ShareThe new issue of HGTV Magazine is on newsstands now!
Recipes for “Thanksgiving With a Twist” (pg. 89) are available. Included are tasty dishes such as:
Southern Fried Stuffing Balls from Meg Caswell of Meg’s Great Rooms
–and–
Mashed Potatoes 3 Ways from John Colaneri of Kitchen Cousins.
Have you seen the October/November issue of HGTV Magazine? Tell us what you think!
ShareIf you’ve ever asked the question, ‘What is that?’…smell, sound or stain in your house, check out HGTV Magazine’s Editor-in-Chief Sara Peterson on NBC’s TODAY Show tomorrow morning.
Follow Sara on Twitter @HGTVMagSara
She’ll solve common household mysteries and demonstrate simple fixes. Don’t worry about taking notes during the show because we’ll have the full article “Household Mysteries Solved,” from the September issue, at hgtv.com/magazine.
HGTV Magazine is on stands now.
What weird odors, creaks and squeaks do you want to fix in your house?
ShareIt’s that time again, friends. Grab your wallet and run to the newsstands because the September issue of HGTV Magazine is out! (You could always save yourself time and get every issue delivered right to your door by becoming a subscriber.) I say this every time, but the cover is gor-ge-ous and color-packed. This issue is chock-full of painting and color ideas that will help take your home right into fall. Plus, for those of us who need a little advice, there are plenty of storage, maintenance and creative decorating tips to stylishly update the home. So, take a peek into the glossy pages of the newest issue, and then buy one for yourself so you can really dive in!
House Tours: David Bromstad’s True Colors
For years I’ve been imagining the interior of David Bromstad’s Miami home. I’ve always pictured bold colors (duh!), one-of-a-kind artwork and eccentric decor. I was totally right, but it exceeded my expectations. And by the way, it didn’t always look this way.
David says, “When I first moved in, I tried to create a whole ‘Mr. Color Splash’ look. I painted the living room walls turquoise and put an orange cover on the couch with red pillows. Then I stopped, looked around and said, ‘I can’t live like this.’ It was the ugliest thing I’d ever done. So I returned 80 percent of the stuff I bought, painted the room white and added some ‘Mr. Color Splash’ touches.”
See David’s dining room, living room, bedroom and more with this exclusive condo tour.
Oh, how I love storage solutions, especially pretty and clever ones. Watch spice holders become accessory tamers and vases become utensil holders with these clutter-busting ideas. See All 12 Stylish Storage Solutions >>
We’re encouraging you to steal…curb appeal. This month, HGTV Magazine scanned a neighborhood in Kansas City, Mo. for homes with exceptional exteriors, and now they’re telling you how to get the look. From matching paint colors to light fixtures, you can turn your home into a curbside beauty, too. Steal the Look From These Beautiful Homes >>
Have you picked up your copy yet? Buy one, and then let us know what you think of the fall issue in the comments below.
ShareUPDATE: Congratulations to our giveaway winner: Mary Ann D.!
If you picked up this month’s issue of HGTV Magazine (if you haven’t yet, what are you waiting for?), you probably noticed in the “This Porch Is About To Get Decked Out” article that several Hip Floral Sorbet throw pillows are being given away. Here’s a picture (pretty, right?):
To enter for a chance to win four of these lush pillows, leave a comment below. Just answer our question. Are you ready? Here you go: How do you decorate your porch or patio? Tell us now!
You may only comment once to be considered, and you don’t have to purchase anything to win; a purchase will not increase your chances of winning. Odds depend on total number of entries. Void where prohibited by law. Only open to legal residents of 50 U.S., D.C. or Puerto Rico, and you must be at least 18 years of age to win. All entries (comments) must be entered between 9:00 a.m. ET on June 1, 2012 and 5:00 p.m. ET on June 30, 2012. Subject to full official rules. By leaving a comment on the blog, you acknowledge your acceptance to the Official Rules. ARV of prize: $82.00. Sponsor: Scripps Networks, LLC, d/b/a HGTV, 9721 Sherrill Boulevard, Knoxville, TN 37932.
ShareI work at HGTV and I’ve been impatiently waiting for the June/July issue of HGTV Magazine to hit my mailbox. Unfortunately, we have to wait just as long as you do to flip through those glossy pages. (BTW — It’s on newsstands today! Or better yet, you can subscribe right now and get future issues mailed right to your front door.) If you haven’t seen the cover yet, just wait. It looks and feels like summer with lots of vibrant colors. Let’s take a peek inside, shall we?
Family-Friendly Home Decorating Ideas
Meet Sue De Chiara — a mother of three, blogger and owner of online design store zhush.com. Now, take a look at her amazing and super-stylish kitchen and home office. I know what you’re thinking: “An all-white kitchen? How does that work with kids?” Sue has it all figured out, though. She chose a charming cottage-style beadboard that can easily be scrubbed when sticky fingers and smudges work their way onto the surface. And looking into the home office — did you ever think of wallpapering the ceiling? A creative design move like that can make a huge impact within a space. See more of Sue’s family-friendly decorating ideas.
Dramatic Porch Makeover
I’m a sucker for before-and-after makeovers, especially when I can see the entire process step-by-step. Watch as HGTV Magazine reveals the jaw-dropping transformation of interior designer Courtney Bishop’s Charleston, S.C. front porch. You can literally watch it transform from a blank canvas into a dreamy outdoor retreat. See the full step-by-step porch makeover.
Operation Fixer-Upper
While Meg Stein’s husband, Army sergeant Josh Sutton, was away in Afghanistan, she was determined to turn their newly-purchased fixer-upper into a home upon his arrival. Vintage scores and flea market finds helped her create the collected look she desired. And with a helping hand from friends, Meg was able to get the home almost entirely furnished and completed by the time Josh finished his deployment. Get a sneak-peek of this vintage-inspired home.
Have you picked up your copy yet? If not, what are you waiting for?! It’s the perfect poolside read. Let us know what you think of the summer issue in the comments below.
ShareHave you seen Domino‘s Quick Fixes special edition issue on newsstands yet? I haven’t, and I’m starting to wonder if it’s just a dream. However, I have seen this domino box from Wisteria, and it’s pretty stylish in its own right.
The box is handpainted pine and has a very Americana, ’20s folk art feel to it. It’d be great to store actual games like poker, as shown here. But I kinda wish they made one big enough to hold all of my old Domino mags (and new HGTV mags, of course).
[Via: Pinterest]
ShareI’m on a bowl roll lately! First, I found my dream “never-soggy” cereal bowl, the Obol, and shared it with you. This morning, I was sipping coffee and flipping through the new February/March issue of HGTV Magazine, as you do, when I found a) the mid-century modern dog bowls I Daily Delighted a bit ago, and b) another magically-designed dish that solves a major cocktail party problem. It’s called the Double Dish, and I spotted it on p. 139, if you’re following along at home. (Don’t have a copy of the magazine handy? Why not hit up a newsstand, or better yet, subscribe!)
You know that totally awkward moment when you’re at someone’s wine and cheese get-together and you’re noshing on some pistachios, and then have no good place to put the shells? The Double Dish feels your pain. The stacked design lets you drop anything inedible — even toothpicks — into the outer bowl. Now we can all munch on cherries and edamame a little more elegantly, too. And I will never again serve olives without the Double Dish, because that would be the pits. (Oh, yes I did.)
ShareSara Peterson, editor in chief of HGTV Magazine, took time out of her hectic, making-a-brand-new-magazine schedule to talk to me about what it was like to see this project come to life.
Sara Peterson at home. Photo by: Squire Fox
LZ: Can you tell our readers in a nutshell what it’s like to create a magazine from scratch?
SP: It’s exhilarating, but also a lot of work! We spent months thinking about and discussing all the reasons people love HGTV, and then how to translate this hugely popular TV network into a fun, fresh, new kind of home/lifestyle magazine that was unlike anything else out there. Some days, I watch so many HGTV shows that I’m surprised my DVR hasn’t exploded.
LZ: What was your biggest accomplishment?
SP: Getting the magazine out with a cover that I’m proud of—it says fun, fast makeovers in big colorful letters. I love that cover line, and I’m hoping that will speak to a lot of HGTV fans.
LZ: In one word, how would you describe HGTV Magazine?
SP: Happy.
LZ: Is there any particular story that’s your absolute favorite from the inaugural issue?
SP: That’s like trying to name your favorite child! I can’t do it. We put 100% effort into every single story. That I can tell you!
LZ: Tell us a little bit about your staff: Where do they come to the magazine from?
SP: One day the whole staff talked about where we grew up and all the places we’ve lived. We hit on every part of the country—the South, the Midwest, the East Coast, and the West. We’re a very diverse staff, which is so important when you’re creating a national magazine that needs to speak to homeowners and renters everywhere.
LZ: What’s the best part about your new digs in the eco-friendly Hearst Tower?
SP: The views are incredible. We’re on the 35th floor (the Hearst Tower is in Midtown Manhattan, at 57th Street and 8th Avenue), and we face south, so on a clear day, we can see all the way downtown and a long stretch of the Hudson River. I also like that we have an open floor plan in our office, and the offices all have glass walls. It’s a team effort to create a magazine, and this openness makes constant collaboration even easier. We talk face-to-face with one another more than we email. I appreciate that.
LZ: Any sneak peeks or secrets from the magazine you can share with our readers?
SP: We photographed Sarah Richardson’s farmhouse in Canada—but not just the rooms. We sneaked around and took photos inside her closets, inside her kitchen cabinets, in her medicine cabinets. Sarah has such amazing style, so it’s great to get her tips for making a family home extra comfy—but it’s also really fun to find out what’s in her pantry, what’s in her coat closet, even what’s under her kitchen sink! Also: David’s Bromstad’s current paint color obsessions. Who doesn’t want to know those?!
ShareToday is the first day that HGTV Magazine is on newsstands! Did you get yours yet? I’ve gotten mine and I have to say, it’s one of the prettiest and most useful design magazines I’ve ever seen (even if I am a little biased).
Left: Photo by Sarah Dorio from Leader of the Pack p. 35, Right: Our magazine cover!
In its inaugural issue Vern Yip, judge for HGTV Design Star lets readers into his family’s home in Atlanta, Georgia to get a look at his unbelievable dog room (page 35 in case you’re following along with your magazines). With four dogs and two young kids in the house, it’s hard to believe that anything is organized, but this chocolate-colored room is perfection. I recently talked to Vern about his home and his article for our brand new magazine. Here’s what he had to say:
LZ: Have you seen the magazine yet?
VY: No, not yet! But I’m very excited to see it.
LZ: So we know you’re an old pro at being in other people’s homes with the cameras rolling, but what was it like to be interviewed for the magazine having the photographers at your house?
VY: It’s always good. Your home should be a physical manifestation of you. It’s a way for people to experience who you are. It was fun to share my personal style with readers.
LZ: In your article for the magazine, you show us your fantastic pet room just off your kitchen. What do you suggest people do who don’t have enough space to make a separate room for their pets?
VY: I’ve always been a dog person, but I haven’t always had a dedicated room for the dogs. Before having this room, I didn’t compromise between practicality and not having a dog at all, though. A couple of tips for keeping a clean and neat house:
Number one: get a great vacuum cleaner, and number two, look at the materials that your dog comes in contact with – the floor, the upholstery – and make sure you select those correctly to be soil and stain resistant.
To corral the clutter, use the same the same ideas you would in dealing with clutter in general. Instead of having a coffee table, use a storage ottoman. The lid flips open and you can quickly put away dog toys and leashes.
LZ: What’s your number one rule about the dogs in your house? No people food? No jumping on the couch?
VY: I wish I was that kind of disciplinarian with them! Before we had kids they had the run of the place. The one thing I don’t do, we don’t allow our dogs in our beds. It’s one area that I like to keep super clean and tidy.
LZ: Given that you’ve got pets and kids in your house now, are there any design decisions you’ve made wish you could do over? Do you make different choices now?
VY: No. My choices aren’t primarily driven by dogs or kids. Our decisions are reflections of us and who we are. Successful design is a confluence of function and aesthetics. It needs to function on a high level. I need to be able to sit on the sofa and not worry about getting a stain on it. That’s who I am. You can have great looking things that are also practical.
LZ: OK, Vern, lightning round. I’m going to ask you a question, and you give me your gut reaction:
Dogs playing poker – kitsch and cute, or tacky and awful?
VY: Kitsch and cute.
LZ: Painted animal portraits – yea or nay?
VY: Yea!
LZ: Dogs in the bed – snuggle up or get out!
VY: Get out!
LZ: Leather furniture and pets – for sure or forget it?
VY: For sure!
LZ: And last but not least: I know I’m not supposed to ask this – because dogs are like kids – but do you have a favorite dog?
VY: [Laughs] Yes, I do! I’m so embarrassed to admit that. But I can’t tell you which one it is!
ShareHave you gotten your hot little hands on the debut issue of HGTV Magazine yet? (Hint: You can subscribe here!) It hits newsstands today, and it is chock-a-block full of delightful things, from HGTV star style secrets to easy makeover tips. However, I think this cheery green toaster by De’Longhi might be my favorite find.
The toaster is part of a spread of colorful goodies for your kitchen, and since October is Kitchen & Bath Month, now’s the perfect time to punch up those spaces. If you’re looking for fun ways to brighten up your home, this kMix could be the best thing since the sliced bread it browns.
What’s your fave find in the issue? Tell us in the comments!
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