Tonight's premiere episode of HGTV's Design Star Season 6 could be called The Fast and the Furious. Eleven designers are fast, and Cathy Hobbs is furious. Missed the show? Here's how it went down: Brooklyn balcony, New York skyline, twelve [...]
It was a surprise to see Casey Noble get the boot this week from HGTV’s Design Star. With her “bombshell” good looks, the producers seemed unwilling to give up on her potential for drawing male viewers. In the end, Vern [...]
If Venetian plasterers are looking for a poster boy, they could scarcely do better than Design Star castoff Courtland Bascon. Known for faux finishes and V-neck shirts, he caused quite a stir during the seventh episode when he outed himself. [...]
Zzzzzzz. Zzzzzzz. Zzzzzzz. Huh, wha? Is that cute John Gidding playing guest judge on Design Star tonight? Wake me when he comes back onscreen. CHALLENGE: Design a kitchen for a Sears catalog cover in two days, featuring Kenmore appliances. Inspiration [...]
When I connected with Design Star castoff Tom Vecchione yesterday afternoon, I loved him immediately. What a great laugh! What interesting insight! He’s knowledgeable and articulate without coming off as snotty or above anyone. His quiet confidence stands in sharp [...]
All hail the returning Red Team designers who arrive Nina-less, to everyone’s complete delight. “This is probably the best outcome of any elimination to date,” says a relieved Stacey Cohen. “She’s gone. Like, do you know what a relief that [...]
I wish I could say that interviewing this week’s Design Star castoff Nina Ferrer was a revelation, but it wasn’t. Every narcissistic, ego-maniacal impression I had of her turned out—in my experience—to be well-founded. Unlike other normal human beings, Nina [...]
THE CHALLENGE: Design a common space for real firefighters in a real firehouse. Each designer must incorporate one signature element into the team design. But first, step into this flame-retardant outfit and let us torch you for television! [...]
Earlier this morning, I chatted with Dan Faires, the most recent castoff from HGTV’s fifth season of Design Star, and got the lowdown from this season’s Mr. Nice. There’s a little surprise for the ladies out there, too, although I’m [...]
This week’s episode of HGTV’s Design Star takes us to New York City’s flower district for design inspiration. Not a bad idea by any stretch, but with nary a client in sight over the past three episodes, we’re in the [...]