She lusted for colorful flowers and romance.
He sought an exotic, peaceful oasis.
When the owners downsized from a 6-acres estate to new home near the Santa Barbara Mission, they had very different ideas regarding style…
A birdbath becomes the focal point for the front garden with bright flowers that attract birds and pollinators.
The birdbath was found buried in a thicket of bushes when the family moved in. A new walkway aligned with the front door gives it a place of honor.
A simple shale path brings guests from the front gate to the door.
Exotic plants reign around the pool with a specimen tree aloe as the star of the show.
Owner: "It looks like a coral reef!"
Once a bricked, unused terrace; now an exotic home for the Buddha.
Before - poolside brick terrace
Before