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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,

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  1. Laura

    Squeeeeal! How exciting!! I wish you the best of luck!! I’m sure you will be a success – you are both so VERY talented and have wonderful personalities to boot!
    I’m wondering how soon I can relocate to Alabama??!! ha 🙂 Seriously, when you get the whole thing going, central Ohio is a must-stop for you! I’ll be waiting! Congrats!

  2. Martha

    Happy Day and Congratulations! You two so deserve something like this with all your talent and good energy. Best of luck to both of you. I know I will be looking forward to those shows. 🙂

  4. Monique

    Big Congrats! So exciting. I know you guys will hit it out of the park with your DIY projects. I hope the full episodes will be available on the Internet as I am one of about ten people in the U.S who don’t have cable.

  5. Barbara

    Wow. This is absolutely what should happen! You two are awesomely talented and I totally enjoy your website. I’m sure your TV show will be a success! All the best!

  7. Jenny@EvolutionofStyle

    SO GREAT and SO EXCITING!! I love hearing about all of the success out there in the blog world and look forward to seeing you “in action, in person”!! 🙂 I know you guys will be amazing. I mean look at your Pick My Prestos! Hello? Brilliant!

  8. Ronnie Gunn Tucker

    Woo! I’ve been waiting for this to happen. It was just a matter of time, in my humble opinion, for you two “adorablenesses” to be discovered. Good luck and keep us posted. Duh.
    FYI: If you’ve always wondered about the sweet coastal town of St. Marys, GA, I’m ready at a moment’s notice to host you two at our newly purchased 1907 historic home. It’s still empty with newly refinished heart pine floors…and that’s it. I’ve got some reno $ and too many ideas to sort out. Just sayin’! Go you guys!!!!

  9. Jill

    Awesome!! Congrats to you. Hopefully you will make your way to Park City since its right by me 🙂 Good luck and much love to you!

  11. Linda

    What is Design TV? Is it a part of HGTV or a ‘watch on your computer’ type program?

    Either way I can’t wait to see what you do!

  12. Shannon

    Oh wow! that is FANTASTIC!! So excited. I live in Wetumpka, AL.. Do you think they will consider doing an outdoor space? Ours is struggling since my insurance broker husband took down all of our trees when we were building our house.

  14. Lisa

    WOW! that is absolutely, positively exciting! You two are PERFECT for the gig because you are “the every person” with a great design esthetc, great ideas on a budget and absolute winning personalities everyone would want to tune in for. I believe for a show to be successful it isn’t ALL about the design/ideas/makeovers…though of course that’s the REASON for the shoe BUT if the person or persons presenting them are boring….lack personality and don’t have true enthusiasm and connection with their audience….well then it’s doomed. You two have every criteria for who people would want to see and will continually want to see on camera every week along with your amazing talents. SO I cannot wait to see the pilot episode…will it be on HGTV? DIY?
    Congratulations!

  15. vamom2

    Wow, congrats!!!! I have loved following you guys on all of your adventures, for the past couple of years! Good luck and looking forward to seeing both of you “in action”!!

  17. Julee

    You two are such an inspiration! I cannot wait to see an actual show and all the ideas you two have and execute! YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  18. Patricia Hardin

    This is SO amazing!! I have been DYING for y’all to have a show! I tell EVERYONE about y’all and I am sooooo happy for you! Congratulations on always pushing forward with your dreams-it is truly an inspiration!

  19. colette

    That’s so exciting! I’d love for you to come to Park City. Then I could drive up and see!

  20. Missy

    I am not the least bit surprised…I ALWAYS knew you’d end up doing a tv show! I LOVE you guys and I’m so proud of you both! Can’t wait to watch! giggle giggle…I’m so giddy for you guys! 🙂
    :0)
    (((((HUGS)))))
    Missy

  21. Leslie

    Layla! That is SO exciting! I’m a regular reader and big fan and I would LOVE to see you guys “in person” – well, via the TV! Please do keep us posted!

  23. Melanie

    Wow! Congrats! You guys totally deserve this! I’ve been following your blog since this winter and absolutely LOVE your stuff! Way to represent the state of Alabama! 🙂

  27. Tiff

    What an exciting blessing! I’m very happy for you both and am sure that the experience will be ahh-maaaa-zing!
    I just hope I’ll be able to view the episodes somehow here in Australia, otherwise I’ll feel totally left-out ;(

  29. M. Price

    Congrats! I have been following you guys for a couple years, and am excited to watch you on TV!

  30. Patti Peres

    Layla and Kevin

    That is incredibly wonderful news! I hope things work out for you! Is North Florida close enough to Alabama?!!! I love your blog and your talent.

    All the best,

    Patti

  31. mary

    Well they couldn’t have picked a more deserving couple. I wish you much success! Looking forward to saying I *knew* when…

    Mary
    From Virginia
    (who doesn’t comment much but always reads)

  33. Roxanna

    Congrats………this is awesume…..you know I’ll be watching for sure. Just love you guy’s and am so excited to see your pilot. Many more blessings being sent your way.

  35. Tiffany hughes

    Doing the happy dance for y’all! So, so proud of you. Let me be the first or, 180th person to tell you that I told you so.
    Love, the pharmacist who’s living vicariously thru y’all and also has a half painted house, 3 kids rooms that look like hell on earth, and a house that is so brown all over, you’d think snickers bars reproduced in here. All of that goodness is just 10 miles away from you. Please let me know if you want me to be on the show asap because if tv adds 10 pounds i have to stop eating as it will push me over the “is she really that fat” mark. Ha!

  36. Sarah Teske

    Congratulations! I have no doubt that this adventure will be a successful one. You two are fun to watch/listen to, you’re not “too good” for anyone, you’re lovable, you have huge hearts, you have incredible skills, and YOU ALREADY HAVE A HUGE FAN CLUB. 2011 is going to be a great year for you. All the best to you!

  38. Kim

    YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHH! Congratulations! Kansas is close to Alabama, right? And your show would be unique if you came to RURAL Kansas because nobody, and I mean nobody, comes here to do a show. My basement needs some lovin’ from TLC. Kid toys EVERYWHERE, ugly, nasty couch and broken arm chair, just horrible. Our house has good bones, but it defintely needs some TLC. Anyhoo, I will love watching you wherever you go and if you are some place close, I would love to help!!!

  39. Kim

    Forgot to mention, I love the look of your webpage! I think you just updated it without telling us! Sneaky, sneaky! :>)

  40. Amy W.

    what FANTASTIC news!!! sending oodles of wishes your way that this all works out to a series of shows! looking forward to hearing more as this all progresses. wished i lived in bama. bummer. 😉

  41. Debbie

    Wow!!!! I am so excited for yall, but not suprised. You are both so gifted. You will be great. Best of luck!!!

  42. Colleen

    You two are so talented and seem so down to earth!!!! You insprire me with all the great ideas!!!!! No matter what Great things are in your future!!!!!!

  46. Lisa Walters

    Nice very very nice. Wishing you the best of luck!!!! Gosh you guys may get your own show…WOW!!!!!!

  47. jeanne

    Wohoooo!!!!! You two are perfect for TV. I can’t wait for the big debut. This is soooooo exciting!!!!!

  49. Brooks Interiors

    Congratulations. I just discovered you recently, but I’m so proud of anyone who follows their dream with perseverance & determination. Kudo’s to you both. You have quite a nation-wide following. I’m from New Mexico.