Comments on: Who Do You Think You Are? http://www.younghouselove.com/2008/09/who-do-you-think-you-are/ Two Young People + One Old House = Love Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:10:53 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Janelle http://www.younghouselove.com/2008/09/who-do-you-think-you-are/comment-page-5/#comment-766143 Janelle Fri, 09 Dec 2011 19:17:27 +0000 http://www.thisyounghouse.com/?p=3199#comment-766143 I know this is a really old post now, but I figured I'd chime in as I've been an avid ready for a while now :) 1. Janelle, female, 28, Lancaster, PA, married, no kids (yet) 2. I typically read it every day whenever I have free time at work...I'm just a tad OCD so I had to go back and start reading at the very beginning of your journey. 3. I keep whatever page I'm currently on bookmarked, so I read it straight from the site. 4. I think my favorite posts are the design dilemmas and the before and after pictures. I'm a sucker for makeover shots :) 5. Yours is the only design blog I read this consistently, but I do photography, so I'm always checking out other photographer's blogs for ideas and inspiration too. 6. I can't think of anything to make it better, maybe just more before and after pics and mood boards. 7. My husband and I bought a townhouse when we got married a year ago, and I'd love to get rid of the carpet that's all over and put in hardwood floors, and I've been itching to paint a couple of the rooms to lighten them up from the dark brown they are now, and get new window treatments for most of the rooms. 8. I think I can confidently say that just about all of my decorating ideas for our house have come from inspiration gleaned from you guys and your money-savvy style, so thank you, and keep up the great work!! I know this is a really old post now, but I figured I’d chime in as I’ve been an avid ready for a while now :)

1. Janelle, female, 28, Lancaster, PA, married, no kids (yet)
2. I typically read it every day whenever I have free time at work…I’m just a tad OCD so I had to go back and start reading at the very beginning of your journey.
3. I keep whatever page I’m currently on bookmarked, so I read it straight from the site.
4. I think my favorite posts are the design dilemmas and the before and after pictures. I’m a sucker for makeover shots :)
5. Yours is the only design blog I read this consistently, but I do photography, so I’m always checking out other photographer’s blogs for ideas and inspiration too.
6. I can’t think of anything to make it better, maybe just more before and after pics and mood boards.
7. My husband and I bought a townhouse when we got married a year ago, and I’d love to get rid of the carpet that’s all over and put in hardwood floors, and I’ve been itching to paint a couple of the rooms to lighten them up from the dark brown they are now, and get new window treatments for most of the rooms.
8. I think I can confidently say that just about all of my decorating ideas for our house have come from inspiration gleaned from you guys and your money-savvy style, so thank you, and keep up the great work!!

]]> By: Malou http://www.younghouselove.com/2008/09/who-do-you-think-you-are/comment-page-5/#comment-627192 Malou Sat, 03 Sep 2011 15:08:40 +0000 http://www.thisyounghouse.com/?p=3199#comment-627192 1. Malou, female, 23, Arnhem - The Netherlands, living with my boyfriend in a rental appartment, no kids. 2. I try to read it every day. 3. I've made your page, www.younghouselove.com, a favorite! 4. I love the DIY posts, which inspire me almost every time. I also like the before and afters and I like to read about your life in general. 5. http://augandeverythingafter.blogspot.com/ 6. I think you're doing just great! 7. I can't wait to buy our first home and redo everything just as we'd like it. So I think that means every room in our future house / home. 8. I've just discovered your blog a month ago when I was looking at you gorgeous old bedroom at thenest.com. Now I'm reading almost everyday, trying to go from oldest to newest. 1. Malou, female, 23, Arnhem – The Netherlands, living with my boyfriend in a rental appartment, no kids.
2. I try to read it every day.
3. I’ve made your page, http://www.younghouselove.com, a favorite!
4. I love the DIY posts, which inspire me almost every time. I also like the before and afters and I like to read about your life in general.
5. http://augandeverythingafter.blogspot.com/
6. I think you’re doing just great!
7. I can’t wait to buy our first home and redo everything just as we’d like it. So I think that means every room in our future house / home.
8. I’ve just discovered your blog a month ago when I was looking at you gorgeous old bedroom at thenest.com. Now I’m reading almost everyday, trying to go from oldest to newest.

]]> By: jenni http://www.younghouselove.com/2008/09/who-do-you-think-you-are/comment-page-5/#comment-441655 jenni Tue, 15 Mar 2011 01:43:04 +0000 http://www.thisyounghouse.com/?p=3199#comment-441655 1. Who are you? Female, 27, Waterloo (soon to be Davenport) Iowa, Single (soon to be married, May 28, baby!), no kids yet (except for our beloved Brittany Spaniel, Murphy) 2. How often do you read Young House Love? Daily, and I'm starting at the beginning and working my way though... 3. How do you prefer to view Young House Love? Straight to younghouselove.com 4. What are your favorite types of posts & why? I like the DIY ideas, and before and afters. I also like all of the burning questions. 5. What are your other must-read blogs? Mostly I read friends blogs, and some literary ones. 6. What advice do you have for us to make Young House Love even better in year #2? ...since I'm hopping on the bus for year four? I think you're doing just fine. 7. And, for fun, what’s one change you would make to your house (assuming time and money were no object)? Well, we're getting ready to buy a new house so we'll see. Maybe we'll start a blog of our own! 1. Who are you? Female, 27, Waterloo (soon to be Davenport) Iowa, Single (soon to be married, May 28, baby!), no kids yet (except for our beloved Brittany Spaniel, Murphy)
2. How often do you read Young House Love? Daily, and I’m starting at the beginning and working my way though…
3. How do you prefer to view Young House Love? Straight to younghouselove.com
4. What are your favorite types of posts & why? I like the DIY ideas, and before and afters. I also like all of the burning questions.
5. What are your other must-read blogs? Mostly I read friends blogs, and some literary ones.
6. What advice do you have for us to make Young House Love even better in year #2? …since I’m hopping on the bus for year four? I think you’re doing just fine.
7. And, for fun, what’s one change you would make to your house (assuming time and money were no object)? Well, we’re getting ready to buy a new house so we’ll see. Maybe we’ll start a blog of our own!

]]> By: Jenn http://www.younghouselove.com/2008/09/who-do-you-think-you-are/comment-page-5/#comment-428105 Jenn Tue, 01 Mar 2011 19:25:17 +0000 http://www.thisyounghouse.com/?p=3199#comment-428105 1. Jenn, Female, 27, Baltimore, Married, no kids 2. I catch up with you whenever I've got free time 3. I started out reading in the google reader, but then I realized that I'd missed out on two years of posts and now am reading on the site itself 4. I love your before and after posts. I also love the posts where you get a fun and fresh idea and can't wait to implement it. 5. I read Design Sponge, nail polish blogs and my own (when we have time to update it) www.charmcitynoms.com 6. No advice necessary. I'm late to the game and you guys are doing a fabulous job. 7. I can't limit it to one. My husband and I just bought our house a month ago (it's four week anniversary is this Friday) and our to do list is extensive. Which is how I found you, googling design ideas and remodeling blogs and DIY projects. We had to start with the outlets (two prong throughout the entire house just wasn't going to work) and the light switches (50 years old and had about as many layers of paint). Down the line our basement needs a full redo as well as the kitchen and full bath and we have plans to expand the half bath to a full one. 1. Jenn, Female, 27, Baltimore, Married, no kids
2. I catch up with you whenever I’ve got free time
3. I started out reading in the google reader, but then I realized that I’d missed out on two years of posts and now am reading on the site itself
4. I love your before and after posts. I also love the posts where you get a fun and fresh idea and can’t wait to implement it.
5. I read Design Sponge, nail polish blogs and my own (when we have time to update it) http://www.charmcitynoms.com
6. No advice necessary. I’m late to the game and you guys are doing a fabulous job.
7. I can’t limit it to one. My husband and I just bought our house a month ago (it’s four week anniversary is this Friday) and our to do list is extensive. Which is how I found you, googling design ideas and remodeling blogs and DIY projects. We had to start with the outlets (two prong throughout the entire house just wasn’t going to work) and the light switches (50 years old and had about as many layers of paint). Down the line our basement needs a full redo as well as the kitchen and full bath and we have plans to expand the half bath to a full one.

]]> By: Livy http://www.younghouselove.com/2008/09/who-do-you-think-you-are/comment-page-5/#comment-227925 Livy Tue, 27 Jul 2010 07:52:51 +0000 http://www.thisyounghouse.com/?p=3199#comment-227925 1. Female, 20, Orlando, FL - married, two kids (2, 8 months) 2. Daily – I'm reading your whole blog since the beginning! 3. Younghouselove.com 4. DIY projects, wedding crashing, before and afters, and anything that lets us readers know about your offline life which almost always include the adorable Burger! 5. Centsationalgirl.com and Three Men & a Lady! 6. I agree with comment above: more of Clara! :) (yes, I'm back and forth between new posts and old ones! I can't get enough!) 7. Sadly, we don't have our own house yet! But my gosh, we can't wait! I'm gonna have fun tackling the kitchen and paint jobs, while my husband - who loves the outdoors - can work the exterior! 8. John and Sherry, just weeks ago I found your page thru Pepper Design Blog (an interview you did on there) while googling home decor ideas. I was looking for simple DIY projects for a renter (like us) which means almost no freedom in creating a house your home and I have enjoyed every single DIY project you guys have done. I quickly started reading your blog from the beginning and I just completely fell in love! You guys seem like such a happy couple (and even more now, with your baby!) Good luck and I'm sure every single one of us wishes you well and keep doing what you're doing! :) You guys are amazing! 1. Female, 20, Orlando, FL – married, two kids (2, 8 months)
2. Daily – I’m reading your whole blog since the beginning!
3. Younghouselove.com
4. DIY projects, wedding crashing, before and afters, and anything that lets us readers know about your offline life which almost always include the adorable Burger!
5. Centsationalgirl.com and Three Men & a Lady!
6. I agree with comment above: more of Clara! :) (yes, I’m back and forth between new posts and old ones! I can’t get enough!)
7. Sadly, we don’t have our own house yet! But my gosh, we can’t wait! I’m gonna have fun tackling the kitchen and paint jobs, while my husband – who loves the outdoors – can work the exterior!
8. John and Sherry, just weeks ago I found your page thru Pepper Design Blog (an interview you did on there) while googling home decor ideas. I was looking for simple DIY projects for a renter (like us) which means almost no freedom in creating a house your home and I have enjoyed every single DIY project you guys have done. I quickly started reading your blog from the beginning and I just completely fell in love! You guys seem like such a happy couple (and even more now, with your baby!) Good luck and I’m sure every single one of us wishes you well and keep doing what you’re doing! :) You guys are amazing!

]]> By: Sophie http://www.younghouselove.com/2008/09/who-do-you-think-you-are/comment-page-5/#comment-193177 Sophie Sat, 22 May 2010 12:13:37 +0000 http://www.thisyounghouse.com/?p=3199#comment-193177 Like Jen, I know I'm years late on this post, but I wanted to give my two cents regardless (: Who are you? Hey guys, my name's Sophie. I'm female (obviously) and I'm seventeen years old. I live in London, England. How often do you read Young House Love? I tend to refresh the page once every hour or so. This is due to my major lack of a social life and my even more major hatred of studying. How do you prefer to view Young House Love? Well, this question shows just how bad I am with technology. I didn't even know there were ways other than yhl.com to view it. But you learn something new every day, right? What are your favorite types of posts & why? Hm.... This is a tricky one. I adore your house, so inevitably the posts involving pictures of the beautiful rooms you live in are presonal favourites. I also love your house crashing and wedding crashing posts. (The latter always remind me of a song I used to love when I was a little girl, 'Crashed the Wedding' by a band called Busted) What are your other must-read blogs? http://www.megduerksen.typepad.com/ http://karenrussell.typepad.com/ http://www.ashleyannphotography.com/blog All three of those ladies have great blogs. They're all moms with lovely homes, crazy awesome photography skills and big, beautiful families. What advice do you have for us to make Young House Love even better in year #2? Well, this is getting close to year #4 now... But I think it's perfect. Totally can't wait to hear more about your lovely little girl, though! And, for fun, what’s one change you would make to your house (assuming time and money were no object)? I would COMPLETELY redecorate. My family love cats, and we have six, so it's really difficult to have a cat-friendly home that's stylish. Unfortunately, my parents opted for cat-friendly. I'm starting to get a bit of an eye for designing (mainly from reading yhl for a few months) but if money were no object, I make them let me redecorate. It'd be beautiful if they'd only trust me enough. Anything else you want us to know, or just gotta share with the world? YHL rocks my world (: But seriously, out of all the people I've ever met, all those I've seen on blogs and sites online, all the celebrities I've seen on TV... You two are some of my favourite people on the planet. (: xx Like Jen, I know I’m years late on this post, but I wanted to give my two cents regardless (:

Who are you?
Hey guys, my name’s Sophie. I’m female (obviously) and I’m seventeen years old. I live in London, England.

How often do you read Young House Love?
I tend to refresh the page once every hour or so. This is due to my major lack of a social life and my even more major hatred of studying.

How do you prefer to view Young House Love?
Well, this question shows just how bad I am with technology. I didn’t even know there were ways other than yhl.com to view it. But you learn something new every day, right?

What are your favorite types of posts & why?
Hm…. This is a tricky one. I adore your house, so inevitably the posts involving pictures of the beautiful rooms you live in are presonal favourites. I also love your house crashing and wedding crashing posts. (The latter always remind me of a song I used to love when I was a little girl, ‘Crashed the Wedding’ by a band called Busted)

What are your other must-read blogs?
http://www.megduerksen.typepad.com/
http://karenrussell.typepad.com/
http://www.ashleyannphotography.com/blog
All three of those ladies have great blogs. They’re all moms with lovely homes, crazy awesome photography skills and big, beautiful families.

What advice do you have for us to make Young House Love even better in year #2?
Well, this is getting close to year #4 now… But I think it’s perfect. Totally can’t wait to hear more about your lovely little girl, though!

And, for fun, what’s one change you would make to your house (assuming time and money were no object)?
I would COMPLETELY redecorate. My family love cats, and we have six, so it’s really difficult to have a cat-friendly home that’s stylish. Unfortunately, my parents opted for cat-friendly. I’m starting to get a bit of an eye for designing (mainly from reading yhl for a few months) but if money were no object, I make them let me redecorate. It’d be beautiful if they’d only trust me enough.

Anything else you want us to know, or just gotta share with the world?
YHL rocks my world (:
But seriously, out of all the people I’ve ever met, all those I’ve seen on blogs and sites online, all the celebrities I’ve seen on TV…
You two are some of my favourite people on the planet.
(:

xx

]]> By: Jen http://www.younghouselove.com/2008/09/who-do-you-think-you-are/comment-page-5/#comment-166053 Jen Wed, 07 Apr 2010 16:50:48 +0000 http://www.thisyounghouse.com/?p=3199#comment-166053 I know I'm super-late to this, but I just recently discovered your blog and am reading my way through...I love it! 1. Female, 29, single, Harrisonburg, VA 2. 3-4 times a week, when I have time 3. younghouselove.com 4. My favorite posts are your DIY projects, how-to photos, and general items of interest. I especially love your documented Richmond-based shopping excursions! 5. Yours is the only blog I read! 6. More of what you already do! 7. My wish is simple - I wish I could paint! My landlord would not approve, though. 8. I grew up in the Bon-Air/Midlothian area and visit often, so I am VERY familiar with the shopping there. I get the biggest kick out of recognizing the shops and other places you photograph since I frequent them myself. I know I’m super-late to this, but I just recently discovered your blog and am reading my way through…I love it!
1. Female, 29, single, Harrisonburg, VA
2. 3-4 times a week, when I have time
3. younghouselove.com
4. My favorite posts are your DIY projects, how-to photos, and general items of interest. I especially love your documented Richmond-based shopping excursions!
5. Yours is the only blog I read!
6. More of what you already do!
7. My wish is simple – I wish I could paint! My landlord would not approve, though.
8. I grew up in the Bon-Air/Midlothian area and visit often, so I am VERY familiar with the shopping there. I get the biggest kick out of recognizing the shops and other places you photograph since I frequent them myself.

]]> By: Leighton http://www.younghouselove.com/2008/09/who-do-you-think-you-are/comment-page-5/#comment-150043 Leighton Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:50:54 +0000 http://www.thisyounghouse.com/?p=3199#comment-150043 1. Female, 22, York County, VA (we’re practically neighbors), living with my boyfriend in our very first house (a cute little 56 year old cape cod). 2. Daily - I just recently came upon the website and have a lot of catching up to do! 3. younghouselove.com 4. I love, love, love the posts about easy DYI projects and simple (cheap!) solutions to seemingly unfixable problems (closet clutter, refinishing furniture, etc.) 5. I read a few other blogs, but none as religiously as this one. I do have a blog of my own (http://stillrockandrolltome.blogspot.com) where I hope to discuss my own home improvements - amidst posts about adjusting to my new life here in VA. 6. I agree with an earlier comment: space planning. For the most part I find myself good with color, and I can pick furniture and art that match - but I have no idea what the most appealing way to present them all is. Or how to fully maximize the space of a tiny house. 7. New kitchen cabinets, hardwood floors, and an addition that would include a family room and dining room. Our 14x12 living room can only do some much for us... 8. Thank you so much for doing what you do on this blog. When I first found it I thought I would be disappointed - your before and afters looked so amazing, I just knew there was no way I would be able to attempt anything that you had done - but then, as I read, I found out that you shopped at places like Target, and did a lot of work yourselves. It gives me hope as a novice DYIer and new house owner. 1. Female, 22, York County, VA (we’re practically neighbors), living with my boyfriend in our very first house (a cute little 56 year old cape cod).
2. Daily – I just recently came upon the website and have a lot of catching up to do!
3. younghouselove.com
4. I love, love, love the posts about easy DYI projects and simple (cheap!) solutions to seemingly unfixable problems (closet clutter, refinishing furniture, etc.)
5. I read a few other blogs, but none as religiously as this one. I do have a blog of my own (http://stillrockandrolltome.blogspot.com) where I hope to discuss my own home improvements – amidst posts about adjusting to my new life here in VA.
6. I agree with an earlier comment: space planning. For the most part I find myself good with color, and I can pick furniture and art that match – but I have no idea what the most appealing way to present them all is. Or how to fully maximize the space of a tiny house.
7. New kitchen cabinets, hardwood floors, and an addition that would include a family room and dining room. Our 14×12 living room can only do some much for us…
8. Thank you so much for doing what you do on this blog. When I first found it I thought I would be disappointed – your before and afters looked so amazing, I just knew there was no way I would be able to attempt anything that you had done – but then, as I read, I found out that you shopped at places like Target, and did a lot of work yourselves. It gives me hope as a novice DYIer and new house owner.

]]> By: Colleen http://www.younghouselove.com/2008/09/who-do-you-think-you-are/comment-page-5/#comment-88152 Colleen Thu, 29 Oct 2009 20:18:54 +0000 http://www.thisyounghouse.com/?p=3199#comment-88152 1. Female, thirty-something, Northern Ireland 2. About once a week 3. younghouselove.com 4. DIY 5. http://thesartorialist.blogspot.com/ http://www.designspongeonline.com/ http://www.sfgirlbybay.com/ http://thenextstageblog.wordpress.com/ (mine) 6. Can't think of anything at the moment. You look like you're having a lot of fun in decorating, a good thing! 7. I'd rip out two retaining walls on the main floor, have steel beams installed, turn one side of the house into a kitchen/dining room, and the other into a large living room. Right now it's a teeny kitchen and living room on one side, an office and formal sitting room on the other. Current set-up is NOT working! 8. Hmmm. No. 1. Female, thirty-something, Northern Ireland
2. About once a week
3. younghouselove.com
4. DIY
5. http://thesartorialist.blogspot.com/
http://www.designspongeonline.com/
http://www.sfgirlbybay.com/
http://thenextstageblog.wordpress.com/ (mine)
6. Can’t think of anything at the moment. You look like you’re having a lot of fun in decorating, a good thing!
7. I’d rip out two retaining walls on the main floor, have steel beams installed, turn one side of the house into a kitchen/dining room, and the other into a large living room. Right now it’s a teeny kitchen and living room on one side, an office and formal sitting room on the other. Current set-up is NOT working!
8. Hmmm. No.

]]> By: Jonel http://www.younghouselove.com/2008/09/who-do-you-think-you-are/comment-page-5/#comment-79693 Jonel Tue, 06 Oct 2009 04:39:56 +0000 http://www.thisyounghouse.com/?p=3199#comment-79693 1. Who are you? Female . 26 . Philadelphia, PA . Divorced/Dating. 4 almost 5 (November) daughter 2. How often do you read Young House Love? I just started yesterday but I LOVE this site. 3. How do you prefer to view Young House Love? On younghouselove.com 4. What are your favorite types of posts & why? I honestly like everything. The DIY are great since I close on my house on 10/15 and I need ideas how to decorate. I also like the before/after pictures. I am on a budget so I watch HGTV a lot and I am on the internet looking for things that will look great without out the mutch added cost. 5. What are your other must-read blogs? Don't have any 6. What advice do you have for us to make Young House Love even better in year #2? Just keep doing what your doing...it seems to be working 7. And, for fun, what’s one change you would make to your house (assuming time and money were no object)? My current obesession is redoing the one bathroom the house has...I really would lik a clawfoot tub/shower and make it spa like. I have a lot of ideas about the new bathroom. Probably would also finish the basement with at least a half bath. 8. Anything else you want us to know, or just gotta share with the world? I actually saw you two on Rate My Space episode a couple of months ago. It's funny that I would randomly find your site. I love your house. It's absolutely gorgeous. Your house gives me a lot of inspiration and hope. 1. Who are you? Female . 26 . Philadelphia, PA . Divorced/Dating. 4 almost 5 (November) daughter
2. How often do you read Young House Love? I just started yesterday but I LOVE this site.
3. How do you prefer to view Young House Love? On younghouselove.com
4. What are your favorite types of posts & why? I honestly like everything. The DIY are great since I close on my house on 10/15 and I need ideas how to decorate. I also like the before/after pictures. I am on a budget so I watch HGTV a lot and I am on the internet looking for things that will look great without out the mutch added cost.
5. What are your other must-read blogs? Don’t have any
6. What advice do you have for us to make Young House Love even better in year #2? Just keep doing what your doing…it seems to be working
7. And, for fun, what’s one change you would make to your house (assuming time and money were no object)? My current obesession is redoing the one bathroom the house has…I really would lik a clawfoot tub/shower and make it spa like. I have a lot of ideas about the new bathroom. Probably would also finish the basement with at least a half bath.
8. Anything else you want us to know, or just gotta share with the world? I actually saw you two on Rate My Space episode a couple of months ago. It’s funny that I would randomly find your site. I love your house. It’s absolutely gorgeous. Your house gives me a lot of inspiration and hope.

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