Budget crunch at The Times? We were shocked at how few pictures were in this week's edition. Was it just online? Did print have pictures? Let us know!

• Primal Floor: Down and Dirty. The more you read this article about mud floors, the more ridiculous it is! The first page talks about the enviromental benefits, but by the last page, dogs have peed, houses have flooded and chairs have made dents...

• Dumpster Diving: Downtown, Scavenging for Castoffs. No pictures...

• Market in a Slump: Bargain Time for Antiques. Great read. Missing pictures...
  
  
  
• Wollemi Pine: From the Jurassic to the Patio. We found this picture ourselves, because we were curious.

• Room To Improve: Where can I find children’s furniture that is fun and functional?
  
  
  
• Personal Shopper: Baroque-’n-roll.

Flashy and bright at Maison & Objet housewares and furniture tradeshow. Finally some pictures! Good stuff, too.