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Top Design, Finale: "House Challenge"
At long last, we're down to the final three contestants on Top Design: Ondine, Nathan, and Preston. I actually really like each of these contestants, and would be happy to see any of them win the grand prize of $100,000 to expand their design business, as well as a feature in Elle Decor. (Though of course I have my favorite, as I'm sure you do.) For the second half of the finale, the three contestants must finish decorating the rest of their townhouses, which they started decorating in Episode Nine.
Who Do You Think Will Win Top Design?
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Who Do You Think Will Win Top Design?
Preston! I love his chic boutique hotel style.
Top Design, Episode Nine, "House Challenge"
For last night's Top Design, which is the first of a two-part finale, the remaining contestants face a daunting challenge. Instead of a single room, Eddie (who celebrated his birthday on this episode), Ondine, Nathan, and Preston are responsible for styling an entire house in two days. For the first half of this finale episode, each designer is given one room for improvement in each house.
Top Design, Episode Five: "Triathlon of Decorating"
Finally! After four episodes of group projects, in this latest episode of Top Design, the designers get to decorate individually. In this challenge, the designers must show off their creative vision, styling ability, and versatility as a decorator.
Don't Miss the Premiere of Bravo's "Flipping Out" Tonight!
There's a new house-flipping show on the market, and this one sounds particularly rich. You may have noticed the ads across the Sugar Network the past few days for "Flipping Out," which premieres tonight at 10PM ET/PT on Bravo. "Flipping Out" follows the trials and tribulations of Jeff Lewis, appropriately billed as "one of Los Angeles' most colorful real estate speculators."
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Whitney Houston Lists Her Round House
Whitney Houston has put her 12,561-square-foot, five-bedroom, four-and-one-half-bath Mendham, NJ, house on the market for $2.5 million. The most notable element of the house, which was featured on her short-lived reality show Being Bobby Brown, is that it's entirely round. It also has soaring ceilings and beautiful natural light, but if you have a thing for angles, this house won't do.
Casa Interview, Part I: Domino Founding Editor Deborah Needleman (and an Awesome Giveaway!)
We design enthusiasts will admit that Domino will always hold a special place in our hearts — and bookshelves. But it was the stable of talented, creative people that truly made the beloved magazine an influence and an inspiration. So I was so delighted to have the chance to catch up with the founding editor-in-chief of Domino and co-author of Domino: The Book of Decorating, Deborah Needleman.
Link Time!
- Settle into rusty and cozy elegance.— Desire to Inspire
- See Renaissance paintings and contemporary architecture fused.— Art Is Everywhere
- Recycled sweaters become beautiful bouquets.— Daily Danny
- This is the best thing since sliced bread.— Design Milk
- Want to be a design reality TV show host?— UnBeige
- Is cohousing the new commune?— Shelterrific
- One artist painted this New Yorker cover with an iPhone.— SwissMiss
- A little interview with sfgirlbybay.— Shiny Squirrel
How-To: Replace a Doorknob
A broken doorknob may be the culprit in many a poorly written sitcom scene, but it is actually a reality that many of us are likely to face at some point in time. Luckily, it's not the most difficult DIY, and you yourself can rise to the challenge. Since it is Home Schooling month, I figured that now is the time to show you how.
Top Design, Episode One: "Impress the Best"
If you've been reading my interviews, you know that I'm excited about this second season of Top Design, so I was pleased to tune in last night for the first episode. First off, I was surprised by the amount of star power in the contestant pool (well, for reality television at least), including one interior designer, Preston Lee, who I'd already featured on CasaSugar. Also in the mix was a Martha Stewart Living senior style editor (Eddie) and actor Ricky Schroder's wife (Andrea), among other talented contestants.
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