Ok, I admit it. I watch reality tv. I know I shouldn't. I watch for different reasons though. For me, it's not about the people, it's more about their homes and how they decorate - or have the decorating done for them.
It started with The Osbournes. Sure the family was a little crazy. I watched because of the house. The combo kitchen / family room area was my favorite. I wanted to jump through the tv screen and get a closer look, fluff the pillows on the comfy couch, check out that beaded Eiffel tower model on the counter, snoop through the 'fridge, admire all the doggy photos running up the staircase wall - all in ornate frames like royalty, etc. The house was an interesting mix of elegant and eclectic. *sigh* Is it wrong to gawk?
The obsession continues on today with shows like 'Real Housewives' (California, New York, Georgia - I don't care). One of the Cali ladies has fleur de lis and wrought iron all through her house (ok, maybe a little over-'wrought'). While the hardwood floors, granite countertops, faux walls and soaring ceilings seem to be de rigueur, it's the accessories that I find interesting! Blah, blah, blah about shoes, clothes, kids, money - show me that cute little wrought iron plant stand behind the kitchen sink!
While I am not sure there is much 'real' left in reality tv, I still love to check out the houses.
