If you have watched 'Interior Design Masters' on BBC TV, you will have seen my near-neighbour Michelle doing some judging.
I now hear that she has been signed for two more series of the programme, along with Alan Carr.
I can't say that it's a favourite programme of mine, but I did watch one episode, just to see what Michelle was up to in her spare time.
She's selling her lovely house here, and moving to Kent, but I'm not sure if it has already sold or not. I still see her around and we chat. I don't like to ask if she's sold!
Her cottage is one of the prettiest in the area. It is built of 'London Stock' brick and is 'double fronted', it faces the three acre open field (or more) of the old Churchyard, and has a really lovely small garden. The house is quite pricey, and the interior is not to everyone's taste; but that's interior designers for you!
My daughter always said that if it ever came up for sale she'd buy it; it was her favourite house in all of Brighton. However, she now has her own beautiful modern home in Brisbane, so her ambitions have been put on hold.
I'll miss Michelle when she goes.
A pity your daughter is so far away. You could have been the grounds keeper or the gardener. Sounds lovely. The house I mean
ReplyDeleteThat's a lovely thought. Gardener, and dog walker, I think!
DeleteI always enjoy a peek into lovely homes when they appear for sale online. Just being nosey!
ReplyDeleteI believe it's one of the UK's favourite hobbies.
DeleteI usually watch " Interior Design Masters" and enjoy seeing what the different designers come up with. Can't say I like many of them though!!
ReplyDeleteOn the one programme I saw, the different interiors were awful. Very amateur, and 'over the top'.
DeleteIf you are lucky, Alan Carr will move into Michelle's place and you can become close personal friends with him.
ReplyDeleteIt wouldn't change much around here; I can assure you!
DeleteHow interesting to have a near-neighbour on such a well-known TV show like Interior Design Masters! It must be exciting to see Michelle in that role, even if the show itself isn’t your favorite. It sounds like her cottage is just as charming as you'd expect from an interior designer—beautifully situated and full of character. It's always a bit sad when someone you’ve enjoyed having around moves on, especially when they've left a mark on the community. I'm sure it will be a change when she leaves, but I bet you’ll still run into her around town.
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It's always a shame when nice neighbours move, but not so bad when the indifferent ones do. You just have to hope that the new neighbours are as pleasant as the old ones.
DeleteI've seen the trailer for the programme, but never watched it. From the little I have seen I think that these days designers try far too hard to be "different". Rather like the dreadful "Changing Rooms" in the 80's & early 90's. We all watched those to see how appalling the next week's changes would be!
ReplyDeleteGosh, that was awful. The designs were a joke. I imagine that most of them were ripped-out immediately after the show!
DeleteI've not seen this home decor program. The ones I have seen are generally not to my taste.
ReplyDeleteThat said, I find, when an architect is involved the design and construction are outstanding.
It's not my idea of fun, but she's my neighbour so I have to show interest!!!
DeleteI'm not au fait with the programmes or the people but I hope your neighbour is replaced with someone suitably neighbourly.
ReplyDeleteYes we hope so too. In France we've recently had some really bad experiences, so our fingers are crossed.
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