If you've been
reading my
interviews, you know that I'm excited about this second season of
Top Design, so I was pleased to tune in last night for the first episode. First off, I was surprised by the amount of star power in the contestant pool (well, for reality television at least), including one interior designer, Preston Lee, who I'd
already featured on CasaSugar. Also in the mix was a Martha Stewart Living senior style editor (Eddie) and actor Ricky Schroder's wife (Andrea), among other talented contestants.
I recently polled you on your love for
Todd Oldham's ice cream cone carnation floral arrangement, and you were pretty split on it. I on the other hand was not a fan; although in general, I feel that the world-renowned designer can do no wrong. Today is no exception to that notion, though.
As you may know, Bravo’s series Top Design will be back for its second season on Wednesday, Sept. 3, with
a new look, new producers, and a new host. Lucky me, I recently had the chance to participate in a conference call with the new host, celebrated fashion model and design aficionado India Hicks, as well as world-renowned designer Todd Oldham, who has moved over to a new role as the contestant's mentor.
I'm normally of the persuasion that
Todd Oldham can do no wrong. But today? Not so much.
Todd Oldham has
released a new series of flexible, versatile, carpet designs for Durkan, a division of the Mohawk Group, which will feel right at home in hospitality interiors. TODD: Todd Oldham Designs Durkan, launched at the Hospitality Design Expo 2008 in Las Vegas this month. The
Haberdashery Collection pays tribute to menswear by updating classics patterns like argyle, corduroy, plaid, herringbone, hounds-tooth, and checks with contemporary colors and pattern directions, dressing hospitality interiors with design elements that will never go out of style.
Todd Oldham. You've seen him all over the map for 20 years now, and you love him on
Top Design . .
I just
heard from BuzzSugar, that "
Top Design will return in the Fall with new host India Hicks," and
Todd Oldham will stick around to mentor the designers, as well as all the judges from the first season, including
Kelly Wearstler,
Jonathan Adler, and editor in chief of
Elle Decor, Margaret Russell. If you're not familiar with India Hicks,
she is the daughter of "famed interior decorator, David Hicks, and Lady Pamela Hicks," as well as the god-daughter of Prince Charles. But, Hicks is not without a keen eye for design and notable skillset herself, she is a celebrated fashion model and design aficionado, and has published
interior design books on island living.
I'm a big fan of both
Todd Oldham and
Amy Sedaris, and when those two join forces there's no way I can avert my eyes from all the good advice and funny banter. In this video, they show you how to decoupage a cute accent table, though the lesson is served up with a side of cheeky commentary — and I wouldn't want it any other way!
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In big cities like the big apple, if you're taking public transit, hailing a cab, or trying to sneak bring a doggie into a shop, you're often only allowed if your pet fits in a carrier. But, I remember from one of our first PetMarking missions, there are
plenty of cute cases out there for people to choose and use! I don't agree with dog-as-accessory, and I think putting a pup in your purse – a bag not sold specifically for pet purposes – can hurt both the doggie and the bag.
Looks like Todd Oldham,
the new Creative Director of Old Navy, has been a busy, busy bee! He's
looking to change Old Navy from a family brand to a go-to place for the twenty-something crowd.
Turning a new leaf means a new logo, as well as collections that change more frequently on a monthly basis, like what Zara and H&M do.
