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).
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.
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…
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:
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).
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.
Rachel Snipes says
Ok, I know you guys basically said “Don’t whine” about not visiting your city :-)…but I just want to put LOS ANGELES in your head. That’s my little vote. That is all :-)
YoungHouseLove says
Hahah! It’s more like “we’re not in control!” – haha! But we hope it gets added!
xo
s
Sara says
I’m trying to put on my brave face, too. :) But I did already bug my local book store to try to get you to visit MI. (We’re just a hop, skip, and jump from Chicago!) XO
Brittany says
You come to Dallas the DAY before my birthday – and not even two months after my fiance and I just moved into our first house! Such cool timing can’t wait to come!
Ann says
I am so excited that you are starting your tour in CINCINNATI! Then I realized that I will be in Columbus for the OSU game on that date:( Have fun while you are here though!
Pati says
Awww…I’m kind of bummed you won’t be coming out to California. But I’m excited for your tour nonetheless! I love seeing good things happen to good people. Have fun!
Ashley says
Yay! Kicking it off in Cinci! The whole Book by the Banks event is GREAT, so it’s an awesome way to kick off your tour. If you are bringing Clara, the kid’s events are so fun and she’d love it.
Stacy says
I’m local & I’ve never been to a book signing before. Do you always have to buy tickets for those things?
YoungHouseLove says
Some events are free and some are ticketed since they’re part of a bigger festival. We’ve paid to attend the R Home event here in Richmond for the past four years and love it. great food, great speakers, and awesome fun things like decorated wreaths and booths!
xo
s
Nina says
So exciting! I’m no where near any of your stops, but I’ll keep my fingers crossed for a signing in the dirty south! Any city will do, I’ve never been to ATL before and that would be a great excuse!
Leslie says
Please PLEASE add a Pittsburgh stop! Seriously, Pittsburgh needs your help! I’ll even bring a ceramic elephant for you to sign.
Kathryn says
You should totally crash my house when you’re in Chicago :) Looking forward to seeing the book and the great ideas you’ve been hiding!
Lisa P. says
I am sooooooo excited for you guys and cannot wait to meet you!! See you in Boston!!!
Anika says
So excited for you guys! I hope all the touring ends up being really fun and not too stressful. I think I’ll be able to road trip to Wash DC with some friends to see you guys – cannot image seeing you in person!
Also I second turning that blank book of yours into something fun – a very personal diy project for you guys no doubt! Can’t wait to get even more details about the tour!
andrea @ my kinda perfect says
Couldn’t be more excited to come down to Boston to see you guys! =) I squealed and immediately ran to my boss to say, “i’m gonna need to be in Boston Nov. 7th at 7pm…I’ll be leaving early that day. And may be in late the next. =)”
So proud of this huge accomplishment for you! Enjoy your travels…which will definitely be a whirlwind, but totally awesome to add to your adventures together! =)
And…GRAND CAYMEN….what the what?!?! =)
Mary says
So excited! No love for your home state of Jersey? We are here for the military but originally from Texas so ill be missing those too! (Story of my life!) I have people in DC though so ill be making that one! Can’t wait! Already preordered your book but have several people to buy for at the signing! Congrats you guys :)
Michelle G. says
Woo Hoo!!!
Wrenaria says
WOO Portland. Depending on the day you end up being there, I might be able to swing that. I’m about 1.5 hrs south of there.
Very excited for you two. What fun! :)
Laura says
Aw, bummed that Denver didn’t make the list. Hopefully it can be added later – The Tattered Cover is a great local bookstore and I would love to see you here!
ana says
So glad the RVA date is the day after my birthday!! Can’t wait!
Paola says
SO bummed California isn’t on the list. You guys can totally stop by after Portland! Ah well, guess I’ll have to settle for pictures. Excited for you guys!
YoungHouseLove says
Here’s hoping they invite us! We’d love to add that to the mix!
xo
s
Izabela says
See you in Tacoma!!! So excited cause your presentation falls on my days off!!!
Ivy says
Couldnt be more excited!! See you in Fort Lauderdale! Bringing my husband and little ones too.
margaret says
NOOOO!!! Im so bummed youre not coming to Philadelphia. I thought for sure you would come here since its a big city..but i fine that philadelphia gets skipped over a lot with stuff like this.
maybe I’ll take the trip to washington DC and spend the day there sight seeing.
Lauren says
Lining up a babysitter for DC! However if it were earlier and Clara was making an appereance, I would bring my little man. She could teach him some better dance moves :) So, so, so excited to meet you!
YoungHouseLove says
Aw, Clara won’t be at any events (or Burger) just because we think it’ll be too overwhelming for them. But they’ll definitely send their love!
xo
s
Amanda says
I’m so sad. You’ll be in our neck of the woods (Boston) on our anniversary. And my husband and I will be in Philadelphia celebrating 5 hours away from you guys. What rotten luck!
But Boston is great, lots to see and do and eat!
Kelly says
WOO to the freakin HOO!!!
I can’t believe you’re coming to Wilton, CT!! I’ll be calling into work late that day! Been reading your blog since your 2nd year and feel like you’re my peeps, you know? So I’ve already put down on my calendar: Book signing with John & Sherry <– like how we're on a first name basis already? Yeah, I'm Kelly and I'll be the one doing the Elaine dance in the back. ;)
YoungHouseLove says
Hahaha, nice!!
xo
s
Jenny says
Congrats — what an amazing tour! Glad you got the vacation island stop in there, you might be a bit tired by then!
Mabell Fernandez says
So I have never RSVP’ed for a Book signing, or even attended one without some friend dragging me… but I am thrilled to go to yours… o-m-g… this must be what it feels like to be a groupie! i’m a YHL groupie!!
haha!
Can’t wait to see you in Boston!!!
YoungHouseLove says
Aw thanks Mabell! We’re so excited. And I kind of feel mildly dizzy. Haha.
xo
s
Megan says
Come to London! I’m pre-ordering your book and I’d LOVE a signed copy!
(Of course, if you want to take pity on a very big fan and send one to my APO address, I won’t complain! haha)
Lisa Van Gemert says
Are you *kidding* me??? You are coming here and I will be in Denver speaking at a conference. So. wrong. Errr…Okay, now I have to subtly hint to hubby that we need a quick getaway to another destination city. Is someone doing tour t-shirts?
YoungHouseLove says
Hah- someone needs to! With Burger on them I think!
xo
s
Jennifer Harrup says
I thought we were doing tour t-shirts that said “Free the Kitties”?? Please tell me I won’t be the only one!
YoungHouseLove says
Somebody get on that!! Haha!
xo
s
ali says
So happy for you guys! My coworker and I broke into Happy Dance and purchased our two tix for the Richmond Event – this made my day!
Tammie says
I’m so excited…… I just can’t hide it…….
Not meaning to sound corny but I just don’t care…..
I love ya and my hubby does too. Hubs had asked me what I wanted for my birthday and I didn’t tell him anything until I saw your book and then I sent him a link, but he said it’s coming out a month after your birthday and I said, “I don’t care!!! I want it!” He said, “I was gonna get it anyway. I love them!” aw, isn’t that sweet??
I’m sending you some pictures cause I need your help!! I’m newly retired after teaching 31 years and would really like to redo my bedroom. We have been married 33 years. The bedroom has been about the same for 17 years except for changing my bedding and adding a piece of furniture or two along the way.
We can’t wait to meet you in Dallas.
Tammie says
I was overcome with anticipation for your book signing so as usual I was reading too quickly. You aren’t doing projects, but you can still come to my casa. I’ve been doing some chalk painting on furniture and I really like the results. Also I know some great Mexican food restaurants you/we could go to!
YoungHouseLove says
Haha- sounds awesome!
xo
s
Misty says
You’re going to love Florida in January! I’ll make the trip to Fort Lauderdale! I’ll be the one with a smile that won’t quit and says something really cringe worthy like, “Your blog is fly!” because I totally turn awkward when meeting someone I look up to. Can’t wait!! So happy for you guys, thanks for taking us along with you!
Sarah G. says
There is a really great part of the country called the Midwest! The temps are cool, the trees are colorful and the people are lovely! :0) Come see us soon! Can’t wait for the book! Congrats you guys!
Koliti says
What exciting adventures you will have!
Have you been to all the destinations on your book tour before? How many NEW pins will you add to your map?
Isn’t it great that BOOKS are alive and well – nothing like holding one in your hands and being transported to another dimension – with YHL it’ll be a FUN, CREATIVE, UPBEAT trip.
I like the idea someone had of you using the “dummy book” as your book tour journal – capturing all of your feelings and thoughts on your most wonderful ride! Congrats!
YoungHouseLove says
Amen- so glad books are alive and well. This is one of the most amazing things that has ever happened to us. So glad people still read! Haha.
xo
s
Wom-mom Ethne says
Yay, my bff and I just rsvp’d to your Edina, MN signing! We are faithful readers, so can’t wait to meet you in person! :) Sometimes Minneapolis misses out on the love, so it is so awesome we get you two coming our way.
Madeline says
Yay! I am so excited that you will be coming to Cincinnati! I will totally be there, awkward and all. Congrats you guys, this is so awesome!
Stevie says
Yesterday I may or may not have been scrutinizing a map and trying to guess which cities you guys would be hitting. I am proud to say I guessed terribly and only got 8 correct. Why proud? Because I guessed Atlanta over any Florida location and now you’re going to 2 cities within 2 hours of me! Yay!
You guys rock. :)
YoungHouseLove says
Haha! Eight correct is pretty good I think! It’s such a random process!
xo
s
Ashley S. says
Yay! Thanks for coming to the PNW! I was worried you two would stick to the east coast.
If you’re planning on sightseeing while you’re jet setting, that ‘dummy copy’ would make a great scrapbook/journal of your book tours. I did that when I interned in DC – took a blank journal and used it as a scrapbook diary, writing what I did and saw, but also including little mementos (my METRO card, map of the zoo, receipt for the most expensive pants I will EVER purchase…). It’s a nice reminder of those 3 months and guests love thumbing through it.
YoungHouseLove says
Love that idea! It’s happening.
xo
s
Tamryn says
Man alive, I am so excited for your book tour! AND I dont even live in the States. I cannot wait for my book to arrive to South Africa.
YoungHouseLove says
Aw thanks Tamryn!
xo
s
Angel says
I’m so happy to see Tacoma!! It’s a bit of a drive, but completely worth it. Now to see if my guy will embarrass me in from of you like he did when we met Alton Brown. It’s a risk I’ll have to take. :)
Kara says
(insert jumping up and down and excited squeal)
But quick question. The RSVP for Chicago lists the start time as 12 pm. Do you know which time is correct?
Thanks! And did I mention I am so excited?!
YoungHouseLove says
Not sure, maybe try contacting them/calling them for clarification? So sorry, each event is different so each vendor is running the show.
xo
s
Katrina says
You’ve got some traveling ahead of you! Exciting!
Now, is it just me or is that dummy copy just screaming to be used for lists…or, even better, as a travel log/scrapbook for this book tour!
YoungHouseLove says
Amen!! We want everyone on the tour to sign it for us while we sign theirs!
xo
s
Christina says
Just signed up for your NYC event! Make sure to bring tons of books, I’ll buy one there! So stoked and happy for you guys!
YoungHouseLove says
Aw thanks Christina!
xo
s
laura says
Very excited for your stop in Boston!
You guys should have everyone that shows up at each event sign your dummy copy! It would be a great memory for you…
YoungHouseLove says
Love that idea! It’s happening!
xo
s
Margaret says
I thought the SAME thing :)
Jillian says
Soooo stoked!!! This totally just made my day. See you in Chi town Petersiks! :)
renee says
Congrats again on your book and upcoming tour. I will definitely try to come see you when you are in DC. & will be bringing a friend. Can’t wait!!!
Michelle Vance says
Bummed that you are not headed to the A-T-L. I know how hard it will be to be away from your little ones. Your heart will literally hurt the day you get to see her again. But I always say “It’s good to miss your kids and for them to miss you!” She will be spoiled rotten and the grandparents will love having her all to themselves!!!
YoungHouseLove says
Aw thanks Michelle! It’s true!
xo
s
Isabelle says
I’m sad California is not on the list. But, I went to school in Tacoma, WA and lived in Portland, OR for a year. I’ve been meaning to plan a trip to visit friends… is it dorky that I’m going to plan my trip around the YHL tour??? :-) I don’t think so!
SEE YOU IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST!!!!
YoungHouseLove says
Wahoo!!
xo
s
Leanna says
Oh my gosh you’re going to be in Minneapolis two days before I fly back home from school, can’t believe I’m missing it by a sliver! But I’ll be back at school in Savannah in January so if a trip to Atlanta happens count me in – OR you can come to Savannah and talk to all of the awesome art school kids here at SCAD.
Carla says
Book People in Austin is the bomb — you will love it! Just RSVPd for the event. Oh, and you’ll also love Austin too — guaranteed! I hope you get to see some of the coolest little (big) town in Texas.
Molly H says
We’ll miss you in Denver!