It’s finally here. The first of our three before & after features in BHG’s Do It Yourself Magazine just hit the newsstands.
You may remember us mentioning the two day photo shoot back in October, and later passing along all the lessons we learned from watching professional stylists beautify each room in our house. And now we’re very excited for you to see the fruits of all that labor – all 10 pages of it!
If you recall, we’re especially proud of this feature because we actually got to write it ourselves – marking our first national magazine writing gig (ooh, the pressure!). You can read the text of each page here on DIYideas.com or pick it up in all its glossy glory at Barnes & Noble, Target, Home Depot, or pretty much anywhere else a variety of mags are sold. Oh and just be sure that you’re grabbing the Spring 2009 issue since we spotted a few lingering Winter 2008’s hanging around.
The before photos may look familiar, but you’re sure to dig the fresh way they styled our “afters.” Plus there’s tons of other good stuff in the rest of the issue, from a pair of amazing bathroom transformations and a Los Angeles cottage makeover to a few invaluable painting tips.
And of course we wanna know what you guys think! Beyond our little write-up we’d love to know what articles are your faves (and which DIY projects you might actually take on). Oh and Part II of our before & after story will be out in a few months, so stay tuned…
bungalow_bliss says
Oh, yay! I can’t wait to pick up a copy!
Congratulations!!
Julie says
I was standing in line in Walmart yesterday, waiting for my turn, and I picked up this magazine. I was just flipping through, looking at the pictures, and I saw the living room shot…I kind of grinned, thinking to myself, “man, this looks so much like the style in Young House Love.” Imagine my surprise when I bought the magazine and actually read the articles. LOL.
Becca says
I saw it a few days ago, but was sure my addled brain had missed your mention of it on the website. It was a really well done piece!
SoBella Creations says
Congrats on the magazine article. I will check it out next time I go to the bookstore.
Liv says
Mine came in the mail last week (and I was surprised b/c I thought my subscription was out) and I loved it! I’m so jealous.
I wish my house was finished enough to be in a magazine! I’m at the point where I’m willing to just sell it as a “fixer-upper.”
Stephanie says
Congrats on the magazine spread! I’ll have to go pick up a copy!
two Excited nests. says
I’m picking this up tonight! Is that entry table from Target, too? It’s so gorgeous. I love Target! Those bright green table runners are so bright and cheery! Congrats on the awesome spread guys!
Emily@remodelingthislife says
Very cool! congrats! I will have to take my kids to the B&N train table and flip through it while they play.
Molly says
Running out at lunch to pick this up! How fun. This will be my subway reading tonight/tomorrow morning.
heather s. says
Looks great – congrats! I love the DIY magazine.
MaryB in Richmond says
Will buy it soon, but had to mention that I think “Winter is so last year” is beyond hilarious.
Rachel says
Congrats y’all! That’s so exciting! I’ll definitely be picking up a copy.
Linda@LimeintheCoconut says
Congrats you too…I’ll keep my eye out for it!
Leigh says
Congrats! One question though – on page 38, did they move that picture of your wedding to a different spot, or do you really have two of the same picture in that room :) Or am I seeing things??
Samantha says
Wow looks great, I love the photo shoot tips and tricks as well, thanks for sharing that. Only wish I could get the magazine, thats the trouble of living on the other side of the world though.
Jamie says
Congrats!
David W. says
Nicely Done John & Sherry.
As soon as the sled dogs make it through the snow I will be sure to pick up a copy here in the Great White North.
Tiffany says
Yay! I’m so excited to pick up my copy :)
YoungHouseLove says
Hey everyone,
Thanks so much for the enthusiasm! It’s nice to know that we’re not the only ones excited about this recent development. As for Leigh’s question, they definitely moved that wedding picture over to the floating shelves (it normally hangs on the wall)- so funny you noticed! They actually shifted quite a few things for each shot (and we loved watching them go- total pros I tell ya!). The ultimate comparison is to open our blog’s “house tour” page and crack the magazine open at the same time so you can see each space as it is and as it was styled by the DIY girls. Fun, fun, fun.
Oh and yes the console table near the door is Target. You guys know us too well…
xoxo,
Sherry
bungalow_bliss says
P.S. I am soo glad that Burger has his rightful spot in the article!!
Jessica says
I tried to read your scanned article and it was a little hard on the eyes, cant wait to get out to target and get the glossy version to look through! Great Job everything looks awesome!
Sandy says
That’s so fabulous! Definitely have to pick up my own copy tonight! Congrats!
jbhat says
I am so super excited for you that I am on the verge of calling in sick for the rest of the day so that I can get myself over to B & N as quickly as possible! I’ll wait to grab my copy after work, though, like a good girl.
Yay! I love that I “know” you, you celebrities, you!
Cindy says
It was so fun to read the article, even though everything was familiar, but just so cool to see it in the magazine! And like someone commented on a previous post, I wanted to say, “Hey, I know them—sorta.” You are both so inspiring.
Erin J says
YAY! That’s awesome – congrats! I saw it on the newsstand yesterday and will definitely pick up my very own copy today.
Keep it up!
kristy says
I’m a huge fan of your website, and I’m bummed I didn’t grab this magazine when I saw it the other day. It’ll for sure find its way to my cart next time I’m at the store!
We are also doing a major overhaul of our home, a rambler that was built in the early 80’s. Perhaps I’ll be able to share some stuff with you via “Reader Redesign” – that would rock!
You two are awesome, and I am smitten with just about every little thing you do!
Aimee says
That is awesome! Congrats on both being featured and being the writers. Well done, and well deserved. :)
Cindy says
Wow guys! The article looks great!! Whata fabulous job you did. I’m excited to see the next two parts!!
Bethany at Emmy Lu says
Congrats!! This is awesome press for you guys, and from what I can tell… the design/layout/images/content are completely impeccable! Way to go… :)
Making it Lovely says
Eee! Congratulations! I’ll have to go pick up a copy right away.
Kim & Ryan says
I found this out from my mother in law. I showed her your site ages ago and this weekend, she said, “You know that cute little blogging couple? The ones with the cute little house and the little dog? They were in DIY.”
It all came together eventually. =)
Bromeliad says
You kids are great! Congrats.
Laura says
Yippee for you!!! I’ve been reading your blog now for awhile. I’ll have to credit you for my blog reading obsession! Anywho, I knew you guys were not just your average bloggers and would accomplish great things. I’m so proud for you!
Rena says
Beautiful article & photos! You guys did a fantastic job! One question, though. Is the fireplace in your living room painted the same color as the walls or is it painted white? Thank you!
Kristen says
Just finished reading your spread. Loved it! Congratulatios
Amy says
I’ve been reading your blog religiously for a few months. As in, I check it daily. Ok, in the interest of full disclosure: multiple times daily.
Anyway, I happened to pick up DIY yesterday while standing in line waiting to pay for groceries. Imagine my surprise when I sat down to page through it and there you were.
Congrats! Can’t wait for parts 2 and 3. =)
Shelly says
Congratulations on your article! I’ll definitely check it out. :)
Jacinta says
Hi John & Sherry!
Stumbled across your blog late last year and totally love what you’ve done with the place. Very inspiring considering that my husband (named John too) and I were married on the 6th July 07,(we thought 7/7/07 was too cliche haha), we’re both 27, have a 30yr old house but instead of Burger we have a cat and a 6month old daughter…. oh and we live in Australia…
Slowly doing up our home (just got a fab off white-ish leather modular lounge last week…. hmmm what rug would J&S go for…. and how would they tie it in with the curtains??) and there has been so many other things I’ve done after being inspired by your blog.
Keep up the great work. I love checking in and seeing what you’re doing but just hate that I can’t get the cool stuff you post over here. GRRR.
xo Jacinta
kate harrison says
Congratulations! I picked up a copy today and the article is wonderful. What is weird though is that on page 49, there is a bathroom that seems to have the same soap pump you wrote about today! Struck me as a strange coincidence. Love the article and look forward to parts 2 and 3.
Barbara says
If you don’t have your copy now, waste no time. They are flying off the shelves in Connecticut. There is only one copy left at my Connecticut Barnes and Noble.
Love your blog, love your house, love your attitude.
LindsB says
I saw this on Tuesday when I was at B&N on my lunch break, how exciting! Congrats on the big time publication, the article is great and the pictures even better!
Darlene says
Wow..your famous…and now I know someone famous! LOL
Congrats! That’s one of my favorite mags!
sugarlens says
So awesome! What a beautiful spread! Congrats! I love everything about your house.
luuvely says
sooo many congrats! this looks really nice! the article is designed very clean! i really love it!
thanks for being so open with your lives that you show and HELP us all!
Cindy says
I found your blog from a posting on gardenweb.com. You guys are doing such a great job and I love your decorating style! And good for you getting in the magazine! I subscribed to that magazine when it first came out and kind of forgot about it. I’ll have to go get one.
I just had to tell you that I have the same fireplace (LR). Red brick with the long skinny bricks in rows rather than staggered (whatever that is called) and the mantle is a touch too high. I also painted ours white but I left the mantle unpainted.
Rose says
Your blog is amazing. I have learned so many new things from you. Congratulations on your magazine.