interviews

HGTV Design Star Season 5: Interview with Trent Hultgren

All of the bitterness I’ve felt after watching last night’s episode of HGTV’s Design Star evaporated after speaking with this week’s castoff, Trent Hultgren.  At the risk of getting all kumbaya on you, his heart and mind are in the [...]

HGTV’s Design Star, Season 5: Julie Khuu Interview

It's never easy to be the first one sent home on a reality competition show, but HGTV Design Star Season 5 finalist Julie Khuu is taking her dismissal after the premiere episode in stride.  I spoke to the Santa Ana [...]

Exclusive Design Star Interviews, Furniture and Home Decor on Sale

I found out today that I'm the only blogger interviewing Design Star contestants as they're eliminated from the show. Wow, huh? Leaving shortly for Tulsa, Oklahoma...bringing joy to the 'rents. In case I'm unable to post for a couple of [...]