Into the Pool!
The summer holiday season is officially underway, and the 4th is right around the corner. To celebrate the season, I continue to host dinners in my garden on a regular basis. While my guests are sitting in my garden, they seem to forget that I live right in the middle of Hollywood, just a few blocks from the famous Melrose Place. The best compliment I get is when friends say they feel like they’re “somewhere else” or “on vacation”. That’s what a backyard should feel like!
Nothing feels more like summer than going to pool parties or parties by the beach, which is why my next webisode focuses on poolside living. We shot the webisode at the beautiful home of a friend of mine, a successful director and producer, and the fortunate owner of a picture-perfect pool in the Hollywood Hills. Here I am with my cameraman, Nick Oberlander, scoping out a shot of the pool from the second level of the house.
It was a spectacular day to shoot webisode #4, and I was forced to get into the pool! I say that sarcastically, of course!
We’ve recently completed the rest of the webisodes for our summer series- with a total of four more to be released, so be on the lookout. The response from all of you via e-mail has been amazing!
Speaking of which… many of you have asked questions about the pavers used in the last webisode “Utilizing an Uncommon Space,” so I wanted to respond to some of the most common questions here:
- The space I finished is approximately 96 square feet.
- The pea gravel was already there, but had it not been, I would have purchased 4-5 bags at a cost of approximately $5 per bag.
- I used 81 pavers at approximately $1 per paver.
- Approximate total cost was $150.
Note: Depending on the soil/surface underneath, a layer of sand may be needed before laying the pavers and gravel.
This is an easy, economical way to create a patio, and anyone can do it themselves. It also looks great and is a steady surface for furniture and appliances. If you haven’t already seen the webisode, check it out!
I hope you are all enjoying your summer. Stay cool!
Salud!
Eduardo
Love the blog, filled with so many practical, creative and interesting ideas look forward to the next keep up the good work..