I just bookmarked Giuseppe's page too. Some great inspiration there. Do you have any other's to offer up Rex?
http://www.gappsi.com/main/index.jsp
Dan and Paul have mentioned most of the hardscape elements I'd have, notice nobody mentioned a swimming pool. The patio would have a sitting wall flanked with pillars. The deck would have two levels, one with a shade structure covered with wisteria or climbing hydrangea and the other exposed for sun in the spring and fall.
Plantings would include Locust, Gingko, Beech, Pyr Oak, Jap Maple, at least 20 different Hosta, cedar hedge, naturalized tulips and daffy's and on and on and on........