You made it — welcome to the show notes for Episode 31 of Young House Love Has A Podcast. This week we finally settled on an exterior color for our beach house after weeks of testing, hundreds of swatches, and a surprising amount of outside input. The winning color actually came from a totally unexpected place, which made the whole process feel even more fun. We also chatted with blogger and designer Jenny Komenda (of Little Green Notebook and a Domino contributor) about the realities of running a design business and the decor trends she’s seeing this year. And because we always like to share the odd and delightful, we rounded up a few unusual things we’re currently into.
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What’s New
- The image above shows the coffee cup from the Quirk Hotel that unintentionally ended up helping us choose the beach house paint color.
- If you missed it, people weighed in on our exterior color choice across Instagram and Facebook — the feedback was loud and hilarious (and helpful). We also received emails, messages, and even a few very creative suggestions.
- To catch up on the beach house story, start with our announcement post and then read the planning post (which includes a full house tour video). For more context, you can also listen to Episode 26 of the podcast.
Update
- We’ll be speaking Thursday, February 2 in Palm Springs, CA at Alt Summit. The event sold out quickly, but if you have a ticket we can’t wait to see you. We’re looking forward to warmer weather and getting back into in-person events.
What’s Not
- We mentioned the Nickelodeon time capsule from 1992 during the episode. For a full list of the items buried in that capsule, check out the Mental Floss article that lists everything that was included.
- There’s also a historical video of the event that gives a great reminder of how television presentation and resolution looked 25 years ago — a fun bit of nostalgia.
Jenny Komenda
- Follow Jenny on her blog Little Green Notebook to see her ongoing projects and home tours. She also shares updates and visuals on Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest.
- Jenny’s Domino feature includes a full house tour and shows some of her clever projects, like a practical Ikea Pax wardrobe hack that’s both inspiring and achievable.
- She recommended a thoughtful business book on the episode: The Big Enough Company — a useful read for anyone balancing creativity and business growth.
- If you want more context about taking a step back from blogging (a topic we touched on with Jenny), listen to Episode 14 where we discuss that shift in depth.
We’re Digging
- Sherry’s current nail polish picks include a handful of Butter London shades that are salon-quality but approachable for a DIY manicure. Favorites mentioned on the show include Trout Pout, Twist & Twirl, Ta Ta, Shop Girl, and Rather Red, plus a reliable top coat for a long-lasting finish.
- We also highlighted Cropscotch creations — a set of playful neck accessories that can add a pop of personality to a pet’s look. The show notes list a few favorites and variations for quick gift ideas or pet-themed styling.
Psst — if you’re trying to find something we’ve featured on a past episode but can’t remember which show notes to open, there’s a master list of everything we’ve been digging across past episodes. It’s a handy way to track down links, products, and topics we’ve mentioned over time.
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