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Joanna was working at her dad's auto shop when a handsome man comes in. Her guy friends tell her to go talk to him and she finally agrees. She goes to talk to him but gets scared and runs out the door laughing. Chip asks her whats so funny and they start a conversation from there.

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Chip has always been fearless when things got complicated, he seemed as if nothing could stop him. His fearlessness led him to be doing things in his 20's that other people weren't doing. Before Chip had graduated college he was already a step ahead he knew how to bank, negotiate, sell, etc. He was the kind of person that was a step ahead of his peers and friends.

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Chip takes Joanna to Archer City and pulls up to a little shopping center, and around to the back side. They go into an unmarked hallway and Chip gets down on one knee and says "I want to spend the rest of my life with you" (Chip Gaines, 22). Joanna was shocked and finally says yes, Joanna knocks on a door in the hallway and opens it to see a man welcoming her to his jewelry shop. Chip had arranged for her to pick out a custom ring and diamond from Billy, a friend that's a jeweler.

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Chip and Joanna Gaines got married on May 31, 2003 in their hometown Waco, Texas. They were married in the Earle Harrison House, which is a historical mansion in Waco, it has grand pillars and a beautiful garden. They chose that location because of its park-like setting with the beautiful garden filled with roses. They wanted a beautiful classic and timeless wedding, they didn't want to impress people they just wanted a wedding that they loved for a cheaper price. Their wedding was filled with their closest friends and family, they also had some of their family as bridesmaids and groomsmen.

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7 Fascinating Facts About Chip and Joanna’s Wedding

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Joanna's first time designing a home was their little yellow house. It was her first time designing something and doing something like designing. They knew what needed to be done such as new paint, carpet, and refinishing the hardwoods. She decided that she wanted to make every room a different theme. For the front room she did a nautical theme, the kitchen was French inspired, their bedroom was hotel inspired, and the back room was Chip inspired. She made every room individual to the others.

"I had never done anything design-related at that point, but there was something very liberating about starting from scratch" (Joanna Gaines, 41).

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Gaines, Chip, and Joanna Gaines. The Magnolia Story. Harper Collins USA, 2016.

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Joanna Gaines describes that something shifted in her, and that she started owning who she was, when she was in New York. She also said that she realized she's unique, and God had a unique purpose for her. Joanna had spent her whole life worrying about how people had thought about her and whether she was good enough. She was thinking about what she should be doing instead of digging down to figure out what she wanted to do. Joanna is good at following the rules, at least for most of the time. When she was in New York alone, she realized that her faith was something personal. She wondered if she had given up on TV news too soon or if she should move back to New York. But she decided to stay in Waco.

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Joanna's ideas came to life after she had remodeled and designed their little yellow house. She showed Chip some of her ideas and sketches for a little home decor shop. She told him "someday" and he said "why not right now". He said to her "Go drive around and find a building you like, and let's do it" (Chip Gaines, 45). So she did, she drove around Waco looking for a building that she could turn into her shop.

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Joanna found a little building on Bosque Boulevard that looked abandoned and that she loved. She did some research and she made an offer for as much as she could at $45,000. The lady says "Oh my. I've already had two offers for considerably more than that" (48). She tells her that it's too low and declines her offer. Joanna wasn't ready to give up on that building yet so she prays that night that if it's meant to be it will be. Maebelle calls Joanna and tells her that God is telling her she needs to sell the building to her for $45,000. So Joanna gets the building she has been dreaming and praying about.

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Chip and Joanna had decided together that the shop was going to be named Magnolia. Joanna has always loved Magnolia trees and their blooms. She describes that Magnolia's have somehow been a part of them, from being in their wedding, to having Magnolia trees in the front yard of their first home. The name Magnolia fits their business and the feeling they try to create. Joanna struggled with the sign, so Chip gathered up some old metal letters he found at a flea market, and put them up on the front of the shop spelling Magnolia. The letters were uneven and a bit old but Joanna loved it, because Chip has made it.

"I kept drawing things out, trying to come up with the word Magnolia in different ways, using the flower itself in a logo of sorts, and it just never felt right to me" (54).

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Joanna opened her shop in October of 2005, when it was finally ready to go. She hand painted the open sign, didn't do any advertising or marketing. She said "It was just bad" (55). They told plenty of people they knew, and their parents had spread the word, but she was just hoping people would see it as they drove by and decide to stop by. She had a section of fresh flowers along with her home decor items. She says that "I wanted to create that same feeling in Waco, Texas that I had experienced in New York City" (55). Just after 10 am when she opened, people started to arrive.

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Everything must start somewhere, and for Magnolia at the Silos that's at the Little Shop on Bosque.

Chip and Joanna Gaines' original location opened long before they claimed worldwide fame on their show, Fixer Upper.

Going back to where it all began is an essential part of the Magnolia Market experience, in no small part because it's the place to go to find great deals and even more inspiration for your next project at home.

The Little Shop on Bosque first opened its doors in 2003, after Joanna Gaines found her own inspiration visiting New York City's abundance of unique shops.

Although it closed just three years later (so the Gaineses could focus on their family and construction business), it opened once again as Magnolia Market's temporary shop until the opening of the location at the silos.

Step inside the Little Shop on Bosque today and you'll enter a cozier version of Magnolia Market. The shop's rustic elegance reflects Joanna Gaines' charming design aesthetic, and the large front windows let in plenty of natural light to create an inviting space. Browse at your own pace and you'll come across a wealth of slightly damaged or out of season goods, including everything from apparel and gifts to vases and florals. You never know what you'll find at the Little Shop on Bosque, which is the perfect reason to visit every time you come back to Waco.

Get a taste of Magnolia Market history, find a new statement piece for your home, and pick up all the souvenirs you never knew you needed. Stopping by the Little Shop on Bosque is a must while you're in Waco. Set the time aside and you may leave with more than you bargained for.
Little Shop on Bosque Hours

Monday - Saturday: 10 AM - 5 PM

Sunday: Closed

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Browse for great deals on apparel, vases, florals, and more at the Little Shop on Bosque, Chip and Joanna Gaines' first shop in Waco before Magnolia Market.

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Chip and Joanna receive the news that they are pregnant, just as they settled into their little white house, and her store was just getting off the ground. The thought of having a baby filled her with inspiration. The tiny bedroom in the little white house needed a complete makeover to make way for the new nursery. Thinking about it gave her an idea that gave her a new perspective. In the little white house she had made all the rooms the same theme unlike the previous yellow house. They found out they were having a boy, and she decided to do earthy tones for the room.

"I had made the decor in our second house more cohesive than the ones in the yellow house. The colors were continuous, and the rooms all tied together rather than each space having its own theme" (63).

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Chip and Joanna Gaines might be best known for renovating homes on TV, but to their five kids, they're just Mom and Dad.

The couple got married on May 31, 2003, in their hometown of Waco, Texas, and have gone on to build a successful home renovation business. The Fixer Upper stars have since welcomed five children as well: Drake, 19, Ella, 17, Duke, 15, Emmie, 14, and Crew, 5.

The father of five has said he and his wife have been able to juggle their business and parenting responsibilities by finding the balance between enforcing rules and giving their kids some leeway.

"I grew up in an environment that was pretty much 'back by dark' - [my parents] didn't generally know what we were doing, and it was all good, clean fun," Chip told PEOPLE in 2018. "So I thought, 'Oh, I'm gonna be a wild parent.' "

He continued, "When I got to be a parent, I don't know what it is about it ... I feel a little bit like a drill sergeant sometimes. Some elements of my personality, as a parent, I'm not real crazy about."

But no matter how much success the Gaines family might experience with their Magnolia empire, they always try to ensure their kids have a "normal" upbringing.

"They're so young and we want to give them the chance to have a normal childhood," Joanna shared with PEOPLE. "When we wake up in the morning, I think we're normal. But then you go to Target and it's definitely different. We're both in awe."

The couple are also trying to " instill kindness" in their children. "Every day we try to teach our own kids to be kind to themselves, to each other, to neighbors and especially to those who look like they are alone," Joanna told PEOPLE in November 2019.

Here's everything to know about Chip and Joanna Gaines' five children.

Drake Gaines, 19

Chip and Joanna first became parents when they welcomed their son Drake on Feb. 5, 2005. Drake was named after the Drake Hotel in New York City, where the couple went on their honeymoon.

Drake, who has taken an interest in baseball and watersports, appears to have a good sense of humor, often joking around with his dad. Fans got a peek into their father-son relationship during Fixer Upper's final season when Drake made a brief appearance on the show.

"Did you think when you were on the mound, 'I wish I was as handsome as my dad?' " Chip asked Drake after watching his baseball game.

"Uh, no, because it's already true," Drake quipped.

As Drake has grown up, Chip and Joanna have had to adjust to big life changes - like helping their eldest get his driver's license. "I was so excited leading up to it, and Jo was too, kind of," Chip shared with PEOPLE in 2021.

However, the excitement for Joanna was short-lived: "Then we get this kid his license, and the first morning he goes to drive, Jo bawls her eyes out. She was just devastated and wanted no part. She wants to hire him a chauffeur!"

In August 2022, Joanna reflected on sending her son off to college in an essay for Magnolia Journal. "Soon, our oldest son, Drake, will be leaving home for college," she wrote. "In the grand scheme of heartbreaking things, this one comes with a lot of gratitude and excitement ... But still, my first child is moving away, and our family dynamic will change because of it, and that can feel like a loss of its own."

Joanna marked Drake's high school graduation in May 2023 with an Instagram video showing pictures from her oldest's childhood.

"It feels like just yesterday that we were cheering him on as he took his first steps," Joanna wrote in the caption, "but last weekend, as he walked across the stage to receive his high school diploma (!!) we were cheering him on as he took his first steps into a world beyond what he's known."

Ella Gaines, 17

Chip and Joanna welcomed their first daughter, Ella Rose, on Oct. 20, 2006.

In 2019, when Ella was 13, Joanna shared that her daughter takes after her. "Ella is like me," she told PEOPLE. "I think she'll follow in my footsteps and have her hand in a lot of things. Right now she wants to cook, be a lead designer and have a donut truck."

Ella has already forayed into the food industry, running a bakery from the family's kitchen. "Her new summer business is selling baked goods at the office when she goes to work with me," Joanna wrote on Instagram in 2018. "Tonight we stayed up late and she made Aunt Opal's banana pudding and the chocolate chip cookies from my cookbook."

The now-teenager also appears to have a green thumb. During an episode of Fixer Upper, Ella and her younger sister Emmie helped Joanna tend their backyard rose garden.

"I love teaching the girls about what all goes into gardening, but I would say my favorite part about it is just getting to spend some time with them," Joanna said on the episode.

In October 2022, Ella turned 16 years old and got her driver's license. The proud mom was emotional about the milestone birthday, writing alongside a video of their house decorated for the occasion, "My sweet girl turns 16. I'm trying my darnedest not to cry like a big fat mama baby when she drives off by herself tomorrow 🥹."

Duke Gaines, 15

The Fixer Upper stars welcomed their second son, Duke, on May 23, 2008.

Duke takes after big brother Drake and their dad with his good sense of humor. In season 5 of Fixer Upper, Duke, Chip and Tim Tebow were working on a wheelchair-accessible home when Duke decided to scour for scrap metal. He later turned in the metal for cash and went on a shopping spree.

"Duke and I went to work a couple of weeks back, we salvaged a bunch of metal and we kept some of that money on the side so that we could bless the Copp family," Chip shared on the episode. "And sweet Duke decided he wanted to buy just some necessities."

Duke wanted to give a tricycle and baseball cards to the family, but his dad got distracted by various items in the store. "Shopping with my dad is kind of impossible," Duke said.

"Why is it impossible to shop with me?" Chip asked.

"Because you look at everything and you're like 'Ooh we should buy this,' " Duke joked.

His sense of humor was on display again in October 2022 when he wore a giant inflatable minion costume from Despicable Me for Halloween. Joanna shared a photo of Duke posing with a group of friends wearing simple costumes, captioned, "Duke did not get the memo 😂. She also included a video of Duke hilariously trying to fit through a doorway.

Emmie Gaines, 14

Chip and Joanna's second daughter, Emmie Kay, was born on Jan. 5, 2010.

Like her older sister, Emmie has begun a food business of her own. She and her brother Duke sell produce and eggs door-to-door and have even asked their parents for a farm truck for the business.

"We printed labels for them, and once a week they go out and sell," Joanna told PEOPLE in 2019. "They're just like Chip: They don't take no for an answer!"

And with her big sister, Emmie is in charge of caring for the chickens on their family farm, something dad Chip is " really proud" of.

"We've got some baby chickens that Ella and Emmie are responsible for growing up to mature chickens," he said on an episode of Fixer Upper. "Those chickens were all hatched, they were being taken care of accordingly. Those girls were personally responsible for those things."

Emmie likes to bake as well, and she's even created her own cookie recipe. "She was determined to make up her own cookie recipe and I left the kitchen so she could surprise me (and so i wouldn't micromanage her work in the kitchen😅). Let's just say this was one of my favorite cookies I've ever tasted!" Joanna wrote on Instagram in November 2019. "I also love what she named them in her little cookbook, 'Emmie Kay's chocolate chip kisses cookie' ❤️."

Chip and Joanna's fifth child, son Crew, arrived on June 21, 2018.

Chip announced his son's arrival on Twitter, secretly including the baby's moniker before sharing it publicly. "The Gaines crew is now 1 stronger!" he wrote. "10 beautiful toes and 10 beautiful fingers all accounted for, and big momma is doing great!" Crew's name is a break with tradition, as his older brothers both have names starting with "D."

Despite the age gap, Crew and his older siblings are very close. "I think it's sweet because they're older now, and I can see them wanting to be a part of this," Joanna told PEOPLE shortly after Crew's birth. " We're all rallying around this baby, which I feel is a sweet gift to our family."

Crew's energy has also given Joanna a new perspective on life. "I feel younger than ever because I now see the world like Crew sees it," she told PEOPLE in 2020. "I'm very thankful."

She continued, "When Crew is in the car with me, it's always, 'I see a sun, I see a tractor, I see a boat.' He's finding the simplest things, and in his mind it's an amazing discovery, but to us it's just stuff. When you look at things through the eyes of your children, it brings you back to that place of awe and wonder."

Crew has been following in his parent's footsteps since he was an infant. He has accompanied Chip and Joanna to work and has served as his mom's sous chef in the kitchen.

"He's my little sidekick," Joanna said of Crew when he was just 9 months old. "He comes to work with me every day and goes to all my meetings."

She added, "I always tell Chip, 'This boy is going to be able to run the company by age 5!' "

When he's not helping out with the family business, Crew is indulging his creative imagination. In October 2022, Joanna shared a video of the mother-son duo enjoying outdoor adventures together on Instagram.

"He woke up this morning and said he wanted to be a 'tire man' and then he changed his mind and wanted to be a butterfly catcher and that turned into becoming a fire maker," Joanna wrote alongside the video. "This little guy makes life fun ✨."

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All About Chip and Joanna Gaines' 5 Kids

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Chip and Joanna Gaines have been married since 2003 and share five children. Here's everything to know about their kids.

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Chip and Joanna were building the new house, working on flipping some small homes, managing rentals, and working the shop. Chip was building the new house, flipping the small homes, and managing the rentals, so he put a crew of working men together. They called them "The Boys", they were talented and hardworking guys who adapted to their ideas so easily. Joanna describes them as being adaptable, and asking no questions but just doing it. Between all of them they re-demoed and redecorated for new clients. Joanna ran the store all by herself the first year, but loved every minute of it.

"I could truly say, 'Hey, why don't we take that tree out of the front yard and hang it upside down in the master bedroom,' and they would do it no questions asked" (65).

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Chip and Joanna Gaines welcomed their baby boy named Drake. Drake was named after the Drake Hotel in New York where they had stayed on their honeymoon.

"Sure enough, two weeks early, I delivered a beautiful, healthy baby boy that we named Drake" (69).

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Chip and Joanna Gaines' kids are cute as can be, and the Magnolia founders strive to make sure their children live as happily and normally as possible.

"The older I've gotten, I've realized the more humanity these kids can see in me, the more we're going to connect," Joanna, 45, said in an interview. "I want them to see the highs and lows, so when they're feeling anxieties about school or relationships, they know it's a safe place for them to come to me."

The husband and wife, who have been married since May 2003, are the proud parents of an impressively large brood of five children who've practically developed their own fan bases, thanks to all the adorable cameos they've made over their years on mom and dad's signature renovation series, And yet, despite their on-screen appearances (which have showed them playing outside, helping their dad on the family farm, or shopping, gardening and decorating with their mom) the Gaines kids have also managed to stay out of the spotlight for the most part while enjoying happily normal childhoods. Will the five little Gaineses follow in their HGTV alum parents' footsteps? Get to know the next generation of the Gaines family with our guide to Chip and Joanna Gaines' kids.

How many kids do Chip and Joanna Gaines have?

Chip, age 48, and Joanna Gaines, age 45, have five children: Three sons and two daughters.

What are Chip and Joanna Gaines' kids' names?

Joanna and Chip Gaines' sons are named , Duke and Crew. Their daughters are named Ella Rose and Emmie Kay.

What are Joanna and Chip Gaines' kids' ages and birthdays?

Believe it or not, their oldest son Drake is legally an adult already at 19 years old! (He was born May 4, 2004). Next comes Ella Rose, born Oct. 23, 2006, who is now 16. Third in line is 15-year-old Duke (born May 23, 2008), followed by 13-year-old Emmie Kay (born Feb. 1, 2010) and, youngest of all, 5-year-old Crew (born June 23, 2018).
Related: Everything We Know About Chip and Joanna Gaines' Magnolia Network
Chip and Joanna Gaines' Kids

Drake Gaines

Firstborn child Drake is named after the Drake Hotel in New York City, where Chip and Joanna honeymooned. He's a football fan and player, and Chip said in an episode of Fixer Upper that Drake has a great arm. He also films some of his mom's Instagram videos!

Joanna wrote in the fall 2022 issue of Magnolia Journal, "Soon, our oldest son, Drake, will be leaving home for college. In the grand scheme of heartbreaking things, this one comes with a lot of gratitude and excitement. But still, my first child is moving away, and our family dynamic will change because of it, and that can feel like a loss of its own."

Ella Rose Gaines

Ella Rose takes a lot of inspiration from her mom. Joanna says that Ella wants to be a designer someday, and Ella also loves art.

In October 2022, Joanna shared a video of decorations for Ella's 16th birthday party-and tried her best not to cry!

Emmie Kay Gaines

Inheriting her green thumb from Joanna, Emmie Kay has her own set of plants and creates and sells her own floral arrangements.

In November 2018, Joanna shared a poignant message in marker that Emmie had written on their bathroom vanity. (Don't worry, it wasn't permanent!)

Emmie Kay also has her own cookie recipe, which Jo described as a blend of shortbread, chocolate chip and icing. Sounds delish!

Duke Gaines

Duke grows his own vegetables and prepares them with mom, Jo. He also loves watching and playing baseball with dad, Chip.

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Your Guide to Chip and Joanna Gaines' Kids

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Here's everything to know about Chip and Joanna Gaines' kids: Crew Gaines, Drake Gaines, Duke Gaines, Emmie Kay Gaines and Ella Rose Gaines, including ages.

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Just after Chip and Joanna had welcomed their baby boy Drake, a warrant was out for Joanna's arrest. The county police came to their house looking for Joanna and Chip tells them that she is not home. Chip and Jo call the court asking for an appointment to discuss the tickets they had. The court switched the tickets into Chip's name and the sheriff arrested him. Joanna quickly went an emptied her cash out from her shop, and paid the money to bail Chip out.

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Chip Gaines Was Once Arrested to Spare New Mom Joanna Gaines From Punishment

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Chip Gaines was once arrested to prevent his wife, Joanna, from going to jail shortly after she gave birth to their first child.

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In the end of 2005, Chip came across the opportunity to buy some land up the road from where they lived. Joanna had been saving up money since the jail incident, and paid all of her $5,000 to buy the land. Together they designed a 1600 square foot house from the ground up. Jo loved designing the home from the beginning stages. She learned that new homes don't come with oak floors, thick trim, and built-in character. Also she learned that adding character is expensive. She realized she had to get creative if she wanted the house to be unique and special. They wanted rock but could only afford enough for the front, so they added large trees to add attention. In 2006, they moved into their new house.

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Chip's house building company became their company and they named it Magnolia Homes. Then they soon found out they were pregnant with their second child, a baby girl, who they named Ella Rose. When Jo was pregnant with Ella she says she heard a voice saying to her "Jo, it's time to stay home with your babies" (80). In March of 2006 they sold everything and closed down the shop.

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Chip and Joanna stumbled onto a house in Castle Heights, they bought it and did quick renovations on it. The impression of the house was instant, the neighbors couldn't believe how good the exterior had looked after a few months. They did things right and quality work and people were amazed. People loved Jo's work, they would go to their open houses just to talk to them. People would ask them if they could remodel their bedrooms and kitchens. The more time she spent in her old house in Castle Heights designing, the more that notion sank into her heart and showed itself in her work. The Castle Heights house focused her on the classic design more.

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Joanna Gaines gets a call from a lady named Katie Neff asking her and her husband Chip if they would want to be on a TV show. They agreed and a camera crew was sent to Waco, Texas where they live to film a "sizzle reel". They describe the first time trying to act to sell this TV show awful and horrible.

"Chip and I were horrible. We were scared of the cameras, which is hilarious because Chip is the most talkative guy I know" (xi).

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Chip and Joanna act like their true selves on the last day, when Chip shows Joanna the house boat he bought sight unseen. Joanna is mad at first but at the end of the day she is kind of excited to fix it up. At the end of the day the head cameraman told them they have probably landed themselves a TV show. A few months later they recieve the news that HGTV wants them to do a show and that they are perfect for the channel.

"...until HGTV decided we were just what they wanted" (xv).

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In May of 2014, just after the first season of Fixer Upper started airing, Jo reopened her little shop on Bosque Boulevard. She heard the voice again telling her to reopen the shop while on vacation with Chip in Scottsdale, Arizona. When she reopened the shop regular customers she had before came back, but so did new ones because of Fixer Upper. They opened an online version of Magnolia Market so out-of-town friends and family could shop, without having to come to the shop. They decided they needed to move the Shop because so many people were coming and buying stuff online too. In October of 2015, they opened Magnolia Market at the Silos, and thousands of people have been going ever since.