You are how you live and how you live should be fabulous. That's Lauren Makk's motto and the best part is you don't have to break the bank to live her vision.

Makk sprung to TV design fame on "Trading Spaces."

Her TV career has included stints on shows like "Drill Team" on A&E, "FABlife" alongside Chrissy Teigan and Tyra Banks, "Home Made Simple" on the Oprah Winfrey Network, and "Design Star: Next Gen" on HGTV.

Makk grew up in Oklahoma watching her mom flip houses. Her design career took off after college in Los Angeles designing model homes.

By 2005, the real estate bubble popped. Answering a Craigslist ad changed the trajectory of Lauren's life.

Her penchant for affordable luxury is at the core of her message that everyone deserves to love the feel and look of their home.

And, she firmly believes that you can change your mood and outlook by freshening your personal space.

On this Dying to Ask:

The backstory of how Lauren got her big break on "Trading Spaces"
How Lauren constantly re-invents herself and pivots for professional opportunities
Two home design changes you can make this weekend that will lift your mood without breaking the bank
The lifestyle change Lauren made that keeps her energy high and her personal life on track
And learn a lifechanging #Makkhack to remove stubborn price stickers from candles and gifts bought at discount stores

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