Nate Berkus Was In My Bedroom With A Camera Crew!
It’s TRUE — and get your mind out of the gutter!
He was here as part of the Oprah Show’s upcoming episode on recession-era home makeovers. The concept was to have neighbors swap furniture and then do budget makeovers on the rooms the swapped furniture goes into.
Well, my neighborhood is especially close-knit — what with our Block parties, potluck dinners, movie nights, and babysitting trades, so we were a natural fit for the show!
I traded this loveseat
and this cabinet
from my house, and I got this beautiful china cabinet from a neighbor.
PLUS, Nate Berkus worked his GENIUS decorating skills on my office room and it went from before
to AFTER!
I’m so thrilled with my new room and my neighbors and I all had a fantastic time!!
We’re going to be on TV on Monday, April, 27th. Check local listings for show times. (oo – I’ve always wanted to say that!!)
Apr 22, 2009 @ 09:04:45
Yay for you, Sarah! I can’t wait to see it all!
Apr 22, 2009 @ 09:26:15
Ok … I’m LOVING the color. It’s very similar to the color I had my office in the house before we had to move me out to the garage for more space. It’s a fun, lively and more important – creative color. Nate is VERY smart.
Apr 22, 2009 @ 14:48:54
This is so awesome! My DVR is set and totally ready to record your amazingness!
Apr 22, 2009 @ 22:32:43
Thanks — yes, It’s a great color: deep and warm. And just the paint alone would have made such a huge difference. But then to have the furniture moved around and the new curtains, too — so fantastic!
Apr 22, 2009 @ 22:41:38
Oh can I just say *SQUEEEEE*
I am so BEYOND delighted when good things happen to good people.
Apr 22, 2009 @ 23:52:19
Aww, I love it — and how great an idea is this! Can’t wait to see you on the show!
Apr 23, 2009 @ 04:32:54
What a fun project with the neighbors and cool new office.
I will look for you.
Kim
Chicago Moms Blog
Apr 23, 2009 @ 06:28:58
Wow! How totally cool. I’ll be sure to check it out on Monday. I went to see Oprah when she had Barbara Kingsolver on for Poisonwood Bible. It was an interesting experience. (P.S. Is Nate as cute in person as he is on TV? Do not tell anyone I asked you that question. I feel like a sixth grader.)
Susan @ 2kop
Chicago Moms Blog
Apr 23, 2009 @ 13:33:29
Hi! Wow! You are super cool! I’m so happy for you! You deserve it…love the new office and beautiful archways in your home.
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Apr 27, 2009 @ 13:18:28
First let me say – Nate is sooooooooo cute.
How exciting this must be for you! The room looks great too. I’m watching the show now.
Apr 27, 2009 @ 17:20:49
I must confirm your deepest concern: Nate is ADORABLE!!! And super nice! Honestly, there was nothing bad to say about the experience — and a LOT of good thing to say!!
Apr 30, 2009 @ 17:48:12
I loved that love seat you swapped. It would have fit in my room so nicely. Great taste.
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