Hello and welcome. If you’re here for the show notes from Episode #26 of Young House Love Has A Podcast, you’re in the right place. In this episode we share a big announcement that Sherry can barely contain, and we talk with designer Brian Patrick Flynn — the creative force behind several HGTV Dream Homes and projects featured in Domino and Country Living. We also tackle useful tips for holiday hosting, including what house guests truly notice, and celebrate an unexpected but delightful pop-culture pairing in the homemaking world.
You can download Episode #26 from iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, or TuneIn Radio — or listen using the audio player below. Use this page to find links, notes, and photos mentioned in the show.
What’s New
- We’re working on a full blog post with many more photos and details about our new beach house fixer-upper on Virginia’s Eastern Shore. For now, enjoy a few sneak-peek images included below.
- If you want a little background on the town and how we first discovered it, check out our earlier post that walks through a day at the beach and some of our first impressions.
What’s Not
- For anyone preparing to host for the holidays, Apartment Therapy published a useful piece about what house guests really notice when they stay in someone’s home. We reference that conversation in the episode as a practical reminder to focus on comfort, clear directions, and small thoughtful details.
Brian Patrick Flynn
- In the episode we spoke with Brian Patrick Flynn about his creative process, color choices, and how he approaches large-scale projects. His portfolio includes HGTV Dream Homes and other high-profile renovations.
- Explore Brian’s design work and projects through his website and his portfolio of HGTV projects, including Dream Home 2016, Urban Oasis 2015 and 2016, and other curated spaces. His Instagram account is also full of playful, stylish inspiration.
We’re Digging
- Sherry is loving handmade custom address stamps from Etsy — they’re a charming, personal touch for holiday cards and everyday mail. Below are several styles we mentioned on the show so you can get a sense of the variety and craftsmanship available.
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- On a lighter note, we’re also obsessed with the unlikely but delightful duo of Martha & Snoop. Their show, Martha & Snoop’s Potluck Dinner, combines celebrity charm and approachable entertainment — Episode Two had us laughing out loud.
If you’re trying to remember a product or recommendation from an earlier episode, we maintain a master list of everything we’ve been digging across past shows. It’s a handy reference for tracking down favorite finds and ideas we’ve mentioned over time.
Shop holiday cards and stationery at Minted — new customers can use code YHL15 for 15% off select holiday card orders.
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