Tomorrow I’m heading south to Point Clear, Alabama! I’ll be attending the annual Southern Living Custom Builder Program Conference. The Custom Builder Program consists of an excellent group of builders from across the south who are passionate about building custom homes with distinct southern charm. Everyone loves Southern Living, so the energy at the conference is contagious. I’ve been honored over the years to work with several of these fine builders, so it’s always a great weekend to catch up.

On Saturday, I’ve been invited to speak at the conference! The topic you ask? Well, in custom home design, it’s all about The Balance: Great Design, the Selection Process and the Reality of Budgets. It’s a difficult balance, but with the right team and proper planning, it can be a rewarding experience with beautiful results!

I hope it’s warm, so I can enjoy a morning run along Mobile Bay! I absolutely love the trail…bay on one side and beautiful homes with live oak trees on the other side.

I’ll share more details next week. Right now I need to wrap up the loose ends in the studio.