Written by Randy Deutsch, Architect2Zebras is one of the many architectural websites that I check in on but one of the few that I subscribe to. Last year he took a comprehensive look at why architects matter and was kind enough to let me re-run it … [Continue reading]
It's that time of year - the 2011 ORIX Parade of Playhouses benefitting Dallas CASA. The Parade of Playhouses, hosted by NorthPark Center, provides an opportunity to help abused and neglected children realize their dreams of finding safe, … [Continue reading]
. Over the weekend I engaged in an interesting conversation that walked the line between friendly and hostile. We started off talking about McMansions and our mutual disdain how the priorities of the home-buying public has changed from a quality … [Continue reading]
Back in December of last year I twisted off on a house that I drive by a few times a week - just amazed at how sloppy I thought the work was. This was a first for me, I had never identified a house and singled it out for being less than it should be. … [Continue reading]
A few weeks ago I undertook a project to restore old butterfly chairs I had "acquired" in an effort to make them a bit more presentable. The final piece of the process was to replace the white canvas slipcovers with something better. I had tried … [Continue reading]
Summer is upon us - today (June 21st) is the official first day. Even if I didn't know what day the summer solstice occurred I would know it's summer because my daughter is on summer holiday and the temperature outside has broken triple digits … [Continue reading]
