HGTV fans love following Bryan and Sarah Baeumler from Renovation island. The couple spent $2 million on a former resort in the Bahamas, and their series shows them rebuilding the resort into the tropical getaway of their dreams. But before the couple worked on renovations, Sarah owned a classical ballet studio. Here’s why she left him.
What were Sarah and Bryan Baeumler doing before “Renovation Island”?
Before Renovation island, Sarah and Bryan Baeumler still made a living from TV shows. According to Country Living, Bryan had four television programs before Renovation island: Bryan’s House, Leave it to Bryan, Disaster DIYand Bryan Inc.. His first television job was hosting Disaster DIY from 2007 to 2011. While Bryan did the heavy lifting, Sarah also joined the shows to help with design aspects.
Additionally, Bryan owns his own construction company. He is the President and CEO of Baeumler Quality Construction and Renovations Inc. has the Baeumler Approved website. Before that, he ran an air cargo business.
HGTV notes that Bryan and Sarah met in high school, but didn’t strike up a romantic relationship until a decade later. Bryan took Sarah to see a theater production of The Lion King in 2001 as a first date; the rest is history. He proposed in 2004 and they married the same year. Fast forward to 2017, and the couple started planning Renovation Island.
Sarah Baeumler once owned a classical ballet studio, but she gave it up
Sarah Baeumler has not always dreamed of renovating a resort as she does in Renovation island. She spoke to Millionairess Magazine about her past and mentioned owning a classical ballet studio.
“I went on a very different journey at a young age, and that was for classical ballet,” she explained. “He was my love since I was a young girl.” Sarah then explained how she opened her own studio after college. “For me, that was the creative element that I wanted in my day-to-day life. And that was dedication and focus.
So why did Sarah abandon her studio? She explained that after having three children and starting to build her own house with Bryan, she wanted to get more involved in the house process. “I looked at it as another opportunity to create something,” she said. “I could imagine what I wanted the house to look like.”
“The more time I spent with Bryan, the more I realized I wanted to do this full time,” she continued. “And to be able to do that, something had to go, so we decided to sell the studio.”
She now owns a lifestyle brand
Sarah Baeumler is still involved in Renovation island, sure. But she also has her own lifestyle brand. Her website features women’s accessories, home decor, and bath and body products. She also offers interior services, including helping clients make design decisions in their own homes.
“The Sarah Baeumler brand is synonymous with high design, intentional living, and the importance of cultivating a deeper connection to life through authentic storytelling,” reads its website. “Serene color palettes, textured fabrics, bold patterns and distinctive details are the common threads running through all the collections.”
We can’t wait to see what Sarah and Bryan do next!
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