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Mangrove Bay Design

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jenatmangrove

I am a consummate creative. I have been a professional artist, designer, author and entrepreneur for 25 years. I am a problem solver, the challenges my life and work bring me along with my faith are what keep me moving in a positive direction.

The Buzz About Sconces in a Bathroom: A Better Choice for Better Lighting

I know I sound like a broken record when it comes to having a space function to its highest potential, but for most people our home is our largest investment asset, so why not make sure it gives us back... Continue Reading →

Sharing Resources: Stone Showrooms

Let me start with the fact that I’m not trying to sell you stone. I like to sell you on the idea that when you use real stone, the chances of your home design lowering in value, real or perceived... Continue Reading →

3-D printed houses: technology and building

I read some random stuff pretty regularly. I just landed on an article from The Economist about 22 Emerging Technologies for 2022 that talks about a new process to use a giant 3D printer to build a house. Pretty incredible... Continue Reading →

Our Design Process and Timeline in a Nut Shell… In a Perfect World

One of our most asked questions is "How long will this take?". There are many moving parts to the design and build process. What we can do is speak to our processes and do our best to help others along... Continue Reading →

Dresser to Vanity Project

Accessory Buildings: what’s allowable and what’s not has to do with use and ordinances (the accessory dwelling unit)

backyard guest house Here we are post Covid 2021 in Florida and the housing market is still on fire. Some agents feel that the tide may be turning over the next couple of years to be more of a buyers... Continue Reading →

New Codes for Residential Construction in New Smyrna Beach: an Educated Client is a Happy Client

https://library.municode.com/fl/new_smyrna_beach/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR&showChanges=true 3d illustration of crane over house plan background with code sign There is a lot to know as a building designer. We do our best to have a general understanding of local codes and ordinances. The tricky part is... Continue Reading →

Time to Slow Down on the West Coast of Florida: Scalloping in Crystal River

With the kids getting older we are finding it harder to get them to come along with us on family getaways. We were thrilled they could both get off of work to join us for a quick jaunt to the... Continue Reading →

Design Principles of Scale and Proportion: What Deserves Your Focus?

The quality of a person's life is in direct proportion to their commitment to excellence, regardless of their chosen field of endeavor Vince Lombardi Design Principle of Scale & Proportion When we speak of scale in design, we speak of... Continue Reading →

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