The gracious folks at Southern Living are showing us some southern hospitality by giving us a tour of their Texas-inspired Escondido Idea Home, including a peek at the staircase in the foyer, shown above, plus dozens of other inspiring snaps.

Dwell is sharing the intricate details of what made a mid-century modern home in Carmel, California eligible for LEED Platinum certification; evidently, it’s easier being green than Kermit might have us believe:

Ocean Drive lifts us out of our winter doldrums for a moment and makes a rather convincing argument as to why the Collins Park neighborhood is currently the hottest block in Miami:

Elsewhere around the web, House Beautiful is sharing 10 easy tips to spice up your kitchen… pun intended.

StyleList Home, brought to us by the Huffington Post, shares its picks for the top 21 iPhone, iPad and Android apps for designers and DIY enthusiasts…

…and hot on the heels of our celebrity bedroom roundup this week, CasaSugar gives us a glimpse into a few more to round out the weekend.

Photo credits: Southern Living, Dwell and Ocean Drive.