I do and don’t like tile. It can be a hassle, and often tile is completely lacking aesthetic appeal. That said, when you find some cool designer tiles it’s always nice; imagining where and how you might use it.
Steuler Fliesen has some of the coolest tiles you’ve seen; all sorts of colors, designs, and applications. Following are a few I like, but there’s plenty to choose from if you browse the site.
Beautiful mocha/bronze-metallic floor tiles…

Kid-happy tiles like frogs…

In a previous post you may remember that I discussed; 10 Reasons Why Building Your Own House Sucks. I never did get around to posting the positives; mainly because I don’t like to think about all the trouble the darn house caused. Still, in a recent post’s comments Jessie requested the positives and I hate to disappoint. Also, as much as I hate to admit it; there are some real bonuses of building your own house. Not sure if I’ll hit 10 bonuses but we’ll see. I included some newer pictures I found but some are tiny.

1. You feel extremely …read more

So, lame me; I’m a day or so late in reporting this but for some reason I thought the post I read about this project at CNET said that the WIRED installation was happening next week. I was so excited and then later felt this sinking sensation that I had speed read too quickly. Fast forward to this evening and here I am bringing the news to you.
I happen to be a CNET junkie but likely only readers of my office blog know that. Still, if you’ve never been to CNET go visit because they have something for just …read more

Technical status wise — things are much calmer today. That’s good news for us folks who like to proceed in a somewhat orderly fashion, (like me). Yesterday I brought you some Q&A with the very cool Bart Prince. Today I’ve got a little more of that and some more neat examples of his work. Plus some super keen links to check out.
Most creative folks like having their very own place to brainstorm and work. I write and my own little place is called the “one room office with desk.” And although I do have a spiffy chair as well, I’d …read more