Your Villa Magazine Desert Cities December 2020 February 2021

D E S I G N + B U I L D This is the time to make all the little moments counts. To squeeze the happiness and joy into and out of the mundane that was previously missed or wasted. After a busy day of running around, taking phone calls, getting to the next appointment, and hundreds of other activities during the course of a day, my car gets close to home, my home, and just the site of it brings a sense of calm. My sanctuary, my oasis, my beautiful little piece of tranquility, a beautiful meal, and relaxation. And it all started with the driveway, a thoughtful hand-crafted, piece of art, created with individually set interlocking pavers, that have warmed with an aged patina that has improved over time, and that I know will be there as long as the home. Draping Bougainvillea with bright pink flowers arch my approach and the flowers dust the pavers as if carefully placed to create my own timeless image of a countryside pavement that could have been placed many generations ago. Farley Interlocking Paving Stones (760) 773-3960 FarleyPavers.com Showroom: 75135 Sheryl Avenue, Palm Desert The interlocking pavers in Southern California are almost all made in Southern California, made by local family businesses from local dirt and rock within 100 miles of and are almost always installed by local craftsman most of whom probably learned this trade in one of the first jobs out of high school. Many of our employees have started by carrying pavers and learn each next skill step by step. Many of our employees have been with us for over 10 years. They may be learning this trade very similar to the Ancient Egyptians 5,000 years ago, the Ancient Greeks, and the Ancient Romans. The 350 mile Appian Way built in the year 312 BC used virtually the same methodology and much of it is still there. We are proud to still be here and to carry on this ancient trade and tradition. If your beautiful pavers need maintenance or restoration, of if you have yet to have your own masterpiece, we would love to be of service. See our ad on previous page. By Charissa Farley Curb Appeal – Just for You 34 | YourVilla Magazine The Desert’s Local Source For Doors, Windows and More! CA Lic. #1001638 • Family Owned and Operated L&L DOOR AND WINDOW Call us today to schedule your complimentary job walk! FINANCING AVAILABLE SHOWROOM: 42121 Beacon Hill Palm Desert, CA 92211 PHONE: (760) 345-8089 WEB: LandLDoorandWindow.com EMAIL: Quotes@LandLDoorandWindow.com BUSINESS HOURS: 7AM – 3:30PM Monday – Friday 4 INTERIOR/EXTERIOR DOORS AND WINDOWS 4 HARDWARE, MOULDINGS AND CARPENTRY 4 HONEST VALUE & PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION