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Twinkie
Member
09-24-2002
| Saturday, November 06, 2004 - 10:28 pm
Ohhhh I can't wait to see the "they really hated it shows" and "the best of Vern" on Monday!
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Fruitbat
Member
08-07-2000
| Sunday, November 07, 2004 - 12:36 pm
I hope this is a new episode and we don't have to sit though the crying fireplace woman again.
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Mocha
Member
08-12-2001
| Sunday, November 07, 2004 - 5:33 pm
They've gone way beyond the crying fireplace woman lol. I watched the show last night and I swear even after seeing the breakdown of Christi's room I just don't see where she spent $5k. I liked her sofas and the dishware but that was about it. Loved Edwards room but I was scared with that paint color at first lol.
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Reader234
Member
08-13-2000
| Monday, November 08, 2004 - 11:21 am
I saw the all white and the all black room. I thought the all black room of Hildy's got smaller, she did do some interesting things with texture, but how weird to do a whole room in ribbons? A classic Hildy room - ew! I couldnt believe the homeowners actually liked thier room, I really wanted to see them revisit and picture thier all black room - Doug's all white room was a crime! To use only white spray paint? WHat was up with that? Not regular primer than paint? I get it for the wood, and to paint the PLANTS? Give me a break!! Then to add insult to injury, Doug in the update blamed it on the homeowners saying he thought they were up to change! *gag me!!
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Roxip
Member
01-29-2004
| Monday, November 08, 2004 - 11:58 am
I just wish that they wouldn't use this as a come-on to get people to watch reruns over and over again...do an episode showing just the highlights of the rooms and the homeowner's reactions...she us several in an hour instead of dragging out three tired episodes in an hour. I just switched over and watched the last 10 minutes of each episode. I thought both the "new" rooms with $5,000 were very pretty, but wasn't that crazy about Christi's southwestern room - especially the single strand of lights, which IMO looked tacky. I assume she didn't have time to put up the rest of the lights but all I could think about was what happens when the lights start burning out and the whole strand goes out...LOL.
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Hippyt
Member
06-15-2001
| Wednesday, November 10, 2004 - 2:05 pm
Ack,gack,gag,gag.....cryin Pam rerun......turn turn must NOT watch!!!!!!!!
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Mocha
Member
08-12-2001
| Sunday, November 14, 2004 - 9:20 am
Both rooms were bad, very very bad.
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Bluejaxrock
Member
04-23-2004
| Sunday, November 14, 2004 - 8:37 pm
I don't visit this area of the clubhouse often, I'm usually found at BB, so I apologize in advance for the rant/vent that's coming. I fell in love with this show when Paige became host(ess). I think she's great. This season I've watched less than 2 shows. The reasons? 1. I was annoyed that Jon was selected as a designer...didn't he get enough with the big "pay off your mortgage" thing? I mean, why even let him compete? Surely there are many more designers out there as talented, if not more so, that could have competed. 2. And what is up with the $5K thing? The reason I watched this show was to learn what I could do for less than $1,000. Most of us can scrape up the thousand dollars. But five? Please. 3. Lastly, one of the most important reasons I've lost interest is that every home is a "high-end" home. These people look like they have enough money to hire a designer. I live near Columbus, and the episode where the lady got the green room which she hated is a development with prices starting at $275K. Come do my house...it's a 1926 Sears/Roebuck home. Then again, my house has character, and the homes I'm seeing on TS are cookie-cutter. There's no way I'd let any of the current designers in my home, except maybe Laurie (Vern, of course, but where is he?) Thank you for letting me get that off my chest.
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Monday, November 15, 2004 - 7:41 am
Most of the houses from the first season were very "cheap", small, unusual, old, etc.... Those were very fun to watch.
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Mocha
Member
08-12-2001
| Monday, November 15, 2004 - 9:55 am
Good vent Bjr. And I actually agree with some of your points.
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Twiggyish
Member
08-14-2000
| Monday, November 15, 2004 - 6:49 pm
I've seen Sears homes, they're adorable! I agree with you.
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Reader234
Member
08-13-2000
| Friday, November 19, 2004 - 9:06 am
I'll also agree, and add that I hate that when you see Doug or Hildy you know you're in for a "hate it" show, and the excuse their designs on its good for tv, or ratings? I really hate that!! No one can learn from stapling fake flowers, glueing feathers, or hay, or dont get me started on Doug's disasters!! (and yet every now and again, they shock us by designing a room someone could actually live in!)
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Roxip
Member
01-29-2004
| Friday, November 19, 2004 - 11:28 am
I think the TS producers have missed the mark by trying to "remake" the show. They should have simplified instead of making it more complex...gotten rid of the designers that "design to shock" instead of showing viewers how to truly remake a room in one another's homes for $1,000 - a room that the family can enjoy, a room that truly is remarkable - not a "Doug or Hildi" room. I think they should have shown more of the technique used for creating special paint treatments or creative carpet, etc. than just what they show us now. I think the viewing public really wants to learn, not just be entertained. Of course they are the victims of their own success...their truly great designers are probably now so busy that they don't have time to do Trading Spaces.
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Sunday, November 28, 2004 - 7:58 pm
No electricity? They have hit rock bottom.
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Yankee_in_ca
Member
08-01-2000
| Friday, December 03, 2004 - 2:06 pm
News release issued today: TLC JOINS FORCES WITH EBAY FOR THE HOLIDAYS -Proceeds from Auction Benefit Home Rehabilitation Organization Rebuilding Together- Fans of TLC’s most popular series can make their holiday dreams come true this year with the opportunity to bid on one-of-a-kind items from their favorite shows and personalities. During TLC’s third annual HELPING OTHERS HOLIDAY AUCTION, fans can bid on everything from visits to the sets of TLC shows to personalized items and handmade treasures from their favorite cast members from hit TLC series, including TRADING SPACES, WHAT NOT TO WEAR, WHILE YOU WERE OUT, OVERHAULIN’, CLEAN SWEEP and more. All proceeds from the auction will benefit Rebuilding Together, the nation’s largest volunteer home rehabilitation organization. The auction will take place December 6 to 15 online at http://tlc.discovery.com/holidayauction/. Cast members from all of TLC’s hit series have put their creative juices to the test and are donating personal time and items. Here are some of the items up for grabs: * Visits to the sets of popular series TRADING SPACES and OVERHAULIN’; * Handmade items from TLC cast members, including an original painting by TRADING SPACES designer Frank Bielec; handmade holiday stockings by TRADING SPACES designer Edward Walker; and hand-stitched pillows by Nadia Geller and Leslie Segrete from WHILE YOU WERE OUT and TRADING SPACES designer Laura Day; * The money dress and suit worn by WHAT NOT TO WEAR fashion experts Stacy London and Clinton Kelly in promotions for the special WHAT NOT TO WEAR: $50,000 DREAM WARDROBE -- the suits are hand-stitched from real U.S. currency; * Lunch with WHILE YOU WERE OUT designer Chayse Dacoda and carpenter Jason Cameron; * 30-minute clutter consultations with CLEAN SWEEP’s Peter Walsh or Molly Luetkemeyer; * Everything needed to host a WHAT NOT TO WEAR viewing party, including customized martini glasses and a personal call from fashion experts Stacy London and Clinton Kelly; * Autographed merchandise including apparel, books and photos from TRADING SPACES, OVERHAULIN’, WHILE YOU WERE OUT, CLEAN SWEEP and more. Beginning December 6, fans can bid on the items by going online and visiting http://tlc.discovery.com/holidayauction/ or clicking on TLC at discovery.com. Proceeds from the auction benefit Rebuilding Together, the nation’s largest volunteer home rehabilitation organization, whose vital work takes place in 865 cities and towns in all 50 U.S. states. The mission of Rebuilding Together is to preserve and revitalize houses and communities, assuring that low-income homeowners, particularly those who are elderly and disabled and families with children, live in warmth, safety, and with independence. In short, their mission is to make houses homes.
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Nickovtyme
Member
07-29-2004
| Sunday, December 05, 2004 - 8:04 pm
Trading Spaces has lost its charm.
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Hippyt
Member
06-15-2001
| Sunday, December 05, 2004 - 8:15 pm
I agree,the no electricity episode was ridiculous. I was surprised to see Gen and Frank last night. It seems to me,that Hildi and Doug hang on for the tv fame. The decent designers are all gone,or being seen less and less. Carter is about the only thing keeping me tuning in,lol.
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Monday, December 06, 2004 - 6:54 am
Can we say "Jumped the Shark?"
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Mocha
Member
08-12-2001
| Monday, December 06, 2004 - 1:32 pm
I liked Frank's Moraccan(sp) room but I'm still not sure if I liked Gen's room.
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Bluejaxrock
Member
04-23-2004
| Monday, December 06, 2004 - 10:44 pm
I think you're absolutely right, Julieboo. And ditto to your comment, Roxip. Jumped the shark and a victim of their own success. My motto is if it ain't broke, don't fix it. I'm more of a TS Family now. It reminds me of the early TS. Watching last night with my 5-year old, I said I thought Carter was handsome and she said, but you love Captain Jack (Johnny Depp) and that I couldn't marry two boys. (She's okay with me being in love with Depp, cause she got her father's approval on that one.) I did get her to agree that Carter was good-lookin'. He is a very good reason to continue tuning in. lol
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Hippyt
Member
06-15-2001
| Tuesday, December 28, 2004 - 11:31 pm
Oh goodie! Hildi puts sand on the floor this week. Dang,that is such a good idea,oh wait,no that sucks.
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Beachcomber
Member
08-26-2003
| Wednesday, December 29, 2004 - 9:05 am
Say it ain't so Hippy! Did she not learn anything from the hay on the wall fiasco?
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Reader234
Member
08-13-2000
| Thursday, December 30, 2004 - 11:05 am
Its her "evil" look that gets me, she and Doug are such a piece of work, they absolutely are so selfish, it would be one thing if it didnt cost so much to repair the damage that these to cause with their "design (*cough/puke) visions". Its never a choice, ie the Black Room, the White Room... the hay, the silk flowers stapled on the walls, the glass in the fireplace, that stupid Prison room... over and over again, and I know they just LOL at us, because they create drama that makes us watch, ratings obviously!! Can you imagine if any of these designs were to hit her precious home in FRANCE! yeah right...
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Mocha
Member
08-12-2001
| Thursday, December 30, 2004 - 7:00 pm
Found this on the TS site: TLCs Bubbily vixen Genevive Gorder,Who will be hosting her own show "TOWN HAUL" on the network,and her fiancee, Tyler Harcourt Who hosts his own show on the obigatory "Another Network" (Gee he got STYLE) were engaged on Nov. 21st. they met while Tyler was still a reporter for canaidan TV. Tyler then became host for TLCs "Junkyard Wars" Gen wanted to show their relationship bloom on "A Dating Story" but she was in NY and he was in LA. But the rest is history,and the two will be married late 2005, BUT, unlike Paige Davis' Wedding, THIS one wont be on TLCs "A Wedding Story", it will be a VERY private ceremony.
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Hippyt
Member
06-15-2001
| Thursday, December 30, 2004 - 7:16 pm
hmmm,need to google him......
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