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Fruitbat
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08-07-2000
| Tuesday, August 29, 2006 - 6:18 am
I think the carpenter was fired and replaced by production quickly when it was clear they got a dud. No mention from Tym or the judges about Tym being handicapped in any way, not a word. Reality TV loves drama and this would be a grand opportunity had anything happened. I don't take these shows seriously, so in answer to your question, Tuzza, "how do you know?" Clearly I don't, none of us do. I just find it fun to speculate and offer my opinion. 
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Twiggyish
Member
08-14-2000
| Tuesday, August 29, 2006 - 6:32 am
I thought the southern girl's room apartment was nice. She had great layout. My husband even liked it. The gorgeous hunky guy that looks like James from Big Brother is an excellent designer, though. I thought Ramona looked familiar!! ugh..and eeeek
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Nancypj
Member
08-17-2001
| Tuesday, August 29, 2006 - 7:46 am
I didn't really like any of the three rooms, but given the challenges and time constraints, they all did a good job. I thought Alice's looked good, but I totally agree that having everything face away from the huge windows was a mistake. And didn't Tym have more than one room to do? I seem to recall he had the livingroom and the bedroom (unless it was all one huge room and I was not seeing it correctly). It was pretty sparse, though. David's room...I liked his making it into three distinct areas, but when the long view was shown, it looked awfully disjointed. But, whaddya gonna do. As for Tym's carpenter, I'm surprised Tym kept him as long as he did. Wow. Did he not know he was being filmed? Although he is not yet comfortable on camera, I would like to see David win. I have liked his designs and solutions to design problems better than Alice's. And I find Alice to be a tad shrill at times. Kinda bugs me. I think it would be easier for David to learn to be on camera than for Alice to become more creative. But, either way, I'll check out the winner's show.
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Tuzza
Member
08-19-2005
| Tuesday, August 29, 2006 - 9:22 am
Pardon me Fruit, The carpenter had nothing to do with Tym's choice of a masculine, sparse apartment with no art on the walls. It sounded like a fact to me, just checking. I also agree that reality tv loves drama, but if the show itself is in the wrong, they tend to hide that and often ignore obvious stuff. I am speculating as well.
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Fruitbat
Member
08-07-2000
| Tuesday, August 29, 2006 - 10:19 am
I speculate but do not say, I think, IMO, seems like and stuff like that. I always post that way. It is just my style. 
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Lurkin
Member
02-15-2002
| Tuesday, August 29, 2006 - 11:33 am
I just watched this as a Marathon over the weekend I had tivo'd the series. Like watching it that way too. I find these drawn out stuff I forget the characters (old age I guess) I was glad they got rid of Ramona first. I find these shows keep one odd ball/controversal character around for the drama I agree with the final 2. I don't think Tym was that Hampered with the NYC costs difference. they did well in the first challenge for little money. I found his design cold and lacking color, didn't like his other apt design either. I agree they said liked his designs after it was explained. It should speak for itself I think Alice will be hampered because of her accent. I am from the south and many people (rude people) have told me over the years how the accent turns people off. I like her designs the best. But David is good too. Bugs me though how he kept taking his shirt off & posing throughout
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Fruitbat
Member
08-07-2000
| Tuesday, August 29, 2006 - 12:21 pm
I watched it the same way. I love Tivoed marathons, it takes half the time and is very satisfying especially with some shows that tend to be boring and this was one. David has some real artistic talent. The room set up that he did from pet store products was over the top fabulous. He is my choice to win this. That last room that Alice did was uninspired. All earth tones and the same furniture arrangement, looked like a furniture store ad. A bad furniture store. This show would have been better if they had had a little more time. I am growing tired of the time crunch drama all these decorating shows seem to thrive on. It does not add anything other than the feeling that you are seeing less than it could have been.
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Zummat
Member
01-31-2006
| Sunday, September 03, 2006 - 7:37 pm
I just voted for David. In my opinion his room is way beyond what Alice did. I want David's room!! The indoor/outdoor boxes were ingenious. The judges couldn't find anything negative to say about it other than David decided not to take their advice for a splash of color on the bed. I'm glad David didn't, I think the bed was grand the way it was and a splash of color would just have detracted from the other elements. I loved the lights too and the way he used them. I've never seen anything like them. I can't say enough good things about the room! I was underwhelmed with Alice's room. It was OK but it was not in the same legue as David's. I hope David wins.
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Vsmart
Member
02-10-2003
| Sunday, September 03, 2006 - 9:33 pm
Me too. I imagine that from the bed was the view of the fountain. The headboard/shoji blocked the city street ugliness. Alice should have used a green rug to tie into the grass in the park.
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Fruitbat
Member
08-07-2000
| Monday, September 04, 2006 - 3:40 am
Excellent room by Dave. I loved the inside/outside box with stones on top. Very nice touch. I do agree that a splash of color was needed but Alice failed so miserably that it never came down to particulars. Alices head boards were ugly and just plain odd as was the art work. What was she thinking doing a childs bedroom in the first place? This was an opportunity to do something very dramatic. The glass house screamed for it. This will be a landslide win for Dave.
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Zummat
Member
01-31-2006
| Monday, September 04, 2006 - 4:18 am
Fruitbat - I agree about Alice's headboards - boorrining! Alice could have done so much more with her room, but I think she had a hard time getting started. I mean the comment alone about the drapes when she bought them speaks volumes. I believe when David looks at a space he designs a completed room before he puts anything in it. Like the one he did (and won)when he had to shop in the pet store. He also incorporates architectual elements into his designs. Those are his strengths. Got this from Clive's Aug. 27 blog: -Many of you have asked if there is going to be a season two. The answer is YES and soon you will be able to submit tapes to be considered for the show. Check back right here on HGTV.com in October for details. -You've also wondered when the winner's show will air on HGTV--well, you're in for a treat. You will first get to see a four-part, behind-the-scenes look at the "making of" the new Design Star's series starting Thursday, November 2 at 11pm e/p; their weekly show should begin airing in April. Keep checking back for more information as these dates/times could change slightly.
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Fruitbat
Member
08-07-2000
| Monday, September 04, 2006 - 4:24 am
Thanks Zummat.
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Vsmart
Member
02-10-2003
| Monday, September 04, 2006 - 9:09 am
Note the use of the pronoun "their" with the singular noun "show". Actual the top 4 worked well together this episode & are perfectly casted with different looks & styles.
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Zummat
Member
01-31-2006
| Monday, September 04, 2006 - 9:32 am
Not quite sure I understand your post Vsmart. The word "their" was used because no one knows if it's a he or she and who will be getting their own show.
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Mocha
Member
08-12-2001
| Monday, September 04, 2006 - 12:35 pm
A marathon's on right now.
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Vsmart
Member
02-10-2003
| Monday, September 04, 2006 - 1:28 pm
He could have said "his or her" show.
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Tuzza
Member
08-19-2005
| Monday, September 04, 2006 - 2:55 pm
For me, it depends on how much input they will have on their show. I like David's design better but I don't see him working long on TV, she has a better TV personality. I don't have a ton of faith that once they get a show it is all about "their design" if they are just "putting" on a show, which is what my gut tells me, then I think she is a better host. I did like David's bedroom better, but I think she is a better TV personality. IMHO
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Tntitanfan
Member
08-03-2001
| Monday, September 04, 2006 - 5:10 pm
I loved David's room and thought that Alice's was "all over the place." He really stepped up to the plate on this show as far as being relaxed and hosting well -
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Twiggyish
Member
08-14-2000
| Tuesday, September 05, 2006 - 5:13 am
I loved how these two competitors treated each other. It was refreshing to see good sportsmanship. I'm voting for David. His room was well designed. IMO
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Webchiq
Member
07-11-2005
| Tuesday, September 05, 2006 - 9:34 am
He's a great designer, she's a great host and the show is about who will host their own design show. Too bad, he can't do the designs and she hosts it.
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Mocha
Member
08-12-2001
| Tuesday, September 05, 2006 - 9:48 am
Now that would be a good idea Web. She can be the next Paige Davis.
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Nancypj
Member
08-17-2001
| Wednesday, September 06, 2006 - 8:22 am
David's room looked incredible. The main thing that sticks in my mind from Alice's room is the wrinkled curtains in the corner that didn't seem to go with anything. I was hoping the competition would be closer here in the finals.
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Wednesday, September 06, 2006 - 12:09 pm
I thought both rooms were great. Dave's was absolutely beautiful, but I am not sure I could actually 'live' in it. His makeover for the family had a more liveable feel to it. Alice's rooms looked like a child could really live and have fun in it. I wish they could co-host together.
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Ritfie
Member
05-09-2006
| Wednesday, September 06, 2006 - 1:24 pm
Just a thought are designers on tv interested in livability or do they just like what looks good?
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Wednesday, September 06, 2006 - 2:36 pm
Guess it depends on the show. Some produce very livable designs, some not so much.
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