gdp's Comments

HGTV Dream Home : The View From the Bathtub

Sun, 13 Feb 2011 00:43:51 +0000

Exactly. I suspect5 Gail goes on location and tapes several videos. I bet on her next visit she'll do the closets, drawers, cupboards, etc. At least I hope so.

HGTV Dream Home : Kitchen Design and Storage Details

Thu, 20 Jan 2011 00:37:06 +0000

What I like best about my tiny new apartment . . . a window over by kitchen sink. Didn't have a window in my Condo kitchen. What I dislike the most is my shower. Small, the water comes out of the shower head full force which makes the curtain liner wrap around me like a shroud. Will buying a new adjustable shower head solve my problem? I would love to replace the curtain with a glass enclosure, but would that be practical in an apartment? Any ideas, fellow bloggers?

HGTV Dream Home : Kitchen Design and Storage Details

Thu, 20 Jan 2011 00:23:03 +0000

I LOVE that corner cabinet. Wish I had it! . . . and the Home that surrounds it, of course.

HGTV Dream Home : Kitchen Design and Storage Details

Thu, 20 Jan 2011 00:16:31 +0000

soneysmom: I've watched that clip over a dozen times and it never fails to bring tears to my eyes and make the hair on my arms and the back of my neck stand up. This time I remembered the dramatic (make that traumatic) moment in the musical when it was sung. Let's give credit to the composer/lyricist (can't remember the names, but French, I think). I love Susan, but don't think she ever topped that performance.

HGTV Dream Home : Questions?

Sat, 15 Jan 2011 23:55:53 +0000

I will try. Maybe you are over thinking the whole thing. It is quite simple. When you filled out the initial form were you able to enter? Did it say "thank you for entering?? If that was OK, you should be able to enter your email address ( just the first letters should be enough) and then start to put in the second email address and every thing else should automatically fill in. It might take a few moments. Hope this helps.

HGTV Dream Home : Enter the HGTV Dream Home 2011 Giveaway

Mon, 10 Jan 2011 23:50:44 +0000

As usual, so well said, Coop. This Dream Home is a gorgeous ski lodge style, just perfect for its location. Linda did a marvelous job, adding modern touches everywhere. If I won it I would sell it for the reasons you mentioned. My Dream Home would be in a warm climate with a pool, and property gently sloping down to a river, lake or ocean. Well, I love sand and shelling, so make that an ocean. I love HGTV for letting us dream! My move over the holidays was not fun, but it is done. Surprisingly, my tiny apartment has enough wall space to display all my art. Donations turned out to be fun too. A few relatives with tears in their eyes "I remember that" etc. And the lady who is planning a huge sale in the spring to build a kid's park (papers all in order from the city), arrived with her dad and two kids and after loading several boxes took some furniture also. Sorry, I'm rambling , but I just want anyone else facing downsizing to know it can be a blessing. Everyone loves you, Coop, and reads you. Me too.

HGTV Dream Home : Enter the HGTV Dream Home 2011 Giveaway

Sun, 9 Jan 2011 23:37:08 +0000

dreamgirl: I don't know about the windows opening, but I was pleasantly surprised to see someone press a button and privacy shades came down . Nice touch.

HGTV Dream Home : Enter the HGTV Dream Home 2011 Giveaway

Sat, 8 Jan 2011 22:20:30 +0000

Dear AliB: So sorry to hear you were under the weather. Hope all is on the mend now. I, too, have been away from the blog for several weeks due to moving over the holidays (which is not the ideal time to move). I quite like my tiny apartment and am slowly getting settled. I am entering daily for the gorgeous DH in Stowe and hope to keep up with the blog starting now. FYI, you make me feel real good. Much love back to you.

Design Happens : Freebie Fridays: FinnStyle

Sat, 18 Dec 2010 02:14:01 +0000

My holiday wish? To complete this down-sizing move to my tiny apartment. It is very stressful having to move in winter, over the holidays, but I am thinking positive thoughts. I hope by early January I will be back to normal, having fun with my blogger friends. Good luck to all who want this beautiful bird. I can picture it on a window sill where the sunlight hits it. I adore my red cardinal flitting around the snow, while his green feathered mate sits quietly. I will miss them. Have a blessed holiday, dear friends.

HGTV Dream Home : The Secret Feature

Mon, 29 Nov 2010 00:25:02 +0000

RJM: A very interesting idea! So many secrets. Can hardly wait for the reveal.

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HGTV Dream Home : How Would You Celebrate the Holidays?

Thu, 25 Nov 2010 04:33:36 +0000

Wishing all bloggers a safe, happy and fun filled Thanksgiving Day. If you are stuffed with turkey, and if you like music, you might want to consider this. "Gravy Waltz". It's a jazz classic. You can Google it and pick your favorite artist. . Too much laughing from the other room. Have to see what's going on.

HGTV Dream Home : How Would You Celebrate the Holidays?

Thu, 25 Nov 2010 03:43:21 +0000

Cami: Gee, when you were dreaming you forgot to include the HGTV dream team. But I guess that was a given, since you had all that money. Cute post. Who needs money? Just friends and family gathered around. Wishing you the best holiday ever.

HGTV Dream Home : The Secret Feature

Tue, 23 Nov 2010 04:00:40 +0000

Cami and alice: So you are both in Seattle and getting unusual snow storms. Would you believe here in Michigan it was 62 degrees and raining today. Very unusual a few days before Thanksgiving. Blessings to you and all bloggers.

HGTV Dream Home : The Secret Feature

Tue, 23 Nov 2010 03:34:16 +0000

Hi Hud/jonathon: You gave me just the shot in the arm I needed to forget my best friend got fired today. I don't know what wall you post on, but I think it's safe to say that your writing talent is evident. Good luck!

HGTV Dream Home : The Secret Feature

Tue, 23 Nov 2010 03:20:42 +0000

RJM: I had mentioned that idea very early on, but was shot down. I think if it was the bloggers who had seen the cement trucks filling it in. I guess we need an engineer to tell us if that idea is workable. OMG, I'm talking about the garage. Are you talking about something else?

HGTV Dream Home : The Secret Feature

Tue, 23 Nov 2010 03:03:23 +0000

alice: That was a good giggle. Thanks.

HGTV Dream Home : The Secret Feature

Tue, 23 Nov 2010 02:51:43 +0000

Cami: Are you anywhere near the Minn. twin cities? I read they really had it hard. I will pray for your daughter's safe travel.

HGTV Dream Home : The Secret Feature

Tue, 23 Nov 2010 02:42:42 +0000

Dear Goldie: Boy, you've given me a thought. My "luxury" secret would be down comforters and pillows throughout the house. But that would never be on the floor plan. Linda, maybe in the master bedroom at least? Usually a master bedroom has a wonderful closet. Don't see it in this one. That tiny balcony doesn't seem to make sense either. Goldie, hope you have a marvelous time with your family Thanksgiving!

HGTV Dream Home : The Secret Feature

Sun, 21 Nov 2010 05:25:51 +0000

Coop: I watched an HGTV House Hunters International from Thailand recently and loved it. Not for me, those spacious, modern condos. I would like to be on the ground floor surrounded by lush tropical; plants. You are so lucky to be in close contact with the elephants. The days when I rode an elephant at the zoo and my kids rode one at a "safari park" are long gone. Thank goodness. I think they are very smart and gentle creatures, unless provoked. When I watched them in a circus, I used to wonder if they were having fun. I think most of them were. Safe trip home, Coop. We need more of your comments about the Vermont Dream Home.

HGTV Dream Home : The Secret Feature

Sun, 21 Nov 2010 04:37:12 +0000

RJM: There's that tree trunk again. Spiral stairs or rungs to climb. Great fun for the young!