PORT ST. LUCIE HOMES
Ornate beams with heavy metal angle iron fasteners and tongue-in-groove
woodwork adorn the outdoor deck ceilings.
centerpiece of my work. This house was designed for the
family dogs who are a big part of our lives.”
Skip also rescues orchids in his nursery between the garage
and the studio.
Most of his sculptures involve foam bricks carved and then
covered with his secret hybrid mix of Portland cement, glue
and paper, which dries waterproof and is paintable. He has
plans to create two very large projects to be used for public art.
“This house is my last hurrah,” says Skip. “I have visualized
this my entire life. It was designed based on our dream
for our lifestyle.” E
The Hartzells say the “year-round” kitchen gets plenty of use and not just
during the summer months.
The lap pool has plenty of deck around it for outdoor gatherings.
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