A Hint?
Will HGTV Dream Home 2010 boast an ocean view? Photo by rawkblog4.
I just love all the wonderfully creative comments you’ve posted about the HGTV Dream Home 2010 site location and home design. I’ve compiled quite a list of must-see vacation destinations, that’s for sure!
But now we are getting closer to an announcement. And I am going to throw out a hint as to the location. A piece of eco-friendly decor will lead you in the right direction. This home accessory can be found in one of two photo galleries. Of course, I am not going to tell you what it is or in which gallery you will find it. Check out the HGTV Green Home Guest Bedroom Gallery or the HGTV Green Home Master Bathroom Gallery. Check them out, examine each photo, then come back here to post your theory. No suggestion is too outlandish.
Oh, and while you’re clicking through galleries, don’t forget to enter the HGTV Green Home Giveaway — and invite your friends to enter too!
The house is going to be in Amelia Island.
East Coast.
Finaly???
Massachusetts and Delaware have the beetle as State insects. Master Bedroom glass beetle and sea shell picture in Guest Bedroom.
Would be nice if Massachusetts/Cape Cod.
I live in Massachusetts wold be nice to win
There is a large framed photo of a seashell in the guest bedroom. Is this a clue that the next Dream Home is going to be a beachfront property? If so, I hope that the location will be in the northern part of the east coast, southern California, or Hawaii.
Hawaii
Sorry I meant epiphany. My fingers wrote something else. They need an edit function on this blog. Or else I need to start proof reading before I hit the post button.
It’s got to be the Northeast Coastline! Can’t wait to find out where?
Definetly is close to the water…the orchids only grow on warm and humid weather…maybe an island?
Greetings Fellow Dreamers! I usually don’t blog – I’m a closet blog reader. Coop & Marie – set your investigative skills to this thought – Mackinac Island! When I google some of the more obscure clues I get hits where Mackinac is concerned – Mountain, Bike, Oat, teepee, even Ivory is part of that place. Check it out!
Dear Coop: Where are you? We need your expert analogies here! What are you thinking…besides New Mexico? Are you convinced it will be NM or Arizona? By the way, I did find a great recipe for Lobster Raviolis from a wonderful restaurant in the New England area?
On the other hand, one of the clues is Ivory…so, in my mighty sluething…can you believe I found a site for “Ivory” homes? And, guess where they build? Give up? It is Salt Lake City, Utah!! They are the number one builders in Utah..oh my…I am so confused!! I also found a great Italian Restaurant that specializes in Raviolis in Logan which is located in northern Utah, north of Ogden & only about an hour away from Salt Lake City? What, you say explain the Teepee clue…okay…are you ready for this one? I have found a place called Smiley Creek Lodge, located in Salt Lake City! According to one manager (he manages the the Lodge in Idaho), it’s not unusual to see the rich and powerful drive up to Smiley Creek Lodge in a luxury sedan and spend the night in a teepee. Of course these teepees aren’t exactly roughing it with wooden furniture, floors and comfy electric blankets, luxuries unknown to authentic cowboys and Indians. Clue: Mountain…well, take a look at the photos of Salt Lake…beautiful mountain backdrop…maybe ivory may account for the snow in the winter (or maybe just salt..it’s white)..surrounded by the Great Salt Lake to the northwest and the steep Wasatch and Oquirrh mountain ranges on the eastern and western borders, respectively. The Great Salt Lake is fed by three major rivers and several minor streams. Talk about Water!!
Am I getting too far from realty? I’ve bounced from Florida, to New York, to New England…now back to Utah!! The clues are too loose…we need more definitive clues…pleeeeeeeeeease???
MARY– I was leading towards Texas at first too, because of their Beaches. (and the rumor is that it is going to be in the SouthWest)? That would be a great pic, Texas is Great— Love Dallas!!! But what threw me, was ” Conchology”. I do believe that I read somewhere that Conch Shells are in California, too ( I think– could be wrong about that– was googling too fast, LOL ).
MEG= Hmmm, Very Interesting!!! I’m going to check it out!!!!
Bloggers— do some Googling!!!! What I came up with, was that:
1. Aloe Vera plants can almost grow anywhere in the Warm Climate— it does “signify” SouthWest, I agree— but really couldn’t find much definite info. on it
2. Endodrium Orchids can grow almost anywhere in Warm Climates too
3. I think that the Conch Shell is more of a “narrowing down” clue— leading me to Florida ( yeahhhh !!!!! )– and there are a few “conch shells” in different pictures too!
But another clue , I think, was the “Sea Star” in Another Picture, that stood out with me. I read, “Starfish is known to occur throughout the Indo-Pacific region and the Gulf of California. However, it is not found on coral reefs in the Atlantic Ocean.
I’d like to know more about the beaches in Texas— it could maybe lead us in a different direction.
Diana B.
MARIE MILLER= Can you PLEASE, PLEASE Post that “Lobster Ravioli” recipe???? I was talking to my Dad, that I’d like to make it. I think that when you order it in a restaurant, you may be getting the “fake” lobster— you’d Never know either way, so I’d Love to have the Recipe!!!!
I’ve wondered, how long do you cook the lobster before stuffing into the ravioli shells???
Thanks—-
Diana B.
I feel it will be on the coast in washington state because of the tall coastal walls
OK, I think that I may have found “Another” clue– I just looked at the ” Guest Bedroom Gallery” Again— and looked at the FIRST picture. It is pretty much the Same as the Second Picture (which mentions a FIRST CLUE).
Anyways, the First picture describes a “Sisal Nylon Rug”. I just Googled it, and one Site is from Riverside, California, and another site is called, “Venice Beach Sisal Nylon Rug”— You know about the Popular Venice Beach in California???Remember “BayWatch”? I wonder if this means anything???
I know, I’m “into” googling, but I’m gonna try to get more info. and locations and whereabouts of the “conch shell”.
Diana B.
I can’t Think for Sure yet— but right now, I’m CALIFORNIA DREAMIN’—- how about one of those hot-dogs at PINK’s too????
Diana B.
Bathroom has orchids…can that be Hawaii???
It will be in Hawaii! The Aloe Plant is the only eco-friendly home accessory that I can see in either of the two pictures and it can be grown in Hawaii. It can also be grown in Florida or California but I don’t think they will repeat either of those two states anytime soon. I do not believe they have ever done one in Hawaii.
The home is in Florida. Trust me….he said.
beach front property!!!!
HOLA HGTV
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Since “no suggestion is too outlandish”, my vote goes for Queensland, Australia. The hardy orchids would seem to be a very eco-friendly decor item. Given the moisture of the bathroom, they would require very little maintenance. Not to mention, the Dendrobium orchid is considered the floral emblem of Queensland. G’Day Mate….and I hope to see a Dream Home Down Under!!
Any chance it is Shell Beach, CA?
I believe the site is In the french named town of Absecon, NJ
which has a street name Aloe like the Aloe plant, This town is by the ocean and they have conch shells.
I believe that we are talking about Beaumont, Texas
If you think it is Florida you have never been there. There are no mountains in Florida.. Florida is FLAT.
Cathy Lemar,
Thanks for the Lobster Ravioli recipe. Will try it.
Hi. So this is where everyone is hiding! I've been busy and didn't know this was even here.
Look at the shore…not the white beaches of Florida. I think the image has been reversed to have us think West coast. I think it is the northern east coast. Earlier, I had guessed N Kingstown. There is a new development being built in the area. The shoreline with darker sand and the rock reminds me of this area.
In the past it has helped to carefully analyze the wording of the clues, not just the pictures. I think there is something to the last sentence….. “no suggestion is too OUTLANDISH” So, what does outland mean, is there an area where an island is called outland locally or something like that?
http://www.heritagelinkbrands.com/assets/client/File/HLB113_RecipeCard_LobsterRavioli.pdf
I believe it will be on one of the Islands. St. Thomas or the Bahamas. Hope I am the winner. I love the Caribbean and would like to retire there. Enjoy your show !
Considering all the pictures of sea shells, the words, ” island living” used in all the descriptions of the rooms… I would guess St. Thomas or the Bahamas. I would “die” to live in either locations.. Love the Caribbean. Please choose me
CATHY LEMAR= THANK YOU!!!! I printed it out already. And I was just talking to my Dad about it again this morning. He mentioned an ad for a local restaurant stating ” macaroni with spinach” for $18.00—- that’s Really inflated. I’d rather have a Steak, myself.
I will make this at home—- at least I know for sure that it’s “real lobster”
THANKS AGAIN!!!!!
Diana B.
Or you could always buy it already made:
http://www.jameshooklobster.com/fresh-seafood/lobster-ravioli.html
Let me know how your ravioli comes out if you decide to make it….
CATHY LEMAR= THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!! YOU ARE AWESOME!!!! A business in Boston? Yup, this is the “Real” thing— I am so GLAD that you Posted this Link!!!! I never thought about finding a business where you could order them from—It will sure be a Lot Better and a Better Quality than buying ( the brands in a bag ) at Publix, too — this is the Real McCoy!!!!
I will let you know. I will surprise my Dad for Father’s Day. I will order these, and then also make a Peanut Butter and Banana Creme pie for dessert, too.
Check the blogs after Father’s Day—- THANKS AGAIN!!!!
Diana B.
CATHY LEMAR= So check the blogs after Father’s Day, OK??? I’ll let you know.
This reminds me of Once getting ravioli’s boxed in Brooklyn— they were delicately and perfectly packaged and were light as a feather. Unfortunately, never saw them again in the store here in Florida. Or, it reminds me when I ordered ( via mail )stone crabs from Joes Stone Crab restaurant in Miami– another treat. I have a feeling this Link and business, James Hook, is on the Same Level.
THANKS AGAIN
Diana B.
Then, when I went back to look at the shadows on the rock….. Gosh, I’m totally confused. It does remind me of the Pacific Northwest. How could this be EAST of Sonoma?
How many clues do we get each week? My mind is so busy, it won’t be of any help until AFTER May 31st.
I’m going with the cactus and guessing Arizona. In fact, I’ll go a step further and be more exact with Sedona.
South Beach Oceanfront
South Beach Oceanfront would be my guess
If you click & drag your mouse you’ll hilite the hidden text in question. Then press to copy, and to paste in any text editor, and voila~ the mystery words will be found….
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“Lessie,
The Sandhill Cranes in the photos of the guest bedroom are found in Florida too! ”
On vacation I have seen many Sandhill Cranes! Even in Wisconsin! Lot of good water up there!
I don’t vote for a desert Dream Home because not enough cool water around to swim and fish in!
Florida is always a great choice for a home give away! I do pretty good with real crime detective work but as far as home destinations..I really haven’t been to far from where I was born & raised..NC! I would love any destination! LOL. Keep up the awesome work with building these wonderful homes & making dreams come true for wonderful people to win! Thanks…
I hope that you will tell us the location soon. Or atleast give us another clue. I am getting anxious to find out where the Dream Home Team will be building next!
Based on this clue I think the dream home will be in Kohler, Wisconsin. I respectfully request that I be allowed to change my mind after additional clues are given.
Checking with the photo gallery in both bathrooms I’ve come up with Hawaii. Blue in both rooms along with, shells, bamboo decor, picture of islands over toilet in 2nd bath and orchids. The perfect place for a dream home.
I think that after reviewing the photos of the guest bedroom and the master bath that it may be in California. Everyone was pointing out the soap (Mistral) and that was first sold in San Francisco and now has a shop in LA. Though it’s not necessarily eco-friendly 2 out of the 4 authors of the books you can actually read the title and authors of live in San francisco. But let’s see where the next clue takes us.
Key West is know as the Conch Republic. Could the Conchology poster in the guest bedroom be hinting to another dream home in the Florida Keys?
Im thinking Atlantic but north. As long as its ocean front… my Ultimate Dream Home
what ever happened to the Cheryl Smith, when do you guys plan to give her the house, and if she did receive the house, when is it going to be televised, or shown on TV?
Massachusetts or Maine
its florida, and its a waterway you can see it from proch and from roof but looks like canal, conch shell would be beach
and there were no mountains near the house
I dont care if its in timbuktu , I would love to win it, I am from florida and it sure would be nice to go home again and live there!!!