On my front gate, brass findings, seasoned, well-crafted and working perfectly... a delight in our daily comings and goings!

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Fireplace and light brick wall. Kitchen appliances waiting to be hauled off or installed.

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In 1990, this was a raccoon and possum infested handyman special! But I knew it was my home the minute I walked in. Despite my realtor's warning to the contrary, I made an offer, never expecting them to accept it. But they did!

It was mine. And the renovations began as I lived in each room to get a feel for its energy and light! As I replaced all of the jalousie windows. As I built and stocked the Koi Pond and brought new life to drought-decimated grounds.

Today our Jungle is filled with birds and butterflies. Lush tropical plants grow everywhere. The banana jungle is fruiting. The Koi pond is brimming over with lively fish. The waterfall resonates musically throughout the house. There are many places to sit and eat or to just mediate on the beauties of Nature.

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I had to have the concrete dug out and hauled away except for some of it which I stacked near the walls and pondside to create hills now covered in bromeliads and ferns.

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Once the pond was complete, top soil was added and planting began.

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