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.
Heather says
I just shrieked like a fangirl when I saw you’re coming to Portland (OR).
Like. A. FANGIRL. This shrieking is typically only reserved for Joss Whedon and friends, so feel special. Also, that will be right after my birthday so double bonus! See you then!
julianna richman says
First of all: Boo! Not enough trips in the west! I’m in Arizona!!
Second of all: Grand Cayman-woah. That’s sweet.
Third: How can I win that trip to Richmond? I lived there for 4 years and did not have enough time there obviously because I never met you guys. Love Richmond, love brick houses (esp yours) and love y’all!!
YoungHouseLove says
Aw thanks Julianna! Stay tuned for Monday’s giveaway, where we’ll have all the details for how to win!
xo
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Alyssa says
No stops in Phoenix, az? Bummer
Stewart Pillow says
*EVIL LAUGH* I printed my Barnes & Noble receipt and it is on my office bulletin board for bragging rights!!
See you guys in DC! (Since Richmond is already sold out!)
Maureen says
Very exciting! *sad face* Grand Cayman but no California stops?! C’mon, publisher…show some Cali love! Let’s get some books pre-ordered here so you’ll have to come!
Kelli says
I can’t even believe you aren’t coming to California! *sniff* :(
YoungHouseLove says
There’s still hope that some stops could be added! Will keep you guys posted!
xo
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Kimberly says
I dunno who’s more exited – you two or all of us! Can’t wait to see you in Houston – we’ll be there, welcoming y’all with warm, southern hospitality! (says the girl from Vancouver, BC Canada..snicker..what can I say, I’m transplanting thoroughly). Do y’all sign the ceramic creatures we (may have to bring now that you mentioned it..) too? I’m thinking a signature stamp, or your hands are going to have to temporarily retire from DIY projects, which would be so wrong. I mean, book #2 – the sequel – has to grace my tabletop. Just make sure it’s not matchy-matchy eh? ;)
YoungHouseLove says
Haha! Yes, I want to be kissing babies and signing ceramic animals! Hahaha!
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Melissa says
I guess I will just HAVE to take a vacation to the GRAND CAYMANS since y’all are not coming to Nashville… aw shucks thats too bad :-D
Congratulations on the big tour! Can’t wait for my preordered copy of the book to arrive!
Colene says
Sad you’re not hoping the border to c’mon up to Canada (we’re so close from Tacoma, I swear!), but I also love a good excuse for a road trip!
Jen B says
Portland, yay!! Totally worth the drive to support my favorite bloggers. Congratulations on scoring all of those great locations! So exciting.
Tara says
An idea, why don’t you take your dummy book along with you and invite all those who come out to your signings to leave a mark in it? Seems like a good thing to do with a full size BLANK book!! :) God luck for your tour! I can’t wait to get a copy of your book, though I’ll have to get someone to ship it here specially because Amazon don’t ship to South Africa!!! (aaaaaarrrghhhh!!!)
YoungHouseLove says
LOve that! We’re totally going to do that! And as for shipping to South Africa, there’s a site called the book depository that might help! Some folks around the globe have had luck on that! Hope it helps!
xo
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Tara says
Oooh! I just placed an order through eh Book Depository! Thanks so much for the tip and have a WONDERFUL tour!! :) Can’t wait to follow along from afar!
Ellie says
And after all this craziness the European tour starts when???
Just kidding ;-)
I’m excited for you guys, its gonna be an experience you gonna carry on through out your life! Congratulations on it!
I’m trying to pre-order it here in the Netherlands, so far no luck, but if not possible I’m gonna order it directly from the USA. must.have.this.book! :-D
hugs
YoungHouseLove says
Aw thanks Ellie! If you have a version of amazon.com it might work. Also we hear a place called the book depository has it, so maybe that works in your area?
xo
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Viktoria says
Bummer! I was super excited for the tour but you’ll be nowhere near southern California. Sad face. Excited for the book anyways though!!
mel says
I have been a follower for at least 3.5 years and I am so happy to see you both getting the success and admiration that you deserve. I am so excited I have pre-ordered my book and have my fingers crossed that you can make it out to Australia one day :)
Tia says
Just checking out the post to see where you’d be heading, but didn’t think you’d be coming anywhere near me (Toronto) – but you ARE! Thing that sucks, I’m out of town that weekend. And then what are the chances I’d be in Ohio on October 20th? But darn, not near Cincinnati! C’est la vie. Enjoy the tour – lots of amazing places to check out in Toronto and too bad, you could’ve crashed my house!
Kristine says
Sooo super excited about you visiting Cincy!!! I wish I had a home worthy to be crashed… but my 3 year old “crashes” my home everyday! But I’m doing everything I can to get there to meet ya, even if I have to bring my munchkins!
Colleen says
Just RSVPed for DC! Soooo excited to meet you both!!!
cindy says
How lucky are you guys to go to grand cayman!!!! Awesome…I may have to go to the NYC book signing…am I nerd to want to meet you guys???
YoungHouseLove says
I like to think you’re cool for wanting to meet nerds like us. Hahah!
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Evelyn says
I’m thrilled you guys are coming to Toronto!!! I am SO looking forward to meeting you guys! Hopefully you’ll have a bit of time to tour the city, there’s so much to do and see. :) xo
Marcy B. says
Eeeeek! So exciting! Can’t wait to see you guys in D.C.!!! Congrats all around!
Melissa van Herksen says
OMG I am so excited….Even though I live in freaking Chile. I will be able to meet my design inspiration dynamic duo…I will be in Miami on Jan. 9th….FATE! You think it is too early to RSVP…they might think I am crazy!!!!!
YoungHouseLove says
That’s amazing! So excited!
xo
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Nora Rose says
I wish my house in the Boston suburbs was house crash worthy. I hope you get to come to some amazing places while you’re in New England (I know there are some killer houses out there!) Our’s is still a work in progress but our adorable kitten might make it crash worthy ;) Jk!
YoungHouseLove says
Hahah! Kittens are super cute…
xo
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Erica says
Ooooohhhhhh, I may have to come see you in Cincinnati! It’s worth a short drive! Can’t wait!
A Wife and her Carpenter says
Toronto will be so much fun for you guys! Any chance you would want to swing down to Niagara Falls for a day? I could show you around a bit :) haha
YoungHouseLove says
Haha- that would be awesome! Wish we had time in the schedule for that!
xo
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Jamie says
First, congrats on the book!!
Second, this is probably a stupid question but I pre-ordered your book and it shows a release date of 11/6 but you’re going to be in my area of Cincy (woo woo!) on 10/20….will there be books there to buy even though it’s prior to the release date?
YoungHouseLove says
Yup, lots of them!! Books will be available at every stop- even before it’s technically out. Wahoo!
xo
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Kayla says
oh. my. gosh. You just happen to be going to Chicago the same weekend my husband and I will be there checking out a grad school for him. Awesome! I can’t wait, we will definitely be there! Love you both!
YoungHouseLove says
Wahoo! Love that!
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Carissa says
Man! Went to buy tickets for Richmond and they are SOLD OUT!!!! Eagerly hoping/waiting for another location in Richmond since we are from Fredericksburg!!!! If not, I will see you in DC!
YoungHouseLove says
There will definitely be a second Richmond location! Stay tuned!
xo
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Crystal says
So excited you guys are coming to Houston! I actually pulled a Melissa Gorga when I saw Houston on the list and said a “Thank you, Jesus!!” Counting down to November 15th!
YoungHouseLove says
Hahahhhahahhah!
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Meredith says
How exciting for you guys! It will be a whirlwind (I get exhausted just reading it) but so much fun! And you get to go to the Grand Cayman Islands, how cool!! Good luck and maybe one day you’ll come to western NC!
Melissa says
If you extend your tour, Detroit would love to have you!!! Congrats on the book – so totally amazing. Can’t wait to get my pre-ordered copy!
Christina says
If you do end up in Atlanta, that’d be awesome, because you’re coming no where near Charleston. :(
Sweaty Nervous People Unite! (and shake hands!)
YoungHouseLove says
Hahahahahahaha!
xo
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Lisa says
Holy Rock Stars!!! Congrats! I will be thinking of you both while I go through airport security only twice each month.
YoungHouseLove says
Haha- lucky duck!
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Sara Holtsberry says
I have been reading the blog for years and I’m really excited to see you in Cincinnati! Woo!
YoungHouseLove says
Aw thanks Sara!
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Sarah says
Just so you know…as of a few minutes ago there are already 512 friends coming to see you in Minnesota!!! We are so excited to have you!!!
YoungHouseLove says
Ahhhhh- don’t tell me that. Makes me all sweaty!
xo
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Andy says
Really love the your DIY blog, but what makes it even more interesting is that you are willing to share so many details about the business side. Great to hear you will touch down in Canada… hope it’s not too cold ; ) Ha, ha… I laughed out loud when you said your signature, “was nothing but a messy squiggle that looks different every time.” I have such a haphazard John Hancock, I’m sometimes nervous it will be rejected. Wishing you great success on your tour!
YoungHouseLove says
Aw, thanks Andy!
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Jessie D says
Yay!!! So excited that you’ll be coming to Houston! Can’t wait!! I’ll be there with a ceramic buddy :)
Megain says
Sorry I have to say….it’s pretty tacky to mention that your hosts love it when people buy books at their events.
YoungHouseLove says
We just didn’t know that was a thing, so we figured our readers would appreciate learning it too. A bunch of folks have commented to say that they’re happy we told them and that we’re showing love to the independent book stores who are paying to get our buns out there! Haha. We’re definitely grateful for the people making this tour possible!
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Amanda says
I commented yesterday, but I can’t help it! Reading everyone’s comments gets me all excited again. lol Would it be super-duper awkward if I came to both the Dallas AND Austin locations to see you guys?! The Petersiks are totally worth it in my book. :)
YoungHouseLove says
Hahah, come to both!!
xo
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Jaye @ Just Tryin' to Make Cents of it All says
You’re going to Grand Cayman but not Denver????? I’m so bummed!
YoungHouseLove says
Here’s hoping they add more stops! We wish we had more control over this but there are so many factors like dates/travel/vendors’ interest, etc!
xo
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Cris says
No visits to the South? Conspicuously absent from the map! We love YALL!! Those publishers need to remember that we count,too!
YoungHouseLove says
As we mentioned, we’re working on getting ATL on there! Here’s hoping!
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Kristin F says
I’m shocked Atlanta didn’t make the cut. What are those folks down(over)there thinking? It’s the closest big city to me so thought for sure I’d be able to grab a look-see there. :( Tell Bower to get working on it! (Doesn’t she live near there or am I dreaming?))
YoungHouseLove says
It’s definitely still possible! Will keep you posted!
xo
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Krystal says
Gah! This is so heartbreaking to me…I’m going to Chicago the weekend before you’ll be there, and your Cincinnati stop is on a Saturday I have to work (I’ve already taken off the last few Saturdays for school!) I’m praying that Indianapolis might magically pop up on your list at some point since that one would only be an hour drive for me.
YoungHouseLove says
Aw, here’s hoping Krystal!
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jamie says
I pre-ordered my book as soon as I found out it was available and while I love you guys, I don’t think I’m going to buy 2 copies. My BFF – also a loyal fan will buy her own at the event in Cincinnati. Soooooo, my question is – would you prefer I cancel my pre-order (not even sure that is possible) so I can buy one at the event? Or maybe you can post some sort of printable “I pre-ordered my book and all I got is this lousy paper” thing that we could print out and bring for you to sign??? Still thrilled you are coming to Cincy!
YoungHouseLove says
Oh yes, I think since the BFF is coming and getting a book they’ll be thrilled! Their nightmare is to spend all this money throwing a party and getting us out there and then no one buys a book. As I mentioned, we’re so so happy to sign books that were pre-ordered along with other books that are purchased there! So grateful for anyone who buys a book in any way.
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Ms. Crane says
I was wondering the same thing! You guys will be in Cincinnati on the 20th but my pre-order isn’t scheduled to be delivered until Nov 7th!!!!
I wonder if I can cancel so I can buy one at the show to be signed?
YoungHouseLove says
Sure, I bet you could give that a try! I can’t see why they wouldn’t cancel the order if it hasn’t been sent (and we know it hasn’t, haha!).
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Laura says
Oh the luck! I am actually traveling in Florida in the beginning of the year, all the way from Finland. I got super exited you will be in Miami for your book tour around the same time, until to my dissapointment I realised that I will just have left back home by the time you get there. Perhaps next time, next book and next trip there :). Good luck with the book tour!
YoungHouseLove says
Aw thanks Laura! Next time for sure!
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Tirsa says
Congratulations on your tour! I already signed up for your D.C. stop. You’re totally worth braving the crazy rush-hour beltway traffic. Can’t wait to see you guys in person!
YoungHouseLove says
Aw thanks Tirsa!
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Kami says
Awe man, can I put in a vote for Salt Lake City!?!? Not the most exciting place…. :/ But it’s pretty!!!
YoungHouseLove says
We’d love to make it out there! Here’s hoping!
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Jane says
Looking forward to seeing you in Minneapolis!
Kierstin says
S & J –
So glad you’re coming back to Portland. Last time you house crashed Kirsten, maybe you should house crash another Kierstin, namely, me, this time. We’re just finishing a kitchen remodel of our 1956 mid-century modern ranch, and have pretty much redone the entire main floor, plus spent the whole summer landscaping the backyard, including building our first patio. I’ll start working on some photos and send them along. Congrats on the book!
Cheers,
Kierstin
YoungHouseLove says
Wahooo! Send us pics! We’d love to try to squeeze something in!
xo
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amanda says
so excited, maybe not as excited as y’all, but still excited!
Samaa says
Hah – I totally read the schedule and thought it said “a festive talk with SINGING and refreshments to follow” and suddenly I wasn’t sure how much I wanted to come. But since I realized there will be no singing involved, I can’t wait to see you in Toronto!!
YoungHouseLove says
Hahah- you’re the second one to say that. Hilarious!
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