Totally Addicted
So we’ve established that I’m easily seduced by television. Whether it’s the high notes (or not) of American Idol, the enticing cooking on Top Chef, the drama of Revenge or the period awesomeness (is that a word?) of Downton Abbey, I’m in.
The latest addition to my almost to long to admit out loud (or online) list of must-see TV? Love it or List it. Now in part, I’ll confess, I started watching because we were house hunting and I thought it might be useful (yeah, that’ll do for a reason). But after two episodes I was totally and completely sucked in. I just have to tune in to see what catastrophe is looming for Hillary and what houses David has picked for the lucky couple.
For those of you that haven’t seen it (HGTV), the premise is simple. A house-owning couple are in dire straits. One of them wants to move out of their current home and find a place that’s bigger, nicer, more open-concept, whatever. The other one, clinging to memories and the good life, wants to stay put. Enter Hillary (a decorator) and David (a realtor). 
The couple has to present Hillary with a list (and budget) of must-haves to stay. And David with a list (and budget) of must-haves for a new house. Then the two of them get to work. Usually with some calamity involving the basement (the show is filmed in Canada and they all have basements) and a house that just simply does not suit the couples needs. (Never fear the third house is always the charm).
Once Hillary has worked her magic (and she’s really good – if a bit grumpy) and David has found the perfect house (usually over budget – this is reality TV after all), the couple must choose—Love it (meaning stay put) or List It (put the house on the market and move on). We like to try and pre guess which way it’s going to go. I was on a roll, but recently have been wrong three times running.
All a lot of fun. And I also learn a lot about remodeling – Hillary style. Not to mention what houses are going for somewhere in Canada. If you haven’t watched it—do, but I warn you it’s addictive.
Do you watch HGTV? Which shows? If not, are you a Food Network fan? Let’s talk Chopped!
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