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HGTV Urban Oasis : HGTV Urban Oasis 2011 Location

Mon, 2 May 2011 13:39:01 +0000

Way to go HGTV! Trump Tower. I thought of that in the beginning, but once I got hung up on the 2520 property I was blind-sighted to anything else. Good choice! I can't wait to see it unfold. Thank you, HGTV for picking Chicago. We are proud of our city and proud to host the Urban Oasis.

HGTV Urban Oasis : Urban Oasis 2011: Clue Four

Sun, 1 May 2011 20:42:33 +0000

While the first units are scheduled for delivery in early 2012, I believe Vern can have a fully decorated condo ready by November, even if only the bones of the rest of the building are in place. It seems that it take a couple of months after the give-a-way to transfer title, which coincides with the early 2012 date. Looking back at NYC’s UO, the on-line tour began Aug 12th. That deadline makes me a little nervous. However, I have confidence that HGTV can pull it off. And, if it is in the Lincoln Park 2520 building, I’m sure the Walsh construction company will have the unit available in time. What a coup it is for whoever has landed the HGTV 2011 Urban Oasis.

HGTV Urban Oasis : Urban Oasis 2011: Clue Four

Sun, 1 May 2011 15:13:38 +0000

A picture is worth a thousand words..... Guess who's running commercials on Chicago TV stations? Lincoln Park 2520. Their sales office? In the John Hancock Center. I'm thinking they are gearing up for a big announcement. Check out this link for a recent construction photo. http://chicago.curbed.com/archives/2011/04/15/chi...

HGTV Urban Oasis : Urban Oasis 2011: Clue Four

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 00:39:02 +0000

This is driving me crazy, Coop. I can't place the exact street, but I'm thinking I've been there before. The grassy area brings back memories of parking a few blocks from Lincoln Park Zoo and then walking over to the zoo. I may be totally off base, it is more of a feeling than actual knowledge of the area. I am directionally challenged and have been known to lose my car and walk in circles before I find it. Makes life interesting.

HGTV Urban Oasis : Urban Oasis 2011: Clue Four

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 00:25:42 +0000

If one is unable to take a quick jaunt to the other side of the pond and visit The Royals this weekend at Buckingham Palace, then do stop in at Buckingham Fountain in Chicago. It is the official start of Route 66 (thank you Nat,) and built to resemble a wedding cake. It actually looks like a Champagne fountain when turned on. Quite extraodinary.

HGTV Urban Oasis : Urban Oasis 2011: Clue Four

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 23:54:00 +0000

Well, actually, this is the view from Lincoln Park 2520.

HGTV Urban Oasis : Urban Oasis 2011: Clue Four

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 23:51:03 +0000

Lincoln Park 2520!!!!!!!!!

HGTV Urban Oasis : Urban Oasis 2011: Clue Four

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 23:23:24 +0000

WooHoo!!!!!!!!! Chicago!!!!!!!! My kinda town!!!!!!!!!

HGTV Urban Oasis : Urban Oasis 2011: Clue Three

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 00:38:27 +0000

LOL! Guess I should have googled Jelly Bean. I was thinking of our sculpture “Cloud Gate” in Millennium Park. It’s nicknamed “The Bean” and looks like a giant kidney or jelly bean. Resembling liquid mercury, it reflects Chicago’s skyline and at the right angle, it’s difficult to distinguish where the sculpture ends and the sky begins, thus the name Cloud Gate. Chicago style pizza is hands down the winner over CA style. How about a picture of a Chicago style hot dog? That could clinch it. However, I did not google Santa Monica dogs….argh! Coop, did you account for Dove Candy from Chicago? I think they were bought out by Mars. Then we have Frango Mints. The scandal caused by the decision to pull production from Chicago to Pennsylvania rivaled many of colorful infamous political escapades.

HGTV Urban Oasis : Urban Oasis 2011: Clue Three

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 07:36:17 +0000

Sweet Home Chicago! I love it. A lot of you have already pointed out the connections with Nat. Clue #2 – We are very proud of our Ferris wheel on Navy Pier, then there is Chicago Loop, our downtown, and Circle Campus – University of IL in Chicago. Clue #3 – Wrigley gum and all of the candy connections. Now, if Mary posts a picture of a jelly bean that would really clinch it. Or, perhaps, a cloud. My guess for the location? Lincoln Park 2520 – 24 hour doorman, fitness center, 1.25 acre private park, dog run, luxury condo living at its best. Lincoln Park is my favorite neighborhood in the city with its theatres, restaurants, zoo, and diversity of the neighborhood. Welcome to my town.

HGTV Green Home : Exterior Building Materials

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 00:08:06 +0000

First time I saw it! Where did you find the video?

HGTV Green Home : HGTV Green Home 2011: First Impressions

Sun, 13 Feb 2011 16:19:25 +0000

Go to the 1/26 blog titled How Solar Works and follow the link to HGTVPro.com's informative videos. The eco-friendly floors and the home accent rugs videos show quite a bit of the interior. The tile is fabulous! After re-watching them, I'm thinking the 1st pic may be in the master bedroom sitting room. The walls are a deeper color than in the loft. Hard to tell with the lighting in the room, may have been taken at a different time of the day.

HGTV Green Home : HGTV Green Home 2011: First Impressions

Sat, 12 Feb 2011 05:28:56 +0000

Thanks for the sneek peek. Love the colors! So, I'm wondering if the 1st pic is of the loft? Hard to tell since it is mutted a bit. The loft area rug is a lot of fun. I'm thinking the throw on the ottoman would match that rug. The "Do" room intrigues me. Interesting concept on the doors and walls. Are they custom made?

HGTV Urban Oasis : Winner Tours His Home

Wed, 19 Jan 2011 07:44:23 +0000

The location of the next Urban Oasis? Let me be the 1st to say Washington DC. Or Chicago. Or Washington DC. No, wait, Chicago. I'm torn. Must be the gemini in me!

HGTV Urban Oasis : Winner Tours His Home

Wed, 19 Jan 2011 07:41:21 +0000

Congrats, Adam! How nice your parents and brothers could enjoy NYC with you. Keep the car...it's sweet!

HGTV Green Home : Meet the Winner of HGTV Green Home 2010

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 00:29:55 +0000

Congratulations! Have fun in your new home! You are blessed and loved by all!

HGTV Dream Home : HGTV Dream Home 2011 Location Clue Twelve

Mon, 24 May 2010 14:56:13 +0000

Oak Park, IL That's my guess, and I'm not sticken' to it!

HGTV Dream Home : HGTV Dream Home 2011 Location Clue Eleven

Fri, 14 May 2010 04:54:26 +0000

Let's add Illinois to the list. No idea if it fits in with any of the clues! Check out the Lincoln Park neighborhood in Chicago. If you are going to live in the city of Chi-town, that's the place to live. Step out your front door, turn the corner, and you'll find a plethora of restaurants, theatres, the zoo, parks, shopping galore and just about anything you can dream of.

HGTV Dream Home : HGTV Dream Home 2011 Location Clue Eleven

Thu, 13 May 2010 23:56:19 +0000

I agree with the thought that Mary has posted pictures of states the Dream Home is not in. Which leads me to believe that it may not be in a state at all. That brings us back to the District of Columbia. If it is a state, then Maryland!

HGTV Dream Home : HGTV Dream Home 2011 Clue Ten

Tue, 11 May 2010 03:14:25 +0000

So, I'm thinking clue 10 is a big city. Sounds like Washington D.C. is still a contender. But, if we swing over to Chicago, we can have a Dream Home in both the big city and the midwest, hitting two "firsts" with one cornerstone.