Jennifer Bertrand is one of the top two designers/decorators in the country right now, and she's from right here in the metro.
In case you haven't heard, Olathe's Bertrand is one of two finalists in HGTV's Design Star competition - competing for her own design show on a national television station.
Jennifer's appeal is, not only that she is a fabulous designer, but she's also kind. You can see it in her eyes, and hear it when she speaks.
She's been compared to David Cook in that regard. He's nice. Simon, of all people, even said so. "The most genuine," Simon said.
So, here's my thoughts. I'm proud to be from the Midwest, no matter what the East coasters and West coasters think about what they call our slow-to-catch-on-fashion, behind-the-times-lifestyles. I'm proud that people from our area of the country are "kind" and "genuine".
Jennifer Bertrand NEEDS your vote.
Click here to vote. You have until Wednesday morning. The awards show airs next Sunday night. That's when votes will be tallied and we'll know if, once again, a Kansas Citian is one of the best.