The Barrett Awards: Special Retro Edition

This is a special edition of the Barrett Awards, because there are several former hosts and designers on HGTV who have moved on to other challenges. I miss them. They have been the inspirations behind some of my stories.  Photos courtesy of HGTV.com and me. ...

The Barret Awards Second time Around

Never heard of these awards? Check out my earlier post, where I explained these were my own invention. As the daughter of a carpenter and wife of a woodworker, I admire the skill of those who build and remodel houses. But my real passion lies with the design and...

the Barrett Awards Premier

Never heard of these awards? Probably because this is the first group to be so honored in this newsletter. By anyone, for that matter. What prompted them, you ask? After years of watching HGTV, I felt the need to share my impressions with fellow connoisseurs of home...