I frequently get a lot of the same questions and if you are in a creative field - and a visible member of that field - I'm quite sure you get these same sorts of questions. In an effort to fill the … [Read more...]
You should say ‘Yes’ more often
I know that the title of this post is "You should say 'Yes' more often" ... it sounded really good in my head this afternoon during my 7 hour drive from Chicago into northern Wisconsin, but as I sit … [Read more...]
Talking Kitchen Trends with Matthew Quinn
The latest stop on my great kitchen adventure was in Atlanta, Georgia - where I was able to go hear kitchen design expert Matthew Quinn give a lecture on regional design trends. This was a quick trip … [Read more...]
Finally, a worthwhile fortune cookie
I don't normally go in for what I find in fortune cookies - let's be honest, they rarely predict anything. I would much rather have a fortune cookie say something like "don't go outside today" or … [Read more...]
Why Architects should Blog
I was asked to be the Master of Ceremonies for the AIA Austin Design Awards ceremony, an event that took place last Thursday evening (May 1st). I immediately agreed when asked because it's a big deal … [Read more...]
Motivation – and why it’s important
It's Sunday morning, it's raining outside, I'm really tired, and the consensus around the house is to lay about, read books and watch television. But not me ... I have things that "have" to be done … [Read more...]