It’s a crazy-but-we-wouldn’t-have-it-any-other-way day here at Casa Petersik. We actually have a photography crew from BHG here (!) to shoot our newly transformed nursery and our recently renovated bathroom for two different publications: Kitchen + Bath Makeovers and Do It Yourself magazine. Fun, right? We’re all geeked out about it.
We’re super excited to watch the stylists work their propping magic (how do they make bottles of soap look so good?) and we actually know the photographer Erik Johnson since he shot the rest of our house a while back for a three-issue article in Do It Yourself (see them here, here, and here). In fact here we are with Erik and the crew from that shoot of yore. Note to self: so THAT’S what my thighs look like- I haven’t seen them in months. Although they might not quite look like that anymore…
And speaking of the baby bump, my mantra of the day is “don’t go into labor yet, don’t go into labor yet.” Of course with over two weeks til my due date there’s no reason that I would (in fact we’re betting I’ll be late), but you know how you have some deadline in your brain that you just have to get past because of something important that you committed to? Well, this is it.
Plus I don’t want to miss a moment of photo shoot magic. Look, in magazine world even dogs need to sign releases:
And fresh flowers are par for the course- even when the rooms to be captured are a bathroom and a nursery:
It’s always fun to see how they tweak our rooms to give them a bit of glossy I’m-ready-for-my-close-up attitude. In fact, check out this old post full of behind the scenes tricks from our last Do It Yourself shoot and this writeup full of dirty details from our big photo shoot with The Nest magazine last year. And we promise to share some more backstage secrets about this adventure when we can. Until then the name of the game is keeping my belly out of the shot. And when you have a 43″ circumference that’s actually quite a feat…
But enough about the goings on here. What’s up in your neck of the woods? Anyone have any fun Friday plans or big weekend projects on the agenda?
Ashley @ The Design Thief says
That is so exciting! I can’t wait to see your rooms in print!! What a cool thing for the beanette’s baby book!
Liz @ Bon Temps Beignet says
Ahhh.. so this explains the “we’re having company over tomorrow” post on facebook last night. Congrats you two… can’t wait to see th articles!
Diane says
Hi you two – how exciting! Both of those rooms deserve to be in magazines for sure! I was cracking up that Burger has to sign a release, lol. I can’t wait to see how they “gussied” up your rooms. Any idea on when these will be in the magazines?
Sherry – I have to ask, did you have any cravings with your pregnancy? I am always curious about this, I craved lobster for some strange reason.
Have a great weekend – and hugs to Burger!
~dt~
YoungHouseLove says
Hey Diane,
Good question! We’re not sure on the Kitchens + Baths one (shoots usually take place at least 2-3 months before things come out, so we’re guessing around late summer or even early fall). And as for Do It Yourself, since we have a column with them we’re a bit more in the know. The nursery pics should run in their fall issue (which comes out in late summer). And of course we’ll have a little show & tell fest when they do. Stay tuned…
xo,
s
p.s. My cravings have been super consistent pretty much my whole pregnancy: baked potatoes (like three a day), chocolate milk, and pistachios. Just not all together- haha.
Keren says
I wonder how they will stage rooms that are already staged perfectly?? We are planning on finally finishing my painted vanity table project (just the drawers left)…then we are going to start building our raised vegetable garden…can’t wait for the yummy crop!!
Mandy says
Can’t wait to check it out. Now, must go in search of a Do it Yourself subscription…
Misty says
Funny. I have been clicking refresh for the last 30 minutes…waiting for your update today.
I was going to give you till 10:30 central time before I assumed you went into labor! haha.
Busy day for your household, even though its not delivery day!!
Kate @ Domesticating Kate says
Congrats, you two! You deserve it with all of your hard work and the inspiration you provide to us all. I have to ask – since you’ve already pretty much re-done all of the rooms in your home, are you thinking of making any major changes to any of them again soon, or are you going to sit back and enjoy it for awhile?
I’m sure you’ll always have the fun smaller projects, but I’m curious if you two will ever be “done” with the major renovations, or if it will be cyclical. Seems like you might always have new ideas you want to try. ;)
YoungHouseLove says
We used to fear that we’d someday be done, but we never are! Our needs just keep changing and our house keeps evolving right along with us. In fact we have another MAJOR room makeover in the hopper (which we’ll be announcing in the coming weeks) so stay tuned…
This one’s gonna be a doozie!
xo,
s
Stacy says
That is wonderful. I’ve been green with envy since you posted your Craigslist dresser makeover for the nursery. The way in which you approached the entire project, was essentially an economics class. Now even more folk will see how much can be accomplished on a tight budget.
p.s. Pretty sure I’m going to have to buy some flowers today. Living in Colorado, I have to wait quite some time before I can start cutting from my own garden; and I got giddy just looking at that picture.
Danielle says
S and J,
Congrats on another job well-done. I just wanted to let you know that today my entire class looked at your blog. I teach in upstate NY and my students are starting their own sites so I wanted to show them an example of a site that I follow on the regular. They all grabbed a laptop and logged in to see all your site had to offer. So, after your done being all “geeked out” about being featured in popular mags, you can be geeked out that 20 high school students loved your site too! Again, congrats!
Danielle
YoungHouseLove says
No way Danielle! We’re certifiably geeked out about that news. And can we just say that you sound like a very cool teacher indeed? Thanks so much for sharing our blog! We’re blushing over here.
xo,
s
Emily says
Congratulations you guys! I subscribe to DIY because you and I ? it!
Sarah says
Our big weekend plans are cleaning the heck out of our apartment so our landlord can show it and rent it ASAP. Because we close on our first home in 27 days! It’s already been reno-ed but we can’t wait to put all the decorating tips and tricks you’ve taught us to good use in our own new old (1924!) home!
Cindy says
Man, I love me some BHG! How exciting for you! How exciting for me! :D
xo
Jessica @ How Sweet says
Congrats, guys! That is awesome. :)
Kerry says
So exciting – can’t wait to get my hands on those issues when they hit the stands (as I assume you will let us all know when they do!)
Also – as per your above response, can’t wait to hear what room you’ll be doing next! Have a fun day!
Rebecca says
It’s opening weekend of the South of the James Farmer’s Market! That’s where I’ll be.
Congrats Petersiks. Your rooms are definitely magazine worthly.
Katie (Re:fresh Design Studio) says
How exciting! I figured it would be something like a photo shoot when you mentioned how clean your house was last night. :)
You’ll have to frame the mag spread of the nursery in the nursery gallery wall! Your little bean will love seeing how her room was published when she gets older!
Wendy says
Nothing as exciting as this! Can’t wait to see you in print!
Michelle says
So pumped for you guys! I’ve read the archives but wasn’t a regular reader yet for your other magazine shoots, so I’m excited to experience this one along with you guys!
After Baby P comes you guys are gonna have to find another room to do to get more magazine coverage! Playroom in the converted garage/basement area….?
Jacquelyn says
The VMFA is re-opening this Saturday! Check out their website for a whole day of activities!!
caligurl says
WOOT! that’s way exciting!!!!!
JenWoodhouse.com says
Awesome news, guys! Congrats!!!
Erin says
This is so exciting and can I just tell you, Sherry, that you ASTONISH me? I know no other woman who would A.) have the energy to do all this and B.) be within 100 miles of a camera when they are basically full term. Of course you look totally awesome pregnant (damn you!) so it’s just super cute.
Hope it all goes well today.
Tina says
ok, Sherry you don’t even look pregnant in that photo. You are so cute and tiny, even at 9 months pregnant! adorable. I can’t wait to see you guys in those magazines! I LOVE do it yourself magazine! congrats you guys!
Barbara says
Ya’ll are becoming regular celebrities! Pretty soon, you won’t talk to us at all!
Sarah says
Congratulations you two! What a wonderful way to go into your weekend.
Tina says
ok…i need to learn to read….i didn’t realize that photo was an old photo. no wonder you don’t look pregnant. duh. just ignore me. :) you’re still tiny and cute though.
Jenny @ DIY Newlyweds says
Congrats on the magazine spreads! It must be so exciting to see the rooms in print. And I can’t wait to hear about your major room makeover. Any clues? I hate it when you guys leave me in suspense!
Sarah says
(Well, I suppose I should say you four – don’t want to forget Burger and Beannette!)
Ashley says
So exciting! I’ll definitely have to run out and get those issues!
Jess says
We are scraping and painting wrought iron patio furniture we found on Craig’s List! The furniture is 15 years old but looks sturdier than brand new pieces we were looking at. We were just planning on spray paint- do you think that’s the best bet?
YoungHouseLove says
Hey Jess,
Yup, as long as you use the good quality Rustoelum stuff (it’s about 6-7 bucks and has a trigger spray nozzle) it should be great with wrought iron patio furniture. Just remember to do thin and even coats to avoid drips!
xo,
s
Summer says
Our weekend plans involve finishing a headboard project (blank muslin stretched long horizontal canvas possibly to be painted with gesso stripes), vacuum every soft surface in the house, and enjoy a relaxing “last” date night. Why “last” you may ask? Because we’re having our first baby on Tuesday! Just one of the many reasons I love following ya’lls blog! Getting ready for babies is the best ever!
http://themorethemerier.blogspot.com/
Congrats on the photo shoot! Can’t wait for the sneak peaks!
Micaela says
Congratulations, sooo exciting! You guys inspire me to buy my own house and put as much love into it as you have.
christa says
What a awesome 2009-2010 it has been for you two!!!
I couldn’t be happier!
jill says
You guys!! That’s so exciting! I love that you’re geeking out about it, and not just like “ho hum, another magazine spread”. Can’t wait to see the published results, and get the inside scoop on how they could have possibly made your already fabulous place even cooler. Congrats!
Julia says
That’s so exciting! Can’t wait to see the issues when they come out. Congrats!! :)
JoDi says
Congrats!
My big weekend project is either going to be making a floating shelf for our family room using Ana’s plans or working on the landscaping. It’s supposed to be really hot this weekend so I think the shelf is going to win!
I’m betting your next big room makeover is going to be the garage!
Elle Sees says
This is so unabashedly cool and I can’t wait to see the final results!! YAY and congrats!!!
Kim says
How incredibly exciting! Don’t tell me the articles won’t come out until March 2012 or some date wayyyy in the future though.
I’m about to embark on my own dresser makeover after being inspired by yours. My little ballerina (6 yrs old) was not too crazy about the piece until I showed her how you transformed yours. Now she’s all jazzed and keeps asking to work on it. :)
YoungHouseLove says
Hey Kim,
We’re not sure when the Kitchens + Baths issue will come out (shoots usually take place at least 2-3 months before things run, so we’re guessing around late summer or even early fall). And as for Do It Yourself, since we have a column with them we’re a bit more in the know. The nursery pics should be in their fall issue (which comes out in late summer). And of course we’ll have a little show & tell fest when they do. Stay tuned…
xo,
s
lucy says
how exciting…can’t wait to see it in print!!
Jade says
We’re in the midst of planning for our baby’s arrival in early September by trying to get all the house projects done that have gone by the wayside for too long! We’re looking to repaint our kitchen cabinets, but my husband isn’t sold on low-voc paint being the same quality for this job. Any thoughts?
YoungHouseLove says
Hey Jade,
From what we understand, low and even no VOC (especially high end brands like Mythic) are just as amazing as the stuff with fumes. Just use a high quality oil-based primer (open those windows and put on those fans!) to ensure the durability and high-quality result that you’re looking for. Good luck!
xo,
s
Nichole@40daysof says
I’m so excited for you guys! You deserve to have all of your hard work showcased.
http://40daysof.wordpress.com/2010/04/30/psychological-plant-problems/
Janelle says
Sherry, are you sure this is a current photo? With the black on, I totally can’t tell that you’re even pregnant, despite being ready to go into labor at any moment. You rock, chica!
YoungHouseLove says
Hey Janelle,
Haha, no way! As we mentioned in the post, it’s actually a photo from our last shoot with the same photographer! Of course I look a lot different now!
xo,
s
Alaina @ Live Creating Yourself. says
So fun! Congratulations!! Can’t wait to see the issues in print!
Alaina
Jennifer S. says
Hey — I”m wondering why you want to keep your “belly out of the shot” when you are showcasing your nursery! How cool would it be to see your pregnant self in a magazine? Usually mags these days are filled with people who look like models instead of real people. I would love my daughters to see a pregnant woman in a magazine, especially a DIY mag. Don’t hide it!
YoungHouseLove says
Hey Jennifer S,
Haha, no I’m not shy about my whole body (including my belly) being in a photo or two where it’s meant to be. I just mean that when I stand behind the photographer to check out his shots, sometimes my belly ends up in the foreground of the picture. I’m quite expansive these days!
xo,
s
KimB says
congrats youngsters! you guys are awesome. and those spider mums totally will pop in pictures. i guess you get extra blooms this month on top of your budget blooms! yayyy! =D
Katrina says
Congrats, I love reading both mags – looking frward to seeing your features!
Meredith says
Congrats on the shoots!
And that’s too funny about Burger signing a release!
lauryn says
congrats on the two features YHL! I cant wait to see about the upcoming room redo!
Minda says
What better way to be able to document the transformations that your home will go through year after year then with a professional photography shoot?!? I am sure it will be so fun to look back years from now….
I am spending the weekend moving all my furniture back into place having just gotten my floors redone. Had a friend who is a contractor install beautiful laminate throughout the house, which is replacing the grungiest carpeting (in a color that is un-name-able) and couldn’t be happier with the outcome!
I will send you all pics when everything is back in place…still have to wait for area rug to arrive and making pillow covers this weekend. Thanks for keeping me endlessly inspired to transform my home into something amazing!
CasaCullen says
WOO HOO!
YIPPEE!
KUDOS!
CHEERS!
YAY YAY!
as you can see, we’re totally pumped for y’all over here at CasaCullen! xo