TI know it may seem like heresy to criticize FLW designs, but the couch leg flare-out really seems quite wrong to me. They make it look like the couch is wearing shoes that are too big, like a clown.

I am a committed line drier and with my retractable clothesline discretely tucked away in my backyard, I can't imagine that it has any affect on property values. Then again, I live in a relatively...

Rubber tipped dental tools! That must have taken forever and required the patience of a zen master. The little oxidized bits can be charming if you are going for an aged or wabi sabi look.

This is a great project. A lot of the prototype designs on their website offer inspiring small space designs. Thankfully, the City of Austin has made such a project possible by amending th...

I can just see myself tripping on the rug and tumbling headfirst into that pool in the middle of the night.

I actually find your room to be a fabulous assemblage of unique and personal things. When I first looked through the pictures, I did not even realize that they were posted in order to illicit help...

Pretty. Purple Martins are very, very picky. Oddly, they rely almost completely on people for their housing. The houses must be cleaned weekly and the human caretakers must be extremely vigilant...

Just because you can, does not mean that you should.

I am loving this post in a big way.

I have two such jars. One is my lifetime flotsam jetsom jar filled with various small ephemera that would be lost in a cluttered drawer and too precious to discard (my grandpa's wedding ring, a sm...

Awesome. A perfect little house in a perfect little neighborhood in a perfect town. (I live in the 'hood and pass this place all of the time on my bike ride to work). First, I love Karen'...

When I was in the Peace Corps a bunch of fellow volunteers collected recipes from other volunteers in the country; this was helpful and perhaps other volunteers before you have created such a legac...

A makers stamp on the underside may help in identifying this desk. It definitely looks like a designer piece.

I find that packing a few versatile pieces is best. For me, a black polo, a pair of nice jeans, a button down shirt, a pair of slacks, a couple t-shirts, a black sweater, underwear and my jogging ...

If it is aluminum siding, it certainly can be painted. A slate-black color or a very dark green would be nice for the door and shutters.

Thanks for tips MaryWynn. I'm looking forward to the trip.

It looks like a great balcony; although a little narrow for use as a lounge space. I love your blog and all of your creative projects. Now, I just need to learn how to weld...

Karim's apartment is outrageous. Totally not my style, but it fits for him and makes me smile. I have two of his watches that he designed for Alessi; a red and black one. I get comments from peo...

I toured this house for the AIA Austin tour; I have to say that the Nanawall kicks butt! Not only does make the house a bit of a transformer; I recall that it allowed the home's footprint to expan...

I'll be visiting Milwaukee over the 4th of July weekend to get away from the Texas heat and visit family. I had heard mixed things about the market...if I have time, I may check it out in person m...