One Step Closer...

Copyright Joanne Yordanou

YAY!!! We passed the Committee of Adjustment from the City to allow for slightly more coverage on our lot and a side yard stairwell to the basement, which is not only very handy, but allows for lots of light to come in. YAY!!!

So here's what it looks like with the colouring of this Chris Parrott home:

via Chris Parrott Homes

My only conundrum, is what to choose for the siding around the 2nd floor window. There is stone and cedar. I'm thinking this should be stone too. Any thoughts???

And then for the Landscaping: I'm a bit of a formal lass in the garden, growing out of my English Cottage phase, and am leaning towards this...

Boxwood housing pretty little trees...

A carpet of Pachysandra a lots of Hydrangeas...

Last two: via Houzz

via Pinterest

But this is my favourite...

via Alex Smith Garden Design

But how about that siding question above? Any suggestions??? Please????