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Hold Onto Your Hats, I’m Going To Be On TV

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I guess I can let this out of the bag now since it’s been all over the internet and news the last few days.

Do you remember the tv home decor program called Trading Spaces from the early 2000’s that let neighbors and friends makeover rooms in each other’s houses?

I used to LOVE that show!

You know the one.

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Where Hildi glued hay to someone’s wall?

And trucked in loads of sand to use as “carpet” in a living room?

And when they did the room reveals, half the people looked like they would burst into tears at any moment.

Well, it’s coming back and guess who’s going to be on it?

Me!!!

I know, I’m peeing my pants too!!!

I was super excited when they contacted me a few months ago, but I wasn’t allowed to tell anyone about it. They made me sign all this legal mumbo jumbo.

But since they have officially announced that the show is coming back, they told me I could let you know that my house is going to be on it and give you a few tiny hints on the makeover my neighbors did for me.

And I said DID, because my room is already finished and in the can, as us pros in the tv business say.

So here is the mood board I stole from the neighbors just to give you a taste of what my living room looks like now:

Gorgeous, right!

Who doesn’t love that colorful chandelier! And yes, I FINALLY HAVE SHIPLAP on the walls!

I was a little nervous that the room might turn out a little out of my comfort zone, but I think they nailed it.

Oh, and by the way I’m hoping you’re enjoying this 1st day of April, commonly called April Fools Day.

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  7. Funny!

    We were regular watchers of Trading Spaces except for the last several years it was on. It seemed as if they stopped trying to do a nice remodel for people and were trying to be over the top crazy!

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  10. Oh, the good old days of HGTV when you didn’t need $150,000 to renovate your modest home. Your post title caught my eye, but then I remembered what day it is. Can you even imagine handing your home over to the likes of Hilde?! That’s quite a mood board you’ve got going on, Pam. Please post a podcast of the episode. :o)

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  11. You goober. You got me – for a minute. 🙂 That episode with the hay on the walls still traumatizes me!!!!!

    PS Goober isn’t a bad word. It’s Southern. 🙂

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  13. Oh Wow!
    I love that sho. So glad to here it’s coming back on the air.

    Your sneak peek looks fabulous.You are one lucky girl and I can’t wait to see it!

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  16. WOW PAM! You got me too, and I’m an April 1st birthday girl! As I read along, my brain kept saying YIKES! And yesterday, April 1, I did not receive one pretty box with a silly surprise or just ‘April Fool’ in it. I guess that stops in one’s 61st year! HA! I would love to see you on HGTV or Hallmark’s Home program! You’d be great!

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  20. I am completely jealous but in the good way!!
    First of all, PLEASE SAY LAURIE DESIGNED YOUR ROOM.
    Although it looks a little like Frank did.
    PLEASE SAY PAIGE IS STILL THE HOST!
    When will the show air????

    As you can see, I am stoked.

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  21. Just before the April Fools bomb…I felt the only thing worth salvaging was the American Flag. You’re the best!

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