Quick note: Tomorrow (Saturday) we’ll be in Dallas at 11am at the West Elm on 5307 East Mockingbird Lane for cookies, cocoa and a book signing (more info here). We’d love to see ya there!
We’re back with a little book/life/tour update (#warning it’s long). Admittedly, it’s sooner than we had originally planned (our last one was a week ago), but lots has happened and we’re just brimming with news and pictures so we’ve basically overflowed. Somebody get a mop. Or maybe a tissue. Because we’ve gotta start with some crazy awesome / amazingly humbling news. We just learned that our book has become an instant New York Times bestseller. I can’t believe I just typed those words. It’ll actually be printed in the paper on 11/25, but this is a sneak peek image that we got. And yes, we totally called our parents and Sherry had a good cry (and I got something in my eye, but no sir I wasn’t crying). Then we laughed for at least three minutes about book #10’s title. #catpoetryforthewin
Sherry and I are still new enough to this publishing world that we don’t fully comprehend how these lists are crafted and what exactly it means. Though we’re certain it means one thing: we have the best readers ever. Because this was all thanks to you guys. Whether you’ve purchased a copy, shown up for a signing, or even just left an encouraging comment back when we were starting this whole adventure – we owe you a giant fist bump for showing so much love and support. We couldn’t have done it without you. Seriously. And if we’re being honest, we still think this might be a long and elaborate dream sequence…
Speaking of signings, we figured we should catch up up on some of our latest stops (or are we just dreaming about them?) since happenings from yesterday are already starting to get blurry in our cookie-and-cocoa-riddled minds. So let’s pick up where we left off here. We flew back from Boston to Richmond last Thursday, caught our breath, and before we knew it found ourselves at our first hometown event in Richmond called “R for the Holidays.” R.Home is a local shelter mag and we were completely surprised when they asked us to be on the cover of their Nov/Dec issue (and even more taken aback to see it blown up so big at the event)… let’s just say we both made faces like this:
Back in the day we wrote a DIY column for them and we’ve actually attended every R.Home for the Holidays event since its inception just as guests, so it was completely surreal to be speakers for the night. Oh, and how cute is beansie on that cover picture? We couldn’t wrangle both Burger and Clara simultaneously, so Burger ended up being represented by the sparkly chihuahua ornament in the green bowl that Clara’s actually reaching for in the photo. You can read a snippet of the article and watch a quick behind-the-scenes video here (and see a bigger picture of the cover, to get a glance of Faux Burger here).
Oh and Sherry wants me to tell you that when we shot the “Clara reaching photo” back in late October (here’s another Clara reaching pic, just because it seems to be her theme) she had waaay too much fun decorating those built-ins behind us for Christmas (they called to request that we do that since it was for the Nov/Dec cover). So they still mostly look like that and when we get back from this tour she’ll probably just “add even more Christmas.” #imarriedachristmaself
Anyways, back to the event. You may have heard that this is where we auctioned off some of the projects in the book. It was a great way for us to put some of those DIYed furniture and accessories to good use while also supporting a local cause (The School of Richmond’s Ballet which gives dance lessons to children who otherwise couldn’t afford them). We put a bunch of items up for auction (among them were two desks, two chairs, a bookshelf, a mirror, and a rug) and as we mentioned here, we later found out that our little auction raised $500 for local kids. Woot! Here’s Sherry making sure there aren’t any bugs hiding in the drawers before the auction. #keepingitreal
The evening started with a talk by Adam Roberts who turned his blog, The Amateur Gourmet, into a seriously beautiful cookbook called Secrets of the Best Chefs. In short: he was brilliant, inspiring, and hilarious. Then we went on and chatted with everyone about seven DIY lessons we’ve learned (many of them, the hard way). We definitely hope to link to a video of our chat when it’s up on R Home’s website, so we’ll keep you posted. In the meantime, here’s the synopsis: we were nerdlings, we over-shared, and the crowd was awesomely smiley. #bestmustacheever
With both talks wrapped up, we turned to the signing portion of the night – which is quickly becoming our favorite part of these things. We get to talk to people, take funny photos, and have conversations like: “Did Katie Bower have her baby yet!” “Nope, not yet – we just talked to her an hour ago!”
Amidst many familiar Richmond faces, we got to meet tons of new friends – like Hallie, who won our “trip to Richmond” giveaway last month. If any part of you wants to spew bile in her direction for winning, know this: she was sweet and bubbly and genuine and a thousand other nice words. She invited her mom along for a whirlwind weekend in RVA (Hallie was flown in from St. Louis and her mom was flown from Jacksonville). Sadly our hang out time clocked all of five minutes, but we later heard that they had a blast doing all sorts of RVA activities around town.
This woman gracefully accepted Sherry’s blurting compliment of “You look just like Meryl Streep!” She said she gets it a lot and even has a Meryl reference on her license plate. So Sherry insisted that we get a photo so we can pretend that we really met the star of classics like 1994’s The River Wild (arguably her best rafting-themed movie to date).
Along with a smattering of ceramic animal signing requests, we got funny invitations like this one, which was: “please sign a onesie for my baby.” Sherry opted to put a baby-sized hammer near the hand hole. Naturally.
And once again we enjoyed the kindness / craftiness / general awesomeness of our readers, who brought fun things like this Justin Timberlake bobblehead (there’s something in the box, if you know what I’m saying). It’s an inside joke at their office, apparently – and they wanted to pass him along to us because, well, he’s small and ceramic. And check out the awesome sugar cookies that arrived sporting Burger’s likeness.
When Richmond wrapped up, we hit the hay and about 12 hours later on Friday afternoon we found ourselves flying over the fair city of Chicago!
In Chicago we crammed in a little blog activity before our West Elm event the following day. We actually crashed a familiar home that you may know from a certain blog named Making It Lovely. There’s a full House Crashing post to come, but let’s just say that it was incredibly cool to finally meet Nicole and her family, but incredibly nerve-wracking to photograph the same spaces that Nicole captures so beautifully herself. But we hope you guys enjoy seeing some different angles of a house that so many of you already know and love.
Before our event the next afternoon at West Elm, we darted out to take a tourist-tastic photo in front of Chicago’s famous shiny bean. Sherry loves shiny things and we both have a fondness for a good bean, so it felt like a no-brainer.
Little did we know, while we were out squeezing in a sight or two, the line was already forming over in Lincoln Park. Christina takes the cake for most prepared. She drove overnight from St. Louis and camped out starting at 5:30am (for a 1pm start time). She retells her travels much more hilariously than we ever could on her blog. We were just happy to know that after all that waiting she wasn’t disappointed when she learned that we weren’t an iPhone or Harry Potter movie. Thanks again Christina!
The Chicago folks rocked our socks – both the West Elmers (or “Elmers” as we’re learning they’re called) and the readers. Even with a freak thunderstorm (a theme of our tour = weather events) thankfully most folks stayed dry and enjoyed toasty warm cocoa and cookies. There are too many good stories from the stop to cram in here, but we’ll share a few highlights. There was this bride who sent a virtual greeting from her hairdresser as she got ready for her wedding that day…
… and these sweet DIYed items, like a sparkly Burger portrait and a homemade horse puzzle (it was made by the fella in orange who’s a high school shop teacher). Clara and I have already had some good times putting that horse together, btw.
And sadly this picture doesn’t do this gift justice. It’s a beautiful handbound book featuring all of Clara’s photo project – from Week 1 all the way up to Month 29! So thoughtful. #yessherrycried
And how’s this for a cute story? Before coming to the event this gentleman surprised his girlfriend with our book at the shiny bean and inside the front he wrote – wait for it – a proposal! Yep, these lovebirds got engaged that day and our little book got to be part of it! Then they came to our signing and told us their story. Amazing.
Amongst many fun photos, there were ceramic animal milestones like reuniting with dearly departed Ramsey‘s twin.
And this group that requested a crazy picture. I think we achieved it, right?
And it’s starting to become a tradition of sorts to get an “End of the Line” group picture, to celebrate the people who were über patient. We love you guys!
The event wrapped up just in time for us to race to O’Hare and catch a flight that would get us back to Richmond late on Saturday night. While we waited at the gate, I took care of a little business – writing Granny a postcard from each of our stops. To date we’ve sent her eight from each of our out of state events (she receives one every other day or so).
Sunday was a “rest day” that we begged our publisher to put into our schedule (didn’t want to be away from Clara & Burger for too long) but it turned into more of a catch up on laundry, cleaning, and grocery shopping day. But since Richmond was nice enough to be 70 degrees, we were sure to sneak in some quality Clara and Burger time since they’ve been holding down the fort (with the help of my parents) while we were away. So there was some fun at the park and we went on a nice walk and even unpacked our suitcases just in time to pack them again for the next day. Yup, Monday morning brought another early morning departure through Richmond International Airport. And this time we were putting the “International” part to use and heading to our stop in Toronto, Canada. Hello CN Tower! My, what a tall antenna you have.
We didn’t actually make it up the tower (Sherry had been before and we’re both somewhat heights-averse enough to agree on admiring it from below) but we did have fun with some moose friends (or enemies) in the gift shop. The mountie moose was much less aggressive, fyi. #lookatthatsmile
We also enjoyed some simple pleasures like this. Yup, I’m still ten at heart, posing under a sign with my name.
Our Toronto hotel was pretty awesome (maybe they’re all amazing and non-chain-y up there?). In fact it was so awesome that between it and a cool restaurant that we stumbled upon, we’re actually going to crash them in a future post for you guys (Hotel Crashing? Restaurant Crashing?). But since we know you love a preview, here’s the double-sided glass shower in the middle of the room. It actually had blinds that you could close for more modest showering if you wanted to… #didweordidntwe
By evening it was raining (which didn’t surprise us at this point) and we hit up the Toronto West Elm for that night’s signing. The Canadians that we met (along with some Americans that drove up from NY) proved that friendliness and generosity don’t just live on this side of the border. Folks brought wonderful stuff like maple donuts (my FAVORITE) and this beautiful worm watercolor for Clara. Can’t wait to see the look on her face when we give it to her this Sunday.
We even had our very first FaceTime “guest” in Toronto (it’s a fun surprise when a face on a phone starts smiling and talking to you out of nowhere). We took a picture holding the phone and had fun posting “together.” Good times.
Oh and Sherry met her Canadian twin. Maybe not so much in the hair / height department, but in the blazer / striped shirt / skinny jeans area they’re practically born from the same egg.
Speaking of born… this was perhaps our favorite photo of the night. This mom-to-be supplied the signs so that Sherry could help squash any pregnancy rumors for good (and so she could announce her own exciting news).
And speaking of sherry’s blazer, she has been meaning to tell you guys that yes, it’s the same one for every signing (and yes, it’s from Target). Her philosophy is that it’s like when someone wears the same jersey for every game. Her blazer gets to travel the country and she changes her earrings, shoes, and the shirt underneath. So there you have it. #mywifeisweirdbutiloveheranyway
A funny thing happened in Toronto where folks in line somehow received the instruction to outline their own message in the book in addition to the post-it that spells their name for us (the usual drill is that folks spell their name for us, but we write the dedication ourselves). This accidental self-imposed “tell us what you want us to say to you” method created a few awkward moments, but more often than not people had fun with it. Like Kaylee and Mike who suggested a Mad Lib style entry for Sherry to fill in. I believe someone also tricked us into inviting them for Christmas dinner and another couple had us proclaim them to be our BFFs for life.
When the event finally wound down (and the rain stopped!) we were sufficiently pooped for the day and couldn’t muster the energy to go sit in a restaurant for dinner. Fortunately we had saved up our daily food allowance and our hotel had room service that included the $9 Canadian staple poutine (french fries + gravy + cheese). It was awesome. And I ate entirely too much of it. It was actually only our second time ever getting room service, so it was a pretty memorable night – even if it was just nine bucks worth of fries covered in cheesy gravy.
The West Elem signing wasn’t our last stop in Toronto though. We’d been invited to do a short segment on Global TV’s The Morning Show with about 20 hours notice. I’ll admit I hadn’t heard of it being from the states, but it felt roughly the equivalent of Good Morning America or The Today Show. Let’s just say, equivalent enough that I required make-up and we both got skittish and clammy (kinda like how Burger gets around cats).
We’ve never done a big show like that LIVE so we were admittedly quite nervous that we’d screw it up and immediately be asked to leave their country. Add to that equation that the props we had shipped didn’t arrive as planned so we had to improvise with about 10 hours notice. The hurricanes that you see below were borrowed from West Elm the night before at the very end of our signing and we scrambled to cobble together some filler with things from the grocery store (lemons, limes, pistachios, apples, etc). It was all assembled backstage moments before we went on…
So now that we’ve concluded our whirlwind week, we’ll leave you to enjoy your weekend. But wait. We still want to pucker up and say “thanks! we love you!” one more time. Without you guys there would be no book. There would be no signings. And our names certainly wouldn’t be on that crazy list at the start of this post. So yeah. Rock on you lovely people. Words can’t express our gratitude (or how surreal this entire ride really has been).
Anyway, we’re wrapping up our biggest week of tour stops tomorrow in Dallas, TX which means we’ll have another update for you about our stops there as well as in Minneapolis and Houston in another week or two. We’re having such a blast meeting you guys and have definitely done our darndest to keep the blog up and running while we’re gone, so thanks again to everyone for bearing with us and saying such kind things and otherwise being a huge part of making this all happen. #seriouslyarewedreaming #ifwearedontwakeusup
Psst- Some people have asked how they can get signed copies of our book if they don’t live near a signing stop, and now an awesome local book store here in Richmond called Fountain Books is shipping them to anyone who’d like one, so here’s that link for ya.
Wendie U says
I bought the book but haven’t started in on it yet, too many holidays, I will wait and relish it all when the quiet comes back to my home.
Keep on DIYing, you are inspiring to us.
And it is funny that John mentions that you drew a little hammer on the onesie’s “hand hole”. C’mon, I have to use that somewhere. Again, congrats!
YoungHouseLove says
Hahahahah! Hand hole for the win.
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Laurie M says
Congratulations!! I wanted to let you know that I made a friend at Starbucks tonight because I was reading your book! A lady walked up to me and said, “Oh, I love reading their blog! I’m going to ask for their book for Christmas.” We then mourned the fact that we aren’t close to any book signing locations. :( But we love you guys!
YoungHouseLove says
No way!! That’s so much fun! We hope they extend the tour so we get to meet you guys!
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Marisa Fava says
Congratulations! And I think I know what hotel that is in Toronto – I travel there quite a bit for work and, if you can believe it, I know of three that have *optional* shower views like yours. Kinky Canadiens, eh? (teehee) :)
YoungHouseLove says
Haha!
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Christina C says
These book tour posts really make me smile. So much fun. I’m so sad to have missed the Boston signing. Congratulations to you guys!
YoungHouseLove says
Aw thanks Christina!
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Becky says
I want to know when the book will be at Costco! I think you should come to Redding, CA and do a special book signing, for the small town folk! ;)
YoungHouseLove says
It should be there since Nov 5th (that’s when it came out). We don’t have memberships there but John’s parents said they have seen stacks of them there. So crazy!
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Anna, Sydney says
I know you love maps. How about a map of where your book has gone, what countries it’s been sent to? I’m sure a shout out on the blog would have people come out of the wood works to let you know.
I’ll start – it’s right here with me in Sydney, Australia. :o)
YoungHouseLove says
That would be so much fun! We’d love to add an interactive pin-adding feature to a map of the world for you guys to weigh in on! Let’s see if we can code something like that someday…
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Aubrey says
Congrats on everything. You’ve worked hard and deserve it all!
YoungHouseLove says
Thanks Aubrey!
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Donna says
Just watched your interview video, it was great! You guys are very talented and seem to have it all together. It’s no wonder your book is doing so well! Congratulations and best wishes for everything to come in your future!
P.S. My sister and I happened to be in NJ, on an Ikea run when you were there, but with all the roads closed and gas shortage we didn’t make it to your book signing=(
YoungHouseLove says
So sorry Donna! Next time for sure! We’d love to come back!
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CinCityLucy says
Great news!
I just got to meet you both this morning, very exciting. I can’t wait to show my sister her book (though, shhh, she doesn’t know, it’s a surprise for Christmas).
Good luck out there! Not too many stops left, right!
Lucy
YoungHouseLove says
Aw thanks Lucy!
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Vicky says
I just received your book from Amazon and cant wait to show it off to my friends. Living in Collie Western Australia I am sad that a book signing is out of the question but grateful I found your blog which I get to read each day. Congratulations to you both on your fabulous book.
YoungHouseLove says
Aw thanks so much Vicky! We’d love to end up in Australia someday. That’s totally on our bucket list!
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Brittany says
Y’all are amazing!!! I need to come to our of your events in Richmond so I can get a book signed! :)
Karly says
Wow, NYT best sellers, congrats!!! I love hearing about your book tour travels, what an adventure! As an avid reader of the blog I’m embarrassed to say I don’t have your book yet….but as my birthday, Christmas, and wedding anniversary are all in December it was the only thing on the list of gift ideas I gave my husband :)
Congrats again, and thanks for being so inspiring!
YoungHouseLove says
Aw thanks Karly!
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Jenni Hitt says
I just have to tell you all that you saved my husband and I from a ton of hard work and wasted money. I fell in love with your site a little less than a year ago, and I literally took the time to read every single post starting from the beginning. At first, I was supre intimited by how you make neutral rooms look vibrant and gorgeous. But once I realized that you all were just going with things you loved, I knew I could do the same. Call me crazy, but I now have a lime green kitchen, cranapple dining room, aqua hallway, green stair risers, and a royal purple bathroom. We have now struggled for months trying to decide if we would repaint every in calmer neutral colors; mainly, we didn’t want another rediculous color in our massive living room, but I wanted things to still feel balenced. One white or grey room on the edge of the house felt ungrounded next to the saturation in the other room. Your website is the first place that I ever saw the rockport gray color in your master bathroom. I took a leap of faith and painted it directly in my living room, and shock of all shocks…it fits perfectly with the other colors. I can’t believe it. Now we don’t have to repaint everything! Thanks for the continuous inspiration!
YoungHouseLove says
Wahoo! That’s amazing! I’m beaming. Thanks so much for sharing, that makes us so happy. And happy home-makeovering to you and your hubby!
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Marie says
Congrats guys!! The book is great, and you did great on the morning show!
Misty says
Congrats on the book, guys! But perhaps my favorite thing about this post is Sherry showing the world that we don’t need to have 100 outfits to look great. “Reduce” is the first step in the (now) old mantra of “Reduce, reuse, recycle” and I really think you’re making an impact in that realm. Slow clothing rocks.
YoungHouseLove says
Aw thanks Misty!
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mrs.willis says
yes! totally agree!
Bobbi says
Been following you for years, tell everyone interested in blogging, diy or just living to check you all out because your writing is so fun…all that said, I’m not surprised you hit the Best Sellers List!!
Any word on California? I’ve got Disneyland for you!!!
YoungHouseLove says
We’d love to end up there! Will keep you posted!
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mrs.willis says
Congrats!!!! Just got my copy today and totally Instagrammed it! #myheadisstuckinthisbookandmaynevercomeout
Stacey says
I was so bummed to miss your Chicago signing but am honored to have made the blog (I’m the bride :))! Congrats on your success and hopefully I’ll get to meet you someday if you come back to the Windy City!
YoungHouseLove says
Aw thanks Stacey! We’d love that!
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Megan says
Congrats on all of your success! I was visiting Chicago from Madison, WI with my a group of girls when you were and walked right by you on the street…it took me a second but I was all like I know those people! I didn’t want to be a creeper and ambush you on the street.
YoungHouseLove says
No way! That’s so funny!
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Erin gerard says
Come to Australia! Clara would love the sydney beaches :) I just received my book in the post today and can’t wait to read it on my hour commute in the morning. Has Katie had her baby yet?
YoungHouseLove says
You can follow her on instagram for updates!!
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Sohalink says
This so amazing and I’m so proud of being your reader. You’re gonna be … wait for it … legendary. :D
Nicole says
Amazing accomplishment!
Charity says
Congrats!!! And there is a reason Wheat Belly has been on that list for 31 weeks – read it!! :) oh and buy the Diva Cup… Which I’ve told you to do before ;) truusstttt meeee!
YoungHouseLove says
Thanks Charity!
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renee says
Newsflash! It means the dough is going to start rolling in. So happy for you guys!!! You deserve it. People love your freshness!
renee says
P.S. Second post. I got emotional after reading your post! Especially the part about the guy proposing. This must be a magical (and exhausting) experience for you. Enjoy every minute!!!
cporoski says
I just completed my first project from the book! I did the wallpapering cardboard to make a shelf look snazzy. I love it. I bought the wall paper a year ago but was too nervous to wall paper the backs because I never did it before and I was worried I would ruin the piece. This was a perfect solution. Thanks for all the great ideas!
YoungHouseLove says
Wahoo! So glad! Would love to see a picture. We’re planning to make a page where everyone can upload their projects and share them :)
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MISSY says
Wow! Big time! Times bestseller list! Congrats! I bought your book! :)
luann says
CONGRATULATIONS! so deserved. I actually saw that Jennifer Lancaster mentioned you guys on her website http://www.jennsylvania.com. How cool is that?!
YoungHouseLove says
She’s amaaaaazing and we can’t believe it. So nice of her!
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Briel K. says
That’s so awesome about the NYT list! So crazy! :)
Looks like your book tours are going super well. Everyone is giving such creative presents!
Katie says
Way to go!! You make us smile and we love to see you smile.
Erin says
LOVED the Canadian TV interview you did!
You two are the cutest ever!
YoungHouseLove says
Ahhhh, thanks Erin! I think I talked too fast. Haha.
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Aubrey says
I had an hour in between work and dinner with a friend the other night so I stole away to Books a Million, found your book, and sat for the entire hour looking at it. It’s amazing! Unfortunately I haven’t bought it yet (money’s a bit tight lately), but it’s on my Christmas list! Congrats on how amazing it is. “My uncle was a bookend” literally made me LOL in the middle of the store.
Also, you can tell you two are becoming more obsessed with Twitter and Instagram #becauseyourepostingmorehashtagsinyourblogposts but it’s okay because #Idonthateit :)
YoungHouseLove says
Hahahahahahahahaah, thanks Aubrey! You’re so sweet!
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heather kathryn says
congrats on the NYT list! i just got my copy from amazon, and am saving it as a Christmas present for myself. :)
Kaileigh says
We all thought it was weird when we had to write what we wanted you to say in our books too! I’m so glad you got to experience poutine while in Canada. Delish!
Carolyn says
OMG! YAY! Congrats on being on the best sellers list! How exciting!! Can’t wait for the Minnesota recap!!
Nicoya says
I love the thoughtful presents that they gave you–especially the horse puzzle! And that pregnant/not pregnant picture is the best!
Pat C says
Congratulations Guys!
Something to definitely be grateful for this season.
BTW – I’m one of those ‘on a budget people’,so I asked my library to purchase your book. They agreed! Yay.
And guess who’s first in line to read it?
Yep- lucky me!
YoungHouseLove says
Wahoo! That’s awesome Pat! Thanks!
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Donita says
Great pictures!!! Thank you for sharing with those of us that were not able to attend signings. ;-) I have to say, my favorite picture is the one of John, writing cards to Granny. <3 Made my heart so HAPPY. *I'm a Grammy, so that very much touched my heart. You are an awesome grandson John. EEEK actually getting teary. LOL*
YoungHouseLove says
Isn’t that so sweet? It’s so much fun to drop them in the mail to her as we go!
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Tara says
Luv that John sends granny postcards!!! Cracked me up when John said important enough for makeup! U guys are so silly. I love that Sherry keeps it real with wearing her same black blazer…. Hoping u guys come to Charlotte! Besides what if u need more Mary Jo fabric for your bathroom shade?? Then u will be just a hop and skip away.
YoungHouseLove says
We’d love to end up there! You know I love me some Mary Jo’s!
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Alanna says
Oh cruel world! You were a mere jaunt down the street from me here in the T-Dizzle and I missed you??? Looks like you had fun and congratulations on all your very well-deserved success!
YoungHouseLove says
Thanks so much Alanna!
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carolina says
Congratulations you guys! That’s exciting stuff! I love how you always thank your readers, but I’d like to say Thank You for sharing your God-given talents in way that inspires so many people.
YoungHouseLove says
Aw you’re so sweet Carolina! We couldn’t have done this without people like you!
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Debbie says
Loving all of the signing updates – wish I lived in the US so I’d have some chance of attending one! Sadly, Australia is a bit far away, and I doubt your publishers would be willing to send you out here! (Maybe for your next book?!)
Maybe you could add a note to the information regarding ordering an autographed copy – I tried to order two copies (one for myself and one as a Christmas present for a close friend who is also a huge YHL fan) and the store informed me that only one copy per customer is allowed (boo).
YoungHouseLove says
Really?! I didn’t know that. Maybe try to get a friend to call in an order for you so you’re sticking to that rule? Thanks for the tip! I’m going to email the publisher to see if we can get them to bend on that or not!
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Debbie says
The guy fom Fountain is being really helpful – he said it’s for shipping reasons and also because they have a limited number of copies, which I totally understand. (Although, I was just trying to order 2 copies from Australia, not 10…)
It appears that Fountain aren’t able to modify their website in the short term, so the system lets you order and pay for more than one book etc and they have to let you know afterwards about the one per customer rule – so maybe a heads up with your link would solve it for future customers.
I’m still getting the one copy, and I’ll just have a drool over it before I wrap it for the friend…
YoungHouseLove says
Aw thanks Debbie! That makes sense. We’ll do our best to mention that rule when we link up again!
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Amy @ This DIY Life says
I *finally* finished my blog post from our trip to Minneapolis for the book signing. I don’t know how y’all are keeping up! http://thisdiylife.wordpress.com/2012/11/20/cupcakes-rollercoasters-love/
YoungHouseLove says
Ahhh, we loved it! Hilarious video by the way. Thanks so much for coming!! And happy late birthday!
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Lindsay says
I normally get a good laugh reading y’alls posts, but I have to say seeing the Justin Timberlake bobble head made me laugh out loud. Glad to know people have a similar sense of humor to mine and maybe share the same infatuation over JT! You guys are great, congrats on the book!
YoungHouseLove says
Haha, thanks Lindsay!
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Erin says
So, so sad I missed you guys in Chicago! Congratulations on all of the well-deserved success.
Sherry, could you share more about your book tour/publicity wardrobe choices? Obviously, the blazer’s in constant rotation, but I’d love to know more about how you manage to keep looking cute, professional and totally real.
YoungHouseLove says
You’re so sweet! I really just like to keep it simple and easy (so I don’t drive myself crazy over-thinking anything). So I pack a few pairs of big earrings, a few colorful tanks to layer under, and just simple black flats and my J-Lo boots (so I’m covered in hot places like Texas and cold places like Toronto, which we hit up in rapid succession). My ponytail keeps it easy too (just one bobby pin in the top to hold my bangs back and a black elastic and I’m good. Simple = the key!
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Sophie says
You guys work so hard and are so real and Im so happy for y’all. You deserve every bit of it!
YoungHouseLove says
Aw thanks Sophie! We love you guys! Couldn’t have done this without you!
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Jodi says
I CAN’T believe you were in Toronto and I didn’t know about it! I live an hour away (Stratford, the home of Justin Bieber as a matter of fact lol). I am sorry I missed you but two big Canadian thumbs up for making it to the bestseller list!!
Ashley says
I’m so glad you guys posted the segment from when you were on The Morning Show!
Jaime says
I unfortunately hadn’t found out yet how amazing your blog was when you guys were in Toronto or I definitely would have come to your signing- I would have loved to meet you guys! you guys and Katie Bower were the ones that inspired me to start my blog http://livelovereno.wordpress.com/! Congrats on all your success!!
YoungHouseLove says
Aw thanks so much Jaime! And happy blogging!
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Nina says
Hey,wondering what the awesome hotel and restaurant were in Toronto? :)
YoungHouseLove says
Oh man, I forget the name now. French sounding. Haha! So good! Will have to look it up in our little scrapbook from the tour.
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Kahley DeVries says
It’s Hotel Le Germain! Just found it!!
YoungHouseLove says
Yes, we loved it!
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