Behind the scenes in TV land...

 

Well, I did it!  And I managed to get through the Great Day St Louis TV shoot without being too terribly nervous, thanks to Claire & her crew.  They were very laid back, down-to-earth & put me at ease right away.  I was relieved that they were so happy about the room & how well it was going to work for this shoot.     

Before we even got started, Claire & the producer discussed what we'd be talking about after asking me a lot of quesions about my room & specifically the gift-wrapping area since that was the focus...

 

Then we got our microphone packs on & got started taping.  The producer had Claire do so many retakes of her introduction of me in my craft room, it was amusing.  It was at that point that I was feeling less nervous.  I really wasn't sure where to look while she was talking, so I just looked at her & smiled.  I think I may have looked down out of nervousness, but we'll see when it airs. 

After the intro we walked over to the wrapping area & talked about how I designed it to function & then they wanted me to wrap a gift.  So I just wrapped an empty box & stuck a bow on it.  It was quite the exciting wrapping job, let me tell you.  I didn't realize we'd be doing that as part of the shoot yesterday or I may have been a little more prepared crafty-wise.  LOL.  And the camera guy was so close to me while I was wrapping it, that I kept thinking "I hope my hands aren't visibly shaking too badly." 

I think I may have stumbled over my words a couple times, but Bob, who was standing in the other room, said I did great.  He loves me though & would say that if I slipped & fell on my butt.  So again I say, we'll see when it airs.  When we finished our part of it, the camera guy went around the room to get some more close-up shots... 

Then the producer had Claire & I reshoot the intro without saying that we were "gift-wrapping for the holidays" because she loved the segment so much that she wanted to be able to re-run it again... maybe in the Spring.  Afterward they were still talking about my room & said it was "so big I could throw a party in this room."  I said, "Well, I did have an art camp for kids in here this summer."  The producer said, "Oh wow!  Could we come back & shoot that if you do it again?"  She also suggested I could come back... probably to the studio next time... & make cards or something crafty.  The producer gave me her card & told me to email her with ideas. 

A HUGE thank you to Bob for coming home from work to take pictures for me because of COURSE this will be going in the scrapbook!

This Great Day St Louis episode is set to air on Thursday morning at 10am if you're local.  I, personally, will be setting the DVR because that's Zumba time & there's no way I'm missing my favorite class!  ;-)

UPDATE:  You can view the video segment here.  Fast forward to 7:30. 

Comments

[sarah]

seriously, you are a rockstar! :)

...and ummm, i wouldn't miss zumba to watch your segment either. ;) jk! well, at least i'd set the dvr too. haha!

oh, and thanks so much for all of that repetitive encouragement with the working out. it has helped me a lot! :)

[erinrwillis]

I was wondering how it went yesterday!! Glad it went well!
That's funny - I'd totally DVR it & go to Zumba too!
:)

[MelanieJ]

Hooray! It sounds like it was so much fun. Can't wait to watch :)

[Chris]

Sounds awesome! And the opportunities that are presenting themselves for you from this one segment - wow!

Cheers for Bob for taking pics for you, too!

[Lisa Howard]

How freakin' AWESOME! Wish I was local so I could catch the segment. Bet you were your usual amazing self! xoxo -L

[Cassie]

Look at you!!!
All famous and stuff!!
This is so cool! I'll be down in February...maybe they'll air it then!
=)

[Chris Aiton]

This is so awesome!!!!! Love your outfit and how it works so well with the tv person. That is so cool that they want you for more segments!!! You are going to show us the video after you dvr it - right? I look forward very much to seeing it. Go Girl!!!!

[Patchi]

I'm not sure I could watch myself on TV... I'm my worst critic! I gave a talk in Texas last week that was recorded, and that made me so nervous!

I'm sure you did great, and I'm sure the edited version will be TV perfect!

[Georgia Visacri]

OMG, you're sooooooo chic, Deana! And look GORGEOUS too, I really wish I could watch it!!
hugs

[Chantal B.]

May I have your authograph? Wow! Way to go! I wish I could have that kind of experience someday. Sorry that I'm not local, I sure would watch it! Love the space you have. Wish you great success!
Chantal (Canada)

[Jing-Jing Nickel]

AWESOME. Make sure you upload the episode to UTUBE!!!!

[Antonia Krajicek]

Wow!! You're going to be a crafting celebrity. I'm glad every thing went as planned. Don't get a speeding ticket racing home from class to watch it :)

[Glenda Tkalac]

Your craft room looks amazing, I can totally see why they wanted to film it!!! I would love to see the episode, let me know if there becomes a link available. You looked gorgeous and I'm sure you did fine!

[Julie Tucker-Wolek]

You are a ROCK STAR!! That is soooooooooooooooo cool!!!!! And YAYYYYYYYYY for Bob coming home to get pics!!! He ROCKS TOO! :):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):)

[Amy H]

How cool is that??! And WOW what a craft room!! I need me that kind of space - oh and those card rounders - so cool!! Did you get those from a store going out of business! Congrats on your big break! ;)

[LEa Albers]

Awesome, I hope you enjoy it very much.
I love your craft-room!
Lea

[Hanneke]

WOW you are going to be a celebrity!!! Love the pics (you look stunning, as usual)!!!!

[Jenneke]

I'm so glad it all went well, Deana!! You looked stunning and so does your craft room!!

Hugs, Jenneke

[Andi]

whoa! you were on tv?! congrats!