Jul
11
Guest Judge Meg on Ep 7: “It Was Difficult…Judging Them”
Season six winner (and last night’s guest judge) Meg Caswell talks about why it was hard to be on the other side of the elimination table, and what she remembers most from this point in the competition.
Who do you think has the best camera skills so far? Do you think the right designer went home? Voice your opinion in the comments below.
Can't we have 2 winners this season?! i think Brittany & Danielle should BOTH get their own show!
I keep asking for a DESIGN IDOL. It keeps disappearing on the blog.
Bring in a host, an audience, judges, and wanna be design stars.
Loved that Meg was a guest judge this week! I don't think Genevieve likes this idea because it's showing that someone can come in and do what the judges have been doing all along! I felt a little bit of disconnect between Genevieve and Meg, and am not sure if this had anything to do with it! Couldn't agree with the judges more that Mikel's green was a bit off! Nice job judges! Mikel goes out in style! I hope to hear more from Mikel! Who knows maybe HGTV can somehow incorporate Mikel into a guest appearance or something! Hope to see more of Meg! The judge panel time is so limited as it is, and I think Meg is the perfect person for doing some more guest appearances! I like watching David too! My favorite ever!
Well said, David. I did not notice the disconnect between Genevieve and Meg, but I wasn't paying that much attention. Now that you've mentioned it, maybe it does make sense. Would love to know if there is any discord between them.
I, too, am a fan of Meg. Unfortunately, she is a person who carries much of her weight in her face and chin, despite the fact that she is really not as fat as people keep implying in their blog comments. I wish she would get some liposuction in her chin and neck area because I want to see her continue to be successful on TV and I fear she could be hindered in the future (because I doubt weight loss alone would completely fix the problem). I also like her gravelly voice much better than a high-pitched, whiney voice or an overly nasal voice. She is one of the best designers ever and I hope her show is never cancelled. I fear Emily Henderson's Secrets From a Stylist may not be back, and I suspect one of the reasons is that people kept complaining about Emily's voice. She needed to work with a voice coach. I so miss her show.
I agree with you that the judges did a great job. Mikel and Hillari would be great on a show together. Mikel does pick out nice furnishings, as does Hillari, but she is also good at color choices and space planning. They balance each other well and are apparently good friends.
Ultimately, I think it will come down to Danielle or Brittany as the winner. I think Danielle has a slight edge, although she didn't do as good a job as Brittany this week (except on the camera challenge). Both are pretty, but Hillary's voice is a bit nasal, and she tends to be a little safer and more cookie-cutter in her designs.
Moonbeam, Gratified to read that someone other than myself thinks Meg will need to put more effort into her appearance to have longevity as a TV personality. The easiest fix is her wardrobe — cringe every time I see her in leggings and an over-sized top which emphasizes rather than hides her extra weight. Meg would benefit from watching a few (as show is repetitive) episodes of "What Not to Wear." I have the same pear-shaped body type and the best lesson is how to create an hourglass shape with clothes.
I so agree.. on the disconnect with Meg and Genevieve, I think Genevieve thinks she is a little bit better than the others.. Vern on the other hand has never put himself on a pedestal. I do think the right one went home this time.. sorry Mikel.. great guy but it just did not work this time.
I think Genevieve can be condescending to the designers. She's been this way for a few years and I refuse to watch her show! I switch the channel every time her show comes on. I wouldn't be surprised if this is a disconnect between her and Meg. Although Meg wasn't my choice, I do watch her showand find her enjoyable.
Danielle skated by this week, but I think she is very weak and can't manage time at all. On Meg's blog, do you think she just out of the pool or shower, she looked terrible. Put a little make up on !!!
Meg has a great personality and so much talent, but I agree with you that she needs to be extra careful to spruce herself up for the camera. I would also love to see her have some liposuction in her chin area because I don't think weight loss alone will take that away and it really detracts from her appearance. I still enjoy her as much as David, though, especially since he moved to Miami. I would much rather watch Meg and her carpenter, Mark, working together. They make the whole process enjoyable to watch, whereas David's Miami team really bores me. I sometimes tune out and then just catch the end so I can see the final results. And I haven't enjoy the final results as much as I used to when David was doing more the furniture and accessory selections in San Francisco. As for Meg, people who keep criticizing her and refuse to watch her show are really missing out on some great remodeling and design work she's been doing.
MB, am seeing some really nice comments on here. Couldn't agree with you more on David's team! Love the Puerto Rican girl that goes shopping, but just don't like the team combo working with David. It takes away. I've never been to Miami and maybe that's just my problemo. Of course, I wish David would move to Los Angeles, and get some new team members. Not that the old team members are bad, I just don't think they compliment him. Well said, and thanks for the insight.
I totally agree. Loved David's show from san Fran, but the Miami shows are too unrealistic and way out of most people's comfort zone. Not many people decorate their homes like that except maybe in Miami. Maybe he should move back to middle America.
Somehow I always had the feeling that David Bromstad was from Miami, and that moving the show there was a concession to his off-TV life. The downside is that HGTV seems to have fewer resources there, so it's more whatever clients DB attracts (thus the pricey people) and whatever staff he digs up (totally miss the old staff too).
I so agree with you about the Miami team. It's all about them, what they are wearing, etc, where as, Danielle was so talented and so real. I miss Ian too. Just can't get into the Miami crew at all. DB is as great as ever, but I do miss his going out and shopping…..I always learned some great tip from that.
I think Danielle is a good designer. She breaks under-pressure. Brittany is a good designer but needs to shy away fromthe graphic wall art. Its coming to be a little too redundant.Hillary is good at assecories and i would like to see what she has as a whole.
Hillari has a great personality and would do a good show with Mikel, but I don't see her hosting her own show. She also needs to work with a voice coach a bit. But she is talented — I think HGTV will find a way to use her in the future even if she doesn't win DS (and I don't think she will win it). She needs to stop bragging about herself so much, though. It's cute up to a point, but then it begins to sound a bit delusional.
Huh? When did Hilari brag about herself??? LOL clearly you are not a fan and Thats fine but the personal and petty comments absent from anything relevent to the show dilute your commentary!
I think the fact that she is joking around about being so awesome and affordable must not be coming across as a joke to you. I mean you don't have the same sense of humor. Also I agree she could enunciate slightly more but I love her accent otherwise, so much more dynamic and of a relaxing pace than e.g. Brittni.
I would like each week to see a post with the rooms and the paint colors and brand of paint used etc.
Brittany needs to lose the hat but is by far the best designer on there. My only concern is that she is a one trick pony. Lets see what else you can do Brit!
Love love love Britany…. She has complete and amazing designs and seems like a very nice person. I find it interesting that we don't know much about her personally. I am sure she has a very full life and has some great personal influences. She wasn't given as much face time as many others but is the most talented designer on the show this season. Hopefully she wins and gets the opportunity to have her own show!
Could not agree more! I suggest reading her blog (Britany Simon.blogspot.com) to learn more about her. She mentions that she is a wife of three years and promised her mom before she died to make her proud by how she lives her life. She is also a much funnier and bubbly person than what they edit her as…I think hgtv is misrepresenting her as to who she is.
Why is everyone so obsessed with Meg's weight? Oprah had all kinds of weight problems and was hugely successful.
Oprah was not a Design Star. Oprah talent comes from her gift of relating to people. Besides Antonio I have not seen anyone so sloppy as Meg on HGTV. Her weight would not be so bad if she dressed accordingly. Just look at her picture. She looks like she was poured into those tight fitting jeans. She draws attention to her weight with the colors of red and purple. Nice black pants in one or two sizes bigger would help.
I totally agree with you. And no, I am not a heavy women. I love Meg's show, and one of the reasons is she is so comfortable in her own body. That is why she is so entertaining to watch. She is always laughing, sometimes even cracking up with her carpenter over something. It's not a swimsuit competition, it's a design show you shallow people out there!!!
Unfortunately, appearance is important to have longevity as a TV personality. The easiest fix is Meg's wardrobe — cringe every time I see her in leggings and an over-sized top which emphasizes rather than hides her extra weight. Meg would benefit from watching a few (as show is repetitive) episodes of "What Not to Wear." I have the same pear-shaped body type and the best lesson is how to create an hourglass shape with clothes (no weight loss needed).
Love all the Design Shows! I have not noticed any disconnect and it's just fun! They do their jobs and they do it will. I find Genevieve pleasant and pleasant to watch, she seems to really care about the families she designs for. Meg, she's cool, and I know she loves what she does, I love how she noted something Positive when everyone was saying something negative. I Love the Three ladies that they picked they are my favorite. I hope something amazing happens for all of them!
Hosanna in the Highest!!!
For His Love and Glory,
♥ Linda M