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8-7-12
House Of Rock: Sneak Peek
Have you heard of the new “House of Rock?” It’s this amazing home in Santa Monica, CA- designed to host private events! Each room is going to have a specific designer’s touch… including mine! Here are some photos of the “before”! The after will be “off the chain!!!”
8-3-12
Upcycling on KCBS News!
Check the segment I shot yesterday with KCBS News on Upcycling! These bottles would be perfect outdoor decor for Summer! Original Link here.
8-2-12
Design Tip Thursday!
Obsessed with up-cycling old or inexpensive items to create fabulosity? I am!! You need ping pong balls. You can either use old ping pong balls, or go to the dollar store or local sport store and get them super cheap. Take them home and spray them your favorite color. I personally love the single color…
8-2-12
Design Star All Stars Ep. 1 Behind The Scenes
Six of the most memorable contestants from Design Star history are dusting off their reality TV skills for another shot at stardom.Emily Proctor of CSI: Miami joins Vern Yip and Genevieve Gorder on the design panel. Tom’s detail-oriented design wows the panel, but they wished it had more contrast.Leslie’s finished room certainly looks luxe, but…
8-1-12
Design Star All Stars EP 1: White Room Challenge
And it has begun… Episode 1 Design Star All Stars! (Click video to watch)
7-31-12
Design Star All Stars!!!
Are you getting excited for Design Star All Stars! I know I am!!! Here are some of my favorite past rooms from the All Star contestants!
7-30-12
Olympic Pink
This weekend I was asked to give my opinion to USA Today on the bright PINK color that is all over the Olympic Games! Check out the interview HERE.
7-26-12
Design Tip Thursday
Design Tip Thursday: A fun way to recycle those old terra cotta flower pots is to simply paint them. There are numerous designs you can create for every different style. Fun stripes or polka dots,a nice bold solid color or paint a picture. Me and my sister use to do this when we were younger…
7-26-12
Design Star Season 7 Finale Ep. 9 Behind The Scenes Photos
Host and mentor David Bromstad joins the panel this week to help regulars Vern Yip and Genevieve Gorder make one final decision: Who will be HGTV’s next Design Star?Britany and Danielle are the last contestants standing. Their final challenge: film a five-minute pilot of their potential HGTV show with a real homeowner.The DaBells are floored by…
7-25-12
Design Star Season 7 Ep. 8 Recap
Finale! The designers had to create a living and dinning room for a couple and shoot a 5 minute pilot. CONGRATS Danielle!! Click image to watch:
7-23-12
Color Theory
Last week I had a fan ask me what Color Theory is, and I thought it was a great opportunity to review the basics of Color Theory and it’s uses for decor. Everyone knows I love me some COLOR! But choosing the right colors, complimentary colors, can be difficult. Fun Fact: Sir Isaac Newton created…
7-19-12
Design Tip Thursday
Design Tip Thursday! Want a fun way to recycle old bottles? Soak different size bottles in hot water to remove old labels and dry completely. Get your favorite color spray paint, and coat the entire bottle to create a uniform look with one color or create some fun with complementary colors. Fill the bottles with…
7-19-12
Design Star Season 7: Behind The Scenes Photos Ep 8.
Entertainment Tonight host Mark Steines joins the panel to help spot the designer that shares his on-camera prowess. Met with the final three outdoors to deliver one last challenge before the finale. Britany’s finished space still features her signature bold and graphic accents, but in a new way. Danielle’s finished space has a warm, collected feel…