[Design on TV #2] Weeds

Design on TV is recurring column that allows TV fanatics to step into the world of their favorite TV shows by offering up a list of real-life items that will allow you to trick out your place in that show's signature fashion.  Some people call it an "homage." Some people call it "sick."  We call it "entertaining."

Design on TV #2: Weeds 

There are about a million cheesy things I could say about Weeds that would tie into the drug theme.  It's highly addicting, right?! LOL.  Give me a break.  It IS addicting, though—the show's creator, Jenji Cohen (am I the only person who reads that as "Jumanji" in my head?) originally introduced us to Nancy Botwin (Mary Louise Parker), a recent widow living in white suburbia.  She has a beautiful home, two sons, and a Hispanic maid.  But how does she pay for all this stuff when she doesn't have a job and her husband didn't have life insurance?  SURPRISE!  She's a drug dealer.  And because we all know that rich people hate themselves, the drug trade is booming up in the ritzy part of town. 

Over 5 seasons, some ridiculous shit has happened, like when Nancy burned her house down or when she worked in a maternity store only to find it was a front for a tunnel that leads to Mexico, or when her son killed some Mexican lady with a croquet mallet.  Last season, she fell in love with a Mexican Mayor/drug lord, got pregnant with his baby, and moved into his casa.  Things be getting a little loco over there, but this show still shines with clever writing, amazing acting, and well-developed characters with chronic problemz (HAHA get it? CHRONIC? I'm so awesome).  

 1. Punch Coffee Mug: One of the most interesting aspects of Nancy Botwin's character is that we never see her smoking weed.  Her vices?  Diet Coke, coffee, red wine, and baaaaaaaaaad life decisions.  This coffee mug would be perfect for Nancy because it indulges one of her vices and allows for a quick weapon when she needs to bitch slap Celia Hodes in the face. 

2. Kali-Art Bathtub: Whenever Nancypants has a problem, she heads right to her bathtub.  See Exhibit A:

Okay, so maybe she doesn't look particularly distraught here, but it's TRUE.  When she thought her drug lord boyfriend was going to kill her?  Into the tub! I can't blame her—it's a typical Mom move.  The bathroom is virtually the only place you can ever be alone for even a second when you have children, so I can understand why she'd want to get in and never come out.  Bath aficianados like Nancy would LOVE this little gem that's so expensive it doesn't even have a price tag.  Acrylic inside, leather or wood (your choice!) on the outside, this two-person tub is just beautiful.

3. Birch Forest Panels (Viva Terra, set of 3, $649): So the main argument for stoners who want to legalize marijuana is that it's a plant, and how can the government outlaw something natural?  To keep things natural, botanic accents and nature crap are key.  Check out this rustic Birch Forest Panel.  Kind of makes you want to light up, right?

4. Riddling Wine Rack (Viva Terra, $269): If you're going to have a vice, wine is a good one to have.  This wine rack is a good mix of rustic and practical, and would look splendid in her new Mexican kitchen in a house that her family may or may not be trapped in.

5. Forest Leaf Flatware Collection (Tabula Tula, $85): Family meals are a rarity in the Botwin household (too much hustlin', not enough rustlin' [of grub]), but this flatware set might actually convince Andy (Nancy's ridiculous brother-in-law)to get back into the kitchen to whip up some of his famous fare.

6. Par Shag Rug (CB2, $299): To complete the "I'm one with nature" look, we have this awesome shag carpet from CB2.  If you're thinking, "But Amanda, shag carpet belongs back in the 70's, with 8-tracks and my parents shattered dreams!," you're WRONG.  Also, if you're sitting at the table, bagging your weed and the cops come in, just dump in on the rug and maybe no one will notice?  CAMOUFLAGE, bitches.  Camouflage.