Traditional styled room at the Country Inns & Suites, Mall of America, photographed on 6/27/13. Country Inns & Suites by Carlson is going for star power as it attempts to remake its gingham-and-grandma image into s light, bright aesthtcally-pleasuing pro

Traditional styled room at the Country Inns & Suites, Mall of America, photographed on 6/27/13. Country Inns & Suites by Carlson is going for star power as it attempts to remake its gingham-and-grandma image into s light, bright aesthtcally-pleasuing product that appeals to millenial travelers. Carlson has enlisted HGTV star Genevieve Gorder, a South High School grad, as its principal consultant and camera-ready spokesman for the new concept.] Bruce Bisping/Star Tribune bbisping@startribune.com(Photo By Bruce Bisping/Star Tribune via Getty Images)