Catherine, You’re a beautiful young lady who has blessed MANY people with your videos through this crazy last several months. You’ve given us a break from all the worry, fear, and shared your life with us, I THANK YOU sweetie, you’re a wonderful person! ❤️We’ll be here when you can post more videos. Stay safe as you go back to work, and enjoy being back around your pals and workmates. Your flowers are beautiful! 🌸 It is scary here in the US, my state reopened almost a month ago 😱 Spikes of cases make me nervous. Thanks for your well wishes. 💕 Take care of yourself, God bless you!🌺❤️🌺 xoxo Ps. Thanks for the heads up on the Dyson, I was thinking about maybe getting one😉 Pss. LOVE your purple/ pink couch!
Thank you for being honest about the Dyson. I had one many years ago and returned it because it was such a disappointment. I see so many UA-camrs endorsing the Dyson and, like you said, they are just not worth the money. Enjoy going back to work!
I don't have a Dyson, but a similar cheaper hoover by Vax. For a small two bedroom flat it's perfect, normally the battery lasts long enough. However, I imagine if you wanted to hoover a whole house in one go, it wouldn't be the right choice.
I totally agree with you on the Dyson! We took ours back to Costco! It drove us crazy having to charge it EVERY TIME WE USED IT! And it didn’t suck up anything!! Love your absolutely gorgeous house, and all your diy’s. I just joined your Chanel and am loving it, all the way from Canada 🇨🇦!
Hi sweetie! I´m in Argentina and is very scary right now. We´d been under lockdown for over 100 days and is hard on everyone. I ´m not working since March 14th (I´m a nail tech) and my economy is bad right now. I´m trying to keep positive and give thanks that my hubby, my boy and myself are healthy and we have food in our table, others are not so lucky. Keep safe and big hug
Bless you and your family Daniella. My state Oklahoma in the US reopened almost a month ago. It’s still scary, positive cases are rising here. Stay safe and well, take care of yourself. Prayers everyone stays safe and we all get through this and the world will be stronger and a nicer place for it! God bless you 💖
Oh and the knot in your stomach with the return to school bit really resonated with me. As a high school teacher, that feeling has never quite left me! 😊
Oh Catherine, I ventured out to have my hair colored yesterday and my friend (the hairdresser) shared so much about how Covid has affected her family, grandkids, her business and I left there really feeling sick. I may not be able to go out to dinner or travel, etc. But her life is unravelling. as well as her employees And so many more people. I feel BLESSED. You are a ray of SUNSHINE for ALOT of people right now! Thank you
I really appreciate that! I am so sorry to hear about your friend and her business, it really is a hard time. We are all in the same store but in different boats x
I agree with you about the Shark plug in. I had a Dyson plug in model and it only lasted 1 year (I got more time from the cordless model but still had to replace the battery after 3 years). I purchased an inexpensive Shark model after the Dyson failure and it’s the best vacuum I’ve ever used. It cost 1/3 of the cost and works so much better. I’m a Shark convert!
Love my Dyson, had it 5 years now the best vacuum cleaner I’ve ever owned. Worth every penny I spent on it . It is plug in not cordless, don’t know if that makes a difference
When you need to replace your Die-son, try the Shark rocket vacuum. I love it and have purchased one for my daughter and niece. Less than half the price of yours. However, it does have to be plugged in which I don't mind. Very long cord. I will also suggest the Shark steam mop. So much easier than your mop and bucket. It has reusable, washable pads. It cleans with hot water/steam so no scent and won't hurt your animals. Maybe get a Shark sponsorship instead! My fave tools!
Thanks for the Dyson review. Others do rave about them and so I wondered. Good to know!! I like my time alone but I also miss the social visiting. I just can't wait to give someone a HUGE hug!!! Don't know when that will happen. I do get to hug my dog!! So thankful for him to cuddle with. My cats aren't' as fond of the hugs!! You know how that goes!! I visited my family but we social distance. I have worked a few days each month. My work continues on but there are several of us, so only a few work each day since the amount of work has slowed down. During this time it's been a blessing in other ways. I did get some much needed work done on the outside of my home. Looks so much better now!! So glad you posted. It's always a boost to see your smiling face!
I am watching you while I get ready for the day....I have a Dyson....but hands down I love 💘 my Shark vacuum.....my favorite is the Shark Rocket. Super easy if you have hand issue
I love your creative skills and your home is beautiful... with you 100% on the Dyson - thought I was the only person who thought they are totally over rated and charge exorbitant amount for something that is above average but not outstanding.
You are so awesome and a bright and shining star. You are so right about 2020. Your comment about the challenges of 2020 made me smile. It gave me perspective. Life is still a good time. I am an so gratefully appreciative that you worked in the garden and filmed.. You videos encouraged me to plant some herbs and flowers today from seeds and to separate and divide some of my other plants. We have had 3 weeks straight of rain. The bouquet of flowers was quite beautiful. You are a funny tell it like it is girl. I live in the middle of America south of the five great lakes and east of Chicago. Love to see a strong happy woman and share a cup of tea. You are a naturally beautiful person.
Hi Cathrine, I have worked the whole time with essential services, would love to have some spare time to sit and do my paintings, I feel the same as you do I often buy myself some fresh flowers they make me feel very happy I would have a massive flower garden if I had the time, but work takes a lot of my time, I feel so grateful that you are back to work and have some normality now take care 💐😊
You're right. I had a Dyson V8 animal which was not cheap a few years ago. Run time was meant to be 20 minutes but I was lucky if I got 10. The dust collector used to fill up so quickly it caused if to overheat and cut out. Expensive mistake. It lasted 2 years then stopped charging. I now have a Shark and whilst it's not cordless it has the lift away function so just like one really. Love it. I'm back to work on 4th July. A bit nervous about all the changes but will be so nice to see everyone again. Like you I live alone except for the cat and its lucky she's chatty or I'd have gone mad! I really miss giving people a hug x
Houston Texas spikes in the younger people going to bars or pubs and they have closed them down again and restaurants to back to 50 percent. Human beings are tiring. I’m like you extrovert and introvert. We love you!
I love to be home after I have been out.I had a two strokes and therefore I can't work. Routine is the hardest thing I struggle with. I am better if I have a time limit I get much more accomplished. I loved this vlog as it showed the fact that your not always tidy. Your one of us after all xx
I'm late to this video but I agree with you! Dyson is overrated! I have a shark cordless (with two batteries!) That I got for $150 refurbished and it's been the best vacuum ever!
I just discovered your channel last week and OMG I have been binge watching your channel every day 😂 I was clicking around on Pinterest and then your blog popped up, then I was clicking away and boom, landed on your UA-cam and never left lol I love your home decor, DIY, vlogs and travel!! I'm from America and visited Ireland right before lockdown (good timing thank goodness lol) and your staycation vlogs are making me ache to get back to Ireland 😢 such a beautiful country, my favorite I've visited thus far, so those vlogs are giving me ideas for my next time there. Great video Catherine, I liked it before I even began watching 😊
I TOTALLY agree with you about Dyson!!! I had EXACT same experience! The battery runs down FAST, the container for dust fills up quickly and then the whole thing shuts down. Too many problems for the price. Not worth it AT ALL!
Not sure how I missed your post Catherine but all you spoke is so spot on... just the unknown, all we can do is take it step by step one day at a time. It's certainly been emotional at times♡ none us, no doubt desires to see anyone, anything, any place in turmoil. 2020 "a new vision." Glad to know your slowly moving back into work and that it is closer to home. Certainly understand the desire to see people and work outside the home while doing youtube as a hobby, being creative and just enjoying that way, sounds wonderful😊 by the way, loved the little wooden kitchenette, so sweet. Your garden and flowered plants look awesome. You are the sweetest youtuber Catherine, love your channel of joy and your content. Keep keeping on, don't let anything steal your joy💝 bless you and enjoy work as you're able to go, Peace and Love🍃🌸🍃 cheerfully given, hugs😊
I agree with your thoughts on Dyson! Had a dyson vacuum gave it to my daughter and bought the Shark version...love love love it. I bought the animal Shark Omgosh truly no hair on the roller. I also has a Dyson roomba sent it back and replaced it with the Shark that empties itself love it to pieces.
I am in Canada and work for Habitat for Humanity and most likely I work in one of your dream shops, we get donated furniture in and resell them with proceeds to help with affordable housing. The furniture we get is a mix of old and newer and I often think Catherine would put this to good use lol. I do the merchandising for the store and I love the free reign of creativity to make displays appealing. I love your style.
i so look forward to seeing you every week you always pick me up lol. i work in the NHS and have been in work all lockdown and coming home on a Thursday knowing you will have a vlog up has helped me so much. thank you xx
Hello from Northern California. I have friends in Belfast and they too were surprised by the quicker opening in Ireland. I did send them all masks that I made and recieved a lovely picture of them all wearing them out in the community. Dyson, as you were vacuuming (hoovering) your couch I was thinking I really need to get one of those...then you stopped and did a review. Nope, will stick with the one I have. I fully get the isolation, it's hard and has affected my mental health. I work one on one with clients and having to work with them by phone for last 3 months has been lonely. I too live by myself. Anyway, this old lady always excited about Thursdays and your new posts. Good luck on Monday...YOU GOT THIS.
Hey Catherine! I agree about the "real World" out there and wanting to keep it separate from your hobby. You have ALWAYS had great content and no matter what you post and when you are a bright spot in anyones day!!! I love how energetic you are with the cleaning (wish I had that much energy) and your home is so BEAUTIFUL!!! Your home is MY dream home. I love all the colors(especially pink), teacups, flowers, shabby chic, chippy paint, Victorian-ish, cottage-y white, and 2 cats!!! (My Sister & I dream of living in a cottage with 2 cats some day) Love EVERYTHING about your home, DIYs, Chit-chat, and Blondie & Pepsi too!! Thank you for all you do. TFS.😊 💖 👍 🐈🐱
Dyson no thank you. I had henry when I had cleaning company Brill but when he retired he became a pot for plants in my garden.....I now have shark its fantastic hun xxxxx
This is an older video, but it popped up in my feed so of course I watched! As for your Dyson ... I had a canister vac that lasted about 6 or 7 years and then it went caput. It started losing its suction way before that, but I didn't really notice until it got quite bad. Took it to be repaired, was told all the pet hair was blocking the motor so they gave it a good clean, but a week later it was dead again. At that point, I said never again to Dyson! The repair man told me that Dyson constantly needs to be repaired. So I then invested in a Shark (not sure if they have Shark vacuums in Ireland), and it's the best vacuum I've ever had. I wasn't overly impressed with the suction power of the cordless, but I love my corded one and plan to get a smaller version so I have a vacuum on both floors. If/when you're ready for a new one, see if Shark vacuums are available in Ireland. They are worth the money! Half the price of Dyson and much higher quality!
You are such an inspiration! I have turned into a slug because of the situation worldwide and locally anyway I watched your video and it has made me look around it my little place and go oh my gosh it needs a good cleaning so after watching your video on sewing myself into it and it's my day off so I am going to clean but the good thing is afterwards I can reward myself with something nice knowing that everything is neat and tidy thank you for the inspiration love your videos
I'm glad I'm not the only one who gets dinks and dints in doors mine are more like craters I keep catching in my wheelchair so i sand and repaint regularly... Nice to see the. Mud kitchen been thinking of one for my granddaughter 🍀👍😊
Back to work 😳oh my gosh. I'm going to miss the extra videos.. but I'm pleased for you especially that you can see the little ones again. Be extra careful at work, stay safe stay well xxx Take care everyone 😉
Catherine you are such a lovely person. I love your desire for balance and normality. I am looking forward to your future content and creativity ♥️ xxx
I admire your enthusiasm for all things diy and cleaning. I love my gtech hoover. I have a dyson hand held hoover and it's crap. Doesn't last long at all between charges. Just shuts off with no warning mid way through cleaning!
You inspire me to really deep clean my house and revive a few things that need to be done. Glad you are well and yes I agree this has been the craziest year ever.
Catching up on some of your videos I missed. I bought a Tesco own brand compact Hoover £40. Have it 5 years Catherine and it does the job. Nice and light.
In Germany we have absolutely independent institutions, that test all kind of stuff and they do it anonymously, they buy the things like any customer in shops and the firms don't know anything about it, so they can't give out a special item, that's better than the average. They test any aspect you can think of and they found out, that Dyson is not worth the hype or even the price. It's a hoover like most hoovers and the battery is not great. Nothing special to Dyson. You can get at least the same quality for a better price.
Thank you for choosing honesty over sponsership! You just grew more real to me! There's so many who choose the reverse and it's hard because we may go buy whatever it is and wasted or hard earned money, thank you! Love from Oregon!
Stay well and good luck going back to work..my state Tennessee is a quiet state..I'm retired and didn't get out..my daughter took care of shopping..glad to be out and about a little
My Dyson is same. I have to do tiny mini shots of vacuum. It’s full and dead in 5 mins or less. Lighter for the hands and back is why I chose it too. But you have to squeeze the button constant, and bend farther and it can’t handle my dog and cat fur situation.
I never stopped going to work. I still feel the stresses and worries. We are now having to wear mask in the office (when we are away from our desks). I live north of Orlando, Florida. Stay safe! Thank you for sharing ❤️
Look at brave little Blondie peeking in on the hoovering (my lot are long gone when the vacuum fires up). I'm in Canada and had been off since March 18. I'm just back to my job in the optical industry this week, and between the new protocols, procedures and wearing a mask for 8 hours a day, I am wiped out by day's end (aside: thank you essential services peeps for living this life non-stop!). I feel like I'm brand new at a job i've done for nearly 2 years ... I know it will get easier, but I am strugglin' a bit in the meantime. That said, my troubles are tiny and I am grateful beyond measure for all I have.
Love it. Really motivated me to get things done at home. And you aren’t the only one who’s learnt not to use cheap gloss... :/ with your filing - I use a4 or 5 envelopes, hole punched and pop them in my file and then just pop receipts in them and write in the envelope the month/project/dates and a receipt breakdown.
I’m so glad you finally got to go back to work! I’m just curious, what kind of work do you do? I want you to know that I really love to watch your channel. You are so creative and you seem to be able to do Everything!! You are truly gifted!! I’m from the USA and I absolutely LOVE to hear you talk!! Your accent is so beautiful! Stay safe and looking forward to your next video!
I understand what you are saying about the Dyson. I bought the animal dyson because I have two very large white dogs that shed A LOT! Everyone said this was the best. I was disappointed from the start. I doesn't pick pet hair all that well and I absolutely does not pick up small bits of anything else. I ended up buying a basic vacume after that and It is so much better for a fraction of the cost.
I am so glad you gave your honest thoughts on the Dyson. I was thinking of buying one and you totally echoed exactly what my fears were with the unit. Thank you!! It would be so annoying to stop what you're doing just to recharge it. Annoying!!
I have worked through this pandemic but i have had the same feelings of seeing the world return to normal and being very aware of watching other peoples reactions to this new world we are living in
A great video, nice to see your home and garden, they always look lovely. I've been working from home since with March 19th (I'm a secretary) and lockdown has definitely made me realise that I definitely do not like home working and prefer the home/work divide. No sign of our office reopening yet but if me not liking working from home is all I've got to complain about then I am very lucky indeed and very grateful to have my family, home and job. X
Thanks for watching and commenting Melanie, Yes, it is nice to have a balance of both, working from home is harder than people think. Are you able to get out to parks/cafes for lunch. Might help break up the day x
@@DaintyDiaries - Hi Catherine, I am fortunate that I live a few hundred yards from the sea front (Seaton Carew, North East England) and can easily go for a stroll along the beach/promenade. The ice cream shops have re-opened as have the fish and chip shops. I am blessed to have the coast on my doorstep and lucky that my family all live in the same area. I think it is the lack of 'routine' that I miss most in not going out the door to the office. Hope you settle back in to your routine soon....... I do think we will all have a new 'normal' though won't we! Stay safe! X
Thank you for your wonderful channel. Your home and and garden are beautiful. You have such a talent with everything. And you always brighten my day. Hope you dont get to tired with work after lock down.
I bought a shark but because the kind you charge up doesent last long enough i bought the old time kind.loved this video so much.it was fun to hear you chat
I have two shark vacs one for the basement and the other for main floor. Both are professional rotators. Love them both. My hubby bought me a shark duo clean because I was having a little problem with my carpal tunnel . But it doesn’t pickup dog hair like my rotators. I prefer to vacuum myself. The first one we bought we had at the time 2 cats and 5 dogs. We have 2 , 100 lb. senior boys now. And the vacs are still going strong. My daughter also has a shark she loves it. Her 80 lb boxer sheds a lot.
Lol Catherine on your Dyson rage haha. I was always so tempted by how great they appear to be. I wouldn't let myself fall for the hype. So glad now when u are voicing that opinion that it isn't as great as it seems. I had a hetty til she sadly died a couple months ago and I loved her. I've borrowed my mams nilfisk at the moment but I think I'm going to get another hetty. It's Henry's sister, she is a pink girlie so if you decide to leave ur Henry with ur mam then I highly recommend hetty.
My doors have discoloured from constant cleaning with anti bacterial. When my husband went back to his workplace for the first time he said he felt physically sick. I’ve always loved my DYSON hoovers but my latest one isn’t as good a quality as previous ones imo, I fancy trying a Shark Hoover next time.
Loving your videos, your beautiful accent is so calming and you are so creative with not much expenditure, using great upcycling ideas. Your home and garden look beautiful. And I totally agree about Dyson cleaners, they are lightweight but I have now got a heavier machine - not re chargeable and it does the job so much better and easier, that actually the weight of it isn’t an issue, it’s a Shark and was about half the price of a Dyson. Thank you x
Holaaaaaaaa no hablo inglés.. Pero igual me encanta verte y me gusta mucho cuando limpias tu casa y arreglas tu jardín... . Saludos desde Perú 🇵🇪 🇵🇪 🇵🇪 🇵🇪 🇵🇪 🇵🇪
Gee, I wish I had your energy!! (Of course, I’m more than twice your age!) I am used to spending time alone, but I *do* miss the human contact- I’m just trying to be patient!❤️
Just love your florals in your home! I love my shark navigator vac. Its an upright and can be converted to a canister vac with the additional trolley. I have a separate shark like the Dyson, but it plugs in. It has a very long cord to plug in. The hand held shark you can purchase a separate piece to make it into a upright too! They are all bagless which I love! Take care! Kathy from California!
Love your vlogs Catherine. You have so helped me through lockdown. And yes Dyson are so overhyped and expensive. Love my shark but why are all vacuums so expensive these days🤨
Love the cute mud kitchen. Monday is International Mud Day. I work in childcare so we will be getting the wellies on. Kids plus mud make for a great day. Your garden is looking beautiful
All u have to do on ur channel is talk. I love listening to u. My mom is Irish, but shes been here in South Africa so long, she lost her accent. You r adorable! I watch u over and over again just to hear u say, "tink" (think), "plunts" (plants), "boot" (but), "poob" (pub), "oop" (up). Lol, I love it! I love you! Lotsa love from SA💕
I love Shark hoovers! We have 2 cats, 2 dogs and I have a room with varying amounts of rescue birds which creates lots of feathers and dust and the Shark sorts it all out. Pricey but absolutely worth it.
I’ve always loved that Irish people use Hoover as a verb😊. We just say we have to vacuum here in the States.
Catherine,
You’re a beautiful young lady who has blessed MANY people with your videos through this crazy last several months. You’ve given us a break from all the worry, fear, and shared your life with us, I THANK YOU sweetie, you’re a wonderful person! ❤️We’ll be here when you can post more videos. Stay safe as you go back to work, and enjoy being back around your pals and workmates.
Your flowers are beautiful! 🌸
It is scary here in the US, my state reopened almost a month ago 😱
Spikes of cases make me nervous.
Thanks for your well wishes. 💕
Take care of yourself, God bless you!🌺❤️🌺 xoxo
Ps. Thanks for the heads up on the Dyson, I was thinking about maybe getting one😉
Pss. LOVE your purple/ pink couch!
You are so so kind! I really appreciate that, thank you for your kindness and support x
Dainty Diaries Always hon 💖
Thank you for being honest about the Dyson. I had one many years ago and returned it because it was such a disappointment. I see so many UA-camrs endorsing the Dyson and, like you said, they are just not worth the money. Enjoy going back to work!
Thanks Gail, Thanks for watching and commenting x x
I don't have a Dyson, but a similar cheaper hoover by Vax. For a small two bedroom flat it's perfect, normally the battery lasts long enough. However, I imagine if you wanted to hoover a whole house in one go, it wouldn't be the right choice.
I agree with you on the Dyson. I love my shark!
I agree with you about Dyson. My fave is Shark Rocket
I totally agree with you on the Dyson! We took ours back to Costco! It drove us crazy having to charge it EVERY TIME WE USED IT! And it didn’t suck up anything!! Love your absolutely gorgeous house, and all your diy’s. I just joined your Chanel and am loving it, all the way from Canada 🇨🇦!
I agree about Dyson. I vacuum the upper level hallway and it has toe recharged.😜
I’m a hermit type. So being told to stay home, I’m like....oh yeah!😎
Yes, that was me in the beginning too, I was like "stay at home", "no problem" x
Me too Glenda!
hermit I am sooooo getting better at it, never thought I would love it..re .u
going back to work, yeah!!! and just love those needed naps!
Same here, enjoyed it ;-)
Hi sweetie! I´m in Argentina and is very scary right now. We´d been under lockdown for over 100 days and is hard on everyone. I ´m not working since March 14th (I´m a nail tech) and my economy is bad right now. I´m trying to keep positive and give thanks that my hubby, my boy and myself are healthy and we have food in our table, others are not so lucky. Keep safe and big hug
Sorry to hear that Daniella, Thanks for watching and commenting x x I hope you stay healthy and things pick up soon x
@@DaintyDiaries thanks for your wishes Catherine xoxo
Stay safe Daniella. 🙏
Daniella, hope you can feel the positive prayers for you and your family coming from a stranger in Texas US.
Bless you and your family Daniella.
My state Oklahoma in the US reopened almost a month ago. It’s still scary, positive cases are rising here.
Stay safe and well, take care of yourself.
Prayers everyone stays safe and we all get through this and the world will be stronger and a nicer place for it!
God bless you 💖
Oh and the knot in your stomach with the return to school bit really resonated with me. As a high school teacher, that feeling has never quite left me! 😊
Aw, Yes, the end of the Summer holidays and the fear, but how quick we get back into a routine. Thanks for watching Alyssa x
Oh Catherine, I ventured out to have my hair colored yesterday and my friend (the hairdresser) shared so much about how Covid has affected her family, grandkids, her business and I left there really feeling sick. I may not be able to go out to dinner or travel, etc. But her life is unravelling. as well as her employees And so many more people. I feel BLESSED. You are a ray of SUNSHINE for ALOT of people right now! Thank you
I really appreciate that! I am so sorry to hear about your friend and her business, it really is a hard time. We are all in the same store but in different boats x
Thanks Catherine. Great wee video. You make us all smile. Stay safe. ❤️
I’m so glad you took the time to talk about your Dyson. It’s hard not to get caught up in the hype. I’ll stick with my Shark vacuum that plugs in!
I agree with you about the Shark plug in. I had a Dyson plug in model and it only lasted 1 year (I got more time from the cordless model but still had to replace the battery after 3 years). I purchased an inexpensive Shark model after the Dyson failure and it’s the best vacuum I’ve ever used. It cost 1/3 of the cost and works so much better. I’m a Shark convert!
I love my shark Hoover.
I have the Bush rechargeable pet vac found it good especially with a white dog and a dark rug... Its an every day job... x
Love my Dyson, had it 5 years now the best vacuum cleaner I’ve ever owned. Worth every penny I spent on it . It is plug in not cordless, don’t know if that makes a difference
Yes!! I love my Shark 🦈 I’ve had it since 2014 and it still is going strong 💪
Your home is so adorable! You are doing a wonderful job with your decor, renovations and up-cycles. I love your channel.
You are so kind Joann, I really appreciate that x
When you need to replace your Die-son, try the Shark rocket vacuum. I love it and have purchased one for my daughter and niece. Less than half the price of yours. However, it does have to be plugged in which I don't mind. Very long cord. I will also suggest the Shark steam mop. So much easier than your mop and bucket. It has reusable, washable pads. It cleans with hot water/steam so no scent and won't hurt your animals. Maybe get a Shark sponsorship instead! My fave tools!
I agree completely about Dyson vacuums! Dyson rage is a great way to describe it =)
You’re absolutely right about getting back to normal is exhausting! Everything you said about that is exactly what I feel too.
I have many models of Shark vacumn cleaners and I loved all of them! Better quality than Dyson and less money. I also love the Shark Heated Steam Mop.
Thanks for the Dyson review. Others do rave about them and so I wondered. Good to know!! I like my time alone but I also miss the social visiting. I just can't wait to give someone a HUGE hug!!! Don't know when that will happen. I do get to hug my dog!! So thankful for him to cuddle with. My cats aren't' as fond of the hugs!! You know how that goes!! I visited my family but we social distance. I have worked a few days each month. My work continues on but there are several of us, so only a few work each day since the amount of work has slowed down. During this time it's been a blessing in other ways. I did get some much needed work done on the outside of my home. Looks so much better now!! So glad you posted. It's always a boost to see your smiling face!
Yes to a huge HUG! X and thank God for pets, I did wonder what people did who didn't have pets x
I had the same problem with the Dyson! Love your bike and the basket of flowers in your office!
I am watching you while I get ready for the day....I have a Dyson....but hands down I love 💘 my Shark vacuum.....my favorite is the Shark Rocket. Super easy if you have hand issue
I love your creative skills and your home is beautiful... with you 100% on the Dyson - thought I was the only person who thought they are totally over rated and charge exorbitant amount for something that is above average but not outstanding.
You look wonderful and as well as a great relationship with Siri during the lockdown you have been a life saver. Thank you.
Aw thank you! X X X X
I love your house, personality and channel. Definitely my favourite youtuber. Thanks for the motivation. Lots of love😘
You are so kind Georgiana, thank you xxx
You are so awesome and a bright and shining star. You are so right about 2020. Your comment about the challenges of 2020 made me smile. It gave me perspective. Life is still a good time. I am an so gratefully appreciative that you worked in the garden and filmed.. You videos encouraged me to plant some herbs and flowers today from seeds and to separate and divide some of my other plants. We have had 3 weeks straight of rain. The bouquet of flowers was quite beautiful. You are a funny tell it like it is girl. I live in the middle of America south of the five great lakes and east of Chicago. Love to see a strong happy woman and share a cup of tea. You are a naturally beautiful person.
Hi Cathrine, I have worked the whole time with essential services, would love to have some spare time to sit and do my paintings, I feel the same as you do I often buy myself some fresh flowers they make me feel very happy I would have a massive flower garden if I had the time, but work takes a lot of my time, I feel so grateful that you are back to work and have some normality now take care 💐😊
You're right. I had a Dyson V8 animal which was not cheap a few years ago. Run time was meant to be 20 minutes but I was lucky if I got 10. The dust collector used to fill up so quickly it caused if to overheat and cut out. Expensive mistake. It lasted 2 years then stopped charging. I now have a Shark and whilst it's not cordless it has the lift away function so just like one really. Love it.
I'm back to work on 4th July. A bit nervous about all the changes but will be so nice to see everyone again. Like you I live alone except for the cat and its lucky she's chatty or I'd have gone mad! I really miss giving people a hug x
Houston Texas spikes in the younger people going to bars or pubs and they have closed them down again and restaurants to back to 50 percent. Human beings are tiring. I’m like you extrovert and introvert. We love you!
I love to be home after I have been out.I had a two strokes and therefore I can't work. Routine is the hardest thing I struggle with. I am better if I have a time limit I get much more accomplished. I loved this vlog as it showed the fact that your not always tidy. Your one of us after all xx
Look after yourself lovely Catherine 😍 It's difficult to say no when you're self employed but it's about finding a balance that feels right for you 💜
Thanks Nicola, thanks for watching, I hope you have a lovely weekend! X
I'm late to this video but I agree with you! Dyson is overrated! I have a shark cordless (with two batteries!) That I got for $150 refurbished and it's been the best vacuum ever!
I just discovered your channel last week and OMG I have been binge watching your channel every day 😂 I was clicking around on Pinterest and then your blog popped up, then I was clicking away and boom, landed on your UA-cam and never left lol
I love your home decor, DIY, vlogs and travel!! I'm from America and visited Ireland right before lockdown (good timing thank goodness lol) and your staycation vlogs are making me ache to get back to Ireland 😢 such a beautiful country, my favorite I've visited thus far, so those vlogs are giving me ideas for my next time there.
Great video Catherine, I liked it before I even began watching 😊
Aw thank you Ashley, I really appreciate you supporting my channel! X X X X
I fell into the Dyson trap. I’ve now gone back to my Henry. Stay safe and relax x❤️🙌🏻💜
I TOTALLY agree with you about Dyson!!! I had EXACT same experience! The battery runs down FAST, the container for dust fills up quickly and then the whole thing shuts down. Too many problems for the price. Not worth it AT ALL!
Not sure how I missed your post Catherine but all you spoke is so spot on... just the unknown, all we can do is take it step by step one day at a time. It's certainly been emotional at times♡ none us, no doubt desires to see anyone, anything, any place in turmoil. 2020 "a new vision." Glad to know your slowly moving back into work and that it is closer to home. Certainly understand the desire to see people and work outside the home while doing youtube as a hobby, being creative and just enjoying that way, sounds wonderful😊 by the way, loved the little wooden kitchenette, so sweet. Your garden and flowered plants look awesome. You are the sweetest youtuber Catherine, love your channel of joy and your content. Keep keeping on, don't let anything steal your joy💝 bless you and enjoy work as you're able to go, Peace and Love🍃🌸🍃 cheerfully given, hugs😊
You're the most adorable person I've ever seen! I'm loving your videos.
Oh thank you! You are so kind x
I agree with your thoughts on Dyson! Had a dyson vacuum gave it to my daughter and bought the Shark version...love love love it. I bought the animal Shark Omgosh truly no hair on the roller. I also has a Dyson roomba sent it back and replaced it with the Shark that empties itself love it to pieces.
Hi Cathrine! Hope you Have fun seeing your Friends please stay safe and wear your mask! I love pink a lot also and Roses ! Have a AWSOME week😊
I am in Canada and work for Habitat for Humanity and most likely I work in one of your dream shops, we get donated furniture in and resell them with proceeds to help with affordable housing. The furniture we get is a mix of old and newer and I often think Catherine would put this to good use lol. I do the merchandising for the store and I love the free reign of creativity to make displays appealing. I love your style.
Oh yes, that IS my dream shop, I could rummage in that all day x
i so look forward to seeing you every week you always pick me up lol. i work in the NHS and have been in work all lockdown and coming home on a Thursday knowing you will have a vlog up has helped me so much. thank you xx
I am so happy to hear that! X
Hello from Northern California. I have friends in Belfast and they too were surprised by the quicker opening in Ireland. I did send them all masks that I made and recieved a lovely picture of them all wearing them out in the community. Dyson, as you were vacuuming (hoovering) your couch I was thinking I really need to get one of those...then you stopped and did a review. Nope, will stick with the one I have. I fully get the isolation, it's hard and has affected my mental health. I work one on one with clients and having to work with them by phone for last 3 months has been lonely. I too live by myself. Anyway, this old lady always excited about Thursdays and your new posts. Good luck on Monday...YOU GOT THIS.
Aw what a sweet thing to do, to make them masks and send them x
Hey Catherine! I agree about the "real World" out there and wanting to keep it separate from your hobby. You have ALWAYS had great content and no matter what you post and when you are a bright spot in anyones day!!! I love how energetic you are with the cleaning (wish I had that much energy) and your home is so BEAUTIFUL!!! Your home is MY dream home. I love all the colors(especially pink), teacups, flowers, shabby chic, chippy paint, Victorian-ish, cottage-y white, and 2 cats!!! (My Sister & I dream of living in a cottage with 2 cats some day) Love EVERYTHING about your home, DIYs, Chit-chat, and Blondie & Pepsi too!! Thank you for all you do. TFS.😊 💖 👍 🐈🐱
You are so kind Nancy, thanks for watching, I hope you have a lovely weekend! X x
I needed to hear this Catherine, thankyou so much for this conversation. Take care going back to work and enjoy your pampering. 🥰
Thank you Jacqui, I am happy to hear you enjoyed this weeks video x
Dyson no thank you. I had henry when I had cleaning company Brill but when he retired he became a pot for plants in my garden.....I now have shark its fantastic hun xxxxx
This is an older video, but it popped up in my feed so of course I watched! As for your Dyson ... I had a canister vac that lasted about 6 or 7 years and then it went caput. It started losing its suction way before that, but I didn't really notice until it got quite bad. Took it to be repaired, was told all the pet hair was blocking the motor so they gave it a good clean, but a week later it was dead again. At that point, I said never again to Dyson! The repair man told me that Dyson constantly needs to be repaired. So I then invested in a Shark (not sure if they have Shark vacuums in Ireland), and it's the best vacuum I've ever had. I wasn't overly impressed with the suction power of the cordless, but I love my corded one and plan to get a smaller version so I have a vacuum on both floors. If/when you're ready for a new one, see if Shark vacuums are available in Ireland. They are worth the money! Half the price of Dyson and much higher quality!
You are such an inspiration! I have turned into a slug because of the situation worldwide and locally anyway I watched your video and it has made me look around it my little place and go oh my gosh it needs a good cleaning so after watching your video on sewing myself into it and it's my day off so I am going to clean but the good thing is afterwards I can reward myself with something nice knowing that everything is neat and tidy thank you for the inspiration love your videos
I'm glad I'm not the only one who gets dinks and dints in doors mine are more like craters I keep catching in my wheelchair so i sand and repaint regularly... Nice to see the. Mud kitchen been thinking of one for my granddaughter 🍀👍😊
Thanks for watching and commenting, yea, I am always bashing my doors and walls lol x
Back to work 😳oh my gosh. I'm going to miss the extra videos.. but I'm pleased for you especially that you can see the little ones again.
Be extra careful at work, stay safe stay well xxx
Take care everyone 😉
Thank you Karen! X
Catherine you are such a lovely person. I love your desire for balance and normality. I am looking forward to your future content and creativity ♥️ xxx
Your so kind Debbie ❤️ I really appreciate thatx
Thank you for your honesty reg the vacuum cleaner. It's worth knowing as I'm desperate and about to shop for a new one.
Shark vacuums!!!! They have several different kinds!! Mine has excellent suction after years of fur vacuuming! Lol
I admire your enthusiasm for all things diy and cleaning. I love my gtech hoover. I have a dyson hand held hoover and it's crap. Doesn't last long at all between charges. Just shuts off with no warning mid way through cleaning!
Have a beer for me! Im here in Texas where the Covid is crazy!!!! So glad I found your channel, you are adorable, and your travel trips are my favs.
You inspire me to really deep clean my house and revive a few things that need to be done. Glad you are well and yes I agree this has been the craziest year ever.
Catching up on some of your videos I missed. I bought a Tesco own brand compact Hoover £40. Have it 5 years Catherine and it does the job. Nice and light.
I totally agree about the dyson! Love your videos 💕🌸🌺🌻
In Germany we have absolutely independent institutions, that test all kind of stuff and they do it anonymously, they buy the things like any customer in shops and the firms don't know anything about it, so they can't give out a special item, that's better than the average. They test any aspect you can think of and they found out, that Dyson is not worth the hype or even the price. It's a hoover like most hoovers and the battery is not great. Nothing special to Dyson. You can get at least the same quality for a better price.
Fabi Grossi - Wow, that's very interesting. Thank you for the info.
Thank you for choosing honesty over sponsership! You just grew more real to me! There's so many who choose the reverse and it's hard because we may go buy whatever it is and wasted or hard earned money, thank you! Love from Oregon!
Thank you Joann x
I love you counter space in the kitchen .
Stay well and good luck going back to work..my state Tennessee is a quiet state..I'm retired and didn't get out..my daughter took care of shopping..glad to be out and about a little
My Dyson is same. I have to do tiny mini shots of vacuum. It’s full and dead in 5 mins or less. Lighter for the hands and back is why I chose it too. But you have to squeeze the button constant, and bend farther and it can’t handle my dog and cat fur situation.
I never stopped going to work. I still feel the stresses and worries. We are now having to wear mask in the office (when we are away from our desks). I live north of Orlando, Florida. Stay safe! Thank you for sharing ❤️
Look at brave little Blondie peeking in on the hoovering (my lot are long gone when the vacuum fires up). I'm in Canada and had been off since March 18. I'm just back to my job in the optical industry this week, and between the new protocols, procedures and wearing a mask for 8 hours a day, I am wiped out by day's end (aside: thank you essential services peeps for living this life non-stop!). I feel like I'm brand new at a job i've done for nearly 2 years ... I know it will get easier, but I am strugglin' a bit in the meantime. That said, my troubles are tiny and I am grateful beyond measure for all I have.
Aw, I hope you settle in soon, yes, totally agree about feeling like your new again at an old job x
Love it. Really motivated me to get things done at home. And you aren’t the only one who’s learnt not to use cheap gloss... :/ with your filing - I use a4 or 5 envelopes, hole punched and pop them in my file and then just pop receipts in them and write in the envelope the month/project/dates and a receipt breakdown.
I agree about dyson. I have two cats and it takes me forever to clean
Thankyou thankyou at last someone agrees with me about Dyson..Great Hoover but why oh why won't the battery last .. love your home by the way x
I’m so glad you finally got to go back to work! I’m just curious, what kind of work do you do? I want you to know that I really love to watch your channel. You are so creative and you seem to be able to do Everything!! You are truly gifted!! I’m from the USA and I absolutely LOVE to hear you talk!! Your accent is so beautiful! Stay safe and looking forward to your next video!
I understand what you are saying about the Dyson. I bought the animal dyson because I have two very large white dogs that shed A LOT! Everyone said this was the best. I was disappointed from the start. I doesn't pick pet hair all that well and I absolutely does not pick up small bits of anything else. I ended up buying a basic vacume after that and It is so much better for a fraction of the cost.
I am so glad you gave your honest thoughts on the Dyson. I was thinking of buying one and you totally echoed exactly what my fears were with the unit. Thank you!! It would be so annoying to stop what you're doing just to recharge it. Annoying!!
I have worked through this pandemic but i have had the same feelings of seeing the world return to normal and being very aware of watching other peoples reactions to this new world we are living in
Thanks for watching Caoimhe, I hope you have a lovely weekend! X Welldone for working through out the pandemic, i am sure it was hard at times x
A great video, nice to see your home and garden, they always look lovely. I've been working from home since with March 19th (I'm a secretary) and lockdown has definitely made me realise that I definitely do not like home working and prefer the home/work divide. No sign of our office reopening yet but if me not liking working from home is all I've got to complain about then I am very lucky indeed and very grateful to have my family, home and job. X
Thanks for watching and commenting Melanie, Yes, it is nice to have a balance of both, working from home is harder than people think. Are you able to get out to parks/cafes for lunch. Might help break up the day x
@@DaintyDiaries - Hi Catherine, I am fortunate that I live a few hundred yards from the sea front (Seaton Carew, North East England) and can easily go for a stroll along the beach/promenade. The ice cream shops have re-opened as have the fish and chip shops. I am blessed to have the coast on my doorstep and lucky that my family all live in the same area. I think it is the lack of 'routine' that I miss most in not going out the door to the office. Hope you settle back in to your routine soon....... I do think we will all have a new 'normal' though won't we! Stay safe! X
I have enjoyed your quarantine videos very much. Thank you.
I got a Dyson as well, and it’s a pretty good vacuum but I agree it’s not as spectacular as I thought it would be. I think Shark is just as good.
I actually like the chipped paint on the door. Makes it look more shabby chic 😄❤
Im in Southern California and it was challenging getting back to a normal work schedule. Thank you for sharing everything that you do.Blessings.
I used to have an old Dyson but now I have the Shark liftaway I love it. Great video xx
Thank you for your wonderful channel. Your home and and garden are beautiful. You have such a talent with everything. And you always brighten my day. Hope you dont get to tired with work after lock down.
You are so kind Clare ❤️ thank you x
I bought a shark but because the kind you charge up doesent last long enough i bought the old time kind.loved this video so much.it was fun to hear you chat
Thank you for your input on Dyson..I see alot of youtubers having a Dyson but I could not justify the cost when were just picking up " Dirt".😲😉
I have that same Dyson and I have the same problem! It works good when it works but the battery doesn’t last long on the highest power setting
I have two shark vacs one for the basement and the other for main floor. Both are professional rotators. Love them both. My hubby bought me a shark duo clean because I was having a little problem with my carpal tunnel . But it doesn’t pickup dog hair like my rotators. I prefer to vacuum myself. The first one we bought we had at the time 2 cats and 5 dogs. We have 2 , 100 lb. senior boys now. And the vacs are still going strong. My daughter also has a shark she loves it. Her 80 lb boxer sheds a lot.
Lol Catherine on your Dyson rage haha. I was always so tempted by how great they appear to be. I wouldn't let myself fall for the hype. So glad now when u are voicing that opinion that it isn't as great as it seems. I had a hetty til she sadly died a couple months ago and I loved her. I've borrowed my mams nilfisk at the moment but I think I'm going to get another hetty. It's Henry's sister, she is a pink girlie so if you decide to leave ur Henry with ur mam then I highly recommend hetty.
Oh, I need to refresh our doors, too! At least give them a good clean!
My doors have discoloured from constant cleaning with anti bacterial. When my husband went back to his workplace for the first time he said he felt physically sick. I’ve always loved my DYSON hoovers but my latest one isn’t as good a quality as previous ones imo, I fancy trying a Shark Hoover next time.
Yes! I never thought of the anti bac cleaning discolouring the doors x
Loving your videos, your beautiful accent is so calming and you are so creative with not much expenditure, using great upcycling ideas. Your home and garden look beautiful. And I totally agree about Dyson cleaners, they are lightweight but I have now got a heavier machine - not re chargeable and it does the job so much better and easier, that actually the weight of it isn’t an issue, it’s a Shark and was about half the price of a Dyson. Thank you x
Holaaaaaaaa no hablo inglés.. Pero igual me encanta verte y me gusta mucho cuando limpias tu casa y arreglas tu jardín...
. Saludos desde Perú 🇵🇪 🇵🇪 🇵🇪 🇵🇪 🇵🇪 🇵🇪
Gee, I wish I had your energy!! (Of course, I’m more than twice your age!) I am used to spending time alone, but I *do* miss the human contact- I’m just trying to be patient!❤️
Thank you Nancy, yes, 2020 has thought me patience x
Just love your florals in your home! I love my shark navigator vac. Its an upright and can be converted to a canister vac with the additional trolley. I have a separate shark like the Dyson, but it plugs in. It has a very long cord to plug in. The hand held shark you can purchase a separate piece to make it into a upright too! They are all bagless which I love! Take care! Kathy from California!
Love your vlogs Catherine. You have so helped me through lockdown. And yes Dyson are so overhyped and expensive. Love my shark but why are all vacuums so expensive these days🤨
Love the cute mud kitchen. Monday is International Mud Day. I work in childcare so we will be getting the wellies on. Kids plus mud make for a great day. Your garden is looking beautiful
Aw I love that! Mud day, how fun, thanks for watching, I hope you have a lovely weekend! X x
now I'm curious about the ruffly wreath on your office desk. Future DIY? Good job with cleaning up the often neglected jobs
Yours is such a cosy place just love it
All u have to do on ur channel is talk. I love listening to u. My mom is Irish, but shes been here in South Africa so long, she lost her accent. You r adorable! I watch u over and over again just to hear u say, "tink" (think), "plunts" (plants), "boot" (but), "poob" (pub), "oop" (up). Lol, I love it! I love you! Lotsa love from SA💕
😂😂 thank you sweetheart
My husband and I agree with you on the Dyson hype! Love your sweet little cottage.❤
Thanks Vicki! thanks for watching, I hope you have a lovely weekend! X x
Lovely home lovely garden & always lovely conversation ❣️
Oh had to cime back.i to have bee balm. Lots if it and the butetflies and hummingbirds lovecit also
I agree with 100% It so frustrating to have it run out while you still have the whole house to do.
I wish I had your energy! You are amazing!
🐦🐦🐤Love the birds 💕🎶 in the back ground
I love Shark hoovers! We have 2 cats, 2 dogs and I have a room with varying amounts of rescue birds which creates lots of feathers and dust and the Shark sorts it all out. Pricey but absolutely worth it.