Au Revoir to Foie Gras

Tonight (pictured above) was the last time i eat Foie Gras in Ca. Its the law!

Jordan Cappella exit HGTV Design Star Season 7 ep.2

Not really sure what I wanted to write for a few days now, and have decided to keep it short.

I do believe my white box challenge result was not my best work, but it was not the worst design on this episode either. So yes going home was a surprise to me also. The love support and reviews i have received from previous winners, contestants, bloggers, fans as well as the other DS7 finalists has truly touched me, kept a smile on my face and my head held high.

 I could not believe that i would meet and live with 11 other individuals and love their crazy personalities so much. And truly make some lifelong friends! Saying goodbye to all the designers was the hardest challenge of all.

Jordan Cappella "GLAMAZEN" HGTV Design Star 7 final look White Room Challenge

The Most incredible HGTV Design Star 7 Finalist ever Yuki Northington Jordan Cappella Bex Hale Britany Simon Danielle Colding Hilari Younger Kris Swift Luca Paganico Miera Melba Mikel Welch Rachel Kate Stanley Palmieri

 Watching the end product of Design Star only shows you a glimpse of the pressure due to short time frames, minimal budgets and sleep deprivation  - some of the many factors that go into being a Design Star. That being said I would not have traded this opportunity for anything.




Please watch my exit video if you have a moment!

Many of you have contacted me and asked what next?  - I will be shooting pilot presentations for my own Design Show. Hope to see you back on TV soon. xxxx

Jordan Cappella Before and After - Its all about the Journey!

I am so grateful for all the experiences life has presented, and those i have created to date. It is crazy to think that just over 3 years ago I was 30 pounds heavier numbing myself with alcohol and living in a converted garage with over 30k in debt. I hope that my experience inspires at least 1 person to believe in themselves and take a risk. You may fall flat on your face as I have many times, or you may end up that much closer to living your dream (which I am doing now). The only way to find out - is try xo

Jordan Cappella before and After!

Jordan Cappella HGTV Design Star Finalist

Its all about the Journey!

Watch Jordan Cappella on Episode 1 of HGTV Design Star

If you missed the first episode you can watch it here. 



I hope you enjoy watching a s much as I enjoyed being on episode 1 of Design Star!

HGTV Design Star Room Designed by Miera Melba and Jordan Cappella

The Entire Design Star Finalist first meet

David Bromstad gives Jordan Cappella Mentor advice

Full Page Design Star ad

Watch Tonight @9pm - Jordan Cappella a Season Seven HGTV Design Star Finalist.

Jordan Cappella Design Lucite Chair

Jordan Cappella Design Vintage Trunk coffee table

Jordan Cappella Design Side table

Jordan Cappella Design Ottomans

Jordan Cappella Interior Design

Jordan Cappella Interior Design

Jordan Cappella

Be sure to tune in tonight Season Seven HGTV Design Star, May 29th at 9pm. Shot in my home town of LA! Watch myself and 11 Finalist all compete to be HGTV's next Design Star!

HGTV David Bromstad Design Tips - Sonoran Living Live

In order to work effectively you need a good work space, and if you work from home you have the luxury of creating an office that inspires you with every detail.
There's no better to person to go to for that inspiration than HGTV's David Bromstad , who is known using color and out of the box thinking to create unique spaces.  My Co -  Finalist Britany Simon gets a nice plug she is from Arizona and I get some nice face time.

Whether you are using a dining room or a dedicated room, according to Bromstad the best way to create an inspired space is to combine fashion and function. 

Calypso Home DNG Event - Meet Jordan Cappella

Hello everyone, please save the date for the next DNG event tomorrow night, Thursday May 24th from 6-9pm at Calypso Home in Brentwood. Check out Calypso Home's new The Core Collection of accessories

We have gift bags for the first 25 attendees, fabulous raffles and our special guest meet and greet with Jordan Cappella, who is on the new HGTV Design Star, airing May 29th, 2012 9PST.


I look forward to seeing you tomorrow night Thursday May 24th!

Finding Cupid Radio Interviews Jordan Cappella

I am so excited to be a guest on finding cupid Radio. Tuesday Night May 22nd. Be sure to tune in as I talk about my love of Design and everything else....

For all details click http://www.finding-cupid.com/

Charity Project Interior Design - Please Read and Donate if you can!

Hello there 

Vanessa De Vargas has invited Jordan Cappella to help with the interior design on her next charity project for The Mary Magdalene Home and am looking for donations to help decorate this 4 bedroom house in Reseda.
I am working in conjunction with Hartman House which is a non profit organization helping to rebuild homes for those in need.
You can read more about the project here: http://hartmanhouse.org/projects/build-homes.html

Following are the items we still need for the home:
Modern or Regency style Sectional Sofa (left arm facing)
Large upholstered ottoman for coffee table
Living room chairs
Twin headboards
TWIN sheets
TWIN blankets & duvets
TWIN dust ruffles
Twin duvet covers
Sleeping pillows
16x16 / 20x10 pillow inserts
Dressers LONG and high boy
Small cabinets -3 drawers
Bed side tables 1 drawer
Floor and table lamps
Drapes In all sizes and patterns
Rods, rings any decorative curtain accessories
Mirrors decorative and full length
Large picture frames (Aaron brothers / Ikea)
Rug (small decorative)
Desks
Desk chairs
Towels and bath mats
Towel bars and bath hardware
Decorative new or vintage items (vases figurines, boxes etc)

**We can pick up too for large items.

If you have any of these items to donate please send me photos ASAP, we are installing on May 21st and need the items by then.

I have started an Overstock wish list that you can purchase from as well, please just let me know what you are buying so I can send you the address to the house.
https://www.overstock.com/360881/wishlist

And I have a Pinterest board so you can view the style and inspiration of the house: http://pinterest.com/turquoisela/mm-charity-home-project/

Tax write offs available, credit on the blog as well as free high-res photos for companies that donate.

If there is something that you would like to donate but don’t see it on my list, feel free to send me a photo.
Or if you have any unused gift cards to TjMaxx or Ross those would be extremely helpful as well.

Or if you have any money to donate please click here to donate

Thank you all for taking the time to read this and for those of you who have helped before I thank you so much for continuing to give back.

I hope you can help donate so that I can create a beautiful home for these woman to feel safe in.
And please forward this on to others that may want to donate.

Jordan Cappella Looking forward to Windows To The World May 9 - May 11

For over half a century La Cienega Design Quarter has been the destination for stylish shoppers of top quality design for the home. This legendary district with its romantic courtyards, alluring windows and treasure troves of antiques, furniture, rugs, accessories and art is known as shopping “heart” and workplace of the interior design profession. Side by side with some of LA’s most glamorous restaurants, bistros, and fashion boutiques, the LCDQ is west coast style destination for all.

Now in its fourth consecutive year, LEGENDS is a three-day event that has attracted over 10,000 designers and enthusiasts. Today, LEGENDS is a prominent fixture on the national design event calendar. A fusion of art, fashion, design and culture, LEGENDS provides a unique combination of education and entertainment for those who appreciate design.

Each year, LEGENDS embraces an overarching theme to pay homage to the people or things that help to create and inspire excellence in design. From May 9th-11th, 2012, LEGENDS will celebrate the impact that destinations in the world have on design. In support of the theme LEGENDS will, for the first time, extend the reach of its program beyond Los Angeles by inviting the most highly regarded interior designers from across the country and around the globe to decorate the legendary windows in the La Cienega Design Quarter.

I hope to see you there!

Pier1 imports Backyard Inspiration! by Jordan Cappella

 Pier1 imports has some really amazing outdoor furniture at the moment click HERE to check it out!

As the Marine layer Burns away (LA Westsiders know what i am talking about), I am dreaming of a BBQ with friends hanging out in my colorful backyard. So much color to choose from. LOVE!

Watch a Sneak Peek of HGTV Design Star Season 7

Check out the Promo for HGTV Design Star Season 7 with Jordan Cappella. Yep thats me talking up a storm to the the Design Panel!

You can VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE DESIGNER Just Click HERE

Watch Tonight @9pm - I am a Season Seven HGTV Design Star Finalist.

Be sure to tune in tonight Season Seven HGTV Design Star, May 29th at 9pm. Shot in my home town of LA! Watch myself and 11 Finalist all compete to be HGTV's next Design Star!

Final Living Room Design

I am getting the re - design my apartment bug. So here is the final result of my Living room. Before it changes again :) Just about everything in my apartment is for sale on HipSwap

Small Budget Big Design

Attached is a before and after shot of the vanity area I did at The Good Shepherd Homeless Shelter. A a new coat of paint a little wallpaper, mirror and some new hardware and your good to go.

Tour My Home & Shop My HipSwap Online Store

Check out HipSwap a place to shop your local neighborhood and see inside the homes of some of your favorite designers and celebrities........ without getting arrested :)

Please check out my online store and be sure to watch the interview/tour of my home.

Thank you.

Before and After pics from Hollywood apartment

Here are some Before and After pics from an apartment i decorated in Hollywood!

True Blood! what do you think of the Fall 2012 color trend?

I am loving the Burgundy trend from the 2012 runways. How do you think this will translate to home decor?  I am excited to be on trend with my chesterfield sofa.

Thought you couldnt afford a Peacock Mirror?

Jonathan Adler Design via Domino Mag

I have been in love with the Peacock mirror for years. Like most people it has not been in my budget. Usually $1000 - $3000

Thanks to Z GALLERY you can get the look for less $299.00

LOVE!

JORDAN CAPPELLA INTERIOR DESIGN FEATURED IN CALIFORNIA HOMES MAGAZINE

So excited to announce the room i designed at the Downtown LA Good Shepherd homeless shelter has been published with 8 other fabulous designers. What an honor and such a great project to work on. Sometimes you need to help others to realize just how lucky you are. Congrats to Kristine Paige Kamenstein, Vanessa De Vargas , Dana Doumani, Meg Joannides, Kelly Shandell, Charmean Neithart, Jessica Bennett, Mollie Ranize.

JORDAN CAPPELLA DESIGN / CALIFORNIA HOMES MAGAZINE FEB 2012

Fun DIY to do with kids or Kids at heart!

Add a little Razzle Dazzle to your life with Glitter covered Easter Eggs. You know i don't like Dirty Design, But I could probably deal with Glitter and Glue...LOL!

Source: marthastewart.com via Christine on Pinterest

Remember - If Jordan can do it, Anyone can!

Today's DIY Tip!

Hey Guys & Girls,

Change your shower head today, Its a 10 min DIY project the makes you feel like your at the Day Spa, it took me 1year to change mine. Wasted luxury!

Remember, If Jordan Can do it anyone can!

Kyle Richards LIFE IS NOT A REALITY SHOW Book signing

Kyle Richards Book Cover

Jordan Cappella & Kyle Richards

Kyle Richards, Maurico Umansky & Jordan Cappella at Olivia Whitney Smiths Wedding

Had a great time at Pottery Barn Beverly Hills for Kyle Richards " LIFE IS NOT A REALITY SHOW" book signing. I actually met and sat with Kyle and Mauricio Umansky (Kyles Husband) at a friends wedding a couple of years back. Very cute couple.

2012 - New Year, New Experiences - Turning a Weakness into a Strength

Hello Everyone,

Very recently my DIY (DO IT YOURSELF) skills were tested. Long story and I promise to explain in more detail on that at a later date..........

My main point today, I was not impressed with my own abilities. Basically when it came to DIY, I always thought it was better to pay someone else to do it. To be very honest i don't even like getting dirty and believed that DIY was better done with someone Else's hands.

So i have decided to turn a weakness into a strength and you are all my witnesses. I will work at becoming  DIY competent (I may never say expert). This post is the start of placing more focus on personal DIY projects, as well as highlighting people that already exist out there in the community doing amazing work.

First call of personal DIY duty. Working on my Hallway, this entails painting stripes on the boring white walls. This is just the 1st faze i am showing you. I am currently working on a complete story with step by step details for a Design site. So this is just a teaser.

I hope you enjoy the pic and my new journey!

Thanks,

Jordan Cappella

Remember if i can do, it anyone can!

Left Image -  BEFORE                                                                                   Right Image - AFTER

HGTV Video From The Good Shepherd Project

Check out my video hosted by Kelly Edwards from HGTV to show how to make the most of your small space with my room from The Good Shepherd Project.

Click here for the video. Enjoy!

A special thank you to Vanessa De Vargas for pulling the Shelter project together and Julia Noran from Editor at Large for pulling together the shoot!

CA Home + Design Magazine - Vanessa De Vargas featured!

CA Home + Design Magazine Cover

Vanessa De Vargas, Erin Ward, Jordan Cappella & Brian Donnelly CA Home + Design Magazine

Check out Vanessa's Latest project featured in CA Home + Design Magazine looks amazing! She is such a talent!!!!

It was fun being at the cocktail party shoot.

Enjoy

IRA NEIMARK EVENT AT BERGDORF GOODMAN

If you are in NYC please stop by  BERGDORF GOODMAN Wed, oct 12 from 6:30 - 8pm to help celebrate the publication of Ira Neimark's new book. See invite attached above