Tuesday, September 21, 2010

Our Road Trip To Minnesota

Well, we've had just about every computer and cell phone issue you can imagine this weekend (hence, the lack of blog posts and Tweets in the last few days), but we did manage to get one video uploaded to YouTube this morning.

It's footage from our trip up to Minnesota last week.

It was a long drive, but documenting our travels on video did make it a little more fun.

Especially when we found out about Charlie.





Footage from Junk Bonanza (and an "it came from Charlie's barn" giveaway) coming soon!



PS-

Our demo reel taping went great, and they're actually gonna shoot some more stuff in Alabama when we get back home.

Hope I have time to clean the house!

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36 comments:

  1. I wondered where you had been the last couple of days! And here I thought you guys were actually taking a couple of days off! ;o)

    Breakfast with you was the highlight of my weekend! Thank you for being every bit as I thought you would be. Sweet and very real. We could have talked for hours! Ok, maybe thats just me! haha.

    Shooting at home? Great idea! We are going to see your smiling face on HGTV soon, I can feel it!

    ~mary~

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  2. Looks like you guys had a blast! What fun roadtrippers you are! My hubby barely wants to stop to eat, let alone stop and shop at cool barns & junk places, lol :) Can't wait to see more!

    ps. is that Kevin singing the songs? Awesome music! You guys have such a knack for putting great videos together!

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  3. Ok, I was finally able to watch the video. Love. Love. Love.

    ~mary~

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  4. By far my favorite TLC video yet!

    Can't wait to see what you got in Charlie's barn!

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  5. Layla, was that a small, vintage blue canning jar I saw in Charlie's hand?? I've been looking everywhere for one of those. Could I persuade you to make that your giveaway?? (And start begging to be the winner now!)

    Can't wait to see more. My hubs and I are off to the Junk Jaunt in Central NE this weekend...300 miles of junk. Can't wait! Feel free to join us if you want to head north again :)

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  6. Thanks for reminding me about Junk Bonanza! I live so close and have never gone....but always meant to. A friend and I went on Saturday and had a wonderful time!!

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  7. How fun was that to find Charlies!!
    Loved the fun video, and I agree the music was awesome too....

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  8. ~*I would love to see you on HGTV Layla!! fingers crossed... Hugs,Rachel~*~*

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  9. Hi! This video is so great! You two are fun to watch and super cute!!
    I love seeing all the great junk you find...and this post... I was really into the music! Is this Kevin's Music? Please share!!
    and...I love that you included the little Kitty!
    Lovers of Junk,Animals and having a good time...you guys are pretty awesome!
    Have a great day...look forward to more!
    Tammy :-)

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  10. and BTW...I got your E book ..and love it!
    Tammy :-)

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  11. Who Are you kidding Miss Layla.
    You and your beautiful home are always ready to welcome friends, family and T.V. crews.
    You have the most beautifully decorated house with an extremely warm "sit a spell" vibe.
    Good Luck.
    Remember just in case "WINDEX". hehe ( like in My Big Fat Greek Wedding..does it all.)
    Hugs. geri.

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  12. P.S.
    I am in love.
    Does Chrlie have a brother with a barn like his in Ct. hehe
    I can't wait to see what you walked
    or dragged away.
    Love the video!
    You and Kevin are wayyyyyyy more entertaining and cuter than anyone on HGTV these days.

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  13. That was great! You guys are so fun - I wish my husband would go junking with me. But thank goodness for girlfriends. How did you NOT buy anything?

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  14. Super awesome music!!!!!!!!!!!! Go Trust Company!!!!!!!!

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  15. so enjoyed the footage! can't wait to see more. :)

    have a creative day,

    amyw.

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  16. Can't wait to see what you come up with! Oh...and I have the same shirt! Love it!

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  17. Loved the music in your video. Loved it!

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  18. I just adore you guys...you're a fabulous couple, you're fun, you're talented and I am hooked on your blog and videos!!! I've really been so inspired by you.....goes to show you CAN teach an old dog new tricks! HA!!

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  19. You guys rock!!!I bet Charlie was happy you stopped by,what a great barn full of stuff he has!!

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  20. Great video! I was starting to really miss you guys. :) Can't wait to see the Junk Bonanza footage!

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  21. Oh how fun!!! I have always wanted to go 'pickin' It was so awesome meeting you two in Minnesota! I emailed you a picture!!

    Nicole

    www.sobeautifullyinspired.blogspot.com

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  22. So excited to follow along on this new adventure that the two of you are on. :)

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  23. Yea !!!! You tube I can view your video . My favorite & love the music !!!!

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  24. No fair..you left us hanging on what you got from Charlie. Great video and it looks like so much fun! You guys are the cutest.
    xo, Sherry

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  25. Wow, it looks like you hit the jackpot at Charlie's. Can't wait to see what you got there! I know you have had a fun trip. Loved your video! I am so excited that we might see you on HGTV one day. That is awesome!!! Love & blessings from NC!

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  26. Aw man, a cliffhanger!! :-) I hope you scored some fun things from Charlie!! You and Kev are as hilarious as ever (especially when you tried to get the car out of park, that would SO be me!!!!)
    ~xo/michelle~

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  27. Great video great music....thanks for putting a smile on my face...off to our salvage yard asap!
    Fab journey thanks for sharing..love your films
    Suz x

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  28. Layla,

    Enjoyed the video and Kev's music! You are beaming with happiness!

    Your Friend,
    Deborah

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  29. No wonder you like Kevin; what a cutie! You guys are great to watch! Goes to show that when you love what you do, your joy carries over into all aspects of your life! Thanks for sharing!

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  30. Looks like y'all had a wonderful trip! Excited to hear all about it. I can donate a couple of hours on Wednesday if you seriously need some help cleaning up. Just let me know!

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  31. So... I'm in BFE in Iowa. And apparently I need to find Charlie STAT! (Though I suspect those shutters are now in your possession instead of his.)

    I am curious if you warned Charlie that showing his barn on your blog would likely be life-changing for his junk stock? ;)

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  32. I am new to your blog, love it and the video!! Cant wait to see more! Thanks for sharing Sue

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  33. Looks like you had some fun times. I want to go to Charlie's Barn too!

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  34. I am new to your blog as well...although have heard wonderful things about it...all correct. About had a heart attack when I watched your video (which was fun!) and heard you mention JB Knacker in Iowa (me!). A little worried as I had "dumped" most of the shop into a Budget truck to set up at the Bonanza?! And Charlie's Barn?...have heard of Chuck's Bargain Barn...will have to investigate! Thanks for the bit of excitement on a dreary, rainy Iowa day!
    Brenda

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