Applying style from our fantasy house to our actual residence with the limitations presented by our budget, practical needs and the structure of the house itself can be a source of frustration. Read "Overcome Hurdles To Creating A Beautiful Home"

Turn a $20 thrift store find into a great accent chair with some paint, belt webbing, and a staple gun. Read "Rocker Makeover"

It's time to pick a winner! Read "Horrors Of House Paint Finalists"

Here's a brief sampling of the array of colors popping up in our garden and the yards of our neighbors here in Austin, Texas. Read "A Taste Of Spring In Austin"

We drove for 45 hours and put some 2,700 miles on the car last week as we headed to Charlotte, NC to meet with one of the manufacturing partners of Decades, our furniture company. The decision to drive halfway across the United States and back within a work week made plenty of sense before we actually did it. After the fact? Did I mention that I did all the driving? And that it rained most of the drive home? Yeah. Read "Stuff That Happened: Carolina Road Trip"

Do you have a painting horror story? I want to hear it! Read "Horrors Of House Paint"

Want a quick way to create some fun, patriotic art for your home? Our abstract currency images look great and are easy to make. Read "Got A Few Bucks? Create Art With Dollar Bills"

Recessed lighting is almost ubiquitous in today's homes, for a number of reasons. Simple "can" lights are inexpensive to install, they provide even lighting in large rooms and hallways, and, being free of adornment and tucked into the ceiling, they are neutral and compatible with any interior design. There are, however, a couple of downsides. Read "Modify Your Recessed Lighting To Set The Mood And Trim Your Bills"

A brief video shot on a sunny afternoon in our home here in Austin. The dog and the cat weren't interested in having their naps interrupted. Read "A Sleepy Afternoon At Home"