Holy Homeslice, That’s Us!
Holla. We’re donning our best homie gear (via Photoshop… is there any other way?) to pop in and say “really?!” and “thanks!!” to everyone who nominated us for Apartment Therapy’s Homie awards, a fun little year-ending blog love-fest. Over the last week more than six hundred home blogs were nominated (we had fun voting for a slew of them!) and we were beyond excited to find out that we’re one of six finalists in the “Home Design” category! For shizzle? We can hardly believe our slightly narrowed eyes.
It feels amazing to be grouped with such an ill (in homie talk, this is a compliment and has nothing to do with bad health) collection of bloggers. We still find ourselves shaking our heads and wondering how the heck we got here.
The voting officially ends tomorrow so feel free to drop in and log a vote for your favorite home design blog- whether it’s us or not! Everyone gets one vote in each category (like “Green Home“, “Home Cooking“, etc) so we’re also having fun moseying over to support other online reads that we love. If you’re already registered at AT, just click here (and if you haven’t registered yet click here and once you’ve confirmed your registration by email just click here to cast your vote).
Like we said, it’s a veritable blog love-fest over there and it makes us feel better than busting a cap. Whatever that means. We’re no good at this whole hardcore thing. We’re really more comfortable with terminology like “cohesive color scheme” and “functional floor plan.” Off to study urbandictionary.com a bit more. We obviously have to brush up on the whole homie thing.
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Ahh, you are 50 votes behind remodelista! You were in the lead when I voted for you the other day. Drat. haha Hopefully your many fans will vote! :)
I registered at AT just to vote for you. Easy!
Good luck!
Congrats!! that’s awesome, way to go guys!
Exciting!!!! I am sure you will win!!!!
We all keep telling ya how awesome you are! ; > )
Voted for you yesterday but went out today to take a look. Check out the House Tour of a cute house here in R’mond over across the Nickel Bridge. Cute cute.
I just voted for you guys!! Good luck!
I already cast my vote, but when I clicked over there I saw you were neck in neck with Remodelista….I hope everyone pulls through and makes YHL #1!!! Woot Woot were #1 …. were #1…I mean…your #1, your #1!!
Congrats and good luck!!
You guys make me laugh! Great use of photoshop!
Good luck. I recently just found your blog, but will now be here often. :)
I voted too.
You’ve got my vote!
Just found you recently and have been loving your blog ever since. You got my vote! Ps- that pic is awesome. Good luck!
Best. Post. Ever. well…maybe not, but definitly hysterical! Congrats!
I love the idea of the Homies! Such a great way to give credit to all the amazing blogs out there, both big and small! I had SO much fun finding tons of new blogs to follow and add to my blogroll! Of course (Shhhhh… don’t tell the others!) you are my favorite (I cast my vote for you guys right at the beginning of both rounds!), and how amazing (and congrats) on making it so far! I hope you guys win!! LOVE your blog oodles and oodles!
Voted! Don’t suppose we can vote again tomorrow, can we? Crossing fingers for you! :)
Hmm who is the witty voice of the Blog though? Is it John? Is it Sherry? Is it…Burger?! Or all three! (four now!)
Burger all the way!
xo,
s
Good luck, you two! And thanks for the heads up. I’m actually discovering a lot of other great blogs on the AT site now.
And this post is why I love you guys (and why I’ll be casting my vote over at AT!)…being willing to make a little fun of yourselves and make us laugh at the same time. Bravo, youngsters! :)
Voted for ya…good luck!!
Word
You’re so silly :)
Of course, I already voted for you.
Word.
Congrats! Three of the blogs I voted for in the nomination round made it to the final so it was tough narrowing it down to 1… but I had to go with you guys!
Not only do you have great style, but I feel like you put more effort into your blog content and frequent postings than any of the other blogs did in 2009. I’ll cross my fingers for ya :)!!
If you could see me now, I’m sporting the pimpiest “I voted” sticker. And congrats on ranking so high in the Times Top 50 too!
Congrats! I hit up AT yesterday and voted for you guys, and also for Whatever in the kids category. Good luck!
Oh, almost forgot. “Bustin a cap” means shooting a gun. As in “bust a cap in your a#@!” Just thought I’d share.
Love the gear! Hope you win. Your blog is totally inspiring and has even inspired me to sell up and do it all again. A-M xx
You got my vote! : )
Alaina
Just voted and you guys are in the lead!! Woot Woot!!!
I voted! Love you guys!
What a great job, guys! Contratulations to both of you (and Burger too). I have really enjoyed your blog and all the hard work you have put into it. Keep it up!
The picture is fantastic, so funny! Good luck!
Addicted to your phat (trying to be gangster and so not!) site. Going to vote now! Good luck!
I’m very glad you’re having so much success, but I can’t help but feel a little sad every time there’s an off-topic post. I understand many readers want to see updates on your bun in the oven and blog awards but some of us just like basics (ie. design, DIY and how-to’s!). Congrats on the nomination and please keep the home-lov’n posts coming!
Hey Julie,
We understand, really we do! Which is why we do our best only to post about the bean very sparingly (three posts total, not bad for such a major event in our lives). We also write over ten posts a week and 45+ a month, about 95% of which are completely home and DIY focused, so try to bear with us when we share major events like our baby’s sex and this amazing Apartment Therapy nomination from time to time! And remember there’s always plenty to explore on our How To page or back in our archives if the two posts of the day aren’t home-improvement happy enough for ya. We tried extra hard to include lots of tiling and bathroom details this morning so we hope those weren’t lost on ya!
xo,
s
This is actually how I originally found out about this blog; off of an Apartment Therapy contest. I was instantly smitten with the idea of a couple documenting their remodel, as we are on our second. I am continually impressed.
Peace out.
Not to be all grammar police on you, but you used “complement” when you should have used “compliment.” Since I don’t think you’re referring to the difference between your angle and a 90-degree angle (ugh, now I’m a math-dork AND a grammar-dork in one comment), I thought I would offer a quick heads-up. :)
You’re totally right. Please don’t arrest us! Whew, all fixed. Thanks for the heads up!
xo,
s
Wow, cute site! And helpful…I stumbled across y’all while searching on “paint your fireplace” and then after reading more about you, discovered you’re fellow Richmonders! What are the odds?
1. congrats on that little bundle of pink growing in your belly! a little girl was my guess! thank you for sharing your baby journey with us! i am on bump watch and wish y’all all the best with that little baby!
2. another congrats on being nominated AND in the final 6. i love all those blogs but y’all have a little piece of my heart (one of the first blogs i started reading) so you have my vote!
3. the bathroom is looking great. i can’t wait to see it all put together.
Werd.
Good luck from Australia! Just sent some vote love your way. I adore your blog, thanks so much for creating it and sharing your home and your lives with everyone!
Did you all see that AT has a picture of your house featured in a new post??
Here’s the link!
http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/la/inspiration/incorporating-a-full-length-mirror-into-your-home-105216
Oh cool – thanks for the link, Hilary! Always nice to be included. Funny that it’s an old pic of our bedroom though. Guess it still makes the point!
-John
I just voted! Good luck, you are in the lead! I enjoy all the posts both DIY and life, can’t wait to hear progress on the projects and the she-bean :)!
Congrats on being a finalist! I just voted and you are tied!
Sup, yo! Ok, I tried.
You guys are awesome and deserve to be at the top. Plus, you have a really smart, photogenic, and witty dog.
You two look so incredibly YOUNG in that picture – almost out of high school young which, of course, makes me feel ancient.
The reason I love your blog is that you DO include personal stuff as well as the down and dirty DIY. It’s a blog, not a users manual. Don’t listen to those who can’t get past one or two baby/Burger posts. Society is already taking away so much “personal” aspects – don’t you do it!!
As for the contest, some blogs kept a post stuck at the top for over a week, advertised, solicited and begged. I was pleased to see that you posted about it and moved on. We all know yours is the best blog. I hope you win, but even so, be consoled knowing that you’re providing a cool and fun service and teaching us old dogs a few things. And believe me, when I can scrape together a few nickles, I’m going to ask for a design board myself.
Don’t change!
You totally deserve the nomination!!! You guys have amazing stamina and an inspiring DIY spirit, complete with a sense of humor! Can’t wait to see what 2010 brings.
I think you guys are great and congrats on the new baby girl! Don’t listen to the “haters” out there. Becoming parents is a huge part of your lives and you should be allowed to give news and updates as you see fit. I don’t have any kids but love hearing of it from others. After all, doesn’t that fall under the classification of “remodel” in a sense?
As much as I love the home/DIY project posts, I think it’s fantastic that you’re willing to share bits and pieces of your life with us. Hearing about your wee ones (the babe and Burger, of course) makes you both that much more relateable. Keep up the good work!
Voted for you guys…bummed I could only vote once.:)
Voted! Voted!
Just wanted to complEment you on your success!
Oh, and by the way, please keep us posted on the bean and any other happenings in the P’s lives. It is your blog, after all! :) HUGS-IES!
Hollaaaaaaaaa
Just signed up for AT JUST so I could vote for you guys. I also love your seemingly tireless enthusiasm and energy. I’m so excited about your bathroom remodel, its gotten me all worked up to RIP apart my own!
Thank you for the inspiration to get off my butt and make my own space a nicer place to live. :)
Geeze, how many Erin’s are commenting right now?! Anyhow, I just logged on to vote too. You guys deserve all the praise coming your way- you guys do just what design blogs should with your consistent and frequent posts with good tips, ideas and inspiration. Congrats!!!