Okey doke- here’s the whole design TV scoop in a nifty little nutshell!
Late last October, we were approached by an amazing production company who asked if we were interested in auditioning for a new, design-related TV series. Always up for a new adventure, we filled out several pages of paperwork, which eventually led to round 2 of the process- a video interview. Round 2 (happily) led to round 3 of the process- a full on, in-person virtual makeover consultation for a couple of friends of ours who aren’t camera shy and wanted our advice on some of their biggest design dilemmas. (Thanks Brooke and Jason! You guys did great and we still wanna make over your kitchen for realz yo!)
A lot of time passed after that last audition though, and just when we thought we must not have made the cut, we received a really exciting phone call. We got the gig!
We did a massive happy dance in the living room, and went out for a celebratory dinner that night, but it didn’t really feel real until very recently.
They tell us we’ll be flying to Denver, Colorado or Park City, Utah, to meet them in late July. Then by September, we’ll be shooting our pilot episode. (goosebumps!) There’s no guarantee the network will pick up a whole series worth of shows, but that’s the ultimate goal and we’re gonna give it our best shot! Fingers crossed, we’ll create something really informative and entertaining and meaningful that folks will enjoy watching!
We’ll be shooting the pilot episode locally (yay!), and a series would take us to several different cities around the country. (yay!) So our mission this month is to find some folks who live in or around the state of Alabama who wanna be on the first episode in September.
Here’s what our production company is looking for:
– A fun and energetic single person, couple, or family that isn’t afraid of TV cameras and that already has a little cash saved up for a room redo. (The show will be contributing to the budget too!)
– A fixer upper house that is in desperate need of some TLC.
Does this sound like you and your house? If so, send an email to DesignTVCasting (at) Gmail (dot) com and include at least one personal photo, a photo of the exterior of your home, and a few photos of the room you’d most like our help with. Also, be sure to mention where you’re located, what your budget is, and any additional information you think might be important to our producers.
(Note: We’re going to be tweeting from wherever it is we’re shooting at any given time, (both locally, and nationally if the show gets picked up) so if you’re interested in coming out and lending a helping hand, please do! We’d love to see you and the more the friendly faces we’ve got around set, the merrier!)
And before we sign off, we just want to take a moment to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for continually encouraging us to grow and take chances and have fun! We cherish your e-friendship, and just knowing we can log on and “talk” to you about what’s going on from one day to the next is super comforting!
Bear-style e-hugs,
This is so exciting I can hardly stand it. Wish I lived in Alabama! I have several rooms that need redos!! Best of luck.
Y’ALL. I’m beyond excited for you. Seriously, amazing!!! 🙂 I think I might need to take a road trip down your way. 🙂 xoxo
Congrats… that is so exciting! I’ll be watching for sure and best of luck on these next steps of your amazing adventure!
Dear Layla and Kevin: I have always believed that hard work and perseverance do pay off! Layla, two years ago I sent you an email with a question re: painting kitchen cabinets and you responded right away; I will never forget that! As everyone else has stated: congratulations; I don’t know two people who deserve this more than you guys! Cindy
So cool! I will definitely watch your show! Maybe by the time you all can swing around Texas with your show, we’ll have some money saved up so you can come help with our space… We’ve definitely got the fixer-upper part nailed down!
Congradulations!!!! How exciting for you. I can’t wait to see what great things you come up with. I know it will knock our socks off.
Whoooooooo Hoooooooooo!!! I knew it was going to happen someday! You know you already have a network of fans and free labor for the show! I am so excited for you guys, you have earned this and will be fabulous!
Congratulations! How exciting! I’m doing the happy dance for you.
SO happy for you both. I love your energy, your resourcefulness, your playfulness but most of all, how humble you both are. You make a fantastic team and I know you’ll do great!
Congratulations! You will be their shining stars. I stand in awe of the work you do….you’re so talented!! Can’t wait to see the show!
That is wonderful!! Congratulations! I love when you guys do videos, you are so genuine, funny, adorable, and of course informative…You will do great! Yay!
Hello L and K! This is Lora from Tuscaloosa. I’m so excited for both of you! I’m not sure of the what the format for your show will be but there will be plenty of oportunity to be a part of “rebuilding” Alabama. I love your southern style and your creativity if ALWAYS inspirational. Thanks!
Congratulations!! I am SO happy for you 🙂
YAY! So exciting. I wish I lived closer as I need some design help.
Soooooo cool. I can’t wait to see your pilot. Good luck.
Wow, wow, wow. And YEA! Can’t wait to follow along on this next adventure of yours 🙂
What exciting news! Congratulations! I’m sure you will do great. I so enjoy your blog. It always brings a smile when it lands in my inbox. Blessings on continued success!
What exciting News Kevin and Layla! I am so proud to have you as blog friends!!
xoxo
Karena
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Yay!!!!!!!!!!!! Congratulations!
Congratulations you two!!! That’s Soooooooo Exciting!!! I live close to Park City so if you end up out this way to meet your producers we better have a bloggy get together!!
Whoa!!!!!!! This is HUGE. A BIG BIG CONGRATULATIONS to you both!! This is really exciting, you are a bonafide celeb in the making. I cannot wait to hear more more more!!
This is fabulous!
Are you kidding? I read your blog EVERY day! I live 20 minutes from Park City, Utah and hope that that’s where you launch your new show! You’ll love it out here – people are friendly. I know you didn’t say you could redo a home in Utah, but you’re always welcome to come and give me some ideas! Good luck – and congratulations!
I would so love help with my house even for just ideas. I know some of what I like but am not too sure of how to put my likes together. I live in Maryland though. 🙁 :))
This is wonderful news! You two are so very creative and positive. Can’t wait to be a fan of this new show that you are certain to get picked up for! Woo hoo!
Congratulations by the way!!! I would love to watch your ideas on a show! :)))))))
Congratulations! Your blog has allowed me to find my inner creative diva, and I tell all of my friends and family to look at your ideas. Can’t wait to see your show!! I’m also loving the new look of the blog.
FINALLY someone in the ‘industry’ acknowledges what we’ve known for years! 🙂
Your Friend,
Deborah
Congrats! If you ever make it to Pittsburgh, PA, I would you to stop by my house. We just moved into a bigger house and have a serious bad case of old-school-country-kitchen!
Wow! That is just awesome! Congratulations! Good luck! I’ll be watching!
Congratulations!! So excited for you guys!!
That’s great! I’m so dang excited. I can not wait to see y’all on the big screen doing what y’all do. MAN I WISH I LIVED IN ‘BAMA!!
Wow!!! That’s amazing news!!! I am so happy for you guys! What an awesome journey! YAY!!!! I just know it will get picked up!!! Fingers and toes crossed!!! :o)
How awesome! Congratulations! I will be watching because I just already adore your blog! Way to go!
So excited for you two!
Awesome news! Congratulations! Can’t wait to see what you guys come up with for HGTV. I haven’t watched it in ages but you two would definitely be my motivation for coming back. Best of luck all the way!
Congrats guys – that’s awesome!!
How exciting and well deserved! Congratulations!
You will be Designs Stars on your own show!!
AWESOME!
You are 2 very powerfully creative and talented people who know how to dream…
follow your dreams, and now make them come true.
I adore you both and so does everyone else who knows you , and your blog. You are going to both be so amazing on T.V.
Maybe we can talk to the producers into a “road trip” to Ct.
Prayers always. geri.
p.s. love the new blog redo.
I’m so excited for ya’ll and me!!! Finally a great new show that I would love to watch. I just hate how much HGTV went from home design to and crafts to real estate. It seems that up-cycling and cool makeovers like yours is the wave of the future. I love your blog and videos, T..V. is the natural progression for ya’ll!
Hugs…Tracy 🙂
That’s so exciting! Congratulations!!
That’s a major WOW!!! Congrats!
Such wonderful news! It couldn’t happen to a cuter and more talented couple! I would love to watch you on TV! I hope you can still do your blog too.
How exciting!! I know you will do amazing. Always loved your personalities on your blog videos. Congrats and good luck to you both!
Congrats on chance of a lifetime…look forward to seeing you guys and the “little” big screen.
CoNgRaTuLaTiOnS, Y’all!!
You two are so deserving! You’ve given so much to blogland…it’s only right that you are showcased on the national TV scene. I’m truly happy for both of you.
bLeSsInGs,
Suzy
Cypress, Texas
You guys are so awesome and talented you should have your own show!!! I will pray it gets picked up and it’s onto new adventures!
Congratulations Layla and Kevin! I can’t think of anyone more deserving of this! You will be awesome, and if you ever come to Maryland I would love to help out! 🙂
Congrats guys 🙂 You two deserve this so much and I bet the network thinks you’re as awesome as we all do. Good luck and can’t wait to hear all about it. Wishing I was closer to help you out! 🙂
SO proud and happy for you two cuties!!!!!
I live in Alabama, and my hubby and I are fun and energetic (and he’s cute too) but we don’t have a fixer-upper and don’t truly need one. I never thought I would be bummed about that!!!
Knowing Alabammy, though, I know you will find the perfect person(s) for your pilot. This will be so fun for you and for them and I’m so proud I could bust. GO GET ‘EM, KEV AND LAYLA!!!
Super duper CONGRATS! You guys will be the best design hosts! and if you do come out to Denver you HAVE to let me know. You have several faithful followers out here!
PS I might have talked the Mister into a vacay in Tybee Island, just because of you!