Tashika Morgan

Jewelsy · 07-07-2009, 07:12 PM

Tashika Morgan

Hometown: Bowie, Maryland

Age: 29

Education: Bachelor's in pre-law from University of Maryland and working on a master's in interior design from Marymount

Current Job: Design coordinator at Ethan Allen

Why I should win HGTV Design Star:
I'm the unexpected that HGTV needs — both design and entertainment are a requirement for an awesome show, and I will exceed both with surprise elements no other person, let alone designer, can bring. Sit back, watch and take notes!

Describe your design style in four words.
Urban, colorful, vintage and whimsical

Who is your design icon?
Tossup between Sheila Bridges and Celerie Kemble

What is your dream design project?
Designing a shelter home or foster home — it is so about the kids. If I had half the influence that I can use now as a designer, I'm confident I would have known that I wanted to be a designer much sooner.

Where do you get your inspiration?
Fashion and seeing patterns gets me revved up.

When designing, what can't you live without?
Paint, sketchbook and pen and lots of fun tchotchkes and trinkets

What are your most creative hours of the day?
All hours of the day. I know, it's a sickness.

What do you think is the worst design trend?
Faux paint and glazing — dated like a desperately-in-need-of-a-reno Vegas hotel

What's one thing about you that would surprise people?
I was a surrogate mother to my sisters until the age of 14 when I was adopted by my paternal grandmother, aka Momzie (I gave her that name).

Where's the farthest you've ever traveled from home?
Well, not including in my head, Cancun, Mexico. After spending our life and family’s life savings on our wedding, we didn’t think we could afford a honeymoon, but, eureka! We didn’t register for wedding gifts, but requested monetary gifts instead. The morning after our wedding, we opened every single card and it was like winning the lottery. My husband and I got one of those last-minute honeymoon deals and we were on the next flight out and on the beaches of Cancun living the margarita life in no time — a much better gift than a set of his-and-hers towels.

What's your guilty pleasure?
Performing in the mirror to music videos. I'm a slight narcissist.

What's your most unusual talent?
Picking up things with my toes

What word/phrase do you say way too often?
"Dang!," "Wait a minute ?" and "hot mess"

When I was a kid, I thought I would be:
Rudy Huxtable on The Cosby Show

Who's your hero?
Definitely my husband — the only person who has always been there

What's your fashion style?
All over the place. I’m mainly urban with a touch of femininity. I’ve been told I’m a little hobo-chic, too.

Favorites
Color: Chartreuse and peacock blue
Scent: Love the smell of suntan lotion (so banana-y)
Music: Gospel is my therapy, and I put on hip-hop and Latin music for my mirror performances.
Song: "It's the God in Me" by Mary Mary and "I'm a Diva" by Beyonce
Food: Fruit-bar popsicles and French fries
Magazine: Domino
Movie: Berry Gordy's The Last Dragon
TV Show: The Cosby Show, Different World and Scrubs
Room in your house: Used to be the living room, but I love our office after changing the layout. What a difference that makes.
Room to design: Kids' rooms
Thing in your home: A peacock feather I got from a store liquidation and my decorative pillows collection
Hobbies: Graphic design, hip-hop dancing/choreography and singing
Vacation destination: The beaches of Greece, please!
HGTV show: Freestyle
Design tip: Don't let money dictate your design.

Design Star : Design Star Designers : Home & Garden Television

Google · Sponsored Links

Pimento · 07-08-2009, 06:53 PM

Well well from just down the road in little Bowie!!! It will be interesting to see how this goes, good luck Tashika.

prhoshay · 07-10-2009, 01:00 PM

She sounds interesting and grounded! Looking forward to seeing what she's about. I loved that she always thought that she'd be Rudy Huxtable on The Cosby Show!

Little Sew&Sew · 07-11-2009, 03:16 PM

She's the contestant that would be considered the "local" favorite around here. I too LOVE the smell of suntan lotion, especially Hawaiian Tropic. I can pick up things with my toes, too and Freestyle was my all-time favorite show . . . when Aaron Foster was the host.

Kao · 07-11-2009, 05:42 PM

She sounds like a lot of fun! I like her already...hope she does well.

paulluvsmen · 07-31-2009, 04:54 PM

I watched 2 episodes and I already don't care for her. I probably will not watch any shows with her hosting in the future.

norealityhere · 07-31-2009, 05:02 PM

I doubt that she's going to win this, so I don't think there's a chance that she'll be hosting anytime soon.
She doesn't seem to be doing well, but there's something about her I find very likable. Perhaps her exuberance and her passion. Some of the other ladies seem a bit arrogant and she does not, at least to me. It's still too soon, though, for me to pick a winner.

prhoshay · 08-01-2009, 12:20 PM

I hold out very little hope for her. When is it that the light comes on when you realize that you are out of your element?

Flamingo12 · 08-02-2009, 08:37 PM

i don't necessarily mind her, but i do have one comment.... at first i thought her flower pins were cute but now i notice she wears them with EVERY outfit.. does this get on anyone else's nerves?

(yes i know it's a weird thing to notice...)

prhoshay · 08-02-2009, 09:02 PM

Maybe that's just her signature....like a certain fragrance is MY signature scent.

07-07-2009, 07:12 PM	#1
Jewelsy From the corner of my eye Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: in the middle of the Monsoons Posts: 11,826	Tashika Morgan Tashika Morgan Hometown: Bowie, Maryland Age: 29 Education: Bachelor's in pre-law from University of Maryland and working on a master's in interior design from Marymount Current Job: Design coordinator at Ethan Allen Why I should win HGTV Design Star: I'm the unexpected that HGTV needs — both design and entertainment are a requirement for an awesome show, and I will exceed both with surprise elements no other person, let alone designer, can bring. Sit back, watch and take notes! Describe your design style in four words. Urban, colorful, vintage and whimsical Who is your design icon? Tossup between Sheila Bridges and Celerie Kemble What is your dream design project? Designing a shelter home or foster home — it is so about the kids. If I had half the influence that I can use now as a designer, I'm confident I would have known that I wanted to be a designer much sooner. Where do you get your inspiration? Fashion and seeing patterns gets me revved up. When designing, what can't you live without? Paint, sketchbook and pen and lots of fun tchotchkes and trinkets What are your most creative hours of the day? All hours of the day. I know, it's a sickness. What do you think is the worst design trend? Faux paint and glazing — dated like a desperately-in-need-of-a-reno Vegas hotel What's one thing about you that would surprise people? I was a surrogate mother to my sisters until the age of 14 when I was adopted by my paternal grandmother, aka Momzie (I gave her that name). Where's the farthest you've ever traveled from home? Well, not including in my head, Cancun, Mexico. After spending our life and family’s life savings on our wedding, we didn’t think we could afford a honeymoon, but, eureka! We didn’t register for wedding gifts, but requested monetary gifts instead. The morning after our wedding, we opened every single card and it was like winning the lottery. My husband and I got one of those last-minute honeymoon deals and we were on the next flight out and on the beaches of Cancun living the margarita life in no time — a much better gift than a set of his-and-hers towels. What's your guilty pleasure? Performing in the mirror to music videos. I'm a slight narcissist. What's your most unusual talent? Picking up things with my toes What word/phrase do you say way too often? "Dang!," "Wait a minute ?" and "hot mess" When I was a kid, I thought I would be: Rudy Huxtable on The Cosby Show Who's your hero? Definitely my husband — the only person who has always been there What's your fashion style? All over the place. I’m mainly urban with a touch of femininity. I’ve been told I’m a little hobo-chic, too. Favorites Color: Chartreuse and peacock blue Scent: Love the smell of suntan lotion (so banana-y) Music: Gospel is my therapy, and I put on hip-hop and Latin music for my mirror performances. Song: "It's the God in Me" by Mary Mary and "I'm a Diva" by Beyonce Food: Fruit-bar popsicles and French fries Magazine: Domino Movie: Berry Gordy's The Last Dragon TV Show: The Cosby Show, Different World and Scrubs Room in your house: Used to be the living room, but I love our office after changing the layout. What a difference that makes. Room to design: Kids' rooms Thing in your home: A peacock feather I got from a store liquidation and my decorative pillows collection Hobbies: Graphic design, hip-hop dancing/choreography and singing Vacation destination: The beaches of Greece, please! HGTV show: Freestyle Design tip: Don't let money dictate your design. Design Star : Design Star Designers : Home & Garden Television __________________ "Among the blind, the squinter rules." ~ Gerard Didier Erasmus

07-08-2009, 06:53 PM	#2
Pimento FORT Newbie Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: DC Posts: 27	Re: Tashika Morgan Well well from just down the road in little Bowie!!! It will be interesting to see how this goes, good luck Tashika.

07-10-2009, 01:00 PM	#3
prhoshay Signed, Sealed, Delivered Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Right Here, Right Now Posts: 14,359	Re: Tashika Morgan She sounds interesting and grounded! Looking forward to seeing what she's about. I loved that she always thought that she'd be Rudy Huxtable on The Cosby Show! __________________ "...each affects the other, and the other affects the next, and the world is full of stories, but the stories are all one." - Mitch Albom, one helluva writer You are the only person responsible for your happiness.

07-11-2009, 03:16 PM	#4
Little Sew&Sew Spring! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: NC coast Posts: 898	Re: Tashika Morgan She's the contestant that would be considered the "local" favorite around here. I too LOVE the smell of suntan lotion, especially Hawaiian Tropic. I can pick up things with my toes, too and Freestyle was my all-time favorite show . . . when Aaron Foster was the host. __________________ 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

07-11-2009, 05:42 PM	#5
Kao Donyale y Dali: OTP Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 3,154	Re: Tashika Morgan She sounds like a lot of fun! I like her already...hope she does well.

07-31-2009, 04:54 PM	#6
paulluvsmen FORT Newbie Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 10	Re: Tashika Morgan I watched 2 episodes and I already don't care for her. I probably will not watch any shows with her hosting in the future.

07-31-2009, 05:02 PM	#7
norealityhere May 2010 be a better year Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 4,296	Re: Tashika Morgan I doubt that she's going to win this, so I don't think there's a chance that she'll be hosting anytime soon. She doesn't seem to be doing well, but there's something about her I find very likable. Perhaps her exuberance and her passion. Some of the other ladies seem a bit arrogant and she does not, at least to me. It's still too soon, though, for me to pick a winner. __________________ To Thine Own Self Be True

08-01-2009, 12:20 PM	#8
prhoshay Signed, Sealed, Delivered Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Right Here, Right Now Posts: 14,359	Re: Tashika Morgan I hold out very little hope for her. When is it that the light comes on when you realize that you are out of your element? __________________ "...each affects the other, and the other affects the next, and the world is full of stories, but the stories are all one." - Mitch Albom, one helluva writer You are the only person responsible for your happiness.

08-02-2009, 08:37 PM	#9
Flamingo12 FORT Follower Join Date: May 2008 Location: Somewhere in the sun Posts: 25	Re: Tashika Morgan i don't necessarily mind her, but i do have one comment.... at first i thought her flower pins were cute but now i notice she wears them with EVERY outfit.. does this get on anyone else's nerves? (yes i know it's a weird thing to notice...)

08-02-2009, 09:02 PM	#10
prhoshay Signed, Sealed, Delivered Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Right Here, Right Now Posts: 14,359	Re: Tashika Morgan Maybe that's just her signature....like a certain fragrance is MY signature scent. __________________ "...each affects the other, and the other affects the next, and the world is full of stories, but the stories are all one." - Mitch Albom, one helluva writer You are the only person responsible for your happiness.