Ian to be on HGTV "Secrets from a Stylist"
'Design Star' Winner Emily Henderson Talks Style, New Show and Her 'Glee' Connection
by Mike Moody, posted Aug 26th 2010 2:30PM
Emily Henderson had one of the most compelling arcs on this season of HGTV's 'Design Star.' The Portland, Ore. native went from uncertain underdog in the season's first challenge to determined finalist in the last few episodes.
In last Sunday's finale, she pulled it all together with a stunning New York apartment space and a spunky hosting reel to win the competition and a shot at hosting her own show.
So what will Emily's new show look like? We'll get a taste when she makes over the home of 'Glee' co-creator Ian Brennan this Sunday (10PM ET) on her first HGTV special, 'Secrets from a Stylist.'
I chatted with the new Design Star earlier this week about her new show, her stressful stint as a reality TV competitor, and what it feels like to hear Vern Yip call you a winner.
In your special, you're designing for a very creative person, 'Glee' co-creator Ian Brennan. What challenges did creating that space bring?
He didn't know what style he was. He thought that he was something very different than what he actually is. What makes the show fun is that I put him through a style diagnostic, if you will. It's kind of lifestyle quiz. And from his answers, he thinks that he's a certain way and I counter it and say, "Well, maybe you're more like this." So it was an interesting challenge, because I was trying to convince him, and he was completely going with it, because he knew I was right.
People often think they're a certain way because of what they like in magazines or catalogs, but really, if you look at your lifestyle you might find that you have completely different style inclinations. But Ian was a blast because, first of all, he's one of my best friends. And he is very creative, and he likes a lot of weird vintage pieces, so I knew that I could go really eclectic with it and add more statement pieces. It was really fun, and I think it's gonna be fun to watch too because he's a riot, he's hilarious.
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by Mike Moody, posted Aug 26th 2010 2:30PM
Emily Henderson had one of the most compelling arcs on this season of HGTV's 'Design Star.' The Portland, Ore. native went from uncertain underdog in the season's first challenge to determined finalist in the last few episodes.
In last Sunday's finale, she pulled it all together with a stunning New York apartment space and a spunky hosting reel to win the competition and a shot at hosting her own show.
So what will Emily's new show look like? We'll get a taste when she makes over the home of 'Glee' co-creator Ian Brennan this Sunday (10PM ET) on her first HGTV special, 'Secrets from a Stylist.'
I chatted with the new Design Star earlier this week about her new show, her stressful stint as a reality TV competitor, and what it feels like to hear Vern Yip call you a winner.
In your special, you're designing for a very creative person, 'Glee' co-creator Ian Brennan. What challenges did creating that space bring?
He didn't know what style he was. He thought that he was something very different than what he actually is. What makes the show fun is that I put him through a style diagnostic, if you will. It's kind of lifestyle quiz. And from his answers, he thinks that he's a certain way and I counter it and say, "Well, maybe you're more like this." So it was an interesting challenge, because I was trying to convince him, and he was completely going with it, because he knew I was right.
People often think they're a certain way because of what they like in magazines or catalogs, but really, if you look at your lifestyle you might find that you have completely different style inclinations. But Ian was a blast because, first of all, he's one of my best friends. And he is very creative, and he likes a lot of weird vintage pieces, so I knew that I could go really eclectic with it and add more statement pieces. It was really fun, and I think it's gonna be fun to watch too because he's a riot, he's hilarious.
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