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Friday, January 30, 2009

Revgalblogpal Friday Five: HGTV Edition


Greetings all!

As some of you may know I am in the midst of my first home purchase. It is a new-build and so some of the fun was picking out upgrades and major decor items to my taste rather than walking into a previously owned home that needed to be upgraded room by room (pink and teal tiles in the bathroom, anyone?). As much as decorating is not my thing, I did try to embrace the moment because just how many times do you get to have a do-over on kitchen cabinets/floors/countertops?

And so, my questions to you this fine Friday involve your home past, present or future...

1) If you could, what room in the place you are currently living would you redo first?

2) What is the most hideous feature/color/decor item you have ever seen in a home?

3) What feature do you most covet? Do you have it? If not, is it within reach?

4) Your kitchen - love it or hate it? Why?

5) Here is $10,000 and you HAVE to spend it on the place you are living now. What do you do?


BONUS: Why do you think there was such a surplus of ugly bathroom tile colors showcased in all homes built from the 1950's right through the early 80's?

Be sure to let us know if you play in the comments and I'll try to stop by!

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Posted by will smama at 6:00 AM
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44 comments:

  1. SallyJanuary 30, 2009 at 6:54 AM

    Well I've enjoyed a bit of virtual decorating and re-moddelling my play with pictures is here

    BTW, how do you cure a hoarder with minimalist tendencies???

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  2. UnknownJanuary 30, 2009 at 7:28 AM

    I'm pondering my kitchen over here.

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  3. Chilly FingersJanuary 30, 2009 at 7:45 AM

    I played here.

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  4. Rev HoneyJanuary 30, 2009 at 8:04 AM

    Will smama - enjoy this opportunity! I played over at my place.

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  5. RevAnneJanuary 30, 2009 at 8:09 AM

    Yay, I'm early! Here's my home makeover fantasy.

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  6. Processing CounselorJanuary 30, 2009 at 8:19 AM

    I played at my place. Spacing out from work, so quick and dirty.

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  7. RuthJanuary 30, 2009 at 8:21 AM

    I played at my place, which I forget how to link -- I think you can click on my name.

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  8. imngraceJanuary 30, 2009 at 8:30 AM

    Dreaming of a dishwasher here

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  9. AnonymousJanuary 30, 2009 at 8:41 AM

    what a fun play! thanks will smama!

    visit me at my virtual home!

    we have fresh baked bread and real butter! (too bad it's virtual!)

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  10. DogBloggerJanuary 30, 2009 at 8:44 AM

    Here's my play!

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  11. ScottJanuary 30, 2009 at 9:06 AM

    Ooooh, this will be fun. I'm going to play over at my place later today. Stop by for a cup of coffee and the ugliest pink master bedroom you've ever seen!

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  12. Elaine (aka...Purple) January 30, 2009 at 9:07 AM

    I redecorated "here. Fun to think and dream about.

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  13. Auntie KnickersJanuary 30, 2009 at 9:09 AM

    I dreamed, remembered, and was mostly content here

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  14. Joan CalvinJanuary 30, 2009 at 9:18 AM

    Wish I had time today to stop by everyone's blog and read. I'm overwhelmed with too much to do! Anyway, my play is here

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  15. Hot Cup LutheranJanuary 30, 2009 at 9:18 AM

    xtreme parsonage makeover?

    well a gal can dream right...

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  16. RevDrKateJanuary 30, 2009 at 9:25 AM

    wills, how fun! Both the F5 and your new house. I did both my wishing and house grousing here.

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  17. LutheranChikJanuary 30, 2009 at 9:53 AM

    What a great Friday Five! I played at my place !

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  18. AnonymousJanuary 30, 2009 at 10:16 AM

    I posted my downsizing woes here.

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  19. DebJanuary 30, 2009 at 10:17 AM

    In case you've forgotten what avacado green looks like, I posted a picture here!

    And yes, there's an alien conspiracy theory. I either need more coffee or more sleep...

    This was a fun one... thanks Will Smama!!

    Deb

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  20. RevSisJanuary 30, 2009 at 10:37 AM

    Another fun Friday Five -- thanks will smama! I played over here

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  21. Annie's MomJanuary 30, 2009 at 10:45 AM

    I'm dreaming big bathroom dreams at my place!

    Thanks for this!

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  22. GordJanuary 30, 2009 at 10:50 AM

    Avocado green--my parents just repolaced bathroom fixtures that were that colour. WHile I live in a mnase and so the house isn't mine to re-design I had fun dreaming. And I have lots of opinions about what needs to be done at this here house

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  23. kathrynzjJanuary 30, 2009 at 10:52 AM

    Hi all!

    I am headed to a session retreat where the rumor is there IS wireless BUT just in case...

    Thank you for playing and if you can please check out the person who posted one before you and one ahead of you. :)

    How's that for delegating!

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  24. Kurt M. BoemlerJanuary 30, 2009 at 11:13 AM

    I played here.

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  25. TeriJanuary 30, 2009 at 11:33 AM

    I daydreamed about hardwood floors and new cabinet doors here.:-)

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  26. ChoralgrrlJanuary 30, 2009 at 11:34 AM

    I'm in!

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  27. pbJanuary 30, 2009 at 11:45 AM

    I made a few improvements here

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  28. Cat.January 30, 2009 at 11:56 AM

    I'm up. Good luck with all your new "hobbies." (i.e., house)

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  29. LoriJanuary 30, 2009 at 12:19 PM

    I redecorated my place

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  30. JulesJanuary 30, 2009 at 12:20 PM

    I love HGTV! I played here.

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  31. Dr. Laura Marie GrimesJanuary 30, 2009 at 12:31 PM

    My play is here.

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  32. leahJanuary 30, 2009 at 12:45 PM

    a few dreams and fantasies...

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  33. TowandaJanuary 30, 2009 at 1:17 PM

    I haven't played in a while, but here's mine...

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  34. Katie Z.January 30, 2009 at 1:56 PM

    I talked about my parsonage here

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  35. Gannet GirlJanuary 30, 2009 at 2:34 PM

    Started this morning and finally finished here.

    Lots of fun!

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  36. SHMTJanuary 30, 2009 at 3:07 PM

    My mom and sister would be so much better at this Friday Five, but here are my efforts.

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  37. Dorcas (aka SingingOwl)January 30, 2009 at 4:57 PM

    Chiming in here from a room that badly needs an update.

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  38. MavisJanuary 30, 2009 at 5:30 PM

    Redecorating at my place

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  39. zorraJanuary 30, 2009 at 5:48 PM

    Dreaming of big shower stalls and granite countertops here.

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  40. Young SeekerJanuary 30, 2009 at 5:54 PM

    A little late is better than never! I played here

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  41. AnonymousJanuary 30, 2009 at 5:54 PM

    With the first (of two) high school graduations coming up this spring, this topic is top of mind at This Journey

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  42. God_GuurrlllJanuary 30, 2009 at 8:27 PM

    I dreamed decorated here.

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  43. betsyJanuary 30, 2009 at 8:59 PM

    I did not exactly play, but here, read this.

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  44. Jody HarringtonJanuary 30, 2009 at 9:16 PM

    Better
    late than never

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