Even as the gardens are crisscrossed with trenches and littered with the debris of rebuilding, Nature continues in her usual course unperturbed. The presaging of Spring is literally in the air, as the mornings are scented by Pittosporum undulatum trees, … Continue reading →

It’s been over two months since the ferocious windstorms of last December ravaged the Pasadena area, and the cleanup continues. When the gales uprooted trees and exploded our electrical panel here at Lenkin Gardens, it also took the garden lighting … Continue reading →

Last week we shared Heather’s visit to the palaces of the Alhambra in Southern Spain, and how she found inspiration not just in the magnificent gardens but also in the refined geometric detailing of Moorish architecture. We mentioned that these … Continue reading →

The nice folks over at Houzz.com talked to us about one of our favorite roses, the gorgeous yet practical “Sally Holmes.” They produced a great article which you can read here. And if you haven’t checked out Houzz.com yet, please … Continue reading →

Having our roots in more classical design aesthetics, we are generally not an office to hop onto the latest fads. However, this is one we couldn’t pass up. Mini didn’t seem all that perturbed, putting on an air of Sphinx-like … Continue reading →

The Alhambra is a mighty fortress high atop a hill in southern Spain, built over centuries by the Moors. Behind the imposing battlements lies an intricate maze of lush gardens and delicate architecture. It is a mystical and legendary place, … Continue reading →

Happy 2012! We hope everyone’s year is off to a promising start. We’ve been busy an a few projects, as well as drafting up plans on how to use the destruction of last month’s windstorms to build an even better … Continue reading →

We’re still cleaning up the mess here after the windstorm. It took a week to get electricity, and two for things like telephones and the internet. So we do feel grateful for these simple things that we normally take for … Continue reading →

Just wanted to share this lovely bouquet used to welcome a special visitor. Daylilies, hydrangeas, roses blend in a delicate palette of creams and pale lavender. We’re not quite sure what the geometric dried flower clusters are, but they punctuate … Continue reading →

The last few days have been a glorious taste of Autumn, with clean, crisp air, and a subtle shift in the color of the afternoon. Oh, and yesterday it poured rain all day. Anyway, the new moisture has delighted the … Continue reading →

We were just minding our own business, selecting fabrics for an outdoor living room and custom daybed, when a French friend (and client) dropped by with gifts… Such a harmonious intersection of design and edibles really should happen more often … Continue reading →