We know you’ve seen lots of pictures of our house. But lots of video, not so much. In fact, we realized it’s been over a year and a half since we’ve posted a room-by-room tour of Casa Petersik. And in that time we’ve swapped a spare bedroom for a nursery, added a two-person office/playroom to our guest room, and totally gutted our bathroom. And although you’ve seen pics of those makeovers we know sometimes it helps to see ’em in 3D (and now in HD thanks to our latest purchase: the Flip Mino HD). So you can finally visualize how the rooms all connect. No breaking and entering required.
Plus we’re not gonna lie. We’ve been cleaning the house like crazy to put it on the market, so it’s as good a time as any to document this baby. Without further ado, we give you fine people The 2010 YHL House Tour (view it on YouTube here):
Yes Clara passed gas at the end of the video. How’s that for keeping it real?
And if you’re in the mood for a blast from the past or two, you can see our original half-house tour from November of 2007 (warning: the kitchen is mid-renovation) or the updated full-house tour from March of 2008. Oh, and there’s also the better production-quality version of the tour, shot by The Nest in November of 2008. So much self-conscious cringing, so little time.
Psst- What’s been around my lady’s neck lately? Check out our BabyCenter post of the week for the scoop.
dinah says
This is a really late reply to my comment at 3:04pm (I had labwork to do and just got home).. I just wanted to say thank you for answering my question! Whenever you take the time to respond to my questions, I feel so special Lol! It just goes to show how awesome you guys are that you can make people feel so good (and with just a blog!):) !!!
Anyways..loving the post and best of luck~
Nicole says
Loved the tour! Your house is adorable. I also loved seeing Clara! My 9 month old daughter has that same onesie. Gotta love Carter’s cute clothes and affordable prices!
Sammy says
Love the video – and the floor of your sunroom looks awesome in the video. You’ve officially converted me to a blue-stencil-fan! ;)
Heidi says
You guys are too cute! Good luck on selling the house.
Kerry says
Hi guys ;D I have been a follower for quite some time now! And enjoy your blog even more then the first time I read it. Thank you for all the details you always pass along, you truely are an inspiration to the DIYers like myself. One question…when one is wanting to purchase a home to renovate/fix up to live in and resell later what must you look for?Is location,location,location still the main concern as we have always been told or can that sit on the back burner?We have a 2700sq. home that we had built 13yrs. ago and I am ready to sell and DOWN size to 1500sq. and would like to buy one that needs some LOVE as you say ;D Sorry so long! Thank you….
YoungHouseLove says
Hey Kerry,
Yup, we think location is a huge factor! We always think of that phrase “buy the worst house in the nicest neighborhood”. Of course it’s all about potential and the layout and other things that aren’t easy to change (like the lot size and the schools) factor in too. We’ll be posting our must-have and nice-to-have list as we house hunt (once we figure it out!). Fun, fun, fun.
xo,
s
Katherine says
Okay so I KNEW Clara’s “toot” was coming and I still cracked up. That kid incredible comedic timing.
catherine says
I LOVE LOVE your blog and eagerly await each post. However your last 3 posts have not shown up on my RSS Feed and I’m not sure why! Do you know if anyone else has had problems? Thankfully I follow you on Facebook and check in regularly so I haven’t missed anything but I thought I’d mention it!
YoungHouseLove says
Oh no! Has anyone else had that problem? Sometimes just unsubscribing to our blog and resubscribing is the best way to reset any glitches like that!
xo,
s
Crystal says
Hi –
I’m a fan and have been following your blog for about 6 months or so. I have a question about your pocket doors – di you add those yourself or have someone install them? Do you talk about that anywhere on the blog? I have several areas in my house that would benefit from pocket doors and would love to know more about their installation, cost, etc.
Thanks and good luck with your home sale and house hunting!!
YoungHouseLove says
Hey Crystal,
Those pocket doors were already there when we moved in (they were oak and we painted them white, but that’s the full extent of our involvement). Maybe you can google around or check youtube.com for a pocket door installation tutorial?
xo,
s
je§ica says
What is the rug in your bedroom? I love it! Would it work on a covered, screened porch in Florida?
Thanks!
YoungHouseLove says
Hey Jessica,
It’s from World Market and we love it. Should work like a charm!
xo,
s
LibbyS says
Hey Sherry-
I’m not sure if you’ve ever addressed this…but I was wondering about your decision not to have a glider/rocker in Clara’s nursery. We have a small space too, and I dont think a glider/rocker will fit…but everyone says we NEED to have one. You seem to be managing just fine but wanted to know your thoughts on the subject. Thanks!
YoungHouseLove says
Hey Libby,
We love that chair in there! We use it to read to Clara and I nurse her in there, but it’s not my only nursing station. For example, I nurse all over the house (the office, the sofa in the living room, the den, the bedroom, even the sunroom) so I don’t mind the fact that the chair doesn’t glide (since the sofa and the bed and all the other places I nurse don’t do that either). Hope it helps!
xo,
s
taralee says
so i received a magazine from thenest.com in the mail yesterday (wouldn’t recommend it) and noticed several pictures from your house! i checked all over it to see if you were mentioned, but didn’t see any credit. you’re also on the front page of their site, if i’m not mistaken…
YoungHouseLove says
Hey Taralee,
Not to worry, they own those images because they shot our house and featured us in their mag a while back! So excited that they’re throwing our pics into the mix again- we’ll have to check it out!
xo,
s
Jill says
So, Clara might not follow in her parents footsteps in DIY, but instead will take the stage as a stand up comedian! Her timing and delivery are perfect! hahaha!
Zoe says
I love love love the three glass decorative vases that are hung on the wall right next to the fireplace in your living room! Where are they from?! Did you ever do a post on these before??
YoungHouseLove says
Hey Zoe,
They’re from CB2! Hope they still sell them, they were super cheap!
xo,
s
Jen says
Thanks for giving us an updated tour. Your house looks great of course! Love Clara’s timing. Perfect.
Monica says
Your entire family is adorable! You all are incredibly lucky!
And I love the house. You guys have such a great eye for design and aesthetic, and it’s amazing that you’re sharing it with so many people.
I can’t wait to see where everything takes you after the move!
Also, high-five to Clara for keeping it extra real!
Kendra says
Hello YHL
I love your house and all the work you have put into it. I can’t wait to see what kinda of house you buy next. Do you know what of type of house you are looking for? ….. another bungalow, old two story house, colonial, ranch, victorian …
I am sure what ever kinda of house you pick it will turn out to be awesome.
Even though ill miss your blogs about this house, I am so excited to see what new projects this new house will bring!
Cheers Kendra
http://youngdiy.blogspot.com/
Kendra Bester says
Hello YHL
I love your house and all the work you have put into it. I can’t wait to see what kinda of house you buy next. Do you know what of type of house you are looking for? ….. another bungalow, old two story house, colonial, ranch, victorian …
I am sure what ever kinda of house you pick it will turn out to be awesome.
Even though ill miss your blogs about this house, I am so excited to see what new projects this new house will bring!
Kendra
http://youngdiy.blogspot.com/
YoungHouseLove says
Hey Kendra,
We definitely have a place in our hearts for ranches, but we’re open to anything really- as long as it’s old and not too huge. We’ll start touring houses soon (and promise to share those details with you guys) so we’ll probably learn more of what we like and don’t like as we go!
xo,
s
sommerkind says
Your house is so tidy, I have to ask one tiny question.
The things I have lying around are mostly books, because I have them almost everywhere (I even have a bathroom- bookshelf). Where do you store your books?
YoungHouseLove says
Hey Sommerkind,
We have them everywhere! In a stack on the desk in the den, stacked on the ottoman under that desk, stacked on the bottom shelf of the coffee table in the living room, stored on the green bookshelf in the living room, stacked on the two ottomans under the console table by the door, stored in the bookcase in our office/playroom/guest room, etc. Those are mostly pretty hardcover books that we love though- we must admit that we usually give softcover books to friends or borrow them from the library since we only read those once.
xo,
s
Maya says
You seem to get the “did I think of remodeling” question a lot, so what if you wrote a post about it? I’d be interested to see in specific terms what you thought about doing (and why you rejected these ideas)… it would be like a little YHL version of that home design show “Love it or Leave It”… :)
We live in 1000 square feet, so we can relate! We only have one sitting area, though… you guys have three (!). Do you like having so many separate places to lounge on sofas, or is that negotiable in the move?
YoungHouseLove says
Hey Maya,
We do have a post planned full of what we’re looking for in a new house (and why this house just wouldn’t work for the long haul) so as soon as we figure out what we really actually want (still learning as we go!) we’ll share that info!
xo,
s
jaclyn says
loved the tour! can’t wait for your next home that you get to tackle!
Kai says
Thanks for the updated tour! From the pictures, it’s easy to imagine that the rooms are much bigger than they are in real life. It really shows taht you can have a lot of function in a small space. And Clara is gorgeous (as well as funny)!
Jenna O. says
Sherry,
I love the house tour! Thanks for sharing that with us. I had a question about one of the framed pieces of art hanging in the living room. It’s the one with the large P with some smaller writing on it. I wasn’t able to see what is says. Does that have something to do with your last name? Where did you get it from? And can you tell me what it says? Thanks!!!
YoungHouseLove says
We DIYed it! Here are those details: https://www.younghouselove.com/2009/10/how-to-make-a-magazine-monogram/
xo,
s
JessieBelle says
You guys finally showed the fridge, al la Cribs! lol
Your house is a vision of sea foam green and cream. Love it.
and Clara is awesome :)
Julie says
Loved the tour! I always try to layout a home in my mind when I see pictures, and it was pretty easy to do with all your photos and the floor plan posts, but the moving camera bit really sealed the deal! Would you consider doing the same thing in your yard? I don’t think we’ve ever seen the side yard opposite the driveway, and it would be cool to explore your landscaping/compost bin hiding spot/back woods a bit more before you say goodbye The House That Started the Blog.
YoungHouseLove says
Hey Julie,
This should help in that regard!
https://www.younghouselove.com/2009/06/the-lay-of-the-land/
We actually sketched the layout of our lot so you can picture it. As for a video, if we ever have a spare moment it could be fun.
xo,
s
Karla@ {TheClassyWoman} says
Sherry, you’re adorable! Well, your whole family is actually-little Clara is beautiful. Love your house, so neat to see everything today via video-it really gives more perspective on size/scale et. You guys will be glad you have this video once you’ve moved into the new house. What an exciting chapter in your life. We’ve all got so many wonderful ideas from you in your current house. I can’t wait to see what you’ll do in the next one!
You guys are the most down to earth bloggers I know. Thanks for ALWAYS keeping it real! :)
~K
Jo says
I don’t have decorate-able space yet (renting, agh!) but I live for that day, and your blog helps me get through these dark days. Not to mention that I read it daily for it’s kick of sweetness and nerdy-cool. So thanks!!
Sarah says
You guys win for cutest video ever! It was great to see your house in 3D, and I love the term “Clara-phanalia!”
Mel says
Love the tour! That’ll be fun for you to look back on in a few years.
Also, I think you guys are the most genuine, down-to-earth, fun bloggers ever and Clara is adorable. Can’t wait to see what adventures your next place will brings :)
Stephanie says
Thanks for the video!
I was wondering if you guys were planning on taking your furniture with you? I’ve loved the fact that you guys have found “new” pieces to work in your house (ex: clara’s changing table, desk made from a door, etc.) I hope you continue to do this with your new place!
YoungHouseLove says
Some will come with us and some will stay behind! We’ll definitely be taking on a ton of furniture and accessory makeovers for sure!
xo,
s
Emily says
I’m SO glad you guys did this! I was wondering how all of the rooms connected. It’s easy to see it on paper but to see the real-life walk through makes it so much easier.
Kate says
Great video tour, so fun to see how everything fits together. For some reason I always thought the brick living room area was in the basement, not sure why exactly or if you even have a basement? Looking forward to seeing you tackle a whole new place. You guys are too cute. Love the blog!
YoungHouseLove says
Hey Kate,
We do have a basement actually, although it’s not as cozy as our den! Here’s that makeover for ya: https://www.younghouselove.com/2009/12/tackling-the-basement-done/
xo,
s
Cynthia says
I LOVE LOVE LOVE your home!! I love just everything about it. Now that you have your daughter, it makes me realize that even though you have a child, doesn’t mean your house has to go complete disarray. I wish you could come and decorate my home. :)
Diane Lovell says
Thanks for opening up your home like this. :D
Nicole (& Ricki!) says
Thanks for sharing the tour!
I have to tell you that I started watching the other videos of Burger after watching the tour. I was sitting on the couch and my dog Ricki was going NUTS watching Burger! He kept pawing at the keyboard :)
Bridgit says
I love your birthstone necklace, read about it on babycenter.com. Can you share the etsy seller who makes these? Both of my sons were born in March so it would be perfect!
YoungHouseLove says
Hey Bridgit,
The seller was Karina Grace Jewelry (it looks like she’s currently on vacation). Love her stuff. Hubby did a good job.
xo,
s
andrea p says
Hey Sherry,
The gorgeous leather club chair in your bedroom has me drooling! I couldn’t find it on Target’s website…any chance you know the link? If not, do you know of a similar one?
Thanks!
YoungHouseLove says
Hey Andrea,
Alas, we don’t have that link for ya. Maybe they still sell it or something similar though? We thought it was called The Manhattan Chair. Maybe searching that will help?
xo,
s
marlena says
I watched your video and i must say that you guys feel really convienient at the front of camera! and you prestented your house in easily way (well who know this house better than you, right?) The only thing that is missed in your video is that we can not compare how it looked before. I hope that when you will buy a new house , you will make a virtual video at the begining and maybe at the end( if you of course would like to sell it once again). I think it won’t take a long time after somebody will buy it, your house is beautiful, you put a lot of effort to make it look so nice. I can not wait until you start a new project with your new house! take care!
YoungHouseLove says
We will for sure!
xo,
s
Sarah says
The ending of that video could not have been planned more perfect. I love your house, I wish I lived in Virginia to buy it!!
Farah says
Wow! My idea of your house layout was completely backwards! Thanks for sharing! Clara is SOOOOO ADORABLE!!! I wish we could do the makeover all over again just so I can tote her around while you two work!! Epitome of cute! Farah
MandyP says
HAHAHAHAHA! That toot at the end is the BEST! As a mom of 4 little ones (and 1 more due in January, 2011) I totally get the “keeping it real” with kids! =) I love you guys!
Juliann says
Soooo cute! I really LOVE that postcard wall! I plan on doing that in my office as well now :) Thanks!
Mihku Paul says
Hey There! I just found this by accident while searching for home design and furnishing sources. LOVE what you are doing! So many neat ideas and your enthusiasm is so engaging. I am an older first-time house owner, in a brick one-story ranch built in 1956. Always looking for ideas as we just landed here about a month ago. We don’t have a ton of space but do have a finished basement almost as large as the upstairs footprint. I am going to use the washer/dryer idea and I really like the floating shelves too! I also like the fern in the bath. Ferns were made for bathrooms. The extra humidity is totally going to help the asparagus fern thrive. They don’t like to dry out. I’ll be back.