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Top Chef Quiz: Camping
We played chefs and cowboys on last night's episode of Top Chef. On a ranch outside of Vegas, the chefs slept in tepees, made s'mores, then cooked over fire pits for a bunch of ranchers. Didn't you love when Mike I asked, "Is Padma sleeping in a tepee, too?"
Top Chef 5.3 — Foo Fighters Thanksgiving Recap
This week on a Thanksgiving episode of Top Chef, the Foo Fighters made a special appearance and award-winning chef and cancer survivor, Grant Achatz, was the guest judge. To discuss the episode (warning: spoilers ahead), read more
What You're Wanting, Revealed: A Reading Nook
For this latest What You're Wanting, I wanted to know how you'd create the ultimate reading nook.
As usual, your creativity and thoughtful choices wowed me. Now I'm even more determined to rearrange my house so I have a designated reading and relaxing corner.
Off to Market Recap: Fab Apron
When I was prepping and cooking the food for our Sex and the City Marathon at Fab's house, I expected her to offer me a glamorously stylish apron. However, I was shocked to see that an apron is the one article of clothing that she does NOT own. So I decided we should find her one!
What You're Wanting: The Entry
For this week's Casa Craving Challenge, we switched it up and had you search for home style must-haves through ShopStyle Living. I loved your entry room looks, and am excited to see more ShopStyle challenges in the future — it's so easy and fun to collect looks on ShopStyle that you might quickly become addicted to creating home looks. Our first entry look this week is from Hippiecowgirl, who says, "Some of my wants are a bit quirky, but I like that they reflect my personality and make the first impression of the home a fun one."What You're Wanting, Revealed!
For this week's Casa Craving Challenge, we switched it up and had you search for home style must-haves through ShopStyle Living . I loved your living room looks, and am excited to see more ShopStyle challenges in the future.
Rosedilla chose dark wood and neutral pieces as a base for more colorful accents.
America's Next Top Model Rundown: Episode 1, "Welcome To Top Model Prep"
So, wow. America's Next Top Model has never been accused of being dull, but Tyra and the gang are clearly not resting on their laurels, as they've gathered one of the most — oh, let's call it "spunky" — groups of girls ever this year. If Wednesday's premiere of the 10th cycle of ANTM is any indication, we are in for a season of extremes.
Your Clever Uses Revealed!
Last week I asked you to rework these cast-iron greyhound andirons so they served a different decorating or practical function in your home. Andirons are horizontal iron bars upon which logs are laid for burning in an open fireplace. However, I wanted to know how you could see these employed in an alternate use in your home.
Stop Hating Exercise and Start Loving It: Recap I-V
Recently we've been looking into the reasons we don't like exercise and trying to turn that dislike into like. Here is a recap, in case you missed any of them so far:
- Part I: "I feel out of place at the gym and have no idea what to do."
- Part II: "I used to workout all the time and loved the way it made me feel, but then I just stopped for some reason."
- Part III: "I don't like to sweat."
- Part IV: "I don't like the muscle soreness that I get two days after working out."
- Part V: "Once I'm working out I'm fine, but it's getting motivated to go that's the hard part."
Treasure Island Music Festival Recap, Part I
I was downright giddy to attend the first-ever Treasure Island Music Festival this weekend, and the two-day event far exceeded my expectations. Of course, there was killer music — with M.I.A. scaling the stage towers and Built to Spill inspiring one dude to headbang — but there was also a Ferris wheel, an arcade full of retro video games, and stunning views of the San Francisco skyline.
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