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  • Preppy Is The New Black! Preppy Is The New Black!

    • From: Krista
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      Do you remember The Official Preppy Handbook? When I was 13 I flipped through those pages, whilst clad in my kelly green and navy rugby shirt with whale belt and Pappagallo bag, dreaming of a preppy boyfriend to have a preppy baby with and settle in a preppy home. What was it about those god-awful plaid pants that I found attractive? Maybe I dreamed of being a WASP because I came from the less prestigious set of MUTTS.

       

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      But who wouldn't want to be living a privileged life, standing by the swimming pool in the perfect shade of pink, holding a pure bred of some sort, and speaking through the teeth with proper Neutral American Speech? Which is, I guess, why the runways are flooded with the new & improved vision of prepster. The recipe for success in this equation? Hot, Italian, twenty-something models! (me likey!)

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      In truth, this all came about when I saw "an audaciously preppy den" in Domino magazine where it looks like large scale grosgrain ribbon is lining the walls. Very cool and interesting... it makes me want to run out and buy a white, fluffy toy poodle and name her Muffy!

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    • 1 year ago
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  • We're Pregnant! We're Pregnant!

    • From: Krista
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      Well we found out about 15 weeks ago, and didn't want to make it official yet. But we are on our way to a new baby! Yahoo! So check out my photos to map the progress of our little bun in the oven!
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    • 2 years ago
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  • Congrats!! Congrats!!

    • From: coffeylj
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      Congrats Cuz!! Im so happy for you. <3

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    • 2 years ago
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  • Divine Design Urban Master Divine Design Urban Master

    • From: Krista
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      Of course, Candace Olson is the Super Star of HGTV. And she constantly rocks my world with her chic, sophisticated and always sensual spaces. Her favorite ingredients? A little crystal, a little chrome, a cool color palette, tons of custom cabinetry, and "divine" textiles. I can't get enough of her! The latest was taking the 80s out of this tiny master. Tres chic, magnifique! (sp??)

       

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    • 1 year ago
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  • I love krista's shows I love krista's shows

    • From: robbie
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      I am so happy to be able to watch and get great ideas as a future home owner. krista rocks.!!!!
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    • 3 years ago
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  • donnamariee donnamariee

    • From: Former member
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      I am unsure if kristan W is going to continue to host Save My Bath any more? I love her funny energyKiss

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    • 1 year ago
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  • trim trim

    • From: Former member
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      I love crown moulding and I was wondering if you have any great ideas on how to inexpensively create a beautiful look in my baseboard and crown. thanks!

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    • 1 year ago
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  • What's the Scoop on Splurge an What's the Scoop on Splurge and Save?

    • From: Krista
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      Get the dish about Krista's new show, Splurge and Save, coming to HGTV this fall! Krista is the energetic Host and Designer for this series and she will teach the secrets to decorating on any budget—when to splurge and when to save. Krista transforms a boring living room into a mod masterpiece teaching all the insider tricks to successfully budgeting a makeover in order to get the biggest bang for your buck. High style doesn’t always have to be high cost!

       

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    • 1 year ago
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  • The Stagers break a nail! The Stagers break a nail!

    • From: Krista
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      This new show on HGTV called The Stagers is pretty excellent. There's madness and chaos at all times, and I LOVE IT! The hosts are fab and funny. I only saw one episode but I love how it took a real "behind the scenes" perspective. It really is like that... people are fighting and power-playing at all costs. The ingredients for success in this show's recipe? Spice and sass!

       

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    • 1 year ago
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  • The Unsellables...with attitud The Unsellables...with attitude!

    • From: Krista
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      New show on HGTV called The Unsellables is really great! It's part of HGTV Canada... and I think the British host is fab. She can be brutally honest, but that's a breath of fresh air. People really need help if they have to sell their home quickly, and it's best to have an expert opinion when doing so. I only caught one episode, and the ingredients for the re-design was simple, clean and sexy!! Me likey...

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    • 1 year ago
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  • Red Hot and Green Red Hot and Green

    • From: Krista
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      The new show on HGTV called RED, HOT and GREEN is hip, fun and informative. It sounds like it could be a show about Mexican vegetarian cuisine... but it's an eco-friendly renovation show. Carter Oosterhouse is the big star of the network and he's not only a hotty but he knows his stuff. I've only seen the show once, but I have seen Carter's other show, Carter Can, and his furniture building skills are amazingly impressive! Nicole Facciuto is a great sidekick and designer... her stuff is top notch. What makes this show a recipe for success? The talents of the carpenter and designer, and it's slick, well produced quality.

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    • 1 year ago
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  • Design Dilemma - Kat's Bathroo Design Dilemma - Kat's Bathroom

    • From: wuslu
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      Design Dilemma - Kat's Bathroom

      http://wuslu.com/designdilemma

      2.14.10 This is what I received from Kat:

      Help! I need to remodel my bathroom but I am coming up with a problem as to how I will have enough storage space once I remove the sink vanity and the large cabinet shown in the picture. The large cabinet, consequently, also blocks my light source making the bathroom darker. Light is not a problem during the day, but all in all I need to both brighten the bathroom during the remodeling process but also not remove too much of my storage space. Any feedback you give would be appreciated.

      So I contacted her got more info about the bathroom and some dimensions to sketch it and here is what I came up with:

      after seeing the photos and the 3d, here is my take:
      The bathroom is an average size but yet it appears much smaller that what it really is. That's due to a couple of factors:
      1. The tall storage cabinet in the middle of the wall. This cabinet is cutting the bathroom in half and creating a big block in the way.
      2. The fact that the cabinet is blocking the window -The only source of natural light in the room.
      3. The darker paint color
      4. The low ceiling at 7'-6".

      I believe that storage in a bathroom is curtail. We can maintain the same storage capacity by either retaining the storage cabinet but relocating it to the door wall, so that it falls between the wall and the sink. Or we can go with a horizontal storage solution with no vertical blocking .

      Something like below two options:

      When you look at the after plan and perspective above you can see right away how much bigger and brighter the bathroom will feel by simply eliminating the big block and relocating it to the door wall. Or we can remove the storage cabinet completely and replace the one sink with a Double Sink Vanity with storage underneath. This help increasing the value of your house as well!

      For the double sink vanity we can use something like this:

      #1. On the door wall, a scenic art in the color combination you like (purple and blue)
      #2. Wall sconces with a simple design but with some glam finishes. Reflective materials are key to the success of this design, therefore, the metal finish of the sconces is polished chrome.
      #3. Wall mirrors in simple lines and a wood color that matches the vanity. Adding these mirrors will make the bathroom feel much bigger.
      #4. Black metal art work for the wall between the door and the tub. Every wall in your bath is completely thought through so that at the end we'll have a one cohesive design.
      #5. Double vanity sink cabinet in dark wood finish
      #6. Preserved flowers (no sun or soil are required) in the accent colors. This is key to tie the design together.
      #7. White marble tile on the floor. Maybe we can introduce a thin border of the glass tile in purple and blue into the floor.
      #8. A laundry basket that matches in color and design the vanity sink
      #9. Simple white towels. If you want to add a color, I would go with black.
      #10. The window wall in blue and purple glass tile. This is the first wall you see when you enter the spacem. This wall is the soul of your bathroom, it will make a huge design statement. Remember that all other walls, accessories and the ceiling are white and a little black.

      Hope you like it!
      As far as budget: with creativity, sweat equity and WUSLU this can be accomplished under $3000

      Take care,
      Yas

       

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    • 7 months ago
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  • Begin the Beguine Begin the Beguine

    • From: Ms_Kelly
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      I've decided I have to imagine my dream house one room at a time.  Starting with my ultimate writing studio/library (I hate the word "office" although there will be space in my dream room for the laptop, printer, and other necessities).  I imagine hardwood floors, maybe some dark wood beams, wrought iron window fixtures, and raspberry or claret colored velvet drapes.  Kind of like a castle, but a little more shabby chic.  I'll have some sort of table for just composing--I do most of my creative writing longhand and revise on my laptop.  I'd like a chaise for knitting and napping in this room, but also another comfortable chair for reading, and also writing and journaling.  I've seen just such a chair at Mackenzie Childs.  They call it the Diva Chair---perfect!

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    • 9 months ago
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  • Kat Kat

    • From: wuslu
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      I BELIEVE THAT ENJOYING A BEAUTIFUL HOME IS A RIGHT FOR EVERYONE. IT BOTHERS ME A LOT THAT FURNITURE AND DECOR RETAILERS ARE SO GREEDY AND THEIR PROFIT MARGINS ARE RIDICULOUS. SO I STARTED MY ONLINE STORE WWW.WUSLU.COM WHERE I SELL FURNITURE AND HOME DECOR FOR VERY LOW PRICES BECAUSE I REFUSE TO PAY RETAIL PRICES AND I BELIEVE THAT CREATIVITY HAS NO PRICE TAG ATTACHED TO IT, SO LET'S EXPLORE THAT TOGETHER...

       

      So my friend Kat sent me some pictures of her old tired bathroom and asked for my help.

      This is what I received from Kat:
      Help! I need to remodel my bathroom but I am coming up with a problem as to how I will have enough storage space once I remove the sink vanity and the large cabinet shown in the picture. The large cabinet, consequently, also blocks my light source making the bathroom darker. Light is not a problem during the day, but all in all I need to both brighten the bathroom during the remodeling process but also not remove too much of my storage space. Any feedback you give would be appreciated.
      And here are the pictures:



      So I contacted her got more info about the bathroom and some dimensions to sketch it and here is what I came up with:





      As you'll see in the pictures - without anyones feelings- the bathroom is dark and the space is chopped up.
      The bathroom is an average size but yet it appears much smaller that what it really is. That's due to a couple of factors:
      1. The tall storage cabinet in the middle of the wall. This cabinet is cutting the bathroom in half and creating a big block in the way.
      2. The fact that the cabinet is blocking the window -The only source of natural light in the room.
      3. The darker paint color
      4. The low ceiling at 7'-6".

      I believe that storage in a bathroom is curtail. We can maintain the same storage capacity by either retaining the storage cabinet but relocating it to the door wall, so that it falls between the wall and the sink. Or we can go with a horizontal storage solution with no vertical blocking .
      Something like below two options:



      When you look at the after plan and perspective above you can see right away how much bigger and brighter the bathroom will feel by simply eliminating the big block and relocating it to the door wall. Or we can remove the storage cabinet completely and replace the one sink with a Double Sink Vanity with storage underneath. This help increasing the value of your house as well!

      For the double sink vanity we can use something like this:

      I sent this email to Kat:
      The next step now is to figure how the interiors will look like. To do so, I need you to answer the following questions without thinking about the bathroom:

      1. What are your favorite 3 colors (in general, not for the bathroom project)?

      2. What are your husband's favorite 3 colors (in general, not for the bathroom project)?

      3. What kind of art do you and your husband like to look at? feel free to upload photos



      One last request, please take a photo showing the tub and its surroundings.


      Thanks you,

      ____________________________________________

      Kat responded: Wow, it's hard just to pick three colors, I do tend to like Monochrome colors like black and white, I also like cobalt blue.

      My husband likes black, white and purple.

      My husband would enjoy any art having to do with soccer, LOL, seriously though he leans towards scenic art.

      I have so many favorites but if I have to narrow it down to one type, I would say abstract art with geometric patterns. :)



      Some photos coming up!!

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      And my email back to kat:
      Kat,


      Knowing the colors and the art you like that's how I envision your bathroom.



      The entire bathroom will be white and black except for one accent wall and some accessories.

      #1. On the door wall, a scenic art in the color combination you like (purple and blue) 

      #2. Wall sconces with a simple design but with some glam finishes. Reflective materials are key to the success of this design, therefore, the metal finish of the sconces is polished chrome.

      #3. Wall mirrors in simple lines and a wood color that matches the vanity. Adding these mirrors will make the bathroom feel much bigger.

      #4. Black metal art work for the wall between the door and the tub. Every wall in your bath is completely thought through so that at the end we'll have a one cohesive design.
      #5. Double vanity sink cabinet in dark wood finish
      #6. Preserved flowers (no sun or soil are required) in the accent colors. This is key to tie the design together.
      #7. White marble tile on the floor. Maybe we can introduce a thin border of the glass tile in purple and blue into the floor.
      #8. A laundry basket that matches in color and design the vanity sink
      #9. Simple white towels. If you want to add a color, I would go with black.
      #10. The window wall in blue and purple glass tile. This is the first wall you see when you enter the spacem. This wall is the soul of your bathroom, it will make a huge design statement. Remember that all other walls, accessories and the ceiling are white and a little black. 



      Hope you all like it! 
      Hey send me your own rooms and let's see the outcome
      Yasmin

      www.wuslu.com
      http://maybeautyfillthishome.blogspot.com/

       

       

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    • 6 months ago
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  • 40 and Fabulous Dream Bedroom 40 and Fabulous Dream Bedroom Makeover $10,000 Sweepstakes

    • From: Former member
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      Is your bedroom tired and boring?  Has your color scheme taken a turn for the worse? Do you secretly wish you could wake up in the morning to a whole new fabulously designed bedroom? Well, read on to find out how you can make your bedroom decorating dreams come true!

      Decorating Den Interiors announces:

      40 and Fabulous Dream Bedroom Makeover $10,000 Sweepstakes!

      Entering our sweepstakes couldn't be any easier! Simply visit our website:

      www.decoratingden.com and click on Sweepstakes Entry Form.

      5 simple questions for you to answer and the rest as they say, is easy!

      Our lucky winner will be drawn November 1st, 2009!

      And it could be YOU!

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    • 1 year ago
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  • Your Article Today in News Tim Your Article Today in News Times! Great!!

    • From: Former member
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      Hey Krista -Your article in the Danbury News Times this morning was really amazing! Thanks for the inspiration today. I needed it!

      http://www.newstimes.com/search/ci_12908117?IADID=Search-www.newstimes.com-www.newstimes.com

       

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    • 1 year ago
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  • Marathon Makeover Marathon Makeover

    • From: marathonmakeover
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      Marathon Makeover is a 40-week, marathon-training, wellness program and, under the leadership of Mark and Robin Simpson, is starting its seventh year helping ordinary people do the extraordinary — train for and finish a marathon!

      We have walkers, runners, joggers and woggers (walk/jog) and most of our past marathoners could barely walk or run one mile when they started. Through our hands on training, positive motivation and the friendly group experience of Marathon Makeover, people from all walks of life and ages have grown through this life changing experience.

      www.marathonmakeover.com

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    • 8 months ago
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  • Impressed with Income Property Impressed with Income Property

    • From: Krista
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      Another renovation expert who does great things with the hardest space in any home: The Basement. Scott McGillivray is sexy, smart and oh so helpful. He turns the square footage of horrific basements into gorgeous modern spaces that will bring in the bucks to help people supplement mortgage costs. He either has a gay man's eye or an art team that helps him dress these spaces. They are impeccibly designed, mostly. And he is just adorable. Another Canadian import, it would appear. But well done.

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    • 5 months ago
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  • Holmes on Homes Holmes on Homes

    • From: Krista
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      Catchy title, hotty patotty contractor, and renovation expert who saves people from botched building jobs. Can you get better than that? Maybe it's the Superman complex but I think Mike Holmes is beefy, sexy and just plain adorable. And I love the way he swoops in and saves the day. Great new addition to HGTV's more "reality based" series plans.

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    • 5 months ago
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  • Swapping Steel for Diamonds Swapping Steel for Diamonds

    • From: Krista
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      The new show on HGTV, SELLING NEW YORK, is a hard hitting high wire act for the very, very wealthy. Michelle Kleier is a smart, savvy woman with an attitude. She obviously belongs to the Uptown set and circles in the right social environments to continue with such wealthy clientelle. I love the show because it deals with a lifestyle that is so out of reach. It's a constant reminder that there is an untouchable elite in this country. It's eye candy for the proverbial materialist (and a secret obsession of mine!)

      http://www.frontdoor.com/Sell/Selling-New-York/55530

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    • 4 months ago
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