the old kennels

the old kennels

Looking down over the Chiltern valleys these converted old kennels provided us with a unique opportunity to develop a garden that looked both in and out.

Not only was the natural landscape breathtaking, but standing like henges in the surrounding fields are a succession of elaborate brick gate posts, headstones to a long-lost manor of the Craven family, which once dominated the landscape, now consumed like Shelley’s Ozymandius, these remnants the only sign.

Do Web Designers Need to Know About Their Clients’ Niche?

Do Web Designers Need to Know About Their Clients’ Niche?

Web designers work with all types of clients. They can span a wide range of industries and organizational structures. Even those of us who work within a niche will see such variety.

I’ve worked with everyone, from solo entrepreneurs to large organizations. It’s interesting to pick out the similarities and differences. And it has helped me reach a comfort level when working in different scenarios.

The Ultimate Guide to Crafting a Unique Brand Identity for Your Retail Startup

The Ultimate Guide to Crafting a Unique Brand Identity for Your Retail Startup

The success of any business depends on the strength of its brand identity. It encompasses what people see and feel, making your business or brand unique from those around it and your competitors in general. If your brand is strong, you’ll either attract customers to your establishment or make them walk past and shop at one of your competitors.

Every brand strives to be relatable, high-quality, valuable, and consistent with its customers. This means you must develop a brand recognition mechanism that allows your customers to recognize your brand anytime.

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A Modern Minimalist Cabin in the Woods! Let Us In House Tour

A Modern Minimalist Cabin in the Woods! Let Us In House Tour

Set amongst the dense rainforest of Bowen Island, the Forest House is perched upon a bedrock outcrop that makes up much of the island. Designed by Simon Montgomery of SM Studio, the house is for a young family of three seeking a lifestyle change who relocated from Vancouver to Bowen Island, which is just an hours commute away. Forest House aims to provide a true sense of place, connecting them to nature, but also providing a refuge from it in the wetter, winter months.