World travelers Matt and Samantha Hardy, who are new to Waco, called on Chip and Joanna to help them find their perfect home — and upon Joanna in particular to infuse Parisian style elements into their home's design. Paris, it seems, is one of Matt and Samantha's favorite cities. Jo worked with her design assistant and local artisans to customize every detail in their small vintage Tudor, giving it a classic style with European flair.

When Matt and Samantha decided to leave behind the fast pace of Austin, and slow things down a bit in Waco, they wanted their first home to be one with historic charm and also to reflect their lifestyle. "We like to travel a lot," Samantha told Joanna, "and we pick up weird things at estate sales and places we've been.. So I think our style is kind of blend of Parisian and eclectic." They also had a strong affinity for wood tones and textures.

The Lunar Lander, as Chip dubbed it because of its original arched door with a crescent moon cutout, was built in 1939. It had the basic attributes the clients were looking for, but the exterior was drab and lacking in curb appeal. At a mere 1400 square feet, the house came with three bedrooms but only a single bath. Part of Joanna's mission (though not shown in the original Fixer Upper episode) was to find space to create a guest bath.

For the exterior renovation Chip power washed the brick, restoring it to its original yellow-beige color. The home's original door, with unique crescent-moon window, was retained but given a new finish with pleasing gold stain that permits the wood grain to show. Charcoal gray trim and new custom metal railing offer tastefully subtle touches that make the house stand out.