Elements of our Homes
First, the Folks over at the Big Barn sprung for Lucas' Ninja Turtle custom, and I had a last minute 'ski bum' inspiration that killed a bunch of stones with one whirl - I was thinking about a ski bunny, but couldn't find lucas' go-to bunny ears.

Ghoulish ghosts up in New Paltz. They were all drinking bloody mary's which I thought was a nice touch.

I'm down in Miami Beach, and since I rented my Miami Beach pad over the summer to such a reliable and nice person, I airb-n-b'ed it - swanky loft below 5th. I can pass along the info if anyone wants it - I'm pleased.

Went to the Dive Shop for some updated snorkel gear and came across these James Bond shark spear guns. Lucas and I are making a run at watching all the Bond films, and we are always so exasperated at all the kissin' all the time. But enough action to make up for it, and definitely some good underwater fight scenes.

Our Elements are Who we Are. Nothing too over the top snazzy but good stuff.
Dutch door hardware -

Square chipped bluestone, salvaged accent wall and a radiator.

Cable rail and stained post treatment.

Stand Alone soaking tub for of our Princesses Out There.

School House light against a salvaged ceiling.

Salvaged Accent Wall.


We call this our 'horse rail'. It's a good look, and can keep the costs down on some larger decks.

Beaded Board Ceiling.

3 Leaves From New Owners and Their Child on Their First Weekend. I'm telling ya - there's lots of love out there for these homes and lifestyles they provide.

Hand hewn with staked bluestone ledgestone.


White spindle, black rail.

Screened porches are all the rage.

Cool Ass outdoor shower with stained beaded ceiling, metal panels and exposed copper piping.

A nice interior shot of Farm 28.

James getting jiggy with his composition.

Good Stuff. No one is doing it better. Especially at our prices.
3 reposted articles on Energy Efficiency / Green Building / Smart Homes
Energy Modernization by Laura McNulty
Honda re-envisions energy management to mitigate fluctuation and achieve optimum efficiency.
Energy Efficiency + Building Science by Paul Torcellini
Moving building technology to the era of zero-energy buildings.
Shipping Container Homes That Don't Skimp on Style by Charlotte O'Malley

5 reposted articles that may interest entrepreneurial companies
Ann Cairns from The New York Times states that benefits like car rental insurance and replacement of damaged goods are available through many credit cards, but holders have to do the research.
Scott Rutter from Citibank gives us financial tools to help make decisions to guide the direction of your company.
"Why Entrepreneurial Companies Need To Have a Solid Hiring Strategy" by David N. Feldman from Smart CFO
A video by SmartCEO Jolt "Keeping Entrepreneurship Alive In a Growing Company".
"Is Green Building Good For Business?" by Jennifer Goodman and Shelley D. Hutchins
BUILDER Magazine's special report examines the pitfalls and payoffs of high-performance construction.

Reposted articles from Time Magazine's 39-page Special Report The Smarter Home (July 7/July 14, 2014)
Home Smart Home; The dwellings of the future will make you calmer, safer, richer and healthier. And they already exist.
1. The smart home is conscious
adj. aware of your wants and needs
This Startup is Trying to Create—and Control—the Internet of Your Home by Sam Frizell
Which Company will Control Your Home? by Harry McCracken
2. The smart home is adaptable
adj. able to adjust to every condition
Nest CEO Tony Fadell on The Future of the Smart Home by Matt Vella
Gadgets At a Glance by Noah Rayman
How to Hacker-Proof Your Home by Kelly Conniff
3. The smart home is human
adj. sensitive to your situation
Meet the Regular People Living in America’s Smartest Homes
4. The smart home is efficient
adj. operating with little or no waste
Is This America’s Smartest City? by Bryan Walsh
10 Gadgets Trying To Save the World by Charlotte Alter
5. The smart home is beautiful
adj. delighting the senses and mind
This Floating City May Be The Future of Coastal Living by Noah Rayman