Designer Tracy discusses outdoor living with Joe.  They describe the need for a difference between indoor and outdoor furniture, spaces and experiences.  They also discuss the idea of designing for the current time and place - not importing styles from other places and times. 

Designer Tracy discusses mosaics and stone with Jim Johnson of Fairmount Homes.  Jim also gives an update on the office addition to Tracy and Joe's house.  (See the progress of the Self Addition in the image)

Designer Tracy and developer Jim Johnson of Fairmount Homes discuss how home tours can be a source of ideas and inspiration following the 2007 Fairmount Tour of Homes.  They also discuss green design and renovation principles.  Tracy describes why pre-set tables are a pet peeve of hers. (The Office Addition at the Self's will happen in the area shown in the image)

Designer Tracy discusses artful making with Kevin Bouchard.  Kevin's work as an artist, lighting designer, furniture designer and fabricator of, well, things gives him a broader perspective on how objects relate to places.  You can contact Kevin directly at kevinbouchard@sbcglobal.net

 

Designer Tracy discusses tips for implementing a project with demolition.  Getting the right tools and keeping safe are key.  Co-Host Jim Johnson of Fairmount Homes stressed the need for pre-planning.  A caller relays the question about how to know if a single story house can support a second story additioon.