We had a lot of excitement last week when our brick house got painted white, but there was also some behind-the-scenes stress leading up to the transformation. This week we’re sharing the realities of a big project like this, including the worries we still have about what comes next. We also talk with a very special guest who won our hearts (and some of yours). Plus: what it felt like to have our Instagram account hacked, our new favorite decorating show, and the celebrity who finally won Sherry over.
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What’s New
- It feels a little odd publishing this episode now because a lot happened after we recorded it. Next week we’ll share which of our fears came true and which worries were needless. Many parts of the week went as planned, but a few curveballs showed up along the way.
- Along with next week’s episode, we’re preparing a blog post to answer common questions about painting exterior brick: what products we used, who we hired, cost, timeline, and more.
- If you missed our earlier conversations about this project, you can hear the debate in Episode #101 and the decision to move forward in Episode #105.
- We discussed Instagram hacking on the show; here’s a helpful story about recent incidents. While you’re exploring, check out Jenny’s Print Shop and KM Salvage Designs — two accounts we enjoy.
Ellie Interview
- Meet Ellie, the sweet six-year-old we ran into at the Richmond West Elm grand opening. She introduced herself by saying she was wearing black in honor of Sherry and even recognized Sherry’s Rothy shoes from a past episode.
- For anyone curious, the sound machine we mentioned is the same one we’ve placed throughout the beach house and finally added to our Richmond bedroom.
- Below are the photos Ellie’s mom sent of her pumpkins on the porch.
- No decision yet on whether the light magenta walls will happen — stay tuned!
We’re Digging
- Above is a short sneak peek of Get A Room With Carson & Thom, a design show that’s been cracking us up — especially Sherry. The humor is a big part of the charm, and the room reveals are fun to watch.
- I’ve been revisiting the book Dear Data. It’s beautifully designed and entertaining to flip through, whether you’re skimming or diving into the data. A journal version of the project is also available for anyone inspired to start a similar project.
If you’re trying to locate something we mentioned in an earlier episode but don’t remember which show notes to check, here’s a master list of everything we’ve been digging from past episodes. You can also see all the books we’ve recommended on our Book Club page.
Finally, thanks to Universal Furniture for sponsoring this episode. You can enter to win $5,000 in new dining room furniture and get up to 15% off retail through November 12th. Don’t forget to enter — one of our listeners has won these contests repeatedly, so it could be you.
Thanks for listening!
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