10 ?s | steven and chris, tv hosts

It's almost embarrassing to tell you how much I love Steven and Chris.  I set out into the working world during the heyday of Designer Guys, Steven and Chris' very first series.  I watched religiously and memorized just about every finish, every detail, every DIY, in fact, Steven Sabados was [and still is] my DIY guru.  My favourite episode was a spa bathroom that combined both old world style with modern touches.  The episode featured pale blue walls, a wall of sheer curtains suspended on tension wire, DIY'd frosted doors, and boston ferns on mirrored cabinets.  My first apartment ended up having ALL of those elements.  My friends and coworkers had quite a bit of fun teasing me about my Steven this, Chris said that, that when we spotted Steven on the sidewalk one day, they pushed me to go talk to him.  21 and starstruck, all I could say was "I'm a huge fan" and turned and almost ran away, my face bright red.

Most of you already know the story of Steven and Chris, Steven started in display design for Eaton's and Roots, Chris was a makeup artist.  Although both were successful, it was their teamwork forming The Sabados Group, handling events and interior design that propelled them forward resulting in Designer Guys.  After Designer Guys, they starred in the series Design Rivals and from there went into the world of fashion and style [on both high and low budgets] with So Chic with Steven and Chris.  Furniture design and linen, lighting, and accessory lines followed, and just recently, a wine label.  They really do handle it all.  And now Canadians [and this year Americans] welcome them into their homes everyday on CBC's The Steven and Chris Show where they talk, cook, DIY and style everything from bedrooms to the latest fall fashions. Charming, funny, handsome and down to earth, in person, they are exactly who they are on TV, open and honest.

To say I was excited to meet them at the Steven and Chris Show a few weeks back was an understatement.  And this time when I met them I got beyond "I'm a huge fan".  I said it again, but this time I followed it up with a fully formed question.  And now, 10 more.  Here's 10 ?s with everyone's favourite Designer Guys, Steven and Chris.

1. What is the most rewarding aspect of what you do or what has been the most rewarding experience you've had in your career?

S&C: For so many years we made TV in a vacuum where we never got to meet the people who watch us. Now everyday we get to meet people in our studio audience and they're an equal part of the show. It's so much fun!

2. Favourite time of day? 

S:  Morning – I like to get a headstart on the day 

C: Dinner – I like to come home, cook dinner and unwind with our dog Maxi 

3. Star Wars or Star Trek? 

S&C: Star Wars! 

4. What is one thing you would change about your industry or what you do? 

S&C: We wish people weren’t so intimidated by design and had more confidence in their personal style 

5. What is your daily routine? If you don't have one, what is one thing you do everyday? 

S: Mix and drink protein power shakes 

C: Meditate everyday 

6. If you weren't doing what you do, what else would you do? 

S: Set design for films 

C: Open a décor store 

7. Favourite colour?

S:  Orange 

C:  Black 

8. Favourite board game? 

S: “SORRY”, I used to play it with my grandma all the time 

C: Snakes & Ladders – I play it with my nephews 

9. Where do you see your industry or yourself in 10 years? 

C: In a perfect world retired on a beach.
S: Ditto 

10. What do you feel is "trendy" right now and what do you feel will stand the test of time? 

S&C: We never put that much pressure on trends and classics. We use what we enjoy. And if over time we change our minds, then we change our minds.

For more on Steven and Chris's S&C collection, go to http://www.stevenandchris.com/ and for more on CBC's Steven and Chris Show go to www.cbc.ca/stevenandchris.  A huge thanks to the guys for participating.