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Lara Spencer            

Emmy-winning Journalist, HGTV Producer, Bestselling Author

Lara Spencer was named co-anchor for ABC's "Good Morning America" in March 2011. This is Spencer's second stint at "GMA," where she previously served as the show's National Correspondent from 1999 to 2004. Spencer is not only a key figure in morning television but also an Emmy-winning anchor and reporter for the show.

Prior to rejoining "GMA," she was the host of the popular syndicated television newsmagazine "The Insider" and was a regular contributor to CBS' "The Early Show." Prior to joining "The Early Show," she was a national correspondent for ABC's "Good Morning America," and spent several years as a features and lifestyle reporter for WABC-TV.

Apart from her journalism career, Spencer has a profound interest in flea markets, yard sales, and thrift shops, which inspired her to become the creator, host, and executive producer of HGTV’s Emmy® Award-winning "Flea Market Flip" as well as "Everything But the House." She was also the host of PBS' "Antiques Roadshow" for the 2004 and 2005 seasons, as well as "Antiques Roadshow FYI."

Spencer has written two New York Times Bestselling books: "I Brake for Yard Sales" and "Flea Market Fabulous," where she shares insights on finding and restoring affordable antiques and hidden treasures. Additionally, her homes have been featured in multiple publications, including the Los Angeles Times, demonstrating her skill in decoration and remodeling, highlighted by her work on comedian Kathy Griffin's residence, featured on Griffin's hit Bravo series "My Life on the D-List."

Beyond her professional pursuits, Spencer is deeply involved in her community and charitable efforts, particularly in advocating for pet adoption. She is an active alumnus of Penn State University, where she distinguished herself as an All-American platform diver, and she is a dedicated advocate for pet adoption, with three rescue dogs of her own.

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The Perfect Host

Lara has worked her way up the news ladder. From giving tours at 30 Rockefeller Plaza to driving endless hours to cover strawberry festivals and store openings to her current success as host of The Insider, audiences everywhere relate to her. Lara attended Penn State University on a scholarship for springboard and platform diving, became captain of the varsity team, and was named All American. A working mom of two, her ability to combine her passions for parenting and doing a job she loves, coupled with her professional, down-to-earth style has made her a favorite of organizations around the country to host or moderate their events.

Blue Blood Style On a Blue Collar Budget

When not covering the latest Hollywood news as host of The Insider, Lara Spencer can be found scouring thrift stores, yard sales and flea markets for undiscovered treasures.

Her ability to spot potential in even the most sorry-looking of items has earned her a steady and enthusiastic following of design requests, from spearheading giant treasure-hunting adventures at flea markets to full-blown home renovation projects.

As a former host of PBS’ Antiques Roadshow, she’s seen the gamut of hopeful finds…from the rarest of objects to the simply sentimental. But Lara knows that decoration is a reflection of one’s personality and that it doesn’t need to cost a lot to achieve that. Lara shows you what to look for and gives you easy fix-up ideas that transform not only the items, but the spaces you love.

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