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Young House Love » Blogging » Holy Homeslice

| By John Petersik | February 5, 2011 | 198 Comments

Holy Homeslice

Is that really our name listed over on Apartment Therapy as the winners of this year’s Homies? Wow. We’re simultaneously flattered and flabbergasted. Just call us flattergasted. Wait, maybe you shouldn’t. It kinda sounds like a euphemism for flatulence. But it’s safe to say that we’re shocked and are definitely feeling all “aw shucks” about it.

Homies Screenshot

A big thanks to everyone who nominated and/or voted for us. There are so many awesome home blogs out there and it’s such an honor to think that anyone believes that we belong anywhere near the top. We were just happy to be nominated among so many fantastic fellow bloggers. Really. And a big thanks to Apartment Therapy for playing host to this annual celebration of reader selected shelter blogs. It’s always cool whenever sites like AT share some link love and spread the word about other design & DIY enthusiasts. Sidenote: We met Maxwell a couple of months ago at a book signing event here in Richmond and he’s even more nice, genuine, and passionate than we imagined. Just a great all around guy. And I don’t mean that in a creepy way.

Our favorite part of this whole Homie thing is the list of must-read home blogs that AT compiled as part of the reader submitted nomination process. Our Google Readers better throw on some elastic waist pants, cause we’re gorging on a ton of new RSS subscriptions. So if you’re looking to join in, might we suggest our fellow finalists to start?

  • Door Sixteen
  • Freshome
  • Our Little Beehive
  • Remodelaholic
  • 7th House on the Left
  • Slim Paley
  • The Steampunk Home
  • Table Tonic

And don’t forget to check out the amazing full list of nominations here (scroll down a bit for the whole mack daddy list). Oh and along with the title of the 2011 winner, the Homies also include a sweet $50 prize. And rather than blowing it on ceramic animals something for the new house, we decided to channel Maxwell and pay it forward to one of his favorite charities: Donor’s Choose.

Homies Donors Choose

You can click the image above to learn more about that specific project. And as for more info about Donors Choose in general, it’s a really cool organization where teachers can log on and request specific items that they need for their classroom, and you can pick whichever request hits home with you and donate directly to that cause (we’re going to choose a local Richmond classroom that’s looking for something that has to do with the arts or building – you know, since painting and hammering are two things that we still enjoy to this day).

So thanks again to Apartment Therapy for the inspiration and the fun! And to you awesome people who clicked the box next to our name. Holy bananas. We still can’t believe it.

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Comments

  1. Avatar for JulieJulie says

    February 5, 2011 at 5:34 pm

    Congratulations YHL!! Sorry if I’m out of the loop, but who’s Maxwell?

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      February 5, 2011 at 5:38 pm

      He’s Clara’s real father. Just kidding. He’s the co-founder of Apartment Therapy. Such a nice guy.

      xo,
      s

    • Avatar for KimKim says

      February 5, 2011 at 9:28 pm

      I almost spat my drink out reading that reply, Sherry! hahaha

  2. Avatar for LindsayLindsay says

    February 5, 2011 at 5:35 pm

    Congrats on your win!! You guys totally deserve it :)

    Reply
  3. Avatar for AmiAmi says

    February 5, 2011 at 5:45 pm

    Congrats!! Well deserved :) Also, love that you are paying it forward!

    Reply
  4. Avatar for karenkaren says

    February 5, 2011 at 5:45 pm

    Alright!!! Cue in music – Kool and the Ggang.. Celebration!!

    Reply
  5. Avatar for JenaJena says

    February 5, 2011 at 5:46 pm

    If that is true about burning calories while painting then I’m burning all sorts of calories today. I ran 10mi this morning then came home and painted our guest room, woot! I deserve to eat a big bowl of chili & some ice cream! ;-)

    I’m so excited we are finally painting the rooms in our home, I hate the white{sterile} feeling. It’s feeling more homey already, yay! (We built our house, but we painted everything white to keep the costs down during construction, next time I think we’ll just paint during construction!)

    Reply
  6. Avatar for Rebecca @ the lil house that couldRebecca @ the lil house that could says

    February 5, 2011 at 5:46 pm

    You guys are too awesome, I mean really. To give that money back is so wonderful!

    Congrats again, and it is definitely well deserved! You guys are like the Brad and Angelina of the blogging world… charitable donations and all! :)

    Reply
  7. Avatar for RachelRachel says

    February 5, 2011 at 5:46 pm

    WOOOOOOO!!!! Congrats guys! You guys deserve it! :D

    Reply
  8. Avatar for DomnaDomna says

    February 5, 2011 at 5:46 pm

    Gongratulations from Athens, Greece…You totally deserve it

    Reply
  9. Avatar for Holly THolly T says

    February 5, 2011 at 5:47 pm

    Congrats! Well deserved! You guys are also a major class act for your gracious posting about winning, posting your fellow finalists, and donating your prize! You already had my vote but you win it again!

    Reply
  10. Avatar for LilianaLiliana says

    February 5, 2011 at 5:48 pm

    Congratulations, very much deserved!!

    Reply
  11. Avatar for CarleyCarley says

    February 5, 2011 at 5:51 pm

    Congratulations! I think it’s really awesome of you guys to pay forward the prize to a needy classroom. You guys rock!

    Reply
  12. Avatar for allisonallison says

    February 5, 2011 at 5:56 pm

    Congrats! YHL & door 16 are two of my favorites, and are on my daily reads list :)

    Reply
  13. Avatar for Meggan CMeggan C says

    February 5, 2011 at 5:56 pm

    You guys rock to donate that. When I was a teacher I had people fund my projects on donors choose and it meant a lot to me and the kids!

    Reply
  14. Avatar for CarlyCarly says

    February 5, 2011 at 6:01 pm

    I already love you and your blog. But as an educator, esp. in a state that is fighting to maintain educational opportunities right now, I love you even more for the charity you are donating to. You guys rock!

    Reply
  15. Avatar for Ashley @ 7HLAshley @ 7HL says

    February 5, 2011 at 6:01 pm

    We are over the moon about you guys winning the Homies! Young House Love was among the first of the shelter blogs we began to follow a little over two years ago. You have inspired so many homeowners (including ourselves!) to cherish their home and make it lovely. Your win was very well deserved and I must say, you guys are a true class act.

    Reply
    • Avatar for Ashley @ 7HLAshley @ 7HL says

      February 7, 2011 at 12:45 pm

      And thank you for the link love! :)

    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      February 7, 2011 at 12:49 pm

      No worries! We were so excited to be mentioned among such a sweet group of fun fellow bloggers!

      xo,
      s

  16. Avatar for DD says

    February 5, 2011 at 6:11 pm

    Congrats!! You two totally deserve it!

    Reply
  17. Avatar for LizLiz says

    February 5, 2011 at 6:11 pm

    Congrats!

    Reply
  18. Avatar for Dawn McLDawn McL says

    February 5, 2011 at 6:17 pm

    Congrats to you guys!!! What a great start to the new year. Last year seemed to be very eventful for you and I hope this year is just as good to you. Keep up the great work.

    Reply
  19. Avatar for Melissa KMelissa K says

    February 5, 2011 at 6:20 pm

    Congrats!

    Reply
  20. Avatar for JessicaJessica says

    February 5, 2011 at 6:20 pm

    I can’t think of anyone (anytwo?) who deserve(s) it more. Somehow I missed this contest, but I can assure you that you would have had another vote from me!

    Reply
  21. Avatar for ErikaErika says

    February 5, 2011 at 6:20 pm

    You can’t really be surprised, you guys are awesome! I read one a blog the other day when someone referenced you guys that you are the Brangelina of DIY blogs! haha, I thought that was cute! Congrats on the win – wish I knew about the nomination, I would have voted for you guys too!

    Reply
  22. Avatar for ErikaErika says

    February 5, 2011 at 6:23 pm

    Sherry, I have a question for you which I didn’t see in our FAQ — did you paint when you were pregnant? My husband and I are trying and he thinks no but I have read it is ok – and I LOOOVE painting, it is my favorite thing to do in the whole world and I cant imagine going 9 months cold turkey! I was wondering how you handled this when you were prego with Clara?

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      February 5, 2011 at 6:31 pm

      I only used no-VOC paint. Not low-VOC, no-VOC. We love Mythic’s super green & natural paint along with Lowe’s Olympic Premium paint (both are VOC free, even when it comes to the colorants that are added). Hope it helps!

      xo,
      s

    • Avatar for ChelsChels says

      February 6, 2011 at 11:23 am

      ERIKA:

      There is still some risk to your baby, even with NO-VOC paints. All paint has potentially harmful chemicals in it. The best way to guarantee that your baby won’t be harmed is to avoid painting while pregnant. I know it’s hard; I love it too. But my OBGYN was adamantly against it, and it’s really the only way to guarantee your baby will come out perfectly healthy.

      If you must paint, don’t do it in the first trimester and wear a face mask. Get the heavy-duty ones specifically for paint and staining, not the cheap paper kind. Also wear nitrile gloves to avoid absorbing any chemicals through your fingers. If you start smelling the paint, it’s time to get yourself out of there.

      It’s hard to give up so many things for a pregnancy. For me, if something was wrong with my baby, I’d hate wondering if ‘that bad thing I did’ was the cause of it, you know?

    • Avatar for StaceyStacey says

      February 6, 2011 at 5:32 pm

      I have 4 kids, 13-23. When I was pregnant there were no low- or no-voc paints. I painted rooms when pregnant with each of them and my children have/had no issues at all. Just take reasonable care and keep it well ventilated. If you have access to no-voc paint use it by all means. It is better for everyone. (I use it now.) But don’t wig out over it.

  23. Avatar for Angie KAngie K says

    February 5, 2011 at 6:23 pm

    Congratulations! You deserve it :)

    Reply
  24. Avatar for pjpj says

    February 5, 2011 at 6:25 pm

    congrats on the win! well deserved. you have my total respect for donating the prize …as well as your stance on freebies. look forward to following along as you work on the new home.

    Reply
  25. Avatar for Amanda- The Nutritionist ReviewsAmanda- The Nutritionist Reviews says

    February 5, 2011 at 6:25 pm

    Congratulations! How exciting.

    Reply
  26. Avatar for ShannonShannon says

    February 5, 2011 at 6:28 pm

    Yay! I was so happy, I only voted for 2 blogs, you and Under The Sycamore, and they both won! I must have great taste, haha! Congrats!

    Reply
  27. Avatar for AmyAmy says

    February 5, 2011 at 6:29 pm

    Congrats you guys! A much deserved recognition. Love your idea of paying it forward and the organization you chose.

    Reply
  28. Avatar for JessicaJessica says

    February 5, 2011 at 6:31 pm

    Congratulations! And paying it forward to charity, what a nice gesture :)

    Reply
  29. Avatar for Amanda @ Our Huble A{Bowe}dAmanda @ Our Huble A{Bowe}d says

    February 5, 2011 at 6:31 pm

    Congratulations!! You guys totally deserve it! Happy dancing for you.

    Reply
  30. Avatar for michellemichelle says

    February 5, 2011 at 6:31 pm

    You all 10000% deserve this. You have inspired a lot of people to do bigger and better things with their homes (myself included)!

    Reply
  31. Avatar for Felicity @ Our Little BeehiveFelicity @ Our Little Beehive says

    February 5, 2011 at 6:40 pm

    Well I don’t think I can top last night’s OMG comment, but I had an “awww, that’s great” moment when I read you gave the prized to charity. Thanks for the warm and fuzzies. xoxo

    Reply
  32. Avatar for KimKim says

    February 5, 2011 at 6:40 pm

    Congratulations! I voted for you guys and thought you were very deserving. I also respected how you didn’t really mention the Homies here on the blog to try to get people to vote at AT.

    Reply
  33. Avatar for CarrieCarrie says

    February 5, 2011 at 6:42 pm

    Congratulations…. you guys deserve it because you are truly the best!! I love checking out our blog everyday, it is for sure one of my highlights. :0) I am so excited to see what new projects you tackle each week and how they turn out. Your really an inspiration!!

    Reply
  34. Avatar for misamisa says

    February 5, 2011 at 6:43 pm

    i was so excited to vote for you. you’ve always responded to my questions or pleas for help! i can’t tell you how many times i’ve told my husband about something the petersiks just did, or forced my colleagues to look at pictures of clara. congratulations!

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  35. Avatar for RoseRose says

    February 5, 2011 at 6:44 pm

    congrats from Melbourne Australia……my Google reader is going to put on some stretch pants too…..but don’t worry you’ll always be my “first house love”

    Reply
  36. Avatar for ThuyThuy says

    February 5, 2011 at 6:51 pm

    OF COURSE you guys won – you guys are far and away so many people’s favorite blog for a reason. I was surprised you guys didn’t win last year. Like someone said at AT, it was nice of you guys not to announce your nomination here since it would crash AT’s servers! Congrats, more than well-deserved! :)

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  37. Avatar for KellyKelly says

    February 5, 2011 at 6:55 pm

    Thank you so much for going on to donorschoose.org! I so appreciate it…as a fourth grade teacher at a school with very little supplies, I can vouch that it is such a blessing to know there are people like you guys who want to help! Congrats on the win, and thanks again for helping out a fellow teacher!

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  38. Avatar for Jill StigsJill Stigs says

    February 5, 2011 at 7:00 pm

    Wooooooo Hooooooooo! Of course you guys won, you totally rock. Congrats on the honor.

    Reply
  39. Avatar for bethany coxbethany cox says

    February 5, 2011 at 7:02 pm

    congrats ya’ll. you totally deserved it!

    Reply
  40. Avatar for KylieKylie says

    February 5, 2011 at 7:03 pm

    Love it…. Congrats and well deserved. Keep up the good work guys.

    Reply
  41. Avatar for NoelNoel says

    February 5, 2011 at 7:09 pm

    Congratulations! You deserve it! As a teacher, I love you guys even more after reading that you’re donating your winnings to a charity that supports education! You guys are so selfless and sweet and are going to make such a difference to a local classroom. :)

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  42. Avatar for CatherineCatherine says

    February 5, 2011 at 7:10 pm

    Yay! So deserved!

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  43. Avatar for Danette from OzDanette from Oz says

    February 5, 2011 at 7:14 pm

    Way to go guys! Pats on the back all round!

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  44. Avatar for BrendaBrenda says

    February 5, 2011 at 7:16 pm

    Congrats on the win! I love that you put your prize $ toward a DonorsChoose project. I’ve had a project funded on DonorsChoose. It’s been three years, and I still use the materials each week. Once again, you’ve made a difference. : )

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  45. Avatar for SaraSara says

    February 5, 2011 at 7:22 pm

    Congrats on your win! And I was so excited to see you’re donating to a Donor’s Choose project. As a teacher who has had five projects funded, I can tell you your donation will be very much appreciated by its recipients (teacher AND students). If you “complete” a project (i.e. provide the remaining $ needed to fund the project) you’ll get hand written thank you notes from the kids in the class, which is always fun. :) I hope some of your readers follow your lead!

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  46. Avatar for Jessica@The Adventures of Nick and Jessica[email protected] Adventures of Nick and Jessica says

    February 5, 2011 at 7:56 pm

    Congrats you guys!! You definitely deserve it! Also, I’m sooo happy that you decided to donate to Donor’s Choose! As a teacher at a high poverty school, I have had four fully funded projects via Donor’s Choose. It’s such a great charity and it has provided so much for my students over the past four years. What a great thing to do with your prize moolah!

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  47. Avatar for Tracey PiercyTracey Piercy says

    February 5, 2011 at 8:02 pm

    congrats :) you guys completely deserve it! you blog is extremely inspiring!

    Reply
  48. Avatar for Megan @ Vintage HydrangeasMegan @ Vintage Hydrangeas says

    February 5, 2011 at 8:16 pm

    Congratulations, you guys definitely deserve it! And it’s so great that your donating, it will be very much appreciated! Keep up the great work!

    Reply
  49. Avatar for pennypenny says

    February 5, 2011 at 8:21 pm

    YAY YHL! i dont know what I like better, the fact that you won or that first comment about who Maxwell is. hehe you are so funny Sherry! Congrats Petersik Family!

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  50. Avatar for Missy SherburneMissy Sherburne says

    February 5, 2011 at 8:29 pm

    Yay! I read your blog daily AND work at DonorsChoose.org! Thank you SO much for supporting a classroom project in Richmond with your prize money. Just posted to Facebook as well. Again, congrats!

    Reply
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