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The (Joss &) Main Event

So… our afternoon post is a few hours early. Surprise! Fancy meeting you here. Anyway, after teaming up with Joss & Main on one of our most entered giveaways (apparently you guys love you some Joss & Main), they asked us if we’d be interested in curating a sale event over on their site. Which essentially entailed doing some virtual window shopping (sifting through hundreds of items in their database) and telling them everything that we loved, which would then make up a “Young House Love collection” over on their site.

Uh. Let me think about it. YESSSSSSS!

Joss Main Collage

Never in a million years did we think that the title of “curator” would ever be used to describe us. Except maybe Curator Of Too Many Pins On Pinterest for me and Curator Of Too Many Soda T-shirts for John. Of course we screamed yes while holding hands and jumping up and down calmly told them we were game as any proper “curator” would do, and promptly called our parents to beg them to buy something small, like it was some elementary school bake sale that we were worried would flop.

But seriously, getting the opportunity to open up a little virtual decor store of sorts over there for the next 72 hours is the stuff of dreams for me (which usually also involve Nate Berkus, Eric Northman, and fried oreos). And although we didn’t set the prices ourselves, we did our best to find a variety of items in a nice wide price range (from under-$25 accessories to $250+ furnishings). So without further ado, here’s just a part of our little collection that you can find over at Joss & Main through October 6th (there’s a lot more over there). If you’re not already a member, just click here for an instant invite (so you don’t get wait-listed). Then you can find your way to the sale by clicking here:

Joss And Main Board

Oh and because we like to be 100% transparent with you guys, it’s Joss & Main’s protocol to offer a small commission to the folks who curate sales on their site (and a small referral fee, which is actually available to any Joss & Main member). So it’s just like any other side gig that helps pay the bills, like writing magazine columns or our book (more on those here) except more fun. Way more fun. Speaking of fun, what would you select if you could “curate” your own collection? Typographic prints & maps? Punchy fabrics a la Amy Butler? Faux books & magnifying glasses like the “Library Decor” section at HomeGoods?

HGoods Library Decor

Oh man, that picture never fails to crack me up. Yes ladies, that man is all mine.

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  1. Cate says

    I just bought the set of Alexis lamps. We are so excited! We recently bought our first house and just finished painting our bedroom (so we can finally move out of the spare bedroom) and these will look great in there.

    I was so excited about the sale. Told the man about it and he said “are those the people with burger??” My non-decorating husband-to-be is catching the decorating bug thanks to John being an example of being so involved (that might sound creepy – don’t mean it to be!)

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    • YoungHouseLove says

      Haha- love it! Enjoy those lamps! Everyone who has ordered something – feel free to send pics! We’d love to see how things look in your house!

      xo,
      s

  4. Julie B. says

    My great uncle was the “curator” of the Harriet Beecher Stowe home for over 20 years. Funny, I’ve never met another “curator” before. Until now:)

    Also, what in the world is a “fried oreo”?? Please do tell!!

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    • Heather W says

      Ok you found on Pinterest did you actually search for a fried oreo please dish and explain???? We have a fall festival here in Indiana and there is fried everything. It is going on this week and of course they have Oreos, twinkies (my daughters fave) chocolate chip cookie dough and this year they have fried kool-aid????? So was just curious how you stumbled upon fried oreos. Have you had one yet?

      Also bought the map! I was this close to buying the banana but passed =( great pics loved it all hope you do it again.

    • YoungHouseLove says

      Haha- someone had actually pinned it so it came up in my feed- and I couldn’t help but repin it. But if you go to pinterest and search “fried oreo” I bet you’ll find it that way too! Haven’t had one yet, but I dream about it. Haha.

      xo,
      s

  5. Kim says

    That is awesome guys! So happy and excited for you! Like you’re a good friend of mine who just shared awesome news with me (haha!).

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  6. Laura says

    The fish pitcher (AKA “Gurgling Cod”) is a popular old-school New England wedding gift, as some folks have mentioned. When my sister-in-law married into a Boston family, they got one as a gift from Shreve, Crump and Low which is supposedly the Boston equivalent of Tiffany’s (http://www.shrevecrumpandlow.com/gifts/list_g.aspx?cat_id=66). The pitchers make this hilarious glug,glug,glug sound when you pour the water out, which cracks me up to no end (especially if you are having a formal dinner with the silver and candlesticks etc. when you use it). When I got married I really, really wanted one — but the store was only selling mini ones online at the time and we didn’t live anywhere near Boston. So I am the proud owner of a mini 16 oz Gurgling Cod, which is totally impractical and only fills about a glass and a half, but still very entertaining. So fun to see a Gurgling Cod pop up on this blog! To anyone who is keeping one of these in their box-of-what-were-they-thinking-wedding-gifts, some people actually really like/use these. Don’t knock em till you try it!

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  8. Jen says

    Loved the collection but heartbroken over the Antique Mirror being sold out. I wanted it so bad but didn’t have time to snag one. Is there any other way of locating that same one? At this point I don’t even care if it was discounted–I just really want it! :(

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    • YoungHouseLove says

      Oh no! Maybe just try googling the name to see what comes up? And try something like nextag.com or amazon.com to see what comes up? So sorry! Good luck!

      xo,
      s

    • Angie says

      Joss & Main is owned/run by CSN.com. All items that are available in the sale can be found there (though slightly more expensive). They have a new name not CSN, but when you type it in it will send you to their shop!

  10. Abby C. says

    Congrats! Lovely collection, I am DYING to pick up some things but with our budget right now it just won’t work.

    Interestingly, though, I already have that blue fish “gurgling jug.” Mom bought it for me several years ago, in England of all places.

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  12. Carrie f says

    That is awesome! Great picks too, especially love the mini pendant and the rugs. Good luck, maybe you can get something awesome from your collection after your referral credits, yeah! I did not realize they did that so I will be inviting some folks too (-:

    Oh yeah, your office walks look sooooooo beautiful!!! I did 2 rooms in our AZ house with wallpaper style stencils too! I was in love with them and sad to leave them when we moved ): it is hard though, my pouncer arm was sore for days! (-:

    – carrie & Finn

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  13. JessP says

    Just checked out Joss & Main for the first time. Congrats YHL! Very cool. I’ve been saving for a drum pendant to replace our ugly, light-less family room ceiling fan. Had my eye on the new one from West Elm until I saw your layered shade Seeri Pendant today. Hard to tell from that photo. Do you think the screw that holds the light cover onto the shades is brass? What does the top part that meets the ceiling look like? Also, is the outer shade more white than natural, do you think? Last question … can I hardwire this pendant into the ceiling without a special kit? I hope you may have time to answers these questions. I’d really love to buy this light. Thank you!

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    • YoungHouseLove says

      So sorry we don’t have more of the inside scoop – I just know as much as you know! Haha. I would guess the entire thing is brushed chrome and black chrome since that’s the description (it does look brass but maybe it’s just the picture?). I would also guess it’s hardwired (no kit needed, if it’s a plug-in it usually indicates that) and it describes the outer shade as “translucent” so I would guess it’s really light and sheer so it’s probably creamy white looking. Hope it helps!

      xo,
      s

  14. kasandra says

    The collection looks great!! Ultra great actually.

    S – I loves me some Eric Northman too but you might want to take a peek at Jax Teller over on Sons Of Anarchy. The sheriff is a distant second these days ;)

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  16. Virginia says

    Thanks for sharing this, I had never heard of Joss and Main before. I love the Gluggle Jug and banana vase…so unique! I also love that bright colored throw!

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  17. Karen L. says

    Thanks so much for the site—–I signed on for the first time in my life to such a thing! Really like the things you picked and we could use some of those pieces. :)
    We had a funny black and tan “weiner” dog a few years back so we always gravitate toward all things dachshund—-and they have this really cute lamp of one–ha, ha! Congrats you two on being the curators of such a great site.

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  18. Kat says

    Congratulations on curating such a great collection! Just picked up the passiflora cushion & kernes vase for my bedroom… woot!

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  19. Joy says

    I just bought the artificial red tulips from Joss and Main! My house is so dark since we’re surrounded by cedar and fir trees, that only something artificial will survive! I like everything in your collection, by the way.

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  20. Laura says

    That’s so awesome! I love your collection – very stylish but understated.

    Wow, that sounded a bit pretentious! Oh well, I’m gunna run with it.

    I fell madly in love with the blue rug, and the teal vase…sadly no shipping to Australia! Now I just gotta find a similar rug here. Good rugs always elude me…

    :)

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    • YoungHouseLove says

      Aw, so sorry! Wish they shipped to Australia! Thanks for the sweetness everyone. All the support made our day. Still beaming at the computer over here.

      xo,
      s

  21. Eunice says

    I love your picks! I just ordered the Alexis copper lamps! I’ve been looking EVERYWHERE (literally every tj maxx, marshalls, and home goods in a 30 mile radius) for lamps for our living room. The lamps are still casual, but a little bit of formal and elegance! THanks!!

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  22. Melissa Mitchell @ Mitchell House says

    hey J&S! congrats on the new collection! that’s so cool!

    I just had to tell you about a recent blog post I wrote about a house crashing I did in Norfolk, VA- Coastal Living magazine’s ultimate beach house. And do you know what I saw? A pair of antlers over one of the master beds. Thought of you instantly. Would love you to take a look :)
    http://meetthamitchells.wordpress.com/2011/10/05/house-crashing-coastal-living-style/

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    • YoungHouseLove says

      No ideas yet. Maybe we’ll put it towards a chandelier for the dining room? We’ll definitely keep ya posted! I really wanted a banana vase too. Sniffle. All sold out.

      xo,
      s

  24. Marina says

    Darn and drats!! I completely forgot that Joss and Main is one of the site that is unable to ship beyond the shores of the contiguous US, so out of luck in Hawaii. I went to look at what you had put together 1st thing this morning, and thought about purchasing a couple of items, and then remembered I couldn’t. But, from the previous comments it’s looks like a really wonderful success, Congrats!!

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  27. Kei says

    And congratulations btw! I have been getting about two hours of sleep every night since I discovered your blog!!! My guilty pleasure! Acutally, what am I guilty for?! You guys are awesome!

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  28. Priscilla says

    You can’t even look at the collection without giving your email address so they can later spam you. This is crazy. What is with that? I just want to take a look, but I’m not signing up for future contact from this place.

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  29. Janke says

    Oh yeah, Eric Northman is definitely worthy to appear in dreams… Sigh. I’m desperately waiting for season 4 to be on TV in Germany next February. Not sure about the fried oreo though.

    But anyway: nice collection!!!

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  30. Hesper says

    Just had to share- I sent invites to a couple of friends and one of them replied back, “Thanks! Now I’ll never get anything done!” The funny part is that she replied back to Joss and so one of their peeps emailed her back and said, “Thank you for contacting Joss & Main, though I think you meant to contact Hesper. I’m happy to see Hesper shared Joss & Main with you. I’m sure you’ll both find many beautiful and interesting things for your home!”

    Hahaha. Made my morning!

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  33. toni from says

    I am so in love with the daschund light. I wish it was in the budget this month, but so freakin’ adorable. I had a daschund as a kind, and also have a soft spot in my heart for ceramic animals.

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  34. Pamela says

    Love Joss & Main. Signed up last January. Then none of the sales would load on my computer. Weeks of back and forth and no success with seeing anything. I want to buy, but J&M won’t let me see what is for sale! Maybe putting my complaint in this forum will get me results.

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    • YoungHouseLove says

      So sorry Pamela! Is it blocked at your office? That would be my best guess (some offices and even some ad-blocking software will keep sales from loading). Hope it helps!

      xo,
      s

  35. Nat says

    Awesome website, I wanted to buy everything on your list but restrained myself to that gorgeous mustard yellow settee and the painted wood lamp for my bedroom. I’ve been eying the chair with the same fabric at Target for like forever and now I got a settee which is perfect. I like this trend retailer emerging with .. they are actually finding ways to help consumers define their style and than shop for it like Ethen Allen does for instance.

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  36. Marina says

    Paradise…Hmmm…it’s beautiful for sure! But, trying to find items to fit very small apartments (and an even smaller budgets) can be trying at time. Good thing I can just walk a couple of blocks to the usually warm and sunny beach to de-stress and get some perspective! :o)

    I must say it’s taught me to be a very good furniture designer and am lucky enough to have a friend with the carpenter skills (and tools) to pull off my designs. Much like what you have done with found/purchased items as the building blocks to creating the pieces you need. The cabinets to desk transformation rocks!

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    • YoungHouseLove says

      They’re all from Joss & Main- just click over to the sale to see details (we selected them all from an internal database of theirs- so it wasn’t from another website or anything). Hope it helps!

      xo,
      s

    • YoungHouseLove says

      So sorry! I think if you follow the link that’s bold in the post (the first one) it’s an instant invite, so you don’t get wait listed. Hope it helps!

      xo,
      s

  41. Nat says

    You guys probably not aware but this website you endorsed is very slow processing orders. I placed my order on Oct 5 and it is STILL PROCESSING on October 10. Would definetely not order anything from them again.

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    • YoungHouseLove says

      So sorry about that! We’ve heard from others who already got their items, so perhaps some of them were more on-hand than others? I think they listed the shipping dates for each item before you placed you order and I believe they stick to those, so perhaps you didn’t see that it would take a while for certain items to process/arrive? Either way, so sorry for the delay! We wish we could send stuff right over, but we just selected items for the sale and they handled the rest.

      xo,
      s

  43. Rebecca says

    It would be so FUN if you did another curator event!
    I am s-l-o-w-l-y-b-u-t-s-u-r-e-l-y going thru your archives, wish I found you guys sooner!!!!!

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