Check out Scripps new home remodeling site that launched today! hgtvremodels.com

HGTV and Rachel Ray join forces for a Curb Appeal Makeover Contest! Enter via tinyurl.com/ybkdtu5 or RachelRay.com!

I was geeking out while I was at there. The pic of me is inside on the stairs. You can't see them, but I had to wear "booties" over my shoes

Gear up for Design Star at HGTV.com! You'll see all of the finalists there and the work samples that scored them a place on the show.

I can't wait to see what the show is like this year. I've been working for weeks (months?) on all the PR materials. Now I'm ready to watch!!

HGTV-ers: Dang! Apologies for the absence. Hectic with Design Star premiere! I told you that you would love it!

Fave moments from the premiere: Antonio's confrontration with Lonni about hanging wall paper & Taschica's reaction to staying in the game!

Next week is the kitchen challenge and it is extremely entertaining. Lots of good and and lots of bad happen. You'll be taking sides!

Did you know that Vern Yip is a world traveler? I told him about my local kayak trip and it turns out he just got back from Indonesia.

What did you think about Design Star's kitchen challenge? I think Amy needs votes for fan favorite! She's a great designer, google her site.

Fave moments were Dan's 5 o'clock shadow and Torie's face when Tashica comes back to the green room safe for another week.

Did you know you can vote for your favorite Design Star fnlst to win their own online show? If you're mad your fave is gone, vote for them!

Oh! And Jen Bertrand-last year's DS champ-will be back on HGTV this fall to reprise her gig as host of Paint Over!

I watched Design Star on demand last night. I wonder how bad those white wall rooms smelled by the next day? Go to hgtv.com to see it!

Next week the finalists transform garages into useable rooms. But will it still smell like a garage? THAT'S what I want to know.

I'm digging the judges design advice on Design Star this season. I liked the Hamptons garage until Candice said it was predictable. Agreed!

Next up is a design for military families. It's a really touching episode and the families are so sweet!

Also, you gotta watch an episode of Real Estate Intervention. That's a big dose of reality that Mike Aubrey is dispensing. Yikes!

Hi HGTVers--I've been busy with Design Star madness. Antonio is our big winner! AND his special that airs next Sunday you can't miss it.

I watched Antonio's special and it's a trip! You'll get to know him, see the design challenge he faces and meet all his pals.