Blogger's Home Tour 2008 Wrap-Up: Part 1

A huge thanks goes out to all of the Home Tour's enthusiastic, stylish, and clever participants! Here I have rounded up what I think is the best of the tour for y'all to enjoy in case you missed any of these wonderful homes. Below are highlights of the most popular and most commented photos from throughout the 4 week tour today and tomorrow.

Mrs. Blanding's gorgeous home office garnered a lot of gushing readers' "oohs" and "aahs". Everyone agreed the piping on her estate sale chair was perfect finishing and a great compliment to the Benjamin Moore "Heritage Red" she painted her walls in.

Kyle is our resident designer and an extremely talented one at that - his idea to install tin ceiling tiles on the wall behind his bed got everyone talking! I also loved the vintage Sears & Roebuck chair he had reupholstered in a gorgeous trellis.

Erin's tour was hugely popular! But the room that really made you take a second look was her great-looking pantry - all her handiwork. My favorite detail is the Jonathan Adler papered backs in her cabinets. This is the kind of touch that lets you know Erin's a pro.

Chris's warm, handsome Virginia home was such a great mix of heirloom pieces, great antique finds, and an excellent eye. This area was really stunning - proof that masculinity can come across in a room with style.

Who didn't totally love this little corner in Kristen's home? Her funky style got lots of buzz and cross-posted to many other blogs. The adorable Made By Girl poster is such a great touch above a vintage chair she painted herself.


Stay tuned for part two of the roundup, and tell me...

What were your favorite parts of the tour?