Even the trees have beads here! This is in the sculpture area of the City Park.

New Orleans recap

Thursday was our day of arrival, off the plane, straight to Bourbon Street. Walked around and saw tons of great buildings. Scoped out tours for the next two days, then just relaxed with great food and drinks. The next day we had great beignets, driving tour of the French Quarter, Lower Ninth Ward, Treme, the Garden District and Central Business District. Pix of Charles Moore's Piazza D'Italia was high on priority. Saturday was a great day for the French Market and more of the French Quareter by foot. Taking a Haunted Ghost Tour was really neat and brought some "life" to the nearly 200 year old buildings. We enjoyed everyday and relaxed and took photos and had great food. This week on the blog will focus on several different areas and the photos of each. More to come as we catch up with our lives!

Obvious and necessary

This is an article that explains the obvious and reinforces what I believe is the truth about the future of residential design. These small changes are are what we need for a more sustainable future.

Show House

I am working on small plans and a plan for our house that is small. Is our house going to be a show home for what can be done locally, small, and green? I certainly hope so! After a short trip to NO to see small and vernacular houses, I am sure there will be some insights that I post.

Land hunting

Knowledge is power! I am educating myself to locations and prices of land in the central Chester County region. Acreage and prices vary, but I am getting familiar with what is available.

New old client

Some of the work done at my 9-3 job seems to be building with friends of past clients. Actually, I have a new client, but they had worked with my 9-3 also. Now they are looking for something more affordable and flexible, stylistically. I am excited that these connections are starting to yield results.

May Day

This is not a call for help, but instead a call for people to buy stuff from our yard sale. A bunch of stuff we haven't used in eons. Plus, the kids are growing, so they don't play with tons of their toys and have outgrown so many toys. Still on the hunt for land. Some promising locations to look at tomorrow.
Enjoy a mint julep and watch the derby.