Blair's place was a great little haven away from a busy tech conference. Filled to the brim with art and photographs, and sporting wood floors, high ceilings, picture molding, woodwork, and old house charm, the house is still close enough to downtown that I walked to the Austin Convention Center (for a conference) each morning of my stay. Also close to the bus and a generous walk from South Austin. I was so busy I barely saw Blair and his housemates, but they were delightful when I encountered them.