This!!! If you rush through and just choose things to get it done you waste money on stuff that you don't truly love. I've owned my home 10 years and still try to look for very intentional pieces and not just random stuff to fill spaces.
@@ClancyBurkeX I had that same mentality going into homeownership, but it’s not plausible to fully furnish immediately. It takes time and it’s expected. Even if finances aren’t a constraint, it takes time to shop and pick out the right pieces.
My daughter is in Girl Scouts! We are done selling cookies for the year until next March lol thank God! But the funds from all the cookies that we sell actually go towards their troop for the year. So for instance, this year they are going to this place, called great Wolf Lodge, camping, a few different field trips to museums in robotics clubs, and it all is paid for from the Cookies that they sold the year prior!
Yes! I was a troop co-leader for 10 years and this is what we did with our cookie money. We planned trips, camping, etc with it. It gave the girls a goal to work towards. It’s also a good business learning experience for the girls. They learned to sell, count back money, and keep inventory of booths. My 22 year old now has many skills from being a Girl Scout ❤
@@brendaw2255 absolutely! They get great communication skills, money management and skills, negotiation and sales and helps them in all social aspects!
It’s crazy how stress can manifest physically. I recently quit my first law job because the stress felt like it was eating my heart away. I then came across info about a heart condition that I think I had, where the cells literally die or can’t function due to stress. I was trying to manage it but it was just too much. Seeing you move on from your job really helped me realize I can do that for myself too. It was such a relief!
I've heard that stress can manifest physically, but never thought it was possible until my aunt died in 2013 after a two and a half week battle with leukemia and the day after she died, I woke up with severe eye pain in my left eye and just found out last summer that I have epithelial basement membrane dystrophy. I do notice the eye is in pain more often on the mornings of my work days or after a stressful time or if I've over exerted myself on my bike. My eye disease taught me to relax more often.
Clancy- it might help you to shift your mindset as you’re moving your asset (money) into another asset (house). You’re not “spending” it so to speak. Now furnishing a house is a different story. And that’s something you can do over time. You got this!!
Clancy, your reporter makeup is actually so pretty to me! Your makeup NEVER looks bad! And, the purple tint to the thumbnail looks so normal to me, I didn't even notice you edited until you pointed it out 😂
I waited 3 months before ordering my couch. I’ve had it for 4 years and I’m SO happy I waited and bought what I wanted. It can be hard waiting when you feel like you’ve gotta fill it up, but you don’t have to!
Just wanted to share what helps me when I feel like my mind is going crazy and I can't stop worrying about things: Take 15 minutes everyday to just sit and write down everything that you're worried about. Write down all of your thoughts and what's going on in your mind, what you think will go wrong, what's the worst-case scenario, etc. Let it all out! When the time is up, move on with your day. And when you catch yourself worrying again throughout the day, try to "save it" for tomorrow's writing session. 😊 Designating time in which I'm "allowed" to worry really helped me set a boundary and allows me to enjoy the rest of my day!
I love your authenticity Clancy, that’s why I keep coming back to watch you! I relate to just about everything you say, our thought processes are so similar😅. It truly is insane how stress affects you in so many ways. When I was a senior in college a year ago, I was SO stressed because I didn’t know what to do with my life. I had nothing lined up, nothing truly planned. I absolutely hated my job. I felt so ashamed, embarrassed, and like a failure. This led to my stress being insanely high every day. My sleep pattern was exactly like yours. I’d go to bed, wake up a couple hours later, and be wide awake yet exhausted with my mind racing. This went on for months. I just felt in a constant state of panic and was so exhausted and miserable. I didn’t realize at the time that the stress was that high and was causing me all these issues. I Can tell you feel this way about your current situation. It is hard right now and feels like the end of the world, but everything happens when it’s supposed to. I’ve really let go of the idea that my life is supposed to have certain events occur during certain points of my life, or that I’m not “on track”. I think where you and Zach are at is a great place. You’re at home, saving up, enjoying time with family and friends, and focusing on that quality time and your fitness. When I felt this way 1 year ago, I felt like I could never feel normal again. I now sleep wonderful every night and go to a job I am in love with.🫶🏻
Just a therapist’s perspective real quick. I think you might be excessively stressing just because you’re so much less stimulated than you were when you were working as a reporter. Having a ton of free time to focus on yourself is good, but it also allows for a lot more ruminating and stressing, especially if you have ADHD or generalized anxiety.
@@ClancyBurkeX it’s a different type of stress. Because your body isn’t as physically tired from the job, you’re experiencing sleep issues which have ripple effects on your ability to regulate emotions and deal with stress. Not that you should ever go back to that job, but the sharp difference in what your days look like will have profound effects. As a long term watcher of your videos, you seem less tired but more anxious. Take what you will from this 🙂
@@Josh-xn2uu I know your message was for Clancy, but this totally hit home. I have had sooo much free time the past year and all of my stresses have come to head because of the time I focus on myself and my worries. This definitely makes sense and I don’t think Clancy knew what kind of stress you meant. Yes she was stressed at her job, but I know what you mean in a sense that there is so much more idle time to think about the worries, when they used to have to be suppressed a little due to being busy.
Caroline Winkler, Kristen McGowan, Nick Lewis, House of Valentina, and Paige Wassel are some of my fav design channels with advice and tips that are super accessible and helpful!
@@melcerra2375 Yes! I’ve learned so much. I think they’re all good at explaining design principles without being super polarizing or into one specific style. I love Caroline the most tho ♥️
Greetings from Singapore! I love you and Zach"s banter. He reminds me so much of my son. His quick quips and very dry remarks make my day. Good luck on everything Clancy! All this shall pass. Embrace the process ❤
As someone who recently refurnished my apt, a tip- buy nice or buy twice! Make sure what you are getting (it could be a wood table or a new couch) is quality materials. I almost closed my eyes when I was clicking “place order” buying my new couch because it was so expensive and now could not be happier with it!
Clancy - I had the same stress when I was going through the home buying process a couple of years ago. When our offer was accepted and we put down the earnest money, I started panicking about transferring the rest of the deposit and the huge financial obligation this would be. Luckily my husband is more easy going and was able to talk me down from some of the extreme panic and stress I started experiencing. Once that money was gone and the keys were in our hands though, it felt so good! Actually being in OUR new home made everything worth it.
I feel like so many of us love and support you so much that we wouldn’t mind watching more sponsors and whatnot in your vids to help with your house! We know that you work hard and want to see you achieve your dreams! ❤
Maybe this is an unpopular opinion but maybe an underline reason you maybe struggling a bit is getting the "dream home" first instead of a starter home maybe it would help too look at "smaller" but still well built slight older but, way cheaper homes and slowly work it into a dream home because yes buying a dream home right out the gate surely comes with a pricetag/space to be filled that may become more overwhelming the older one gets??? the best things to remember is as long as its in a great area,your have proper office space since yall both work from home,and everything is updated/checked for (mold,water issues,wiring etc...) thats all you need as for the furniture all people need is a dining room set,beds,and seating area everything else happens overtime because yes home decor stuff is extremely expensive.
@@ClancyBurkeXThanks so much happy i could help in someway! I grew up mostly working class without a lot never had furniture either and a big family sometimes remembering all you need is the basics at first can shape things.
Hi Clancy. Do not freak out about the house. The place where I come from people usually say: burn the first house, sell the second and live in the third. This means that if you've never owned a home of your own, renting and living in your parent's home doesn't count, you don't know what it's like to have a home, how to run in, how to decorate it and what to do with it. Therefore it is better to buy an average house close to your dream house, try to live, you will understand what are you really want in terms of: the location of teh house on the site, the location of the house relative to the cardinal point, that is, where should be the south, the north, the west and the east (do you wan the sun in the morning or in the afternoon on in the evning), the latout, the number of floors, the sizes of the rooms, the size of the plot and much more, even the color of the walls, the choice of furniture and everything else, not to mention towels and socks. You cannot create a masterpiece without doing a crap first.
Yes girlie! I'm buying a condo rn and have dealt with SO MUCH financial anxiety even though I know I can afford it. It's a real thing!! You're killing it don't worry:)
Zac and his doubtful eyebrow raises with the Girl Scout cookies! 😂😂 I'm with you on the poor sleep..seems like I can go to sleep okay, but just so much waking up 🤨 - we will figure it out! 💜
Some of my absolute favorite pieces in my home are Facebook market place or finds from local antique shops /vintage furniture Instagram pages! If you have an idea of your design style, you can keep an eye out for specific pieces and often times find unique pieces for a good price. Totally agree with not rushing into decorating - remember your house is always a work in progress!
It's the stress weighing on your mind that is not allowing you to sleep. This is probably a time to get into a bedtime routine where you slowly settle yourself down for an hour. I actually do that before I go off to work. I can't just rush out the door. I take a solid 10 minutes to just think and drink some hot tea. Little routines and habits like that really help.
Clancy you are not alone! I got married last August and planned for a year and a half. I couldn’t turn my brain off but let me tell you now I’ve been married for 7 months and not planning a giant event for others is so nice. You’re so close! 🎉❤
Oh man, glad you and Jenna both uploaded today so I've had at least some stuff to watch while I've been sick in bed all day. I think I picked up whatever you had a few vlogs ago with the whole "horrible nausea but not actually throwing up" thing. Oof. 😂
Thanks! I needed the laughs today between Zac and his investigative reporting questions on Girl Scout cookies and your worry on leaving behind a fake nail at someone else's house had me laughing out loud. Oh my gosh I would just die of embarrassment too. lol.
I've always have been frugal but when I got married, I had to learn to change. Big purchases stressed me out but I started thinking of how much use I would get out of it. If I realized, I'm going to use it everyday, it's not as bad. I'm on my 3rd house and am almost finished paying it off!! My house has everything I need to be my comfort and safe space. I cannot wait to see your comfort and safe space!
I used Rent the runway a few years ago. It’s a great concept and I was impressed with how easy it was. My main reason for canceling is that I don’t always think the “designer” brands are wearable. I would get items in that fit oddly and not comfortable. I wish they would include more everyday wearable clothing. I did love that they include handbags. It’s fun having a new designer handbag each week.
Owning a home is very expensive. I bought a starter home in 2017. Good bones but cosmetically out of date. It’s taken me this full 6 years to get it where I want it. I’ve done most of the work myself with the exception of hiring a contractor for drywalling or assistance with bathroom renovations. It sounds like your home will be more turnkey, so you won’t have to factor those renovations costs in, but there is always something to pay for. Upgrades and maintenance, services if you opt out of doing them yourself like lawn care and landscaping, etc. But after living in apartments my whole life and being the first homeowner in my family, there’s been no greater sense of pride than being a homeowner, and I wouldn’t trade all of the headaches that come with it to be renting again instead. You have to weigh the pros and cons. Plus for most of us the largest purchase we will ever make is a home. That’s what we work hard to save up for. So you have to change your way of thinking when the time comes to spend those savings for what you’ve been saving for. Pray on it and whatever is meant to be will be. It’s stressful but worth it.
Agree with everyone saying to take your time getting furniture. I’d also recommend checking out buy swap sell pages etc as furniture can last such a long time when you look after it and you can save so much money that way!
Zac made a good point about not knowing where the money goes from sales from Girl Scout cookies 😆 My sleep has been weird too. I wake up before my alarm. I seriously think it’s our brain. So much to plan at once. We say to ourselves and loved ones that we shouldn’t worry and things will work out. It’s tough to follow your own advice sometimes. Wishing you peace and sweet dreams 😴 And finally it’s funny how our brains rationalize not buying something we need for ourselves like new socks. I’m proud of you for admitting this and buying them. Houses are expensive but take it one step at a time ❤ My first home was a condo so it was much smaller to furnish. I was fortunate to have parents who had some furnishing for me and I bought some pieces like a bed and couch. I felt those were important. You will find things on sale. You will figure it out ❤
I guarantee that your desire to buy your dream home at your age will turn out to be the first of three or four homes that you guys will purchase in your lifetime. Don't stress your first home purchase as it will not be your last. Happy house hunting!
Hey Clancy, silent viewer here! Just wanted to say you’re not crazy I feel the exact same way, I know I can afford things and saved for them but I still can’t wrap my head around actually spending the money!
I just had my wedding this past Saturday!! I definitely was in the same boat as you back in January when I was 3 months out from my wedding. So much to do and not enough time to do everything it feels like! I did have a wedding planner to help coordinate with the vendors, that was super helpful in my case. but it all comes together beautifully in the end just have to push through all the planning details!! 💜
One thing that makes me feel better about having a mortgage is making bi-weekly payments. Honestly it takes time to get used to a space and to figure out how you want it to function. It's okay to take your time finishing each space. Regarding the clothing repetition, I don't have a huge amount of clothes, I'm often wearing the same things, I don't think it's anything to feel shame about.
I def. second your perspective: especially the clothing repetition. Why should we the viewers care if she wears the same clothes often? It‘s her situation in life at the moment. As a European, I also think it‘s a reflection of your culture where you constantly feel the need for new and different clothes and actually feel bad if you are repeating outfits. It‘s fine to wear the same outfits often. Probably the majority of the world does😊
@@Courtney.K good for you! besides being perfectly ok to repeat outfits, owning less and wearing the clothes you own for longer, is also much more ecological🙂
the amount of anxiousness you're facing around 9:40 makes me happy that I made my first very large purchase when I was young. It wasn't the absolute brightest best choice ever but its nothing I regret and im so glad I did it because I have more of a grasp of what it feels like to spend that kind of money now. it feels big for a while, and then eventually it just feels as invisible as the intangible numbers are, and you learn you're just weighing the pros and cons. there aren't rewards or punishments, just different outcomes!
I was stressed being ready to buy a house but not having it yet because having your down payment in cash and not doing anything with it literally makes you lose money the longer you wait especially with inflation being so high right now. It makes me relieved that my mortgage payment will never go up while rent keeps going up (and the fact that you’ll never get your rent money back) You don’t really loose your money when you buy a house because it’s an investment.
I really appreciated your pimple talk, since I’m covering up one of the biggest zits I’ve ever had in my life while watching this video 😅 I love your concealer recs. Since we seem to have similar preferences, I’ll also add ELF’s 16 hour camo concealer to the list! It has slightly better coverage than shape tape (and is much more budget-friendly!)
5 Below has a suction cup "GoPro" mount. You can uncrew the GoPro mount from the suction cup and screw your camera to it. Ive used mine that way, but depending on the angle of your car, you may have to record upside down, and just flip it in post. Hope that helps. The GoPto mount at 5 Below was literally $5. Works great.
Clancy go EASY on yourself!!! You don’t know it yet but your at the easiest part in your life- low stress and low responsibilities. Enjoy it all instead of stressing about the smallest things. You will be bummed in a couple years that you didn’t enjoy this time more.
Wow Clancy, I can so relate about the home purchase. I have more than enough money saved for a house, down payment, furnishings, home improvements, and emergency fund. But I still somehow am scared to give up all that money and just contemplating renting, especially given the low inventory in my area. At the same time this is what Ive been saving for and deserve it. Not like I would do anything else with the money. For me personally it stems from knowing if shit goes down, its that security blanket knowing I can support myself financially which I am so greatful for. No one else will be there to give me money if it came down to it.
Exactly!! The money has become this weird security blanket but it doesn’t make sense and I can’t hold onto it forever! Glad I’m not the only one who feels this way ❤️
My 18 year old daughter is frugal like you. It is both a blessing and a curse. She always has been. I prefer long form content too. I pretty much just like short form content for cute animal things and watching people fall down😀. My advice for furniture pieces is invest in a few important pieces, and fill in with less expensive pieces. Honestly, keep an eye on things like facebook marketplace and nicer second hand/vintage stores. You can get unique things in excellent shape. I am always surprised at the things people are selling that are practically new or unused. Also, take your time. You can get the things you really need day to day first and then fill in with other things as you find them. It will make great content too.
Several tips…first - Girl Scout cookies - Aldi’s has many of these in dup (including thin mints) at a much lower price. I would rather donate to the scout troop than buy cookies or popcorn. Second - important items for your first house is getting your appliances (including washer/dryer), window treatment and yard equipment (mower/snow blower/leaf blower/shop vac/shovels). Then you can work on rooms you want decorated. Last tip - you can find cute decent quality furniture at IKEA and then spend more at West Elm/Pottery Barn/Crate & Barrel/ZGallerie for those unique items you want. Speaking from a 65 year old who bought the high end sectional set in the mid 1980’s that was the same price as a new car! 🥰
about to watch but wow your title just summed up how im feeling right now (with some uni stress thrown in !) we've got this!!! im hoping things get better for you - this isnt forever 🩷
I really think you should re think the make up thing for your wedding! It’s one day & the most special day. You can do a run through of it before the day comes to see what you like and don’t. But they’re trained to do it for photography. I feel like one day you’ll regret it.
According to google, the money for the cookies goes to activities, outings, camps, celebrations, ceremonies, other guiding events, to purchase badges, crests, unit supplies and program materials.
The only weddings I’ve attended as an adult have been online invites. I found it pretty easy to fill out! Honestly I didn’t even notice that you wore the same shirt in multiple thumbnails until you mentioned it. I wouldn’t worry about the clothes situation!
I literally wait to do my makeup in morning before work for 7am (I’m in seattle) so I can watch your newest videos and do my makeup. Feels like we are hanging out
Clancy seriously don’t put SO MUCH down on the house (unless you need to for competitive reasons). It doesn’t change your mortgage monthly payment much… and you will have 30 yrs to pay your mortgage and make EXTRA payments that will lessen the terms.
My advice regarding the house is wait till u r married having to change ur name on those type of legal documents cost money time and aggravation if u sell. Just keep in mind.
Also- I bought my first home when I was 22. I just bought my first three years later. I had been using a couch from a family member. I can definitely resonate with the financial stress of buying a home. I had a comfortable pile of money and then… it was gone. But I’m so glad I invested in my home. It has gone up 50% since I bought it. Just remember that it’s an investment that rarely depreciates. That makes me feel better. And I look at my net worth when I’m feeling “broke”. You can always refinance ;)
I totally understand the being frugal on little things that you later realize is stupid. I will have no problem buying expensive sneakers but then will say I can’t afford to buy lunch out because that’s expensive. I don’t eat out often as it is so I think I can afford 1-2 times a month. So funny how our brains work sometimes. I’m also searching for a house. For me, it’s my second house but I never loved my first, it was just a starter home and cheaper. I think spending the money on something you really love and can make your own is important, of course being within the range you can afford.
Definitely make a budget for furniture. When I first bought my house my bank account was empty. We lived with empty rooms/our small apartment furniture. We wanted nice furniture so we budgeted for nice furniture. Finally almost done after 5 years
Personally I think Pottery Barn and West Elm are overpriced, so don't freak out based on the prices you saw there! My home is mostly furnished with Wayfair stuff and it's all held up really well. Even though my side tables and dressers aren't solid wood, they're still sturdy enough for my needs. And they're stylish and on-trend. I went with a reclaimed barn wood table for my dining room since I wanted solid wood for that. It was only $500 from a local boutique. If you shop smart you'll be able to make your home look beautiful on a relatively modest budget! The most important things to splurge on are your couch and your mattress, because if those are uncomfortable, you'll be miserable.
My advice on the furniture is buy pieces that are timeless. Because trends change all the time and you don’t want to spend a lot on furniture that you’ll eventually want to get rid of. Then you’ll be like me and look at it in disgust when you walk by it lol I’m joking but you get it. 😁
Have you and Zac ever thought of just purchasing a very nice “starter” home since you guys are just getting married and starting out? Instead of the “dream” home? And I mean that with good intentions. Just curious, you guys are in a unique situation of being able to afford it so early so I totally understand (many don’t), but it doesn’t necessarily mean you have to get it now even if you can afford it. And I def second what others say, most def don’t furnish their homes completely when moving in. Def takes years to establish, however I totally get furniture shopping to pick up the vibe you want (plus it’s fun!!!! 😊) wishing you all the best and omg your big day is coming up fast!!!
I’m definitely more open to the idea that the house we buy probably won’t be our forever home and doesn’t have to be something we live in for decades haha and with how much furniture costs it will take years to completely furnish a home 😂😂
I have been so embarrassed about my dry flaky scalp for so long and finally went to the dermatologist and got prescribed shampoo and scalp oil and it has done wonders. Definitely can relate to the scalp problems 😅
My friend's daughter is in Girl Scouts, I'm really proud of her daughter though, fun fact, I have yet to meet her. She lives in a different state. I've thought about taking Greyhound there. But she said they were raising money for a trip or something, and also to donate to a charity. She's a preemie just like me. But my friend gave her so many opportunities possible. She works, and over the weekend they do stuff back to back.
Clancy, you are just like me with being frugal. Funny enough I just bought a house last summer (in south florida, by myself, at age 25) and it was the biggest purchase ever, but buying a home was always what I was "saving" for. I ended up getting laid off from the job they based my mortgage off of (1 month after moving in), so I've been living in the most ungodly financial stress situation ever. I can tell you these have been zero furniture bought. I HATE spending money and have always just been such a save, save, save, kind of person and "buy the cheapest, most bang for you buck" thing or I just go without.
When I was a girl scout we spent the money on different trips. My senior year in high school we saved all the money from a few years and took a trip to New York City! 😀
Randomly found your channel a couple years ago and love it! I live in Cincinnati and always wondered if I’d run into you! Haha I feel better without a bunch of sugar, too! Nice leading up to a big event!
Clancy I wouldn't think of a house as "spending" money think of it as "investing". This isn't like a car or shoes that will lose all its worth once you buy it. It's a good thing. When it comes to furniture as well it's expensive but cheap furniture will have to be replaced a lot and nice more expensive pieces will last a long time so actually be cheaper in the long run. Decorating is where I'm cheap cause I always want to change stuff lol.
So Clancy, I am reading the last Mrs. Parrish right now after your comments on the other book plus my book club is reading it, and you were exactly right about the storyline being the same or very similar!
I keep waiting on that tea to spill. lol - Buy the house you like. enjoy the life you've planned for. Buying a house is stressful, no matter how prepared you are.
I got my first couch, a Henredon (retail $6000 in 2000) when I walked into a Bloomingdales clearance center in long island and it was there waiting for me! Someone had ordered it custom and never picked it up. I think after all the discounts it came to like 1700. I still have it all these years later and still love it.
My favorite part of my Wednesday mornings/afternoons is starting the day off w the vlogs!!! thank ya for always putting a smile on my face, Clancy!!! 🤩the thumbnail segment made me miss vlogmas🎄when you incorporated the screenshot from Dec 😭(brb about to go rewatch all of vlogmas now 😂) Also the way Zac looks at you/your third eye during the monitor story 🤣😍😩sooo cute!!! My absolute faves 🫶 Sending good vibes from Chicago during the house hunting journey!!! Best of luck! So excited for y'all and this new chapter!!! ❣🍾✨ P.S - Hi Mama Burke, if you're reading this 🤗sending love to you and Tom in Long Island 🥰 hehe
I find that I break out when I'm stressed, which during the pandemic was very often. It seems like sometimes once one pimple went away, another one would appear. And, that's even with washing my face twice a day, every day.
Put some Hydrocortisone creme on your “third eye,” (lol Zac) I swear by this stuff. Also, wash your Beauty Blender, change your pillow cases weekly, and drink lots of water. ❤
Clancy!! I’ve been breaking out too. I just remembered that I have not cleaned my makeup & brushes I use on my face in awhile and disinfect them. Maybe that will help ❤ definitely could be related to something else but I always try to do that first before switching up anything else!
I was also struggling with not sleeping all night and having anxious or stressful thoughts before bed, someone recommended a magnesium supplement before bed, and I tried it and it worked wonders for me! I sleep all night long and fall asleep faster, and I'm not drowsy the next day!
You might want to try mind dumping before bed! You just take a notebook and literally dump every word that comes to you! And u can pull out your list from your phone it really helps 😊
You’re the cutest! I feel ya though, just remember you don’t have to furnish an entire Home immediately. Take your time. Enjoy the process of searching and feeling it out.
I know what you mean about the furniture. I had this vision of having a house warming party in my first home, that is my dream home. I wanted everything to be perfect and top of the line. I wanted our friends and family to notice all of our nice things inside of our nice home, because we worked hard for 10 years to achieve it all. Saving every penny and going without so many luxury items that we could afford, but didn't purchse. I want to give the "grand house tour" and have that feeling of accomplishment. We are three years into living in our first home/dream home, and we are just now buying a lot of the furniture we really wanted when we first purchased our house. We sunk every bit of disposable income into our home purchase to have a larger down payment and buydown points so that our monthly mortgage payment would be as low as possible and our home would be paid off sooner. For that reason, we couldn't afford most of the the luxury investment furniture pieces. We went from renting a 1200sqft house to owning a 3k sqft home, so there was quite a bit of additional room to furnish. Plus a lot of our old furniture was either a hand me down or from our college days and had been through the ringer, needless to say, they were ready to be retired. I stuck with purchasing nicer quality pieces for anything you interact with on a daily basis, sit, sleep, touch for a significant about of time. Everything else was purchased from big box stores or online retailers that sell cheap on-trend designer inspired furniture. After really evaluating what was important to me, I decided that firstly, it's important to at least have functional furniture in each room, and it had to match the home. Then I picked one thing in each room to be a quality piece, and the rest was usually purchased from Wayfair/Amazon/Home Goods/At Hom, Ikea, etc. It wasn't ideal, but at least we had a living room set upstairs and downstairs, sitting room furniture, rugs, coffee tables, accent chairs, lamps, end tables, consoles, a bedroom set in each room, a furnished office, dinning room set, bar server, china hutch, patio furniture, entry way furniture, some art and mirrors around the house, bathroom odds and ends like a dressing bench and additional storage cabinets, etc. Even with most of that being purchased at lower end quality, it still added up to a lot. And it's not just the furniture. We were making lowes trips every weekend for the first month to get things we never thought about. Ladders/step stools, trashcans, basic household tools, mower, weed eater, hedge trimmer, etc. In the end, I'm happy with our decision to only invest in a few daily use quality pieces. Furniture becomes outdated and your tastes change. It also loses a lot of its value once that happens. I thought I wanted my home styled in bohemian-farmhouse with grey and white on everything, back when it was the hot thing to do to your interior design. Now I lean toward Pottery Barn modern farmhouse with some mid-century modern mixed in. I didn't know what would truly work for my home until I lived in it for a year. Grey is out, so I don't feel bad about getting rid of my cheap grey furniture/decor. Now I focus on mixed textures and layering so make a cohesive curated look. It took time for me to learn that. Your home is the best investment you could make and will repay you tenfold. Furniture will never do that. Nobody is going to judge you if you purchased the $80 coffee table from Amazon and not the $1500k coffee table from RH. Plus everyone knows how expensive it is to be starting from scratch with your first home. Lastly, if you can afford it, get it, but maybe skimping on some of the less seen/used items might help save your sanity by not seeing your bank account dwindle so quickly. Picking up things over time it perfectly acceptable. I wish you the best of luck and everything will be just fine!
The best advice I got as a first time home buyer was: you have years to furnish and finish your home!
Yes!!! My Type A personality would want it to all be done immediately but I know that’s not practical!
This!!! If you rush through and just choose things to get it done you waste money on stuff that you don't truly love. I've owned my home 10 years and still try to look for very intentional pieces and not just random stuff to fill spaces.
@@ClancyBurkeX I had that same mentality going into homeownership, but it’s not plausible to fully furnish immediately. It takes time and it’s expected. Even if finances aren’t a constraint, it takes time to shop and pick out the right pieces.
Yesssss! And it's fun to get new stuff as you go along not all at once at the beginning
Yep! Two years in and I’m still rearranging furniture
My daughter is in Girl Scouts! We are done selling cookies for the year until next March lol thank God! But the funds from all the cookies that we sell actually go towards their troop for the year. So for instance, this year they are going to this place, called great Wolf Lodge, camping, a few different field trips to museums in robotics clubs, and it all is paid for from the Cookies that they sold the year prior!
Sending this to Zac now!!! 😂💞
I admit…I just paused to google. 🤣🤣🤣
Yes! I was a troop co-leader for 10 years and this is what we did with our cookie money. We planned trips, camping, etc with it. It gave the girls a goal to work towards. It’s also a good business learning experience for the girls. They learned to sell, count back money, and keep inventory of booths. My 22 year old now has many skills from being a Girl Scout ❤
@@brendaw2255 absolutely! They get great communication skills, money management and skills, negotiation and sales and helps them in all social aspects!
It’s crazy how stress can manifest physically. I recently quit my first law job because the stress felt like it was eating my heart away. I then came across info about a heart condition that I think I had, where the cells literally die or can’t function due to stress. I was trying to manage it but it was just too much. Seeing you move on from your job really helped me realize I can do that for myself too. It was such a relief!
Aww I’m so happy you moved on and hope you feel a lot better! It’s a scary step to take but necessary for your health!
I've heard that stress can manifest physically, but never thought it was possible until my aunt died in 2013 after a two and a half week battle with leukemia and the day after she died, I woke up with severe eye pain in my left eye and just found out last summer that I have epithelial basement membrane dystrophy. I do notice the eye is in pain more often on the mornings of my work days or after a stressful time or if I've over exerted myself on my bike. My eye disease taught me to relax more often.
Clancy- it might help you to shift your mindset as you’re moving your asset (money) into another asset (house). You’re not “spending” it so to speak. Now furnishing a house is a different story. And that’s something you can do over time. You got this!!
Clancy, your reporter makeup is actually so pretty to me! Your makeup NEVER looks bad! And, the purple tint to the thumbnail looks so normal to me, I didn't even notice you edited until you pointed it out 😂
I waited 3 months before ordering my couch. I’ve had it for 4 years and I’m SO happy I waited and bought what I wanted. It can be hard waiting when you feel like you’ve gotta fill it up, but you don’t have to!
Just wanted to share what helps me when I feel like my mind is going crazy and I can't stop worrying about things: Take 15 minutes everyday to just sit and write down everything that you're worried about. Write down all of your thoughts and what's going on in your mind, what you think will go wrong, what's the worst-case scenario, etc. Let it all out!
When the time is up, move on with your day. And when you catch yourself worrying again throughout the day, try to "save it" for tomorrow's writing session. 😊 Designating time in which I'm "allowed" to worry really helped me set a boundary and allows me to enjoy the rest of my day!
Love this idea. I gotta get back to writing in my journal. Thanks for the great reminder
I love your authenticity Clancy, that’s why I keep coming back to watch you! I relate to just about everything you say, our thought processes are so similar😅. It truly is insane how stress affects you in so many ways. When I was a senior in college a year ago, I was SO stressed because I didn’t know what to do with my life. I had nothing lined up, nothing truly planned. I absolutely hated my job. I felt so ashamed, embarrassed, and like a failure. This led to my stress being insanely high every day. My sleep pattern was exactly like yours. I’d go to bed, wake up a couple hours later, and be wide awake yet exhausted with my mind racing. This went on for months. I just felt in a constant state of panic and was so exhausted and miserable. I didn’t realize at the time that the stress was that high and was causing me all these issues. I Can tell you feel this way about your current situation. It is hard right now and feels like the end of the world, but everything happens when it’s supposed to. I’ve really let go of the idea that my life is supposed to have certain events occur during certain points of my life, or that I’m not “on track”. I think where you and Zach are at is a great place. You’re at home, saving up, enjoying time with family and friends, and focusing on that quality time and your fitness. When I felt this way 1 year ago, I felt like I could never feel normal again. I now sleep wonderful every night and go to a job I am in love with.🫶🏻
Just a therapist’s perspective real quick. I think you might be excessively stressing just because you’re so much less stimulated than you were when you were working as a reporter. Having a ton of free time to focus on yourself is good, but it also allows for a lot more ruminating and stressing, especially if you have ADHD or generalized anxiety.
If you only knew how stressed I was when I was a reporter…lol
@@ClancyBurkeX it’s a different type of stress. Because your body isn’t as physically tired from the job, you’re experiencing sleep issues which have ripple effects on your ability to regulate emotions and deal with stress. Not that you should ever go back to that job, but the sharp difference in what your days look like will have profound effects. As a long term watcher of your videos, you seem less tired but more anxious. Take what you will from this 🙂
@@Josh-xn2uu Really cool perspective. Makes sense.
@@Josh-xn2uu I know your message was for Clancy, but this totally hit home. I have had sooo much free time the past year and all of my stresses have come to head because of the time I focus on myself and my worries. This definitely makes sense and I don’t think Clancy knew what kind of stress you meant. Yes she was stressed at her job, but I know what you mean in a sense that there is so much more idle time to think about the worries, when they used to have to be suppressed a little due to being busy.
@@Josh-xn2uu 100%
Caroline Winkler, Kristen McGowan, Nick Lewis, House of Valentina, and Paige Wassel are some of my fav design channels with advice and tips that are super accessible and helpful!
Omg thank you!!!!
I follow all 5 of these creators as well. They are great.
@@melcerra2375 Yes! I’ve learned so much. I think they’re all good at explaining design principles without being super polarizing or into one specific style. I love Caroline the most tho ♥️
I love Kristen McGowen! Hannah Naylor, Jenna Pierce and Til Vacuum Do Us Part are all really great too!
Greetings from Singapore! I love you and Zach"s banter. He reminds me so much of my son. His quick quips and very dry remarks make my day.
Good luck on everything Clancy! All this shall pass. Embrace the process ❤
As someone who recently refurnished my apt, a tip- buy nice or buy twice! Make sure what you are getting (it could be a wood table or a new couch) is quality materials. I almost closed my eyes when I was clicking “place order” buying my new couch because it was so expensive and now could not be happier with it!
Love this!!! I really want to get nice furniture that will last a long time! Thank you!!💞
Clancy - I had the same stress when I was going through the home buying process a couple of years ago. When our offer was accepted and we put down the earnest money, I started panicking about transferring the rest of the deposit and the huge financial obligation this would be. Luckily my husband is more easy going and was able to talk me down from some of the extreme panic and stress I started experiencing. Once that money was gone and the keys were in our hands though, it felt so good! Actually being in OUR new home made everything worth it.
I feel like so many of us love and support you so much that we wouldn’t mind watching more sponsors and whatnot in your vids to help with your house! We know that you work hard and want to see you achieve your dreams! ❤
Aww you are so sweet, Sarah!! Thank you!❤️❤️
Maybe this is an unpopular opinion but maybe an underline reason you maybe struggling a bit is getting the "dream home" first instead of a starter home maybe it would help too look at "smaller" but still well built slight older but, way cheaper homes and slowly work it into a dream home because yes buying a dream home right out the gate surely comes with a pricetag/space to be filled that may become more overwhelming the older one gets??? the best things to remember is as long as its in a great area,your have proper office space since yall both work from home,and everything is updated/checked for (mold,water issues,wiring etc...) thats all you need as for the furniture all people need is a dining room set,beds,and seating area everything else happens overtime because yes home decor stuff is extremely expensive.
Amen!!! Thank you for this - the “needs” checklist is a lot smaller than I sometimes think ❤️
@@ClancyBurkeXThanks so much happy i could help in someway! I grew up mostly working class without a lot never had furniture either and a big family sometimes remembering all you need is the basics at first can shape things.
Your news makeup was gorgeous, seriously!
Hi Clancy. Do not freak out about the house. The place where I come from people usually say: burn the first house, sell the second and live in the third. This means that if you've never owned a home of your own, renting and living in your parent's home doesn't count, you don't know what it's like to have a home, how to run in, how to decorate it and what to do with it. Therefore it is better to buy an average house close to your dream house, try to live, you will understand what are you really want in terms of: the location of teh house on the site, the location of the house relative to the cardinal point, that is, where should be the south, the north, the west and the east (do you wan the sun in the morning or in the afternoon on in the evning), the latout, the number of floors, the sizes of the rooms, the size of the plot and much more, even the color of the walls, the choice of furniture and everything else, not to mention towels and socks. You cannot create a masterpiece without doing a crap first.
Yes girlie! I'm buying a condo rn and have dealt with SO MUCH financial anxiety even though I know I can afford it. It's a real thing!! You're killing it don't worry:)
Ahh congrats on being in the process of buying a condo!!!! ❤️👏🏻
Zac and his doubtful eyebrow raises with the Girl Scout cookies! 😂😂 I'm with you on the poor sleep..seems like I can go to sleep okay, but just so much waking up 🤨 - we will figure it out! 💜
Some of my absolute favorite pieces in my home are Facebook market place or finds from local antique shops /vintage furniture Instagram pages! If you have an idea of your design style, you can keep an eye out for specific pieces and often times find unique pieces for a good price. Totally agree with not rushing into decorating - remember your house is always a work in progress!
I admire your ethics Clancy!! "I cannot be leaving fake nails around other people's homes" 🤣
Hahaha not a good look 😂😂😂
Good luck with everything Clancy! You are a ray of sunshine ☀️
Aww thank you, Barbara!!❤️
It's the stress weighing on your mind that is not allowing you to sleep. This is probably a time to get into a bedtime routine where you slowly settle yourself down for an hour. I actually do that before I go off to work. I can't just rush out the door. I take a solid 10 minutes to just think and drink some hot tea. Little routines and habits like that really help.
Clancy you are not alone! I got married last August and planned for a year and a half. I couldn’t turn my brain off but let me tell you now I’ve been married for 7 months and not planning a giant event for others is so nice. You’re so close! 🎉❤
Thank you!!!❤️ and congrats!! 👰🏻♀️
Thank you 💗🥹☺️
Oh man, glad you and Jenna both uploaded today so I've had at least some stuff to watch while I've been sick in bed all day. I think I picked up whatever you had a few vlogs ago with the whole "horrible nausea but not actually throwing up" thing. Oof. 😂
Thanks! I needed the laughs today between Zac and his investigative reporting questions on Girl Scout cookies and your worry on leaving behind a fake nail at someone else's house had me laughing out loud. Oh my gosh I would just die of embarrassment too. lol.
I've always have been frugal but when I got married, I had to learn to change. Big purchases stressed me out but I started thinking of how much use I would get out of it. If I realized, I'm going to use it everyday, it's not as bad. I'm on my 3rd house and am almost finished paying it off!! My house has everything I need to be my comfort and safe space. I cannot wait to see your comfort and safe space!
I used Rent the runway a few years ago. It’s a great concept and I was impressed with how easy it was. My main reason for canceling is that I don’t always think the “designer” brands are wearable. I would get items in that fit oddly and not comfortable. I wish they would include more everyday wearable clothing. I did love that they include handbags. It’s fun having a new designer handbag each week.
Financial stress comes and go Clancy
Owning a home is very expensive. I bought a starter home in 2017. Good bones but cosmetically out of date. It’s taken me this full 6 years to get it where I want it. I’ve done most of the work myself with the exception of hiring a contractor for drywalling or assistance with bathroom renovations. It sounds like your home will be more turnkey, so you won’t have to factor those renovations costs in, but there is always something to pay for. Upgrades and maintenance, services if you opt out of doing them yourself like lawn care and landscaping, etc. But after living in apartments my whole life and being the first homeowner in my family, there’s been no greater sense of pride than being a homeowner, and I wouldn’t trade all of the headaches that come with it to be renting again instead. You have to weigh the pros and cons. Plus for most of us the largest purchase we will ever make is a home. That’s what we work hard to save up for. So you have to change your way of thinking when the time comes to spend those savings for what you’ve been saving for. Pray on it and whatever is meant to be will be. It’s stressful but worth it.
Agree with everyone saying to take your time getting furniture. I’d also recommend checking out buy swap sell pages etc as furniture can last such a long time when you look after it and you can save so much money that way!
Zac made a good point about not knowing where the money goes from sales from Girl Scout cookies 😆 My sleep has been weird too. I wake up before my alarm. I seriously think it’s our brain. So much to plan at once. We say to ourselves and loved ones that we shouldn’t worry and things will work out. It’s tough to follow your own advice sometimes. Wishing you peace and sweet dreams 😴 And finally it’s funny how our brains rationalize not buying something we need for ourselves like new socks. I’m proud of you for admitting this and buying them. Houses are expensive but take it one step at a time ❤ My first home was a condo so it was much smaller to furnish. I was fortunate to have parents who had some furnishing for me and I bought some pieces like a bed and couch. I felt those were important. You will find things on sale. You will figure it out ❤
Feel you on the breakouts, Clancy. I used to never get acne. Once I hit my late 20s/early 30s, hormonal breakouts went haywire 🙃
I guarantee that your desire to buy your dream home at your age will turn out to be the first of three or four homes that you guys will purchase in your lifetime. Don't stress your first home purchase as it will not be your last. Happy house hunting!
I feel like when furnishing take your time and be sure. Styles change tastes change. If anything enjoy the journey. Have fun with the process.
Hey Clancy, silent viewer here! Just wanted to say you’re not crazy I feel the exact same way, I know I can afford things and saved for them but I still can’t wrap my head around actually spending the money!
Thank you for leaving this comment!! It really does make me feel better to know I’m not alone!💞
I just had my wedding this past Saturday!! I definitely was in the same boat as you back in January when I was 3 months out from my wedding. So much to do and not enough time to do everything it feels like! I did have a wedding planner to help coordinate with the vendors, that was super helpful in my case. but it all comes together beautifully in the end just have to push through all the planning details!! 💜
The “must buy a house cannot buy socks” internal monologue is so relatable! 😂
One thing that makes me feel better about having a mortgage is making bi-weekly payments.
Honestly it takes time to get used to a space and to figure out how you want it to function. It's okay to take your time finishing each space.
Regarding the clothing repetition, I don't have a huge amount of clothes, I'm often wearing the same things, I don't think it's anything to feel shame about.
I def. second your perspective: especially the clothing repetition. Why should we the viewers care if she wears the same clothes often? It‘s her situation in life at the moment.
As a European, I also think it‘s a reflection of your culture where you constantly feel the need for new and different clothes and actually feel bad if you are repeating outfits. It‘s fine to wear the same outfits often. Probably the majority of the world does😊
@@Ago2904 that's a really interesting point! I totally agree, personally I'm trying to buy less, but better quality and wear it longer.
@@Courtney.K good for you! besides being perfectly ok to repeat outfits, owning less and wearing the clothes you own for longer, is also much more ecological🙂
Don’t stress it lady ❤All will work out and then back to normalcy ❤
Thank you!!❤️
Love the couple vibes 😍 thanks for the midweek smiles 😃 see ya Saturday
the amount of anxiousness you're facing around 9:40 makes me happy that I made my first very large purchase when I was young. It wasn't the absolute brightest best choice ever but its nothing I regret and im so glad I did it because I have more of a grasp of what it feels like to spend that kind of money now. it feels big for a while, and then eventually it just feels as invisible as the intangible numbers are, and you learn you're just weighing the pros and cons. there aren't rewards or punishments, just different outcomes!
I love this perspective - thank you!!!
I was stressed being ready to buy a house but not having it yet because having your down payment in cash and not doing anything with it literally makes you lose money the longer you wait especially with inflation being so high right now. It makes me relieved that my mortgage payment will never go up while rent keeps going up (and the fact that you’ll never get your rent money back) You don’t really loose your money when you buy a house because it’s an investment.
I didn’t think twice about the purple crewneck in the thumbnail lol
I really appreciated your pimple talk, since I’m covering up one of the biggest zits I’ve ever had in my life while watching this video 😅 I love your concealer recs. Since we seem to have similar preferences, I’ll also add ELF’s 16 hour camo concealer to the list! It has slightly better coverage than shape tape (and is much more budget-friendly!)
HAHHAH my fiancé also called it a 3rd eye
5 Below has a suction cup "GoPro" mount. You can uncrew the GoPro mount from the suction cup and screw your camera to it. Ive used mine that way, but depending on the angle of your car, you may have to record upside down, and just flip it in post. Hope that helps. The GoPto mount at 5 Below was literally $5. Works great.
Clancy go EASY on yourself!!! You don’t know it yet but your at the easiest part in your life- low stress and low responsibilities. Enjoy it all instead of stressing about the smallest things. You will be bummed in a couple years that you didn’t enjoy this time more.
Just FYI: Ashley Furniture stores are terrible quality. They’re made with cheap materials and won’t last.
I love those! I’ve had over a dz ppl do that between wedding, bridal showers, baby showers and bachelorette parties😊
Wow Clancy, I can so relate about the home purchase. I have more than enough money saved for a house, down payment, furnishings, home improvements, and emergency fund. But I still somehow am scared to give up all that money and just contemplating renting, especially given the low inventory in my area. At the same time this is what Ive been saving for and deserve it. Not like I would do anything else with the money. For me personally it stems from knowing if shit goes down, its that security blanket knowing I can support myself financially which I am so greatful for. No one else will be there to give me money if it came down to it.
Exactly!! The money has become this weird security blanket but it doesn’t make sense and I can’t hold onto it forever! Glad I’m not the only one who feels this way ❤️
My 18 year old daughter is frugal like you. It is both a blessing and a curse. She always has been. I prefer long form content too. I pretty much just like short form content for cute animal things and watching people fall down😀. My advice for furniture pieces is invest in a few important pieces, and fill in with less expensive pieces. Honestly, keep an eye on things like facebook marketplace and nicer second hand/vintage stores. You can get unique things in excellent shape. I am always surprised at the things people are selling that are practically new or unused. Also, take your time. You can get the things you really need day to day first and then fill in with other things as you find them. It will make great content too.
Several tips…first - Girl Scout cookies - Aldi’s has many of these in dup (including thin mints) at a much lower price. I would rather donate to the scout troop than buy cookies or popcorn. Second - important items for your first house is getting your appliances (including washer/dryer), window treatment and yard equipment (mower/snow blower/leaf blower/shop vac/shovels). Then you can work on rooms you want decorated.
Last tip - you can find cute decent quality furniture at IKEA and then spend more at West Elm/Pottery Barn/Crate & Barrel/ZGallerie for those unique items you want. Speaking from a 65 year old who bought the high end sectional set in the mid 1980’s that was the same price as a new car! 🥰
Thank you!!!!❤️❤️❤️
about to watch but wow your title just summed up how im feeling right now (with some uni stress thrown in !) we've got this!!! im hoping things get better for you - this isnt forever 🩷
I liked your smoky eye look honestly! 💜
The last few months of wedding planning are the worst. It all pays off though! 💕
Needed to hear this😂❤️
My family lives in West Chester, OH! Beautiful area, great town, good place to raise a family. Wishing you and Zac the best of luck in your search!
I really think you should re think the make up thing for your wedding! It’s one day & the most special day. You can do a run through of it before the day comes to see what you like and don’t. But they’re trained to do it for photography. I feel like one day you’ll regret it.
I know you don’t like your hair straight but it looks so good that way!
Thank you!!💞
According to google, the money for the cookies goes to activities, outings, camps, celebrations, ceremonies, other guiding events, to purchase badges, crests, unit supplies and program materials.
The only weddings I’ve attended as an adult have been online invites. I found it pretty easy to fill out! Honestly I didn’t even notice that you wore the same shirt in multiple thumbnails until you mentioned it. I wouldn’t worry about the clothes situation!
i’m dying at the way u changed the color of ur sweatshirt in the thumbnail hahahaha
I literally wait to do my makeup in morning before work for 7am (I’m in seattle) so I can watch your newest videos and do my makeup. Feels like we are hanging out
Aww I love this!!! Thank you for watching :)
Clancy seriously don’t put SO MUCH down on the house (unless you need to for competitive reasons). It doesn’t change your mortgage monthly payment much… and you will have 30 yrs to pay your mortgage and make EXTRA payments that will lessen the terms.
Oooooh I love Pottery Barn and West Elm! 😀
My advice regarding the house is wait till u r married having to change ur name on those type of legal documents cost money time and aggravation if u sell. Just keep in mind.
Also- I bought my first home when I was 22. I just bought my first three years later. I had been using a couch from a family member. I can definitely resonate with the financial stress of buying a home. I had a comfortable pile of money and then… it was gone. But I’m so glad I invested in my home. It has gone up 50% since I bought it. Just remember that it’s an investment that rarely depreciates. That makes me feel better. And I look at my net worth when I’m feeling “broke”. You can always refinance ;)
I totally understand the being frugal on little things that you later realize is stupid. I will have no problem buying expensive sneakers but then will say I can’t afford to buy lunch out because that’s expensive. I don’t eat out often as it is so I think I can afford 1-2 times a month. So funny how our brains work sometimes. I’m also searching for a house. For me, it’s my second house but I never loved my first, it was just a starter home and cheaper. I think spending the money on something you really love and can make your own is important, of course being within the range you can afford.
Definitely make a budget for furniture. When I first bought my house my bank account was empty. We lived with empty rooms/our small apartment furniture. We wanted nice furniture so we budgeted for nice furniture. Finally almost done after 5 years
I loved your news make up!! I thought it was so pretty
Well thank you!!🥰
The last 2 minutes of this video were so funny. I love how you guys roast each other 😂
Personally I think Pottery Barn and West Elm are overpriced, so don't freak out based on the prices you saw there! My home is mostly furnished with Wayfair stuff and it's all held up really well. Even though my side tables and dressers aren't solid wood, they're still sturdy enough for my needs. And they're stylish and on-trend. I went with a reclaimed barn wood table for my dining room since I wanted solid wood for that. It was only $500 from a local boutique. If you shop smart you'll be able to make your home look beautiful on a relatively modest budget! The most important things to splurge on are your couch and your mattress, because if those are uncomfortable, you'll be miserable.
You two at the end in the car had me cracking up!! Love you guys ❤
I stress about spending money too. Take it one step at a time. Get the house first, then take your time buying furniture
My advice on the furniture is buy pieces that are timeless. Because trends change all the time and you don’t want to spend a lot on furniture that you’ll eventually want to get rid of. Then you’ll be like me and look at it in disgust when you walk by it lol I’m joking but you get it. 😁
Have you and Zac ever thought of just purchasing a very nice “starter” home since you guys are just getting married and starting out? Instead of the “dream” home? And I mean that with good intentions. Just curious, you guys are in a unique situation of being able to afford it so early so I totally understand (many don’t), but it doesn’t necessarily mean you have to get it now even if you can afford it. And I def second what others say, most def don’t furnish their homes completely when moving in. Def takes years to establish, however I totally get furniture shopping to pick up the vibe you want (plus it’s fun!!!! 😊) wishing you all the best and omg your big day is coming up fast!!!
I’m definitely more open to the idea that the house we buy probably won’t be our forever home and doesn’t have to be something we live in for decades haha and with how much furniture costs it will take years to completely furnish a home 😂😂
@@ClancyBurkeX I completely understand! 😊
I have been so embarrassed about my dry flaky scalp for so long and finally went to the dermatologist and got prescribed shampoo and scalp oil and it has done wonders. Definitely can relate to the scalp problems 😅
My friend's daughter is in Girl Scouts, I'm really proud of her daughter though, fun fact, I have yet to meet her. She lives in a different state. I've thought about taking Greyhound there. But she said they were raising money for a trip or something, and also to donate to a charity. She's a preemie just like me. But my friend gave her so many opportunities possible. She works, and over the weekend they do stuff back to back.
I developed an eye twitch when I was buying my condo. 17 yrs later though & it was worth it!
Clancy, you are just like me with being frugal. Funny enough I just bought a house last summer (in south florida, by myself, at age 25) and it was the biggest purchase ever, but buying a home was always what I was "saving" for. I ended up getting laid off from the job they based my mortgage off of (1 month after moving in), so I've been living in the most ungodly financial stress situation ever. I can tell you these have been zero furniture bought. I HATE spending money and have always just been such a save, save, save, kind of person and "buy the cheapest, most bang for you buck" thing or I just go without.
Oh, I love going down the "where does that money really go..." path!
When I was a girl scout we spent the money on different trips. My senior year in high school we saved all the money from a few years and took a trip to New York City! 😀
Good morning Clancy crew! Great video, can't wait for more wedding video and life update or anything of that sort! Sending you positive vibes!
Thank you!!💞💞
I liked your news reporter makeup too. I wear that amount of eye makeup almost everyday but I like natural or no makeup also
Randomly found your channel a couple years ago and love it! I live in Cincinnati and always wondered if I’d run into you! Haha I feel better without a bunch of sugar, too! Nice leading up to a big event!
Aww thank you so much for following along!:) I’m sure we will run into each other one day!! Cincy isn’t that big of a place! 🥰
Clancy you and that tea cup are giving me anxiety. 😂
Me too!
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Clancy I wouldn't think of a house as "spending" money think of it as "investing". This isn't like a car or shoes that will lose all its worth once you buy it. It's a good thing. When it comes to furniture as well it's expensive but cheap furniture will have to be replaced a lot and nice more expensive pieces will last a long time so actually be cheaper in the long run. Decorating is where I'm cheap cause I always want to change stuff lol.
So Clancy, I am reading the last Mrs. Parrish right now after your comments on the other book plus my book club is reading it, and you were exactly right about the storyline being the same or very similar!
I keep waiting on that tea to spill. lol - Buy the house you like. enjoy the life you've planned for. Buying a house is stressful, no matter how prepared you are.
I got my first couch, a Henredon (retail $6000 in 2000) when I walked into a Bloomingdales clearance center in long island and it was there waiting for me! Someone had ordered it custom and never picked it up. I think after all the discounts it came to like 1700. I still have it all these years later and still love it.
Omg that’s amazing!!!
My favorite part of my Wednesday mornings/afternoons is starting the day off w the vlogs!!! thank ya for always putting a smile on my face, Clancy!!! 🤩the thumbnail segment made me miss vlogmas🎄when you incorporated the screenshot from Dec 😭(brb about to go rewatch all of vlogmas now 😂) Also the way Zac looks at you/your third eye during the monitor story 🤣😍😩sooo cute!!! My absolute faves 🫶
Sending good vibes from Chicago during the house hunting journey!!! Best of luck! So excited for y'all and this new chapter!!! ❣🍾✨
P.S - Hi Mama Burke, if you're reading this 🤗sending love to you and Tom in Long Island 🥰 hehe
Also, i went absolutely wild w all the excessive emojis 😭 love you guys!
Hahaha aww!!! Thank you so much!!! Now you’re making me miss vlogmas/the Christmas season too 😂😂😂
I find that I break out when I'm stressed, which during the pandemic was very often. It seems like sometimes once one pimple went away, another one would appear. And, that's even with washing my face twice a day, every day.
Put some Hydrocortisone creme on your “third eye,” (lol Zac) I swear by this stuff. Also, wash your Beauty Blender, change your pillow cases weekly, and drink lots of water. ❤
Love the purple in the thumbnail lol
Clancy!! I’ve been breaking out too. I just remembered that I have not cleaned my makeup & brushes I use on my face in awhile and disinfect them. Maybe that will help ❤ definitely could be related to something else but I always try to do that first before switching up anything else!
I was also struggling with not sleeping all night and having anxious or stressful thoughts before bed, someone recommended a magnesium supplement before bed, and I tried it and it worked wonders for me! I sleep all night long and fall asleep faster, and I'm not drowsy the next day!
Thank you!!!
I'm taking that also
hi beautiful clancy! can’t wait to watch!
Thank you! 🤗
You might want to try mind dumping before bed! You just take a notebook and literally dump every word that comes to you!
And u can pull out your list from your phone it really helps 😊
You’re the cutest! I feel ya though, just remember you don’t have to furnish an entire Home immediately. Take your time. Enjoy the process of searching and feeling it out.
Thank you!! 💞
I know what you mean about the furniture. I had this vision of having a house warming party in my first home, that is my dream home. I wanted everything to be perfect and top of the line. I wanted our friends and family to notice all of our nice things inside of our nice home, because we worked hard for 10 years to achieve it all. Saving every penny and going without so many luxury items that we could afford, but didn't purchse. I want to give the "grand house tour" and have that feeling of accomplishment.
We are three years into living in our first home/dream home, and we are just now buying a lot of the furniture we really wanted when we first purchased our house. We sunk every bit of disposable income into our home purchase to have a larger down payment and buydown points so that our monthly mortgage payment would be as low as possible and our home would be paid off sooner. For that reason, we couldn't afford most of the the luxury investment furniture pieces.
We went from renting a 1200sqft house to owning a 3k sqft home, so there was quite a bit of additional room to furnish. Plus a lot of our old furniture was either a hand me down or from our college days and had been through the ringer, needless to say, they were ready to be retired.
I stuck with purchasing nicer quality pieces for anything you interact with on a daily basis, sit, sleep, touch for a significant about of time. Everything else was purchased from big box stores or online retailers that sell cheap on-trend designer inspired furniture. After really evaluating what was important to me, I decided that firstly, it's important to at least have functional furniture in each room, and it had to match the home. Then I picked one thing in each room to be a quality piece, and the rest was usually purchased from Wayfair/Amazon/Home Goods/At Hom, Ikea, etc. It wasn't ideal, but at least we had a living room set upstairs and downstairs, sitting room furniture, rugs, coffee tables, accent chairs, lamps, end tables, consoles, a bedroom set in each room, a furnished office, dinning room set, bar server, china hutch, patio furniture, entry way furniture, some art and mirrors around the house, bathroom odds and ends like a dressing bench and additional storage cabinets, etc. Even with most of that being purchased at lower end quality, it still added up to a lot.
And it's not just the furniture. We were making lowes trips every weekend for the first month to get things we never thought about. Ladders/step stools, trashcans, basic household tools, mower, weed eater, hedge trimmer, etc.
In the end, I'm happy with our decision to only invest in a few daily use quality pieces. Furniture becomes outdated and your tastes change. It also loses a lot of its value once that happens. I thought I wanted my home styled in bohemian-farmhouse with grey and white on everything, back when it was the hot thing to do to your interior design. Now I lean toward Pottery Barn modern farmhouse with some mid-century modern mixed in. I didn't know what would truly work for my home until I lived in it for a year. Grey is out, so I don't feel bad about getting rid of my cheap grey furniture/decor. Now I focus on mixed textures and layering so make a cohesive curated look. It took time for me to learn that.
Your home is the best investment you could make and will repay you tenfold. Furniture will never do that. Nobody is going to judge you if you purchased the $80 coffee table from Amazon and not the $1500k coffee table from RH. Plus everyone knows how expensive it is to be starting from scratch with your first home.
Lastly, if you can afford it, get it, but maybe skimping on some of the less seen/used items might help save your sanity by not seeing your bank account dwindle so quickly. Picking up things over time it perfectly acceptable.
I wish you the best of luck and everything will be just fine!
Just make sure that the "Clothing Rental Service" includes socks!
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