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Boston Woman Inspired by โ€˜The Holiday' Is Swapping Homes With a Stranger From TikTok

She reached out on TikTok for "serious inquiries only." Her phone blew up

A Boston woman's life changed -- in an instant.

โ€œItโ€™s such a TikTok story!โ€ she said.

Grace Gagnon posted a video on the social media platform after watching "The Holiday," a Cameron Diaz and Kate Winslet holiday rom-com that tells the story of two women troubled with guy problems swapping homes in each other's countries, where they meet a local guy and fall in love.

โ€œThe other night I was just scrolling TikTok, and I had an idea to use 'The Holiday' theme music and post this video as a joke showcasing my apartment,โ€ she said.

The joke soon turned serious.

โ€œI had so many requests on my Instagram and on TikTok," she said. "People sending me photos and videos and descriptions of where they live that I was like 'Oh my God, I have to do this.'โ€

Her home swapping options range from the English countryside to London's city streets -- and beyond.

โ€œIโ€™m also getting some options in Scotland and Ireland," she said. "Northern Ireland is a contender for me. Someone offered up their cozy cottage. Itโ€™s right next to a pub!โ€

The swapping of homes is all but secured. The looming question is whether love awaits across the pond.

โ€œIf I met a really handsome man and it was intriguing to me. I mean heck! Iโ€™d be ready for my Cameron Diaz moment," she said. "But Iโ€™m not going into the experience with that in mind. I just want to go and have fun, make some new friends, if possible, and if someone appealing comes along then, you know what? Iโ€™m in!โ€

Gagnon is going to have background checks and security deposits exchanged to ensure responsibility for whomever stays in her home

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