Designer Tracy discusses lighting concepts and aesthetics.  She also describes ideas about designing "western" without being predictable.  She answers a listener's e-mail about mixing modern with traditional.  Joe mentioned the show called "Architecture School" on the Sundance Channel.

Designer Tracy discusses space-planning, the importance of "mock-ups" and provides wonderful design destinations.

Designer Tracy welcomes Landscape Designer Ange Harvey from Fowlkes, Norman & Associates to the show.  They discuss some of the projects Ange is working on right now including a herpetarium at the Fort Worth Zoo. Ange describes some of her favorite gardens & plants and gives helpful design tips for the landscape.  The web page for Fowlkes, Norman & Associates is: http://www.fnalandscape.com

 

Designer Tracy discusses a new landscape for Paschal High School in Fort Worth, Texas called the "Waken the Sleeping Panther" project.  Guests are Pam Medlin & Libby Manning with the P.T.A. and Jan Hull with the Paschal High School Alumni Association.  For more information about the project go to http://www.wakenthesleepingpanther.com or http://www.paschalhs.org

Designer Tracy discussed expected levels of finish for construction projects.  She also described the importance of order and design for even garage and estate sales.  Many things cool (in terms of temperature) were also covered.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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

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.

Designer Tracy shares her experience with Joe after a trip to Boston.  She also answers an e-mail about options for exterior cladding.

Designer Tracy welcomes Don Gatszke 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.

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.

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.

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.

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 address is www.silvershoesmusic.com.

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.

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.