I was very surprised by Todd on “Design Star”. He seemed like such a laid back guy, but he’s really been taking charge. I loved the idea he had to build a skate ramp in the apartment, I’m even more surprised how much the judges liked the idea. I underestimated him, but it’s obvious that he knows what he likes & he isn’t afraid to bring his personality into design. That’s why he has done so well.
I wouldn’t be at all shocked if he incorporated surfboards with future fins into his designs because I think he’s a surfer. I actually really love beach decorating & have always wanted to surf. For me, picking out a surf board is like when I go to buy a car, I want one that is pretty & that works. So I try to go to businesses who can make that happen. I was looking at The Surfboard Warehouse which has a selection of boards & fcs fins, I was really impressed with how beautiful the boards are.
I also learned a lot about surfboards. Clark Foam, who made 90% of the foam blanks that are used to create custom surfboards went out of business in 2005. The industry is still recovering but The Surfboard Warehouse can get the board you want withing 4-6 weeks & they’ll deliver anywhere, even if you need the board while you are traveled. So in cases when I want to make a purchase, but I don’t know exactly what I need, it’s always helpful to go to a company that is knowledgeable. There are definitely a lot of decorating inspirations that can be taken from the beach, such as the bright colors & patterns on these surfboards. More than that, I really want to give surfing a try.
Gilmore is a 27 year old who loves decorating and is a self-proclaimed expert on just about everything. At least she likes to think so. Copyright 2011. Consult a design professional before beginning your project.
