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Day One of Filming + Details

February 11, 2013 By Erin Spain 47 Comments

I recently mentioned that I would be hanging out with a small camera crew and that I would be filmed working on my sons’ bedroom makeover. I also (with the help of my friend Erica) posted lots of behind the scenes photos on Instagram last week. Today I am sharing all of the details with you on my first-ever (terrifying) experience of being filmed and what exactly is going on. (Warning: This post contains a bazillion photos. I tried to arrange them into collages so they would be less overwhelming.)

Filming a room makeover for HLN
So, last week I was filmed by HLN (CNN’s sister station) for a segment on a new Home Transformations series they are working on. I believe it will air during Morning Express with Robin Meade. (*Update: I’ve been told that it will now air during Evening Express.) I will have more info very soon – this series is brand new so they are still working out the kinks. My segments will be short (3-5 minutes each) and will air in a 3 part series over 3 weeks. As of right now, I believe it will air in March, but of course I will update you as soon as I have all of the information. They will show the entire process of transforming my boys’ room from a “baby room” for my 2 year-old, into a shared “big boy room” for my 2 & 4 year-old sons.

Filming a Room Makeover for HLN

Here’s how it works: They will come to my house and film me 3 times over a 2 week period. (Last week was “Day 1,” and this Wednesday will be “Day 2” of filming. “Day 3” will be the final reveal of the room. So that means I have to execute an entire room makeover within 2 weeks! The “crew” consisted of a camera man and a producer (John), and they left a flip cam with me to film myself working on things when they’re not around. They made me feel at ease even though I was completely nervous!

Filming a room makeover for HLN

I am so thankful to my sweet friend Erica for being my “assistant” for the day and taking photos for me from behind the scenes so the entire experience could be documented. I am also very grateful for my mother in-law who came to town to help with the boys. My husband even got roped into appearing on camera even though he wasn’t expecting to! He was working from home, so we had him help clear out the room and then he ended up sitting in on an interview with me. (Oh – and the “Wear Gloves” tip in the photo above – yeah, I didn’t take that advice and ended up with navy blue hands for 2 days!)

Filming a room makeover for HLN

While this will be amazing exposure for the blog (which is why I wanted to do it), it is completely terrifying to think about being on national TV. The whole “being on camera” thing is definitely awkward, but I hope you all will pretend I did a good job even if it is a total disaster! Ha. The good news is that I’ve been keeping so busy that I didn’t really have much time to be nervous before they arrived to shoot.

Feel free to follow along on Instagram this Wednesday, Feb. 13, for more behind the scenes stuff as we work on Day 2 of filming.

On another note, the “Whole Lotta Family Love” Giveaway is still going on, so be sure to enter to win!

Will you tune in to watch me as I try not to make a fool of myself on HLN? Any questions about the experience and how awkward it is to pretend there’s not a camera in your face? Ha! I’ll do my best to answer!

Filed Under: Home & DIY Blog, Media/Press

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Comments

  1. greeneteam says

    February 11, 2013 at 2:59 pm

    Super exciting!! I am sure you did great!

    Reply
    • Erin Spain says

      February 11, 2013 at 10:14 pm

      Thanks so much! I hope I did ok. It’s all a blur! Haha.

      Reply
  2. Eclectically Vintage says

    February 11, 2013 at 3:22 pm

    Watch out Hollywood – here comes Erin!
    Congrats!!
    Kelly

    Reply
    • Erin Spain says

      February 11, 2013 at 10:14 pm

      LOL Kelly! I could never handle Hollywood. I was a ball of nerves with just a camera guy and a producer! Ha. But thank you!

      Reply
  3. Tidy-Up Gal says

    February 11, 2013 at 3:26 pm

    OMG how exciting! Congrats! Can’t wait to see your segments and spread the word!

    Reply
    • Erin Spain says

      February 11, 2013 at 10:13 pm

      Thank you very much!

      Reply
  4. SheilaG @ Plum Doodles says

    February 11, 2013 at 3:41 pm

    Wow, that’s wonderful, Erin- I am absolutely positive you did a great job! Let us know when it airs- can’t miss it!

    Reply
    • Erin Spain says

      February 11, 2013 at 10:12 pm

      Thank you so much Sheila! I will definitely keep you posted.

      Reply
  5. Erica Deuel says

    February 11, 2013 at 3:51 pm

    You are so famous my friend 🙂 You did an amazing job, and I couldn’t be prouder or more excited for you!!

    Reply
    • Erin Spain says

      February 11, 2013 at 10:11 pm

      LOL! You are too sweet. I’m so not famous. But thank you so much for all of your help and support!

      Reply
  6. Pam at MoneyTrail says

    February 11, 2013 at 3:55 pm

    The behind the scenes pictures are fabulous! I can’t wait to see the show when it airs. And…you don’t look nervous at all in the pictures!

    Reply
    • Erin Spain says

      February 11, 2013 at 10:11 pm

      Thank you Pam! I appreciate that.

      Reply
  7. Megan says

    February 11, 2013 at 4:07 pm

    How exciting! What a fun experience 🙂

    Reply
    • Erin Spain says

      February 11, 2013 at 10:08 pm

      Thank you Megan! It was fun and scary at the same time!

      Reply
  8. Karen Cooper says

    February 11, 2013 at 4:26 pm

    That is AMAZING! I’m so happy for you! And yay to Erica for being the super-assistant! I can’t wait to see the show when it airs.

    Reply
    • Erin Spain says

      February 11, 2013 at 10:08 pm

      Thanks so much for your support Karen! And yes, Erica was an awesome assistant!

      Reply
  9. Vicki Dutcher says

    February 11, 2013 at 4:33 pm

    How very awesome for you! I hope you will have the video on this blog as I don’t get that channel — 🙂

    Reply
    • Erin Spain says

      February 11, 2013 at 10:07 pm

      Thanks Vicki! I’m going to do my best to get a link or a copy of the segment to post.

      Reply
  10. Heidi @ Moms Crafty Space says

    February 11, 2013 at 4:33 pm

    Yay, Erin! How exciting! I can’t wait to see it!

    Reply
    • Erin Spain says

      February 11, 2013 at 10:06 pm

      Thanks so much Heidi!

      Reply
  11. Kerri, A Pop of Pretty says

    February 11, 2013 at 5:16 pm

    That’s sooo super cool, Erin! Terrifying, but exciting too, I bet! I hope to be able to see it when it airs! ~Kerri, A Pop of Pretty

    Reply
    • Erin Spain says

      February 11, 2013 at 10:05 pm

      Thanks Kerri! Yes, “terrifying” is right!! I’m scared to watch it! Ha.

      Reply
  12. R. Robinson says

    February 11, 2013 at 7:04 pm

    That’s very exciting! How did you get the opportunity?

    Reply
    • Erin Spain says

      February 11, 2013 at 10:04 pm

      Thank you! A friend of mine actually saw a post on Robin Meade’s facebook page about looking for people working on home projects in Atlanta. She forwarded it to me, and I emailed them a link to my blog. A producer called me to discuss my upcoming projects and what they were looking for, and 2 weeks later they were at my house! It happened very quickly.

      Reply
  13. Heidi @ Decor & More says

    February 11, 2013 at 8:53 pm

    Very exciting! I’ll have to DVR it since I teach during the day, but keep me posted on air times!
    xo Heidi

    Reply
    • Erin Spain says

      February 11, 2013 at 10:03 pm

      Thanks Heidi! Will do!

      Reply
  14. Erin Hodges says

    February 11, 2013 at 10:28 pm

    How exciting!! I can’t wait to see the make over, what an opportunity! Love the pics.

    Erin.x
    To Beautify Designs.

    Reply
    • Erin Spain says

      February 13, 2013 at 2:35 am

      Thank you Erin!

      Reply
  15. Kelley Wilson says

    February 11, 2013 at 10:52 pm

    I am so excited for you! Erica is so sweet. I have been working on a room redo for my 9 year old, I can’t imagine having it filmed especially the part where the filled canister of paint fell off my spray gun and splashed all over the wall and carpet LOL!
    Can’t wait to see the reveal!

    Reply
    • Erin Spain says

      February 13, 2013 at 2:38 am

      Thanks Kelley! Yes, Erica is the best! And it was definitely strange having a camera around. A little nerve racking!

      Reply
  16. Vanessa says

    February 12, 2013 at 1:41 am

    Hi, Erin

    So happy for you. Congrats!!!!!

    Reply
    • Erin Spain says

      February 13, 2013 at 2:39 am

      Thank you Vanessa!

      Reply
  17. Lisa says

    February 12, 2013 at 5:03 am

    Can’t wait to see the videos. I love the colors you chose. I can’t imagine a film crew following me around while I am creating. Did that hinder your creativity?

    Reply
    • Erin Spain says

      February 13, 2013 at 2:40 am

      Thanks Lisa! It definitely made me nervous but didn’t necessarily hinder me since I had everything planned out before they arrived. It was strange though! And definitely added pressure.

      Reply
  18. Sally says

    February 13, 2013 at 2:23 am

    That is WILD!!!! You’ve made it to the BIG TIME! I can’t wait to see you on TV! Be sure to post the day/time in big letters for us – I don’t want to miss it. I think you will look great on camera and it is going to be fun to watch you work live on my tv 🙂

    Reply
    • Erin Spain says

      February 13, 2013 at 2:42 am

      Aww thanks Sally! I’ll definitely keep you updated. 🙂

      Reply
  19. Christina says

    February 13, 2013 at 1:40 pm

    Erin,

    this so super exciting for you!! I wondered why you were filming and your feature sounds amazing! Can’t wait to hear all about it at our next blogger meetup. Can’t wait to see the room and your tv feature!

    Reply
    • Erin Spain says

      February 15, 2013 at 8:39 pm

      Thank you Christina! See you soon!

      Reply
  20. Ari T says

    February 13, 2013 at 8:39 pm

    Congratulations! That’s a great opportunity!
    I’m eager to see the segment on HLN!

    Reply
    • Erin Spain says

      February 15, 2013 at 8:40 pm

      Thank you Ari!

      Reply
  21. Betsy@ coastal-colors says

    February 13, 2013 at 10:48 pm

    Congratulations, Erin! I’m so excited for you! They picked an awesome blogger to follow on a makeover! I know you’ve done a fantastic job!

    Reply
    • Erin Spain says

      February 15, 2013 at 8:48 pm

      Thank you so much Betsy! I appreciate that! Hope to see you soon.

      Reply
  22. Katie says

    February 14, 2013 at 2:53 am

    Congrats! That is so stinking cool! 🙂

    Reply
    • Erin Spain says

      February 15, 2013 at 8:48 pm

      Thank you Katie!

      Reply
  23. Stefanie Spain says

    February 15, 2013 at 6:02 pm

    How exciting! I can’t wait to see you on TV!

    Reply
    • Erin Spain says

      February 15, 2013 at 8:53 pm

      Thank you Stefanie! Just promise not to make fun of me if they edit it to show all of my mess-ups! (Ok, maybe you can make fun of me a little.)

      Reply

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