The other day I received a message from Sally MacDonald, a gorgeous local reporter in our town. She hosts a segment on Fox 26 called “Sally’s Shabby Chic” that features home decor and DIY projects on Saturday mornings. We ended up shooting two segments at my house that aired last weekend.
Although Sally and Raymond (the camera man) were absolutely wonderful to work with and helped me feel very comfortable, I still think I looked (and sounded like!) a dork on camera. We only did one take per project and it’s so hard not to be critical of yourself. I am proud of myself for just doing it though- I was beyond nervous.
You can click the links below to watch the segment- but be kind!
Two of my Houston friends have also been featured on Sally’s Shabby Chic, Amanda Eck (Amanda Carol Interiors) and Cyndy (The Creativity Exchange). They both did great and were also so sweet to email me after my segments with kind words, which I really appreciated.
Thank you Fox 26 Houston for the opportunity!
Also, thank you for your support during the Pottery Barn Mystery Box Challenge. Congratulations to all the bloggers who participated and to the winner, Shelley of How Does She?!
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You look very natural! Great job, even I could try this 🙂 I love the bench seat!
I think you did awesome! I hate seeing myself on camera or hearing my voice. You're a natural, and your arms look awesome!
Thank you- I've been working out a bunch lately- glad someone noticed! 🙂
You did fabulous, Megan!
Great job! Love the tray idea, will be doing soon! Thanks!
Hi Megan,
I've been following your blog for some time, and just wanted to say thank you for sharing such wonderful content. Congratulations on your TV segment, and thanks for your inspiration.
Regards,
Lynn
http://www.designingacres.com
wow, congrats on the feature! You look beautiful!
http://coffeebeansandbobbypins.blogspot.com/
You did amazing Megan! Congratualations on the feature!
Are you kidding?! I think you did great — I would have been a rambling mess, stumbling over my words! And such a great idea about the plexi-glass….just as soon as my tufted ottoman gets here, I'm definitely revamping a tray to add some color!
Wish I would have seen this on TV!! Great job and congrats! 🙂
Thank you! That plexi glass idea was from Lauren (Simply LKJ)- great tip.
You did a great job! I thought you looked so pretty, and you sounded very professional, yet friendly and engaging too (a hard mix to accomplish). Congratulations!
You did an amazing job and you have a great voice for TV! I am trying both of your tutorials! Congrats!
-Shelley
How fun!! You did awesome!!
I think you did GREAT! I would have been so nervous!!
What I just realized, and it's a funny part of the blogging community, while we all share pictures, of course we don't know what your voice sounds like, or just how short you are!
Two thumbs up 😉
Girl you were awesome! And gorgeous as always!! Can't wait to see what God has in store for you next!! 🙂 You deserve it!
Congrats on the TV appearance! I think you look and sound great:) But I always hate seeing myself on camera too. My voice sounds like nails on a chalkboard to me! You look adorable!
That was so fun to watch! Thank you for sharing those ideas. And you look so great, what an inspiration! Can you share some workout tips? What's your favorite workout to do? And when do you make time for working out?
You did so good! (And, your nails looked really nice.) I would've been sweating bullets.
Have fun today!
Ha! I made sure to get my nails Shellaced since Amanda told me they'd be doing close ups on my hands! Thanks Amanda!
you did great and looked beautiful too! thanks for sharing!
Congrats!!! I'll have to check out that segment on Sat. mornings. I've never heard of it! You look amazing, and yes, I noticed your arms in that pic immediately. The hard work has paid off!
That's amazing! Congratulations! You look drop dead gorgeous and my guess is they will be asking you to do another segment. I love watching all the opportunities come your way.
Abby
You where sweet and a real natural..I would never of known you where nervous..good job..great projects..I actually did the same thing to my seat in my entryway. Cheers Frances
You did awesome girl! You looked like a natural. And your arms are killer – dang girl – seriously – hot momma arms!
Like I told you earlier- you look ah-mazing and did not sound or seem nervous at all! So glad you did it- doesnt it feel good to try something out of your comfort zone? Im sure they will be calling you back for more!
Wow, great job! You look beautiful!!
Ahhh! You're famous. Megan, you did an awesome job. So calm, and relaxed. Really well done, friend. I LOVED seeing you on camera. Have a great day today with Cassie.
Great job, Megan! You didn't look nervous at all. I've done a couple of T.V. spots, & we truly are our own worst critics.
CAS
You are so stinkin' cute!!!
You seriously did an awesome job- no dorkiness at all! Absolutely loved the clips. I am very impressed : ) Someone may have a career as a TV show host one day!!
aaawwww you look amazing Megan and you did great!
There is NOTHING to be critical of! You looked absolutely adorable, and came off as a total natural on camera! Aside from that, your home is even more lovely on video. Congratulations!!
Becky
http://www.cuphalffull-sf.blogspot.com/
you did awesome! you have the cutest voice! 🙂
I thought you did a really nice job. You seemed more relaxed in the "No Sew" segment but I think both turned out well. Congrats!
We shot the "no sew" first!
Megan, you are a natural on camera! You are so poised and gracious and beautiful. I enjoyed both of the clips. So fun and congratulations to you! Enjoy your day with Cassie.
Megan, I love reading your blogs and am so happy you shared these links with us! 🙂 You did great! I would have been a hot mess… somethin' about TV makes my insides go haywire! HA ha!!! Great job!!!
You were fantastic! Such a natural! 🙂 And LOVED your dress!
Thank you- that dress is from NY & Co.
Thank you guys for your sweet comments!!
I think you did a FABULOUS job. However, I was laughing at the goofy background music (which I know you had nothing to do with.) Congrats!
You have the sweetest voice! So relaxed. You are such an inspiration to me. Well done xx
You did a great job! I love that fabric you used!! What kind of blinds do you have in your dining room? I have been looking at different treatments but I have plantations in most rooms so am thinking blinds may be good to tie everything together. I have been on the fence about using blinds in my dining room but I think your looks very nice.
Great job! You looked natural in front of the camera!! I'm sure there will be more in the future!!!
So funny because I was on my Fox channel last week for the first time too! I think you looked adorable 🙂
You did a fantastic job!!
1. You look fabulous.
2. Great project.
3. Now I know what you sound like!
4. Congrats tv star!
How fun you got to do this! You did a great job!
You did such a fantastic job Megan! It's not easy powering through our fears but what a great feeling when we do! You looked like you have done it forever!
Oh how fun to see and hear you in person (kinda). You looked so cute and comfortable in front of the camera. Such a natural