Making our New House Feel Like Home
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- Опубліковано 15 тра 2024
- Join me as we unbox and set up our Lavender Blue Cottage! Things aren't ideal just yet, but I hope to inspire you to enjoy keeping your home no matter your situation.
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Here’s the deal…your previous home was nice. It was Pinterest perfect in every way. But your new home exactly as it is shown in this video is ABSOLUTE PERFECTION to me. It looks like a home. It looks perfectly “imperfect” just like every family is. It looks like it tells a story of people and their life, not perfection. Quite honestly, I’m EXTREMELY tired of perfect homes. The majority of us do not have a Pinterest home. This home, to me at least, makes you more relatable and interesting. Like you have better things to do than keep a perfect home perfect… like be with your family outside, like growing through walking barefoot in the grass, like watching the sun set… because you have better and more life giving things to do than keeping a perfect looking home looking perfect. We can be amazing homemakers without perfection as a part of our job description and calling. Everyone I personally know that keeps a very perfect looking home struggles with anxiety and I would be willing to bet money the two are connected. Much love to you! Enjoy this fresh new space in life and breathe deeply in and of it. 💜
I absolutely agree with you. I wasn't a subscriber until they moved into their new "old" home. The gardens are absolutely beautiful and this home has so much character. I'm so excited to follow along and watch what she does to make the space more of what she wants no matter how long it takes.
When we downsized and moved into our forever retirement home (3,000 sqft to 1250 sqft) the home was dated, it actually was as it was when built in 1938. Besides tearing out the 50 year old carpet, the only other thing we did immediately was paint all the walls and ceilings. Over the past 10 years, we have gradually renovated the only bathroom in our home, this summer is the kitchen- which is one empty 14x14 room with just one wall of cabinets and sink and the other blank wall (it’s like a huge galley kitchen as there is a door in the middle of the other opposing walls) is the freestanding range and fridge which I have a moveable island between the 2 and a stainless steel shelving unit for my pots and pans and bakeware and microwave and spices and oils and other items. This year with this Reno, we are moving the range to the sink wall, leaving the fridge where is is but putting a double pantry unit at one end, to the left of the fridge will be a single pantry unit for small appliances and in between all that will be lowers and glass uppers and my coffee pot, electric kettle and KitchenAid mixer with a small prep sink, the lowers will be drawer units- the moveable island will be in the center of the kitchen. All this being done slowly because we are doing it with cash only. We are also having storm windows and screens made this year for our original wood, single pane, single hung windows and new stucco. We have lived here long enough to know what our daily flow is in our home and we have done things that works with that flow. Next year is the laundry room and overflow pantry combination- time for a new washer/dyer (we are saving or an all in one- remember- minimal space here ) and in floor heating for this thick cement slabbed area (the room was an addition in 1962 as the laundry room and heated enclosed back porch area). We did redo the electrical and plumbing several years ago and kept the same footprint but made sure we had plumbing readied for a dishwasher later down the line. Honestly, downsizing was the best thing we did and realized that the big home was more a burden, both in mortgage/taxes and in maintenance, on a smaller lot, now our small home is on more land which now allows for a vegetable garden, fruit trees, flower beds, multiple seating areas throughout the property where our big house limited all of that, especially the garden.
I love the unfitted look of the room you made into the pantry! That’s my favorite room of your house so far. I’m also in the “relax and live there for a year” tribe. Get your cortisol levels down and build your strength, all while noticing and musing quietly. Be kind to yourself, you’ve been through a lot the past few years! The less you do, the more time and energy you’ll have for creative pursuits. Let yourself play! Sometimes that can be hard for moms to do, but we need it.
Thanks, Cami. Your new home is beautiful. Wishing you have many many years of fun and happiness for you and your entire family
I actually love yur home as it is right now. It is still so charming! Its the people and love in a house that make it a home and yall are well on your way. Here for the entire journey, thanks for sharing!
Summertime is here and you can enjoy the beauty of the outside. Just take time to enjoy your family with some much needed downtime, after all the work you all have done to the home you were building. Let this be a time to recharge and you can work on the inside when winter comes. You have a lifetime and your family time, while the kids are younger comes by so quickly. Enjoy your beautiful home. ❤️
Well said❤
@@grandmasewhappyhomestead187, another grandma would definitely understand. Life goes so quickly. I wish I had enjoyed it more.
Cami thank you for taking us on your journey. I’m looking forward to all that you will do to make it your own home!
I am so excited to see how you make this flow and work for your family. I love old homes.
So fun to have another home to set up!
Wow ! I was just catching up since I haven’t had time to be on UA-cam for sometime. I loved the style and design of your old home. But I totally get what and why you have made the changes you did. I enjoy your video’s so much. I always gravitate toward Christian bloggers. I wouldn’t watch anything else. So I love your content. Your Blue Cottage is beautiful in its own right. Enchanting and Charming. Once you take the time you need and make it your own , you will absolutely love it and be just as comfortable in it as you were in your old home. Many Blessings to you and your family. I also Just ordered a T-Shirt , they are adorable. I just wanted to show my support for your family. Thank you for sharing tidbits of your life with your viewers. Love from Wisconsin, Sincerely, Dawn Dahl
So wise to live in your space before making changes. I have no doubt in a year’s time, which you know will sail by, you’ll make it everything you need /want it to be. You have an amazing outdoor space - enjoy that and be one with God’s space and time with family - all the “peace” you need. God bless you on this most precious journey.
What a cute cozy cottage. 2 years ago my husband and I felt we should sell our home that we built, from milling our lumber to the final stages. We, like you put everything we had into it. I never dreamed of leaving it. But when God calls you to make a move He always goes with you. We now live 1600 miles away in a very small cottage. I can tell you it is wonderful. God is so good!! Enjoy your new chapter!!😊
I love the shingles on the chicken coop!
We just went through this a few years ago. Sold everything and moved to the mountains. It’s taken three years but our home and land is exactly what we envisioned when we first pulled up and saw the overgrown property and little cottage we were told needed to be torn down lol. It’s a journey for sure! I love that quote you read and am going to keep that in mind from now on. One thing that did help me was to celebrate every project as we completed it instead of just rushing forward to the next. Can’t wait to see what you do! I’m sure it will be amazing!
Love all you are doing and I can say, that in some ways and as life changes I seem to be changing areas in my home. I think if you spend years there will always be something to change. Enjoy your home, it is so wonderful.
I’m sure that you’re going to make this house a home where you and your family fit, function and flourish. God blessed you!!!!❤
Love how you have used the room off of the kitchen. What a blessing yo have .
Just started watching your channel as I recognised you from a video with vloggers from Pine and prospect home, Farmhouse on boon and Kirsten Hoffman. You’ve already made your new house a home 🥰 I agree with living in the home for a while to get a feel of it and seeing how the light changes throughout the day in each room. Look forward to see what changes you make in the future 😊
YEEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSS! So glad so many people have been encouraging you to live in your house for a while first before renovating or updating! When we moved into our house 12 years ago, I absolutely couldn't stand our avocado green laminate countertops in our kitchen. It wasn't in our budget to update them, so we left them. After a few years, they completely grew on me to the point where I couldn't bear the thought of taking them out now. They aren't everyone's cup of tea, but they make my heart happy!
Also absolutely loving the unfitted look of your pantry!
Well I certainly can’t wait too see you make this house a home. ❤
I can already see your touches and that is a great looking sofa! Specially, with a growing family, is always a great option.
Some people can take an old outdated space and manage to turn it into such a cute, inviting space. It's a talent and I think you have it! You've already done an amazing job. I'm excited to follow along on the journey. It's the process that makes it fun.
You have a great touch to make your home a sweet cozy space
Looking so much better already
I loved your previous home, but this home looks SOOOO special even with the initial touches placed. That pantry room is just precious with the various pieces that already have a story in your home. Excited to see what else you do with it....or just LIVE in this home.
You're doing great job. I appreciate your willingness to be open to change. I just wanted to stress that making a home is not always on the mother as some don't have the blessing of one. A keeper of the home can be anyone with the inhabitants' best interest at heart.
What a blessing for your family in your new home. Breathe in the good work God is doing in all of your family as you rest and rejoice and enjoy the work God has for you in establishing your new home.
Your home looks absolutely gorgeous as it is! So homey!
Your new home is beginning to reflect your personal touch as the keeper of the Home. Your chicken coup is beautiful. And enjoying time with your family is essential. Being a retired pastors wife, I’ve moved far to many times to share… LOL but I’ve learned how important it is to cherish the moments with my husband and children. When you’re in the midst of all of the challenges it truly isn’t easy. Time goes by far to quickly. There will be a day that you’re so grateful that you listening to your heart and let the Lord bring the peace and calm. I’ll continue holding you and your family up in prayer as you make precious memories during this time of transition. Blessings sweet friend! 🙏
Praying for your peace during this transition. I know it is overwhelming. You all are doing great! Getting the place pulled together! And we all know those sweet animals have to be care for first. Your place and your home is lovely. You do such a good job, and it will be pulled together in no time! Then the fine-tuning journey begins! The fun part...
The chicken coup is darling! The couch is nice. I recently made a change to a very modern leather couch in taupe and it is adaptable to the rest of my house and makes our house look so calm and serene. I’m like you in that I crave a cozy cottage look but I find my taste is evolving into more of a neutral monochromatic look. The round table with that cute tablecloth looks perfect in your dining room. Your pantry idea is coming together nicely, too. You’re doing a great job of settling in to your new house. It will be HOME soon enough - enjoy your process and progress.
I love how it’s looking like your home! 🥰♥️- Joanna
This home has so much charm ! I look forward to seeing how you decorate each room 😊😊😊😊
I love the look of the room you made for your pantry, it's beautiful and makes me want to enter it and see what I can cook! I live in an older home and one of the best things I did was NOT do anything the first year. It helped me to get a feel for it and my style changed a lot.
Thank you so much for sharing! You speak so beautifully ❤️
Your home is so homey. You're an inspiration for enjoying the home as it is.
The duck sliding down the side of the chicken coop was hysterical. Love a round table in the kitchen. I have always found it such a cozy look. And yes, it takes awhile to get a feel for what a home needs
Honey your home is beautiful…… yes just live in your space …….. and like you said the Jesus is great he provides….. my partner has cancer and it is the hardest gutt wrenching feeling I have ever felt in emotions. You got this sweetie patience ❤
I think your doing a great job so far !!! It will all come together in time !!!
Cami I have no doubt that as time passes you will make your home as beautiful as your last one. You are the heart of your home , that love and care
Shines through in all that you do!!!
Ha! Six months ago we moved from our new farmhouse style home to the 70s ranch on my husband’s family farm. I look at your home and see the same brick and the same rooms that are lacking natural light! Blending MCM style with farmhouse is fairly easy I have found! We too had the struggle with furniture and storage but are slowly working through that. Ended up making the kitchen a priority and therefore removed a wall and ripped out the cabinets. Made life so much easier …. Love your channel and your spirit
Sometimes you just need to take a step back… breathe…assess… then create. I know you will be able to adapt. I think doing a video on how to organize an older kitchen would be awesome down the line. I live in a 1985 home and constantly reorganize the cabinets! It’s hard when you move to a home with less cabinet space for sure.
Welcome home ! Can already see your beautiful touches.
I was going to say the same thing about doing a kitchen organization video for a smaller kitchen. My house was built in 1980 and i dont have a walk in pantry or an island like most kitchens do today. I am really hoping for that type of content here because i feel like it would actually be very relatable to a lot of us.
Your pantry at your other house was my dream pantry! Just gorgeous. I have a tiny house and I have to do that "creative storage" with random furniture too. I actually have tall narrow cabinet in my bedroom that stores extra food! I can't wait to see what you do with the new home.
Oh my gosh! We have all been there but your ending was so well said! Your home is beautiful & it will, little by little feel like home! It’s so funny when we find a new home and crave it before moving in, we have no idea how we will feel so unattached when we get there. It just takes time! Love the couch with the coffee table and rug! Your land is spectacular!
We recently sold our house and bought a mobile home. When we looked at it I mentioned all the things I wanted to change. Almost six months later and almost everything changed!
Enjoy your new home. Love all the beauty of your outside surroundings. Like the chicken coup. 🐔 Nice couch abd I love your kitchen.
High five! You are doing great and I absolutely love your new home! It has soul.
Hi Cami, thanks for this update. You have been on my mind. I'm not surprised at all to see the wonderful way you are adjusting to this different style and making it home. You are doing a great job. Yes, remember to take your time! Enjoy the season and get to know your yard and house. I takes time!
I love your new home. It’s so cozy.The yard is so beautiful. Can’t wait for more videos. 😊🇨🇦
Love the pantry solution
I agree with living in a hime for a while before making changes. We have moved many times over 44 years of marriage and I learned early that the plans I have when moving in more often than not change once we live in a place for a while.
When we moved into our home, we painted, re-did floors, etc. Now we want to redo everything, only after 2 years. So definitely take your time, move in and get settled down and breathe until you have the energy and time to do makeovers. Your kitchen is beautiful. I love the brick. Once you get a routine, you'll know what you need to do to make your house a home.
Cami, you are making your cottage look so homey and comfortable. I love the look of the leather sofa in your living room. The horse grazing in the paddock is a beautiful and peaceful scene. And yes, the Lord will provide for what you need! Xo
Loving what you already have done to make this house a home! Love the transition of the dining room into a pantry - everything already looks homey in there! I'm thinking that if I got overwhelmed by all that's left to do (and dream about!) I would just go sit outside and stare at those beautiful horses grazing their pasture with not a care in the world as they lived their best life on God's land. Perspective, no? You've been blessed with a new space and may all your dreams come true, in due time. Blessings!
❤ you are doing an amazing job. Your home is beautiful & you will make it your own. God bless you!
I'm a new subscriber, from England . I love your channel and your new home! Lots of luck to you and your family , and lots of love !
You inspire me so much, I appreciate you sharing your story with us ❤
It looks so cute. Can’t wait for your future. ❤️
Cami, things are looking good. I agree about living in a home before making changes. Your house really does tell you what it wants/needs despite our best efforts of what we think we want and it takes a long time to evolve. You’ll find your rhythm. I love the brick in the kitchen.
I love your new home. Love that couch too.
I am loving the unfitted pantry!!! It is very pretty!
I love that sofa. It looks absolutely gorgeous in your room. God is good and he knew just what you needed. I'm surprised how flexible that couch could be in a home with any home. I wondered how you were going to do your storage areas, but you were doing fantastic. I agree with what somebody wrote on here. Enjoy the time outside, take a breath. Slow down while the weather is nice, You have the inside more. Your video was such full of Wisdom and insight, thank you. The chicken co-op turned out so cute. Great job.
The hard part is over. Making the decision to sell your beautiful home and move into another is hard. But behind you now. The majority of moving is also done. Now you can add your touches as you go, decide what changes you want as you see them, just start a list, prioritize it as you go and when your ready to make those changes everything will fall into place. It already looks like your transitioning well and making the house a home. I will say I get lack of kitchen storage though 😂 God bless❤
Love your home. Blessings to you and your family. Love looking at you videos
hey girl- love the video!😀😉 Y'all are doing a great job on making the home your own🤗 Looks so good! Have a blessed day Cami🥰
It’s such a lovely home.🤍
I think it looks fantastic for just having moved in! You’ll make little- and big- changes over time as you get to know the feel of the house and how you use it. I LOVE your pantry room, though I would be tempted to knock out the wall separating it from the kitchen to make the kitchen brighter and squeeze in a breakfast nook.
ETA: Your chicken coop is so cute! Did you use a plan? I’m trying to convince my husband to get about 20 chickens and we prefer to build a coop.
Sweetie there are small slider available to help move furniture that is placed on carpet sold in most stores. This way you don’t injure your back. That is what I use and I’m 62 I move them all around when I feel the itch to switch
You will make your home beautiful it definitely takes time in a different house. I moved into a more newer home and I found I incorporated what I love into this space and I didn't feel I had to change my style. If your style is more french country then it will work in this house too. The sofa is lovely, though I see a more upholstery look in that space. Still things take time don't rush. You have great taste.
I love the sofa you can make it look farmhouse very easy
Hi Cami, I am a new subscriber to your channel and I absolutely loved your news home and i am excited to go on the journey with you and your family and to see how you make it your own. Have a lovely day. 🙏
You did so much setting up already. I have to wait two years before you paint anything? Oh boy.
HI I can not stop crying/I just met you & subscribed/you moed but i also love your new home/soooooo cool/lots of fun things you all can do there/anyway its friday/just took a tiny break/wanted to let you know that your new home is going to be a doll house when your done/
Cami, it is going to be wonderful- it is already looking beautiful. I know how much work it is; take care of yourself. And I love your reliance on and deference to the Lord. And Cam, may I say that I LOVE the contrast between your new black sofa and the coffee table! The beauty of the table really stands out. The harlequin rug is perfect!
Thank you for sharing this beautiful new home with us, your wisdom about transitions and embracing the "less than perfect" which is the secret to contentment. What a beautiful home you have and I'm so happy for your family. May blessings flow. ❤
Your new home has its own beauty. It's more quaint, but it is beautiful. It looks cozy but yet has everything to function your daily routine. Your mudroom just needs more cabinetry. Which Mr. Tidbits very capable of designing. This home has lots of character. Have fun, creating and decorating. Hugs Sandy McDaniel Elgin, TX
I LOVE that sofa! The color is gorgeous!!!
What a wonderful video. You will love your new home and grow with the change you have made in your life. Moving is hard but oh so rewarding. In my life I have moved many times and still at age 78 look forward to our next move. Take time to embrace the change. I envy your age and the strength you and your husband have to accomplish so much in such a short time. Best to you and your family
You are such a trooper. I hope you and your family enjoy your new home.
I adore the brick in your kitchen and I am excited to see what you will do in this home. The outdoor views are pretty special. I hope that you are nurtured and absorb all of the peace from this new environment. I grew up in a 70s house, it wasn't vintage at the time, lol.
You are doing an amazing job in creating " home" again!!!
You’re doing an amazing job. If you feel overwhelmed just step outside ☺️💕
So beautiful 😊
Your space already feels amazing with what you have done!! 🥰
You are inspirational!
With your things in it looks much better and actually cozy ! Hope you can enjoy the journey!
You are doing a great job already. I can hardly wait to see it in a year or so - it will be all you!!
It’s lovely!!
Everything looks beautiful already! So excited for you all! Many blessings to you and your family!
I am quite busy from day to day with my children so I may have missed you saying this but did you move to become debt free or for some other reason? Thank you for sharing that quote about mothers. I sometimes struggle with living in my 'less than beautiful' home and not enought money to make it beautiful.
❤what you are doing in your home. It’s cozy
❤this video
I think it will all turn out beautifully. What did you decide about the motor home? Are you still planning to travel a bit?
I hope you disclosed in the contract that you were taking the lavender plants with you
I love your style and your home. Could you tell me where you got your dining room chairs? 😊
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Such a beautiful family❤️
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