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One way to enhance the experience of being in your backyard is by installing a firepit. The perfect area to relax and enjoy a fire with a dram of single malt whiskey. City living can be wonderful, however it can also be hectic and quick-paced. It’s good to occasionally get away from the hustle and…
Having a storage space close to the firepit for firewood is a nice convenience, making it look good is just a bonus. There is going to be a top on this that will keep the wood dry and give us an area to work at. One of our neighbors had a tree removed and we…
Cocktails We have come up with a selection of cocktails that compliment Happy Hour gatherings at the Urban Oasis. Explore the cocktail menu at Urban Oasis, where each drink is crafted to enhance the social experience of the group with flavor and flare Happy Hour at the Urban Oasis is currently available by invitation only….
Family Gathering Family came from all over the world. This was a great chance for the descendants of David Strasen to gather. Happy Hour at the Urban Oasis is currently available by invitation only.
Laying the pavers for the firepit area that will be 12 by 17 feet. These are dominion concrete pavers are made by Mutual Materials. I am adding about 2 inches between the pavers and the retaining wall. I know that there are easier ways of doing this but I like setting each paver individually. With…
As you step foot into the Waterfall Garden Park, a realm of wonder unfolds before your eyes. Discover a majestic waterfall cascading gracefully, weaving its way through the verdant foliage, evoking a sense of timeless elegance. It’s a place that defies the ordinary, beckoning you to escape the confines of the mundane and embrace the…
The Madrona Briar Patch is part of a hidden passageway that runs on Pine Street from 37th avenue to Evergreen Place in Seattle. This modest footpath embraces a world of natural wonder, beckoning people who follow it to go out on a serene and enlightening adventure. When you find the walkway, Pine Street becomes a…
Featured Cocktails Seattle Sunset Lavender Vodka, Orange Juice, and Grenadine Overcast Rum, Ginger Syrup, Soda Water, and Lime Juice The Fire Pit Isla Scotch, Vodka, and Vermouth Whiskey Cocktails Old Fashioned Bourbon or Rye, Sugar, and Bitters Manhattan Bourbon or Rye, Vermouth, and Bitters Boulevardier Bourbon or Rye, Campari, and Vermouth Sazerac Rye, Bitters, Sugar,…
One of the projects for 2022 was to extend the retaining wall in the center of the backyard and build another raised bed. This was a much bigger project than I had expected but I really like the way that it turned out.
Embrace the possibilities of gardening, where the desire to grow your own vegetables or nurture colorful summer blooms finds the ideal ally in the shape of raised planter beds. These raised garden beds cater to both novice enthusiasts and experienced gardeners with their adaptability and user-friendly design, offering a variety of advantages that go beyond…