#permeable surfaces

the lines of our home are really square--with the exception of one small round window. cute but odd. i dream of adding more curves and charm to our home's façade, but we did not win the lottery a couple of weeks ago which means that i'll have to work with what i've got. in that spirit a diamond pattern would play off of our home's (we'll call them) clean lines while simultaneously adding contrast and visual movement.

i wish i knew what is planted between these pavers. thyme, perhaps?

(via greige design via lars bolander n.y.)

now, wouldn't that be nice? over 10 years ago i tried growing thyme between stones in my first garden. we lived in san diego and the little herbs should have been infallible. had they been given a fighting chance, i'm sure they would have been. i was young and inexperienced in all things--though especially as a gardener--and the plants withered. it was painful to watch. i will have thyme again one day, mark my words. and between the stones of a permeable driveway would be way cool...

(via oh joy!)