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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I’ve been waiting all year for Design Star and can hardly believe it’s here. I do hope that the judges will be more consistent this year and that the contestants are all creative. Thanks.
Love design star, I love seeing how different the outcomes can be when you give different people the same assignment. It always amazes me how different out minds and creativity can be.
I can’t wait for the show! Thanks for the highlights.
I can’t wait for the new season! Got the DVR set to record every episode so I can watch them over and over! I love David Bromstad, he is going to be fabulous! And oh yea, the $100 would be great!
I am SUPER excited about the new season of Design Star! I can’t wait for it to start, will be adding that to my dvr so I wont miss it!
I would love to win something like this! Thanks for giving us the opportunity! I love your blog!
Got the popcorn ready!!!
You know you are a design junkie when you are at the dentist’s office last week to get a root canal and you are excited that you can watch HGTV. LOL! Thanks for the giveaway and the great blog! 🙂
So exciting! Can’t wait!
Thanks for the giveaway! Can’t wait for the show to start with the new format!
Love Design Star, your site and this great giveaway!
Of course I could always use a $100 giftcard. Hey, friend! Miss you much & hope we get to see each other again before too long!! xoxo
I can’t wait – so many great ideas! Thanks!
Definitely looking forward to this season!
My whole family and I (including my 9 year old son) can not wait for the new season of design star! We love HGTV!
So much to look forward to!
PS – Love TLC!
I can’t wait to see what they do this season! Thanks for the giveaway guys!
Yay for Design Star! Thanks for the giveaway!
Meg
I’m looking forward to a new season of Design Star, and would love to be the lucky winner!
I’m so excited to see the Novogratz’s as guest judges! Can’t get over Cortney and her rockin’ bod after 7 (!) kids!
looks like everybody is having a ton of fun! so happy for you guys:)
Love the show!
I have never missed an episode of Design Star. Such talent! Of course, David Bromstad has always been the best.
Love Design Star…..but I really miss Clive Owens. And I cannot believe Paula Deen is a guest judge. Too funny! I actually loved her design book!
I LOVE all the judges this season and cannot wait to hear how they comment on contestant designs. Candace , Vern, and Genevieve are my favorites…..and of course David, Nate and Paula, too. Should be exciting to see……
Building a house, so HGTV $$$ would be awesome 🙂
Can’t wait to tune in! Love all the inspiration..especially from your blog! Thx
I’M SO EXCITED ! The time is almost here. I love all the HGTV shows, the designers, and I love Kevin and Layla’s blog. I love their style and their enthusiasm. Setting the DVR now!
Can’t wait for the new season! We are remodeling, so I’m hoping to get some great ideas!
love the giveaway! love your blog! and can’t wait to watch the new season! woo hoo!
I know where I’ll be on Monday nights this summer! I’ve watched since the beginning and always love to see what kind of design craziness ensues. ;o)
David will be hard to beat but very anxious to watch and see who is the next HGTV Design Star!
Looking forward to the new season! The panel of judges are some of my favorite designers. Love Vern and Genevieve from way back on Trading Spaces. My husband and I loved watching that show. And Candice Olson…oh my word…her designs are to die for! Can’t wait to see what the new contestants come up with 🙂 With David mentoring, it’s sure to be a great season!
i was so hoping the giveaway would be to be a project for one of the designers! 🙂 A girl can dream.
Everyone looks so upbeat and excited!
I love, love, LOVE this show!
I’d love to win!
Yes! Monday can’t come fast enough. I’m ready…bring on the Design Star.
I love Design Star! Can’t wait to watch each week & see who wins!
I love David bromstad and can’t wait to see him on the new season! It’s going to be awesome!
Can’t wait to see it! The guest line up looks great, should be an entertaining season.
Debbi @ the beach
I am so excited to watch the new season! Thanks for the sneak peeks!
looking forward to a better season this year! Yeah for more fun and guest judges..
Soooo excited for Design Star. I will definitely be locking myself in my room and leaving the kids to my hubby!
Can’t wait for the new season of Design Star! I have so many things around the house that need a pick-me-up and the gift card sure would be a BIG help.
I LOVE Design Star and have never missed an episode! Can’t wait for Monday night!
I knew design star would be a hit from the very first season.
I know you both will be huge hits on T.V. one day too.
You already are in real life.
Love a give away. Geri.
Waiting for Design Star is like counting down until Christmas! So excited!
Gonna give Design Star a look! Sounds like a great show and an awesome giveaway!
So looking forward to the new Design Star!! Thanks for this opportunity for some gift bucks for my own little haven!
SUPER EXCITED ABOUT DESIGN STAR….CAN’T WAIT TO SEE ALL THEIR CHALLENGES AND GREAT IDEAS JUST LIKE HERE ON BLOGLAND.
Love design star, especially watching the different strong areas that each one of the contestants possesses and learning from them 🙂 Love it!