Home tour of things that still need to get done to complete projects for a cozy and comforting home
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- Опубліковано 13 січ 2024
- After two years of renovations, our home is finally getting near completion, but there are still a lot of things I need to get down around the house, like painting and wallpapering, and there are things I would like to purchase to finish decorating the home to make it cozy and comfortable going into the new year. ©
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When you don't even have to be 3 seconds into a video before you hit the like button because Linda rolls like that.
Yay! LOL Thank you!
I do that right away because I know I’m going to love the video!
@@pistachio57 ...I'm relatively new, so I've been binge watching. And I love every single video as well.
I totally agree.👏🏻🏡🤗
Yes, agree!!
Linda...I love that you just walk through your beautiful house and show us you are actually "living" in it. Seeing the vaccum and Willow chomping on her food made me smile. You always give me so many great ideas and hope when you say that you messed up on a color or the way you arranged a room etc. I always say to myself that I am amazed when my accidental decorating actually works out better than the intentional!!
Thank you so much!
@@newenglandfineliving Thank you!!!
I hope you know Linda how precious you are to all of your kindred spirits! You are always thinking , always creating and all the crafts etc you share with us! I love the little vignette you did with the cloche in your dining room. I think that wallpaper would look lovely in your bedroom. It is such a beautiful room with lots of nice windows . Everything you put your hands too looks beautiful. Blessings lovely lady
I will turn 82 this summer and we live south of Buffalo NY. Today is 16 degrees, high wind warnings and to compliment all of this it is snowing. I want to thank you for giving us Kindred Spirits permission to take time for us and not feel guilty about having unfinished objects or tasks. As I walk through our reproduction saltbox today, yes I see tasks that need to be finished. But more importantly I see the love we have for our home, the lived in spaces and the familiar treasures that represent a home. And my heart says thank you Linda.
Love your ending words. I too! Am doing and getting things done on a slower pace. I like doing things this way, cause I am always more happier and I know it was done to my liking to stay that way. I am 77 years young and I am trying hard to maintain the look I want to look at for the remaining years to come. Linda, I can in all honesty say you bring so much to your kindred spirits. I like when you show a real life in the day of. ❤
Thank you so much!
Truly loved this tour. As a newly retired 66 year old university professor, I am struggling with a slower pace, identity shift and finding joy in everything I need to do vs. want to do!! My 2nd Masters thesis centered around creativity; how is fully utilizes our brain and soul. The critical find in my research….creativity requires time. Now I am giving myself the gift of time, after raising 4 daughters, married 43.5 years….I have time and LOVE the creativity unfolding. You do that so well. Love the process you share❤️Creativity fills the cracks that life has…with joy!
❤ this week's vlog. Positive qualities that I like about you:
1. How hard you work to accomplish your goals
2. How so many of your home decorations are from consignment shops.
3. How creative you are ... a never ending process.
4. How you're always thinking about future projects.
You just made my heart swell! Thank you so much Carol! Hugs!
I don't know how you accomplish everything you do. Love your style !
Linda, I love the tour of your home! You give me a lot of inspiration and ideas for my own home. Thanks for making Sunday mornings so much fun! 😊
I think taling care of yourself center's you to take care of everything else ❤
Living in England I usually get your videos Sunday late pm, so I make myself a cup of tea, settle down & I always always enjoy looking around your gorgeous house & seeing all the things you are planning to do! You have certainly inspired me Linda, it’s a joy to watch! Thank you.. loved Willow chomping on her biscuits, sweet girl..☺️
Your home is beautiful and I get so many ideas from you. Loved this tour and the view from your kitchen windows is breathtaking.
OUTSTANDING! Loved every moment of this exquisitely lovely home tour, THANK YOU❤️❤️❤️
I'm so glad you enjoyed it!
I loved your dining room, and I absolutely loved your table and chairs. Just beautiful.
Sometimes something happens right when you need it most. This video was one of those moments for me. I have several projects that are partially done and many many things on my plate right now. I stay rock steady but some days I feel like I got nothing done because there is still so much to do. Linda is truly a kindred spirit as I was able to see ( and often do) that she and I are “ flying on the same plane” . We have a destination, and we will get there. A few diversions, a few detours but we will arrive eventually. Then because our brains are wired that way, we will plan the next adventure. Thank you Linda for grounding me when I needed it most.
Love the “Doom” basket! I cleaned out our notorious kitchen drawer 2 days ago and couldn’t believe what I threw away. Actually, I believe I can throw away a few more things. I am breaking down my declutter process into small individual projects - one drawer, bottom of the closet, etc. These are things that can be handled into daily short time increments rather than spending days on one project. I have already accomplished quite a bit since taking down the Christmas decorations.
That is awesome!
Linda, if you poke some holes in that spaghetti squash, then microwave it for 6 minutes, it will cut so much easier. Also, if you slice it, instead of halving it, you'll get a much better product afterward. It bakes faster, it's not so watery, and the strands are longer. We found that it actually has better flavor. 🙂
I will give the hole poking a try!
Your house doesn’t look or feel empty, for me it is perfect, I personally don’t like clutter ❤
I love house tours. Your kitchen is the best. I love the wallpaper in the foyer!! The only thing I would do is keep the guest bed and I'd wallpaper the shelf supports in the butler's pantry to match the walls.
I forgot to mention I have to finish the shelf supports. A few are painted to look like the wallpaper. Since the shelves come out, the wallpaper would be too fragile on the edges. Good eye though!!!!
@@newenglandfineliving what about attaching wallpaper that doesn't reach the edges. If the board is 2 x 8, cut the wallpaper 1-3/4 x 7-3/4.
From the dirty dishes, looks like your Bubbles and Bourbon was a rousing success! Congratulations on the kick off to a new adventure!
It's good to hear that your New Year resolution is to make things easier on yourself. Your whole house Christmas decorating, cooking entertaining made for what looked like a magical holiday but nobody can work full throttle like that indefinitely. Considering your long list of plans for future projects we'll see if you allow yourself to keep that resolution . You're one ambitious little lady - never an idle minute. That's why all your episodes are so fun and interesting.
Dear Linda I am must truely a Kindred spirit even although live half way around the
world your style and your way of celebrating even the smallest of nature's gifts like your little acorn tops on a seed pod resonates with me. I'm a Scottish lady who came with my parents to Australia over 50 years ago I was 15 years old when I left Scotland and grew up on a century old farm with magnificent nature all around it's very different here in Australia but it has its own beauty, I love your opening statement on your videos about fine living no matter how small and I try to live my days in this manner, we here in Australia for not have the beautiful old houses like you do there but my decorating style and ethic is similar even although my home is mid century I love your videos they give me inspiration and motivation and I just wanted to tell you that you bring such joy to an old girl like me who although is not living in a delightful old home with history and character can still relate to and remember my early days in one, so looking forward to many more of your videos of your home and garden and of course your sweet Willow, stay well and healthy dear Kindred Spirit.
Well we might be ancestor kindred spirits too! I have Scottish roots too!
A real possibility
You are really amazing, work so hard, glad to hear you are going to slow down! I LOVE the green bowl holding the plant on your dining room table as well as your entire house!!
I enjoyed this video very much. I feel like I understand the layout of your home much better now! I love having furniture and decor I can move from room to room in my home!
I felt the same way!
Thank you for the tour of your beautiful home and introducing your projects you're planning for the future! I agree with you on the LED lights, I absolutely hate the light they cast. Everything you've done looks just great! I'm hoping to finally be able to purchase two of the pheasant mugs this time around! I'm looking forward to seeing the fox mug as well! Thank you, Linda!
Would love an old piece as an island in the kitchen!
Your home is GORGEOUS, even with unfinished projects! Thank you for sharing.
Linda gives me inspiration to hoover my flat. I hoover just once. I had a cleaner once a week few years ago. Linda Hoovers such a big house alone. Keeps it spotless. I think her day starts cleaning the house. And little cooking. It must be getting cold due to bare floors. ? Not sure ? I have carpets.
Dear Linda ; A drying rack is a wonderful tool . Couldn't do without mine . 😊
I love the back porch and I really like your entry wallpaper!
Linda, I so enjoy ALL of your videos. Your home is such a beautiful haven and what a very talented decorator you are !! New wreath , love it . Thank you so much for keeping it real as others have stated ( vacuum sweeper etc. ) so relatable !! Looking to all future videos this year ! Have a great day !!
This was the tour I needed. I feel very much like you do about my mind-set regarding the coming year and my approach to getting different projects completed. Your style and taste is very similar to my own, so I just swoon over the choices you have made in decorating your home. It is just an added bonus that you are at the same stage of life as I am, and that you seem to have a personality that I very much enjoy as well. So glad I found you here on UA-cam! Happy decorating!
Thank you Lisa!
I like your guest bedroom. I don't remember ever seeing it. I think it would look better with the bed coming out of the corner between the windows. I love all your videos and am amazed at your energy.
Hello Linda! Your videos, no matter what are so enjoyable, and relaxing. ❤
Could you please do a quick follow up to the vanilla bean extract project. I am just starting one and would like to see how yours is progressing....BTW, the person I purchased my vanilla beans from locally here suggested using bourbon😋..thought I'm mention it to you in case you just happen to have some around the house. 😁
Great idea! I will try to remember to show mine in the next video!
O my do I sense a possible new add on to the business ? Selling bourbon vanilla. ... Just struck me as I read that comment.😉
Yes. It’s actually coming out in a few weeks. Sugarwood 1790 Vanilla extract made with bourbon. 😉 it will be sold online via the distillery.
Linda...just remember, leather can be very cold to sit on. We bought one for our den and I have to put a blanket on it before I sit down. Looks great but you just do not have that feeling of AHHHH when you sit down. It is more of an OH! Love everything you do!
Thank you! I forgot about that!
I love your idea of a recessed light above the sink and a chandelier above the island. That would look so beautiful! I don’t know about you, but after all the Christmas items are removed and safely put away, I always feel a sense of relief and joy. The extra spaciousness always feels relaxing and invigorating 🤔 and lends a beauty all in its own. Thanks again for another wonderful moment shared with kindred spirits. Your home is beautiful and inspiring! ❤
Love your home. My favorite room is the library. I would love to see more of that room. The second favorite is the dining room. Also love the kitchen remodel. 😊
I am with you over LED bulbs. We dislike them, too. My husband bought a bunch of regular bulbs and I am so happy he did. Loved the video, Linda. Have a great week.
I buy old bulbs whenever I find them in old hardware stores.
I agree. I like the oldy but goody ones too. They cost more to run, but they make you feel better in your space.
It's always pleasant to enjoy your lovely home with you. I'm 77 now and can't "do it all" like I used to as you do now. What I find with you that I wasn't fortunate to have is that you have the resources to obtain whatever you need. I know you do
appreciate that. And the kind husband who is so supportive. Thank you for sharing all with us and I hope you keep it up.
Love the views from the bedroom window! I wouldn't cover the windows either.
Everything looks so pretty Linda. Very warm and inviting. ❤❤❤
Linda you looked amazing in that outfit at the end of the video by the fireplace. Gosh I even love your style of clothing as much as your home decor! Elegant yet casual! Just so pretty!
Thank you so much!
Linda, this video was so fun to watch. I always get so excited when I see that you have a video out. Your home looks fabulous as is. Yes, take it slow, one project at a time. You are so talented! You are the highlight of my day.
Looks like Willow is feeling back to normal now. 🙏💖 So cute
Love your dog. Really like your lovely home it’s so spacious. I really wish my home had more space and bigger rooms.
Gorgeous, cozy and beautiful natural light
I was hoping you were going to take us on a antique hunt for a champagne bucket 😊
Thankyou for the Rosemary tip...I too killed off my plant from my herb garden when I brought it in,& replaced it,& planted it in my orchid pot,thus watering from bottom,& its doing great!
Here in southern Alberta, Canada , we have been sitting at balmy temperatures for a week ranging from -27'---42',&with windchill down to -55 brrr it's cold 🥶
Retrieving that fuse…ladies, THAT’S why we had the “Operation” game back in the day! LOL
Another wonderful tour with tantalizing hints of what is to come.
THANK YOU!
I have the same desk as in your guest room. I am sitting at it now watching you
Your home is unique in the fact that its pure elegance yet warm, which is because you have decorated it yourself and it shows.
Thank you! I never thought of it in that way.
Thank you Linda for your lovely tour.
You're amazing! I couldn't hang wallpaper with two arms much less one.
Thank you for another relaxing video . I agree with not rushing home projects . I still have to paint out the bottom half of our bedroom since I started redecorating it a year ago . I just finished deep cleaning our family room after the holidays and it took me 3 days ! But I am finding it is better to do it that way so I am not so stressed out and tired and have more fun playing around with the decor.☺
Sounds perfect! Slow and steady.
This was a great video to really get the feel of your home. Love every room-especially the hunt wallpaper.
Thanks for inspiring me to get busy and finish projects.
i love my river white ... thank you .... i re did our enclosed back porch ... and painted it in river white and we love it ... its a different color in different lightening and we love it
Oh I love all the pewter. I have several pieces too. Love the look.
A lovely home all around!
The little miscellaneous jobs that didn’t quite get finished can get pushed to the end of the list so easily, but it feels so wonderful when they’re done.
Your outfit for the get together was really cute, you looked great!
Lovely home and tour. ❤ Willow enjoying her dinner. ❤
The house has come a long way since you moved in and it is beautiful, peaceful and a wonderful home for entertaining. Love your attitude of giving yourself grace when things do not get done at the speed of lightening..after all, part of the fun is the process and part enjoying the finished project. I wish you many happy and fruitful projects in your home and life.
Absolutely love your gorgeous home! 💕
my fave room is the butlers pantry ! love the color on the cabinets and love the matching wallpaper ...just beautiful... in there i feel so comfy ...
You have beautiful rooms to decorate, i hope you opt for wallpaper in some of your rooms. I think it makes a home very cozy. Very nice style can't wait to see whats next, thank you for sharing ❤❤
Love the different ideas under the cloches! Looking forward to seeing the miniature pictures that you have coming in. Videos are always so enjoyable.
Well, after hearing and seeing your "to do" list, I feel so much better about mine! However, I have nearly 20 years on you, so giving myself grace is something I definately need to remember! But, you're right! You need to do the same. Let's remember to pace ourselves!
Linda … you are such an inspiration. However I am enjoying watching your videos more than actually doing my chores that need to get done. Thank you so much. ❤
Linda, I absolutely love your home and decor! ❤
While you wait to find the mirror over your bed, perhaps you could move the picture up a little so the wall space between the bedposts and the ceiling is even and there will be a little space between bottom of picture and bed pillows. Also, the picture on the easel has duck egg blue same as your entry that's duck egg blue... I find your tours sound inspiring because you share your thought process with your kindred spirits and that's a big aid as I enter my 'Year of DOOM'
I agree sometimes recovering furniture is expensive I like consignment stores I got a leather loveseat recently
Love the “doom” basket. I can relate to that. There is always that something to find a place for! Your home certainly looks lovely even though you have things to do. Every room is an adventure and I really enjoyed the tour. Well I have to get back to packing up Christmas, that always seems like a “doom” project. Think I will pack it up by room this year. Maybe it will be easier to unpack next Christmas! Good luck with all your projects, you always do so well.
Thank you for sharing. I always feel relaxed when watching your videos. I also love your home and how you interchange pieces of furniture and decor. Linda, you are a kindred spirit ❤
Linda, you definitely have been blessed! Everything is cozy and picturesque! I’ve always been drawn to the same art/crafts/colors/decor’. Your closeups reminds me of the old Ideal Magazine. Absolutely beautiful! Thanks for sharing. Have a peaceful week! ❤ ❄️ and congratulations again on Sugarwood 1790! 🥃 🍾 🎊 ❤ 🪴 ❄️
All the rooms that you have painted, especially the walls going lighter, look so much better, brighter and welcoming. You keep going girl! You are doing an excellent job!!
I miss my conneticut home in the winter and your videos give an idea about what the weather is doing in New England.
I know, I know, but this is truly the home of my dreams. You have, even with little things to be done, the most amazing home. There are plenty of homes on UA-cam and they are wonderful, but each and every time you post, my heart says, wish I lived there. Your design style really resonates with me-you have such a gift. Will love seeing your finishing touches this year. And I really need one of those pheasant tankards!!
Linda, this was so enjoyable. Your home is beautiful, so cozy. You are an inspiration! ❤
As always, I loved the tour. Looking forward to seeing you next Sunday and all the love and care you put into everything.
Absolutely LOVE your home (and Willow.)❤️
Hi Linda on this cool cold gray day. I just found a Q&A from 3 yrs ago with you and carving a pumpkin. What fun to learn more about you and your gift. My 2 cents. I love how you explain and take us through your thought process when you are: gardening, looking for things, decorating, cooking etc. That is such a BIG help.
Personaly i love the semi gloss black in your bathroom. But i realize its your decision. Looks chic
Linda, your home and video's are wonderful. I will be starting a kitchen/main floor reno and I plan on borrowing many of your iedeas.🤫😄 like you, I actually love to paint and paper myself. I just restained my 3 decks this past summer. I had fun but, now that I'm in my 50's I can say it took a little longer than I expected. So, I've decided that from now on I will give myself permission to hire out for some things that I know I can do but might be a little more arduous than years past(painting a 2 story family room as example). I'll always keep my hands in something...that's the old New Englander in me. All this to say perhaps, you could consider giving yourself permission to hand over some projects to free you up to do the things only you can do. Happy 2024🎉
I always look forward to seeing what you have going on! I’m amazed the amount of energy you have!! Up so early!! Love your home!! 💝
I love seeing your beautiful home and listening to your plans. I am also trying to be more deliberate and thoughtful in the tasks I need to do. I tend to go from one thing to the other and never finish anything. One of my resolutions this year is to start one project and finish it. Like you, I think organization is a great place to begin. Thank you for the inspiration!
Love the lg bunny picture in the closed in porch🥰 Been looking for one👍 Then later in bathroom 🐇
Your home is as beautiful as ever xx
Oh my gosh this morning I told my husband that this year it’s about me and the end of your video you said the same thing I guess I’m a kindred spirit even if I live in canada
Hi Linda, I always love how you talk about your thaught process on design you gave me alot of information for my upcoming projects . Sounds like you have a busy yr ahead with projects too.I love the bed in your guest room,I also love the idea of the ball post too I think it would fit the scale good.Every time I see the wingbacks on the porch I get more convinced to change mine to that fabric.I just love your home tours well I love every video you do.I hope your gathering happened and that you had a wonderful time.Willow is just darling have a wonderful Sunday kindred friend.🕊️💚
Looking forward to your future changes and consignment shopping. Yes, moving slower! Me too. Love your honesty and sense of humor. Be well!
Love the tour of your Gorgeous Home. Thank you so much for sharing. ❤️❤️👍👍👍👍👍👍
I enjoyed this calm and relaxing video. I think probably because you had the house to yourself you seemed so relaxed. I'm watching a day late because of power outages here in Michigan. Loved seeing Willow too. Stay warm and have a good week Linda.
Hi Linda, love to watch your videos, been watching you for over three years . I remember when you brought your house and did those two windows in your kitchen. It bring so much light into your house everything that you do it’s going to look even gorgeous . Have a blessed weekend and God bless.
Good morning Linda and Willow.
Your home is so stunning thank you for inviting us Kinder Spirits, loved the Idea on the Cloche and I also have a DOOM basket lol. Yes I also take time on thinks I want to do in my home. Have a warm and wonderful rest of the day.
Love the home tour and I even love the snow we’ve had so much rain. Oh Linda I still love that painting over your bed it’s just perfect 👍
Linda, I’m relaxing on my couch today with my pot of tea…what a delight to spend part of this cold afternoon with you, Willow and Sugarwood. Really enjoyed this video ...❤❤👏
Great improvement with new room layout! 🎉
I use mine everytime I wash and I have the new GE front loader set... but don't bake any clothes you want to last over time! Old methods are sometimes best, if you can swing it.
Thank you, Linda, for another beautiful & inspiring video! I so appreciate how you are not afraid to entertain before completing your list of projects. This year I am being very deliberate about exercising my hospitality muscle. What good is creating a lovely home without sharing it with others? Have a wonderful week! ❤
Thank you for noticing that. I used to put off entertaining OR I would stay up until all hours to finish a project before I would have a gathering. My new plan moving here was just go for it and enjoy being with friends.
Thanks for the visit today. Your tour was very inspiring to get me in gear for 2024
Linda, I think the house looks great, even though I know you have a lot of painting and projects to do. As much as I love Christmas, I am so happy when everything is put away and packed up into the attic. My house looks nice and clean and a little more organized! Yesterday, my husband even cleaned out his office and a big closet that is in his office and he organized and it looks wonderful ….I was just tickled pink. Right now it’s Sunday afternoon and all of a sudden the snow is coming down like crazy. Have a nice rest of the week and looking forward to “visiting” with you again.🌹
Love, love, love your home.