You are so right! My grandmother was a widow and she was on a fixed income but her house was always neat and clean. She was burning lemon and orange peel on the stove. So her house was smelling earthier like fruit or food she was cooking or baking. That’s how I remember her. She was always happy to see us, she was loving and protective of me. ❤😢
Little Poet you are such a delight! I admire your style and most importantly you! What a beautiful lady you are and you reflect your beauty attracting beautiful and sweet followers here on your channel. I enjoy your videos immensely and not only do I learn from you but love reading and learning from commentors here. Very encouraging all of you 💝🙏
Of course let me not forget delightful Desi! You and him were made for each other! How cute I just love your videos and he’s the cherry on top! You and him in your arms at the end of each video is “magical” ❤
I adore how Desi always looks a bit puzzled. It's as though he can't believe his good fortune in having such a wonderful human in his life. But then he is pretty amazing too.
Hmmm I have a house filled with treasures I have collected over many many years but I have no idea who was responsible for any painting or work of art. The thousands of books of course I know but I cherish every thing just the same. I am addicted to watching you and if enough time goes by I watch again and again because you and that precious dog are priceless gems in a scary world.
I like a house to look lived in. To me, that makes a house a home. My sister in law was not house proud and when we went to see her, my nephew would run in with dirty knees and smudges on his face, the dog would be running around and the cat sitting in the corner. There was so much love in that house. So much in fact that it extended to the old lady up the road (who used to care for the children while the parents were at work). Her family didn't bother with her anymore so my niece would cook for her and bathe her. My sister in law would take her for hospital appointments. Really, what I am trying to say is that love makes a home. The decor in their house was horrible but the welcome and love was beautiful.
I have a family member , also a sister in law, and it's exact same. Dogs, dirty but SO MUCH LOVE. I've also known some pretty bad characters, I won't say what type of character, who demanded utmost cleanliness and spotlessness. I don't know why the incongruencies, but the love is what really matters.
Everyone should have a Desi, a precious little dog to welcome your guest. How could anyone come to vist and just not fall in love with his cute little face & of course a clean, welcoming home like yours. It's filled with warmth and love. You can see & feel it thru your videos ❤
A hundred percent I think it’s how you make people feel. My MIL lived in an old house that needed a lot of updating but my memories are how cozy, warm an inviting we felt plus the wonderful smells especially at the holidays. Please do more decorating and entertaining videos, you have the touch 😊
Hubby and I went on a little "BAECATION" last weekend to Wilmington NC beach, and we shopped at every thrift store I could Google, I thought about you, and we enjoyed ourselves so much, He has been going through health issues along with shoulder surgery in Feb., Much needed!! He enjoyed the littles thrift shops also!!
I love your balcony! Could you film it slower. There is so much to see. I would like to see every inch of it. A house is a home when the owner makes homemade food and serves it to her guests. I like my home to flow to each room. Keeping the color scheme matched up is important.
Hi Susan, I know why I love seeing all your home decor. It's because it comes from your heart. You pour your heart into everything you have, say and do, and you know how to express it so that others can enjoy them with you. Some say its talent, but I say it's sincerity of the heart. 🧡💙💜
Susan you are such a beautiful lady with a spirit to match. God has blessed and watched over you and we are all so thankful that you share that sweet spirit with us. I know it is your desire to lift us up when we are down and you do it with such sincerity and love. We appreciate you so much and all the joy that your sweet smile brings to us all. Yes we love your little Desi and his calm sweetness and the love he has for you. Your home is so delightfully warm and inviting and I love that you share how perfectly you it is decorated. That's a good thing. I watch you on You Tube and so love seeing what you bring to the more mature ladies. I love shopping with you and seeing you model your outfits and showing us how you decorate with your special treasures. I pray for you that some day you will have that home for you and Desi and for God to continue to watch over and protect you as you continue your journey. Much love to you. Patti
When we were growing up we were very very poor..a big deal was getting new plastic curtains (ayes plastic) white with s clear overlay with little blue roses..the living room had gold scenes of the Roman ruins lol..Lino in the parlor that had a fan pattern made to look like carpet..well our Mom always had the windows dressed..and the kitchen table got a new oilcloth every year when she bought a new broom! If she had money she could have been a decorator..
I like to decorate my home like a warm & cozy refuge from the stressful outside world. Antique rose quilt throws & pillows, artificial lovely flower arrangements, twinkle warm lights, burgundy colors that cause a relaxing feeling, scented candles with the scent of hazel nut or vanilla. A free standing black with gold trim gas fireplace with warm flames you can see through the glass door. It's all a reflection to cause a feeling of, yes, this is my refuge & to the ones that enter my home. 💕💕
I'm always on the look out for some unique plug-in nighlights. It can be difficult for overnight guests to feel safe if/when they need to get up in the night, so along with a mini flashlight in the 'basket' I leave, I try to find beautiful as well as functional nightlights that hopefully add to the decor.
I do the same about providing night lights and a flashlight for emergencies. I also leave a basket of snacks and a bottle of wine (if they are wine drinkers) on the dresser top for them to enjoy along with the fresh flowers.
Hi Beautiful Susan and adorable little Desi, your home is so magical and inviting. I'm sure when guests come to your home they feel relaxed and so loved. I love having a lovely home that my husband and l can enjoy, and when guests come over they get very spoilt. Desi is looking super cool, so handsome. Thanks Susan lovely video. Love to you and Desi.💟💙
Hi Susan, Friday was telling a friend what I love is walking into a home and the aroma of cooking, baking, coffee brewing. Reminds me of my mom. Our home smelled like love and there was always hugs 🤗
Awe Susan, you are such an uplifting lady. I love my home with a monochromatic look of old dark wood and light French chandeliers with studying what I have and can mix with old books, 1800 maps, lithograph of Abraham Lincoln and old letters next to him. My collection is extensive, but I try to rotate to avoid too much clutter. Color is my world and texture with music in the background and light scents. The list is endless…choose things that compliment yet remember to scale art. So much to learn and I’m 62, still making mistakes and practicing. Love to all of you! Everyone woman must make a home.❤
This video was full of so much great information! I try to be the very best hostess I can be when guests come over, but I also live that way everyday just for myself. I love lighting inside and out. I have battery candles that come on automatically each evening. I use cloth napkins and real plates just for me! I have stopped worrying about whether or not my home is spotless for guests, but it is always tidy and welcoming. I love my little condo and want it to feel like a warm hug for my friends and family as well as me!!😊
Watched you for the first, but not the last, time today! I really enjoyed you and everything you had to say. My home is just a old ranch style house but I love everything in it and so do my guest!
I love to decorate more starting with the Fall season. I change all my Wallflower plug ins. I have Fall scents for the bathroom and living room. The kitchen has the pumpkin scents. I love the warmth of the orange shades. I have to change all my pillow covers. I have lots of pillows in the living room and the bedrooms. The Fall sheets went on this weekend. Different throws on the sofa. I have a vase with silk sunflowers & some Fall picks. I have to buy some Fall bouquets from Amazon. The bathroom gets a Bronze shower curtain. It also has some gold & burgundy in it. It’s such a beautiful heavy material. My bathroom is too small to have a vase. I keep saying I’m doing everything when it’s really my girlfriend. Thank God for her. She gets ever out of the closets & decorates around the apartment. If I had new rugs it would really look amazing. If I had someone to move all the furniture it would help. Can’t forget candles. I ordered some this weekend. I don’t have company anymore. It would be too much for me. I can’t get around to take care of guests. We decorate to make ourselves happy. Love you, Lucy
Hi Ms Cherries, You write so descriptively. I know "Little Poet" loves read all her online friends comments. When I watch her videos weekly, I make a cup of tea, sit down and I feel like a friend has dropped in. I hope you do, too. You sound nice.
I have always had a home where the rooms were different colors and themed. Once retired I decided to have off-white/light beige walls and bring in color with furnishings and decor. I love it, I now decorate with anything that I love and bring any color or colors into my rooms. I no longer have to pass by something I really like because "it won't match my living room/bedroom/family room, etc".
I have a friend that had themed Rooms in her house. When they built a new house she uses neutral colors on walls and pops of color in blanket, throws, pillows, cushions and such. I’m in a small apartment with neutral colored walls. I use snowmen, red birds, hearts for January and February, Pastels, Easter and spring colors for March and April. Patriotic colors for May through July, August is Caribbean/ Beach theme, September through November are Fall colors, pumpkins, gourds, pinecones, acorns and other items from the yard. December is Christmas. I store the themed items together in labeled plastic tubs. In October 2020 I was decorated for Christmas by Halloween… we all know what was happening then. I told my family if I’ve got to stay home I want to enjoy the Christmas lights a little longer.
My Dearest Susan you have a kindness of heart and generosity of spirit that is very rare in this day and age. You are so so talented and so many of us around the world who follow your work think you are amazing and we love you very much. Your Knight is coming and you will not believe how good things will be.Stay Blessed!!
This was such an amazing video on so many levels! I am sitting here crying because the last time I visited my grandmother before she died she gave me the biggest hug at the door and when I left. That’s how she always greeted me and that is what I will always remember. My grandmother never spent a lot on decorating her home but it was so cozy and I always felt so comfortable at my grandparents’ house. So much work went into this video Susan and I hope it gets millions of views! Love you!❤
Oh thank you Laura so much...someday I so wish you would do a video about your grand parents!!! You always make me cry....your heart is as big as the world.......
My parents always had a beverage cart in their living room. They had every type of liquor displayed, some filled in cut crystal decanters. They weren't drinkers, but the look of this cart was so elegant and inviting. The different colors of the liquor and the beautiful bottles added a richness to the decor. I always thought it was a design necessity. I have a liquor table in my living room and I love looking at it.
I agree! A bar cart (or as I like to call it, an intoxication station) is so sophisticated and elegant, especially with beautiful barware and crystal decanters.
I never rearrange anything in my home . I finally figured it out. My mother lost her sight when I was in the 4th grade. We had to leave everything where it belonged otherwise she couldn't navigate. Amazing how many things from childhood carry over into our adult lives! As always, a most enjoyable video!
1st You Look So Absolutely Wonderful~Your White Top is Gorgeous on You~ I owned a resale/ Antique Business for 25 yrs. The Customers Always commented how they felt at the shop~The music~ The atmosphere was Magical~ The Greeting they received~I Loved Creating that Magic~They Felt It~and I So Enjoyed Seeing and Feeling Their HAPpY~ Miss it So Much~❤
Your home is lovely and so inviting . I had a wonderful friend years ago who sadely passed away ,but I remember that every time I visited her she had a way of making me feel so special. She had a beautiful home full of antiques and treasures ,but it was her smile ,her hospitality ,the way her eyes twinkled when she opened the door that made my visit a treasured memory.
Susan….you are so pretty and so precious…..after the flowers die …pinch off the tops and grow in your yard….you will have flowers all summer…especially mums…hugs carolyn from Columbus ga
Desi, Desi makes your house a home! And the love, it's definitely the love! You love beauty and it surrounds you. Your grace, I see it in you and in your Moms picture when I saw it.
Hi Susan, I really like your decorating videos. They are a favorite. I’m 63, almost 64, living in a fixed income, at least for the time being. So nice to have such economical tips. Was thinking about the future, some things I’m thinking about for the Christmas season, thinking about volunteering, possibly picking a kid’s name, from a giving tree. Maybe you’d like to do a show about that??? Or attempting to make some simple homemade gift ideas for kids and grandkids. That would be fun!!
Hello ...Good afternoon ..from Philippines ...You are loveable woman.and positive thinker ....you make inspired on your vlogs ....I love how to.decorate uour home ....🙂🌸🌸🌸
Completely agree with you about the smell of simple fresh and clean and a bunch of fresh flowers that finish a home particularly when the lamps are turned on. How lovely you and Dessy are, you are like Spring . Warmest wishes always 💐🐨
I believe my house is a home because it is warm and welcoming. I have candles everywhere and plants. I’m surrounded by things that are meaningful and that I love. Hospitality is shown with warm hugs, good laughs, peaceful ambiance and good food. 🌸 🤍 🕯 ☕️
Oh my goodness! I know all dogs are wonderful , specially to their owners, but Jessie is Magical! The way he looks at you makes my heart melt. All your videos are very beautiful . Muchas gracias 🙏
I love Andrew Wyeth . I taught Art in public and private schools for 34 years. I love the print behind you, “Christine “. I love fresh flowers and I love crystal. Your home looks so inviting, warm and lovely. Desi is so cute with those adorable big eyes. You are surrounded with lovely things and a little creature who adore you. Life is good. I am always uplifted when I watch your videos. Ann from Va.
I have always had my house to be able to be “sat in” My kids or my grandkids can play and have a snack in my front room ( within reason😂) it’s not oh go sit at the table or nope can’t sit on that chair it’s to new or to beautiful.. If it wears out we can buy new. If they spill we can clean. Let’s just enjoy home with family,laughter and love. Take care.......
What makes a house a home is that it is clean, You may not have much and what you have may not match but if it is clean that is all that matters. Also like you said, the love that is in your home. Some of us may not have that but try to find something that you love and put it in your home.
Thank you for all you do for us...on some of my dark days , you inspire me so much and renew hope. You are an amazing Lady. This world really getting to me on some days. Thanks again.🙏❤️
You always make me feel good and make me smile! 💞🎉🌹 Happy wonderful 68th Birthday!! 🎂🎁💐 I just love Desi! ❤️🐾 Have yourselves a wonderful safe week.🙏 Much Love to You & Desi Always ~ 💖 xx
My decorating style is very eclectic! I mix all the things I love and somehow it works out. In the last apartment I lived in, the managers used my apartment as a model to show. I had all my favorite things placed with care. It was home. 💕
Hi Susan, I feel like I am being transported into a beautiful fairy land every time I watch your videos. I bet your grandchildren love it - so magical! Those round glass baubles you showed at the beginning were exquisite and really all the glassware and vases were beautiful. Your guests are going to love it! Tfs xx
Wow that is such heartfelt great advice for so many. I suscribe to your channel so ai didn't click on it for the title but I know someone out there needs to hear that & great timing with the holidays down the road. Your a beautiful person on the inside & out 💕
I always put a tiny blossom or two in a glass vase on the bedroom nightstand and a blossom in the bathroom, powder room when guests are staying over night. Often I include a small beautiful holiday candle in the room to take with them if its the season. Like you, I want my guests to feel comfortable, welcomed with a personal preference remembered (raspberry spread for their morning toast) and as much thoughtfulness and love I can give. It's so important to me. One of my hilarious talented design friends used to tell me "if you don't know the provenance of your art, MAKE ONE UP, no one will know". lol
Such a lovely video 🥰 My mother always had candy dishes filled with M&Ms and the mini Hersey bars in her home . My grandsons and all the children and adults would love to snack on them . I now have her candy dishes in my home carrying on her memory 🥰
I think having a large abstract oil painting makes the home look expensive. I was lucky to inherit one and it adds such a touch of elegance and tastefulness. It's important that it's not a common one that everyone has - it should be unique. Of course, it can cost a bit if you're not lucky enough to inherit one. One trick is to go to student art exhibits at local colleges. You'll find unique pieces from up-and-coming artists and they're much less expensive than art shopping in a gallery.
Thanks for the tips. I loved the white linen on the bed and the white towel in the bath room. May I offer some tips. When I have company. I use my best coffee cups, mugs,glasses. Also if drinking wine, be sure to use your wine glasses. These things always seem to make people feel special! Dollar tree makes it so easy for us to entertain ( Very cheaply). Love your place. Thanks
Desi was looking adorably dashing sitting at the little balcony table. Such expressive eyes. You are so right about the beauty of fresh flowers set in a lovely vase! I will have to try a black vase next time. I believe that if an abundance of love lives there, then a house is always a home🥰
With all the UA-cam emphasis on decorating our homes, it can begin to feel like it will never be enough. You are right--make people feel special and they will look forward to being with you again. Loved this video--well done.
I am trying to go for a classic look or very neutral brown, green, white, black, in most pieces because being trendy is expensive. Furniture has increased in prices so much
Hi Susan!!!!!!! AGREE :) It's how you make your guests feel. I treat them like ROYALTY... that's why they keep coming back LOLOLOL!!!! :) Have a great day everyone :) Your fan Mary from TORONTO, ON CANADA! :) XO
You have influenced my decorating style so much. My apt is still a work in progress, but I appreciate all of your tips on how to have an inviting home.
You have such incredible taste! I loved your previous apartment-so cozy - every corner of it. And your new home is equally so. Wonderful top 10 tips-thank you so much. But sweet Desi at the table is really what makes your home precious. All that love!❤🐶
Susan, Everything you said in this video is so true, especially the part about how you treat your guests, loved it. Also, I Love the way you decorate and incorporate so much nature. The patio is so welcoming especially with the cute canine gentleman, Desi with his little bow tie, LOL, Enjoy your week
I love beautiful lighting and cozy, soft furniture and fabrics. I like to bring out elements of the season for anticipation and whimsy. And of course - food! You can’t leave my house hungry.
I have my Grandmother's great big family Bible in the middle of our fireplace mantel. Guest always comment how peaceful and cozy our home is.. I just want the peace of God to surround us in every way, and I think HE knows that.
Thank you for sharing your ideas and your home. Appreciated the video of your different rooms. I wish I could “pause” each picture if your rooms to see it better. My eyes aren’t moving as fast as they should I guess. Thank you.
Hi Susan & precious boy, Desi! Your home is just beautiful! Imo, the very best piece of beauty is….Desi! I just adore him. You two are very blessed to have each other! I just bought some items to re-do my master bath. I love the bohemian style. I wish I had a way of showing you how pretty it will be when I’m done! (I hope!) I love your videos Susan. Keep them coming please. Lots of love from California. Xxoo PS: you are so right- LOVE makes a house a home. Love is all there is. All that matters.
Susan, your white lace top is just gorgeous on you, so feminine, soft and sweet! Suits you so! One color clothing looks good on you instead of all the loud, multi color pattern fabrics!
Your home is decorated with love and style! I look forward to your posts every week. Half of the time I end up tearful, but you always give so much food for thought. When I receive guests I always make sure that I add chocolates to the pillows, fresh flowers to the home and the menu is planned ahead to ensure good food and enough time to sit and visit with them. To me what makes a home is that extra thoughtfulness that goes into receiving guests and letting your unique style shine through unashamedly! Yes; this me, but you are most welcome to share my space with me!
Yes. We had friends visit after 8 years. Our guest bedroom is comprised of an armoire that’s decades old, an old phone book table I got at a thrift store and painted white, and a chair we took from the house we lived in for 37 years. I did splurge on a new duvet. The lumpy one really had seen better days. Got a white duvet set in the clearance section for $22. Queen size!!! I bought a nice round basket and white towels at Homegoods and filled an empty corner, putting the rest of the new towels in the bathroom which has recently been painted white. Put a bath mat and rug mat over the end of the tub, hung photographs I had taken, added some nice sample size bottles of body wash, etc, that I purchased. The two spaces looked so nice. I also slightly rearranged the adjoining loft space,, which cost me nothing, but improved the flow of the not too large area. They had the perfect “suite” for their visit.
One of the things I LOVE having in my home is fresh Eucalyptus. It smells so clean and looks so pretty plus, it lasts a long time! Thanks again for a lovely video❤
@@martimar7181 Here in Australia we have Eucalyptus oil. Great for cleaning the sink with the dish cloth and the fragrance smells great and lasts for a good while in the kitchen area Martimar :)
Cleanliness, lighting, scents are important to me. I like a home that conveys the personality and interests of the occupant. It doesn't have to be on trend. It's the love and authenticity that makes it memorable.
I live by your principles too. The right lighting, plants and flowers and artwork! Art that tells a story about you. You have a connection with your artwork! If you don’t know who the artist is, you can tell the story of where you found the piece (flea market, Goodwill or a local gallery with affordable pricing). You can tell the story of who was with you and how you found a “steal”. Talk about how much fun you had that day. You can find a lot of really good deals out there with vintage art... original oil or acrylic or watercolor paintings. I think what makes my condo look “expensive” is original artwork. I have a few pieces that cost below $10 that I popped in gold open-back frames from Hobby Lobby. They look like a million bucks. I also have a few pieces of art that are investments. But in the end, no one knows how much I paid for my artwork. I also agree with you. You should express yourself through decorating to show your taste and who you are. I’m from Louisiana and love to cook. Everyone’s favorite room is my kitchen. I’m not afraid the have my pots and cookbooks on display. I keep my kitchen clean and orderly. But my kitchen is a dead giveaway, “Wow. You love cooking!” My kitchen is also everyone’s favorite room because of my refrigerator. I bough about 70 4x6” photo magnets from Walmart. On my top freezer door I have photos of my immediate family. On my bottom fridge door I have photos of friends... many of them Christmas cards/postcards my friends had made at Shutterfly. We all get them in the mail. I have them on my fridge door year round. So instead of having photos all over my condo, all you have to do is go in the kitchen and I can show you who my family and friends are. By me have a central place for my photos, the rest of my condo is free for display keepsakes and little touches that make my home feel cozy. Finally, for me, quilts are a must. They evoke home and comfort... like your grandmothers house or a cabin. I’m not talking wild Boho quilts, I’m taking subdued patchwork quilts with a cream or beige matelassé or coverlet folded at the base of my bed on top of the quilt. In the end, if you love your home, your friends will too. You’ve taken the time to think about what you love, how each pieces has a story and means something to you, and you’ll have a great place to call home. Thank you for producing this video. I always enjoy watching and learning from you.
Hi Susan. Thank you for this fun and interesting video. I live with my daughter and son in law now. I've made my bedroom into a calm place to fall with white furniture and soft green, lavenders and blues. After my long and difficult marriage ended, this was just what I needed. Also if I may ask, what size did you order on that white blouse? It says the XL is oly a size 6. Thanks friend.
So true Susan. I was scheduled Wed for back surgery. Found out I have a blocked artery. So, Wed I go in for a stent! Anyway, niece coming from 5 hrs away to drive me. I have been running around with my head cut off to make everything perfect! SHE WILL NOT CARE! She does not wear a white glove! SHE JUST WANTS TO BE WITH US. Her nickname is " Sandy Sunshine". Everyone has sunflowers as gifts because she forever smiles & brings joy to others. That is what's important, bringing joy to otheres. And my dear Susan, you do that for me very deeply. Love & Blessings from Fl.
Susan, I’m glad you made another video on how to decorate and look expensive. I think it’s a wonderful idea and you can always do updates and more tips on this subject several times a year in fact. If you’ve got new info about it or ideas, please, show it. Your fans will tune in. I, for one enjoy your content and you’re such a pleasantly soft spoken person who despite the divorce, have no enmity or malice. You’ve thrived instead. Thanks for all you do.
I love your channel! One old thing I do have in my living room that I will never part with is my wicker basket from my childhood bike. It is pretty big, real wicker, and is painted white. There are so many happy memories with that basket - running to the neighborhood store for my mom, water balloons for the neighborhood battle, carrying my handcrafts home from Girl Scouts. Now I create a beautiful silk flower arrangement for every season in my basket and it not only looks lovely but it is attached to so many happy childhood moments. You know, I think that basket is coming with me when I go on to the other side lol. Creating the arrangements is relaxing and peaceful to me and I have the added bonus of the smile and the warm feeling from remembering an innocent happy childhood moment. Thank you for the decorating ideas.
Making our guests feel special is always my goal. Having a small basket of useful items in their room and flowers. I enjoy using fairy lights and faux candles in many spots. Always a warm glow in those dark corners. Desi looked like he had been waiting at the deck table for you to sit down and join him. Sweet. Your bed and duvet looked very pretty. Enjoy. Happy autumn! 🙏🇺🇸🍁🍂🦉🐿🌻💐🍎🎃😎🍷
I worked for a man who bought the Helga collection from Andrew Wyeth. His name was Mr. Andrews. He was so nice. He would let us girls have 2 hours for lunch but we usually only took 1 hr. When he interviewed me, he asked what I wanted for a salary. I told him and he gave it to me! I never did meet any of the Wyeth's but I do not live too far from where they lived or where Andrew Wyeth's studio is. Mr. Andrews passed away several years ago. I was not working there when he did, l think he may have shut down the business before he passed. I will always remember him and his kindness.
Hi Susan😊 This video was right on time.I need the motivation to purge my place. When i started watching your vlof; I was in a one bedroom apartment like you..i moved into a two bedroom and it felt cold...so ...to make a long story short I went back to my old complex..but in an "older" two bedroom if that makes sense..it has character...I feel more at home here..because of the familiarity..it's where I started out on my journey after my divorce...my place is thrifted and some new mixed in...I like how you have made yours so inviting and cozy...i also have a patio area which is partially enclosed wirh a stockade type fence...and it is another extension of my bome as well.Thank you for being who you are.
Well, I know this was 2 months ago… but I just found it! As usual a great visit with you. I feel like we could be friends. You prepare a beautiful home & it’s because you and Mr. 🐶Desi are so sweet and caring! It took me back to a visit with old high school friends… when we were in our 60’s. They greeted us with such warm smiles- fresh baked cookies in her fabulous kitchen, 2 big friendly dogs, a cat, and a cozy but elegant home! When she gave us a house tour, she first took us to our bedroom. On the bed was a beautiful silver and wood tray, with a candle,grapes, chocolate candies, crackers, cheese & wine. The men went out in the yard to smoke cigars, and we talked about old times! The next night, they had a cookout with a band ! We danced like teenagers! At the end of the evening, I was ready for that bed-- A SUPER COMFY MATTRESS & pillows led to a good rest! We got to see about 30 old friends♥️♥️♥️♥️but our time with them was so sweet! I’ll never forget their hospitality…and the extra special time with other old high school friends!
Susan, just adore you. Everything you do is with such elegance. Your home is stunning and Desi is just adorable. In Canada, the resources for thrift shopping is limited. You have wonderful options to explore. I really like the various art pieces displayed throughout your home. You possess a natural flare that I find so inviting to learn. Thank you Susan.
You are so right! My grandmother was a widow and she was on a fixed income but her house was always neat and clean. She was burning lemon and orange peel on the stove. So her house was smelling earthier like fruit or food she was cooking or baking. That’s how I remember her. She was always happy to see us, she was loving and protective of me. ❤😢
I just love this! Those baking smells and all that love....
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Little Poet you are such a delight! I admire your style and most importantly you! What a beautiful lady you are and you reflect your beauty attracting beautiful and sweet followers here on your channel. I enjoy your videos immensely and not only do I learn from you but love reading and learning from commentors here. Very encouraging all of you 💝🙏
Of course let me not forget delightful Desi! You and him were made for each other! How cute I just love your videos and he’s the cherry on top! You and him in your arms at the end of each video is “magical” ❤
I adore how Desi always looks a bit puzzled. It's as though he can't believe his good fortune in having such a wonderful human in his life. But then he is pretty amazing too.
I love your podcast, l truly love your homey tips
Hmmm I have a house filled with treasures I have collected over many many years but I have no idea who was responsible for any painting or work of art. The thousands of books of course I know but I cherish every thing just the same. I am addicted to watching you and if enough time goes by I watch again and again because you and that precious dog are priceless gems in a scary world.
I love Desi's under bite. It's just the cutest. It gives him such character.
I just love Desi so much!!
Your apt is gorgeous. You've really done a superb job on getting it that way 👏 . Love every video you do. ❤
Same. He is a handsome boy. :)
I like a house to look lived in. To me, that makes a house a home. My sister in law was not house proud and when we went to see her, my nephew would run in with dirty knees and smudges on his face, the dog would be running around and the cat sitting in the corner. There was so much love in that house. So much in fact that it extended to the old lady up the road (who used to care for the children while the parents were at work). Her family didn't bother with her anymore so my niece would cook for her and bathe her. My sister in law would take her for hospital appointments. Really, what I am trying to say is that love makes a home. The decor in their house was horrible but the welcome and love was beautiful.
I feel the same way. Before I had children I might have felt differently.
I have a family member , also a sister in law, and it's exact same. Dogs, dirty but SO MUCH LOVE. I've also known some pretty bad characters, I won't say what type of character, who demanded utmost cleanliness and spotlessness. I don't know why the incongruencies, but the love is what really matters.
I love seeing Desi. He looks like he gives lots of hugs making your home full of sweet love. I miss my Bichon, Lucy.
People will forget what you said and what you did, but they will always remember how you made them feel. I love this quote by Maya Angelo.
I agree Sharon!!
Everyone should have a Desi, a precious little dog to welcome
your guest. How could anyone come to vist and just not fall in love with his cute little face & of course a clean, welcoming home like yours. It's filled with warmth
and love. You can see & feel it thru your videos ❤
Desi went from a cold lonely shelter to a beautiful lil palace. anything is possible. ❤
A hundred percent I think it’s how you make people feel. My MIL lived in an old house that needed a lot of updating but my memories are how cozy, warm an inviting we felt plus the wonderful smells especially at the holidays. Please do more decorating and entertaining videos, you have the touch 😊
What a lovely thing to say to me! I wish we could all get together and swap good ideas!!!
Susan you are so talented in so many ways. Thank you for sharing all those great ideas with us. Decorating anew is difficult on fixed income!
Hubby and I went on a little "BAECATION" last weekend to Wilmington NC beach, and we shopped at every thrift store I could Google, I thought about you, and we enjoyed ourselves so much, He has been going through health issues along with shoulder surgery in Feb., Much needed!! He enjoyed the littles thrift shops also!!
I love your balcony! Could you film it slower. There is so much to see. I would like to see every inch of it. A house is a home when the owner makes homemade food and serves it to her guests. I like my home to flow to each room. Keeping the color scheme matched up is important.
Hi Susan, I know why I love seeing all your home decor.
It's because it comes from your heart.
You pour your heart into
everything you have, say and do, and you know how to express it
so that others can enjoy them with you.
Some say its talent, but I say it's sincerity of the heart. 🧡💙💜
ok, that's it...you made me cry! Thank you so so much!
Yes, bsolutely agree! 🧡
I think it's both sincerity and a talent that comes from the heart.
@@andreahughes6288 : I second the motion! ;)
Totally agree. And nothing does "cozy" like a warm heart, and Susan does it very well.
When I was a realtor, we used to bake chocolate chip cookies right before guests arrive. The scent makes them feel warm and comforted.
A house isn't a home without a fur baby. 🐶💖
Your home is so beautiful, gracious, warm and inviting. Just like you. 🌸🌺🌼🌺🌸
Susan you are such a beautiful lady with a spirit to match. God has blessed and watched over you and we are all so thankful that you share that sweet spirit with us. I know it is your desire to lift us up when we are down and you do it with such sincerity and love. We appreciate you so much and all the joy that your sweet smile brings to us all. Yes we love your little Desi and his calm sweetness and the love he has for you. Your home is so delightfully warm and inviting and I love that you share how perfectly you it is decorated. That's a good thing. I watch you on You Tube and so love seeing what you bring to the more mature ladies. I love shopping with you and seeing you model your outfits and showing us how you decorate with your special treasures. I pray for you that some day you will have that home for you and Desi and for God to continue to watch over and protect you as you continue your journey. Much love to you. Patti
I love all the beautiful glass items in the beginning of the show.
Laughs, friends and family. Sharing those memories and always having space for others really makes a house a home because of all the memories made.
When we were growing up we were very very poor..a big deal was getting new plastic curtains (ayes plastic) white with s clear overlay with little blue roses..the living room had gold scenes of the Roman ruins lol..Lino in the parlor that had a fan pattern made to look like carpet..well our Mom always had the windows dressed..and the kitchen table got a new oilcloth every year when she bought a new broom! If she had money she could have been a decorator..
I like to decorate my home like a warm & cozy refuge from the stressful outside world. Antique rose quilt throws & pillows, artificial lovely flower arrangements, twinkle warm lights, burgundy colors that cause a relaxing feeling, scented candles with the scent of hazel nut or vanilla. A free standing black with gold trim gas fireplace with warm flames you can see through the glass door. It's all a reflection to cause a feeling of, yes, this is my refuge & to the ones that enter my home. 💕💕
The love and trust in Desi's eyes, when he looks at you are so moving - I get teared up seeing his little face.
Oh thank you Grace so much!!! Desi is a angel!
I'm always on the look out for some unique plug-in nighlights. It can be difficult for overnight guests to feel safe if/when they need to get up in the night, so along with a mini flashlight in the 'basket' I leave, I try to find beautiful as well as functional nightlights that hopefully add to the decor.
I do the same about providing night lights and a flashlight for emergencies. I also leave a basket of snacks and a bottle of wine (if they are wine drinkers) on the dresser top for them to enjoy along with the fresh flowers.
Hi Beautiful Susan and adorable little Desi, your home is so magical and inviting. I'm sure when guests come to your home they feel relaxed and so loved. I love having a lovely home that my husband and l can enjoy, and when guests come over they get very spoilt. Desi is looking super cool, so handsome. Thanks Susan lovely video. Love to you and Desi.💟💙
Yes, neat and clean . No clutter. Fresh flowers.
Thankyou so much for sharing your ideas and feelings. Keep that lovely smile. Its contagious.
Hi Susan, Friday was telling a friend what I love is walking into a home and the aroma of cooking, baking, coffee brewing. Reminds me of my mom. Our home smelled like love and there was always hugs 🤗
I recently changed every room of my 1bdrm apt to cream, white, and soft beige. I have never felt so calm, happy and peaceful.
that sounds fantastic!!!
Awe Susan, you are such an uplifting lady.
I love my home with a monochromatic look of old dark wood and light French chandeliers with studying what I have and can mix with old books, 1800 maps, lithograph of Abraham Lincoln and old letters next to him. My collection is extensive, but I try to rotate to avoid too much clutter. Color is my world and texture with music in the background and light scents. The list is endless…choose things that compliment yet remember to scale art. So much to learn and I’m 62, still making mistakes and practicing. Love to all of you! Everyone woman must make a home.❤
This video was full of so much great information! I try to be the very best hostess I can be when guests come over, but I also live that way everyday just for myself. I love lighting inside and out. I have battery candles that come on automatically each evening. I use cloth napkins and real plates just for me! I have stopped worrying about whether or not my home is spotless for guests, but it is always tidy and welcoming. I love my little condo and want it to feel like a warm hug for my friends and family as well as me!!😊
I do the same for myself with the China & cloth napkins. My daughter in law thinks I am a bit touched!
@@cindybogart6062 hahahaha! That’s okay. Those things will be the things they find endearing about you! ❤️
Watched you for the first, but not the last, time today! I really enjoyed you and everything you had to say. My home is just a old ranch style house but I love everything in it and so do my guest!
I love to decorate more starting with the Fall season. I change all my Wallflower plug ins. I have Fall scents for the bathroom and living room. The kitchen has the pumpkin scents. I love the warmth of the orange shades. I have to change all my pillow covers. I have lots of pillows in the living room and the bedrooms. The Fall sheets went on this weekend. Different throws on the sofa. I have a vase with silk sunflowers & some Fall picks. I have to buy some Fall bouquets from Amazon. The bathroom gets a Bronze shower curtain. It also has some gold & burgundy in it. It’s such a beautiful heavy material. My bathroom is too small to have a vase. I keep saying I’m doing everything when it’s really my girlfriend. Thank God for her. She gets ever out of the closets & decorates around the apartment. If I had new rugs it would really look amazing. If I had someone to move all the furniture it would help. Can’t forget candles. I ordered some this weekend. I don’t have company anymore. It would be too much for me. I can’t get around to take care of guests. We decorate to make ourselves happy. Love you, Lucy
Hi Ms Cherries, You write so descriptively. I know "Little Poet" loves read all her online friends comments. When I watch her videos weekly, I make a cup of tea, sit down and I feel like a friend has dropped in. I hope you do, too. You sound nice.
I have always had a home where the rooms were different colors and themed. Once retired I decided to have off-white/light beige walls and bring in color with furnishings and decor. I love it, I now decorate with anything that I love and bring any color or colors into my rooms. I no longer have to pass by something I really like because "it won't match my living room/bedroom/family room, etc".
I have a friend that had themed Rooms in her house. When they built a new house she uses neutral colors on walls and pops of color in blanket, throws, pillows, cushions and such.
I’m in a small apartment with neutral colored walls. I use snowmen, red birds, hearts for January and February, Pastels, Easter and spring colors for March and April. Patriotic colors for May through July, August is Caribbean/ Beach theme, September through November are Fall colors, pumpkins, gourds, pinecones, acorns and other items from the yard. December is Christmas. I store the themed items together in labeled plastic tubs.
In October 2020 I was decorated for Christmas by Halloween… we all know what was happening then. I told my family if I’ve got to stay home I want to enjoy the Christmas lights a little longer.
My Dearest Susan you have a kindness of heart and generosity of spirit that is very rare in this day and age. You are so so talented and so many of us around the world who follow your work think you are amazing and we love you very much.
Your Knight is coming and you will not believe how good things will be.Stay Blessed!!
Little Desi always looks so cute sitting at that table!
This was such an amazing video on so many levels! I am sitting here crying because the last time I visited my grandmother before she died she gave me the biggest hug at the door and when I left. That’s how she always greeted me and that is what I will always remember. My grandmother never spent a lot on decorating her home but it was so cozy and I always felt so comfortable at my grandparents’ house. So much work went into this video Susan and I hope it gets millions of views! Love you!❤
Oh thank you Laura so much...someday I so wish you would do a video about your grand parents!!! You always make me cry....your heart is as big as the world.......
@@LittlePoet They were two of the most influential people in my life. I know you understand me because you were so close with your grandfather too!❤️
You are a gem Laura....I love seeing you in the comments.I would LOVE😍😍😍 to see you and Susan collab!!!
What makes a house a home is love. ❤️
Now that is 100% the truth!
My parents always had a beverage cart in their living room. They had every type of liquor displayed, some filled in cut crystal decanters.
They weren't drinkers, but the look of this cart was so elegant and inviting. The different colors of the liquor and the beautiful bottles added a richness to the decor. I always thought it was a design necessity. I have a liquor table in my living room and I love looking at it.
I agree! A bar cart (or as I like to call it, an intoxication station) is so sophisticated and elegant, especially with beautiful barware and crystal decanters.
That's so interesting!
@@GretaZ-dd3lu "intoxication station" ❤😂
I never rearrange anything in my home . I finally figured it out. My mother lost her sight when I was in the 4th grade. We had to leave everything where it belonged otherwise she couldn't navigate. Amazing how many things from childhood carry over into our adult lives! As always, a most enjoyable video!
1st You Look So Absolutely Wonderful~Your White Top is Gorgeous on You~
I owned a resale/ Antique Business for 25 yrs. The Customers Always commented how they felt at the shop~The music~ The atmosphere was Magical~ The Greeting they received~I Loved Creating that Magic~They Felt It~and I So Enjoyed Seeing and Feeling Their HAPpY~ Miss it So Much~❤
this was wonderful to read!!! Much love to you always! Susan & Desi
Your home is lovely and so inviting . I had a wonderful friend years ago who sadely passed away ,but I remember that every time I visited her she had a way of making me feel so special. She had a beautiful home full of antiques and treasures ,but it was her smile ,her hospitality ,the way her eyes twinkled when she opened the door that made my visit a treasured memory.
I love the way you decorate your place. It’s very welcoming and has a homey yet feminine feel to it. ❤️😻
Susan….you are so pretty and so precious…..after the flowers die …pinch off the tops and grow in your yard….you will have flowers all summer…especially mums…hugs carolyn from Columbus ga
It's beautiful!
Desi, Desi makes your house a home! And the love, it's definitely the love! You love beauty and it surrounds you. Your grace, I see it in you and in your Moms picture when I saw it.
Hi Susan, I really like your decorating videos. They are a favorite. I’m 63, almost 64, living in a fixed income, at least for the time being. So nice to have such economical tips. Was thinking about the future, some things I’m thinking about for the Christmas season, thinking about volunteering, possibly picking a kid’s name, from a giving tree. Maybe you’d like to do a show about that??? Or attempting to make some simple homemade gift ideas for kids and grandkids. That would be fun!!
Hello ...Good afternoon ..from Philippines ...You are loveable woman.and positive thinker ....you make inspired on your vlogs ....I love how to.decorate uour home ....🙂🌸🌸🌸
Completely agree with you about the smell of simple fresh and clean and a bunch of fresh flowers that finish a home particularly when the lamps are turned on. How lovely you and Dessy are, you are like Spring . Warmest wishes always 💐🐨
I believe my house is a home because it is warm and welcoming. I have candles everywhere and plants. I’m surrounded by things that are meaningful and that I love. Hospitality is shown with warm hugs, good laughs, peaceful ambiance and good food. 🌸 🤍 🕯 ☕️
That sounds so inviting.
Oh my goodness! I know all dogs are wonderful , specially to their owners, but Jessie is Magical! The way he looks at you makes my heart melt. All your videos are very beautiful . Muchas gracias 🙏
I love Andrew Wyeth . I taught Art in public and private schools for 34 years. I love the print behind you, “Christine “. I love fresh flowers and I love crystal. Your home looks so inviting, warm and lovely. Desi is so cute with those adorable big eyes. You are surrounded with lovely things and a little creature who adore you. Life is good. I am always uplifted when I watch your videos. Ann from Va.
I have always had my house to be able to be “sat in” My kids or my grandkids can play and have a snack in my front room ( within reason😂) it’s not oh go sit at the table or nope can’t sit on that chair it’s to new or to beautiful.. If it wears out we can buy new. If they spill we can clean. Let’s just enjoy home with family,laughter and love. Take care.......
What makes a house a home is that it is clean, You may not have much and what you have may not match but if it is clean that is all that matters. Also like you said, the love that is in your home. Some of us may not have that but try to find something that you love and put it in your home.
Thank you for all you do for us...on some of my dark days , you inspire me so much and renew hope. You are an amazing Lady. This world really getting to me on some days. Thanks again.🙏❤️
I love the lemon and rose oil idea. Thank you, I'm going to try it!
You always make me feel good and make me smile!
💞🎉🌹
Happy wonderful 68th Birthday!! 🎂🎁💐
I just love Desi! ❤️🐾
Have yourselves a wonderful safe week.🙏
Much Love to You & Desi Always ~ 💖 xx
My decorating style is very eclectic! I mix all the things I love and somehow it works out. In the last apartment I lived in, the managers used my apartment as a model to show. I had all my favorite things placed with care. It was home. 💕
Hi Susan, I feel like I am being transported into a beautiful fairy land every time I watch your videos. I bet your grandchildren love it - so magical! Those round glass baubles you showed at the beginning were exquisite and really all the glassware and vases were beautiful. Your guests are going to love it! Tfs xx
Wow that is such heartfelt great advice for so many. I suscribe to your channel so ai didn't click on it for the title but I know someone out there needs to hear that & great timing with the holidays down the road. Your a beautiful person on the inside & out 💕
Love is what makes a house a home without it , it is just brick, wood and shingles!!!! Love your videos!!!
Comfortable chairs, good lighting and lovely food and conversation
I always put a tiny blossom or two in a glass vase on the bedroom nightstand and a blossom in the bathroom, powder room when guests are staying over night. Often I include a small beautiful holiday candle in the room to take with them if its the season. Like you, I want my guests to feel comfortable, welcomed with a personal preference remembered (raspberry spread for their morning toast) and as much thoughtfulness and love I can give. It's so important to me. One of my hilarious talented design friends used to tell me "if you don't know the provenance of your art, MAKE ONE UP, no one will know". lol
Such a lovely video 🥰 My mother always had candy dishes filled with M&Ms and the mini Hersey bars in her home . My grandsons and all the children and adults would love to snack on them . I now have her candy dishes in my home carrying on her memory 🥰
this was wonderful to read!!! Much love to you always! Susan & Desi
I think having a large abstract oil painting makes the home look expensive. I was lucky to inherit one and it adds such a touch of elegance and tastefulness. It's important that it's not a common one that everyone has - it should be unique. Of course, it can cost a bit if you're not lucky enough to inherit one.
One trick is to go to student art exhibits at local colleges. You'll find unique pieces from up-and-coming artists and they're much less expensive than art shopping in a gallery.
Great idea!!
Wow that is a great idea!
Thanks for the tips. I loved the white linen on the bed and the white towel in the bath room. May I offer some tips. When I have company. I use my best coffee cups, mugs,glasses. Also if drinking wine, be sure to use your wine glasses. These things always seem to make people feel special! Dollar tree makes it so easy for us to entertain ( Very cheaply). Love your place. Thanks
Oh these are great tips, Rosita!!!!
Desi was looking adorably dashing sitting at the little balcony table. Such expressive eyes. You are so right about the beauty of fresh flowers set in a lovely vase! I will have to try a black vase next time. I believe that if an abundance of love lives there, then a house is always a home🥰
This was beautifully done in every way. May people feel love, peace and acceptance in our homes.❤️
With all the UA-cam emphasis on decorating our homes, it can begin to feel like it will never be enough. You are right--make people feel special and they will look forward to being with you again. Loved this video--well done.
I am trying to go for a classic look or very neutral brown, green, white, black, in most pieces because being trendy is expensive. Furniture has increased in prices so much
Hi Susan!!!!!!! AGREE :) It's how you make your guests feel. I treat them like ROYALTY... that's why they keep coming back LOLOLOL!!!! :) Have a great day everyone :) Your fan Mary from TORONTO, ON CANADA! :) XO
Yes!!! You are so wise!!!
Your Messages is positive,you are so gifted girl,you know how to make magic...love your vibe and advice
Everything looks just lovely. I especially love your patio and your patio lights. Great video !!
You have influenced my decorating style so much. My apt is still a work in progress, but I appreciate all of your tips on how to have an inviting home.
How would you respond to a friend (yes they're a friend) that says, "you should buy, you're paying someone else's house payment"?
You have such incredible taste! I loved your previous apartment-so cozy - every corner of it. And your new home is equally so. Wonderful top 10 tips-thank you so much. But sweet Desi at the table is really what makes your home precious. All that love!❤🐶
Your home is so beautiful, Susan. Amazing ideas to make your home look incredible. Thank you
Susan, Everything you said in this video is so true, especially the part about how you treat your guests, loved it. Also, I Love the way you decorate and incorporate so much nature. The patio is so welcoming especially with the cute canine gentleman, Desi with his little bow tie, LOL, Enjoy your week
I love beautiful lighting and cozy, soft furniture and fabrics. I like to bring out elements of the season for anticipation and whimsy. And of course - food! You can’t leave my house hungry.
I have my Grandmother's great big family Bible in the middle of our fireplace mantel. Guest always comment how peaceful and cozy our home is.. I just want the peace of God to surround us in every way, and I think HE knows that.
Thank you for sharing your ideas and your home. Appreciated the video of your different rooms. I wish I could “pause” each picture if your rooms to see it better. My eyes aren’t moving as fast as they should I guess. Thank you.
Hi Susan & precious boy, Desi!
Your home is just beautiful! Imo, the very best piece of beauty is….Desi! I just adore him. You two are very blessed to have each other!
I just bought some items to re-do my master bath. I love the bohemian style. I wish I had a way of showing you how pretty it will be when I’m done! (I hope!)
I love your videos Susan. Keep them coming please. Lots of love from California. Xxoo
PS: you are so right- LOVE makes a house a home. Love is all there is. All that matters.
Susan, your white lace top is just gorgeous on you, so feminine, soft and sweet! Suits you so! One color clothing looks good on you instead of all the loud, multi color pattern fabrics!
Your home is decorated with love and style! I look forward to your posts every week. Half of the time I end up tearful, but you always give so much food for thought.
When I receive guests I always make sure that I add chocolates to the pillows, fresh flowers to the home and the menu is planned ahead to ensure good food and enough time to sit and visit with them. To me what makes a home is that extra thoughtfulness that goes into receiving guests and letting your unique style shine through unashamedly! Yes; this me, but you are most welcome to share my space with me!
Yes. We had friends visit after 8 years. Our guest bedroom is comprised of an armoire that’s decades old, an old phone book table I got at a thrift store and painted white, and a chair we took from the house we lived in for 37 years. I did splurge on a new duvet. The lumpy one really had seen better days. Got a white duvet set in the clearance section for $22. Queen size!!!
I bought a nice round basket and white towels at Homegoods and filled an empty corner, putting the rest of the new towels in the bathroom which has recently been painted white. Put a bath mat and rug mat over the end of the tub, hung photographs I had taken, added some nice sample size bottles of body wash, etc, that I purchased. The two spaces looked so nice. I also slightly rearranged the adjoining loft space,, which cost me nothing, but improved the flow of the not too large area. They had the perfect “suite” for their visit.
I love the Candles on auto timers, from QVC! I love Candles burning or a Tart burner.
Hi Susan,
Your home is beautiful, warm, and welcoming! I look forward to seeing you and Desi every week!😊
One of the things I LOVE having in my home is fresh Eucalyptus. It smells so clean and looks so pretty plus, it lasts a long time!
Thanks again for a lovely video❤
What a great idea! Where do you buy fresh eucalyptus?
@@martimar7181 Here in Australia we have Eucalyptus oil. Great for cleaning the sink with the dish cloth and the fragrance smells great and lasts for a good while in the kitchen area Martimar :)
A dog, a parrot and 2 indoor chickens make this house a home. Messy but filled with fun and love
Cleanliness, lighting, scents are important to me. I like a home that conveys the personality and interests of the occupant. It doesn't have to be on trend. It's the love and authenticity that makes it memorable.
Absolutely true. Giving a loved one a warm welcome is the best thing you can offer to them. To know that you truly want them there is everything.
I live by your principles too. The right lighting, plants and flowers and artwork! Art that tells a story about you. You have a connection with your artwork! If you don’t know who the artist is, you can tell the story of where you found the piece (flea market, Goodwill or a local gallery with affordable pricing). You can tell the story of who was with you and how you found a “steal”. Talk about how much fun you had that day. You can find a lot of really good deals out there with vintage art... original oil or acrylic or watercolor paintings. I think what makes my condo look “expensive” is original artwork. I have a few pieces that cost below $10 that I popped in gold open-back frames from Hobby Lobby. They look like a million bucks. I also have a few pieces of art that are investments. But in the end, no one knows how much I paid for my artwork.
I also agree with you. You should express yourself through decorating to show your taste and who you are. I’m from Louisiana and love to cook. Everyone’s favorite room is my kitchen. I’m not afraid the have my pots and cookbooks on display. I keep my kitchen clean and orderly. But my kitchen is a dead giveaway, “Wow. You love cooking!”
My kitchen is also everyone’s favorite room because of my refrigerator. I bough about 70 4x6” photo magnets from Walmart. On my top freezer door I have photos of my immediate family. On my bottom fridge door I have photos of friends... many of them Christmas cards/postcards my friends had made at Shutterfly. We all get them in the mail. I have them on my fridge door year round. So instead of having photos all over my condo, all you have to do is go in the kitchen and I can show you who my family and friends are. By me have a central place for my photos, the rest of my condo is free for display keepsakes and little touches that make my home feel cozy.
Finally, for me, quilts are a must. They evoke home and comfort... like your grandmothers house or a cabin. I’m not talking wild Boho quilts, I’m taking subdued patchwork quilts with a cream or beige matelassé or coverlet folded at the base of my bed on top of the quilt.
In the end, if you love your home, your friends will too. You’ve taken the time to think about what you love, how each pieces has a story and means something to you, and you’ll have a great place to call home.
Thank you for producing this video. I always enjoy watching and learning from you.
very beautiful thoughts! yes!
“Don’t be creepy!” LOL thanks for all the tips. Love is certainly what they will remember. Desi is looking as handsome as ever.😊🙏🏻
Hi Susan. Thank you for this fun and interesting video. I live with my daughter and son in law now. I've made my bedroom into a calm place to fall with white furniture and soft green, lavenders and blues. After my long and difficult marriage ended, this was just what I needed. Also if I may ask, what size did you order on that white blouse? It says the XL is oly a size 6. Thanks friend.
Hi. How are you doing?
Susan love your ideas...Please Do a full home tour!!!!! Love your apt.!!
So true Susan. I was scheduled Wed for back surgery. Found out I have a blocked artery. So, Wed I go in for a stent! Anyway, niece coming from 5 hrs away to drive me. I have been running around with my head cut off to make everything perfect! SHE WILL NOT CARE! She does not wear a white glove! SHE JUST WANTS TO BE WITH US. Her nickname is " Sandy Sunshine". Everyone has sunflowers as gifts because she forever smiles & brings joy to others. That is what's important, bringing joy to otheres. And my dear Susan, you do that for me very deeply. Love & Blessings from Fl.
Nancy, good luck with your stent procedure!!! I have three and I am also in Florida!!!
Love is all you need in a home no fancy furniture or decore just love 🤗♥️
Susan, I’m glad you made another video on how to decorate and look expensive. I think it’s a wonderful idea and you can always do updates and more tips on this subject several times a year in fact. If you’ve got new info about it or ideas, please, show it. Your fans will tune in. I, for one enjoy your content and you’re such a pleasantly soft spoken person who despite the divorce, have no enmity or malice. You’ve thrived instead. Thanks for all you do.
I love your channel! One old thing I do have in my living room that I will never part with is my wicker basket from my childhood bike. It is pretty big, real wicker, and is painted white. There are so many happy memories with that basket - running to the neighborhood store for my mom, water balloons for the neighborhood battle, carrying my handcrafts home from Girl Scouts. Now I create a beautiful silk flower arrangement for every season in my basket and it not only looks lovely but it is attached to so many happy childhood moments. You know, I think that basket is coming with me when I go on to the other side lol. Creating the arrangements is relaxing and peaceful to me and I have the added bonus of the smile and the warm feeling from remembering an innocent happy childhood moment. Thank you for the decorating ideas.
Loved the decorating. I notice the older I get the more color I want in my home. Have a wonderful week.
I love how your decorating comes from the heart, not from a magazine or the latest "trend."
thank you so much Jackie!
“It’s the love, that they’ll remember”....What a magnificent video, Susan. Just exquisite.💖
Thank you so much! You are so sweet!!!
Making our guests feel special is always my goal. Having a small basket of useful items in their room and flowers. I enjoy using fairy lights and faux candles in many spots. Always a warm glow in those dark corners. Desi looked like he had been waiting at the deck table for you to sit down and join him. Sweet. Your bed and duvet looked very pretty. Enjoy. Happy autumn! 🙏🇺🇸🍁🍂🦉🐿🌻💐🍎🎃😎🍷
I worked for a man who bought the Helga collection from Andrew Wyeth. His name was Mr. Andrews. He was so nice. He would let us girls have 2 hours for lunch but we usually only took 1 hr. When he interviewed me, he asked what I wanted for a salary. I told him and he gave it to me! I never did meet any of the Wyeth's but I do not live too far from where they lived or where Andrew Wyeth's studio is. Mr. Andrews passed away several years ago. I was not working there when he did, l think he may have shut down the business before he passed. I will always remember him and his kindness.
Hi Susan😊
This video was right on time.I need the motivation to purge my place. When i started watching your vlof; I was in a one bedroom apartment like you..i moved into a two bedroom and it felt cold...so ...to make a long story short I went back to my old complex..but in an "older" two bedroom if that makes sense..it has character...I feel more at home here..because of the familiarity..it's where I started out on my journey after my divorce...my place is thrifted and some new mixed in...I like how you have made yours so inviting and cozy...i also have a patio area which is partially enclosed wirh a stockade type fence...and it is another extension of my bome as well.Thank you for being who you are.
Well, I know this was 2 months ago… but I just found it! As usual a great visit with you. I feel like we could be friends.
You prepare a beautiful home & it’s because you and Mr. 🐶Desi are so sweet and caring!
It took me back to a visit with old high school friends… when we were in our 60’s.
They greeted us with such warm smiles- fresh baked cookies in her fabulous kitchen, 2 big friendly dogs, a cat, and a cozy but elegant home! When she gave us a house tour, she first took us to our bedroom.
On the bed was a beautiful silver and wood tray, with a candle,grapes, chocolate candies, crackers, cheese & wine.
The men went out in the yard to smoke cigars, and we talked about old times!
The next night, they had a cookout with a band ! We danced like teenagers!
At the end of the evening, I was ready for that bed--
A SUPER COMFY MATTRESS & pillows led to a good rest!
We got to see about 30 old friends♥️♥️♥️♥️but our time with them was so sweet!
I’ll never forget their hospitality…and the extra special time with other old high school friends!
Love ❤️ give your time freely to your guests
Susan, just adore you. Everything you do is with such elegance. Your home is stunning and Desi is just adorable. In Canada, the resources for thrift shopping is limited. You have wonderful options to explore. I really like the various art pieces displayed throughout your home. You possess a natural flare that I find so inviting to learn. Thank you Susan.