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Work in Progress: Unconventional Thoughts on Designing an Extraordinary Life
How did a couple of quirky siblings from suburban Pittsburgh end up as the king and queen of eclectic-design chic with their own HGTV show? They never let fear get in the way of a great idea. Leanne and Steve Ford share their secrets for how to turn dreams into reality. Leanne and Steve were middle-class kids growing up in Pittsburgh in the 80s and 90s. There was nothing particularly glamorous or unusual about their lives as kids. Leanne was a shy, stubborn child who lived a rich life in her own imagination. Steve was outdoorsy and offbeat and was bullied mercilessly at school for being different. Their parents, grounded in faith and always encouraging of both creativity and hard work, gave them the confidence and the encouragement they needed to pursue the often difficult creative life. Leanne's slogan as a child was, "My name is Leanne. If I want to, I can." Leanne studied clothing design and pulled gigs at fashion houses in New York and as a stylist to country music stars in Nashville before she found her true interior design. Steve threw himself into kayaking and snowboarding and opening his own men's clothing store in Pittsburgh. And then their individual passions converged when Leanne asked Steve to help renovate her bathroom. There was magic in their collaboration, and they began renovating for clients in Pittsburgh―creating unique, authentic spaces that manage to feel both chic and completely obtainable―before catching the eye of producers at HGTV. Leanne and Steve share the details of their journey, including the beliefs that have inspired them and the experiences that have challenged them along the way.
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Published October 29, 2019
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October 23, 2019
2.5!stars really.
I enjoy their show. My mom more so than me. So when I saw that this was up for review, I grabbed it.
I’m a little confused by this book. For one, it an autobiography of the siblings on how they got to having their own tv show doing what they love to do. For another, at the end of almost each chapter is a bunch of questions aimed at you the reader on how to handle your own work in progress. Not to mention the tips of Leanne and Steve on a lot of things, not just for your home. So is this book about the Fords? Or a book the Fords wrote to help others achieve their dreams?
That’s my real beef with this one. It’s like they didn’t have a focus for the book.
Otherwise it was nice to know that it took them a while to get where they are now. And they stayed true to themselves throughout their journey. And how lucky are they to have grown up in a nurturing environment that celebrated their individuality.
Thank you Thomas Nelson - W Publishing for the arc of this book.
I enjoy their show. My mom more so than me. So when I saw that this was up for review, I grabbed it.
I’m a little confused by this book. For one, it an autobiography of the siblings on how they got to having their own tv show doing what they love to do. For another, at the end of almost each chapter is a bunch of questions aimed at you the reader on how to handle your own work in progress. Not to mention the tips of Leanne and Steve on a lot of things, not just for your home. So is this book about the Fords? Or a book the Fords wrote to help others achieve their dreams?
That’s my real beef with this one. It’s like they didn’t have a focus for the book.
Otherwise it was nice to know that it took them a while to get where they are now. And they stayed true to themselves throughout their journey. And how lucky are they to have grown up in a nurturing environment that celebrated their individuality.
Thank you Thomas Nelson - W Publishing for the arc of this book.
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