Still Learning from Design Star

I missed the Sunday evening viewing of Design Star as I was being a Mom and Grandma.  But thank goodness for technology as my recording waited for me.  Week Three was a redo of a New York City rooftop patio.  The inspiration was musical instruments.  Well, decorating a space is about creating a harmony, a cacaphony of texture, color, and creativity, and…alright, I will stop there.  The key was to create a great composition blending your personal best while performing as a team.

Let’s talk about the personal side of Design Star. Many of you know my main business is gathering together talented people and encouraging them to create a beautiful space.  Trust me, sometimes it is difficult to blend  creative egos and allow them to blossom without causing harm to one another. When you are creative, you LOVE your

Hey, they can smile on Design Star!

 ideas and think they are the best. In class, I encourage my students to learn, not only from me, but from one another.  In a reality show like Design Star, we have WAR!  After all, there is only one winner.  Some are able to juggle civility and even kindness while showcasing their talents.  Others may be more demanding with a look at me attitude.  Hey, that’s reality TV, after all, have you seen Danielle on Real Housewives…wait a minute, that is another blog.

So what did I learn this week? 

1. I learned people and talent can easily get swallowed up in the din.  Just like business, you need to find a way to make yourself unique, distinctive and honorable.  Trent Hultgren was one of those people, I am sorry he was dismissed this week as I felt like we never had a chance to see his true potential.  His online portoflio shows a totally different person.  But hey Trent, burn the hat! 

2.  I learned I am very tired Venetian Plaster Walls  that look like what I have been seeing for the last 5 years.  Come on this is Design STAR, gimme some star stuff.

3.  I learned that just because you get on D.S. you may not remember the Golden Rule of Decorating, measure, measure, measure.

4. I learned Tom Vecchione decorates the way he dresses, don’t get me wrong, I like what I have seen, but I hope he stretches beyond his comfort zone.  A designer/decorator shouldn’t have a signature look.  That isn’t decorating for the client but creating mini-me spaces.

5.  I learned so far, no one has earned my vote, but I am hopeful.

6.  The women won this week, their space was more harmonious than the men’s but can’t say I was shaking my pom-poms (that too is another blog) watching the Design Star Game. 

Sh-h-h, don’t tell anyone, here is a sneak peek at next week.  It was made available just to me (okay, and anyone else who visted the site) See you next week!