This is what happens when architects and designers have way too much time on their hands.

Spiral Forest- Russia

Egg Castle- Spain

Ideal Palace- France

Habitat 67- Montreal

Capsule Tower- Tokyo

Wooden Gagsta House- Russia

Ripley's Building- Ontario

Today my guest is my long time friend and inspiration Lynette Wylie.
Lynette is one of the most adventurous travelers that I know. While traveling to Indonesia and far away exotic islands, Lynette procures some of the worlds most wonderful treasure which she sells to designers and to the public in her one of a kind treasure trove Island Life. If you do not want your home to appear as is a furniture truck just backed up and dumped off a load of overly coordinated furniture you will love Island Life, located at 2444 1st Ave, Seattle - (206) 340-1214.

Island Life was a suggestion made from a from a listener years ago that stated that I should check out the shop. Travel is difficult for many of us, yet true tribal art or the whimsy of kitchy collectables from far away lands offer our homes texture and interest. Today Lynette will explain the difference between tribal art and what exactly is "kitch"! Listen to my Inside Out show today from 11AM-1PM on KTTH 770.

In my world of design, change is a guarantee of my future employment.
If it were not for change, everyone would still love popcorn ceilings.

Change is good; because in my world change can mean that the form will better follow the function. Take the emerging trend for inset doors. Once only used in contemporary design to create a more streamline look, inset doors add a level of sophistication to the excess of what was the look of traditional cabinetry.

Inset doors vs overlay doors can be like driving your dad's GM truck, we all get the purpose yet given the new approach we applaud cleaner more efficient ride.

Inset Cabinet Doors

Overlay Cabinet Doors

Today my guest will be Todd Vogt, our favorite handyman. Almost everyone has something that they need to repair around the house; Todd has the answers! Join me today in my 12:00 hour for solutions for the DIY'er. If you would like to hire Todd you can raech him through Westhill, Inc. @ (425)483-0999 on line @ http://www.westhillinc.com/

Today my guest is my long time friend and fellow designer Robin Daly.
Robin is the owner of Daly's Home Decorating Center http://www.dalyspaint.com/ .

Robin is a third generation Daly and the girl knows her paint and wood finishes. Robin will take your calls today on my show from 11:00am -1:00pm on 770 KTTH. Don't miss today's show; Robin will share five things that any homeowner can do to make a significant improvement for under $100.

Today on my show Eric Goranson from That Kitchen Shop will share secrets and tips for the DIY kitchen remodeler. This is a don't miss opportunity to learn the tricks of the trade on how to save big bucks on this area of remodeling, and these tips will save you money no matter what your remodeling project could be.

Join us today from 11am-1pm on KTTH 770.

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This Saturday, May 9th, I am offering my first design seminar in seven years at Bassett Furniture in Southcenter. I do not want to give too much away, yet I will tell you that defining one's own personal style is really the central core dilemma that most DIY decorators struggle with. Listeners often state that they are just not good with design or that they feel overwhelmed. When you leave this seminar the goal is to define YOUR STYLE! I promise to offer you tools and tricks from the trade and to inspire you to take on your interior design projects. Feel free to bring a friend or your mom. The suggested donation is $20, which goes to Fred Hutchinson's Climb for the Cure. Please join me this Saturday at the Design 101-Seminar at Bassett's Southcenter store. See you there!

Today my guest is my favorite designer, my daughter Amanda. Amanda is a designer in LA. We will discuss her design work from Paris Hilton to Dr. Drew; oh, and I can't help it as a mom, let's find out what is wrong with her love life.

Meet Devon, this week's Humane Society Pet of the Week.

Each week on my show I present an outstanding loving pet looking for a new home.Devon, a 2-year-old terrier mix, is one of the loving dogs at the Seattle Humane Society waiting for a home of his own. Devon is a constant companion. He will enjoy following you around the house, keeping you company, and making you smile. Volunteers practice basic commands with Devon daily, so he’ll be ready to learn new tricks with his new best friend. If you are looking for a smart and affectionate dog to add more laughter to your life, come meet Devon at the Seattle Humane Society, located at the junction of I-405 and I-90.

All dogs at the Seattle Humane Society have been spayed/neutered, vaccinated and micro-chipped. They go home with 30 days of pet health insurance, a certificate for an examination by a King County veterinarian, and six weeks of training in one of our on-campus dog behavior courses. To see more pictures, visit http://www.seattlehumane.org/adoptionpets.shtml. For directions and hours, call (425) 641-0080.