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Young House Love ยป Random ยป Father’s Day, Animal Friends, & Cheesy Grins

| By John Petersik | June 29, 2012 | 246 Comments

Father’s Day, Animal Friends, & Cheesy Grins

Work continues on the deck (looks like we’ll have an update for you on Monday barring any unforeseen disasters inspection failures!) so to end this week with a dad-worthy bang, I thought I’d share something that a bunch of you have been requesting: a belated Father’s Day recap (like last year’s) – especially since the day included a few home related activities and presents.

Fathers Day Instagram

The day started off much like any normal Father’s Day might. We went out to one of our favorite brunch spots (deLux) and enjoyed some french toast in their open-air back room (we also enjoyed an impromptu walk beforehand because we accidentally arrived 20 minutes before they opened – oops).

Fathers Day Breakfast

Our day kind of got derailed from there because we found out just the night before that a New York Times photographer was coming by at noon to shoot our kitchen (!!!). Cue the sweaty palms. We’d already been interviewed for the article (about people who use online floor-planning software to guide home renovations) a couple of weeks before, but it literally wasn’t until 10:30pm on Saturday that we heard they needed someone to come over about twelve hours later on Father’s Day to snap the photos. Check out the big cameras he brought…

New York Times Photographer2

The article actually came out last Thursday while we were at Haven. We’ll admit we’re not head-over-heels for how it turned out since we feel like we sound a little anti-architect, which definitely isn’t the case (we even have a close friend who’s an architect!). During the interview they asked Sherry about kitchen designers (not architects) and how they might help, and Sherry said something like “a designer might tell you onyx is in or help you define what you like if you don’t know, which can be really helpful” but somehow a shortened version of that was used as our quote about architects (who do a heckova lot more than talk about onyx, as do kitchen designers!). You can read the article here if you’d like. I guess there’s always a risk that a story may shape up differently than it was originally pitched to you (we heard it was more about the software itself, kind of like this post that we wrote about the pros & cons of certain programs). But at least the photo of us came out ok. No closed eyes or spinach in the teeth. High five.

The photographer was pretty speedy (and extremely nice!), but between getting home quickly to clean up the house for his arrival (both our kitchen and ourselves) and then with him shooting photos until Clara’s nap, we didn’t really get a chance to squeeze in any more Father’s Day activities (since we were also working on blog projects to get ahead before our trip to the Haven Conference and practicing our little presentation). But Sherry, Clara, and Burger did treat me to some nice Father’s Day gifts – like this addition to our kitchen that sports my favorite thing (she got it from Joss & Main). Am I the only dad to get excited about a dishtowel? Perhaps. But put a bird bike on it and I’m sold.

Fathers Day Dishtowel

Knowing that I have a thing for cool art, Sherry also found this fun “Twenty Northern Friends” print that not only is a subtle nod to our Alaskan honeymoon, but also includes lots of geek-y trivia about lesser-known animals.

Poster Screen Shot0

Like, did you know a Snowy Owl can eat close to 2,000 lemmings in a single year? I’d say that’s about 2,000 more lemmings than I’ve eaten in my entire lifetime.

We’re thinking the print will go here in our living room, but we’ve gotta get a frame for it first (fortunately Target sells a size that should fit, so we’ll keep you posted). We think it’ll play nicely off the dark gray beams in there.

Fathers Day Northern Friends

Speaking of keeping you posted, that picture reminded us that we’re guilty of sharing pictures of an unframed print and saying “we need to hang this and share the pics later” and then we hang it but never actually share the pics. So, let’s tie up some of those loose ends, shall we?

Come on into our frame hallway and make yourself comfortable…

Fathers Day Hallway Full

That’s where the map of Maui (which we bought on our Hawaiian vacation back in March) ended up.

HI Map

We were lucky that it fit in a frame that we found at Target (the mat’s opening was pretty much exactly the size of the map – huzzah for standard sizes!). And we actually had this empty spot on our wall since its previous occupant (an old map of Richmond) now lives on our kitchen shelves. Yup, things like frames and pillows definitely get around in our house.

Fathers Day Maui

And speaking of our trip out west, the wooden letterpress print that we got in Portland…

PDX Art

…also ended up in the hallway, just on a different wall. You can see it here on the bottom right:

Fathers Day Portland

I wish I could remember what was there before, but so much got moved around while shooting the book in January that I think it’s been empty for a while. Oh wait, I know – it was the other frame that we moved into the kitchen after the shelves were built since it had some images of food in it (it was actually an old $12 poster from allposters.com that Sherry cut up a few years back for our first kitchen).

Brackets Side

Who knew this Father’s Day recap would include miscellaneous art updates? Oh the twists and turns of blogging. As for Father’s Day, I’m thankful that I got to spend the day with my two favorite girls and my one favorite chihuahua (and a random, but very nice, photographer). How was your Father’s Day? Can you think that far back? I know I had trouble! Anyone have new art to hang? Or old project updates that they have yet to blog about? Why are those little updates so hard to remember to share?

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  1. Avatar for Melanie @ Mailbox JourneyMelanie @ Mailbox Journey says

    June 29, 2012 at 10:21 am

    That Northern Friends print is awesome. I’d never be able to spend $60 on it, but it’s still so amazing.

    Still in love with that frame wall, I love how it changes over time. :)

    Reply
  2. Avatar for Gabriella @ Our Life In ActionGabriella @ Our Life In Action says

    June 29, 2012 at 10:22 am

    Looks like you guys had so much fun. My list just keeps on growing – we are planning on adding a picture wall to our living room (not sure if that is going to happen before or after the headboard redesign) :-)

    Good luck this weekend – we will keep our fingers crossed that you get a big thumbs up.

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      June 29, 2012 at 10:23 am

      Thanks Gabriella!

      xo,
      s

    • Avatar for Gabriella @ Our Life In ActionGabriella @ Our Life In Action says

      June 29, 2012 at 10:24 am

      By the way – love the northern animals print.

  3. Avatar for Amy B.Amy B. says

    June 29, 2012 at 10:28 am

    Ooh, am I first (probably not)?! We spent Father’s Day with our families. We had a big gathering at my in-laws with all the dads, and it was so wonderful since we previously lived 1,400 miles away and didn’t get to spend days like this with our families.

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      June 29, 2012 at 10:36 am

      That sounds really nice!

      xo,
      s

  4. Avatar for Kristen @ Popcorn on the StoveKristen @ Popcorn on the Stove says

    June 29, 2012 at 10:29 am

    Very exciting about the article – off to read it!

    PS – Good luck with the deck!

    Reply
  5. Avatar for jessica@fourgenerationsoneroof[email protected] says

    June 29, 2012 at 10:30 am

    I am very inspired by your hallway full of frames :) I have a wall that this would look great on. The Northern print is pretty cool also. I love the backsplash in your kitchen, I’m pondering things to do on ours and this might have to be a contender :) Have a great day!

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  6. Avatar for Julia @Chris Loves JuliaJulia @Chris Loves Julia says

    June 29, 2012 at 10:31 am

    I head over heels for the dishtowel, John! (Nice pick, Sherry!)

    Ironically, we just got around to posting about father’s day yesterday. Mostly because I got Chris a butcher block (and a laptop bag) but no oil for it, so it sat and sat for weeks until I finally remembered to get oil and now it is beautiful and USEABLE!

    http://www.chrislovesjulia.com/2012/06/boos-ing-block.html

    Better late than never, I guess.

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      June 29, 2012 at 10:37 am

      Haha- isn’t that funny?! No matter how hard I tried to be “on top of” the 4th of July with my early post, we overshot Father’s Day by almost two weeks! Glad we’re not alone! And that butcher block is gorgeous!

      xo,
      s

  7. Avatar for Ash @ HumberHomeProjectAsh @ HumberHomeProject says

    June 29, 2012 at 10:33 am

    I love how you guys move things around in the house to freshen it up instead of buying new all the time. :)

    Totally jealous of all the frames in your hallway!

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  8. Avatar for Jess @ Little House. Big Heart.Jess @ Little House. Big Heart. says

    June 29, 2012 at 10:34 am

    I love the art that celebrates your travels together! Kevin and I love to travel and always buy two things to remind us of our trips: a cookbook from where ever we are for me and cufflinks for him. :) I love the idea of art though!

    I’m glad you had a great Father’s day!

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  9. Avatar for CaraCara says

    June 29, 2012 at 10:35 am

    Uh oh. You just reminded me that my husband’s gift is still in the closet. I bought it months ago, but we were in Europe for Fathers Day and.. Well, my plans to have a make up day when we got back were forgotten. Better get on that!

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      June 29, 2012 at 10:35 am

      Haha, that’s so funny! Totally something I’d do!

      xo,
      s

  10. Avatar for SamanthaSamantha says

    June 29, 2012 at 10:35 am

    I love, love, love the bike towel! I’ve been eyeing some dish towels in a very similar style on Etsy. Quite a few sellers have them with *bees* on them! :) I just searched for “bee dish towel” I think, and some even offer personalization. Thought you might have fun with those. I know how it is to get excited about dish towels.

    I am also in love with that colorful bike print, too…

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      June 29, 2012 at 10:38 am

      So cute! Love that idea!

      xo,
      s

  11. Avatar for juliejulie says

    June 29, 2012 at 10:36 am

    Love the print! I was wondering what color you used on the brick.

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      June 29, 2012 at 10:37 am

      That’s Moonshine by Benjamin Moore.

      xo,
      s

  12. Avatar for JordanJordan says

    June 29, 2012 at 10:36 am

    very unrelated, but I have a couple of cupcake questions…..Being an avid YHL reader, and all the mention of Ukrop cupcakes, I am dying to try them. Do you know if they ship their cupcakes? also, do you know if they have stores in other states (i live in south carolina)…..thanks, ms. sweet tooth:)

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      June 29, 2012 at 10:37 am

      I think they’re only in certain parts of Virginia and aren’t sure they ship. Maybe if you google Ukrops bakery there’s a number you can call for more info? They truly are the best!

      xo,
      s

  13. Avatar for LaurenLauren says

    June 29, 2012 at 10:38 am

    The picture of your rhino reminded me that I thought of you a few weeks back when I was browsing through Anthropologie. They had a paper mache rhino head hanging on one of the walls and my first thought was “Sherry would love this!” Haha. Maybe I read your blog too much… :)

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      June 29, 2012 at 10:38 am

      Haha, I would love that! Now I have to go check it out…

      xo,
      s

    • Avatar for CaitlinCaitlin says

      June 29, 2012 at 11:41 am

      I have that rhino (my husband got it for me for my birthday 2 years ago and since we moved, it hasn’t found a new home on a wall yet). I LOVE IT and now that we’re talking about it, I think I need to go find a spot and hang it up RIGHT NOW.

  14. Avatar for Krys72599Krys72599 says

    June 29, 2012 at 10:39 am

    A comment about architects: they’re far from perfect. We hired one that came highly recommended around town and she put together three options for us. We were adding a second floor onto a ranch with a basement (the basement walks out at lake level on the lake side and the “front” of the house is the opposite side on the 1st floor). We chose our favorite design, acted as our own general contractor, hired the pros we needed (framing, roofing, siding, plumbing, sheetrocking) and only after it was up and we had walls did we realize we have no linen closet on our new second floor. No closet in the bathroom, no closet near the bathroom, only 2 bedroom closets. If I didn’t want to run up and down to the linen closet on the 1st floor, we had to come up with an alternative. So hubby built 3 freestanding window seats to fit wall-to-wall against the sitting room windows and they are custom built to fit some closed fabric baskets I got from WalMart: voila! Our linen closet!!!
    And next week we’ll be hanging some photos in our upstairs hallway, and then I’ll be pulling together some photos and art for our staircase, and buying/painting frames. Also, next week we’re repainting two “found” wooden stools: I’m trying to decide green or red… the kitchen is going to be redone next year so I’m thinking green, ’cause that will fit in with what I plan to do… but red would really pop! (And I could always repaint, right?!?)

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  15. Avatar for MollyMolly says

    June 29, 2012 at 10:39 am

    That sounds like an awesome father’s day… I love that you guys really take the time to celebrate each one of you – plus your gifts are always so thoughtful! I love picking perfect presents for my loved ones and love that you guys seem to as well…

    So sorry about the NYTimes articlae – that should have been straight up exciting instead of slightly stressful and, you know, factually dubious… plus they spelled your name wrong, Sherry?! And they didn’t link to the blog, which I think they should have done considering they linked to other websites mentioned. Harrumph and Grrr. Better luck next time! You guys deserve all the awesome press you can get…

    Good luck with the deck!

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      June 29, 2012 at 10:46 am

      Aw thanks Molly!

      xo,
      s

    • Avatar for Liz LindsayLiz Lindsay says

      June 29, 2012 at 11:01 pm

      If they spelled Sherry wrong, I think they fixed it. But MS.Petersik? You’re married to Mr.Petersik – I would think the New York Times would know that makes you MRS.Petersik! :)

    • Avatar for DinaDina says

      June 30, 2012 at 8:06 pm

      What Liz said strikes me as so funny, because I just had a conversation about this topic with my sister the other day. I am married but I always go by “Ms.” professionally, not “Mrs.” I feel very strongly about this – I don’t think I should have to carry a title that signals whether I’m married or not, just like “Mr.” doesn’t tell you whether the person is married. My sister, on the other hand, is a teacher and all her students call her “Mrs.” Regardless, in this case I’m guessing it has to do with the NYT stylebook rules!

  16. Avatar for SaraSara says

    June 29, 2012 at 10:41 am

    Oh, I didn’t think the article sounded too bad. And it is fun to see your kitchen through another photogs eye — it looks different! Did they send you any of the other pics? I think we’d all like to see them!

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      June 29, 2012 at 10:45 am

      Aw thanks! That’s the only pic we got to see! He shot a bunch of versions with me and John, Clara, Burger, etc. It was fun and pretty fast! He turned on all the lights (even the ones under the hood) which was new for us since most photogs turn all the lights off and only shoot in natural light, so that might be why they look so different!

      xo,
      s

  17. Avatar for Paige @ Little NostalgiaPaige @ Little Nostalgia says

    June 29, 2012 at 10:43 am

    That’s a great print! It’s like a ceramic animal collection right there on the paper.

    I just read the NYT article, and I don’t think you guys sound anti-architect! The way they broke up the quote about onyx and style was weird, but I think they also included a lot of good info about your money-saving and the rule about calling a pro when something is too hard/risky. You guys definitely sounded smart!

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      June 29, 2012 at 10:43 am

      Aw thanks Paige!

      xo,
      s

    • Avatar for m @ random musingsm @ random musings says

      June 29, 2012 at 5:48 pm

      I agree with Sara and Paige. The article sounded like ‘there are all these awesome tools for design, just be aware of pitfalls/limitations’, and your (multiple!) quotes supported that perspective. The only thing I would criticize is that the author failed to clarify the distinction between architecture and interior design. The onyx reference is interior design, structural modifications fall under architecture (imho)

  18. Avatar for AllynAllyn says

    June 29, 2012 at 10:43 am

    I can’t believe a photographer came on Father’s Day. Is nothing sacred?! Ha.
    Glad you guys still had a fun day though. Fingers crossed on the inspection.

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  19. Avatar for Ashley@AttemptsAtDomestication[email protected] says

    June 29, 2012 at 10:46 am

    Love the prints! And the constant moving you guys do. It keeps it fresh ;)

    Reply
  20. Avatar for ChelseaChelsea says

    June 29, 2012 at 10:49 am

    For whatever reason, I read “Cheesy Grins” in the blog title as “Cheese and Grits”… my brain must be telling me it’s time for breakfast??

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      June 29, 2012 at 10:59 am

      Mmmmmmm, now I want them too! Haha.

      xo,
      s

    • Avatar for MaryAnnMaryAnn says

      July 1, 2012 at 12:49 am

      Cheese and Grits sounds like a Katie Bower blog post :)

  21. Avatar for LauraLaura says

    June 29, 2012 at 10:50 am

    I love the bit about the kitchen and I’m sorry your were somewhat mis-interpreted with the architect/kitchen designer part. I know exactly what you are saying!

    Our house was designed by the AMAZING Michaela Mahady and her kitchen layout was perfect. We only made a few tweaks by eliminating upper cabinets because we wanted more windows and open shelving. We did go to a so-called *kitchen designer* but we knew what we wanted for counter tops and cabinets so she pretty much just ordered them for us. Yet she is so proud of this great kitchen she feels that she designed. But like you said…I didn’t need her to tell me what was in.

    I really think your DIY kitchen turned out amazing because you are in touch with real kitchens and heck…you do this for a job now so it should! :)

    You guys are awesome. Thanks for sharing!

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    • Avatar for LeannaLeanna says

      July 2, 2012 at 7:52 pm

      Michaela Mahady is amazing! I just graduated with an architecture degree and love her work. Some people don’t realize how great it is to have a home built by an architect, it’s really worth the price.

  22. Avatar for StephanieStephanie says

    June 29, 2012 at 10:52 am

    That is a really cool print! I drove home from New Hampshire (its only 2 hrs; I was away for the weekend) to give my dad his gift and have dinner with my parents.

    Also, I read that article and that really sucks about how he twisted your words, Sherry. :(

    And finally… frame wall… love. I need to find a spot in my place to do a frame wall.

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  23. Avatar for LauraCLauraC says

    June 29, 2012 at 10:52 am

    Oh my word! Just on Tuesday (your post on the headboard, with John holding it up with Clara in the living room) I noticed/thought that your wall opposite the rhino head looked bare/lonely/needed some art, and ta-da, and three days later you post on the art you’re gonna hang there (which is great btw). Am I physic or what? Or maybe just great minds think alike? ;-) Happy Friday!

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      June 29, 2012 at 11:01 am

      Haha- you’re totally psychic!

      xo,
      s

    • Avatar for LauraCLauraC says

      June 29, 2012 at 11:06 am

      *blushing* oops, psychic. You got it right.

  24. Avatar for JustinJustin says

    June 29, 2012 at 10:53 am

    I just looked at the NY Times article. I like the kitchen pictures you guys have taken better!

    By the way, I don’t know if you remember my comment awhile ago about not liking yellow (but slowly converting after seeing how you guys throw in pops of it here and there). Well, my wife and I took the plunge with our new nursery, and I have to say, I’m loving it.

    I thought you’d like to see how you have inspired us with DIY:

    http://justinandkatie.wordpress.com/2012/06/22/nursery-take-two/

    You guys have really given us the courage to tackle projects like this and save a ton of money. Our next project for the nursery is to rip out the carpet and put in glossy, painted white, wide-planked floors. We live in an old house and think it would be awesome for the space. Can you see it?

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      June 29, 2012 at 11:02 am

      LOVE the pops of yellow! So awesome!! And as for the future projects, I can totally see it! So excited for you. Send pics!

      xo,
      s

  25. Avatar for robin @ our semi organic liferobin @ our semi organic life says

    June 29, 2012 at 10:53 am

    Wow an article in the NY Times & professional photographer shooting your work… just another day at YHL right?! Happy late fathers day.

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      June 29, 2012 at 11:02 am

      Haha, thanks Robin!

      xo,
      s

  26. Avatar for LoriLori says

    June 29, 2012 at 10:53 am

    A friend of mine, who is an architect, posted the article on Facebook and went on a rant about DIYers. I read the article and and thought the whole time “they didn’t do anything structural, why would they use an architect?”.

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      June 29, 2012 at 11:03 am

      Yes, we really worried it would offend architects! It was more like we were saying certain programs like the ones we used can help you envision something (sketchup does it in 3D!) and you can make sure the dishwasher door won’t hit the fridge door, so it’s great that normal people can check those things now with this new software. It’s definitely not for everyone, but for DIYers who have done a kitchen or two, it’s an awesome resource. But that’s not to say that we don’t love and respect architects!

      xo,
      s

  27. Avatar for ChristiChristi says

    June 29, 2012 at 10:54 am

    This was a great post, I laughed out loud in my office at least three times! Thanks!

    BTW – does anyone tell you guys you look alike? Brad and I have been together for over 13 years and we get it all of the time so I thought when I saw that picture of you two I just wondered…

    Happy late Father’s Day!

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      June 29, 2012 at 11:04 am

      Yes, we have gotten that we could be brother and sister. Which is kind of weird but also kind of funny because it means Clara probably looks like both of us if we resemble each other.

      xo,
      s

  28. Avatar for JCJC says

    June 29, 2012 at 10:56 am

    I have been a big fan / reader for quite a long time AND I’m an architect. I didn’t the the article put us in a bad light. But yes, we do a ‘heckova lot more than talk about onyx.’ (So do kitchen designers)

    Happy Belated Father’s Day

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      June 29, 2012 at 10:58 am

      Haha, thanks JC!

      xo,
      s

  29. Avatar for CallieCallie says

    June 29, 2012 at 10:56 am

    So cool that you were in the NYT! I think Sherry your quote at the end of the article is a great quote – really good advice for anyone thinking about DIY’ing out there :)

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      June 29, 2012 at 10:58 am

      Aw thanks Callie!

      xo,
      s

  30. Avatar for CalypsoCalypso says

    June 29, 2012 at 10:56 am

    Okay, so my man made a mess of Mother’s Day and I made it a point to make Father’s Day super fantastic so he can understand how to properly execute a holiday. I planned breakfast in bed, but he woke up all early. I made him these egg muffins that were to die for if I do say so myself. Every hour had a special thing going on: 9am: Open gifts. 10am: Bubble Bath 11am: Play video games for an hour without interruption, 12noon: Have a super fabulous lunch. 1pm: Play a family game together on the WII. 2pm: Free time to do whatever he’d like. I hope he feels terribly guilty and I get a proper mother’s day next year.. We will see..

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      June 29, 2012 at 11:05 am

      Haha, sounds like the perfect man-day!

      xo,
      s

  31. Avatar for shishi says

    June 29, 2012 at 10:57 am

    i completely sympathize with you on feeling misrepresented by The Times! they wrote an article about a happy hour club i started with friends in nyc and it made us all sound like lushes!

    your art posts always inspire me to go to etsy to find cute prints. love that wall o’ art!

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      June 29, 2012 at 10:59 am

      Aw man, a happy hour club sounds fun!

      xo,
      s

  32. Avatar for SheriSheri says

    June 29, 2012 at 10:58 am

    I read your blog every day but have never commented! Just wanted to say I just read the NYTimes article and it doesn’t make you sound as bad as you think it does. But I’m sure it’s frustrating that it didn’t turn out as you expected.
    Love your blog!!!!

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      June 29, 2012 at 10:58 am

      Aw thanks Sheri! As soon as we saw the title we were like “uh oh!”

      xo,
      s

    • Avatar for Arely MattsonArely Mattson says

      June 29, 2012 at 3:02 pm

      I second that! I also almost never comment, but I read your blog every day since I found you a couple months ago, and I think it doesn’t make you guys look bad at all. Any “negative” statements were made by them, outside of quotations, and even those were very fine, I thought.
      I also have a question about remo, since I’ve been keeping up with your deck, and the article mentioned a lady going to the city with her kitchen remo plans. Does one ALWAYS have to do that? Or is there some guidelines to know what kind of remo needs a permit and what kind doesn’t? Did you get a permit to tear that kitchen wall down? Sorry if this is a stupid question, and thanks in advance if you have time to answer :)

    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      June 29, 2012 at 4:03 pm

      Not a stupid question at all. Every city and county is different, so it’s best to check with your local office (ours is called “Building Inspection”) to see what requires one and what doesn’t. That how we learned we didn’t need one for our fence (since it’s not over 6ft), didn’t need one for our wall opening (we called the office and explained the project and they said we were okay to proceed without) but that we did need one for the deck.

      -John

  33. Avatar for EveEve says

    June 29, 2012 at 10:59 am

    I love all of your prints! The wooden letterpress one is fantastic, and the bike dish towel reminds me of a nifty squirrel one I’m still coveting on Etsy. :)

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      June 29, 2012 at 11:05 am

      Adorable!! I love it!

      xo,
      s

  34. Avatar for EveEve says

    June 29, 2012 at 11:00 am

    Oh, also – meant to add that in the sweet picture of John & Clara, I’m so coveting the restaurant’s artwork with the menu/prices hidden in it!

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      June 29, 2012 at 11:06 am

      Oh yeah – it’s such a cute place!

      xo,
      s

  35. Avatar for Melissa BroganMelissa Brogan says

    June 29, 2012 at 11:06 am

    The onyx quote in the NYT is a little weird. Fortunately for regular readers, we know neither of you are that dismissive of architects and designers, but I can see how people who aren’t familiar with the blog could interpret it that way. Speaking of new art to hang, I’m bummed that I seem to have misplaced a small print that I’d ordered. I’d been looking forward to hanging it! Love seeing the new artwork you’ve been putting up, though.

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      June 29, 2012 at 11:08 am

      Aw, so sorry that print went missing! Hope it pops up soon!

      xo,
      s

  36. Avatar for AngelaAngela says

    June 29, 2012 at 11:14 am

    Where did you get the little animals Clara is playing with in the first picture?? Thanks!

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      June 29, 2012 at 11:46 am

      Those are from AC Moore (Michael’s has them too I think). She loves them!

      xo,
      s

  37. Avatar for Michelle OMichelle O says

    June 29, 2012 at 11:15 am

    My girls and I gave my husband a framed print / graphic map of Disney World from jennasuedesign.com. She has some neat stuff and it combined our love for all things Disney and my husbands love of maps. (Plus there was an empty spot on the wall in the bedroom that needed a little something :)

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      June 29, 2012 at 11:46 am

      So sweet!

      xo,
      s

  38. Avatar for JenniferJennifer says

    June 29, 2012 at 11:17 am

    Is that a narwhal on the poster (top left)??

    True story – I was about to say something about that being funny since they were made-up, mentioned it to a friend just now, and I found out they were real animals….
    thought they were like unicorns….

    am I the only one?

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      June 29, 2012 at 11:47 am

      Yes! Love the narwhal! Totally like a magical real-world creature.

      xo,
      s

    • Avatar for BrynnBrynn says

      June 29, 2012 at 1:04 pm

      No Jennifer, you are not the only one!
      I only found out about 2 years ago that they were real… and I am 29.

    • Avatar for emilyemily says

      June 29, 2012 at 4:07 pm

      i found out four years ago that jackalopes aren’t real. i thought that a horned rabbit sounded totally plausible!!

    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      June 29, 2012 at 4:25 pm

      Wait, they’re not?!

      xo,
      s

  39. Avatar for sarasara says

    June 29, 2012 at 11:19 am

    I have to say that I think his extra little comment on onyx at the end of the paragraph felt a little snide, but I feel like it reflects more on the author than you. Also interesting that the author chose that point to focus on given that later another couple says they regret using so much marble in their home. To me, it felt like a dig that, “well if they’d had an architect or designer, they would have been told that they were using too much marble.” Anyway, I think you guys come off fine- the author seems like a douchebag. haha.

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  40. Avatar for RLRRLR says

    June 29, 2012 at 11:19 am

    We were camping across father’s day weekend and the following week. My husband had gotten some camping gear a bit early (a cast iron camp Dutch oven and a few other camp cooking accessories) but I still wanted him to have something special for the actual day. So, I made sure to pack the father’s day card that our daughter made. We didn’t wear our watches the whole week, nor did we have any service for our mobile phones, so it slipped everyone’s mind on Sunday! Instead, we all celebrated on Monday :)

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      June 29, 2012 at 11:49 am

      That sounds like so much fun!

      xo,
      s

  41. Avatar for AmandaAmanda says

    June 29, 2012 at 11:20 am

    Oh I love that “Let’s go anywhere” print!! Do you remember where it is from? My fiance and I are developing a serious map addiction!

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      June 29, 2012 at 11:49 am

      That’s from Etsy. More on it here: https://www.younghouselove.com/2011/03/the-big-two-nine/

      xo,
      s

  42. Avatar for JulieJulie says

    June 29, 2012 at 11:22 am

    Um speaking of Father’s Day – I know I’m like 6 months late to this game – but during some interneting last night I found this site and nearly spit out my drink in shock. Check out #4 Stay at Home Dad where John & Clara are featured. Odd that my reaction is “I know that guy” even though really I’m just a blog reader who never even comments. But somehow I still feel like we’re friends.

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    • Avatar for JulieJulie says

      June 29, 2012 at 11:23 am

      And the website I didn’t link to: http://twistedsifter.com/2012/02/top-10-what-my-friends-think-i-do-vs-what-i-actually-do-posters/

    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      June 29, 2012 at 11:49 am

      Haha, oh yes, isn’t that funny? John made a meme!

      xo,
      s

  43. Avatar for MegMeg says

    June 29, 2012 at 11:23 am

    I see what you mean on the article, not fair. I also think they are missing the point that some renovations don’t required a licensed architect’s stamp and that’s another reason people are saving money by designing themselves.

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  44. Avatar for HeatherHeather says

    June 29, 2012 at 11:24 am

    Awww, I’m sorry they misrepresented you guys :( Fortunately we all know you better! ;)
    Just wondering… does it drive Sherry nuts that they referred to her as “Ms. Petersik?” I can’t stand it when that happens and I’d rather that people would just use Miss or Mrs. to refer to people when possible (the author obviously knows she’s married!). Maybe I’m just impossibly old-fashioned :)

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      June 29, 2012 at 11:46 am

      Haha, I did think that was funny since I have gone by Mrs for a while! Well mainly I go by Sherry. Haha.

      xo
      s

  45. Avatar for Beth in DCBeth in DC says

    June 29, 2012 at 11:29 am

    I seem to remember John falling for a large bike poster that was part of a store display (GAP, maybe) and actually arranging to get a copy…. Is that in your house somewhere, or did I dream this?

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      June 29, 2012 at 11:45 am

      Yes, we are thinking maybe we can use it in the basement when he makes that his man cave! Haha.

      xo,
      s

  46. Avatar for Amy @ a new old houseAmy @ a new old house says

    June 29, 2012 at 11:35 am

    Thanks for the updates- All those little things add up!

    I’ve started posting an update at the end of each month with the random items that are too small to warrant their own post. Plus it keeps my mom from saying “You didn’t tell me about that!” when she comes to visit! :)
    http://www.new1790house.blogspot.com/2012/06/catching-up-june-edition.html

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      June 29, 2012 at 11:45 am

      So smart! I love that idea!

      xo,
      s

  47. Avatar for KatelinKatelin says

    June 29, 2012 at 11:36 am

    Hey Ms. Petrisik :)

    Loved the photo that the NY times shot, but thought it was a little weird that they put your ages in?? Maybe that’s just me…

    Its so cool to be featured, and I hope you guys got a copy of the newspaper that day!

    Reply
  48. Avatar for TriciaTricia says

    June 29, 2012 at 11:40 am

    Sounds like a great father’s day! But where did you get the bicycle print in the hallway? That is great!!!

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      June 29, 2012 at 11:43 am

      That was from 20 x 200 a while back (a gift from his sister’s – aren’t they sweet?).

      xo,
      s

  49. Avatar for BethanyBethany says

    June 29, 2012 at 11:49 am

    dudes, read the article and thought I would send ya my funny media story. So, when I was in college I did beauty pageants (I know, right!?!) to help pay for school. Anyway, one year I competed for “miss chicago” in the miss america system and won. The judges were clearly sipping absinthe or something. Anyway, one of my cool-not-really-celebrity things I got to do was a promo for a hotel chain’s new “heavenly bath”. Got coverage in the Chicago tribune which proceeded to 1. spelled my name completely wrong and 2. asked why miss chicago would be spending her time in her bathing suit in a westin hotel bath anyway. Ahhhh, good memories!

    The good news about the article is that anyone who follows your blog knows and loves ya! Happy thoughts!

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      June 29, 2012 at 11:50 am

      Oh man, that sounds hilarious and mortifying! You’re so sweet to share it!

      xo,
      s

  50. Avatar for SarahSarah says

    June 29, 2012 at 11:52 am

    That animal print looks really similar to some of the art at Bold & Noble (http://boldandnoble.com/). I have a print from them and love it!

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      June 29, 2012 at 11:53 am

      Thanks for sharing the link! Such a cool shop!

      xo,
      s

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