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Celebrity Design Challenge

So we’re adding a little something fun to the mix this year with a Celebrity Design Challenge. We’ve asked Colleen Marshall of NBC 4 and Yolanda Harris of WSYX Channel 6 (ABC) to add their design savvy to two different rooms in the parade.

Last week Michelle Etheridge, designer for Manor Homes, met with Yolanda to discuss some options for her design influence.

Michelle Etheridge and Yolanda Harris

You’ll have to wait until the parade to see what they came up with (hint, it’s a pink room!) The next time you’re watching the Channel 6 evening news, see if you notice any hot glue stuck to Yolanda’s fingers (or other signs of decorating.)

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Some great finishes taking shape

Heading out to the parade site yesterday, there was some great progress to behold.Faux finish in the Tuckerman downstairs study

The Tuckerman Home Group has added some great finishes to their home. A golden faux finish in the downstairs study complements the rich woodwork that is beautifully detailed. Unfortunately, the wood was still covered up to protect it from the paint, so this photo doesn’t do it justice. But I tried to get a photo that would highlight the wood, the paint and the detail of the great light fixture.

In the kitchen there was more great detail:

Tuckerman kitchen backsplash

The light woodwork contrasts nicely with the dark cupboards. And the mosaic tile on the backsplash looks really sharp. When we were there, they were just beginning to install the stainless steel appliances – including TWO dishwashers… nice!

Keep checking back. We’ll be highlight some finishes in other houses – Manor Homes’ beautiful wood-detailed mantle; M/I’s semi-circular bar in the basement media room; wroght-iron spindles in Trinity’s staricase; just lots of great details.

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