Monthly Archives: June 2012

Pattern Provocateur

Posted on June 29, 2012 by Hank — No Comments ↓

|Corymbia citriodora| One thing that I obsess over is pattern. Patterns found in the natural world are a thing to behold. They have the power to invoke reaction and inspire. Check out what is revealed under the bark of this…

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Treasure Hunting

Posted on June 28, 2012 by Hank — No Comments ↓

|Bush Allamanda| You know the feeling you get when you find that hole in the wall restaurant in some forgotten neighborhood that serves the most amazing meal you’ve ever tasted and realize that the public hasn’t discovered it yet. There…

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The Living Daylights

Posted on June 27, 2012 by Hank — No Comments ↓

|Cotinus coggygria ‘Golden Spirit| I consider myself somewhat of an explorer. Everyday I am on an expedition to find the beauty of things; something that makes me say “Hey that’s cool!” or makes me feel good. One thing I love…

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The Beauty of Letting Go

Posted on June 26, 2012 by Hank — No Comments ↓

|Artichoke| The artichoke. Thistles on steroids. An architectural icon among foods you can grow. Whether you like to eat them or not… they will not be ignored in the garden or elsewhere. They erupt from the ground with bold felt-like…

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Detail and Design

Posted on June 25, 2012 by Hank — No Comments ↓

|Agave victoriae-reginae| I went to the Dwell On Design modern design show here in L.A. this past weekend. It was so inspiring! The show got my mind thinking. Nature is truly a grand designer from the big things down to…