The Architect’s Inspiration
Hi, fans.
I know you’ve been dying to get your hands on the 2011 floor plans. That’s not going to happen this week, but what I can share is info directly from this year’s architect, Paul Robert Rousselle. During a recent chat I asked Paul about his design inspiration, and what unfolded was the most heartfelt story. Being a history buff, I have to admit that I myself had goose bumps as Paul shared the experience of sifting through old photos of Adirondack Great Camps, circa 1890s to 1920s, before sketching out ideas for house planner Jack Thomasson.
Take some time today to click through HGTVPro.com’s slideshow on Paul’s design process, then pop back here to share your thoughts.
Photo: Lake Placid Club, Mirror Lake shore, Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division.
So Beautiful!! Thanks Mary!! What a beautiful place, I would love to just get out of Illinois, and go somewhere where the sky is always blue. You say dream home and to me it is really only a DREAM, only to open my eyes and wake up to realize that I am still in my small ranch rental. But it's wonderful to have HGTV that helps you dream, and lets you imagine that you do have one of the wonderful dream homes that has been giving away for some many years now. I'm 35 and still have many more years to dream, but with faith and prayers one day I do BELIVE my dreams will come true, and I will be living somewhere where the sky is ALWAYS blue, while I sit on my patio and enjoy the view. Thanks Mary for helping me DREAM!! I will be on this journey to see and enjoy!!
You've said this so well…dreaming is fun, thanks.
Dear ladyyoung, may your dreams every day expand your horizons and bring you all that you hope for.
Having lived in New England for many years, it is my observation that the bluest skies occur when the weather is coldest, the colder the day, the bluer the skies, the blue color just pops when set against the white landscape.
Mother Nature seems to reward us for putting up with the challenges of the cold temps. The beauty of winter in New England is unsurpassed, but it comes with a price, as I guess, does everything in life.
You know this is August. That means it is not that long until the snow starts flying at Stowe. There has got to be a lot more done than they are showing. I wish we could see it.
The evenings are getting cooler and the leaves on the trees are already starting to show a peep of their autumn colors :O) Leaf peeping season in the mountains should be at it's peak sometime around October 7th, give or take a few :O)
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas
Ev'rywhere you go;
Take a look in the five and ten glistening once again
With candy canes and silver lanes aglow.
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas
Toys in ev'ry store
But the prettiest sight to see is the holly that will be
On your own front door.
A pair of hopalong boots and a pistol that shoots
Is the wish of Barney and Ben;
Dolls that will talk and will go for a walk
Is the hope of Janice and Jen;
And Mom and Dad can hardly wait for school to start again.
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas
Ev'rywhere you go;
There's a tree in the Grand Hotel, one in the park as well,
The sturdy kind that doesn't mind the snow.
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas;
Soon the bells will start,
And the thing that will make them ring is the carol that you sing
Right within your heart.
Can't wait for the snows. I love snow. I love Christmas. I want to be there. I just don't know about the HOA fees and property taxes and all that. But when I win I will see what I can do.
The Builder may buy it back from the winner. Heard on here that that happens sometimes when the winner doesn't want the dream home he just won. I wonder if the home would still be worth the same or more if you kept it for a year and then decided to sell it in tip top shape.
funfordot, you're really full of it today, aren't you? I know it's hot in most places, but I'm just not ready for snow yet. Have a great day, sounds like you are. My best to every blogger, have a wonderful day.
Dashing through the snow
In a one-horse open sleigh
Through the fields we go
Laughing all the way.
Bells on bob-tail ring
Making spirits bright
What fun it is to ride and sing
A sleighing song tonight.
Chorus:
Jingle bells, jingle bells
Jingle all the way,
Oh what fun it is to ride
In a one-horse open sleigh, O
Jingle bells, jingle bells
Jingle all the way,
Oh what fun it is to ride
In a one-horse open sleigh.
A day or two ago
I thought I'd take a ride
And soon Miss Fanny Bright
Was seated by my side;
The horse was lean and lank
Misfortune seemed his lot,
We ran into a drifted bank
And there we got upsot.
A day or two ago
The story I must tell
I went out on the snow
And on my back I fell;
The winner's pockets will jingle ! ?
A gent was riding by
In a one-horse open sleigh
He laughed at me as
I there sprawling laid
But quickly drove away.
Now the ground is white,
Go it while you're young,
Take the girls along
And sing this sleighing song.
Just bet a bob-tailed bay,
Two-forty as his speed,
Hitch him to an open sleigh and crack!
You'll take the lead.
Sleigh bells ring, are you listening,
In the lane, snow is glistening
A beautiful sight,
We're happy tonight.
Walking in a winter wonderland.
Gone away is the bluebird,
Here to stay is a new bird
He sings a love song,
As we go along,
Walking in a winter wonderland.
In the meadow we can build a snowman,
Then pretend that he is Parson Brown
He'll say: Are you married?
We'll say: No man,
But you can do the job
When you're in town.
Later on, we'll conspire,
As we dream by the fire
To face unafraid,
The plans that we've made,
Walking in a winter wonderland.
In the meadow we can build a snowman,
And pretend that he's a circus clown
We'll have lots of fun with mister snowman,
Until the other kids knock him down.
When it snows, ain't it thrilling,
Though your nose gets a chilling
We'll frolic and play, the Eskimo way,
Walking in a winter wonderland.
What happened when the snowwoman fell out
with the snowman ?
Nothing – She gave him the cold shoulder !
Funfordot, is this a hint to what's happening? LOL
lol
B)
Soney and I think this is beautiful! The first flight of Boeing's 787 started at Paine Field in Everett and ended up at Boeing Field in Seattle. When it landed did ya see our house? Missed it oh well! Have great respect for airline pilots. Super heros! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yuvM8TQ4zZc
I was replying to BluSky & got censored. no nasty words – just an opinion. by the way I agreed with you but was more descriptive & emphatic.
OK I'm confused here.
Have you heard they want to tear down an old building close to the Towers in NYC & build an Islamic Mosque. What is going on??? That to me is disrespectful of the Americans who died in those buildings. I know it was terrorists – but they were Islamic. I don't get it.
I agree with you 100 %
I am not disagreeing with you, I am just sharing my thoughts on the matter……….I will never agree with terrorist actions.
On the surface it seems wrong to build a mosque there.
I hear what you're saying about not wanting to be disrespectful to the WTC victims families, and I don't know all the particulars of why they are wanting to build a mosque there. I just know in looking back at WWII and the many lives that were lost there including Nagasaki and Hiroshima. We have come to accept past wrongs and move on. The Germans have also found a way to move on from their horrible past and what part they played in it.
Not every individual can move on or is willing to let go and let love fill their empty coldness, but as a Nation we still have religious freedom, so I embrace that freedom that we still have.
I know there are good Islams, and evil misguided ones. I feel for the good Islams who feel persecuted because of the actions of extreme terrorists.
And you are right Islamic doesn't mean terrorists. I believe there are good and bad in every religion, some we are aware of and some we aren't aware of.
um…but what do you think about the Stowe Dream Home, joplays?
I checked out the Urban Oasis blog. The condo has amazing views. New York is fun to visit but I love the desert and easy access to the wide open spaces when the moment strikes me.
I've decided I hope HGTV doesn't remove the sidebar. The Urban Oasis blog page felt so blank and bare without the comments et cetera on the right side. I think I would miss it.
They could not have chosen a better theme for this year. We were at Eagle Island, and my wife stayed at Saga more repeatedly. You can find lodges Adirondack campsites / scattered throughout the park.
Hotels in
Weird. I wrote the exact thing word for word in an earlier post
I saw that post, BluSky. Is someone plagiarizing your thoughts? Weird.
or a pretty wild co-ink-e-dink, maybe we need to copy write our words
lol
Christmas Tree Farms, Tree Lots, Hayrides, Sleigh Rides and Other Winter Fun
Vermont
http://pickyourownchristmastree.org/VTxmastrees.p…
Whether you want to cut your own tree, pick a live tree and have it cut for you, buy a tree already cut or buy a living tree you can plant, this page provides detailed listings of Vermont's choose-and-cut Christmas tree farms, places to buy pre-cut (also called pre-harvested and fresh-cut) trees, stands, sleigh rides, hay rides and related winter events and fun. Some listings are for tree farms, others are tree lots, and some only offer hay rides, sleigh rides or other winter events. READ EACH LISTING to know what each facility offers. The farms are listed further down this page, so scroll down the page!
Pumpkin Patches and More.org
Vermont's Pumpkin Patches, Corn Mazes, Hay Rides and More
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YUM! Makes me think of Fall and pumpkin donuts and pumpkin pie!
Waiter please!
BluSky and Janzee. lololol! ' coincidink and co-ink-e-dink '. Did I fail spelling and don't know it? Haha! That's funny!!
:):)
It helps to keep things light. BTW who is Janzee ?
I learned this expression whilst hanging around the beach in California. Does BluSky use the same one ? Isn't funny, how over the years expressions change to mean completely different things. I used to say stet, when somebody said the samething at the sametime. I have always said that is so coool, even now as an adult.
Hi Janzee.
I've used co-ink-e-dink with my girls since they were little. We have always come up with pet names, expressions and the like. They are adults now and I love that they continue our tradition of silliness
Hi Cami——–this one's for you——the perfect "boat". LOL
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=03pbbCjOjJg
LOL Ice Yachting in New York!
Curious…………. do they wear life vests? GPS?…. In case they fall thru the ice?
I would need googles with that speed. LOL
Thanks, I'll try to look at it later on one of the other computers in our house. Mine won't let me watch youtube anymore.
Cami, I thought of you because of your Urban Oasis response about trading that "car" in for a boat—-so thought maybe in New York——this might be the perfect alternative vehicle. ha LOL
that looked like fun – floats too right?
Thanks for thinking of me. It sounds pretty funny. I was thinking it might be an amphibious car, but the other comment about ice makes me wonder. Don't tell me, I want it to be a surprised.
Sorry, Cami, I just read this after posting what the vehicle is. Just disregard my post if
you don't want to know!!
Oh funny Deer. I guess you are referring to the actual car that is being given away with the Oasis thing, on the 33rd floor of that tall flashy building. I used to know what kind of car it was and now it's slipped my mind along with the other obvious missing pieces of information.
I probably shouldn't even be blogging, my mind is disturbed with headaches, sleep deprivation and pain meds. So if my blogs don't make any sense. Cami isn't quite herself.
The leaves must be changing color at the Dream Home construction site!
They had snow on Mt. Mansfield last year on October 2 ! Three inches!
Sooooooooooooo, maybe snow at the dream home in TWO months??????
Come on Jack, let us see the trees changing color!
http://www.skimaven.com/post/a-snowy-mount-mansfi… http://www.skimaven.com/category/stowe/
http://www.coldbee.com/2010/08/solar-flare-august…
Solar Flare Warning –
Solar Flare August 2010 causes the solar storm 2010,NASA,solar eruption, solar warning monumental solar flare august 2010 a recruiter’s job major solar flare on the sun, august 4, 2010 there was a c3-class solar flare, a SOLAR TSUNAMI, multiple. Storm of solar flares led to the coronal mass ejection, and it is expected to reach land tonight – Northern Lights Tonight.
The Weather Channel just showed a fantastic Northern Lights picture taken last night in Wisconsin.
Solar Storm Warning… http://science.nasa.gov/science-news/science-at-n…
Our President is celebrating his 49th. birthday tonight in Illinois. Solar flares instead of fireworks?
http://www.coldbee.com/2010/08/barack-obamas-augu…
Why not? He is the annointed one right? ^_^
he thinks
I hear Shaun Hannity say that.
But by whooooooo? Scarey?
Ever feel like the little guy out on the water in a little boat and the big powerful ones are making BIG waves to try to sink your boat? Me too!
Funny you should mention that. My avatar statement on my fishing site is in French and it means – Oh God my boat is so small and your ocean is so big.
Did anyone else see HGTV's main website has posted a section in the upper right corner on "Halloween Ideas"? Seems way too early to me, but I guess there are a couple of people out there who might like to plan well in advance! (I did notice a few of my mail order catalogs already have Halloween stuff available — I sure wish they would wait a little longer!)
The only reason I can think of for Halloween ideas to be up already is for crafters who sell at bazaars. I don't know of very many Halloween bazaars, but there's a few.
One more reason… For all those eager PTA presidents.
Ok, I'm outa reasons.
Maybe they put it up really early for those like me who are so bad at crafting it will take until Halloween to get anything done!
Hi C&E just checking to see how everybody is in your family. How is Diamond? Speaking of Halloween. I had to go to the VA hospital for a doctor's appointment today. When I got home my stuffed Holloween Teddy Bear was ripped to shreds. He must have grabbed it when I wasn't looking. He knew he did something wrong! Those eyes of his say a thousand words. Trying to downsize and Soney is sure helping me! He missed his puppyhood so now he is making up for all that lost time! I am a collector of cute Teddy Bears and Cabbage Patch Dolls.
Hi Alice! LOL! I went into town this morning and when I came back the powder room toilet paper was unrolled — one of my dogs occasionally gets a craving, and she has no remorse! Diamond seems fine — we go in next Tuesday to check her kidney values again and hopefully the new medication dosage is working. I'm sure Soney had lots of fun destroying the Halloween Teddy Bear, but I hope the rest of your collection is safe!
I love Halloween & seeing the kids dressed up in costumes. Also I still have a lot of small stuffed toys that I wash before Halloween & give out to the littles ones. Better than MORE candy.
I love Halloween too but seeing Halloween stuff makes me think of cool fall weather and reminds me of just how hot it still is here! I agree that less candy is better for the trick-or-treaters — and me too, since I have a terrible sweet tooth!
Heck- Christmas stuff starts popping up in stores soon. The other side, when you really think about it, Disney starts their "Not so Scary Halloween Party" events the first week in September as well as several other venues…it is all about marketing- more time to sell more products…unfortunately that is the world we live in these days- holidays are all very commercialized.
The quick vote for the 2012 DH looks promising —–for all of us "Westies" at least. Maybe, just maybe we will see a future DH somewhere near the WARM, BALMY region of the Pacific.
Hi how are you guys doing? I don't think I ever mentioned this before but I am from Seattle! A DH in Seattle or on the Washington or Oregon coast would be perfect. It is warm and balmy right now. But that isn't always the case. Talk to you later.
Hi Alice and Soney, The girls(Simi & Khaz) and I are in Oregon—-on the "rainy" side of the Cascades. LOL
Happy Birthday Mr. President! (8/04)
http://www.coldbee.com/2010/08/barack-obamas-augu…
Hey maybe a solar flare will be kind enough to light his candles for him. Afterall 49 is a lot to light.
Ya never know!
Just heard Clinton, Louisiana had a earthquake.
http://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/recenteqsu…
When I lived in CA a 3.0 wasn't even considered an earthquake. A truck driving by the house shakes more! ^_^
Ed, you are so right !! I was in CA for the Big one, and it was incredible. The next door neighbor's grand piano rolled right out of the french windows and into their swimming pool !
It was eerie, all the birds went completely quiet, no dogs barking or anything….then this loud noise that sounded like a locomotive coming along…and BLAM ! The earthquake rolled by, followed by numerous aftershocks. The roads just rippled like waves in the ocean. Mother nature is awesome.
I had my first taste of primeaval fear !! I think our caveman ancestors would feel that same adrenaline rush while being chased by a sabre toothed tiger !!! lol.
Are you talking about the big one in the Santa Cruz Mountains or the North Ridge Earthquake? That noise before the blam was always got to me on the strong earthquakes.
Helloo Georgie, it's Gracie. I can't get back to your other posts, so I found you on this page. I wanted to say thanks to you for the high marks, and vote of confidence you sent along my way after not making it to the semi finals on the Scriptapalooza contest. I'm learning a few tricks of the trade, in my quarter finals placement, and realize that writing a first time commercial property, takes time and again, and several edits. These experiences have offered me a constuct for something I would share with everyoe ne. Set your sites for the all of abundance, trust your intinct and put your best effort into what you enjoy. The universe can't deny your desire. I am going back to Las Vegas for a few weeks to visit family, and setting up this new apartment has taken weeks, now there are water leaks. The managers are freaks. I would still rather stay in LA, as it's becoming a new home and the weather has been deviva. This summer, has been cool, and you can wear everything here as you well know, and I spend hours at a coffee shop writing and people watching something good is bound to happen, and I have that prayer for all of us. Love, Janzee
I clicked on it to find out when & it said Thursday the 5th – that's tomorrow – how did that happen?
POSH PAD needs a bidet! They are all over Europe! Hard to find TP in the restrooms there!
http://www.americanstandard-us.com/bathroom-produ…
The Pacific covers a lot of area from Alaska to Hawaii and all 3 West Coast States.
Hi Ed, Think WARM—-BALMY——TOASTY——250-300 days of SUNSHINE—-WARM breezes—–WARM evenings—–ZERO to minute snow———Those "regionS" of the Pacific.
Warm evenings leaves out all of CA, OR, WA and AK, so I guess it must be Hawaii! Do I win a prize? ^_^
What???? Southern CA, Southern OR, the San Juan Islands have warm evenings—–part-time.
Not fair! You didn't say part time! LOL I have been to all of those places on the Pacific and it is more rarely than part time. ^_^
Me too—been there—-these places have more warm evenings than the Willamette Valley—but then this depends on your definition of "warm"———But I'll give you 1-point for WA (because technically the San Juan's aren't attached) and 1/2-point for Southern OR—–there is "some" fog and 1/2 point for Southern CA—there is "some" smog.—–but you know the sun is up there somewhere—unlike the 40 days and 40 nights of rain clouds. Okay okay—I somewhat concede—-that's the best the Aries side of me will allow. ha
I know what you Aires are like, since I have been married to one for 42 years! ^_^ I prefer the cool nights here in the Willamette Valley. I was born in MA where high humidity hot nights were not uncommon. You can have the warm nights. In San Diego County, where I lived, even if it was 100+ during the day, an hour after the sun went down it was too cold to go in the pool. The 40 days and 40 nights of rain seems to be more of a 24 hour drizzle rather than real rain. Maybe that's why I never see people with umbrellas up here!
"Drizzle" is a good description, and you're right —no umbrellas —but that's becasuOregonians are programmed for—- "damp" and "soggy".
"Drizzle" is a good description, and you're right —no umbrellas —but that's because Oregonians are pre-programmed for—- "damp" and "soggy".
I remember now—Your wife can't wait to know what's in the Xmas presents. I agree with her 100%—I'm on her side—-If you know what's in all of them—-then you can relax and enjoy the anticipation of getting to open them for real on xmas morning—how fun is that?
It's like reading the end of a novel first—-then you can settle down and enjoy how the story arrives at the grand ending. Okay—this is all just an Aries thing—over and out.
Soney and I are back in Stowe. This video is last year's race to the top of Mt Mansfield. This year it will take place August 29, 2010. So much to do in Stowe! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Av_hW6NBwOM
Speaking of Holloween! This is funny! http://vodpod.com/watch/3343818-taylor-swift-pran…
Love Starbucks. Another funny video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vD_6uld50Fs
Whooee, time to wax those skis :O)
This is the most I have posted in a week. I hope all of you have a nice evening. I'm signing off. LOL
People and their speak–it's very comical as you say, to watch and to listen to the funny faced gestures, and the word's that come out of our mouths– and that's comedy with a big bow on it. We have such a ball on this site, finding the double meanings, raucous humor, subtle inuendos–"its all good". I am hearing this expression in California alot. JWmson lovey, I'll have to say, that if NYC comments were a carrot, for a future give away, I would be for it. I was a NYC girl for a short time as a child and loved wherever I hung my hat. With frequent visits growing up,I can't help the NY humor, love for all food, the way people dress, fascination for what's going on in someone's apartment,the night life, theater, business,in your face, it's all part of a city mentality. But…at this time of my life, a weekend visit, a short fall stay, would probably suffice. Like you, give me those wide open spaces.
DH floor plans anyone? http://www.hgtvpro.com/hpro/photo_template/articl…
Thanks, Kathy! Wake-up everyone; it's Christmas morning!
Thank you! I checked in at just the right time. That means that either today or tomorrow there will be a new blog announcing them and giving us a place to discuss since we already found them.
Thanks again!
Hey, OAF, how's it going? That is a lot of house. I don't think too many everyday people could even live there. The overhead costs would be prohibitive,never mind all that space. Seems like it would be more of an investment property to rent out. However,any of us will accept the challenge, right?
:):)
Wow! I will be pouring over these floor plans often in the next few months. Thanks so much!
Oops — missed this! I posted the info again!
I love that huge mudroom — something which is probably a necessity in New England, since spring is also known as "mud season"!
I see we have two posts about this so I 'm moving my reply here..
This is different, might take awhile to warm up to. The ski dorm is a presumption that may or may not be utilized. I bet it will be furnished well and will look spectacular
I don't know if the ski dorm will be utilized, but with three showers, there are probably be built in 3 or 4 level bunk beds. Would probably be a major effort to remodel.
thanks Kathy !!!
You win this week's Blog Sleuth Award :O) lol
Fabulous Floorplans !!!
I can't believe someone gave me a thumbs down for making an honest comment. (above)
I'm not a slap happy "I agree with everything" guy.
Folks, we don't all come from the same mold, show a little respect
Thanks Kathy! Wish I had been on the blog when you posted them!
"Ski dorm" and "Car barn"…love the layout…great for family gatherings…definitely a different style than the past as we don't see home offices, etc. I'm guessing that this place has an intent of vacation home with rental potential. While I really do like the house, I do think that the pre-advertising of "family friendly home" aren't quite there as there isn't a setup in which your "typical" family can live everyday…I'm guessing we'll see no kids themed room here.
I think the floor plans look like it would be a perfect rental, OAF. That would be great for the winner who may not want to sell, as they could probably cover the costs with rental income.
I saw one of the past winner interviews that said that HGTV presented then with options, including renting it out (however, they opted to sell), so that they could make a well informed decision…this place would be a great place to rent out and still be able to enjoy some yourself…I would love to win and see what options HGTV's legal people presented me with.
So is there a steel door with a security lock between the home owners section and the portion that could be rented to friends or whomever? A special hiddy hole for the entry key for the visitors?
Can't wait for room pictures!
The intent is usually to rent the whole thing out. The setup of the house as shown is one in which there is room for guests, but the reality is that many of those places at Stowe are rented out to different people for like a week at a time all winter…the owner wouldn't be there- it's not like a bed and breakfast sort of thing- you also wouldn't leave personal belongings other than the stuff the home comes with so that the renters have what they need.
HGTV is busy, busy, busy right now! Even with all that is going on, my loyalties lay with the Dream Home.
I'll second that vote ! lol
Me too!!!
:)
OAF This is soooo true. Three givaways on the horizon—–and "one zillion links" scattered across how many web sites? And a blogger group that is always "one step" ahead of them. It's almost comical. LOL
Yep and it is getting to be a lot to keep up with as I am also getting busy, busy,busy.
I agree, my heart belongs to Stowe!!!
12-16 people in one room… I can't wait to see how they did that…
Thanks for the kind words Deerspring. Sadly I don't think I will be able to make the quilt this year. I have 2 machines and both of them aren't working and I can't find any place close by that can service them. The closest place is 2 hours away… I will keep looking.
Thanks again Deerspring. That would be a really big help. Whoever is going to do this years quilt should get started now…
HGTVPro has floor plans!
http://www.hgtvpro.com/hpro/photo_template/articl…
Finally!
Great news — and it feels like we early birds are getting more than worms today!
Hi EdinOregon,
I was living there during the 17th October " shaker " in 1989 !! lol. That was a big one ! We were pretty casual about earthquakes up 'til then because we were so used to little tremblors, mini ones that would cause the chandeliers to swing madly to and fro' , small ones that would merely rattle the artwork on the walls, medium sized ones that would shake the kids in their bunk beds !!! We gotta respect Mother Nature in all her glory ! lol.
Just for something to do when we weren't getting much information from Mary I "decorated" the DH virtually with furniture pictures I found on the internet. I envisioned lots of chairs for seating in both a great room and a family room, and am delighted to see the floor plans showing 12 chairs total in the house! I wonder where the TV/media/game room is — upstairs or down? I'm assuming downstairs. It might have been a good idea to physically divide the ski dorm into a girls' side and a boys' side, maybe with sliding panels of some sort. Oh, lots of things to think about — what fun!
Hi CplusE. This is fun. A second laundry facility would be needed in the mud room. One set on the lower level would not be sufficient for this size group. The ski dorm is well thought out, I guess—three showers and sinks. Does a maid come with this DH? ha ha
The entry from the kitchen area into the master bedroom seems rather convoluted — it almost looks like you come in through a closet! I'm having a hard time visualizing it — guess I'll just have to wait for the finished house photos!
I think it's laid out that way to give the master bdrm a privacy wall….so you can't see in from the kitchen.
Hi everybloggie !!!
Oh my goodness, as soon as I looked at the floorplans, I got goosebumps !! The architect certainly thought out this design thoroughly, it's gorgeous, and it works !!! Imagine driving into the garage, ( the roof pitch of which is perfect, so no snow removal before you can driv e in, which is an A + in my book ! ) Then you can remove snowy boots and jackets in the mudroom before entering the house, A+. Friends can arrive without being covered in snow – that nice "touch" of the covered entryway , another A+ !
Then…drumroll for the architect here please…….the first floor layout is absolutely BRILLIANT !!! Definitely a Family & Friends Friendly kitchen !! A++
Actually Stowe is in a heavy snow area. You will be needing a good snow-blower. Roof pitch doesn't help, if anything it will force the snow off the roof quicker to prevent build up on the roof.
Hi everybloggie,
Sorry to Hog the Blog this morning :O) lol But I'm so excited to see the floorplans of the house !
The ski dorm is a superb concept, this would fit my family to a T !!! Imagine all the big family gatherings and friends you could invite to stay !!!! And no one would have to draw the short straw and sleep on the sofa !!! lol.
Right! The short straw would be for the third or fourth level bunk bed. I think I would rather have the sofa! ^_^
It is wonderful to finally see the floorplan for the DH! It's very creative and well thought out! There is room for everyone!!!! I can picture the whole family playing, eating, enjoying the views from all of those wonderful windows! Summer or winter, what a great home!
Good morning. What a nice surprise. Floor plans—finally. It certainly has the feel of a ski week-end get-a-way retreat. So we should be looking at a new post soon. Thank you, Mary.
All I can saw is "WOW". Can't wait to see more. Looks wonderful.
HGTV has certainly gone over the top this year, as Mary promised—–these are two "very specific life-style" DH lay-outs.
FLOORPLANS over to new blog… "Leaking Green Details". B)
I don't get the barn door. Linda keeps describing it as being "hung OVER the family room door". It looks to be mounted on a wall NEAR the family room entrance. It's beautiful as rustic artwork.