Returning host and mentor David Bromstad kicked off season eight of HGTV Star by challenging the 10 new hopefuls to design a vignette representing their personal brands. Each designer must also create an original textile to use in the space.

This native Texan and mom of two describes her style as "saturated bohemian." For her first vignette, Abby created a room layered with colors and patterns.

Abby covered lines of inspirational text with oversized Rorschach inkblots to create a personal wallpaper for her vignette.

Continuing with the same motif, Abby created a coordinating inkblot fabric. She also decided to cut out individual inkblots as pillow appliques.