I went for a walk in my neighborhood the other evening. Only 3 blocks north of us, the house prices quickly triple and quadruple. Everything was just popping with fall colors. When I returned home and was reviewing my photos, it was interesting to see some patterns. Many of the houses I photographed had flower boxes on the houses below the windows. Not all of them were filled, but they all gave some depth to the elevation with their shadows.
![Mt.Baker 09'1017 - 079](http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2634/4021028359_4e8793b56a.jpg)
![Mt. Baker Hse detail](http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2753/4023991507_94141b65b8.jpg)
![Mt.Baker 09'1017 - 121](http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2698/4021794350_bcc1d27de2.jpg)
![Mt.Baker 09'1017 - 119](http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2703/4021032971_613f0fc63a.jpg)
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Ross Chapin Architects, our standard front porch rail incorporates flower boxes. They add a nice accent to the house and tend to be easier to maintain. We will be using this detail on the Karina as well and I can't wait to fill it with bright red flowers.