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).
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.
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…
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:
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).
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.
Karen says
Any chance that Philly will get added? I know you have a lot of fans here! If you do end up in my neck of the woods, I don’t have an awesome house for you to crash (I have a house and it’s nice but nowhere near as cool as the paces you usually crash) but I’d love to go shopping with you :)
Corinne says
Ugh, Cincinnati is a relatively short drive from where I live in Ohio, but my mom will be out here that weekend! Maybe I can convince her to go with me???
YoungHouseLove says
Yay! Bring mom!
xo
s
Michele says
you GUYS! I am so excited! I will be hauling my (at that point) EXTREMELY pregnant self down south from Seattle to Tacoma for that stop. So far I have 3 YHL reading friends along for the ride! (I’m trying to convince one of them to send you an email about a house crash, she and her husband have done some AMAZING work with their house since moving in 2 years ago. Including a GLORIOUS kitchen re-do. I want to steal it.)
Huzzah, Book Tour!
YoungHouseLove says
Wahoooo! So excited!! Make her send it, ok?!
xo
s
Michele says
wow. i just rocked a lot of EXCITED capitalization in that comment. :)
YoungHouseLove says
Hahhahah! You go girl.
xo
s
Sarah F. says
P.S. I just put it on my calendar with, like, 3 reminders to make sure I get it off work! Thank goodness for flexible hospital schedules!
Sarah says
I totally read that as: “A festive talk with singing and refreshments to follow.”
I thought, ‘Yep they aren’t kidding about being awkward.’
YoungHouseLove says
Hahahahahahahahah!
xo
s
Allie says
Yay for Austin! Just RSVP’ed and ordered my book from Book People. Now if only I could dogsit Burger while you’re in town – that would be amaze-ing!
YoungHouseLove says
Haha, he’d love that!
xo
s
Elise says
Yay! You’re coming to Minneapolis! I didn’t figure there was any way, nothing I love ever comes here, but you are!!!!!!! So excited. If I get the guts I might send you an e-mail about house crashing our place, but I have a major fear of rejection, so it may not happen. So excited though!
YoungHouseLove says
Ooh send pics!!! We don’t know our schedule yet (some legs we land, sign, and leave – boo!) but we’ll definitely try to squeeze as much house crashing in as we can!
xo
s
Holly says
I am so excited for ya’ll and scared for ya’ll at the same time. LOL That is a lot of stops! So cool all the places you will get to see! So happy for you.
I’m only an hour and a half away from ATL, so I’m kind of hoping it gets added. BUT we have a baby due in February (Valentine’s Day to be exact). If it’s scheduled and I haven’t popped yet, I’m totally there. Having someone go into labor at your signing would make a good story, right?
YoungHouseLove says
Seriously! That might be the highlight of the trip!
xo
s
Elizabeth says
A West Elm store will be opening soon in Indianapolis. Please, plase come!! You could be a feature at
the grand opening. :) Elizabeth
Tara says
I really want to come meet you guys in Toronto (and was so please to see a Canadian city on the list), but I live in Ottawa and since you’re there on a Monday I would need to fly in after work, meet you and then fly back home. I considered it, but spending $300 just to say “hi” and maybe snap a bad self-portrait doesn’t seem very YHL’ish does it? I should probably spend the cash on stuff for the house and live vicariously through my TO friends who will be there to meet you! :-)
YoungHouseLove says
Haha, buy something awesome for your house instead! Then send us pics!
xo
s
Lacey Vander Plaats says
So bumbed. I’m going to be in Minneapolis on the 16th. I’m going to just miss you. Is there any thing we can do to get a sponser to host you in Omaha?
YoungHouseLove says
There’s still hope that more legs will be added! We’ll definitely keep you posted!
xo
s
Jenni Hardy says
Darn-I already told my husband if you were within 3 hours drive of my house(Savannah) or my parents house(upstate SC) I was going to come get a book and meet you. Maybe you will get some more south eastern cities soon!
YoungHouseLove says
Here’s hoping we’ll have a new announcement of added legs soon!
xo
s
Dawn says
Hmmm, road trip to Portland (yeah!) or Tacoma. Hope your Portland date is on the weekend so I can bring my hubby along for a short vaca. Congrats on all your success! I’ll bet your parents are just beaming.
Gayle says
I live on Miami Beach in the winter, hope to see you in Miami! The dining room chairs and the kitchen stools are the smartest, more fitting things you have done!
Brandi G says
Oh how I was hoping Houston was on a weekend. Not sure I can make the three hour drive on a weeknight. And I go to that West Elm every time I’m there. I’ll just have to take my chances on the giveaway!!! Great job and good luck with your tour. I’m sure y’all are going to be as loved in person as y’all are online.
Cheyenne says
Ohmy! Saw you’re coming to Portland, OR. Got nerdy-excited and called the location right away for more info on how to sign up. To which they basically said “Simmer down, Dweeb, thats like a bazillion months away.” But, ya know, nicely… Haha! So excited! I’ll be coming from about 4 hours away, so, uh, don’t cancel on me. ;):)
YoungHouseLove says
Hahahahahah! So funny! We’ll be there!
xo
s
Amy in Lake Tahoe says
What is up with my part of the map?? C’mon San Francisco, Reno, Sacramento … heck, i’d even go to Arizona or LA! Who do I need to talk to in SF for this to happen???
YoungHouseLove says
Haha! The mayor! No, the president!
xo
s
Jacqueline says
I am shattered you are not coming to Australia! Surely you can fit it in somewhere!?
;-)
YoungHouseLove says
Oh how we’d love to… If only flights were cheaper!
-John
Kellie says
I live in Chicago and want to RSVP for the signing
at West Elm but I’m not on Facebook. Do you know
if I can RSVP another way?
Would love to come and meet you guys!
YoungHouseLove says
Hmmm, your best bet is probably to call the store to see if they can put you on the list themselves!
-John
Shannon says
So glad you guys are supporting Richmond Ballet! Yay Richmond!
Michele says
I’m already in contact with the Tacoma H&G show organizers asking questions about the event. The guy emailing with me is totally singing your praises from meeting you both at the Portland show last year. We are mutually expressing excitement over them hosting you in Tacoma…
I hope that is flattering… and not at all creepy. :)
YoungHouseLove says
Awww, you guys are too kind! We’re excited to be coming!
-John
Gina says
Miami here you come…we’re psyched!
Nadine says
Oh-so-excited that you are coming to MinneSNOWta. Hope you’ll have your snow boots ready! Oh, and no offense, but I’m actually looking to get autographs from the real celebrities who make it all happen – Clara and Burger. :)
Natalie says
I really can’t wait to buy the book!! I love you guys :)
Colleen says
Not that you would have time but would LOVE to have you house crash my house! Can’t wait to meet you in Edina MN!!!!
YoungHouseLove says
Send us pics to [email protected] just in case! We always love to know what cool homes are out there.
-John
Megan L says
Southern California just shed a tear.
YoungHouseLove says
Aw, here’s hoping it gets added!!
xo
s
AnnMarie says
Oh man, is it weird that I really want to meet Clara too?! And let me include that I’m an elementary school teacher to relieve any creepo factor that may bring on. I just love kids and yours is extra loveable!
YoungHouseLove says
Aw thanks AnnMarie!
xo
s
Lucy says
SO. EXCITED. Looking forward to meeting you guys in DC!
Megan Wood says
CONGRATS!! This must feel so surreal..so exciting! I’m working on Nashville inviting you – WORD OF MOUTH PEOPLE! join me!
Katie says
I’m sure you answered this somewhere in the comments already…for the stops that require RSVP (for me, that would be Chicago) how does that work? You just RSVP on the facebook page and your name gets added to a list?? Does it cost anything to go (since its more of a “meet and greet” with refreshments and all that…)? I’m about 2-3 hours from Chicago and have cousins who live right downtown so I’m really considering driving over (from MI) for the book signing!! I may have to persuade my mom to come with me since I’ve got 2 little ones to look after too :) So excited for you guys! How fun and crazy and surreal and amazing (and awkward, of course) it will be!! :)
YoungHouseLove says
I have no idea other than it’s a free event. Maybe try calling their store if it’s unclear over on Facebook? So excited to see you!
xo
s
Si says
Come to Stockholm – Sweden!
Alexis says
So excited. Richmond’s only a bit over an hour away. I so have to be there!
Maggie says
I understand that you have no control over your stops, but whoever does should have their head examined…THREE stops in Texas and not ONE in California??
YoungHouseLove says
Sometimes when someone’s paying to fly us out in an area, it makes sense to bundle other stops while we’re out there – and sometimes three locations might split the cost to get us out there. Hope that makes sense!
xo
s
Michelle says
That’s what I said! I can’t believe there isn’t a California stop!
Jessi says
So thrilled you’re coming to Toronto! I’ve RSVPed ans I can’t wait. Wish our house Reno was further along han it is, would have loved a house crashing!
Kristy says
Wahoo!
Welcome to Toronto! We can’t wait to see you.
Pick up some Tim Hortons and enjoy a poutine while you’re in town.
Raeann says
Ahhhh so exciting!! And sad at the same time…I live in South Dakota and could easily drive to Minneapolis, but OF COURSE I bought spendy tickets to see Stomp the same night. SO. BUMMED. A trip to Chicago is a bit out of my price range at the moment, so now I’m wondering…what would it take to get a store to host out here in Sioux Falls? Would I be able to approach a shop with a request to host? How does that work (and how much cashmoneh would it potentially cost the store)? Thanks!!
YoungHouseLove says
Haha- no idea how much cashmoneh it costs, but I think asking a book store if they’ve heard of our tour of if they’d like to host it could help get another vote if they’re on the fence about it!
xo
s
Natalie says
So happy you’re coming to MIAMI! Didn’t think we’d make the list. Beyond excited to be meeting you guys. See you in 2013!
Jenna says
I just squealed out loud like a crazy person!!!!!! You’re coming to Fort Lauderdale!!! Ahhhhhhhh! I’m so happy! Will I really truly get to meet you guys and shake your hands?! Eeeek…I’m so excited! {Now, I need to scroll up and actually read the post. ha.}
Jenna says
Okay, and you’re coming to Miami too. Eek! Would it be totally weird to come get a copy signed twice? Excited…!
Loren McCraney says
I’ve been a consistent reader of your blog since early in 2009. I have continued reading not just because your style and projects inspire me (they do!), but also (mostly) for your genuine honesty and your open enthusiasm for life.
We love when you share “real” things like failing that inspection on the deck, John! Sure, it was a bummer, but it happens to the best of us DIYer’s. Sherry, you’re so relatable, friendly, and just plain adorable! I am so sorry you lost your aunt recently. Your tribute to her was beautiful and reminds us all to enjoy our loved ones a little more while they’re still here. On the opposite end of the spectrum–your version of “giddy” makes me smile! I am the same way, so happy with simple pleasures and cheap finds! That’s the key to life, happiness, and never growing up: savoring all the small stuff.
You’re not stopping anywhere close to my home, but I’ve pre-ordered two of your books (one for me and for a friend), and I look forward to having a visible reminder of you in my home. Oh, and I’ve redone a couple of homes so far…working on the third (slower now). I just wanted to send this comment out (please feel free not to publish it as it’s just intended for YOU!) to say congratulations on your success. I am so happy for you and your family! And I know this didn’t happen for you without a lot of HARD work behind the scenes–not all of it to do with fun, home projects.
We (husband and I) have our own business and it has been an adventure while raising our only daughter, but it has also been great because I could carve out time for my daughter too. I’m glad to see your family enjoying a similar path; it’s not the easiest life, but it’s such an accomplishment to build a business and a family DIY style!
I wish you all the best now and in your future. Have fun on your book tour! Bask in the love!
One of the Loyal Readers (and extremely rare commenters),
Loren
YoungHouseLove says
Oh Loren, you’re so sweet! Your letter made our night. Thanks so much for the kind words! And here’s hoping we end up out near your hometown! Ya never know…
xo
s
Jen@The Decor Scene says
YAY New York City. I’ll try to make it. How exciting all these cities are and you might get to add more. Enjoy the ride!!! :)
Paige says
So no love for the Deep South! I was so looking for an excuse for a road trip, but no dice. Oh well, if you fancy a layover in Dothan, Alabama, you guys are welcome to house crash us! So happy for you guys and can’t wait to hear every exciting detail along the way.
p
YoungHouseLove says
We’d love to end up out there!!
xo
s
Chelsea @ two twenty one says
Can I stowaway in your suitcase for this book tour? OK, thanks.
Now I just need to decide if I want to stalk, er I mean, see you guys in Cincinnati or Chicago. Wait. I just remembered that the husband’s cousin is getting married on Oct. 20th. I’m sure his family and cousin will understand why I can’t make it to the wedding. Because, if faced with the choice, I’d definitely choose you guys. Looks like I’ll be seein’ ya in Chicago!
Ally says
YAH! Cincinnati! I’m close by so I’m gonna try to come see ya and get the J&S signatures! Huge congrats on the book, you guys. I’m sure you put your hearts (and sweat) into it just like your blog. Your tour sounds exhausting, but I hope you guys find ways to make it fun!! Enjoy the ride.
Emily M says
So bummed you’re not coming anywhere in the south =( would love to meet you guys!
Allie says
Sounds like your next book should be a travel book (c: Hope you guys get some time to enjoy your stops!
Kristin H. says
O. M. G. OMG!!!!!!!!!!! Wilton Connecticut!!!!!!!!! Really?!?! I seriously blinked 5 times to make sure I wasn’t seeing things!!! YAYY!!! I live in the town next to Wilton and I cannot tell you how excited this makes me! The Wilton Library is beauuuutiful too. I literally have not taken a day off from my business in 4 years but I just told my husband (we own the business together) that I am NOT missing you guys in Wilton! Only you guys could tear me away :D Woot woot!
YoungHouseLove says
Aw, so excited to see the Wilton Library! We hear it’s awesome!
xo
s
Stephanie J. says
Your book gets released November 5th, right? Does that mean I won’t receive the book in time for the NYC book tour on November 1st?!
YoungHouseLove says
Yup, at the event there will be books there even before they come out for us to sign!
xo
s
Natalie says
So pumped for your stop in Dallas. West Elm is literally down the street from our house (unfortunately probably not up to par for a house crashing though)!
Bri says
I can’t believe you guys will be coming to the Tacoma Dome! It’s so goofy looking. Plus, I live like a mile away from it, so I am DEFINITELY coming! If our house were looking more finished and fancy like the rest of the House Crashers tours you do, I would totally invite you.