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Young House Love » Monthly Roundups » March Superlatives

| By John Petersik | April 6, 2012 | 104 Comments

March Superlatives

For those asking where March Superlatives went, here they are! So a happy belated April to ya (it took everything in me not to say “hoppy belated April” by the way). And with the new month already here, that means it’s also time do our regular look back at what March held for the Petersik household (in yearbook style superlatives, of course). We even tossed in some never-before-seen stuff for kicks. Oh and you can check out all out all of our monthly superlatives dating back to January 2011 right here (it’s over a years worth of projects crammed into just 14 posts). This month we’re starting off with some not-yet-mentioned happenings that kept us busy behind the scenes (are you surprised it’s book related?).

Most Cinematic: The scene at our house while we were shooting a promo video for our book at the request of our publisher (with the help of a pro photographer / videographer who also happens to be our brother-in-law Todd and his assistant Adam). We’re still working on the final edit, but we can’t wait to show it to you guys once it’s officially in the can. You’ll even get a sneak peek at some of those often-mentioned secret book projects that made the video!

Superlatives Video Shoot

“I Came, I Sawed, Then We Went On Vacation” Award: Prepping for our new floors and getting a head start on them the day before we hopped on a plane to Portland, and then Hawaii.

Cork 4 Prying Sawed Trim

Most Portlandia-esque: Portland (shocker, we know) – but we figured this stylish and unique city deserved it’s own personalized award. Thanks for having us Portlanders!

PDX Queen Bee T Towels

Most Inspiring: This house that we crashed while out there, which was one of our favorites. Giant map poster for the win!

Kirsten Living Angled

Most Missed: Our Hawaiian vacation, which already seems like ages ago. Thanks goodness we have lots of pictures (like these and these) to reminisce.

Cork Floor Clara

HI2 Aquarium S C Tank

Hole-iest: The tiles we had to patch when we decided to eliminate two of the brackets from our kitchen shelves.

Filling Tile

Grooviest: Putting our tongue-and-groove floating cork floor together (I thought this was a more appropriate award than “Tongue-iest”)

Cork2 2 Lay In At Angl1

Closest Call: Nearly running out of cork floor boards by the time we got to our laundry room. Luckily we had just enough scrap to make it work!

Laundry Room Remnants

The Cherry On Top Bottom Award: Finally finishing our new cork floors, which was the icing on the kitchen-y cake… especially once we got the trim and sealant on it.

Our Favorite After: Our kitchen! Having been several months in the making, it was exciting – no, exhilarating! – to declare it (pretty much) done and slowly watch it go from dark to happy.

NewEmpty Kitchen

Kitchen Reveal

Widest: Our new TV. Okay, it’s not the widest screen there ever was – but this 42-incher is definitely a big improvement from our previous 26″ guy. Now we can actually read subtitles and news tickers on the bottom! Oh but don’t mind the too-small tv cabinet underneath it, we have big plans to build something or rescue a thrift store dresser or cabinet that’s a bit bigger to fill that wall up a bit more.

TV 6 After From Ottoman

Most Gravity Defying: These floating vases that Sherry finally hung as part of her Dude Get On That Already initiative. They’re loving their new home in the guest bathroom.

Vases1

Sexiest Voice: Sherry, while giving this whole house video tour (our first in seven months) while getting over the flu. Is there anything hotter than sick voice? I think so…

Most Festive: Our kitchen for Sherry’s 30th birthday when I strung up ribbon to surprise her in the morning.

Decorated Kitchen1

Mood-iest: The mood board we whipped up to get started on a mini-update for our long ignored bathroom.

Bathroom Mood Board

Most Rock-ing: The Rockport Grey in our bathroom. Feels good to finally have some paint on the walls in there!

Bathroom Painted4

Biggest Pin-Head: Sherry’s hidden closet pin-board made from cork board, duct tape, and leftover curtain fabric.

Cork Board10

Biggest Pin-Head (runner-up): Sherry’s creation for the Winter Edition of The Pinterest Challenge, this bean bag pouf that she sewed for Clara’s closet.

Clara And Burger

Boxiest: This happy yellow jewelry box that Sherry sprayed as part of her Dude, Get On That Already challenge.

Box4

Most Fun: Sitting in this refreshed yellow high chair that got a few coats of happy spray paint. Looks like a good time, eh?

High Chair Done6

Least Fun: Our completely out-of-the-blue leak thanks to a leaf dam on our roof. Oh, and as an update – we’ve since crawled back up into the attic and double checked for damp insulation/drywall/wood and all is dry and mold/odor free. Whew.

Leak 5 Bucket

What did you guys eke out in March? Did anyone else turn thirty or finish a long-term kitchen makeover or spray paint a high chair? Have you ever made a list of accomplishments to look back on? Feel free to use the comment section of this post to list what you’ve done (or just toss out a few highlights). It’s always fun to take a break from adding things to the to-do list for a second, just to look back and appreciate the things you’ve checked off. We totally think it helps us keep up the ol’ momentum – especially when it comes to tackling some more heavy lifting (and digging) outside… bring on those shovels!

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Comments

  1. Jill says

    April 6, 2012 at 10:31 am

    I turn 30 today! Definitely a highlight of the year. Happy 30th to you too, Sherry :)

    Reply
    • YoungHouseLove says

      April 6, 2012 at 10:37 am

      Aw thanks Jill! Happy birthday!!!

      xo,
      s

    • Melly says

      April 6, 2012 at 11:36 am

      Happy birthday, Jill! It’s my birthday too, but I’m NOT going to say which one. :-)

    • YoungHouseLove says

      April 6, 2012 at 11:38 am

      Happy birthday Melly!

      xo,
      s

  2. Julia @ Chris loves Julia says

    April 6, 2012 at 10:34 am

    Oh man, I’m starting to think we better make lists to reflect back on because March already feels like a big blur. We are still working on our family room, but March’s big project is complete! We tore down a wall, framed it partially back in, added a slew of bookcases for a built-in look and styled all 7 of them.

    http://www.chrislovesjulia.com/2012/03/our-styled-built-in-billys.html

    We’re pretty smitten with the final look.

    Reply
    • YoungHouseLove says

      April 6, 2012 at 10:38 am

      You guys have been so busy! For some reason the link wasn’t working- but maybe it’s just temporary?

      xo,
      s

  3. Amy @ this DIY life says

    April 6, 2012 at 10:35 am

    Turn 30? I prefer to think of it as an anniversary of my 29th birthday :) Two years ago when my little brother turned 29, I sent him a text “Happy birthday! I’m so glad we’re both 29 now!”

    My absolute favorite project of the month was getting my chev-ron:http://thisdiylife.wordpress.com/2012/04/02/a-chev-ron-ron-ron/

    I still can’t believe the change in your kitchen. Ahmahzing!

    Reply
    • YoungHouseLove says

      April 6, 2012 at 10:40 am

      Haha, nice. I get this weird sense of pride when I say “I’m 30” now. I have said twenty something for so long it’s like I’m in a new circle now. The thirty club. Haha. It’s not bad if you ever want to join me! And your chevron project is awesome! Love it on the top like that!

      xo,
      s

  4. Megan S. says

    April 6, 2012 at 10:36 am

    Hi John and Sherry! You all did a lot this past month and your home looks amazing.

    I had two random questions. We have the same tv console as you that we got awhile ago, it has gotten scratched due to our kids, can it be re stained?

    Also, where did you get the pretty baskets inside? Our kids tend to toss our DVDs in there and it looks so messy.

    Thanks so much!

    Reply
    • YoungHouseLove says

      April 6, 2012 at 10:41 am

      Those baskets are from Bed Bath & Beyond I think! And as for restaining it, I’m not sure. Maybe try very very lightly sanding the back of the back leg and restaining it there just to see how it goes? Trying it in a test spot first might help!

      xo,
      s

  5. Tiffany E. says

    April 6, 2012 at 10:40 am

    I also turned 30 this March! I celebrated with oreos for breakfast and a massage. My hubby and I got started on tearing out some landscaping, so the whole neighborhood got to see be go crazy with a gardening ho while cursing the former owner for letting things get so out of control. It’s great stress relief and a really good work out though!

    Reply
    • YoungHouseLove says

      April 6, 2012 at 10:43 am

      Oh my goodness, why didn’t I think of the Oreos for breakfast thing?! Genius. Happy birthday Tiffany!

      xo,
      s

  6. Megan says

    April 6, 2012 at 10:40 am

    I got a big ol’ wall clock put up above our fireplace. It’s 61 inches in diameter so it’s a big change! Loving it :) Other than that we purchased a small charcoal bbq and lots of time spent with our almost 8 month old.

    Reply
    • YoungHouseLove says

      April 6, 2012 at 10:42 am

      Wow- that sounds amazing!

      xo,
      s

  7. Sarah says

    April 6, 2012 at 10:40 am

    Hey! How is Burger doing? I hope everything has continued on the up and up for that little guy after the scare!

    Reply
    • YoungHouseLove says

      April 6, 2012 at 10:42 am

      He’s doing great! Thank goodness. Just acting like his old self again. I’m sure he thinks we’re crazy though because we keep checking on him and hugging him and spoiling him. Haha.

      xo,
      s

  8. Morgan says

    April 6, 2012 at 10:42 am

    I love seeing your monthly round up lists, I bet it really helps you feel like you accomplished a lot!

    My husband and I need to figure out a good way to not only list out our projects for our house, but how to prioritize them. We’ve got a mile long list, but figuring out what to do first is the hard part, since I tend to want to do everything first!

    Although in March we accomplished closing on our first house, taking down claustrophobic feeling kitchen cabinets, removing a pointless railing separating our breakfast nook from our family room, scraping the popcorn ceilings ourselves from about 1100 sq feet in all the main rooms downstairs, and are almost done painting our family room, nook and kitchen. Not a lot compared to what you guys always are able to accomplish, but we’re pretty happy with our progress so far, considering we’ve got full time jobs to attend to and haven’t even moved over to the new house yet.

    Hope you guys have a great weekend, full of more house work, I’m sure!

    Reply
    • YoungHouseLove says

      April 6, 2012 at 10:46 am

      That’s a ton under your belt Morgan! Congrats!

      xo,
      s

  9. Whitney Dupuis says

    April 6, 2012 at 10:42 am

    Man, I love these superlatives but it really leaves me feeling like I am such a slacker! You guys get done in one month what I usually get done in one year. Hahaha, I need a Dude, Get On That Already Initiative.

    Reply
    • YoungHouseLove says

      April 6, 2012 at 10:45 am

      You’re not a slacker, Whitney! John and I just do this as our full time job (mostly at night when the baby is sleeping). And remember there are two of us! We hope our projects and posts can show how things aren’t as hard or scary as they might seem – but we never want to leave you guys feeling bad about what you get done. Any small thing checked off the list is a big deal!

      xo,
      s

  10. Allie ~Theinspiredmomma says

    April 6, 2012 at 10:43 am

    I’m so excited about yall’s book! I can’t wait to see the promo video too :-) and the kitchen looks amazing. What a transformation!

    I didn’t really get any projects done in March. It really flew by! I spent the month taking care of my two month old son :-) But I’m determined that I will have a list of accomplishments for the month of April!!

    Reply
    • YoungHouseLove says

      April 6, 2012 at 10:47 am

      Aw thanks Allie! And good luck wit those April projects!

      xo,
      s

  11. Susanna B says

    April 6, 2012 at 10:43 am

    Hi. I always read but rarely leave comments. However, I have to say that your blog is one of the most motivating and inspiring things on the web for me. It makes me a better person! Several projects I have started and often finished because of you. Now I need to take the next step and record my accomplisments on a monthly basis. Just like you. Thanks for being awesome!

    Reply
    • YoungHouseLove says

      April 6, 2012 at 10:47 am

      Aw thanks Susanna. Gosh, that’s so sweet. Comments like yours are so inspiring to us, so the feeling is mutual. You guys keep us going!

      xoxo,
      s

  12. Wendy says

    April 6, 2012 at 10:46 am

    Wow, you guys are amazing. Talk about a busy and productive month!

    March was a good month for us as well. We finalized the new layout for our master bathroom, removed some hideous HVAC ductwork, did a little spring cleaning, tackled your pinterest challenge, and succeeded at our first attempt at homemade sweet potato dog treats. I hope April is just as exciting! :-)

    Reply
    • YoungHouseLove says

      April 6, 2012 at 10:48 am

      Wahoo! You’re a busy gal! Congrats on checking all that stuff off the list!

      xo,
      s

  13. Lori B. says

    April 6, 2012 at 10:46 am

    You guys sure have been busy! I’m happy to hear that the two scares (roof and Burger) have happy endings :-)

    My favorite project this month was my Pottery Barn Eagan Mirror Knock Off: http://familylovehome.blogspot.com/2012/03/knock-off-pottery-barn-eagan-mirror.html

    Reply
    • YoungHouseLove says

      April 6, 2012 at 10:48 am

      What a beautiful job!

      xo,
      s

  14. Katy @ The Non-Consumer Advocate says

    April 6, 2012 at 10:50 am

    I too had a ridiculously productive March, (must be that 31st day!)

    I finished sprucing up a vintage Goodwill lamp:

    http://thenonconsumeradvocate.com/2012/03/hello-gorgeous-lamp-wanna-come-over-and-see-my-etchings/

    I created cute “Portland” map coasters to bring as gifts for an upcoming trip to Japan:

    http://thenonconsumeradvocate.com/2012/03/i-hope-we-didnt-need-that-old-map-of-portland/

    I made an awesome hanging lamp out of a thrifted globe:

    http://thenonconsumeradvocate.com/2012/03/diy-globe-light/

    I participated in a certain someone’s Pinterest Challenge and painted up an old chair from the basement:

    http://thenonconsumeradvocate.com/2012/03/my-pinterest-challenge-chair/

    I used leftover chrome paint to create a faux iron grate for my backyard:

    http://thenonconsumeradvocate.com/2012/03/easiest-diy-project-ever-faux-iron-grate-from-rubber-mat/

    I also worked a ton, raised my wily teenage boys and went to Goodwill more times than I’m willing to admit.

    I do have to say that I’m excited to read your book. I think I have to save up my Amazon.com $5 gift cards from Swagbucks. ;-)

    And BTW, I absolutely *love* your sunshine-y yellow high chair. It’s so cheerful!

    Katy

    Reply
    • YoungHouseLove says

      April 6, 2012 at 11:02 am

      Aw thanks Katy! You did a ton! Such cool projects (you know we love maps and globes, and the faux iron gate is genius)!

      xo,
      s

  15. Chelsea says

    April 6, 2012 at 10:50 am

    March was a big month for you guys!! I am so excited for your book to come out ;) :) :) Can’t wait to see all these project you guys have done! Yayyy for YoungHouseLove!!!!

    Reply
    • YoungHouseLove says

      April 6, 2012 at 10:59 am

      Aw thanks Chelsea!

      xo,
      s

  16. Ashley @ 7th House says

    April 6, 2012 at 11:06 am

    Haha, Todd actually did some head shots for my little brother a few years ago. He’s super good! Small world!

    Hope Burger is doing well and loving the excessive amounts of attention I’m sure he’s getting over there :)

    Reply
    • YoungHouseLove says

      April 6, 2012 at 11:22 am

      That’s so funny! Were they for Modelogic? Such a small world! And thanks for checking in on Burger. He’s back to his old self (except that we’re spoiling the heck out of him). Haha.

      xo,
      s

    • Ashley @ 7th House says

      April 6, 2012 at 11:30 am

      Yeah, Abram (my brother) worked with Stacie and Jaime for a while and now he’s in LA working on a few projects out there. My whole family loves the Modelogic team, they’re so nice and great to work with!

    • YoungHouseLove says

      April 6, 2012 at 11:39 am

      No way! We love Stacie too (we house crashed her way back when). Fashionista momma for sure! Haha.

      xo,
      s

  17. Elaine says

    April 6, 2012 at 11:29 am

    How is Burger? Is it weird I’ve been thinking about him all day? I’m just such a dog person and I know pups are an important part of the family! I’ve got three and coouldnt fathom something bad happening to any of them!

    Reply
    • YoungHouseLove says

      April 6, 2012 at 11:40 am

      Aw thanks Elaine! He’s back to his normal self thank goodness! Just sitting on my lap, happy as a clam.

      xo,
      s

  18. Marianne says

    April 6, 2012 at 11:45 am

    Wow! I can’t believe how much you guys get done- how do you do it?! I suppose the fact that it’s your job helps but still, you guys are amazing!

    Reply
    • YoungHouseLove says

      April 6, 2012 at 12:00 pm

      Yup, it’s our job, but I think it’s also because we love DIY. This whole thing started as just a hobby and a fun thing we did on nights and weekends and we still do almost every project in the evening when Clara’s sleeping, so maybe that’s our trick. While the toddler is sleeping you can get way more done! Haha.

      xo,
      s

  19. The Mrs @ Success Along the Weigh says

    April 6, 2012 at 11:48 am

    I think we need to start making lists too. So much of the everyday gets sucked up into a mind jumble after a while. We especially had a lot going on the first 3 months of the year and I don’t want to forget that stuff so I suppose you would call that my “girrrrrl, get on that already” challenge!

    Happy weekend to you guys and give Burger smooch.

    Reply
    • YoungHouseLove says

      April 6, 2012 at 11:59 am

      Haha, good luck girrrrrrl!

      xo,
      s

  20. Sarah says

    April 6, 2012 at 12:00 pm

    You guys get so much done in a month! It really is amazing – so many fresh new things for us readers to feast our eyes upon. Thanks for all the inspiration!

    Reply
    • YoungHouseLove says

      April 6, 2012 at 12:03 pm

      Aw, and thanks to you guys for cheering us on Sarah!

      xo,
      s

  21. Joan says

    April 6, 2012 at 12:04 pm

    Thanks to my very handy son in March we took down the ugly popcorn ceilings, ripped out 25 yr old assorted floorings, installed real subfloor on top of the particle board we found under the carpet, painted the new ceilings after texturing by the pros and finally he cut and installed new fat basboards to finish off our new amazing hardwood floors! I am so happy for April! Thanks for your inspirations! Oh and I almost forgot I spray painted two unfortunate lamps from the 1980s oil rubbed bronze and they now look very current and I didn’t have to buy new lamps!

    Reply
    • YoungHouseLove says

      April 6, 2012 at 12:06 pm

      Wow Joan! That must make an amazing difference. You were so busy!

      xo,
      s

  22. Pam the Goatherd says

    April 6, 2012 at 12:17 pm

    I turned 53 in March! I’m still working on getting the last few things done in our kitchen remodel. Got a shelf up over the sink yesterday. All that’s left on my check-off list is to paint a wall quote over the bay window; sew curtains for the hutches; and recover a stool seat with fabric to match the curtains. I was hoping to be done for Easter, but it’s looking like cooking for our family Easter Dinner is going to prevent that from happening. Oh well, there’s always next week.
    Happy Easter!

    Reply
    • YoungHouseLove says

      April 6, 2012 at 1:00 pm

      Happy belated birthday Pam! And good luck with your April to-do list!

      xo,
      s

  23. Kati H says

    April 6, 2012 at 12:20 pm

    I must have missed the yellow jewelry box make over… but the link is broken! Maybe a forgotten bracket in the code?

    Reply
    • YoungHouseLove says

      April 6, 2012 at 1:00 pm

      So sorry about that- all fixed!

      xo,
      s

  24. Amy @ a new old house says

    April 6, 2012 at 12:21 pm

    Can’t believe how much you guys were able to squeeze into the month of March- plus an awesome vacation! Very impressive!

    I’m taking the seasonal/quarterly approach to reflecting on my lists (at least then I have some more to cross off- ha ha!)
    http://www.new1790house.blogspot.com/2012/04/2012-to-do-list-april-update.html

    Reply
    • YoungHouseLove says

      April 6, 2012 at 12:50 pm

      So much fun!

      xo,
      s

  25. Shannon says

    April 6, 2012 at 12:22 pm

    March 19th was my 40th birthday. It still hasn’t sunk in yet that I’m 40, I sure don’t feel it. :D

    Reply
    • YoungHouseLove says

      April 6, 2012 at 12:52 pm

      Happy belated fortieth Shannon!

      xo,
      s

  26. Alexis says

    April 6, 2012 at 12:33 pm

    Wow, the house is looking amazing! Have you thought about doing another House To-do list? I’m really curious how your decisions have developed and changed since moving in.

    Reply
    • YoungHouseLove says

      April 6, 2012 at 12:56 pm

      Yes, we have to update our Listy McListerson post – it’s been over six months or something!

      xo,
      s

  27. Jessica @ The Desert Abode says

    April 6, 2012 at 12:54 pm

    I love these lists! It must be awesome to look back and see how all of your projects (big and small) added up. I might have to find a way to start doing this for myself through my blog, journaling or whatever!

    One little project/accomplishment I’m proud of this week is a week’s worth of lemon recipes on my blog (which are ripe for the picking in AZ right now): http://www.thedesertabode.com/2012/04/01/when-life-gives-you-lemons/

    It was my first blog series and I had SO much fun with it! :)

    Reply
    • YoungHouseLove says

      April 6, 2012 at 12:56 pm

      Aw thanks Jessica! Mmm, and now I’m craving lemons!

      xo,
      s

  28. Tiffany @ The Mister and Missus says

    April 6, 2012 at 1:18 pm

    I think my FAVORITE posts for March were yalls vacation posts. Tips on saving money and adorable shots of your little one? I LOVE it! Excited to see what April brings.

    p.s. I’m not the first and I will not be the last to say that I am READY for your book to come out!!

    –Tiffany

    Reply
    • YoungHouseLove says

      April 6, 2012 at 1:38 pm

      Aw thanks Tiffany!

      xo,
      s

  29. Elise says

    April 6, 2012 at 2:16 pm

    let’s see…in March I had a dream that I got a personal tour of your home and a sneak peak at your book (and took Clara for a boat ride…don’t know where that one came from haha). I promise I’m not obsessed with YHL!

    Reply
    • YoungHouseLove says

      April 6, 2012 at 2:30 pm

      Haha, I love it! Clara loves boats too, btw.

      xo,
      s

    • Nicole says

      April 7, 2012 at 8:18 pm

      I totally had a dream about y’all, too! Me and my BFF were at your house for supper, and I got to play with Clara. It was the highlight of my life. And then I woke up and felt all stalker-ish. I mean, who dreams about people they don’t even know? And its reeeeeally weird to dream about being in a house you’ve never been in, but yet you know the entire layout. :) I’m really not a stalker, promise!

      anyway, March was a great month for me too, we’ve been watching Venus and Jupiter in the sky, we burned the field in front of our house, and had a chimney fire, just for starters. http://nicoleslifeafter20.blogspot.ca/2012/03/march-hot-happenings.html

      Thanks for a great post, can’t wait to see the book project sneak peeks! =)

    • YoungHouseLove says

      April 8, 2012 at 12:35 pm

      Wow- sounds like a busy month Nicole! And so funny about that dream!

      xo,
      s

  30. Kimberly says

    April 6, 2012 at 3:09 pm

    Have an eggcellent weekend and a hoppy Easter too! I love it when y’all are punny!

    Reply
    • YoungHouseLove says

      April 6, 2012 at 4:47 pm

      Haha, thanks Kimberly. You too! Hop to it!

      xo,
      s

  31. Shevon says

    April 6, 2012 at 3:36 pm

    I feel so inferior when you do this every month. In the past month, I cleaned my house once, did laundry, went to work, drove the kids around, and read a book. Did no home DIYs. Not that there is any lack of things to work on.

    Reply
    • YoungHouseLove says

      April 6, 2012 at 4:49 pm

      Don’t feel inferior Shevon! It sounds like tons is going on and you’re super busy! John and I just do this as our full time job (mostly at night when the baby is sleeping). And remember there are two of us! Any small thing checked off the ol’ to-do list is a big deal! Even when it’s doing laundry and cleaning the house!

      xo,
      s

  32. Heather says

    April 6, 2012 at 3:48 pm

    Just an FYI, since you guys love Cougartown (on your giant TV)…the show Happy Endings on Wednesday nights after Modern Family is hilarious…

    Reply
    • YoungHouseLove says

      April 6, 2012 at 4:45 pm

      Thanks for the tip Heather! We’ll have to check it out!

      xo,
      s

  33. Tia says

    April 6, 2012 at 3:58 pm

    I’m pretty much in love with Cougar Town. Love seeing your progress!!

    Reply
  34. Carli says

    April 6, 2012 at 5:26 pm

    Looks like another productive month :)

    Reply
  35. Stacey says

    April 6, 2012 at 7:50 pm

    Happy Birthday to you, Sherry! I turned the big 3-0 in October and I’m actually loving it, too.

    We keep a list of “house & garden projects.” It’s a very scary thing at times, but a great place to put ideas and oh-so-satisfying to cross things off!

    Reply
    • YoungHouseLove says

      April 6, 2012 at 9:01 pm

      Isn’t crossing things off the best feeling ever?! It’s addicting!

      xo,
      s

  36. Kaitlin A says

    April 6, 2012 at 7:58 pm

    I still can’t get over your kitchen before-and-afters! So, so lovely!
    March was a busy home improvement month for us too- I’m super happy with our new reading nook, but most excited about our new built-in bookshelves! http://www.condo-nest.com/2012/04/bookshelves-finishing-touches.html.

    Of course, a big month for us is like a Thursday for you guys, but we’d be nowhere without your awesome inspiration! Thanks for all you do!

    Reply
    • YoungHouseLove says

      April 6, 2012 at 9:03 pm

      Oh my gosh those look amazing! So in love. And such a smart way to deal with that gap on the side. Awesome!

      xo,
      s

  37. Emily says

    April 6, 2012 at 11:45 pm

    I cannot get over the kitchen transformation- it’s incredible. I really hope I have the visionary abilities you both have when my husband and I eventually buy our first house (hopefully in the nearer future after grad school graduation). Love checking in to see other updates. You two are very house-inspiring!

    Reply
    • YoungHouseLove says

      April 6, 2012 at 11:50 pm

      Aw thanks so much Emily! You’re so sweet. Good luck with everything!

      xo,
      s

  38. Ellen says

    April 7, 2012 at 3:40 pm

    Fun month! I’ve definitely enjoyed reading.

    While you’re planning for your new tv cabinet, you may want to consider not raising it any higher than it is now. My RMT told me this week (and I’ve heard before) that the strained muscles at the base of my skull/top of my spine are the result of cranking my head up too far with chin somewhat extended to look at a screen. The TV apparently should be directly at eye level or below. Something to think about!

    Reply
    • YoungHouseLove says

      April 8, 2012 at 8:01 am

      Interesting! And yep, it’s pretty comfortable where it is now so we’ll definitely keep that in mind.

      -John

  39. Kat says

    April 7, 2012 at 7:02 pm

    Have y’all heard about the special edition of Domino magazine coming out on April 17? It’s like a belated birthday gifrt for Sherry! I just saw it here: https://www.facebook.com/dominomag

    Reply
    • YoungHouseLove says

      April 8, 2012 at 12:34 pm

      Oh yes, so excited!

      xo,
      s

  40. Judy W. says

    April 8, 2012 at 12:41 am

    I just “met” you guys in March, which is probably an accomplishment all in itself! Saw the article in The Oregonian just before your appearance at the Home and Garden Show, and have been following your blog ever since. I also turned 68 1/2 in March, FWIW…

    You got me going on my home study in the new (old) house we moved into last August — the first major room re-do in this sweet little house. My former home office furniture was way too big, and the wall color (though freshly painted) was a cold icy blue, so I started by making the walls a warm yellow and took it from there. I’m still not finished, but it’s about 80% done and I’m LOVING it!

    You can read about it on my blog here: berrysmom.blogspot.com.

    Reply
    • YoungHouseLove says

      April 8, 2012 at 12:36 pm

      Aw, thanks for reading Judy! And thanks for the link! Off to check it out.

      xo,
      s

  41. Karen says

    April 8, 2012 at 9:19 am

    Don’t respond today, it’s Easter. Enjoy your holiday!

    I have a question about spray painting. We are in the process of painting our nursery. The walls are aqua and the closet is lime green. We wanted to paint our metal light switch plates with the same lime green paint that we used for the closet. Can we spray them with spray primer then paint over them with the green paint? Will the paint hold? If not, how do you recommend painting our metal lights witch plates and outlet covers?

    Thanks, and happy Easter!

    Reply
    • YoungHouseLove says

      April 8, 2012 at 12:38 pm

      Happy Easter to you too! Hmm, I would worry it might chip or wear down over time, but the best luck you’ll probably have is if you use a really good spray primer followed by thin and even coats of oil-based spray paint (since that holds much longer). But since you want the paint to match the lime green closets you could just try spray primer followed by that paint (put on in thin thin thin and even coats with a brush or small roller) and you might have to touch it up every year or so, but it’ll hopefully hold up for a while and down the line you can always replace those covers for a few bucks if you want a different look!

      xo,
      s

  42. Vicki S says

    April 8, 2012 at 4:51 pm

    Now I’m dying for you to paint your metal kitchen chairs (the tall ones like stool chairs) some bright color. That would just make your kitchen perfect…

    Reply
    • YoungHouseLove says

      April 8, 2012 at 5:26 pm

      That’s always an option down the line for sure! But these days in person we love how they tie into our gleaming stainless appliances and even pick up on the gray tones in the penny tile. Who knows where we’ll end up though!

      xo,
      s

  43. Evelyn says

    April 8, 2012 at 7:40 pm

    I gave up social networking sites (i.e. Twitter, Pinterst, Blogs) for Lent. I’m so happy to finally see what y’all have been up to the past 40-ish days!

    Reply
    • YoungHouseLove says

      April 8, 2012 at 9:12 pm

      Aw thanks Evelyn! Welcome back!

      xo,
      s

  44. Brian First says

    April 8, 2012 at 10:42 pm

    My parents recently put in cork flooring and it doesn’t look half as good as yours does. They went with a much lighter color and I think it was a wrong move after seeing a dark version installed.

    We are going to need to replace the lamInate before we move out of our condo because of our beagle. Are you finding that the cork flooring stands up to some light abuse?

    Reply
    • YoungHouseLove says

      April 8, 2012 at 11:33 pm

      Oh yes, we have a toddler who throws trucks and a dog who runs around and it’s all good! It probably depends on quality and if you seal it for added durability (we have), but we have heard from other cork floor owners who have 70lb dogs and say their cork still looks great! Hope it helps!

      xo,
      s

  45. Hannah says

    April 9, 2012 at 2:27 am

    Here is a 24 hour only deal on bright colored bamboo pepper mills like the one in the home you crashed in Portland for &7.99! Thought you might like these.

    http://home.woot.com/

    -Hannah

    Reply
    • YoungHouseLove says

      April 9, 2012 at 9:50 am

      Amazing! Thanks for the link!

      xo,
      s

  46. jeannette says

    April 9, 2012 at 11:40 am

    the pic of clara in her high chair has got to be one of the best happy baby pix of all time. what an observant and lively girl she is!

    and, hope burger is feeling better.

    Reply
  47. jeannette says

    April 9, 2012 at 11:42 am

    p.s. sorry for the spammin’, but i sprung a leaf dam leak just after you did and your piece on that saved me a heart attack.

    Reply
    • YoungHouseLove says

      April 9, 2012 at 12:12 pm

      Whew! So glad to help!

      xo,
      s

  48. Elizabeth says

    April 9, 2012 at 3:16 pm

    Yippee for March birthdays!! Happy birthday Sherry!
    I turned 35 on March 20th and spent it at Legoland *cause I’m a nerd* with our 21 month old daughter, Olivia.

    http://lovesrobots.blogspot.com/2012/03/first-day-of-spring.html

    It beats last year when we tiled our bathroom on my birthday *we totally stole your leave a note for the next homeowners idea!*

    http://lovesrobots.blogspot.com/2011/03/today-is-your-birthday.html

    Reply
    • YoungHouseLove says

      April 9, 2012 at 3:54 pm

      So much fun! Both birthday adventures make me smile!

      xo,
      s

  49. Kirsten Nieman says

    April 9, 2012 at 5:43 pm

    I mean, really:)? Most inspiring?! I am SO SO blushing right now. Thanks for the house love! Happy Spring to you guys!

    Reply
    • YoungHouseLove says

      April 9, 2012 at 10:43 pm

      You deserve it Kirtsten! Fo sho!

      xo,
      s

  50. indie by heart says

    April 9, 2012 at 9:05 pm

    I especially love what you’ve done with the kitchen ! ^^

    Great new blog find for me definitely, lovely inspiration for my own house.. even though we’re just renting. :>

    x Satu

    Indie by Heart

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