Ok, so now that we’re holding it down at a new URL, we figured you guys may be wondering what those fun features that we mentioned would be coming soon might be. Well, there’s lots to look forward to so here’s just a smattering of exciting projects and developments coming to Young House Love…
#1. A Young House Love Nursery: If people could get pregnant by popular demand, Sherry and I might just be having octuplets. And since so many of our readers were crossing their fingers that our big announcement would be a baby, we figured it was high time we did a nursery makeover, even if it’s not in our house. My sister Emily (check out her amazing casa right here) is due in October and she recruited us months ago to majorly transform her empty bedroom into a nursery for her little one on the way. We are both geeky-excited about it. With a before like this you know it’s going to be dramatic:
Yes, there’s an awesome track door leading into one side of the room (the other side is accessible through a regular doorway) so there are already some pretty amazing features to work with. Is it weird that before pictures actually make our mouth water? It’s pavlovian. And as for expanding our little family, it’s not in the works yet but it’s certainly something we look forward to in the next year or so.
#2. Videos, Baby: We’ve already ordered some video equipment to make it quick and easy to wax poetic whenever the mood strikes. And we also have a little TV appearance coming up so that should be fun/potentially-embarrassing.
#3. Our House’s History: We never knew you guys were so curious about our house’s original owners until we started receiving quite a few emails and comments asking if we’ve ever heard from them. Well guess what? Last week we heard from them. The original owners who lived here for almost forty five years contacted us after coming across our blog through a friend. Oh the tales they told. And we can’t wait to spill all the dirty details about our humble house’s past. Let’s just say there we plenty of new discoveries. And speaking of discoveries, here’s an old post about how we found some pretty amazing things under our old cabinets when we redid our kitchen (the bottom one is a childhood drawing by the woman who contacted us from back when she was five years old!):
#4. The Usual Suspects: Of course we have more Reader Redesigns, Burning Questions, House Crashing adventures, Design Dilemmas, before & afters, DIY projects, follow-up posts (how do we like our new bed a month later? how’s our edible garden doing?), Fab Freebies, and a slew of tutorials (hanging art, painting paneling) on our list. So keep an eye out for that stuff coming down the pipeline to a computer screen near you.
#5. Another Katie Bower Play Date: Ever since we visited Katie and her husband Jeremy over at All Bower Power to crash their house and make a fun little video, the people (you, our dear readers) have clamored for more. And we like to give the people what they want. So we already have a meet-up on our schedule…
#6. Some Bathroom & Basement Action: So many of you were hoping that our big announcement was a total basement or bathroom makeover that it got us even more excited to take on both of those major projects. We can’t promise a finished product anytime soon, but we’re formulating a plan and hope to kick things into gear in the near future (we’re just saving our pennies for a little while). And we know you’re all about instant gratification but time flies when you’re busy enjoying items 1-5 on this list, right? Until we “break ground” (literally) on both of those projects, we’ll leave you with a picture of our dank, dark, and oh-no-you-di’int basement. We can’t wait to get to work.
So that’s what’s cookin’ here at Young House Love. Who’s hungry? Anything else you’d like to see in the coming weeks or months? Consider this a suggestion box of sorts.
p.s. psst, have you updated your bookmarks / reader / blogroll / outgoing links / Twitter/ Facebook yet? If you’re still heading our way using old TYH methods, they won’t last for long so don’t forget to make the switch! We’d hate to lose a single one of you lovely people.
summer smith says
We only want you to have a kid because, well… just go look at the wedding week photos/stories again! You’re like the most adoreable couple!
ronda says
Looking forward to all the excitement!
Krysta says
Oh I can’t wait for a painting paneling tutorial! Eeeek!!! I just closed on my home this month and (in addition to mulitple layers of some really “awesome” wallpaper) I’ve inherited a family room surrounded by DARK, wood paneling. In true YHL style I’m gonna paint rather than replace.
Kathleen says
Everything sounds great, and you continue to be one of my favorite blogs! Even if I don’t have time to read anything else, I always pop in here.
Erin says
Sounds great! I’m one of those people personally excited about a nursery feature! We’re moving in 3 weeks, so it’s my chance to redo our 1 year old little boy’s bedroom. 4 weeks after our move-in date we’ll be welcoming a baby girl too- so that’s another new nursery to do! I’m SO excited to do two baby rooms and cannot wait to see your ideas!!
Cherry says
I’m soooo stoked for the nursery re-do… I’d love to see you smashing style done up for a little one! Congrats to your sister, does she know whether she’s expecting a little lad or a little lady? Either way, I’m sure your space makeover will be fantastic :)
Laura says
Ok, ten points to you for using “pavlovian”! And I’m super excited to see you do more with Katie Bower!
Christie Stearns says
WOW guys!!!! I almost can’t BELIEVE how awesome your blog is :) I am really looking forward to all the new features and follow ups. Also, the painting paneling tutorial! Our whole basement is paneling. Eeek!
Also can’t wait to see what you do with that basement…. *shudders*
And Sherry, I know it’s not house related, but if you could ever do a post about where you buy your earrings……. :-D I love them all!
YoungHouseLove says
Hey Christie,
You know I’m a girl on a budget so most of my earrings actually come from…. Target! It’s my favorite pit stop when we’re there for other things (although I try not to grab some every time we walk through because I’d have a million pairs by now). Hope it helps! Glad you guys are excited about the future of Young House Love. We’re so amped up we can hardly sleep anymore!
xo,
s
Doni says
You should add an update about how the composting is going to the list!
Kelly says
You’re my favorite blog! The new name keeps making me sing “Young House Love, it’s driving me mad, it’s making me craaazy” That could be the jingle to start your videos, although then you’d have Steve Miller after you with a cease and desist :)
Something that could be fun would be where readers send in photos of something they’ve just freshened up, rather than completely redone.
Keep being your awesome selves!
Melissa says
I’m sooo super excited!! I love the heart appears on my blogroll, sooo cute! =)
Mandy says
YAY! So excited for all the fun things coming up. I second the updates on hangin’ with Katie (you two are my daily must-reads), new mattress, composting, garden, and rain barrel. I tried the compost bin but didn’t last long for us, filled up too quickly and we don’t have room for two – can’t wait to hear how you guys are working with this. Maybe a bigger bin next time?
Thanks so much for doing what you do!! : )
Heather says
Didn’t you guys do some type of bedroom makeover with Katie Bower? Or did I miss that? Or maybe I read it wrong..
YoungHouseLove says
Hey Heather,
You’re a mind reader. Yes back when we visited we did a little bedroom refreshing and took some pics to document what happens when you put two house obsessed bloggers in a room together. Stay tuned for those pics and the makeover play by play coming soon!
xo,
Sherry
ashley morgan says
I’m looking forward to the new stuff and so excited about you teaming up with Katie again.
Christa says
Have you ever thought of having a service where you help your readers find a similar piece to one they see on tv/in a mag/etc and there’s no resource listed? For example, say I see a great chair in a magazine but its source isn’t listed on a resource page at the back (after all, not all magazines are as thorough as Domino…tear). I can’t seem to find it on my own, so I’d email you with a picture of it and you could help locate something comparable…or, I see something way out of my budget and you help locate a version on the cheap. Just a suggestion for a service to add to your shop!
Thanks for a great blog – I look forward to what YHL will have to offer!
Ally says
Yay for the paneling painting :) Despite you reassurance on how easy it is, I keep having nightmares about it.
I can’t wait for what’s in store here!!
Jen says
Can’t WAIT for all these things you mentioned! I am a sucker for your blog. We have the same Christmas tree in our basement. :)
So happy you aren’t leaving all of us. I about fell over when I read the title of your post yesterday. :)
Denise says
Sherry, do you have interior access to your basement? The last picture in this post looks like an exterior door to that area. I can’t recall seeing a picture of stairs leading to the basement in any previous posts.
YoungHouseLove says
Hey Denise,
The basement is exterior access only, so it’s a bit less convenient than something accessible from the inside of the house but it still has tons of room for improvement in other areas! Stay tuned…
xo,
s
Katie says
I’m super-excited for the upcoming weeks. That’s quite a list the pair of you have cooked up!!
I’ve been meaning to email you to see if you’ve got any advice on what tools a DIYer should have. It’d be great if you’d post a list of all the items you couldn’t live without (or direct me to the right place if you’ve already done that).
Thanks!
Angela says
Hi Sherry,
I have a totally random question I have been wanting to ask you for a while. I know that most of the clothing in your wardrobe is black and I was wondering how you keep it that way. What detergent do you use? Do you put them in the dryer? It seems that any time I purchase a dark piece of clothing it fades rather quickly. Thanks so much!
YoungHouseLove says
Hey Angela,
Hmm, good question. I think since we try to be pretty eco around these parts that our clothes get less wear in the wash. We don’t use fabric softener at all and our detergent is extremely mild and free of harsh chemicals (it’s even plant based!). It’s called Seventh Generation Natural 2X Concentrated Laundry Detergent (found at Target by the way) so it keeps my darks looking good. I also only periodically use the dryer for my dark tops (our high efficiency front-loading washer spins things so thoroughly before ending the cycle that sometimes they can be easily air dried to save electricity) which probably preserves the color as well. Hope it helps!
xo,
s
piper jacquelyn says
I can’t wait to see how you are able to transform your basement! I am looking into buying a house that has a less than desirable basement & am stumped on what I could possibly do with it. In fact, when we first toured, I felt as though I were in a horror movie…
Denise says
Oh wow, I can’t wait to see what you’ve designed for that space. I know it will be awesome. We’re designing a mudroom/laundry room for our old farmhouse by enclosing a small porch off our kitchen. I have to go outside to get to our laundry closet since it only has an exterior entrance. Love it in the summer – hate it in the winter!! It’s a fun challenge to add the function and keep the charm.
Eryn says
I really miss the “Steal of the Week!”
Alicia M says
How exciting! With all of the new developments, I’m sure to have my eyes plastered to your blog even more :)
Keep the great stuff coming!
Courtney says
I, too, cannot wait for the good things to come! Some other cool ideas to consider:
How about a Richmond room re-do? Have people submit those in need of a room re-do and treat the deserving couple, single, grandma, whatever to a one-day room redo using only paint & things they already have.
Or a local gig like a “Young House Love LOVES Richmond” contest? Sort of like Trading Spaces, only the Youngster’s invade YOUR space for a weekend & work with you on a one-room/two-room decor extravaganza. The folks chosen supply the materials and have a budget (say $500-$1000) and Young House Lover’s work their magic in a weekend.
What else … have you all thought about partnering with Habitat for Humanity or HOME on some of their volunteer efforts? I can’t think of better people to help pick out paint colors or decor pieces for a new Habitat homeowner. :)
Laurie says
I was first drawn to your site because of your backyard makeover, my favorite posts are the projects in the yard (rain barrel) and I can’t wait to see updates and maintenance howto’s for yard beginners like me. I still am not entirely sure I know how to use my edger…
Juliet says
I’m so excited to see what you guys do with that basement!
I know we all love a good before/after but I think it would be especially interesting to have a little more focus on the BEFORE side of it – I’d love to know what you guys are thinking, what options you are considering with the basement for example.
At this point, your house is like 90% done, whereas my house is more like 90% NOT done, so I’m looking around at all these BEFORE rooms and overwhelmed and not sure where to start. It really helps to see what you two are considering/have considered and how you made your choices… what kind of planning went into it.
Keep up the good work, I’m really excited for the new YHL!
Kait K says
so excited to see all that is to come! and way to come out of all of this with your head up! you guys are definitely the bigger people here.
jbhat says
I don’t think I’ve been this excited by a preview since I was at the movies years ago and they showed a trailer for TITANIC.
You Youngsters are so full of life and energy. Can’t wait for the coming days. (And can’t wait to read your response to the question about how you keep your darks dark : )
Yocelyn says
Can not wait to hear the stories of your house!
TD says
YHL Congrats on the new domain and on handling some pretty difficult legal issues with such pizazz! I actually love your new name better than the old one ‘cos it seems to sound more like your personalities. And also like you said “TYH is so last yr!”
As for suggestions, I wouldn’t mind seeing some ideas on hosting parties at your home on the cheap. I love your low-cost ideas, and I am always looking for how to have more people over without spending too much.
Good luck with YHL! :)
LauraC says
I second Juliet @ 12:31. I too would greatly benefit from more of the process you guys do. We’ve worked hard on our new house of three whole months, but the constant smell and dirt of 40 year old wallpaper gets discouraging. But I’m trying to stay positive, knowing that I love the “bones” of our house and I love that it’s 60+ years old.
Mary Evers says
Hi Guys,
I did not read through every comment so I don’t know if anyone brought this up or not…how about showing floorplans with your redesigns? It would help to visualize the before/after of the space.
And I’m excited about your future with YHL!!
Crazy Dan says
I’m excited to see your basement redesign!
I also get a small jolt every time I read about something you claim is “chemical free”. It’s not just that I am a pedant, and want to point out that everything is made of chemicals; heck, even water is a chemical. It is that labeling something “chemical free” doesn’t tell me much, the same way labeling a food “natural” (as the term is unregulated) doesn’t say much, but labeling it “organic” does.
YoungHouseLove says
Hey Dan,
I know what you mean about every company under the sun using the unregulated term “natural” to seem more eco, but Seventh Generation is pretty widely recognized for their avoidance of harsh chemicals and their earth-friendly ideals so I guess I just associate them with being super pure. I don’t know of any laundry detergent that’s 100% organic or I’d make the switch, but the fact that their cleaning agents are plant derived is pretty cool (and good for the planet to boot). Hope it helps!
xo,
s
Angela Brown says
Hi Guys!
I just wanted to comment on the fact that you two save up for your makeovers and designs, I think it is very admirable. Although I consider myself frugal as soon as I bought my house I just wanted to buy everything in my sight whether the money was there or not! :) So good for you for saving up and not going into debt! It speaks volume about your character.
Ang
Audrey says
ooo nurseries are a blast to do! can’t wait to see what you guys come up with – good luck!
Amy says
A couple suggested topics:
-where do you hang your clothes to airdry?
-what are the viewing stats on your website? (more out of curiosity than anything)
I found your blog just a couple weeks ago through Ikea Hacker with your master bedroom makeover. I am envious of all you two have accomplished and am now hooked on the site. Keep up the amazing work!
YoungHouseLove says
Hey Amy,
We’re pretty casual about how we air dry our clothes so we usually just toss them over the backs of chairs, lay them out on the laundry room counter and even hang things from doorknobs (on hangers). Our washer really does a great job of spinning things super fast before ending the cycle so sometimes they’re dry in less than 30 minutes when we lay them around the house.
As for our viewing stats, we’re actually already planning a biiiiig blogaversary week in September to mark the end of our second year of blogging so stay tuned for lots of fun facts and figures about Young House Love.
xo,
s
Virginia says
Especially after seeing Burger in your Alaska honeymoon photos, I would love to read a post on traveling with dogs! I have two relatively small dogs (corgis) but I rarely go anywhere with them because I’m never sure about hotels, planes, etc.
I would also love some ideas on how to display ribbons and awards without it looking tacky or overwhelming.
Melissa says
So excited about the new additions to this fab blog! I loved the video you did with Katie at Bower Power and hope you do some more videos like that. What can I say, we want more from Young House Love because you two are just awesome.
corinne says
i was hoping you could do some kind of before and after on laminet wood surfaces. Or at least teach us how to paint over such horrid things as fake laminet wood! PLEASE!!!!
Kellie says
I’m excited to hear what the previous owners had to say. I love that kind of thing, I spent LOTS of time researching my home’s previous owners, and have stayed in touch with the family who owned my house for the 50+ years before I purchased it. You can really learn a lot!
Just FYI since this is probably a good time to make suggestions, I tried to order that awesome Dash and Albert runner that you guys are digging (but in rug form for my kitchen), and it’s on backorder until early September. Maybe it’s time for a “We’re Digging” update.
Holly says
Can’t wait to see that nursery! When is the reveal??
YoungHouseLove says
Hey Holly,
Instead of one big reveal we’re going to keep you guys updated as we go, so whatever little paint project or furniture makeover that we take on will be documented over the next few months leading up to the big reveal this fall. Hope it helps! We already have tons of DIY ideas up our sleeves…
xo,
s
Melissa says
I vote for more Richmond love!!!
Also, I’d love a comparison of granite/quartz/marble countertops – pros/cons, what you picked for your kitchen re-do, etc.
Emily.t says
Hi Sherry&John,
I was hoping you guys could do videos for tutorials/DIY projects as well!! I love the video you did with Katie Bower, it was hilarious and very informative too! Pls do more of the table setting tutorials, it was awesome!!
Your blog rox! Keep it up!!
~Emily
Kristin says
Love your blog! I’m so sorry you had to change the name!
A few suggestions:
Oh my gosh, we just ripped up our linoleum floors. How horrible! Maybe a DIY on this, or reworking/renovating tiny spaces (i.e. bathrooms, closets)
Elaine says
Hey S & J!
I would love a post about how to decorate ways without being too sparse or too overbearing. Of the four walls in my living room, one has the windows, the other has the TV (which takes up after half of the vertical height), and the other two are bare. I’m sure there are lots of homes like that….what are your suggestions for decorating walls? And while we are at it, maybe a post about how to effectively decorate coffee tables and end tables.
As always, you two rock!
YoungHouseLove says
Thanks so much for all the fabulous suggestions guys! We’ve definitely beefed up our to-do list and will serve up as much as we can along the way. Stay tuned…
xoxo,
s (& j)
Dana Miller says
Just keep doin’ what you’re doin’!
I would like to know your guys’ thought process BEFORE you start a big project (like your kitchen, basement, bathroom, a nursery, etc). Could you delve into how you ‘read’ a BEFORE and how to consider function along with style? Where/what do you research? How do you decide which projects to do when? What makes a project top priority while others take the backseat for a while? How do you determine your budget? How do you live with the mess while a project is going on? Basically, how do you mentally and physically get from BEFORE to AFTER? Lots of questions, sorry.
On a lighter note, how do you unwind and NOT think about every single thing that you want to improve all the time? Sometimes I feel CRAZY making my mental home improvement list! Thanks for all the inspiration and hard work.
Rebekah says
I am super excited for all your projects… keep them coming!
Shelley S says
I can only feel bad for what you guys have gone through in the last little while, but I’m really looking forward to what’s coming up! You always seem to have great ideas and it seems only more to come!
Anyway, just to let you know the link regarding your new bed followup doesn’t seem to be working.
Regards (and looking forward to lots of new inspiration)!
Shelley
Amy says
I would love to see your mailbox and any landscaping around it.