June

There are some familiar faces in the June and July/August issues of ELLE DECOR.

"Jonathan Adler has always had a thing for retro. So it should come as no surprise that the designer picture frames for Larson-Juhl have a look that's pure 1960's."

Top Design Finale Party
"Elle Decor and W Hotels cohosted a cocktail party to celebrate the season finale of Bravo's interior design reality competition, Top Design."

Actress, Jane Seymore and Matt Lorenz, interior designer and Top Design winner, are pictured above.

Hmm, I think that I've seen something like this before.

(Design by David Beahm Design)

I remember now, it was Goil Amornvivat's design on episode 7 of Top Design.

The judges trashed Goil's hanging floral arragement because they thought bugs or whatever falling into their plates was unappetizing.
I think that I would rather take my chances with Goil's design.

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Carpenter Ed Checks In With Bravissimo

Our favorite carpenter, Ed Schoen, from Top Design touch base with us over the weekend. Many of you will recall that Ed was the winning carpenter during the finally episode of TD. We are thrilled to learn what is happening with Ed today.

Hi Bravissimo,
I did shoot an HGTV commentary that will air this fall on HGTV called "25 Renovation Mistakes".
Also I am being considered for a hosting job. It is still in its early stages, but I will keep you updated. The show will be america's funniest videos meets home renovations. Still not sure if they will bring the show back.
Take care,
Ed Schoen

We love you Ed!! Best of luck

Michael Adams

My favorite boy from Top Design sent out this bulletin to his myspace friends, which I am proud to say that TheHo is on that list.

"I had this great opportunity to design some temporary conference spaces for a really hip advertising/media company take a look. The link is below.

Heart, Michael "
This Ain’t No Disco » Naked Communications (NY) Awesome job Michael!
I would love to work there, much more so than in some cramped, airless little cubby that smells like old gym socks.
Pee-Eww

(((MUAH)))

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Shear Genius VS. Top Design

Dear Ms. Place,
Why are the bloggers who panned Top Design falling all over Sheer Genius? Frankly, I don’t get it. The Assistant, Top Design Stooge

Dear Assistant,
Out of all the bloggers in the universe, why are you asking fabulous me? Ms. Place

Dear Ms. Place,
Because you only called me a dork. Compared to the names the other bloggers gave me, you showed some respect. The Assistant.

Dear Assistant,
My mistake! To answer your question, however, here are some of the reasons why Shear Genius is, well, Marty Scorsesean in scope compared to the Ed Woodian dregs that was Top Design.

1) The short cut challenges (similar to Top Chef’s quickfire challenges) judge the stylists on technical know how and pit them individually against each other. Bravo should have offered Top Design’s talented designers a similar Design Whirl challenge that measured their technical know how, showcased their individual personalities, and provided us with two challenges per show.

2) Because we see less of the Shear Genius judges, their quirks aren’t so readily apparent. I suspect they won’t grate on us nearly as much as Jonathan, Margaret, and Kelly did.

3) When Paul Jean was eliminated, we were able to judge him on two individual challenges. Top Design started out with a thud. We never got to see Lisa or Heather compete individually and they were eliminated before we got to know them. Big mistake.

4) Few can beat Tabatha or Dr. Boogie in the “Over the Top Character” department. (Dr. Boogie’s not gay? Is my gaydar scope off or what?) However, I must admit that Top Design's Mikey (Adams) was in a stratosphere all his own, and few reality t.v. spats can beat the deliciously watchable John/Mikey and Mikey/Carisa feuds.

5) About 3.2 viewers could relate to the Pacific Design Center. I like to stroll through Harrod’s when I’m in London, but I KNOW their furniture is not designed for my budget. Same with Pacific Design Center. Plus the designers were not given enough time to scour its showrooms for furniture. The challenges were prohibitively difficult.

6) Paul Jean sighing like a spoiled teen over the lack of closet space sealed my delight in Episode One. Even though he lasted only one show, he was memorable.

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