Designer Nate Berkus

The senior Mr. Berkus, Mike, is a lifelong sports-memorabilia collector, dealer and card-show promoter, who sold collectibles on HSN years ago.  Now, son Nate, the famed interior designer and Oprah guest, will make his HSN debut on Monday, Oct. 13.   Nate Berkus will particpate in HSN’s Home Design Event, a five-week series of hour-long, trend-driven shows running through mid-November and produced in conjunction with ELLE DECOR.  According to the designer, Berkus’ line will include a new mix of products for HSN — including affordable, custom upholstery that can ship in two to six weeks.  A couch, for example, is priced at $600.  Source link includes a lengthy interview with Mr. Bewkes, covering his experiences surviving the 2004 Tsunami in Sri Lanka, coming out to his family as a gay man, and working with Oprah.  Windy City Times  Oct. 8, 2008