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LOVE the Tomato room! :-)

This is honestly some of the best use of color I've seen in a long time. Bravo!

I'm insanely in love with this entry, but it's not all one room, is it?

Bold and beautiful!

Um, did some of the photos just change (and a comment disappear)??

rosenatti and stardust - slideshow has been fixed - it initially was uploaded incorrectly. thanks for the heads up!

Yes.

I like the color, but I'm a little confused. What happens in this room?

Absolutely my favorite entry by far!

this 'double shotgun home' cracks me up! excuse me, but are those shades your skeleton is sporting?... i can just imagine having dinner here!

kelly
http://tearinguphouses.blogspot.com

The colors you've selected are gorgeous, I just feel there's too much going on here. It would a hard room to stay in for any length of time without becoming overwhelmed. As a painting, though, I'd love it. Reminds me of Matisse. Thumbs up.

REALLY love the colors and the desk/table etc.! But the skeleton hangings kinda creep me out.... :( Other than that, this room is perfect!

The love continues. I'm drooling just as much now that the slideshow's fixed.

Ok. I think I love it.
But I would be scared to death if I got drunk and woke up there.

Oh yes.

Thanks y'all!
xo xo

To answer a few questions: The room is an office, and one skeleton is wearing a Mardi Gras mask. xo xo

Love it!

This is "Carnaval Eccentric"? Either way it works, it's fun and stimulating :)

Louisiana represent!

Love the colors! Passionate--just as you are, Valerie! Good Luck~

You have to be here to believe it and also to experience what's like to be surrounded by the energy of the colors radiating from every corner.

Fabulous! You got my vote!

Hot! Love the lamp shades.

Sorry, I meant "Carnaval Eclectic"

This is so perfect for NOLA..colorful people with colorful places. Love the boldness and excellent shade of red. great job!

I just realized its a Shotgun house, lucky you. My grandmother had one in Mississippi love the big rooms.

You already know I love that office and your color drama! (It's me Carey. I had to get another name because somebody is already using mine. . . ).

Love the colors, so vibrant and full of life, just like Valorie.

Gorgeous!!!

love this! this room is amazing - creole colors for sure! now I am hungry for some gumbo and crawfish! love you Val - you da best!

Loving it! Go Mizz V!

You should see it in person. Impresionante!!!!!!

You are the Drama Queen of Color! Here's my vote to Miz V. Hope you win...
Miss

Lovely, full of life and bold.

Wow! Those lamps, those posters, that chair, the color - all so gorgeous and amazing!

Here's to YOU MIz V....you are a PRO at color. EVERYTHING is so BEAUTIFUL..(just like you!). I like contrast and you do it well. Once I get to my final house, I am going BOLD and you can help me!
xx

Valorie-You are a GIFT!

great room from a very talented lady! Go Valorie!

Valorie ... your talent is " Indiscutible" .... you certainly have my vote.

Valorie
Bellissimo!!! You get my vote!!!
Donna from Cleveland, Ohio

a wonderful way to live with colour. bon chance.

Gorgeous use of color

Bomb Diggity! Your eye for detail is unmatched......

Good Luck. You should be the run away winner......

John
phoenix

wow.

the room looks beautiful.

Vavavoom . . . go girl!!!

Thanks Valorie,
For adding color and excitement to New Orleans' culture.
Robert Perry

Very nice design and color scheme Valorie. You are indeed extremely talented. One more vote for you!

Gordon

Very vibrant and dramatic. However I'm not a fan of those old anatomy posters.

An artist lives here!

Dear Valorie,
Your colors are absolutely magnificant!
I wish you the best of luck!
Ninah

I LOVE VALORIE!

Valorie did a magnificent job !

Wonderful colors selection; very artistic and meaningful.
Congratulations. Wish you the best.

Your friends from Milongas in CA
S&V

This is gorgeous--a major thumbs up!

New Orleans never looked so good!

Love it - your creativity is a natural gift to blend different colors, textures and styles in one brilliant cohesive exsistence!

LOVE IT ALL! I am such a color person and this room is absolutely stunning! Love the mix of accessories and furniture!

Great job Valorie! Loved the colors! Bob J

Rich and saturated, electric and quirky! Sound like anyone we love to read? Love this space! GLAMaureen

Love it. Love it. Love it.

J'adore Madame Hart! Having worked with you in the past on numerous projects I have always appreciated your colour sensibility. And of course anybody who uses red in any decor gets bonus points!
good luck.
Mark musters

this room gives me giant cooties. the good kind. i'm not usually a fan of red rooms, but i just love the way everything is just packed in there. there is so much to look at, yet it's not chaotic. sort of how listening to a song with piano makes you feel full and rich.... this room does the same for me. yay!

gorgeous!

too cool for school!

I can see getting my palm read here, but office? I would not get any work done! The idea of putting the same color on trim, walls and ceiling is odd to me - feels like a cluttered box. Guess I'm old school.

It's incredibly clever, but confusing in a good kinda way.

I keep coming back to look some more at this home that expresses such exuberance and attention to detail. I'll bet you give a great Halloween party, and great parties in general.

Love that shade of red!
http://girlwhimsy.blogspot.com

Love the brown and white lamps with the red walls. Dynamite room!!! Those colors would make me very creative!

this is the BEST!!!

Valorie gets my vote!

xo
Brooke

Valories colors are absolutely fabulous. I could move right in.

Crazy 'bout that tomato red. Great use of color

My vote goes to Visual Vamp Valorie and New Orleans

My vote goes definitely to Valerie from Visual Vamp!
Her work is amazing!

Greet

Love the vibrant colors! The space gives off a great energy!

Chasity

Valorie,
I did vote. The room is awsome. The colors, everything. I wish I could do these things. My idea of decorating is cleaning the kitchen. Let me know when you're coming to Phx and I'll will do something to the house ahead of time. I'll clean the kitchen AND the bathroom. You are the most creative awsome relative I have. You're like Marta Stewart without the boredom. I love you! Great job!!!

I love the burst of colours here. Thumbs up.

It's never too hot where color and Valorie are concerned.
So great to see a room with Life!
Love it! Love it! Love it!

Edie

OMG. LOVE it! New Orleans chic.

House tour please! These pics are just whetting our appetite!

Valorie's artistry is unmistakable--her eye for bold color and unique details make her rooms stand out from most of the others in this competition. They convey a welcoming warmth, imagination and a even the occasional touch of humor. She is a true original.

Great colors!!!

Excellent use of color! When can I move in?? Love it

Valorie has the best eye for her Creole colors. She is the best candidate!

What a warm and inviting house!

I loved the color co-ordination. I could feel the "Good Vibrations" way over here in Ireand. Good Luck Valorie.
Abrazos! Jim.

I'm no martha stewart, but i say with out question valorie should be the run away winner !!

John
Phoenix

YOUR COLOR EXPLOSION IS EXQUISITE:)

Awesome! Good luck Valorie.

Gorgeous center! Great edge!

You were robbed! This should have won. I guess it's true that design should never be done by committee.