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Trumix.com listings available of design talk radio Podcasts Build your own playlists with this podcast. design talk radio #102 Designer Tracy discusses Bed & Breakfast concepts and mixed use dwellings.  She also describes a park in Houston that has fountains, a cafe, a restaurant and play areas. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | design talk radio #101 Designer Tracy describes using the 5 senses, memory and function in design.  Joe discusses Bryant Park in New York and the charms of urban parks.  They both discuss the landscape project at the nearby Paschal High School. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | design talk radio #100 Designer Tracy describes the Impressionist show recently opened at the Kimbell Art Museum.  She and Joe also described the charms of the Kimbell Art Museum itself.  The spoke of 19th Century French interiors.  Joe described the value of or silences in design.  Tracy cautioned against designs that promise one thing and deliver another.  She also described different types of finishes for wood floors and furniture. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | design talk radio #99 Designer Tracy described the difference between "Town" and Country" and how to save costs as you plan your project.  Local design and events are also discussed. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | design talk radio #98 Designer Tracy discusses Thonet chairs, entertaining in multiple rooms, color NOT being a style, respecting existing design features during a re-model and trees at western exposures.  Whew! Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | design talk radio #97 Designer Tracy welcomes SceneShop Artistic Director Steve McGaw.  They discuss design principles culled from his experience in the theatre.  For more information about SceneShop you can go to www.fwsceneshop.com.  Or visit www.myspace.com/sceneshop Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | design talk radio #96 Designer Tracy discusses the movie Sex in the City; Marfa, Texas and the Chinati Foundation in one show!  To learn more about Marfa visit http://www.marfatx.com.  The Chinati Foundation web page at http://www.chinati.org is where you can learn about Donald Judd and other artists in Marfa. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | design talk radio #95 Designer Tracy shares her experience with Joe after a trip to Boston.  She also answers an e-mail about options for exterior cladding. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | design talk radio #94 Designer Tracy welcomes Don Gatske to the show.  Don is an architect and is the Dean of the School of Architecture at the University of Texas at Arlington.  He speaks about recent changes in design education, the special role of designers in our culture, the house he designed for himself and some of the projects that the School of Architecture at UTA are sponsoring. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | design talk radio #93 Designer Tracy discusses the TCU Purple Bike Program, bus-stop benches and the advantages of using a very dense Brazilian wood called "Ipe".  She also answers an e-mail from Ken in Fort Worth regarding an addition to a house. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | design talk radio #92 Designer Tracy discusses loft-space living.  She discusses how important it is to keep clear of "design trends" and answers a listener's e-mail concerning converting a dining room into a pantry. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | design talk radio #91 Designer Tracy discusses strategies for slowing automobile traffic in neighborhoods, how to make a living space on the west side of the house and mailbox placement and design. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | design talk radio #90 Designer Tracy discusses saloon or tavern design after a trip to Bluff Dale, Texas.  She and Joe also described the typical Texas county seat design exemplified by Granbury, Texas.  They especially enjoyed the covered sidewalks in Granbury.  The tavern in Bluff Dale is called Greenwood Saloon at www.greenwoodbd.com.  The restuarant in Bluff Dale is Let's Eat.  Tracy and Joe listened to the wonderful music of Silver Shoes at Greenwood.  The musician's web addres ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | design talk radio #89 Designer Tracy discusses color contrast  - sometimes subtle is better than high contrast.  Listerner e-mails were addressed regarding casing trim and having a newly designed house that does not mimic the neighbors. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | design talk radio #88 Designer Tracy welcomes Christie and Josh Harmon on the show. The Harmon's are long-time listeners.  They described a recent kitchen renovation they undertook after e-mailing for advice on Design Talk.  Tracy also reccommends windows in tall fences and the great planting deals one can find even at flea markets. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | design talk radio #87 Designer Tracy discusses parks and gardens as playful grounds that should be designed beyond the time when just children play there.  Skateboarding, rusted metal retaining walls and rusted fences are described.  Note:  Rust does not cause tetanus! Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | design talk radio #86 Designer Tracy discusses how to budget for a design project.  She also discusses the difference between construction costs and softs costs.  She advises to save a little money for furniture, art and landscaping. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | design talk radio #85 Designer Tracy speaks about why being different in design may be hard for some, when different is good and why.  She discusses carbon footprint issues, offers three "design savvy's" and more. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | design talk radio #84 Designer Tracy hosts Patti Stuard - an artist specializing in transforming space with paint, fabric and found objects.  Patti describes her work to Tracy and discusses her approach.  Patti sent an e-mail to Tracy some weeks back with the design problem of painting the front of her house.  Solutions to this design problem are also discussed. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | design talk radio #83 Designer Tracy and developer Jim Johnson discuss the importance of the entry sequence to a building or home.  Tracy stressed the desirability for that sequence to start at the curb and not just at the front door.  They also discussed an e-mail regarding exterior color on a house. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | design talk radio #82 Designer Tracy and architect Joe discuss the difference between architecture, building, construction and decoration.  Tracy outlines some issues surrounding the selection of a sofa (not a "couch"). Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | design talk radio #81 Designer Tracy and developer Jim Johnson discuss the challenges of keeping a house hot or cold - the problem of insulation.  Tracy also covers  how to hire a design professional and the design phases in a construction project. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | design talk radio #80 Designer Tracy and her husband/architect Joe discuss the fun of venturing outside of the design safety zone by trusting your design professional.  They also address a listener e-mail question regarding the handling of a wall.  The pair also describe Lafayette Park in Detroit by Mies van der Rohe, Ludwig Hilberseimer and Alfred Caldwell. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | design talk radio #79 Designer Tracy and developer Jim Johnson discuss the issues involved in second home design.  Whether it's a lake-house, farm or ranch the design issues are completely different than for a suburban or urban dwelling. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | design talk radio #78 Designer Tracy and developer Jim Johnson discuss wood furniture and architectural millwork with Mike Reznikoff and Tim Hayden of Reznikoff Custom Furniture. (www.reznikoff.net) Mike and Tim describe the advantages of veneers, the merits of true wood construction and how they work with clients and designers.  They also described the canoe they made along with their colleagues in the shop. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | design talk radio #77 Designer Tracy and developer Jim Johnson welcome Philip Poole from Townsite to the program.  Philip and his Townsite partner Don Scott have a long history of urban development in Fort Worth.  The topic for today was the plan for the urban streetcar - one answer for reducing pollution and traffic while increasing development and a more convenient urban setting.  See www.townsiteco.com for more information about Townsite. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | design talk radio #76 Designer Tracy discusses with Jim Johnson construction schedules and why some projects take longer than others.  A listener's question about bathroom tile is also addressed.  Ra Byn Taylor asked the group to discuss the need to keep construction drawings after a project is complete.  Also: the Self's share what they saw on their recent trip to Chicago. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | design talk radio #75 Designer Tracy hosts Fort Worth resident Jim Duncan from North Texas Renewable Energy, Inc.  Jim and his wife Janet have been developing the plans for their energy efficient house in Wise County for some time.  They have investigated all types of insulated wall systems, passive solar, geo-thermal systems, photo-voltaic systems and just plain construction.  Jim shared their journey towards making an environmental friendly and sustainable house. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | design talk radio #74 Designer Tracy and developer Jim Johnson discuss various approaches to developments.  Mixed-use developments, sidewalks, porches, connections between parts of the city were discussed. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | design talk radio #73 Designer Tracy and developer Jim Johnson discuss hosting guests for large holiday gatherings.  Tracy also shares the idea that new design is a challenge to the way we think.  She encourages mind-stretching to enjoy design. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | design talk radio #72 Designer Tracy and developer Jim discuss the need to understand the difference between a draftsman and an architect.  They also encourage homeowners about to start a do-it-yourself project to volunteer for Habitat for Humanity projects to get experience. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | design talk radio #71 Designer Tracy discusses the challenge of altering traditional spaces to flow like modern ones.  She also describes the concept of "Perfect is not always best".  Tracy gives an update on the Self addition as well. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | design talk radio #70 Designer Tracy discussed exterior cladding for residential construction in response to a listener's e-mail.  Brick, metal, stucco, vinyl siding, wood and cementious board were listed.  Developer Jim Johnson called in and updated Tracy and Joe on the progress on their project.  Jim discussed insulation products, too. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | design talk radio #69 Designer Tracy and developer Jim Johnson discuss, of all things, place settings and furniture selection. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | design talk radio #68 Designer Tracy and developer Jim Johnson discuss window options and cabinetry options following an e-mail.  High-rise living and loft living are also discussed. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | design talk radio #66 Designer Tracy and developer Jim Johnson discuss sheet goods versus tile flooring for pier and beam foundations.  The discussion also  includes a comparison between Disney World and Six Flags type theme parks.  This leads to a discussion of design permanence versus design authenticity. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | design talk radio #66 Designer Tracy and developer Jim Johnson discuss sheet goods versus tile flooring for pier and beam foundations.  The discussion also  includes a comparison between Disney World and Six Flags type theme parks.  This leads to a discussion of design permanence versus design authenticity. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | design talk radio #65 Designer Tracy and developer Jim Johnson discussed strategies for front yard design and approaches.  Tracy and Joe reported on their visit to the Gaylord Texan Reasort in Grapevine, Texas. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | design talk radio # 64 Designer Tracy and developer Jim Johnson host Patrick Johnson on the program.  Patrick describes what would be really good for a ten-year old's bedroom.  Tracy and Jim also discuss kitchen cabinet heights and bedroom closet organization. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | design talk radio #63 Designer Tracy and developer Jim Johnson discuss the movie "Who Killed the Electric Car" and answered an e-mail question regarding a kitchen remodel. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | design talk radio #62 Designer Tracy, Ra Byn Taylor and Joe somehow manage to have a show without developer Jim Johnson. The trio discussed Southlake Town Center and Solana as models of development.  Ra Bayn held forth on solar fans. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | design talk radio #61 Designer Tracy and developer Jim Johnson discuss design ideas from the magazine - Domino.  Tracy replies to an e-mail concerning bargain design sources.  Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | design talk radio # 60 Designer Tracy and developer Jim Johnson spar over the the right place for architecture.  Ra Byn Taylor and Joe dive in.  The Top 25 Favorite Buildings [as voted on by members of the Fort Worth Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA)] is contrasted with the Top 150 Buildings listed at the AIA national level - voted on by non-architects.  The image shown is the Kimbell Art Museum - unanimously selected in Fort Worth. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | design talk radio #59 Designer Tracy and developer Jim Johnson were given an update by Ra Byn Taylor on his do-it-yourself project.  Jim updated everyone on the home office addition for Tracy and Joe.  Mame McCutchin, co-host of ARTLANDUSA, called in to describe the program she shares with Toby Amies - a television series that explores American art from Miami to Anchorage.  The new second series will begin in October 2007.  Their web page is Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | designtalk radio #58 Designer Tracy discusses half-baths and moving walls on the inside of a house with developer Jim Johnson.  A maser plan with a designer or architect was reccomended by Jim.  Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | design talk radio #57 Designer Tracy and Developer Jim Johnson discuss outdoor rooms and ste planning issues inclusing the correct placement of an addition. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | design talk radio #56 Designer Tracy and Developer Jim Johnson discuss color, mother-in-laws and material selections. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | design talk radio #55 Designer Tracy and Developer Jim Johnson of Fairmount Homes discuss contracts and agreements with contractors.  Kinda dry stuff but essential in reducing project headaches and misunderstandings.  (The posted image is an update on the office addition at Tracy and Joe's place - under the watchful eye of Jim Johnson.) Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | design talk radio #54 Designer Tracy and Jim Johnson, Developer, interview Judy and Bill Slease - experts on the "Easy Living" concept.  The Easy Living concept is intended to guide designers and contractors on making houses more accessible for all people at all stages of life. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | design talk #53 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.  Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | design talk radio #52 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) Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | design talk radio #51 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) Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | design talk radio #50 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   Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | design talk radio #49 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. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | design talk radio #48 Designer Tracy discusses allowances and general estimating principles with Jim Johnson of Fairmount Homes.  The duo gives guidelines on how to keep a handle on project costs. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | design talk radio #46 Designer Tracy discusses landscape and gardening with Lorie and Michael Kinler  - Landscape Architect/designer.  The Kinlers are part of Redenta's Landscape Design.  Their web page is www.redentas.com     Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | design talk radio #45 Designer Tracy and Jim Johnson of Fairmount Homes discusses color - hwo to choose it and some technical terms.  Ra Bayn Taylor advises pouring mollasses on your lawn - and no-one knows why. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | design talk radio #44 Designer Tracy and Jim of Fairmount Homes discuss trends vs timelessness of design. Jim shares his cruise ship observations and how they can apply to individual home design challenges. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | design talk radio #43 Designer Tracy discusses circular driveways, landscape walls and landscape lighting with Joe and Ra Byn. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | design talk radio #42 Designer Tracy discusses windows, window treatments and even the importance of regular window cleaning.  Jim Johnson of Fairmount Homes advises on installation and selections.  Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | design talk radio #41 Designer Tracy discusses environmental friendly design and ideas behind situating buildings on sites.  A caller asks if thicker exterior walls can help with energy costs. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | design talk radio #40 Designer Tracy shares lessons learned on her trip to North Park Mall in Dallas.  She also discusses concrete finishes and kitchen cabinet details with Jim Johnson of Fairmount Homes. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | design talk radio #39 Designer Tracy discusses kitchen renovation options with Jim Johson of Fairmount Homes. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | design talk radio #38 Designer Tracy discusses function and form with Jim Johnson of Fairmount Homes.  They cover how to use walls to create function and issues related to removing walls and creating interior openings.  Ra Byn Taylor peppers them with questions. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | design talk radio #37 Architect Joe and designer Tracy discuss wall textures with Jim Johnson of Fairmount Homes.  A caller asks the trio about the best interior finish for an ICF (Insulated Concrete Form) wall. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | design talk radio #36 Architect Joe and designer Tracy discuss a recent trip to New York - observations and lessons learned.  Entry sequence, lighting and seating - their focus on restaurant design holds lessons for home and office.  Ra Byn queries the duo and tries to have them make sense. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | design talk radio #35 Architect Joe and designer Tracy discuss design for the holidays.  Tricks for brightening an interior without adding skylights or windows are discussed with Jim Johnson of Fairmount Homes.  A new bit of music is featured from the band Change of Standard.  Ra Byn makes sure everything runs smoothly.  Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | design talk radio #34 Architect Joe and designer Tracy discuss the difference between a house and a home.  Jim Johnson of Fairmount Homes is quizzed on the pros and cons of painting brick exteriors.  Ra Byn Taylor promises to play more of his music next time. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | design talk radio #33 Architect Joe and designer Tracy discuss the April 2007 opening of the estate of the late Philip Johnson.  Johnson's Glass House is only one of several buildings to visit there.  Jim Johnson of Fairmount Homes ponders options for renovating a 19th Century house.  Tracy and Joe recomend a visit to West Elm in Dallas. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | design talk radio #32 Architect Joe and designer Tracy welcome Ken Voise, furniture maker, kitchen specialist and owner of Voise Furniture and Cabinetry.  Ken describes his effort to bring European quality modern cabinetry to the United States.  Ken goes beyond the "kitchen triangle" and describes the high-tech equipment that enables very refined work.  Ken's web page is www.voisecustom.com. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | design talk radio #31 Architect Joe and designer Tracy dispel the myth that white is a neutral color.  They advise on hardware pull selections.  Jim Johnson of Fairmount Homes provides the devil's advocate perspective. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | design talk radio #30 Architect Joe and designer Tracy invite Meg Fischer in to be "guest sound engineer" in Ra Byn Taylor's abscence.  Jim Johnsons returns to help discuss the design questions posed by Meg's friend Celeste and an e-mailer.  Celeste wants to know what can be done about a sorority house interior.  The answers are not exactly "Designer's Gone Wild" but may help the sorority members. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | design talk radio #29 Architect Joe and designer Tracy welcome Kate Macaulay and Michael Johnson from Green Living in Dallas.  Kate and Michael described how they choose earth-friendly products to carry in their store.  They also spoke about recycled carpets, milk-based paint, Marmoleum and lots of other earth-friendly products.  Their web page is www.green-living.com Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | design talk radio #28 Architect Joe and designer Tracy discuss lighting with guest Chad Jung - Lighting Designer.  Chad shows how lighting for the stage is similar to lighting for living.  Jim Johnson of Fairmount Homes poses a question to Tracy and Joe regarding accent lighting.  The web page for Chad Jung is www.chadrjungdesign.com Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | design talk radio #27 Architect Joe and designer Tracy discuss interiors.  One e-mailer asks about wall texture finishes and another questions the best place for the TV in a living room.  Jim Johnson of Fairmount Homes chimes in with his thoughts and poses a design problem for Tracy and Joe.  Ra Byn Taylor gives an update on the Lawn Project and promises to bring one of his musical compositions for the next show. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | design talk radio #26 Architect Joe and designer Tracy answer e-mail questions about built-in shelving.  Jim Johnson of Fairmount Homes   provides insight from the contractor's perspective.  Ra Byn Taylor updates the group on the progress of his front yard rehabilitation project.  Ra Byn also shares one of his lively music peices. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | design talk radio #25 Architect Joe and designer Tracy discuss outdoor spaces, gardens, organic and sustanable gardening with Elizabth Anna of Elizabth Anna's Old World Gardens.  Her web page is www.elizabethanna.net  Jim Johnson of Fairmount Homes claims no talent for gardening whatsoever but chimes in with questions and comments.  Ra Byn Taylor spins a composition of his with vocals by Tarah Pembroke. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | design talk radio #24 Architect Joe and designer Tracy learn why Jim Johnson of Fairmount Homes added a "Stairway to Heaven" to a one-story house.  After discussing how to change the color of existing wall tile the trio discussed "Texas Style" and if there is such a thing. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | design talk radio #23 Architect Joe and designer Tracy discuss path making with frequent guest Jim Johnson of Fairmount Homes.  The topic of roof slopes, why some are steep, why some are shallow and why modern ones are flat was also covered.  Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | design talk radio #22 Architect Joe and designer Tracy discuss home office issues to consider when setting up, well, a home office!  They suggested working with furniture templates in the planning phase of floor plans.  Jim Johnson of Fairmount Homes chimes in as well.  Tracy's Mom, Judi, provides perspective on it all.  The show is wrapped up with an attempt to define "modern". Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | design talk radio #21 Architect Joe and designer Tracy discuss insulation with Paul Adomli and Vic Bosnich from Tascon Industries www.tasconindustries.com.  The advantages of reprocessed paper goods for acoustic control and energy performance are rounded out with the fact that the same company creates a mulch from the same basic ingredients.  Strategies for new construction and renovation projects are discussed. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | design talk radio #20 Architect Joe and designer Tracy encourage building smaller houses when possible to save on initial costs and upkeep.  Built-ins and multi-function rooms are key to small house design.  Jim Johnson at Fairmount Homes weighs in on the topic.  Joe mentions Sarah Susanka's "The Not So Big House" and Lester R. Walker's "Tiny Houses" as models.  Joe also suggests a trip to Solana in Westlake/Southlake, Texas to see progressive development ideas. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | design talk radio #19 Architect Joe and designer Tracy set the record straight on the pronunciation of "xeriscaping" (and why one should consider such a thing).  Recurring guest Jim Johnson of Fairmount Homes suggests that ideas for residential design can come from non-residential settings.  Guest Chris Turner shares his experience as an Owner of a residential construction project.  Chris advises getting a broadly experienced team that stays with you through the whole project. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | design talk radio #18 Architect Joe and designer Tracy discuss art and design with Heliotrope owners Debby Stein and Jan Edmonds.  Debby and Jan encourage the view that art doesn't just hang on the wall - there is wearable art and art you can use.  These Art Matrons of Bluebonnet Circle want everyone to feel comfortable owning and enjoying art.  The Heliotrope website is: http://www.heliotrope-art.com/     Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | design talk radio #17 Architect Joe and designer Tracy discuss picking paint, unifying a home with multiple ealier additions and the faux-ness of faux finishes.  Frequent guest, Jim Johnson, discussed the importance of designing for oneself and not just for resell.  Lots of laughter on this show as Ra Byn Taylor lobbed his comments into the mix. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | design talk radio #16 Architect Joe and designer Tracy discuss finding furniture at estate, yard & garage sales suitable for a space, share the concept that "good design takes time", swap stories with contractor & builder Jim Johnson & also answer an email question asking how to make a small backyard work & another email asking which way to face a porch on new construction project.  Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | design talk radio #15 Architect Joe and designer Tracy cover magnetic and no VOC paint, analyse furniture sets on DesignSavvy, trade stories and give examples of reulitizing rooms with contractor & builder Jim Johnson, and end on the current design status of wallpaper. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | design talk radio #14 Architect Joe and designer Tracy tackle stone countertops for DesignSavvy, are joined by Texas Christian University's director of website management Victor Neil and TCU's director of publication Gorland Mar and wrap the hour with a DesignDestination at Houston's Rothko Chapel. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | design talk radio #13 Architect Joe and designer Tracy field calls about wall decor, bathroom paint color and granite countertops.  The duo continue with an indepth discussion about Modern Vs. Traditional styles in design. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | design talk radio #12 Architect Joe and designer Tracy begin with a designsavvy segement a compair stain-grade vs. paint-grade wood and answer a call about improving untextured walls and one about fluorescent lighting.  Then the duo turn to designconcepts and explain both Feng Shui and negative space and recieve more calls, one continuing the Fort Worth urban village conversation and one about framing on a budget.  Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | design talk radio #11 Architect Joe and designer Tracy report on Fort Worth's 'Concert In The Garden,' discuss paint testing, sound design, as well as answer listener's calls and emails concerning flooring, odd-shaped rooms, finding a good designer/decorator and making a small room feel larger. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | design talk radio #10 Architect Joe and designer Tracy begin by concluding the questions about a listener's nursery.  The hosts then speak in detail with in-studio guest, urban planner Sarah Graham on the history, priorities and procedure of city planning and how you, the individual, can become involved.  All three give examples of 'urban villages' and public spaces.  Finally, the Joe & Tracy go through the diy steps involved in installing both base ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | design talk radio #9 Architect Joe and designer Tracy introduce urban planner Sarah Graham, speak design vs. decoration and begin to troubleshoot and plan a listener's nursery. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | design talk radio #6 Architect Joe and designer Tracy begin with a listener email about rugs on carpets, introduce contractor & builder Jim Johnson, discuss the new city ordinance on mandatory 50% brick for new homes and design decisions for fences.  Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | design talk radio #5 Architect Joe and designer Tracy talk about designing the perfect Mother's Day, report on a trip to the new GrandMarc of Westberry Place, answer an email about converting a garage door exterior into authentic house side, one on adding a contemporary design style into Craftsman home and end on planning for energy efficiency. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | design talk radio #4 Architect Joe and designer Tracy begin by emphasising the importance of color, then they discuss local art venues, answer an email about fountains, and field a caller's question about new homes vs. old homes. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | design talk radio #3 Architect Joe and designer Tracy begin the half-hour with music designing the mood of a setting, answer a call on the benefits of sidewalks and porches in residental communities, one on good indoor plants for a Texas atrium and field an email on water-based paint vs. oil-based paints. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | design talk radio #2 Architect Joe and designer Tracy report on Fort Worth's 'Main Street Arts Festival,' brainstorm ways to collect and utilize rainwater, answer a call about making a living room more useful, one about a balance between design and comfort, and end on a call about subdividing a home for multiple children. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | design talk radio #1 Architect Joe and designer Tracy discuss the value of outdoor spaces, speak with a caller about priorities in home improvements, answer another call about cooling off an outside area, mention design with a narrative in mind and end on one final call about designing a home to maximize a sell. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache |