Chris & Peyton Lambton - Bachelorette - Bachelor - BP - Discussion

GuardianAngel wrote:

luvstx wrote:Call me a stalker...but I'm really just a big fan.

We were in Dennis, MA this week (we own a home in an adjacent town) having lunch less than a mile from the Lambton's home.  So I asked my husband to humor me and drive by their house so that we could see what's up with their renovations.  And the answer appears to be....NADA!  No constructions to be seen and no obvious work done on the outside (except that the pergola that they put up on the Going Yard episode where they renovated for their post-wedding party is now gone).  If they have moved out as they had planned per Peyton's blog, I feel bad that not much progress has been made.  But that is the curse of Cape renovating and building.  They are on "island time" always!  

Did they move out of their house? I thought they lived in a house on the same property, or near his father.

albean99 wrote:See my post 2 above yours, Atem. It looks like it's on DIY Network right now. Not sure about HGTV. 

I know what you're feeling, GA. I can't get Sarah Richardson's shows unless they're on HGTV here.

bean: I love Sarah Richardson. I used to watch her when she had a show sewing tea towels, and making pillow cases. She's come a long way!

NEW YORK --May 7, 2014-- This summer, Matt Blashaw, star of DIY Network’s Yard Crashers, has been tapped to host HGTV’s new series Vacation House For Free.

The series, which premieres in July, is shot in dreamy vacation locales across the country, including those with beautiful beaches, wine country and mountainside resort towns. Due to the demanding production schedule that requires Blashaw to be on location for extended periods, DIY Network will temporarily hand over Yard Crashers hosting duties to Going Yard star and professional landscaper Chris Lambton. Lambton says he is “looking forward to taking the reins and continuing to show people how to enjoy their backyards.”

Fans can get their first glimpse of Chris in his new “summer job” as Yard Crashers host on Wednesday, May 14, at 3 p.m. ET when he hosts a Google Hangout to reveal his grand landscaping plans for DIY Network’s Blog Cabin 2014. For directions on how to join the hangout, clickhere.

“Yard Crashers is in great hands with Chris at the wheel,” said Matt. “I’m asking fans to show him love and support until I return.  I'm off to build homeowner dreams and work on my tan."

Matt says he is excited about Vacation House for Free. "I have the opportunity to see some of the most stunning areas of the country and show families how to find, remodel and own a vacation home mortgage free. My new series has all the things you love about HGTV:  incredible scenery, a look inside homes for sale around the country, and me building like a mad man to renovate homes.”

Chris Lambton loves Hawaii, his wife, and his pillow
By Juliet Pennington
| Globe correspondent   September 06, 2014



When he was a contestant on the reality show “The Bachelorette” in 2010, Chris Lambton traveled the world, visiting faraway destinations including Iceland, Portugal, and Tahiti. But for this Dennis resident, his favorite vacation spot is Hawaii, where two years ago he and Peyton Wright — who was a contestant on the 2007 season of “The Bachelor” — spent their honeymoon. We caught up with Lambton, 37, the Cape Cod landscaper who is the new host of “Yard Crashers” (which premiered on Aug. 25) on the HGTV and DIY networks, to talk about all things travel.

Favorite vacation spot? Hawaii. My wife and I went there on our honeymoon and island-hopped for a couple weeks and it was amazing. Such a romantic place. Maui was our favorite island, and we actually got to go back there again this past January. It really is paradise: clear water, fruity drinks, and lots of fresh sushi, which to me is paradise.

Favorite food or drink on vacation? It depends on where I am, but I love whatever is fresh from the area. If it’s by the ocean, bring on the sushi! As for drinks, I like sampling local beers.

Where would you like to travel but haven’t? I would like to go to Argentina. I speak a little Spanish and have heard great things about Argentina . . . great food, great people, and lots of outdoor activities.

One item you can’t leave home without when traveling? My pillow. I hate overstuffed hotel pillows. I don’t sleep well with them. My favorite pillow from home helps me to sleep better at night, and when you are traveling, a good night’s sleep is the most important thing.

Aisle or window? Aisle. I get to spread my legs out and walk around. I am an antsy flier and hate sitting still for long periods of time. You wouldn’t like to sit next to me on a long flight unless you are up for drinking the time away.

Favorite childhood travel memory? Our family trip to Saint John. We stayed in a hut in the rain forest. Five of us in one hut — three boys and our parents. I don’t know how they did it, but it was so much fun. My brothers and I woke up early every day, played on the beach, and swam till sunset.

Guilty pleasure when traveling? Drinking on the plane no matter what time I take off. I don’t like drinking alone, so I try to peer pressure the person sitting next to me to join in.

Best travel tip? Always be nice to the flight attendants. They have a tough job and are looking out for everyone’s best interest. Be nice to them and they will be nice to you.

Juliet Pennington can be reached at writeonjuliet@comcast.net.