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Tour Time

UPDATE: This post isn’t updated with recent tour info, so click here to see our official regularly-updated tour page.

It’s heeeeeere. That fateful day when we finally get to reveal the finalized tour dates for our book, fresh from our publisher’s mouth (er, email).

Book Tour Map TBD

A few things to note are:

1. If it were humanly possible we would parasail/glacier climb/spelunk to every last crevice of the globe to thank each one of you personally for reading our blog. But given all the factors that go into planning and executing one of these things, we’re extremely grateful to be able to slide through all of the places they’ve scheduled us – especially since this was originally going to be a much smaller tour.

2. For anyone who’s bummed that we won’t in their city, we actually have a mac daddy giveaway planned for this coming Monday (why yes it does include flying one lucky winner and a friend to Richmond for the November 8th signing… amongst other awesome things like delicious meals and shopping sprees). Photo courtesy of the Richmond Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau.

Tour Giveaway Graphic

3. There’s always the possibility that our tour could be extended again down the line (depending on how things go, more dates could be added). Heck, our Austin stop wasn’t even initially planned but pre-orders at BookPeople were so popular that they invited us out. Thanks people of Austin! So to anyone in a city that isn’t on the tour, you know we’ll keep you posted the second anything changes, which is definitely a possibility (ex: there’s talk of coming to the ATL area in Feb).

4. As for the blog while we’re away, we’re sure it’ll be a bit of a juggling act but we’re dedicated as always to keeping things fun around here. So we’ve squeezed in some extra projects (surprise!) that we’ll be unveiling while we’re touring. We’ve also lined up a pretty darn amazing gaggle of house crashings (check out a few sneak peeks below). Speaking of which… if you have an awesome casa in one of the cities that we’ll be visiting, please email us photos so we can possibly crash your house! And of course there will be window shopping and other travel adventures as well as some ridiculous/dorky video footage of some of our events/stops/flights, etc – you know we like to virtually take you guys with us wherever we go…

House Crash Tease

5. Clara and Burger will travel with us for some parts of the tour and will stay back with the grandparents for other more intense legs. They don’t exactly love planes, unfamiliar rooms, and missing naps/bug-hunting adventures, so we’re trying to shield them from as much of the insanity as possible. Leaving them behind for some parts of the tour will no doubt make us a little sniffly (neither of us have ever spent a night away from Clara, and Burger even came on our honeymoon!) but we’ve gotta do the best thing for them, even if it’s the hard thing for us.

6. We just learned that the folks who are making this tour possible and hosting us at each destination (ex: independent book stores, West Elm, Flor, etc) love when you buy a book at the event for us to sign. So if you’ve pre-ordered one already and would like us to sign it, we’re happy to do that (and so grateful that you did!) but it would be awesome to show some love to the host for getting us out there by purchasing a book at the event for us to sign as well. With the holidays around the corner, maybe you can gift the one you got on pre-order? Or ebay it for $100 (what? our signature is only worth 40 cents?). Or just use it as a decorating prop while you read the other one, like so:

Book Dummy Closed

Fun fact about the shot above: that’s not actually our book. It’s called a “dummy copy” and it’s basically just our cover printed out and wrapped around a completely blank book since ours are still off in Indiana being printed (right here in the USA, baby). We’re supposed to get our first preview next week, which will surely make us squeal like the Chippettes. John included (he fancies himself a Jeannette – I’m totally an Eleanor).

Book Dummy Open

Update #1: Some folks are worried that books won’t be available for us to sign if the tour stops in your city before the book officially comes out on the 6th. The good news is that there will be stacks of books being sold at every single event (both at independent book stores and places like Flor or West Elm). Yay! But I better start practicing my signature since it’s nothing but a messy squiggle that looks different every time… ack.

Update #2: We wish we had more control over what cities we were stopping at! It really is all about who invites us where. So it really has nothing to do with how big a city is, it’s all about if a certain vendor or bookstore works with the dates/times/etc. The great news is that it definitely sounds like the tour might get extended, so stay tuned for those details as soon as they’re finalized!

Now, for those looking for more details about our stop in each city – here’s a deeper breakdown of each event (note that some of ’em require an RSVP).

  • CINCINNATI: Saturday, October 20, 10:00 A – Books by the Banks Festival, Duke Energy Convention Center. Talk, meet & greet, and signing. More details here.
  • NEW YORK CITY: Thursday, November 1, 6:30 PM – FLOR, 142 Wooster Street; Book Party, Signing & Raffle (we’re unveiling and raffling an exclusive FLOR rug of our own design!) with wine, popcorn, cookies, and soda. More details here.
  • WILTON, CT: Friday, November 2, 9:30 AM – Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road. Talk & Signing. For details, call the event partner, Elm Street Books, at 203-762-3950.
  • BOSTON: Wednesday, November 7, 6:00 PM -West Elm, 160 Brookline Avenue. Cookies, Cocoa + Crafting Ideas: A festive talk with signing and refreshments to follow. RSVP here.
  • RICHMOND, VA: Thursday, November 8, 7:00 PM – R*Home for the Holidays at The Visual Arts Center of Richmond, 1812 West Main Street. Talk, Signing & Silent Auction: we’re offering up some of our favorite finished projects from the book to support the The School of Richmond Ballet. Wine & Hors d’hoeuvres will be served. Tickets here. Update: we’re working on a second Richmond event as well, details to come.
  • CHICAGO: Saturday, November 10, 1:00 PM – West Elm, 1000 W North Avenue. Cookies, Cocoa + Crafting Ideas: A festive talk with signing and refreshments to follow. RSVP here.
  • TORONTO: Monday, November 12, 6:00 PM – West Elm, 109 Atlantic Avenue. Cookies, Cocoa + Crafting Ideas: A festive talk with signing and refreshments to follow. RSVP here.
  • MINNEAPOLIS: Wednesday, November 14, 6:00 PM – West Elm, 3879 Gallagher Drive,  Edina, MN. Cookies, Cocoa + Crafting Ideas: A festive talk with signing and refreshments to follow. RSVP here.
  • HOUSTON: Thursday, November 15, 6:00 PM – West Elm, 3910 Westheimer Road. Cookies, Cocoa + Crafting Ideas: A festive talk with signing and refreshments to follow. RSVP here.
  • DALLAS: Saturday, November 17, 11:00 AM – West Elm, 5307 East Mockingbird Lane. Cookies, Cocoa + Crafting Ideas: A festive talk with signing and refreshments to follow. RSVP here.
  • WASHINGTON, DC: Wednesday, November 28, 6:30 PM – FLOR, 1037 33rd Street NW. Book Party, Signing (we’re raffling an exclusive FLOR rug of our own design!) with wine, popcorn, cookies and soda. RSVP here.
  • AUSTIN: Tuesday, January 8, 7:00 PM – BookPeople, 603 North Lamar Boulevard. Talk & Book Signing. To reserve your copy and RSVP, call 512-472-5050.
  • MIAMI: Wednesday, January 9, Time TBD – Books & Books, 265 Aragon Avenue, Coral Gables. Talk & Book Signing. To reserve your copy and RSVP,  call 305-442-4408.
  • FORT LAUDERDALE: Thursday, January 10, Time TBD – Books & Books at the Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale, 1 East Las Olas Boulevard. Lunchtime Talk & Book Signing. To RSVP call (954) 262-0255.
  • GRAND CAYMAN ISLANDS: Friday, January 11, Time TBD – Books & Books Grand Cayman, The Town Centre at Camana Bay, Grand Cayman. Talk & Book Signing. More info here.
  • TACOMA, WA: Friday, January 25, 1:00 PM – Tacoma Home & Garden Show. Talk & Book Signing. More info here.
  • PORTLAND: January date TBD, 6:00 PM – Rejuvenation, 1100 Southeast Grand Avenue. Talk & Book Signing. For more info call (503) 238-1900.

***Please come. And bring your friends/parents/ceramic animals. And be as awkward as possible. I’m telling you guys, no one will be more nervous and sweaty than me. No one.

UPDATE: This post isn’t updated with recent tour info, so click here to see our official regularly-updated tour page.

Comments

  6. Melissa says

    I will see you at your first stop!!! I was excited when I saw you were coming to Cincinnati and even more excited when I saw you were part of Books by the Banks. I’ve missed it the last two years because of trips…who hoo!!!

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  9. Shifra says

    Just signed up at Flor for NYC! So I’ll be seeing you Nov 1st!!! I’ve never done something like this but I’m so excited to meet you in person!!! (Wow, that’s a lot of exclamation points! Slow down on the coffee, maybe :) )

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  10. Patty says

    I’m just going to go ahead and say it…you should pick me for the winner of the giveaway that’s coming Monday! :) I’ve never flown, but want to! Plus, I had a dream that I met y’all the other night! It’s a sign. :)

    Seriously, though, I wish you were coming closer to me! That’s an awesome tour though. Toronto, Grand Cayman, Portland? So much fun!!

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  13. Marlena says

    Congrats! When in Portland, I highly recommend doing a window shopping trip at Cargo – it’s in the Pearl District. And eat at the food carts downtown – great value and great food.

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  14. Shona says

    Aw, bummer. I can’t believe that pretty much the ENTIRE WESTERN HALF OF THE COUNTRY (save two northwestern cities that are really close to each other) was omitted from the tour! Am I the only one in the west who reads your blog? Clearly, I need to do a better job of getting the word out about you guys! Maybe that should be MY “dude, get on that already” project! :)

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  15. Christina @ Homemade Ocean says

    YAYYYYYYYYYYYY!!!! I will so make the trip up to Chicago….oh my gosh, so much to plan!

    I am soooo excited!!!!

    It wont let me RSVP right now, but I will try again later.

    Feel free to add St. Louis to your agenda so I can see you twice :) just kidding.

    I wish you all the best on your book tour, I know it will be exhausting. I think all of your screaming fans will keep you pumped though!

    Did I mention I am exicted haha!

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  16. Anne B. says

    I cannot wait!!! You guys have inspired me and let my inner creative side come out :) We are still renting, but I’ve managed to put my personal touch in certain places. I cannot wait until we have our own home and I can go crazy!

    Will see you in Chicago!!

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  17. Julie says

    Honestly, who do I have to harass in Los Angeles to get you guys to come here?? The tour sounds so awesome, good luck!

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  19. Heather Gray says

    So excited that you are coming to Portland, though I will most likely have just had my baby so I won’t be able to come! :( Excited to see your book, and congrats on such a big accomplishment!

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  24. Megan B. says

    No Jersey love?! I need to talk to my local bookstore about setting up a YHL event. You guys are just as awesome as RHONJ and we’ve had Teresa here! At least there’s a stop in NYC that some of us Jersey folks can make it to to show our support! Congratulations on your tour! I can’t wait for the book to arrive!

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  26. EmilyThompson says

    PERSONAL DAYS FOR ALL!

    RSVP’d for Fort Lauderdale, cannot WAIT to meet you guys! And it’s 2 days before my birthday, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!! I got so excited I broke a sweat.

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  27. Ashleigh says

    Seriously considering a sick day on November 8th to drive up to your Richmond signing! Sounds like a fun event all the way around!

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  28. Susan says

    I’m so excited you’ll be in DC … and it’s the day after my birthday! You can bet that I’ll be there for it! :)

    One question, how will you notify people when the RSVP information becomes available for the DC tour? Can’t wait to meet you guys!

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    • YoungHouseLove says

      I think if you just check back (you can always click on our book tour button for updated info) that stuff will be available – hopefully very soon!

      xo
      s

  29. Lindsey says

    Omgoodness!!!! I am super excited you all are coming to Houston!!!!! YAYAYAYAY!!! *Ok.. I am calm now* :) I can’t wait to meet ya’ll! Are you all going to be doing any house crashing while on tour? (Because I totally want you all to crash my house.. heehee!).

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  31. brynne says

    Haha! Knew DC was going to make it on the tour. Just wish the renovations in my home would be in time for a quick crash :(

    Oh well… Next book tour? :)

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  32. Jennifer says

    I just knew this was going to happen – I live in D.C., but I won’t be here the day you stop because I’m getting married that Saturday (December 1) in Chicago. Bummed that I’ll miss meeting you guys in person, but congratulations on the book and good luck on the tour!!!

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  33. LauraC says

    YOU”RE GOING TO BE IN TACOMA NOT SEATTLE??!!!!!! AHHHHHH!!! (That’s excited shouting; Tacoma always gets overshadowed by Seattle and I’m from Tacoma!!!!!) See you in January!!!!!!! I am going to do my best to drag my sister and mom with me!!!!!!

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  35. Linsay says

    WOWIE! I never leave comments on your blog (always think you won’t have time to respond to little ‘ol me) but I am SO excited that you’re coming to Toronto. Like…thrilled, pumped and totally appreciative that you’re coming to see your neighbours in the North! xo

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  36. Dana says

    Wish there was more Western Canada love! You have been very inspiring as I have been trying to make our house more personal and more of our own touches :)

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  38. Kate says

    I’ll see you guys in Boston! Can’t wait.

    Also, I’d totally be open to having you guys House Crash my place, but I’m about an hour outside of Boston, just over the border of NH. Should I still send y’all an email with some pics?

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  39. Lesley says

    I would have never guessed Grand Cayman would be on the list; that’s fantastic! As a middle-of-the-country dweller (CO), I’m a little bummed but maybe I can plan a beach vacation in January. ;)

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  41. Katharine says

    Looks like the 2 GA Tickets deal for Richmond is sold out. I was still able to buy two individual GA tickets (just in case anyone is still trying and about to sigh and walk away).

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  42. Dani says

    Whew! Snagged 2 tickets for Richmond, but only after the sets of two had sold out! That was fast! Looking forward to meeting you guys and checking out your projects in person!

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  43. Margaret F says

    You’re coming to my city :) on a day that I’m taking my daughter to a tournament :( . If things change (like I pawn off all of my responsibilities to my husband or the tournament loses all electrical power that day), I’ll see you in Chicago.

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  44. Emily says

    I was hoping Nashville would be one of your stops. I guess I’ll keep hoping (for now). Have you thought about taking your “dummy copy” with you on the tour and making it a scrapbook or autograph book to remember your adventure?

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  45. Corie says

    SO very sad. :(

    No Philly signing. Philly rules, dudes!

    Maybe I’ll get to fly to Richmond. I’m very fun! And EXTREMELY awkward! ;)

    But I AM excited that you two get to go to the Cayman Islands!! Holla! *mini wave*

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  46. Melissa says

    I had known that book preorders would’ve helped you guys come to Raleigh or even Charlotte– I know a ton of us would’ve done it! We LOVE LOVE LOVE you guys down here. Who needs Atlanta? Come to North Carolina!!!

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  47. Patricia says

    So if we bring a ceramic animal you guys would sign it?? I would so love that. It coul be your signature thing. YHL signing ceramic animals all over the country. Also are you two practicing your signatures? And one last thing. I’m bummed you don’t have other cities in FL. I hate driving in big cities. I’m hoping I can convince my fiancé to drive me there. It’s about a 3 hour drive for me but I’ll do it if I have to. The Ft. Lauderdale one NOT Miami though. So excited!

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  48. Jenny @ DIY Newlyweds says

    Wow, November will be a busy month for you guys! Best of luck with the tour. Fingers crossed that you’ll add Philadelphia to the list of stops! And way to go with the Grand Cayman stop, that sounds fantastic! Hopefully you’ll get a vacation break while you’re there.

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  49. Amanda C says

    Bummed I’m not going to get to meet you guys, but hope you have an awesome time! And I can’t wait to read the post recapping all your book tour adventures! Your road trip posts are some of my faves!

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