by Lisa Van Liefde | Jun 25, 2018 | Sandstone Pavers, Natural Stone
Natural stone pavers used for a driveway, walkway or patio, are an effective way to increase your homes value. Natural paving stone is a much more visually appealing choice which has the distinct advantage of lasting longer than manufactured pavers, decomposed...
by Lisa Van Liefde | Jun 13, 2018 | French Limestone, Natural Stone
You’ll find French limestone provides a wide range of colors, variety of finishes and durability! In over 40 years in the stone industry, we’ve found the most classic and popular stone for both architectural and flooring requirements is French limestone, due to...
by Lisa Van Liefde | Jun 5, 2018 | Landscape Design, Maintenance
Great ideas from the editors at Houzz.com, including: Set aside a place for sun lotions Area to dry beach towels Check your yard for play equipment safety Set aside a special place for summer crafts To-Dos: Your June Home...
by Lisa Van Liefde | May 22, 2018 | French Limestone, Natural Stone
Cobblestone, French Limestone and Santa Barbara Sandstone featured in May Newsletter Link to the May newsletter featuring a project with beautiful Santa Barbara Sandstone, French Limestone and our antique reclaimed Historic European Cobblestone. What are the...
by Lisa Van Liefde | May 21, 2018 | French Limestone
Link to the May newsletter featuring a project with beautiful Santa Barbara Sandstone, French Limestone and our antique reclaimed Historic European Cobblestone. What are the differences between granite and sandstone? Learn more here: Monarch Stone...
by Lisa Van Liefde | May 10, 2018 | Santa Barbara Sandstone, Client Project, Natural Stone
Santa Barbara Sandstone and French Limestone Create an Inviting Fire Pit Entertainment Area For over a century, Santa Barbara Sandstone has been popular on many prominent public buildings and residences in Southern California. Santa Barbara Sandstone is unique and...
by Lisa Van Liefde | May 3, 2018 | Historical Places, Cobblestone
The first known use of word driveway was in 1871. According to “This Old House”, most houses built before 1850 were reached via dirt paths. Driveways for the common home simply did not exist. The dirt paths were direct rather than meandering, and not very wide,...
by Lisa Van Liefde | Apr 25, 2018 | Landscape Design, Landscape Stone
Natural stone adds an authentic touch to an outdoor space that nothing else can match. In the book, The Spirit of Stone, landscape designer Jan Johnsen presents a richly photographed guide to the many creative ways that durable stone and gravel can be used in a...
by Lisa Van Liefde | Apr 5, 2018 | Landscape Design, Landscape Stone
New data released by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) and the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) offer an insightful picture of the impact the arts have on the nation’s economy. Among the categories measured, landscape architecture is shown contributing...
by Lisa Van Liefde | Mar 21, 2018 | Curb, Landscape Design
When designing your cobblestone driveway, walkway or patio, consider including a classic finishing touch with impressive antique reclaimed granite or limestone curb imported from Europe! Massive sections of antique limestone and old granite curb can be custom sawn to...
