Construction at Conway Home Completed

After the consturction the Conway's home backyard has become a paradise for adults and kids to enjoy.

Just one of many seating areas covered by the pergola which will have a shade clothe and vine on it later.

The way from the top patio over the train exhibit to the lower patio includes this wooden bridge up off the ground over a foot to allow the train to pass.

View of the train exhibit area in the proccess of being built. In the picture are some of the model size accesories like the tunnel for the train.


Another view of the train area and the wooden bridge which connects the upper level to the lower which will have the train go under it.


Walkway and and stone steps to the wooden bridge. This is on the backside of the plant bed and the stone seating area.

The stone seat on the lower level which will have a shade tree grow behind and provide a great spot to view the train. This slab of rock weighed about 350 lbs. and was not easy to put in place.

The staggered flagstone walkway along the side of the house is bordered by jasmine which once filled in will set off the walkway even more.

Outdoor Patio with Model Train Exhibit in Conway Gets Underway

As part of the two-level patio there will be this area in the middle for the model train exhibit.

The backyard after the initial clearing and excavation.

Discussing some points about the top section of travertine patio.

Beginning to install the lower travertine patio set a level below where the model train exhibit will be.

Pavers in Baldwin Park, Ocoee, Avalon Park and Windermere

Pavers are the most popular thing right now. With the cold weather, much landscaping has been delayed in January and February but we have been doing paver projects like mad. We did gold travertine in Ocoee and noche travertine in Baldwin Park. A little Euro-Kobble cement paver job in Avalon Park and a very big one in Windermere, both in red/buff/charcoal color have rounded out the projects in the last couple of weeks. Another one in Baldwin Park with 16 by 24 inch travertine noche pavers is on the drawing board and that project will include a columned pergola with cedar top. The landscaping projects are just around the corner.

Celebration Pavers and Landscape are Completed

Our project to remodel the back yard and pool area of this beautiful home in Celebration Florida, Disney's much acclaimed master planned community, has reached a successful completion. We replaced an unsightly agglomeration of concrete pavers with beautiful gold-toned travertine. The transformation couldn't be more dramatic. The small space has been transformed into a lush tropical paradise and when the landscape reaches its full effect in a couple of years, the oldhamii bamboo and assorted palms will create the perfect retreat for entertaining and just lounging by the pool. In the "L" of the backyard we built a raised terrace that will be the perfect spot for a market umbrella nested in a table with four chairs for enjoying al fresco dining. Closer to the house the large covered lanai features a wet bar and extensive counter top for more entertaining possibilities. This area too was covered in the golden tone travertine pavers. With the pool and hot tub, this backyard retreat features all the amenities with virtually no maintenance! Left to do are potted plants, refurbishing the funky wall fountain, painting the house in this area, outdoor lighting and furniture. A mural on the two story wall that makes the garage apartment would be a final piece de resistance.

Travertine Tile Installation At Home in Celebration Gets Underway

After the travertine in the kitchen is installed.

The original old Chicago brick floor in the kitchen.

Celebration Paver Installation Nears Completion

Our transformation of the pool area in this Golfpark Drive home in Celebration is almost complete. Unfortunately our camera with the pictures of the "before" were left in the lanai over the weekend and someone took advantage of a great deal on an "abandoned" camera. Suffice it to say that we have rarely seen more of a hodge-podge of material with at least five different kinds of pavers, many of them poorly laid. We have replaced them with absolutely beautiful gold range travertine pavers and the results are outstanding. When combined with the new landscaping over the next few days, the results will be truly amazing. Florida Pool Area-Extreme Makeover Edition, are you ready for you close-up?

If you're not familiar with it, Celebration is the town created in 1994 to help fulfill Walt Disney's vision of EPCOT, Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow. The imagineers brought in some of the world's top architects, designers and urban planners to help them build a self contained idealistically conceived community. The result is quite satisfying. For more information in depth about Celebration read the complete article in our Florida Life and Times Blog!

Winter Park Landscaping of Mid-Century Modern Continues

Liza and Mike Jennings home before work begins.

Their home after the driveway and some of the landscaping is installed.

The installation included these 6x6 ft. squares of pavers offset to lead up to the front door.