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 | 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 | 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 | Feb 15, 2018 | Cobblestone, Maintenance
Removing snow from a cobblestone driveway or walkway is managed best with these helpful tips! If you are the proud owner of a natural, authentic (whether newly fabricated or reclaimed/antique) cobblestone paver driveway or walkway, here are a few tips we’ve gathered...
by Lisa Van Liefde | Feb 7, 2018 | Cobblestone, Stone Pavers
With today’s technology and saw-cutting capabilities, Monarch Stone International can provide thin cobble pavers sawn or “sliced”@ 1.5” to 2” for a concrete based installation! Historic European Cobblestone® is a grand collection of reclaimed antique cobble and curb...
by Lisa Van Liefde | Dec 5, 2017 | Cobblestone, Client Project, Landscape Design
Stone driveways and walkways with a radiant heat system have distinct advantages! Winter is here, and exterior radiant heat systems for a natural stone driveway or walkway is an upgrade you may want to consider in time for next year! Here are four good reasons to...
by Lisa Van Liefde | Nov 24, 2017 | Cobblestone
THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN GRANITE AND SANDSTONE COBBLESTONE? We’re often asked about the difference between Historic European Cobblestone’s antique “granite” and antique “sandstone” cobblestone. Both types of cobblestone are authentic reclaimed and antique (100-400...
by Lisa Van Liefde | Sep 6, 2017 | Cobblestone, Santa Barbara Sandstone
Reclaimed European cobblestone and local Santa Barbara Sandstone bring history to homes (In an interview conducted by the Use Natural Stone website author Teresa Meeks, we discuss reclaimed European cobblestone and local Santa Barbara Sandstone.) European cobblestones...
by Lisa Van Liefde | Aug 15, 2017 | Landscape Design, Client Project, Cobblestone
Memorable homes begin with the driveway – in Gig Harbor, Washington! Is your dream to create a home that leaves a lasting impression? At Monarch Stone Int’l, we believe memorable homes being with – the driveway! Here’s what one client created...
by Lisa Van Liefde | Jul 11, 2017 | Porphyry, Client Project, Cobblestone
Gorgeous colors and durability with charming porphyry pavers from Mexico Our client selected beautiful porphyry paving stone for their driveway in Northern California. Two sizes were selected: a 4” x 4” x 2” to 3” for a sand base installation and 4” x 4” x 1-1/2” to...