Anita came up with a clever idea: a large, round pebble mosaic that depicts various forms of marine life. Devotees of Home & Garden Television may have seen a quick clip of the pool area in the popular Bang For Your Buck segment, taped about a year ago with Anita and Mike doing the on-camera honors. HGTV designers intoned that Mike would definitely get back all the money he invested in the project. Wonder what they’d think of the yard now. A lot has changed in a year. “Mike wanted to add more entertainment areas in the backyard, so we started designing the ponds, the landscaping, and hardscape last September,” explained Rob Anderson of Anderson Estate Design who, like Anita, has been working for Mike for years. “It was really a collaborative effort between me and Hugh Morton of Sun Valley Natural Stone. Mike constantly had great ideas and we’d figure out how to do them.” There was a glitch, though. A huge 18-inch gas line runs through the Cassling property. Extra precaution had to be taken when digging the waterfalls and ponds. “We had guys from the state constantly on-site, probing to make sure we stayed far enough away from the gas line,” said >>
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A trio of custom-made glass artwork hangs on the face of the stone outdoor kitchen. Much of the artwork on display at the Cassling home reflects his love of water and the ocean.
Colorful melanine plates and linens add a festive touch to outdoor dining without sacrificing safety poolside.
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