Stopped by my friends shop (Carlsgaard Custom Cabinets and Carpentry) to see what was going on. He and the crew were putting together some drawers for a casework project. I grabbed my camera and assembled this video using some of the random clips. This was a great test run to hopefully film some other projects with Tom and get some great ‘tips and tricks’. www.carlsgaardcarpentry.com
Jan
“Support your local Library”
Once upon a time, the Library along with the City Hall, Post Office, School and Church were the main civic buildings that defined a community. In the age of e-readers (hey, I have one) and the internet, the importance of the library appears to be dwindling. (Don’t get me started on the lack priorities when it comes to schools…)
Our existing library facility was in bad shape and it was a struggle for our community to see the value of updating or providing them a new building. Our police department was in the same situation and with some creative discussions, a partnership was formed. With the passion of volunteers and lots of hard work, the library and police department purchased, and now share an existing building within the downtown core.
I am fortunate to be part of the Library Communications Committee and recorded the Grand Opening seen in the below video. The library is now back to being a vital gathering point and resource for our community. Please take time to visit, support and appreciate similar resources that help give your own community an identity.
Jan
Podcast #23 – Construction Loans
Welcome to our first official Podcast! We know design and architecture but recording/interviewing?…Learning! It will take a while for us to find our groove so please stick with us and let us know your thoughts. These are also available on iTunes -search for the title ‘Design & Other Fun Stuff’. In this Audiopost, we speak with Read More…
Jan
Get that Television off of the mantel
For most of us, the television is part of our daily lives. It provides news and entertainment and keeps us connected with what’s going on in the world. As such, it becomes a room feature that is sometimes embraced or seen as an eyesore. With the holidays over and that new TV staring us in Read More…
Dec
Winter is here…but not everywhere.
Ran across this video and wanted to share it not only for its message of ‘living in the moment’ this holiday season but also to bring a bit of warmth to those of us buried in snow. Let us all take some time to enjoy family and friends and to build new lasting relationships this Read More…
Dec
Project Update -Riverview Baptist Church
We are under construction! The primary goal of the congregation was to make the facility accessible to all. Other challenges that were brought forward included security issues, interior space and circulation congestion, inadequate bathroom and kitchen facilities, etc. It was decided to take a step back and create a long-range Vision Plan for the church. Read More…
Dec
Chimney Fires – My Story
Last year, I had built a fire in our wood burning fireplace -not unusual for a Saturday evening in the winter. It wasn’t a raging or large fire, just a normal one. My wife went upstairs to get something to drink and yelled down to me that there were sparks falling on our deck. I Read More…
Dec
HDR – High Dynamic Range Photography
Some of you may be familiar with HDR photography. It is basically the layering together of multiple exposures into one image. The overexposed shot picks up the details in the shadows while the underexposed shot eliminates ‘blowouts’ of highlighted areas. This is extremely helpful for us architects, especially in photographing interiors. Our eyes see many Read More…
Dec
Podcast #22 – Lets give this a try!
Have to start somewhere! This is a quick audio post to get my feet wet in the podcast world. Meaningful, insightful and witty commentary will follow in future episodes as we discuss Design and Architecture… or we will at least be able to enjoy the theme music. Click on the player below to listen. Thanks! Read More…
Nov
DIY Design – Pen Holder
I love designing things, any ‘things’. Now that we are approaching the Holiday Season, I was reminded of gifts that would find there way to family when I was first starting out in my career. With a tool arsenal comprised of a cordless drill and jig saw, and a wallet filled with, well, not much, Read More…
Nov
Looking for a Job? Set yourself apart.
Like most businesses during this tough economic time, our office gets resumes from recent graduates to those with years of experience. It amazes me that most of them arrive via email in what appears to be a blast to everybody under the sun. When I graduated college in the late 80’s, it was a similar Read More…