The fire pit is a warm addition to your outdoor entertainment area! It conjures up such an inviting image: sitting around a cozy fire in your backyard, sipping a favorite drink and enjoying friends and family! There are many different styles of fire pits, using a wide...
by Lisa Van Liefde | Aug 21, 2018 | Cobblestone, Landscape Design
A wide variety of creative material options for garden borders, edges or paths! Reclaimed cobblestone is creative and impressive material to use for garden perimeter border edging or to edge pathways. The image above shows how effective raised cobbles can be to retain...
by Lisa Van Liefde | Aug 1, 2018 | Landscape Design, Green-Sustainable
No matter where you live, isn’t it time to consider a more water-wise and fire-safe landscape for your garden? From our friends at Houzz.com, this article “Fire-Wise Landscapes Can Help Keep Your Home and Property Safe” is full of compelling facts and advice...
by Lisa Van Liefde | Jul 25, 2018 | Landscape Design, Landscape Stone
Consider hiring professionals such as a natural stone supplier and contractor to bring your outdoor hardscape or entertainment area dream to reality. Professionals specializing in hardscape – the areas in your yard such as stone, brick, concrete etc., will work...
by Lisa Van Liefde | Jul 17, 2018 | Reclaimed Stone, Client Project, Cobblestone
A memorable impression is made using authentic antique Historic European Cobblestone and reclaimed limestone curb. European Sandstone cobblestone is a very hard, tight grained, durable cobblestone – as durable as granite. This unique reclaimed antique cobble was...
by Lisa Van Liefde | Jul 10, 2018 | Natural Stone
Stone expertise assures a successful outcome. Selecting natural stone for your home or commercial project is an investment decision requiring expertise. Specifying the right stone requires an understanding of the vast choices in types, color and application....