You guys already know that our playroom is looking kinda rough these days (thanks to this whole house update post from last week):
But we’ve decided that once we clear it out, it’ll actually suit our family better as a less traditional space. Burger is a beloved member of our family, so we think he deserves his own little area. And since Clara plays pretty much all over the house (in the office, the living room, the kitchen, and her room – depending wherever we are with her) we won’t really need an official “playroom” until baby number two comes along (and we turn the playroom into a bedroom).
And I’ll spoil the surprise for all of you folks on bump watch, Clara’s brother or sister will probably be about three years younger than her because I’ve got strict orders from my doc to give my body two full years between pregnancies to heal (thanks to some birth complications with Clara). And since it takes almost a year to bake a human on top of that two year waiting period, that’s where we came up with the whole three year approximation.
But back to the playroom. We’ve decided… drumroll please… to give Burger his own little nautical themed room! Because every pooch deserves some sea faring fun. He always seems to have the best time at the beach, so that jumped out at us as the right environment to really set him at ease. The sea gulls, the warm summer air, the sailboats, an errant pelican. What eight pound chihuahua wouldn’t love that? But enough talking, here’s our Burger-licious mood board:
- Our color palette will be pretty straightforward: navy, red, and white (with some natural wood tones and maybe a few pops of yellow worked in there for fun). The walls will stay white with graphic red & navy accents along with a super cool mural for added pop (more on that later).
- How cute would a few of these $33 seagull mobiles be when hung in a flock from the ceiling? Burger should like them since he loves watching real birds flap around outside in real life.
- This boat-ish dog bed was the inspiration for the entire nautical theme. At $260 it’s not cheap, but what can I say? Burger’s like L’Oreal. He’s worth it. Plus it’s such a room-making detail that we just couldn’t pass it up.
- Here’s the mural that I want to paint on one of the walls. I like that it’s obviously sea-inspired without being too over the top (a dock with a single pelican in the foreground feels kind of “understated” compared to some of the other busy and über bold murals that we’ve seen).
- This weathered ship’s wheel (for $34) should look cool on one of the mural-less white walls in the room.
- No dog room is complete without an on-theme dog toy, so this $7.99 blue anchor chew toy definitely fits the bill.
- And since we want to keep Burger looking “cohesive” with the rest of the room, we can’t wait to pick up this $27 outfit to help him get into character.
- Instead of something more traditional, we thought hanging fisherman’s nets (just $17.99 a pop) as “curtains” would add lots of texture and more sea-faring fun. Fingers crossed Burger doesn’t get all tangled up in them. Haha.
So that’s our vision for the playroom, at least for the next few years. Should be interesting.
Now I’m just putting words here, just to fill up space so that when you’re reading the numbered points above your eyes don’t skip down the page and notice this next part. You know, because it’ll ruin the surprise.
So in case you’re wondering if we’re totally off our rockers… we might be. But this post is still totally a joke.
APRIL FOOLS!!!
Did we get you? Did the $260 dog bed tip you off? Or was it our description of the pelican mural as “understated”? Did you really think Burger would be caught dead in that sailor’s suit in the name of cohesive design? Or did you all know this was coming given our history of April Fools Day hijinks (like this post and this post)?
Ashley says
I was getting upset when I saw you were thinking about buying a $260 dog bed! Or making an entire room for Burger! I agree Burger needs his space, but I was shocked you were going to do room for him! HaHa!! That was great!
AlaskanAlison says
Oh whew. I totally thought you had both completely lost your marbles.
Stephanie M. says
Just like everyone else.. the dog bed! I wasn’t even thinking “April Fool’s Day Joke” in my head.. I wasn’t around these here parts last April.. but the fact that you were mentioning buying a $260 dog bed! My first thought was, “Huh, I wonder why they aren’t trying to make that for less!!”
Naomi says
I thought you had both gone dogone MAD! Good Joke.
Jen F says
Awesome commitment here! I was just skimming so I didn’t read all the descriptions and prices….but was pretty relieved when I saw that it was a joke! I hadn’t pegged you for the types to do a whole room for your pup.
Carla says
Dang, and here I was, all set to rename your blog BoringOldPeopleHouseCheese.com. Geesh. You really got me on that one. Not an easy task pulling the sheep over these eyeballs.
Karla says
Haha good one! I thought you’d gone a little craz-ay till I read about the joke! Though April Fools was in Australia yesterday so I do have an excuse ;)
Heather says
I’m so relieved that this is a joke! I was getting sad just thinking about your blog turning into a decorating-for-dog play by play. You got me.
Cori says
I seriously believed every bit of it! I had already picked up my phone to call my sister who is also a die hard YHL reader! I was in such shock that for once I didn’t think your ideas were awesome! I was literally gagging at that mural! Boy was I relieved to see that it was ALL a joke, sad to say I fell for it though!
alison says
I’ve been fooled way too many times today (I spent the day with first graders). Will add this to the list too.
Ashley says
Ha! You totally got me – I thought you all were wack jobs for creating an entire room for Burger and especially when you could only use it for a couple years!
Is the part about delaying the next kiddo true or a joke too??
YoungHouseLove says
Oh that part’s true (although we know some people will still watch my belly like a hawk). Gotta toss in some truth amidst the trickery! Haha.
xo,
s
Bec says
Oh thank God you’re joking! Happy April.
Dulce says
I kept thinking “that just seems like a lot of money to just get two years out of it (when baby #2 comes along)” & then “I wonder what they would do with all of burgers things after they have to transform it for the baby” ha ha.. but yeah the $260 dog bed did seem a little extreme ;)
Amy @ casa in the country says
Haha ya got me! Glad it was only an April fools joke! ;)
malorie says
I’m really good at april fooling people, but you guys totally got me to be quite honest. I have a spare room and when I was reading the blog I was thinking oh that’s awesome. Griffy and Tressel would love having their own room and I could paint it some cool color and thought a big dog bed would be neat for them to have! I thought it was a little out there for a minute for such a small dog, but then I thought they might really enjoy a room with all their stuff. Just thinking about the pups!
Kate says
I was completely duped…. I told my hubby, “I’m not so sure about this mood board, but if anyone can pull it off, it’s these guys…” HA!!!!! I got to the end and thought, “THANK GOODNESS!” Nice one. :)
kakers h says
when i first read this post i thought, oh no! don’t go nautical! but you didn’t. ha ha.
happy april fools day!
Ban Clothing says
You guys DO really love your dog so I didn’t put it past you!
Shannon Hoving says
You got me! As I read your post, I thought, “I know they’re not high from the paint fumes because they only use the low VOC stuff. They must have lost their minds!”
Amanda Cooper says
Ha! You got me! I was actually thinking that I should make a dog room for my poodle. I was thinking pink and red with some white and black. What do you think? Let’s just say that little Phoebee Anna has me wrapped around her paw!
YoungHouseLove says
Haha, sounds like the perfect poodle palette!
xo,
s
Kathy says
As I was reading, I thought “Wow, Sherry’s really got babyitis and this must be her way of dealing with having to wait for another 3 years!”
haha– I was totally fooled. Too funny!!
beabee says
Haha, you get me every year! Totally not prepared for that. Dur.
liz says
Wow! LOL!
cali says
While I was reading I shouted to my hubby that you guys were off your rocker!Ha! You got me!!!
Rachelle says
Oh my gosh! You guys totally had me! Hahaha…at first I was like, whaaaat…., but then I was somewhat buying the whole idea of a dog room. Good one guys! LOL
BethanyB says
When I first looked at this the first thing I saw were the colors. I was like ” NONE of those goes with sue the napken”! what are the thinking… then I was like oh, its april first so I skipped to the gottcha and THEN read the rest just for fun. Nicely done.
Elizabeth says
I knew you guys were kidding, however, I have family friends who have a dog bed in the shape of a mini-couch!!! haha
LuLu says
You. So. Got. Me.
LuLu
(LOLOLOL!!!)
LuLu says
I forgot to add I was thinking (as you were reeling me in…pun intended)….”Gee those colours don’t really go with the rest of the house. How the heck are they going to make this work?”
LuLu
Tarnya Cook says
With the time zone difference between the US and Aust it never occured to me it could be a April Fools Day joke so I fell for it and thought you guys were really going completely raving mad!! Ha ha good one!
Sue R says
Great joke you guys! Some people love their pets so much, it wouldn’t be that much of a stretch for some! Great design board- maybe you will stir up some pet room design business from this.
kristen says
GOOD ONE! You totally had me!!! And yes, I thought you guys had lost your minds!!!
Amy D. says
You had me going until the “flocks of seagulls” haha! This was the first one I came even close to falling for!
Carol says
April fools? Okay, good….I was worried!
stacy says
I will blame this on my hubby being out of town and wrangling two kids alone…but until now I still thought “Burger’s getting his own nautical room?”…never put two and two together–I’m tellin’ ya…embarrassing to admit! I did love some of the nautical ideas though…. =) still laughing to myself!!
Julie W says
This is a little off topic and yes I am trying to decorate your house, sorry it’s a bad habit that I have, but I would love for your media cabinet to be similar to this but painted that purpley color.
http://apothecarycabinet.ployd.net/apothecary-cabinet-rubbed-black-four-door-console-buffet/
I also think that your sunroom would look fabulous painted that same purple with crisp white curtains. Ok that’s the end of me trying to decorate your house. I’m going to focus on my own now.
YoungHouseLove says
Sold. Done and done. Haha. Love it!
xo,
s
Sophia says
Totally had me going there – I didn’t start to question until the dog bed part!! I knew you guys would rather DIY one! I just saw the length of the post and was like nahh this is real… haha :) I have to say though, if you can find out how to make the bed… it could be cool!! I think Burger would love it!! Unless Clara bags it first :D
Allison says
Dang I just got suckered. You totally got me. Although I admit I was really doubtful about your sanity as I read along!
Shelley says
I was suckered. I thought it seemed off, but I thought, “Who am I to question where all the Burger love leads?”
janie says
You got me.
I was trying to figure out how the HELL you were going to keep Clara out. And why on earth you would decorate a room for your dog, too.
Melissa says
lol this was GOOD!!
jackie says
i totally forgot it was april fool’s day. I thought young house love had totally just jumped the shark.
Jackie says
Damn. Totally came expecting a joke post. Then I got to the mood board and it was just too cute.. totally wanted to see it happen. I was surprised at the $33-a-pop seagulls, though. Dog bed – eh. Looked comfy.
Jane says
I am a recent follower of your blog (about 5 months) so… no, I did not know you played April’s fool, and you really caught me! I should have known better when I read about Burger’s attire and clothe. I was like “really? it doesn’t seem like your taste at all”. Good job on your April’s fool!
And let us know what you REALLY plan to do with the playroom/
Happy April 1st weekend.
Jess says
I snorted when you compared Burger to L’Oreal.
Erin R. says
I fell for it and was actually thinking “Poor Burger! He’s going to lose his room in a couple years.”
Steph says
Seeing as its Saturday afternoon here in Australia, and the 2nd of April, the joke aspect wasn’t on my mind at all! I looked at the mood board and went ‘ew’ in my head. I thought you guys were taking campy to a whole new level…soo glad it was just a joke :)
sarah says
I just got so nervous!! Hahaha. I am a newer follower. Love the blog!!
Candace says
Totally got me….I even checked out the site that sold the seagull mobiles cause I thought they were kinda funky. I’m such a nerd.
p.s. Is that a little ol’ halo I see above white ceramic doggies’ head???
YoungHouseLove says
Isn’t that funny? It’s a vase behind him, but the fact that he broke his face off leads me to believe it’s also a halo (indicating that all dogs do in fact go to heaven).
xo,
s
Susan says
I started reading your blog just a few weeks ago. This post writing didn’t seem sincere, so I thought one of your advertisers had somehow convinced you to write a post featuring dog stuff. Although it would totally be out of character for you to do that. You got me, but I knew somethin’ was stinking a bit.
Great blog. I love what you do.
Charlotte Geary says
Oh my god, I totally fell for it! Then I laughed ao hard that I woke up our baby.