PAUL DIMEO | PUBLICITY & MEDIA

Welcome to Publicity and Media page for Paul DiMeo. Read highlights from recent articles about Paul that have appeared in magazines, newspapers and online. Note that most articles are in Adobe PDF format and may take up to a minute to download and view.

Prom Rewind, Savannah College of Art and Design, March 2009

I have very fond memories of my prom. Led Zeppelin was the music of choice and "Stairway to Heaven" was our prom song. But it was 1976; you can just imagine the fashions… I wore a tux with tails. The tux was beige with chocolate brown velvet lapels and cuffs. The shirt was cream with ruffles and the ruffles had brown piping, the bow tie was chocolate brown velvet and my shoes were Prom piping, the bow tie was chocolate brown velvet and my shoes were brown patent leather. I looked good!..." Download the article to read the rest! Download the Full Article (Adobe PDF)

Student Wins Duct-tape Contest , Albert Lea Tribune , October 2008
By Rachel Rietsema, special to the Tribune

Photo by Brie Cohen

Albert Lea High School student Meghan Sipple shows off her duct-tape trophy Saturday next to “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” designer Paul DiMeo after Sipple won the duct-tape competition. DiMeo is holding one of the duct-tape entries, a duck-shaped pencil sharpener. Sipple won the contest with many duct-tape creations, including a prom dress, popcorn box and an Albert Lea football pillow. Download the Full Article (Adobe PDF)

Carving Heart Into Wood, Daily News, March 2007
By Valerie Kuklenski

Photo by Tina Burch

Paul doesn't hold back when it comes to showing emotion on the set. For Paul, it just comes naturally when helping needy families realize a dream. Read this great article and interview from the Daily News. Download the Full Article (Adobe PDF)

Extreme Visit, The Brunswick Beacon, February 2007
By Laura Lewis

Photo by Laura Lewis

Laura Lewis interviews Paul about the Extreme Makeover: Home Edition project in Horry County, South Carolina. The show was in South Carolina to build a new 3400-square foot home for the Wilson family in under seven days. Download the Full Article (Adobe PDF)

Through the Eyes of a Child, New Homes and Ideas
By Kelly McCall Branson

Photo Copyright 2006 ABC

Paul loves helping to make dreams come true on Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. It's especially rewarding when there are children involved. Paul's passion for his work really shines when designing rooms for kids. Download the Full Article (Adobe PDF)

Shining Bright, OK!, September 2006
By Ruth Hilton

Photo by Dale Berman

OK! magazine interviews Paul & Kelly Dimeo at their home in Los Angeles. Paul also reveals tips for easy design projects with a big impact. Download the Full Article (Adobe PDF)

AstraZeneca Builds Benches for Heart Health, Wilmington News Journal, September 2006
By Erika Beras

Photo by Emily Varisco

Paul helps to raise awareness during National Cholesterol Education Month by joining AstraZeneca employees as they build benches for heart health. Download the Full Article (Adobe PDF)

A Star is Born, Real Life Decorating, Fall/Winter 2005
By Rachel Martin

Project List:   1. Lighten Dining Room   2. Redesign Home   3. Get Big Break Real Life Decorating - Photo by Michael Garland Read about how the redesign of this Los Angeles home led to Paul's big break in Hollywood. Download the Full Article (2.5MB - Adobe PDF)

Outdoor Entertaining, Real Life Decorating, Fall/Winter 2005
By Rachel Martin

Lighting is Key to Creating the Perfect Ambience. Read Paul's tips for creating the right setting for outdoor fun. Download the Full Article (Adobe PDF)

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