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.
uzma says
I wish you were coming Philly :(((( , would deffinately try to go to NY on 1st Nov……………
Lauren says
So excited that you’re coming to Dallas!
Danielle says
For the Chicago event that requires the RSVP, does that mean that if I bring my fiance he needs to RSVP too? Will they send people cards or something that will need to be presented at the door? I am 3 hours away in Grand Rapids, MI but will defintely be trying to make the trip over!
YoungHouseLove says
I’m not sure- maybe try calling or emailing the contact. I think everything is different for each place running each event. Good luck!
xo
s
J+H @ Beyond The Stoop says
woop woop! just signed up to see you in NYC at Flor :)
(p.s. thanks for making the signing at a reasonable time… don’t you just HATE when stuff starts at 5:00 or 5:30pm!? wtf? what new yorker is out of work at that hour!?)
can’t wait!
YoungHouseLove says
Haha- so glad!
xo
s
Jos says
CONGRATS! this is such a happy day. do you know how long these events are expected to last? i am so eager to come see you in DC, but will have to come after class. hopefully they keep the lights on long enough for me to come by!
YoungHouseLove says
I think maybe two hours? Not sure!
xo
s
GreenInOC says
Oh my gosh, just read that you are unveiling a Flor design of your own!!!!!
Super duper exciting, I can’t wait to see it.
Even more congrats are in order!!
FYI, this morning I woke up to my Amazon recommendations email with YHL in the subject line – Amazon thinks, based on my internet visits, I just might be interested in your book!!! (of course I already added it to my Wish List)
YoungHouseLove says
Aw thanks! We were playing around with designs last night. Dude, it’s hard! Haha. Here’s hoping we can actually come up with something cool. Haha.
xo
s
Angie @ Bug Meets World says
The design in your new cover photo on Facebook would be cool!
YoungHouseLove says
Ooh that would be fun!
xo
s
Amy says
EEK!!!! You’re going to be in DC?! Yes!!!!!!!! I’ve been hoping for that since you announced a book tour! Yes!
Hannah says
AHHH So excited! I’ll be seeing you in Chicago! WOOT! :)
And wow! Some of those locations (Grand Cayman) sound pretty exotic! Have fun you two!
Kristen says
Bummer. – we will miss you in he Carolinas! ! Add Charlotte!
jodi says
hooray!! just signed up for the NYC date. so exciting!
Torrie says
See you in Wilton, CT! Let’s be awkward together!
Emily Smith says
I’ll be there October 20th in Cincinnati! I’m bringing my mom and I promise to be awkward with you, ya know breaking you in for the rest of your stops!
Maybe a dumb question, but since the book doesn’t come out until November 6, can I still by a copy at the signing?
YoungHouseLove says
Yep, they’re getting a few advanced copies shipped especially for those early dates!
-John
Anele @ Success Along the Weigh says
You may have just given me my reason to get back to Chicago. I’m going through withdraws!
Katie says
Shut the front door – you’re coming to T-Town (aka Tacoma)?! So excited! :)
Shannon says
YHL is coming to Dallas, YHL is coming to Dallas…
See you on November 17!
Casey Severinghaus says
Just ordered 2 tickets for Richmond. Can’t wait! Glad I moved here last year. BTW, thanks for the tips you emailed me last year about moving with a then 1 1/2 year old. I was able to keep at least some of my sanity. See you in November!
magali says
Gran Cayman but NO New Jersey? Really Sherry? Will be making the trip into NYC then… Already registered :)
Congratulations!!
Andrea says
Oh man I am SO excited that you have a Canadian tour stop. I will definitely be there to cheer you on. What you’ve accomplished is truly amazing. So happy for you :-)
Brittany D says
I really hope that Atlanta date is added for February!! I was so sad when I saw a big gaping hole on the Southeastern portion of the map. It looks like you guys are visiting some cool places. Enjoy and congrats!
Paige @ Little Nostalgia says
Aaaaaah! I’m so excited! If you need tips on awesome things to do/see in Chicago, you let me know!
mary says
Congrats, what exciting news! I was wondering if you might be willing to share some tips on flying with Burger? We’ve also got a little pooch we love and he is our first–with the holidays coming up we are trying to decide how to fly with him/keep him the least freaked out since we will definitely have to travel by plane rather than car this year. I know you are super busy, but your tips are always so helpful–thanks!
YoungHouseLove says
Burger just has a mesh bag that he actually likes (he jumps into it) and sits quietly in it. Most people don’t even know there’s a dog in there.
xo,
s
Krista says
Kinda sad you guys won’t be in Baltimore or Annapolis, but hoping I can make the trip to DC! Congratulations to you guys. You deserve all the good juju :)
Maggie says
Congrats on the book and the tour! Would SUPER love for you to visit Philly (there’s a West Elm at 1330 Chestnut Street in Center City), but completely understand that you’re not ‘Sugarland’ planning 50 city stops in 50 days.
Amber Smith says
I will be going to the first one in Cincinnati but that is before the book will be released, so will there be books to buy still???
YoungHouseLove says
Yep. They’ve having a bunch of advanced copies printed up so that we’ll be well stocked for those early dates.
-John
Crystal @ 29 Rue House says
OMG I work in Wilton, CT and live a half hour away!!!
They do have a good library…wonder if you’re doing it there. Okay now I am going to read the whole post!
Crystal @ 29 Rue House says
I’m on the list! Just so you know, I called Elm Street Partners and they said to call the library who actually does the sign up.
Jessica says
So excited that you are coming to MN!!
paintergal says
Minneapolis is the closest to me (although it’s still 5 hours away). Hmmm, road trip?
Carrie says
SO bummed you won’t be anywhere near me. Maybe I will have to go visit my friends in Seattle for your Tacoma stop. :)
You should bring your blank book with you and either journal about your trips in it or have people you meet sign it- like an autograph book when you were a kid.
YoungHouseLove says
Love that idea!!!!
xo,
s
caroline says
I obviously live on the wrong continent…any chance of Paris being added to the list???? ;)
YoungHouseLove says
Oh man, here’s hoping!
-John
Lou Anne says
I live in Louisville, so Cincinnati would be perfect, except that I’m going to be out of town that weekend! I am so bummed!!! That would have been such a fun trip with my sister, as that’s also the closest city with an IKEA! Oh well. I will keep an eye out for any updates or added cities anywhere close to me. Have fun on your tour and congrats!!
Kate C. says
I can WALK to the Dallas signing from our house! Looking forward to seeing you guys!
Stephanie says
YOU’RE COMING TO BOSTON! YOU’RE COMING TO BOSTON! :)
I can’t wait to meet you! Safe travels :)
Natalie says
So excited you guys are coming to Tacoma!
Emily says
Eek! Not only are you coming to Texas, but y’all are also making 3 stops!!! I’m already making plans for Austin. :) And major props to you guys for printing in the USA.
Jimmy says
Very happy to see DC make the list. And a wine and popcorn party to boot? Very cool. While you’re in town, look up a restaurant called Firefly (in Dupont, maybe ten blocks from FLOR – easy cab ride or long walk through a really nice part of town). It’s my favorite.
YoungHouseLove says
Thanks so much for the tip Jimmy!
xo
s
Liz says
Come to Delaware! Maybe you can squeeze it in on your next beach trip??:)
YoungHouseLove says
Haha- we’d love to!
xo
s
Sarah says
I have super high hopes of winning the giveaway to Richmond! I live in California… and am a little bummed.
But I’ve always wanted to come to Virginia! You guys have a bunch of roller coasters so I can totally convince my boyfriend to come! (he’s a roller coaster fanatic) :)
Congrats! I’m sure the tour will be super exciting for you guys!
YoungHouseLove says
Ooh yes, best roller coasters ever! Come!!
xo
s
Ashley says
Can you please come to Philadelphia? You’re going to be passing through as it is!
YoungHouseLove says
We’d love to! Here’s hoping we get invited out so it can be added!
xo
s
Dina says
Is there anything your Philly friends (us… er, we) can do to get our fair city added to your schedule? I’d be happy to call West Elm several times a day to beg them to invite you if it would help! OR, we could take a page from Fiona Apple’s fans with their Sony apple campaign, and start mailing West Elm white ceramic chihuahuas. :)
YoungHouseLove says
Hahahahahhaha- so funny! I’m not sure what’ll happy but we have heard a ton from Philly folks, so maybe that’s all it takes.
xo
s
April says
Just thought you should know that when I saw the star on the map around the Toronto area I scrolled down to the bottom in complete excitement to RSVP before I could even read the rest of it! Can’t wait to meet you guys and read the book!
YoungHouseLove says
Aw, so excited to meet you too April!
xo
s
Sarah says
Wow! Sounds crazy but fun! I travel a lot for work but usually by myself so it’s less enjoyable. I’m jealous you two get to travel together! Definitely sign up for hotel and airline loyalty programs if you haven’t already…you may be able to get some freebies out of all this!
Laurie says
Good thing you like bees. Busy busy bees you will be. Grand Cayman? Wow. So excited for you guys. Hope to get to see you in DC.
Stewart says
This is so exciting for you guys. You’re for realz legit!
YoungHouseLove says
Ahhhhhh- quit making me nervous Stewart! Haha.
xo
s
Taya says
You’re coming to CT!!!! I’m totally stoked!
NancyO says
aw man. you’re missing out on the center of the US… like Denver!
I guess it means I’ll have to schedule a visit to friends in Portland or Chicago and coincide it with your book tour.
YoungHouseLove says
Yay!!
xo,
s
Kitty says
Wow, loving all the excitement for your tour dates :D Can’t wait to hear what happens “On the road.”
I wanted to say thank you for ensuring those of us who can’t come still have blog posts to read whilst you’re spreading the love around the States! :D
YoungHouseLove says
Aw you’re welcome Kitty- we love you all equally. Hahah!
xo
s
Carrie says
p.s. I love the Burger/Clara picture in the header!!!
YoungHouseLove says
Thanks Carrie!
xo
s
Chrissy says
PLEASE bring Clara to Miami! CAN. NOT. WAIT. to meet you guys! Want to come to dinner while you are here? ; )
YoungHouseLove says
Ahh- we’d love to! Not sure what scheduling will be like (in some places we literally fly in, do the event, and fly right back out).
xo
s
Linda says
Woo hoo! Date night on Nov. 8! I can’t wait!
Oh – and sorry to hear you’ve got to suffer through Florida and Grand Cayman in January – just when things start getting so beautiful in Richmond! :)
YoungHouseLove says
Haha- such a shame, right?
xo
s
amanda says
i am so excited! probably not as excited you guys, but still really excited!
Leanne says
Aw, I hope Philadelphia might make it on the list at some point! New York, DC, but no Philadelphia? sad face :(
YoungHouseLove says
Here’s hoping it gets added!
xo
s