HGTV

Celebrity Holiday Homes with Sherri Shepherd

March 30, 2011 By Michael Russo | 1 Comment

Several months ago, I participated in another HGTV special called Celebrity Holiday Homes. I teamed up with the amazing Sherri Shepherd (The View) to create a jazz-themed holiday decor for her home. I had such a blast working with Sherri, and I’m so proud of the final result! Here are a couple of behind-the-scenes pictures:

And here’s a picture of her transformed living room:

To see the rest of the episode (and, really, why wouldn’t you want to?), just play the embedded video below!

HGTV Halloween Block Party

March 29, 2011 By Michael Russo | Leave a Comment

Last fall, I had the pleasure of participating in HGTV’s Halloween Block Party special. For the show, I teamed up with a family in San Francisco and transformed their house into a Haunted Mansion. It was an amazing experience that I won’t soon forget! Here are Before and After pictures of the family’s living room, taken on my iPhone:

Before:

After:

For those of you who missed this special the first time around, you’re in luck! Watch the entire episode below:

With an inimitable sense of style and an industrious work ethic, event planner Michael Russo has fashioned a remarkable résumé that suggests experience far beyond his years. The prodigious and prolific Russo, whose career in the industry has spanned over a decade, has built his reputation as an in-demand event planner by creating stunning special events. His palpable energy and meticulous attention to detail has made him a favorite among countless high-profile clients – from stars of the silver screen and the TV screen, to the stage and sports arenas, Michael Russo’s oeuvre truly runs the gamut. While his youthful spirit keeps him connected to the latest trends, he possesses an innate sophistication and elegance that is apparent in his body of work.