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Tamara and her family celebrate, with cake, the official announcement of Season 2 of “Bargain Mansions”.
Behind the Scenes of “BargainMansions” Season 2 with DIYNetwork’s host and designer Tamara Day
Words by ELLEN LEINWETTER Photos by ELLEN LEINWETTER, MARGARET MELLOTT, TRAVIS PUTNAM & BETH GRIMM
S cene 3: Checking out the old wine cellar.” “Action.” With just one click of a scene marker, we were transformed into Tamara Day’s world, filled with camera crews and a genuine passion for what she does – turning Kansas City’s most historic and discarded homes into one-of-a-kind gems. On and off-camera, she is exchanging in playful banter with her father, Ward Schraeder, who is beaming with pride. These days, Kansas City native and DIY Network host and designer Tamara Day is everywhere. From humble roots in Salina, Kansas to starring in her own “Bargain Mansions” television series, this mother of four does it all with a down-to-earth spirit and smile on her face. Her smile is contagious and she makes everyone around her laugh while talking about her children, family and work. VintageKC magazine went behind the scenes of Season 2 of DIY Network’s “Bargain Mansions” and chatted with Tamara about Kansas City, her inspirations, and hopes for the future. For now, she’s making every day count with an eye for design and a heart for home as her Growing Days brand states.
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