Extreme Makeover: Home Edition

It was a once in a lifetime opportunity! On Saturday, we went to visit the set of ABC's Extreme Makeover: Home Edition which was filming just 10 miles outside of downtown Lexington. This was not just any visit. Thanks to my college friend Rick, we got to have a real behind the scenes look at the show. You see for many years Rick was the Production Coordinator for Team Bravo. While Rick "retired" from the show last season, he introduced me to Jeremy (on the left) and Brett (on the right).

Jeremy is the Production Manager for Team Bravo and Brett is the new "Rick." They went out of their way to welcome us and help us to see how the show is put together. They answered all of our questions, gave us a tour of the production facilities, and set us up in the VIP area. When we were ready to leave on Saturday, they invited us back for the reveal on Tuesday. Needless to say, the girls were excited. We went by the Candy Factory and Fancy Pastry to get some goodies for our new friends.

On Tuesday I picked the girls up from school and headed out to the build site. It was quite the party atmosphere. Loud music and excited people - 2000 plus strong. The crew practiced moving the bus, took lots of video of screaming crowds, and generally whipped everyone into a frenzy! Just before the family came home, Brett came and got us and put us in a great viewing spot. It was moving to be there when the family came home and they first saw their new house.


After the reveal, we went back to the production trailer to say goodbye to Jeremy and Brett. While we were there, who stopped in but designer Paul DiMeo! He was very friendly and talkative. We discussed where he was from (Philadelphia); where he was living (LA); and who our favorite designer was (Paul of course!).

Our EMHE experience was fabulous and certainly memories that we will not forget. Thanks to Rick, Jeremy, Brett, and everyone else who made this an event to remember!

Till next time! Lee