The Magnolia Story


by Chip and Joanna Gaines



Fixer Upper on HGTV has been a favorite program of mine since it began.  Our home was built in 1935, so Joanna's aesthetic of modern farmhouse and rustic chic is a great fit for me.  I also enjoy the loving comradery the entire Gaines family seems to have.  When their book was received as a birthday gift this year, I was excited to read it.

The Magnolia Story is such a treasure.  This sweet couple tells how they met, fell in love and began their marriage.  Chip and Joanna are open about what worked well, but also what didn't.  They are candid about the moments they felt like failures.  What a great book!  I hope they continue to have many successes in their future.

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