Key Takeaways:
– HGTV Dream Home designer Brian Patrick Flynn and husband Hollis Smith are expecting their first baby.
– Their daughter Clover will be born via surrogacy.
– The couple has developed a close relationship with their surrogate, Marissa.
– Marissa has also been enlisted to assist with Clover’s nursery design.
– Flynn and Smith took a ‘baby moon’ trip to Japan before Clover’s birth.
HGTV Star Brings a New Addition to the Family
Brian Patrick Flynn, a renowned designer of HGTV Dream Home, and his husband Hollis Smith, shared their joyous news of expecting their first baby, a daughter via surrogacy. This heart-warming news first made headlines on February 23rd via People Magazine.
Finding a Surrogacy Agency
Flynn was fortunate to have a friend who runs a surrogacy agency, which facilitated the process. “They’ve managed to put together this incredible roster of egg donors and surrogates who just desperately want to help people who can never have [kids] on their own,” Flynn told People. The designer added that finding the agency was surprisingly the easiest part.
Building a Family with Their Surrogate
Flynn and Smith quickly developed a close kinship with their surrogate, Marissa. Flynn praised his surrogate, saying, “The whole story is just total magic because now she’s absolutely a forever family member.” This bond further extends to Marissa’s husband and kids, who will also be a part of their extended family.
Preparing for Baby Arrival
As parents-to-be, Flynn and Smith have chosen the name Clover, a nod to their Irish heritage. However, becoming a dad will bring a different color palette to his current home design preference. “My favorite thing in the entire world is an all-white house…” Flynn admitted, noting that embracing a more kid-friendly design strategy may be necessary soon.
Designing the Nursery with Their Surrogate
Smart comfort and style will prevail in Flynn’s home transformations considering the new arrival. Interestingly, their surrogate Marissa, who is also a graphic designer, was enlisted in designing the nursery’s wallpaper. Inspired by Disney World’s ride “It’s a Small World,” they wanted to create a space that emphasized that their daughter could grow up to be anything she wants. Flynn expressed ecstatic anticipation for his daughter to have a unique design story through her connection to Marissa, the designer of her room’s wallpaper.
Venturing on a Baby Moon to Japan
As they eagerly await Clover’s birth, Flynn and Smith embarked on a memorable ‘baby moon’ trip to Japan. Flynn humorously referenced the trip’s highlights and his impressive height in comparison to Japan’s short doorframe in an Instagram post. This post sparked a playful interaction with a fan who complimented Flynn’s stunning kimono ensemble and his height.
The excitement is building for the expanding family, and HGTV fans worldwide are eager to see the magic and love Flynn will bring to Clover’s life as a father, shaping her world just as he artfully designs homes. As they await their bundle of joy, the couple’s shared experience has truly transformed their surrogate into a treasured and permanent part of their family. Today, Flynn’s home is not just a dream home but a forever home bursting with love, anticipation, and promising plans for his firstborn.