Outdoor Living

11
Aug

FAMILY OUTDOOR LIVING SPACE – 2015

Backyard Makeover Welcome to the Jaekel Family Outdoor Living Space! Nestled in the Bethany neighborhood of Beaverton, this landscape was full of lush green grass and vibrant plantings.  But the Jaekel’s wanted something more . . . and this year a gorgeous outdoor gazebo took center stage with its two sidekicks, hot-tub and hardscape/firepit to change the property dynamics! It’s

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7
Jan

Longing for Spring Again

Longing for Spring Again . . . Landscape Design Longing for Spring Again . . . Landscape Design. Outside my window, an industrious bird is pecking away at the bark of a winter-worn tree . . . the sky above is blanketed with heavy fog here in Happy Valley, Oregon and thoughts of sunny days creep into the corners of my

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17
Nov

2014 Exterior Design Reveal – It’s About Family – Outdoor Living

2014 Exterior Design Reveal – It’s About Family – Outdoor Living 2014 Exterior Design Reveal – It’s About Family – Outdoor Living extends one’s living space into the backyard.  They come in many shapes, sizes, styles and features – all with one thing in common – people are using them.  ‘Go Outside’ is more than a new catch phrase. Families

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9
Nov

2014 Exterior Landscape Reveal – Cabin Retreat Extraordinaire

Home in the Woods We know you will enjoy touring this cabin retreat extraordinaire . . . and of course, daydreaming of one of your own – a retreat from the ordinary, a relaxing haven. This property is mesmerizing. It lulls your senses and asks you to sit a spell and bask in the pure nature surrounding you – or

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17
Oct

2014 EXTERIOR DESIGN . . . by Paradise Restored

Exterior Design Welcome to 2014 EXTERIOR DESIGN . . . by Paradise Restored.  HI FRIENDS, FAMILY, AND FOLLOWERS OF PARADISE RESTORED – Whew! It’s been a whirlwind around PR this last 25 weeks – designers creating fresh new landscape designs, admin team members coordinating the development of design-build, and the fun we have showing off these spectacular finished projects. Although

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8
Aug

BEFORE AND AFTER – HILLSIDE PROPERTY GETS FACELIFT

These Northwest Portland homeowners enjoy their west side style home – built into the hillside. If you’ve ever been to the Northwest hills of Portland, Oregon, you’d discover the streets tend to curve around the hills, often intersecting at odd angles and the homes almost seem to nestle on top of one another. Like this one. This prompted a landscape

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