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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.

Comments

  1. Heather says

    My Southern fingers are crossed for more dates/locations because you’re not coming near me on this round (I’m in the ATL) and I would love to finally meet you after reading your blog for so many years. I am SO excited for you guys though! And I can’t wait to get my hands on that book. :)

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  2. Pamela says

    Oh man, I can’t wait for this giveaway!! I want to meet you in all my awkward glory!!! I’m in LA and you’re not even going to be in CA — grrrr. Fingers crossed for a VA trip soon!

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  3. lindseyrochele says

    Please come to Southern California! It would be my dream to meet you guys!!! I already pre ordered the book and am so sad that I won’t be able to go to a book signing!!! Love you guys!

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  6. Patty Berg says

    Dang it, the day your in Chicago I will be in Tennessee at wedding. What are the chances you would come of that day. Oh well, have a great time in Chicago!

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  9. mollie says

    So excited for you all! Hope you’re able to book a second stop in Richmond…. went to buy two tickets and see that you’re SOLD OUT already!!! Keep us posted if you’re able to schedule another date!

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  12. Emily H. says

    I am SO EXCITED you are coming to Tacoma (my hometown)! I assumed you would be in Seattle or Portland (which I would have travelled to see you guys anyway). I will have to get a sub to cover my class, but it is so worth it…hmmm…now, what sickness will I come down with?

    p.s. We just moved into our house this summer, are you willing to crash a lovely home (in progress)?

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  14. Jennifer says

    I was wondering how to get invited to your seminar during your stop at the Tacoma Home Show? I am so excited to have you come to Washington and will take your advice and buy your book at the show.

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  16. Ellie says

    Wooot, just found a Dutch site where I could pre order!!! So, im getting my must have after all :-).

    For all other Dutch readers of your blog, here’s were to get it AND free shipping! : http://www.boek.net

    hugs

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  17. Amanda says

    awesome, you’re going to Portland! I’ll have to beg my husband for a vacation to P-town so I get a book signed.
    btw, I just noticed a small smiley at the bottom of the page. What’s up with that? It’s kinda cute. :)

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  18. Taryn says

    Looking forward to meeting you guys in NY! Will clara be along for that leg? Let us know if you need a play date, my bean would be happy to oblige!

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    • YoungHouseLove says

      She will and will probably be out having fun with her Nona or her aunt, uncle and baby cousins so her playdate schedule may already be quite full! Thanks for the offer though!

      -John

  19. Kasey says

    Looks like you are sold out in Richmond – hopefully you will be adding another event here soon! I can’t wait to get the book and maybe meet you both in person.

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  21. Nicole M says

    The Richmond event looks sold out…any chance additional tickets will become available? Just found your blog and was hoping to come down to the book signing!

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  22. Cara D says

    I am going to be able to make it to the Chicago signing after all. I’m so excited! Do you have to rsvp? I am one of the few who don’t have a facebook account. So excited to meet you guys. Will Burger and Clara be in Chicago?

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    • YoungHouseLove says

      Wahoo! I don’t think you have to RSVP there, although maybe calling the store can confirm that. Not sure where C & B will be yet (we still have yet to hear finalized travel plans) so it’s all up in the air right now!

      xo
      s

  23. Heather says

    I have been mildly obsesssed (as in I have 6 pages on my iphone open to different YHL tutorials way, not a I’m going to show up at your door way) since my husband and I bought our first home this summer. Who needs a new fridge or stove I’d rather travel to Toronto (yay for a stop in Canada) from Manitoba to meet you guys!!

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  28. Whitley S. says

    I’m so bummed that you guys aren’t coming to NC. My coworker and I were planning to get off early to come to the Richmond event but tickets sold out so quickly! Here’s to hoping you get another one set up or maybe even come to NC :) Can’t wait to get the book in the mail, it’ll be like an early Christmas gift! yippe!

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  29. Aubrey B says

    UGH!! My husband and I will be on our honeymoon when you’re in Dallas. That West Elm is literally downstairs from my office. I’m so disappointed. :(

    I hope you enjoy Dallas though – check out Again&Again while you’re here. It’s a warehouse in the design center full of repurposed, amazing furniture.

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  31. Taylor B. says

    I’m so glad to hear you two will be back in Portland! I was sad to have missed you when you were here for the Home & Garden Show earlier this year. Since you’ve already been to Pine State (YUM!), I highly recommend that you visit Waffle Window this time. It’s a hole in the wall (literally… you order from a window on the side of a building) on 36th and Hawthorne, just down the road from Rejuvenation and it’s super delicious. And now I’m hungry thinking about it!

    You guys provide me with so much inspiration. Thanks for that! I can’t wait for your book for more ideas to use in my home! Yay!

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  32. Lisa says

    No New Jersey?!! Aw come on $herdog LOL poor showing not representing the home state ha. Congrats on the tour!

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  33. Mel says

    I am totally waiting for the book to come! Already pre-ordered it on Amazon.

    As I am living in Germany attending one of your events isn’t really possible ;-) but I can imagine that you will have so much fun presenting your work!

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  34. sophie says

    Please Please PLEASE! come to New Orleans? 1) because its awesome and you guys are awesome and it would pretty much be…awesome and 2) we have A LOT of homeowners down here trying to do the best they can with very little, and I think your wonderful blog and your general approach to home-improvement/DIY would be a great inspiration for our community!

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  36. Vicky Walker says

    Come to San Diego!!! It’s sunny and pretty and we have REAL animals at the world famous SD Zoo (since you’ll be missing your ceramic ones)!

    We are chugging right along in our first home, two months in and we’re already repainting the kitchen cabinets (the dingy cream had to go!)

    Thanks for being such an inspiration, very much looking forward to making my house a home like yours someday. :)

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    • YoungHouseLove says

      We’d love to come to San Diego. The first vacation we ever took as a couple started there (then we drove the coast to San Fran). So we’ve actually been to the SD Zoo!

      -John

  37. Terry G says

    Can’t wait to see you in Tacoma! If I can’t come for some reason, I’ll try meeting you guys in Portland!

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    • YoungHouseLove says

      That is one of the legs we’re thinking she’ll come on. We have family in Seattle so my parents may even come with us just like when we went to Portland last year!

      -John

  40. Jane Little says

    Congratulations on this awesome tour! Just a friendly tip from the city of Angels: Many of my acting friends have shared this tip with me. Your signature is what you sign checks with- so guard that. Your autograph is what you sign for fans. Come up with something a little different. I am not an actor, but I thought that was so neat! And, I bet Sherri would enjoy coming up with an autograph. Wish you were coming to LA!

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  43. Laura says

    I can’t believe you are coming to little Wilton, Connecticut! I did not expect to see that on the list along with the other big cities. I live a minute from Wilton. My daughter and I will be there!!! Will Clara be coming along too?

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    • YoungHouseLove says

      We’re not sure what legs she’ll be coming on or staying back for yet (once flight plans are finalized we’ll make the call) but you’re so sweet to ask! So glad Wilton made the list!

      xo
      s

  44. Cheryl says

    Woop woop, TACOMA?! Lol. Never thought that would make it on the itinerary (Seattle, maybe, but Tacoma?!). Yippee for us. If you have time to browse the area, some ideas: Millesime (cute refurb) and Dwelling (the fabrics, le sigh), Marrow or Masa for yummy eats, and 1022 (delicious craft cocktails, if you are sans Clara for this leg of the tour), and Ruston Way for a scenic walk, day or evening. See you at the Dome!

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  45. Erin says

    I’ve contacted both Rejuvenation and FLOR to see if they will have you in any of their California locations. They both said they are working on it! Here’s hoping!!

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  48. Meg says

    Not complaining, but I’m frequently surprised that Philadelphia is never part of these tours. The city was a mainstay in the days of trading spaces and the beginning of the DIY network, home ownership is relatively easy ’round these parts and tons (maybe too many) articles about it becoming the next Borough of NYC because of people’s willingness to buy here and commute. We’re ripe for you!

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  49. Michelle says

    I only found your blog a couple weeks ago but have been spending all my spare time catching up, I can’t seem to get enough! You guys are so fun and inspiring, it makes decorating seem a little less daunting. As in, if it’s not perfect the first time, it can always be redone even better. :) I was bummed to see you’ll be in NYC on a workday, at first, but then soooo thrilled to read that it’s in the evening after work! Well you should know how NY operates! Anyway, can’t wait to meet you, and CONGRATS! You guys have earned everything coming your way, and more! xo

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  50. Jeriann says

    Well, I won’t be seeing you on the book tour but I’ve done my part in book purchasing. I’m a buyer for a large library system and I was super, super stoked when the holds list grew for your book and I got to order 8 more copies! Phoenix loves ya!

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    • YoungHouseLove says

      Thanks so much Jeriann! My mom just forwarded me an email from the library system she used to work for and it featured our book on their rundown of new books. So crazy!

      -John

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