Chip and Joanna met in college and I think their vision has always been to put Waco on the map. They are are about full employment for their home town. Gotta give them credit for that.
At least they are putting money back into their local economy and i think that is quite admirable for them to do that. Im sure waco doesn’t necessarily need them to thrive but they brought way more interstate and international tourists and attention than probably ever before.
Love your stuff, Paige! When you're critiquing, I'd love to hear more about why you think something is bad. You spoke a lot about the furniture, light fixtures, wallpaper, decor, etc. being bad, but I'd love to know why you you don't like something. I'm still training my eye for design, so explaining exactly what isn't working and providing a solution would be super helpful for us who are still learning!
I gotta say I really respect that Chip and Joanna do most of their renovations in their hometown so that their reputation is out for everyone to see. They really put Waco on the map for the rest of us Americans not living in Texas or the Southwest
@@vaderladyl yeah totally but I like that their works had to be good quality because they build and renovate their own neighborhood. Often the renovators have no skin in the game.
resident of texas here ☝🏻 i went to their hotel in nov to celebrate a birthday (i live 3 hours away from waco) and it was nice! as a longtime observer of fixer upper, it is definitely very apparent just how much joanna's design style has changed from where she started. it felt a little too magazine-y to me, felt more like a store than an actual living environment. (i immediately felt that specific areas were prime locations for millennial instagram pics yk) i can't talk to the actual rooms, but i just went to the restaurant on the first floor which was very cute! we talked to one of the waiters and he told us how he's been working for c&j for years and that they are very loved by their staff and occasionally stop by the hotel to greet everyone. speaking on their transformation of waco, as a casual visitor, it does make me sad to see how neglected a lot of the areas around their establishments are. it's a very old city with large low-income areas so if you go expecting the entire city to be like what c&j advertise, you'll be disappointed. the restaurant waiter mentioned this, that a lot of the city does not approve of their work because of how they attract tourism to their own businesses while smaller local businesses do not reap those rewards and usually have to close down. this can also be seen in the actual housing market that while c&j helped w new developments, older residents were not able to keep up with increasing prices and were forced to foreclose/move out. it's a nuanced issue because you could also argue about how many jobs they have brought to the city, but i personally think that c&j have good intentions behind their work. edit: if you plan to visit, i would also suggest to keep an eye out for specific college events (football games, graduations, etc) since baylor university is only a few minutes away from most magnolia establishments
My father used to be a professor at Baylor and I visited a couple of years ago to see what they had done. They have done a lot of things IN Waco, but not much for Waco. It is underwhelming as a destination.
Thanks for the transparency about the economic disparities & how it’s affected the city-it basically sounds like what a Walmart does to a town, but in the residential aspect, I understand if property taxes increase for people who are barely affording to get by on their mortgage or rent, it does force them Out & I can’t imagine having to foreclose because someone Else comes to town & changes the amount you pay for your own property! It’s insane & that’s really a shame-there needs to be a different way that the tax system works because I’m in Chicago and I know it’s a struggle for so many people who own and a reason people move out and then in turn crime rates tend to go up in certain areas or remain high and even start to spill over to nicer or formally nice safer neighborhoods. But the property looks nice yet it would be nice to see more of Waco improve overall
They stayed at the Hotel Emma a couple of years ago when I worked there and looking at the end product of their hotel, you can see they took ALOT of inspiration from hotel Emma. The library, the design of the bathrooms, the design of the rooms, even having a signature scent. This tickled me
I live very close to hotel Emma. Go sometimes for an old fashioned. And you know what you’re right..I can see how the inspiration could be pulled from there. And Waco traffic is insane 😭 lol
I could totally see you visiting hotels would be great content, except I'm not sure you would get free visits since you are a true critic (i.e. not just a pitchman).
It’s possible that hotels would be willing to give her a discount bc she may drive customers to the hotels /businesses. Yes, she critiques, but she also compliments. Either way, it’s free advertising on YT, Instagram, etc for these businesses. Paige’s friend Katie, is also an influencer.
The Silos is a fun visit! They also have a restaurant in Waco and there are other things to check out like the Dr. Pepper museum, Waco Surf, and a few other spots. Just with the small town feel. It’s only 1.5 hours from Austin and 1.5 hours from Dallas (it’s in the middle) so you could tack it on to a trip to either of the major cities.
I agree, Paige. Itsso sooo close. I was wanting more art deco touches (lighting/shapes) n less modern. Peace girl. Was happy to see ur face. Happy New Year Sister! I need to order a bag! lol
Alcohol is actually a liquid depressant. Most people are unaware of this fact. Impressed you have figured that out from experience. Excellent self-awareness.
Oof, I relate to that sad feeling alcohol brings, I guess it brings out what we keep pushing back or try to move on from. Hope you have a great year!! Can't wait to see what you do this year ✨
There are a lot of Moroccan design elements/motifs in the original architecture (front door and windows) seems like they could have thoughtfully brought some of that into the interior design. But it was beautifully done. I like all the dark walls and drama that creates - very nice for a hotel.
Yeah, I loved the colors in the recesses of the 'before' foyer shot. I thought it was the after and was excited, then disappointed. Especially because it's only the foyer and there doesn't need to be a lot of coordinated furniture and things, just an interesting entry.
Given that it was a Karem Shrine (which uses a lot of that Moroccan-style imagery in their organization), all of those cool old architectural elements make a ton of sense. I wish it'd been carried more in the inside, too.
you need to do a travel video on waco texas (i commented this before you said it 😭) but you totally should and go fully into it and try to meet them too
If you go to Waco, visit Style Station, a mind blowing vintage store just north of Waco in the middle of nowhere. Also, the owners of Style Station are long time Waco residents and will give you the locals perspective of Chip and Joanna. It’s pretty interesting.
It’s not great, but also it’s been awhile since I had that conversation w them (usually they just talk about American denim manufacturing’s death). Maybe it’s evolved. Either way, it’s a honest local perspective. You can’t just ask C&J’s employees if they’re nice. Obviously that’ll be biased. Just giving the option for a few perspectives and the ability to browse one of the best and best priced vintage Levi’s collections around.
Now THIS place sounds like it's worth the trip, to see the birth place of a target brand? Not sa much. But I'm in Utah the birth place of Studio McGee. Boo.
Waco person here. Yes, they have done some good here, but the gentrification is a real issue. Our housing market here is crazy and tourism in downtown is ridiculous. 🙄 Good luck keeping your house or buying in or around the county, especially in the city, as property taxes and values have jumped to by leaps and bounds. Before c&j, you could get a really nice house from 20k to 60k. Now, you can only find a dump that isn't liveable for 90k. The downtown area has definitely benefited, but the lower income community immediately around the Mag Bubble has been pushed out of their homes. I hear from tourists all the time how there is nothing to do in our town after visiting Mag. The town is growing, but if Baylor isn't playing, there isn't much to do or see here.
If you go to Waco please take Kate! Also I was thinking... if you're going to tour things maybe you could start touring some hotels in LA? I live in Australia and have only been to LA once when I was younger and dgaf about interior design, so it's just as cool for me to see LA spaces as to see Chip and Joanna Gains spaces.
The Apple TV show "The Curse" does a great job at lampooning Chip & Joanna and the whole HGTV/social media hero thing. It's so uncomfortable to watch.... but brilliant.
They are cute, gotta give them that. My mom is one of those people who went to Waco for a ‘vacation’ to see the Silos/shops/coffee shop etc … now I have a large white plaster fern thing hiding in my guest room closet that she gifted me from there. lol
Tbh I think C and J changed their style bc they're no longer the taste makers they once were. They pretty much defined "modern farmhouse" and pushed it into over saturation. The reaction against that style has been so intense and ongoing for years, that I think the rise of Neotraditional and warm, rich tones resurfacing is part of the pushback against the cold, white/black/gray C&J modern farmhouse. Now they have to play catch-up with what's popular, so they're kinda riding on the coattails of the return of neotrad.
@@Mariah-jo1nr I could see this being at least partially true, but neotrad was already gaining popularity when C&J were still doing modern farmhouse. The fact that they've switched gears so quickly makes it feel like a reaction, not an evolution, IMO.
I've always liked the warm deep cottage core vintagey traditional style that will now become oversaturated this year. yay. and always disliked modern farmhouse. I think while peoples styles evolve they don't usually change too much unless you are the type to be heavily influenced by Internet/tv trends
I was never a fan of them but I liked what they did at one Victorian house they were restoring, as a way to do something else besides the farmhouse style, it came out nice with the original style intact plus some more modern additions to it. I forget where the house is located at.
They were renovating homes that HAD shiplap...so it was an AUTHENTIC thing to highlight in their renos...people hired them to do renos and ASKED for shiplap...so it's not their fault that other people put them in that box or to think that's the only thing they can appreciate in architecture.
43 turning 44 in a a month and I can tell you sis....alcohol free life is the way to go ( I know it sounds boring, but its much better not to get that sadness )
guess they are running out of "farmhouse" decor (thank god!!!) we can only hope they refine their future decor to a little more sophistication. On another note: nice save to restore that building. Room pricing is out of whack...you are 90 min to Dallas & 2.5 hrs.+ min to Houston-San Antonio Austin areas ..nothing else to do there in "Waco"........alcohol depresses your system, Paige...that is why you felt down for a few days.......Happy New Year!!..the Year of the Dragon! Love the Marlton
"This is why you clicked on the video, to look at the hotel" - no way Paige! I clicked for you cause I love hearing your thoughts and I will watch anything you make ASAP! ❣❣❣
Local to the June Motel and can confirm that they have very few bookings (especially in the winter) Their restaurant Heydays is paying the bills but unfortunately the food is not that great to sustain them in the long run.
About to watch the video but have an idea for you Paige - looking through Ikeas new collection and rating it/giving advice on what you’d buy. The textiles are actually really fun and unique, I was pleasantly surprised.
Oooo the event space reminds me of the renovation that Lamb & Co did to their historical event space in Washington. Their show called Unsellable Houses would be an interesting review/reaction video. They seem to do a lot of “different styles” that end up looking the same…I’m not always impressed with their “upgrades”
The library is an exact copy of the old Nomad library, which is considered one of the most magnificent spaces in New York City. The Nomad library furniture may be higher quality, but it looks identical.
YES..... GO! Would love to see that video. I hope you do more videos.... I just like hearing you talk. It's like hanging out with a friend. You talk like a normal person, not some curated you tube voice......you and Caroline are my favs.
I call that the “drunk shame” it’s this weird thing that happens with alcohol ☺️ I’m still here for the videos, I live in Southern California, but was just up in Canada to see my family, where my sister showed up to our breakfast with your WAS new bags! Wahoo🛼
Yes you should go to Waco and check it out. I went in June with a friend who is all about chip and Joanna. It didn’t matter that much to me but I went and was super impressed and now I want to go back. It’s such a cool place
If you go to Waco . You should try to go to Round Top antique festival while you’re here . Lots of people from California are going to round top . Which has actually caused the prices at Round Top to go up . Enough on that . Come to Texas. Love watching you Melody from Texas
it does look so target... but love the marlton! used to go there for coffee all the time. even though i should have booked a room i'm too cheap to have stayed there since i lived a couple blocks away lol. also love anything by liz lambert, especially her personal marfa casita.
There's something about the before image at 9:05 that I really love. True, you see that the walls are peeling, but those painted beams and the hits of red, gold, and green are so warm and pretty. Whereas at 9:09 it just looks like a bank...a nice bank, but a bank. Like the bank that Mr Potter was the president of, he's back there in his office peeking out at Uncle Billy who's running around in a panic...searching for that missing $5000....
You and Kate should totally go stay there for a more in depth review. Also, it would be super chaotic and maybe bad but you should consider staying at the June lol
I like that they saved an old building, and it looks like an interesting hotel, but Hotel Emma in San Antonio beats it by miles! Their signature scents are out of this world, especially the one for fall and winter. If you make it to Houston, Hotel Icon is great, and you can’t beat Houston’s restaurants. We are a food city! You’re always welcome in Texas!!
You two should definitely go to Waco! I went with my mom and sister last summer and it was a lot of fun (even if you’re not a Chip&Joanna super fan). There’s a lot of other fun spots in town, too.
I don’t know how to feel about C and J, on one side you read a lot about how the renovations they’ve done weren’t properly built, and how they’re pushing out the locals due to property tax increases. Feels like they took over the town.
You should go. The design of the spaces in the stores was fantastic. The church is renovated. The town is interesting. The town tour was fun. The food was very good, loved it myself. Waco is an experience. ❤
You and Paige should definitely go to Waco and film all of their properties, bakery, the Silos, blah blah blah. I am sure you won't be the only person filming. From what I understand there may not be a direct flight into Waco but you can deal with that. Your insight regarding "Gainestown" would be enjoyable. You are Paige Wassel - you should be able to call Joanna direct and get a hotel room booking soon.
The Magnolia Network features some exceptional craft and design work with less hgtv style tension. The Devol team from “For the Love of Kitchens” is top tier
The building is absolutely beautiful❣Yeh, that aerial shot of the library really brings home how the furnishings/decor let the space down🤨 They ruined their hardwork, what a bummer!
You have to remember that the co-own the building, invested in the reno AND they are co-managing the property....so they didn't spend money on brand furniture because they had to cut costs somewhere given the cost over-runs they had with the need to add an elevator, first floor flooding, etc. They will likely improve the furniture once they start paying themselves back with bookings....
BTW I love the bangs, I liked your hair before too though. I wanted to mention that I've read all kinds of body language books and when you touch your hair you are probably doing it because you're thinking. It is your unique way of being, I personally think you shouldn't worry about this, not ever. Be your own best friend and treat yourself right and be you, touching your hair is just part of you, and I happen to love it.
They use that furniture to stay on brand with the furniture they sell at target. It’s cross branding and really smart. They’re thinking about finances I’m sure they’d choose other items if it weren’t for the brand
Unrelated to their hotel but i just moved Chicago (Logan area) and Ive been bingeing your channel to get ideas for my place. Soo ready to see more videos from you about what to do for 2024 and more episodes of COTFH. Also curious if you have any secret or not so secret shops here in Chicago that i need to look at for vintage furniture and decor??
There is so much more to Waco TX. Maybe look into it. Before you judge. I'm from San Antonio, TX. and love to visit Waco. Baylor University is also in Waco. They got rich on Waco. Of course they're gonna do for the city.
Last year my roommate and I took a long weekend trip to Austin and then made a day trip to Waco. It was super easy and a great way to see Waco without having to take a whole vacation there 😉
This couple are actually geniuses; Mostly people in the world don't like to have unique style, Mostly people actually love following trends. So their style is money maker 😊 I think if they were not in it for the money they would probably have a very well designed home/spaces personal to themselves
I don't know how you do vintage in a high traffic area that would need to be replaced continually. They did use antique tables and storage pieces. I also think the pendant lamps might have been a nod to the original use of the building. Shriners/masons. I think for a hotel their has to be a practical solution for some things
I think the word you're looking for when it comes to the decor is 'cheap' it looks cheap and that's the opposite of the feeling you want with 20's glam you want it to feel imbued with history and quality. You can put modern elements into it it doesn't have to be dusty old looking but the modern pieces still have to have a deeper more quality feel to them.
you need to have a waco week! go down there, a couple of tours, maybe contact them ahead of time to see if they’re down to give you extra access, and do one big episode. who knows
It would have been nice to see them embrace some art deco furnishings mixed in with some more modern pieces. Same with the colour scheme and the lighting fixtures. It looks nice enough. I’m glad they renovated an old building with character and history. They’ve got something going on, like McGee and Co when it comes to the housewares and if you’re looking for a sleeker, more polished catalogue look … well, they’ve both done that really well. It’s pleasant. It feels warm and inviting. But ya, agreed. It’s still like a catalogue. Or a showroom.
Do ittttt. Go to Waco. I wanna hear the Takes (tm). It's wild how downtown's gentrified since then. (Gentrified is 10000% the proper word, with all the baggage that implies.) We thought we were the gentrifying weirdos when we lived in a loft a couple blocks from the silos, but it's just gone nuts after Magnolia moved down there. Our solidly mid ~1200 square foot college loft got redone and reworked into condos and was selling for like $425K or something ridiculous...in Waco. LOL. BUT you could hit the silos with a potato gun, so there's that. Either way, I'm glad to see Magnolia leaning harder into the restoration side and further away from kitschy farmhouse decor. Oh, and I guess this and the Castle means they're back to redoing basket cases downtown? The $20K demo-tagged house episodes were SO much more interesting than the "rip out all the character and paint the brick on a '70s ranch in Woodway" ones. Go back to chaos, please. Like c4chu said below, there are a LOT of areas that need more help, and my goodness, they've got the cash to actually give back.
The furniture looks WayFair at best and not an industrial fabric in sight. Could have been so much more interesting if they explained the engineering behind industrial furniture while marrying it with aesthetics too. Don’t get me started on how mangy those cream carpets will be in one month. And who in gods name wants a concrete floor in their hotel room but I guess check out will be easier.
When it comes to the furnishings, I wonder if they avoided vintage furniture becuase of the expected wear and tear being way more than ones personal home. Although, you'd think they'd have the money for good quality custom couches, chairs, ects. that is vintage inspired. I totally agree with Paige that the furnishing are not the vibe! Still gorgeous spaces however
Chip and Joanna met in college and I think their vision has always been to put Waco on the map. They are are about full employment for their home town. Gotta give them credit for that.
Waco has already been put on the map in a huge way.
All I think of when I hear Waco TX is the cult that commited sucide in the 90's.
Waco’s been on the map since Koresh.
@@temporarilyimmortal795yes but at least it’s now known for two things. I gasped the first show of theirs I ever saw when they said they were in Waco.
At least they are putting money back into their local economy and i think that is quite admirable for them to do that. Im sure waco doesn’t necessarily need them to thrive but they brought way more interstate and international tourists and attention than probably ever before.
Not Paige not wanting to admit to herself that she actually wants to go to Waco for fun and she will enjoy every second of it. 😂😂
Love your stuff, Paige! When you're critiquing, I'd love to hear more about why you think something is bad. You spoke a lot about the furniture, light fixtures, wallpaper, decor, etc. being bad, but I'd love to know why you you don't like something. I'm still training my eye for design, so explaining exactly what isn't working and providing a solution would be super helpful for us who are still learning!
I gotta say I really respect that Chip and Joanna do most of their renovations in their hometown so that their reputation is out for everyone to see. They really put Waco on the map for the rest of us Americans not living in Texas or the Southwest
Well, Waco is already a well known place for its recent history but I get what you mean.
@@vaderladyl yeah totally but I like that their works had to be good quality because they build and renovate their own neighborhood. Often the renovators have no skin in the game.
@@vaderladyl Yeah, I will always think of that first, because it was the first time I heard of Waco.
resident of texas here ☝🏻 i went to their hotel in nov to celebrate a birthday (i live 3 hours away from waco) and it was nice! as a longtime observer of fixer upper, it is definitely very apparent just how much joanna's design style has changed from where she started. it felt a little too magazine-y to me, felt more like a store than an actual living environment. (i immediately felt that specific areas were prime locations for millennial instagram pics yk) i can't talk to the actual rooms, but i just went to the restaurant on the first floor which was very cute!
we talked to one of the waiters and he told us how he's been working for c&j for years and that they are very loved by their staff and occasionally stop by the hotel to greet everyone.
speaking on their transformation of waco, as a casual visitor, it does make me sad to see how neglected a lot of the areas around their establishments are. it's a very old city with large low-income areas so if you go expecting the entire city to be like what c&j advertise, you'll be disappointed. the restaurant waiter mentioned this, that a lot of the city does not approve of their work because of how they attract tourism to their own businesses while smaller local businesses do not reap those rewards and usually have to close down. this can also be seen in the actual housing market that while c&j helped w new developments, older residents were not able to keep up with increasing prices and were forced to foreclose/move out.
it's a nuanced issue because you could also argue about how many jobs they have brought to the city, but i personally think that c&j have good intentions behind their work.
edit: if you plan to visit, i would also suggest to keep an eye out for specific college events (football games, graduations, etc) since baylor university is only a few minutes away from most magnolia establishments
That's interesting insight, to hear the local Waco perspective. Thanks!
so basically they are gentrifying Waco.
@@foxwilliamulder yes sadly
My father used to be a professor at Baylor and I visited a couple of years ago to see what they had done. They have done a lot of things IN Waco, but not much for Waco. It is underwhelming as a destination.
Thanks for the transparency about the economic disparities & how it’s affected the city-it basically sounds like what a Walmart does to a town, but in the residential aspect, I understand if property taxes increase for people who are barely affording to get by on their mortgage or rent, it does force them Out & I can’t imagine having to foreclose because someone Else comes to town & changes the amount you pay for your own property! It’s insane & that’s really a shame-there needs to be a different way that the tax system works because I’m in Chicago and I know it’s a struggle for so many people who own and a reason people move out and then in turn crime rates tend to go up in certain areas or remain high and even start to spill over to nicer or formally nice safer neighborhoods. But the property looks nice yet it would be nice to see more of Waco improve overall
The bangs are def banging now
They stayed at the Hotel Emma a couple of years ago when I worked there and looking at the end product of their hotel, you can see they took ALOT of inspiration from hotel Emma. The library, the design of the bathrooms, the design of the rooms, even having a signature scent. This tickled me
I just googled Hotel Emma and wow they really just copied. That just show no one orginal.
I live very close to hotel Emma. Go sometimes for an old fashioned. And you know what you’re right..I can see how the inspiration could be pulled from there. And Waco traffic is insane 😭 lol
Ha! That was my first thought: "This looks like that place in the Pearl." Right down to the two-story library off of the lobby. LOL.
Yeah this is total Hotel Emma vibe. Plus. San Antonio is a whole next level vibe.
ty for commenting this ! super interesting to know
I'm here for whatever direction you choose to go in Paige, knowing it will be entertaining, informative and humorous.
this is very sweet
A trip to the Marlton Hotel (or other hotels) in NY to see a really good example of a consistent/quality design style, would also be amazing! 💕
I could totally see you visiting hotels would be great content, except I'm not sure you would get free visits since you are a true critic (i.e. not just a pitchman).
It’s possible that hotels would be willing to give her a discount bc she may drive customers to the hotels /businesses. Yes, she critiques, but she also compliments. Either way, it’s free advertising on YT, Instagram, etc for these businesses. Paige’s friend Katie, is also an influencer.
Love the Marlton!
You should visit the hotels Liz Lambert created in Austin
If you go, don't go in July thru September. As a texan, trust me. The heat is no joke, especially if you're not used to it.
Fellow Texan… I had a dream last night that winter was over and it wa summer again. I was like nooooooooo
Here to second this!
Thirded. Summers are getting so bad that I seriously want to move. (And I'm native to here.)
The Silos is a fun visit! They also have a restaurant in Waco and there are other things to check out like the Dr. Pepper museum, Waco Surf, and a few other spots. Just with the small town feel. It’s only 1.5 hours from Austin and 1.5 hours from Dallas (it’s in the middle) so you could tack it on to a trip to either of the major cities.
I agree, Paige. Itsso sooo close. I was wanting more art deco touches (lighting/shapes) n less modern. Peace girl. Was happy to see ur face. Happy New Year Sister! I need to order a bag! lol
Alcohol is actually a liquid depressant. Most people are unaware of this fact. Impressed you have figured that out from experience. Excellent self-awareness.
Oof, I relate to that sad feeling alcohol brings, I guess it brings out what we keep pushing back or try to move on from. Hope you have a great year!! Can't wait to see what you do this year ✨
There are a lot of Moroccan design elements/motifs in the original architecture (front door and windows) seems like they could have thoughtfully brought some of that into the interior design. But it was beautifully done. I like all the dark walls and drama that creates - very nice for a hotel.
Yeah, I loved the colors in the recesses of the 'before' foyer shot. I thought it was the after and was excited, then disappointed. Especially because it's only the foyer and there doesn't need to be a lot of coordinated furniture and things, just an interesting entry.
Given that it was a Karem Shrine (which uses a lot of that Moroccan-style imagery in their organization), all of those cool old architectural elements make a ton of sense. I wish it'd been carried more in the inside, too.
You actually recommended Magnolia paint to me and I’ve used three of their colors for the interior of my house. Their paint colors are fantastic!
you need to do a travel video on waco texas (i commented this before you said it 😭) but you totally should and go fully into it and try to meet them too
Beginning of the video: I’m not someone who would go to Waco
End: I need to go to Waco
If you go to Waco, visit Style Station, a mind blowing vintage store just north of Waco in the middle of nowhere. Also, the owners of Style Station are long time Waco residents and will give you the locals perspective of Chip and Joanna. It’s pretty interesting.
is it positive or negative?
It’s not great, but also it’s been awhile since I had that conversation w them (usually they just talk about American denim manufacturing’s death). Maybe it’s evolved. Either way, it’s a honest local perspective. You can’t just ask C&J’s employees if they’re nice. Obviously that’ll be biased. Just giving the option for a few perspectives and the ability to browse one of the best and best priced vintage Levi’s collections around.
Style Station is awesome! Gosh, I bet they have STORIES. Haha.
Now THIS place sounds like it's worth the trip, to see the birth place of a target brand? Not sa much. But I'm in Utah the birth place of Studio McGee. Boo.
Waco person here. Yes, they have done some good here, but the gentrification is a real issue. Our housing market here is crazy and tourism in downtown is ridiculous. 🙄 Good luck keeping your house or buying in or around the county, especially in the city, as property taxes and values have jumped to by leaps and bounds. Before c&j, you could get a really nice house from 20k to 60k. Now, you can only find a dump that isn't liveable for 90k. The downtown area has definitely benefited, but the lower income community immediately around the Mag Bubble has been pushed out of their homes. I hear from tourists all the time how there is nothing to do in our town after visiting Mag. The town is growing, but if Baylor isn't playing, there isn't much to do or see here.
I’m really excited for your channel in 2024. Sounds like you have a lot of cool stuff in store for us!
If you go to Waco please take Kate! Also I was thinking... if you're going to tour things maybe you could start touring some hotels in LA? I live in Australia and have only been to LA once when I was younger and dgaf about interior design, so it's just as cool for me to see LA spaces as to see Chip and Joanna Gains spaces.
The Apple TV show "The Curse" does a great job at lampooning Chip & Joanna and the whole HGTV/social media hero thing. It's so uncomfortable to watch.... but brilliant.
Would love to see Paige’s take on the show
They are cute, gotta give them that. My mom is one of those people who went to Waco for a ‘vacation’ to see the Silos/shops/coffee shop etc … now I have a large white plaster fern thing hiding in my guest room closet that she gifted me from there. lol
Oaige if you go you have to go when the roundtop antique fair is happening you would love it and it’s only about 1.5 hour drive from Waco.
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Tbh I think C and J changed their style bc they're no longer the taste makers they once were. They pretty much defined "modern farmhouse" and pushed it into over saturation. The reaction against that style has been so intense and ongoing for years, that I think the rise of Neotraditional and warm, rich tones resurfacing is part of the pushback against the cold, white/black/gray C&J modern farmhouse. Now they have to play catch-up with what's popular, so they're kinda riding on the coattails of the return of neotrad.
@@Mariah-jo1nr I could see this being at least partially true, but neotrad was already gaining popularity when C&J were still doing modern farmhouse. The fact that they've switched gears so quickly makes it feel like a reaction, not an evolution, IMO.
I've always liked the warm deep cottage core vintagey traditional style that will now become oversaturated this year. yay. and always disliked modern farmhouse. I think while peoples styles evolve they don't usually change too much unless you are the type to be heavily influenced by Internet/tv trends
I was never a fan of them but I liked what they did at one Victorian house they were restoring, as a way to do something else besides the farmhouse style, it came out nice with the original style intact plus some more modern additions to it. I forget where the house is located at.
They were renovating homes that HAD shiplap...so it was an AUTHENTIC thing to highlight in their renos...people hired them to do renos and ASKED for shiplap...so it's not their fault that other people put them in that box or to think that's the only thing they can appreciate in architecture.
The windows in the 1928 are spectacular.
Thanks for this peek, Paige!
43 turning 44 in a a month and I can tell you sis....alcohol free life is the way to go ( I know it sounds boring, but its much better not to get that sadness )
You should definitely tour it all!!
guess they are running out of "farmhouse" decor (thank god!!!) we can only hope they refine their future decor to a little more sophistication. On another note: nice save to restore that building. Room pricing is out of whack...you are 90 min to Dallas & 2.5 hrs.+ min to Houston-San Antonio Austin areas ..nothing else to do there in "Waco"........alcohol depresses your system, Paige...that is why you felt down for a few days.......Happy New Year!!..the Year of the Dragon! Love the Marlton
"This is why you clicked on the video, to look at the hotel" - no way Paige! I clicked for you cause I love hearing your thoughts and I will watch anything you make ASAP! ❣❣❣
Local to the June Motel and can confirm that they have very few bookings (especially in the winter) Their restaurant Heydays is paying the bills but unfortunately the food is not that great to sustain them in the long run.
About to watch the video but have an idea for you Paige - looking through Ikeas new collection and rating it/giving advice on what you’d buy. The textiles are actually really fun and unique, I was pleasantly surprised.
Oooo the event space reminds me of the renovation that Lamb & Co did to their historical event space in Washington. Their show called Unsellable Houses would be an interesting review/reaction video. They seem to do a lot of “different styles” that end up looking the same…I’m not always impressed with their “upgrades”
I’m so excited for the shower curtain launch!!
Christine! 👋🏼 Long-time viewer of yours. I found Paige via you.
The library is an exact copy of the old Nomad library, which is considered one of the most magnificent spaces in New York City. The Nomad library furniture may be higher quality, but it looks identical.
Please do a wedding video on what decor/ venue/ vibe you would do 😭 asking as a newly engaged overwhelmed girlie
So excited for WAS shower curtains! I've been living with a Walmart plastic one waiting for this announcement.
As someone who regularly has to go to Waco, Texas for work, I am happy to see more development there 😄
They are for sure a nice couple. But am I the only one who thinks they are both creepy?
YES..... GO! Would love to see that video. I hope you do more videos.... I just like hearing you talk. It's like hanging out with a friend. You talk like a normal person, not some curated you tube voice......you and Caroline are my favs.
I call that the “drunk shame” it’s this weird thing that happens with alcohol ☺️ I’m still here for the videos, I live in Southern California, but was just up in Canada to see my family, where my sister showed up to our breakfast with your WAS new bags! Wahoo🛼
Yes you should go to Waco and check it out. I went in June with a friend who is all about chip and Joanna. It didn’t matter that much to me but I went and was super impressed and now I want to go back. It’s such a cool place
If you go to Waco . You should try to go to Round Top antique festival while you’re here . Lots of people from California are going to round top . Which has actually caused the prices at Round Top to go up . Enough on that . Come to Texas. Love watching you
Melody from Texas
it does look so target... but love the marlton! used to go there for coffee all the time. even though i should have booked a room i'm too cheap to have stayed there since i lived a couple blocks away lol. also love anything by liz lambert, especially her personal marfa casita.
Now I really want you to go to Waco Texas and do 'in person' review of their projects!
There's something about the before image at 9:05 that I really love. True, you see that the walls are peeling, but those painted beams and the hits of red, gold, and green are so warm and pretty. Whereas at 9:09 it just looks like a bank...a nice bank, but a bank. Like the bank that Mr Potter was the president of, he's back there in his office peeking out at Uncle Billy who's running around in a panic...searching for that missing $5000....
You and Kate should totally go stay there for a more in depth review. Also, it would be super chaotic and maybe bad but you should consider staying at the June lol
My sister and I drove 18 hours to Waco 6 years ago. Absolute fun! You gotta go. Avoid the Spring Marathon Run, everything is booked and 3x the cost!
It looks great ! I think people who are a road trip away would definitely visit. It's a new road trip destination I feel
I found myself agreeing with your observations. You articulated your opinions a lot better than I would have, though! Have fun when you go to Waco.😊
I like that they saved an old building, and it looks like an interesting hotel, but Hotel Emma in San Antonio beats it by miles! Their signature scents are out of this world, especially the one for fall and winter. If you make it to Houston, Hotel Icon is great, and you can’t beat Houston’s restaurants. We are a food city! You’re always welcome in Texas!!
Love this video (as usual), the sound quality was grating though.
Can’t stop thinking about “The Curse” when I think about Chip and Joanna
Would love a vid of your fave hotel decor (the hoxton, the marlton, etc)
Would love to see a video on lighting and your favorite light fixtures! Have you ever considered doing a dedicated video about lighting?
So excited for the shower curtain launch! How can I make sure I see a preview before the drop, so I don't miss out by being indecisive? ;)
You two should definitely go to Waco! I went with my mom and sister last summer and it was a lot of fun (even if you’re not a Chip&Joanna super fan). There’s a lot of other fun spots in town, too.
I totally agree with the furnishing/ decor bringing the vibe/ effect down, but the bad photo was a render not an actual photo
I don’t know how to feel about C and J, on one side you read a lot about how the renovations they’ve done weren’t properly built, and how they’re pushing out the locals due to property tax increases. Feels like they took over the town.
You should go. The design of the spaces in the stores was fantastic. The church is renovated. The town is interesting. The town tour was fun. The food was very good, loved it myself. Waco is an experience. ❤
You and Paige should definitely go to Waco and film all of their properties, bakery, the Silos, blah blah blah. I am sure you won't be the only person filming. From what I understand there may not be a direct flight into Waco but you can deal with that. Your insight regarding "Gainestown" would be enjoyable. You are Paige Wassel - you should be able to call Joanna direct and get a hotel room booking soon.
The Magnolia Network features some exceptional craft and design work with less hgtv style tension. The Devol team from “For the Love of Kitchens” is top tier
The building is absolutely beautiful❣Yeh, that aerial shot of the library really brings home how the furnishings/decor let the space down🤨 They ruined their hardwork, what a bummer!
I would love to see what furnishings you would put it instead! To get a feel for how it could be better
You have to remember that the co-own the building, invested in the reno AND they are co-managing the property....so they didn't spend money on brand furniture because they had to cut costs somewhere given the cost over-runs they had with the need to add an elevator, first floor flooding, etc. They will likely improve the furniture once they start paying themselves back with bookings....
Yes you should tour it is fabulous. You will love the cupcakes at the bakery they are worth the trip.
Go to Waco the same time Roundup antique show is going on. It’s 2 hrs away so doable. It’s the best antiques show and would make a great video
Some of the shows on magnolia network are honestly really good, I was surprised
BTW I love the bangs, I liked your hair before too though. I wanted to mention that I've read all kinds of body language books and when you touch your hair you are probably doing it because you're thinking. It is your unique way of being, I personally think you shouldn't worry about this, not ever. Be your own best friend and treat yourself right and be you, touching your hair is just part of you, and I happen to love it.
They use that furniture to stay on brand with the furniture they sell at target. It’s cross branding and really smart. They’re thinking about finances I’m sure they’d choose other items if it weren’t for the brand
They are a crashing bore any why would anyone want to go to Waco ❤
Happy new year 🎊 looking forward to the new endeavors this years!!:)
Unrelated to their hotel but i just moved Chicago (Logan area) and Ive been bingeing your channel to get ideas for my place. Soo ready to see more videos from you about what to do for 2024 and more episodes of COTFH. Also curious if you have any secret or not so secret shops here in Chicago that i need to look at for vintage furniture and decor??
There is so much more to Waco TX. Maybe look into it. Before you judge. I'm from San Antonio, TX. and love to visit Waco. Baylor University is also in Waco. They got rich on Waco. Of course they're gonna do for the city.
Last year my roommate and I took a long weekend trip to Austin and then made a day trip to Waco. It was super easy and a great way to see Waco without having to take a whole vacation there 😉
SO EXCITED for the chicago pop up!
This couple are actually geniuses;
Mostly people in the world don't like to have unique style,
Mostly people actually love following trends. So their style is money maker 😊
I think if they were not in it for the money they would probably have a very well designed home/spaces personal to themselves
I don't know how you do vintage in a high traffic area that would need to be replaced continually. They did use antique tables and storage pieces. I also think the pendant lamps might have been a nod to the original use of the building. Shriners/masons. I think for a hotel their has to be a practical solution for some things
YES fly out! You’d be a hoot like always! I’m all in like always 😊
These are my all time favourite videos to watch ❤
I think the word you're looking for when it comes to the decor is 'cheap' it looks cheap and that's the opposite of the feeling you want with 20's glam you want it to feel imbued with history and quality. You can put modern elements into it it doesn't have to be dusty old looking but the modern pieces still have to have a deeper more quality feel to them.
you need to have a waco week! go down there, a couple of tours, maybe contact them ahead of time to see if they’re down to give you extra access, and do one big episode. who knows
you're saving my Sunday evening !!!
It would have been nice to see them embrace some art deco furnishings mixed in with some more modern pieces. Same with the colour scheme and the lighting fixtures. It looks nice enough. I’m glad they renovated an old building with character and history. They’ve got something going on, like McGee and Co when it comes to the housewares and if you’re looking for a sleeker, more polished catalogue look … well, they’ve both done that really well. It’s pleasant. It feels warm and inviting. But ya, agreed. It’s still like a catalogue. Or a showroom.
I heard Joanna on a podcast recently talking about the hotel and her and Chips’ history!
we definitely need to see you on the road! :)) field trip to waco!!!
Go to Waco! That would be fun to live vicariously!
i love when you review like shows. would LOOOVE to hear your thoughts on hollywood houselift they do so many projects its quick
Yay you are back. All is good in the world again.lol
paige go to waco challenge !!!! i would live for that video
I'm sorry but that house flip at 3:45 is a CRIME
lol but the qualityyyyyyyy
I enjoyed this episode. I like seeing photos of design.
Do ittttt. Go to Waco. I wanna hear the Takes (tm).
It's wild how downtown's gentrified since then. (Gentrified is 10000% the proper word, with all the baggage that implies.) We thought we were the gentrifying weirdos when we lived in a loft a couple blocks from the silos, but it's just gone nuts after Magnolia moved down there. Our solidly mid ~1200 square foot college loft got redone and reworked into condos and was selling for like $425K or something ridiculous...in Waco. LOL. BUT you could hit the silos with a potato gun, so there's that.
Either way, I'm glad to see Magnolia leaning harder into the restoration side and further away from kitschy farmhouse decor. Oh, and I guess this and the Castle means they're back to redoing basket cases downtown? The $20K demo-tagged house episodes were SO much more interesting than the "rip out all the character and paint the brick on a '70s ranch in Woodway" ones. Go back to chaos, please. Like c4chu said below, there are a LOT of areas that need more help, and my goodness, they've got the cash to actually give back.
Would be very interested to see how you'd decorate/furnish the hotel to make it really shine!
The furniture looks WayFair at best and not an industrial fabric in sight. Could have been so much more interesting if they explained the engineering behind industrial furniture while marrying it with aesthetics too. Don’t get me started on how mangy those cream carpets will be in one month. And who in gods name wants a concrete floor in their hotel room but I guess check out will be easier.
Happy new year Paige! 🎉
I’m from Spain. The only thing I knew about Waco is the siege to a cult by the FBI and it’s thanks to Criminal Minds and shows like that.
Recos for hotels in Chicago? Might try to head over for the pop up in June.
When it comes to the furnishings, I wonder if they avoided vintage furniture becuase of the expected wear and tear being way more than ones personal home. Although, you'd think they'd have the money for good quality custom couches, chairs, ects. that is vintage inspired. I totally agree with Paige that the furnishing are not the vibe! Still gorgeous spaces however