Happy Friday! Quick updates first:
- If you’re trying to order our book (to read, for Christmas gifts, to use to kill bugs, etc), and you’re getting a “sold out” or a “1-2 month wait” message through Amazon, B&N, or anywhere else online, there are thousands of books making their way to warehouses in trucks right now, so in a few days they’ll be entered into the system and should all be available for immediate shipping then (so check back in a few days and they should definitely arrive before Christmas!). #godspeedlittlebooksintrucks
- Tomorrow we’ll be in DC doing some Living Social events at 918 F Street. These are pre-ticketed events, so if you’ve snagged a spot we can’t wait to see you there! Then on Sunday we’ll be back in Richmond for a free signing at Mongrel in Carytown at 1pm (more info here).
- Dude, you guys are hilarious. See the 800+ comments here as evidence.
It’s been two weeks, so we owe you another #warningitslong tour update. We’ve finally caught our breath after the busiest portion of our tour so far. It was both awesome and exhausting and we’re very thankful to be back at home sleeping in our own beds again. During the 11 days between hitting up Boston on Nov 7th and Dallas on Nov 18th, we’ve clocked 6 cities, 2 countries, 10 flights, and 6 nights away from Clara & Burger (we knew they’d be more comfortable at home with my mom and dad than on those 10 flights). And I won’t even dare tally the number of cookies we consumed (thanks to the locally baked creations at each of our six West Elm hosted events).
Our last tour recap two weeks ago left off in Toronto, which we flew out of on Tuesday and headed back to the states. The state of Minnesota to be exact. We’ve always heard great things about Minneapolis, so we were bummed when our schedule didn’t leave much time for exploring (even though our event wasn’t ’til Wednesday night, we had tons of blog stuff to catch up on between phone interviews scheduled by our publisher, etc). But despite missing out on the good sights that MPLS had to offer, we did get to take in plenty of the good people of the Twin Cities at our event. Cue the crazy faces.
Like previous West Elm events, the staff was awesome (“Elmers” as we hear they’re called) and those of you who came to meet us were exceptionally kind, patient, and fun! We even met some familiar faces, including Jen from IHeartOrganizing and Jackie from Teal & Lime (we’ve featured Jen’s office and Jackie’s dining room so meeting them meant that we got to put a room to a face, which is always fun). And apparently we need to work on varying our photo poses a bit. #Ipromisewe’renotstatues
We also had the pleasure of meeting hilarious Sarah, who we previously referred to as “frame wall girl” thanks to the photo she tweeted to us after receiving her copy of the book (which we included in the photo collage in this post). She was even kind enough to share a follow-up photo with her now-signed book…
We always get a bunch of good stories out of these tour stops, and we wish we could share them all with you guys, but here are a few highlights. Like this one that comes complete with a video (thanks Laura!). It was Amy’s birthday the day before mine, so she and her friend Ashley brought four cupcakes – one for each of us – and made Sherry keep her word that she’d sing happy birthday to her. Sherry just learned her lesson to double-check someone’s name before breaking into song. Thanks Amy for being a good sport! The funny thing is that we later learned that Amy’s friend Ashley was also a birthday girl, so stammering out both names actually kind of worked.
And while there have been plenty of fun inscriptions we’ve written, this one may take the cake as the weirdest. Yup, I wrote “I’m watching you poo” in someone’s book. You’ll have to read Daci’s post about it to get the full story. I promise it wasn’t totally gross and out of context. I was just following orders.
One of the most amazing moments was when West Elm asked us to sign the leg of this parson’s table for them. They auctioned it off that night at the event and were able to make $170 to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital! We’re so grateful to have been part of that act of kindness that the Minneapolis Elmers thought up.
That pretty much wrapped up our night in Minneapolis. If you want to read more about our time there (from a not-us perspective) you can check out these posts from Malisa, Jen & Chrissy, Kirsten and Carolyn… because after about 5 hours of sleep, we woke up early the next morning (Thursday) and headed back into the air on our way to Houston, Texas. Thank goodness for in-flight wi-fi so that we could keep our regular blogging schedule.
By the time we landed in Houston and were finally able to check into our hotel after a few hours of waiting in the lobby (long story, we’ll spare you) we once again had lost pretty much any time to explore the city. But we did get to chow down on some Tex-Mex, shower, get dressed, and head to that night’s event. A little birdy (Sherry) had clued them into the fact that Thursday was my 31st birthday, so my jaw dropped when I saw this waiting for me. I know you already saw it in last week’s post but I still can’t get over it. And the fact that someone went through all of this trouble for me… I’m a modest guy when it comes to birthday celebrations, so this is like 100 times above and beyond.
Oh, and Emily (who was conveniently waiting in the line nearby) sent us this video of me attempting to blow out my candles. I was soooo determined to get all 31 candles out, so you’ll see my disappointment when I realized it wasn’t gonna happen. #trickcandles
But enough about me. Let’s talk about the people we met. And the weird faces we made (are you sensing a theme?).
This next picture still cracks me up. It was this lovely woman’s well-intentioned husband’s attempt at Idea #141 in our book (Sketch Each Other). We even wrote on that page that “this could go terribly wrong” but they still might “become lovably entertaining.” Consider me entertained. If there wasn’t such a thing as Beavis-ification yet, I believe this man discovered it.
Lori Ann’s request for a funny photo started off like many others. But it ended with Sherry’s marker-stache falling off and somehow making a huge red dot on the middle of her neck. Like a single-fanged vampire got her good.
In addition to funny stories and weird faces, people continued to be so thoughtful and generous. Kiki (who came with her friend Roxy) painted two small canvases with matching cows on them. This picture doesn’t do them justice, but hopefully the expression on Sherry’s face proves how impressed we were with the gift. We already hung them in Clara’s room and she’s in love, so we owe you a picture.
Since our schedule in Houston didn’t really leave much time for taking on Texas, we were grateful to have more time at our next (and final) stop in Dallas. We left Houston first thing Friday morning and were in Dallas in no time. Our hotel there was da bomb – and I don’t break out past-its-prime slang for just anything. It was the new Omni in downtown Dallas and it was so cool we’re gonna “crash” it in another post. I mean, just look. There was a TV screen built into the bathroom mirror (if I were less refined I would slip in another watching you poo referenced here… but I’ve already done that once in this post).
But as captivated as we were by that screen, we had a date with another screen: a Skype call with Clara. It was harder to squeeze these in during this trip than we expected. It seemed whenever we were settled into a hotel she was at school or napping or out on some adventure with my parents (who graciously watched her at our house so she and Burger didn’t feel displaced). Here she is below presenting me with my birthday balloon:
Once we dried our eyes after chatting with our baby, we were ready to take in some of the big D. Yes, this was the view from our hotel room. And we took full nerd advantage of the floor-to-ceiling windows by taking some random silhouette photos.
Then this happened. I’d worry that you’ll question our maturity, but if you’ve read this far you’re probably not one bit surprised. I actually thought Sherry was pretty creative considering that wasn’t a pole (it was actually the frame between two large window panes). #funwithshadows
With our eating and sleeping schedules firmly off any semblance of normal, we walked down to the West End where had a 3:30pm dinner of Tex-Mex (we couldn’t resist it again) and then moseyed into a cowboy boot store. We didn’t buy any, but we did splurge two quarters to test ourselves on this “Guide To Romance.” Neither of us ranked very high, but at least we scored the exact same thing. Basically this machine thinks we’re soul mates. The funny thing was that Sherry asked the guy working there if it was based on hand temperature or pressure on the handle and he said it’s totally random and that he never saw people get the same one since it just seems to bounce around each time. #whataretheodds?
After exploring a bit more between the West End and our hotel (the history nerd in me was glad we stumbled across the JFK Memorial Plaza), we decided to make the most of the night (it was only 1 of 2 nights that entire week that we didn’t have an event). So yeah, we went in the hot tub. It was awesome. We highly recommend a stay there (the Omni, not the hot tub) if you’re ever in Dallas. We snuck a peek at the bill for our room and it was only like $150. It certainly felt fancier than that to us!
The next morning we packed up our stuff, contemplated ditching our signing for another soak in the hot tub (okay, not really) and taxied our way to West Elm. There we ended up hanging with more kind and hilarious people (someone in the press referred to the event as watching “hundreds of people politely mob the store” which cracked us up). And yes, more goofy faces were made.
One of the first people in line brought this along with her. It’s a relic from back when we once sold YHL t-shirts. I thought my dad was the only who still had one.
More t-shirts that we were excited to see where these colorful ones that Jill & Laura were sporting. They literally came straight from their 5k race (much like this one that I ran a few months ago) to the West Elm event. Had I known it was going on that morning I probably would’ve tried to run it myself!
On the other hand, I was less than thrilled to see what Susan brought with her. That’s gear for the Virginia Tech Hokies, my alma mater’s rival. I agreed to take a photo with the stuff, but I wasn’t going to be happy about it!
Stefanie was also sporting some Virginia pride, since she’s originally from Richmond. We loved this little sign she whipped up, but were even more enamored with the Lowe’s and Home Depot aprons that her kids Nolan & Leah were sporting. Gotta get one of those for Clara.
In Dallas we also saw Jess, who had come to the Houston event two days before. She’s gonna try to make it to our Austin stop in January too, completing a hat trick of Texan signing events. See you in a few weeks Jess!
Dallas might win for “most unusual items that we signed.” We certainly put our names on plenty of ceramic animals throughout the stops, but I think this was the first time I signed someone else’s book. This friendly young man accompanied his mom in line and then realized he didn’t want to leave without getting a book signed. Presumably he had little interest in a DIY book, but he did bring his Harry Potter book along… so he asked me to sign it. I felt a bit like I was stepping on J.K.’s toes, but how could I say no to such a mannerly young gent? So Ms. Rowling, if you’re reading this (ha! yeah right), feel free to sign one of our books in return…
And then there was Ellen, who invited Sherry to sign her baby. She posted a video of it on her blog. Let’s just say baby Marc was a good sport about having a strange lady take a pen to his onesie (which Sherry pulled out to avoid sharpie-ing his belly directly… moms!).
This Saturday event was one of our longest (I think it was over four hours) but we thankfully got out in time to make our flight that evening. News spread around West Elm that we had a 3pm flight, which made the folks coming up to us after 2pm very apologetic, but our flight wasn’t until 6 (we just heard we should leave by 3:30 to make sure we made the flight since the airport was a ways away, so we think that’s how the 3pm rumor started). So don’t worry, no flights were missed and by about 11:30pm we were home in Richmond, staring creepily at our sweet sleeping bean (and getting cozy with The Burgs who was very much awake). Of course since then we’ve had our recent DC signing and have another two this weekend so we’ll have to update you on those in two more weeks. #betitsgonnabelong
Oh and one last thing. We just heard that in the first month of our book being out, we’ve raised over $1200 for charity (both for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital through West Elm events and a local charity for kids thanks to auctioning off book projects here in Richmond). We couldn’t have done it without you guys, so thanks for making such an amazing difference!
Now we’ll end this long wrap-up with a big big thanks to everyone who’s made our tour stops such a pleasure – from the awesome event hosts and the many many taxi drivers who have helped us get around, to you guys who have taken the time to come see us – many of you with thoughtful cards and sweet/tasty treats. We’re so incredibly grateful to live through an experience like this. It has been crazy. And it has been a bit tiring. But ultimately it has been such an amazing feeling to get to see all of these places and meet so many hilarious and kind people. And now, in case you’re wondering for a future event- we will sign your baby, your Harry Potter book, or write poo in your book. #gladthat’ssettled
schmei says
That onesie-signing picture seals it: your readers have the cutest babies. (Disclaimer: I’m a reader with a baby, so I could be biased).
YoungHouseLove says
Oh yeah, so cute! I was basically fawning and making baby talk the whole time. Haha.
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Naomi says
So will you guys ever sell signed copies of the book for those of us who didn’t have a signing event near us? :tear: #cometoNOLAplease!
YoungHouseLove says
Oh yes, we actually posted a link a few times for signed books via mail! It’s on our book page too (see the “Our book” tab under our header?) and we’ll have to post it a few more times. We usually do it at the very top or bottom of a post with a link!
xo
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Naomi says
Oops, sorry! Ordered! Love you guys!
YoungHouseLove says
Wahooo! So glad!
xo
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Brenda says
I laughed til I cried at the spouse sketch. It’s the thought that counts, right? I hope you know that if you ever get the chance to come back to the Twin Cities and do some sight seeing, there would be several hundred people (me included) who would love to show you around. :)
YoungHouseLove says
Aw, you’re so sweet Brenda!
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Cara says
Congrats on selling out yoru books. How amazing is that! The Clara skype part made me tear up. I haven’t been away from my baby yet, I’m sure it is rough. You guys look like you are havign a great experience, so glad you are enjoying it! Great memories!
YoungHouseLove says
Aw thanks Cara! It was so so so hard to be away from her, but also it was really good for us and our marriage- it’s an experience we’ll never forget. Thankfully Clara had tons of fun with the grandparents while we were gone so ended up being awesome I think!
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Angie says
Any book signings in Florida? Specifically central Florida? We have an amazing West Elm right next to an Ikea in Orlando. ;)
YoungHouseLove says
Yup, click the “Our Book” link under our header and then the Book Tour box has that info! We have to FLA stops!
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Elisabeth says
Have you pinned down a date and location for your Charlotte stop? I’m getting antsy in the pantsy waiting for you to announce it.
YoungHouseLove says
I can’t wait to share that as soon as it’s finalized! Soon I hope!
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Alison says
Ok I was at your signing in Dallas and you probably don’t remember me but my birthday was a the day before and I was the one that got a house for my birthday. I was so nervous to meet you guys and afterwards I was shaking. Weird right?? I loved that I did get to meet you and honored you signed my first ceramic animal and my YHL book. You guys are awesome.
YoungHouseLove says
Ahh, I do remember you! I remember thinking a house for your birthday was the best present ever. So happy you came out! Thanks so much Alison :)
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Barbara says
Soooooooo….ever coming to California???
YoungHouseLove says
We’d love to end up there! Will keep ya posted!
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Melanie says
The pole silhouette picture is cracking me UP! That is totally something I would do to (and my fiance would be rolling his eyes the entire time). I’m at work right now and that picture had me doing the silent-cracking-up-laughter in the office for a bit. Ha!
Sara says
Yea Susan for representing VT. Go Hokies!
Leslie [MsMagpieWrites] says
I’m so bummed that you aren’t coming to Pittsburgh. I feel like I’m missing out on all the fun!
YoungHouseLove says
Aw, we would love to end up there! And one of the reasons we love sharing these posts is so hopefully folks who can’t make it to a signing can get in on some of the fun!
xo
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Megan @ Rappsody in Rooms says
See you Sunday! My friend in LA just overnighted her book to me to get it signed. That’s dedication. Also, she said to tell your publisher to try and hook up CA with a signing!
YoungHouseLove says
Wahoo! So excited to see you Sunday! And we’d love to end up in Cali!
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Kiley Louis says
Hey!
Made my mom stand in line with me oustide for 3 hours at the Georgetown signing…toes were frozen, noses a bit snotty, but we both agreed that it was totally worth it and you guys were just as amazing as expected:) You have been a huge motivation for me the past few months becoming a newly single-mom of 2 toddlers (yikes- but for the best), helping me rediscover my creative side and providing me with an outlet when the house is overcome with crying fighting babies!!!!! I just find some kind of craft to do and include them as much as possible and it seems to help tons. Thanks so much for helping me find my groove again! Love you guys!
YoungHouseLove says
Aw you’re so sweet Kiley! It was amazing to meet you! Thanks so much for braving the cold and coming out!
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Julie says
Just curious, where did you eat Tex Mex while in Dallas? We are new to the area and haven’t found one good Mexican restaurant yet. Hate I missed the signing but knew my three children would not have been as excited as I to wait in line!
Julie
YoungHouseLove says
I can’t remember the name – so sorry! It was in a shopping mall area on a corner and you walked upstairs (outside with an iron railing) to get to the restaurant.
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YoungHouseLove says
Sherry’s thinking of the place in Houston that was upstairs (it was called Canyon Cafe). I believe the Dallas restaurant was called R.J.’s and it was in the West End.
-John
Julie says
Thanks, just found it online!
YoungHouseLove says
Whew!
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karen says
so much fun!
I got to say Minneapolis cookies are my favourite… and i’m a toronto girl.
that sketch made me laugh!! he should definitely commission those!!
Ryan says
Okay, the picture of Sherry and the “stripper pole” is officially the funniest thing you’ve ever said and/or done. I was reading along intently and then saw it and DIED laughing at work because it caught me so off guard. HILARIOUS!
Now, every time I see a new pic of Sherry, Tina Turner’s Private Dancer is going to play in my head. :)
YoungHouseLove says
Hahahahahahhaha!
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Courtney Edmondson says
How crazy, Did you ever in your wildest dreams think you would get to tell your fans, “If the book is just sold out, please be patient!”
YoungHouseLove says
Ahhh, we feel so bad since people want to order it for Christmas and we don’t want them to give up on it. Haha. They’re coming! Go little books, go!
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Keith says
Will you guys be signing anymore books via Fountain Books before or after the holidays? Since I don’t live near one of your tour stops I was hoping to use that route to get my wife a signed copy for Christmas. However, I received an e-mail that you are no longer doing that at this time. Thanks!
YoungHouseLove says
Yes, as soon as they get a new shipment in we’ll trek over there and sign tons more for you guys!!
xo
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Olivia says
“Beavis-ification” Bwaaaaaahahahaha!
heather says
You guys are adorable. I love the photo of you two kissing in front of the window, it’s so sweet. :) It seems like you’ve had a blast meeting everyone! If you guys ever come to Maine the invitation is extended to come stop in to take a break from the whirlwind and just get a refreshing walk in the woods in.
By refreshing walk in the woods I could likely mean:
1.) Going to the farm to see the cattle. What, not everyone finds that relaxing? Pshaw!
2.) Using the tractor to drag logs out of the woods and saw up. Relaxing? Sure?
3.) Finding John and Andy in their quietness woodworking in the basement making quips at each other. Boys. There are no peg boards, though there is a very cool work bench made out of scrap lumber and old bed posts. Truth. That is, if Andy isn’t working on the house. So let’s just knock this one out. That’s pretty unlikely, let’s be truthful here.
4.) Actually go for a relaxing/calming walk in the woods on the snowmobile trails. Ahhh yes. That’s the ticket.
And don’t think I won’t bring you an apron, Sherry. Because…you know, I said I would. Looks like with the “pole” photos you already have some moves down. Maybe that apron would be more for John…*nudge nudge*. That sounds so creepy. Lord I hope to God you remember the apron comment from a couple weeks ago.
YoungHouseLove says
Hahaha, we’d love to end up in Maine!! We’ve never been there together!
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heather says
All joking aside above, it really is beautiful but I recommend coming in the summertime. I’d avoid May/ early June if you can because of black flies (if you plan to really get out into nature and not just stay in the city). Portland is a super foodie city and it’s really beautiful but the nice part is within 20 minutes you can be in the woods. If you guys do ever come as a get-away let me know – not so I can meet you or anything (I honestly am not that person who would impose) but so I can tell you some cool things/places to check out that you won’t get from most tourist sites. They all send people to southern Maine which is nice and all, but it’s not where the true beauty of the state is.
YoungHouseLove says
Aw thanks Heather!
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Emily says
Hi guys! It was so fun to see you at the signing in Minneapolis. I just wanted to say a quick thank you. Since meeting you and getting my book, I have been inspired to get my butt moving on updating the house that my hubby and I bought this summer. Thank you for being an inspiration and helping me get started! I keep my signed little ceramic owl on my bookshelf to keep me inspired! Hopefully I’ll have some after photos to share soon!
Thanks a bunch!
Emily
YoungHouseLove says
Aw you’re so sweet Emily! We’d love to see the pics and it was so nice to meet you!!!
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Jayme says
Omni hotels rock! The hubs and I honeymooned at Omni Orlando ($75 a night thanks to our military discount!). They had THREE pools, a giant 16 person hot tub, a water park-worthy water slide, and a lazy river complete with a waterfall! It was awesome.
YoungHouseLove says
Amazing!
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Shannon says
While waiting in line at the Dallas signing, I learned that a lot of us feel guilty for creating so much work for you by commenting, but here I am doing it!
We just love you guys and couldn’t be happier for your success. My husband and son were in line w/me that day and my husband keeps randomly saying “I can’t BELIEVE how many people showed up. I’ve never seen a line like that since the old days where we stood in line for concert tickets.”
So, yeah, rock stars. :)
YoungHouseLove says
Aw you’re so sweet! Thanks so much for coming out! It was so much fun to meet you guys!
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Julie says
Laughed aloud in my quiet office of that poor gal’s “beavis” portrait. Too funny!
Christina @ Homemade Ocean says
I want to do it all over again!!!!
YoungHouseLove says
Again! Again!
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jenh says
Congrats on all the succes you guys. Random question : do people ever recognize you while you are out and about at Airports etc? I imagine while its fun to meet readers it would also sometimes be annoying when you just want to sit and chill.
YoungHouseLove says
Nearly never! Honestly we laugh about how nobody cares about us at all 99% of the time and then we get somewhere for a signing and there’s a line of people and they sneak us in the back door. It’s like an alternate universe!!!
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Meredith says
This was funny, because for the 3+ hours I was waiting in line, people kept asking, “whose in there?” or “Who is all this for?” and all of us in line were like “Young House Love”! And then explaining that it’s a DIY blog and they needed to start reading it. :) I think they were expecting “Julia Roberts!”
YoungHouseLove says
Hahah- that’s so funny! In Chicago a rumor started that we were Obama. Hilarious! Like he would hang out in West Elm!
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Katie V. says
I love the silhouette pictures! Sweet and hilarious!
Vanessa Gasca says
So glad you guys came to Dallas and were able to enjoy your stay!
Susan says
Why isn’t there a poll on which city did the best cookies? I vote for Toronto. But the birthday cake city definitely gets a bye. :)
YoungHouseLove says
Ooh we should have done that!!
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Veronica says
Maybe someone already mentioned it, but Lowe’s and Home Depot have building events for kids on Saturday mornings (Home Depot every first Saturday, no appt needed; Lowe’s every other Saturday, appt required.) That’s where they get the free aprons. My kids love them and look forward to the events.
I wasn’t at your signing since I’m in the Lou (St. Louis, MO) but I’m totally getting your book.
V
YoungHouseLove says
That sounds like so much fun!
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Laura says
Oh my gosh! The portrait that woman’s husband did of her! I laughed so hard I had tears running down my face! Tonight I’m going to go home and make my husband do his version of me :D
YoungHouseLove says
Do it! We need to start a page of the best and worst portraits! Seriously, please send them to us guys!!!
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Samantha says
You guys are awesome. LOVED meeting you in Houston!
I was actually in Dallas for work on the same day you guys were there, and I also stumbled across the JFK Memorial Plaza. SO bummed we didn’t stumble across it at the same time! :)
Congrats on all your successes with this book! Did I mention y’all are awesome?!
YoungHouseLove says
Aw thanks Samantha! We loved meeting you too.
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val says
It’s breaking my hear to see all the fun you guys are having on book tours! I live in Nashville (defintiely not on your tour), but I saw a mention that Atlanta might be added at some point? I could totally make that one! Any word on that?
YoungHouseLove says
Yes, we think it’ll definitely be added so as soon as it’s finalized we’ll share those details!
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Samm Spangler says
EEEE!!! I am so happy you guys had such a great time here in the Big D!! You have peaked my interest to go and take a look at the Omni. A bunch of people here in Dallas actually really dont like it at all (at least from the outside… it got a bunch of write ups in the paper for looking too much like a trashy Vegas casino). Granted, its not my favorite looking building, but maybe worth seeing for a TV in the bathroom mirror!
YoungHouseLove says
Oh yes the rooms and the rooftop pool are gorgeous! Even the little shop and restaurant inside were cute!
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Lynn @ Our Useful Hands says
I love the recaps. It’s like getting to be there. And I read the post from one of the commenters named Melissa (?) and apparently there was Johns doppelganger at one of the signings? Did you guys see him too? Probably not. That whole shifting the space/time continuum thingy would’ve happened if you did I bet… Still hoping we can see you in My-ami!
My best, Lynn
YoungHouseLove says
Oh yes, he runs the Flor events so he’ll be in NY too! We’ll blog all about it! So hilarious.
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Sabrina says
I am watching you poo reminds me of the poster we had in my dorm bathroom. It said “Jeff Goldblum is watching you poo” and had a picture of him giving the stink eye lol We were classy kids!
YoungHouseLove says
Hhahaha, no way!
xo
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Maria says
Go Hokies! Such a good sport for posing with a Hokie :)
I’m still crossing my fingers for a last minute California addition to your tour. You know you want to come to the Bay Area!
YoungHouseLove says
We’d love to end up there, Maria!
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Bethany says
Hi Guys!
Any chance you’ll be coming to Atlanta for a book signing? I know you mentioned it before, but I haven’t heard anything since. I have lots friends that would love to come see you!! Don’t you need to make a visit to new little Weston and his mama anyway? ;)
YoungHouseLove says
Yes, there’s talk of adding an Atlanta stop so we’ll share that as soon as it’s finalized!
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Megan says
Dreams = Realized. Silly faces with YHL on YHL! (Silly pic after the Omni photo)
Also, that sketch is the funniest thing I’ve ever seen!
YoungHouseLove says
Hahahahh!
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joy hester says
Do you know yet if you are going to be coming to Atlanta?
YoungHouseLove says
Yes, there’s talk of adding an Atlanta stop! We’ll share those details as soon as they come in!
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Jill says
I was in Dallas a couple of weekends ago and my amazingly talented friend Emily mentioned that she was the one who made your cookies for the event there. I totally geeked out on her! Anyway, just wanted to give Emily and Panini Bakery & Cakes a shout out! Sad to have missed y’all in Chicago (where I currently live) and then again in Dallas.
YoungHouseLove says
Wahooo! They were so good!
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Susan says
Still no Hokie love huh? I think I may be the only person on your blog or book tour not to get a smile or positive shout out from John! Good thing I still love your site and what you guys do, no hard feelings!
YoungHouseLove says
Haha! A rivalry’s a rivalry… but we love you right back. Shh, don’t tell.
-John
Kaulie says
Okay, that example of a sketch-gone-wrong is seriously one of the funniest things I’ve seen in a long, long time, not least because my boyfriend painted a picture of me in watercolor for my birthday last month and let’s just say the finished products share some uncanny similarities…
YoungHouseLove says
Hahah!
xo,
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Deanna says
I am so bummed that you don’t have a stop in Tampa, FL! I would love to have you sign my book. We have signatures from Paula Dean, Mickey Mouse, Buzz Lightyear and Minnie Mouse so why not add you to our celebrity hall of fame?
YoungHouseLove says
Hahaha!
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Aissa says
Ok, REALLY random, but John, do you have any Polish in you by any chance? We were at your book signing in Dallas, and my husband made a comment that you two could be related. Someone left the same comment on my instagram and said that you look alike. Hahahaha! Anyway, here’s my little post about the book signing. So nice to have met you both, and THANK YOU for staying past 2pm!
http://lovetenfold.blogspot.com/2012/11/yhl-west-elm-dallas.html
YoungHouseLove says
So funny! John’s grandparents were German/Czech, but not Polish! Love your write up about the signing- we had so much fun!
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Maureen says
Quite the whirlwind! I really am enjoying seeing how much people love you guys. Gotta get myself to the NYC book signing!
Carly G says
It was so great to meet you guys in Dallas!! My husband and I came and were one of the first in line, through all my nerves and sweaty palms I vaguely remember Sherry talking about my big necklace and how fitting it is for the state of TX! :) We live in the West End of downtown Dallas and thats too cool that you guys were right there in our neighborhood! Thanks for coming..love you guys a ton!!
YoungHouseLove says
Wahoo! We had the best time! Thanks Carly!
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Emily says
Wow! What a whirlwind the past few weeks/months have been for you all. You deserve all of the great things that are happening in your life. Hard work and creativity certainly pay off! :)
P.S. I’m the Emily whose video you used! So glad that it made the “cut” onto your post. I feel famous now in my own little dorky way! :)
YoungHouseLove says
Aw thanks so much Emily for sharing the video!!!
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Raeann says
Howdy, YHL! I just wanted to respond to your Guide to Romance “#whataretheodds” with a nerdism: 10%! There was a 10% chance that you would land on the same romantic style, assuming that the machines really are random. There was a 10 in 10 chance that Sherry would land on any option, and a 1 in 10 chance that John would end up with the same result. (10/10) * (1/10) = 10/100 = 10%. Voila!
YoungHouseLove says
Haha, thanks Raeann! I secretly hoped someone mathy would tell me that since my dad would have if he was with us! Haha.
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Rosie says
I live in Canada where we still have a few copies of your book! I asked for it for Christmas, which was a mistake because now when I walk in a bookstore and see the book, I want to buy it right then and there! I’ve read several pages of it in the bookstore. Did you know that clerks eventually come up to ppl who loiter too long? Guilty!
Congrats on all the success!
YoungHouseLove says
Haha, that’s so sweet Rosie! Hope you love it when Santa brings it!
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