Quick note: Tomorrow (Saturday, November 10th) we’ll be in Chicago at the West Elm on 1000 W North Avenue for cookies, cocoa, and a book signing at 1pm (arriving on the early side might help ya get a jump on the line). More info here. We’d love to see ya there!
Who’s ready for our once-every-two-weeks recap of our book tour-y adventures (here’s the first one)? Just us? Okay. Here we go anyways! #warningitslong
As most of you know, weather has been kinda crazy in the Northeastern part of the country lately. Between Hurricane Sandy two weeks ago and this spontaneous Nor’easter this week, well, things have been a little crazy. And it just so happens that all of our book tour stops in the last seven days were scheduled in the affected areas. Cue the adventure! Actually, first cue the worry and concern. Having lots of friends and family members in those regions (not to mention bunches of you) made us cross our fingers for safety, warmth, and electricity for everyone.
Those things are far more important than frivolous things like book signings, so when the SoHo FLOR store said they were without power and there was no option other than rescheduling (the new date’s still TBD but we’ll keep you posted!) we were completely expecting it and totally understood. But surprisingly both hosts in Connecticut and New Jersey had been open, with power, for a few days before our scheduled events – so they were actually eager to have us come up. They thought it would be a fun distraction for folks up there dealing with loss of power/heat and all of the other comforts they were sorely missing, and we thought that sounded great too. We were eager to drive up and see all of our friends and relatives up there to make sure they were ok (and bring some supplies to Sherry’s family), so on Thursday around noon we packed up the car and set our sites on Wilton, Connecticut.
The other crazy behind-the-scenes happening was that Sherry actually developed a kidney infection, but thankfully she was diagnosed on Tuesday and antibiotic-ed up so she could recover just in time to hit the road on Thursday. (Her PSA is that if you ever have strong pains on one or both sides of your lower back along with a fever and nausea, get to the doctor asap).
Clara joined us for this trip so that she could spend some quality time with Sherry’s mom, aka Nonna, while we tended to our book duties. Burger stayed at home with my parents since we figure Clara-wrangling was enough to keep Nonna busy for this trip (and Burger’s idea of heaven is being house-sat by his Grammy and TomTom). As for how Clara did on the drive, don’t let this trip photo fool you. The bean is not all hugs and naps all the time. But we made what ended up being a nine hour drive and lived to tell the tale.
We landed at our hotel in Connecticut around 10pm, waaaaaay past Clara’s bedtime. Did she seem to notice? You be the judge.
The next morning we found ourselves at the Wilton Library, which was a beautiful library, btw (and this is coming from a guy whose mom worked in the public library system growing up, so I have high standards). We were so grateful to see lots of smiling faces in the audience. Whether they were happy to see us or just happy to have heat, we didn’t care. We were downright psyched to have them… as clearly demonstrated by this that photo Crystal took of us giving our presentation. Just kidding, this is right before we started (no idea why we look so blank, because I promise we were all hyper and nervous on the inside). We think it’s pretty funny that we’re both sitting the same way and looking the same direction. #twinsies
Crystal actually did a really sweet post about her morning, which you can check out for more photos. She says she was very shy, but I’m not sure I buy it. After all, she’s the only one who suggested that we recreate our book cover pose with her and her husband Aaron. Looks pretty good, right? #dorksforlife
The people of Wilton were super nice, which is encouraging because we worried that Cincinnati’s kindness was just an isolated case of Midwestern-ness. Phew! Sherry even got her second opportunity to sign a ceramic animal. See how her eyes light up at the opportunity. She’s never happier.
There were also fun requests like this one to sign $herdog on this over-sized clothespin for someone’s desk.
And just like in Cincy, people went out of their way with little gifts that made us ooh, ahh, and make other incredibly weird expressions. You guys totally don’t have to do that! Seriously. But check out this charm that someone crafted using a tiny printed thumbnail of our book cover. Clearly Sherry is impressed.
While there we also got to finally meet Connecticut resident and hilarious blogger-friend Roo from SemiProper. She was kind enough not to give me a crazy look when I suggested that she, Sherry, and Clara ride the animal statues outside the library. Though she later one upped me by Photoshopping me having a Slurpee binge at a 7-Eleven.
Roo is famous (infamous?) for her mad stick figure drawing skillz, so I got all sweaty-palmed when she challenged me to sketch something inside her book. Eventually I came up with this masterpiece of Sherry fist pumping and me being ashamed of her. I’m not sure why I drew Sherry in a skirt. I think it’s my default for girl stick figures. Though I guess I should be more concerned that I drew myself pantless.
Here’s Roo’s drawing in our little tour yearbook that we have been asking everyone to sign (more on that blank-book-business here). See, isn’t she much more skilled at these things? Roo actually has a new line of notebooks out that may or may not feature some DMX-inspired lyrics on them. So yes, she’s Sherry’s old-school-rap-loving soul mate.
When things wrapped up in Wilton (and we successfully wrangled Clara away from the library’s train table) we started our journey back across the Hudson to New Jersey. Given that it was lunch-ish time, we were very lucky that readers Bill and Kristin had invited us to check out their sandwich shop which was right on our route. Lunch was delicious and here’s the cute pic that Sherry snapped of our mealtime hosts.
And here’s the photo that Kristin and Bill instagrammed later. If ever you needed proof that Clara is a normal 2 year old, here it is. And yes, I’m posting this so when she’s older I can say “see, that’s why you should’ve listened to Daddy when he told you not to pick your nose.” Ok, Sherry will probably make me take it down in a year or two to keep from “scarring her.”
Here’s where you should pretend to hear a record screeching to a halt: after lunch we arrived at our hotel in New Jersey just in time for Clara’s nap before our NJ event… only to find this taped to the locked and bolted front doors. #wompwomp
We feel bad even sounding upset about this, since the situation for residents affected by Sandy who had been living with stuff like this for days already – and more days to come – are MUCH more deserving of anyone’s compassion. The first floor of Sherry’s brother’s apartment in Jersey City was flooded and her grandma was without electricity and heat for nearly a week. We’ve had to deal with no power and no heat ourselves before thanks to Hurricane Irene last year, but the lines for gasoline were like nothing we’d ever seen. There were lines of cars literally miles long at each gas station that was open. Sherry heard of friends and family members waiting upwards of four hours just to get their tanks full.
Thankfully we had fueled up in Connecticut so we only had our hotel issue to deal with. So after spending a couple of hours on the phone only to find there were no vacancies within a 50 mile radius, we heard that one of Sherry’s mom’s friends had a spare room where we could crash (with power and heat!). We were so thankful. So with that settled we ran over to Bookends in Ridgewood NJ for our signing there.
We weren’t sure who would show up thanks to all of the gas/heat/power issues, but we were just happy to visit with anyone who could make it out. We were so grateful to everyone who made it out to see us and they seemed grateful that we made the trip! Mutual gratefulness. We had a great time with Sherry’s (sorta) hometown crowd, and although it was a smaller group than originally expected, it was still an awesomely smiley and friendly crowd – including this little fellow named Greysen (who had fun “playing trains with the girl from the computer” – aka Clara). And of course we completely understand that everyone who couldn’t make it out had far more important things to use their gas supply on! Heat > book signing any day of the week!
Being in Sherry’s home state meant some familiar faces were able to swing by, including her bestie Heather (whom you’ve seen here and here before).
My sister Katie and her boys – her husband Martin and her sons John & Ben – even braved the trek from Manhattan since the SoHo event had been postponed. Can’t believe we didn’t get a picture with them! Maybe it was due to the three toddlers that we had running around…
When that event wrapped up, we ventured off to Nonna’s friends house for the night. We were so happy to have a warm, safe place to rest our heads after a long day! Seriously, we slept like rocks and were never so grateful for two mattresses on the floor.
And instead of driving back home on Saturday morning, we stuck around for some quality family time with Sherry’s family. We got some breakfast with her dad, stepmom, and grandma and then celebrated an early Thanksgiving with the Nonna side of the family. Clara even got some quality time with her Uncle Monkey (Sherry’s brother Dan). Note: quality time was often defined as poking Uncle Monkey in the nose so he’d make funny noises. He’s a good sport that guy.
When fake Thanksgiving wrapped up around 6pm, we hit the road for the long and mostly dark roadtrip back to Richmond. It was smooth sailing and we’ve never been happier to see our beds. And to get an extra hour of sleep thanks to Daylight Savings Time…
Fast forward four days to 4:45am (go go gadget alliteration!) and we found ourselves waking up verrry early on Wednesday morning to catch a morning flight to Boston for our first West Elm event. Clearly 6am flights are not a good look for me. I need to work on my awake face.
The awesome news about that early flight into Beantown was that it got us in by 8:15am, which meant we actually had some unexpected time to enjoy the city… if only the city weren’t about to get slammed by a Nor’easter. The wind made our flight a little white-knuckled at moments and the cold / impending rain meant that we spent more time bundled up in our hotel than we had planned, but it didn’t keep us from grabbing a delicious burger lunch with my cousin Casey and her husband Kevin at the Boston Burger Co. Yum.
And since it was nearby, we squeezed in one sight that I’ve been dying to check out since my mom told me about it: the Mapparium. It’s a three-story, stained glass globe that you get to walk inside of courtesy of a clear walkway that cuts through at the equator. It was awesome… except that photography wasn’t allowed. So here’s a shot from Northeastern University. You know I love maps, so I pretty much geeked out.
As the West Elm signing grew closer, rain turned to snow and we were certain no one was going to brave the weather. Seriously, Sherry talked about just playing with the ceramic animals in West Elm since the store would be empty. But New Englanders are apparently very brave when it comes to snow (guess you guys get a lot of practice?) and we were so shocked when the West Elm staff said there was already a line when we arrived through the back door to prep some of the book projects we’d brought along with us.
In addition to the great news than more than zero people showed up, West Elm was a super host. No one had to wait outside AND they had hot cocoa and cookies for everyone while they waited. Each of the West Elms that we visit will have cookies made by a local bakery (fun, right?) so here are the ones that a Boston bakery whipped up. In case you were curious, they were quite yummy. And quite large (or “head sized” as Sherry likes to call them).
After a lightning fast welcome and speedy explanation of some gift-y type projects in the book, we got straight down to book signing so that we could finally chat people up and congratulate them on being brave enough to come out during a nor’easter. Because, just FYI, it looked like this outside.
It was easy to forget the snow outdoors because the people inside were so darn friendly and excited to be there (or maybe just excited to have scarfed down a big cookie?). Either way, we were just so flattered that people showed up.
Since the store offered up plenty of ceramic accessories for people to pick up while they were there, Sherry found herself signing quite a few. Like this pretty snow globe…
…and we probably signed about two dozen ceramic owls. Here’s a shot that Karen snagged of Sherry posing with her colorful flock (from here).
Oh yeah, and here’s Karen herself. She wrote a very sweet post on her blog about the signing. Oh and see that yawning guy in the background? As a dude, I can totally relate to being the man on the sofa waiting for the wife. Hilarious.
In addition to seeing my cousins again in line, I also got to (briefly) catch up with some friends who now live in the area. I saw friends from college, high school, and even elementary school there. And although I hadn’t met these kind folks below before that night, they instantly won me over by bringing UVA shirts for us to “wear.” Wahoo-wah!
We could go on and on about all of the fun encounters that we had on Wednesday night… but I think we can all agree that I’ve already gone on and on enough. So let’s just say that Boston was awesome. West Elm was awesome. The weather was… well, less than awesome. But hey, at least we got to see Clara’s eyes light up yesterday when we landed back in Richmond and told her “Mommy and Daddy saw snow!”
Speaking of Richmond, we had our event here last night but will have to recap that for you in another post in a week or two. We’re actually publishing this from the airport terminal just before we hop on our plane heading to Chicago (so comments might take a while to pop up). It’ll be our third consecutive morning on an airplane, so forgive us if we start to lose track of what day it is! In summary: thanks again to everyone in Connecticut, New Jersey, and Boston! And to anyone who made it through this long rambling post, well, you rock too.
Liane says
Cookies at West Elm?? Woohoo!!! My mom and I will be coming to your Toronto signing, and can you believe I’ve never been in a West Elm store? We don’t have any here in the Western New York area.
So coming to see you guys is also giving me the opportunity to shop West Elm in person- so thanks for that. ;) So glad you guys are buzzing around the country safely, hope the weather gives you a break! It’s supposed to get back to the high 50’s Sunday and Monday, so hopefully good weather for your trip to TO! :)
Hanna says
Ahhhh… I had RSVP’d for the Boston West Elm and had everything prepped…. and then a last minute emergency put me on carpool duty and left about 45 minutes to travel from Southborough to Boston… in rush hour traffic… in the snow… wasn’t going to happen. You can picture me melted on the floor in a puddle of gloom. I had really been looking forward to stuttering, blushing, and generally behaving like an awkward fangirl in front of you guys. /sigh
Thank you for posting up the pics and details of the signings, it makes up quite a bit for missing it! I am glad you made it through the disaster zone of the northeast with only a few hiccups, and got to enjoy some classic Boston weather in the bargain (blerg). And I am VERY glad you all made it home safely. After this week you have definitely earned those book signings in sunnier climes!
YoungHouseLove says
Aw thanks so much, you’re so sweet!
xo,
s
vanessa says
yesterday: i got my boo-ook, i got my boo-ook! read cover to cover all night long. in lurve. so fantastically awesome!(i even had dreams about doing the projects) i’m in minneapolis…being induced to have baby on monday…you’re coming to minneapolis on wednesday. i cannot begin to tell you how sad i am that you won’t be signing my pregnant belly. *tears* and just so you know, those are actual tears…yes, 40 weeks pregnant and so emotional!
YoungHouseLove says
Aw you’re so sweet!!! So excited you loved our book, and your pregnant belly will be there in spirit!
xo,
s
Teri says
Sherry, I had a kidney infection a few months ago and had no idea because I had no pain in my back. I found out because I was up all night getting sick and shivering at 2 am one night. I went to Urgent Care and they had to give me a shot of antibiotic- STAT!
Glad you were better for your travels. It sounds like the you are having fun traveling the “globe”. Can’t wait to hear about the next set of adventures.
YoungHouseLove says
Oh no Teri, so sorry about that. It sucks, right?
xo,
s
Kate says
Okay, I got (weirdly) excited when I scrolled down to the picture of Dr. Dan! We are due for another science-y post from your bro :).
EHS says
I love the “once-every-two-weeks recap(s).” They excite me all over again for your signing in Houston next week. The weather here is a balmy 80 degrees and Sunny!
I can’t wait to meet you and hope you have time to squeeze in a house crash (mine!!). And I’m happy to give you a tour, or email a list, of the H-town highlights. The store next door to West Elm has lots of fun eye candy for starters.
-Emily
YoungHouseLove says
Wahoo! We’re so excited!
xo,
s
Alison says
I love these updates on the tour. It’s so fun getting to see all your stops and so fun anticipating the DC signing later in the month! As predicted, I stayed up way too late and read fully half the book. Love love love it. You guys did such a wonderful job.
Now I’m off to the thrift store to find a couple of mirrors/ceramic animals/ugly fake brass doohickies that I can spray paint.
YoungHouseLove says
Aw thanks Alison! So glad you liked our book.
xo,
s
Julia says
Glad you enjoyed my hometown of Boston! I am waiting for you to announce your Charlotte date :)I wish I had been thinking while you were there–my brother manages an awesome local coffee shop–I would have made him go down to West Elm with some goodies for you!
Last night my husband told me that one of his friends posted a picture on facebook of “herself with the Duggars”…I was like, “ok….where did she see the Duggars?” He told me they were in Boston for a book signing. After I thought about it for a few I said, “do you mean Young House Love? The Petersiks?” and he was like, “Yeah, I knew the Duggars sounded wrong–who are they?” Bet you never thought you’d get mistaken for the Duggars!
YoungHouseLove says
OH MY GOSH that’s HILARIOUS!
xo,
s
Gina says
Cannot wait until you guys are in my neck of the woods! Date still to be determined but I’m going to do everything I can to be there!! Asking for your book for Christmas…..if I don’t just buy it now for myself. :)
LARY@ Inspiration Nook says
How exciting. So happy you guys are having such a great time on each stop. How awesome to even have an early Thanksgiving.
I got my book Wednesday night and every night after work my boyfriend has to take it from me so I give him and our puppy some attention LOL
P.S still hoping L.A gets added to the book tour.
Tyra says
Have fun in Chicago!! Love that town!! Hopeing to meet y’all in NC!!!
heather says
I’m so glad you’ve had a fun time so far, and that you were able to get into the hard hit areas, and a snowy Boston!
BTW: Let’s discuss for just a minute that instagram right out of bed photo you took. Let me start by saying, are you freaking kidding me, Sherry? I give serious props to your mom and dad for the great genetics which makes you capable of looking that good first thing in the morning. Also, that hair? Shut it. I don’t. It’s not. I can’t even. Whatever. You’re a babe. Just embrace it.
YoungHouseLove says
No seriously you have to see it in person. It’s like ten elves teased it while I slept. Baaad! Even John said “Wow. That’s some big hair.”
xo,
s
heather says
HAH. “It’s like 10 elves teased it”. I take your challenge because in photos it looks awesome.
Then again, if it’s like my hair on some days then oh Lord help you. It’s normally rather tame and straight except when the moon and stars align just right, no matter what I do it’s just…wild and I have to attempt to tame with with a hair dryer and product (because straigtening it will somehow make it look worst). Yesterday because of the snowy/weird weather, it was insane. Then my elastic broke. It broke Sherry. I had to go to work. The one elastic I could find. Gone. So I have this wavy curly hair in the front and this only slightly wavy odd shit happening in the back. My coworkers were like WHY DON’T YOU WEAR IT DOWN?! and I was like WHAT ARE YOU ON?!
My husband calls it “Farrah hair” if I have the right cut, but my old roomate put it best, “It’s like business in the front, and bath salts in the back.”
Robyn in Chicago says
IAMSOEXCITEDTOMEETYOUGUYSINCHICAGOTOMORROW!!
:)
YoungHouseLove says
Ahhhhhhhh! So excited!
xo,
s
Becca says
So how early does a person need to show up to be first’ish in line? lol Should I sneak into West Elm tonight at closing? Ha!
YoungHouseLove says
Hahahaha, I don’t know! Maybe call the store and ask what they think? We never know what to expect…
xo,
s
Lauren@FilingJointly says
Yay Chicago! I’ll see you tommmmmooorrrrrowwww!!
YoungHouseLove says
So excited to see you!!!! We need a code word. Say “grouse” when you walk up to us. Haha!
xo,
s
Lauren@FilingJointly says
Fine. Totally.
Except the code word thing is completely unnecessary. I will just be the girl that runs up to your table and then slips and falls and takes a display of china down with her.
You think I am kidding but these things happen to me quite a lot. Sadly, it is never a display of pillows, it’s always like…forks and angry bears.
YoungHouseLove says
Hahahaha! Let’s do it.
xo,
s
heather says
Lauren, give Sherry a high-five for me and tell her by the power of osmosis it’s from Maine. She’ll get it, either that or be like “wtf?”. It’s a crap shoot. Then we’ll skype and you can tell me all about it, since I miss your face and we need a skype date anyway haha.
YoungHouseLove says
Hahaha!!
xo
s
Lauren Nicole says
West Elm’s newest store is opening here in Indianapolis next week. Do you guys know who I would need to lobby to get you here for a book signing? Would it be someone here at my local West Elm or the corporate office?
YoungHouseLove says
We’re not sure how it works, but maybe just try asking to see what they say? A lot has to do with scheduling and travel and stuff so it’s lots of work for the publisher but they have been awesome about extending it a few times already!
xo,
s
Lauren Nicole says
Seems like a perfect way to get a bunch of folks into a brand new store if you ask me! And, Mr./Mrs. Publisher should consider it job security. :)
Anna says
Just got my pre-ordered book in the mail. It’s beautiful and I can’t wait to really check it out. Congratulations!
YoungHouseLove says
Yay!!
xo,
s
paintergal says
Got my book this week. I must say it’s homey and fun to read. You guys did a great job!
YoungHouseLove says
So glad!!
xo,
s
Tabbitha @ Turnip Tootsie says
You guys are making memories that will last a life time! I love that you do such a nice job of documenting your travels, makes it feel like we all get to go along with you. P.S When will y’all make it out here to Hawaii so you can sign my book
(wink wink).
YoungHouseLove says
Wahoo!!
xo,
s
Carolyn says
Wait…Can we talk about how the fact that my signature in your yearbook made it into your blog (however coincidentally)?!?! Totally made my day (it’s the little things, right?). Great meeting you both!
YoungHouseLove says
Hahahah!
xo
s
Karyn says
I’ve got a huge crush on your little family! I would like to respectfully ask that you consider coming to California on your book tour, specifically Southern California! We just bought a house over the summer and I am so inspired by you to make this our dream home. :)
YoungHouseLove says
Aw we have a crush on you! Thanks for the kind words.
xo,
s
sarai says
I think it’s hilarious that people are bringing Sherry ceramic animals to sign. Too funny! (and awesome)
Ofelia, México City says
What a crazy and happy book tour experiences! Im enjoying all of them. May I sugest something? What if instead signing West ELm ceramic figures, Sherry design a totally her ceramic figures line? It would be nice to get her sign over one little-white-petersik created-ceramic figurine! (I think I could get mine throught your Amazon store, because Im outside the border) Don’t you think?
YoungHouseLove says
Um that would be my dream.
xo,
s
Lisa in Seattle says
“Play trains with the girl from the computer” – I DIE.
Book came yesterday! I did the Bee Dance of Joy, which is not a pretty sight, and the ferrets probably thought I was having a seizure.
If it happens to snow while you’re here in the PNW, we are doomed. It’s all hills here and, God bless us, nobody knows how to drive in the snow. So think warm thoughts!
YoungHouseLove says
Will do! And so glad your book arrived!
xo,
s
Lesley says
OMG OMG! I can’t believe you posted the pic of the charm I made you. I never told anyone I was making a little gift for you. When I told my husband when I got home he rolled his eyes but now I can’t wait for him to get home to show him this! Take that! Haha.
And I am so bummed I never signed your blank book. With all the excitment I totally forgot to look for it :(
What a small world to. I was talking to Roo in line and never knew who she was. Now I have a new blog to read.
PS last night I emailed you a link to view the pics of Clara in the library.
YoungHouseLove says
You’re so sweet Lesley! Loved the pics!
xo,
s
Nicole says
Yay yay yay! I am SO excited to meet you two on Monday in Toronto. My hubby and I decided to make a little mini vaca out of it since we live in western NY, so we are bringing our 8 month old with us and stopping at Niagara Falls too! I have to admit, I’m a little nervous bringing her along, so cross your fingers she does okay! The husband and baby on the couch in your photo makes me feel better knowing I’m not the only crazy who is planning on bringing her baby!
YoungHouseLove says
Hope she does all right! And if you guys have to bail we orally understand!
xo,
s
Debbie C says
Ok, I feel dumb about this, but I just found out that we had to RSVP for the signing. Looks like West Elm closed the RSVP’s in late October. Are we still able to “walk in”? Or do we have to have an RSVP?
YoungHouseLove says
I hope this link works! Just scroll down for all the info we know:
https://m.facebook.com/events/423168624397487/?refid=9#!/events/423168624397487?view=permalink&id=434752663239083&__user=500914069
xo,
s
Lisa says
Go go gadget alliteration? I just snorted Diet Coke out of my nose. :)
She Ran.She Worked.She Conquered. says
Wish I was in town (Boston) when you made it, but I’ve been away for work. Bad weather? Looks like a beautiful snow day to me :)
Glad your flights weren’t affected
-Molly
Kathi says
Making the drive up from Detroit on Monday to see y’all in Toronto…so excited! It’s my friend’s birthday but her passport is expired so she can’t come with – any chance you’ll be able to sign 2 books for me?
YoungHouseLove says
Of course! We’d love to!
xo,
s
Josh K says
Welcome to Chicago! Wish I could be at the event tomorrow, however my Saturday schedule will not allow it. Hope you have a great experience though and get to see some good Chicago sights while you’re here (and I recommend deep dish pizza from Lou Malnati’s)
Jamie D says
Chicago tip- you must have some Garrett’s popcorn! Conveniently you can get it in the O’Hare airport if you are flying in there. The Chicago mix is the flavor to get- half caramel and half cheese, sounds gross but is SO DELISH! Have fun!!! ahh so many exclamation points!!
YoungHouseLove says
Sounds fun!
xo,
s
amanda says
Seems odd that your hotel didn’t contact you regarding cancellations- I’d think their corporate customer service could handle that. When my mom and sister’s family went to Alaska this summer for a wedding/vacation, the hotel they booked ended up being in a ghetto-y area and were very lucky that the groom’s boss offered them her place to stay for a week since all hotels were booked or super expensive because of the time of year. A condo with a gorgeous mountain view no less.
Is it sad I’m jealous of people getting a snowstorm? Why does Fall hate Texas? We were hoping for some nice mid to low 70s weather for my nephew’s outdoor 1st birthday this weekend, but it’s in the 80s and warm, not even the nice cool kinda 80s. I guess the upside is I don’t mind being stuck inside today baking cupcakes since the weather isn’t that nice.
Kara says
You went to Melt! I live for that place–only reason I’m sad I’m not working in White Plains anymore.
What did you have?
YoungHouseLove says
I had a cob salad and John had a French dip sandwich.
xo,
s
Catherine says
FYI: The white owl being signed in the photo from Wilton is from TK Maxx (or TJ Maxx in the States!) :) There were 3 in the set doing the whole “hear no evil, see no evil, speak no evil” thing. They were the cutest owls…
YoungHouseLove says
So cute!
xo,
s
Jamie McDermott says
OK, totally off topic question for Sherry, but I can’t stand it anymore! I need to know how you get your ponytail so perfect every time!!! Volumizer? Bobby pins? Please share with me (and I hope some others are wondering this too, haha). :)
YoungHouseLove says
I just have frizzy hair so I pull it back and use one bobby pin in the front to hold down the crazy wisps that threaten to stick straight up! Haha.
xo,
s
Abby Larson says
I am SO bummed I missed you guys. You guys were signing just as I was getting home from a big trip. I’m glad that Boston treated you well though!!
Coasting anon says
Ha ha….yawning guy is my friend’s husband! I was supposed to go but there was no way I was getting out the door with a 3 year old and a 1 year old and then with the snow there was really no way it could happen. Although I totally dreamed I went…while my house was erupting in little kid chaos I dreamt of being surrounded by cute little ceramic animals and friendly shelter bloggers and head sized cookies. Yeah. That sounds like a happy place.
YoungHouseLove says
So funny!
xo,
s
Carly Cleghorn says
I. I am so glad of y’all’s fortune, that your travels took you to see family and friends.
II. I love how many different bloggers us readers have been exposed to lately through your travels and Reader’s Redesigns! For those of us who haven’t yet/won’t be able to make it to your book tour, y’all are still bringing a sense of community and connection with others to the blog.
Keep being great! :D
YoungHouseLove says
Aw thanks Carly. You’re so sweet!
xo,
s
Kristina says
You must see this: http://www.drawastickman.com. It’s cool!
Jennifer Darling says
Like another commentor earlier, I am so jealous of the folks who got to meet you. I live in Ct and would so liked to have made the trek to Wilton, but unfortunately, I was unable to. I’m so glad that your signings have been successes so far.
I think I might have to beat Santa to the punch and go buy your book for myself!
Good luck on the rest of your tour and safe travels!
Your fan from Waterford,
Jennifer
YoungHouseLove says
Thanks Jennifer, you’re so sweet!
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Jenelle says
You are doing an amazing job keeping up with everything – traveling, book signing and blogging! Love reading about your book signing adventures and so wish I could make one. Got your book for my birthday and read it in one night! Now I have half the pages folded down for my “future projects”. :)
YoungHouseLove says
Aw thanks Jenelle!
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Heather says
Sounds like you had great adventures! Love that you stopped in MY town to eat lunch at Melt – a great sandwich shop :-)
Kristin H. says
Yay! Love the recap! So glad you guys enjoyed your Northeast trips despite the crazy weather.. Thanks again for coming into Melt for lunch!! Just looking at the pic with Clara still makes me laugh!!! Haha she’s the cutest ever. Love you guys!
Krystan says
Looking SO forward to tomorrow!!!! I hope you find time to check out some awesome Chi-town sites. Oh and you absolutely MUST go to The Newberry since you’re library kids! And make sure to get your hands on some Garrett’s. The lines are always around the block but it’s totes worth it! Safe travels!!
Krissy says
I LOVELOVELOVE Sherry’s boots! Also, kidney problems are the worst. I thought I was dying this summer until I went to the ER and found out I was passing a kidney stone!
YoungHouseLove says
Oh no! Sounds horrible!
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Maria Lendt. says
Oh, this makes me SO EXCITED to see and hopefully meet you guys next week in Minneapolis!!!! Can’t wait!
Anna says
CRAZINESS! it’s fun reading about your adventures!
Jenny says
Looking good guys!
lets says
this was a good read. I hope your brother is okay. I live in Jersey city too but we were spared.