Category Archives: visitors

Mural Artist: Robert Madden

posted on July 30, 2012

I get asked a lot of questions about our house and the amazing mural that spans almost the entire length of the living/den area. It’s one of those features that is impossible to miss! After my last post I realized that most of my followers did NOT know this was actually a media cabinet that housed books, cds, magazines, the TV and stereo, etc.

The artist who painted this mural is Robert Madden. Robert and his wife Bonnie paid us a visit this past weekend and brought over Frank and Nancy, another lovely couple who wanted to see the ….

Our house in Texas Architect

posted on September 15, 2011

It’s always so surprising to get the news that your house is shown in a publication…not to mention the magazine Texas Architect. I was so pleased to receive two copies from the Editor yesterday and was even more pleased to look through this beautiful magazine. I think I MUST subscribe. We have always followed Austin’s Lake/Flato Archtiects and LOVE seeing their work at Shangri La Gardens in Orange. The September/October issue features them along with many others for their award-winning designs. AMAZING AND BEAUTIFUL!

Our interest in Art and Architecture has allowed us to meet the most creative and wonderful people. ….

Modern Home Tours

posted on May 18, 2011

Even though it’s been a couple of weeks since the last tour of our house, I haven’t had a chance to thank everyone (60 of you!) for coming and for your interest in modern architecture and our home in particular. Living in this house while trying to renovate has been a challenge, but so worth it. It was such a great surprise to see our home featured in Rice Design Alliance’s, Cite Magazine.

CLICK HERE for Magazine Article (.JPG)

Overall, I try to focus on the fact that so many people love modern architecture and design and the ….