No, I don’t mean “Help Poppy win fabric.”
I mean if you help Poppy, YOU can win fabric!
This is Poppy on the day she arrived at her new home here in Long Beach. As you can see, I’m as excited as Poppy is to have a new home. But, now Poppy needs your help. She wants to be on National Television! And she should be. She’s a natural born star. I mean, look at her–she’s so shiny!
You know how you say about people that even though they may not be beautiful on the outside, they’re beautiful on the inside. Well, Poppy IS beautiful on the outside, but her insides need some help. I don’t mean her her big heart. I mean her interior decor. I’m sure when she rolled off the assembly line in 1973 she was hip and fashionable, but after more than three and a half decades, she needs some updating.
Now I was going to do this myself–with Bob’s help, of course. But, one day while watching my favorite HGTV program, Color Splash with David Bromstad, I had an idea. Perhaps David would like to make over Poppy! So, I wrote him a letter. You can see it here. Well, it went to his production company, not him. But, guess what? They emailed me back and said, and I quote, “So you want to be on Color Splash? We’d LOVE that!” So, emails have gone back and forth, we even sent some amateur video. The production company loves the idea, David loves the idea, but HGTV isn’t sure. So, I think we need to convince them! Can you help?
Will you go to HGTV and tell them that you’d like to see David make over an Airstream? It’s really easy. Here’s the link Just choose Comment and Color Splash and tell them you think David should make over an Airstream! It’s going to take lots and lots of emails, so I’m counting on each one of you. And there’s even a little added incentive…….
After you go to the HGTV website, go to Poppy’s web site. Leave me a comment saying that you contacted HGTV on Poppy’s behalf, and I’ll enter you in a drawing for this great bundle of fabric. It’s a fat quarter of each of the 33 fabrics from my friend Glenna Hailey’s line called Rise and Shine and it’s a wonderful group of fabrics. So please, do it before March 31. Help get Poppy on TV!
67 Responses
March 23rd, 2009 at 6:23 pm
I did it! Hope it works and you and Poppy are soon on an episode!
March 23rd, 2009 at 7:14 pm
I went to HGTV that would be wonderful if it happened!!
March 24th, 2009 at 1:08 am
what a great idea, I would love that show!
ok did it!!!!
great fabrics btw love the ric rac bow :)))
March 24th, 2009 at 4:37 am
I think your idea is great…. How fun that would be.
March 24th, 2009 at 6:18 pm
I told them how could they not do it. What other show can claim to “pimp my Airstream”? I hope you win. Come to think of it, I hope I win too.
March 26th, 2009 at 1:18 am
It’s done! I told them I love Airstreams and would dearly love to see one made over on their show. Hope this works, cause I really would love to see that show and what better Airstream to play the part than Poppy!
March 26th, 2009 at 7:51 am
I hope all this attention isn’t going to Poppy’s head. And I hope HGTV calls soon to schedule her makeover.
March 26th, 2009 at 7:53 am
I NEED FREE FABRIC
March 26th, 2009 at 8:43 am
Hey,
Great idea, and I have to tell you looking at Poppy is a walk down memory lane for me, My Grandparents lived in an Airstream beginning in 1959 – 1982. What wonderful memories I have of visiting them along the Fl. coast in the winter, & Grandma Dorothy was a wonderful quilter too!!
Thanks
Wendy P.
March 26th, 2009 at 9:49 am
I sent the messege for Poppy to be made over, hope this helps you get the makeover. After all Its an “Airstream”. Good Luck haope you get your dream.
reba
March 26th, 2009 at 10:36 am
Well why not refurbish. It should be done with nice sunny colors, appliances to “reflect” its’ shiny exterior! I told them!
March 26th, 2009 at 2:18 pm
My father made-over three Airstreams. They are a DELIGHT to do. Hope David can come pay you a visit!! I’d LOVE LOVE LOVE for him to come do my house!
March 26th, 2009 at 3:28 pm
Hope it helps. Good luck!
March 26th, 2009 at 3:41 pm
Good luck. I sent them a note. I really do think it would make a great show.
March 26th, 2009 at 10:23 pm
I sent a note…Hope it helps!!
March 27th, 2009 at 2:48 am
I love RV’s and spend a few months each year in mine. So I did request a makeover for Poppy. Hope to see you there!
March 27th, 2009 at 4:00 am
This would make an awesome show! I have just sent a message to HGTV saying so.
March 27th, 2009 at 5:41 am
Having an RV myself, I think this is a fabulous idea. Good Luck!
March 27th, 2009 at 7:24 am
I emailed them! I think it would be really neat!
March 27th, 2009 at 8:26 am
What a cool idea! I love HGTV and quilting so this would be so fun. I sent them my comment saying GO FOR IT!
March 27th, 2009 at 9:50 am
I sent them a comment – tried to make a business case for it. Once a consultant, always a consultant…
March 27th, 2009 at 12:12 pm
I did it. Hope it happen for you. Loved your letter, and I love Rise& Shine fabric.
March 27th, 2009 at 12:28 pm
I posted my comment at HGTV moments ago. I hope they decide to do it, I think it would awesome to see!! Best of luck!
March 27th, 2009 at 4:44 pm
Yes, Good luck. I sent HGTV and email. I hope to see Poppy with Colored Splashed.
March 27th, 2009 at 5:00 pm
Best of Luck to POPPY! Comment left, hopefully I talked them into it.
March 27th, 2009 at 8:53 pm
I sent a comment to HGTV requesting that David do a makeover of an Airstream trailer named “Poppy”. Hope to see you both on “ColorSplash” soon!!
March 28th, 2009 at 3:58 am
Ok, so I live in the uk but I’ve been as persuasive as possible!! Hopefully HGTV will appreciate international comments!!
Just loving “Poppy”, they just don’t make ‘em like they used 2!!
Classic is always the way forward!!!
Drive a Morris Minor called “Daisy” myself!!!
Good luck, and I hope “Poppy” gets her TLC, from “Coloursplash” or otherwise!!
Tia
March 28th, 2009 at 4:46 am
I entered a comment as well! Hope to see you on HGTV soon!
March 28th, 2009 at 6:59 am
ohhhhhhhh I’m going to post this on my blog for Sunday!!!! Smooches and YOU GO!!!! I think it will work.. so many people excited on THEIR side!
March 29th, 2009 at 4:32 am
I left them a comment too. How much fun is this! So cool and I love watching David. Good luck!
March 29th, 2009 at 6:23 am
Too funny!! Poppy will be so cute with an up-date. This will be fun! Rebecca
March 29th, 2009 at 6:28 am
I left the comment. Hope it helps!! Love that fabric.
March 29th, 2009 at 8:04 am
I just posted a comment at HGTV. I also love to watch Color Splash and think that it would be a lot of fun to see them redecorate the Airstream. I so hope that they do this for you. Good Luck.
March 29th, 2009 at 8:14 am
I left a comment, I hope you get to do ths. I love those old airstreams.
March 29th, 2009 at 9:15 am
One more request just went to HGTV. Let us know if it works. Good Luck!
Jody
jlbgeorgia@yahoo.com
March 29th, 2009 at 9:50 am
I left a comment for your remodel on Color Splash. I let them know that a lot of Baby Boomers could benefit from a show like this. Hope it helps.
Sarah in Houston
March 29th, 2009 at 12:11 pm
I left my comment…David is HOT!
March 29th, 2009 at 2:25 pm
Hi, I have gone to HGTV and left my request. I would love to see what they can do . I love trailors, but would like them to be longer wearing in mind when they do the interiors. Camping sounds like a wonderful idea.
March 29th, 2009 at 7:29 pm
I left my comment on HGTV—I hope they listen to reason!
March 29th, 2009 at 7:57 pm
Hi Karen, I wrote them too, I think it would be great fun to bring life and color and pattern into your Poppy. I see all warm colors there…..if they do it you must figure out what colors they will use and make a quilt or two to go along with it. I saw those cushions as patchwork in all warm tones. Whatever happens enjoy every breath of retirement!
March 30th, 2009 at 3:49 am
I did it..hope it helps..I also pointed out that lots of baby boomers are retiring and getting into the Air Stream biz.
Pat
March 30th, 2009 at 4:14 am
I did it!! Good Luck to you, I would LOVE to win that fabric!! Thanks!
March 30th, 2009 at 5:05 am
I just went and left my comment to them… And honestly I’d have done it, giveaway or no! Because, really, an Airstream make over on Color Splash! Too fun! Here’s to hoping they figure out the brillance of Poppy! Exlamation point!!
March 30th, 2009 at 5:10 am
Have fun with David…what a cool project! I want a vintage airstream, too!
March 30th, 2009 at 5:11 am
mine is sent off too. best of luck with the makeover. am comptemplating becoming a full time RVer. was reading commects – my first car was the morris minor 1000 series! such fond memories of that little blue car. wish i still had it.
March 30th, 2009 at 5:51 am
I did it too. Hope to see you and Poppy on HGTV!
Sharon in NJ
March 30th, 2009 at 7:56 am
I left my request too! It would be a neat makeover to see!
March 30th, 2009 at 8:28 am
Another persuasive vote for Poppy sent to HGTV, how can they resist?
March 30th, 2009 at 9:59 am
What a HOOT! I sent in my comment, and I HOPE, HOPE, HOPE they listen! I’ve never seen that show, but I’ll definitely be watching WHEN they make over your lovely airstream!
Cheers,
Dionne
PS – I wouldn’t mind winning the fabric either ;-)
March 30th, 2009 at 11:24 am
Crossing my fingers that my message will help get Poppy’s makeover, your home away from home!
March 30th, 2009 at 11:29 am
Of course I will help get poppy on tv…..and I think I had a couch in the 70s with that orange and brown plaid fabric!!!
March 30th, 2009 at 11:32 am
Sent an encouraging request to HGTV. Let’s hope they ‘bite’!
March 30th, 2009 at 1:30 pm
I’ve got my fingers crossed that HGTV gets the message. It would be so cool to see what David would do.
March 30th, 2009 at 3:21 pm
I sent a request to HGTV
I think it would be a great show!
March 30th, 2009 at 3:41 pm
I sent a request to HGTV. I usually don’t do these things, but I think this is just too much fun. I hope David comes to see you and Poppy!
March 30th, 2009 at 6:00 pm
Did it hope you get on! Liz
March 30th, 2009 at 7:04 pm
I left a comment and hope to see you on HGTV one of these days.
March 30th, 2009 at 9:24 pm
I hope it all works out for you. I have an 1973 Airstream too!!! I would love to get some ideas and inspiration from your makeover.
I sent an email to HGTV, so hopefully we can get Poppy on TV! Yay!
March 31st, 2009 at 6:36 am
I sent an email to HGTV, wouldn’t it be great if they did a makeover for Poppy on TV. I’ll keep my eyes open!!
March 31st, 2009 at 7:43 am
Sent them my comments with a request. Hope they do it! There’s so many fun ways to present this. Good luck!
March 31st, 2009 at 8:03 am
I happily sent a comment to the powers that be – David just has to do this!! It would look fantastic I bet!!!
March 31st, 2009 at 9:39 am
I sent an email! Such a cool trailer!! I really hope they pick you!
March 31st, 2009 at 1:15 pm
Sent an email to HGTV. I’m a David groupie and would love, love, love to see what he can do with Poppy’s Airstream. Will keep my eyes open for her episode – and fingers crossed!
March 31st, 2009 at 8:03 pm
I want to see Poppy on TV! i sent a message to HGTV
April 1st, 2009 at 4:15 pm
I left the message and hope that Poppy gets on HGTV. I’ve also forwarded this to lots of friends! Good Luck!!!!
April 1st, 2009 at 7:24 pm
Hey, just saw this and sent a messsage to HGTV. Hope they will do your Airstream!
April 2nd, 2009 at 6:00 am
OMG, I had to look at the winner’s name, Marsha in Kapowsin, more than twice! It is me! I’m overcome with surprise and gratitude, thank you!!! What a pleasure it will be to open the package of FQ from Rise and Shine that I won. Karen, I love your fabrics, the 30′s, your home, Sweden (my family is from Varmland, and yes, I’ve been there twice to visit them), your studio and Poppy (I loved the quilt shop too, but it saddens me to think about it being gone)! LOL, do you think we should write to HGTV again? Thanks for the fabric, I repeat, so much!!!
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