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Young House Love » Our Books » Skeered.

| By Sherry Petersik | October 16, 2012 | 1,085 Comments

Skeered.

It’s Tuesday afternoon, which means it’s high time for some over-sharing (aw yeah, let’s talk about feelings, shall we?). The very first hot-off-the-presses copy of our book arrived via Fed Ex yesterday and it kind of melted my brain a little, I think.

Book Here1

We couldn’t stop beaming at it and saying things like “It’s real! It has pages! It has a cover! It has our names on it!” – but I’d be lying if I said that “crazy-pants excited” was my only response to seeing it there on the floor looking all real and book-like.

Book Here2

I’m also skeered. Really scared actually.

And since I’ve spilled my guts about 14 months of breast feeding, owned up to a bunch of my unglamorous $herdog quirks, and even a copped to a beyond embarrassing teenage moment caught on video with a certain platinum-haired rapper, I’m cool with dropping this whole “jittery sweaty-palmed fear is actively happening” truth bomb. I mean I think I can be described as a lot of things, but I wouldn’t call myself especially brave. I have normal insecurities and self-doubts and all that. The book is a really big thing, so it feels especially scary. And for some reason I thought that pouring my heart out in a little online ditty could be the emotional equivalent to owning it (and perhaps others who’ve struggled with similar things might chime in and make me feel less weird). So here it goes.

Book Styled

I think it’s one thing to keep an online DIY diary for the world to read for free, but somehow putting out a book that then exists in the universe forever feels a lot more intimidating. Sure it’s hardly a high-profile thriller or much anticipated non-fiction, but there’s something crazy about not just being able to toss up an update if there’s a sentence that’s unclear or a typo that sneaks through like we do on the blog. The words that we wrote in that manuscript back in 2011 are printed and soon they’ll be on a shelf. Lots of shelves. And it just feels a lot more weighty and permanent.

Book Editing

Plus people have to pay for it. We worked darn hard to keep the price down, and even though books are returnable or re-sellable (and we got on our publisher’s last nerve to keep that price down) it still feels a lot… bigger. More complicated than a blog post by about 500 percent. I mean it’s 336 pages long with 243 suggestions/tips/projects, so it’s sort of like secretly writing 243 different posts and then publishing them all at once for a fee and then not getting to update or edit them if anything about any of them calls for a little note. Wait, it’s not sort of like that, it’s exactly like that. Maybe that’s why it feels a lot scarier.

It was also pretty intimidating to plan the entire book over three years. Finalizing the outline a year and a half in advance (that’s when we pinned down every last project) and shooting all the projects nearly a year ago (in an epic three week marathon at our house where neither of us remember eating or sleeping) was definitely like nothing we’ve ever done.

ShootDay1 Messy Living Room

It was nerve-wracking in that “what if we regret these color or fabric choices later?” kind of way.

BookTimeline

I’ve even had nightmares that there were typos on every page, chunks of blank pages, and even a particularly vivid one about some fictitious magazine that somehow recreated every last one of our projects identically (same exact fabrics and colors!) and scooped us by publishing them before our book came out. Oh yeah, my brain can go a little nuts whirring away while I’m laying in bed thinking of all the ways this endeavor could make me want to crawl under the covers a la Burger:

DayLife 25 Burger In Bed

But this little freak-out fest does have a silver lining. The thing that I feel the most – even stronger that the jitters and self-doubt – is actually gratitude and pride. Not “I’m an author, look at me” pride, just “wow we actually did this” pride. Sometimes I can’t believe that I somehow convinced myself (and John) to put ourselves out there and write a book. Knowing that just like our blog not everyone will love it, and that’s ok. Blogging has taught is that we can’t please all of the people all of the time, so we want to focus on the positive and amazing aspects of this experience. Whenever I’m feeling especially clammy I just remind myself that there hasn’t been a single book on the planet that was beloved by everyone who ever read it (some of my faves have 5-star reviews as well as 1-star ones) so that helps me let go of that “be perfect or you suck!” voice in the back of my mind. Imperfect = real life. Like this crazy seconds-from-a-paw-yank family photo from last week:

About Picture3

So you can find me hiding under the covers with Burger when I get that guts-in-knots feeling, but don’t get me started about how excited I am for the tour. I know meeting you guys will be awesome and I’m literally giddy with excitement to thank you guys in person for the love you’ve shown us. And speaking of the tour, they added four more signings! Woot.

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You can see more general tour info on our book page (just click the tour dates button), but here’s the news that we have so far on the new dates:

  • RIDGEWOOD, NJ: Friday, November 2, 7pm – Bookends, 211 Ridgewood Ave, book signing. More info here.
  • WASHINGTON, DC: Saturday, December 1st, Time TBD – Living Social, 918 F Street, Talk, holiday crafting, and book signing. More details to be released here.
  • RICHMOND, VA: Sunday, December 2nd, 1pm – Mongrel, 2924 W. Cary Street, book signing. Store information here.
  • CHARLOTTE, NC: Early February. Other details TBD

*There’s also serious talk about an Atlanta stop while we’re nearby in Charlotte, so we’ll keep you posted! And of course other places like Philly & Cali are still being chatted about. We wish we had more control over what cities we’re hitting! It really is all about who invites us where (so it has nothing to do with how big a city is, it’s all about if a certain vendor or bookstore works with the dates/times/etc).

Anyway, thanks to you guys for being so excited and supportive about this whole crazy book journey! It’s kind of a big deal in our little lives, and you’re just the best readers ever. So in return we’re burning the midnight oil to churn out a bunch of projects for ya (even when we’re slipping through 20 cities we’ll be doing our best to blog at our regular pace, with lots of secretly stockpiled makeovers & projects of ours along with house crashing & window shopping adventures a plenty). Not to mention that we have another before-and-after-fest in the hopper for you tomorrow.

Not sure how to end this ramble-fest, so… word to your motha. $herdog out.

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Comments

  1. Avatar for MelissaMelissa says

    October 16, 2012 at 2:50 pm

    So beyond excited about the Charlotte stop!

    Reply
    • Avatar for Ashley ShinnAshley Shinn says

      October 16, 2012 at 2:59 pm

      Me too!!!! I was really bummed when all the spots were too far for even a day trip!

    • Avatar for Michelle R.Michelle R. says

      October 16, 2012 at 3:25 pm

      Me too! Me too!

    • Avatar for SkySky says

      October 16, 2012 at 3:40 pm

      ME TOO!!! Yay NC!

    • Avatar for AprilApril says

      October 16, 2012 at 3:56 pm

      Yay from the Carolinas!! Please let Charlotte be a Saturday/Sunday date so I can drive up from Columbia!

    • Avatar for KathyKathy says

      October 16, 2012 at 4:15 pm

      Woot woot for NC!!

    • Avatar for AmandaAmanda says

      October 16, 2012 at 4:25 pm

      Me too! I was hoping you guys would be coming to the Queen City:) Can’t wait to meet you!!!

    • Avatar for JenBJenB says

      October 16, 2012 at 5:12 pm

      Whoohoo!!! Me, too! I HATE driving in Charlotte, but I’d do it to see you guys:)

    • Avatar for RenataRenata says

      October 16, 2012 at 6:05 pm

      Just moved to Morrisville so I’ll see how I can get to Charlotte

    • Avatar for ElleXElleX says

      October 16, 2012 at 8:18 pm

      Me, too (or nine)!!! I am definitely excited to see the Queen City (Charlotte, NC) on the list..can’t wait to come out and support you all!!

    • Avatar for DanielleDanielle says

      October 16, 2012 at 8:22 pm

      I was already excited (and planning a tbd road trip) when you had said that you may go to Atlanta!! Now I’m ridiculously excited because…. I live near Charlotte :) I love you guys and can’t wait to read the book!

    • Avatar for LizLiz says

      October 16, 2012 at 11:51 pm

      HOORAY!!!!! I’m so excited you’re coming to Charlotte! We’ll have to make a special day trip down there — a little fabric shopping, a little Young House greeting… :D

    • Avatar for JSiJSi says

      October 17, 2012 at 9:49 am

      Me, too!!! Woot woot!!

    • Avatar for JennyAJennyA says

      October 17, 2012 at 10:07 am

      ME TOO! That is close enough to Greenville that I can make it!

    • Avatar for mendifaemendifae says

      October 17, 2012 at 10:13 am

      Me too! I will be making the 45 minute drive to come say hello!

    • Avatar for HollyHolly says

      October 17, 2012 at 4:07 pm

      YAY YAY YAY!!! I just pumped both fists when I saw Charlotte, NC :) :) :)

    • Avatar for EFritzEFritz says

      October 17, 2012 at 4:14 pm

      I am a little late to this party but SUPER excited about Charlotte. I bet I can get a good group together to come be supportive. With the other hundred or so people who will show up ;)

    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 17, 2012 at 4:28 pm

      Aw thanks guys- you’re all the best!

      xo
      s

  2. Avatar for SS says

    October 16, 2012 at 2:52 pm

    Big projects make us nervous for a reason – we wouldn’t be nervous if we didn’t care, and obviously you care a lot about the book after investing so much of yourselves in it!

    I will see you in Cincinnati Saturday – I am ridiculously excited!!! Thanks for coming to my neck of the woods.

    Reply
  3. Avatar for BradyBrady says

    October 16, 2012 at 2:53 pm

    CHARLOTTE!!! WOOOOOOO

    Don’t be scared! So excited for this beautiful book!

    Reply
    • Avatar for MckaylaMckayla says

      October 16, 2012 at 3:34 pm

      Yay Charlotte! Will see you there!! It is going to be awesome :)

  4. Avatar for JessicaJessica says

    October 16, 2012 at 2:53 pm

    So glad you guys will be coming to Charlotte! :D

    Reply
  5. Avatar for Marie KovarikMarie Kovarik says

    October 16, 2012 at 2:54 pm

    Don’t be afraid, Sherry. We love your blog, and your whole fam, and soon we’ll all love your book too. I can’t wait to see you guys in Chicago.

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 16, 2012 at 2:58 pm

      Aw thanks Marie!

      xo
      s

  6. Avatar for CatherineCatherine says

    October 16, 2012 at 2:54 pm

    Is it weird that I feel a little bit scared for you guys? Probably…but I’ve followed your little blog for a while now and I’m so happy that you guys finally published a book! Call me old-fashioned, but something about having a physical book with pages to turn just has some kind of magic that the ol’ interweb can’t compete with.

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 16, 2012 at 2:58 pm

      Aw thanks Catherine! You’re so sweet.

      xo
      s

  7. Avatar for MarlenaMarlena says

    October 16, 2012 at 2:54 pm

    A huge congrats! And so amazing to see your name come up as the author. So much good comes from riding that edge of discomfort – that’s where the neat stuff happens when you stick with it. But you two know that already! Can’t wait to read it!

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 16, 2012 at 2:57 pm

      Aw thanks Marlena!

      xo
      s

    • Avatar for AnikaAnika says

      October 16, 2012 at 3:07 pm

      Love the way you said that, Marlena – “riding the edge of discomfort” – and it’s so true. Hang in there Sherry (and John!); you know you have a strong ‘fan’ base that will come out to support you and this new endeavor, and we too are extremely grateful for this book! Can’t wait to meet you guys in person – crazy!

      And seriously, take a break while you’re touring! We will all survive a day or two without an update – you guys definitely deserve to just enjoy your hard earned moment!

    • Avatar for MiaMia says

      October 17, 2012 at 9:06 am

      I totally agree with Marlena – it’s important to push yourself beyond where you’re comfortable. That’s when you make a difference…now if you’ll only schedule a little stop up here in northern New England :)

    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 17, 2012 at 9:10 am

      Oh man, we’d love that!!

      xo
      s

    • Avatar for Jamie DJamie D says

      October 17, 2012 at 11:03 am

      I’m also on board the train that wants you all to not feel like you have to post every single day on the book tour. Do some fun Instagrams or Facebook posts of your travels, or make your posts about the tour, instead of feeling like you HAVE to post about projects. The true fans would probably all agree!!!

    • Avatar for Kate HKate H says

      October 17, 2012 at 4:29 pm

      I’m not sure I can handle a day or two without an update. LOL

      Come to Paris! You know you want to! :-)

      Part of the reason I come to this blog is I know I’m getting to read about the real life of the bloggers. Keep it up- thousands of us are behind you.

      (Katie Bower would insert butt joke here.)

    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 17, 2012 at 4:35 pm

      Hahahhahah! She totally would.

      xo
      s

  8. Avatar for Jennifer WJennifer W says

    October 16, 2012 at 2:54 pm

    am I misreading that “sign two book deal” part or does that mean you’ll have another book?

    Either way, congratulations! And that’s awesome they added Charlotte!!

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 16, 2012 at 2:57 pm

      Oh yes, but it makes me all hive-y to think about the second book, so we’re taking them one at a time! Haha!

      xo
      s

  9. Avatar for WendyWendy says

    October 16, 2012 at 2:55 pm

    By the looks of the schedule, it appears you might have family/friends time in the NOVA/DC area. If so, good for you all! You deserve it!

    Might I suggest taking homemade treats on the road, if you have any that are special to your tummies? I always make sure I have what makes me happy when traveling (and will pinch back on the grocery bill at other times to ensure this “safety food travel fund” reality).

    Something else on food I learned recently, microwaveable popcorn packets make a really good dinner when one is stuck/not really hungry for local fares while on travel.

    Reply
  10. Avatar for Heather B.Heather B. says

    October 16, 2012 at 2:55 pm

    YAY! I’m so glad you are coming to Charlotte! I was about to start a campaign with local book stores…

    Reply
  11. Avatar for MelissaMelissa says

    October 16, 2012 at 2:56 pm

    I am incredibly excited to get my book signed at your first DC stop! But you know what, I think part of the reason that you guys have so many followers on your blog, and so many people who leave comments is *because* you two are super real. You never try to be anything you’re not, and you always fess up when something doesn’t go right (a la John and the deck :( )and I think that makes us mere DIY mortals a bit more willing to take the risk and try something new. You guys keep on being your awesome, real selves…and we’ll keep trying to do things ourselves!

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 16, 2012 at 2:58 pm

      Thanks Melissa! You’re so sweet.

      xo
      s

    • Avatar for NicoleNicole says

      October 16, 2012 at 3:29 pm

      I agree with this wholeheartedly! We love you because your real and can relate to you on many levels. Congratulations on your book, it is a big deal to your fans as well and most of us don’t even know you personally! See you in Toronto!

  12. Avatar for EmmaEmma says

    October 16, 2012 at 2:56 pm

    I hope Atlanta gets added!!! What a wonderful post, I think it takes a lot of guts to put yourself out there like that! Good for you guys!

    Reply
    • Avatar for hollyloohollyloo says

      October 16, 2012 at 5:26 pm

      me, too! atlanta! atlanta! atlanta! if you come here, you can crash my house. i have a yellow doooooor. heck, you can crash AT my house—unless twin 4-year-old boys scare you.

      and as far as your fears go … typos = real, and real is why we like you. fabric/color remorse = a little slice of history. (you’re too young to remember, but in the 70s people chose to have avocado green refrigerators!) your book is a time capsule—a thing of beauty and a joy forever. you should be so proud!! you give us free advice, free stories and free smiles every day. i am excited and honored to BUY your book!

    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 16, 2012 at 5:35 pm

      Haha, the avocado green refrigerator comment made me laugh! So true!

      xo
      s

  13. Avatar for KatiKati says

    October 16, 2012 at 2:56 pm

    So sad not to see a blue star in the middle of that map! Midwesterns DIY too! LOL! Congrats on everything though, I am on pins and needles waiting for my book copy to arrive at my house!

    Reply
  14. Avatar for JMJEJMJE says

    October 16, 2012 at 2:56 pm

    Holla for a North Carolina stop!

    Reply
  15. Avatar for Ashley@AttemptsAtDomestication[email protected] says

    October 16, 2012 at 2:56 pm

    I’m so glad I got my ticket for the November event in Richmond! I am beyond excited!!! :)

    Reply
  16. Avatar for TyraTyra says

    October 16, 2012 at 2:56 pm

    Soooooo pumped for an NC tour date!!! Hope its on a weekend!!!

    Reply
  17. Avatar for BrynnBrynn says

    October 16, 2012 at 2:56 pm

    So excited and happy for you guys!
    Great job keeping your cool!
    You guys are going to rock the socks off this tour.

    Reply
  18. Avatar for notsupermumnotsupermum says

    October 16, 2012 at 2:57 pm

    I can’t wait for my copy to arrive, I ordered it a couple of weeks ago :) Good luck with the book tour!

    Reply
  19. Avatar for JessieJessie says

    October 16, 2012 at 2:57 pm

    so happy for you guys! I can’t wait to meet you both! (in fort lauderdale)

    Reply
  20. Avatar for AnnetteAnnette says

    October 16, 2012 at 2:57 pm

    Congratulations on all of your wonderful success! Just “knowing” you through your blog, I think your little family absolutely deserves it!!!

    Reply
  21. Avatar for AmandaAmanda says

    October 16, 2012 at 2:57 pm

    I’m such a dork…I almost yelled “WAHOO!” at my desk when I saw you would be coming to Charlotte. So Psyched!

    Reply
  22. Avatar for AllynAllyn says

    October 16, 2012 at 2:57 pm

    Thanks for being so honest! I think most of us feel that sort of self doubt at times, and we’re hardly doing anything on the scale you guys are. I’m glad it hasn’t held you back though!
    Fans will be fans, and jerks will be jerks.
    Don’t let the haters keep you from doing your thang.
    SUPER excited about the book!

    Reply
  23. Avatar for KearneyKearney says

    October 16, 2012 at 2:57 pm

    OMG! you are coming to charlotte?!? i’m so there!

    on a side note, i have really developed a thing for chihuahuas and i think burger is partially responsible for it…i’m a big dog (golden retriever) person but i have fostered 2 chi’s in the last month. what is it about them having to sleep under the covers with you? i worry about rolling over on to one – not a problem with a golden!

    you guys rock – can’t wait to get my book (i preordered)

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 16, 2012 at 3:01 pm

      Aw, Burger is honored that he has done a solid for his fellow Chis and gotten you on board! I was a big dog girl too, so Burger is my first little guy. Definitely an adjustment, but all snuggly and cute too…

      xo
      s

    • Avatar for NickNick says

      October 16, 2012 at 4:44 pm

      I second this. After reading your blog for a while, I mentioned to my partner that I REALLY wanted a Chi – and one appeared in our back yard about a month later. Tell Burger thanks for sending Bruno our way!

      Oh and the book, its going to be awesome…just like you guys!

    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 16, 2012 at 4:53 pm

      Aw, that’s so sweet!!

      xo
      s

  24. Avatar for CassieCassie says

    October 16, 2012 at 2:57 pm

    Still so excited! Don’t worry, I’m totally nervous about the goobery pictures I plan on taking while meeting you on Saturday hahaha

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 16, 2012 at 3:00 pm

      Haha! Let’s do it!

      xo
      s

  25. Avatar for RebeccaRebecca says

    October 16, 2012 at 2:57 pm

    SUPER excited for you all!! Congrats on the book (an amazing accomplishment)! I’m still hoping you are stopping in Cali! Also, sidenote, I found the greyhound statue at my Target on clearance over the weekend (only one left) and scooped him up, so thanks for the Target shop fest so we could adopt another animal! :)

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 16, 2012 at 3:01 pm

      Love that!

      xo
      s

  26. Avatar for ElenaElena says

    October 16, 2012 at 2:57 pm

    So excited for you both! Hopefully you will make it to Atlanta. Oh and John, how do you not laugh at Sherry all day long? “word to your motha.” I’m still laughing.

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 16, 2012 at 2:59 pm

      You should have heard the insane rap music she made me listen to this morning. The girl’s a trip. In the best way possible.

      -John

  27. Avatar for Lindsay BLindsay B says

    October 16, 2012 at 2:58 pm

    Everything you guys touch turns to gold. You have NOTHING to worry about! Also- I am SO PSYCHED you added Charlotte! Only three hours away! Petersiks (and IKEA) here I come!

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 16, 2012 at 2:59 pm

      You’re so sweet Lindsay. You guys are the best.

      xo
      s

  28. Avatar for KaitlynKaitlyn says

    October 16, 2012 at 2:58 pm

    I just pre-ordered your book today!! I’m so sad I won’t be able to make it out to one of the locations for a signing (and I live in Detroit), but I have NO DOUBT IN THE WORLD that I’m absolutely going to LOVE it!! You guys are awesome, and I promise I’ll be a giddy little schoolgirl as soon as it arrives in the mail :) xoxo

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 16, 2012 at 2:59 pm

      Aw thanks Kaitlyn!

      xo
      s

  29. Avatar for JessicaJessica says

    October 16, 2012 at 2:58 pm

    I love that you decided to do a stop in Charlotte for your book tour! :) My husband and I will be closing on our first house on the 30th and I can’t wait to get my hands on your book and put it to good use. I think your book will indeed make me a DIY junkie.

    Reply
  30. Avatar for JillJill says

    October 16, 2012 at 2:58 pm

    Thanks exactly how I would have ended it $herdog.

    Jill

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 16, 2012 at 3:02 pm

      Haha, thanks Jill!

      xo
      s

  31. Avatar for Karen Q.Karen Q. says

    October 16, 2012 at 2:58 pm

    Don’t be nervous at all. The book will be wonderful and fabulous- just like you all are! Can’t wait until Nov when I can come home to my own package waiting for me on my front door with your amazing book inside! Here’s to you and much success! =)

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 16, 2012 at 3:04 pm

      Thanks Karen!

      xo
      s

  32. Avatar for JeanetteJeanette says

    October 16, 2012 at 2:59 pm

    I absolutely cannot WAIT for the book to come out! I know it will do great if all your online support is any indication… And for the record, I would still love it even if there was a typo in it ;-)

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 16, 2012 at 3:03 pm

      Aw thanks Jeanette!

      xo
      s

  33. Avatar for Melissa MitchellMelissa Mitchell says

    October 16, 2012 at 2:59 pm

    CHARLOTTE!!! Wahoo! I am so there! :) can’t wait! ROADTRIP! :)

    Reply
  34. Avatar for TashaunaTashauna says

    October 16, 2012 at 2:59 pm

    Don’t be scared Sherry, we all love you. I’m sure the book will be great. This a great step for you guys. Don’t know you personally but I have been reading this site for years now and I am beyond excited for you guys!!!

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 16, 2012 at 3:04 pm

      Thanks so much Teshauna!

      xo
      s

  35. Avatar for Jennifer EckermanJennifer Eckerman says

    October 16, 2012 at 2:59 pm

    It’s okay to have some nerves. But with the tour you have scheduled, plus the additional 4 dates, that really speaks to the faith your publisher has in you guys. I can’t wait to meet you in Minneapolis…of course if you’d care to make a pit stop in Des Moines, Iowa, that would save me a four hour car ride with my children;) Good luck guys, can’t wait to get my copy!!

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 16, 2012 at 3:03 pm

      Aw thanks Jennifer!

      xo
      s

  36. Avatar for AmyAmy says

    October 16, 2012 at 3:00 pm

    I still wonder how you got a stop to Grand Cayman in there, in the middle of winter! That will be a nice break from the cold and snow

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 16, 2012 at 3:03 pm

      Haha, we just go where they tell us! And of course we high five when they tell us to go somewhere awesome in the middle of winter! Haha.

      xo
      s

  37. Avatar for Jennifer AJennifer A says

    October 16, 2012 at 3:00 pm

    I wish you were coming to Nashville!!! You can do it at my house! haha. But, seriously, the powers that be need to invite you here!

    Reply
  38. Avatar for ElenaElena says

    October 16, 2012 at 3:00 pm

    Yes. Philly. Yes. Your book is going to be fabulous! With you two at the helm, there’s no way it’s going to be anything but great. I can’t wait to check it out!

    Reply
    • Avatar for vickivicki says

      October 22, 2012 at 11:38 am

      i know im a little late but im so excited for your book tour, you guys rock! im coming up to nyc but if you add philly i might have to see you twice ;)

    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 22, 2012 at 12:38 pm

      Aw thanks Vicki!

      xo
      s

  39. Avatar for Carol S.Carol S. says

    October 16, 2012 at 3:00 pm

    I can’t wait for the book to get here! And I’m super excited you added a Charlotte stop to the tour. I’ll certainly be coming to that :)

    Reply
  40. Avatar for KendraKendra says

    October 16, 2012 at 3:01 pm

    Wooooooot for an NC stop! I’m there.

    I also feel nervous for you a little bit. But I feel nervous for everyone, which is why reality TV is the thing most likely to cause my death.

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 16, 2012 at 3:02 pm

      Hahahahah! Sorry to laugh at you, but that’s hilarious and so true. Last night I was watching The Challenge with a total lump in my throat!

      xo
      s

    • Avatar for KK says

      October 16, 2012 at 9:27 pm

      This is hilarious. Hang in there, Kendra!

  41. Avatar for KateKate says

    October 16, 2012 at 3:01 pm

    I was so excited to see you in my copy of Country Living last night! I think you all hit all the mags this month :)

    Many many congratulations!

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 16, 2012 at 3:01 pm

      Aw thanks Kate!

      xo
      s

    • Avatar for ChristinaChristina says

      October 16, 2012 at 3:35 pm

      no way! I missed that – need to go dig out my issue.

      Do you list somewhere on here when you have published in a magazine or article? Would love to keep up with that!

    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 16, 2012 at 4:01 pm

      Oh yes, we try to keep it updated on our About page (if you scroll down there are little buttons).

      xo
      s

    • Avatar for CherieCherie says

      October 16, 2012 at 9:18 pm

      I was also so excited to see you in Country Living! It made me even more excited to read the book! I’m so glad you added a NJ stop to the tour. Can’t wait to see you there and get my hands on a copy!

    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 16, 2012 at 11:27 pm

      Thanks so much Cherie!

      xo
      s

  42. Avatar for katiekatie says

    October 16, 2012 at 3:01 pm

    Are you house crashing on the tour? I’d love to host a house crash while you’re in Chicago!

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 16, 2012 at 5:16 pm

      Yes, we’re not sure about our schedule but we hope to squeeze them in whenever we can!

      xo
      s

  43. Avatar for LesleyLesley says

    October 16, 2012 at 3:02 pm

    I’m so excited for y’all!

    Reply
  44. Avatar for ToniToni says

    October 16, 2012 at 3:02 pm

    I am so excited that you are coming to Charlotte. I will be there, maybe even the first in line. So how excited am I? So excited that I yelp-screamed (yes that does happen) at the library. Talk about an embarrassing moment, I had to leave and text you in the car, Lol.

    Also, don’t be nervous, your book will be a best seller-just wait and see. I cannot believe it has been a year since the book shoot-that went by really fast.

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  45. Avatar for Ann MarieAnn Marie says

    October 16, 2012 at 3:02 pm

    Dreams are a normal stress outlet. When I started grad school I was pretty nervous and I started to have dreams about forgetting to go to one of my classes for the entire semester and then having to take a final or write a paper on something I knew nothing about. After a bad day of work (as a nurse) I have dreams about handing off my patients to the oncoming shift, and I realize that I totally forgot to take care of one patient for the entire day!

    It sure would be nice to get some stress relief during sleepytime!

    P.S. I think Santa will be delivering a lot of YHL books this Christmas!

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 16, 2012 at 5:18 pm

      Aw thanks Ann Marie, you’re so sweet.

      xo
      s

  46. Avatar for Meagan GMeagan G says

    October 16, 2012 at 3:02 pm

    I’m excited that you guys will be in DC!

    Reply
  47. Avatar for EuniceEunice says

    October 16, 2012 at 3:02 pm

    so…still no oahu stop? =)

    I really wish I could get back on the mainland to see you, john, and the bean (anywhere!) but I do hope that you have the best, most wonderful book tour bonanza filled with love, fun and many more exciting posts for us “islanders” to enjoy!!

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 16, 2012 at 5:17 pm

      Aw, you’re so sweet! We, for one, would love an Oahu stop!!

      xo
      s

  48. Avatar for SarahSarah says

    October 16, 2012 at 3:02 pm

    See you Saturday! Woot! I can’t wait to see those pages in print.

    Reply
  49. Avatar for Missy G.Missy G. says

    October 16, 2012 at 3:03 pm

    I so wish that y’all were coming a little closer to Baton Rouge so that I could meet you. Instead, I’ll reach through my computer and your laptop to give you a virtual hug and give you a pat on the back. Don’t be skeered. You’re amazeballs, and gosh darnit, people love you. :)

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 16, 2012 at 5:15 pm

      Hugging you right back, Missy! I’d love to meet you someday after your years of sweet comments!

      xo
      s

  50. Avatar for Sarah Jessica FarberSarah Jessica Farber says

    October 16, 2012 at 3:03 pm

    Everything warm and encouraging I had to say got wiped from my mind when I saw you were coming to Charlotte. YAY! Even though Richmond is closer to me than Charlotte, especially when I remember my brother is in Midlothian (not that I forget that, exactly), I feel like seeing you in person would be better in my home state. Plus there is an Ikea there! And maybe I can make a friend road trip with me. SQUEE. I also feel like your Richmond dates will be hella crowded because you guys are hometown heroes, and I love ya, but I can only stand in line for so long!

    Oh I know what I was going to say. I write briefs for work and every time one of them goes up on line for all the world (and all my colleagues) to see, I cringe. There are always errors, or things I wish I could re-do, but in the end you give it your best and move on.

    I also heard an author on the radio last night (no idea who, he was on Fresh Air), talking about how you get this idea for a book, gestate it (that’s the proposal), then outline it (elementary school) write it, edit it, (middle school and high school) and in the end, you send it off to uni with an electric tea kettle and wish it well (publishing it!). He’s British, so translate the electric tea kettle to micro-fridge and a case of Ramen, and it works completely. In the end your little book has grown up and it will succeed on its own in its very own way. :-)

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    • Avatar for Sarah Jessica FarberSarah Jessica Farber says

      October 16, 2012 at 3:04 pm

      Oh wow, I wrote a novel. Also, do you know what your book is ranked on Amazon? Because if you’re trying not to look, I won’t tell you, but it’s pretty durn impressive if you ask me. Yep, I said durn. Whatcha gonna do about it?

    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 16, 2012 at 5:19 pm

      Ahhh- don’t tell me! It makes me itchy. Haha.

      xo
      s

    • Avatar for Sarah Jessica FarberSarah Jessica Farber says

      October 16, 2012 at 4:15 pm

      I think my comments ended up in the spammer because I’m such a talkety-talker.

    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 16, 2012 at 4:21 pm

      Haaha, I’m having trouble keeping up, so they might be coming! I have 100 pending!

      xo
      s

    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 16, 2012 at 5:19 pm

      Haha, that’s too funny!

      xo
      s

    • Avatar for GenelleGenelle says

      October 16, 2012 at 7:25 pm

      Sherry, you really out to check out your ranking. It is seriously impressive! My hubby had eyes the size of saucers when he saw where you are ranked!

    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 16, 2012 at 7:48 pm

      Ahh, now I’m sweating. Maybe next week. Gotta work up to it.

      xo
      s

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