Growing up I have vivid memories of getting home from school and finding my mom had painted and rearranged the furniture. I loved the refresh and so I also did that often to my room in my teenage years. I need to get in the habit now as an adult too. Thank you for your channel and your enthusiasm is a bright spot in my day. ☀️
My mother moved furniture around every few months maybe 2-3 times a year and it always gave me a good feeling because all the old stuff we had forever always felt new when she rearranged it. As a kid I loved when she did that it was new and exciting to me.
I love your style and your vibe, I think it would be great if you made a video on how to "style" your home to be toddler friendly but still look cute. I feel like we inadvertently went the minimalist route just so our 15-month-old doesn't destroy or choke on anything and so now I feel like our house looks like Kanye and Kim's and I would really like to add the cozy without worrying that my toddler would get injured.
I’m with you I’ll paint anything 😉 we bought a nice wood dresser in 2001 and I took the time to sand it down and give it a different color stain and I fell in love again 🥰 in that year was trendy the light color wood but for me I love the dark colors and it is a totally new piece in my master.
I love the fact that you have just validated what I have been doing for years - I am forever repurposing my things, especially painting them so that they co-ordinate together 😊
I did the same to my gallery wall but with vintage frames. I had ones that were too modern for me (thought they looked good just not for me) and now it looks completely different and love it.
I have recently discovered your videos and am thrilled with the inspirations you have given me. I am 70 years old and have always considered myself and our home very fashionable. However, since turning 70, I started worrying that our home was going to look like an old person’s home. Yikes! But when I saw your video on what stylish people have in their homes; I had all of them! It made me feel OK. You have inspired me to look at what we have. Repurpose where it makes sense and add what’s needed to feel happy and comfortable. The compliments on our home we have received lately, convince me that you are my inspiration. I look forward to your guidance as we grow together.
This video really inspired me! I love salvaging, refinishing and recycling home decor, but you just gave me a fresh set of ideas that completely changed my kitchen nook, living room, hallway and guest bath using very few new items and a lot of moving around of decor I already had. I really enjoy your channel as I'm trying to take my interior design skills to a new level; I appreciate how you achieve a high end look while not feeling sterile and cookie cutter. I'm trying to evolve my post-college maxi boho style into something a bit more worldly and mature and minimalist and your channel has been a huge source of inspiration.
I am almost finished painting my wall Black thanks to you guys. I love your channel and when Jack and you are together it is such a trip, and how you guys “laugh “ really laugh together. You have such a great relationship and I don’t think it’s put on. Loved hearing about your adventures overseas and having kids and not letting them hold you back from a dream you have and what a great education for your great kids.
I found your channel a couple of months ago. For the first time in my life I have an empty nest and I am redoing my house to my tastes. Your suggestions have been so helpful as I make decisions about what changes to make. I am 69 and I very excited to be creating a "new" space in my home of 35 years. Thank you for all the helpful suggestions and your enthusiasm.
Love your energy and tips! I'm all for painting things, anything and everything and giving things a brand new lease on life. My daughter and husband say that I will paint anything that doesn't move and joke that if they stand still long enough, I'll paint them too! 😁
Hey Valentina, I love this! Very useful tips that can help save some $$. I have done a few before such as changing photo frame, repurposed items etc. The amazing thing about this video is how you outdo yourself everytime! Love me some more you!!❤ Blessings!
Your never gonna believe this...I went to a church yard sale this past weekend and I found a picture of an old city building and I thought it looked similar to your building pics in your office and I picked it up and the frame deterred me from buying it but then.....I found some ceiling medallions for $1 each.Wow! Can you possibly do a video how would you shop or what you look for at yard/garage sales? 😀
*Great Tips* I love a cheap and easy refresh. Re-grouping, re-styling and painting are my go-to's. This channel provides a great kick start to getting *FRESH* with your home decor and styling!
Wow, you are so inspiring!!! How I wish I could have you for a day in my home for some expert advice… but I’m in CA… oh well. It’s like I don’t want to just hire anyone, you know… someone who really gets the client! But everything is out of the house, new wood floors going throughout, and you are so right about seeing the space empty….
You guys are my mentors. My home-design anxiety has been replaced with thrilling inspiration. My home is transforming and it’s fun! On a different note, I’m watching the San Diego Padres (my team) - Atlanta Braves right now, it’s quite the game!
Hello Valentina, I've been thinking about rearranging my home, since Thanksgiving! I have used the " thought process" that you speak of to recreate a new look with the furniture I have ( all from Robb & Stucky) . It's good well made items; just need a new look with the furniture. Thank you for your inspiration. I am a subscriber and love your energy ! Especially, your ideas. Thank you so very much for your help with all of us who need a " Mentor" You're fabulous! ❤
I watched this video on the train ride home yesterday and got really inspired. By the time I got home I was on a mission to clear the clutter from surfaces and to rearrange the furniture to let in more light. I’m about halfway done and already have a huge giveaway pile. Some stuff I just packed away so I don’t have to look at it out in the open. It makes such a huge difference!!!
Excellent video and great points. You're one of the few that I can watch daily without getting bored. And I know how hard is to come up with daily content. The husband is a great editor.
I am a "Ride or Die" fan. We are interior "Sista's for Life". I do so appreciate the pep talks and photo collages, but I need more shopping trips. It would be great for you to go into a store and create an entire vignette on the spot. I need help in identifying classic styles when shopping, and how to recreate that style in real time. I struggle with choosing updated traditional dining tables, and finding neutral Persian carpets under $500. Keep doing what you do, and perhaps add more shopping trips for smaller budgets that don't involve IKEA. Thanks in advance!
I'm so glad I don't have to worry about this. I never followed trends to begin with. I get wanting to change things up, but to me that means get more art, or maybe rearrange. But it's interesting to watch anyway.
I am glad I am not the only one...lol...my sister and I used to do this as kids to redecorate our bedroom several times a year! I love the mix and match of high end and modest priced items so smart, useful, user friendly content! My Carrie Bradshaw of decor! 😊 Love it!
Such great ideas for those of us (like me) who are moving toward more minimal looks and want to declutter and donate or use in a different space. Would love to know more details of how you compile mood boards too! Loving your channel.
Your easily one of my favorite youtubers!! You always have the best tips!!! And I love how passionate you are because i really share the same passion! Thank you❤️
I had several prints sitting in a closet and did the framing and rearranging last week. This freshens up my view when I'm in a rut. Also refresh my silk flower (wildflower) arrangements.
I purchased.a beautiful oak vanity on Facebook Marketplace and wanted to paint it but got comments to have it restrained. Now it is sitting in my garage and not knowing what direction to take. Your video inspired me to just paint it like my original plan. Thank you!
I love your idea of storing photos in beautiful boxes! It’s definitely an improvement from the boring type photo boxes! Thanks for the great tips! Love your videos especially your family vlogs! Have a great day!
Great tips 👍😁. My husband was given a painting that his grandfather had painted probably 60 years ago and the frame just didn't do it justice, we reframed it and it is a totally different art work. Such a pity that custom framing is so expensive 😬😬😬💶💶💶💶
I’m half through this video and I’m realizing this is the advice (or permission) I needed right now. I really got sick of of the current placement of things and I’m realizing that I can make changes. Its ok.
Hey Valentina 🤗 I'm loving this video so inspiring so informative I love your energy great ideas I love you refreshing reinventing ideas you're right especially if you paid good money for things
Just discovered your channel and love your tips!! I'm in the midst of re-working my live/work loft (high ceiling and shows pipes, which I hate but are necessary!). I would love to see you tackle how to do live/work spaces and how to integrate IKEA pieces with modern and vintage.
I have these beautiful photographs of bridges in New York’s Central Park in antique frames. I am going to have them reframed in modern frames. Thanks for the tips.💕
Exactly 💯 love those ideas 💡 I painted my old furniture and it was remarkable! Too funny 😊 I collected sand, shells & yes...rocks lol I put rocks in planters with a cool cactus 🌵 😎.
Fantastic tips! I'm currently trying to figure out how to use oil paintings that were passed down to me. They don't really fit my style, however, I'm wondering if by reframing them with a modern frame, like you mentioned, would help them fit. Have you run across this before? They are currently in my storage area and it would be nice to be able to display them and have them fit in the decor as well.
You need to use an appliance epoxy, but you can. Make sure you properly prep the surface by sanding, cleaning, taking it apart as much as possible, and taping things off.
Amen sister on the painting I painted my brass bed from when I was 16 a mat cream and my daughter actually liked it when it was painted. My mom flipped out, so thank you for the validation.
Great ideas and inspiration! Starting tomorrow! ♥️☺ On one picture there is a beautiful white bowl with a plant on your dining table. Could you please tell me, where i can buy this? And could you please do a video about midcentury modern (on a budget)? ☺
Will you please do lots of videos of you showing us various ways to create various vinguets, using various objects? Also, please show us various furniture layouts of each room, please. TY much!😃
SO nice to see inspiration shots from your own home! xoxo PS LOVE the black and white gallery wall in the staircase -- is that what you may be planning for your stairs? I think it would look FAB!
Tips and tutorial for painting wood furniture…please! I have oak furniture from 2004 I want to paint black and I don’t know where to start. I love your channel and style!
Yah! I bought a cute box at oh my god dollar store to put my dryer sheets ! I agree I love farm house still . Southern California where I live it’s Strong. I was driving into San Diego. What did I see off the freeway restoration hardwear outlet. Bing! Like you I was on another mission but will be going soon. Off the subject your name suits you, hope you thank your mom.
Brilliant, Valentina! Brilliant!!!
My motto:
Start where you are.
Use what you have
Do what you can.
Love this!
Growing up I have vivid memories of getting home from school and finding my mom had painted and rearranged the furniture. I loved the refresh and so I also did that often to my room in my teenage years. I need to get in the habit now as an adult too.
Thank you for your channel and your enthusiasm is a bright spot in my day. ☀️
My mother moved furniture around every few months maybe 2-3 times a year and it always gave me a good feeling because all the old stuff we had forever always felt new when she rearranged it. As a kid I loved when she did that it was new and exciting to me.
I love your style and your vibe, I think it would be great if you made a video on how to "style" your home to be toddler friendly but still look cute. I feel like we inadvertently went the minimalist route just so our 15-month-old doesn't destroy or choke on anything and so now I feel like our house looks like Kanye and Kim's and I would really like to add the cozy without worrying that my toddler would get injured.
I’m with you I’ll paint anything 😉 we bought a nice wood dresser in 2001 and I took the time to sand it down and give it a different color stain and I fell in love again 🥰 in that year was trendy the light color wood but for me I love the dark colors and it is a totally new piece in my master.
I love the fact that you have just validated what I have been doing for years - I am forever repurposing my things, especially painting them so that they co-ordinate together 😊
Valentina, your excitement is contagious! Love it! 💕
Just did this yesterday, changed my gallery wall took out everything in my rooms , moved many pieces to other rooms... looks like all new... love❤
I did the same to my gallery wall but with vintage frames. I had ones that were too modern for me (thought they looked good just not for me) and now it looks completely different and love it.
@@lillispad6780 kind of fun... new look, right..
I have recently discovered your videos and am thrilled with the inspirations you have given me. I am 70 years old and have always considered myself and our home very fashionable. However, since turning 70, I started worrying that our home was going to look like an old person’s home. Yikes! But when I saw your video on what stylish people have in their homes; I had all of them! It made me feel OK. You have inspired me to look at what we have. Repurpose where it makes sense and add what’s needed to feel happy and comfortable. The compliments on our home we have received lately, convince me that you are my inspiration. I look forward to your guidance as we grow together.
I agree. Paint can make a huge difference in furniture. I had a fireplace painted and the painter was not happy. I loved it!
The before and and after of your home is EVERYTHING!!!!! 🏡
Thanks so much, Coco!
This video really inspired me! I love salvaging, refinishing and recycling home decor, but you just gave me a fresh set of ideas that completely changed my kitchen nook, living room, hallway and guest bath using very few new items and a lot of moving around of decor I already had. I really enjoy your channel as I'm trying to take my interior design skills to a new level; I appreciate how you achieve a high end look while not feeling sterile and cookie cutter. I'm trying to evolve my post-college maxi boho style into something a bit more worldly and mature and minimalist and your channel has been a huge source of inspiration.
I am almost finished painting my wall Black thanks to you guys. I love your channel and when Jack and you are together it is such a trip, and how you guys
“laugh “ really laugh together. You have such a great relationship and I don’t think it’s put on. Loved hearing about your adventures overseas and having kids and not letting them hold you back from a dream you have and what a great education for your great kids.
I found your channel a couple of months ago. For the first time in my life I have an empty nest and I am redoing my house to my tastes. Your suggestions have been so helpful as I make decisions about what changes to make. I am 69 and I very excited to be creating a "new" space in my home of 35 years. Thank you for all the helpful suggestions and your enthusiasm.
Love your energy and tips! I'm all for painting things, anything and everything and giving things a brand new lease on life. My daughter and husband say that I will paint anything that doesn't move and joke that if they stand still long enough, I'll paint them too! 😁
Cute comment.
I’ve been reinventing my decor from room to room for years. Fun to do & so satisfying.
Hey Valentina, I love this! Very useful tips that can help save some $$. I have done a few before such as changing photo frame, repurposed items etc. The amazing thing about this video is how you outdo yourself everytime! Love me some more you!!❤ Blessings!
Your never gonna believe this...I went to a church yard sale this past weekend and I found a picture of an old city building and I thought it looked similar to your building pics in your office and I picked it up and the frame deterred me from buying it but then.....I found some ceiling medallions for $1 each.Wow! Can you possibly do a video how would you shop or what you look for at yard/garage sales? 😀
This post of yours, is a classic. These ideas with your unique spin or these completely newly imagined ideas; will stand the test of time. Thank you
I love your energy and uplifting personality, Valentina!
*Great Tips* I love a cheap and easy refresh. Re-grouping, re-styling and painting are my go-to's. This channel provides a great kick start to getting *FRESH* with your home decor and styling!
I have always loved vintage ornate gold frames with really simple abstract art❤️
Love doing exactly this! Let's all think differently about throwing out our stuff! Let's be more sustainable!
Saves money and keeps things out of the landfill!
Inspired by idea about beautiful storage boxes. Thanks Valentina!
You are so welcome!
Just painted two pieces of my bedroom furniture black and gave the handles a new spray painted color and it's so chic!
Kids must be like cats. I do the same thing with my cats when I move their cat tree or beds around and all of a sudden they like them again 🤗
House of Valentina videos are my addition right now, every time I have time I seat to watch your videos 😍
I love the idea of putting the pics in boxes I used to do that back in the day when they used to have boxes for pics.
Wow, you are so inspiring!!! How I wish I could have you for a day in my home for some expert advice… but I’m in CA… oh well. It’s like I don’t want to just hire anyone, you know… someone who really gets the client! But everything is out of the house, new wood floors going throughout, and you are so right about seeing the space empty….
Love the ideas. Repurpose. Momentos in picture frame not shadow boxes and I agree I like paint. Transforms pieces. Thanks
You guys are my mentors. My home-design anxiety has been replaced with thrilling inspiration. My home is transforming and it’s fun! On a different note, I’m watching the San Diego Padres (my team) - Atlanta Braves right now, it’s quite the game!
Wait, Valentina has a new video! I need a coffee 😀👍
Hello Valentina, I've been thinking about rearranging my home, since Thanksgiving! I have used the " thought process" that you speak of to recreate a new look with the furniture I have ( all from Robb & Stucky) . It's good well made items; just need a new look with the furniture. Thank you for your inspiration. I am a subscriber and love your energy ! Especially, your ideas. Thank you so very much for your help with all of us who need a " Mentor" You're fabulous! ❤
I watched this video on the train ride home yesterday and got really inspired. By the time I got home I was on a mission to clear the clutter from surfaces and to rearrange the furniture to let in more light. I’m about halfway done and already have a huge giveaway pile. Some stuff I just packed away so I don’t have to look at it out in the open. It makes such a huge difference!!!
Excellent video and great points. You're one of the few that I can watch daily without getting bored. And I know how hard is to come up with daily content. The husband is a great editor.
So AWESOME that you talk about repurposing! More designers neeeeed to!
Love it! Move it all out of the room, then you have to see objects in new ways! I won’t ever get bored again!
I am a "Ride or Die" fan. We are interior "Sista's for Life". I do so appreciate the pep talks and photo collages, but I need more shopping trips. It would be great for you to go into a store and create an entire vignette on the spot. I need help in identifying classic styles when shopping, and how to recreate that style in real time. I struggle with choosing updated traditional dining tables, and finding neutral Persian carpets under $500. Keep doing what you do, and perhaps add more shopping trips for smaller budgets that don't involve IKEA. Thanks in advance!
I'm so glad I don't have to worry about this. I never followed trends to begin with. I get wanting to change things up, but to me that means get more art, or maybe rearrange.
But it's interesting to watch anyway.
Yes yes Valentina thank you for so many great tips and images that inspire me 🤗
I am glad I am not the only one...lol...my sister and I used to do this as kids to redecorate our bedroom several times a year! I love the mix and match of high end and modest priced items so smart, useful, user friendly content! My Carrie Bradshaw of decor! 😊 Love it!
OMG Valentina I just love all your advice and everything keep doing what your doing your so inspirational 🖤
Such great ideas for those of us (like me) who are moving toward more minimal looks and want to declutter and donate or use in a different space. Would love to know more details of how you compile mood boards too! Loving your channel.
Change is good! I do this all the time! :)
I framed a card with the word LOVE on it. Used a 8x10 frame and placed outside the master bedroom.
I just painted my piano! I almost couldn't do it, but it's lovely!
One tip was better than the next!! For each tip you mentioned, I literally knew what I’d be doing in my house. Thank you for this video.
Oooo I have many old curtains I can repurpose! And stuff I can frame! Thank you. I love your videos and don’t miss any. Keep them coming ❤️
Your easily one of my favorite youtubers!! You always have the best tips!!! And I love how passionate you are because i really share the same passion! Thank you❤️
My day off & I’m about to implement your great tips! Ha!👍🏻
Yes, reuse, repurpose, upcycle, Keep the ideas flowing!!
I had several prints sitting in a closet and did the framing and rearranging last week. This freshens up my view when I'm in a rut. Also refresh my silk flower (wildflower) arrangements.
I purchased.a beautiful oak vanity on Facebook Marketplace and wanted to paint it but got comments to have it restrained. Now it is sitting in my garage and not knowing what direction to take. Your video inspired me to just paint it like my original plan. Thank you!
I love your idea of storing photos in beautiful boxes! It’s definitely an improvement from the boring type photo boxes! Thanks for the great tips! Love your videos especially your family vlogs! Have a great day!
My red toile curtains. Still love them but they’ve been up for 15 years. Maybe pillows??
Thank you so much for this video, not able to afford new items so it’s nice to reuse what we already have 🥰
Awesome...great ideas! I love the pictures you uploaded!! ❤☺
Great tips 👍😁. My husband was given a painting that his grandfather had painted probably 60 years ago and the frame just didn't do it justice, we reframed it and it is a totally different art work. Such a pity that custom framing is so expensive 😬😬😬💶💶💶💶
I’m half through this video and I’m realizing this is the advice (or permission) I needed right now. I really got sick of of the current placement of things and I’m realizing that I can make changes. Its ok.
Such a lovely and lively woman! Great host! 💖
Loved all your tips. Especially taking things to different rooms and having pretty keepsake boxes.
You are so much fun to watch, I love your sense of humour and excitement!
Thank you so much for your wealth of information! You are the best ❤️and I pray for you and everyone reading this!
Hey Valentina 🤗 I'm loving this video so inspiring so informative I love your energy great ideas I love you refreshing reinventing ideas you're right especially if you paid good money for things
Loved this...would like visual of combining Farmhouse with Other styles. (Keep us informed when you get HGTV show doing JUST THAT!)
I love your channel, your tips, your style and above all your personality. ♥️
😊as always love your great!! TIPS video's & uplifting vibe💖
Please make a video on decorative but still functional boxes!
Just discovered your channel and love your tips!! I'm in the midst of re-working my live/work loft (high ceiling and shows pipes, which I hate but are necessary!). I would love to see you tackle how to do live/work spaces and how to integrate IKEA pieces with modern and vintage.
Great motivational ideas. Looking around for some boxes now and I spray painted an old lamp. Now it is new again! Thanks!
Love your energy in this video
I have these beautiful photographs of bridges in New York’s Central Park in antique frames. I am going to have them reframed in modern frames. Thanks for the tips.💕
even tho I had hip surgery 5 months ago I'm going back to doing just what you said. cant wait :)
I painted my first boxy Apple computer that I bought in the mid 90s. I’ll paint pretty much anything except my one antique heirloom piece.
Exactly 💯 love those ideas 💡 I painted my old furniture and it was remarkable! Too funny 😊 I collected sand, shells & yes...rocks lol I put rocks in planters with a cool cactus 🌵 😎.
Fantastic tips! I'm currently trying to figure out how to use oil paintings that were passed down to me. They don't really fit my style, however, I'm wondering if by reframing them with a modern frame, like you mentioned, would help them fit. Have you run across this before? They are currently in my storage area and it would be nice to be able to display them and have them fit in the decor as well.
I want to paint my kitchen aid ...can i ???
You need to use an appliance epoxy, but you can. Make sure you properly prep the surface by sanding, cleaning, taking it apart as much as possible, and taping things off.
I am so new to your channel and I love it. Have been binge watching the videos. 💕
Amen sister on the painting I painted my brass bed from when I was 16 a mat cream and my daughter actually liked it when it was painted. My mom flipped out, so thank you for the validation.
What more can I say, that I absolutely Love your channel and ideas. Cheers from Queensland Australia 🇦🇺🤩🤩
Great ideas and inspiration! Starting tomorrow! ♥️☺
On one picture there is a beautiful white bowl with a plant on your dining table. Could you please tell me, where i can buy this?
And could you please do a video about midcentury modern (on a budget)? ☺
Thank you Valentina! Your tips are so inspiring!
Great ideas! Great video. So creative.
I paint everything! I’m with you! 🙂
Will you please do lots of videos of you showing us various ways to create various vinguets, using various objects? Also, please show us various furniture layouts of each room, please. TY much!😃
100% paint anything 😉🥰
YES! YES! YES! Paint everything!
SO nice to see inspiration shots from your own home! xoxo PS LOVE the black and white gallery wall in the staircase -- is that what you may be planning for your stairs? I think it would look FAB!
Great ideas ! I love the before and after pictures !
Tips and tutorial for painting wood furniture…please! I have oak furniture from 2004 I want to paint black and I don’t know where to start. I love your channel and style!
Great video and tips! The curtains could be dresses for the kids 😀 but seriously, love your ideas!
Fabulous video, thank you Valentina!
Great Ideas💡
Yah! I bought a cute box at oh my god dollar store to put my dryer sheets ! I agree I love farm house still . Southern California where I live it’s
Strong. I was driving into San Diego. What did I see off the freeway restoration hardwear outlet. Bing! Like you I was on another mission but will be going soon. Off the subject your name suits you, hope you thank your mom.
Great ideas!! And they are affordable!! You are cute as a button and you ooze joy!
i do this stuff!! great reminders, i had to pause this video to paint an old frame black lol!!
I’m with you! Paint ALL the things!! 🥰
Loving all these tips, SO GOOD!!!!
I like the frame it tip. I have some beautiful pieces of agate that I just keep in a drawer. They would look great in a frame. 🤔