We know you’ve seen lots of pictures of our house. But lots of video, not so much. In fact, we realized it’s been over a year and a half since we’ve posted a room-by-room tour of Casa Petersik. And in that time we’ve swapped a spare bedroom for a nursery, added a two-person office/playroom to our guest room, and totally gutted our bathroom. And although you’ve seen pics of those makeovers we know sometimes it helps to see ’em in 3D (and now in HD thanks to our latest purchase: the Flip Mino HD). So you can finally visualize how the rooms all connect. No breaking and entering required.
Plus we’re not gonna lie. We’ve been cleaning the house like crazy to put it on the market, so it’s as good a time as any to document this baby. Without further ado, we give you fine people The 2010 YHL House Tour (view it on YouTube here):
Yes Clara passed gas at the end of the video. How’s that for keeping it real?
And if you’re in the mood for a blast from the past or two, you can see our original half-house tour from November of 2007 (warning: the kitchen is mid-renovation) or the updated full-house tour from March of 2008. Oh, and there’s also the better production-quality version of the tour, shot by The Nest in November of 2008. So much self-conscious cringing, so little time.
Psst- What’s been around my lady’s neck lately? Check out our BabyCenter post of the week for the scoop.
Catherine says
I’ve gotta say, now I completely understand why you all are selling your house, it’s much smaller than it appears in your photos and there’s no more room to grow! So, sorry for my comment the day you spilled the beans – I was just so sad that you’d be leaving this house after putting so much love into it!
Hopefully the next will be bigger! (that’s what she said!!! hahaha sorry, I love The Office so I couldn’t resist!)
I look forward to seeing your upcoming renovation projects! And yeah, the fart was too cute!
~Catherine
InspireBohemia.blogspot.com
YoungHouseLove says
Aw thanks Catherine! Yeah, it’s definitely a very small house, and we don’t plan to go for anything monstrous by any means. Just something with room to grow like you mentioned!
xo,
s
Carla says
Thanks for sharing this great video! Clara is too cute… and has perfect timing!!
nikki says
Great video! Way to go, Clara! Adorable. She might be mad about that when she is older.
My son (4) was sitting on the couch with me watching this and asked if we could go to Mrs. Sherry’s house. I had to explain to him that you live very far away, and that I don’t ‘really’ know you.
YoungHouseLove says
Aw! You tell him Mrs. Sherry’s door is always open to cuties like him!
xo,
s
Allison says
“Claraphernalia.” I love it!
k&b says
HAHA!! I love this… way to add the personal touch, Clara
Sarah says
Love the new video! Thanks for the older tour videos too – it’s great to see how the house has morphed. And you guys are too cute – Sherry you’re a great tour host in those older ones! And I love your hair both ways – I’d never seen it short like that before but it looked awesome too! :-)
betty in munich says
“….but we didn’t want Clara to microwave Burger…” That was so funny!
Skooks says
I love this! I don’t live in a ranch, but my home is pretty modestly sized and my “master bath” is just about as big as yours. It’s always encouraging to see how much style and class can be injected into a smaller home. Too often it seems we as a society are obsessed with the “bigger is better” thing and your tour shows that modest can still provide a real wow factor. Kudos! Looking forward to seeing how you take what you already have and translate it into a new home.
Katie says
Question for you guys: how did you hang the photos above your sofa in the den (on the brick wall)? We have concrete walls in our TV room, and hanging things is so difficult! We used 3M velcro-like strips to hang some pictures, but for heavier things…any ideas/suggestions? Thanks! As always, loved the tour, and Clara’s addition at the end. Teehee.
YoungHouseLove says
Hey Katie,
We actually used a masonry drill bit (you can find one at a home improvement store and it can work with your existing drill). Just be sure to drill into the mortar and not the brick itself (which can shatter). Good luck!
xo,
s
Elyse says
I know you mentioned you are keeping it clean for potential buyers, but how do you keep the house so neat? Has the way you clean or keep things tidy changed since you had Clara? I’m very jealous, as I sit in my mess of a house. :)
YoungHouseLove says
Hey Elyse,
Our secret really is to have a designated spot for everything when it’s not in use, so we can put it away if we have someone walking through. For example, Clara’s car seat goes back out to the car, her Bumbo and doorway bouncer fit in the closet, her travel swing can be folded and stored above the laundry, etc. Then we just do a quick sweep for burp cloths and nursing pads and any other items we’d be mortified to show a stranger. And I change my shirt, cause goodness knows it’s coated in spit up. That’s a given around here.
xo,
s
Jessica says
Yay! The video tour helped me better understand the layout of the house, and I noticed details I hadn’t picked up on from photographs! Love it!
Kayakgirl73 says
Thanks for the video. It really gives one idea of how the house flows and the actual size of the house. What is your square footage? I know i’ve seen your floor plan but I can’t remember if I’ve seen the total square footage number.
YoungHouseLove says
Hey Kayakgirl,
Our house is just shy of 1300 square feet without counting the sunroom (since that’s not heated and cooled).
xo,
s
Catherine says
It looks great!!! I’m sure it will sell quickly even with the down market. And might I add that all of you look fabulous ;) (sorta jealous that you weren’t sporting some baby finger crumb marks on your shoulder like I do everyday…)
I have one favor to ask though- please please please, paint your back door a lighter version of the aqua on the floor. It’s driving me crazy being white while the walls are a buttery cream and aqua is equally as inviting as your awesome red front door. Seriously, your house is awesome and I don’t know what we would all do without the 4 of you in our lives!
YoungHouseLove says
Hey Catherine,
We’ll definitely give it some thought! Thanks for the suggestion!
xo,
s
Redlilocks {Swoon Worthy} says
Your home is just sooooo lovely and bright, I have no doubt you will sell very quickly… but that little Clara just stole the show at the end! Impeccable timing! John’s face was a picture hahaha!
Jenny @ DIY Newlyweds says
Too cute! I love Clara’s finishing touch to the tour, you couldn’t have planned that any better!
Anne says
Nice touch Clara!
I assume Burger sits on the back of your living room sofa to look out the window. We have the same indention in the back cushion of our sofa. Dogs do love to look out windows!
YoungHouseLove says
Oh yeah, he’s single-handedly responsible for that chihuahua sized sofa cushion dent.
xo,
s
erin m. says
Oh my! Clara is just too much. So funny. Loved seeing your house video style. It is nice to see how it all flows together. Thanks for taking the time to make it! Can’t wait to see everything with your new house!!! Fun!
The Virginia House says
What a great ending! I can’t believe you all are selling your house! Good luck to you. It was fun to “walk” through!
Carolyn says
All the best with selling your home. I’m looking forward to the next chapter!
I loved Clara’s contribution to the video! haha…
Jessica says
Loved seeing your house in 3D! I have to say, I’m surprised at how small it seemed. Your pictures make it seem so much more spacious. So, kudos for your excellent tricks for storage! How many square feet is you casa????
YoungHouseLove says
Hey Jessica,
It’s just 1300 square feet here (plus the sunroom which isn’t heated and cooled so it can’t be counted as “finished square feet”). We definitely need a bit more space to grow, but we don’t want anything too huge at all! We just love a cute modest house with lots of potential.
xo,
s
Nicole says
I think we should play the ‘Count how many white ceramic animals are in this house tour video’ game :p
Carolyn says
Hi again, I just saw that your blog is listed as #50 in the ‘Top 50 Design Blogs for Moms’. Just thought you’d like to know! (in case you didn’t know already)
http://www.babble.com/products/mom-products/best-design-blogs-mom-kid-baby-products/
YoungHouseLove says
Wahoo! Thanks for the heads up Carolyn- we’re so excited!!!
xo,
s
Newlyweds on a Budget says
too cute! I love seeing the house in 3-D!
kristi bishop says
i loved the tour! i have a question about your pillows in the living room, i love them, where are they from?
thanks-kristi
YoungHouseLove says
Hey Kristi,
They’re from Target a few months back. They’re called Dwell Studio (by Target) in case you’re looking on ebay.
xo,
s
Sparrow says
The four of you are really ridiculously adorable. Your house looks even more awesome in 3D/HD!
Sara says
Loved this walk through, it gives a great feel for the layout and size.
I am mystified by one thing though – what you bought as a “formal dining room” is really far from the kitchen! You’d have to go out the kitchen, all the way through the living room, into that hallway, then to the dining room. How weird, no? Unless maybe you moved around some walls in your kitchen renovation…
YoungHouseLove says
Hey Sara,
We did close off a doorway from the kitchen that led right into that formal dining room (but it earned us an extra bedroom and a wall of cabinetry in the kitchen- plus a dishwasher!). So worth it!
xo,
s
Angela A says
I’m a new fan and I’m so impressed with all you have done! I’m sure you have posted this somewhere but could you tell me where you shop for accessories? Also, there is a picture frame with a P in your living room. Did you just print it in the computer? What do the smaller words say?
Good luck selling your house. I wish I could buy it!
YoungHouseLove says
Hey Angela,
Here’s a post about that P print (and instructions to make your own): https://www.younghouselove.com/2009/10/how-to-make-a-magazine-monogram/
And here’s a list of places we love to shop for accessories and everything else: https://www.younghouselove.com/2010/01/our-go-to-list-of-go-to-sources/
xo,
s
jbhat says
Love the tour, toot and all. But it is smaller than it appears in photos. Perhaps you have discussed this–did you guys mull remodeling vs. moving? Just curious.
jbhat
YoungHouseLove says
Hey Jbhat,
We did think long and hard about staying right here and adding onto this house (which we mentioned a few times along our blogging journey since that was the plan for a while). In the end we realized there were things about the existing house/layout that wouldn’t change with an addition, so the more flexible (and fun) thing to do would be to start fresh and find another house in need of some serious love!
xo,
s
Christy Panzarella says
Tiny house?? No way. Im jealous that you dont have to eat in your kitchen! My house is 1260sq ft, doesnt have a dining room, or a sun room. Only two more years till I can upgrade! Your home is too cute.
Andie says
Clara has perfect timing! Out of curiosity, do you still work from the playroom when you have guests visiting?
YoungHouseLove says
Hey Andie,
When we have guests here we move one laptop out into the den where we have that small desk set up and that becomes the office for the moment.
xo,
s
Marcia V. of Precious Style says
I discovered your blog not long ago and I LOVE IT! You all have such a lovely home and such a cute little family. Thanks for the video tour. It really does make sense of the pics.
Susann H says
Hey guys,
I have been following your blog quite a while now and I am so inspired. I am from Germany and now living in the USA.
My big question is: Where did you get your huge office table in the guest bedroom?
(if you answer my question could you please send the link on how you guys put the week number on Clara’s onies?)
Thanks and I am so looking forward to see what you guys will do with the new house :-)
YoungHouseLove says
Hey Susann,
We actually made that desk from an old door (see how here) and as for the photoshopped onesie tutorial, here ya go: https://www.younghouselove.com/2010/08/where-do-baby-photos-come-from/
xo,
s
Debbie says
My husband was looking over my shoulder while I watched the video, and was very disappointed to find out that Clara was the baby. He was cracking up because he thought Sherry was going to fart at the end! haha
YoungHouseLove says
Hey Debbie,
Hands down you win comment of the day. You had us crying with laughter. Please tell your husband I’m sorry to disappoint!
xo,
s
katie says
Lookin’ good. Just wondering, how did you hang things like frames and mirrors on the brick walls?
YoungHouseLove says
Hey Katie,
Just pick up a masonry bit that you can use with any drill and go into the mortar (not the brick, which can shatter). That’s how we hung those frames above the sofa (although we’ve heard that heavy duty velcro or 3M hooks can work for lighter objects). Good luck!
xo,
s
Laurie says
I absolutely loved the tour! Thank you so much. You all have a beautiful family and are such an inspiration.
Christina says
I loved the tour! The house looks great, and you guys are all so cute. :)
Hannah says
Great video. Loved the “love” from Clara! Are you guys planning on taking the closets in your bedroom with you when you move? Or leave them for the next set of home owners? Is there anything you guys are debating leaving behind?
YoungHouseLove says
Hey Hannah,
The built in wardrobes and bed frame definitely convey along with all of our appliances, the counter we built over the washer and dryer, all the window treatments and all of the light fixtures among other things. There are debates about leaving Clara’s aqua capiz chandelier behind because we love it so much, so we might try to track down the same one for her new room or bring it with us if the buyer would prefer a basic flush light (which we would replace it with). We’ll share more details as things develop- we need a buyer first!
xo,
s
Misty says
Hi guys…This has nothing to do with this post..but..
I have been trying to find a small dog for our family since we live in a modest apartment. So, you already know that my 9 year old son loves Hamburger, right?
Ok…so we were sent a profile to rescue a pound dog, chihauha female that looks alot like Burger. How funny, right? Well, Jake said..”Mom, can we get her? We can name her Cheeseburger and send Hamburger pics of her. They can be friends!”
Is that not too stinkin cute?
YoungHouseLove says
Hey Misty,
Oh my goodness that’s cute. And Burger is honored! He’d love to see photos of his girlfriend Cheeseburger! We met a dog named Tater Tot once, that was fun.
xo,
s
natalie says
Hysterical!!! Love the tour and Clara’s addition :)
Lani @ Diapers and Divas says
How great! I totally pictured a few things differently…so that was so fantastic. Um…love those mirrored sconces in your bedroom….where did you get them? So fab…thanks guys!
YoungHouseLove says
Hey Lani,
Those are from ZGallerie- love them!
xo,
s
kristiina says
This was really cool–a great way for us readers to connect the dots ;) Thanks!
ps–I’ve been trying to find a large glass soap pump for my kitchen/baths like you have in your 1/2 bath, but I searched your resource list and couldn’t find a mention. Any chance you remember where you got it?
YoungHouseLove says
Hey Kristiina,
It’s from Target – we love that it was super affordable and made of recycled glass!
xo,
s
sarah: paper + stitch says
I love this house tour! I found this so amazing because we own a 1950’s ranch and our layout is EXACTLY the same (save for the den, 1/2 bath and sunroom that you have – bonus!). We’ve thought about closing off the doorway from the kitchen to the old formal dining room (now office and future kids room), but weren’t sure about disrupting the circular flow of our house right now. I think you’ve convinced me otherwise! Great tour! Thanks!
Liz W says
That was enjoyable! Just wait ’til Clara is tooting at the most inopportune times, and it’s no longer “cute”
Kristy says
Your house is beautiful and inspiring. Sherry sounds and looks like Mila Kunis :D
Julia says
Not sure how close you are to an army base… you could look into the domestic leasing program if you are near one…
Tijana says
LOL you guys are too funny! I just read through the comments and couldn’t stop laughing at Sherry’s comment about being sub-standard. That’s awesome.
I did get the impression that your kitchen was huge and then I remembered that Sherry is tiny..
Briony says
Thanks for letting us in. Your little house just radiates happiness.
jacinh says
Loved your house and loved the video tour. Now I can actually picture a house with rooms connected to each other. Have to say the second part of the filming made me feel dizzy. Not an expert so I don’t know why. Maybe too close, or maybe sweeping too fast?
YoungHouseLove says
The second part= smaller rooms and Sherry as camera lady (not nearly as good as John). Apologies for any car-sickness while watching!
xo,
s
Elizabeth says
This was great! I got a totally different impression from all the photos, mostly that your house was a lot bigger than it actually is. Now I know how the photos fit together.
Megan Elizabeth says
Thanks so much for the tour! It made me understand the layout of your house. I guess with the pictures I never really “got” it.
Clara is absolutely adorable.
Although she’ll most probably kill you when she’s older because you put a video of her farting on you tube :)