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Young House Love » Our First House » Our Nest Made The Nest Magazine!

| By Sherry Petersik | April 13, 2009 | 157 Comments

Our Nest Made The Nest Magazine!

And not only did we make the mag, we actually made the cover. I know! There may or may not have been some excited screaming for a few hours after we found out.

cover feature young house love on the nest magazine

Needless to say we’ve been beyond excited about this little write up (which was shot back in November when they also filmed our video house tour). It was a pretty busy day… and Burger got to meet a crew of ten people for the occasion (a hair & make-up lady, a wardrobe stylist, an assistant to the wardrobe stylist, the photographer of course, his two assistants, the creative director, the prop stylist, his assistant, and a videographer).

young house love blog magazine press the nest magazine

Yeah, that’s right. They dressed us up (no those aren’t our clothes, but it is our dog!), powdered our faces (well, not Burger’s) and told us to smile pretty for the camera. We were both super self conscious (so many eyes- and lenses- on us) but we tried to keep our cool and act like it was just another ordinary day at Casa Petersik.

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A bunch of you guys have actually seen the spread already since you opened your mailboxes and saw our smiling faces! The hilarious part of the story is that we actually never got a copy of our own (they said it would arrive around March 30th but it has yet to find its way to our house) so we finally got to see the story this weekend thanks to a friend who got the mag and met up with us to pass it along! The Nest magazine is a subscription only publication (they send it out to over 200,000 newlyweds, but it can’t be picked up in stores), so of course we were beyond thrilled when our friend called us to say that she had a copy in her hot little hands.

young house love feature in the nest magazine

And now that we’ve seen it, we couldn’t be more enamored (and relieved- our nerdy self-consciousness isn’t nearly as obvious in the pictures as we thought it was). Of course the photographer, David A. Land, captured our house beautifully, and the staff over at The Nest did such an amazing job putting it all together. Oh and could our little fur baby have looked any cuter? Did you see that pooch eye contact on the cover? Is Burger not destined to be a star?!

young house love in the nest magazine

Now we’ll wrap things up with a JPEG of each page of the article at a readable size (here’s spread 1, spread 2, spread 3, and spread 4 – just click on each one to zoom in). And we’ll be back with another post full of behind the scenes details later in the week. So… as we say so often around here… stay tuned!

Psst: here’s that post full of behind the scenes details so you can see how a national magazine really captures all those glossy shots.


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Comments

  1. Avatar for HeatherHeather says

    April 13, 2009 at 9:30 am

    AHHHHHHH holy smokes that’s awesome!!! I love all the color they added to your casa. Congrats!! All that hard work and living in a bubble for months were well worth it.

    Reply
  2. Avatar for RachelRachel says

    April 13, 2009 at 9:39 am

    Congrats, congrats! That’s so awesome!! The photos are fantastic! Can’t wait to read the fine print!

    Reply
  3. Avatar for JuliaJulia says

    April 13, 2009 at 9:48 am

    Congratulations you guys! That is so exciting. Can’t wait to see the PDF…

    Reply
  4. Avatar for MelissaMelissa says

    April 13, 2009 at 9:51 am

    congratulations, that is so fantastic! I can’t wait to read it! Can you rescan/post larger photos when your copy arrives?

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      April 13, 2009 at 9:54 am

      Hey Melissa,

      The links on the bottom of this post will take you to images that you can click to zoom in so you can read all the fine print!

      xo,
      Sherry

  5. Avatar for JillJill says

    April 13, 2009 at 9:54 am

    So cute you all are! Can’t wait to read the pdf!!

    Reply
  6. Avatar for Holly GHolly G says

    April 13, 2009 at 9:58 am

    GET OUT! this is amazing! how exciting! Congratulations!!!

    Reply
  7. Avatar for MissyMissy says

    April 13, 2009 at 10:07 am

    This is great! Wow… and it’s a huge spread!

    Reply
  8. Avatar for EricaErica says

    April 13, 2009 at 10:09 am

    Congrats!
    My husband and I learned through family friends that we were featured too! We have a bathroom redo… however it’s only a half of a page!
    Erica

    Reply
  9. Avatar for ReginaRegina says

    April 13, 2009 at 10:13 am

    congratulations! that’s wonderful. i would have been completely speechless. and bright red! lovely lovely homey home.

    Reply
  10. Avatar for Nicole GreeneNicole Greene says

    April 13, 2009 at 10:15 am

    Sherry-
    Was on vacation last week and am catching up on the DAILY blog – want to know HOW we can get our house featured in a magazine – I thought you were the FIRST person that I should ask…..

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      April 13, 2009 at 10:16 am

      Hey Nicole,

      We’ve actually never emailed/called anyone to solicit a feature, they just find us through the blog and drop us an email and the next thing we know our house is full of tripods and people. I would definitely recommend starting a blog since it helps the world have access to your home with the click of a mouse. Otherwise maybe there’s a way to submit photos or a request by email? Good luck!

      xoxo,
      Sherry

    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      April 13, 2009 at 10:18 am

      Congrats on the write-up Erica! We checked it out and your master bathroom redo looks fab!

      xo,
      Sherry

  11. Avatar for kellykelly says

    April 13, 2009 at 10:17 am

    You guys are hot stuff! The spread is amazing and you guys should feel so proud of everything you’ve done!

    Sherry I have to ask- did you notice where they got those sweet little yellow peep-toe flats were from?

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      April 13, 2009 at 10:20 am

      Hey Kelly,

      I think they were from Macy’s or some other major department store. Aren’t they cute? I’m usually a heels sort of girl (I’m only 5’2″ and I like to bridge the gap between me and my 6′ tall hubby) but they were going for the whole J Crew look and it actually turned out adorable, even though I felt so short!

      xoxo,
      Sherry

  12. Avatar for LindsayLindsay says

    April 13, 2009 at 10:17 am

    How awesome! Love the blue dress and yellow shoes!

    Reply
  13. Avatar for SSMSSM says

    April 13, 2009 at 10:25 am

    Love it, but honestly that doesn’t look like your den at all. Is that a different couch? Where’s the chair and side table?

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      April 13, 2009 at 10:29 am

      Hey SSM,

      That’s totally our couch, but you’re right about the missing chair and side table. We’ve learned that the thing about having your house shot for glossy pubs is that it’s actually someone’s job (they always hire a stylist) to arrive with truckloads of pillows and props and totally restructure your room for the camera. It never bothers us because it’s always fun to see what a professional stylist would do (we love options, and seeing how punches of orange or dark green look in our house is actually fun for us). Stay tuned for a post that reveals more about the process (what they brought in and switched out and how they captured some of their more interesting shots) and feel free to check out this old post about the Do It Yourself magazine shoot that we enjoyed a few months back. There are lots of tricks of the trade when it comes to propping and styling so it really is a super interesting experience! You just have to be cool with tons of people in your house moving stuff around… and we’re happy to say that we’re totally down!

      https://www.younghouselove.com/hot-to-prop/

      xoxo,
      Sherry

  14. Avatar for Dana MillerDana Miller says

    April 13, 2009 at 10:31 am

    Wonderful! I know sometimes it probably gets exhausting, but you guys are great at what you do which is why you are on the cover! All the planning, painting, bargain-hunting and DIYing really paid off.

    Reply
  15. Avatar for bungalow_blissbungalow_bliss says

    April 13, 2009 at 10:37 am

    What an honor! You guys must be so excited—congratulations!

    Reply
  16. Avatar for RobinRobin says

    April 13, 2009 at 10:39 am

    Congratulations!! You deserve it!

    Reply
  17. Avatar for jenniferjennifer says

    April 13, 2009 at 10:44 am

    I love it!! Everyone looks great!!! Congratulations! :)

    Reply
  18. Avatar for ashley morganashley morgan says

    April 13, 2009 at 10:53 am

    I got this in the mail last week, and I was like, “That’s Sherry and John!” I’ve never gotten a copy of this mag before and I’m not a subscriber, but I was glad I randomly got that issue! Congrats!

    Reply
  19. Avatar for LisaLisa says

    April 13, 2009 at 10:53 am

    Wow, I can’t believe you never even got your own copy! How silly of them to not send you one. I’ve been enjoying my copy for over a week now (I wish I knew, I would have offered to send it over). Maybe they’ll read this post, realize their gaffe and send you one on the double? Regardless, you and your home look spectacular as always! Thanks for providing so much inspiration.

    Reply
  20. Avatar for valerievalerie says

    April 13, 2009 at 11:09 am

    congrats guys! That’s so awesome!

    Reply
  21. Avatar for JenJen says

    April 13, 2009 at 11:15 am

    Congratulations! You guys (and your house look great) as well as the mini star on the cover. :)

    Reply
  22. Avatar for HeatherHeather says

    April 13, 2009 at 11:16 am

    Congrats :) I’m glad you guys are back, I was a little worried after getting that bandwidth error all day Satruday..

    Reply
  23. Avatar for GordGord says

    April 13, 2009 at 11:19 am

    Wow! Congratulations John & Sherry! So cool …. all this fame is so cool! I remember when my wife and I first started reading your blog a long time ago … and suddenly here you are all famous! So happy for you guys – you do a great job.

    Reply
  24. Avatar for CJCJ says

    April 13, 2009 at 11:26 am

    Hi from Missouri! We got the magazine in the mail this weekend and were just tickled to see you two on the cover. Way to go!

    Reply
  25. Avatar for Erin JErin J says

    April 13, 2009 at 11:27 am

    Amazingly cool – Congrats you guys!

    Reply
  26. Avatar for JessiJessi says

    April 13, 2009 at 11:29 am

    Kudos you guys!

    Do you know how to subscribe for the mag? I would love to see it in person?

    Thanks!

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      April 13, 2009 at 11:33 am

      Hey Jessi,

      We’re actually a bit unclear about how the magazine actually works. In fact we really wanted to do a giveaway so a few lucky readers could win their own copy to peruse, but The Nest said that they’re currently not offering subscriptions. From what we understand they randomly send out 200,000 copies to newlyweds (none of whom have subscribed, but perhaps they entered their info on theknot.com or thenest.com and were randomly selected to receive it). But fear not, we’re definitely going to scan the article so that people can click it to read every last word, which will be almost as awesome as having the glossy version in your hot little hands!

      xoxo,
      Sherry

  27. Avatar for Yvonne TranYvonne Tran says

    April 13, 2009 at 11:39 am

    congrats guys on being on the cover!

    Reply
  28. Avatar for meganmegan says

    April 13, 2009 at 11:50 am

    Hello celebs!
    Congratulations!!!

    Reply
  29. Avatar for HollyHolly says

    April 13, 2009 at 11:56 am

    That is so awesome! I never did watch the video and can’t wait to check it out!

    I do have a question for you, Sherry: Every picture I’ve seen of you on this blog, you have your hair pulled up/back. Just out of curiosity (and nosiness too!) can you tell us why? Do you not like your hair down? I hope you’re not offended, I’ve noticed this for awhile and just decided to ask!!

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      April 13, 2009 at 12:25 pm

      Hey Holly,

      I’m a shameless ponytail wearer. Seriously, it’s a rare day to see me with my hair down! Even my friends and family comment when I’m sans ponytail because it’s such an uncommon occasion. It’s probably because I’m always painting/drilling/sanding something and I like to be aerodynamic. Hehe. In truth I’m just a low maintenance girl I guess, and I’ve always liked my hair out of my face (even when it was short I usually pinned the front stuff back out of my face). Someday I’m sure a picture will surface with my hair down, but until then you’ll find me & my ponytail running around doing house stuff!

      xo,
      Sherry

  30. Avatar for ChristineChristine says

    April 13, 2009 at 12:10 pm

    This is great exposure for you guys!! To my sunrise I opened up DIY and there you were as well!!

    Reply
  31. Avatar for ChristineChristine says

    April 13, 2009 at 12:11 pm

    meant surprise not SUNRISE!

    Reply
  32. Avatar for sammywsammyw says

    April 13, 2009 at 12:19 pm

    how exciting :) congrats!

    Reply
  33. Avatar for MelissaMelissa says

    April 13, 2009 at 12:28 pm

    Congratulations guys! You look terrific and the house does too! Only wish I could get the issue in store; thanks for scanning the photos.

    Reply
  34. Avatar for kellykelly says

    April 13, 2009 at 12:35 pm

    Holly, I’m so glad you asked Sherry that! I’ve wondered forever if we would even recognize Sherry with her hair down.

    Sherry- you should post a “hair-down” picture one day… just to throw us all off!

    You guys are the best!

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      April 13, 2009 at 12:52 pm

      Ok Kelly and Holly, I’m game. I hereby promise to post a pic of my hair down in the behind the scenes post about our photoshoot by the end of this week. Stay tuned…

      xo,
      Sherry

  35. Avatar for MarisaMarisa says

    April 13, 2009 at 12:37 pm

    Aaaah! Congrats! That’s nuts!

    Reply
  36. Avatar for GraceGrace says

    April 13, 2009 at 12:47 pm

    I LOVE your home!!! It’s truly gorgeous and inspiring. If it wasn’t for the NEST magazine I would have never found your website! the moment I saw the cover and read the article I typed in your website and have been hooked ever since :) You are now one of my quickie “fave links” on my apple! wooHOO. I’m oh so inspired and can’t wait to decorate my own pad for I am also a newlywed. THANKS GUYS!!! Could your little family be any picture perfect?! congrats and continued success…

    Reply
  37. Avatar for SandySandy says

    April 13, 2009 at 12:53 pm

    Wow, kudos to you guys! You all look super cute as does the house!!

    Reply
  38. Avatar for melissa @ den-designstudiomelissa @ den-designstudio says

    April 13, 2009 at 12:57 pm

    Cheers!! Congrats to the both of you as well as to Erica. I look forward to being able to actually read the pages as well. If Erica’s bathroom is in the same magazine could you possibly post that page as well? If that is okay with her of course.

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      April 13, 2009 at 1:04 pm

      Hey Melissa,

      We’d love to share Erica’s bathroom too! We’ll be sure to include a link to a picture of her bathroom makeover when we post our behind the scenes breakdown.

      xo,
      s

  39. Avatar for Rachel HalseyRachel Halsey says

    April 13, 2009 at 1:05 pm

    I actually received my Nest mag at the end of March and that is how I have become completely obsessed with your blog! I have a list of projects that I’m going to attempt as soon as I get my paycheck – starting with an upholstered headboard! You guys are amazing and Burger is beyond precious. Thanks for all the inspiration and especially for wearing those yellow shoes. They made me love you instantly! <3

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      April 13, 2009 at 1:24 pm

      Aw thanks guys! We’re so glad you’re sharing in our excitement! We’re hardly celebrities but we’re thoroughly enjoying our little write-up and the fact that it helped so many of you find our blog! We’re more inspired than ever to keep bringing you fun (and budget-friendly) stuff in the future!

      xo,
      Sherry (& John)

  40. Avatar for Mike TMike T says

    April 13, 2009 at 1:09 pm

    WOW!!!! That’s awesome you guys!!! The Nest, CNN, what’s next… Burger for pres in 2012!?!? haha
    Congrats again! :)
    Mike

    Reply
  41. Avatar for AmberAmber says

    April 13, 2009 at 1:21 pm

    That is so cool!! Your house is amazing; I love all of the different projects you guys have done. I must say that you are an inspiration to me and my home. Hopefully sometime this year my hubby and I will be converting our garage the rest of the way into a den and laying down some hardwoods on the first floor. When that happens I hope to turn the living room into a living/dining room combo. Hopefully when that happens I’ll send you before and after photos because without your blog I would never have thought of doing that.

    Reply
  42. Avatar for melaniemelanie says

    April 13, 2009 at 1:31 pm

    how do I get a subscription to this magazine? I am having a hard time navigating on their website :(

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      April 13, 2009 at 1:44 pm

      Hey Melanie,

      We’re actually a bit unclear about how the magazine actually works. In fact we really wanted to do a giveaway so a few lucky readers could win their own copy to peruse, but The Nest said that they’re currently not offering subscriptions. From what we understand they randomly send out 200,000 copies to newlyweds (none of whom have subscribed, but perhaps they entered their info on theknot.com or thenest.com and were randomly selected to receive it). But fear not, we’re definitely going to scan the article so that people can click it to read every last word, which will be almost as fun as having the glossy version in your lap!

      xoxo,
      Sherry

  43. Avatar for katiekatie says

    April 13, 2009 at 1:57 pm

    Hey,

    I’d never seen your blog until the issue hit our box. Now I’m addicted! I love it so much and I’m making my way through all the archives.

    We’ll be buying our first home in the fall (fingers crossed) and your little blog here is getting me VERY excited!

    Reply
  44. Avatar for baribari says

    April 13, 2009 at 1:59 pm

    Thats fantastic!

    Reply
  45. Avatar for tabtab says

    April 13, 2009 at 2:00 pm

    congrats.

    I also wanted to let you know that generally magazines can send you a few extra prints if you call and ask, esp. since you are on the cover.

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      April 13, 2009 at 2:05 pm

      Hey Tab,

      Yup we already put in a request for some extra copies to share with the fam (there are lots of proud Grandmas calling dibs on ’em) but the people over at The Nest have said that it takes a few more weeks for them to get a hold of their extra issues, so we’re just sitting tight! Thanks so much for the idea though!

      xo,
      Sherry

  46. Avatar for Colleen in MAColleen in MA says

    April 13, 2009 at 2:05 pm

    Thanks for the behind the scenes info. That is so fascinating – can’t wait to read about how they “styled” your house. And the even styled you guys? wow. IMHO you don’t need it. ;0) but that’s the biz, right?

    Reply
  47. Avatar for jess@thehomebound[email protected] says

    April 13, 2009 at 2:07 pm

    Congrats! That is awesome!

    Reply
  48. Avatar for EricaErica says

    April 13, 2009 at 2:26 pm

    Ironically I also didn’t receive the magazine either. But I submitted an email to The Nest and they are trying to get me a copy. Woohoo! (I had submitted pictures but never heard if we were “officially” chosen) My husband’s brother’s friend’s wife (did you follow that) who lives in Louisiana(we are in PA)called him to ask if his brother’s wife was named Erica. Ha!

    Reply
  49. Avatar for WilderMissWilderMiss says

    April 13, 2009 at 2:35 pm

    Of course you were on the cover – because you three are ADORABLE!

    Congrats!

    Reply
  50. Avatar for JennaJenna says

    April 13, 2009 at 2:51 pm

    I was one of the lucky newlyweds that found this blog from the copy of The Nest that arrived at my house. Even though it has only been a few weeks I have fallen in love with your blog! It has already been very inspiring and I look forward to following your journey in the future!

    Reply
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