Thanksgiving is just two days away and like a lot of people in the US, I have been thinking about all the classic food items that will adorn my holiday table. This is a first on Life of an … [Read more...]
I need a head shot – not a mug shot
I need a head shot. That's right ... you heard me. A head shot ... you know, a picture of my face ... although, if it's a picture of my face, why don't they call it a face shot? (thinking ... … [Read more...]
What did you want to be when you grew up?
. This is an easy question for me to answer because I have always wanted to be an Architect - even before I knew that the word "architect" even existed. The key word in that previous sentence is … [Read more...]
Old Modern Fireplaces
Just to get it out of the way - yes, I live in Texas where everyone thinks we ride horses to work and drill oil wells just for fun. While those statements might be true, the one thing that most people … [Read more...]
My Three Favorite Wood Species
I originally wrote this post for my friend Jamie Goldberg who maintains the kitchen design site "Gold Notes" . When I was asked to contribute to Jamie’s series on “Three Favorite …” I said yes … [Read more...]
Red Flag words and phrases
. Sometimes it's just a vibe you get ... you know there's something wrong but you just haven't figured it out yet ... It's an uneasy feeling at best and when you are talking about meeting with … [Read more...]