by Lisa Van Liefde | Apr 11, 2017 | Natural Stone
Natural stone images captured in print. A recent article posted on the Use Natural Stone website discusses the use of natural stone as art. The article, “Discovering New Forms of Art in Natural Stone” suggests that art can take on many different shapes and...
by Lisa Van Liefde | Mar 29, 2017 | Natural Stone, Maintenance
Whether you’re considering a natural stone floor or a natural cobblestone driveway, you’re likely to hear these myths as you navigate through the stone selection process. Natural stone can fit effortlessly into a variety of decors, making it a top choice for...
by Lisa Van Liefde | Mar 2, 2017 | French Limestone, Client Project, Natural Stone
French Limestone from Limeyrat, an exquisite choice for flooring, tiles and more! French limestone for floor tiles and paving, especially from Limeyrat, is by far the most elegant, enduring, versatile natural stone one can find. Limeyrat French limestone, sometimes...
by Lisa Van Liefde | Feb 9, 2017 | Natural Stone
Stone Professionals Offer Expertise – Add Value To Your Project! Stone professionals specializing in natural stone for building and landscape/hardscape requirements such as stone walkways, cobblestone driveways, patios, exterior stone veneer or interior stone...
by Lisa Van Liefde | Jan 31, 2017 | Natural Stone
Natural granite paving stone creates a warm welcome to this beautiful San Diego hotel property! Monarch Stone International was chosen to supply over 4,500 SF of granite paving for the port cochere and entry areas of this dual-brand hotel in San Diego, CA. Overlooking...
by Lisa Van Liefde | Jan 4, 2017 | Green-Sustainable, Natural Stone
What is Resilient Design? The American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) offers a guide for communities to better protect themselves from natural disasters, often caused by climate change, through resilient landscape planning and design. As disastrous events...
by Lisa Van Liefde | Oct 25, 2016 | Natural Stone, Client Project, Santa Barbara Sandstone
Santa Barbara Sandstone adds beauty to this historic property. We were pleased to have the opportunity to supply local, natural Santa Barbara Sandstone to this beautiful historic property in Pasadena, California, once home to the famous geophysicist Charles Richter....
by Lisa Van Liefde | Oct 19, 2016 | Natural Stone
Keep your home and property beautiful and safe against fire with these landscape design guidelines by Eileen Kelly, contributing author with Houzz. California is experiencing extreme weather patterns this week with highs in the triple digits and the dangerously hot...
by Lisa Van Liefde | Oct 3, 2016 | Natural Stone, Client Project, Santa Barbara Sandstone
A beautiful combination of natural stone material in Santa Barbara Sandstone, French Limestone and Texas Limestone were selected for veneer, flooring, stairs and copings for this Laguna Beach, California property. Our clients were very committed to a warm and inviting...
by Lisa Van Liefde | Aug 26, 2016 | Natural Stone
Stone Driveways: What are Your Options? A natural stone driveway is a beautiful option that will enhance your home or commercial project. Natural stone is a feature that will boost curb appeal and increase the value of your property. Plus, a natural stone driveway...
