Top 12 Bedroom Finalists

Here are the top 12 finalists. I can honestly say that taking part as a judge was extremely difficult, so many beautiful rooms! Thank you to everyone who entered. The top 12 are now in the capable hands Michael Devine, Amanda Nisbet, Todd Romano, Nathan Turner, Kelly Wearstler and Vicente Wolf.

The winners will be announced on October 5, 2009. For those wishing to play at home, you can be judge as well. I have set up a poll to determine a Readers' Choice Award. The winner of your choice will receive a beautiful Bristol SFERRA Blanket.

Room 1
Sara Story
New York, New York



Room 2
Anna Beth Chao
Monroe, Louisiana



Room 3
Christina Yorkston
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania



Room 4
Scot Meacham Wood
San Francisco, California



Room 5
Christopher Prain
London England




Room 6
Brooke and Steve Giannetti
Los Angeles, California



Room 7
Robert Passal
New York,New York



Room 8
Chloe Warner
San Francisco, California



Room 9
Julie Massucco
San Francisco, California



Room 10
Christina Jackson
Long Beach, California



Room 11
Darren Ransdell
Los Angeles, California



Room 12
Molly Kircher
Walloon Lake, Michigan

Last Day of the Contest

Thank you to everyone who has entered the All the Best Bedroom contest. The response has been wonderfully overwhelming. I hope that you have enjoyed viewing the photos as much as I have enjoyed sharing them with you this week. The contest will end at 11:59 p.m., E.T. today. Good luck.

Tyler Doran Providence, Rhode Island

Marybeth Reid Dallas, Texas

Laura S Mitchell Houston, Texas

Elizabeth Brennan Atlanta, Georgia

Juliet Perrault Atlanta, Georgia

Chloe Warner San Francisco, California

Jen West Eugene, Oregon

Jacqueline Corea Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Michelle Timberlake Berryville, Virginia

Please note that any inclusion of photos on All the Best does not indicate being shortlisted or any form of winnings. All photos are copyrighted and may not be reproduce without written consent.

All the Best Bedrooms

I am not sure which is more overwhelming, all the amazing bedroom entries or the number of questions for Margaret Russell. Enjoy!

Sara Story New York, New York

Susan Daniel Dallas, Texas

Janell Beals Portland, Oregon

Michelle Hinckley Oro Valley, Arizona

Git Gustavsson Toronto, Ontario

Katie Stassi New Orleans, Louisiana

Please note that any inclusion of photos on All the Best does not indicate being shortlisted or any form of winnings. All photos are copyrighted and may not be reproduce without written consent.

Beautiful Bedrooms

Two more days before the All the Best Bedroom contest closes. It is going to be a very difficult decision. Several of the judges have comment on the caliber of entries. Keep them coming. You all are the best!

Brooke and Steve Giannetti Los Angeles, California

Melissa Warner San Francisco, California

Christina Yorkston Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Laura Blanco New York, New York

Basak Aydin Notz San Francisco, California

Robert Passal New York, New York

Please note that any inclusion of photos on All the Best does not indicate being shortlisted or any form of winnings. All photos are copyrighted and may not be reproduce without written consent.

Got Questions?

To celebrate the 20th anniversary of ELLE Decor magazine, I will be speaking with Editor-in-Chief Margaret Russell for an All the Best interview. I will ask her my usual Proustian style questions, but I am curious as to what you might ask Ms. Russell given the chance.

So, if you have questions for Margaret, send me an email (allthebestblog@gmail.com) or leave a comment. I will select a few of the best and/or most interesting. Decor aside, I would love to know what facial products she uses or who takes care of her skin, she always looks amazing!

Postscript - Oh my goodness, my inbox is filled with questions! The most popular being, "When is Bravo's Top Design coming back?" As far as I am aware, the decision is still pending. You can always write to Bravo telling them to bring it back!

All the Best Bedrooms

This is the last week to enter the All the Best Bedroom Contest. It's funny, you just never know which blog posts will appeal to readers. I got a phone call from my father over the weekend to say, "You need to post more bedrooms photos." Apparently he finds it interesting to see all the rooms and where they come from in the world. So dad, this post is for you. September 25, 2009 is the deadline.

Christopher Prain London, England

Darren Ransdell Los Angeles, California

Johanne Nadeau Québec, Canada

Zoe Settle, Connecticut


Please note that any inclusion of photos on All the Best does not indicate being shortlisted or any form of winnings. All photos are copyrighted and may not be reproduce without written consent.