We’ve got an awesome giveaway courtesy of the folks at Design Star for ya this weekend!

The new season starts this Monday, July 11th (9/8 central) and will once again feature 12 talented designers, all competing for a chance to host their own design show on HGTV.





The show takes place in New York City, and like we mentioned in this post, the fabulous Mr. David Bromstad will be mentoring the contestants this time around.

Host, Tanika Ray is joining the cast this season and she’s tons of fun, so I’m stoked they’ve added her to the show! And, of course, judges Genevieve Gorder, Candice Olson and Vern Yip will be back to critique the contestants designs at the end of each episode each week.

And look! David was right! The judges are smiling and laughing more this time! (LOL)

This season will also include a few celebrity guests such as Nate Berkus, Robert and Courtney Novogratz, Kathy Ireland and Paula Deen.




Here’s a couple sneak peek videos…
And because we all love outtakes…
I’m so excited for Monday night!!!
Alright- now for the giveaway! Leave us (and the Design Star peeps!) a comment on this post and on Monday (July 11, 2011) at noon (Central Time) we’ll randomly select one lucky Lettered Cottage reader to win a $100 American Express giftcard courtesy of Design Star!

Good luck, have a great weekend, and we hope to see you next week!


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This is great! I love design star…can’t wait for the new season on Monday.
I don’t have cable or satellite. Can I watch it online after the fact? That would be awesome!
Design Star ROCKS! Pick me 🙂 Mama needs some new sheets!
I can’t wait for the new season! My husband and I love watching this show together and are both glad the judges will be smiling more. 🙂
wahoooo for Design Star!!
How exciting! I love David, thanks so much for this expo about the upcoming season. What a treat. Have a great weekend,
Green Country Gang
Broken Arrow, OK
Looks like this will be a great season! Can’t wait!
More Design Star fun – yay! Thanks for the giveaway!
love design star! Can’t wait for the new season.!!!!
I love HGTV!
Can’t wait for Design Star!!
When, oh when, will you guys get your own show?!!!!
Thanks for the peeks and the giveaway! Can’t wait for this to start! It was cool seeing the HGTV exec shop for a living space for the designers on Selling New York!
I hate to admit it, but I’ve never watched Design Star before:( But your post definately has me intrigued!! I’ll be tuning in on monday night!
I LOVE design star! one of my favs, i especially love the white room challenge, i think thats where the stars really stand out. oh and huge fan of 9 by design!
I love Design Star! Can’t wait for the season to start. My DVR is ready!
I hope I win 🙂
Can’t wait! I love Genevieve!!!
I love watching HGTV!
Just moved into a new apartment and $100 would definitely help with the decorating. Now if only an HGTV designer would come help too! -Love HGTV!
OH I hope you randomly pick ME! :0
You make it all look so exciting. I’ve never watched before. I guess I’ll have to check this season out!
Thanks for the chance, I love design shows!
can’t wait
So many projects so little money; this would be such a big help!
Love it! It’s the best!!!
Love Design Star! Can’t wait for the upcoming season!
Looks like a great season. I’ve got my Tivo set!
I am an HGTV addict! Love these shows.
David Bromstad has been my fav designer for years! So excited to watch this show …. and of course David 🙂
LOVE TLC & Design Star! Thanks for the opportunity to win some decorating cash
I love Design Star and so happy to here the judges will be smiling and laughing more. Anxious for the series to start and waiting impatiently to see your show….. 🙂
Wow – how much fun
I have really enjoyed this show in the past – have the new season all set to TIVO! The new twist with a mentor sounds fun!
Does anyone know if Design Star will be available to watch online again?
Yowza! That sure would buy a lot of diapers! This new mom is hopin’ to win!
Looking SO forward to this new season of Design Star! Last season was so good, and I’m excited that David Bromstad will be on the show this year! Would love to freshen up my bedroom with a new comforter with that $100.
WOOOO! Design Star! 😀
Looking forward to the new season! Thanks for a chance to win!
SOOO excited for the new season to start!!! I can’t wait for Monday night to come!! I would love to be picked just to get that adorable card! I am excited to get to know the people and see their designs!!!!
Good luck to all the Design Star Contestants!!!!!
I am so excited about this season of Design Star! Love me some David Bromstad and all the judges! Yay!
Can’t wait to watch this season! I love all the crazy personalities trying to work together to produce an end result in record time…..STRESS!
Good luck to all you talented design stars, you do a great job. Kevin and Layla, you two should be on the show. You do some awesome decorating and your house is so inviting. Thanks for the giveway~ Kat
We just moved to sunny CA and I could definitely use this for the new place!!
Eeeeek! I can’t wait, the DVR is set. I’ve never wanted Monday to get here so quickly!!!!
Summer fun money is always great…and my birthday is next Wednesday!
Love HGTV and Design Star. And TLC too 🙂
I love this show. So sure if HGTV was around when I was in high school, I would have studied interior design.
I’m excited about the new season. Thanks for giving us a preview!
What a cool giveaway! Love TLC (favorite blog EVER) and love Design Star!