After just returning from our last summer vacation, I am a little sentimental that summer has come to an end. I always dread the end of summer because it is my favorite season, and I love all the excitement that comes with it. The pictures below are from the amazing photographer, Slim Aarons, who understands how to capture that excitement of summer in a snapshot.
picture titled: Nice Pool
I love the ballustrade is the far ground. And LOVE that the dogs where included in the picture.
picture titled:Acapulco Villa
The good life!
picture titled: Scone Madame?
What a perfect setting for a summer pool party!
Picture titled: Poolside Gossip
The good thing is there will still be warm weather in Atlanta for the next few months and still many opportunities for poolside gossip.
All photos via www.photographersgallery.com
Lately, I have been seeing them everywhere and with many different uses, i.e. the picture below courtesy of pinkwallpaper. They conveniently come in different sizes to suit your needs and even come with a drain in the bottom!
MLK Middle School in Berkley, CA has an incredible school yard garden as shown in the pictures above. This program was sponsored by noted chef and restauranteur, Alice Waters. 
These photos are from the Kate Sullivan Elementary in Tallahassee, FL. This edible school yard was designed by The Damayan Garden Project. 
As a Landscape Architect in Texas, a constant request from clients is SHADE! Another option to planting trees is constructing an arbor. An arbor is a great focal point in the garden and can be very simple, intricate, or even an extension of architecture from the house or building. One of my favorites here in Austin is at Whole Foods outside on the plaza. The most beautiful characteristic of arbors is the way sunlight moves through them and seeing the different shade patterns that are created on the ground.
