Doh! One loop I need to close! I see a lot of people are concerned about my blocking that metal door 😅 I should have mentioned - that door is a closet to the water heater - it gets accessed by building maintenance once every couple years, at which time we can easily move the trellis aside! the door does not connect to another room, nor a breaker box, or anything that has to be accessed in any regular interval. Forgot to explain this!❤
Thanks! I was curious, lol! I thought it was a storage area for him. :) Fantastic job, btw! Very, very nice! That folding table is awesome! Love everything, including your commercial, lol!
Caroline, you are a genius. Like that music video was so Bombas !! Like it was written for you ♥️ I watched the whole thing thrice! Where do you find your music for your projects??
Love the ad but I lost one of my Bomba socks so I was like...oh, these get can get lost just like regular socks! 🤑🤑So had to go back to regular socks...oh well!
@@Caroline_Winkleryay! I get so overwhelmed by trying to makeover a whole space. Time/money/energy-wise the small makeovers always feel satisfying and less daunting.
Pleeeease yes about the litter box! Seriously thinking about putting in a pet door to the garage and putting the litterbox out there but... then I have to cat proof my garage? #notenoughscentsy
As someone who's been watching your channel for a while, can I say it is SO tender how almost every time Justin is interacting with you he just *has* to touch you, hold your hand, etc? He is so comfortable and happy with you. It makes me happy.
You definitely have the best sponsorship sections. You must have so much fun doing them. And it really makes me want to buy bombas socks in the UK. Keep them coming. Love it.
Another cool thing re: Bombas - I volunteer for a few different orgs in Portland that help unhoused people, and we are constantly getting boxes and boxes of socks donated by Bombas. They really are fantastic socks and the folks we help really appreciate them.
I almost didn’t click on this because I thought “Eh, how many balcony makeovers can you see? BORING!” I was SO wrong. You are adorable, funny, humble and clever. Justin seemed so thankful too.
@@catalinaledermannYes! My brain had to process the fact that it wasn’t Caroline’s apartment bc even though it’s decorated totally differently, my eyes and brain initially saw Caroline’s table and dining space.
Absolutely love! Love the couple! Love the makeover! Love the Bombas Ad. I mean there are no words. Wait! May the lord be with you both. (Was it be with or bless you? Either way you know what I mean! ) Bombas bombas bombas...
Cute, cute! One suggestion: raise the planter box with a storage cube underneath. That will give him a spot to stash potting supplies, AND raise the trellis higher to cover the door.
I'm 29 and have been single for the last 5 (almost 6) years. I was so happy to see your videos about your dating life, and we have a very similar relationship history. Those videos actually really helped raise my standards and make better decisions when it comes to dating. I made a list of tips and tidbits from your videos in my notes app 😊 Knowing that you're around my age and found a connection with someone like Justin really gives me hope. I also loved the podcast episode with you two. Thank you for sharing that part of your life with us! I'm so happy for you guys 💕
@11:30 Hi Caroline! The weird thing that you may not have thought of (that will likely prove to be problematic) is that the cut pieces of acacia flooring should be sanded and sealed with oil or polyurethane or something. At the moment, the raw wood is exposed to the elements and may warp and rot fairly quickly due to humidity, or even faster due to rainfall or plant water runoff. I want to save you the hassle of having to buy new ones to re-cut in a few months. Awesome video, as always!!
You've simultaneously raised the bar for all influencers sponsored ads whilst committing yourself to never doing anything less than. I look forward to your next music video.
ok so it has always been a dream of mine to direct a music video!! i have no musical talents, obv. but i just love the format of music videos. i have "directed" so many in my head. now i am forcing this dream upon youtube
I love it, and I have ideas for my own balcony. I'm just wondering, do your feet or Justin's feet touch the floor when you're in those chairs? And, do you like having those arms on the chairs? I think it makes things more awkward to use. Thanks so much! I'm a new fan.
1. The way Justin shows his love for you is the sweetest!! 2. BOMBAS- gurl you need to get to a recording studio asap! 3. The happiness in the video is everything ❤
I LOVE that yall are actually using the balcony now. Having a meal or cocktails after work out in the fresh air and sunshine is good for you! Anytime outside is good-even in the winter. If you planted the ivy in the planter-around the bigger flowering plants you bought, the ivy will grow up the trellis.
Never have I gotten so emotional about one of ur videos...after ending 36 years of marriage to someone who never really made me feel like "enough", you make me feel like there's hope for someone like me to find someone like Justin who will make me feel important. Or at least "enough". Another great video, great design, great edit. U are wonderful and deserve to be told so.
ohhhhh i know this feeling SO well. so, so well. i am a big fan of quitting the right things, in order to get to that healthy, fulfilled place. im sure an end after 36 years feels completely surreal. but if he never made you feel like enough, then i am excited for what this end means for your next new chapter. excited and proud of you
I am ALSO freaking DELIGHTED by how this makeover turned out. For someone like myself who is chronically overwhelmed, it helps to see small changes accumulate to something magical ✨
You never have to sell your videos to me, Caroline. They are always fantastic and so much fun! 1. I love that you made the balcony so cozy and inviting. Great idea to raise the trellis up to hide the upper part of the door. And the flooring is just beautiful! The only other thing I would add is a footrest or a small platform up against the wall to make the counterheight stools more comfortable. 2. Best ad ever. I found some rolled ankle socks like that about 15 years ago and bought 18 pairs because they were so comfy. I've been having to toss them as they've worn out and they're almost gone and I haven't found them again. Definately going to Bombas with your code. 3. Wow Justin is a sweetheart and you guys are gorgeous. I love that you found someone wonderful. It's been a while since I've been here so now I have to go back and see how this happy development came about. 😘❤
Not about the makeover at all, just about your two's chemistry...the little touches, and looks, and him going in for a kiss after talking to him about his style....it's very sweet, very romance, and I love it! ❤️
This makes me giggle so much bc I edit out most of his touches bc I feel like it would be too much for the audience. That’s why there are often awkward cuts at the end of a scene. He’s just a sweeto
Feel like I just saw a video where Caroline was like "people think I'm tall but I'm actually really short" or something, and then this video where Justine's head is cut out of frame made me giggle so much. Also every time he like, touched her waist affectionately or told her she did a good job made me so happy. Caroline is so great and I love seeing someone be appreciative of her. Also the makeover is so good and the chevron flooring is satisfying. From industrial to all the wood tones. 👌
Literally my parents! The most adorable and wholesome couple. I love how he casually touches her tenderly all the time. Also, the sponsoship was amazing. Caroline, you are the best and your videos and the podcast make my day!
I was going to meet my dad at a festival and stay in his camper van for the week last month. When I called to ask if he needed anything he asked for fairy lights. Also, this makeover is stunning and super inspirational as always. I have a balcony with similar dimensions, which I tried to do up without using any brains at all. I put down a fake grass mat which looked super cute. Until I remembered I live in Ireland and it rains 97% of the time. That mat got pretty gross pretty quickly. Love those clip together floorboards!
I freaked 🤯 when you started to stand on the chair thinking you could fall back and over the balcony! So glad you figured that out and got down. 👵🏻 this granny was worried for you. Love how this turned out.
Love the makeover! Little tip that may help you should you decide to get the chop saw out again - if you wrap the plank/wood with painter's tape over the line you plane to saw, it'll both stop pieces from flying away and prevent the wood from chipping, so you can get nice clean cuts
What do you mean “ just complained about 2 screws “ !? You did so much stuff ! Assembling all that infrastructure is a HUGE amount of work! This is a wonderful makeover and has added so much quality of life to Justin’s place. He now gets to enjoy that balcony that he probably considered a plus point when he chose the apartment. Better still, he gets to be there with you. Loved this !
I've been watching Caroline from almost the very beginning!! She is AUTHENTIC!!! That's the adjective that suits her! No other UA-camr is so raw and loving at the same time!!! Noone can compete her authenticity!! She is a really good person!! I wish her every happiness in the world. She deserves it.❤
Omg, your sketches for your sponsored products are so good! It gives the SNL vibes. You could be a comedy sketch writer along with your many other talents. 😂
It’s beautiful! One suggestion-get a cheap rolling furniture mover for raising the garden box and you’ll be able to access the storage and raise the decor higher.
The first thing that stuck out to me was the rug! I remember Justin saying he would never get one. It is amazing the people we love change us, and how we let them change us. It is beautiful, even in the small things. ❤
This is so lovely! I went the opposite with my balcony - Mediterranean holiday resort, bright, colourful flowers, lots of blue. But there's something to be said about this subtle and serene nature corner. It really looks like you're in a garden! It must be so nice to have a coffee there in the morning. Beautiful work.
😂😂😂Usually I skip over the sponsored section in all videos I watch but the videos you've made recently I literally watch the whole sponsorship part it's pure gold🤣🥇
Bombas tho. basically that ad is the greatest thing i've ever seen. i would literally buy them and i'm in NZ lol. you sold me. but also they look cute and look like good quality. and also, i'm obsessed with your vids and also, omg you with Justin are so cute the way you look at eachother. loveeeee. the real chats you've done on podcast and youtube regarding adult friendships is so genuinely helpful to me.
I'm facinated by what other people consider small. Where I'm from, this sort of balcony for an apartment would be considered rather big. Got to survive with our USSR-time apartment buildings and their tiny, protruding balconies.
Love it…one suggestion since you can’t really see the bottom of the planter with the trellis, raise it up with some boards or brick so that the trellis can be at the height of the door you are trying to camouflage. That way you also get to see more of the fairy lights that you added. ❤
This afternoon, I had a massive family memorial gathering for a deceased member. And although it was done beautifully in the vein of a summer garden party, having that much family (some of them not really on speaking terms) together was extremely stressful. Now, sitting here, watching this video and the loving, tender interactions between Caroline and Justin, makes me so happy and calm inside…and also somehow hopeful. Thank you!
You did a great job with the tiny space! I wouldn't change anything, but I would add a short wooden rail to the back edge of the table just to keep things from being knocked off accidentally---like maybe a lighted candle that fell off and landed on the guy downstairs head and set his toupee on fire (accidentally, of course). I love the lattice planter in front of the storage room door---that's a great idea! I would go ahead and put furniture sliders under it so it would be easier to access the door when you need to get in there. Another thing that would be cute and add some more nature would be to hang a humming bird feeder. Those little guys are so much fun to watch. They will be migrating south to Mexico soon and will need so much nourishment for their trip. They have to fly Non-Stop over the Gulf of Mexico---it takes them about four days! Don't want those little wings to give out on them halfway across. Everything looks great! Love it!
Coming back to this video just to listen to your ad jingle, it's been stuck in my head all week (unprovoked). Thank you Caroline for your wonderful sense of humour.
Love the wooden floor things. Also love the trellis and the plants. Looks very good. I'm not a big fan of high chairs (stools) though. I don't find it confortable to rest my feet on the chair's crossbar. But I agree that they are the best solution to improve the field of view. I'd probably build a box or something and put it under the table to use as a foot stool. With all that said, I enjoyed the video. I just discovered your channel and immediately subscribed.
It's the first time I ever came across your channel. I enjoyed the makeover, and also REALLY ENJOYED the sponsor segment. That has never happened in all these years that I have been watching youtube, and I watch a few hours everyday. Bombas should give you a bonus
Wow I would have given up on this balcony bc it’s so obscured and industrial loooking. I’m with everyone in the comments, the small spaces are fun to watch because you’re so good at them and offer solutions I never would have thought of. Annnnd lots of ppl are living small. You’re a magical little interior AND exterior design fairy 😹✨
Way new to your channel, but OMG- I loved your makeover!! I think my apartment patio might be a little deeper than yours, but certainly no longer, and you've inspired me to do something with it!! Loved those snap-together floor tiles. I've seen them and wondered if they would work on my cement patio space and now I know they would! Can't wait to catch up with more DIY videos of yours! 👍🏻👍🏻
That is a cool gift when things fit and work out like it did! ❤ I think that is a nice apartment and your guy seems so sweet! Happy for you Caroline! You and your Bomba’s! 😂❤I wish your brother was there to use that saw for you! I feel you and I did some crafty scroll sawing back in the day! Awesome! Another gift! It worked out! Dang he looks so handsome for being ill! Inventive you! 😂 I hope you tighten that table up at some point. You look so beautiful in the way to Home Depot! And you were concerned about Justin falling off!!! 😂 You need to get it right though those are lumberjack lights on that balcony! ❤ CAROLINE!!! You did such an awesome job. I love it. What great ideas!!! ❤❤❤
Any time you make even the smallest space in your environment inviting, you’ve increased your contentment in your own home. We don’t realize how much any dreary little nook in our homes whittles away at that feeling of being cocooned by what is supposed to be your sanctuary from the world. It’s like your brain can put down that little bit of weight it’s carrying around under the surface and you feel lighter and just better. And making that tiny space warmer and aesthetically pleasing will be seen and felt from the inside as well. So while it’s such a small change, it does change the ENTIRE space. Having those trees surrounding his view out there is already such a win in an urban apartment, I’d say making that space a place you want to be in brings that feature into his home in a way it wasn’t before. Also, the ad …. Outstanding lol. ❤
Ms. Caroline, this was my first time seeing your Channel, and oh girl! It was so fun, and entertaining to watch your DYI for your bf Justin, and to see just how much he appreciated everything that you did for him. Loved the Bombas ad so much, which was so cute and fun to see you really appreciate your socks like no other lol 😅. I just had to Subscribe to your channel because I loved every second of your vlog, that I must see more of you again and again 👍😁Great job on the balcony project 👏👏☝️👌
It looks great. One thought…raise the planter up so lattice goes to top of door (or at;east higher). Just put base/planter box on risers (legs or some sort of base). Just a thought- looks very cute.
Ok seriously Caroline! This was not the first video I had to pause during your sponsored ad just to click the like button in that instant 😂 absolute lols. You're so creative and funny!
Wow. you did such a great job with such a tiny space. Very inspiring. Something about small spaces really bring about a lot of creativity. We are considering moving to an urban environment from our rural one in the next few years. I've been somewhat excited about it but also dreading giving up all my great outdoor spaces for a high rise balcony situation....but this video showed me the potential of how to get the most out of a small outdoor space.
Doh! One loop I need to close! I see a lot of people are concerned about my blocking that metal door 😅 I should have mentioned - that door is a closet to the water heater - it gets accessed by building maintenance once every couple years, at which time we can easily move the trellis aside! the door does not connect to another room, nor a breaker box, or anything that has to be accessed in any regular interval. Forgot to explain this!❤
Thanks! I was curious, lol! I thought it was a storage area for him. :) Fantastic job, btw! Very, very nice! That folding table is awesome! Love everything, including your commercial, lol!
@@melissaciswhoibe9183 thank you!!
Caroline, you are a genius. Like that music video was so Bombas !! Like it was written for you ♥️ I watched the whole thing thrice! Where do you find your music for your projects??
I assumed it was one of those itty bitty 'storage rooms' a lot of apartments have that you can maybe put some bags of dirt in or something lol.
Some of us knew neither you not your beau were so stupid as to block a vital door. Carry on!
The ad was the most unexpected thing yet I wouldn’t expect any less
it was one of those things where i was like, i really can't justify putting this amount of work into a 90sec ad, but it just felt correct to do
@@Caroline_Winkler the only ad I didnt skip since being able to skip ads. Well done for captivating my attention. But I wont be buying the socks 😁
@@Caroline_WinklerLove it! I actually replayed the ad and sang along..lol!
I came here to say this, it was marvelous
Love the ad but I lost one of my Bomba socks so I was like...oh, these get can get lost just like regular socks! 🤑🤑So had to go back to regular socks...oh well!
I would love to see more tiny makeovers! Reading nooks, porches, cat litter box spaces, breakfast bars, etc
oh my gosh! i love this idea!!! idk how i never thought of this with my love of all things small. this is really amazing. im gonna work on it!
@@Caroline_Winkleryay! I get so overwhelmed by trying to makeover a whole space. Time/money/energy-wise the small makeovers always feel satisfying and less daunting.
Pleeeease yes about the litter box! Seriously thinking about putting in a pet door to the garage and putting the litterbox out there but... then I have to cat proof my garage? #notenoughscentsy
Yes to the Cat Litter Box area as well
Yesssss
This Bombas ad is the only youtuber ad I have ever watched all the way through and thoroughly enjoyed
Same
😂😂😂 the song is so catchy.. I'll be signing it through the night
Same 😂
I was going to say the same!
Same! 😂
As someone who's been watching your channel for a while, can I say it is SO tender how almost every time Justin is interacting with you he just *has* to touch you, hold your hand, etc? He is so comfortable and happy with you. It makes me happy.
Golden Retriever Boyfriend!
Exactly what i was thinking, he is just perfect i was giggling through whole video:,)
Exactly!! And she gets so giddy everytime she's with him it's just so fucking adorable!!! 😭🫶
@@starlost9923 like she feels safe to be herself
Came here for this comment. Felt the same. Team Justin y'all!
Two takeaways: First, Bombas should pay you a million bucks for that sponsorship spot. Second: it's important to have good stools.
True-Caroline you’re a genius!!
Just so you know, very poor and homeless kids in my school DO get Bombas.
@@megb9700 That's great. I'm glad these sponsorships are having an impact.
A full-on original music video is truly above and beyond. Make sure your manager is getting you what you deserve!!
Where does that door lead to ?
OMG THAT SPONSORSHIP READ WAS ICONIC. I died laughing at "why you looking so sponsored?" Whatever bombas paid you, they need to pay you more
Actually the only time when sponsorship was not boring. I enjoyed it and laughed my ass off 😂
I so agree with this comment it was fantastic!!!! 😂🤩💃🏻💯
I meant to skip it but it sucked me in and I watched the whole thing lol😅 but her ad reads are always entertaining
You definitely have the best sponsorship sections. You must have so much fun doing them. And it really makes me want to buy bombas socks in the UK.
Keep them coming.
Love it.
The two of you are so well matched. They should call you yin n yang. Bombas rule. 1st time seeing this your both super fun. Great video.
The balcony is looking very… BOMBAS
the comment i was waiting for
🤣
lololol
That song stuck in my head! BOmBAS
Haha😂😂😂
Another cool thing re: Bombas - I volunteer for a few different orgs in Portland that help unhoused people, and we are constantly getting boxes and boxes of socks donated by Bombas. They really are fantastic socks and the folks we help really appreciate them.
That's really cool!
I almost didn’t click on this because I thought “Eh, how many balcony makeovers can you see? BORING!” I was SO wrong. You are adorable, funny, humble and clever. Justin seemed so thankful too.
Obsessed that Justin's dining-table-window stitch is lowkey a masculine version of Caroline's - shared visions!
i thought so too !
exactly my first thought seeing his space!!! sort of a mirror floor plan in the living & dining area haha
ahh! i mentioned this to him when i first saw his apt!!! this is how he has always has his place set up, isn't that kind of wild
@@catalinaledermannYes! My brain had to process the fact that it wasn’t Caroline’s apartment bc even though it’s decorated totally differently, my eyes and brain initially saw Caroline’s table and dining space.
Absolutely love! Love the couple! Love the makeover! Love the Bombas Ad. I mean there are no words. Wait! May the lord be with you both.
(Was it be with or bless you? Either way you know what I mean! ) Bombas bombas bombas...
Ok Caroline, the sponsorship segment had no right to be that damn catchy. Bombas.
I ordered some.
Cute, cute!
One suggestion: raise the planter box with a storage cube underneath. That will give him a spot to stash potting supplies, AND raise the trellis higher to cover the door.
I agree 100%. I thought the same thing. It will let the eye flow upward and make the door invisible.
Mee too i thought the same thing!
Does the planter box have wheels so it can be easily rolled away from the door to allow access to the door?
@@dominiquedominique8395 No
Yup. Having had the experience with such a planter in a loggia: the plants do not do well in it.
I'm 29 and have been single for the last 5 (almost 6) years. I was so happy to see your videos about your dating life, and we have a very similar relationship history. Those videos actually really helped raise my standards and make better decisions when it comes to dating. I made a list of tips and tidbits from your videos in my notes app 😊
Knowing that you're around my age and found a connection with someone like Justin really gives me hope. I also loved the podcast episode with you two. Thank you for sharing that part of your life with us! I'm so happy for you guys 💕
@11:30 Hi Caroline! The weird thing that you may not have thought of (that will likely prove to be problematic) is that the cut pieces of acacia flooring should be sanded and sealed with oil or polyurethane or something. At the moment, the raw wood is exposed to the elements and may warp and rot fairly quickly due to humidity, or even faster due to rainfall or plant water runoff. I want to save you the hassle of having to buy new ones to re-cut in a few months. Awesome video, as always!!
You've simultaneously raised the bar for all influencers sponsored ads whilst committing yourself to never doing anything less than. I look forward to your next music video.
ok so it has always been a dream of mine to direct a music video!! i have no musical talents, obv. but i just love the format of music videos. i have "directed" so many in my head. now i am forcing this dream upon youtube
@@Caroline_Winkler omg you made my day!!!!!!!!! ❤️❤️❤️ the universe is telling you something ✨️
It was the best ad I've ever seen. Kills it everytime ❤
@@Caroline_Winkler and youtube is all here for itttt
Raised the bar, I get it!
I love the makeover, but even more, I love what Justin's apartment says about him: totally natural, unpretentious, and real. And a serious reader.
all true
Loved his Secret Hitler game that I saw peeking out from the coffee table haha
@@serevaetse What? For real?
@@tamjg Yeah, have you not heard of that game? it's really fun!
@@serevaetse No, I hadn't. I'm 95% politically incorrect, but I'm as appalled by using the H name as if it were called F*ing Anne Frank.
"lumberjack lights"
Can I also just say how beautiful that scene was where Justin is holding your hand and reading to you. So special and cute.
yes!! yes to both!! I was looking for this comment!! I'm glad someone else noticed it! Cutest moment ever ❤
You changed him, he got a rug!
Inspiring
I love it, and I have ideas for my own balcony. I'm just wondering, do your feet or Justin's feet touch the floor when you're in those chairs? And, do you like having those arms on the chairs? I think it makes things more awkward to use. Thanks so much! I'm a new fan.
This guy is ready to marry you. He has love written all over his face and it’s adorable. 🥰
I need a boyfriend like him. Very demure, kind and thoughtful. You are such a great designer, what a handsome couple! Cheers.
This looks amazing, but the best part is seeing the two of you interact. You both seem SO HAPPY. I love the way he looks at you. :)
❤Soo on point!!❤ He’s a keeper!
it's really nice getting more comfortable being on camera together! definitely takes a while to get used to
Love how affectionate he is. The way he reaches out to touch you reminds me of a cat gently extending its paw.
I agree
OMG yes I haven't watched one of Caroline's videos in a while and I am obsessed with how cute they are together.
Immediately noticing the similarities between Caroline and Justin's living rooms
Yes I could almost not tell whose it was.
Totally. Which made it quite funny to me when Caroline was complimenting it as the “best bachelor pad” she’s seen. 😂 I just love her.
I noticed the same thing! ❤
Right??!!!
Mee too
1. The way Justin shows his love for you is the sweetest!!
2. BOMBAS- gurl you need to get to a recording studio asap!
3. The happiness in the video is everything ❤
YES to number 3....she sounds so happy and it actually brings tears to my eyes. I love, love❤🎉
I LOVE that yall are actually using the balcony now. Having a meal or cocktails after work out in the fresh air and sunshine is good for you! Anytime outside is good-even in the winter. If you planted the ivy in the planter-around the bigger flowering plants you bought, the ivy will grow up the trellis.
She looks and sounds like Jennifer Aniston
Even the way she moves her hands while talking and the facial expressions. Am loving this
Never have I gotten so emotional about one of ur videos...after ending 36 years of marriage to someone who never really made me feel like "enough", you make me feel like there's hope for someone like me to find someone like Justin who will make me feel important. Or at least "enough". Another great video, great design, great edit. U are wonderful and deserve to be told so.
Good luck on your next chapter of feeling valued!
ohhhhh i know this feeling SO well. so, so well. i am a big fan of quitting the right things, in order to get to that healthy, fulfilled place. im sure an end after 36 years feels completely surreal. but if he never made you feel like enough, then i am excited for what this end means for your next new chapter. excited and proud of you
@Caroline_Winkler I appreciate you
@@kyliecallaway5273thank you
Um, I don't think you want to feel 'superfluous'.
That Bombas thing should be a TV commercial. 😅🤣🤣
Hey girl
Why you're looking so comfy?
Bombas!
Can't take this out of my head!😅
I would literally watch the ad as a standalone music video
Honestly, would throw that in a couple different Spotify playlists.
At the very least it should be a short
I am ALSO freaking DELIGHTED by how this makeover turned out. For someone like myself who is chronically overwhelmed, it helps to see small changes accumulate to something magical ✨
But how are you the QUEEN of makeovers, sponsorships and confident silly sass ALL AT ONCE???
You are my absolute favorite stranger I've ever not met in my entire life.
mine too
I hope Bombas appreciates your hilarious creativity!
the ad was so much fun I watched the entire thing
Right?!!!
You never have to sell your videos to me, Caroline. They are always fantastic and so much fun!
1. I love that you made the balcony so cozy and inviting. Great idea to raise the trellis up to hide the upper part of the door. And the flooring is just beautiful! The only other thing I would add is a footrest or a small platform up against the wall to make the counterheight stools more comfortable.
2. Best ad ever. I found some rolled ankle socks like that about 15 years ago and bought 18 pairs because they were so comfy. I've been having to toss them as they've worn out and they're almost gone and I haven't found them again. Definately going to Bombas with your code.
3. Wow Justin is a sweetheart and you guys are gorgeous. I love that you found someone wonderful. It's been a while since I've been here so now I have to go back and see how this happy development came about. 😘❤
Not about the makeover at all, just about your two's chemistry...the little touches, and looks, and him going in for a kiss after talking to him about his style....it's very sweet, very romance, and I love it! ❤️
lol Justin’s love language is definitely physical touch and I think it’s so adorable. You guys are the kookiest kooks ❤ knock it off
It's hard to miss! He soooo loves her.
This makes me giggle so much bc I edit out most of his touches bc I feel like it would be too much for the audience. That’s why there are often awkward cuts at the end of a scene. He’s just a sweeto
@@Caroline_Winkler I lovvvee seeing all of it-as a high physical touch girly, it gives me so much hope and encouragement!
@@Caroline_WinklerI knew it! I was all”Is she editing out some smooches??”
@@Caroline_Winkler aww that’s so sweet 🥹, I personally don’t think the edits are necessary, but obviously what ever makes you guys feel best. ❤️
22:36 minutes of pure delight. You two are so lucky you found each other.
Bombas ad giving SNL/Lonely Island vibes. HUGE compliment. Incredible.
Exactly my thoughts.😊
I have not enjoyed a sponsored segment more by a youtuber like yours for bombas today. Brilliant. Hope they are paying you ALOT!
Omg Justin’s so sweet. The part where he said “that’s fine” to you saying “I’m talking in my video voice right now” 🥹🥹🥹
The "uuuuhhhh..." at the end is perfect with the editing. 😂 The makeover looks amazing, but the ad was the real star of the show.
Feel like I just saw a video where Caroline was like "people think I'm tall but I'm actually really short" or something, and then this video where Justine's head is cut out of frame made me giggle so much. Also every time he like, touched her waist affectionately or told her she did a good job made me so happy. Caroline is so great and I love seeing someone be appreciative of her.
Also the makeover is so good and the chevron flooring is satisfying. From industrial to all the wood tones. 👌
BOMBAS! Gonna be stuck in my head for the rest of the day and I’m not mad about it
I’m thinking Bombas should buy the rights
Fer real
@@tanyas2996 I'm sure they somehow own it now 😭
Literally my parents! The most adorable and wholesome couple. I love how he casually touches her tenderly all the time. Also, the sponsoship was amazing. Caroline, you are the best and your videos and the podcast make my day!
I was going to meet my dad at a festival and stay in his camper van for the week last month. When I called to ask if he needed anything he asked for fairy lights.
Also, this makeover is stunning and super inspirational as always. I have a balcony with similar dimensions, which I tried to do up without using any brains at all. I put down a fake grass mat which looked super cute. Until I remembered I live in Ireland and it rains 97% of the time. That mat got pretty gross pretty quickly. Love those clip together floorboards!
I freaked 🤯 when you started to stand on the chair thinking you could fall back and over the balcony! So glad you figured that out and got down. 👵🏻 this granny was worried for you.
Love how this turned out.
it was actually a poor decision. my life flashed before my eyes. i promise to be more careful! at some point
I gasped!
I shouted at my phone! 😅
Cmon now. Centre of mass.. 😂
Love the makeover! Little tip that may help you should you decide to get the chop saw out again - if you wrap the plank/wood with painter's tape over the line you plane to saw, it'll both stop pieces from flying away and prevent the wood from chipping, so you can get nice clean cuts
What do you mean “ just complained about 2 screws “ !? You did so much stuff ! Assembling all that infrastructure is a HUGE amount of work! This is a wonderful makeover and has added so much quality of life to Justin’s place. He now gets to enjoy that balcony that he probably considered a plus point when he chose the apartment. Better still, he gets to be there with you. Loved this !
She actually called them "nails", which is a problem. Perhaps a caption correcting that is necessary. She knows they're screws. Right?
I've been watching Caroline from almost the very beginning!! She is AUTHENTIC!!! That's the adjective that suits her! No other UA-camr is so raw and loving at the same time!!! Noone can compete her authenticity!! She is a really good person!! I wish her every happiness in the world. She deserves it.❤
18:41 "They're lumberjack lights...."😂😂😂😂😂😂❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
😂
as a guy, i love faerie lights, esp the kind that have the flame twinkle feature.
That’s because you are a good man!
😹This is great to hear. As a woman who was wondering how a guy would feel. ✨🕯
Omg, your sketches for your sponsored products are so good! It gives the SNL vibes. You could be a comedy sketch writer along with your many other talents. 😂
this ad is everything I wasn’t expecting but everything I needed
It’s beautiful! One suggestion-get a cheap rolling furniture mover for raising the garden box and you’ll be able to access the storage and raise the decor higher.
Literally the only creator that I will NOT skip the sponsored ad! I actually went back and listened to that Bombas ad multiple times.
The first thing that stuck out to me was the rug! I remember Justin saying he would never get one. It is amazing the people we love change us, and how we let them change us. It is beautiful, even in the small things. ❤
And I bet he’s secretly loving how adult his place looks now, just because of that rug.
he is a man of evolution!
And I am now thinking of putting an outdoor rug on my patio. I'd love the wood tiles but I can't afford them on my whole area.
Please link the rug!! @@Caroline_Winkler
Do I usually fast forward thru the ad-time? Yep. Did I DANCE during this one? YEP!! 😎😎
Whatever Bombas paying you it ain’t enough. Smashed it.
This is so lovely! I went the opposite with my balcony - Mediterranean holiday resort, bright, colourful flowers, lots of blue. But there's something to be said about this subtle and serene nature corner. It really looks like you're in a garden! It must be so nice to have a coffee there in the morning. Beautiful work.
😂😂😂Usually I skip over the sponsored section in all videos I watch but the videos you've made recently I literally watch the whole sponsorship part it's pure gold🤣🥇
Bombas tho. basically that ad is the greatest thing i've ever seen. i would literally buy them and i'm in NZ lol. you sold me. but also they look cute and look like good quality. and also, i'm obsessed with your vids and also, omg you with Justin are so cute the way you look at eachother. loveeeee. the real chats you've done on podcast and youtube regarding adult friendships is so genuinely helpful to me.
You know it's a good sponsorship segment when I legit consider replaying it just to hear the Bombas song again 😅
i replayed just the ad hahaha
Yeah, normally you can clearly see how people skip the ad and here it's literally the opposite. 😅
Justin helping you even if he is sick is a big green flag 💚
I'm facinated by what other people consider small. Where I'm from, this sort of balcony for an apartment would be considered rather big. Got to survive with our USSR-time apartment buildings and their tiny, protruding balconies.
Soooo good! I'm obsessed! Well done! You two are a beautiful couple! ❤
I admire how kind, smart, emotionally healthy and witty both you and Justin are. Intrapersonal AND interpersonal goals ❤.
incredibly sweet. thank you
Great job! “Best wrenchless DIY channel”!! (Also, sold us all some Bombas)
Best balcony makeover I’ve seen. Nothing excessive, everything with a purpose, warm, simple, perfect. Well done!
Love it…one suggestion since you can’t really see the bottom of the planter with the trellis, raise it up with some boards or brick so that the trellis can be at the height of the door you are trying to camouflage. That way you also get to see more of the fairy lights that you added. ❤
I loved this video. What you did made such a difference! The flooring was awesome. What a lovely new space for you both!
This afternoon, I had a massive family memorial gathering for a deceased member. And although it was done beautifully in the vein of a summer garden party, having that much family (some of them not really on speaking terms) together was extremely stressful. Now, sitting here, watching this video and the loving, tender interactions between Caroline and Justin, makes me so happy and calm inside…and also somehow hopeful. Thank you!
Justin is so sweet, you two are amazing together.
You did a great job with the tiny space! I wouldn't change anything, but I would add a short wooden rail to the back edge of the table just to keep things from being knocked off accidentally---like maybe a lighted candle that fell off and landed on the guy downstairs head and set his toupee on fire (accidentally, of course). I love the lattice planter in front of the storage room door---that's a great idea! I would go ahead and put furniture sliders under it so it would be easier to access the door when you need to get in there. Another thing that would be cute and add some more nature would be to hang a humming bird feeder. Those little guys are so much fun to watch. They will be migrating south to Mexico soon and will need so much nourishment for their trip. They have to fly Non-Stop over the Gulf of Mexico---it takes them about four days! Don't want those little wings to give out on them halfway across. Everything looks great! Love it!
Coming back to this video just to listen to your ad jingle, it's been stuck in my head all week (unprovoked). Thank you Caroline for your wonderful sense of humour.
You out did yourself on this one. Would never have thought of the flooring but what a change! 🩷🩷🩷
Having a Tiny Balcony is Better then No Balcony ✨Wow, what a Sweet Impact 🌟
Omg Bombas. Best ad I’ve seen on any UA-cam channel everrrrrrr. Transition - SO SMOOTH. So good.
That bombas add was absolutely BOMB!!!! 🔥
it was great and all and Imma let you finish but what is behind the door?
Love the wooden floor things. Also love the trellis and the plants. Looks very good. I'm not a big fan of high chairs (stools) though. I don't find it confortable to rest my feet on the chair's crossbar. But I agree that they are the best solution to improve the field of view. I'd probably build a box or something and put it under the table to use as a foot stool. With all that said, I enjoyed the video. I just discovered your channel and immediately subscribed.
I love Bombas! We've been buying them for everyone at Christmas for several years. Everyone looks forward to them.
LOVE the mid-video rap ad. Literally so exciting. I usually skip through the ads but stayed for the whole thing with this one. Record deal when??
“I’m not trying to change your life” meanwhile does a balcony makeover 😂😂😂 I LOVE THIS! Great job 👏🏾
Literally the only sponsored ad I have ever watched on UA-cam. Bonus points for getting me to sing along. Bombas owes you a second check! 😂
The fact that you complained about there being no screw measurements while pointing at the measurements on the instructions was hilarious 😂
She never said there were no measurments; she complained that the drawings of the screws weren't proportional relative to each other.
It's the first time I ever came across your channel. I enjoyed the makeover, and also REALLY ENJOYED the sponsor segment. That has never happened in all these years that I have been watching youtube, and I watch a few hours everyday. Bombas should give you a bonus
No other channel makes me laugh out loud as much as this one. I fucking love you, holy shit. 🤣😍
Too sweet. Thank you!
3 seconds in and I'm already obsessed with what is about to happen.
Wow I would have given up on this balcony bc it’s so obscured and industrial loooking. I’m with everyone in the comments, the small spaces are fun to watch because you’re so good at them and offer solutions I never would have thought of. Annnnd lots of ppl are living small. You’re a magical little interior AND exterior design fairy 😹✨
Way new to your channel, but OMG- I loved your makeover!! I think my apartment patio might be a little deeper than yours, but certainly no longer, and you've inspired me to do something with it!! Loved those snap-together floor tiles. I've seen them and wondered if they would work on my cement patio space and now I know they would! Can't wait to catch up with more DIY videos of yours! 👍🏻👍🏻
That is a cool gift when things fit and work out like it did! ❤ I think that is a nice apartment and your guy seems so sweet! Happy for you Caroline! You and your Bomba’s! 😂❤I wish your brother was there to use that saw for you! I feel you and I did some crafty scroll sawing back in the day! Awesome! Another gift! It worked out! Dang he looks so handsome for being ill! Inventive you! 😂 I hope you tighten that table up at some point. You look so beautiful in the way to Home Depot! And you were concerned about Justin falling off!!! 😂 You need to get it right though those are lumberjack lights on that balcony! ❤ CAROLINE!!! You did such an awesome job. I love it. What great ideas!!! ❤❤❤
Any time you make even the smallest space in your environment inviting, you’ve increased your contentment in your own home. We don’t realize how much any dreary little nook in our homes whittles away at that feeling of being cocooned by what is supposed to be your sanctuary from the world. It’s like your brain can put down that little bit of weight it’s carrying around under the surface and you feel lighter and just better. And making that tiny space warmer and aesthetically pleasing will be seen and felt from the inside as well. So while it’s such a small change, it does change the ENTIRE space. Having those trees surrounding his view out there is already such a win in an urban apartment, I’d say making that space a place you want to be in brings that feature into his home in a way it wasn’t before. Also, the ad …. Outstanding lol. ❤
the unprepared incapable building was my favorite part. chaos= ✨content✨
I haven't finished watching the entire video, but I just wanna say you killed that Bombas ad. So good.
Rolling on the floor laughing (literally) and singing BOMBAS. I love this you kook!
Ms. Caroline, this was my first time seeing your Channel, and oh girl! It was so fun, and entertaining to watch your DYI for your bf Justin, and to see just how much he appreciated everything that you did for him. Loved the Bombas ad so much, which was so cute and fun to see you really appreciate your socks like no other lol 😅. I just had to Subscribe to your channel because I loved every second of your vlog, that I must see more of you again and again 👍😁Great job on the balcony project 👏👏☝️👌
It looks great. One thought…raise the planter up so lattice goes to top of door (or at;east higher). Just put base/planter box on risers (legs or some sort of base). Just a thought- looks very cute.
Justin can't stop touching Caroline... it's adorable! ♥️♥️
Ok seriously Caroline! This was not the first video I had to pause during your sponsored ad just to click the like button in that instant 😂 absolute lols. You're so creative and funny!
Wow. you did such a great job with such a tiny space. Very inspiring. Something about small spaces really bring about a lot of creativity. We are considering moving to an urban environment from our rural one in the next few years. I've been somewhat excited about it but also dreading giving up all my great outdoor spaces for a high rise balcony situation....but this video showed me the potential of how to get the most out of a small outdoor space.
You guys are so cute together!! Warms my heart. Love the use of space. Lol Lumberjack Lights!!! 😂 Bravo! 👌👏