A private view, 'what's in my bag' and a heartfelt thank you | Vlog 4
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- Опубліковано 5 лют 2025
- In this vlog I say a big thank you for watching and supporting my channel (I try not to openly cry about this and I am almost successful). You come to a Private View I attended with Quincy, which did not exactly go to plan. Back at the house, I share my current obsession with Lola Young's voice and why I wish 'Messy' had been around 40 years ago. I show you my new Sweaty Betty bomber jacket, then you come to work with me and I share the contents of my gigantic handbag along with an unintentional stationery obsession reveal.
Quincy's meteoric ascendency continues as she shares her latest look for Burberry (not really). Nonetheless her sass continues to grow.
Bo Lee and Workman Gallery: Alexis Soul-Gray - Memory Play www.boleeworkm...
Lola Young - Messy • Lola Young - Messy (Of...
Kitten Grayson Studio www.kittengray...
Wellness Works West: www.wellnesswo...
David Shrigley book : davidshrigley....
Smythson Writing Folder A5: www.smythson.c...
Moleskine Classic Diary, Soft Cover, Large. www.moleskine....
Oxblood Bag came from: becksondergaar...
Sweaty Betty Longline Bomber Jacket in Navy (no longer available on the SB site, but a few available elsewhere)
#over50andfabulous #whatsinmybag #smythson
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I love Art Galleries, libraries, charity shops, second hand clothes and houses bits. I love creating beautiful crafts. Basically, I love life even though I live with chronic pain and fatigue daily! I stripped my love for life right back to what matters to me, and that's the above. Simple things should be looked at as wonderful gifts. ❤❤❤❤
I believe that your channel is getting so much attention, because you are naturally interesting when you speak, you're light hearted & funny😂, also humble yet authentic in your sense of self and able to convay your thoughts, plus your content of you doing your normal stuff is relatable. You're doing amazing 👏
Agreed 👍
I'm actually humbled by your generosity, by everyone's generosity, it's enormously appreciated and thank you Victoria x
I love your energy and the "unslickness" of your videos ❤. Please don't change the format and just be you which is what we looove.I am already looking forward to your next video.
Thank you so much Diane, I'll definitely be me, always x
So agree. The overly-staged vlogs are not very appealing. I love the way you are.
When you mentioned the cctv, I giggled, love how you share your thoughts with us, very refreshing.
It nuts isn't it - I had completely forgotten it was there... Thank you for your lovely message x
I was so happy to see your video pop up on my feed this morning. I am not surprised that you are getting so many followers! I have a theory. As a 57 year old, I see so many older women ( myself included) struggling with all of the changes that happen (menopause, children leaving home, aging parents and on and on) ..I believe you put it very aptly in one of your chats, our lives seem to contract. But YOU, are actively seeking to expand and you don't deny the problems, but you seem to live through them with lightness and humor. You seem to be scattered ( as many women feel) in the most relatable and endearing way. You are a joy to watch. XO Jen
I'm very touched by your incisive message Jen, thank you for taking the time to write it. I've been through periods of great change (and often darkness) particularly in recent years - I think so many of us have. I'm tremendously lucky to be doing this right now and I aim to speak specifically about this, and how it came about, soon x
Oh my! you are such a breath of fresh air …a natural . That jacket is gorgeous…and a fun “what’s in my bag” Your channel is an absolute delight ❤️
Thank you so much Sue x
I for one I am grateful you decided to start this channel! It’s a lovely corner of the internet where I hope we can all rejoice for a long time from now on❤
What an extraordinarily lovely message, thank you - I will do my best! x
Just found you and absolutely cheering you on 🎉we need more women in mid life being seen. My best friend lives in Frome and I absolutely love this part of the world. Keep on doing what you’re doing, lots of us here relate to you and this stage of life ❤Jo xxx
Thank you Jo - we certainly need to be and feel seen. Frome is lovely, am hoping to film there next week x
Thank you again for sharing such a lovely few snippets from yours and Quincy’s life ❤ ever so relaxing and upbeat. Please do keep uploading - you’ve a charm and energy which we all come to watch!
What an incredibly lovely message, thank you so much . Quincy sends her love too x
"Emergency sedatives" 😂😂😂 agreed
Essential kit... x
You are so welcome! We are watching as we enjoy listening to you, plus getting a glimpse at your life. ❤
Watched all vlogs so far & loving them!! Great layered thoughts & content & interiors !! Right up my street ! 👏🏼👏🏼🥰
Thank you so much x
You come across as a such a lovely person ….great sense of humour too!Keep posting!☺
That's a lovely thing to say and thank you so much x
Looks like what we called years ago a "flight jacket," which was super cool in the days of mod, ska, and soul music. You look fantastic ❤
Thank you so much x
You are very likeable and relatable. I enjoy watching you tube videos but do struggle to find women, midlife, single that have a fulfilled life focusing on what they have rather than what they don’t. I love your kitchen!!! I’m even stolen your idea of hanging my mugs up which I’m going to do as a project this weekend 😂
I'm so pleased Charlotte, thank you - happy DIY this weekend x
Your best one yet by far. Love it 🙂 I could watch / listen to you for ages......Props to the new jacket. It looks very cool on you......and you have a bag that is two steps away from the Tardis 🙂 Really look forward to the next one x P.S. I almost sprayed a mouthful of beer over my laptop when you said ''emergency sedatives''.
Sorry about your laptop but emergency sedatives are vital. Thank you for your lovely message x
@@RareBirds-n8o No damage done to the laptop (phew), caught it just in time..Cant say it happens often when you take a swig (or a sip) of your drink of choice at the same time as the lovely lady on the Vlog you are watching says something unintentionally hilarious 🙂x
You came up on my yt recommendation. Am loving your vlogs . We visit Somerset ( stawell) every year I love Glastonbury .
I’ve been listening to messy a lot too only discovered it a few weeks back … brilliant . The new darkness tracks are great too . ❤
Thank you so much for your lovely message and I shall look out for those tracks x
Love your channel, so refreshing to see snapshots of your life in such a gorgeous location. I know exactly what you mean about food, yesterday I made a big healthy salad and did not enjoy it one bit, back to the carbs. As a p.s. I found you on my husbands tablet while mine was recharging but couldn't find you on mine, just a load of rare wild birds of the feather variety so I'm actually Diana. Love the new jacket, looks great.
Hello Diana - I think we should all give salad a miss until spring.. Thank you for your lovely message x
Oh you make me laugh! Your humour is so spot on! I love you 😂! When you were showing what's in your bag and you showed us your tiny brush and said ," I know what you're thinking, well why don't you use it?" 😂. You are brilliant. I'm so fascinated by your fantastic home. I'm always trying to see each corner. I'm so sorry I didn't catch your name. Thanks for sharing your fantastic videos. Much love Davena x
Thank you so much Davena and I'm pleased I made you laugh. I'm Angie x
@@RareBirds-n8o 😘
Keep up the great work. Your channel is wonderful because it's your authentic voice. xx
Thank you Mary, I really appreciate your words x
You know why YOU are going to be successful at this🎉 .. because you are naturally funny,,,, the way you put things across,,,,is hilarious ,,,like a good comedian they talk about life and LIFE IS HILARIOUSLY FUNNY ...LOVE YOUR HOUSE AS WELL would love lots of interior shots ,,all the best as you surge forward with this 🌟
Henrietta, you've made me so happy, thank you so much. Life is completely ridiculous and you have to just laugh sometimes x
Aw bless…you’re not unhinged - you’re authentic and that’s the pull ❤x
Bit of both maybe..! Thank you Jules x
Thank you so much, I feel as if I have been in the company of a really good friend, well done 😊
That is an enormous compliment Maggie and I'm so pleased. Thank you so much x
THIS Girl! Absolutely loving you and your channel! Very chic navy jacket with the “emergency sedatives” pocket. 🤣 I totally relate to all the notebooks and I’m right there with you. Can never have enough to scribble my thoughts into. Have you read any of Amour Towles books? Brilliant!
Hugs to your fuzzy little dog xx
Oh wow, thank you so much, what a lovely message. I will look up those books - wonderful. Quincy sends big hugs to you too x
👏👏 Are you my braver, blonder sister! Notebooks! Sandwich supper! No hols for ages. I have a gorgeous re-homed, huge, timid cat 😻. I'd have bankrupted myself at the viewing. Thanks again for sharing - fab bomber jacket 👌. Looking forward to your next post. 💞
Ha! I may well be.... Your cat sounds like a darling and thank you for your lovely message Paula x
You’re a pleasure to watch..especially on a chilly morning when the house is still dark..it’s just me, my coffee and your vlog✨YUM!! Keep sharing, please.💐 Also, yes, Messy is such a fun song and relatable😅
You describe your morning so beautifully, it sounds lovely and thank you Diana x
You are immensely likeable. When your vlog pops up I find myself wanting to pour a glass of crisp white wine and settle in for a chat. While it’s obviously! one-sided, it doesn’t feel that way. Instead, it feels like an ongoing conversation that we are just getting back to.
I love the idea of a crisp white wine and a chat, that's so nice. Thank you x
CCTV, who knew.I love the wreaths so pretty.Loved this well done.xx🐝🐝
Thank you so much x
again so lucky to have found you you are delightful and inspiring loving all the bits you share
I feel very lucky to receive messages like this - thank you x
I like your sense of humour, and thanks for a lovely video.
Thank you so much Vivienne x
Thank you for replying to me about the bedroom wall colour. We have the same MJ sunglasses, I love them but also feel a bit over the top when I wear them and they are wonky because my son sat on them. Poppy’s “note to she” 😂
@talesfromcuckooland fancy seeing you here 🤣. I too asked about the bedroom wall colour. Isn't it lovely. Hope you are well gayna. Loads of love davena x
@ Davena! Now is this Deenie from pottery or from my comments box ☺️🥰😍😅
I really love them too, even if they're bonkers. Sorry yours are now wonky, that's an extra challenge... Isn't Poppy funny x
You are so truly authentic and sweetly quirky. You are a rare find in the vlog world. ❤😊
Thank you so much Lisa, your words are greatly appreciated x
You're just being you and you're clearly a natural in front of a camera. You must be a wonderful friend to have. You're interesting, intelligent and authentic. Thanks for sharing. Quincy is a darling, seems like quite a character!
And you are a very kind and generous woman Hazel - thank you so much for your words. I'm normally very camera shy and I've always felt so uncomfortable having my photo taken so this is a very new thing for me x
@@RareBirds-n8o I'm pretty sure that in the not too distant future you won't have time to reply to all of your messages as there'll be too many of them!. Best of luck with this new adventure. It's thoroughly inspiring x
Love the talks you have with Quincy 😅. She is adorable. Thank you for rescuing her. ❤ I got the Charleston book you shared and am enjoying it so much. How remarkable that house is. The art is amazing. I am so glad you are getting kind comments which you absolutely deserve.
Thank you for your lovely message Sandy. Isn't the Charleston book wonderful - there's so much joy in those pages and I'm really pleased you got it. Quincy sends her love x
Another great vlog! Thank you for being so real, its a breath of fresh air .
Thank you so much! x
Lola is great. She’s my friend’s daughter. So talented and deserves all the accolades she’s getting. It’s a fab song, as is conceited. I saw her live a few years back and she was brilliant. Loving your vids xx
Oh how nice, her mum must be so proud of her., and yes, conceited is such an incredible song too. Thanks so much for messaging Alison x
I heard ‘Messy’ on Spotify and like you, kept playing it. Her lyrics rang true to me, as my daughter lives with the complexities of ADHD. When I read up about Lola Young, she said she’d recently been diagnosed with ADHD.
I work in a Referral Unit, I prefer to say Alternative Provision, for 14-16 year olds and her voice also speaks out for a lot of the young people I work with.
Love the jacket! ❤
I read about her diagnosis too - isn't it great that she's able to 'speak' for so many - it must help to make your daughter feel seen and understood. x
Hello friend! I smiled so big when I saw you made a new video! I should be washing dishes, yada yada and here I am, sitting my are down to watch you. Laughing so hard about the salmon and vegetables because I do the very same; eggs in fridge and I chose bread with peanut butter and jelly this morning instead, not healthy for the body but gosh darn my soul was so happy. Loved your 'what's in my bag' bit, I also have notebooks, agenda pads and random bits of notes everywhere and of course the Quincy treats are mandatory in a bag!
Hello Kathleen! Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches are right every time, as is stationery... Thank you for your lovely message x
I'm the same with diaries and journals, p. s you are naturally stylish with everything..... clothes, bag, stationery, decor 👏
Women love their stationery, that's for sure. Thank you for your lovely message x
So many chuckles!! ❤
I'm so pleased xx
It’s so uplifting to think ‘our’ words land so positively with you.
Remember during the dreaded lock down when everyone was loving each other… I often feel people become more caring and thoughtful with their words following the whole Covid experience.
I love nothing better than to tell someone they look nice or make a small positive comment which costs nothing but means a lot ❤️
I’m still loving your channel 😘
I'm the same, I don't understand why anyone chooses to be unkind for no reason at all - it's so strange. You're lovely, and thank you again x
What a wonderful evening I have had...binge watched all of your vlogs!!
I'm honestly so pleased you enjoyed them - thank you so much x
Omg I LOVE that Lola Young song - like you I can't stop listening to it. And congrats on your vlog, you are a natural UA-camr! I really enjoy seeing snippets of your life. :)
I'm still obsessed with it.. Conceited is also awesome. Thanks so much for your lovely message Michelle x
Articulate, funny and down to earth. Sending best wishes.
Thank you so much and best wishes to you too x
Such a wonderful channel. I feel like we are just sat across the table sharing a pot of tea x
What a lovely thing to say, thank you so much x
I love your emergency tin of tea bags. I'm looking forward to your next vlog
Essential to have at all times..! x
You are absolutely lovely, inside and out. Your world is lovely. I was ten minutes in on your eclectic home video and I had to hit the subscribe button. I then watched all of your content thus far. Where you live, your home, your interests such as art, the outdoors and sweet, little dog are all beautiful and interesting and I look forward to all you share in the future. Your sense of humor and even the music you choose is the icing on the cake. Good luck on your channel as it grows! 😊
What an incredibly generous message this is - you're so kind and have made me feel very proud. Thank you x
Just subscribed after watching a few of your vlogs and your really nice and warm but really interesting aswel and your a great stylist , i love the way you place things in your home and your a laugh ( a sedative sleeve ) 😁😄😅
You're lovely! Thank you so much for subscribing x
Last comment 😅 I make dried flower wreaths, dry my own flowers. They are beautiful wreaths ❤
I bet they're gorgeous x
I listened to Lola, reminds me a little of Cleo Sol, same vibes. Agree with you about the music growing up especially the commercial stuff aka Pop Music.
I've just listened to some of her music - beautiful. Thank you x
New follower, love your vlogs ❤
Thank you so much x
I do love your vlogs ❤😊
Thank you so much! x
Congratulations! Love your channel!
Thank you Kathryn! x
Your kitchen 😍
Thank you! x
I think you're delightful!
I think you're so kind! x
Oh please don't make your videos too "slick". It is so nice and refreshing to see something that looks "normal". You know without all the fancy screen shots, drone footage etc. Just be you and film as a regular person would--that I think is what sets you apart:)
Zero chance of drone footage, I promise! Thank you Laura x
Loved the Lola Young track. Sounds odd but have you listened to any of Taylor Swift's album tracks, her lyrics are absolute poetry and really resonate with women. I’d recommend the x3 most recent albums. I’m mid 60’s and only discovered her amazing talent last year during a bout of Covid. Also I’m glad there’s someone out there with an even bigger bag than me! 😂
I know it must sound like I've been locked in a cave but Taylor Swift has passed me by a little. I will investigate though, she's a global sensation I know. Yay for big bags..! x
She passed me by until last summer too!
Love your vlogs. Would you at some stag do a house tour? If you are comfortable with that it looks so interesting.
Thanks so much Susan, definitely one day re the house tour but it's still very much a work in progress x
You're the best xxx
No, you're the best, by a long way xxx
I also have a bag within a bigger bag 😂✨️
I don't know how people cope without the bag-within-a-bag system - imagine the loose rubble...! Thanks so much for watching Chloe x
@RareBirds-n8o I'm really happy to have found a like minded bag genius!
Just letting you know the loud music drowns out what you’re saying.
the Algorithm sent me here. You. are. fab.u.lous
Thank you! x