Pete wrote:

Once again, your blog has made me feel better about the episode I just watched and I am glad I read it. As to decorators or designers, I was unaware of the problems related to such distinctions prior to last week. Suffice to say, if I am paying I will call them what I want to call them.

I hope your kind words about Michael are not some hint that we are going to have to learn to live with him. :-)

"Salve atque Vale!"

posted on February 7, 2007 at 11:36 PM

geoffrey rivas wrote:

I love this show, comments on it later, right now I am dying to know who designed the necktie with border stiches (gray/charcoal color) that Jonathan Adler was wearing? help anybody, thanks.

posted on February 7, 2007 at 11:57 PM

heidi wrote:

love love love

posted on February 8, 2007 at 12:15 AM

lisa wrote:

No one cares about this show... check you ratings... it is a boring topic and for the SUPER pretentious... as are most of the "top" shows on bravo, but this is the ultimate... no one but real weirdos will care .. PLEASE STOP IMPEDING MY PROGRESS THROUGH GRAND CETRAL STATION DURTINT RUSH HOUR WITH YOUR HORRIBLE ADVERTISING DISPLAYS AND MODELS.... we non snob morons LIVE HERE... and you idiots make it worse... It isn't cure and having spme waliking space taken up over rush hour and gawking morons when I just want to get home ... STOP IT! Geurilla marketing is nasty... look at what happened with Turner and that cartoon show in Boston... GET OUT OF MY COMMUTE... and your show is pretentious and STUPID...

posted on February 8, 2007 at 1:18 AM

Jackie wrote:

This is a great show and your blog is fun - thanks, Jonathan. Bravo!

posted on February 8, 2007 at 1:50 AM

Jackie wrote:

See ya later, pontificator!

posted on February 8, 2007 at 1:54 AM

sadie wrote:

Great blog, Jonathan! As entertaining as watching the show if not more. Also, even though I still don't like the catchphrase, it'll make me laugh in a nicer way whenever I hear it. Keep up the awesome blogging! I liked you already but I heart you now.

posted on February 8, 2007 at 1:59 AM

jack inman wrote:

Being from the South and also a UF alum (GO GATORS!) See you Later Decorator is great... but in homage to TOP Chef - "Pack your color wheel and flow!" LOL Love you guys!

posted on February 8, 2007 at 2:08 AM

Q wrote:

While I understand that HIV is a challenge and tragedy for John - his health status has nothing to do with the concept of the show -Top Design unless he was withdrawing because of it. I thought the editors wasted my time by including that clip. I know I sound cold but I have watched my father and friends fight through major illness with dignity and never once use their situation as a crutch, an attention getter or an excuse, which maybe because of the editing, was the way John came across. That little segment didn't even help with Aids awareness or prevention. What a waste. I would have rather had the time seeing more about how the designer modified their concepts or assembled their rooms or the Judges private discussion about what was wrong or good with the rooms or even just taking a closer look at the details of the room.

See ya later Alligator ^_~

Q

posted on February 8, 2007 at 2:11 AM

Kyle wrote:

You make me laugh.

posted on February 8, 2007 at 2:35 AM

j wrote:

To Q: I support your right to have an opinion and perception, but I disagree with you take on the "John" HIV" segment...regardless of the reason (health or otherwise) it would appear that John was taking responsibility for his actions on the previous segment, which, according to him, were more aggressive than may have been his norm.... if you listen to what he said, the issue of HIV was only an explanation of his requirement for a testosterone replacement shot prior to the show which has a documented capacity to migrate one's mood and create a propensity for heightened aggressive behavior....interesting that what you saw as wasted time, others might see as taking responsibility for previous poor behavior..., I thought it marure and responsible and am glad we live in a culture that would allow both of our understandings.

posted on February 8, 2007 at 3:13 AM

sonja wrote:

Oh my god, you make me laugh in unladylike ways. I heart you so much. For reals.

posted on February 8, 2007 at 3:22 AM

JC wrote:

Hey Lisa... before challenging others to 'check you ratings', and calling people 'idiots' based on ' It isn't cure and having spme waliking space ', and while ' Geurilla marketing is nasty...' is surely a potential opinion - your argument would be better served if you used your spell check and grammar check - but I guess suggesting that and the fact that I like this who I must be the one that is 'pretentious and STUPID...' Pardon my participle and press on!

posted on February 8, 2007 at 3:34 AM

Kirstin wrote:

Once again, I find myself thinking "Exactly!" in response to your thoughts on things, Mr. Adler. :)

posted on February 8, 2007 at 3:45 AM

Randall Stafford wrote:

I love your blog! Unlike so many blogs associated with a television show, yours is really fun to read. I look forward to your future posts.
Thanks!

posted on February 8, 2007 at 5:35 AM

Maria Rivera wrote:

LOVED your post this week, Got to admit now you have me going on the phrase. It is amazing at the differences in the designs and how creative they can be with the time and money restrictions! Just for that alone they are all great, but then you have Goil in a class of his own. He seems to be becoming my favorite. Good luck with the show. Your newest fan! Maria

posted on February 8, 2007 at 8:03 AM

Maria Rivera wrote:

This is a reply ti Lisa's comment:
Honey, please go to the Dr. and check your hormones level!

posted on February 8, 2007 at 8:08 AM

Barb A wrote:

Once again, a terrific blog. it's always good to hear a little of the behind the scenes to help make sense of the judges' decision.

posted on February 8, 2007 at 8:12 AM

Rita wrote:

I really enjoy this new show. Keep up the good work guys.

posted on February 8, 2007 at 8:55 AM

joker wrote:

the contestants are mostly horrid by I love, love, love the judges/judging segment. you're all witty and catty but with a purpose and with taste and style behind the jibes. not sure the concept of the show is fully baked. why do the designers have to live together? and what a conglomeration of mean queens. I'd rather stick needles in my eyes then spend time with any of them. the ladies by in large or more dignified and less bitchy, much easier to tolerate. and Michael, what can one say about it? the whinniest, most annoying, most ridiculously clueless decorator evah! Please send him packing poste-haste!

posted on February 8, 2007 at 8:56 AM

christensen wrote:

cant you people at bravo think of somethinkg better than that decorating show, jesus

posted on February 8, 2007 at 9:04 AM

ElleMarie wrote:

I think the catchphrase adds some needed levity to the situation. So many reality shows stage the weekly send-offs so that you feel as though the contestant is en route to a firing squad and that life is over. Each of the designers is obviously very talented and will continue to be so after they leave the show. We all DO need a bit more glitter! XOXO Love what you do!

posted on February 8, 2007 at 9:06 AM

anjie wrote:

I think you are great!

See 'ya later career terminator!

posted on February 8, 2007 at 9:45 AM

frazzled potter wrote:

Great to see a potter on the panel! My sign off for unsatisfactory work..... Oh Look it's made by Nada!! (nada potter) My daughter in the Peace Corp signs everything.... Peace Out! Love the show and would like to see more ceramic artists or artisans working in the crafts; metal, wood, glass..... How about a show working with potters and chefs and decoraters to design a restaurant..... dishes, drapes ,dessert!! Love the drama........
glazed over in Paineville, Ohio!!

posted on February 8, 2007 at 10:23 AM

STACY wrote:

My only problem with the show is that the hosts, mediators, experts, judges or whatever else you'd like to call the position ARE COMPLETELY UNLIKEABLE. I want to like them but I don't. Jonathan Adler, though I am sure is a brilliant interior designer, is not the kind of personality for Television. He doesn't know how to hold suspense and his delivery of his lines sound like they have either been under rehearsed or too rehearsed to the point of being completely unbelievable. Todd Oldham is like a bad kid show host. This is supposed to be an adult audience! Not to mention the guest judges are random and have no presence. It's hard to believe they know anything about interior design. Alexis Arquette!!! Are we serious! Who cares? When was the last or first time we heard the name! Also, the two female judges seem completely snobby and plastic. I understand the need for being "firm" to make you credible but let's see a little humanity in your faces and comments. You are coming across very superficial and self important. My best of luck to the show. I loved Top Chef and I'm trying to like this as a replacement. Thanks for reading.

posted on February 8, 2007 at 10:31 AM

Kittie Velour wrote:

"See you later.....Decorator!" Funny, playful and not taking itself too seriously. Come on people....get over it....have some fun!!! Thank you Johnathan for making me smile. :)

posted on February 8, 2007 at 10:36 AM

D&D on D wrote:

Jonathan, you are a great designer. However, as a judge, you have to loosen up a bit for the camera. Your smiles are sticking and your eyes are flickering. Another suggestion, on fashion, even though I like your clothes/style, please loose the tie because it makes you look stiff; this is not a parole review board hearing. You and the other judges must give constructive 'usable' criticisms and reference your own design ideas on how they could have 'elevated' their design 'planning, architectural, symmetry, construction, decorating, use of materials, etc.' The White Room is too bland of a stage for your judging. You need a "Survivor" like stage to eliminate the contestants. And of course, your catch phrase should be "Please destroy your room, you have been eliminated!"

posted on February 8, 2007 at 11:14 AM

Amy Hopkins wrote:

Mr. Adler,

All that genius talent of yours, and a delightfully self-deprecating, witty personality to boot? I just can't get enough. You should have your own network, sir.

posted on February 8, 2007 at 11:37 AM

Carl wrote:

I enjoy this show even if it is all fantasy based. How many normal people buy their furnishings at the Pacific Design Center or similar places, unless you have more money than you know what to do with? But that is all part of the fantasy of the show.
Unfortuntely, Michael seems to be living in a fantasy world of his own, which is typical for a 23 year old who has had no real life experiences. However, that is no excuse for his rolling of the eyes, arguing with qualified and educated judges and finding it below him to get dirty. Real life will come at him fast and I'd love to see how he deals with reality at that point.

posted on February 8, 2007 at 11:37 AM

Carl wrote:

I enjoy this show even if it is all fantasy based. How many normal people buy their furnishings at the Pacific Design Center or similar places, unless you have more money than you know what to do with? But that is all part of the fantasy of the show.
Unfortuntely, Michael seems to be living in a fantasy world of his own, which is typical for a 23 year old who has had no real life experiences. However, that is no excuse for his rolling of the eyes, arguing with qualified and educated judges and finding it below him to get dirty. Real life will come at him fast and I'd love to see how he deals with reality at that point.

posted on February 8, 2007 at 11:37 AM

hh wrote:

Mr. Adler, you totally rock. Great blog. I'm enjoying a fresh start in this time slot, as "Top Chef 2" left a bad taste in my mouth (pun intended). I'll be watching, and reading, with interest.

posted on February 8, 2007 at 12:07 PM

John wrote:

Jonathan,
I have been a fan for years and have been shopping with you since the first shop opened on Broome St. I gotta say, your catch phrase DEFINITELY captures the essence of your design manifesto and catches the spirit of what your fans have come to expect from you. Keep it up! Can't wait for the next episode!

posted on February 8, 2007 at 12:33 PM

Al wrote:

The show is pretentious and stupid. Marketing doesn't make a show, Bravo. QUALITY (grab a dictionary, if you know how to use one) makes a show.

posted on February 8, 2007 at 12:54 PM

BF wrote:

Jonathan: Great stuff in your blog - very amusing and a nice look into what we don't see on the show BUT...some of the other judges need to loosen up a bit. Maybe it's just me but it seems like Margaret is a bit tense. Also not sure why everyone was son freaked by the black fabric in Matt's room. In the clip of his client she absolutely loved it, expecially the black and white so if the client is happy who cares what the judges think?

To Lisa - shut up, clamp on your ipod and move your crabby ass through Grand Central and back to Westchester or Connecticut or whatever outer bourough you're so desperate to get back to (where maybe you could learn to type and spell.) There are 900 channels available on TV these days so just don't watch.

posted on February 8, 2007 at 12:57 PM

Buffalo, NY Andy wrote:

...or my favirite to a gassy friend "See you later, flatulator".

posted on February 8, 2007 at 1:17 PM

Sasha wrote:

I usually don't partake in reading & responding to blogs but Lisa's ridiculous commentary elicited a burning desire to weigh in.
First of all, on behalf of all "weirdos" actually enjoying the show, I don't find it pretentious or stupid. There are tons of people out there who enlist the services of an interior designer but even if the majority of us can't afford one, you can tune in and get the advice of some heavy hitting experts and up & comers, for free. That said, it's a reality tv show...lighten up and enjoy it for what it really is - an hour of amusing tv.
As for the "guerilla" marketing that so offended you, get a grip. If you are commuting on the ny subway system, working in ny, and living in ny, then surely there are things more offensive than some signs, furniture, and a tv in Grand Central. If you don't want to be marketed to on your commute, then you'd best blind-fold yourself and wear earplugs or better yet, move out of nyc. Oh, by the way there is this great new invention...its called spell-check.

posted on February 8, 2007 at 1:20 PM

Kristen wrote:

Life is all about catchphrases and it would be boring without!
Like, "After while Shakinstyle". Keep it up your fans love you.

posted on February 8, 2007 at 1:25 PM

anne wrote:

chortle!
okay. I can live with it now.
The catch phrase.
In a while, crocodile...

posted on February 8, 2007 at 1:50 PM

Susan wrote:

Great writing style Jonathon - big props to you! Fun, engaging, and knowledgable about the subject - does it get any better? I don't think so! As a writer I appreciate not only good design but superior writing skills. See ya later, elucidator!

posted on February 8, 2007 at 1:54 PM

Kevin wrote:

I absolutely LOVE Jonathan Adler. He cracks me up....as far his catchphrase...."see ya later...decorator!" LOVE IT....it is awesome...he rocks. I laugh every time i hear it

posted on February 8, 2007 at 2:10 PM

SS wrote:

To lisa: Geez! Loosen up...(or put down the crack pipe!) By the way, you should pay a little more attention to detail as your comments were riddled with mistakes...SEE YOU LATER,
CRACK'N'ATOR! GREAT BLOG, JONATHAN!

posted on February 8, 2007 at 2:10 PM

Steve Savage wrote:

The show should have more closeups of each design item in the rooms. There are too many Kubrick-style faraway shots so unless one has HDTV you can't really appreciate the work. I know there's a time limitation but hopefully when more designers leave, the show can spend more time on the rooms, and the designers as well.

posted on February 8, 2007 at 2:24 PM

Hazel wrote:

I've watched two episodes of your show and unfortunately, I can't say that I really enjoy the show. BUT I would read your blogs anytime. They're much more entertaining and fun! Your blogs make the blah episodes a bit better. Maybe they should just have some sort of your blog-commentary while the show is on. later, Adler!

posted on February 8, 2007 at 2:25 PM

hughman wrote:

"guess we'll see ya at Ikea!"

great post jonathan!

posted on February 8, 2007 at 2:38 PM

Q wrote:

To J: Each individual should take responsibility for their poor behavior I agree. I also agree apologies were in order. But did need it be televised? In this I think I will just agree to disagree.

posted on February 8, 2007 at 3:02 PM

CR wrote:

Great blog! Really fun. You have a great sense of humor. So far I'm enjoying the show. Would like to hear a bit more commentary about why one room works and another doesn't. I do disagree with the judge who said you don't design a room around a cat. I loved Ryan's room and thought he hit a home run in terms of meeting his clients desires. So far I think Goil is the top desiner and I can't wait for Michael to get the boot.

posted on February 8, 2007 at 3:09 PM

barclay wrote:

I can understand why John was eliminated, but Michael had no excuse. He finished and thought that hysterical room was nice. I do not even know of a senior who would like this room unless senile. It did look like a room in an state run institution that one of the patients designed. It was like a room a kid would be sent to for punishment. It was so bad it was extremely funny. Please keep Michael on for laughs, unless his future rooms are good for some reason, although I cannot imagine someone who created that mess ever being good.

posted on February 8, 2007 at 3:21 PM

Sheridan wrote:

I actually love the "See you later, decorator" line. Its light and funny and doesn't seem as snarky as "Pack your knives and GO" did. It also implies to me that maybe the person will get their stuff together and become someone we may be hearing from in the future.

posted on February 8, 2007 at 3:26 PM

-cj- wrote:

as a rabid Project Runway fan, one of the things i like about this show so far is that the judges aren't afraid to disagree with each other. and i'm glad the editors let some of those contradicting opinions air. meanwhile, i might like your catch phrase better if you said it in a cute Heidi-esque acent. just a thought.

posted on February 8, 2007 at 3:33 PM

decor8 Holly wrote:

I'm thinking that decorators feel a bit like that caveman in the Geico commericals, you know, "So easy even a caveman can do it".

You suck so bad Mr/Mrs Designer, that we're going to call you a decorator and shoo you away, sort of thing.

But I'm sure you're just being funny - and I do appreciate your inserts of humor on the show, though. Your "Merci" and "Mazal Tov" and "Major or Excuseville" bits do make me laugh.

I'm not Jewish, so I had to google Mazal Tov today. Learned a new Hebrew expression, so thanks for that. ;)

Holly

posted on February 8, 2007 at 3:40 PM

KimmyB wrote:

First of all - thank you so much for addressing your catch pharse. While I will admit that I do detest it (so sorry), I actually laughed out loud reading what you had to say about it. In addition, I can't think of anything really any better to say - so go for it!!

posted on February 8, 2007 at 4:58 PM

chrissy wrote:

Wow! A lot to get through! Anyway, I think your sign-off reflects your personality and your "nothing personal, but it's your time to go" attitude. It'll get harrier later and this will be a kind but firm kiss off to people you've come to like.

posted on February 8, 2007 at 5:40 PM

Jennifer wrote:

Here's some catch phrases for you:

Roll up your plans and leave
Your client has fired you
You didn't get the C.O. (certificate of occupancy)
You've been backordered

posted on February 8, 2007 at 6:24 PM

Jennifer wrote:

Well, there is a difference in decorators and designers. Designers go to an accredited school, take and pass the NCIDQ, and pay outrageous dues each year to say they are an interior designer and not decorator. It kinda offends me you call the contestants interior designers. Are any of them licensed?

posted on February 8, 2007 at 6:31 PM

katy D wrote:

Love the show, love the challanges, love the
judges and love your blog.
Keep it going

posted on February 8, 2007 at 6:54 PM

Alicia wrote:

I'm not sure which is funnier - your blog or Simon's books - but I do know I want to come live at your house.

posted on February 8, 2007 at 7:04 PM

trixie wrote:

Jonathan - your blog is fabulous. so many great zingers like kiss my swatch and your discussion of career title gravitas. I think the signoff helps cut the tension -- whats the harm in it. But I also loved the girl who wanted more glitter and that was the first thing I thought of when Andrea said she didn't know anything about girls. it's all about the glitter. (plus pink. purple. princess. and ponies.) At least once a year I spent a week with my two nieces. I return home strangely giddy and knowing all the words to My Little Pony. The first year did this I learned one of life's most important lessons: you can never have too much glitter. We underestimate the wisdom of grade school girls.

posted on February 8, 2007 at 7:38 PM

amy wrote:

I wasn't sure I was able to devote a project runway/top chef following of this show until last night's utterances of "see ya later, decorator" and "mayor of excusesville". now i'm hooked. love it. MORE! MORE!

posted on February 8, 2007 at 9:07 PM

Barbie wrote:

I like the kiss-off phrase, Jonathon -- don't listen to the naysayers. And thanks for your comments about Erik's room. I thought he made the best accommodation to the "reveal" of the true clients. He also seemed to put the most work into the room; I can imagine it would be really inviting to a pirate-loving kid. People criticizing it because it's too over the top is beside the point. The designer met the challenge and showed his creativity and adaptability. Unless there are a bunch of similar challenges coming up, I don't see him as one of the strongest contenders, but he was the clear winner for last night's design assignment. I agree with others who liked Ryan's cat room -- I thought it was a great kid's room with a few flaws. Clarisa's room looked too much like what she did last week and even with the ropes didn't say "kid's room" to me.

posted on February 8, 2007 at 9:36 PM

Jahara wrote:

What a charming man you are! I too think that I enjoyed your blog posting more than the actual show. But I'll continue to follow both.

After a while, designophile!

posted on February 8, 2007 at 10:01 PM

AlbertCat wrote:

Ok...only 2 episodes so I don't want to be too negative, but there's something cold about this show. I love Project Runway, and even Top Chef [though one cannot taste food thru the TV] but there's a distance and lack of energy in this show. I'm not sure why.

Design-wise....so far...this is not interior design. It's set design. Where are the windows? Where are the doors? 3 walls, not 4? That's not a room. It's a proscenium, a stage. Really, I hope we eventually move into a room with windows and doors and niches and maybe more than 4 [3] walls. Maybe that will help diffuse the sterile quality that permeates the episodes so far.

It's a great idea for a show, and I wondered how you guys were gonna get it to work. It's quite a challenge to do so, given that designing a room involves many disciplines and artisans to assist the vision of a designer....not to mention space. Clothes always begin with the same thing....the human body. Cooking always involves food and some sort of kitchen. Both are compact and portable. Interior design involves many different spaces and furniture makers, drapery & upholstery [sewing], electricians, sculpture, art, carpentry....and space space space. Did I mention space?
But I'll bet y'all get better at it as you go along, understand what can work and what is impossible. Now that I've seemingly cut your show down to size, I, in reality, am interested in where it's gonna go.

posted on February 8, 2007 at 10:55 PM

LK wrote:

Window dressers, gotta love the good ones. They certainly have talents I don't have and they get me in the store. So job well done to them. I appreciate good work and its possible to recognize it within any occupation.

Hard to fault the choice of John to go. I've watched his exit video and wish he would have the honesty to admit he screwed up big time instead of blaming the judges for not "seeing" and "understanding" where he was going.

They saw were he was going: home.

posted on February 8, 2007 at 11:05 PM

SHANNON wrote:

I have to say kudos to Bravo for another great show! It's about time there were more reality shows about creativity and not just eating bugs or dating. I'm in love with all the creative shows . Keep it up! I can't stand to see one more show about nothing!

posted on February 8, 2007 at 11:56 PM

Shannon wrote:

I love Ryan!!!!

posted on February 8, 2007 at 11:59 PM

jak klinikowski wrote:

I like your catch phrase, I just think you should add to it. You know, something like this." See you later decorator, get some style crocodile. Or "See you later decorator, next stop WALMART!! See, I didn't say Target cause Todd has a line there. Or how bout See you later decorator, Now GET LOST. I'm kiddin, of course, but you could stand to up your bitchy quotiant. Just remember, it's the nasty ones who make the ratings soar. Just as Simon Cowell, or Michael Kohrs.

posted on February 9, 2007 at 12:14 AM

Adam wrote:

My problem with the phrase when I first heard it, was that I thought I was watching a design show. If I knew they were simply decorators I may not have tuned in. I, if I were a contestant, I would be offended. Too bad these first season contestants lack confidence and are so star struck that they don't even take notice.

As proffesional designers often struggle to meet deadlines, I feel that an unfinished room that was headed in the right direction should have won over a finished product that was done for the wrong client.

posted on February 9, 2007 at 12:32 AM

Suzanne wrote:

I was surprised no one installed a computer table/area. Ten year olds are on computers. Seemed a little devo.

posted on February 9, 2007 at 2:53 AM

Lisa A wrote:

As a former Top Chef fan, I had to give Top Design a try. I do like the show but it hasn't drawn me in as completely as Top Chef did. I think perhaps it is simply too early in the season.

One thing to suggest - and this will probably sound like a stupid thing to pick on - get a better theme song. The TC one was rockish and funky and sexy and yours sounds like a lame take off of America's Next Top Model (which is just blech, to me). IMy opinion, of course. No offense to the writers.

Otherwise - love the concept of the show and so far, I pretty much like all of the contestants. And might I add, Mr. Adler - you're adorable.

posted on February 9, 2007 at 10:27 AM

Franker wrote:

Hey Mr. Adler,

I do like your catch phrase. I wasn't sure I heard correctly when I first heard it, it made me laugh. It's good. Anywho, I like the show, but I was wondering where did you get the contestants?
I wish the reality shows would have more people that were just people, not so freaky. You wouldn't focus so much on their looks or their strange ways, you would focus more on what they're doing.
These kinds of shows, like Top Chef, Project Runway, etc, NOT ORANGE COUNTY HOUSEWIVES, could perhaps teach people who live between the crazy coasts something, but instead they just show that living tween the coasts is so much better. I would become a crazy killer if I had to deal with these people on a daily basis. And I'm a very peaceful person. Every one of them is so self-absorbed and will go to the grave stating that they are so talented. I always wonder who lied to these people their whole lives? Anyway, I'll watch the show when I can, but I won't run to be home in time like I did for Top Chef or Project Oneway.

posted on February 9, 2007 at 10:41 AM

Jacqueline wrote:

I enjoy the show and the challenges are interesting enough i suppose. I'd like to see more in the planning of the rooms; layouts, initial ideas and more with shopping instead of watsed chat times. It's pretty easy to see who the front runners are. Why is the "home sweet home" fella still there....horrible boring room. Top Design winners should get more than "great job". A gift wrapped fabulously is a start. JUDGES speak up and show personalities! Adler is great however!!! What all has he done in career? Curious. Great show overall. I love all design shows actually. It's a passion. Thank you.

posted on February 9, 2007 at 11:31 AM

Casey wrote:

I thought your comment "Your the Mayor of Excuses Town" was funny but I have a few suggestions for the future:

You're the Dean of Excuses University.

You're the homecoming queen and excuses is the theme of the prom.

You're the head conductor of Excuses Symphony.

You're the Head of Pediatrics at Excuses General

You're the head of the air control tower at Excuses International Airport.

Your Ambassador of the small island Principality of Excuse.

You're the Head Chieftain of the Barbarian Tribe of Excuses.

You're a small, British Protectorate run by the al-Excuse Family.

You are the Lion King of the Pride of Excuses, basking in the hot Serengeti sun.

You are the dominant chromosome in the DNA strand of excuses.
Your the Jim Jones of the Excuse Town Massacre.

You're the genital herpes of sexually transmitted excuses.

You're the King of the shrewdness of apes, running through the forest.

You director of programming at the Excuses Channel.

Your Grand Wizard of the white supremacy group Ku Klux Kexcuses.

You're the captain of the good ship SS Excuses

you're the grand high priest of her satanic majesties holy excuses

You're sitting in the director's chair on the set of "Excuses II."

You're the trim spa of Anna Nicole Smithcuses.

Your Editor-in-Chief of Excuses Magazine

Your Director of Programming at The Excuses Channel

Bus load of excuses and you're the driver.

Your head Chef at L'Excuse

posted on February 9, 2007 at 11:45 AM

Michael wrote:

Mr. Adler you are a breath of fresh air.

posted on February 9, 2007 at 2:03 PM

Laura wrote:

I loved the line when I heard it, but you almost seemed shy about saying it. I'd like to hear it with more punch. I'm embracing it. As far as the controversy over decorator/designer goes, I get it, and still think the line's funny. Don't you think this is possibly imbedded in sexism/gender. Like poetesses aren't as good as poets (and any female poet these days would be insulted to be called the f. version), and decorators aren't as good as designers (decorators are f., designers are men (albeit gay). Yes, those are stereotypes, but that does have something to do with how language evolves to reflect cultural biases.

Meanwhile, Jonathan, you are hilarious and a great funny writer. They need to give you more air time.

I agree with the post about the show feeling cold and distant and the one who argued that the spaces are not realistic. I want to like this show, but I feel it needs some work/refinement.

posted on February 9, 2007 at 3:58 PM

SAM wrote:

I'M A PR AND TC FAN, AND I WAS DISAPPOINTED IN THE LAST SEASON OF BOTH- BUT SOMETHING ABOUT THIS NEW INCARNATION HAS ME HOOKED ! AND I HAVE NO IDEA WHY ! I LIVE HERE IN SO CAL, AND LET ME TELL YOU A SECRET- NO BODY ACTUALLY BUYS STUFF AT PACIFIC DESIGN CNTR. WHAT YOU DO IS, IF YOU'RE STARTING A NEW PROJECT, GO OVER TO PDC, STROLL AROUND, GET SOME IDEAS, THEN GO TO TARGET, PIER ONE, ETC AND BUY STUFF. PDC CHARGES 4 TO 10 X'S THE ACTUAL VALUE OF PRODUCT. AS AN EXAMPLE, YRS AGO I FELL IN LOVE WITH A BEAUTIFUL WOODEN BED AT PDC. IT WAS AROUND $14000.00 THERE WAS NO WAY I COULD AFFORD IT. I DID, HOWEVER, KEEP MY EYES AND EARS OPEN, AND GOT THE SAME BED, SAME MAKER, SAME MATERIAL, AT A DIFFERENT STORE, DELIVERED TO MY HOME AND SET UP FOR $1200.00 ( AND SAW IT ON SALE SOMEWHERE ELSE A YR LATER FOR 895.00--GR-R-R!)
LUV UR BLOG ! KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK- AND TRY TO ANSWER OUR ?'S

posted on February 9, 2007 at 7:10 PM

Ellen Kahaner wrote:

Hi Mr. Adler,
We watched Project Runway from the start, then Top Chef, and of course, have now tuned in to Top Design. Of the three subjects, design is the one I have some modicum of prior knowledge about - yet I find myself kind of lost - what are the criteria that the judges are using to assess the designs - I want to learn from them. I also want to learn about the process of creating good design, and so far, I don't find the decorators discussing what they are doing and how they make their choices. Maybe when there are fewer contestants it will be possible to focus more on the designs themselves - as was stated above - it's hard to get a good look at each of the rooms. It is interesting to me that the person who came across the most vividly as a complex 'character' - John - was eliminated so early. I was sorry to see him go. Ah, one more thing - the women judges need to relax - their rigid facial expressions and body language is really difficult to watch.

posted on February 9, 2007 at 10:16 PM

Melanie wrote:

I like foam and I like see you later decorator. Also, I liked John's room even though it wasn't finished. I thought Michael's room was TOO DEPRESSING !!!!!! and Ryan's room was kind of neat but it was making me seasick. Honestly, I look at these rooms and think how would I feel living in these rooms? I would rather live in John's room unfinished and wait for him to finish it than be depressed or seasick. See you later alligator.

posted on February 10, 2007 at 1:51 AM

william Harper wrote:

You hit home -runs with PROJECT-RUNWAY and TOP CHEF.........Too bad Anna Nicole died this week......she could have been a judge on an up coming episode of Top Designer...........you just may have come up with the dittsiest, most inane show in the history of TV........Everyone I know watches it to laugh at how bad it is from beginning to end........if these are the best designers ......and that term is used with caution.....that The USA has to offer, then we are indeed the land of the double-wide!
Every thing about the show is a so bad it is worse........from Todd Oldham's impersonation of a 5th grade kid not quite certain how to read a cue-card.........while dressed in the WORST of Target brown "couture".....the reason he is no longer a real designer is readily evident in his quasi trendy cheap looking clothes. The First babe judge after Jonathon Larson, dresses as though she is a fashion victim from the old Eastern Bloc.....this past week...the black sequin tunic over the "wife-beater" and the peddle pushers and high-heals, finished off with the fingerless mittens.......she was a bad imitation of Ugly Betty, but without style.........she is suffering from terminal fashionistaitus.......pull her plug quickly, and put us out of the misery of facing the prospect of "Iragui chic".........and poor Alexis Arquette........her precious objects had the same degree of taste as her over-collogined lips... will there possibly be enough left for Rene Zwelliger to get ready for yhe Oscars?.......and then, Jonathon Larson......Todd called him a genius this past week.........reminded me of Bush thinking Cheney to be a patriot.......J.Larson's completely sterile ceramic doo-dads appearing everywhere will guaranteee that this this pathetic show will at least not have to bore us with re-runs....they will date it immediately........those poor Peruvians who have to make those tired old fifties generic knick-knacks must wonder just how bad trendy, vacuous American taste must be, especially when they look at the magnificent ceramic heritage of their own culture..........at least J.L. dresses well, but then he undoubtedly gets his wardrobe from sugar daddy Simon.......how else could so little talent make it in the shalllow depths of the New York 'DESIGN?" world?......do any of these people ever look at REAL Art,Architecture, and the wealth of truly magnificent decorative objects throughout world culture?
And as for the contestants........how desperate must they be to be partipants of the JERRY SPRINGER DESIGN DESICRATION SHOW each week???????..........they obviously have misguided senses of self-respect.........and how many 14 year old boys will want their friends to see that they sleep in a pirate ship?
Everybody is entitled to a mistake once in awhile.......Bravo's is certainly TOP DESIGNER......it even makes the REAL HOUSEWIVES OF ORANGE COUNTY seem to be as bright as poor Anna Nicole........but then, she was white trash, too......and just how many more chartreuse walls with painted graphics will we, the viewers snickering in hysterics, going to have to endure?......
Unrealized ignorance seems to be endemic in this country........from White House Administrations to TOP DESIGNERS........maybe it is time the Chinese assume super power status.........then every double wide in the US can have a faux opium bed on the front porch.........Congratulations........you have devised a show more ridiculous than anything Rupery Murdoch could have ever conceived..........I look forward to the episode where Todd wears a complete emsemble of chatreuse and powder blue argyle , with bright orange high-tops.......the entire show gives the rest of us gay males a bad image!

posted on February 10, 2007 at 12:46 PM

Karen wrote:

I'm liking the show so far, but Michael is going to drive me to drink. I would kill him in just under and hour if I had to be around him. I have NEVER heard such whining in my life. I would send my kids to their rooms for whining like that. I think the female judges look and act like that have a stick up their butts. Loosen up for goodness sake. I couldn't believe their criticisms of the kids show; the kids loved their rooms. As a designer/decorator aren't you supposed to do what the client wants regardless of how you feel? Please make Michael go away! Soon! Otherwise keep up the good work.

posted on February 10, 2007 at 6:40 PM

Karen wrote:

I'm liking the show so far, but Michael is going to drive me to drink. I would kill him in just under and hour if I had to be around him. I have NEVER heard such whining in my life. I would send my kids to their rooms for whining like that. I think the female judges look and act like that have a stick up their butts. Loosen up for goodness sake. I couldn't believe their criticisms of the kids show; the kids loved their rooms. As a designer/decorator aren't you supposed to do what the client wants regardless of how you feel? Please make Michael go away! Soon! Otherwise keep up the good work.

posted on February 10, 2007 at 6:41 PM

Melissa L. wrote:

I do enjoy this show so far and I'm looking forward to Wednesday nights again. I would LOVE to have Goil design a room for me. (Hey, a whole house if I could afford it!)

posted on February 10, 2007 at 7:18 PM

John wrote:

Matt's use of the utilitarian clip lights was ingenious. The flange completely covered the rough cutouts while the lights provided a striking graphic quality to the walls. I love it when people use their creativity to transform an object into something completely new. Carissa’s line: "I didn't find the tables I wanted, so I made my own" was great. Goil attaching skateboard wheels to his furniture was also very clever. This is why I watch Bravo's reality shows (Project Runway, Top Chef). It's fun to see how passionate, creative people tackle their respective challenges.

posted on February 10, 2007 at 7:48 PM

Audrey wrote:

The signature tag line is the very least of issues that plague this program. I'm an avid watcher of Project Runway and Top Chef. Unfortunately this spin does not measure up. Tom Oldham is no Timm Gunn. He seems very nice, but without any personality at all. Milk toast comes to mind. Kerry Wearstler and Margaret Russell come off as being plastic, snipey, and just plain unlikeable. Margaret could have played the lead in The Devil Wears Prada without acting. And Jonathan, I'm sorry to say that you are no Tom Colicchio who is likeable, humorous, real, and critical without being bitchy. Even Heidi, who is a lightweight, is multiple times more charismatic. You are awkward, antagonistic, and singularly unappealing. And your "don't like it, get lost" kind of attitude, is I think, going to get you exactly what you ask for. I don't think this show will even come close to the success of the others. The wrong people are involved.

posted on February 10, 2007 at 8:22 PM

jen wrote:

Love you-love you-love you!
all the way from AZ!

posted on February 10, 2007 at 9:12 PM

R. Christian Anderson wrote:

Dear Jonathan.... I was truly impressed that Top Design has you on the staff. I immediately knew the show would kick butt. I became a fan of yours the moment I walked into the Parker Hotel here in Palm Springs and now it's one of my favorite "hang outs". Your work speaks for itself... and I personally thought the "See you later, decorator" term was great. It's certainly more gentle than "...pack your knives and go!" Looking forward to the show knowing the judging will be on target for the show and we will see some real creativity. Awesome!

posted on February 10, 2007 at 10:21 PM

Lynda S wrote:

Hello,

I found a great trick to watch this show. I skip the first 30 minutes and see only the end work moments, judging and flip channels when it seems too dull to view. Therefore, I miss the most annoying, cloying part of the program (i.e. watching the designers piss and moan).

Their final product make them seem creatively askew. The judges are somewhat flat (although I appreciated the comment about the "young boy" (is he 15?) decorator's "assisted living" styled room. It was so sad & depressing for a young girl, he should have been auf'd for that. No matter.
The show, itself, has not grabbed my attention enough to devote much time (let alone reruns).

btw: why bring in a tranny as a judge? she/he/it was like a car accident... I didn't want to look, but couldn't turn away. The family pedigree may be there, but seriously, it was reaching for the obscure!

posted on February 11, 2007 at 8:55 AM

Irma wrote:

Dear Jonathan,

Your blog is more interesting (& charming) than the show!
I'll probably keep reading your comments without having to endure the dismal displays you refer to as home decor. (I have seem more creative rooms done with much less money on "Trading Spaces"...)

Thanks for sparing me a waste of time.

posted on February 11, 2007 at 10:59 AM

LISN wrote:

Hi Jonathan,

I did not even notice your sign off to the loser. I heard only a mumbled, "...decorator", which I thought that was weird.
As with the other Project Runway spin offs, editing makes a huge difference. It would be much more interesting to see more of the designtestants' work process and judges' discussions. We watch to get ideas, not soap opera antics.

One observation regarding the judges' demeanor: you all seem to be too starched. Don't be shy - please be more emphatic in your comments to the "designers"... Let them know where they went wrong (or right) with more ooomph, Bubbe.

posted on February 11, 2007 at 11:21 AM

Amanda wrote:

Jonathan,

I love you and I love this blog!! You are downright hilarious, and those tv show editors better show more of that on Top Design!

Keep up the fabulous work!

posted on February 11, 2007 at 4:06 PM

claudia wrote:

I enjoy reading your blog. Charming. But I, too, skip the first half of the show and jump immediately to the walk-through and judging. I would watch the first half if there was more discussion about the ideas or techniques behind the room design. Watching them actually go through the motions of putting the rooms together doesn't interest me much.

posted on February 11, 2007 at 6:00 PM

PamK wrote:

Your blog is better than the show! Thanks, Jonathan, for being engaged in life--at least all the fun stuff. My family and I loved our stay at the Parker Palm Springs. I loved your book. Thank you.

posted on February 11, 2007 at 11:48 PM

Susanne wrote:

Great show... great fun!!

posted on February 12, 2007 at 1:00 AM

Amazon wrote:

Questions and suggesions:

1. Why are the judges sitting so far away from the contestants? It just doesn't make sense.

2. If you're going to have screwball middle-of-the-challenge changes, please make them logical and something that actually might occur in the real designer's world. I highly doubt that midway through a contracted design (after the majority of the furnishing funds had been spent at a place where you couldn't return them and get the money back) a designer would be told, "Oh, did I forget to tell you that this design is for my kid?" If it was the case that the designers just made an assumption about the age of the client and had the opportunity to ask critical questions about the client (i.e., client's age) but failed to do so, a simple voice-over explanation would have clarified the situation and not made the producers look like punitive little jerks for doing such a screwball change mid-challenge.

3. IMO, there isn't enough design information given to the viewer. In Project Runway and Top Chef, part of what engages the viewer is the way that information about why designers chose certain materials, their overall concept, specifics from the judges regarding why a design failed, etc. Some of it could be done with a sentence or two voice-overs. Example: When Todd Oldham observed to John that it was too late to paint the floor because that had to be done first, there was no reason as to why this was the case. The viewer can make assumptions, but it would be nice for an extra second to be taken to actually explain why.

4. Consider making a rule for the judges: No snippy-snakey comments unless you explain the reasoning behind the design flaw that triggered the comment. Yes, Michael's room did look like a room from an assisted-living facility, and that was a cute little comment, but what design elements should one avoid to keep from making the same mistake? How could Michael's design been altered to make it less old-folks-homeish?

Overall, the show is interesting and the fact that--so far, and I'm holding my breath here--there has been no obvious gratuitous drama has been both a relief and enjoyable. I'm actually looking forward to each new episode because I'm interested in how the designers meet the challenge, and not cringing in revulsion over the possibility that the episode will show a gang assault on one of the designers. I've watched both episodes three times each. After Top Chef 2, this is indeed a relief.

But I do have this nagging suspicion that no matter what Michael designs he will be on the show to the end....it just seems to be something that Bravo producers do.

posted on February 12, 2007 at 2:42 PM

pamelator wrote:

Hey Johnathan,

I just saw your East Hampton store the other day.
Wasn't aware the Simon Doonan was your bloke.
How cool is that.
When I saw that Tran on the show I went nutty. Finally.
Lady Bunny is such a famousa wondergirl. As Joey Arias
and Brandywine. Remember the Fashion Police?
Ha ! A real live Tran on TV. How great is that????????????

About decorator. Um um, I um always say decorator, not designer. People call me an art dealer. When asked what I do
(most people know me so most don't have to ask) I say I work at a gallery. I mean, whatever.

Your saying is velly cute. While leaving the Waldbaums' parking lot yesterday I saw your store for the first time! (bad me, I usually just get groceries and jeans in East Hampton, live in Sagaponack.

Mebbe I'll catch ya'll around these parts this summer. One more thing, the guy was very brave to come out on the show and say he's HIV positive. That had to take alot of courage and guts.
If it were me? I wouldn't have the guts.
And Michael ? I really think he's adorable.

Simon became a hero of mine when he immortalized my friend and ex-cohort Suzzane Barscht in one of his windows. I also read his book a couple of times. But this is about YOU !
Sorry. Luff you too.

posted on February 12, 2007 at 5:08 PM

Joan wrote:

At last, a judge who doesn't take himself too seriously.

Love you!

posted on February 13, 2007 at 11:49 AM

Patty Pouf wrote:

This show is RIVETING. Truly.
And in response to the very passionate William Harper's diatribe below, to comment on his spelling would just be petty. I would only encourage him to actually look at the website to which he is posting. Who is this Jonathan Larson of which you write? Last time I checked, his name was ADLER.

posted on February 13, 2007 at 6:35 PM

Amanda wrote:

I love the show and Johnathan I love you're "zoloft" comment on the first episode - I'm gonna steal that from you. You and Mr. Simon Doonan are geniuses, I've seen Simon many a time on TV (VH1 & ANTM) and I love watching both of you! Cheers.

posted on February 13, 2007 at 9:54 PM

Mary wrote:

I enjoy the show. Only criticism is that with only an hour, we aren't seeing much of the design process. The show is rushed. Wish we could see more of how the ideas are formed and how everything is put together. (i.e. paint selection, flooring, modifying the walls)

posted on February 14, 2007 at 2:04 PM

orange wrote:

i enjoyed reading this. it's fun. as for the decorator/designer thing. im a design student, and i find myself cringe every time i hear "so you're studying to become a decorator". i think part of it is just my insecurities, like i haven't proven any thing yet. it's sort of condescending i guess. BUT im sure i'll get over it. it's just a word. and yes, im a decorator. ^_______^

posted on February 14, 2007 at 4:10 PM

Jose Rosa wrote:

This show is seriously needs some people with personality. I'm into designing my own room and I have fun with it. They get to stressed. Its a room, not a whole home you need to create! I have to say the "Pirate" room by far is the coolest design yet. I hope you guys give these designers more projects like that one. Spice it up!!!

posted on February 14, 2007 at 6:22 PM

Kendra wrote:

I'm really glad I read your blog, you are really funny and I like that you recgonize that people are potrayed differently on TV. I also enjoy your inisight in the white room, as an inspiring interior designer i have picked up some good notes from you and the other judges. See ya later refridgerator!

posted on February 14, 2007 at 10:19 PM

Steve wrote:

I can't belive how BORING this show is! The contestants (is that what we call them? or "constestorators"?) are simplistic and have nothing to draw you in; as much as I love the judges, they all screen flat with no star power (unlike MK from Project Runway, who was funny looking but with excellent bon mots, and had the amazing Heidi and the bitc/er girl from Elle); and Todd has gotten so much plastic surgery and his delivery is just dead not even deadpan -- yuk! Really wanted to watch the show but just can't!

posted on February 14, 2007 at 10:25 PM

Hamilton de Toledo wrote:

Did not agree with tonight's judges decission at all. How bogus, Elizabeth is one of the most creative of the bunch, remember the room with the sand box????? And what's up with this color thing? isn't color subjective? take you personal tastes out of your decissions!

posted on February 14, 2007 at 11:42 PM

Marsia wrote:

I am angry and appalled at the unfairness of the judges' decision on tonight's episode to send Elizabeth home. Clearly, it should have been Ryan. I don't like acid green myself (and heaven knows we've already seen too much of it already on this show). But color is a very subjective and personal choice, and in this case it was certainly not enough to spoil the overall design.

On the other hand, inappropriate furniture choice on Ryan's part completely ruined the overall impact of his team's design and contradicted its vision. The furnishings Ryan chose did not belong in a cabana. They were too heavy and boxy for the airy and whimsical architectural design and clearly unable to withstand the elements.

It's not made clear to us the viewers whether or not the judges have access to the "backstage" footage that we see, but if they do, it should have been obvious to them that Ryan was a bully, so stubborn and uncooperative in his dealings with Carisa and Goil that he repeatedly put his own ego above the welfare of his group. He undermined--and downright destroyed--the cohesiveness of Goil's original concept (which was brilliant) and made it look like what one judge rightfully characterized as a cheap "hamburger stand."

On the other hand, Elizabeth's design concept showed a cohesiveness and unity of vision that was outstanding. Despite the color, her team's cabana looked inviting and finished. Why shouldn't Miami be able to embrace a bit of chartreuse for a change? Equally important, when you consider the past designs of Elizabeth versus those of Ryan, there should have been no question. Ryan was the one who deserved to go home for his performance in this challenge as well as the others.

posted on February 14, 2007 at 11:55 PM

kimmi wrote:

Dear Jonathan:
I have a feeling that your phrase "See you later decorator" will forever be attach to your name to us and to your "profession, friends, and clients." The writer for this show must be on some serious cuckoo drugs. Here are two suggestions that you might want to use in the future:

"Keep in touch designer" or "We wish you the best designer"

posted on February 15, 2007 at 12:26 AM

Cley wrote:

3 words...I LOVE YOU

posted on February 15, 2007 at 12:47 AM

Duane the Decorator wrote:

Listening to Joni Mitchell is antiquated? Funny to have seen Todd at her last Madison Square Garden gig, front and center.

posted on February 15, 2007 at 1:31 PM

Catherine wrote:

I have to admit, I hated your "see you later, decorator" until I read what you had to say about it here...now I'm just giggling...thanks for the smile.

posted on February 15, 2007 at 5:17 PM

joel abramson wrote:

The comments I read seem to be a mix bag, lots of ideas on how to improve the show to simple positive statements " I love you".
At this time I will spend my own energy on doing quality house
portrait illustrations in pen and ink and watercolors. Project Runway and Top Chef are also about design. The name of your
show should be called something different so as to focus on interior designers which is what it seems to be about? To design is to organize using the principles of form and design. You can read Wucius Wong's book Principles of Form and design or read about the Bauhaus. But keep in mind design is not something that is isolated from the item you are designing. So, Runway Project is about fashion and Top Chef is about food and Top designer is about? It is equivalent to saying Top Artist. So I'll say Mazel Tov, too.

posted on February 20, 2007 at 5:29 PM

Kevin wrote:

I LUV THE CATCHPHRASE!!! I've been sigining e-mails with it! SEE YA LATER!! COOL CATCH PHRASE CREATOR!!

posted on February 21, 2007 at 10:02 PM

Carroll Ivy Laurence wrote:

I think the show is brilliant. It is great to see people thinking outside of the box.

posted on February 28, 2007 at 11:09 AM

meliblu wrote:

Goil reminds me of the inventor whiz kid on movie The Goonies all grown up and more successful with his innovations. Loved Goil's skateboard wheels and the bed that went into the wall and loved him hiding and shooting at the judges. Also liked Carisa's jungle room complete with swinging rope, but would have liked softened or rounded edges on the furniture, but probably not enough time to accomplish it. My favorite was the Pirate themed room and just really disagree with Judge Kelly that it was too over the top and theme park. Kelly said that she had kids and had been to theme parks and that even if the child wanted it you had to know when to pull back. The pulling back is for her as a Mother not for her kids very obviously, for her offended design sensibilities and design condescencion and I had friends as a child who had Mothers like her. However, none of those Mothers had quite the retro hairstyle of the week and clothing choice design confusion that plagues Kelly. I'm sure that she terribly embarasses her kids at times with the way she dresses and all, so she should not have a problem with any embarassing design choices they make for their own private bedrooms. After all she can close their bedroom doors, but they can't very well close a door in her face when their friends are over. On the catchphrase or tagline parting remarks: I didn't even hear see ya later decorator at the end of the first episode because it was spoken so softly and I didn't hear it in the first rerun of the episode. I actually didn't even know it existed until I read the first entry in this blog and I was listening for it because Cohen had said to listen for it in his blog. All I heard was goodbye. Even with the explanantions, don't like it. Wish Top Design would do a Bravo web vote on the tagline and one of their infamous t.v. phone polls during the program. Wish they would have a viewer contest to replace the tagline. Just too tame and when I did hear it, seemed childish and did remind me of childhood and see ya later alligator afterwhile crocodile. Now I think of the children's story Lyle Lyle Crocodile when I see Adler and can't get it out of my head some judgings. At least they didn't go with the cute dog waving good-bye which Andy Cohen said was his own suggestion in Andy's blog. However, to whoever said they should suggest the theme song with something with more rock to it like Top Chef, I do not mind and actually like the jazzier Top Design theme song.

posted on March 1, 2007 at 11:38 PM

Elspeth Moore wrote:

Glitter, that childhood phase many young girls and teenage ones go through, the time that they fantasize about being Miss America and wearing the completely glittery or sequined dress in the evening competition not realizing how gaudy adults often find all those sequins and that glitter. Thought about glitter and sequins when Beyonce was on the red carpet for the Golden Globes and her dress was so soundly criticized as too Las Vegas and inappropriate, and I disagreed with all of them and this time went back to my childhood and thought how wonderful that she could wear a childhood fantasy dress and look so utterly fantastic in it and beautiful. Wasn't overdone and wasn't wrong because we all do need a little glitter and sequins and sparkle in our lives sometimes. They're just jealous.

posted on March 5, 2007 at 11:24 PM

JP wrote:

Jonathan,

I feel you owe the audience and the family that provided your show with the use of their garage an apology.

Not only are you and your fellow judges snide comments boring and pompous, I believe they are uncalled for. An example is, as you were dismissing Andrea for having immunity, you indicated that you and the other judges doubted whether she had the best design. This was uncalled for and if I didn’t know better I would say that this show is discriminatory towards women.

In effect, your statement indicated that the family who allowed your show into their home had no taste. You sir, lack class….Since her design was selected as the best design by her customer, I believe her design was the best design. I have always been told the customer is always right, however you and your fellow judges appear to be above this age old philosophy.

If I was you, I would hope that none of my future clients were watching last evening’s telecast as your apparent attempt at covering your insecurity demonstrated a lack of customer deference.

posted on March 8, 2007 at 9:51 PM

pattybeth wrote:

This post is for the dolts out there who keep posting on Jonathan's blog - or any of the judges' blogs - but bizarrely, seem to think they're posting to Bravo programming execs, or Top Design producers.

JA's blogs and the other blogs are provided as a way for each judge to communicate with the show's viewers in-depth about their views of each challenge, each designer's contribution, and why they voted as they did.

It's actually not the spot to post all your reasons why you hate the show, how much better Project Runway is, why Top Chef is your favorite, blah blah blah. No one gives a rat's ass. Send those and other extraneous twaddle to the general feedback section on Bravos site and spare the rest of us, please ... or just fume silently.

Respond to the blog you're posting to, or please don't bother.

posted on March 15, 2007 at 11:11 AM

Lois wrote:

Jonathan...why are still using styrofoam peanuts when shipping ...not enviromently friendly...shocked!

posted on August 19, 2007 at 3:43 PM