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Texannie
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07-16-2001

Monday, September 14, 2009 - 4:27 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Texannie a private message Print Post    
rigged!!!! did anyone notice that during Vern's recap of who was the best Antonio was in every scene???
I won't watch Antonio's show. I agree with your take on him Sugar.

Smokey
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07-08-2003

Monday, September 14, 2009 - 6:18 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Smokey a private message Print Post    
I agree with what everyone else has already said. Dan's designs were far better. And, I am a person who loves eclectic and different, but Antonio doesn't bring it for me.

I think it was very obvious they wanted Antonio. They want what he can bring to a show which is what Candace said earlier in the season: A Soprano's version of a design show. I really do think they picked him simply for his persona and because he is a whole different flavor from any of the other shows.

Dan will be a success, too.

Roxip
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01-29-2004

Monday, September 14, 2009 - 6:21 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Roxip a private message Print Post    
I won't watch Antonio's show either. He just irritated me all season. I found him horribly arrogant and I wouldn't want him in my house. I thought his color choice in the bedroom was abysmal, he did almost NOTHING in the baby's room (why did they even bother having the competition), and his furniture arrangement in the living room was bad, and that THING over the fireplace...YUCK! I thought Dan did a much better job with his home and I thought the homeowners got a much better product. I thought Vern nitpicked about the backsplash but really Dan's kitchen was a lot more complete and very luxurious. I loved what he did with the washer/dryer...a great solution to one of the homeowner's biggest problems. He also took the daughter's needs into consideration and really improved the design and use of her bedroom.

Bombaycat
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07-21-2007

Monday, September 14, 2009 - 6:47 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Bombaycat a private message Print Post    
I think this was a done deal for Antonio before the season began. I find it interesting that they have already completed a show for him and it is scheduled for next Sunday night.

Jen, the winner of last season, had a show (Painted Over) that quietly started a couple of weeks ago. Granted it was only 2 or 3 episodes, but why did it take so long for HGTV to do something for her and they instantly have something for Antonio.

While Jen was not my favorite and I didn't think she would have a successful show, HGTV appears to be showing a bias towards Antonio.

Akwarlord47
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06-26-2007

Monday, September 14, 2009 - 7:00 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Akwarlord47 a private message Print Post    
I guess I'm the lone voice for Antonio. I always was drawn to his designs and really liked the outcome of the house, especailly that green master bedroom (I have a smilar color in my bedroom) I look forward to a new kind of host. This is why I like TVCH, we can all express our opinions.

Roxip
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01-29-2004

Monday, September 14, 2009 - 9:32 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Roxip a private message Print Post    
I think Jen found out she was pregnant right after winning the show so that delayed her start of her new show (or at least I think I remember hearing that).

Respect everyone's opinions of course Bombay...just not an Antonio fan. But I'm not into experimenting on my home...I like a comfortable, casual vibe and would not be a proponent of the most avant garde type of designs that Antonio seems to prefer...by the way I also HATED Dan's dining room in the first challenge.

Bombaycat
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07-21-2007

Monday, September 14, 2009 - 10:05 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Bombaycat a private message Print Post    
Actually I was an Antonio fan for most of the cycle. I just think he was HGTV's pick from the start. JMHO

As for the final challenge, I liked Dan's design far better than Antonio's. I will, however, give kudos to Antonio for changing the bathroom door setup. That was a very smart move.

I think HGTV is trying to market to a different demographic with the "Soprano" appeal. Not my cup of tea, but I'm sure it will have an audience. I'm not sure it will have longevity.

PS. I'm a huge David Bromstadt fan and love Color Splash. This may be the reason for my opinion. LOL

Roxip
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01-29-2004

Monday, September 14, 2009 - 11:02 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Roxip a private message Print Post    
I love David Bromstadt too but didn't see him on his season since I didn't start watching.

Dipo
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04-23-2002

Monday, September 14, 2009 - 11:15 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Dipo a private message Print Post    
thanks Teach, you saved me some anxiety!

So funny, I had felt the whole season was geared for a Dan win. I think they were both great, Dan is a better designer and Antonio is a better host.

Maybe Dan will get the internet show, does anyone know if we can still vote for that?

Roxip
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01-29-2004

Monday, September 14, 2009 - 11:32 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Roxip a private message Print Post    
I really thought it was blatant last week when they sent Lonnie home instead of Antonio, when both Lonnie and Dan had designed better rooms than Antonio, and they could not fault Lonnie's hosting abilities.

Kookliebird
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08-04-2005

Monday, September 14, 2009 - 1:26 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kookliebird a private message Print Post    
Here's a blog/interview from the Dan's home paper.

http://www.idahopress.com/blogs/DIY_Diva/?2009-09-14-Dan-Vickery-on-Design-Star-It-had-been-a-long-hard-journey-I-was-proud-of-what-I-had-done

Dipo
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04-23-2002

Monday, September 14, 2009 - 3:19 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Dipo a private message Print Post    
You can vote ten times per day, until tomorrow at 5pm EASTERN for the online show

http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv-design-star-vote-for-your-favorite-designer-results/package/index.html

Seamonkey
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09-07-2000

Monday, September 14, 2009 - 6:56 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Seamonkey a private message Print Post    
So not a surprise.. they had signalled this for weeks.

Costacat
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07-15-2000

Thursday, September 17, 2009 - 1:14 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Costacat a private message Print Post    
I think I'd mentioned before that I thought Antonio was dismissive with regards to the client's requests. I've yet to watch the finale, but I'm a bit horrified that he won based on his attitude. Yeah, OK, so he's different. Big whoop. That works only if people want to watch him, and from what I'm seeing here, most people won't.

And I agree... once they let Lonni go for a small mistake (and the only one), I knew Antonio was the winner. Bleah.

Cricket
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08-05-2002

Thursday, September 17, 2009 - 6:02 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Cricket a private message Print Post    
OK, so he's different. Big whoop. That works only if people want to watch him, and from what I'm seeing here, most people won't.

You're absolutely correct, Costacat. I can't figure out why they always want the odd ones to win these things.

Roxip, I agree. Their rooms were beautiful, while Anontio's purple just didn't cut it.

Curlyq
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07-10-2002

Friday, September 18, 2009 - 9:05 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Curlyq a private message Print Post    
Well, at least Dan won the fan favorite vote.

Texannie
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07-16-2001

Saturday, September 19, 2009 - 4:09 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Texannie a private message Print Post    
he did? have they had the reunion show already?

Curlyq
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07-10-2002

Saturday, September 19, 2009 - 7:22 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Curlyq a private message Print Post    
I don't know about a reunion show, but the website has it on their main page. It says the votes have been counted and Dan is the fan favorite.

Lakecat
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10-01-2006

Sunday, September 20, 2009 - 7:04 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lakecat a private message Print Post    
I really liked Antonio's show tonight.I liked him much better than I did when he was competeing on Design Star.He seems like someone Id like to hang out with and altho not for me, I liked his design.

Willsfan
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09-04-2000

Sunday, September 20, 2009 - 8:43 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Willsfan a private message Print Post    
I watched his show too and I liked him more tonight than when he was on Design Star.
Overall he was entertaining but the kitchen was the only room I liked. I will watch more of his shows.

Lilfair
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07-09-2003

Monday, September 21, 2009 - 4:59 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lilfair a private message Print Post    
I have been one of the lone Antonio fans from the start. Not specifically for his designs but for his personality. HGTV has a lot of cookie cutter type personalities which becomes a little boring. I hated his bedroom but loved the kitchen and dinning table, hated the thrown chairs but enjoyed Antonio taking us through his shopping trip and introducing us to the workers. I'll watch agin, for sure. I guess it'll be back on in January.

Did they ever mention who won the fan fave??

Costacat
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07-15-2000

Monday, September 21, 2009 - 6:18 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Costacat a private message Print Post    
Lil, read a couple posts above. Already mentioned... Dan.

Lilfair
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07-09-2003

Wednesday, September 23, 2009 - 8:02 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lilfair a private message Print Post    
DOH! How the heck did I miss that!!@@

Thanks. So Dan won the vote. He's a cookie cutter of so many others on HGTV.