Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 18 Page 19 Page 20 Page 21 Page 22 Page 23 Page 24 Page 25 Page 26 Page 27 Page 28 Page 29 Page 30 Page 31 Page 32 Page 33 Page 34 Page 35 Page 36 Page 37 Page 38 Page 39 Page 40 Page 41 Page 42 Page 43 Page 44 Page 45 Page 46 Page 47 Page 48 Page 49 Page 50 Page 51 Page 52 Page 53 Page 54 Page 55 Page 56 Page 57 Page 58 Page 59 Page 60 Page 61 Page 62 Page 63 Page 64 Page 65 Page 66 Page 67 Page 68 Page 69 Page 70 Page 71 Page 72 Page 73 Page 74 Page 75 Page 76 Page 77 Page 78 Page 79 Page 80 Page 81 Page 82 Page 83 Page 8420 GoodLifeFamilyMag.com MARCH | APRIL 2017 HOME & GARDEN:THE GREAT OUTDOORS Landscape & Hardscape Whether looking to increase curb appeal or longing for backyard bliss, improving your home’s landscape and hardscape makes the outdoors more enjoyable now and increases the value of your property for resale. President and Owner Lauri Braschler of Lu-Lu’s Blooms Landscape Design in Dallas, says there are many ways to transform an outdoor living space into a private paradise. She explains that it’s important to capture a visual of the setting and to get a sense of the homeowner’s taste, interests and hobbies. The outdoor treatments should reflect the same scale as that of the house, and the landscape design ideally will fit the surrounding area. Braschler notes that if a client doesn’t have a color scheme in mind, the colors can be pulled from the home’s brick. She says the preparatory assessment is a crucial part of the process, as it helps the client set a budget and determine the best end product.“When people spend the money on landscape, they want to be able to enjoy and live in it.” Braschler relies on Mark Sorensen of Patio Works in Dallas to present the client with hardscape options. “Lauri and I actually sit with the client and design,”says Sorensen.“That’s what makes us unique.”Sorensen, who has been in business for 38 years, creates patios, hardscape, rock work, natural stone retaining walls, pavers, stone border around planting beds, paver driveways and travertine pavers. Braschler says the buzz phrase for spring is “less is more” and lower maintenance is key. There is a focus on succulents, such as plants in the yucca families, Tuscan Cyprus and greenery with a Hawaiian, Moroccan,Tuscan, Mediterranean or Mexican influence.“NaturalTexas-grown perennials that bloom throughout the year work best,”says Braschler.“Plant choicesshouldbebasedontheweatherandfrequencyofstormsperarea,sotheywillwithstandtheelements.”Organicgardensintwo-levelraisedbedswithascreen and fence in the backyard are popular, as are perennial pruning trees that flower or smell nice. Landscapes are featuring large, three- to 10-ton boulders, river rock, two- to 10-inch stone and a variety of water features. For more information, visit lulusblooms.com. “’Less is more’ and lower maintenance is key.” - Lauri Braschler, owner of Lu- Lu’s Blooms Landscape Design Outdoor Furniture Is your better-quality patio set starting to look worn, tired, faded or dirty? Don’t discard it. Breathe new life into it with repairs and replacement parts from Chair Care Patio in Dallas. OwnerDebbyMartzsaysfamily-ownedChairCarePatiocanrefinishtheframe and replace cushions, slings, and other parts to update patio furniture. In addition to extending the life of a fairly major investment, Martz says,“It’s all about creating the perfect, customized, outdoor space by creating a new look for your existing frames.” Serving North Texas since 1988, Chair Care Patio carries hundreds of outdoor fabrics, which give clients a wide choice of colors and patterns. “While frames are typically beige, brown, or black, people are going outside of their comfort zones and choosing bolder, more experimental cushion colors,” she says. “This year’s Pantone color of the year is‘Greenery’, aptly named for the outdoor setting.”Though cushion color selections are primarily solid, Martz says clients use pillows to add pattern, color, and texture to their outdoor seating area. “Chair Care Patio is the regional sourceforeverythingyouneedtocreatethelooksinmagazinesandcatalogssuchas Front Gate and Restoration Hardware.” In addition to replacement cushions for all outdoor furniture, Chair Care Patio manufactures custom placemats, tablecloths, runners,outdoordrapes,andpoufs.TheycarryclassicoutdoorfabricssuchasthosemadebySunbrella,OutduraFabrics,Phifertex, Twitchell, Richloom, Waverly, and a beautiful textile line called Tempotest by Para that’s made in Italy. Fabrics are soft to the touch, yet durable and fade-resistant. Chair Care Patio’s main office, sewing facility and 30,000 square feet of warehouse space are located in Dallas. Products are made in the USA, made inTexas, and made in Dallas. Pickupanddeliveryareavailable.ChairCarePatioislocatedat8700SovereignRow,Dallas. For more information, visit www.ChairCarePatio.com. “It’s all about creating the perfect, customized, outdoor space by creating a new look for your existing frames.” - Debby Martz, owner of Chair Care Patio