The week of August 6th has to go down as one of the best in my personal history.
1. My first TV appearance on TLC’s Four House
2. I went to Dallas for the ASID Legacy of Design Awards Ceremony and won not one, not two, but three awards!
3. One other awesome thing for our retail happened which I can’t share just yet, but will as soon as I can. It is so hard to keep a secret- ugh!
I am really proud of my 3 ASID design awards in the ‘Rising Stars’ category. These awards are for the whole state of Texas and were custom designed by Luna Piena with the tile work provided by Architerra, which is based in Austin.
The awards I received were for:
1st Place best traditional kitchen
1st Place best singular space (a room like an office, media room, etc)
2nd Place best residence
The coolest part was that the ASID board and the Design Guide magazine were so organized and together, that they actually provided us with copies of the latest Design Guide issue (#22) which already listed our awards and photos of the projects which won 1st place!
This was an amazing experience and I feel really blessed to have been able to receive these awards.
Ok, so Four Houses- we have heard a lot, most of it hil-ari-ous. I told you I laughed until I cried. It was crazy.
So, the most common feedback and answers:
1. Yes, we did wash our sheets where Talbot laid in the bed and yes, it was pretty shocking.
2. Yes, I thought that all their homes were weird, too. Not at all what I thought when they asked me to be on the show. That’s why I sounded a little snobby. Being real, though, I always gave about 10 compliments before I gave a criticism, but reality TV is all about the drama, so that is all that made the final cut.
3. Yes, I was more vocally opinionated than you have ever heard me be. But, seriously, rabbits with antlers shooting you the bird and other rabbits making other obscene gestures, pegboard ceilings, hookah pipes and Bali rooms. I would never go into someone’s home and be critical like that, but I can’t say I have ever been to anyone’s home that remotely compared with these 3, ever.
4. Yes, Sallie really was that snarky. We all laughed and all had a good time, and it was a reality show, but she decided she didn’t like me upfront and things never improved. And for those of you who suggested it, I am not interested in just the two of us doing a show together.
5. No, it didn’t bother me they moved my accessories around. I wasn’t remotely offended by anything they said or did, other than maybe lay on the pillow, which is pretty nasty.
6. Thanks for the compliments on the clothes and shoes. That was a great confidence booster. And you can obviously see why I can’t play poker. Everything shows on my face, so at least you know where you stand and what I am thinking of if you pay attention.
In my defense:
1. My dining cabinet is an antique from the late 1800’s, although ‘faux-tique’ is now one of my favorite, new words. I do have fake plants, though. Just saying. I don’t like the bugs that come in when you have real ones. We all make choices in life, some are important, some aren’t.
2. Our house is not worth $2 Million. I wish- it is less than 1/4 that. That was a typo. It does make things a little awkward with friends and family who suddenly think you are a secret multi-millionaire. Or kind of fun, in a twisted way.
Well, enough on that topic.
Hope everyone has a fabulous week. Be on the lookout for What’s New Wednesday and an update on our new building on Friday!
Congratulations on your awards and success! I didn’t see the episode-just followed on Twitter and I’m looking forward to watching it. My mom Tivo-ed it for me so I can see when I go visit. Looking forward to hearing what your big secret is!
Thanks Kimberly- it was a treat- your mom is too funny! I know y’all will have fun watching together!
Congrats, Heather! What a fabulous week! So happy for your well-deserved awards!!
Heather…Congratulations on your awards! That is so great that your work is recognized! What a fun time for you & Scott right now!
From what I have seen of your blog and your work, you deserve all of the awards and recognition! You have a great mix of design sense, great eye and a good sense of humor. Congratulations and I can’t wait to hear what happened with your retail!
Thank you Lynne- that is really nice of you to say. We have had a blessed year and are really excited about the future!
Girl, you made me laugh until I cried just by reading this!! You are so funny! And congrats on your ASID Awards!!!!! Awesome Heather!
Thanks Kim- Laughing is good! Glad you were able to watch and read. Hope your broken foot gets better soon!
Heather– I missed the show unfortunately — I really wanted to see it–
For all of us who didn’t record or TiVo – do you know where we could see
the full version and not just the clip??
TLC has been/will be running it as a re-run. I heard it was on again this weekend, and I am sure they will re-run it. It doesn’t seem to be available online….
Heather- Congratulations on your awards! Having spent time in that kitchen- I know why you won :).
Congratulations on the awards and your ability to get through the 4 houses experience without a stiff margarita served in a glass rimmed with crushed Zanax. I’m sorry that you had to experience those strange people and their blatant assault on good taste in person; it was difficult enough watching it on TV. Keep on keeping on!
So happy for you Heather!
Congratulations, Heather! Great stuff.
Congratulations Heather! I am so proud of your well earned awards. Mom and I loved watching the show, and cracked up with all your comments. BTW, I remember that cabinet & called out to the tv “it is an antique”…hee hee! Can’t wait to hear the upcoming news 🙂
So, I just finished watching your Four Houses episode on my DVR & googled you right away. The whole first segment I was like “Geez! Can they just zoom in on this Heather person’s amazing necklace?!!” So, yeah… Loved the necklace. Also thought the interior of your home was the most beautiful, especially loved the rustic wood wall in your office. I’ll have to check out the rest of your blog, hopefully there’s a post or two about your house!
Tank you Jessica- glad you liked the show, or at least the necklace! I wore 2 that I remember, both purchased at Austin area boutiques. The diamond looking one is from Adelante and the white one from Kendra Scott, she sells online. All the best!