Quick note: Tomorrow (Saturday, November 10th) we’ll be in Chicago at the West Elm on 1000 W North Avenue for cookies, cocoa, and a book signing at 1pm (arriving on the early side might help ya get a jump on the line). More info here. We’d love to see ya there!
Who’s ready for our once-every-two-weeks recap of our book tour-y adventures (here’s the first one)? Just us? Okay. Here we go anyways! #warningitslong
As most of you know, weather has been kinda crazy in the Northeastern part of the country lately. Between Hurricane Sandy two weeks ago and this spontaneous Nor’easter this week, well, things have been a little crazy. And it just so happens that all of our book tour stops in the last seven days were scheduled in the affected areas. Cue the adventure! Actually, first cue the worry and concern. Having lots of friends and family members in those regions (not to mention bunches of you) made us cross our fingers for safety, warmth, and electricity for everyone.
Those things are far more important than frivolous things like book signings, so when the SoHo FLOR store said they were without power and there was no option other than rescheduling (the new date’s still TBD but we’ll keep you posted!) we were completely expecting it and totally understood. But surprisingly both hosts in Connecticut and New Jersey had been open, with power, for a few days before our scheduled events – so they were actually eager to have us come up. They thought it would be a fun distraction for folks up there dealing with loss of power/heat and all of the other comforts they were sorely missing, and we thought that sounded great too. We were eager to drive up and see all of our friends and relatives up there to make sure they were ok (and bring some supplies to Sherry’s family), so on Thursday around noon we packed up the car and set our sites on Wilton, Connecticut.
The other crazy behind-the-scenes happening was that Sherry actually developed a kidney infection, but thankfully she was diagnosed on Tuesday and antibiotic-ed up so she could recover just in time to hit the road on Thursday. (Her PSA is that if you ever have strong pains on one or both sides of your lower back along with a fever and nausea, get to the doctor asap).
Clara joined us for this trip so that she could spend some quality time with Sherry’s mom, aka Nonna, while we tended to our book duties. Burger stayed at home with my parents since we figure Clara-wrangling was enough to keep Nonna busy for this trip (and Burger’s idea of heaven is being house-sat by his Grammy and TomTom). As for how Clara did on the drive, don’t let this trip photo fool you. The bean is not all hugs and naps all the time. But we made what ended up being a nine hour drive and lived to tell the tale.
We landed at our hotel in Connecticut around 10pm, waaaaaay past Clara’s bedtime. Did she seem to notice? You be the judge.
The next morning we found ourselves at the Wilton Library, which was a beautiful library, btw (and this is coming from a guy whose mom worked in the public library system growing up, so I have high standards). We were so grateful to see lots of smiling faces in the audience. Whether they were happy to see us or just happy to have heat, we didn’t care. We were downright psyched to have them… as clearly demonstrated by this that photo Crystal took of us giving our presentation. Just kidding, this is right before we started (no idea why we look so blank, because I promise we were all hyper and nervous on the inside). We think it’s pretty funny that we’re both sitting the same way and looking the same direction. #twinsies
Crystal actually did a really sweet post about her morning, which you can check out for more photos. She says she was very shy, but I’m not sure I buy it. After all, she’s the only one who suggested that we recreate our book cover pose with her and her husband Aaron. Looks pretty good, right? #dorksforlife
The people of Wilton were super nice, which is encouraging because we worried that Cincinnati’s kindness was just an isolated case of Midwestern-ness. Phew! Sherry even got her second opportunity to sign a ceramic animal. See how her eyes light up at the opportunity. She’s never happier.
There were also fun requests like this one to sign $herdog on this over-sized clothespin for someone’s desk.
And just like in Cincy, people went out of their way with little gifts that made us ooh, ahh, and make other incredibly weird expressions. You guys totally don’t have to do that! Seriously. But check out this charm that someone crafted using a tiny printed thumbnail of our book cover. Clearly Sherry is impressed.
While there we also got to finally meet Connecticut resident and hilarious blogger-friend Roo from SemiProper. She was kind enough not to give me a crazy look when I suggested that she, Sherry, and Clara ride the animal statues outside the library. Though she later one upped me by Photoshopping me having a Slurpee binge at a 7-Eleven.
Roo is famous (infamous?) for her mad stick figure drawing skillz, so I got all sweaty-palmed when she challenged me to sketch something inside her book. Eventually I came up with this masterpiece of Sherry fist pumping and me being ashamed of her. I’m not sure why I drew Sherry in a skirt. I think it’s my default for girl stick figures. Though I guess I should be more concerned that I drew myself pantless.
Here’s Roo’s drawing in our little tour yearbook that we have been asking everyone to sign (more on that blank-book-business here). See, isn’t she much more skilled at these things? Roo actually has a new line of notebooks out that may or may not feature some DMX-inspired lyrics on them. So yes, she’s Sherry’s old-school-rap-loving soul mate.
When things wrapped up in Wilton (and we successfully wrangled Clara away from the library’s train table) we started our journey back across the Hudson to New Jersey. Given that it was lunch-ish time, we were very lucky that readers Bill and Kristin had invited us to check out their sandwich shop which was right on our route. Lunch was delicious and here’s the cute pic that Sherry snapped of our mealtime hosts.
And here’s the photo that Kristin and Bill instagrammed later. If ever you needed proof that Clara is a normal 2 year old, here it is. And yes, I’m posting this so when she’s older I can say “see, that’s why you should’ve listened to Daddy when he told you not to pick your nose.” Ok, Sherry will probably make me take it down in a year or two to keep from “scarring her.”
Here’s where you should pretend to hear a record screeching to a halt: after lunch we arrived at our hotel in New Jersey just in time for Clara’s nap before our NJ event… only to find this taped to the locked and bolted front doors. #wompwomp
We feel bad even sounding upset about this, since the situation for residents affected by Sandy who had been living with stuff like this for days already – and more days to come – are MUCH more deserving of anyone’s compassion. The first floor of Sherry’s brother’s apartment in Jersey City was flooded and her grandma was without electricity and heat for nearly a week. We’ve had to deal with no power and no heat ourselves before thanks to Hurricane Irene last year, but the lines for gasoline were like nothing we’d ever seen. There were lines of cars literally miles long at each gas station that was open. Sherry heard of friends and family members waiting upwards of four hours just to get their tanks full.
Thankfully we had fueled up in Connecticut so we only had our hotel issue to deal with. So after spending a couple of hours on the phone only to find there were no vacancies within a 50 mile radius, we heard that one of Sherry’s mom’s friends had a spare room where we could crash (with power and heat!). We were so thankful. So with that settled we ran over to Bookends in Ridgewood NJ for our signing there.
We weren’t sure who would show up thanks to all of the gas/heat/power issues, but we were just happy to visit with anyone who could make it out. We were so grateful to everyone who made it out to see us and they seemed grateful that we made the trip! Mutual gratefulness. We had a great time with Sherry’s (sorta) hometown crowd, and although it was a smaller group than originally expected, it was still an awesomely smiley and friendly crowd – including this little fellow named Greysen (who had fun “playing trains with the girl from the computer” – aka Clara). And of course we completely understand that everyone who couldn’t make it out had far more important things to use their gas supply on! Heat > book signing any day of the week!
Being in Sherry’s home state meant some familiar faces were able to swing by, including her bestie Heather (whom you’ve seen here and here before).
My sister Katie and her boys – her husband Martin and her sons John & Ben – even braved the trek from Manhattan since the SoHo event had been postponed. Can’t believe we didn’t get a picture with them! Maybe it was due to the three toddlers that we had running around…
When that event wrapped up, we ventured off to Nonna’s friends house for the night. We were so happy to have a warm, safe place to rest our heads after a long day! Seriously, we slept like rocks and were never so grateful for two mattresses on the floor.
And instead of driving back home on Saturday morning, we stuck around for some quality family time with Sherry’s family. We got some breakfast with her dad, stepmom, and grandma and then celebrated an early Thanksgiving with the Nonna side of the family. Clara even got some quality time with her Uncle Monkey (Sherry’s brother Dan). Note: quality time was often defined as poking Uncle Monkey in the nose so he’d make funny noises. He’s a good sport that guy.
When fake Thanksgiving wrapped up around 6pm, we hit the road for the long and mostly dark roadtrip back to Richmond. It was smooth sailing and we’ve never been happier to see our beds. And to get an extra hour of sleep thanks to Daylight Savings Time…
Fast forward four days to 4:45am (go go gadget alliteration!) and we found ourselves waking up verrry early on Wednesday morning to catch a morning flight to Boston for our first West Elm event. Clearly 6am flights are not a good look for me. I need to work on my awake face.
The awesome news about that early flight into Beantown was that it got us in by 8:15am, which meant we actually had some unexpected time to enjoy the city… if only the city weren’t about to get slammed by a Nor’easter. The wind made our flight a little white-knuckled at moments and the cold / impending rain meant that we spent more time bundled up in our hotel than we had planned, but it didn’t keep us from grabbing a delicious burger lunch with my cousin Casey and her husband Kevin at the Boston Burger Co. Yum.
And since it was nearby, we squeezed in one sight that I’ve been dying to check out since my mom told me about it: the Mapparium. It’s a three-story, stained glass globe that you get to walk inside of courtesy of a clear walkway that cuts through at the equator. It was awesome… except that photography wasn’t allowed. So here’s a shot from Northeastern University. You know I love maps, so I pretty much geeked out.
As the West Elm signing grew closer, rain turned to snow and we were certain no one was going to brave the weather. Seriously, Sherry talked about just playing with the ceramic animals in West Elm since the store would be empty. But New Englanders are apparently very brave when it comes to snow (guess you guys get a lot of practice?) and we were so shocked when the West Elm staff said there was already a line when we arrived through the back door to prep some of the book projects we’d brought along with us.
In addition to the great news than more than zero people showed up, West Elm was a super host. No one had to wait outside AND they had hot cocoa and cookies for everyone while they waited. Each of the West Elms that we visit will have cookies made by a local bakery (fun, right?) so here are the ones that a Boston bakery whipped up. In case you were curious, they were quite yummy. And quite large (or “head sized” as Sherry likes to call them).
After a lightning fast welcome and speedy explanation of some gift-y type projects in the book, we got straight down to book signing so that we could finally chat people up and congratulate them on being brave enough to come out during a nor’easter. Because, just FYI, it looked like this outside.
It was easy to forget the snow outdoors because the people inside were so darn friendly and excited to be there (or maybe just excited to have scarfed down a big cookie?). Either way, we were just so flattered that people showed up.
Since the store offered up plenty of ceramic accessories for people to pick up while they were there, Sherry found herself signing quite a few. Like this pretty snow globe…
…and we probably signed about two dozen ceramic owls. Here’s a shot that Karen snagged of Sherry posing with her colorful flock (from here).
Oh yeah, and here’s Karen herself. She wrote a very sweet post on her blog about the signing. Oh and see that yawning guy in the background? As a dude, I can totally relate to being the man on the sofa waiting for the wife. Hilarious.
In addition to seeing my cousins again in line, I also got to (briefly) catch up with some friends who now live in the area. I saw friends from college, high school, and even elementary school there. And although I hadn’t met these kind folks below before that night, they instantly won me over by bringing UVA shirts for us to “wear.” Wahoo-wah!
We could go on and on about all of the fun encounters that we had on Wednesday night… but I think we can all agree that I’ve already gone on and on enough. So let’s just say that Boston was awesome. West Elm was awesome. The weather was… well, less than awesome. But hey, at least we got to see Clara’s eyes light up yesterday when we landed back in Richmond and told her “Mommy and Daddy saw snow!”
Speaking of Richmond, we had our event here last night but will have to recap that for you in another post in a week or two. We’re actually publishing this from the airport terminal just before we hop on our plane heading to Chicago (so comments might take a while to pop up). It’ll be our third consecutive morning on an airplane, so forgive us if we start to lose track of what day it is! In summary: thanks again to everyone in Connecticut, New Jersey, and Boston! And to anyone who made it through this long rambling post, well, you rock too.
Amanda says
I’m absolutely loving all of the book tour updates, and they’re making me even more excited for January when you come to Austin! I’m so glad t sounds like a lot of people were able to make it out despite the weather!
Anna says
Hey guys!!
Congratulations on your the book tour!
I’m from Poland and I hope I will can buy it soon :)
YoungHouseLove says
Aw thanks Anna! It’s available internationally on amazon and some site called the book depository. Hope it helps!
xo,
s
Anna says
Thanks for advice!
I found a Polish bookstore, which can order it for me!:)
Greetings from Poland :)
Tiffany says
I had planned to attend the West Elm signing in Chicago tomorrow, but unfortunately I have to go out of town for a memorial service. Since I won’t get to thank you in person, I just wanted to say that YHL has been such an inspiration to me – I’ve always felt totally DIY/creativity-challenged, but you guys have motivated me to tackle small projects like making a frame wall and personalized art from our wedding, and they turned out great! Can’t wait to get more ideas from the book and move on to bigger projects.
YoungHouseLove says
Aw you’re so sweet! Thanks so much for the kind words.
xo,
s
Lauren says
I’m so glad you made it to Boston! Meeting you guys was seriously like a blur, though. I remember babbling about not knowing what a miter saw is but that’s about it! Talk about nervous and sweaty… haha.
YoungHouseLove says
Haha it was so good to meet you!
xo,
s
Katie says
Wish I could be there tomorrow, but I’m having some quality visit time with my neices! (extra pumped about that) See you when your next book come out. Woot woot!
Jennifer Harrup says
Soooo excited for next week and Thursday! Houston baby! I may or may not have written a somewhat embarrassing post about ya’ll coming…
http://jenniferlaura.squarespace.com/blog/2012/11/9/yhl-book-tour.html
YoungHouseLove says
Wahoooo!
x
s
Karen @ yearofserendipity says
You’re so sweet, thanks for the shout-out!
Olivia says
Thanks again for coming to Boston! It was an honor meeting my blog crushes ;) I was so star-struck!
-Olivia, aka Lively-Liv
ps…I did a little write-up about the book signing: http://lively-liv.blogspot.com/2012/11/meeting-young-house-love.html
YoungHouseLove says
You’re so sweet! Thanks for coming!
xo,
s
Christina @ Homemade Ocean says
Ohmygosh this makes me so so so so excited for tommorow!!!
I called and they said that even though I couldn’t get through to RSVP I should be able to get in. So I will be there!
Ohhhh I am so excited, and I just can’t hide it…Im about to lose control and I think I like it!
Kelly says
I can’t wait for y’all to get to Houston! The cold weather might be following you…highs in the 60’s next week (Fall will kind of be here!). haha!
Catherine says
I am seriously getting SO EXCITED to meet you tomorrow! I am nerding out big time. Can’t wait to see you in Chicago!!
shannon says
I am so, so, so sad to be missing you in Chicago. I had planned to travel to the signing and then found out my extended family is celebrating Thanksgiving that day. :( I had my heart all set on a signed copy! Hope it’s a great trip!
Wendy says
Not sure where life will take you, so something to pass along to do with Clara when she’s slightly older- given John’s love of maps.
Have her be co-navigator on car rides. We did this a LOT as we were constantly on the move (Navy family). One parent was driving and one kid was up front as the navigator (usually my sister as she was older).
The other parent napped in the back and I had a single bag of entertain-me stuff.
However, you could put a parent in the back and have him/her teach the navigational skills to Clara. (e.g. things like knowing what different lines mean on a map, how to find exit numbers, and then connecting them to real life exits, etc.)
Those are things that (to me) are invaluable. I have a hard time using a GPS due to the training, and being required to memorize constellations, land formsm etc. (Dad was a navigator before GPS- all done by hand with celestial navigation.)
Safe and peaceful travels and journeys of life.
YoungHouseLove says
Love that idea!
xo,
s
Lauren says
Is the table you are “signing” on a West Elm table? If so do you know what it is called. If not do you know where it is from? Thanks!
YoungHouseLove says
It was something they made from reclaimed wood with two old windows on top to make the counter. So cool!
xo,
s
Courtney Edmondson says
Any idea yet when you will be in Portland? I live 5 hours away and need to make babysitting arrangements for the weekend.
YoungHouseLove says
So sorry they’re still finalizing that since its not until Jan. will post details as soon as we know!
xo,
s
Becky says
last year when my husband and i found out we would be going out to dinner with our family to celebrate Thanksgiving, we decided to have our own at home first with a big homecooked meal (yes, a regular Thanksgiving sized meal for the 2 of us). we coined it Fakesgiving. feel free to use this in reference to your early Thanksgiving up north!
glad you guys survived the weather.
YoungHouseLove says
Haha love it!
xo,
s
Olivia says
Thank you for such a fun/long post about your book tour travels! I looove hearing and seeing about them, so thanks again!
Katie K says
CANNOT wait to meet you both in Chicago tomorrow. My husband’s out of town, so fingers crossed my 10 month old behaves long enough for us to actually meet you. My saving grace is that she loves to people watch more than her mama!
YoungHouseLove says
Oh I hope you guys make it and if not we totally understand! Clara never could have lasted in the Cincy and Boston lines!
xo,
s
Bostonian says
Just curious – how late where you at West Elm in Boston? My friend and I left after being in line for 90 minutes and realizing we’re were only halfway to you! We had fun – loved the cocoa and cookies, but curious how long it took you to get through that line.
YoungHouseLove says
We stayed late to meet everyone in line so we left around 9:30!
xo,
s
Rebecca H. says
I love your site and read daily. Found it when searching gallery walls a year or two back. So, were Kristin and Bill on Say Yes to the Dress? Okay, maybe my husband is right and I do watch that show too much. With a nearly 3 year old and a 4 month old you have to sneak some (very littl) alone mommy time.
YoungHouseLove says
That’s hilarious! I don’t know!
xo,
s
Letitia says
It’s wonderful to know that you guys are having such a great tour so far, in spite of the weather. I am incredibly bummed that come Wednesday I was not able to get into Boston to meet you at West Elm in time. Especially since I had a white ceramic French Bulldog for you to sign.
Then I went to a B&N in the ‘burbs last night only to find out their shipment from Jersey has been delayed and they have none of your books! Knowing how bummed I was, my boyfriend ordered your book via iPhone as we left the store and it should be here by Monday. Hooray!
So since I cannot say this in person, thank you for being an inspiration to the other “regular” homeowners out there that are trying to make our “built in 1877, turned into condos in 1988, with awful green tub & tile” homes a little more likable, one small step at a time. Now if only the boyfriend would let me paint the fireplace white… ;)
YoungHouseLove says
Aw that’s so sweet!
xo,
s
Valerie says
While you guys are in Chicago you have to hit up Black Dog Gelato! It is the best ice cream spot in the city! Also highly recommend Big Star for tacos (get them from the takeout window if it is a super long wait). And there’s tons of vintage shops with cute homewares on Milwaukee between Damen & Division if you are looking to do some window shopping!
Can’t wait to meet you guys tomorrow!
YoungHouseLove says
Sounds awesome!
xo,
s
Maddy says
Oh man, where were those cookies from at the Boston signing?? SO delish. I had so much fun too, and I think as a college freshman I was one of the younger people there (besides babies)!
YoungHouseLove says
They were great right? We heard they were local but don’t know which shop. Maybe call the West Elm store to find out?
xo,
s
Jessica says
So excited to welcome you to the Windy City! You will love Chicago. Watch the views of the city from the plane as you fly in & out. And congrats on the book!
Sarah says
Sherry–where did you get your wedge boots? They are super cute!
YoungHouseLove says
Thanks! They’re from DSW (by Cole Haan if that helps).
xo,
s
Sarah says
I found the boots! Sale on HauteLook. Success!
YoungHouseLove says
Sweeet!!
xo
s
Amy says
Oh man, when my family moved from Charleston, WVa to upstate NY we learned about snow the hard way.
People up here are not afraid of snow at all. It has to snow a LOT for our town to shut down completely (like 2 feet overnight kind of deal) otherwise we just go about our normal business.
BTW – speaking of having heat – do you have a furnace company that you really like? My brother and sister-in-law in Richmond are looking to replace their oil furnace with a gas one.
YoungHouseLove says
Hmm, we don’t have one we love. Anyone have recs?
xo,
s
dana k says
Clodfelter’s is great and reasonable! My family has used them for years!
Kate says
That is my yawning hubby!! He was such a good sport, not only was it our anniversary but he was also getting sick and still drove me there to meet my favorite internet couple! It was so great to meet y’all.. you were just as sweet as I expected! RIC love!!
YoungHouseLove says
Hahaha, I love it! Someone else commented and said he was really nice!
xo,
s
Leslie [MsMagpieWrites] says
I love the tour recap – I feel like I’m following Carmen San Diego!
YoungHouseLove says
Hilarious!
xo,
s
Ally says
Sooo thrilled to see the outpouring of love for you guys! :)
(And I never thought we’d see J-Boom “pantless” on the blog…#stickfiguredoppelgänger :)
xox
YoungHouseLove says
Hahaha!
xo
s
Trista says
Got your book in the mail this week, and it is completely wonderful. Great job!
YoungHouseLove says
Yay!!!
xo,
s
Laura says
Your book came in the mail yesterday and I was so excited I *might* have danced around my house hugging the book. I was one of the Jersey peeps to lose power and was rationing gas so I wasnt able to make it to the signing in Ridgewood. I’m so thankful you’ll be back for the NYC signing!
YoungHouseLove says
Aw, so glad it came Laura!
xo,
s
Val says
I have no idea how you guys are doing any of this. I’m exhausted just reading it. It looks ridiculously fun, for sure, but oy! All those airports! And still publishing blog posts regularly…you are officially Blogger Super Heroes.
YoungHouseLove says
Haha thanks Val! We’re just running in adrenaline. It’s so much fun to meet readers.
xo,
s
Val says
Also, been meaning to ask: Sherry, where did you get those super-cute boots?
YoungHouseLove says
Thanks! DSW, baby! They’re by Cole Haan if that helps.
xo,
s
Gabriella @ Our Life In Action says
I love your facial expressions! They are just priceless and you can see your excitement for every event. You guys are awesome! Have a great weekend,
Between Big Moments says
My wife is a huge HUGE fan of your blog and is so excited about your book. She loves the blog and has shared her favorite ideas with me from it for a long time. So I planned on getting her a copy as a Christmas present as well as another surprise that I thought up just a few days ago.
I decided to surprise her and started a blog just yesterday about our life together as a newlywed couple and how the little moments that happen everyday bring us closer and make us so happy together. I planned on revealing it to her as a surprise on Christmas along with the book, but noticed this post and realized how much she would love you meet you in person and return to Chicago where we had our honeymoon.
I want to thank you both for bringing us so much joy for so long and serving as an inspiration for this new experience as bloggers together. I have called West Elm and reserved our spaces there for tomorrow and plan to surprise her with the news and let her know that we have a long drive ahead of us tomorrow to visit Chicago. I am already so thankful for the impact you have had on our lives and would be unspeakably grateful if you ever took a quick peek at our new blog and let us know what you think. Looking forward to seeing you tomorrow and making her very happy.
YoungHouseLove says
Aw you’re so sweet! Can’t wait for tomorrow.
xo
s
heather says
Uhm. Shut up. I am totally. Today is a loss for words day. This is so cute. Hands up next to my face. Oh boy. You’re awesome.
Christy Grap says
I love your nick name for your brother, Uncle Monkey. My kids call my brother Uncle Bike, as he used to race mountain bikes in his younger days.
YoungHouseLove says
So cute!!
xo,
s
Jen@The Decor Scene says
Awesome post. I made it through the whole post. :) I love this recap. Thanks. And speaking of your book signing, I just received my book in the mail the night of the nor’easter. Good readin’ on a crappy night. Can’t wait to read the whole book. Love how it turned out. And I really loved the size of the book. Perfect!!! :)
YoungHouseLove says
Aw thanks Jen, so glad!
xo,
s
Jackie says
I think it’s awesome you guys have a book and you get to go around promoting it, meeting fans, and just have what must be a dream come true experience. I just wish your book publisher would have rescheduled the East Coast dates. Especially when they pretty much left you stranded without a hotel. Maybe in a few months they’ll be awesome and let you do book tour round 2 so some of the fans that missed you can make it out.
YoungHouseLove says
We’d love that!
xo,
s
Halle says
Sounds like y’all are having a blast! I went to Barnes & Noble last night and may have said “YAY!” too loudly when I saw your book. Hoping you can make it to Atlanta :) Safe travels!
YoungHouseLove says
Ahhhh, still so crazy that it’s in stores.
xo,
s
Kate says
So bummed I couldn’t make it from Maine to the Boston signing. Between the election and the storm, I couldn’t get out of work(I work in news so I was stuck). Your book came in the mail yesterday so at least I can sit down with that this weekend.
Laura says
Should’ve asked about this when I saw you at your book signing – but I forgot – how do get your hair into such a cute ponytail?!?! Are there bobby pins involved? I think a video-tutorial over on young house life is in order :)
YoungHouseLove says
Oh my gosh my frizzy hair is a mess. It’s just a ponytail with one bobby pin at the top to hold my crazy wispy hairs that pop out if I don’t pin them down.
xo
s
Lynn @ Our Useful Hands says
B12 and Vitamin C…yeah. I think that they should definitely get a spot in your luggage for this tour. ;o) From now on I will be turning these Tour Update posts into my “Cup of Tea” moments. Yep. It’s like reading a good book about good things happening to good people you know. Stay safe out there!
My best, Lynn
YoungHouseLove says
Haha thanks Lynn!
xo,
s
Aleshia says
I just LOVE reading your blog and I look forward to it every single day! Just wanted to let you know!
Roberta says
I can’t wait to see yall in Houston…and BTW I will bring my 2 year old with me LOL
Anna Kristina says
Glad you guys made it to the mapparium! I was bummed when Ian and I finally went there, because they had a program then hustled us out so we couldn’t really appreciate the awesomeness for long (he loves maps too). But my favorite part is that while the original plan was to update it, they never did so it’s a snapshot of the world in the 1930s (like the Philippines, where my mom is from, is part of the US!).
Thanks for braving the weather. It was so much fun to meet you!
Amy says
ahh! SO excited to see you in Chicago TOMORROW!! It will be my first visit to an actual West Elm store, so that plus you guys being there is sure to be an awesome day!!
Amy says
also, I hear the weather is supposed to be pretty warm!!
YoungHouseLove says
Woot!
xo,
s
Ellen says
Just to comment on that “snowstorm” – that’s nothing. :) You should come visit Northern Sweden sometime and see real snow. (The snowstorm in your picture is more how I would describe fall in my city…) :D
Wish I could have been to one of the signings!
YoungHouseLove says
Haha, that sounds cozy!
xo,
s
Karen says
So sad I had to miss you in Connecticut…silly work! Glad you had a good time though and were able to make it up with all the hurricanes and snow we’ve been getting up this way. Enjoy Illinois today (my home state) and give a shout-out to the Midwest for me :-)
Lisa says
Soooo bummed I couln’t make it to your Boston signing…I rsvp’ed, planned on it and then things changed and instead of working in the office (not far from West Elm), I ended up working from home on Wednesday!! I wouldn’t have made it back in town in enough time. :(
Lori @ Lighten Up! says
You are getting me so excited to see you in Portland! (Tho’ those Rejuvenation people still don’t know when you will be here – sigh!)
Thought I’d let you know that the book was a big hit last night when my daughter’s 8th-grade friends came over to watch Glee last night. Many projects got their teen-girl-bedroom seal of approval! It was hilarious to hear Quinland trying to explain who you all were: “They are these people who have a blog and they have the CUTEST little girl who is SO FUNNY…” Clara = #1 selling point, blog a distant second.
YoungHouseLove says
So funny!!
xo,
s