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Joanna Gaines (née Stevens; born April 19, 1978) is an American interior designer, television personality, and author. She co-hosted the home renovation show Fixer Upper, which began airing on HGTV in 2013, alongside her husband Chip Gaines. The Gaineses also helm the media brand Magnolia, which encompasses the Magnolia E-commerce site, the Hearth & Hand with Magnolia collection of home decor items for Target, the lifestyle magazine Magnolia Journal, the Magnolia Network television channel on which Fixer Upper and its spinoff series now air, the Magnolia Realty real estate brokerage (originally established by the pair in 2003), and the Magnolia App.Gaines is also the New York Times bestselling author or co-author of seven books including cookbooks, memoirs, a home design book, and children's books. Early career Shortly after their wedding, Joanna joined Chip Gaines's business flipping houses, and in 2003 the pair also opened the retail store Magnolia Market, which sold home goods. Joanna began keeping a blog about their experiences, which drew the attention of an executive at High Noon Entertainment, who suggested that the couple film a short video called a "sizzle reel" for a potential show. This concept eventually became HGTV's Fixer Upper. Fixer Upper and Magnolia brand The pilot of Fixer Upper aired in May 2013, with the first full season beginning in April 2014. Season two began in January 2015; season three began in December 2015; and season four began in November 2016. The fifth and final season premiered on November 21, 2017.Fixer Upper became popular soon after its debut, and the series is largely credited with the rise in popularity of "Farmhouse-chic" interior design in the late 2010s. In 2018, Zillow reported that homes with architectural features mentioned on the show, such as wainscoting, shiplap, clawfoot bathtubs, and barn doors, sold at an average of 30 percent above expected value. In addition, the show generated an increase in tourism and economic development in Waco, where the show was taped.In 2016 Joanna and Chip Gaines started a quarterly lifestyle magazine Magnolia Journal, published by Meredith (later Dotdash Meredith). As of November 1, 2017, Joanna began selling her "Hearth & Hand with Magnolia" collection at Target Corporation stores. The collection, available in stores and online, features 300 pieces including bedding and lifestyle products. In February 2019, she created an exclusive collection for Anthropologie of "globally inspired" rugs and pillows.On April 10, 2019, the Gaineses announced the launch of a "new media company." They will serve as chief creative officers and current HGTV president Allison Page will serve as president of the new joint venture, which will reportedly include a TV network and a streaming app.In November 2019, the Gaineses opened a coffee shop, Magnolia Press, in Waco, Texas. The store was in addition to two others they already had, Magnolia Table and Silos Baking Co.On April 26, 2020, the soft launch of the cable channel Magnolia Network kicked off with a four-hour presentation on the DIY Network: Magnolia Presents: A Look Back & A Look Ahead. Discovery Inc. announced that Fixer Upper would be revived as a launch program for Magnolia Network—a new channel overseen by the Gaineses that replaced HGTV's sister channel DIY Network.DIY Network's rebranding as the Magnolia Network was originally going to be completed on October 4, 2020, but the date was pushed back due to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. On August 4, 2020, it was announced that the network was scheduled to launch in 2021, with Fixer Upper resuming production before the launch of the new network on January 5, 2022. The revival, Fixer Upper: Welcome Home, premiered in January 2021 as part of the Magnolia Network soft launch on Discovery+. 2022 saw Fixer Upper: The Castle and 2023 will see Fixer Upper: The Hotel. Controversy and legal issues In 2016, the Gaineses were criticized after they appeared on video for a conversation with their local pastor Jimmy Seibert, of the Antioch International Movement of Churches, who had openly denounced homosexuality and gay marriage and professed his support for conversion therapy.In June 2017, the Gaineses announced that they "settled with the United States Environmental Protection Agency over allegations that they violated rules for the safe handling of lead paint during home renovations." They paid $40,000 in fines and said they would comply with such regulations going forward and that they "remain committed to raising awareness in our community and our industry."In May 2021, The Dallas Morning News reported that Chip and Joanna had donated $1,000 to Chip's sister Shannon Braun's campaign for the Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District school board in suburban Tarrant County, Texas. Braun later spoke out denouncing the teaching of "critical race theory". Personal life Gaines was born Joanna Stevens on April 19, 1978, in Wichita, Kansas to Korean immigrant, Nan Stevens; and American of Lebanese–German heritage, Jerry Stevens. Her parents met in Seoul, South Korea in 1969 when Jerry was stationed there with the United States Army. In 1990, when she was 12 years old, the family settled in Austin, Texas. During her junior year of high school, they relocated to Waco, Texas, where her father opened a franchise Firestone Tire store, Jerry Stevens Firestone. Joanna appeared in television commercials for the business.Gaines has said that throughout her childhood she was often the only Asian-American student at the schools she attended and experienced bullying. After moving to Waco, she said her situation improved, and she was eventually named homecoming queen by fellow students.After graduating high school, Gaines attended Baylor University, where she majored in communications. She interned at Waco's KWTX television and KWBU radio stations and later spent a semester in New York City working as an intern on 48 Hours anchored by Dan Rather. She has said that during her studies she hoped to one day work as a broadcast journalist herself. She graduated from Baylor in 2001.In 2001, Chip Gaines, who had overlapped with Joanna at Baylor in 1998 but never met her, encountered her while she was working at her father's tire shop and recognized her from the commercials. The two began dating, and in 2003, they were married in Waco.Chip and Joanna Gaines belong to the evangelical Antioch Community Church, which has been criticized for its anti-gay views.They have five children: Drake, Ella, Duke, Emmie, and Crew. Bibliography Memoirs The Magnolia Story (with Chip Gaines) (2016) ISBN 9780718079185 The Stories We Tell (2022) ISBN 9781400333875Cookbooks Magnolia Table (with Marah Stets) (2018) ISBN 9780062820150 Magnolia Table, Volume 2 (2020) ISBN 9780062820181 Magnolia Table, Volume 3 (2023) ISBN 9780062820174Interior Design Books Homebody (2018) ISBN 9780062801975Children's Books We Are the Gardeners (wi.... Discover the Joanna Gaines popular books. Find the top 100 most popular Joanna Gaines books.

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  • Capital Gaines synopsis, comments

    Capital Gaines

    Chip Gaines

    The most important step is the first one. Dive into Chip Gaines’ personal playbook and start learning how to succeed in businessand in life. A New York Times, USA Today, Wall Stree...

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    The World Needs Who You Were Made to Be

    Joanna Gaines

    In the #1 New York Times bestseller, The World Needs Who You Were Made to Be, Joanna Gaines celebrates how creativity and acceptance can come together to make for a bright and beau...

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    The Swimming Hole

    Cam Higgins

    In the charming fifth book of the Good Dog series, Bo learns to swim with his family!One hot summer day, Bo and his family decide to cool off. They take Bo to a swimming hole on th...

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    Fireworks Night

    Cam Higgins

    In the delightful fourth book of the Good Dog series, Bo’s friend Scrapper get scared by summer fireworks!It’s finally summertime. And Bo Davis loves the summertime. The grass is g...

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    Cozy White Cottage

    Liz Marie Galvan

    Whether you live in a country farmhouse or an urban apartment, find inspiration for every room in your home. Come cozy up with your creativity and Liz's welcoming voice so you can ...

  • We Are the Gardeners synopsis, comments

    We Are the Gardeners

    Joanna Gaines

    Teach children that the greatest rewards come from patience, hard work, and learning from mistakes!In the #1 New York Times bestseller We Are the Gardeners, Joanna Gaines and the k...

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    Home Sweet Road

    JOHNNYSWIM

    The hugely popular singer/songwriter duo Johnnyswim share their story like never before, showing readers how to find home wherever they are in this visually stunning debut.Foreword...

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    Life Is Good

    Cam Higgins

    In this charming sixth book of the Good Dog series, Bo has his first snow day!One fine winter day, Bo experiences his first snow fall! Most of the animals on the farm know how to h...

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    Barnyard Buddies

    Cam Higgins

    In this irresistible seventh book of the Good Dog series, Bo doesn’t want to miss any of the barnyard fun!Bo loves having lots of friends on the farm. There’s always something to d...

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    My First Outdoor Garden

    Philippe Asseray, Charlène Tong & Grace McQuillan

    Discover the joys of gardening with My First Outdoor Garden, an interactive and illustrated guide for the youngest of gardeners. This book teaches you everything you need...

  • No Pain, No Gaines synopsis, comments

    No Pain, No Gaines

    Chip Gaines

    A New York Times bestseller! In a world that feels increasingly disconnected, it’s time to reclaim a life of rich, authentic connectionbecause we are all made better when we trust ...

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    Styled

    Emily Henderson & Angelin Borsics

    NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER  The ultimate guide to thinking like a stylist, with 1,000 design ideas for creating the most beautiful, personal, and livable rooms.It’s easy to fin...

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    I Choose Peace

    Doug Bender

    From the influential and evergrowing movement "I Am Second" comes a remarkable collection of wellknown lives transformed from restless to happy by the power of God.When I Am Second...

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    Make Something Good Today

    Erin Napier & Ben Napier

    From Ben and Erin Napier, the stars of the hit HGTV show Home Town, comes Make Something Good Today, a memoir that tells us all to seek out the good in life, celebrate the beauty o...

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    Everyday Celebrations From Scratch

    Maria Provenzano

    Why wait for the holidays to celebrate?Life’s everyday moments are worthy of connecting people together with food and crafts. Everyday Celebrations from Scratch is filled with impr...

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    Herd You Loud and Clear

    Cam Higgins

    In the adorable third book of the Good Dog series, Bo learns to herd the sheep on the farmthe hard way!Loveable puppy Bo Davis has his work cut out for him when he has to herd the ...

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    Puppy Luck

    Cam Higgins

    In the adorable eighth book of the Good Dog series, Bo tests his luck!There are plenty of sunny, good luck days on the farm. But sometimes, stormy bad luck clouds come around too, ...

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    Handcrafted

    Clint Harp

    A moving and inspirational memoir from the beloved maverick carpenter on HGTV’s smash hit Fixer Upper that shows how to turn your hobbies and craft into a career and celebrates the...

  • Raised in a Barn synopsis, comments

    Raised in a Barn

    Cam Higgins

    In this second book of the Good Dog series, farm puppy Bo, introduces a young foal to life on the farm.There’s a new foal on the Davis Family Farm and Bo is excited to show her the...

  • Home Is Where the Heart Is synopsis, comments

    Home Is Where the Heart Is

    Cam Higgins

    Meet the loveable and rambunctious puppy, Bo Davis, in this first book of the Good Dog series! When Bo loses something important, his search takes him all over the farm.Springtime ...

  • The Stories We Tell synopsis, comments

    The Stories We Tell

    Joanna Gaines

    AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERImagine if all the wornout, untrue, painful chapters of our lives started to quiet, and the beautiful, unique pieces of who we are wer...

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    Sweater Weather

    Cam Higgins

    In this charming ninth book of the Good Dog series, Bo gets ready for sweater weather!The wind is crisp, and the leaves are starting to change color on the Davis farm. The squirrel...

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    Heirloom Rooms

    Erin Napier

    Erin Napier, designer, host of HGTV’s Home Town, and author of Make Something Good Today, returns with a gorgeously illustrated and oneofakind celebration of the homes we live in a...

  • My First Indoor Garden synopsis, comments

    My First Indoor Garden

    Philippe Asseray, Charlène Tong & Grace McQuillan

    Discover the joys of growing plants everywhere from your kitchen to your bedroom with My First Indoor Garden, an interactive and illustrated guide for the youngest of gar...

  • Everybody, Always for Kids Five Day Lesson Plan synopsis, comments

    Everybody, Always for Kids Five Day Lesson Plan

    Bob Goff & Lindsey Goff Viducich

    Everybody, Always for Kids Five Day Lesson Plan is a companion to Everybody, Always for Kids by Bob Goff and Lindsey Goff Viducich. This lesson plan can be utilized in the classroo...

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    Cozy White Cottage Seasons

    Liz Marie Galvan

    Whether you want to create a cozy winter wonderland in your living room, a blooming summertime welcome on your deck, or an autumn refuge by your fireplace, Liz Marie Galv...

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    The Peach Truck Cookbook

    Stephen K. Rose & Jessica N. Rose

    THE INSTANT NATIONAL BESTSELLERA warm and stylish Southern cookbook, from the owners of the beloved Nashvillebased The Peach Truck, celebrating all things peach in 100 fresh and fl...

  • All or Nothing at All synopsis, comments

    All or Nothing at All

    Jennifer Probst

    HGTV’s Property Brothers meets The Marriage Bargain in this third volume in the Billionaire Builders series, an allnew, heartwrenching, and sexy contemporary romance from New York ...

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    My Moment

    Kristin Chenoweth, Kathy Najimy, Linda Perry, Chely Wright & Lauren Blitzer

    A collection of essays accompanied by beautiful blackandwhite photography from a diverse group of women on the moment they realized they were ready to fight for themselvesincluding...

  • Work in Progress synopsis, comments

    Work in Progress

    Steve Ford & Leanne Ford

    How did a couple of quirky siblings from suburban Pittsburgh end up as the king and queen of eclecticdesign chic with their own HGTV show? They never let fear get in the way of a g...

  • Inspire Your Home synopsis, comments

    Inspire Your Home

    Farah Merhi

    Instagram star and founder of Inspire Me! Home Décor shares her creative and elegant interior design secrets so you can create a glamorous yet cozy home without spending a fortune....