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There’s no doubt that that many of us are channeling our “inner designer” , and at HGTV.com, these designers are showcasing their skills, some of which are simply brilliant.  My favorite backyard makeover of the day is submitted by Sir Chandelier on Rate My Space.  He created this absolutely stunning backyard makeover.  I see French outdoor bistro when I look at this.  The colors are perfection.  The stripped black and white awnings are gorgeous!  The furniture is elegant.  The double-ended fireplace takes the cake.  It makes my head spin with new, creative ideas.  Gorgeous! 

When checking out design ideas, don’t forget to look into the Rate My Space files over at www.HGTV.com.  You’ll be amazed at how creative everyday people can really be with their interiors. 

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   I love this man!  His name is Peter Ishkhans and he has a new show on the Style Network, Peter Perfect,  at 9:00 p.m. Saturdays.   The gist of the show is that he takes a failing business and gives not only the business a makeover, but also the business owners.  In almost every episode, the business owner fights him all the way to the end….and then they are floored with Peter’s genius. 

Peter knows design, he knows retail, he knows branding a company.  He has his own amazing hair salon in Beverly Hills with a client roster that includes Eva Mendes, Eva Longoria, Alyssa Milano, and the Duchess of York, Sarah Ferguson, to name a few.  His own personal style is flamboyant and over the top, but the style he brings to these failing businesses are pure genius.  He’s part stylist, part business CEO, and part therapist.  He weaves even the toughest customer into his web. 

Make sure to add Peter Perfect to your Tivo lineup.   He’s my newest addiction!   You can read about him here and link to the message boards.  http://www.mystyle.com/mystyle/shows/peterperfect/index.jsp   You’ll love his amazing transformations.