Jany Lee

Jewelsy · 07-07-2009, 05:35 PM

Jany Lee

Hometown: Dallas, Texas

Age: 35

Education: Bachelor of Arts Honors in economics, Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario, Canada

Current Job: Interior decorator

Why I should win Design Star:
My passion for interior design can be reflected in the beautiful rooms that I create, and I can offer fresh and inspiring decor ideas that anyone can do at home.

Describe your design style in four words.
Classic contemporary and glamorous

Who is your design icon?
Brian Gluckstein

What is your dream design project?
A boutique hotel in an exotic location

Where do you get your inspiration?
Curiosity from my travels

When designing, what can't you live without?
Measuring tape

What are your most creative hours of the day?
After dinner

What do you think is the worst design trend?
Carpet in bathrooms – both not functional and not aesthetic.

What's one thing about you that would surprise people?
I can say "thank you" in 22 languages.

Where's the farthest you've ever traveled from home?
I backpacked around the world by myself for a year and a half, and it was the most spiritual, exciting and life-changing experience of my life. I discovered we live in an amazingly beautiful world, and we are all one and the same. I met the most incredible people and learned to live with love and gratitude each day.

What's your guilty pleasure?
Bubble tea or any jelly candy

What's your most unusual talent?
I have a photographic memory for numbers

What word/phrase do you say way too often?
Ending phrases with "eh" – I'm a true Canadian.

When I was a kid, I thought I would be:
Veterinarian

Who's your hero?
People who help abused animals. I think Oprah is great, too.

What's your fashion style?
Feminine with a mix of bold colors or funky graphic prints

Favorites
Color: Celadon green
Scent: Frangipani
Music: Latin and house music
Song: Anything by Depeche Mode
Food: Anything Asian
Magazine: Canadian House and Home
Movie: The Matrix
TV Show: The Oprah Winfrey Show
Room in your house: Master bath
Room to design: Bedrooms because they are your personal retreat where you can relax and unwind
Thing in your home: Everything that has a heartbeat
Hobbies: Traveling and salsa dancing
Vacation destination: Maldives
HGTV show: Divine Design
Design tip: Don't neglect lighting and accessories. Both will dramatically add to complete the space. Mix different styles to give interest.

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Little Sew&Sew · 08-03-2009, 09:05 PM

No posts for Jany?

Okay, I'll go first.

Didn't like the colors she used for the White Room. Not at all. However . . . I appreciated the neat appearance and the symmetry of the whole thing.

mandmmom2 · 08-04-2009, 08:42 AM

She has a more realistic design for the "everyday" people who aren't creative and can't afford someone to design for them.

Arielflies · 08-04-2009, 09:43 AM

The problem with that is that being "every day" doesn't translate into STAR!. The judges have emphasized already that they are looking for a STAR - someone who will be their co-worker with a show that will add a complimentary point of view or a contrasting point of view to their own. They have placed her in the bland category as far as her design presentation as it shows on a television monitor.

Remember, also, that the judges do not see the works in person, only on the monitor on the stage as we are seeing it during judging. So far, the only time the judges (past seasons) have physically entered a space is during the Finale last project.

mandmmom2 · 08-04-2009, 12:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arielflies

The problem with that is that being "every day" doesn't translate into STAR!. The judges have emphasized already that they are looking for a STAR - someone who will be their co-worker with a show that will add a complimentary point of view or a contrasting point of view to their own. They have placed her in the bland category as far as her design presentation as it shows on a television monitor.

Remember, also, that the judges do not see the works in person, only on the monitor on the stage as we are seeing it during judging. So far, the only time the judges (past seasons) have physically entered a space is during the Finale last project.

Oh! I agree. She will have to really step it up and go outside the box and her comfort zone to stay on this show.

Kao · 08-10-2009, 03:45 PM

Karma bit her in the behind when she was openly smirking about Taschica getting the gate last night. He who smirks hardest smirks last!

07-07-2009, 05:35 PM	#1
Jewelsy From the corner of my eye Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: in the middle of the Monsoons Posts: 11,826	Jany Lee Jany Lee Hometown: Dallas, Texas Age: 35 Education: Bachelor of Arts Honors in economics, Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario, Canada Current Job: Interior decorator Why I should win Design Star: My passion for interior design can be reflected in the beautiful rooms that I create, and I can offer fresh and inspiring decor ideas that anyone can do at home. Describe your design style in four words. Classic contemporary and glamorous Who is your design icon? Brian Gluckstein What is your dream design project? A boutique hotel in an exotic location Where do you get your inspiration? Curiosity from my travels When designing, what can't you live without? Measuring tape What are your most creative hours of the day? After dinner What do you think is the worst design trend? Carpet in bathrooms – both not functional and not aesthetic. What's one thing about you that would surprise people? I can say "thank you" in 22 languages. Where's the farthest you've ever traveled from home? I backpacked around the world by myself for a year and a half, and it was the most spiritual, exciting and life-changing experience of my life. I discovered we live in an amazingly beautiful world, and we are all one and the same. I met the most incredible people and learned to live with love and gratitude each day. What's your guilty pleasure? Bubble tea or any jelly candy What's your most unusual talent? I have a photographic memory for numbers What word/phrase do you say way too often? Ending phrases with "eh" – I'm a true Canadian. When I was a kid, I thought I would be: Veterinarian Who's your hero? People who help abused animals. I think Oprah is great, too. What's your fashion style? Feminine with a mix of bold colors or funky graphic prints Favorites Color: Celadon green Scent: Frangipani Music: Latin and house music Song: Anything by Depeche Mode Food: Anything Asian Magazine: Canadian House and Home Movie: The Matrix TV Show: The Oprah Winfrey Show Room in your house: Master bath Room to design: Bedrooms because they are your personal retreat where you can relax and unwind Thing in your home: Everything that has a heartbeat Hobbies: Traveling and salsa dancing Vacation destination: Maldives HGTV show: Divine Design Design tip: Don't neglect lighting and accessories. Both will dramatically add to complete the space. Mix different styles to give interest. Design Star : Design Star Designers : Home & Garden Television __________________ "Among the blind, the squinter rules." ~ Gerard Didier Erasmus

08-03-2009, 09:05 PM	#2
Little Sew&Sew Spring! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: NC coast Posts: 897	Re: Jany Lee No posts for Jany? Okay, I'll go first. Didn't like the colors she used for the White Room. Not at all. However . . . I appreciated the neat appearance and the symmetry of the whole thing. __________________ The purest and most thoughtful minds are those which love color the most > John Ruskin, 19th century art critic The only thing that separates us from the animals is our ability to accessorize. > Clairee Belcher (Olympia Dukakis) in Steel Magnolias

08-04-2009, 08:42 AM	#3
mandmmom2 Go CATS!!!! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kentucky Posts: 981	Re: Jany Lee She has a more realistic design for the "everyday" people who aren't creative and can't afford someone to design for them.

08-04-2009, 09:43 AM	#4
Arielflies Wishing on a Blue Moon Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: With My Thoughts Posts: 7,614	Re: Jany Lee The problem with that is that being "every day" doesn't translate into STAR!. The judges have emphasized already that they are looking for a STAR - someone who will be their co-worker with a show that will add a complimentary point of view or a contrasting point of view to their own. They have placed her in the bland category as far as her design presentation as it shows on a television monitor. Remember, also, that the judges do not see the works in person, only on the monitor on the stage as we are seeing it during judging. So far, the only time the judges (past seasons) have physically entered a space is during the Finale last project. __________________ NO GOATS, NO GLORY "I want my mommy." Seth Aaron (Project Runway)

08-10-2009, 03:45 PM	#6
Kao Donyale y Dali: OTP Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 3,153	Re: Jany Lee Karma bit her in the behind when she was openly smirking about Taschica getting the gate last night. He who smirks hardest smirks last!