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.

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!

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.

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.