Design Star Audition

Last week on the Frank Fontana Show, Frank and I got, in his words,  “Down and Dirty” and swapped our behind the scene stories of auditioning for reality TV.   Unknown to me that was the topic Frank wanted to dish on, it was great to get to reveal those secrets…. click here to watch the interview

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Even the losers, get lucky sometimes….

There are so unknown rewards that taking risks offers you.  This is just a quick blog post packed with a little punch ofinspirational motivation. By taking risks, you open up so many doors for both professional and personal opportunities. READ MORE

Reality TV is somewhere close to Hollywood — Right?

Come one, Come all… Be a part of the big show!
By now, every Jimmy, Joe and Jane know someone who has auditioned for a reality tv show.  What is our fascination with being on television?  My first real memory of what can be considered “reality tv” was Battle of The Network Stars.  I can tell you that was a special television night for me.  I loved watching real-life Tootie, Gofer, The Fall Guy and Doc tug-of war with Adrian Zemed, Heather Lockler, the little guy from Fantasy Island and Nancy McKeon.  READ MORE

Dear Design Star Bloggers, I will miss you sooo much! K.I.T xoxo Stacey

RECIPIENT PLUS GUEST

For every project and client, there is a story and back-story.  When I design, I merge my  journalism and design degrees.

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I’m going to start taking the bus

Stacey Cohen Interiors_HGTV Design Star Episode 6

Me and Vern

CUT TO:

Stacey wipes her eyes

BILL:

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“Like a shared team jersey”

When the teams were split, I was immediately deflated.  The any bits of fun or energy I had left in me, just went up in flames.  To avoid the heat, I kept low to the ground, just like the Captain instructed. READ MORE

Starting here….

 

Stacey Cohen Interiors_HGTV Design Star Episode 3

My Starter Flower

Blossoming… I wanted to create a space in the studio apartment for growth and inspiration.  I took a personal connection to my “starter” flower. The alcove studio we were designing was exactly like mine when I went to Parsons in New York.  I knew the space and knew what was needed. READ MORE

Little n’ Loud

 

 

Stacey Cohen Interiors_HGTV Design Star Episode 2

Trumpet Please!

Setting the Tone –

Trumpet Please!  What a sassy sound from such a little pistol.  And with only three keys – I knew I could make it work.  And last pick – even better.  Bring the challenge on! READ MORE

“The Chair”

 

 

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Not all day was spent painting

“The Chair”

Lilly – I can’t remember when I first fell in love with the casual elegance of Lilly Pulitzer, I do know it was somewhere in the time frame of my first Seven jeans, my first Havaianas and my first summer share in the Hamptons. READ MORE

10/I/500/5/6

 

Stacey Cohen Interiors_HGTV Design Star Episode 1

Before: White-box Challenge

10 MINUTES to get to know Dan, cute, sweet Dan from Alabama who has transplanted himself to the lower east side.  I couldn’t have gotten luckier with this pair up. I learned Dan was an outdoorsy guy who liked to tinker with found objects.  The term I kept in my mind was “Outdoor-Industrial” READ MORE

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