Welcome to the show notes for the first episode of Young House Love Has A Podcast. In this episode we break down what the internet thinks separates “rich households” from the rest of us and share simple, affordable ideas you can use to make your home feel a little more polished without spending a fortune. We also catch up on what’s been going on with us, compare some paint names that sound suspiciously like sandwich ingredients, and tease a possible toilet-paper-related mishap. Use the links and notes below to follow up on anything we mentioned in the episode.
You can listen to the episode on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, and TuneIn Radio. Below you’ll find links, references, and photos we mentioned so you can explore further.
What’s New
- Above is the gold wire bin Sherry described for containing school papers, artwork, and worksheets that come home. It’s a simple, stylish way to keep papers from piling up and to display favorites without a permanent solution. A similar style is available at Target if you want a quick option, and if you have multiple school-aged kids, there’s a stackable version that helps keep each child’s papers separated and organized.
- We also mentioned switching to a cordless electric lawn mower after our gas mower stopped working. Cordless mowers are quieter, easier to maintain, and eliminate gas and oil hassles. We shared the exact model we bought and another model we considered so you can compare features like battery life, cutting width, and portability.
What’s Not
- If you were amused by our paint-name discussion — the colors that sound like sandwich ingredients — here are the actual swatches we referenced: Mayonnaise, Spicy Mustard, Dill Pickle, Rye Bread, Lettuce Alone, and Cheese Powder. Seeing the real swatches helps put those unusual names into context so you can judge whether one of them would actually work in your space.
- Sherry got quizzed on a few BuzzFeed DIY listicles during the episode, so here are the pieces we referenced:
- 23 Signs You’ve Been Watching Too Much House Hunters
- 17 Urgent Questions I Have For Anthropologie
- 28 Products For People Who Are Super Excited About Pineapples
- We also mentioned a fun roundup of Nate Berkus facts that highlights surprising career moments and personal anecdotes — a light read if you enjoy celebrity design profiles.
Main Segment
- The episode was inspired by a Washington Post piece that pointed us toward a Reddit thread asking, “What items or products are found only in rich households?” Those conversations sparked a lot of laughs and some useful takeaways about small upgrades that can make a big impression. We linked to the Washington Post article and the Reddit thread so you can read the original ideas and weigh in.
- When Sherry mentioned alstroemeria in the episode, we were thinking of budget-friendly bouquet options. We once shared a sunny yellow bouquet of alstroemeria as part of our Budget Blooms series, which is a great reminder that fresh flowers don’t have to be expensive to feel special.
- We also talked about our DIY landscape lighting project — a small investment that really elevated our curb appeal and made the yard feel more intentional and welcoming. That project is a good example of how thoughtful lighting transforms a space and adds perceived value without an extravagant budget.
We’re Digging
- Sherry’s been into “L-shaped” toilet paper holders lately — they’re simple, space-saving, and have a slightly elevated aesthetic compared with the most common designs. We shared a few options that range from modern to traditional, so you can choose a finish and style that complements your bathroom without a big renovation.
- We also mentioned photographer Matt Crump on Instagram. His bright, color-forward photography has a playful, retro-pop sensibility. He sells prints as well, so if you’re looking for bold artwork to add personality to a room, his work is worth checking out.
If you’re trying to remember a product we recommended on a past episode, we maintain a master list of everything we’ve featured in the “We’re Digging” segments across all shows — it’s a handy reference for hunting down past finds.
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