Sunday, August 22, 2010

Design Star, Emily Henderson



I KNOW!!!!!  ITS INSANE!!!!!   MUST WRITE ONLY IN CAPITALS FOR A YEAR BECAUSE I'M SO EXCITED!!!!!

I can't believe I won.  I mean, i can, but i can't.  What a secret to keep, and i'm a bad self-secret keeper.  I can keep others, sure.  But i have no secrets of my own because, i'm the most transparent person in the world.  and i like to talk. a lot. obviously.

So keeping this GOOD of a secret was sooooooooooo hard you have no idea.  I feel like lied to all of you, pretending i've been really busy styling shoots, when really i've been creating and shooting my special. (ahem, that airs next sunday at 7pm and 10pm, just like Design Star)  

AND BOY am I so excited about that i could wee in my little vintage house dress.   Working on my own show was the most fun i've ever had in my life.  The hours were crazy and the days really long and I had so much more responsibility than i've ever had, but it was truly a blast and I was sad when It was finished.

And I love how Ian's house turned out and kinda don't understand why its not mine. (cut to me showing up every morning, creepily making myself coffee, signing for packages, DVR-ing Rachel Zoe, marking 'hers' and 'his' toothbrushes...)  

But back to Design Star. It was all so surreal.  I was pretty calm during the entire studio session (about an hour), i just pretended like they were my friends and i just tried to be myself.  To say i wasn't nervous isn't true, but I was just like, 'well its me or not me, but acting differently or trying to impress the judges beyond being myself at this point is only going to make them question me....and think i'm weird'

I remember waking up that morning and thinking, 'ok so today is the day that i get told by the Design Star judges whether I will get my own TV series.  Perfectly normal.  right so today is that day, huh.'  It was like living in a dream.  It felt like there was no way this was actually happening, that I made it this far after stumbling so bad at the beginning.

When Vern announced it, I was shocked.  I think my hearing shut off and in slow motion i looked over at the screens and saw that only my tv was still on.   Michaels was off.  I looked back and saw the other designers coming towards me smiling.  It was like a car crash, it happened so slowly and my memory is pretty blurry.   

But I won, folks.  

Of course I knew it was a possibility or I never would have auditioned and left a job (in the middle of a shoot, btdubs) and gave up weeks of work, risked humiliation, etc etc.  I knew I could win and I knew that someone should have a style show like the one I am envisioning, but actually winning seemed impossible to even think about.  I mean, who wins their own design show?

And it is a big deal.  You know, winning Project Runway and Top Chef opens doors and you get a cash prize, but winning Design Star is like somebody is already on the other side of the door, with a big smile and an envelope titled 'Your new job' that could potentially last years and years after those cash prizes are spent.  You don't just get a mild form of design-geek fame, you get a really exciting new life and job. 
(with lots of free stuff, maybe? ooh, yes, I prefer age-defying beauty products, gold and leather jewelry, vintage blue dresses...who am i kidding, i'm that person at Costco that will eat a sample the baby food or metamucil because its free). 

Oh, how life is funny, huh?  Two years ago I was struggling to get clients in LA after moving from New York.  I was kinda bored and we weren't exactly Scrooge McDucking it in money.   But I woke up january 1st, 2010 with less fear than I've ever had.  This was my year, I could feel it.  I started a style blog (hello), auditioned for a reality competition show, and its turned out to be one of the best years of my life.

So here are the lessons learned:

Take Risks.  and Watch HGTV.  

I'll have a behind the scenes and post pictures of my space tomorrow, 
ooh and pictures of the party right now, post sneaks of the special, etc etc.
But for tonight:  

Thank you.
very
very 
very 
much. 

I am an extremely happy little blonde. 



140 comments:

  1. Hooray! Congratulations!

    Thanks for being so open and willing to share with the design bloggers through this blog and others.

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  2. I've been rooting for you from the beginning. Soooooo glad you won!

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  3. Congrats! I wasn't able to watch Design Star since I only have basic cable, but I follow your blog and know that you have impeccable style and work your butt off. Your win was well-earned!

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  4. Wow, so amazing Emily. Not sure how on earth you were able to keep this a secret. That would be so hard! And you're right, it is like someone being on the other side of the opened door with your new career. Good way to put it. Congrats once again:)

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  5. Congratulations Emily! I watched every episode and just loved the whole journey!

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  6. THANK. THE. LAWD.

    Congrats, congrats, congrats x a million billion!

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  7. Hurray! I was cheersing you with my tequila-and-key-lime-soda "margarita" (clearly I am lazy, but festive) from the couch. I thought your segment was amazing and you definitely deserve(d) to win!

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  8. WAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! I KNEW IT!!! You rock. I'm so happy.

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  9. Congrats Emily! I'm glad I started watching this season so I could root for you!

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  10. You deserved it! So excited to see your new show and watch you take over the airways! ;0) Best of luck and a sincere congratulations, Emily. You looked positively adorable last night, in the best way possible!

    congrats-nelya

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  11. Also, you need to change your profile now so it says "TV STAAAAAAAAAR"

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  12. Emily, I love that I can say I followed your blog before you hit the big time ;) I so enjoyed watching you kick ass and how my husband referred to you as "my girl" all season. I wish you the best and truly look forward to your new show. HGTV viewers are beyond lucky to finally have a designer like you to be inspired by.

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  13. ahhhhhhhh, congrats, just as excited as u are !!!

    Sophia

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  14. Congrats! We were cheering for you the whole season. Can't wait to see your show next week!

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  15. This is so fantastic! You are seriously so inspiring. I want to wake up one day with the same sort of confidence that you have had this past year!

    -Stacie

    http://www.gingibersnap.com

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  16. YO DA BOMB...and now I'll never have my own Emily Henderson designed room and will have to slobber all over my tv set.

    Dems da brakes.

    *standing ovation* CONGRATS!

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  17. I totally knew you would! Congrats...SO excited...can't wait to see the show!

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  18. I am so excited that you won! I just got to watch today as I was traveling last night. Shhhh I had to watch at work, couldn't wait until tonight. haha

    Can't wait to see your show.

    Congratulations!!!!

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  19. CONGRATULATIONS!!! You rocked it like the Design Star YOU are. Can't wait to see your new show.

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  20. Emily, I know I said last night that I was so happy for you I may have peed a little (Okay, I left that out but whatevs.), but I'm back today to congratulate you again. And sober this time! Seriously though, I'm thrilled for you, AND the realization that I get to add a new show to my TiVo lineup. What WHAT! Congrats lady, you deserve it!!

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  21. Congrats, I know you are beyond excited! I can't wait to see what you do next! Good Luck!

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  22. We want to give you FREE tshirts!!! seriously--email us--consider it a "congratulations you lucky little emily you SO deserve it!" would we have given them to you if you didn't win...you bet! why??? we have LOVED reading the "dish" the "dirt" on what goes on in all this..it's so fun! living vicariously in the stylist's shoes...fabulous!

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  23. Congratulations Emily!!! SO exciting + well deserved!!

    xoxo

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  24. I knew knew knew it! From the first ep when you failed at the white room... I was like, What a WIERDO, send her home - then we saw your hosting VIDEO and I said "That's it! Give it to her, she's the winner!" dude, that was all on your personality and I hadn't even seen what you could do yet... which I admit, I'm impressed.

    Congratulations and I will be watching on Sunday!

    p.s. wish I lived in LA so I get try to get on your makeover show!

    peace and happy thoughts!

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  25. I was on pins and needles for you, which is silly right because the fate had already been decided. I'm so happy you won. I've already tivo'd next weeks show and can't wait to see more. Love your style!

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  26. hooray! so glad you won (my hubs and i were rooting for you) and cannot wait to see your new show! congratulations to you!

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  27. Congratulations, Emily! I could no be happier that you won - you have fantastic style and such a great eye. HGTV needs you! I predict your show is going to be a huge success. Congratulations again! xoxo, Ally

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  28. Awesome job, and great advice -- you can tell that taking risks totally does pay off! Can't wait to watch your show!

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  29. I even had so much tequila I allowed photos and that hasn't been allowed for over 6 months. I was so happy for you. Very excited. Great job and I can't wait to watch your show.

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  30. YAY! You were my fav from the beginning, Emily! This was a weird season with weird challenges but I really liked the last two episodes and your rooms were AWESOME! Thanks for the tip on the pinstripe painting about painting the navy over the tape. I did stripes recently and it didn't turn out so well. That's a great tip for next time. P.S. You should post your mailing address somewhere so if people want to send you free stuff (like me!), they can. Good luck to you!

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  31. You totally deserved it. By far the best winner of Design Star ever. Congrats.

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  32. I'm so excited for you!!!!!! Can't wait for your premiere show next week—it's already DVR'd and marked on my calendar. :)

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  33. Congrats. I think you fresh design point of view is much needed on HGTV. Cheers and good luck!!

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  34. So flippin excited for you! You are adorable and obviously the best designer/host on that show, I was just hoping the judges realized that too :)

    Yay for Portland girls!! BTW, next time you are in town you should totally come and re-design my house for me!

    Congrats :)

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  35. Congrats- I am very excited for you and what is to come. Enjoy your win!

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  36. Awww Em, I'm soooooo dang proud of you!! Coming from the bottom two with me in the White Box Challenge, you've come such a long way and to win your own show?!! That's awesomo dahling. Especially from the looks of your last two spaces in the Glass House and the final challenge- I'll definitely be watching "Secrets from a Stylist"...love the name btw. You deserve it!! ttys-xoxo!
    -Julie

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  37. I'm not surprised, just overly thrilled! Michael had a beautiful space/concept/hosting style, but your show is more watchable and comfortable, and you are just great. Fantastic! I can't wait to see your show!! If you ever find yourself in need of an extra set of hands, consider THIS my offering. I'd work with you any/every day! :) Congratulations and keep up the fabulous work, Emily!

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  38. Congratulations! Can't wait to see your new show.

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  39. Sooo happy for you. So proud of you. I am actually late for my lunch appt. with Michelle because I had to take the time to read your blog. I knew she would be okay with late though, huh? And she was.

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  40. Congratulations, Emily!!! I've been following this season (even though it was very annoying at times) from hgtv.com since I don't have cable tv! You were one of my favorites from the beginning - you, alex, and courtland. Needless to say, I'm glad you won and I've just begun following your blog! Best of luck!

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  41. Congrats, Emily! I don't know how you were able to keep a secret that big for so long. I think I would have burst! Looking forward to seeing your new show. :-)

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  42. Emily - I was sooooo excited when they announced your name! Congrats! you have been my favorite from the start (is everyone saying that :)

    Can't wait to watch you show!!!

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  43. I can't believe you knew that day at PDX that I met you and didn't even let it slip a little. It was awesome to see you win. You seem like a very grounded... well sort of... person and again it was a pleasure to meet you. we'll be sure to watch your new show.

    Andrew @ PDX

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  44. Male viewer here. YOU are the one who will bring in the male viewers. Just be careful and don't let them untousle your hair too much. Because that's, as you say, the shiznit.

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  45. congrats!! I am soo happy for you! and can't wait to see your show.

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  46. Most-deserving congrats on a great finale! Looking forward to your new show and point of view. Keep up the great work!

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  47. Is it crazy when you are life is like a dream. All the cliches fit here--but congrats, really!

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  48. It is INSAINLY GREAT! I screemed on the top of my lungs, scaring dear husband and our kid :)))
    So happy for you and for us, viewers!

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  49. You've been my favorite Design Star winner and I can't wait to see your new show. Of course I'll still read your blog and hope you will have the time to continue with it also.

    Congratulations again...you deserved it!

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  50. Congrats Emily; I am so glad that it is you. Looking forward to the special next Sunday night and all your shows that follow.

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  51. Yay! I knew it! As soon as you said your show concept I was all like "oooh yeah! I want to see that!" And kudos to you for keeping the secret!!!

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  52. Congratulations, you deserve it! Can't wait to see the new show!

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  53. As I'm writing this comment, the commercial on HGTV is advertising your special next sunday called secrets from a stylist! I can't wait to see it. Tivo is already set (: You are a wonderful designer with lots of talent and a unique personality. One that I especially like, because you are cute and quirky and very talented. You were definitely the best and HGTV is lucky to award you with your own show! You better believe I'll be watching! You're inspiring. So happy for you!!

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  54. Congratulations Dude!

    I cannot wait for your show, it's gonna be the shiz...

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  55. Huge congrats and well done for keeping it all secret...don't think I could have lol

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  56. WOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
    i am THRILLED we get to see you on your OWN SHOW!!!!
    i absolutely adore every.bit.of.your.style and am so excited to see what you do next!!!!
    i have been so inspired by your last few designs and your own personal style.
    SOOO excited to watch you!!! CONGRATS!!

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  57. YAYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!! I'm so excited to watch your special and your show! I watched every week cheering you on and am SO glad you're the winner. You are inspiring and I can't wait to see more! CONGRATULATIONS! PS - don't change the blog, ever, I love it!

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  58. Congratulations to you! I've been reading here and watched the show just to see you win, of course you did! Can't wait to see your show next week :)

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  59. Congratulations, Emily! Very exciting and well-deserved. I've really enjoyed reading your posts during the show's run and now I'm looking very forward to watching your special on Sunday!

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  60. What I like about you is that you are REAL. You are so deserving. Can't wait to see your first show. COngrats again.

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  61. congratulations, emily! your room was terrific and i love the concept for your show. you have a wonderful quirky personality that is fresh and new for tv and i would definitely watch your show.

    i have to say that after the first episode i wasn't sure you were going to make it, but very happy you did. it just goes to 'show' to never give up. i don't know how you kept the secret all this while, either. congratulations, again!

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  62. We were rooting for you all along. Congrats!

    Kris in Oregon (and kids)

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  63. Congratulations to you, Emily! I didn't really start watching until the end (Sunday at 10, I am in bed!) but watched the last few episodes and I am in love with your style! You rocked it! Can't wait for your show to start, and will definitely be staying up past my bedtime next Sunday to see your special!

    Congratulations!!

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  64. You were my favorite all along and I felt a bit bad about that because I never seem to pick the winners on shows! I'm so happy it all worked out! I love your quirkiness and eclectic style. Congrats and I can't wait to watch your show!

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  65. Congrats Emily! You definitely deserved to win with that sweet personality and amazing sense of style. You are incredibly talented and you shined in the final episode of Design Star. Please keep writing on your blog so we can all keep updated on your fabulous life!

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  66. Congratulations! I started liking you even more after finding your blog. I hope you keep blogging too!

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  67. I don't know you..but I feel like I do! I couldn't be happier for you!!! :)

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  68. Congratulations! I'm so happy you won, you were my favorite from the start =) Good luck with your new show!

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  69. Emily you rock...so happy you won...Can't wait to translate some of your design ideas into my own home decor.

    ps..YOU ROCK!!! :-)

    kr,
    Hope

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  70. I totally screamed for joy at my TV "YAY EMILY!" when you won. I am so glad you did. Can't wait to be a lifelong watcher of your show!

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  71. Cheers!...

    to sharing your creative genius.

    'cause I know that success is contagious.

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  72. Congratulations Emily! It was so fun and exciting to be able to watch the finale at your viewing party. You are really sweet in person, just like you are on TV. Now I have to get busy putting together an awesome application so that we can be chosen to be on your show! Fingers crossed!

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  73. Yay! Loved the show. Congrats, congrats! My hubs watched it with me--it was the first one he had watched all season and after the two "presentations" he said: the girl should win. Yes! And she did! Looking forward to your show.

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  74. Emily..I've already got the DVR set to tape your show! I knew you had 'it' and I'm thrilled that you won.
    Now...the thing about the SECRET...tell us how long you had to keep it and when was the show taped?

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  75. Yay! Congrats! I cannot wait to see your show!

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  76. Okay, I love that we both are named Emily and both from Portland (I'm still here) and I wish I were a prop photo stylist and/or professional stager but for now I'm a freelance "crafty, bohemian-style" graphic designer with #2 child about to arrive. Living vicariously through you and looking forward to your new show!

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  77. oh man, i knew you would!!! you have such great style and an exceptional eye!

    i'm just sad we dont get hte show down here in Oz. Hope you have a brilliant time doing loaaaads of celebrating, well done! jx

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  78. Congratulations!
    You deserve this win. You're inspiring, extremely talented funny and yet You're down to earth and real to who you are as a designer.
    I wish you a fun, exciting, whirlwind of a year. Not to mention crazy busy, lol. Take tons of photos and remember to try and keep your humor even when your at your breaking point. Sit back and REMEMBER ..."YOU" MADE IT!
    TONS of good wishes now and in your future.
    ~Karen in Colorado
    Oh and remember to call home occasionally. :) (Can u tell I'm a Mom)

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  79. CONGRATULATIONS Emily!!! You completely deserve this win. It's been a pleasure watching the show and seeing your amazing talent for style shine through. Much continued success to you!! :) -Naphtali

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  80. I'm not exactly a reality show junkie, but I do love me some Project Runway, and I've been watching HGTV for YEARS and dreaming and piecing my own interiors together along the way, and I absolutely LOOOOOOOVE your style! And anyway, rooting for you, crossing my fingers, wishing I could vote or DO something to help you win was the most anxiety-producing and exciting TV watching experience in a whiiile. And then YOU WON!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yee-haw! Yippeeee! Yahoooooo :) I can't wait to watch you do more. I hope there are years and years and shows and specials and books and features and, and, and... Yay for you! and YAY for all of us that get to be inspired by you :)

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  81. Super congratulations! You're so absolutely fabulous! My husband and I declared that we'd never watch Design Star again if you didn't win... so we're doubly happy that they got it right and gave the best person the win!!! I can't wait to see your show!

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  82. I only recently stumbled upon your blog, but had been rooting for you throughout the season.

    Host the way you write posts, and you'll never fail.

    Can't wait to tune in to your show!

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  83. YAY!!! I am so excited for you! You were my fav contestant from the start.... can't wait to see your show!

    Oh, and I love Costco samples too!

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  84. I admit, as you kept getting through challenges, I was thinking... "Are they really styling shoots?" Glad to hear they weren't. I'm already trying to decide on my favorite clothes so I can watch you and get tips on how to put them into my apartment. ;p

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  85. Congratulations!!
    I hope we get your show in Australia, I really like your style :)
    P.S. I love the supermarket samples too :)

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  86. Soooo excited for youuuuu!

    Shelly

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  87. Congrats! You rock and you deserve it! Very happy for you and don't go changin' now that you're famous!!! :)

    Alli
    Sun Valley, ID

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  88. Congratulations Emily!!! I couldn't be happier for you. (And for us since we're now going to get to watch your fabulous show!). So exciting!

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  89. It's funny, from Day 1 of this season of Design Star I saw you and said "that girl is someone I want to get to know." I think that is precisely why your show will be so amazingly wonderful. I can't wait for your special and wish you many many season of HGTV success.

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  90. Congratulations Emily! I found HGTV and Design Star by accident and largely continued to watch because I was rooting for you to win. I can't wait to watch your Special and to continue to get great style advice on your blog. :)

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  91. Congratulations Emily! I followed you on design star and loved all of your designs! I cant wait to see your new show! I so wish I that Texas was nearer to LA so that I could be one of your clients!!!

    PS - you might really dig my friend's blog, you seem to have similar styles - pureandnoble.blogspot.com

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  92. Congrats Emily!!! You were my pick from the beginning so I am so glad you won! You deserved it. Can't wait to see the new show and of course all of the new blogs to come :)

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  93. [a] the glass box room was SICK [b] i have been dying for someone else to agree that a great stylist would make for an UH-MAY-ZING design show star/host...and apparently MILLIONS AGREE [c] you kick so much ass already, i can only imagine what great stuff you'll come up with starting next Sunday. BRAVO, EMILY!

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  94. Great job! I have been following your blog for about a month now, and rooting for you since I felt like I knew a little more about you than the other contestants.I am so glad you won, and I wish I could have been there to celebrate with you in person! So sad I live on the east coast!

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  95. Congratulations! Am so happy for you, and so proud of you! Hooray for you for going for your dreams, and dreaming big! I think I might actually get a TV so I can watch your show :)

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  96. Congratulations girl!

    I was rootin' for you from the very start, and I can't wait to see your show!

    Layla :-)
    www.TheLetteredCottage.net

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  97. I had a feeling you won! I'm so glad! I've been rooting for you since the first challenge, especially after I started following your blog! I can't imagine how difficult of a secret it was to keep, but you did a great job! CONGRATULATIONS! I can't wait to see your new show!

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  98. You so deserved to win... by a landslide. So excited for you. Love your style and want every bit of it! BTW, what type of leather bag was that that you had in the fabric store? Anyone know?

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  99. EMILY!!!!!!!!! I just watched the finale and I am SOOOOOOO HAPPY FOR YOU!!! (See, I'm writing in capitals, too ... yay for being excited!) I love your work, your personality, your style, your whatever! Awesome job. Even my husband thinks so. And he's a guy. So ... yeah. Anyway looking forward to seeing the first episode! God bless!!

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  100. I am so thrilled for you! You deserve it!!! BRAVO! xoR

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  101. Congratulations!

    Now you can laugh at that mean anonymous comment left back in July :)

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  102. I am so happy you won! You are fun to watch, they made the best choice for sure! Have a great time!You are a good writer too! Best in all you do.

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  103. So very deserved! Can't wait to watch your show!! YIPPPPEEEEEEE!!!!!
    thehiddenlist.com

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  104. Emily, I am so proud of you! You are proof positive that you can be talented, creative, and nice! You are just the person to bring breath of fresh air to stale old HGTV. I look forward to seeing your creative inspiration on a regular basis. Good things come from Oregon!

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  105. Congratulations again Emily!!! I had such a good time at the party.....there was so much excitement and love in the air! So glad I got to come and meet you. I CAN'T WAIT TO WATCH YOUR SHOW ON SUNDAY!!!!! And here's my email since you mentioned giving it to you last night. drpredhead@yahoo.com (This is Darcy from Seattle). So excited for you and seriously, how do I get in line for a room/house makeover on this new show of yours?! Congrats again!

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  106. I'm so happy for you!! Congratulations!! :D

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  107. YAY!!!!! SO HAPPY FOR YOU!!! the boy and i will be planning our sunday night around your show =)

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  108. congratulations, Emily, & good luck with your new show! My daughter (7) and I very much kept our fingers crossed for you :)

    kati

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  109. Yay! Congrats! My husband and I came to the party - you said hi as I walked by and stared at you like an idiot - I wish I wasn't so shy and had gotten a picture with you now that you're all famous! Can't wait for the new show. If you need houses to design, we only live 20 mins away!

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  110. congrats! i'd like to think i had something to do with it but i probably didn't. but i DO know that hgtv owes me a big fat residual check.
    pretty sure i gave them a fartload of viewers.
    can't wait to watch your show.
    xo
    j

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  111. I am so excited for you! You were the clear choice. My daughters (age 6) and I loved the show this season. I can't wait to see your show on Sunday.

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  112. Congrats! Had to tivo and watch it last night. It was obvious immediately that you would come out on top. So thrilled for you (and for us, the viewers!) You personality and kindness shined through in the finale. Looking forward to the show on Sunday!

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  113. Congratulations. You did great all around!. It's going to be wonderful for you, [us]. Nothing ventured nothing gained.

    ps. I like a little 'vintage romantic cottage style" now and then.
    [wink]

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  114. Congratulations! What an exciting time for you.

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  115. I AM SOOOOO EXCITED FOR YOU!!!!! I HAVE READ YOUR BLOG FROM THE START AND WAS SOOO EXCITED WHEN I FOUND OUT YOU WERE ON THE SHOW! I KNEW YOU WOULD WIN, CONGRATS AND I CAN'T WAIT TO WATCH YOUR SHOW! YOU HAVE REALLY INSPIRED ME TO GO OUT THERE AND BE FEARLESS!
    CONGRATS AGAIN!

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  116. Congrats Emily!! I'm so excited you won. Your style is superb.

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  117. So excited for you, Emily. Been DVR'ing Design Star all season long. Finally watched the finale last night. I was hoping you'd win! Congrats!

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  118. I'M SO PROUD OF YOU!!! YES, I'M SHOUTING TOO!! Really Emily, you deserve it, you're so talented, you're not in the least like anyone else on TV, you're completely adorable, and you're a natural at all this stuff, hosting and designing and making it interesting for people AND making beautiful, natural design. Yay, I'm so happy for you and I have to say that I knew it all along. Love what you said about being fearless, that's really key.

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  119. Congrats on your new job:)so happy you won...I can't wait until your show is on

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  120. OMG! Congrats. Very inspiring post!

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  121. Congratulations! I love your show idea. In fact, I'm in the middle of struggling to decorate my living room right now and you inspired me to pull out a bunch 'o my favorite outfits for design ideas. Can't wait to see it Sunday.

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  122. congrats, I am so excited to see your show!!! I am so mad that my husband canceled the finale without asking me so I didn't see how it all went down, but I am unbelievably excited that you are the winner!!! Now can you come do my house pleae? ;)

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  123. Way to go! You were really exhausted there during the Glass House challenge, but you rallied like a champion! Thanks for the suspense and the smiles!

    Your friends @ KA Furniture




    <a href="http://www.ka-furniture.com><img src="http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c307/karyesyntii/Furniture/kaf.jpg" alt="></a>

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  124. How very, very exciting!!! 2010 is indeed your year. Enjoy what the future brings!

    Elizabeth of Pretty Pink Tulips

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  125. wow! congratulations on the big win! Love your style, look fwd to watching your show!

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  126. Congratulations Doll! I knew you had that one in the bag! I'm sure it was a surreal experience. I can't wait to see where this is going to take you. You rawk!!

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  127. Pure excitement Emily!!!

    Nothing else to say, other than you are 'Divinely and Utterly' worth the adulation you are receiving. When days seem overwhelming, with new tasks and obligations - REMEMBER that!

    Be blessed and see you on the BIG tube. This is the beginning of more than great things!

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  128. Oh, looks like you only have a comment or two congratulating you. BUT CONGRATULATIONS!! This is very exciting! You really do deserve it, your style and approach is unique and your personality is genuine = DESIGN STAR WINNER! So happy for you :)

    xo

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  129. SO excited for you! I'm a DVR-watcher and JUST got around to watching the finale. I thought your concept was fantastic when you first outlined it in the Glass House challenge and was so happy that you won.

    Your show is exactly the kind of show I've been waiting for, so I'll definitely be a regular viewer. Here's to making big dreams come true!

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  130. I know I just commented on 2 other posts, but what can I say? I'm a lil fangirl. Seriously, tho, just reading what you write makes me smile. You are definitely an original, doll! :) I love btdubs and Scrooge McDucking-it! You are so cute! Can't wait to watch you every week! Hope you bring that personality to the small screen! :)

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  131. I'm so happy you won and I'm so very much looking forward to your show!

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  132. Hi Emily! I like your blog and I enjoyed reading this post! =) I DVR'd your show!!! I watched every DS episode too! =) Congrats on your marriage. Etc.etc! Bye!

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  133. A huge congratulations, your unique and wonderful style really started to shine in the last couple episodes and I knew it had to be you! All the best for the most wonderful career! Janell

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  134. Please please please come and stylize my entire modernized 1970's Bungalow in Nashville Tn.
    Terri-Lee Parker
    Nashville TN
    615-289-7675

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  135. Good things happen to good (and creative) people! CONGRATULATIONS and a warm big hug all the way from Seattle!.

    (I had no idea this was you, when I just left my first comment here - and that was about your wonderful home office! Clearly, you are already a star!)

    ox, Mon

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