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Christopher Lowell

traveler — Thu, 23 Mar 2017 14:38:02 GMT

Anyone remember him? I have a book by him and used his philosophy in design. I heard he was forced to downsize after the 2008 economic downturn.

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151949 — Thu, 23 Mar 2017 14:51:18 GMT

He is a great designer. Someone QVC would benefit from bringing on the air. I have his book as well. Great , common sense advice in it. He always addresses color in a room well, esp. painting ceilings. In our Pa. home I took his advice and after I chose a color for each room I then picked up the lightest color on the color strip that color was on & painted my ceiling using a semi gloss - no more dull white ceilings, just a slight tint of color looked so much better, and made the pretty wood moldings stand out more. I'm a fanatic about having upgraded wood moldings in a home - they make it look so much richer.

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FastDogWalker2 — Thu, 23 Mar 2017 15:40:02 GMT

I recently checked a library book out written by him about simple entertaining. It was outstanding and has great recipes! I loved his show!

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Puppy Lips — Thu, 23 Mar 2017 15:53:51 GMT

I remember him very well and used to watch his show all the time. I often wondered what happened to him. He was very entertaining -- in his own way! I sure could use his help with my home.

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Oznell — Thu, 23 Mar 2017 16:25:28 GMT

I enjoyed him and his exuberant love for design. He is knowledgeable and fun! Would love to see him on the air again.

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haddon9 — Thu, 23 Mar 2017 16:30:48 GMT

I used to LOVE watching Christopher Lowell!!

I had wondered what happened to him. He was always so enthusiastic with great home design ideas. He made me rethink how to approach decorating in my own home ad I miss seeing him.

I remember thinking it would be fun to spend some time shopping & having lunch with him....I wish he was on the air again!

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forest4thetrees — Thu, 23 Mar 2017 19:15:50 GMT

NOW: After a successful decade on television, Christopher Lowell saw the 2008 economic crash looming and decided it was "the right time to say goodbye and reinvent again." He downsized much of his home-improvement empire and moved to Santa Fe, NM, to live a simpler life and to begin researching and writing about the art of intentional living. In addition to helming his agency Christopher Lowell & Associates, he's authored a new book -- RightSIZE UP! -- and has begun gearing up for the RightSIZE UP! "Do Over" national tour promoting the idea of more intentional living through personal creativity for a more enriching life.

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151949 — Thu, 23 Mar 2017 19:58:18 GMT

OK I'll bite - what on earth is "intentional living"?

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Spurt — Thu, 23 Mar 2017 20:34:22 GMT

I used to enjoy his show!

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Snicks1 — Thu, 23 Mar 2017 22:48:45 GMT

I do remember him, watched his show a lot. Very creative and showed he loved what he was doing.

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pattypeep — Thu, 23 Mar 2017 23:17:46 GMT

I adored his show and also have his book. Whenever I hear his name, the first thought in my head is "lifts and levels". Great designer.

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151949 — Thu, 23 Mar 2017 23:22:10 GMT

@pattypeep The first thing I thought of was 7 layers of decorating.

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Kachina624 — Fri, 24 Mar 2017 01:46:42 GMT

I used to love his shows. I wonder what he's been doing?

Anyone remember Lynette Jennings? I liked her a lot too. Heard years ago that she'd retired and was living in Grand Junction, CO.

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GenXmuse — Fri, 24 Mar 2017 02:51:15 GMT

I miss Christopher and Lynette and really all of those old shows on HGTV.

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DowntonAbbey — Fri, 24 Mar 2017 02:52:42 GMT

I love him and miss him so much and watched him every day he was marvelous and I so wish he would come back on.

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DowntonAbbey — Fri, 24 Mar 2017 02:55:45 GMT

Well, I have a former boyfriend who is one of the world's really best artist lives there and I am going to have him hunt him down.

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DowntonAbbey — Fri, 24 Mar 2017 02:59:02 GMT

Well I remember nothing since my head injury or when was he around? But I can see his face I watched him...........maybe he came on after my head injury it was 2003 my goodness 14 years this year but maybe I can find some youtube videos of him and do you want to tell us about the 7 layers of decorating?

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DowntonAbbey — Fri, 24 Mar 2017 03:01:02 GMT

I loved the show Linda Dano had with that other lady on Lifetime but I can't remember the name of that show but watched daily.

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pattypeep — Fri, 24 Mar 2017 13:30:02 GMT

@GenXmuse Me, too !! Remember "Design on a Dime"? One of my favorites.

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GenXmuse — Fri, 24 Mar 2017 17:12:37 GMT

@pattypeep wrote:
@GenXmuse Me, too !! Remember "Design on a Dime"? One of my favorites.

Yes!!! I watched these shows all afternoon. Wish they were have a channel where they played these oldies but goodies!

I watched Room by Room and got a kick out of Matt and Shari. He was so goofy and it was just fun watching them play off each other. It is unapologetic in its simplicity.

I also liked Joan Steffand on Decoratijg Cents. Her voice is so relaxing!

Divine Design was great with Candace Olson

I liked Designing for the Sexes. The host was just so jolly! Hosts just seemed more real back then and less stylized. They all seem to be the same now.

Designer's challenge was fun too to guess which one they would pick.

These shows were simple, fun and less gimmicky and "Hollywood".

I seem to like the Canadian based shows best.