Design Star Semi-Final

Lest you were wondering, I did watch the Design Star-Semi final which aired on Sunday night--I just didn't watch it until Monday night. Watching the episode late seemed to reduce my usual sense of urgency with regard to blogging. I also thought the episode wa super-boring. Hmm, maybe that's why I didn't blog it right away. Bottom line, there was no surprise for me in the conclusion. I predicted that Alice and David being the best looking, nicest, and somewhat talented would make the final and they did. I didn't believe Tym would make the final, mostly because of his goofy hair and general lack of handsome-ness. Hey--it's a tough tv world out there and looks count. Meanwhile, Tym's complete masculinization of a woman's apartment and total lack of wall art probably didn't help his situation.

Other observations about the episode..Alice doesn't seem to be respected as much as David or Tym because she gasp is able to change her style to suit her customer. I don't really see that as a fault, myself. If I hired a interior designer I would want them to design to MY personal taste, not their own. That said, Tym's subtle slam that he was not a "decorator" made me think he thinks Alice is just a "decorator". Were you surprised that David didn't take his shirt off in this episode? I was. I note he will be taking his shirt off for the final as seen in the previews. I know I'm a girl and all, but isn't it uncomfortable to work shirtless? Don't you feel all bare and exposed? Unless you think your bare chest and manly physique are going to win you votes I just don't see shirtlessness as being helpful in a project. Hey, maybe it's just me.