I love your work and I learned a lot for that I am very grateful but but without being a bully makes the video very long unnecessarily, you could make the video direct.
Thank you Malu, I get it and I don’t think you’re a bully.💕 I believe that art is an out pouring of the heart. Our stories make us who we are. My hope is to connect with you on a level beyond a step by step tutorial. There is a lesson in the peach story that connects to this project. I hope you stick around and learn to love my style but if you don’t I understand. ❤️ thanks for watching!
I love your stories Debi. The entire video is always a work of art. Even the way you film looking up to the camera. I’m pretty sure there are DIY “tutorials” that are strait forward and to the point. But just know many of us love the journey.
You've always been talented, skilled, creative but you are really leveling up and branching out. I love that you're starting to paint your own flowers now. Really beautiful!
I come here for the tutorials. But long after the techniques are forgotten, what stays with me are the stories... You're such an amazing storyteller! That's truly a gift! 💕
Debbie honey, you are as brilliant as you are artistically gifted! And an interesting person as well! I love everything about your stories and your work! Thank you doll! BTW, the piece is stunning!!
I’ve been following you for years and then I lost you. Tonight there you are and I am at peace. This piece is spectacular there’s not even a word to describe it. As always thank you🌈🦩Florida🌊🐊🌴
It's gorgeous! I feel you on the peaches. We went to Oregon when I was 11 and picked ripe peaches from the tree and ate them right there. I was forever ruined for any store bought peach. Great video miss Debi!
Debi, the chest is so gorgeous! I just love all the ornate detailing, textures, colour choices and stenciling. Your work is on a whole other level. The peaches story was hilarious. When you got to the part where you all went back to the peach stand and it was closed I cracked up. 😂😂😂 You tell wonderful stories to keep viewers engaged. Thank you! ❤
I watch tons of people showing us their DIY videos but YOU 'My Dear' are MY ABSOLUTE FAVORITE! I love just listening to you while I am learning and I just try to follow you! I love your quirkiness & just how calming you are! You give me the strength that I need at times, your positivity and blessings Go AlOnG WAY! And I TRULY THANK YOU! Please, KEEP UP your BEAUTIFUL IDEAS and all of your HELPFUL IDEAS & your POSITIVE INSPIRATION to me. ESPECIALLY when I think that I'm doing EVERYTHING WRONG! Sincerely, Vera
Beautiful as always. About a year ago, I show a friend your YT. And told her I always wanted to do this! She is a artist and said go for it! She helped me. I painted my daughter dresser and she added pictures. It came out nice, but not perfect. I told my self I would go back and corrected some parts. I didn’t even seal it for this reason. Well life got busy and I didn’t get back to it. We use use the dresser and sometimes I would say I need to go back and finish it. The funny thing is everyone who see’s the dresser saids it’s beautiful. It’s me who has a perfectionist mind set that’s gets in my way. If it wasn’t for your work you do on here and sharing your stories like you do and my friend pushing me I wouldn’t even have tried. I so glad I did! This story and your talking about being a perfectionist reminds me to just try and do something! Now I am inspired to touch up the dresser and seal it. Also, to work out something new! Thank you a million times. God bless you!
Genius! I love your stories. I could listen to you all day long. So pleased that God allowed me to meet you, your Dad, and see both your shops. Hope to visit the reopening of the store on Cedros Avenue. I met you briefly as you were coming out the door....your Dad was on the roof. Prayers for your success! Judy Carr
You are the Queen of "feel good videos" to an artsy gal like me! I literally moan when I see your color combos...my definition of FAB!! And your variety of great music & quirky lil stories are icing on the cake. So fun! Thank you, Debi!!!
You have a winning template for your videos: the stories, the painting, the music, and the mistakes, back and forth and back again. It keeps me wanting more and to hear and see the end result. Congratulations on another beautiful piece.
I was a Decorative Painter for over 20 years, it never ceases to amaze me how whiny (for lack of a better word) some people are. If you have issues with the way someone explains or shows you something...move along, don't suggest how they should conduct themselves. Maybe people don't get it....it's free. Go take a class plan on spending anywhere from $1500-3000 plus airfare, food,and hotel experiences on top of that. They are more direct no stories, no messing around, no checking to make sure you "got" it. Some might print out a "guideline" most prefer you take your own notes...good luck trying to make your sample and trying to write how to do it. I myself enjoy the stories it's more personal, friendly, leisurely way to learn and to enjoy what your crafting. Some classes you head back home absolutely exhausted. I appreciate you Debi and thank you for your time and knowledge given freely 💜
Love, love, love your stories, your work, your style, AND your love of peaches. And when I say I totally understand your infatuation with finding the perfect peach, I mean it on a whole different level. Fifty years ago I married a peach farmer, and I have spent the last fifty summers striving to sell the most perfect peaches at our roadside market in Trenton, South Carolina. Your story truly tugged on my heart strings. And visions of that gorgeous chest of drawers haunt me. Now I’m on the hunt for the perfect piece of furniture. And so your story continues…
Debi I love the story of little girl Debi obsessing over the peach and your Mom’s display of love, patience and desire to find more peaches for you. It’s those little things that make Moms so special. I lost my Mom Oct 21 and it’s memories similar to yours that remind me hove much she loved us. Love your creation and the addition of the making powders! ❤️❤️❤️
I'm so enjoying your stories layered in with the tutorial. I wish I could find friends like you at this time in my life. Girl friends later in life seem elusive. All my girl friends now have family to soend their time with, and were hours away from each other anyway. I made friends at church, but when I stopped going to church they stopped being friends. And then few are healthy, actuve, and creative. I have a wonderful husband who is my best friend and supportive of my passions, and I thank God for him! It's weird, this time of my life. At least I am free to follow my interests each day. 🤷🏼 My neighbor had beautiful peaches last year. I have several bags of frozen fruit to use. This year will be ok, but last year the bounty was overflowing. All glory to God!
Waking up this morning with coffee in hand watching your video before I head off to the market downtown, what a great start to my day off. Bobby is such a tropper, your so Blessed to have such a friend.
Debi ~ Your art is on another level, but I have to say that the peach story was everything to me! You took me on a journey, and made me remember bits of my childhood, and mostly you had me laughing and waiting for the rest of the story. LOVE!!!
I love everything about this... the peach story is such a wonderful testimony of your Mom's devotion, getting that perfect peach for her little girl. Love these memories🦋. Greetings from South Africa 🇿🇦
Love the peach story! I was hanging on every word. So often, for me, if a project doesn’t turn out the way I think it should right out of the gate, I get discouraged and quit. I really appreciate how you show us that the first time may not be a charm. If you see something off or don’t like it, keep going, try something else, it’s okay. Great thoughts on perfectionism.
I was born in Redwood City California and I do remember the peaches being huge! Now I’m in Massachusetts. I googled your paint and there’s one the next City over! I’m so excited! Thank you ❤
This piece is definitely the peach you first tasted as an 11 year old during your road trip in the orange van🥰 I love it!❤️❤️❤️ The thickness and texture creating capabilities of DIY Paint is why I absolutely prefer it over any other brand!!!
I love your stories. I have Peach story....but I haven't yet found that perfect Peach ever again. The year is 1999, I'm 29 and my mom and I go Peach picking at Halfords Orchard in Fredericksburg Texas. We picked two full bushels of the biggest Peaches I had ever seen, I'm talking grapefruit size. They were called Majestics. And they were Majestic in every way. Perfect to the touch and beautiful. We ate two each while we picked....I didn't even mind the juice running down my hands they were that good. Pure heaven. And they made the absolute best Preserves I had ever had. They next year the Fredericksburg Peaches froze and Halfords was no more. I am now 53 and to this day I have never come across another Majestic Peach since. I scour the produce section of every grocery store I go to with no luck. I am so glad you were able to find that perfect Peach again.
Debi I feel so inspired watching this video. I love how you keep growing and learning. I see you adding dimension and depth in new ways and really taking the time to think about what details and techniques bring the most out the piece. I feel inspired watching this. It makes me think, what else can I learn about what I am doing to perfect my craft. 💚💕💚
Debi my Friend, you are an artist in every sense of the word! 🎨. I've been watching your brilliant videos and have been inspired and entertained by you for such a long time now. I hope you realise the positive impact you have had on my life ❤️ much love, Michelle xx
Love all the colors in your paint line and how you use them on your projects! It turned out so pretty! Well your stories just fit in with your painting artwork and I love them too! Your mom and dad were a very attractive couple and your dad is still very handsome! 🇨🇦😀❤️
I just found your channel a few days ago and I love love LOVE the storytelling interwoven with the project. It’s like your furniture- layers within layers. Beautiful work again, Debi! Inspiration and a charming story 🥰
I can first expect and then actually feel the richness of the peaches' flavor, gradually emerging through the storytelling, through the colours, the accents, the details, the texture, the layout... the music!! (Please share your playlist too!). There's flavour in your work!! ;)
Wow, what a beautiful piece! Your parent’s picture and your description of the van brought back such sweet memories of a much better time in the US. I wore my hair just like your mom - same color too. They must be about 10 years older than me….I was born in 60. There is nothing better than farm stand fruit!
Your stories and the way you express are extraordinary!!! I love to watch while i am learning. I am fortunate to have an antique dresser that was my Dads when he was a kid. I am using some of your techniques and so enjoying giving it a new life in my studio.
I love you story about the peaches! It reminds me of my youth with my grandmother picking blackberries in the woods behind her house. She would make all of the grandchildren blackberry tarts! My grandma was an inspiration to me.
That's such a beautiful piece Debbie, I just love watching you paint, you are a true artist and also love your story telling in between. I have to say I felt your pain about the peaches as I haven't found a good peach for the last 40+ years, I'm just drooling at the thought of it!
I saw this when released... I was in such a bad space. Watching it now I realise how much watching you and Ellie brought me through such a tough time. Still love it... 🇿🇦🦋🌈
you’ve got the talent! You’ve got the sauce! This is beyond incredible, and so up my alley for color, texture, vibrancy. That is one stunning creation. BELIEVE in yourself. Remember the spirit that lives within you. He’s blessing the work of your hands and all that you touch. Remember where you were financially and creatively when you first started? I do. I am in awe of the journey, and where you are now, hopping all over the planet, meeting other amazing creatives, seeing the love between you and your family, watching your business grow. So inspiring! Thank you for sharing. There are so many tips and tricks here that are useful to me that I will implement into my own journey. I love your stories as well. Unfortunately, now I am craving extremely large, juicy peaches and it’s January in a climate where we have winter. Lol. And I want an orange van! Alison, Nova Scotia, Canada. 🙌💕
I love how you interspersed your peach story into this paint project video! Oh, I know what you mean about good peaches. Here in Canada we rarely get good ones. So disappointing! I love how your dresser came out - I love all the texture you added. Those colours together are delicious! You are so right about "talent" really being mostly just a lot of hard work and practice. Debi, you are the real thing - so authentic about how some things just don't work out! A la prochaine!
I find it hard to comment on your videos Debi, because your talent and heart stories always leave me speechless and in deep thought with water in my eyes. This story reminded me of my childhood vacations as we always stopped at produce stands for peaches. Thanks for always inspiring me and touching my heart. ❤️
I initially tuned in for the project tutorials but actually return again & again for the wonderful stories! You’ve made me laugh out loud, (and cry) through your funny, heartfelt, real life Debi tales, and for that I am so grateful! Many days I just needed that kind of little step out of worries and stress, and there you were with a fun lesson-story!
Debi, I want you to know that you are MULTI TALENTED!!! Although I do not prefer the bohemian style, I LOVE YOUR STORIES and your paint! I come back for the stories and how you tell them :) I have at least $1000 of DIY paint but do more farmhouse style so you know who I watch but like I said your stories are riveting and I enjoy them immensely!
Your Mom was so gorgeous wow. You know we all thinks your Padre is muy guapo. You’re working your magic on these pieces. I know you’ll do it but I’m always amazed. I so miss your regular diaries.
How does an artist reach master status? Debi, you are there. Thank you for lifting the curtain and allowing us to peer into your creative world. I will be studying this piece and your process again and again and again. May the Lord continue to use you and bless you. Thank you…
I love everything about your techniques. I've an antique buffet which I painted a safe and somewhat boring beige (I'm not even a beige person...I'm a color me wild and beautiful person, lol) but I knew the buffet had so much more color potential. And now here I am totally inspired by your work...pure genius. I'm up the road from Jami Ray Vintage and will have to stop by for some DIY paint, pigment and gold wax (I also love gold waxing all the projects I create in my junk journaling world) Thank you so much for sharing your creativity and btw, I just ordered the summer 2023 issue of Women Create. Can't wait for it.
You and your videos make me smile and feel great! Just lost my mom, and I am looking for a creative way to feel better. Your stories and genius help me. Thank you!
Rocklyn, i’m so sorry you lost your mom. Mine has been gone for six years it’s very hard. Creativity has pulled me through and it makes me feel like I am honoring all that she taught me. Praying that God comforts you.💜💜💜
Your peach story reminds me of my mama. We would do this with tomato’s . I lost her in November and I only know the guy who sells the best tomatoes as tomato man …so this made me smile ty ❤
I grew up in Central California, my guess could possibly be, you were traveling through Gilroy! The Apricots are something I’ll never forget! Yes… you do have a unique talent and eye for a special type of art! I loved hearing your story! Thank you so much for sharing!
Watching your videos, and listening to your stories, is like coming home. Your videos are pure art in all its forms. Beautiful video, lovely story as always and gorgeous piece. Totally inspiring x
Love the furniture piece and the awesome design you created on it with the paint and clay molds! But the 🍑 story was fabulous, your mom was a beauty and hearing about the orange hippie van with shag carpet and sideburns brought back childhood memories. Thanks for sharing your talent and stories! Have a blessed day!
I'm glad I found your UA-cam channel. Some years ago I watched you on Home and Family. ☺ I had no memory of your name. But when a suggested video came up for me, I recognized your face right away. You make such beautiful things.💖
Debi, I LOVE your stories. You inspire this ‘ole gal. I need to step out if my comfort zone and get a bit more color in my life. Thank You for sharing! ♥️ from NC.
I believe I had a peach from that very stand while travelling through the Columbia river gorge area of Washington state. Juice dropped off my elbow, and it was bigger than a soft ball. Best peach of my life!!!
I was giddy with anticipation and boy did this video live up to my expectations!! Thank you for the inspiration once again and that goes not just for the painting tips. Your number 1 Spanish fan.
Thank you for your kind words and encouragement. You really inspired me to keep on going and trying. I love the richness of your pieces and the storys behind you always share. Your chanel is so unique ❤️
Debi, this might be one of my all time favorites of yours. I love seeing how to use your new pigment powders. love the colors and techniques you showed us, plus your stories are always entertaining! I hope to start making videos again soon! You are always an inspiration! God bless you, my friend! 😍🙏
I had knee surgery about 4 years ago. I live in a rural area and after a few days, my husband and daughter went back to work and my friends(understandably) went on with their lives. I was suddenly alone and in pain. I found one of your videos and was hooked. I love your style and have tried to use it as inspiration several times. The results haven't been awesome, but I keep trying. I love your paints and products, but mostly I love your videos and the stories. I know they are time consuming but they are my favorite paint videos. You are amazing.
Great video. The type of Debi video that made me want to carry the paint in my shop. (That was 3 years ago already.) Love the peach story. I told a friend of mine who hates peaches, that he just hasn't met the right peach yet. On a sidenote, back in the 70s, our summer family roadtrip was to head to the BC interior for mom to load up on peaches and tomatoes for canning. I LOVE fresh peaches and tomatoes.
Good tomatoes are as hard to find as good peaches these days ! I’m from Louisiana and I really miss the Creole tomatoes we had growing up - I rarely eat a tomato anymore because they just have no flavor
This piece is stunning😵 You always have awesome pieces but this has Debi style with refined techniques coming thru😍 Thanks for showing how you do all this, putting these videos together must take forever but I'm glad you do it🙏
and..a year later I found this video and... I already love you Debbie and I loved the peach story and adored that piece of art you just finished. It is late where I am but I am subscribing now and I will be back for more joy. Know you are a darling.
Awesome Debi!! I’m happy I had some time to watch! I feel like I’m starting again and it feels great! This creative journey started with your videos all those years ago 🙋♀️🌺🌴
It’s beautiful Debi. That gold wax. I love that you carry some in your purse! I can definitely relate to your peach story. Once you’ve had that kind of peach, nothing else compares. I become obsessed, searching for the next perfect peach. 🍑 🧡 Thank you for all you share, Debi, I appreciate you.
I might try to (kinda)copy this because, I love it! I enjoy u so much and I like when u dance. Your family is great and your 2 dads are such good helpers! Keep up the videos, I get such great inspiration from them and I like not having to be perfect. My husband is a perfectionists and would never paint messy as I do,lol He shakes his head at some of my projects with multiple colors.
Debbie I love your videos…the content ( learn so much!) the format…LOVE YOUR STORIES❣️ The combination is just Wonderful….thank you so much for sharing….this piece is just brilliant❤️🌟 😊kim
Ahhhh Debi you crack me up!!! Love that you carry that wax in your purse...I can see it! As always such a beautiful piece. Love the process you go thru to get your result! Stunning! You inspire to be more daring in my painting ♥
I love your work and I learned a lot for that I am very grateful but but without being a bully makes the video very long unnecessarily, you could make the video direct.
Thank you Malu, I get it and I don’t think you’re a bully.💕 I believe that art is an out pouring of the heart. Our stories make us who we are. My hope is to connect with you on a level beyond a step by step tutorial. There is a lesson in the peach story that connects to this project. I hope you stick around and learn to love my style but if you don’t I understand. ❤️ thanks for watching!
I love your stories Debi, as much as the tutorials!!!
I love your stories Debi. The entire video is always a work of art. Even the way you film looking up to the camera. I’m pretty sure there are DIY “tutorials” that are strait forward and to the point. But just know many of us love the journey.
I love her stories. Go some place else if you don’t like this.
@@DebisDesignDiary You are soooo nice!
Girl, I could sit and watch you paint all day long!!!!!!
You've always been talented, skilled, creative but you are really leveling up and branching out. I love that you're starting to paint your own flowers now. Really beautiful!
I come here for the tutorials. But long after the techniques are forgotten, what stays with me are the stories... You're such an amazing storyteller! That's truly a gift! 💕
Debbie honey, you are as brilliant as you are artistically gifted! And an interesting person as well! I love everything about your stories and your work! Thank you doll! BTW, the piece is stunning!!
I’ve been following you for years and then I lost you. Tonight there you are and I am at peace. This piece is spectacular there’s not even a word to describe it. As always thank you🌈🦩Florida🌊🐊🌴
Thanks Kim❤️ I send out free text messages every time I post a new video. Just message me here and say , please notify me” 858 240 1577
It's gorgeous! I feel you on the peaches. We went to Oregon when I was 11 and picked ripe peaches from the tree and ate them right there. I was forever ruined for any store bought peach. Great video miss Debi!
And that’s how it should be.
Debi, the chest is so gorgeous! I just love all the ornate detailing, textures, colour choices and stenciling. Your work is on a whole other level. The peaches story was hilarious. When you got to the part where you all went back to the peach stand and it was closed I cracked up. 😂😂😂 You tell wonderful stories to keep viewers engaged. Thank you! ❤
I watch tons of people showing us their DIY videos but YOU 'My Dear' are MY ABSOLUTE FAVORITE!
I love just listening to you while I am learning and I just try to follow you! I love your quirkiness & just how calming you are! You give me the strength that I need at times, your positivity and blessings Go AlOnG WAY!
And I TRULY THANK YOU!
Please, KEEP UP your BEAUTIFUL IDEAS and all of your HELPFUL IDEAS & your POSITIVE INSPIRATION to me. ESPECIALLY when I think that I'm doing EVERYTHING WRONG!
Sincerely, Vera
I dare to say this piece is "Pretty as a Peach" You put a lot of hardwork into this Beauty.
You and Bobby crack me up. I love his sense of humor. This little dresser is a tropical dream. "It's Good".
Beautiful as always. About a year ago,
I show a friend your YT. And told her I always wanted to do this! She is a artist and said go for it! She helped me. I painted my daughter dresser and she added pictures. It came out nice, but not perfect. I told my self I would go back and corrected some parts. I didn’t even seal it for this reason. Well life got busy and I didn’t get back to it. We use use the dresser and sometimes I would say I need to go back and finish it. The funny thing is everyone who see’s the dresser saids it’s beautiful. It’s me who has a perfectionist mind set that’s gets in my way. If it wasn’t for your work you do on here and sharing your stories like you do and my friend pushing me I wouldn’t even have tried. I so glad I did! This story and your talking about being a perfectionist reminds me to just try and do something! Now I am inspired to touch up the dresser and seal it. Also, to work out something new! Thank you a million times. God bless you!
I miss the shipwrecked days! Seeing you so often and watching your business grow. This was a great video in all ways! My favorite story yet!
Thanks❤️
Genius! I love your stories. I could listen to you all day long. So pleased that God allowed me to meet you, your Dad, and see both your shops. Hope to visit the reopening of the store on Cedros Avenue. I met you briefly as you were coming out the door....your Dad was on the roof. Prayers for your success! Judy Carr
You are the Queen of "feel good videos" to an artsy gal like me! I literally moan when I see your color combos...my definition of FAB!! And your variety of great music & quirky lil stories are icing on the cake. So fun! Thank you, Debi!!!
Beautiful work of art!
Not all peaches ARE EQUAL, for sure! Glad you finally found Maria! Love your stories as you are working on a piece!!!
Another home run Debi!!! Love this.. seriously one of my favs!! Love and miss you my sweet friend!!! 🌸❤️
Miss you too so much 😊
You have a winning template for your videos: the stories, the painting, the music, and the mistakes, back and forth and back again. It keeps me wanting more and to hear and see the end result. Congratulations on another beautiful piece.
I was a Decorative Painter for over 20 years, it never ceases to amaze me how whiny (for lack of a better word) some people are. If you have issues with the way someone explains or shows you something...move along, don't suggest how they should conduct themselves. Maybe people don't get it....it's free. Go take a class plan on spending anywhere from $1500-3000 plus airfare, food,and hotel experiences on top of that. They are more direct no stories, no messing around, no checking to make sure you "got" it. Some might print out a "guideline" most prefer you take your own notes...good luck trying to make your sample and trying to write how to do it. I myself enjoy the stories it's more personal, friendly, leisurely way to learn and to enjoy what your crafting. Some classes you head back home absolutely exhausted. I appreciate you Debi and thank you for your time and knowledge given freely 💜
Love, love, love your stories, your work, your style, AND your love of peaches. And when I say I totally understand your infatuation with finding the perfect peach, I mean it on a whole different level. Fifty years ago I married a peach farmer, and I have spent the last fifty summers striving to sell the most perfect peaches at our roadside market in Trenton, South Carolina. Your story truly tugged on my heart strings. And visions of that gorgeous chest of drawers haunt me. Now I’m on the hunt for the perfect piece of furniture. And so your story continues…
Pamela thank you 💕💕💕Ooh goodness what a wonderful experience growing big selling peaches. Any tips on where to feed be good ones?
Debi I love the story of little girl Debi obsessing over the peach and your Mom’s display of love, patience and desire to find more peaches for you. It’s those little things that make Moms so special. I lost my Mom Oct 21 and it’s memories similar to yours that remind me hove much she loved us. Love your creation and the addition of the making powders! ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you! The making powders are so fun and easy to blend with ❤️
I'm so enjoying your stories layered in with the tutorial. I wish I could find friends like you at this time in my life. Girl friends later in life seem elusive. All my girl friends now have family to soend their time with, and were hours away from each other anyway. I made friends at church, but when I stopped going to church they stopped being friends. And then few are healthy, actuve, and creative. I have a wonderful husband who is my best friend and supportive of my passions, and I thank God for him! It's weird, this time of my life. At least I am free to follow my interests each day. 🤷🏼
My neighbor had beautiful peaches last year. I have several bags of frozen fruit to use. This year will be ok, but last year the bounty was overflowing. All glory to God!
Waking up this morning with coffee in hand watching your video before I head off to the market downtown, what a great start to my day off. Bobby is such a tropper, your so Blessed to have such a friend.
Debi ~ Your art is on another level, but I have to say that the peach story was everything to me! You took me on a journey, and made me remember bits of my childhood, and mostly you had me laughing and waiting for the rest of the story. LOVE!!!
Debi you are so far ahead of your time with your paint. Keep going forward. You are on the right track!
Wowzers you turned that little dresser into a work of art! (Also the top handle turned out fabulous)
I love everything about this... the peach story is such a wonderful testimony of your Mom's devotion, getting that perfect peach for her little girl. Love these memories🦋. Greetings from South Africa 🇿🇦
Love the peach story! I was hanging on every word. So often, for me, if a project doesn’t turn out the way I think it should right out of the gate, I get discouraged and quit. I really appreciate how you show us that the first time may not be a charm. If you see something off or don’t like it, keep going, try something else, it’s okay. Great thoughts on perfectionism.
I was born in Redwood City California and I do remember the peaches being huge! Now I’m in Massachusetts. I googled your paint and there’s one the next City over! I’m so excited! Thank you ❤
This piece is definitely the peach you first tasted as an 11 year old during your road trip in the orange van🥰 I love it!❤️❤️❤️ The thickness and texture creating capabilities of DIY Paint is why I absolutely prefer it over any other brand!!!
I love your stories. I have Peach story....but I haven't yet found that perfect Peach ever again. The year is 1999, I'm 29 and my mom and I go Peach picking at Halfords Orchard in Fredericksburg Texas. We picked two full bushels of the biggest Peaches I had ever seen, I'm talking grapefruit size. They were called Majestics. And they were Majestic in every way. Perfect to the touch and beautiful. We ate two each while we picked....I didn't even mind the juice running down my hands they were that good. Pure heaven. And they made the absolute best Preserves I had ever had. They next year the Fredericksburg Peaches froze and Halfords was no more. I am now 53 and to this day I have never come across another Majestic Peach since. I scour the produce section of every grocery store I go to with no luck. I am so glad you were able to find that perfect Peach again.
oh man, I feel your loss, those sound like out of this world peaches!
Debi I feel so inspired watching this video. I love how you keep growing and learning. I see you adding dimension and depth in new ways and really taking the time to think about what details and techniques bring the most out the piece. I feel inspired watching this. It makes me think, what else can I learn about what I am doing to perfect my craft. 💚💕💚
It makes me so happy to hear that! Your art is important and it will bring you more joy as you continue down your path💕💕💕
Debi my Friend, you are an artist in every sense of the word! 🎨. I've been watching your brilliant videos and have been inspired and entertained by you for such a long time now.
I hope you realise the positive impact you have had on my life ❤️ much love, Michelle xx
Thank you friend 💕💕💕
I can’t decide if I want a peach or to paint a piece of furniture. Both sound amazing. You and Bobby have the best relationship. 💕
Lol maybe both, it’s a good day for peaches and paint 💗
I agree. Have a blessed day Debi.
PS I'm really liking the direction you are taking your art. The colors, the separation of areas with the molds. everything, gorgeous.
Love all the colors in your paint line and how you use them on your projects! It turned out so pretty! Well your stories just fit in with your painting artwork and I love them too! Your mom and dad were a very attractive couple and your dad is still very handsome! 🇨🇦😀❤️
I just found your channel a few days ago and I love love LOVE the storytelling interwoven with the project. It’s like your furniture- layers within layers. Beautiful work again, Debi! Inspiration and a charming story 🥰
I found her channel years ago & I still go back & rewatch them - love her stories !
I love your stories I don't care if the video is long, that's the beauty of your craft!
I can first expect and then actually feel the richness of the peaches' flavor, gradually emerging through the storytelling, through the colours, the accents, the details, the texture, the layout... the music!! (Please share your playlist too!). There's flavour in your work!! ;)
Wow, what a beautiful piece! Your parent’s picture and your description of the van brought back such sweet memories of a much better time in the US. I wore my hair just like your mom - same color too. They must be about 10 years older than me….I was born in 60. There is nothing better than farm stand fruit!
Thanks Camille! I miss my mom like crazy the 70s were filled with wonderful memories and excellent fruit. ♥️♥️♥️
Your stories and the way you express are extraordinary!!! I love to watch while i am learning. I am fortunate to have an antique dresser that was my Dads when he was a kid. I am using some of your techniques and so enjoying giving it a new life in my studio.
I love you story about the peaches! It reminds me of my youth with my grandmother picking blackberries in the woods behind her house. She would make all of the grandchildren blackberry tarts! My grandma was an inspiration to me.
oh your Grandma sounds wonderful!
That's such a beautiful piece Debbie, I just love watching you paint, you are a true artist and also love your story telling in between. I have to say I felt your pain about the peaches as I haven't found a good peach for the last 40+ years, I'm just drooling at the thought of it!
this piece is all the sorbet and floral goodness rolled into one! I love it!!!!
I saw this when released... I was in such a bad space. Watching it now I realise how much watching you and Ellie brought me through such a tough time. Still love it... 🇿🇦🦋🌈
you’ve got the talent! You’ve got the sauce! This is beyond incredible, and so up my alley for color, texture, vibrancy. That is one stunning creation. BELIEVE in yourself. Remember the spirit that lives within you. He’s blessing the work of your hands and all that you touch. Remember where you were financially and creatively when you first started? I do. I am in awe of the journey, and where you are now, hopping all over the planet, meeting other amazing creatives, seeing the love between you and your family, watching your business grow. So inspiring!
Thank you for sharing. There are so many tips and tricks here that are useful to me that I will implement into my own journey. I love your stories as well. Unfortunately, now I am craving extremely large, juicy peaches and it’s January in a climate where we have winter. Lol. And I want an orange van!
Alison, Nova Scotia, Canada. 🙌💕
I love how you interspersed your peach story into this paint project video! Oh, I know what you mean about good peaches. Here in Canada we rarely get good ones. So disappointing! I love how your dresser came out - I love all the texture you added. Those colours together are delicious! You are so right about "talent" really being mostly just a lot of hard work and practice. Debi, you are the real thing - so authentic about how some things just don't work out! A la prochaine!
I roared when you mentioned carrying your gold wax in your bag. You're such a delight xx
Love your “peach” story in between your process! It turned out beautiful and always appreciate your words of wisdom!
I find it hard to comment on your videos Debi, because your talent and heart stories always leave me speechless and in deep thought with water in my eyes. This story reminded me of my childhood vacations as we always stopped at produce stands for peaches. Thanks for always inspiring me and touching my heart. ❤️
I initially tuned in for the project tutorials but actually return again & again for the wonderful stories! You’ve made me laugh out loud, (and cry)
through your funny, heartfelt, real life Debi tales, and for that I am so grateful! Many days I just needed that kind of little step out of worries and stress, and there you were with a fun lesson-story!
This piece is utterly gorgeous! I was able to see it in person today in your store and man oh man, truly amazing.
Debi, I want you to know that you are MULTI TALENTED!!! Although I do not prefer the bohemian style, I LOVE YOUR STORIES and your paint! I come back for the stories and how you tell them :) I have at least $1000 of DIY paint but do more farmhouse style so you know who I watch but like I said your stories are riveting and I enjoy them immensely!
Your Mom was so gorgeous wow. You know we all thinks your Padre is muy guapo. You’re working your magic on these pieces. I know you’ll do it but I’m always amazed. I so miss your regular diaries.
Lecha 💗💗💗💗thank you for always watching and leaving such beautiful comments hopefully someday will we will meet in real life. God bless your day❤️
How does an artist reach master status? Debi, you are there. Thank you for lifting the curtain and allowing us to peer into your creative world. I will be studying this piece and your process again and again and again. May the Lord continue to use you and bless you. Thank you…
I love everything about your techniques. I've an antique buffet which I painted a safe and somewhat boring beige (I'm not even a beige person...I'm a color me wild and beautiful person, lol) but I knew the buffet had so much more color potential. And now here I am totally inspired by your work...pure genius. I'm up the road from Jami Ray Vintage and will have to stop by for some DIY paint, pigment and gold wax (I also love gold waxing all the projects I create in my junk journaling world) Thank you so much for sharing your creativity and btw, I just ordered the summer 2023 issue of Women Create. Can't wait for it.
Thank you Lillian!Zeb t, Jami’s store is such a fun place. Hope you enjoy. Let me know what you think of the article. ♥️♥️♥️
Yes, YOU DO have a special talent! Another beautiful Debi masterpiece!
I love your codeso. And the endings with your dancing always give me so much joy.
Such a lovely piece Debi, oh my!!! I love the composition... pink & green with all of the corner embellishments! Dreamy!
Absolutely magical. I love this piece and this video SO much! Every piece you paint is just better and better.
Thanks Christina!
You and your videos make me smile and feel great! Just lost my mom, and I am looking for a creative way to feel better. Your stories and genius help me. Thank you!
Rocklyn, i’m so sorry you lost your mom. Mine has been gone for six years it’s very hard. Creativity has pulled me through and it makes me feel like I am honoring all that she taught me. Praying that God comforts you.💜💜💜
Your peach story reminds me of my mama. We would do this with tomato’s . I lost her in November and I only know the guy who sells the best tomatoes as tomato man …so this made me smile ty ❤
I love it! What a beautiful piece. There is a certain calming effect, for me, of the blended colors - like a sunset.
I grew up in Central California, my guess could possibly be, you were traveling through Gilroy! The Apricots are something I’ll never forget! Yes… you do have a unique talent and eye for a special type of art! I loved hearing your story! Thank you so much for sharing!
Watching your videos, and listening to your stories, is like coming home. Your videos are pure art in all its forms. Beautiful video, lovely story as always and gorgeous piece. Totally inspiring x
Love the furniture piece and the awesome design you created on it with the paint and clay molds! But the 🍑 story was fabulous, your mom was a beauty and hearing about the orange hippie van with shag carpet and sideburns brought back childhood memories. Thanks for sharing your talent and stories! Have a blessed day!
You too💜 The 70’s hold so many beautiful memories 💕
I loved the story of the peaches. Your work is stunning.
I'm glad I found your UA-cam channel. Some years ago I watched you on Home and Family. ☺ I had no memory of your name. But when a suggested video came up for me, I recognized your face right away. You make such beautiful things.💖
Debi, I LOVE your stories. You inspire this ‘ole gal. I need to step out if my comfort zone and get a bit more color in my life. Thank You for sharing! ♥️ from NC.
Once again Debbie another beautiful piece of furniture. Your commentary while doing the painting is most inspiring. Thank you! 💗🌻🌴
Such an enjoyable video, the furniture, the epic peach search, even the music choices! Thank you.
I believe I had a peach from that very stand while travelling through the Columbia river gorge area of Washington state. Juice dropped off my elbow, and it was bigger than a soft ball. Best peach of my life!!!
I love listening to your stories! You've inspired me to try furniture painting and I finished my first piece while listening to you. Thank you!😘
I was giddy with anticipation and boy did this video live up to my expectations!! Thank you for the inspiration once again and that goes not just for the painting tips. Your number 1 Spanish fan.
Thank you Chica❤️❤️
Thank you for your kind words and encouragement. You really inspired me to keep on going and trying. I love the richness of your pieces and the storys behind you always share. Your chanel is so unique ❤️
I just have to say I love all the music you use in your videos.
I love the stories as much as the painting. So we are all different! LOL Loved this chest!!!!
Debbie you’re creativeness is awesome!! You are sooo talented!
Love doing this & I enjoy the Rainbows 🌈 we create.
Debi, this might be one of my all time favorites of yours. I love seeing how to use your new pigment powders. love the colors and techniques you showed us, plus your stories are always entertaining!
I hope to start making videos again soon! You are always an inspiration! God bless you, my friend! 😍🙏
miss you Cobweb!
I had knee surgery about 4 years ago. I live in a rural area and after a few days, my husband and daughter went back to work and my friends(understandably) went on with their lives. I was suddenly alone and in pain. I found one of your videos and was hooked. I love your style and have tried to use it as inspiration several times. The results haven't been awesome, but I keep trying. I love your paints and products, but mostly I love your videos and the stories. I know they are time consuming but they are my favorite paint videos. You are amazing.
You definitely have the special sauce! Love your art and your stories! Thank you for teaching me so much and helping me be brave in my art!
Great video. The type of Debi video that made me want to carry the paint in my shop. (That was 3 years ago already.) Love the peach story. I told a friend of mine who hates peaches, that he just hasn't met the right peach yet. On a sidenote, back in the 70s, our summer family roadtrip was to head to the BC interior for mom to load up on peaches and tomatoes for canning. I LOVE fresh peaches and tomatoes.
Good tomatoes are as hard to find as good peaches these days ! I’m from Louisiana and I really miss the Creole tomatoes we had growing up - I rarely eat a tomato anymore because they just have no flavor
This piece is stunning😵 You always have awesome pieces but this has Debi style with refined techniques coming thru😍 Thanks for showing how you do all this, putting these videos together must take forever but I'm glad you do it🙏
I agree with you as far as people telling me I’m so talented like I didn’t have years of learning and doing, I think it take drive and desire.
and..a year later I found this video and... I already love you Debbie and I loved the peach story and adored that piece of art you just finished. It is late where I am but I am subscribing now and I will be back for more joy. Know you are a darling.
Thank-you Debi for sharing your heart light with us.Blessings to you.
Awesome Debi!! I’m happy I had some time to watch! I feel like I’m starting again and it feels great! This creative journey started with your videos all those years ago 🙋♀️🌺🌴
Every video you make is so interesting and fun to watch. I always learn so many new things from you. Thank you ! this was a Halleluljah moment for me.
Debi, I love your videos! I love the stories you share!! And I am super thankful for all the creativity and inspiration you bring to the world!
I’m speechless. This piece is incredible!
Your mom was so beautiful, and your dad so handsome. Now we see where you and your sister get it from. The dresser came out great!
OMG DEBI THAT LOOKS INCREDIBLE! THAT WAS ONE OF MY FAVORITE VIDEOS YOU HAVE MADE! I HAVE WATCHED ALL OF THEM! I LEARNED A LOT! THANKS!!!!!
thanks for watching all of them Lori! xoxo
It’s beautiful Debi. That gold wax. I love that you carry some in your purse! I can definitely relate to your peach story. Once you’ve had that kind of peach, nothing else compares. I become obsessed, searching for the next perfect peach. 🍑 🧡 Thank you for all you share, Debi, I appreciate you.
I liked the end result a lot! I need to use that idea on my bedroom furniture! Thank you!
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I might try to (kinda)copy this because, I love it! I enjoy u so much and I like when u dance. Your family is great and your 2 dads are such good helpers! Keep up the videos, I get such great inspiration from them and I like not having to be perfect. My husband is a perfectionists and would never paint messy as I do,lol He shakes his head at some of my projects with multiple colors.
Amazing, Fantastic, Creative, Wonderful, Awesome, Crazy good! Also loved your peach story!
I can absolutely relate to the peach story.
Debbie I love your videos…the content ( learn so much!) the format…LOVE YOUR STORIES❣️ The combination is just Wonderful….thank you so much for sharing….this piece is just brilliant❤️🌟 😊kim
Ahhhh Debi you crack me up!!! Love that you carry that wax in your purse...I can see it! As always such a beautiful piece. Love the process you go thru to get your result! Stunning! You inspire to be more daring in my painting ♥
Girl you are super daring with those power tools! I need Booby for those things💗 your channel inspires me as well💕
This piece is so incredibly rich and a great example of color usage. I tried this mould and had a hard time yesterday but i think i need paperclay. ❤️