by Andrew Armstrong | Feb 10, 2026 | Customer Focus, Designer Spotlight, Featured
Designed & built by: Sea Pointe Design & Remodel (Designers Jacqueline Fortezzo & Mike Hollander) | Furnished by: Terra Outdoor Living | Photography by: Leigh Ann Rowe Creating an outdoor space that feels just as livable as the interior of a home takes...
by Andrew Armstrong | Feb 3, 2026 | Blog, Customer Focus, Designer Spotlight, Featured
Designed by: MPC Interiors | Furnished by: Terra Outdoor Living | Photography by: Ricky Grossman At the Duckhorn Collection at Paraduxx in Napa Valley, outdoor spaces are more than just a backdrop. Here they are an integral part of the tasting experience. Tasked with...
by Andrew Armstrong | Jan 13, 2026 | Designer Spotlight, Featured, In Real Life, Patio Ideas
When Oliver John, a professional landscape architectural studio, began work on the Well Played project, the goal was clear but ambitious: transform a large, exposed rural estate into a series of comfortable, highly functional outdoor “rooms” that could support...
by Andrew Armstrong | May 1, 2025 | Blog, Designer Spotlight, Featured
All photography by: Pea+Nut Portraits When it comes to designing outdoor spaces that are both emotionally resonant and enduringly beautiful, Oliver John brings a rare blend of artistry, technical expertise, and heartfelt intention. Founded by two licensed landscape...
by Andrew Armstrong | Apr 22, 2025 | Designer Spotlight, Featured
From her background in environmental remediation to her current work designing soulful, sustainable landscapes, Laura Osteen brings a thoughtful, grounded perspective to outdoor living. As the founder of Secret Garden Landscapes, Laura is known for creating spaces...
by Andrew Armstrong | Sep 19, 2024 | Designer Spotlight, Featured, Patio Ideas
Life is not always a linear path. Designer Angela Colombo Heckler got her start as an actor. She also worked in nonprofit fundraising and corporate marketing for 18 years. But she never shook the calling of her first passion – designing spaces. “I realized that what I...
