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The (Joss &) Main Event

So… our afternoon post is a few hours early. Surprise! Fancy meeting you here. Anyway, after teaming up with Joss & Main on one of our most entered giveaways (apparently you guys love you some Joss & Main), they asked us if we’d be interested in curating a sale event over on their site. Which essentially entailed doing some virtual window shopping (sifting through hundreds of items in their database) and telling them everything that we loved, which would then make up a “Young House Love collection” over on their site.

Uh. Let me think about it. YESSSSSSS!

Joss Main Collage

Never in a million years did we think that the title of “curator” would ever be used to describe us. Except maybe Curator Of Too Many Pins On Pinterest for me and Curator Of Too Many Soda T-shirts for John. Of course we screamed yes while holding hands and jumping up and down calmly told them we were game as any proper “curator” would do, and promptly called our parents to beg them to buy something small, like it was some elementary school bake sale that we were worried would flop.

But seriously, getting the opportunity to open up a little virtual decor store of sorts over there for the next 72 hours is the stuff of dreams for me (which usually also involve Nate Berkus, Eric Northman, and fried oreos). And although we didn’t set the prices ourselves, we did our best to find a variety of items in a nice wide price range (from under-$25 accessories to $250+ furnishings). So without further ado, here’s just a part of our little collection that you can find over at Joss & Main through October 6th (there’s a lot more over there). If you’re not already a member, just click here for an instant invite (so you don’t get wait-listed). Then you can find your way to the sale by clicking here:

Joss And Main Board

Oh and because we like to be 100% transparent with you guys, it’s Joss & Main’s protocol to offer a small commission to the folks who curate sales on their site (and a small referral fee, which is actually available to any Joss & Main member). So it’s just like any other side gig that helps pay the bills, like writing magazine columns or our book (more on those here) except more fun. Way more fun. Speaking of fun, what would you select if you could “curate” your own collection? Typographic prints & maps? Punchy fabrics a la Amy Butler? Faux books & magnifying glasses like the “Library Decor” section at HomeGoods?

HGoods Library Decor

Oh man, that picture never fails to crack me up. Yes ladies, that man is all mine.

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  1. GreenInOC says

    Just saw “Young House Love” in the subject line in an email from Joss & Main and I got so inappropriately excited!!

    Congratulations!!

    p.s. can you please pass along to J&M to please list the country each item is manufactured in?!

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  4. Jos says

    i have been checking my email every day for this day to come! yippee! i’m surprised there aren’t more white ceramic animals, though. although that banana vase is pretty darn adorable.

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    • YoungHouseLove says

      Haha, we dug up a few more but some didn’t have enough “quantity” to make it to the sale (they got sold out before the sale). We had a rhino and a greyhound. So sad they didn’t make it!

      xo,
      s

  5. Jill says

    Great job guys! I really love your selections, and many of the prices are great :)

    Speaking of Amy Butler – I’ve been drooling over her bedding for months now. This weekend I happened to be in Ross and found some of her duvet covers and shams for an amazing price. So. excited. Instead of spending $150+ we only spent $30! Just had to share :)

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  6. Elizabeth says

    Looooove it all, good job guys! Had to control myself, but couldn’t resist the painted wood lamp and the herb basket for my kitchen.

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  7. Whitney Dupuis says

    Love what I can see of the collection on here! Nicely done! I signed up for Joss & Main on their website. Now if only they would send me the actual invitation email to join…

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  10. margaret says

    This is AWESOME! I just ordered the Alexis lamps…we’ve been looking for lamps for our bedroom nightstands and these are PERFECT! Love you guys! In a non-awkward way ;-)

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  11. Erin says

    Congrats on your new title! Things are happening for you guys… you are on a roll and I wish you all the best for years and years to come. I love how you stay true to yourselves… like adding the map of Europe… maps are John’s thing right? I really think your “realness” is what keeps us super fans coming back for more. Love you guys!

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    • YoungHouseLove says

      Yup, that map was all John and the dog light and banana vase were all me! Haha. Picking everything out was really sort of a fun exercise because we’d say “would we really put this in our house?” and “do we really love this a ton?” – it was fun to see what all of our favorites ended up looking like together in a collection.

      xo,
      s

    • julie says

      I too was in love with the antique silve mirror which is now sold out. it’s YHL effect…just like when mood boards used to be posted and everything would sell out! I googled and found it on amazon, although at a slightly higher price =(

    • Amanda says

      That’s so sad Sherry! You should of got first dibs before it officially launched this morning. You know, for making the event and all.

  15. stacy says

    SO many great things on there. I scooped up that lattice pillow like a ninja!! Congrats on the awesome opportunity!!

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  16. Samantha says

    This is so great! I joined Joss & Main when you guys had your giveaway a while back, and I hadn’t bought anything yet, but I just snagged the Europe map! I’ve been looking for a map just like that – and what a great price! Thanks guys!!

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  18. Anne says

    just bought the princess curtains for our bedroom! and we plan to hang them wide & high, per the YHL way. :)

    i’ll send pics along with my reader redesign submission when i finally finish my cheapo bathroom makeover.

    thanks for all the inspiration, and for making home improvement fun for all your happy readers!

    take care,
    anne punch

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  21. Angela says

    Cute stuff and decent prices! I am just hesitant to buy anything online that is not returnable!I prefer to shop locally for that reason.

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  22. Alison U. says

    Congrats to you guys. Like others, I saw you in the Joss & Main email. Scored the Europe map…appropriate since we went to London, Paris and Rome on our honeymoon earlier this year! Love it! Kristen and I clearly say the same thing to our husbands. Although I bring up your blog enough he actually knows who you are now :)

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    • YoungHouseLove says

      Totally! Now accepting pinches. At first we were really nervous that no one would like it and now we’re just completely in awe that things are sold out!

      xo,
      s

  24. toni from says

    I love the collection, great job guys! I would totally get the curtains but I would need 4 sets, and I do not have 200 beans to spend right now. Maybe next time.

    Also, just curious, but was the banana bud vase put in the collection as a joke, and who picked it? It has a kind of um, interesting, perky (if you will) look about it. And by perky I mean yup perky.

    Good luck with your sale!

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    • YoungHouseLove says

      I’M OBSESSED WITH THAT THING! That’s all me. You know I love ceramic animals (and fruit, apparently). Haha. Seriously, I want one. I’m hoping the peel makes it obvious that it’s a banana and nothing too scandalous. Haha.

      xo,
      s

    • Janice says

      I think its supposed to be that perky, Jonathan Adler sells it (I had to see where else I could get it) and their description is “introducing our banana bud vase, a vase of Freudian proportions”. Gotta say, thanks Sherry and John for picking it in white instead of the gold/silver/black. Fruit (even ceramic fruit) should NEVER be black.

  25. Maureen Wildauer says

    I loved your selections!! I snagged the antique silver mirror right away. It is the perfect thing I have been looking for. Best wishes on this adventure!!!
    maureen

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  26. Allison says

    The collection was lovely! Especially crushing on that heraldry art- but since it’s out of the budget (sad!) thinking of DIY something similar with my family crest!

    Also- on this weeks episode of True Life: I have a HomeGoods Problem- I bought that giant white reindeer behind John. I was going to ORB it, and put it on my white bookcases, but I had this sudden fear that it would be the equivalent of Beyonce the Rooster for my husband, and took it back. Sometimes I miss it- is that weird?

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  27. Angela says

    Hey, we have that chandelier!! (The Margot) It’s great, we love it :) You guys have great taste, thanks for sharing.

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  29. Cindy O. says

    Congrats on the collection. Love it. I picked up the Kernes vase (it’s the accent color in my living room) plus the antique silver mirror. Also picked up a few of the Raleigh Tavern Latterns from the Stylish Haunts section. I feel my house getting more stylish by the minute – THANK YOU!

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    • YoungHouseLove says

      Oh no- anyone else having an issue? If you just click the invite link we included in this post and sign up then you can click the second link we included (also in bold) to hopefully see everything!

      xo,
      s

  31. Sarah says

    Loving all the Eric Northman references of late (and your super-cute Joss & Main collection!) Off to do more online window shopping!

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  32. allison says

    So #1- your selections are beautiful- and #2- there are a few things on there that might be DIY-able- Total inspiration:) Thank you!!

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  33. RVA Born and Raised says

    I am really excited for you guys! I love everything you picked out (especially heart the white banana), and who doesn’t love Eric Northman…ladies??? Can wait to get back to RVA this weekend and see what new and exciting stores have cropped up in my favorite haunt Carytown since last I was home. Baker’s Crust Chicken and Cheddar on jalapeno sourdough, I hear you callin’ my name!!!

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  35. Lynn says

    Dang, I got waitlisted or something for signing up through them and now I can’t go directly through your link.

    That makes me feel so uncool!

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    • YoungHouseLove says

      Wait- just click the first link in bold in this post- that’s an instant invite so you won’t be waitlisted. Then you can click the second link to see the collection afterwards! Hope it helps!

      xo,
      s

  39. Melissa says

    Wow! Great stuff on here. My dad is buying a rug tonight for my mom, I’m getting two lamps and I bought four hampers/storage cabana’s for work.

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  40. katie says

    Congrats! That’s exciting! And along with the fried oreos, I must say I love the hidden little smiley face at the bottom of the page. :)
    Good luck!

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  41. angella says

    Darn!! I was stuck in meetings at work and missed the opening and now the items I love are sold out. Awesome collection YHL!

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  42. Amanda says

    Congrats, so exciting! I absolutely love the items you’ve picked for your collection!

    I guess this makes you guys proper celebs now, hehe. ;)

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  44. tara or some call me "a rat" says

    OMGOOOOOSSSSHHHHHHH!!!!!!!

    I have 2 mini dachshunds and that lamp is to die for!!! I ordered one right away!! We are trying to have a child and it would be great for a nursery!! Thank you so much for picking this lamp!!

    I look foward to reading your blog every day!!

    xoxoxoxo
    Tara

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  45. Tiffany Morrison says

    OMG, I bet you guys are in a new kind of heaven. Congrats!!! I am very happy for the Ps. Keep up the great work and thanks for bringing creative inspiration into the lives of fellow DIYers and cheapos all.over.the.world. Hooray!!

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  46. Karen says

    That’s quite the phallic banana! But since it’s white and ceramic…We know why Sherry likes it!! *wink wink

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  50. Krista says

    Beautiful collection guys! I filled my cart…and then realized that they don’t ship to Canada :( I’ll just keep dreaming!

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