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HGTV Dream Home : The View From the Bathtub

Thu, 17 Feb 2011 14:04:26 +0000

My timer is set just over 7 hours, so I'm not sure that would get another entry tomorrow, but if the form is up, I'll try. =)

HGTV Dream Home : The View From the Bathtub

Thu, 17 Feb 2011 14:03:05 +0000

Oh, I suppose, I thought it was once every 24 hours.
Cool. Good to know. Thank you, because you’re right, you never know!

HGTV Dream Home : The View From the Bathtub

Thu, 17 Feb 2011 12:47:50 +0000

Just got my last two entries in online for the contest. Good luck to all, not sure what you mean Janzee, do you win a prize for the most points? I'm here to dream, talk about the HGTVVTDH and have some fun. I up thumbed yea, just in case you can win a gift baskset. =) Good Luck to all on the final day of online submissions! Now we have to wait for the announcement. Cheers and here's to hoping and posting back here that someone on the blog was a winner! Oh, beautiful sunny day here in VT. 30's. Crisp day, but perfect for skiing, but off to work I go!

HGTV Dream Home : The View From the Bathtub

Wed, 16 Feb 2011 12:34:58 +0000

Only two days to go... then comes the waiting. Have the entries in for the day. The dreams continue. Good Luck Bloggers...

HGTV Dream Home : The View From the Bathtub

Tue, 15 Feb 2011 12:45:16 +0000

I've heard no B & B, but you can rent the home itself, which IMO would bring in a great deal of money considering it's location, and the fact that it's the HGTVVTDH.

HGTV Dream Home : The View From the Bathtub

Mon, 14 Feb 2011 12:31:50 +0000

Happy Valentine's Day. The Kitchen would be great. I'd bring in a sushi chef and a Hibachi check for todays Holiday next year. I think the stove although smaller than a true hibachi grill, could still work. A Love Boat and a dinner show for a few couples and the kids. Or, I bet the Cliff House (Top of Stowe) is running a great dinner option! Good luck on the last few days!

HGTV Dream Home : The View From the Bathtub

Sat, 12 Feb 2011 14:22:50 +0000

Thanks for Sharing. I'm guessing that this video was actually taken some time ago, because there is ALOT more snow there now. Nice to see the perspective from the tub position. Perspective is important to consider when designing. I know. I mounted my TV in clear view from a sitting postion on the "john" and I have a mirror behind it incase I'm just going number 1. Things are in reverse, but I never miss a play. =)

HGTV Dream Home : Super Fan Explores the Ski Dorm

Thu, 10 Feb 2011 22:12:05 +0000

There are shades. Some pretty cool powered ones. Also, with summer and fall foliage it is very private. Although, with the home being a HGTV Home there might be peepers in the windows. No other homes right next door, even though it's so super close to the resort.

HGTV Dream Home : Super Fan Explores the Ski Dorm

Thu, 10 Feb 2011 22:09:36 +0000

Just filled out a few post card entries. Had some stamps laying around. The bills can wait! =)

HGTV Dream Home : Super Fan Explores the Ski Dorm

Thu, 10 Feb 2011 22:08:37 +0000

I second this option, and would do the same if we win. We plan on making this a second home here in Vermont although we hope to spend more time in Stowe than at our current home. Our goal is to spend as much time as possible there and rent in peak times (we ge first pick) to cover costs of owning the home. Donaiting the home for a week or two each year would be a great gift to the local community.

HGTV Dream Home : Super Fan Explores the Ski Dorm

Thu, 10 Feb 2011 22:00:12 +0000

You're a poet that didn't know it.

HGTV Dream Home : Super Fan Explores the Ski Dorm

Wed, 9 Feb 2011 12:47:31 +0000

Thanks Gail, good to hear about the Storage, but I have to agree with Lessie, that seeing it would be nice. Thanks for the mental visual of the space in room. I've got my entries in for the day and headed to the PO to drop off a couple of post cards on the way to work!

HGTV Dream Home : Design Ideas from HGTV Dream Home

Sun, 6 Feb 2011 13:17:15 +0000

I'm going to win, your not, nah nah goo goo,... Just kidding... It's fun to dream big, I like other dreamers and posters too, makes the dream seem more real and achivable, a common goal for us all. I'm sure Stowe would welcome you, it's a great community. Good luck with your entries. Just got mine in, finishing my coffee and off to remind my wife Michelle to get her entires in, not that I really need to remind her. =)

HGTV Dream Home : Design Ideas from HGTV Dream Home

Sun, 6 Feb 2011 03:02:21 +0000

Just finishing the fixings on our SUPER Bowl feast for tomorrow. Wow, wouldn't it be great to to host the BIG game in this dream home! Just entered. Oh, we are having a Thunder Storm here in VT tonight, still snowing out though. Amazing weather! 8-10 new inches by morning! Might have to watch a little Food Network tonight for last minute food ideas! Good luck, and since the PAT's are out, Go.... you pick!

HGTV Dream Home : Design Ideas from HGTV Dream Home

Mon, 31 Jan 2011 12:40:29 +0000

Hey Dream Home Dreamers.... Just found this post, love the video. There is also a good map of the location of the home. (I've seen it!) Good luck to all entering today, but may my luck be just a bit more! =) http://www.squidoo.com/HGTV_DreamHome-2011

HGTV Dream Home : Design Ideas from HGTV Dream Home

Sat, 29 Jan 2011 20:24:46 +0000

It'be been posted a fiew times. I wish they would do a FAQ page. Maybe we should do one. =) The taxes are based on the prize valuation. I've heard 600k, but that could be less, but the 500k wouldn't cover it all. HOA fee estimates vary, but are several 100 dollars a month, not 1000's. You can rent, but your can not use it as a B&B. I beleive they will take the cash right way, so payments may not be an option, but a mortgage is an option that you could use to then pay the tax.

HGTV Dream Home : Design Ideas from HGTV Dream Home

Sat, 29 Jan 2011 20:21:35 +0000

Great idea with the photos, We've done a simlar concept. I've noticed other photos and art too, I wonder if anti glare class was used. It really helps the reduction of light relections to better highlight the beautiful art. Thanks for sharing Mary. Both my wife and I have our entries in for the day. Good luck dreamers...

HGTV Dream Home : Kitchen Design and Storage Details

Fri, 28 Jan 2011 16:27:33 +0000

The boulders are there naturally, the road is very curvy, because they went around many. There are signs for “watch for falling rocks”, but for the most part they are just there. I think the tour is $20 a person. I didn't want to spend the money, but if you look at my Profile photo you can see I've been to the house. =) The lot is bigger than I thought, and it would be private with foliage on the trees. The overall appearance is impressive as far as style and workmanship, but the home isn't super big. As designed, I think it's meant to be a retreat or a getaway. Definitely a place we would spend long periods of time at, but with a 3 year old and 6 year boy and girl, we didn’t see the home as practical for a family of 4. We would use the home season round and rent it enough to cover taxes and fees. Having the pick of dates would still be a dream for us and a month at a time in the summer is cool. School vacations the rest of the year. The inside, wasn’t viewable, because the blinds were down, probably to keep peepers like us at bay. I didn’t walk around back (hot tub area) because I thought that would be pushing it. No doubt this home would make anyone proud, and I get a very clear impression it would be a home you would share time with groups of people. I family of 2 or 3 would work out perfect. One thing I was surprised about, but did realize after looking at the site again, is that there is no room or storage over the garage. There is a window about the garage doors, but it’s just a super high ceiling inside. It would have been nice to have space for storage. There is little storage, which would also make it hard for a family to live. No shed for the yard tools. Many have mentioned that lack of storage. With two cars in the garage there wouldn’t be a ton of space for bike’s which is a most for Stowe.

HGTV Dream Home : Kitchen Design and Storage Details

Fri, 28 Jan 2011 13:03:12 +0000

Looks like a great skiing weekend here in Vermont. I have a short drive to Smuggs, which is on the other side of Stowe. Even though Smuggs is just over the mountain, in the winter you can't drive over, so it's a 60-90 minute drive to Stowe for us, so Smuggs it is, that is until I win and move to Stowe. =) Those that are extreme, can ski from Smuggs to Stowe. Problem is getting back. Here's a YouTube video of the road that connects to two in the spring or summer, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBosSnHjgRU This is the Stowe side up, So if you picture the road behind the house, this drive is going right, up the mountain road. You can still find snow in some of the caves in May and June. The video doesn't capture the beautiful mountains when driving up as it focuses more on the road. There are entry points for the Long Trail along this road. Great for hikers. Good luck to all that enter today!

HGTV Dream Home : Kitchen Design and Storage Details

Mon, 24 Jan 2011 12:57:37 +0000

Nice kitchen storage. I didn't notice a pantry, but it looks like plenty of cupboard space. The double EVERYTHING is pretty cool. Got the entries in and headed to work. Wishing big on Monday. Good luck to others and may the week be bright for you all.