If you’re a fan of Frank Lloyd Wright, you’ll be happy to know that the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation recently paid $48,800 for the collection of Wright photographs, correspondence and select building plans at a Los Angeles auction, the Associated Press reports.

The foundation seeks to preserve the architect’s legacy, and the items purchased at auction include photos of Wright buildings that no longer exist, including his home and the demolished Imperial Hotel in Tokyo.

You can add Prairie-style touches into your homes through accessories like our fireplace screens. The Prairie wheat fire screen and Prairie corn fire screen, both priced at $480, evoke the feel of a Wright design.

Check out this feature all about color in the March issue of Colorado Homes & Lifestyles magazine, where designers and editors give their thoughts on their favorite hues.

Rich colors are definitely in when it comes to high country design.

Dede Didighero-Tuso of Broadstroke Design in Frisco tells the magazine: “We live in an area with cold and snow for eight to nine months a year, so we need warm and soothing comfort colors.

It’s definitely something to consider as you look at furniture and accessories for your mountain homes.

You may be wondering how to buy green when purchasing home furnishings and accessories.

Here are three tips from National Geographic’s “True Green Home” book on how to incorporate sustainable furniture into your home:

1. Be a “wood geek.” Regional wood that was once used as floor or ceiling timbers, old school bleachers or even skis (see photo) can be recycled in your home’s furniture or woodwork.

2. Upholster wisely. Green furniture incorporates smart fabric choices too. New green fabrics are gaining popularity and coming online at a rapid rate, resulting in plenty of choices for savvy consumers.

3. Buy to last. Choose furniture that can last a lifetime, not just a design season. Select pieces for both strength and style.

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