Her show Secrets From a Stylist was aired as a special one-hour premiere on August 29, 2010, where she redesigned the Los Angeles home of Ian Brennan, her friend and the co-creator of Glee.
Nina wins the challenge, although her partner Courtland complains that she "threw [him] under the bus" by misleading him as to her style preferences.
Each team member chooses a musical instrument to incorporate into the design of an outdoor patio.
Vern warns the designers that simply translating the color palette of the flowers into the room will lead to elimination.
The Blue Team wins, despite Michael's being out for much of day two after a nail gun injury to his thumb.
Casey is selected as this episode's top designer and was especially lauded for her work on a firefighter silhouette.
The Red Team is shocked to learn that the judges were "physically angry" about its design, with harsh criticism for each signature element except Stacey's.
The judges are so appalled by the Red Team's work, in general, and by Stacey, in particular, that they eliminate her before the host presentations.
Guest judge John Gidding (of HGTV's Curb Appeal) substitutes for Candice.
The remaining designers—Casey, Emily, Michael—are tasked to design a sunroom that incorporates both their own personal style and their concept for an HGTV series.
Season 4 winner Antonio Ballatore stops by to offer encouragement, and each designer gets help from a friend from home.
The final two designers, Michael and Emily, prepare a television presentation with the help of the eliminated contestants.
Each finalist shoots an extended presentation of their proposed series using an eliminated designer as inspiration.