I have a confession to make.
I LOVE reality TV. LOVE.
Yes, it’s true. I’m not ashamed to admit it. I watch Jersey Shore, Keeping Up with the Kardashians and Top Chef with the best of them.
Which is why I’m so super excited about this week’s Friday Fave.
Because this week’s Friday Fave represents the joining of two of my absolute favorite things in the whole wide world: reality TV and home design.
Oh yeah, and it’s a two-for-one kind of deal too.
Which brings me to part one of today’s Friday Faves which is…
Design Star
Season 6 of Design Star premieres on Monday (July 11th) and I could not be more excited since it’s absolutely one of my favorite summer reality tv shows. I’ve been waiting all summer for this show to begin!
If you’re new to Design Star, it’s a reality TV competition on HGTV (Home & Garden Television) which features aspiring designers competing for a shot at their very own design show on HGTV. Nothing like having your ultimate dream job on the line to stir up some reality TV competition, huh?
The designers are usually a pretty eclectic bunch of people with a variety of design styles, backgrounds and experience but unlike some reality shows, Design Star actually has a pretty good record of finding stars for their network with at least 3 of the 5 previous winners currently hosting shows.
Last season was a bit of a mess with all the “how does this musical instrument make you feel” challenges but I have a good feeling about this season thanks to all the changes they’re making.
There’s a new production company in-charge which will hopefully equal less drama, more design, there’s a new host and they’re bringing back season one winner David Bromstad, host of Color Splash and one of my favorite winners, to serve as a Tim Gunn-esque mentor to the designers.
It’s shaping up to be a fun season!
Which brings me to part two of today’s Friday Faves…
Secrets From a Stylist
Emily Henderson won Design Star last season and while the season was a bit of miss, she most definitely was not.
Her show Secrets From a Stylist has quickly become one of my favorite HGTV design shows.
Even though she and I have very different design styles, I love the eclectic vibe she brings to her rooms, the bold choices she makes and the way she pulls everything together. Her show is totally different from any other show on HGTV which is exactly why I love it.
Season 2 of Secrets From a Stylist premieres this Saturday and I’m definitely excited to see what she has in store for season 2. The format is supposed to be changing up a bit to allow for more style tips which I for one am really excited about.
Oh yeah, and just to make her a little bit more awesome, she even has a blog where she shares a real and rather hilarious behind-the-scenes view of her show.
Who says summer tv has to be boring? If you haven’t checked out Design Star or Secrets From a Stylist before, get those DVRs ready because home design TV goodness is about to begin. They both have the Nettio stamp of approval, haha. No DVR? You can watch full episodes on HGTV.com.
And with that I’m bringing this I-watch-too-much-TV edition of Friday Faves to a close. Anyone else an HGTV addict like me? Any other Design Star fans in the house? I’m thinking we need our very own scrapbook edition of Design Star…Scrapbook Star anyone? LOL
Friday Faves is a regular series here on the ol’ blog where I chat a little bit more about my favorite things that appear on my Faves layouts. You can see more of my Friday Faves posts here. I don’t get perked for any of these posts. I’m just a fan.
