Iconic Emmy Award-winning actor and comedian Leslie Jordan brought laughter and joy to all. For decades, he touched the hearts of millions. In one of Leslie's final television appearances before his untimely death, he spread his famous jovial energy by gifting a Celebrity IOU home renovation to close friends, Rosemary and Newell Alexander. “The secret to happiness is to do for others. I kept thinking over the years that if I ever had the chance to do something for people, I wouldn’t hesitate,” Leslie said to Jonathan and Drew Scott. “Rosemary and Newell have been there through all the ups and downs. We became a family.”

Ever since performing in their first show together, Rosemary and Newell have been a big part of Leslie's life. They even produced Leslie's first play, which was a huge success. “We would always show up [for Leslie],” said Rosemary. “He really is lovable.” To give back in a big way, Leslie teamed up with the Scott brothers to transform the couple's kitchen, dining and living rooms into a “Country Casual” Southwestern-inspired ranch.

Rosemary and Newell’s love of travel was obvious inside their charming ranch home, but Leslie knew the couple needed a renovation. “Rosemary has always wanted to open it up,” Leslie said, "but we don’t want to lose their style.” Together, they schemed how they could remove walls to make the home more airy, open and bright.

Jonathan and Drew removed the walls on either side of the fireplace. Now, natural light flows through the space. They also patched up the original hardwood floors and, for a Southwestern aesthetic, refinished the brick fireplace with Roman Clay. The revived dining room has a showpiece wood accent wall and a statement chandelier. In this new, inviting space, Newell and Rosemary can easily entertain their friends and grandchildren.