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Between the asbestos and lead paint, it’s a good bet they hadn’t used a home inspector. Always hire a home inspector. The finished reveal was okay, but clearly that budget wasn’t enough to create the usual look and major pieces were donated. Nothing wrong with that, perhaps it’s the answer to folks who’ve asked why HGTV designers can’t give up high-end finishes to afford more projects. Rico & Co. did. Family was happy. ((Freakin’ thrilled to have their own house.)

Yep

Quinta, Sheryl Lee, Lisa Ann, Tyler and Quinta’s former teacher—Mrs Abbott!—were on Celebrity Family Feud last night playing for Donors Choose.* They were adorable, but the cast of Hacks won. Donors Choose supports classrooms by helping a teacher buy learning tools for their students—from tablets to bulletin boards, they’ll tell you all about their project. I’ve donated and in one case, got thank you notes from the students ❤️

Paley and Slim? Neither of them were moral role models, but agree it was invented with the payoff being when Babe tells Bill to go for Slim when she’s gone. Dramatic bookends likelier than Babe knew they were banging. I thought that last shot of Babe on the shrink’s couch sealed the deal that their reunion was her wishful thinking.

Not a very good narrator on her Why the Heck Did I Buy This House, either. I’m sensing a pattern — not every home remodeler should have a show, HGTV.

I suppose it’s possible that the teams keep a rash of accessories, extra whatever, but if so, that should be pointed out. Otherwise, it looks like bs.

Kim’s team won. Shocker. Wasn’t the wife walking off the set before I started to FF? Anyway, Kim and her husband are on WTHDIBTH. More dysfunctional layouts that they fix. Always looks better, but was a mess to start. She often sez what an honor it was to work on the week’s project. You won’t believe her either.

Justin’s shirt came off in the first few minutes. He’s got an angst-filled backstory following him presently, every straight available woman has the hots for him. Sigh, here’s hoping the writing improves because so far, only his handlers were mildly interesting. I liked Justin in TIU. He looks like he hasn’t eaten a carb in a couple years. But I won’t stick around just to see all the dogs.

Anyone want more Adrian? This is a Zoom Q&A with an American couple moving to France.* It’s long, so FF by the chatty couple. Adrian dishes on her life, the French, where to live—and explains what it is that she does. They mention the show. Lots of info, if anyone is interested. * They’re back in the US, claiming they’re moving in a year, will visit before then. Like I said, they’re not the reason to watch.😏

I saw Doreen in the last shot of (I think) the former nun’s end dance. She was playing the clarinet. Wearing braids. And while we don’t know the shooting order, not shocked. Former sister gave me label envy.😂

I felt like that couple had decided that they needed to make the move. The kids came, too, but it wasn’t done for them this time (I’ve seen that claim made before when I could believe it.) Ha, they were starting up a new food/restaurant business and weren’t going to live nearby and in budget? LOL, right.

I haven’t been paying much attention, but there’s no Ty, so maybe I should. My sense so far is that Kim’s motley crew doesn’t listen to her much. The crew that keeps losing. And the preview has the wife walking off whining she wants out. Awesome—a series first? Or, hohum, do they finally win because Jasmine feels sorry for her? 😂 Bet I’ve persuaded you to watch, eh? 😂😂🤣🤣

Surprisingly, to me, they didn’t realize how damaged he was. Perhaps the divulging was a one-way street and Truman was careful to keep it that way. He was never not damaged, but I think living and writing In Cold Blood lit the fuse that eventually blew him up. The movie was okay, the book is harrowing to read. I was sure when watching Truman dance around by himself that he imagined someone was there. I remember reading La Cote Basque when it ran in Esquire —all I could conclude was that irl, those women were gonna cut him. Or equivalent expression in those days. And I was in high school!

Chicken hash, my dears.

Amen. I missed the beginning when it first ran, so I missed seeing a longer-haired unhappiest woman in the world. Her new ‘do was more flattering, but her not-nice nature seems to come through loud and clear. Least likable homeowner I’ve seen on this show—and many others. ETA: I felt bad for their contractors. That never happens!

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I was thinking about who I'd rather lose than Bobby. Jonathan, while a lot, and I hope this all makes him happy, does try hard to improve their heroes. Not so much with Antoni. He seems nice and is easy on the eyes, and I think he has a cookbook, but it doesn't translate the same helpful way that it does with the others. The dog likes him, though.

This was the long-time producer’s last Grammy Awards. One of those? Maybe. But both Meryl and Taylor perfectly synced with Trevor’s narrative? Well-played bit, imo.

At first, I thought that bubbly chandelier was nuts, but the more I thought about it, maybe it would be fascinating. I have no desire to live in Laurel, but damn, I’d reconsider if those guys offered that loft. You’ve come a long way, Erin!

Yikes, I read up on Doreen. Sounds like the Fab 5 we’re not her problem. My impression while watching her episode was that Bobby fixed up the sweet shop, but that’s different than getting it ready to function as a business. So maybe not a surprise that it isn’t running/open. Interesting that Bobby reached out to help but his post was deleted.

The Sweet Life: Doreen Don’t know how much the show had to do with the penultimate event in this one, but that’s what I watch for—the hero celebrated. And I had to bust out the Kleenex for so much of this. Sweet. And bittersweet. Well-deserved and lovely.

Toby’s joke about his white linen suit sealed the deal, see you again! #3 was the Masterpiece Theatre place of her dreams but so not their style. I guess the Murphy bed wasn’t a deal killer, but no box spring and a thin mattress? Heh, they’re young enough for that, I guess.

Cheers to Ernest and Miranda. I’m guessing it was mostly inertia that prevented them divorcing and perhaps Miranda said something to her daughter that sparked the SOS. All the guys did a good job, but Bobby! Home run. I’m sorry this season is his last because he understood the assignment. Miranda’s space and shared space. Well-played. Also, New Orleans!

Well, Rico’s back, and so is my contractor traumatic stress syndrome. But our guy couldn’t hold a candle to Jerry here, who basically robbed the family, stiffed his subs and suppliers, lied repeatedly and thought it was a good idea to appear on camera. He left them with an exposed second floor! He claimed, at various points, to be dying and/or headed to prison. Either, really. Rico fixed the house, didn’t take a fee, helped the family get $40k or more from the insurance company and got a bunch of materials donated. The couple seemed nice, but yikes, their previous two years were horrible. Rico’s team made them a nice indoor/outdoor set up, additional bathroom and a lovely bedroom for the two young daughters. But did I see just one bed? Idiot Jerry couldn’t even measure the custom doors correctly! Rico reframed it all and I was relieved not to have to hear about the need for a steel beam.

Yep, a lot of talk about needing to chill more, spend family time, plus her now-aging parents are nearbyish. I think Mr. Skinnydip has a calendar with a return date circled. I liked the realtor, I suspect he was afraid to turn his back on Mrs. Skinnydip.