The Sweet Morning Ritual Chip And Joanna Gaines Still Do After 20 Years Together

Chip Gaines and Joanna Gaines were interviewed on “Today with Hoda & Jenna” by co-host Jenna Bush Hager and her sister, Barbara Bush, prior to the premiere of their show “Fixer Upper: The Hotel.” The Texas-based couple explained that their business Magnolia started as just one store in 2003. Now, it’s exploded into an entire brand. Bush Hager asked for their thoughts comparing their present situation to their past. Chip made a joke about all the kids they have now (five total), and Joanna compared their past dreams to their current careers.

“I think it’s the idea that what was in our hearts as a dream was just this small little shop,” she said. “Doing some renovations in town.” Chip added, “Something much simpler, yeah.”

They also discussed how they are able to succeed as both a married couple and partners in business. Joanna said, “Part of it is just that partnership and that understanding of like, Chip’s strengths, what lane that he stays in. My strengths, my weaknesses, what lanes I stay in.”