Francesco Bilotto
Francesco Bilotto (born August 30, 1981) is a television design and entertaining expert, contributing to many media sources. Currently seen as a re-appearing guest on national network news morning programs as well as daytime entertainment talk shows, he also has a self-titled segment "The Francesco Fix" on NBC New York.[1][2][3][4]
Early years
[edit]Francesco Bilotto was born to Italian descent parents and raised in Kenosha, Wisconsin.[5] Bilotto spent his childhood living with his mother in a Cape Cod home on Lake Michigan's shoreline,[6] which is where his love for design and passion for natural beauty began.[citation needed]
Career
[edit]Francesco has appeared on ABC The View[7] and NBC Today Show,[8] and is a TODAY Tastemaker,[9] He has also appeared on New York Live, WNBC New York,[10] and Good Morning America ABC Television Network.[11][12][13] Bilotto has also had mentions in Closer Weekly, People magazine[14] and other national publications.[15][16][14][17][18] Bilotto has worked as a free-lance creative consultant to Discover Wisconsin, a program showcasing the state and its vast landscape, locals and historical sites. In 2000, he lived in Chicago and volunteered his talents to Equality Illinois.[19] In 2009 Bilotto moved to San Francisco, California, in pursuit of inspiration and extending his brand on a national level which then brought him to his current home of New York City in 2011. In addition to his broadcast career, Bilotto keeps a private client list including Manhattan socialites, many well known celebrities [20] and Wall Street dwellers.[21]
Personal life
[edit]Bilotto resides in Manhattan, New York.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ "Video - NBC New York". NBC New York. Archived from the original on April 2, 2015. Retrieved April 3, 2015.
- ^ "Video - NBC New York". NBC New York. Archived from the original on March 26, 2015. Retrieved April 3, 2015.
- ^ "Video - NBC New York". NBC New York. Archived from the original on April 2, 2015. Retrieved April 3, 2015.
- ^ "Video - NBC New York". NBC New York. Archived from the original on April 2, 2015. Retrieved April 3, 2015.
- ^ a b "A Q&A with Interior Designer and Entertaining Expert, Francesco Bilotto". VRAI Magazine. Retrieved April 3, 2015.
- ^ "Ginger Zee's wedding planner thrilled with his Michigan 'wedding mafia'". MLive.com. June 2014. Retrieved October 23, 2017.
- ^ "WATCH: Francesco Bilotto Gives Candace's Dressing Room a Makeover on 'The View' Video - The View". ABC. Retrieved October 23, 2017.
- ^ "Before and after: Must-see home makeover photos". TODAY.com. Retrieved October 23, 2017.
- ^ Eley, Amy. "Francesco Bilotto is a TODAY Tastemaker! What to know about the interior designer". Today.com. Retrieved October 23, 2017.
- ^ "Small Space Makeover". NBC New York. Retrieved April 3, 2015.
- ^ ABC News. "Ginger Zee's Extreme Office Makeover". ABC News. Retrieved April 3, 2015.
- ^ ABC News. "GMA Live: Ginger Zee, Sara Haines Plan Their Wedding Video - ABC News". ABC News. Retrieved April 3, 2015.
- ^ ABC News. "Make Lovely Valentine's Day Plans at the Last Minute". ABC News. Retrieved April 3, 2015.
- ^ a b "Good Morning America's Ginger Zee Marries Ben Aaron : People.com". PEOPLE.com. Retrieved April 3, 2015.
- ^ "Francesco Bilotto Styles A Manhattan Apartment". FrancescoBilotto.com. Retrieved October 23, 2017.
- ^ "Francesco Bilotto- Wedding of Ginger Zee to Ben Aaron". FrancescoBilotto.com. Retrieved October 23, 2017.
- ^ "Sherwin-Williams' 2018 Color of the Year Is Finally Here — And It Doesn't Disappoint". House Beautiful. October 3, 2017. Retrieved October 31, 2017.
- ^ Now, Melissa Erickson More Content. "Cooking for a crowd: When to re-heat and when to cheat". Washington County News/Holmes County Times. Retrieved November 2, 2017.
- ^ Ronnie Vanna (February 2, 2008). "Until everybody can get Married..." Retrieved October 23, 2017 – via YouTube.
- ^ "How to Throw a Valentine's Day Friendship Party". USMagazine.com. February 12, 2016. Retrieved October 23, 2017.
- ^ "Ginger Zee's Northern Michigan Wedding at the Inn at Bay Harbor - MyNorth.com". MyNorth.com. June 13, 2014. Retrieved April 3, 2015.
