Quick note: Tomorrow (Saturday) we’ll be in Dallas at 11am at the West Elm on 5307 East Mockingbird Lane for cookies, cocoa and a book signing (more info here). We’d love to see ya there!
We’re back with a little book/life/tour update (#warning it’s long). Admittedly, it’s sooner than we had originally planned (our last one was a week ago), but lots has happened and we’re just brimming with news and pictures so we’ve basically overflowed. Somebody get a mop. Or maybe a tissue. Because we’ve gotta start with some crazy awesome / amazingly humbling news. We just learned that our book has become an instant New York Times bestseller. I can’t believe I just typed those words. It’ll actually be printed in the paper on 11/25, but this is a sneak peek image that we got. And yes, we totally called our parents and Sherry had a good cry (and I got something in my eye, but no sir I wasn’t crying). Then we laughed for at least three minutes about book #10’s title. #catpoetryforthewin
Sherry and I are still new enough to this publishing world that we don’t fully comprehend how these lists are crafted and what exactly it means. Though we’re certain it means one thing: we have the best readers ever. Because this was all thanks to you guys. Whether you’ve purchased a copy, shown up for a signing, or even just left an encouraging comment back when we were starting this whole adventure – we owe you a giant fist bump for showing so much love and support. We couldn’t have done it without you. Seriously. And if we’re being honest, we still think this might be a long and elaborate dream sequence…
Speaking of signings, we figured we should catch up up on some of our latest stops (or are we just dreaming about them?) since happenings from yesterday are already starting to get blurry in our cookie-and-cocoa-riddled minds. So let’s pick up where we left off here. We flew back from Boston to Richmond last Thursday, caught our breath, and before we knew it found ourselves at our first hometown event in Richmond called “R for the Holidays.” R.Home is a local shelter mag and we were completely surprised when they asked us to be on the cover of their Nov/Dec issue (and even more taken aback to see it blown up so big at the event)… let’s just say we both made faces like this:
Back in the day we wrote a DIY column for them and we’ve actually attended every R.Home for the Holidays event since its inception just as guests, so it was completely surreal to be speakers for the night. Oh, and how cute is beansie on that cover picture? We couldn’t wrangle both Burger and Clara simultaneously, so Burger ended up being represented by the sparkly chihuahua ornament in the green bowl that Clara’s actually reaching for in the photo. You can read a snippet of the article and watch a quick behind-the-scenes video here (and see a bigger picture of the cover, to get a glance of Faux Burger here).
Oh and Sherry wants me to tell you that when we shot the “Clara reaching photo” back in late October (here’s another Clara reaching pic, just because it seems to be her theme) she had waaay too much fun decorating those built-ins behind us for Christmas (they called to request that we do that since it was for the Nov/Dec cover). So they still mostly look like that and when we get back from this tour she’ll probably just “add even more Christmas.” #imarriedachristmaself
Anyways, back to the event. You may have heard that this is where we auctioned off some of the projects in the book. It was a great way for us to put some of those DIYed furniture and accessories to good use while also supporting a local cause (The School of Richmond’s Ballet which gives dance lessons to children who otherwise couldn’t afford them). We put a bunch of items up for auction (among them were two desks, two chairs, a bookshelf, a mirror, and a rug) and as we mentioned here, we later found out that our little auction raised $500 for local kids. Woot! Here’s Sherry making sure there aren’t any bugs hiding in the drawers before the auction. #keepingitreal
The evening started with a talk by Adam Roberts who turned his blog, The Amateur Gourmet, into a seriously beautiful cookbook called Secrets of the Best Chefs. In short: he was brilliant, inspiring, and hilarious. Then we went on and chatted with everyone about seven DIY lessons we’ve learned (many of them, the hard way). We definitely hope to link to a video of our chat when it’s up on R Home’s website, so we’ll keep you posted. In the meantime, here’s the synopsis: we were nerdlings, we over-shared, and the crowd was awesomely smiley. #bestmustacheever
With both talks wrapped up, we turned to the signing portion of the night – which is quickly becoming our favorite part of these things. We get to talk to people, take funny photos, and have conversations like: “Did Katie Bower have her baby yet!” “Nope, not yet – we just talked to her an hour ago!”
Amidst many familiar Richmond faces, we got to meet tons of new friends – like Hallie, who won our “trip to Richmond” giveaway last month. If any part of you wants to spew bile in her direction for winning, know this: she was sweet and bubbly and genuine and a thousand other nice words. She invited her mom along for a whirlwind weekend in RVA (Hallie was flown in from St. Louis and her mom was flown from Jacksonville). Sadly our hang out time clocked all of five minutes, but we later heard that they had a blast doing all sorts of RVA activities around town.
This woman gracefully accepted Sherry’s blurting compliment of “You look just like Meryl Streep!” She said she gets it a lot and even has a Meryl reference on her license plate. So Sherry insisted that we get a photo so we can pretend that we really met the star of classics like 1994’s The River Wild (arguably her best rafting-themed movie to date).
Along with a smattering of ceramic animal signing requests, we got funny invitations like this one, which was: “please sign a onesie for my baby.” Sherry opted to put a baby-sized hammer near the hand hole. Naturally.
And once again we enjoyed the kindness / craftiness / general awesomeness of our readers, who brought fun things like this Justin Timberlake bobblehead (there’s something in the box, if you know what I’m saying). It’s an inside joke at their office, apparently – and they wanted to pass him along to us because, well, he’s small and ceramic. And check out the awesome sugar cookies that arrived sporting Burger’s likeness.
When Richmond wrapped up, we hit the hay and about 12 hours later on Friday afternoon we found ourselves flying over the fair city of Chicago!
In Chicago we crammed in a little blog activity before our West Elm event the following day. We actually crashed a familiar home that you may know from a certain blog named Making It Lovely. There’s a full House Crashing post to come, but let’s just say that it was incredibly cool to finally meet Nicole and her family, but incredibly nerve-wracking to photograph the same spaces that Nicole captures so beautifully herself. But we hope you guys enjoy seeing some different angles of a house that so many of you already know and love.
Before our event the next afternoon at West Elm, we darted out to take a tourist-tastic photo in front of Chicago’s famous shiny bean. Sherry loves shiny things and we both have a fondness for a good bean, so it felt like a no-brainer.
Little did we know, while we were out squeezing in a sight or two, the line was already forming over in Lincoln Park. Christina takes the cake for most prepared. She drove overnight from St. Louis and camped out starting at 5:30am (for a 1pm start time). She retells her travels much more hilariously than we ever could on her blog. We were just happy to know that after all that waiting she wasn’t disappointed when she learned that we weren’t an iPhone or Harry Potter movie. Thanks again Christina!
The Chicago folks rocked our socks – both the West Elmers (or “Elmers” as we’re learning they’re called) and the readers. Even with a freak thunderstorm (a theme of our tour = weather events) thankfully most folks stayed dry and enjoyed toasty warm cocoa and cookies. There are too many good stories from the stop to cram in here, but we’ll share a few highlights. There was this bride who sent a virtual greeting from her hairdresser as she got ready for her wedding that day…
… and these sweet DIYed items, like a sparkly Burger portrait and a homemade horse puzzle (it was made by the fella in orange who’s a high school shop teacher). Clara and I have already had some good times putting that horse together, btw.
And sadly this picture doesn’t do this gift justice. It’s a beautiful handbound book featuring all of Clara’s photo project – from Week 1 all the way up to Month 29! So thoughtful. #yessherrycried
And how’s this for a cute story? Before coming to the event this gentleman surprised his girlfriend with our book at the shiny bean and inside the front he wrote – wait for it – a proposal! Yep, these lovebirds got engaged that day and our little book got to be part of it! Then they came to our signing and told us their story. Amazing.
Amongst many fun photos, there were ceramic animal milestones like reuniting with dearly departed Ramsey‘s twin.
And this group that requested a crazy picture. I think we achieved it, right?
And it’s starting to become a tradition of sorts to get an “End of the Line” group picture, to celebrate the people who were über patient. We love you guys!
The event wrapped up just in time for us to race to O’Hare and catch a flight that would get us back to Richmond late on Saturday night. While we waited at the gate, I took care of a little business – writing Granny a postcard from each of our stops. To date we’ve sent her eight from each of our out of state events (she receives one every other day or so).
Sunday was a “rest day” that we begged our publisher to put into our schedule (didn’t want to be away from Clara & Burger for too long) but it turned into more of a catch up on laundry, cleaning, and grocery shopping day. But since Richmond was nice enough to be 70 degrees, we were sure to sneak in some quality Clara and Burger time since they’ve been holding down the fort (with the help of my parents) while we were away. So there was some fun at the park and we went on a nice walk and even unpacked our suitcases just in time to pack them again for the next day. Yup, Monday morning brought another early morning departure through Richmond International Airport. And this time we were putting the “International” part to use and heading to our stop in Toronto, Canada. Hello CN Tower! My, what a tall antenna you have.
We didn’t actually make it up the tower (Sherry had been before and we’re both somewhat heights-averse enough to agree on admiring it from below) but we did have fun with some moose friends (or enemies) in the gift shop. The mountie moose was much less aggressive, fyi. #lookatthatsmile
We also enjoyed some simple pleasures like this. Yup, I’m still ten at heart, posing under a sign with my name.
Our Toronto hotel was pretty awesome (maybe they’re all amazing and non-chain-y up there?). In fact it was so awesome that between it and a cool restaurant that we stumbled upon, we’re actually going to crash them in a future post for you guys (Hotel Crashing? Restaurant Crashing?). But since we know you love a preview, here’s the double-sided glass shower in the middle of the room. It actually had blinds that you could close for more modest showering if you wanted to… #didweordidntwe
By evening it was raining (which didn’t surprise us at this point) and we hit up the Toronto West Elm for that night’s signing. The Canadians that we met (along with some Americans that drove up from NY) proved that friendliness and generosity don’t just live on this side of the border. Folks brought wonderful stuff like maple donuts (my FAVORITE) and this beautiful worm watercolor for Clara. Can’t wait to see the look on her face when we give it to her this Sunday.
We even had our very first FaceTime “guest” in Toronto (it’s a fun surprise when a face on a phone starts smiling and talking to you out of nowhere). We took a picture holding the phone and had fun posting “together.” Good times.
Oh and Sherry met her Canadian twin. Maybe not so much in the hair / height department, but in the blazer / striped shirt / skinny jeans area they’re practically born from the same egg.
Speaking of born… this was perhaps our favorite photo of the night. This mom-to-be supplied the signs so that Sherry could help squash any pregnancy rumors for good (and so she could announce her own exciting news).
And speaking of sherry’s blazer, she has been meaning to tell you guys that yes, it’s the same one for every signing (and yes, it’s from Target). Her philosophy is that it’s like when someone wears the same jersey for every game. Her blazer gets to travel the country and she changes her earrings, shoes, and the shirt underneath. So there you have it. #mywifeisweirdbutiloveheranyway
A funny thing happened in Toronto where folks in line somehow received the instruction to outline their own message in the book in addition to the post-it that spells their name for us (the usual drill is that folks spell their name for us, but we write the dedication ourselves). This accidental self-imposed “tell us what you want us to say to you” method created a few awkward moments, but more often than not people had fun with it. Like Kaylee and Mike who suggested a Mad Lib style entry for Sherry to fill in. I believe someone also tricked us into inviting them for Christmas dinner and another couple had us proclaim them to be our BFFs for life.
When the event finally wound down (and the rain stopped!) we were sufficiently pooped for the day and couldn’t muster the energy to go sit in a restaurant for dinner. Fortunately we had saved up our daily food allowance and our hotel had room service that included the $9 Canadian staple poutine (french fries + gravy + cheese). It was awesome. And I ate entirely too much of it. It was actually only our second time ever getting room service, so it was a pretty memorable night – even if it was just nine bucks worth of fries covered in cheesy gravy.
The West Elem signing wasn’t our last stop in Toronto though. We’d been invited to do a short segment on Global TV’s The Morning Show with about 20 hours notice. I’ll admit I hadn’t heard of it being from the states, but it felt roughly the equivalent of Good Morning America or The Today Show. Let’s just say, equivalent enough that I required make-up and we both got skittish and clammy (kinda like how Burger gets around cats).
We’ve never done a big show like that LIVE so we were admittedly quite nervous that we’d screw it up and immediately be asked to leave their country. Add to that equation that the props we had shipped didn’t arrive as planned so we had to improvise with about 10 hours notice. The hurricanes that you see below were borrowed from West Elm the night before at the very end of our signing and we scrambled to cobble together some filler with things from the grocery store (lemons, limes, pistachios, apples, etc). It was all assembled backstage moments before we went on…
So now that we’ve concluded our whirlwind week, we’ll leave you to enjoy your weekend. But wait. We still want to pucker up and say “thanks! we love you!” one more time. Without you guys there would be no book. There would be no signings. And our names certainly wouldn’t be on that crazy list at the start of this post. So yeah. Rock on you lovely people. Words can’t express our gratitude (or how surreal this entire ride really has been).
Anyway, we’re wrapping up our biggest week of tour stops tomorrow in Dallas, TX which means we’ll have another update for you about our stops there as well as in Minneapolis and Houston in another week or two. We’re having such a blast meeting you guys and have definitely done our darndest to keep the blog up and running while we’re gone, so thanks again to everyone for bearing with us and saying such kind things and otherwise being a huge part of making this all happen. #seriouslyarewedreaming #ifwearedontwakeusup
Psst- Some people have asked how they can get signed copies of our book if they don’t live near a signing stop, and now an awesome local book store here in Richmond called Fountain Books is shipping them to anyone who’d like one, so here’s that link for ya.
Donna says
Glad to read about your Canadian adventures. I’m in Vancouver so it was a bit far to get to the Toronto signing ;) but I was there in spirit. I’ve asked my Mom to get me your book for Christmas!
Sarah F. says
Congrats on being bestsellers! I’m not surprised though because your book rocks my socks off. Can’t wait to meet you when you hit up Tacoma!
YoungHouseLove says
Aw thanks so much Sarah!
xo
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Skeeter says
Omg! I can have an autographed book shipped to me in Idaho! Awesomeness, order made!
YoungHouseLove says
Thanks Skeeter!
xo
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Michelle says
Super big congrats on the NYT’s list. You guys totally deserve it. I can’t wait for you to make it down to Austin in January. Plus the two of you were too cute on the morning show in Canada!
Mary A says
Just ordered three more copies for Christmas gifts. Now I can brag they are NYT best sellers! OMG!
YoungHouseLove says
Aw thanks Mary!!
xo
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Terresa says
Yay for you on the NYT bestseller list. That must feel AMAZING!!! And I know it’s not all about the money, but I hope that translates into some big $$ for you, because you sure have put in the time/effort. I’m going to buy your book tomorrow and being the cat person that I am I’m going to look for #10 also – sounds hilarious. Wish I could be in Dallas tomorrow, but alas, I have to work:( Congrats!
Andrea says
I always want to comment, but never quite know what to say… But you guys have been absolutely inspirational to me and my hubby! I found your blog a couple years ago and it helped me figure out my “style” and give us the confidence to DIY things in our home. I am thrilled for your success and am crossing my fingers that I can make it to a signing :-) Though I’m pretty sure I dropped enough hints to my entire family that your book better darn well be under the tree, lol. Congrats!
YoungHouseLove says
Oh Andrea you’re so sweet! Thanks so much! And we hope you love your book.
xo
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Maryann says
Of course you’re on the NY Times list You completely deserve it. Your book is full of great ideas and super writing. I bought two copies – one for me and one for my friend, Kate, for Christmas. Without me knowing, my friend Kate did the same thing, except she one-upped me… she saw you in Toronto and had you sign the copy she was going to give me for Christmas. She couldn’t wait and gave it to me early. That’s when we found out we’d each bought it for each other for Christmas. I’m really enjoying witnessing your success! Congratulations!
YoungHouseLove says
Haha, that’s so sweet! Plain and simple, we love you guys.
xo
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Elle says
Hi. I’d love to buy the autographed book, will they please ship yo Australia!??? I can’t find their email on the site!
Congrats on such a great tour.
YoungHouseLove says
Aw man, we’ll have to ask if they’ll start offering that!
xo
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Sarah says
I wanted to share my congrats to both of you! Hard work pays off and what a fun way to have it pay off!
Christina @ The Frugal Homemaker says
Congratulations!!! yay on the New York Times bestseller list!
Loved the video too – still working my way through the book myself and loving every project! :)
Ok, but I have to ask, I always in my mind say your name as Peter – sik like the guys name “Peter”. Is that how your name is really pronounced or is it pronounced how she does in the video.
(Oh, and still holding out for an Atlanta stop – you gotta come see the Bower baby anyways so just do a book signing :)
YoungHouseLove says
Oh yes, it’s really pronounced like Peter + sick. Lots of people think it’s more complicated than that though, so they toss in accents or extra letters. Haha!
xo
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Andrea Ferree says
I love you guys. That is all. XOXO
YoungHouseLove says
Love you back!
xo
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Elizabeth says
Congratulations! Your deserve it! I have been reading your blog since the beginning and I love that all of your success has not changed you. You are humble, honest, funny and an inspiration.
Enjoy all of your success!!!
YoungHouseLove says
Aw thanks Elizabeth!
xo
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Monika says
Oh guys. What inspiration. Still hoping to meet you in DC – so hoping I can make it
YoungHouseLove says
Aw thanks Monika! We’d love to meet you!
xo
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Bethany says
No more apologies! I think it’s safe to say we’re loving the updates! And enjoying the behind the scenes book tour adventures. Especially those of us who aren’t on your route (though I am crossing my fingers CA makes it on the tour list).
Random question, did West Elm start you signing with the red sharpies or was that something you wanted to do like the ‘uniform’. Keeping it bright, keeping it consistent? Seems they are at each stop.
YoungHouseLove says
We actually picked them up at Target and we bring them with us (so West Elm usually sets out black sharpies and we’re weirdos who say “oh we brought our own” – haha!
xo
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Rachel says
Congrats on the #6 spot!! You guys have earned it, and I hope it means more great things for your family!
I’m only half way through your book…trying to savor it. : )
YoungHouseLove says
Aw thanks Rachel!
xo
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Allison says
Oh my gosh, so so amazing! A million congrats and lots of love to you both! Such a cool accomplishment.
JessicaB says
So excited to meet you guys tomorrow! Saw your book for the first time tonight at Barnes & Noble and got all excited, but I resisted looking through it because I wanted to save it for tomorrow.
YoungHouseLove says
Aw thanks JessicaB!
xo
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Emma (New Zealand) says
Woo Hoo that’s amazing!
I am slowly making my way through your book and loving all of the great ideas! Can’t wait to try them when we buy our first home next year.
Thanks for the inspiration guys
Sonia says
So glad you are documenting your adventures – what a ride! Congrations, you both deserve to enjoy every fantastic moment! I am on my way to Toronto, I’m just 2 hours east, in a week with husband, any chance you can pass along the name of the hotel?
YoungHouseLove says
It was called Hotel Germaine I think (spelling is 95% sure). Haha. Hope it helps!
xo
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Lynne says
I received my copy of the book in Melbourne, Australia on Thursday. Hand delivered by my airline pilot husband who had a LA trip and was kind enough to find a bookshop to pick one up for me.
Congratulations on the NY Times Bestseller list, well deserved!
YoungHouseLove says
Wahoo! So glad it got there! That’s amazing.
xo
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Jaz says
Congratulations, John & Sherry!
I love the book! You two definitely deserve every bit of this – so inspiring. Congratulations.
Karen Basaraba says
Sherry and John –
Let me just start with saying how much I love your blog. I have followed Young House Love from almost the beginning and I admire how far you have come.
I started a blog today – something I have always wanted to do. I mentioned your site in my first post. I hope that is ok. I’m not sure if it is allowed in the blogging world to mention another site without permission. I said good things – If that matters. Also, I just bought your book….so maybe that makes it ok?
Thanks for an endless amount of inspiration!
Karen Basaraba
YoungHouseLove says
Haha, you’re so sweet! Thanks so much for the shout out- they’re always appreciated!
xo
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Hallie says
Yayyy Sherry and John!!! Congratulations you guys!! You are so sweet, all those nice things right back at you :)
Christina says
SO HAPPY for you all! You guys work so very hard and it couldn’t have happened to two nicer people. Okay, I have to tell you this…my husband (who is not an everyday reader of your blog but listens to me read to him the funnier bits you all write about)was happy for you all and said that you all earned it because it is obvious how hard you all work and that you love what you do! CONGRATS from Nashville!!
YoungHouseLove says
Aw shucks, that’s sweet!
xo
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Karla says
Congratulations!!! You two are more than deserving! Seems like as good a time as any to thank you both (and Clara + Burger) for all the hard work and dedication you put into YHL. I know this sounds cheesy, but your blog is such a day-brightener. The perfect combo of ingenuity, enthusiasm, and authenticity. Thank you!
YoungHouseLove says
Aw thanks Karla – all of you guys are so amazing. We heart you.
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Alisha says
This post just made me soooo happy! Congrats, guys, on success and wonderful experiences throughout this amazing journey! You have worked hard and deserve every moment.
Shauna says
(Don’t bother to answer this) Just thought I’d let you know that here in France I received your book yesterday! It lives up to all my expectations–a touchable version of your amazing blog. Most sincere congratulations–you totally deserve the success and happiness!
YoungHouseLove says
Aw thanks Shauna! So glad!
xo
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Karah @ thespacebetweenblog says
My FAVORITE book update yet!! Congrats on the exciting news and all of the fun photos and the mag cover and the well traveled blazer. You’re making so many awesome memories. :)
Jonna says
Congratulations on the NYT list, what a wonderful achievement. THERE’S one most people never get to cross off their bucket list! Wanted to offer a suggestion: re signed books. Gretchen Rubin over at The Happiness Project offers her readers/fans signed BOOKPLATES via regular snail mail, the info is on her site. Might be a nice option for you if you can manage to squeeze it in. Take care and don’t forget to bask in your success!
YoungHouseLove says
Oh that’s awesome! We’ll have to see if we can do that (sometimes it’s a conflict with local stores if they’re offering to ship them out signed, etc).
xo
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Kathy says
I, too, had something in my eye as I began reading your post. I am thrilled for you.
YoungHouseLove says
Aw thanks Kathy!
xo
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Jessica says
Congratulations on the best seller! I have been reading your blog for at least 3 years now, and I am so happy for you! I wanted to go to the Toronto signing (I live in Buffalo) but I couldn’t take the time off work. It looks like you’re having a blast!
Chrissy Henry says
Congratulations!! I am so excited for you guys! The book is amazing and in my opinion should be number one ;)
I was so happy to have met you at your Minneapolis stop and it shows by the ridiculous giddy smile I am wearing in our photo with you :)
In case you wanted to check them out we posted our photos from your stop in MN here: http://twoeverydaydivas.com/2012/11/17/two-everyday-divas-at-the-young-house-love-book-signing/
YoungHouseLove says
Wahoo! We had so much fun! Thanks so much for coming!
xo
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Crystal says
I’m in love with the water color worm! Such a sweet gift.
Britt says
Aaaaah – you’ve got ME tearing up! CONGRATULATIONS! You and your hard work and passion are such an inspiration!
Britt says
PS to Sherry – TOTALLY rocking those skinny jeans + boots, girl!
YoungHouseLove says
Hahaha, thanks Britt!
xo
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JP says
I wasn’t able to make it out to your signing at West elm on Monday, but I did see your Morning segment and you guys did a great job. All your success is so well deserved, and inspiring!
YoungHouseLove says
Aw thanks JP!
xo
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Ashley S says
Congratulations!! NY times Best Seller’s list! Maybe they will add more locations to your book tour??? I am dying to meet your guys (and get my book signed!) and there are no stops anywhere near me.
YoungHouseLove says
We’d love to meet you and will definitely keep you posted if they extend things!
xo
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Amy B says
Adding my congratulations to the long list! I’ve never been happier for people I don’t “know!” Also, totally agree with Sherry about the pretty woman in the green shirt, she is a ringer for Streep.
YoungHouseLove says
Aw you’re sweet Amy!
xo,
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Andrea says
Wow! Congrats on the NYT list :) You guys are awesome.
Kaylee & Mike were some of my line-friends! Their idea was awesome :D
It was so nice to meet you guys, I came home and jumped around the house yelling “The kitties are free!” much to the chagrin of my husband ;)
Thanks again for being so friendly and welcoming to each and everyone of us.
YoungHouseLove says
Hahahaha I love it!
xo,
s
Ana Silva says
Cool beans! Thanks for the updates. Can’t wait until is my turn.
Tracie J. says
Love the pictures!! I don’t know you all personally, but I’m really proud of all of your accomplishments. Way to go!!
YoungHouseLove says
Aw thanks Tracie!
xo,
s
susan says
Ahhh Dallas!
I lived, taught, and rehabbed a house in the Lone Star State.
LOTS of great antique/resale places downtown. Try and see the Turtle Creek area if you can-gorgeous older homes with real soul and character. Have a drink at the bar in the Mansion on Turtle Creek or go the Adolphous-both amazing places.
Hubby and I had our first date at the DMA-enjoy yourselves in the Big D!
sunsail says
So because your blog is a written medium, I never gave much thought to how your name was pronounced… In my mind, you’re the Peh-TER-sicks aaaand I just keep it moving. Having watched the video and heard the host pronounce your name PEE-ter-sick and PAY-ter-sick, it makes me wonder… how DO you pronounce your name???
YoungHouseLove says
PEE-ter-sick all the way! Haha.
xo,
s
Nikki says
Eeek! The bride was my sister! She is so stinkin’ excited to be a part of your post! I hadn’t heard of your blog until she told me about it, but now your book is on my Amazon wish list. :)
YoungHouseLove says
Aw thanks so much Nikki! That’s so sweet!
xo,
s
Erin C. says
Congrats! Just so you know, you guys are so humble, but everyone who reads your blog is not at all surprised by your book being on the NYT top 10 list. You guys are awesome and totally deserve the #1 spot!
Heidi says
I’ve read the blog for a LONG time now, and just always assumed your name was pronounced “peter” sik… Is it “pet” ersik? lol RAndom- I know!
YoungHouseLove says
Oh no you’re right! Just the name Peter with “sick” at the end :)
xo,
s
Sangeeta says
I met you a few hours ago at the Dallas West Elm ( My son had that the funky tie-tshirt just in case you can remember me :). I was so excited that i couldn’t stop smiling all the time i was in the store. I was joking with my manager yesterday that i feel like a groupie, that i am going to get the signed book from you folks.
I totally admire what you have achieved, and I feel that your dedication and planning has been very vital to your success. I adore you, and some times envy you, but congratulations on this big success.
YoungHouseLove says
Aw you’re so sweet Sangeeta! So great to meet you!
xo
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Kadra says
I love that Burger just takes the treat out of your hand in the R Home video Sherry!
YoungHouseLove says
Haha, he’s a sneaky bugger.
xo
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Kal says
SO AMAZING!! Congratulations guys- you deserve that. And more. Probably a few gold stars, new paint brushes… maybe another puppy. :)
Jennifer says
Huge congrats to you, John and Sherry!!! When I saw your link at the end of the post with the option to get my very own signed copy of your book… well, I jumped!!! My birthday is at the end of Nov, so happy birthday to me!!! Can’t wait to get it.
YoungHouseLove says
Aw thanks Jennifer! Hope you love it!
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