We’re baaaaack and whooo-wee! what a whirlwind of a trip that was!
We pulled back into Prattville just after midnight on Friday night, and I had fun putting together this video full of snippets from the trip yesterday afternoon…
(I apologize for the occasional herky jerkiness- all we had with us was a Flip cam!)
Like I said- Total. Whirlwind! (True story- (sweet) Michelle literally introduced herself through Facebook the day before our trip. Gotta love that social media!)
And as for those meetings in Denver, well, I’m happy to report that they went (Tony the Tiger-style) grrrreat!, and we’re almost all set to film our pilot in September. Just gotta settle on a house, a design plan, and an outfit. Oh dear. That last one gives me hives. (Hi. I’m Layla and I need a wardrobe whisperer!) Ooh! And here’s something else I didn’t have a clue about: Our pilot will actually be episode #1 if the network decides to pick up a full seasons worth of shows. Say, wha?!? This silly rabbit thought it was just gonna be a practice run! Ha!
The creative folks responsible for creating our (potential) show were just as awesome and down-to-earth as can be, and they really made us feel comfortable about the whole (potential) ordeal. They said they really just want us to be ourselves and do what we do, and that they’d be more “fly on the wall-ish” than “all up in our face-ish”. Yesssss!
And we’re really looking forward to working with fellow bloggers, Facebook friends, and Twitter followers if this whole thing happens, too. Sounds like we could be spending several weeks in four different cities around the country, per season, if the show gets picked up. This is all new to us (and that’s a long time to be away from home!), so the thought of meeting up/working with familiar faces (and “voices”!) sounds really amazing/comforting!!
In the meantime, I better get crackin’ on on my Pinterest Challenge project. The deadline is tomorrow morning and I haven’t even started sticking, spraying or shooting it yet! (Hi. I’m Layla and I wait ’til the last minute. A lot.)
PS- Kev got some lovely photos of Ree’s lodge and Hyacinth’s living room to share at some point this week too!
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What a whirlwind for sure!!! I loved the video!! One of these days…I am going to learn how make them myself:):) I always love your so much!!
Wow! You two must be floating on cloud 9! Life is sending you in a direction that will change yours forever, and you both totally deserve it! Blessings to you guys….I know they will love your work!
Thank you Tanya! Your comments always make my day! 😀
Oh wow! Congratulations! How and where do I apply for you guys to come to my house first?!!! Cause I desperately need to be on that list! 🙂
Hi Jennifer! I’ll publish another blog post once they start casting for locations! We’d love to come help ya out! 😀
Neat video! What a fun and interesting life you are having…thanks for sharing!
Thanks Tracy! It’s been a weird and wacky one for sure! (Our parents are probably wondering when we’re ever gonna grow up! Ha!) 😀
Don’t ever grow up, it’s over rated!
awesome post – my favorite part?? i love PW and seeing the lodge. i love the snippet from the disaster house. but what i love most is the fact that you and your hubby truly enjoy being together and seem to be the very best of friends! precious memories made!! and great days ahead! 🙂
Aw, great video! Kev reminds me of my husband, playing and singing everywhere he goes! I loved the video tour of the ranch, I wish I would’ve brought a video camera when I went! Glad you guys had a fun and safe trip!
LOVE you guys! Can’t wait to see how this all plays out!
Great video,
Love the Bigheart, Ok sign 🙂 totally worth pulling off the road for
Totally, right!? Definitely gonna get that sucker framed! 😀
What, no sneek peek of the looooooong room? You guys are so cute together, cannot imagine you not getting your show. I want to road trip with you~~~~looks like you had a lot of fun. Isn’t it great when your hubby is your best friend to hang with?
Congrats you guys! I’m sure the show will be a huge success:)
Wow! How super-duper cool for you guys!! So glad the meeting went well, Sept. is right around the corner and I can’t wait to see you guys on TV! 🙂
Layla, I’m so glad everything went well! I’m excited for things to work out with the “potential” show. I really could use you and Kevin over here in up and coming Albuquerque! I’m so not a Southwest decor kinda gal, and I am very much loving what you’ve done over there in sunny Alabama! I can’t wait to see what happens next in your adventures together! Thanks as always for sharing with us 🙂
Oh my gooodneesssss. You came sooo close to my house – near Bigheart. I cannot believe I missed an awesome chance to meet Layla and Kevin. Argh!!
Glad you had a good time and best of luck with the pilot!!!
Oh, wow! Wish we could’ve met up with you too, Susan! We weren’t there long (18 hrs. I think), but MAN was it a good time! 😀
how exciting for you guys!!!!!! so…if you’re interested – I could TOTALLY help you out in the wardrobe department – because I LOVE fashion, and dressing other people! like, a lot.
have supermuchfun at home!
YES, YES, YES! I love dressing my home…but don’t have a clue how to dress myself! 😀
i’m the exact opposite…..that’s why i need you! 🙂 I’ll email you some ideas….mmmk?
YES! Thank you! 😀
Layla and Kevin, that was so much fun! I love to hear Kevin sing/play…the music was wonderful. Thanks for the home tours!
SO enjoyed the video of the trip! I can’t believe you got to stay at Ree’s!!! And I’m super excited about your tv project! Now, for future reference, my house isn’t NEARLY as fancy or spacious as Michelle’s, but if you ever find yourself trekking through rural northeast Louisiana, feel free to drop in and stay over!
Layla and Kevin I love seeing how much you enjoy each other! May God bless you with the desires of your heart!
Hi there! I’m a new reader, I love your blog and am so inspired. If you two ever find yourselves in Wisconsin, I would love some help. We live in an adorable 1950’s cape cod with tons of potential but alas we have four kiddos that sort of demand our attention these days. ;). Congrats on the “potential” show!
Loved the video 🙂 Always look forward to your posts! I check to see what Layla and Kevin are up to today and you guys never disappoint!!!
Thanks for sharing your road trip! How exciting! I know ya’ll will do a fantastic job with the new show! So looking forward to seeing it! I bet you are so excited to be able to share your creative ideas with everyone! Blessing to you both as you start this new adventure in your life!
You two are surely all sunshine and light! I love watching you. Wish you all the best with the new show and sure hope Kevin’s music is a part of it. No one else does what you two do and I can not wait to see what you come up with.
Thanks Suzy! They really want to include some of the music in the sow! 🙂
It’s so wonderful to watch all the success you’re being blessed with! Gives the rest of us hope! Y’all have come such a long way! Congratulations! I can help you with an outfit!
I just recently stumbled on your blog a few weeks ago…..I am totally hooked!!! Congratulations on your next big adventure!! P.S. You don’t need any wardrobe help, you are adorable just the way you are! And I too, enjoyed hearing Kevin play. 🙂
You must have driven right through my town on your way from Ark City, KS to the ranch. Sedan, KS? Cute little town? Enjoyed your video of the trip!
Recently discovered your blog (via Ree’s)…you rock! Love your work! We finally remodeled our 1970s brick fireplace this weekend using inspiration from your blog. Looks fabulous. Big thank you!
I just wanted to tell you that you guys are such an amazing couple! You’re funny, talented, and adventurous! You both bring inspiration and so much fun and laughter to the world! Thank you for all you do, share, and for who you are! Best wishes and many blessings to you both! Cyndi B. – UTAH
How can we hear more of Kevin. He sounds great!! What is the name of his band…you should do a segment on him and the band…we’d love that!!!!!
This made me so happy!! You two are so super cute together…and your interactions remind me so much of my & my hubby 🙂 Loved seeing pieces of the trip!
Yay! And thank you, Christina! 😀
Wow so fun!! Sounds like you guys are in for an amazing adventure!!
I can be your outfit whisperer ( it is what I do 🙂 )
SERIOUSLY more then happy to help !!! Just email me 🙂
So glad your trip was a success and you made it home safe and sound. I’m a long time “lurker” from outside of Boston, and looking forward to now being able to watch you on TV…I’ll be able to poke my husband and say THESE are the folks from the home decorating blog I read! 🙂 I always refer to your site when I need inspiration…your style so matches my own. Thanks for that and congratulations on all the success I know you’ll have in the future.
We live in Kansas…and so we all call it Ar”kansas” City! Ha! And same with the Ar”kansas’ River! (:>) When we first moved here from Colorado people quickly set us straight! (:>)
I loved this video. You guys are so darn cute together. I would watch the TV show!
Linda @ Truthful Tidbits
Thanks Linda! Ree set us straight when we told her where we stayed the night before too! LOL! 😀
Too funny! I was going to tell you the same thing (and Linda, above, is my mama!! LOL!) Oh, and it’s Sal(eye)na, too, ha ha. My first thought was “Why did you stay in Ark City?” But then I realized Wichita might have been sold out due to the Jr. Olympics.
Loved seeing your trip adventures and sneak peeks. Isn’t it grand being married to your BFF? Looks like you two have great fun together.
Ha! This KS girl caught the Ar-Kansas-city and Sal-eye-na pronunciations too. I live in Colorado now and married a CO – we have the Ar-kan-saw vs Ar-kansas discussion all the time! 🙂 Thanks for the fun video!
Loved the tour of the PW’s ranch and Kevin’s spontaneous concert!
See this smile on my face? It’s all yours. So happy to witness your dreams become your reality.
Your Friend,
Deborah
Loved the video! I am glad the meetings went well. Looks like you guys had fun. 🙂
Oh, girl, what a fun trip ya’ll had!! Loved the video & oh boy, seeing you walk in the lodge took me back a year ago when I got to walk in there myself. I stayed in the middle bedroom! 🙂 Glad you had a great time, can’t wait to hear more about it. I just know your pilot show will be a big HIT!! xoxo
I want you to come to my house and give me design tips. AND, I want Kevin to play his guitar and sing in my living room! 🙂 What a fun life you have.
awesome, guys! just watched the whole thing with Emerson. She was all, I remember HUR! {her = miss layla} glad you had a safe trip!!!
Looks like I may have to get cable so I can watch you guys! Live should be about doing what you love and with who you love. Congrats to you 2!
Good luck!! I know everything will work out as it should for you guys! I wish you only the best!! Can’t wait to hear!
Lucy
FANTASTIC!! I loved it al!! Wishing you much luck and many blessings! (>> awesome acoustics )
You two are too stinkin’ cute together!
I loved the video! You two are adorable!
Congratulations! How absolutely wonderful for you two!
I’m so excited for ya!
What fun! thanks for taking us along for the ride.
I love Ree’s lodge. It looks like an inviting place to sit, relax and enjoy family.
Kev’s music ROCKS!! He sounded awesome!
We need to hear some more of that. There is nothing like great acoustics.
What a sweet video! Looks like you had a great road trip! Can’t wait to hear more about the show!
Oh wow! Looked like a fun and exciting trip for sure. How cool was it that you had so many people rally around you guys for places to stay and jobs to do? Love the video. You guys are too darn cute together and Kevin is great on the guitar as well. As far as what to wear…girl you got me. I am HORRIBLE when it comes to putting outfits together. I say give Clinton Kelly and Stacy London a call. hehehe
Thanks Allison! 🙂
I LOVE the video! You are Kevin are such a sweet, fun, adorable couple! It is obvious that you adore each other and have so much fun together. I am so happy for your successes, and wow…can Kevin ever sing! He is so talented! You two are just so darn cute!
Is it bad that I want to go on a roadtrip now? Through the midwest? In the middle of the summer? Looks like you guys had so much fun…and good luck with the show! *fingers crossed*
Thank You for sharing!!!!!! A few moments well spent. Love you guys!!
All the best from California!!
Great video! Looks like you had a great trip. I’m so happy that all is going well with the possible new show. I can’t wait to see you both on HGTV!