Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Joanna Gaines

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Joanna Gaines made an impact.

Joanna Gaines is an American interior decorator, television personality, and author, best known for co-hosting the HGTV show *Fixer Upper* with her husband, Chip Gaines. The show, which premiered in 2013, showcased their renovation and design skills, leading to significant success and popularity. Joanna's design aesthetic, blending modern farmhouse with vintage and industrial elements, has resonated with a wide audience, establishing her as a prominent figure in the home decor and lifestyle space.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2003: Magnolia Realty Established

In 2003, Chip and Joanna Gaines established Magnolia Realty, a real estate brokerage.

2003: Magnolia Market Opens

In 2003, Joanna and Chip Gaines opened the retail store Magnolia Market, which sold home goods.

May 2013: Fixer Upper Pilot Aired

In May 2013, the pilot of Fixer Upper aired.

2013: Fixer Upper Airs on HGTV

In 2013, Fixer Upper, a home renovation show co-hosted by Joanna Gaines and her husband Chip Gaines, began airing on HGTV.

April 2014: First Full Season of Fixer Upper Airs

In April 2014, the first full season of Fixer Upper began airing.

January 2015: Season Two of Fixer Upper Airs

In January 2015, season two of Fixer Upper aired.

December 2015: Season Three of Fixer Upper Airs

In December 2015, season three of Fixer Upper aired.

November 2016: Season Four of Fixer Upper Airs

In November 2016, season four of Fixer Upper aired.

2016: Magnolia Journal Launched

In 2016, Joanna and Chip Gaines started a quarterly lifestyle magazine called Magnolia Journal, published by Meredith (later Dotdash Meredith).

November 1, 2017: Hearth & Hand with Magnolia Collection Launch at Target

On November 1, 2017, Joanna Gaines began selling her "Hearth & Hand with Magnolia" collection at Target Corporation stores. The collection featured 300 pieces including bedding and lifestyle products.

November 21, 2017: Fifth and Final Season of Fixer Upper Airs

On November 21, 2017, the fifth and final season of Fixer Upper aired.

February 2019: Exclusive Collection for Anthropologie Created

In February 2019, Joanna Gaines created an exclusive collection for Anthropologie of "globally inspired" rugs and pillows.

April 10, 2019: New Media Company Announced

On April 10, 2019, the Gaineses announced the launch of a "new media company." They will serve as chief creative officers, and Allison Page will serve as president of the new joint venture.

November 2019: Magnolia Press Coffee Shop Opens

In November 2019, the Gaineses opened a coffee shop, Magnolia Press, in Waco, Texas, adding to their existing Magnolia Table and Silos Baking Co.

April 26, 2020: Magnolia Network Soft Launch

On April 26, 2020, the soft launch of the cable channel Magnolia Network kicked off with a four-hour presentation on the DIY Network, titled Magnolia Presents: A Look Back & A Look Ahead. Fixer Upper was announced to be revived as a launch program.

August 4, 2020: Magnolia Network Launch Scheduled

On August 4, 2020, it was announced that the Magnolia Network was scheduled to launch in 2021, with Fixer Upper resuming production before the launch of the new network on January 5, 2022.

October 4, 2020: Original Completion Date for Magnolia Network Rebranding

October 4, 2020 was the original date that DIY Network was scheduled to rebrand as the Magnolia Network, but the date was pushed back due to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.