The world is filled with some beautiful – and unique – hotels. Get your (virtual) passport ready as we head out to my favorite city – Paris! Hotel du Petit Moulin29/31 rue du Poitou, 75003 PARISTél : 33(0)1 42 74 10 10Fax : 33(0)1 42 74 10 97 Christian Lacroix is the name behind the … Read more
Since TD is taking a week off, I thought it would be an interesting time to take a look at each of the remaining designers’ work through the first four episodes. Do we see any trends or signature styles coming through? Who works better on their own and who seems to benefit from working with … Read more
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The fabulous TBone over at Blogging Top Design has posted their weekly Recapalooza report. Check it out for links to some of the funniest, most creative takes on this show. It’s true, the bloggers are more interesting than the show. I’m constantly amazed at how articulate, smart and creative everyone is. Brava! The show is … Read more
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The current rankings based on the first four challenges are: Goil (11)Carisa (11)Andrea (10)Erik (9)Matt (9)Michael (8)Ryan (5) Out are: Felicia (9), Elizabeth (6), John (1), Heather (0), Lisa (0) My per episode point system is: 4 – winner; 3 – top ranking(if different than winner); 2 middle group; 1 – bottom ranking; 0 – … Read more
Episode 4: Diamond in the RoughChallenge: Design a living/work space for an interior design student. $700 budget for materials and supplies; $500 budget for furniture/accessories purchased at garage sales. Items are to be re-worked so that they don’t look like garage sale items.Time: 2-1/2 days.Extra help: designers are assigned a carpetnerGuest judge: Joe Stewart – … Read more
Stop the Press! I was interviewed for this article on designer sinks which ran in a local real estate newspaper, Cranberry Coast Homes. Click the pics for a larger, readable view!
I was looking at HBO’s website for more details on Carrie’s apartment in Sex and the City. They showcased this illustration by Chesley McLaren. All I can say is: Magnifique!!! Here are more examples of her work. But really, just go to her website and enjoy! Perhaps you can decorate a room around a cat! … Read more
Episode: Life’s A BeachTeam Challenge: 3 3-person teamsChallenge: Design a beach cabana for an exotic local – Miami, St. Tropez or TahitiBudget: $3,500 for furniture and accessories at Pier 1; $2,000 for fabric from Pindler & Pindler and materials.Assignment of tasks: each team assigns a member to: Fabric, Hardware and Furniture/AccessoriesAdditional help: an assigned carpenter; … Read more
The current rankings based on the first three challenges are: Felicia (9)Goil (9)Andrea (8)Carisa (7)Erik (7)Matt (6)Michael (6)Ryan (4) Out are: Elizabeth (6), John (1), Heather (0), Lisa (0) My per episode point system is: 4 – winner; 3 – top ranking(if different than winner); 2 middle group; 1 – bottom ranking; 0 – if … Read more
Check out my Top Design video mashup here. Maybe romance is blooming on Top Design? And don’t forget to check back here tomorrow after the show for my weekly post-episode “Judging the Designs” post. Good luck Goil, Erik, Elizabeth, Carisa, Michael, Matt, Felicia, Ryan and Andrea! Click here for all Top Design posts.
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Vanessa L. Williams stars as the ultimate alpha-female Wilhelmena Slater on “Ugly Betty”. Fabulously glamorous and simmeringly scheming – her apartment is the embodiment of the character. The black crystal chandelier in the background of this shot really caught my eye. We’re seeing a lot of these at the moment and this captures her style … Read more
Trixie over at Kora-In-Hell is posting her opinions on the TD episode 2 rooms. Very interesting and very “glitter-ate”. Don’t forget to scroll down for some cat related fun. And the cool kids over at Blogging Top Design has compiled the definitive list of links to this weeks Top Design recappers all over the blogland. … Read more
I’ve started to receive inquiries about the items featured in the Top Design contestants spaces. I thought I would start an episode by episode post to provide this source information as I gather it. If you’re looking for information, please let me know. If you have information, please let us all know! As seen in … Read more