March 2, 2010

Our casa is a very very very fine casa.

Hello, blog buddies!

Without question, the #1 thing YOU all email and tweet me about since Salvador, Louise, Mijo and I moved into our new lil' house is this: "When will we get a tour of your new digs?!?"

To be honest, I'm always a little nervous to share stuff like this.  A new house isn't something to take lightly - it involves years of saving and investing, months of looking for the exact right place, the fear and uncertainty of making an offer, the pain of escrow, the torture of packing and moving and the strenuous work of unpacking, organizing and decorating.

But finally, when every last picture is hung and every horrid light fixture has been replaced by an updated one much more to your liking (holla to my peeps at Lamps Plus!), there is absolutely nothing more satisfying than sitting back and admiring your hard work.

It really is worth it, gang.  We are so very happy here.  And, no, our little house isn't a mansion.  It's only 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms and it doesn't have a swimming pool or a helicopter pad or a theatre room (I'm not Mariah Carey for God's sake), but it's ours and we love it.

That's why opening it up to public scrutiny isn't easy.  I mean, what if some of you don't like it and decide to email me to tell me?  What if some of you think our house is hideous and our new couch looks like Roseanne's?  Then I remembered something very important: with all due respect, who cares what you think?  :)

So I invite you to enjoy a quick tour of parts of our new lil' home.  And please take your shoes off - I just cleaned the floors.
:)
Ross





147 comments:

  1. Ross...your home is beautiful!!! I'm very happy for you, Sal, Louise, and Mijo!!! Best wishes!

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  2. Hey Ross! Excellent taste in chandeliers. I have the same one ;)

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  3. i love it!!!! (and we have matching computers!) Thank you SO SO much for sharing!!!!

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  4. OMGosh I love your stove!! Is it vintage?? I'm jealous! Very cute home and you guys did an excellent job decorating!

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  5. In.Love. with the living room rug! Seriously.In.Love.

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  6. LOVES it! perfection! thanks for sharing.

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  7. Ohhh, I love it! The kitchen is especially awesome with the great tile, great sink and fabulous stove! I hope you enjoy many happy years there with your family. God Bless the 4 of you.
    -LgMarge123

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  8. WOW, Ross!
    You're right- who cares what we think?
    But I've gotta say, that is one charming house!
    Nicely done, and I love everything. I hope you, Sal, and the puppies enjoy it for many years!
    :)
    GatorKim

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  9. Freaking amazing, hopefully I can find one that nice and we're ready for a home of our own! Wishing you all many years of happiness and love there!

    Just Keep Swimming :)

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  10. Wow, how cozy is that? I love the chandelier (sp?) in the kitchen! Lovely.

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  11. I like everything I see however I watch HGTV and get lots of ideas from them and one suggestion they would make is to put the sofa in the livingroom against a wall and not in front of the window
    and would get rid or move to another room the cd furniture or bookcase next to the window
    just my two cents and you say you don't care but you do otherwise you would not have posted the pictures I love the Kitchen and specially the kitchen hood
    good luck in the new house

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  12. PERFECTION! Your turn not to laugh at me... you have MY dream home! A style I ADORE and the decorating is wonderful..you can your personalities.Thank you SO much for sharing! God's blessings to you and your family in your new home..many years of love and happiness.
    Mare

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  13. It's beautiful!! Love the kitchen, especially the sink, and the stove; LOVE the light over the breakfast nook! Yall have great taste, soooo want to come decorate my house?

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  14. Megan from TorontoMar 2, 2010, 4:48:00 PM

    Love the house! It's very nice!! I love the old stove and the rest of the kitchen. Good job Ross and Sal!

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  15. Ross I love your house, it's so gorgeous and I really mean that! By the way, I took my shoes off. ;o) Thanks for your hospitality!!

    Pam

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  16. Ross and Sal (and Wee Wee and Mijo) -

    Su casa es muy magnifico!!!! Me gusto mucho! Seriously, it looks like you've been living there forever - no boxes or items out of place. Will you come help me get organized?!! Wishing you many wonderful and happy years.

    And I don't whether to laugh or scowl at Anonymous. Do you seriously think Ross wants your advice, even if you offer it nicely?? That's specifically what he asked us NOT to do! But then again- he doesn't care! (Sorry - don't usually respond to Anon. comments but that just kinda annoyed me...)

    Off to son's piano lesson. TTFN!

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  17. Hi Ross,
    The only reason I use "anonymous" is because I don't know what the other titles mean. I need a tutorial. I'm just not a tech wiz. Your home could be in a magazine.

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  18. It is beautiful, Ross. Absolutely beautiful. I love all the cozy touches and it looks so warm and inviting. Our house is the smallest on our block, but we love it and everyone who comes here says it feels like a happy home. It is and that's what matters. It definitely looks like you have a happy home.

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  19. oosidoc

    A doctor with a really nasty infection.

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  20. your house looks amazing! I'm in love with the stove in the kitchen. You did a fantastic job, you should be proud!

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  21. Like I said before..It makes my heart smile.Soo happy for you guys.(I think I see your hearts smile too).

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  22. I love your home, its beautiful and it reflects you and Sal, and of course Louise and Mijo. Thank you for sharing this. Have a great day!

    SusieJo :-)

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  23. I LOVE the stove and the fixture in your dining room. And, btw... your house is soooooooo freakin' clean. Love, love, LOVE it all!

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  24. I mean, it's amazing. The mismatched patterns on the pillows, fresh plants everywhere, picture frames & gorgeous clocks speckled on the counters & walls.. & can we talk about your fabulous vintage stove? It's beautiful & perfectly decorated & indeed, who cares what anyone else thinks ;) Quaint & full of love, j'adorable <3

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  25. Lovely, just lovely... Thank you SO much for letting us peek at your new home! I also wish you many wonderful, happy, blessed years there!!!
    Hugs, Beth

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  26. Ross, I love, love, LOVE your kitchen. That stove is amazing! Looks awesome!

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  27. Love it---Be Happy in it!

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  28. Did Nate Burkus do your house? Amazing and stunning. The love and the decor could not be more inviting. Job well done. The happiness is jumping off the photos.
    Love is in the air.
    AnnaliseKY

    ps loved the cooking spot.

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  29. You are so silly Ross, your place is BEAUTIFUL!! Can you and Sal come help me with mine?? Enjoy the heck out of it! : )

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  30. Love love love your house! It helps that we have the same taste... but seriously it looks professionaly done. :)

    P.S. You need to be on Chelsea Lately more!

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  31. Ross, thank you for showing us a bit more of your home. It really reflects the warm personalities of its owners. I love vintage homes, and you guys have done a great job decorating, blending your unique style into the existing character of the house. Wouldn't change a thing!

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  32. Love it Ross!!! I am sure you and your little family are super happy. I know Mijo and Louise love their backyard:)

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  33. Your home is very cozy, warm and inviting. But do I see two kitchen sinks? Best of luck in your new home Ross and family

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  34. Nary a negative comment to be had! And rightfully so...you did a beautiful job! The home has so much character and awesome architectural features that newer homes don't! Love them! Bless you and your adorable family!

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  35. WOW...I have tears in my eyes...your home is absolutely lovely!! Seriously!! So very happy for you guys!!

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  36. Ross -- your home is beautiful, sophisticated, stylish and clean... just like YOU!

    You don't mind if I photoshop myself on the sofa with you.. do you? (guess that's strange even for me... lol)

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  37. What a wonderful home you guys have made at your new house. It's very charming! You have done an extraordinary job decorating. The kitchen tile, vent hood and vintage stove are amazing! Your home is warm, cozy and inviting. I love it! And your patio is darling too (from previous pix). Thanks for sharing Ross. I'm so glad you, Sal and the "kids" are happy and have such a beautiful spot to share your lives.

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  38. ok...yes, house beautiful, cute. Stove beautiful, cute. Oh, and that sink! How beautiful and cute is THAT! I really have nothing unique to add to the comments and it really is adorable, but I was wondering if the house was new to look vintage or if it actually is. I'm thinking from the photos it was built in the 30's???? I love old houses because of the history of previous owners, not the fame of, but who touched the walls and had their hearts broken in the parlor, and ate Sunday dinner in the dining room. If yours is indeed a true old gem, I'm sure the previous owners are smiling at ya. And that, my dear Ross, is truly a compliment.

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  39. LOVE it! Would be proud to live in a home like this :)

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  40. What a fantastic home! Congrats you guys - it looks maaavalus! Is it too gay to say I'm in love with your stove? :)

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  41. Ross,
    Sit on the new couch, with Sal next to you, with the dogs barking quietly in background, look to your right, look to your left and look all around................it has finally come together for you. You have completed YOU on what you wanted in your life. Now click your glasses of wine and enjoy!!!

    OH that kitchen is adorable and I love the stove. It reminds me of my Grandma's stove but in the middle she could burn wood in the winter. Very Nice!!

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  42. Your new home looks great! BTW, you got mentioned on Rosie Radio today.

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  43. Ross - congratulations on your beautiful home with Sal! You both have excellent taste and your abode looks wonderful.... Home is where the heart is!!

    Now, hopefully the bedroom doors are never locked from the inside, with Louise and Mijo inside!! : )

    Wendy

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  44. The PERFECT cottage/bungalow. I love the kitchen. You done good.

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  45. Love your house! Your taste is perfect (because my house looks so similar) :-) I love to shop at West Elm, CB2, and of course my favorite supermarket Trader Joe's too.

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  46. I would like to move in to that kitchen, please

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  47. Ross~~~~~~~~
    Awww honey this house is FABULOUS!!!!! I love everything about it!!! It's just perfection and it's so warm and inviting. Thank you so much for letting us take a small tour of your wonderful house. May you and Sal have many blessings in this house....Wee Wee and Mijo too!!!
    Love ya'll!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  48. I spy delicious Trader Joe's bubbly lemonade stuff! Your house looks great!

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  49. Your place is absolutely wonderful...I love it!!

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  50. Ross, your house is fabulous! I love the rug in your living room, but I think my favorite thing is the vintage stove! So cute!!! Don't listen to anyone who criticizes you. They're secretly jealous. It's so obvious because why else would they come to your blog? You are awesome in every way! I hope one day I'll meet you! You are the only celebrity I would want to approach!

    <3 Kelly from NY

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  51. Ross and Salvadore, you guys did a amazing job decorating, its sooo beautiful! Very cute :)
    Perfect!!
    xo Leighcandice

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  52. Ross & Sal your home is very warm and cozy.
    I love the colors.
    I am also one who loves to put fancy lighting over top of my dining room table.
    Have a wonderful Hump Day tomorrow blog buddies. I am going to relax at the spa tomorrow afternoon with a hot stone massage. Ahhh... :)

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  53. You've created a lovely environment for yourself & your family! Good job! (I'm especially fond of what looks like a double oven. Maybe I'm out of the loop, but where'd you get that?! I want one!)

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  54. Your house is so cute...I love, love, love it...

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  55. just beautiful ross and sal! well done! i love that vintage stove and range hood!
    thanks for the pics!

    hugs & love

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  56. love it! seems very cozy and warm :)

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  57. very cute house guys!! the only thing.... you need to adjust your clock in your office - the orange one on the wall is off by an hour :) (OCD much? LOL)

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  58. Love it!! From the rockin' hood over the stove to the cool rug in the Living room..... So cook Ross! Thanks for sharing!

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  59. Good Evening Blog Family~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

    I just have to tell you I LOVE the new sitcom "Parenthood"!!!!If you didn't catch the pilot tonight try to catch on NBC.com. They have a husband and wife on there who find out their son has asperger's syndrome/high functioning autism. I tell you what they showed EVERY emotion hubby and I went through when we found out about Cody. I cried for two reasons....1) the memories and 2)FINALLY some one got it and put it in a show. Can I get a WOOT WOOT for Ron Howard!!!!! HUGE kudos!!! So on Monday nights you will know where I will be. But really check it out and you'll get an idea of what hubby and I went through. But besides that it's a really great show!!!

    TAMPAGRANNY ~~~ HUN I AM SO SORRY ABOUT THAT EVIL PERSON THAT WAS SO UGLY TO YOU IN AREA 51. IT'S JUST A JEALOUS PERSON WHO HAS NO BRAINS. MAYBE THEY NEED TO FIND THE WIZARD AND ASK FOR A HEART AND BRAINS. nOW DO YOU THINK WE COULD HIRE OUT ROSS AND SAL TO DECORATE YOUR NEW HOUSE??? I'LL DRIVE AND GET THEM...THEN WE'LL DRIVE TO YOUR NEW HOUSE...ROAD TRIP!!! ANY OTHER BLOG BUDDIES THAT WANT TO COME I'LL BRING THEM. THEN WE CAN HAVE A DOUBLE HOUSE WARMING....ONE FOR ROSS AND SAL AND THEN FOR YOU AND GRAMPS!!! OH YES CODY WILL THERE TOO. LOVE YA!!!

    LaNay ~~~ I am so glad that we got rain today. Not much but I'll take it over snow. Although snow is pretty and I loved what we got...but it's time for spring!!!

    whabbear ~~~I am so sorry to hear about one of your dear friends losing her boyfriend to heart failure. You and your friend are in my thoughts. Still thinking of your sister. Hope she is still doing great!!! Love ya!!

    stylin ~~~ How is the hair business??? What is a good over the counter hair color? Since I am on a budget right now I need something that is inexpensive but looks great. These spots of gray have got to go...lol.

    Karen ~~~ Saw Elvis shake his "pelvis" and thought of you and the new hip!!!! I know you are doing great but just wanted you to know I think of you every day!!! Dog night tomorrow!!! I know I know...back door Cherrish...hehehehehe. Love ya brah!!!!

    Joey ~~~ Love ya brother!!!

    Ross and Sal ~~~ Again thank you so much for showing us your amazing house!!! I am speechless at the beauty of it. As they say anyone can make a house...but you two have made a HOME!!! Enjoy my darlings because you so deserve this!!! WOOT WOOT!!! Love ya'll!!!

    Ok gang it's time to grab your favorite blanket and get into your comfy pj's because it's time for the good~night roll call~~~~~~~~~Joey~TAMPAGRANNY~sueupstny~Karen From Canda~bethinca~whabbear~Beach Bonnie~stylin816~Dale~Charlie~Larry~Emily~Sean~Katie in NJ~SeaSideLady~SoCalMama~SueZK~lovemystang~DreamaTexas~Lemon Deb~chefkevin~dg~katykk~Trey~Linda from Squamish~Donna Jean~CarolCJ~jeep~SanFranJoe~RPGypsy~Rosa~BrianAnders~Matthew~Jojobits~marejohn~gorillazfan249~Po~ChristinaSky~LaNay~LuvWheaties~Mike W~Ryan~Ross~Salvador~Wee Wee~Mijo~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

    Ok everyone off to read my book. Everyone enjoy the rest of your evening. Remember tonight please tell someone you love them!!!

    Sweet dreams!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Love ya'll tons and tons!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  60. Beautiful home! You have it all and you should enjoy it! Thank you for letting us see it!

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  61. Ross, the ventilation hood over your stove (and the stove) are awesome. You've done a great job and it makes me jealous and have house envy. Of course, I need to buy a house first, but still. Good job and it looks like a very cozy, happy home!

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  62. Jst like the 2 of you...AWESOME!!!!!!!

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  63. Wow!! Ross and Sal, your home is so lovely! I love the colors you chose throughout the house. And lots of big windows! Just all of it! It does look as if it was decorated by professionals. Really great! Thanks for showing us. :)

    Katie

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  64. Also -- ALERT EVERYONE!! Ross is on Jay Leno Wednesday night! Don't miss it! :)

    Katie

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  65. Oh, Ross, I'm so glad you shared you home with us. Love it, and especially love your kitchen. It looks like a happy little home.
    Bless you and yours.
    Joi

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  66. A Toast to The Casa of Ross & Salvador!

    May the Happy Memories you make in
    your New Home, Bless you Forever. :O)

    Two Men.
    Two Dogs.

    As Ted Nugent would say.
    “Let The Good Times Roll”.

    Go Niecy! Rock the Boat Girl! :O)

    Happy almost Linda Day Gang.
    Last one to 100 Post’s is a piece of
    layered Trident gum. :O)

    Have a good one.
    Heys and Huggeroonies to All.
    :O)

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  67. hypie
    What you say when you see Pie.

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  68. cansw
    The cans with the double ewe on them.

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  69. Linda
    On your mark, get set, GO!
    LOL.
    xo

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  70. Wow, Ross. Your pics of your new house makes me want to redecorate (or rather.. just plain decorate) my apt I've been in for 7 months.

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  71. Good Wednesday morning gang! Shall we christen Ross and Sal's new home by having a Champagne day!! : )

    Ross, Your home is spectacular and I just adore that stove, did it come with the house?

    LMAO Katie!

    Karen, May I autograph that sporty new hip of yours? ; )

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  72. Good Morning Gang~~~~~~~~~~~~~

    Cody is off and on his way to school. He's always ready to go.

    Dale ~~~ Happy Champagne Day to you too!!! Love the bubbly!!!

    Ok gang off to get a cup of coffee. Then laundry...laundry...laundry!!! I'll be back later on.

    Love ya'll tons and tons!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  73. Ross, I love it! You can come decorate house any time you want.

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  74. Ross, your house is completely beautiful. I love your confortable style. So chic!! Congratulations on your purchase!

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  75. HI Ross,

    I LOVE yall's new home just fabulous! Thanks for the tour? Were you guys on House Hunters?

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  76. SwEEET! Absolutely adorable. Thanks Ross for sharing your little slice of heaven. Now when can we all come and visit?

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  77. ROSS, SAL, MOJO AND WEE WEE, WHAT A BEAUTIFUL HOME. YOU COULDN'T ASK FOR ANYTHING NICER. MAY GOD PUT A BLESSING AT EACH DOOR FOR YOUR COMING IN AND YOUR GOING OUT.I REALLY LOVE YOUR KITCHEN. YOU CAN GET A PLASTIC POOL AT TARGET. LOL

    TAMPAGRANNY

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  78. Hi again gang! Well I just purchased my ticket for a trip to North Carolina, waaahoooo!!! I'll be going to visit a friend for a couple of weeks in April, maybe longer if I choose to. I have never been to NC so I'm really looking forward to it and this trip may be a step to other changes in my life, more to come in due time...

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  79. Your house is beautiful! You can tell that allot of love went into it. I love the little touches such as the pictures of the dogs framed in the kitchen :) . And I love the little splashes of color used as accents (green picture frames) :) I wish you luck and happiness in your new home!

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  80. Hi Ross, big fan from "Chelsea Lately." Your house looks great I like the second sink walking distance from the first. A way to clear dirty dishes to somewhere besides the kitchen... always a dream of mine.

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  81. LOVE IT.....You both did a great job!!!
    Enjoy it for many many years!!!
    Kitty

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  82. Love your house. It is so bright and classy. The colors are perfect. Just the right size for the four of you. I know you will be happy there for a long time, before you get your mansion.

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  83. Ross, your house is perfection :) Love every inch of it, especially the light fixtures!

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  84. It's really beautiful. Favorite part: Louise on the couch. So cute!

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  85. Your house looks very homey and cozy, warm and inviting. It looks like you could "live" there not just pass through. Your old place was a bit bland and sterile; this has character and color. I love the old-fashioned double oven! That is truly handy. Hope you can stay put for a while - moving every couple of years has got to be hard. Good luck!

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  86. Ross and Salvador,
    Gorgeous, gorgeous home. I absolutely love all your decorating. It looks like it is ready to be displayed on HGTV. I am so very happy for you guys. I bet the puppies love having their very own backyard too. :-)

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  87. Thanks, Cherrish! Sis is doing well... the old pain is gone!

    Dale: We await developments! Could they involve SF?

    Ross: Fabulous! :)

    And... OMG... Moss! Welcome Back! If I didn't know better, I'd say you were SoCalGal!

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  88. I'm a sucker for a tumble too! (but you knew that, right Karen xo) that was a picture comment on flikr about Louise..loved it!!

    Dom'n O = champagne and orange juice! LOL Cheers Dale!! Happy travels!

    Katie..I'm dancin! :) Can't stop celebrating!

    ENJOY YOUR DAY!!!!!

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  89. Ross love your and Sals home . Im very happy for you. You guys definitly made your house a home and a very inviting one at that.Looks to me like you have it all. What did you do with the condo ? I recoginized the Clancys broiler picture since I was born and raised in that town . Love to look at your blog on a regular basis and am so happy you have found love .

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  90. oh, Ross! (I feel like we're old friends, even if we've never met and you know nothing about me) I am so, so, so proud of you! What a goregous, gorgeous home! It is EXACTLY what I would want- charm, character, big enough without being overbearing, a little bit of a vintage-y updated feel. LOVE LOVE LOVE the kitchen and the lighting fixture above the breakfast table! Ugh, I just can't express how much joy you bring to my life- I wish you and Sal and the puppies COPIOUS amounts of happiness. You deserve everything you have, dear friend. -Liz

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  91. Happy Hump Day!

    Thanks for the tour Ross, your house looks comfy cozy and very warm. I am glad you made that step. There's no place like home ♥

    Dale: I am happy for you! I hope this trip does give you a chance to change your life. I know I could use something like that. Keep us posted, k?

    Enjoy the day my friends.......

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  92. Good afternoon Ross, Sal, Ryan and you great Blog Buddies! Having a fabulous day? Why not? :)

    Dale, oh oh oh -- how exciting! What part of NC? We hope to retire to NC in a few years! And we vacation on the Outer Banks there every year. Beautiful state. Apparently has some beautiful men, too! LOL Are you going to make it to SF via NC someday? Hope so! Happy for you! Have a great trip next month!

    Linda, and you're a great dancer! Who knew?! Happy Wednesday!

    Karen, she gets to have all the fun right now, doesn't she? LOL

    TAMPA GRANNY -- HI THERE! :)

    Ross -- an afterthought! I'm very impressed that you pulled your home together so FAST after you moved! Congrats on that! :)

    Rock on.

    Katie

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  93. JoJo, meet me for drinks at the bar at 5:00? :)

    Guys, you know what I did last night? Geez. I alway set up the coffee pot at night so my sweetie will have coffee in the morning. Well, last night I forgot to put any WATER in it! ROFL Poor hubby. No coffee this morning. I'm a dunce sometimes! (blush) laughing though!

    Katie

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  94. Ross: Your new home is absolutely beautiful. I love the simplicity and elegance of the decorating. It's so full of natural light (jealous of the CA sun!) and clean and crisp.

    But more than that (and this is where the "who cares what you think?" comes in .. it's full of the love that you have built with your little family. That is priceless.

    I've been a blog buddy since your cramped office at NBC, with Daria, and the tacky crap on the wall. LOL I've seen you grow as a performer, but mostly as a person. I cannot tell you how happy I am for you at this wonderful time of your life.

    May I say a word about soup? I used to make boring soup. Yes, I said it. It was bad. Now my soup is, if I do say so myself, really good. Why? Organic chicken broth. There are a couple of brands (Pacific something is one) but you buy them in those large tetra boxes. I use this as my stock and, voila, great soup!

    Best wishes from Toronto!

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  95. Ross! Your house is so cute, I love it. :)

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  96. Cute house!!! I love love love the light above your table!! All of it is great...congratulations!!!

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  97. You're on Katie! But 5 pm hits your neck of the wood before mine. Yum, margarita.

    I do the same thing for my coffee in the morning and I've forgotten the coffee an woke up to hot water, lol. But I just make it right and wait....poor hubby. Did he stop for an espresso?

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  98. Love it. Its like looking at a Target ad. LOL

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  99. Hi all. Happy Wednesday. Hubby is home sick today. Nothing horrible, just the YUCK I think. He looks a little better this aft.
    Dale, hmmm on your way to SF by way of NC?? we'll be waiting right here to hear more!
    LUVMYSTANG! I have thought of you often and wondered if you still peeked in on us. Stop by my little blog and say hi(just a small kinda personal-privatey (new word) one)at http://www.marejohn.blogspot.com/ . Would love to have you say 'hi'. Hope your staying warm and are dug out of the snow by now..is melting 'down' here in WY!! YEAH! 50's today.
    Hope all my BB's have a SUPER day!
    mare

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  100. Luvmystang-HI!!!!!How have you been?!?!?!

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  101. It's been a while since I stopped by your blog. I had no idea you even moved (homes that is)....i am so jealous! It is gorgeous. I mean, I've never commented b4 in all the years I've read your blog so that tells you...it pulled me out of stalker mode! Good for you! I love it. You shoudl be proud!

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  102. Mare-LOL...posted at the same time to Luv!!!

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  103. your house is beautiful.

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  104. Ross Love the new place. Beautiful, warm, cozy and welcoming. Thanks for sharing

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  105. Happy hump day, everyone.

    Still loving looking at these pictures, Ross! And for those of you commenting on the second sink, I think it's actually a laundry room/service porch just off the kitchen. If you look across from that sink, it looks like a stackable washer-dryer unit. Am I right, Ross??

    Anyway, just had to sign on to make that observation. I hope everyone has a great evening. :-)

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  106. April, welcome to becoming a Rosslander! Well sounds like you have been one for a long long time but I'm glad you finally came "out"! Hee hee Stick around and keep talking!

    JoJo, hubby's work has one of those Keurig thingies so he got some good coffee as soon as he got to work. Well, if that is good coffee. He likes it.

    Luvmystang, so good to see you again!! Where have you been? Don't do that! LOL

    Whabby, delighted to hear your sister is doing this well! Yay!

    Dale, come out, come out wherever you are! ;-)

    Gang, DON'T FORGET ROSS IS ON JAY LENO TONIGHT!! CHELSEA HANDLER WILL BE ON, TOO!

    Katie

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  107. Afternoon Ross Bloggers Far & Wide!

    We are Family
    Ross, Salvador, Mijo, and Wee Wee.
    We are Family
    Ross has a new house and he’s on TV!
    Yeah!
    LOL.

    Dale
    You can sign absolutely anything I own
    hon, but can you please take a rain check
    on the hip, LOL. I wouldn’t take it out again
    right now for you or any other man in the
    USA. So happy for you and your trip, good
    for you bud. Go for It hon. YAH! Hugs. :O)

    Linda
    Tumble, rumble, bumble, humble, stumble.
    Words that end with umble. Oh, never mind.

    Katie
    LOL @ no water. Reminded me of the time I
    put the bird in for Thanksgiving and forgot to
    put the cover on the pan. Was a dry bird, LOL.

    Cherrish
    Hey brah, howz it. Keep Smiling my Yank. xo

    It’s a great day to be alive.
    Let’s hear it! Wooh!
    Have a good one Ross Fans Everywhere.
    Heys and Hugs to All.
    :O)

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  108. Your lovely tulips picture makes a VERY cheery desktop wallpaper! Thanks, Ross!

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  109. Awwww...Hi Blog Buddies and Ross!
    Howdy Marejohn, Bethinca, Katie in NJ, Cherrish and everyone else.

    I have been checking in on Ross's site but was just getting too consumed and spending too much time on the internet. lol

    I have been busy with working, life, home and my daughter's basketball games etc. Just like everyone else! Busy...busy!

    I have missed the interaction with everyone for sure. I hope everyone has been well. :-)

    Marejohn....I will have to check out your blog! The weather this week is warmer and our snow drifts in the yard are slowly melting. I am soooo ready for spring!

    Have a good evening everyone. :-)

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  110. LUV, so glad to hear from you...I always wonder if you are peeking in. Please stop by at least a little more often if you can!
    SCM, I feel certain that IS the laundry room as Ross had flipped past it in one of his quick videos and said it was and I think he was in the kitchen at the time.
    Have a good rest of your day all BB's. (waving to Beth, Luv, Karen, Katie, Dale, Cherrish, Whab, TG, SCM, JOJO, LInda, and where is Stylin' lately?? Ross, Sal (looking for you to update your blogg sir!) and all my other fine BB's.
    mare

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  111. Ok, Messrs. Ross and Sal, we need details. Did one of you do this? Both? Outside help? It looks fabulous and I would move in in a minute. (That was my stove growing up.) Thank you for sharing and thank you for keeping your private space private.
    Ann

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  112. Hi Stang!
    Hi Mare!

    Starting the Wave!

    :O)

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  113. Linda
    Can you toss back the blankets for a
    moment and give me a wave. LOL.
    xo

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  114. fumersom
    The Hillbilly definition of foreplay.

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  115. Ross!
    You're on Jay Leno's Tonight Show Tonite!
    Remember. LOL.
    xo

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  116. bolow
    Roll out the bolow
    We'll have a bolow of fun
    LOL

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  117. Good night kids...it's getting closer to FRIDAY!

    :O)

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  118. VERY NICE! I love the way you decorated! Waaaaaaay too cool. Good Job!

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  119. I adore your house! Lovely living room and the kitchen... oh the kitchen. I am in love with your kitchen. May your house be happy and blessed for many years to come :)

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  120. KFC-catching the wave here in So.Cal and sending it back to you via Whabbear and BeachBonnie...hitting SCM on the way!

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  121. You can come do that to my house.

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  122. First off, thank you for sharing. Loved seeing your place. 2nd, beautiful sconces! 3rd LOVE the stove (did it come with the house?) (we have one, but ours has storage on one side and a tiny oven on the other-sadly it does not fit in our current house 36 incher, but I cannot let it go-they are sooo classic!) 4th although I miss your leather couch terribly and would of been happy to buy it from you, your new couch does not look like Roseanne's! LOL
    Lastly, good for you getting to the place where you don't care what we think. I can get there sometimes, but often I find myself caring about the "peanut gallery" too much. I work on it everyday.

    Love to you and the family!
    BJ

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  123. LOVE IT!!! And I'm jealous that everything is organized and decorated, haha:-) I've moved into my house for a year and a half and our garage is still full of unpacked boxes...

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  124. o I forgot! I love love love your rug too! looks yummy when you're barefoot ; )

    BJ

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  125. I don't have blankets in my kitchen..do you Karen? ;0 *nudge wink* oh...and WAVIN BACK to you and to Mare!!!

    ♪twistin by the poolΧ - why thank you Katie :) youshouldseemekrump LOL hey...Karen..there's another word ending in "ump" ha ha

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  126. Love you & love your house <3

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  127. I like the couch and the other seat(whatever it might be called.) Where is it from? I also like the light over the table in your eating area!!

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  128. A home surrounded with love and loving little doggies, who could ask for anything more!
    It looks great to me, but it is yours to fill with love.....enjoy!
    Love to you both from "Getting Older"

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  129. OMG! i LOVE felicity ;) and i LOVE your place!

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  130. Just awesome!! Really love all the colors. Looks stylish and comfortable to be in all at the same time. And I'm in LOVE with your kitchen's light fixture, so lovely! :)

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  131. Loving the house and especially the kitchen! I so can see myself living there. Get the guest room ready! LOL
    Looking forward to your visit to Olivia Wilder Times Tuesday night!

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  132. i love it Ross n the best part of it all is the sove omg killer classic...i love u.. i think ur the best n only watch the show when ur on (thou i love chelsea)..... toodles

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  133. I really love the colors you used! Such an awesomely cute and warm home. That's the exact kind of place I would like for myself. Also, that large seat in the living room looks like perfect comfy place to curl up and watch felicity on ;-)

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  134. Congratulations Ross! A very nice & charming casa indeed! I enjoy when you are on Chelsea Lately. You rock!!!!!!! Hilda :)

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  135. OMG, I love your new home! Your lighting fixtures are BEAUTIFUL! I especially love your stove. It is so cool. You guys did an wonderful job decorating. Love all the colors. Wish I could decorate that well. Love ya Ross, I always look forward to your posts!

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  136. Very arts and crafts style bungalow - Love it! Kitchen is awesome, great colors too! Congrats to your home and your family. However, as you know there is always one thing- That "ocotopus" "spider" floor lamp over the couch - isn't working for me, but who cares.
    xoxo

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