Earthtones by d.p.Etlinger

1414 Hardy St., Houston, Texas 77026 • 281.546.3637

Patriotic gate & fence installed in time for

Houston summer, 2005

Dave asked me, while we were installing a Freedom Shrine as members of the Heights Exchange Club [www.exchangeclubheights.org], whether I knew,  "someone that could make a custom gate and fence for his Northwest Houston

home?"

[What? Did I hear that correctly? Is this guy asking me if I know someone who makes custom metal products???]

I just looked at him for a moment, kind-of in disbelief, wondering if he really meant the question [maybe he didn't know or remember what I did for a living] or if he was jacking with me, surely he knew I would suggest MYSELF? So I did. →

d.p.E.'s Calendar

Jan.--d.p. showing @ Wish I May artisan collection; 26211 Kuykendahl Rd; THE WOODLANDS, Texas

www.wish-i-may.com

Feb 11-13--Houston Home & Garden Show; Reliant Center [tentatively]

Feb--Makeover TV Show & Makeover Houston [commercial and print]; www.makeoverhouston.com

The patriotic theme was the primary

focus for the design--the US Flag as the focal point;

flag poles as post; and circle-stars along the upper railing to give a Texas twang. Installed with a natural finish but clear coated to guard against rust, the general impression is that it turned out pretty well! If you ask nicely, Dave may invite you over for a pool party this summer.