I thought it might be fun to walk around the house with the Flip cam and show you guys how each room can look on an average day. You know, before we pick the clothes up off the floor, put away Clara’s toys, and fold the big blankets that we snuggle under on the sofa. So here’s an impromptu house tour (while John and Clara ducked out to the post office and grocery store) in all of its average everyday glory:
Things to note:
- Ugh, I have a cold. Sorry about my annoying voice. Who am I kidding, my voice annoys me even when I’m not crazy congested.
- I’m terrible at walking around, talking, and holding a camera (too much multitasking, pardon the Blair Witch Project-esque jolts).
- For those who requested updated office photos in this post, you can see it in 3-D (well, almost) in the vid.
- Burger is so cute. I love how he comes running in and steals the show (and is later seen relaxing in the window).
- I have no idea why I take the time to explain Clara’s music class kit. It’s so weird what you think is noteworthy.
- You can sneak a peek at John’s behind the sofa console project’s progress. Oh and when I say it’s not level and it slopes away from the wall, it’s because our floors are slanted, not because John’s work is shoddy (more pics and details on the big console build this afternoon).
- Yes, my ceramic pooch is still sitting on on the back patio. I just can’t bring myself to let go of him yet. But I’m working up to it. One day at a time.
- You can sneak a peek at the two 30 x 40″ canvases that we got super cheap at Michael’s (more details on our plans for them soon).
- I have no idea why at the end I’m talking about other rooms while walking back through the house and aiming the camera at the dining room and the kitchen (it’s just odd to show the kitchen and say “the messy playroom”). It’s official: I’m no Spielberg.
- My dramatic ending on my purse is beyond weird. What is wrong with me?
Here’s some bonus “ordinary day” behavior. We always tell people how Burger sleeps like a human (with his head on the pillow and his body tucked under the covers) but people rarely believe just how hilarious this is. So here’s some visual evidence that I snapped this morning. I promise this isn’t staged. John got up first today, so I reached over and took some pics after Burger crawled up from the bottom of the bed to “steal” John’s place and sleep in at least four more hours. What a life.
What about you guys. What would people see if you randomly shot photos (or a shaky nausea-inducing video) of your house before cleaning up? Anything embarrassing out there like a teddy bear in the bed or a man-thong on the floor? Thank goodness I put John’s leopard one away before filming that video. Haha. Kidding. Sorry honey. I know just reading that is gonna make you all flustered.
Natalie says
haha love the last line, poor John!
Shelley says
Realize that I’m really late to this post (what are weekends for anyway?) but I’m really liking how the swirls in your carpet (in the office part) are mimicking the swirls in the parsons chairs (especially the painted one).
Your new home is beautiful (even if you do think it’s messy).
Have a great day!
Regards,
Shelley
Julie Napoli says
My husband and I and our dear little monster (6 month old son) are moving into our first home in a month and I love your old house’s color theme. Can you share what the paint colors were. (We could use a little serene about now. We got one that doesn’t sleep. haha!)
DeeJay Conley says
Srsly. I feel so much better now. lol
Leslie says
SO funny that Burger does that! I think it’s a small dog thing… my little Maggle (a maltipoo) does the SAME THING!
Proof:
http://lesliehgilbert.tumblr.com/post/5182865375/pretty-sure-she-thinks-shes-a-human-taken-with
Angie says
I was in love with your house/dog/family before this video, but now I am head over heels for you guys! I love how real and honest you all are, and the fact that you have house and decor tastes just like mine… well it is just a match made in heaven. I’m sounding like a crushed out teenager, so I’ll stop typing now. Thanks for the video tour! LOVED IT!
Paige says
what kind of purse is that? :)
YoungHouseLove says
It’s from a boutique in New York about six years ago. So sorry I don’t remember the name but it wasn’t a chain, just a small shop with a leather worker. I paid something insane for it (maybe $150?!) but six years later I still use it all the time and it looks great. So I like to tell myself that it ended up being pretty cheap per wear. Haha.
xo,
s
Alicia says
I am a new follower of your blog and I love it!! I am very NEW at DIYing and although I’m as nervous as can be I am loving it so far. I do a ton of online research and that is how I came across your marvelous blog. Thanks for posting this video. It made me feel a little better about my house’s clutter. I have 4 children 6 and under so my life is a tad hectic at times. Do you ever let people send you pics of rooms/furniture that need to be redone and give advice on how to do it? Just wondering.
YoungHouseLove says
We always love when people post photos on our Facebook page so everyone can chime in with ideas and suggestions! Hope it helps. So glad you found us!
xo,
s
JennyBenny says
haaaa…I feel SO good about myself, b/c I’ve been WONDERING Where’s the secret clutter, you HAVE to haveit SOME WHERE in your house, like Monica & her clutter closet on Friends! (: I’m the girl that asked you on your breastfeeding post, how the heck you guys do it all. My kitchen table ALWAYS has junk on it, and I’m trying SO hard to make a point to keep it clean for family dinners NOT on the couch. LOVE YOU GUYS!! Thank YOU for Posting this fabulous video!
Angie says
Which celebrity was not nice? What other celebrities did you meet? :)
YoungHouseLove says
I didn’t confirm or deny the mean celeb guesses, but some folks figured it out (there’s a clue in the post so that seemed to help). As for other folks I met, Barbara Walters, Meredith Viera, Lenny Kravitz, and Kevin Bacon were the sweetest folks ever. And Will Arnett and Amy Poeller. Both hilarious.
xo,
s
Monica Abel says
It was great to see that as beautiful as your posts are of your house, the video shows what it looks like on a day to day basis. I have three children and have felt completely overwhelmed for the past 8 years that my house is always in chaos. It made me feel better to see that I am definitely not alone. I love your website and thank you for sharing your very real home!
Amanda Ross says
I love the new video tour but we totally need another “Any given day” tour soon!!!!
YoungHouseLove says
Heck yeah we do! Two words for you: toy explosion.
xo
s
Amanda Ross says
Hahaha Dont worry! All over here too :)