I was scrolling through the photos on my phone this evening when this picture caught my attention. It is of a garden on Capitol Hill that we installed last winter. The reason I originally took this picture – and why it caught my attention again – is that it captures the essence of much of our work. There is a strong hardscape design with a mix of materials, so the garden looks great all year long. Interesting details (like the shadow line on the stair’s riser and the Ipe cap

Here’s a great BBQ when space is limited. t is the SIGMAFOCUS made by Focus Creation in France. Their core business is making an wide range of modern indoor fireplaces. Two of my favorite are the RENZOFOCUS and the ECLATE GEANT . The Sigmafocus costs 1114 and you can order directly from Focus .

Check out the Gardener’s (and Scot Eckley’s) Wish List in the latest issue of Seattle Homes & Lifestyles…