Tis the season for Christmas movies, and HGTV is no different – well, maybe a tad different, as HGTV’s Holiday offerings have that Home Reno sparkle. A Christmas Open House, featuring Ben and Erin Napier, premiered on HGTV Wednesday December 7, and Designing Christmas, featuring Hilary Farr, will premiere on HGTV Wednesday December 14 at 10/9c. Both specials are also available to stream on discovery+.
Designing Christmas features HGTV’s own Hilary Farr, co-host of Love It or List It. The film follows interior designer Stella (Jessica Szohr) and contractor Pablo (Marco Grazzini), who’ve charmed millions as co-hosts of their popular home renovation show. Although Stella is planning her wedding with fiancé Jack (Mykee Selkin), a last-minute production change means that she and Pablo must work overtime to keep their hit show on schedule. Stella confides in her mentor Freddy (Hilary Farr) about her complicated feelings for Pablo, which could jeopardize everything.
The biggest takeaway: this film isn’t your classic holiday flick. “I like the realness of [my character] Stella,” said Jessica. “But this is also an uplifting Christmas movie and you’re going to feel good when you watch it.” Directed by Pat Mills from a screenplay by Michael J. Murray, Designing Christmas is produced by MarVista. Stay up to date with the film by following #DesigningChristmas on socials.
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