HGTV Dream Home

Photo by Outdoor Exposure by Denise

Good morning, bloggers.

Thank you, Heritage Seeker, for inventing and posting the haiku contest. I am so impressed by this talented blogging group. The winning entry, submitted by show me the green, is posted below:

rising sun’s pure light
mountain vistas dawn to dusk
whispered dreams now true

All entries were fabulous and worth a read. I will make sure the winner of HGTV Dream Home 2010 receives a copy of our haiku collection when he or she is handed the keys to the house. My fingers are crossed that one of our very own blogging friends wins this year. Wouldn’t that be fun?

haiku has inspired
dazzled by blogger talent
proud to represent

Your Super Fan,
Gail

Super Fan’s favorite space is not the sexy casita. Watch the video for details.

Also, don’t forget … our housewarming vote ends today at 5 p.m. EST. Jump on in and vote a few more times.

And, we’re giving away eco-friendly water bottles! Visit Design Happens for all the Freebie Friday details.

Good afternoon, bloggers.

Whew! I love all the activity on our blog. It’s taking me longer and longer to read through the comments, but your passion for this year’s home makes every moment a joy. Thank you for the compliments on my small size. But be aware that closet and hallway doors are super tall. I am a 5′9″ Super Fan!

Here are some answers to recent questions:

Melodie333, the mirrors in the master bath are not medicine cabinets, but the cabinets offer plenty of storage room. There are three bathrooms in the main house (a master bath, a Jack-and-Jill bathroom that connects the guest and kid’s bedrooms, and a powder room adjacent to the home office – more to come on this space).

CLEN, the casita does have a closet in addition to the dresser for storage of clothing, etc.

Joseph L., I love the barn doors and the hardware as well. (They look even better in person, if you can believe that!) You might find something similar by visiting barndoorhardware.com.

Brenda2015, of course I read your post! There is a closet with shelving and a hanging bar in the entry hall (we posted a picture of it in my last blog entry). Each bedroom features a closet to store clothes and linens.

Helen, HGTV Dream Home 2010 features natural gas fireplaces in the master suite and back patio that cannot be converted to wood. House planner Jack Thomasson assures me, though, that the fireplace in the entry hall can burn word.

And what you’ve all been waiting for: info on public tours is now available. Read on …

Your Super Fan,
Gail

Eat your heart out! Our Super Fan basks in the glow of that gorgeous fireplace while sharing some insider info about the floor plan and more. Enjoy!

My dream home, Valley Forge, PA

Being an editor on the HGTV Dream Home project has given me a completely different perspective on dreams. Your dream home … your dream job … your dream car … your dream life … your dream mate. I have to admit that these thoughts pass through my mind more often than they did before. And I enjoy asking folks about their dreams: It’s a great ice breaker and offers insight that you might not get when chatting about the weather or someone’s health. People are often caught off guard when I ask, but then seem pleased as punch to respond. And I love the responses – as varied, unusual and inspiring as you might imagine. So if I might be so bold: What are your dreams, aside from winning this spectacular home?

Good afternoon, bloggers.

Kate in Kansas suggested that we build a photo gallery dedicated to HGTV Dream Home 2010’s beautiful artwork. Thanks for the great idea, Kate. Mary has worked diligently to pull the gallery together. Take a look.

Helen, I was also able to track down the answer to your question regarding zoning and large animals. My contact at the development said, “The zoning is residential … As you may already know, we love horses here in New Mexico and if you need a place to board the horses there are plenty of places to do so as you relax in the HGTV Dream Home.”

I still don’t have the exact details on public tours of HGTV Dream Home 2010. Please keep checking Dream Home Central and this blog for tour updates.

There are so many questions on closets and storage. Take a look at the picture I took of the recycling room. There are lots of storage cubbies and cabinets in this area. I also took a picture of the closet that is to the left of the foyer as you walk towards the office.

Your Super Fan,
Gail

We’ve decided to group our VERY BEST videos from HGTV Dream Home 2010 in one place. Sit back, relax and enjoy these top ten from 2010. Then share them with a friend!

Good afternoon, bloggers.

Thank you to those who have been pitching in to answer questions on the blog. There’s such a demand for information about this incredible HGTV Dream Home – I appreciate the help!

Here are more answers to recently posted questions:

• * Gbeaupre and Karnie, there is a dishwasher in the butler’s pantry and one in the kitchen. Here is a picture of the kitchen washer, located to the left of the sink in the center island. I also appreciated the storage in the butler’s pantry and the recycling room, which is located around the corner from the kitchen.
• * Caryn in Illinois, San Antonito Elementary School is 5 to 10 minutes away from San Pedro Overlook.
• * Linda, Lorraine and other folks concerned about privacy in the master suite, take a look at the photos my hubby shot of me closing (and peeking through) the double doors that separate the bedroom wing from the rest of the home. Behind these doors you will enjoy your master suite; master bathroom; master closet (which, in case you missed it, is the biggest closet I’ve ever seen); the Sunrise Room; and the Laundry Room.
• * Oh, yes, Linda, I was just at HGTV Dream Home again and wanted to get a snack. It took me about nine minutes to drive to a grocery store! (My husband insists I tell you that I drive a bit fast, so it might take you 11 minutes.)
• * Terabythia, a cash prize of $250,000 was given away with two past HGTV Dream Homes. This year marks the largest cash prize in HGTV Dream Home history.
• * Julie in Tennessee, I just got off the phone with Linda Woodrum and she says the grommet drapes used to separate the master suite from the sunrise room were custom designed by Ethan Allen and displayed using hardware appropriate for the grommet drape style. To copy the look, anchor your drape rod at the very top of your wall, close to the ceiling, and make sure the curtains reach the floor.

I must also share that during my recent HGTV Dream Home trip, I witnessed the most amazing – and awe-inspiring – sunset ever. It was rich with reds, golds and streaks of purple that blended in with the clouds. It made me wish I were a painter. In this time of chaos and destruction caused by natural disasters, I find myself closing my eyes to recall that sunset. It helps me focus on my deep gratitude for my life and my family.

Your Super Fan,
Gail

Good day, friends!

Feeling a bit helpless about the situation in Haiti? (I know I am.) Searching for some way to make a small difference? An HGTV Dream Home enthusiast (screen name alicia) came up with a swell idea … or, rather, a challenge. Every time you enter to win HGTV Dream Home 2010, why not make a small donation to UNICEF?

Read the Details Here

Our Super Fan separates fact from fiction for folks who fear that HGTV Dream Home 2010 is too out there – in the middle of nowhere. And she lays to rest concerns about privacy in the master suite … see for yourself.