Back on Track

Well, it has been way too long since my last entry and I'm vowing to not let so much time go by in between posts. We've had a lot going on here at Eden Design HQ over the past couple of months . . . Jess began working for American Public University Systems creating graphics for their online classes—we miss her but she's doing well. I've been busy keeping everything flowing and forever trying to maintain the balance between work and home. To help out, Molly Bloom joined Eden Design in September and is in charge of office management as well as assisting with online media updates.

Molly had the great idea to have each day of the week be a different topic for our blog. So, today is our inspirational day . . . yesterday, we both took our families to the Solar Decathlon in DC. Do you know what kids LOVE to do? Standing in long lines in the sun where their point of view is a bunch of butts in front of them only to get into one of the solar houses where they are told they can't touch anything! Molly made it into zero houses although she was able to see all of them as she walked by. We made it into the Cornell University Silo House which was amazing. It was designed to mimic the agricultural landscape of Ithaca, NY and looks just like its name suggests: a silo. They also had some fabulously designed brochures and their website is quite good as well.

The second house we visited was BeauSoleil from the University of Louisiana. I loved the everything about their house: the use of indoor and outdoor space, the built-in storage areas, the murphy bed, the kitchen, etc. I didn't like their graphic design as well as Cornell, though. The best thing about this event is that it is something my husband and I can both enjoy which is sometimes a rarity. He is very much into the building arts, especially those focused on responsible building. And, I, of course, like checking out all the mod designs. Inspiration for both of us . . .

And, I almost forgot . . . on the way to the Decathlon, we got sidetracked and decided to check out the Red Bull Art of Can exhibit at Union Station. There were so many great entries but my favorite was Jade Gorman's ode to the movie 'A Christmas Story.' When I came around the corner and saw this one I couldn't stop smiling. Remember when the Mom accidentally breaks the lamp? Classic!