The First Couple of Cool.

Sixx Design is a favorite among bloggers, and w/ good reason. Their style is daring (how many other designers would think of including photos of Tupac?) and fantastic. Personally, I'm intrigued by their gutsy approach of taking run-down spaces and turning them into design gems, while working together no-less! I love my husband to death, but I'm not sure we could collaborate on this scale.

In April, Sixx Design is releasing a book called Downtown Chic. It will be a great source of inspiration from a couple who are a wealth of information.

The Renovating Bug.

(Before)
So I've been in the same house for over three years now, I'm starting to feel the need for a change. I have a constant need for renovating. This house really inspires me.

(After)

Hey, we almost have all of our projects finished, it has to be time to move again; right?

This Home Needs a Hero!

I'm calling for an intervention..of sorts. A lot of you know about my passion for mid-century houses. Here is a house that is in danger of being torn down, unless someone steps in. The Houston Mod group listed it as its "Open House", in December, but it hasn't sold. The price has been lowered, and some Realtors are essentially selling it for the land. This is a very unfortunate side of Houston. A lot of the time, people choose to tear down an existing house in order to build a more ostentatious one. I only live a couple of miles away, and I love this neighborhood. I would love to adopt this house as my own, but I don't have the kind of budget to do it right now. I'm putting out a call for help, and maybe someone will take this on. Go to the HAR listing to read more.

A Conscientious Remodel.

Here's a question. How do you find a balance between responsible preservation and making a home fit your present needs? This can be a difficult question to answer. Over the weekend I found a great example of the right way to handle this issue. Once again, via Houston Mod;
I came upon another Mid Century beauty. What I really loved about this house was, that it works for modern day families; but it has many of its original details preserved.

Little details, like the original cabinets and knobs; can be found throughout the house. There are also modern details (like the new mosaic back splash), that keep the house from feeling like a museum instead of a house. I will admit that I am just as guilty of tearing out perfectly good features of a home in order to update a look. Now, I would think twice about getting rid of details that give a house flavor and personality. This home has its original terrazzo floors, wood paneling and plumbing fixtures. It really works very well. For more photos, go Here.