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,
Congrats~Sounds like an awesome and fun opportunity!!
Chris Ann & Kristin
CONGRATULATIONS to you both!!! How exciting! You both are naturals in front of the camera & will capture millions of hearts on TV as you have captured mine through your blog. I wish you every success with this exciting new opportunity, you are both excellent at what you do and are a remarkable team. Very inspiring.
Lots of Love & Best Wishes,
Amber xxxxx
I’m all ready to set my DVR! Congrats! Now off to fwd this to all my AL friends!
I am so happy for the pair of you. I will be watching for sure. 🙂
You two are so clearly in the right business! And to have known what you wanted to do so young…you will go far, I’m sure. You deserve it!
Stacy
oh congrats to you both!!! just know that whereever this takes you is the place you are suppose to be!!
This is great news!!!!! I think both of you have a talent that is worth putting on TV for all to see! Way to go!!!!!!!!!!
Yeah!!! Congratulations! This is so exciting. Can’t wait to follow you guys in your new adventure!
Oh my gosh, that’s amazing news!! It’s many a blogger’s dream 🙂 You are incredibly lucky – and I know your show will be very successful. Can’t wait til you guys are bigger and are out her in sunny California! 🙂
I wish you both all the best during this journey and congratulations!
So exciting!! I have my fingers crossed! Can’t wait to watch it!!
Now everyone will get a chance to see what all of your readers/fans already know. Ya’ll are talented, adorable, and hilarious! CONGRATULATIONS! And, BTW, love the new look here at ye olde website, especially the linen background.
CONGRATULATIONS you guys, this is awesome news! So well deserved for such talented folks! Lucky people whoever they are that get to be the recipients of you amazing talents on your show. Please come to southern California one day and help me out with my little apartment in West Los Angeles! It desperately needs your assistance!
Best to you both,
Kimberly
Happy dance for you from MN! CONGRATS!!!
Congratulations guys! I’ve been saying for years that ya’ll needed a show. Many blessings to you on your new adventure!
Congratulations Palmer’s! i am so happy for your both. I just sent you a contact letter, but thoght I’d leave a comment as well. My hubby and I have been saving many years for a kitchen renovation/overhaul. We plan on starting in January. We live in Charlotte and we’d love to have you all do it. We’re not afraid of the camera, but the camera might be afraid of us. Lol. Soooooo, if you need a home, we got one available in the Carolinas! 🙂
Congratulations! 🙂
I’m happy for you!
God bless you both more and more!
That is awesome!!! I absolutely love your website and can’t wait to check out the show. Way to go, and good luck!!
Congratulations….HUGE Congratulations! If your ‘gig’ ever brings you to North Central WV. I would LOVE to audition for your show! Newer home…but could use advice on how to make every room POP! Good luck and I look forward to reading more!
I have been a loyal reader since you shared your first kitchen redo. I saw the pictures & got hooked on your blog.
I couldn’t be more happier for you guys!!!
You two are the cutest couple, super talented, & your videos are hilarious. It’s going to be fun seeing you on TV!
Best of luck!!
My husband and I met you and Kevin last summer on Tybee Island at the Screened Inn. Diane from Mermaid Cottages sent us over to check out the project. You are a cute and talented couple and like all of the things that we like! We will tune in to your show. Best wishes!!
Congratulations!! I only wished I lived in your area…. my kitchen could use some TLC.
Looking forward to seeing the show…. hopefully broadcasted to Canada.
WOOHOO!!! Congratulations!!! Y’all are a great example and great source of inspiration! Surely, the decision makers and powers that be will recognize what so many of us who follow you have known all along. 😀 We’re in Montgomery and have about a grand that we can spend on home improvement….our home is not old, but there are sooo many things we want to change. Just like most folks, we take things one project at a time (mostly). Or if you could use a local roadie… I’d be happy to help. Now, if you’ll excuse me, there are parts for a wood-shim, sunburst mirror, almost finished curtains, and yard watering duties calling my name. Love to you both.
Congrats… you two are amazing – dream big and stay true to who you are! I am a fellow Alabama e-friend and if you film close by I will try to be there to cheer you on. Thank you for being such a great inspiration to so many of us! Wish you the best and may God bless you in this new journey. AJ – queenofmynest(at)gmail(dot)com
Layla and Kevin, i know you are over the moon excited about this new opportunity! I am dying to renovate our kitchen and everytime we think we are ready we change our minds. I Adore your style but Memphis isn’t in alabama. If you want to make the 3 hr drive we would LOVE your touch!!
If you must stay in the state of alabama my FIL lives in Mobile in an adoreable little home needing lots of love. His kitchen/dining room/den is one massive room and retro in all the wrong ways. haha. (avocado green countertops!) There is never a dull moment with us and we would have more fun than you could imagine!!
OMG that is awesome! Doing a happy dance here for you guys!! I’m guessing Arkansas is too far :0( But will happily be following along!!
Congratulations!!! I’m so happy for you, and can’t wait to see your show!!! I will be DVR ing that!!!
Oh My Gosh!!!! That is wonderfule!! You r such a cute and talented couple how could they not want you guys!!! So happy for your!!
So excited for you guys and for the show! The thing that is so frustrating about today’s DIY design shows that I have come across is they really don’t show you step by step how to do something 🙁 or the finished project really looks as cheap as what they said they paid for it.
What I love about your blog is you do affordable makeovers, show the DYI aspect (even down to telling me to use liquid nails…thank you! I didn’t know about those) and then tie in some “splurge” items like Pottery Barn from ebay 😉 it just feels so doable and I am inspired! THANK YOU…if the show airs I would love for you to do behind the scenes blog posts on the projects to give us more direction on the DYI projects…I know the show is limited in time 🙂
Congrats! you deserve it!
Congrats. You deserve it!
AHH! Congratulations L & K! I am so, so happy for you. It has been amazing watching you start this journey and to see your dreams come to life. I hope this new adventure proves to be everything you wished and hoped for.
Layla,
Even though I don’t know you and Kevin personally, I feel like we have been friends forever. I am constently metioning you around the house to the hubby saying, “Layla did this or Layla did that.” I am so happy for the two of you and so so excited. Out of all the blogs I check out, there is not one I love more than yours. I am addicted to all things “The Lettered Cottage”. I am thrilled to see what the future brings, move over Pottery Barn here comes the, “Lettered Cottage Line”.
I’m so excited and happy for you both. Sauce of awesomeness. Congratulations!
Woohoo! That’s so awesome and well-deserved! Just tell me when to set my DVR 🙂
That is so wonderful you guys!!! You continue to be an inspiration to me. You have made me believe that you can achieve your dreams if you are really passionate about them. When I feel uncertain about the future and my business, I think about the two of you and far you have come. This success is much deserved for two lovely people like you. Good luck!
Oh, if only I lived closer. 🙁 I’m very excited to see what’s on the horizon for both of you. I am always amazed at your talent. Best of luck.
CONGRATS!!! Isn’t it funny that the harder you work, the luckier you get. I will definately watch. I wish I could live in the e-zines and prestos you do. You are an inspiration for my home decorating attempts. I love your energy and positive attitude. Good Luck and we are all behind you!!
We need you in Wetumpka:) I have enjoyed your blog so much, and share a love for it with my two grown daughters. I have submitted our entry!
Congrats!! You will both be amazing! I hope this will be shown in Canada. Fingers and toes are crossed for your success but you don’t need the luck because you my friends have talent and ambition. Can’t wait.
Congratulations!! So happy for you guys! Let us know if you head down to Texas :o)
Congratulations! I have loved to read your blog and watch your videos and now I’m so exciting to have you in my living room (via TV of course). But if you want to be in my living room, I would have no problem with that either. Best of luck on your new adventure. You both inspire me.
What a huge HUGE thing! Congrats to you both and I wish you every success!
Way to go! Congrats!
I’m so excited to hear this. Y’all are just the cutest couple and I love, love, love your style!
yay! Congrats! So very excited for you guys!!
Congrats to you two! Thats awesome! Very happy for you guys. I’ll be glued to the TV to watch the pilot. Enjoy your happiness and continue to do the happy dance!
Holy moley! Good things really do come to those who wait… and perservere… and keep the faith… and who truly deserve it!
Congratulations, Layla and Kevin!
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I can’t think of two designers I could be more thrilled with. Your upcoming clients are the luckiest people around! Your design sense is fabulous! I get on your blog oftem to see what your up to now. I have gotten a lot of ideas from following your blog! I have been saving my pennies and scouring antique stores, flea markets, and second hand stores for inspiration and steals. Thank you so much for the inspiration! You two are amazing and deserve all these great things! I, like all the people who follow you, will be eagerly waiting for the first of many episodes!!!
Congratulations!!! You guys are so talented, I know your show will be a huge success. I’ll be watching from the pilot through your 100th episode (and beyond).
Also, I love the new web page design too!