Light Bright Someone flip that switch, I can barely see in here! Do you know how when you walk into your favorite room or restaurant, you immediately get a vibe. The decor is generally the first thing that hits you, but without even realizing it, you’re affected by the lighting. Consider this when you are …
Okra Fritters with Stuffed & Baked Chicken
Hey people – Rebecca Lang is a friend that’s always great to have around, for a lot of reasons, but especially since her meals are the things dreams are made of – at least to this Georgia boy. Southern-style food warms my plate and my heart. She has great ideas for a traditional southern feast, and …
NextGen | Ty’s First to the Future Progress Report
Welcome Back! Time to get back to the sunshine state aka my First to the Future home. So much progress has been made since demolition day. Check out the latest episode below to see where we’re at… It’s finally starting to take shape and really look like a home, but we still have a long way to …
Ty’s Top 10 Guitar Tracks
Tune In & Tune Out It’s been a while since we’ve started the week with some killer tunes, so today I’m pumped to deliver another installment of Music Monday. Last time, we took a tour of my man cave and, if you didn’t notice, it’s filled to the brim with guitars and music-making machines. So it’s no secret …
Rebecca’s Heirloom Tomato Salad
Our friend and resident cook Rebecca Lang is back with a quick and easy way to use up those summer tomatoes. Is there anything better than eating them in-season??? – Ty Childhood Memories Tomatoes have been a part of my life from the moment my dad made me taste my first tomato sandwich. I was …
Inspiration | Pencils of Promise – Bienvenidos a Clase: La Independencia, Guatemala
Hey everybody, I’m really excited to share this next update on the Pencils of Promise school fundraiser. With your help and donations, we were able to build to raise $25k to build a school for the children of La Independencia, Guatemala. I seriously can’t thank you enough for making that wish a reality for me this …
Do It or Screw It – Home Repair Jobs & Expertise
Ready, Set, Fix! Have a project or renovation idea you’ve been wanting to tackle? Knowing what level of skill you have is the first step in determining how much help you’re going to need (or not) for your next home improvement job. Once you decide which of your jobs you can handle yourself, and which ones you …
Casa Futebol
Empty Nest Syndrome? In the days leading up to the long-awaited 2014 World Cup protestors ravaged the streets of Brazil. Even though many factors contributed to civil unrest, one of them was the consequence of FIFA’s influence over the country. What would happen to the 12 enormous stadiums after the fans and players leave? How could these structures be …
Outdoor Dining
C’mon Over Warm weather means dining outdoors. When summer season is in full swing, rest assured that I’m loving every minute of it. One of my favorite things to do is host my friends for a good ol’ fashioned BBQ. Surprised? Didn’t think so… Free for Lunch? So a few weeks ago, I had an …