Be Your Own Designer
Episode 23 · 2001-10-15

Episode overview
Explore your personal style by becoming your own designer. First, Christopher explains his theory of the Seven Psychological Layers that could help set your personal creativity free. Then, Diane Lane, author of the book Yes/No Design discusses her methods for trying to discover your own style. Christopher takes one of Diane's personality tests and the two discuss Christopher's tastes. In a Christopher Classic we re-visit a designer round table session with Harry Segil, Van-Martin Rowe, Francis Schultz, and Alexandra Stoddard. Next, Richard H. Emannele does a show-and-tell of his ironwork and discusses how he makes pieces from clients' designs. Christopher Lowell Show staffer Dana Neillie joins Christopher and Richard to demonstrate that metal work is something that your average person can learn. Together, she and Richard put together an iron mirror frame. Then, it's off to visit the Hawaiian home of stencil large artist Jan Dressler. Jan describes the stenciling techniques used in her
60 minutes
Season 3 episodes
1. Unique Digs2001-09-07
2. Hi Kitsch2001-09-17
3. Bright Ideas2001-09-04
4. Color Me Christopher2001-07-06
5. Industrial Living (2)
6. So You're Moving2001-09-06
7. Transformation2001-07-05
8. Mass Market Magic2001-09-13
9. Sew What2001-09-14
10. Clutter Cures2001-07-06
11. Size Matters2001-09-19
12. Seaside Chic2001-09-10
13. Who's the Boss? ... I Am2001-09-20
14. Smell the Roses2001-09-21
15. Over the Top2001-09-25
16. This Show Must Remain Open2001-09-26
17. First, Last, and Security2001-09-28
18. Second Time Around2001-10-08
19. An Affair to Remember2001-11-02
20. On the Face of It2001-07-06
21. Divine Do-Dads2001-10-04
22. Primitive Chic2001-10-05
23. Be Your Own Designer2001-10-15
24. Hide and Chic2001-07-05
25. Vanity Flair2001-10-10
26. Retro Chic2001-10-19
27. Born Again2001-10-12
28. That's Entertaining2001-07-04
29. Living Outdoors2001-10-16
30. Mobile Home Makeovers2001-10-17
31. Spiritual Spaces2001-10-11
32. Christopher: A Day in the Life2001-10-18
33. It's Only Natural2001-10-29
34. Wild & Woolly Windows
35. Occasional Guest2001-10-24
36. House Hub2001-11-20
37. Zen-sational2001-11-05
38. Baby Boom2001-10-23
39. It's Always Something2001-10-31
40. Design Trek: The Next Generation2001-10-25
41. Haute Interiors2001-10-26
42. Here to Stay2001-07-05
43. Tropicana2001-11-06
44. Tenured Good Eyes2001-11-07
46. Home Focal Points2001-07-04
47. From Ordinary to Extraordinary2001-11-02
48. The Art of Being Clever2001-07-06
49. Outdoor Dynamics For Dummies2001-07-04
50. Global Warming2001-11-13
51. Flex Appeal2001-11-09
52. Seven Layers2001-07-05
53. Host for the Holidays2001-11-22
54. You Did It Awards (1)2001-11-14
55. Entrance Clearly Marked2001-07-04
56. Cinema Chic2001-11-21
57. Best of Pampering Spaces2001-11-15
58. Best of Savvy Surfaces2001-11-19
59. Best of One Room Wonders2001-11-26
60. Best of Special Occasions2001-11-28