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Young House Love » Our Books » Tour Time

| By Sherry Petersik | October 3, 2012 | 2,342 Comments

Tour Time

UPDATE: This post isn’t updated with recent tour info, so click here to see our official regularly-updated tour page.

It’s heeeeeere. That fateful day when we finally get to reveal the finalized tour dates for our book, fresh from our publisher’s mouth (er, email).

Book Tour Map TBD

A few things to note are:

1. If it were humanly possible we would parasail/glacier climb/spelunk to every last crevice of the globe to thank each one of you personally for reading our blog. But given all the factors that go into planning and executing one of these things, we’re extremely grateful to be able to slide through all of the places they’ve scheduled us – especially since this was originally going to be a much smaller tour.

2. For anyone who’s bummed that we won’t in their city, we actually have a mac daddy giveaway planned for this coming Monday (why yes it does include flying one lucky winner and a friend to Richmond for the November 8th signing… amongst other awesome things like delicious meals and shopping sprees). Photo courtesy of the Richmond Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau.

Tour Giveaway Graphic

3. There’s always the possibility that our tour could be extended again down the line (depending on how things go, more dates could be added). Heck, our Austin stop wasn’t even initially planned but pre-orders at BookPeople were so popular that they invited us out. Thanks people of Austin! So to anyone in a city that isn’t on the tour, you know we’ll keep you posted the second anything changes, which is definitely a possibility (ex: there’s talk of coming to the ATL area in Feb).

4. As for the blog while we’re away, we’re sure it’ll be a bit of a juggling act but we’re dedicated as always to keeping things fun around here. So we’ve squeezed in some extra projects (surprise!) that we’ll be unveiling while we’re touring. We’ve also lined up a pretty darn amazing gaggle of house crashings (check out a few sneak peeks below). Speaking of which… if you have an awesome casa in one of the cities that we’ll be visiting, please email us photos so we can possibly crash your house! And of course there will be window shopping and other travel adventures as well as some ridiculous/dorky video footage of some of our events/stops/flights, etc – you know we like to virtually take you guys with us wherever we go…

House Crash Tease

5. Clara and Burger will travel with us for some parts of the tour and will stay back with the grandparents for other more intense legs. They don’t exactly love planes, unfamiliar rooms, and missing naps/bug-hunting adventures, so we’re trying to shield them from as much of the insanity as possible. Leaving them behind for some parts of the tour will no doubt make us a little sniffly (neither of us have ever spent a night away from Clara, and Burger even came on our honeymoon!) but we’ve gotta do the best thing for them, even if it’s the hard thing for us.

6. We just learned that the folks who are making this tour possible and hosting us at each destination (ex: independent book stores, West Elm, Flor, etc) love when you buy a book at the event for us to sign. So if you’ve pre-ordered one already and would like us to sign it, we’re happy to do that (and so grateful that you did!) but it would be awesome to show some love to the host for getting us out there by purchasing a book at the event for us to sign as well. With the holidays around the corner, maybe you can gift the one you got on pre-order? Or ebay it for $100 (what? our signature is only worth 40 cents?). Or just use it as a decorating prop while you read the other one, like so:

Book Dummy Closed

Fun fact about the shot above: that’s not actually our book. It’s called a “dummy copy” and it’s basically just our cover printed out and wrapped around a completely blank book since ours are still off in Indiana being printed (right here in the USA, baby). We’re supposed to get our first preview next week, which will surely make us squeal like the Chippettes. John included (he fancies himself a Jeannette – I’m totally an Eleanor).

Book Dummy Open

Update #1: Some folks are worried that books won’t be available for us to sign if the tour stops in your city before the book officially comes out on the 6th. The good news is that there will be stacks of books being sold at every single event (both at independent book stores and places like Flor or West Elm). Yay! But I better start practicing my signature since it’s nothing but a messy squiggle that looks different every time… ack.

Update #2: We wish we had more control over what cities we were stopping at! It really is all about who invites us where. So it really 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. The great news is that it definitely sounds like the tour might get extended, so stay tuned for those details as soon as they’re finalized!

Now, for those looking for more details about our stop in each city – here’s a deeper breakdown of each event (note that some of ’em require an RSVP).

  • CINCINNATI: Saturday, October 20, 10:00 A – Books by the Banks Festival, Duke Energy Convention Center. Talk, meet & greet, and signing. More details here.
  • NEW YORK CITY: Thursday, November 1, 6:30 PM – FLOR, 142 Wooster Street; Book Party, Signing & Raffle (we’re unveiling and raffling an exclusive FLOR rug of our own design!) with wine, popcorn, cookies, and soda. More details here.
  • WILTON, CT: Friday, November 2, 9:30 AM – Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road. Talk & Signing. For details, call the event partner, Elm Street Books, at 203-762-3950.
  • BOSTON: Wednesday, November 7, 6:00 PM -West Elm, 160 Brookline Avenue. Cookies, Cocoa + Crafting Ideas: A festive talk with signing and refreshments to follow. RSVP here.
  • RICHMOND, VA: Thursday, November 8, 7:00 PM – R*Home for the Holidays at The Visual Arts Center of Richmond, 1812 West Main Street. Talk, Signing & Silent Auction: we’re offering up some of our favorite finished projects from the book to support the The School of Richmond Ballet. Wine & Hors d’hoeuvres will be served. Tickets here. Update: we’re working on a second Richmond event as well, details to come.
  • CHICAGO: Saturday, November 10, 1:00 PM – West Elm, 1000 W North Avenue. Cookies, Cocoa + Crafting Ideas: A festive talk with signing and refreshments to follow. RSVP here.
  • TORONTO: Monday, November 12, 6:00 PM – West Elm, 109 Atlantic Avenue. Cookies, Cocoa + Crafting Ideas: A festive talk with signing and refreshments to follow. RSVP here.
  • MINNEAPOLIS: Wednesday, November 14, 6:00 PM – West Elm, 3879 Gallagher Drive,  Edina, MN. Cookies, Cocoa + Crafting Ideas: A festive talk with signing and refreshments to follow. RSVP here.
  • HOUSTON: Thursday, November 15, 6:00 PM – West Elm, 3910 Westheimer Road. Cookies, Cocoa + Crafting Ideas: A festive talk with signing and refreshments to follow. RSVP here.
  • DALLAS: Saturday, November 17, 11:00 AM – West Elm, 5307 East Mockingbird Lane. Cookies, Cocoa + Crafting Ideas: A festive talk with signing and refreshments to follow. RSVP here.
  • WASHINGTON, DC: Wednesday, November 28, 6:30 PM – FLOR, 1037 33rd Street NW. Book Party, Signing (we’re raffling an exclusive FLOR rug of our own design!) with wine, popcorn, cookies and soda. RSVP here.
  • AUSTIN: Tuesday, January 8, 7:00 PM – BookPeople, 603 North Lamar Boulevard. Talk & Book Signing. To reserve your copy and RSVP, call 512-472-5050.
  • MIAMI: Wednesday, January 9, Time TBD – Books & Books, 265 Aragon Avenue, Coral Gables. Talk & Book Signing. To reserve your copy and RSVP,  call 305-442-4408.
  • FORT LAUDERDALE: Thursday, January 10, Time TBD – Books & Books at the Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale, 1 East Las Olas Boulevard. Lunchtime Talk & Book Signing. To RSVP call (954) 262-0255.
  • GRAND CAYMAN ISLANDS: Friday, January 11, Time TBD – Books & Books Grand Cayman, The Town Centre at Camana Bay, Grand Cayman. Talk & Book Signing. More info here.
  • TACOMA, WA: Friday, January 25, 1:00 PM – Tacoma Home & Garden Show. Talk & Book Signing. More info here.
  • PORTLAND: January date TBD, 6:00 PM – Rejuvenation, 1100 Southeast Grand Avenue. Talk & Book Signing. For more info call (503) 238-1900.

***Please come. And bring your friends/parents/ceramic animals. And be as awkward as possible. I’m telling you guys, no one will be more nervous and sweaty than me. No one.

UPDATE: This post isn’t updated with recent tour info, so click here to see our official regularly-updated tour page.

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Comments

  1. Avatar for MegMeg says

    October 3, 2012 at 10:30 am

    Yay!!! I’ve been refreshing your page for 20 minutes awaiting this post!!! THANK YOU for sharing…can’t wait to see you guys in Chicago!

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 3, 2012 at 10:34 am

      Wahooo!

      xo
      s

    • Avatar for MegMeg says

      October 3, 2012 at 10:59 am

      PS – While in Chicago you must check out The Brown Elephant on Halsted, it is a bit north of where you will be. But it is a gold mine for finds to refurbish, paint, repurpose

  2. Avatar for ChristinaChristina says

    October 3, 2012 at 10:31 am

    Yay! Austin!! I really hope I can make it. Love you guys!

    Reply
    • Avatar for TraceyTracey says

      October 3, 2012 at 3:44 pm

      Ditto Austin!

  3. Avatar for SarahSarah says

    October 3, 2012 at 10:32 am

    Book tour in Grand Cayman?? Sweet deal! Grand Cayman is a super awesome little island – lots of great food!

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 3, 2012 at 10:34 am

      Isn’t that crazy!? So excited!

      xo
      s

    • Avatar for BettyBetty says

      October 3, 2012 at 10:38 am

      I was going to say – Grand Cayman in January – well,,, if you must – woo hoo

    • Avatar for EmmaEmma says

      October 3, 2012 at 10:41 am

      what a bunch of lucky ducks! :)

    • Avatar for JessicaJessica says

      October 3, 2012 at 1:03 pm

      I wish the giveaway was to join you at this destination!!! lol! A gal can dream, right??

    • Avatar for StephanieStephanie says

      October 3, 2012 at 1:57 pm

      Yeah. Such a hardship to go to Grand Caymans… :) I hope you can bring Clara to that one – I’m sure she’d have a blast in the warm water/sunshine. :)

    • Avatar for AlannaAlanna says

      October 3, 2012 at 2:27 pm

      I saw Grand Cayman and was so excited on behalf of YHL. :) Makes up for no San Francisco stop.

    • Avatar for VickiPVickiP says

      October 3, 2012 at 4:26 pm

      Hope you have time to swim with the sting rays!

    • Avatar for Sarah M.Sarah M. says

      October 3, 2012 at 6:41 pm

      I know right? That’s what I was thinking! I don’t know if y’all are going to stay long in Grand Cayman, but if so, you HAVE to take one of the boat tours out to the sandbar to pet and feed the stingrays. It’s seriously AMAZING, and you’d love it!

  4. Avatar for Katy @ The Non-Consumer AdvocateKaty @ The Non-Consumer Advocate says

    October 3, 2012 at 10:32 am

    Coming to Portland? Yay! Maybe I can show you my totally thrifted, big ol’ fixer-upper this time.

    Katy

    Reply
    • Avatar for Katy @ The Non-Consumer AdvocateKaty @ The Non-Consumer Advocate says

      October 3, 2012 at 10:51 am

      And if you wan to see how my house looks, you can watch it filmed on The Today show from this summer:

      http://video.today.msnbc.msn.com/today/48762954#48762954

      Or this other Today Show video:

      http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/48678819/ns/today-money/t/could-you-go-years-without-anything-new-mom-did/#.UGxGYLRCBGk

      :-)

      Katy

    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 3, 2012 at 12:39 pm

      Oh my gosh, I LOVE those clips! So awesome. We’d love to house crash you! I still remember meeting you and tearing up over Clara in Portland.

      xo
      s

    • Avatar for JenBJenB says

      October 3, 2012 at 5:35 pm

      Gonna find your blog, Katy. Great story!!

      Sad that J & S won’t be in NC, but it’s awesome that you guys are touring. I’ll be sending my positive energy your way for a wonderful tour!

  5. Avatar for Melissa IrvinMelissa Irvin says

    October 3, 2012 at 10:32 am

    No Atlanta stop!? What a travesty!

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 3, 2012 at 10:34 am

      If you read the notes under the tour image, we actually mention that ATL might be added! Woot! Here’s hoping.

      xo
      s

    • Avatar for amandaamanda says

      October 3, 2012 at 10:54 am

      I really hope it gets added to the tour!

    • Avatar for Melissa IrvinMelissa Irvin says

      October 3, 2012 at 11:37 am

      I was too busy whining over not seeing it in the graphic. Hope it does get added!

  6. Avatar for BobbiBobbi says

    October 3, 2012 at 10:32 am

    Will miss you here in California, but are totally stoked that you are getting to visit as many places as you do! Congrats on the book!! Yay YOUNGHOUSELOVE!!!

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 3, 2012 at 10:33 am

      Here’s hoping it gets added! There’s still hope!

      xo
      s

    • Avatar for DawnSCDawnSC says

      October 3, 2012 at 10:40 am

      I second the add California request! On the other hand, with Grand Caymans on the schedule, I suppose California loses some of its sunshine appeal. haha

    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 3, 2012 at 11:05 am

      No way! We’d looove to end up in CA! Here’s hoping!

      xo
      s

    • Avatar for Nicole MNicole M says

      October 3, 2012 at 11:34 am

      San Diego is beautiful in the winter! Come visit us here. So bummed that the entire Southwest is not on the current tour…must plan a business trip to one of your other fab locations. Congrats!!!

    • Avatar for KerryKerry says

      October 3, 2012 at 11:58 am

      I’ll second the CA request, too! I would drive the length of the state to meet you guys!

      Still, I’m super excited for you both and can’t wait to have your BOOK in my hands!

    • Avatar for LauraLaura says

      October 3, 2012 at 12:23 pm

      I third that CA request – LA to be specific!! Love you guys!!

    • Avatar for RosieRosie says

      October 3, 2012 at 12:27 pm

      Yes! Los Angeles would love to have you! Congratulations on the book tour! This is so incredibly exciting. YHL for life!

    • Avatar for DawnSCDawnSC says

      October 3, 2012 at 12:57 pm

      Yay for all of us in the Los Angeles contingent! :) Maybe we can all meet up on our own and skype crash one of their other book stops. ;)

    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 3, 2012 at 1:04 pm

      Haha- I like it!

      xo
      s

    • Avatar for Staci @ My Friend StaciStaci @ My Friend Staci says

      October 3, 2012 at 1:01 pm

      I third the request for California! Would be an amazing Christmas gift from you guys.

    • Avatar for Anne MAnne M says

      October 3, 2012 at 1:05 pm

      another vote for a Southern California visit!!! Can’t wait for the book!

    • Avatar for Stephanie StricklandStephanie Strickland says

      October 3, 2012 at 1:48 pm

      I’m gonna put in a vote for the San Francisco Bay Area! If you guys do manage to make it out here, I can totally hook you up with a tour of Pixar :)

    • Avatar for TirzahTirzah says

      October 3, 2012 at 2:51 pm

      You know there is a West Elm and a FLOR in Santa Monica on the 3rd Street Promenade, along with all sorts of other designer stores like CB2 and Design Within Reach, and also discount stores like TJ Maxx and Goodwill. It’s shopping heaven! If you go, I’ll make the drive up from the OC.

    • Avatar for KateKate says

      October 3, 2012 at 3:24 pm

      Yep, I’m going to keep tossing the Cali hat in the ring for bookstop add-ons! (cough cough, come to San Diego, cough cough)

    • Avatar for MegMeg says

      October 3, 2012 at 3:32 pm

      Another vote for southern California! I hope the person in charge of scheduling tour locations is listening! Look at all these SoCal fans!

    • Avatar for Jesyka {Visual Vocabulary}Jesyka {Visual Vocabulary} says

      October 3, 2012 at 3:54 pm

      Yeah, I’m totally surprised there is not one stop in CA, let alone Los Angeles! Come on, second most populated city in the country! :D :D

      I kinda think it will be added, but I will be very surprised if not!

    • Avatar for PowerpuffPowerpuff says

      October 3, 2012 at 4:16 pm

      Another vote for SF Bay Area! There’s a West Elm in Emeryville and one coming soon to Palo Alto. Or I could drive down to LA instead and visit my parents at the same time :)

    • Avatar for JenniJenni says

      October 3, 2012 at 4:32 pm

      I can’t believe there’s no California stop!! I’m inviting you now! :)

    • Avatar for LeeLee says

      October 3, 2012 at 5:17 pm

      Palo Alto is soon to have both a West Elm and a FLOR! Maybe they can coordinate.

    • Avatar for WilhelminaWilhelmina says

      October 3, 2012 at 6:43 pm

      Apparently we all need to band together and pre-order from the same bookstore so the book powers that be know we want them in LA =)

    • Avatar for Michelle McCormickMichelle McCormick says

      October 3, 2012 at 7:38 pm

      Would love to see you in California for sure!! Or rather Orange County where we are, but I’ll settle for LA :)

      I was totally bummed about not seeing it on the list.

    • Avatar for MindyMindy says

      October 3, 2012 at 9:09 pm

      Yes, Southern California!!! We’ve got some amazing grub here…

    • Avatar for KaitlynKaitlyn says

      October 3, 2012 at 10:38 pm

      I totally agree with all my Cali peeps… you guys HAVE to come to CA!!! I’d be stoked to meet you two in person!

    • Avatar for MorganMorgan says

      October 6, 2012 at 4:39 am

      I can’t believe Cali is not on the tour! How do we get our local West Elm to sponsor you? San Diego needs some YHL book lovin’ love ;). You just tell us what petition to sign…

    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 6, 2012 at 9:20 am

      Aw thanks guys! Our publisher is definitely working hard to try to get us out there if the schedule can work with other tour stops! Will keep you posted!

      xo
      s

    • Avatar for BetsyBetsy says

      October 9, 2012 at 7:09 pm

      I’m a Californian now, so I’m a little jealous that you’re currently hitting two cities I used to live in! Ha! Fingers crossed that California may still happen, but so excited for both of you either way.

  7. Avatar for Kristen | Popcorn on the StoveKristen | Popcorn on the Stove says

    October 3, 2012 at 10:32 am

    Woohoo! You’ll be in New York the day before my birthday! I think my level of awkwardness is going to make you two proud haha

    Reply
  8. Avatar for karenkaren says

    October 3, 2012 at 10:33 am

    OMGGGGGGG!!! you are coming to TORONTO!!!!!! WAHOOOOOOOOOO!!!!! see you nov 12!!!

    Reply
    • Avatar for JoyJoy says

      October 3, 2012 at 11:00 am

      I AM SO EXCITED TO SEE YOU IN TORONTO!!!!

    • Avatar for Lindsay @ A Walk in the ClosetLindsay @ A Walk in the Closet says

      October 3, 2012 at 11:12 am

      I am so excited (and surprised) the YHL book tour is coming to Toronto! That’s pretty amazing since a lot of times we miss out this side of the border.

      Can’t wait for Nov!! Plus, haven’t been to West Elm in so long I feel I’ll need to same some moola for more than just a book purchase. Lol!

    • Avatar for CATHYCATHY says

      October 3, 2012 at 11:26 am

      I CAN’T BELIEVE YOU’RE COMING TO TORONTO!!!! OMG I AM SO EXCITED!! IM GOING TO GET TO MEET YOU!! AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAAA! (I promise I’m not crazy, I just really admire and love you guys!) SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO happy!!! I am RSVP’ing now!

    • Avatar for LesleyLesley says

      October 3, 2012 at 12:46 pm

      I am such a noob, I didn’t even realise there was a West Elm in Toronto – I’ve been looking at all of the lovely things you have sourced there and wishing I could go browse. East Ender… I rarely get west of Spadina.

      See you there!

    • Avatar for KimberlyKimberly says

      October 3, 2012 at 11:36 pm

      Lesley, I’m an east ender as well — hollaaaaaaa . . . I get a nosebleed if I go north of Eglinton or west of Bathurst.

      Honestly, I never thought you guys would make it north of the border. Will you bring Cheez-Its? I’ll bring eight people if you do. (No really. I have a problem.)

      I kid, I kid. Kinda. Yay Toronto!

    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 4, 2012 at 8:48 am

      Hahahhah! We’ll have to try to remember to smuggle them. They ARE delicious american fare! Hahah!

      xo
      s

  9. Avatar for CaitCait says

    October 3, 2012 at 10:33 am

    Nooooooo! Atlanta!!!

    I am so excited for you guys and hope you have a great time traveling! You both deserve it!

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 3, 2012 at 10:36 am

      We’re hoping that gets added (we even called that out as a possibility in the copy under the map image). Hope it does!

      xo
      s

    • Avatar for CarissaCarissa says

      October 3, 2012 at 10:42 am

      I was thinking the same thing until I saw that note! I told my husband last night, “my favorite bloggers ever are doing a book tour and they MUST stop in Atlanta! And we are GOING.” Course, he’s from Richmond, so he hearts y’all, too.

    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 3, 2012 at 11:07 am

      Aw, so sweet!

      xo
      s

  10. Avatar for AmyAmy says

    October 3, 2012 at 10:33 am

    Wow, that’s great!

    Have you thought about using that blank YHL book as a book tour journal filled with thoughts, pics, quips, etc… I mean, not everyone gets a book tour!

    So excited for you guys!

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 3, 2012 at 10:36 am

      That could be fun! Someone else recommended getting a copy of our book signed by everyone at every signing. Wouldn’t that be fun?

      xo
      s

    • Avatar for annabelvitaannabelvita says

      October 3, 2012 at 10:39 am

      This is just what I was thinking!

    • Avatar for KittyKitty says

      October 3, 2012 at 10:53 am

      I was just coming here to suggest the same idea :-D

    • Avatar for Sonja BrownfieldSonja Brownfield says

      October 3, 2012 at 10:57 am

      I was just about to suggest the same thing!

    • Avatar for Paula SPaula S says

      October 3, 2012 at 12:26 pm

      Great minds think alike. I was going to suggest the same too!

    • Avatar for BernadetteBernadette says

      October 3, 2012 at 12:38 pm

      I was just going to suggest having everyone sign your blank book! Glad I took a second to see it’s a popular suggestion. See you in Chicago!

  11. Avatar for CoreyCorey says

    October 3, 2012 at 10:33 am

    Squeee! I am so pumped! I am in western new york, but Toronto is only 2 hrs away. Yay! I’m totally there. I can’t wait!

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 3, 2012 at 10:35 am

      Woot! Can’t wait to meet you Corey!

      xo
      s

    • Avatar for KateKate says

      October 3, 2012 at 11:02 am

      Me too, Corey! See you in TO! This made my week. And, love the added bonus of visiting a West Elm :)

    • Avatar for NicoleNicole says

      October 3, 2012 at 1:44 pm

      I’m from WNY too, Toronto here I come!

    • Avatar for LianeLiane says

      October 3, 2012 at 7:29 pm

      Another WNYer planning the trip to TO- my mom and sis are coming too so look out! :) also, my 17 month old daughter Evie wants to know if Clara will be there, she’s a big fan of Clara and her dancing. ;)

  12. Avatar for AshleyAshley says

    October 3, 2012 at 10:34 am

    Congrats on your tour!

    But .. it looks like you accidentally left New Orleans off the map. ;)

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 3, 2012 at 10:35 am

      Aw, man – we’d love to go! Here’s hoping it gets added!

      xo
      s

    • Avatar for Lindsey d.Lindsey d. says

      October 3, 2012 at 11:17 am

      Ha! I immediately looked for New Orleans too, but I’m going to settle for driving eight hours to Dallas. Bonus: visiting my best friend!

  13. Avatar for stephaniestephanie says

    October 3, 2012 at 10:34 am

    This rocks. No love for the Midwest (come to Omaha!), so I won’t get to meet you, but I just think it’s so cool. Enjoy every minute together!

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 3, 2012 at 10:35 am

      Aw, we’d love to get out there! Here’s hoping more bookstores out there get preorders and they invite us out!

      xo
      s

    • Avatar for CarrieCarrie says

      October 3, 2012 at 10:41 am

      I agree on Omaha! Wondering if I can convince the hubs that we need to take a quick road trip to Minneapolis. YHL + Ikea…sounds good to me!

    • Avatar for SarahESarahE says

      October 3, 2012 at 11:12 am

      Seconded for Nebraska (but Lincoln is way cooler). Though I won’t lie that I’m now considering an eight hour roadtrip to MN because- well, why not?? Also, I think going to the Grand Caymans is totally just padding the tour for your personal enjoyment :-P I’d do the same thing, but still- jealous!

    • Avatar for Tashia DTashia D says

      October 3, 2012 at 11:47 am

      I’m in Omaha too! But I guess that means a roadtrip to Minneapolis! Can’t wait!

    • Avatar for KatiKati says

      October 3, 2012 at 12:05 pm

      Fingers crossed for the Midwest/Omaha stop! But I have already pre-ordered my book and I’m sure I will love it even without your signatures! Have tons of fun!

    • Avatar for MegMeg says

      October 4, 2012 at 12:35 am

      Adding another wish for a Nebraska stop! Omaha’s 3 hours away, but I’d love to come!

  14. Avatar for Monica HowlettMonica Howlett says

    October 3, 2012 at 10:34 am

    So excited and happy to see you’re coming to Toronto! Yay!

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 3, 2012 at 10:35 am

      Wahoo!

      xo
      s

  15. Avatar for LaurenLauren says

    October 3, 2012 at 10:35 am

    I am SO EXCITED to meet you guys in Chicago! But let’s talk about you guys for a minute… how did you swing a stop in the Grand Cayman Islands?! You guys really do have the best job ever!

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 3, 2012 at 10:45 am

      How crazy is that? That’s another example of someone calling to request us and our publicist was like “hmm, should we squeeze it in? I THINK SO!” – so to anyone in a city where we’re not slated to go, there’s still a chance that a book store or vendor in your area could call and request that we come out there and who knows!

      xo
      s

    • Avatar for Andrea JAndrea J says

      October 3, 2012 at 11:20 am

      Hopefully you (John & Sherry) will make a bit of a vacation out of it (given the two weeks between that book signing and the next one)! That is too good of an opportunity not to pass up!

    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 3, 2012 at 11:25 am

      Sadly we have to slip in and out quickly, but it’ll still be awesome!

      xo,
      s

    • Avatar for KaroKaro says

      October 3, 2012 at 2:46 pm

      Sherry’s getting a passport! Congrats on an awesome book tour. See you in DC.

  16. Avatar for BrendaBrenda says

    October 3, 2012 at 10:35 am

    Beyond thrilled that you’re coming to the Twin Cities! So very excited!

    Reply
  17. Avatar for MeredithMeredith says

    October 3, 2012 at 10:35 am

    SO EXCITED!!!!! Chicago is a 4 hour drive from Des Moines, but a friend and I are totally going to road trip it. YAY!!

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 3, 2012 at 10:41 am

      That’s so exciting! Can’t wait to meet you guys!

      xo
      s

    • Avatar for Melissa GMelissa G says

      October 3, 2012 at 11:05 am

      maybe ill see you there!!

  18. Avatar for KatieKatie says

    October 3, 2012 at 10:35 am

    Hoping y’all make it to Atlanta!

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 3, 2012 at 10:41 am

      We definitely have our fingers crossed!

      xo
      s

  19. Avatar for Lauren F.Lauren F. says

    October 3, 2012 at 10:35 am

    Ya you are coming to Houston! I’ll be there! And since you are going to be in between Houston and Dallas for the Twilight premiere, how about you stick around Houston and we’ll do a girls night at the movie and leave our husbands at home!?

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 3, 2012 at 10:42 am

      Hahah- sounds like a good time!

      xo
      s

    • Avatar for AllisonAllison says

      October 3, 2012 at 10:52 pm

      YES! A post-West-Elm Houston movie night :)
      And if not it will just be really awesome to meet you guys in person.

    • Avatar for mariamaria says

      October 5, 2012 at 5:41 pm

      i TOTALLY second this! SO EXCITED!!

  20. Avatar for JoAnna B.JoAnna B. says

    October 3, 2012 at 10:35 am

    OMG! I’m in Baltimore but will definitely be making it over to your DC stop!! It’s 100% official that I will be awkward and starstruck, fyi. Can’t wait :-)

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 3, 2012 at 10:41 am

      Hehe, I’ll be weirder!

      xo
      s

  21. Avatar for stephaniestephanie says

    October 3, 2012 at 10:35 am

    P.S. I think you meant “JAN TBD”, not “JAN TDB” for Portland. ;)

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 3, 2012 at 10:42 am

      Yes, thanks Stephanie!

      xo
      s

    • Avatar for Andrea JAndrea J says

      October 3, 2012 at 1:23 pm

      Maybe they were getting poetic about it… “To determined be” sounds Shakespearean to me. ;)

    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 3, 2012 at 1:23 pm

      Hahahahahaha!

      xo
      s

  22. Avatar for WhitneyWhitney says

    October 3, 2012 at 10:35 am

    Yay! Very excited for you guys. See you in Edina, MN! :)

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 3, 2012 at 10:42 am

      Can’t wait!

      xo
      s

  23. Avatar for Stacy MarvinStacy Marvin says

    October 3, 2012 at 10:35 am

    Looking forward to the give away on Monday, I would love to win a trip to see you all since I live in the great midwest in the middle of nowhere. Although we found out they are building an IKEA so we are moving up in the world!! Love your blog I look forward to your posts every morning!

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 3, 2012 at 10:44 am

      That’s amazing! Our closest Ikea is still two hours away! You lucky gal!

      xo
      s

  24. Avatar for Emma (Broke Ass Home)Emma (Broke Ass Home) says

    October 3, 2012 at 10:35 am

    How nice of you to do one in my hometown of Chicago! I might have to “go visit the parents” in November!

    Congratulations again guys, amazing work!

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 3, 2012 at 10:43 am

      Wahoo! We’d love to meet you Emma!

      xo
      s

  25. Avatar for AprilApril says

    October 3, 2012 at 10:36 am

    No Atlanta dates??? So sad! I’m sure you’re going to get a million of these comments for various cities. But seriously, you should come here! And see Katie B while you’re at it! (Like how I just sweetened the deal? haha)

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 3, 2012 at 10:43 am

      We’d love to come! We actually called out ATL as a possibility in the text of the post, so here’s hoping it gets officially added!

      xo
      s

    • Avatar for AprilApril says

      October 3, 2012 at 11:51 am

      Yeah, I totally missed that. I was so bummed when I didn’t see ATL on the tour map, (or anywhere close!) I jumped straight to the comments. :) Crossing my fingers for that Feb. date!

  26. Avatar for SarahSarah says

    October 3, 2012 at 10:36 am

    Yay Houston! And yay West Elm!

    Reply
  27. Avatar for Natalie CNatalie C says

    October 3, 2012 at 10:36 am

    AUSTIN! YES! Let me tell you, I’m an Austin PRO. You need any recs for any food or excursions… I’m your girl. Also, BookPeople is going to rock your world. Love that place.

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 3, 2012 at 10:43 am

      So excited! We hear they’re such a cool store. And we’re so thankful they called to request us and squeaked into the tour at the last minute!

      xo
      s

    • Avatar for salliesallie says

      October 3, 2012 at 11:23 am

      Yay for Austin!!

    • Avatar for Stephanie @ LiveCookLoveStephanie @ LiveCookLove says

      October 3, 2012 at 1:03 pm

      So excited about AUSTIN!!! Wahoo!

    • Avatar for ValarieValarie says

      October 3, 2012 at 1:27 pm

      Way to go Austinites! There are so many great houses you can probably crash. People are SO creative and, of course, a bit WIERD here, which makes for some great touring. (Unfortunately, I’m not one of those people, I’m more of a suburban wannabe)

  28. Avatar for BelindaBelinda says

    October 3, 2012 at 10:36 am

    So super duper excited that you are coming to Toronto! Woo-to-the-Whoo! Just RSVP’d on the Facebook page created by West Elm. :-)

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 3, 2012 at 10:43 am

      Yay!

      xo
      s

    • Avatar for Jennifer M.Jennifer M. says

      October 4, 2012 at 8:33 am

      I didn’t even know we had a West Elm in the Tdot. Could it be any better…YHL and West Elm all in our city. Can’t.contain.excitement!

  29. Avatar for NikkiNikki says

    October 3, 2012 at 10:36 am

    How exciting for you guys! I wish you were coming to Indiana, but maybe I can make it to Cincy or Chicago. I can’t wait to hear all about the places you visit. Congrats on such a great accomplishment. :)

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 3, 2012 at 10:43 am

      Aw thanks Nikki!

      xo
      s

    • Avatar for Heather WHeather W says

      October 3, 2012 at 12:41 pm

      I know me too… I am an Indiana girl too and only live 2-3 hours from Indy, Louisville, St. Louis or Nashville and none are on the list such a sad sad day…=( Congrats to you though!

  30. Avatar for Vidya @ Whats Ur Home StoryVidya @ Whats Ur Home Story says

    October 3, 2012 at 10:36 am

    So happy for you guys! Congrats!

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 3, 2012 at 10:40 am

      Aw thanks Vidya!

      xo
      s

  31. Avatar for AllynAllyn says

    October 3, 2012 at 10:36 am

    Sigh… no Nashville. Though if you managed to squeeze in Atlanta, we’d totally be road tripping it!
    Oh, and Grand Cayman?! Totally jealous!

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 3, 2012 at 10:40 am

      Yay! Here’s hoping Atl definitely gets in there!

      xo
      s

    • Avatar for SerenaSerena says

      October 3, 2012 at 11:40 am

      I second the Nashville comment!! There’s a bald spot in our general area, lol! But I’d be up for a road trip to Atlanta too! Crossing my fingers that one of the two make it on the map!!

  32. Avatar for AmberAmber says

    October 3, 2012 at 10:36 am

    Whohoo- Dallas!! It’s a 3 hour drive, but much closer than VA!

    Reply
    • Avatar for Kelly C.Kelly C. says

      October 3, 2012 at 11:03 am

      I was excited for Dallas also until I noticed it’s the Saturday before Thanksgiving – that’s when we get together with extended family. Bummer, maybe I can make it down to Austin for that one. Good luck!

  33. Avatar for KarenKaren says

    October 3, 2012 at 10:36 am

    What, no Sydney date???? :-)

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 3, 2012 at 10:39 am

      WE WISH!!

      xo
      s

    • Avatar for CortneeCortnee says

      October 3, 2012 at 6:59 pm

      I was hoping for a Sydney date too! Haha ;)

  34. Avatar for Briel K.Briel K. says

    October 3, 2012 at 10:36 am

    Man, am I dissappointed. No California! :’-[ I know you can’t be everywhere but ahh, poor me! lol So sad. Hopefully we’ll get added down the line. Maybe if the Portland signing is on a weekend I could go there. I’ve been wanting to visit…

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 3, 2012 at 10:40 am

      Yes, hopefully it’s added! We do know the more preorders a certain bookstore gets the more they’re likely to invite us, so maybe if a group of people call in a row (ex: all your friends or something?) they will call our publicist to try to have us out? Not 100% sure how things work, but that seemed to be why Austin got added to the tour!

      xo
      s

  35. Avatar for FarrahFarrah says

    October 3, 2012 at 10:36 am

    Woop woop! See you in Cincinnati if we possibly can! (Husby is one of your 2% male readers.) Do those pre-Nov 5 dates mean that the early birds will be able to get the book before its official release date?

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 3, 2012 at 10:41 am

      Yes, isn’t that cool? Every place that we do the signings at will be stocked with books for everyone who attends, even if they’re before the official release!

      xo
      s

    • Avatar for Michelle KerseyMichelle Kersey says

      October 3, 2012 at 11:07 am

      Cool, I had the same question! :) Glad to know I’d still be able to pick up a book at the signing! I’d like to come to the Cinci stop since it’s only 2 hours from me! Eeekkk! So happy for you guys! Good part about living in today, you have facetime and Skype to still see your bean every day when you’re gone!

    • Avatar for Suki LSuki L says

      October 4, 2012 at 10:16 pm

      I’m thrilled to see Cincinnati on the list! I didn’t dare hope anywhere nearby would make the cut but Cinci is only two hours away! Not only that but it is in the AM when I can make it! I’m doing my happy dance and if the beat weren’t in bed, I’d be jumping on my bed and cheering!!

  36. Avatar for Katie KerrKatie Kerr says

    October 3, 2012 at 10:36 am

    I am originally from only an hour away from Toronto. I cannot believe I am not going get a chance to meet you all. If I still lived there I would for sure come and see you all. So sad but so exciting for you all.

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 3, 2012 at 10:39 am

      Aw man, so sorry Katie! We were so excited to see CA on the list!

      xo
      s

  37. Avatar for EvinEvin says

    October 3, 2012 at 10:37 am

    I’ll keep hoping that you add Cork City, Ireland to your tour list. *fingers crossed*

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 3, 2012 at 10:39 am

      Now THAT would be amazing!

      xo
      s

  38. Avatar for Claire P.Claire P. says

    October 3, 2012 at 10:37 am

    I second that! Add Atlanta!

    Reply
  39. Avatar for BethBeth says

    October 3, 2012 at 10:37 am

    Yay! Looking forward to meeting you in Minneapolis :-) Our house isn’t 100% finished, but we’re working on it. We’re in grad school… so it’s a slow process. Maybe you can crash the next time you’re in the Twin Cities!

    Reply
  40. Avatar for Melissa GMelissa G says

    October 3, 2012 at 10:37 am

    See you in Chicago! EEK!!

    Reply
  41. Avatar for KatieKatie says

    October 3, 2012 at 10:37 am

    PLEASE come to Atlanta! Although Greenville, SC would be better (hint hint). I’d love to meet you guys.

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 3, 2012 at 11:04 am

      Here’s hoping we end up there!

      xo
      s

  42. Avatar for katekate says

    October 3, 2012 at 10:38 am

    Aw rats, no Kansas City :(
    Oh well, I’m anxiously awaiting my pre-ordered copy anyway. Good luck with the tour!

    Reply
    • Avatar for JessIca shiversJessIca shivers says

      October 3, 2012 at 9:08 pm

      I was hoping for a KC stop as well! Looks like they are going to have a blast, even if they miss our BBQ haha.

  43. Avatar for MaddyMaddy says

    October 3, 2012 at 10:38 am

    I can’t believe the ATL isn’t on your list. I’m keeping my fingers crossed that the folks over at Bower Power guilt you into a stop here…….

    Reply
  44. Avatar for JenJen says

    October 3, 2012 at 10:38 am

    So excited you are coming to CANADA!!!

    Reply
  45. Avatar for AmandaAmanda says

    October 3, 2012 at 10:38 am

    YESSS!!! Already planning a roadtrip to DC!!! I’m so crazy excited!!!

    Reply
  46. Avatar for Jess @ Little House. Big Heart.Jess @ Little House. Big Heart. says

    October 3, 2012 at 10:38 am

    Noooooooooo! I’ll be in Tampa, Florida for my sister-in-law’s wedding on November 17! I’ll be there on Nov 15 too, so I can’t even make the 4-hr trek to Houston.

    Guess I’ll have to catch you in 2013 in Austin.

    And Grand Cayman?? Woo-hoo! Break out the swimmies!

    Reply
    • Avatar for Jess @ Little House. Big Heart.Jess @ Little House. Big Heart. says

      October 3, 2012 at 10:39 am

      Oh, and I forgot to mention: it’s awesome you’re printing in the USA (and in my home state to boot)! Go YHL!

  47. Avatar for Natalie C.Natalie C. says

    October 3, 2012 at 10:38 am

    I’m going to skip the “Awwww you’re not coming to (fill in the blank city)!!” However, being a resident Kansas Cit-ian I would like to formally extend an invitation to the Midwest (in general, for some time in the future). We may not have beaches or mountains, but we are still fun!

    Just don’t crash my house, it’s a wreck. And you might be put off by my 90 lb baby girl Penny. She ain’t no Burger.

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 3, 2012 at 11:06 am

      Haha, you’re hilarious Natalie! Here’s hoping we end up down there!

      xo
      s

  48. Avatar for AmyAmy says

    October 3, 2012 at 10:38 am

    I’m sad to see so much of the midwest without stops. I totally understand you can’t make it everywhere, but it is a major bummer. St. Louis would love to have you!

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 3, 2012 at 11:05 am

      It’s all about those places inviting us! Wish it was something we could control, but we pretty much wait for places to ask to host us and jump at the chance! Here’s hoping!

      xo
      s

    • Avatar for AllisonAllison says

      October 3, 2012 at 9:30 pm

      St. Louis folks-

      Someone on the YHL facebook page said, “Let’s get John and Sherry an invite to the Lou. Email Left Bank Books and ask then to open their doors to our favorite bloggers/big time book authors :)”

      [email protected]

      You can also email friends of the library at [email protected].

    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 3, 2012 at 11:34 pm

      Aw thanks guys!

      xo
      s

  49. Avatar for Erin S.Erin S. says

    October 3, 2012 at 10:38 am

    Fun! Can’t wait for the DC stop! How did you finagle a Caymen Islands stop?!? Congratulations!!

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 3, 2012 at 11:02 am

      We had nothing to do with, actually! Books & Books just happens to have a location there and they asked us – and of course we said “sure!”

      -John

    • Avatar for Erin S.Erin S. says

      October 3, 2012 at 3:04 pm

      That’s awesome! I’m so excited for you guys! (I work in publishing, so I know that it really says something that all of these stores are hosting you! You deserve it!) Best of luck!

  50. Avatar for Cara WCara W says

    October 3, 2012 at 10:39 am

    I’m SOOOOOO EXCITED. I know where I’ll be on November 28th when you’re in DC :) You guys are totally worth battling rush hour traffic for (to get from NOVA to DC).

    Cheers!

    Reply
    • Avatar for StephanieStephanie says

      October 3, 2012 at 11:11 am

      I contacted the Flor store in DC since it wasn’t listed to be able to rsvp yet.

    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 3, 2012 at 1:36 pm

      Thanks for the tip Stephanie!

      xo
      s

    • Avatar for HemmaHemma says

      October 3, 2012 at 11:38 am

      Yeeeh to DC! You are in amazing company at FLOR! A month before you the Novogratz’ are going to be there!

    • Avatar for SaraSara says

      October 3, 2012 at 12:44 pm

      Agreed! I was initially saddened that John & Sherry aren’t coming to MI, but then realized that (if I don’t win the mac daddy trip to VA…) they’re SO worth the no-expenses paid (LOL) road trip to Chicago! Getting butterflies already…. meeting the Petersiks is going to have me as starstruck as Sherry meeting Eminem! LOL

    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 3, 2012 at 12:49 pm

      Haha, you guys are so sweet! We love love love you!

      xo
      s

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