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Living local, urban design, sustainability, landscape architecture, and places in the East Bay. Design that works where it is.

How to Reform your Killer Cat

Our cat wears a harness and a leash when he’s outside. Why? He’s a killer. I love gardening and Jan loves birds. As soon as we had our own yard, … Continue reading

May 31, 2015 · 3 Comments

Happy Haunting

On Halloween, we like to set a spoooooky scene for our neighbors without making the wee little trick-or-treaters run off screaming in terror. Jack-o-lanterns are always a big hit, and the more … Continue reading

October 30, 2014 · 2 Comments

Creativity Shines in Oakland’s Golden Gate Neighborhood

When the first homes were built, the Golden Gate neighborhood was a town named Klinknerville. The name was changed to Golden Gate before it was annexed by the City of Oakland … Continue reading

October 21, 2014 · Leave a comment