January 02, 2004
designer finals
On New Year’s Day I recorded Designer Finals on HGTV. I’m only exaggerating a tiny bit when I say the episode featured the most attractive woman I’ve ever seen on television. Student designer Lindsey Kruger completely changed the feel of a wood paneled living room. She handled herself with ease and charm. Because I don’t know much about cosmetology, I can’t exactly say what kind of haircut she had on the show. I want to say it’s a pageboy but maybe it's a pixie cut? It’s that haircut that all those cool design students would have. She’s got a tiny nose ring, which you see all the time in real life (or, at least you did two years ago) but that you don’t see too much on TV. And she walks around with her pants folded up at the bottom, exposing her ankles to the saws and the paint and the dust of the remodel. That struck me as a bit strange, but also as a great commitment to fashion and style. I want this young woman to have her own television show.
Unfortunately, I have no idea when this show (with a host named Penn Holderness) will air again! I don’t see any reruns for the episode slated and I don’t see any new episodes slated on the list of upcoming HGTV shows. I’m currently trying to convince myself that Lindsey Kruger isn’t the only reason I watched this show, or will continue trying to watch it. I want to watch it when she’s not on because I love the idea that the remodel can go disastrously wrong because it’s being planned by a student in his or her early 20’s who has absolutely zero real world experience. Of course, I’m not an authority on these remodel shows. I’d ask my father (who watches a fair number of them) how often things turn out horribly wrong, but when I accused him of watching too many of these remodel shows he suggested that they’re so non-offensive that they’re the perfect television to fall asleep to. In general, I think I’ve got to agree with him. Except for when Lindsey is on "Designer Finals."
Posted by marc@balgavy.com at January 2, 2004 12:13 PM | TrackBackhey marc. thanks for all the wonderful comments, but how did you know that my nose ring shows up better in real life?
Posted by: lindsey kruger at January 5, 2004 03:21 AMlindsey,
I saw the show. Good job on the makeover. You showed guts and determination. It looked like lots of fun. I am a student at the University of North Carolina Greensboro in Interior Architecture. I would love to hear about the project from a design student's perspective. Good work and I hope to talk to you soon.
Angie
Posted by: Angela Ploch at January 12, 2004 10:19 PMLindsay,
Gosh, that guy Marc is in love w/ you. And I think my husband is, too. I personally think you are totally cute and LOVE the haircut.
Could you send me a pic of you w/ that haircut please? Can't seem to find a pic of it online, and I'm going to get a new cut in a week or so - would love to show my hair guy! (don't think I'll be sharing said photo w/ my husband, though.)
oh, and good job on the show, too.
thanks,
rach
Great Job, Lindsey.
Posted by: Dale Pitzen at January 16, 2004 12:33 PMwhether it was HGTV or High Noon that chose Lindsey's episode to be the premiere, it was an excellent choice. she was indeed cute and extremely engaging, and this post and the follow-ups thereafter definitely go to show that it sparked up considerable interest.
for those who are wondering, the show should start its actual season in late march. we are still finishing up production on the last 6 episodes. stay tuned to the website--it will have information when the season starts about airtimes, i'm sure. plus they'll probably have a message board.
kit kohler
second unit manager
designer finals season 1
san francisco
Hi Lindsay,
This is your Cuz, from the Twin Cities, Minnesota! Great job on Designer Finals! It was great, seeing you on tv since I dont get to see you that often. My mom loved the show, and actually cried, cause she hasn't seen you, Jim and Rose in a long time! lol....
TTYL
Nic Pitzen
Hey Kit, remember me? The Diamond Heights condo episode in San Francisco?... :-)
I can't wait for the season to start. Today is March 30th, and there is absolutely no information on when it actually might be happening. Do you have ANY idea? Would be nice to know, since I'm planning to travel for a couple of weeks, and would hate to miss my own episode, plus I'd love to see all the other ones as well.
I missed the "preview" episode with Lindsey, so I don't have any comments on it, but it looks like you've got yourself some fans, Lindsey! ;-) Congrats!
Tatyana
AAC student and one-of-the-episode's-designer
Lindsay,
I came across this site when I looked up "Designer Finals." I just applied for the series as a student designer...and they asked me to do a video interview! I just wanted to hear your comments about the show and the experience.