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October 22nd, 2007

To the trading spaces carpenters

Dear New Trading Spaces Carpenters,

You come from a long & proud tradition of good carpenters like Amy Wynn, Ty, Faber & even Carter. All of these people were very likable personalitys. Some of which have made it very big.

However, the new carpenters are such prima donnas. There’s only one word to describe this new batch. Snippy. It seems like every single project they argue about how it’s impossible. The old carpenters would figure out a way to make the designer’s vision happen. You have to improvise when you only have 48 hours to decorate a room. If you say no to every single project you will have an empty room. Yes you are pretty, but so were Carter & Ty. It takes more than that. Shape up or go home, you will never be famous when you are so negative & annoying.

Sincerely,

A concerned viewer


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October 16th, 2007

The new iron chefs are annoying

I loved watching The Next Iron Chef the first week. I thought “this is going to be the best series ever. We get to know more about the future Iron Chef & we still get to watch people cook really really fast”. That’s the mark of a genius TV show, cooking really really fast.

This week, I was a little disillusioned. I thought “Don’t we have a new Iron Chef yet?.”. The Iron Chef’s all share the same characteristics, they are annoying & pompous. I was really gunning for Chef Besh because he is the only one who seems to have fun. Chef Aaron has problems with time, tries to cheat the buzzer, & then complains about it over & over again. They might be able to cook, but they just don’t seem like nice people. Really, I don’t want to see any of these people on the Iron Chef. It’s a good thing that the Iron Chefs don’t talk a lot. Just stand there & look scared of the chairman, that’s all we ask.


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October 12th, 2007

More home improvement lessons learned from TV

I’m watching a Six Feet Under marathon & I came in on the middle of the series. I have no idea what is going on or who the people are, but I love the way they decorate. Granted, you probably don’t want your house to feel like a mortuary but there are still a few home improvement tips to be learned from the Six Feet Under sets.

If you have to use “cheap” tile stay away from white. One of the kitchens is decorated with bold red & black tiles. You just notice the unique colors instead of the fact that the tile is plain.

The outside of the house has very dark trim. I can’t tell if it’s dark green or black but it lends an air of elegance & sophistication affordably.

So often we go for neutral sofas. This is smart because our furniture will be around for years. However, you can still have a slight pattern in a neutral color to bring more texture to the room.

If you have wooden stairs, put a runner on them for a warmer feel.



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September 24th, 2007

If you are ever on Design Star…

Here’s a little bit of advice if you are ever a decorator on HGTV’s show “Design Star”. Remember that Vern Yip is a judge. As such, don’t fill up your room with knick knacks or clutter. I don’t care if you have to decorate your room from the dollar store. Vern will dock you on points for this every single time.

However, there are some designers who do this every season. At times, they do this every single episode. It is never inventive. Vern will comment on it every single time. Just say no to knick knacks.


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September 19th, 2007

Flipping out

I’ve been meaning to write about “Flipping Out” for several weeks. Obviously I haven’t yet or I wouldn’t be starting this post with “I’ve been meaning to”. Technically the first season is over. So yes, I’m really late on this one. Even Rosie O’Donnell bloggged about her love for the show before I did.

The show follows Jeff Lewis who remodels houses for a profit. “The onions, the onions” will probably become an everyday catch phrase. I’m actually a little afraid to say too much about this show in case he sees this blog & feels the need to correct me. However, if you get the chance to see this show, it’s definitely worth watching.


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