Hey everyone! I made this video because I try to make my recommendations as accessible to everyone as I can and (love them or hate them) Amazon is accessible to a lot of people. However many of these items can be found at local or smaller retailers, so if you can find these things at other places - awesome! Just use this as a guide if that works for you! 😀
Love the recharger and the Mr. Siga. I might get the marble tray for my son for Christmas; men always need a place on their bureau to throw change and keys, etc. But, Nick, honey. The deli containers? If you ever get Chinese take out, just save the containers from the soups and dinners. (Do you have Chinese take out in BC? If not, you should protest.) They're very good quality and included with the meal. I think of it as recycling them. ;) But this may only be in my area. If so, I feel badly for them.
I did the exact same thing when I was going through the most difficult break up of my life and it really helped. 2 years later I am about to move into a wheelchair accessible flat done exactly to my taste where it will be made for me so I can cook etc all on my own. I'm so excited and hope you get your dream ending too
Mason jars are safer & more versatile than deli containers: 1. No plastic leaching into food 2. Don’t warp in dishwasher 3. Same lids fit all sizes of containers 4. Can store dry foods as well as liquids of any temperature 5. Can be sterilized 6. Can make fermented foods like refrigerator pickles 7. Don’t absorb food odors Too useful to let Farmhouse look deter you!
Omg! I just turned 40 and people have literally told me they don't believe me when I say Amazon used to sell books only! It's like they cannot fathom it!
Any of your local independent bookstores would be more than happy to order a book for you! Just give them a call and support your local independent bookstores!
i like to use photobooks as coffee table books, so many ppl hide their albums away but you can’t enjoy them like that, so i love the idea of making a photobook online and using it as a coffee table book so ppl can see your cherished memories, i change them out with the season or a recent vacation so it’s not always the same but yea
The character Gunther from Friends got the job because he used to work at a coffee shop and was the only one to audition that knew how to work an espresso machine. You kind of remind me of him. It's a compliment btw.
America’s test kitchen says so and I say so, so this is the one you need. 😂 This channel is highly amusing. I never go away without having laughed out loud at something Nick said.
As an option, you could also "make" your own travertine coasters by just going to home depot and picking up a few 3" ish travertine tiles and putting some felt on one side. They're probably not going to be round but they're going to probably cost less and still look stylish.
13:50 ha ha, the crusty little old soap sitting on top. I had to check if my web cam was on because I felt like Nick was staring straight into my kitchen looking at my soap dispenser.
You are so my FAVORITE snob❤️❤️❤️the fast talk, the love for everything America's Test Kitchen & beautiful design. Just can't get enough of this channel 😍you make me laugh & I totally mean this as a huge compliment ❤️❤️❤️
For coffee table books, I have the art of Avatar the last Airbender and an old copy of the Players Handbook, but I forget which addition. Speaking of, if love to see you do a video on decorating with "nerdy interests". A lot of my friends have cool character statues and things but I don't really like how any of them are displayed.
You have amazing tastes. I have a very sleek black and gold legend of Zelda book art book that looks really good on my coffee table. Unfortunately I think there’s somewhat of a negative stigma with “nerd design elements” with a lot of interior designers.
I have my ewoks sitting out on wall shelves in my living room. I don't care if they match the rest of the room. I also have grogu stuff in the bedroom next to Stitch. My husband has anime, dragons, wolves and d&d stuff laying around while I also collect precious moments, cherished teddies, cats, chickens and butterflies. A few items in a room that truly reflect your interests are not going to put off anyone who actually matters.
The soap dispenser makes me side eye. I am so old school that when I hand wash dishes I use a plastic washbasin in the sink -- squirt in the soap, fill it with hot soapy water and drop in the dishes: it wastes less water, gets the dishes cleaner, and uses much less soap! The "wash dishes under running water into an unplugged sink" just bugs me.
I love my Frame TV. I have it shuffle through random art and it's always fun walking through the living room and seeing what beautiful piece of art is displaying.
I’m with you on everything from America’s Test Kitchen! I got to meet the ATK ladies and it was one of my cooking life highlights! Love all the recommendations…as for the Amazon haters…don’t buy from Amazon if it isn’t for you. Personally, I love to buy local but quite frankly, it isn’t always possible. Especially for those of us with niche hobbies. I remember when it was just books…circa 1997?! 😂 I remember my 1st purchase from them!
OMG I’d fangirl so hard if I met them! How cool! I remember buying from Amazon in the old days too. In fact I still have a free magnet I got in an Amazon package from 1997 when I bought a college textbook from them. Crazy how much it’s changed!
@@Nick_Lewis absolutely! I completely nerd out on them. It’s the only TV cooking show I watch . I also got a few of their cookbooks signed and won some of their giveaways. I surprised my mom and took her with me. Unbeknownst to me at the time, it was one of the last things we did together because I lost my mom later that year. Such a warm and special memory for me.
Great picks! I love travertine and laughed at the spatula as I believe everything American Test Kitchen says. They could sell me swampland 😂😂😂😂. They have great recipes too!
My ONE regret about my Samsung Frame is getting one too big. We don’t even use that space for our major gaming or tv watching, and I got a size that I would use for that instead of getting one to blend into the space, if that makes sense. If I got a smaller one, it would look more “natural” and better fitting in the space that I have it in. I should have planned more from a “what size picture/art would I hang here” instead of a “what’s the biggest size I can fit in here”. If it’s going to be your main tv, get whatever size is best for your seating distance, but if you can have more flexibility with size, I recommend looking at it from a different way. Now I have a randomly way too large “art piece” on a wall space that doesn’t make sense. I should have gotten one to fill 2/3 of the wall space width, like I would for actual art, instead of like 90% coverage so I could have a huge screen I didn’t actually need.
What a fun! Whenever I watch you after a very slow speaking youtuber that I watch on 1,5 (or even just 1,25), I'm flashed away by a speed of light-Nick!! Then I always think "Oh yes, right, with Nick you don't need that. He talks normal, not like in slo-mo!"!! 😅😅 I love the charging stone!
I only got as far as the LuLu candles then was off to Amazon to order a bunch for stockings. Now that I’ve resumed watching many days later I’m still ordering based on your ideas. Thanks for this and for having such and engaging channel and wonderful personality.
Nick you have the most refreshing personality!! I just love listening to you. You are witty though I’m not sure you know it lol. And just so relatable. Hey from Jersey ❤️☮️
For food storage I prefer the square boxes as you loose less space in the fridge or cupboard. I have the Delonghi dinamica plus coffee machine. You don't have to fiddle with anything, you put your whole beans, your water, attach the milk container and choose on the screen which coffee you want it is mostly self cleaning you only have to empty the used coffee ground container. In my small kitchen it replaced the coffee grinder, the regular coffee pot, the french press and the kettle: I love it!
I agree, squares containers are space saving, and they usually make them flatter, so they stack. Hard to find a good square container that is see through that doesn't have flimsy lids.
Years ago purchased a television by Essoni. The appeal of their televisions were that the frames were made of wood and natural stone. The company never took off really. It was an LG Asian company. I loved that tv. I still have it. One day the screen went blank but I could still hear the volume. 😭 it’s so beautiful…I couldn’t bring myself to throw it away. Maybe one day I’ll get an expert to fix it. The wood on that television frame is a work of art. It was considered an Italian wood frame. Aqua verve use to sell the wooden water dispensers. I love mines and I keep it upstairs. You have to tote the 5 gallon water upstairs is the only drawback.
I have several of those spatulas and what's interesting is some of them are magnetic (where they'll stick to my magnetic knife strip) and some of them aren't. So I guess they change up how they're manufactured. Well, mildly interesting at least.
Your video wasn’t showing up on my homepage. Gotta have nick with my Saturday midday tea. I’d like to request a video like this for target. Now that you’ve exposed all the white labeling I’m open to considering them for decor.
I have used the deli containers for about three years and love them. Hint... if they get stuck together pop them in the freezer for about two hours and presto they will come apart.
@@Nick_Lewis Restaurants use these as take out containers, meant to be disposable. You've gotta upgrade to something better. The more flexible the plastic is, the more harmful chemicals leach into the food you eat when they are warmed (dishwasher, microwave)
Loved this video. I was a barista too. My son’s wife runs a drive through coffee shop on their property, wonderful. Now I’m old-er when my son visits us he brings me a yummy coffee. Point is, I understand why you chose to have ‘your’ coffee machine on the counter instead of an air fryer which I refuse to own. Everyone has an air fryer taking up space here in Oz. Cheers.
I went all-in on glass ball jars (canning jars) in the fridge after seeing it on Pinterest. It works SO well to extend the life of produce. Well, now jars have crept into cabinets, pantry, and just about everywhere else. We love them.
I have discovered Weck jars, and got a little obsessed. They are from Germany. I like that they don't have the metal rings, but I will say I am worried about breaking the glass tops, but they are so pretty and nifty. How did I get so wrapped up in jars?
Yep, Mason, Bernardi, and Ball love them all, and bonus, I can reheat in the same jar ( sans lid of course) and since I actually preserve the bounty of the garden in the fall they are beyond practical for my purposes.
An unusual tip for the Frame TV… I put one in my bedroom but not in my den (yet). It keeps my bedroom feeling calm and luxe and I didn’t have to put any kind of media furniture to accommodate it. Since most people expect to see TVs in a den, it’s easier to work it into a cohesive look. I’ll eventually put one in my den too, but I think it was more bang for my buck in my bedroom. Esp because you enter the room with the tv wall on your right, so you’re staring into the side of it, so that super thin, sleek frame is awesome. It’s also a great tv! Watch Amazon & Best Buy for open box deals. I saved hundreds on mine.
Thank you so much for this video, this was heaven sent. I've never ordered something faster than the kitchen soap dispenser. I've been looking for months for something to solve the problem of the ugly and way too big bottle in the corner and where to put the wet sponge. You're really changing lives here, weird but true, it's been haunting me.
I hope it has lasted longer than the cheap ones like that that I have bought before. I had 2 and both were good for about 6 months before the pump part snapped. I finally bought the one from Oxo and it's still working perfectly 3+ years since I bought it. I should have just got Oxo in the first place.
I'm a firm believer in deli containers. All Left overs - deli container it. I think Nick forgot the best part though, all the lids fit all the sizes. Never - ever - ever ! - look for matching lids again. Wonderful.
Nick I’m with you about the eggnog latte! I also wish Starbucks would have caramel brûlée lattes available year around 🤗 and THANK YOU for these great Amazon ideas. My cart is packed now 🤣
I agree with other commenters to please get coffee table books from real bookstores -- not Amazon.. I don't give a hoot about Barnes and Noble but please save local bookstores!!
I am totally with you on the wood cutting boards. Some are too beautiful to cut on. I've toyed with the idea of just cutting on the back but nawww. I have 2 old cutting board that I do use then stow away when not in use. I think I see that silicone spatula in my future. Thanks.
A nice small easy to read each story in 15 min or less is Small Structures of Nova Scotia by Nimbus Publishing. Great to support small publishers who give new authors a chance. Coffee table books don't have to just be about photos of places which make you feel crap about your own life. They can be testaments to people who on very limited budgets & land have pulled themselves up...and can be used for inspiration.
I'm glad you didn't say our homes will look ugly if we use the original soap bottle. Of course nobody wants a crusty bottle but it is possible to clean them. I tried several and got a small one that fits my hand and then I refill it from a jug. I don't use a sponge like that, but the container you showed was interesting and creative.
omg was not expecting the Kelly Stamps bit. I must admit I prefer to cook with spatulas than anything else (it's so wonderfully quiet) and I have a couple of spatulas that look similar to it that I got from Target from their college sale stuff last year. Have held up great despite what I've put them through.
Yes! I also have the Target seamless spatulas (if I'm honest, I kinda prefer them to my Di Oro one because they are more flexible. But they last as long). ATK doesn't lie tho, their recommendations are solid!
Ugh, oud is such a luscious scent. It blends well with rose, my personal favorite scent. Also, Mr. Siga makes the best cheap microfiber cloths! Sorry, Mr. Clean. Mr. Siga is my cleaning husband now.
You and I have some similar taste. I too love to repurpose things or put them in other containers to make them look more aesthetically pleasing. I had a candle cloche that I emptied out and put black matches in it for my candles. The same thing online is around $45 and I paid just for matches and use the candle cloche that I emptied I put my dish soap in a beautiful glass lotion bottle that I had and emptied. I also like to buy things like marble, slate and travertine stone tiles at places like Lowe’s, Home Depot and Menards, and turn them into coasters, candle holders, cutting boards and decorative pieces.
The deli containers are cute but I don't store any food in plastic. When I was pregnant, I developed super powers; a bowl of cereal that had been stored in Tupperware, reeked of plastic. So even though I can't smell the plastic anymore, I know the molecules have transferred into my food, so I've switched to all glass food storage. Seriously, when I was pregnant, I could have worked at the airport sniffing out drugs. I could smell mold developing on bread the day before it appeared. Super power.
@@FrogeniusW.G. Oh yeah, at the time, it meant extreme nausea. I figured it was a protective measure for my babe. (Had to try to look on the bright side)
Exactly! A set of glass food storage containers with food grade BPA free dishwasher safe lids is not much more expensive than those deli containers, especially on a Black Friday sale or from a TJ Max/Homegoods/Marshalls type of store!! They're so worth it 💜 I love my set, 3 years and going strong!
I was the same way while pregnant. One time I smelled gas and when the gas co came the repairman said the leak was very small and he couldn't believe I could smell it.
i like the stone wireless charger for the living room side tables, i use my fast apple charger in my bedroom but when i’m in the living room it’s nice to have a charger sitting there that looks nice that guests can use and to top up my phone if it’s getting low w/o having to have a million charging cubes around
Atk for the win! Lol I have such fond memories of watching that on Sunday mornings as a kid. I need to try that spatula! Also can second the electric candle lighter. My husband picked it up for me and I love it ❤
We love the Supra electric lighter. We also use it for lighting pilot lights and our propane camping stove. It's great, much easier to use than those lighters.
Always good to hear your recommendations, Nick, but I'm not convinced about those wooden candlesticks - they don't seem to have any sort of dish around the base of the candle, which gives me visions of occasional wax spillages 😳 I avoid Amazon as much as I possibly can, but these small object suggestions are useful for other places you may choose to shop.
Nick, I get so excited when I see a new video from you on my list! Love, love, love your design style, spot on recommendations, thoughtful and entertaining delivery. ❤❤❤
Nick, love your channel❤❤😊😊 but as owner an independent shop, I will suggest to give ideas of products, but supporting your local bookshops! Actually support you local shops and economy , thank you 🙏 keep going 🎉
I adore that candle. I’ve got them in my home. And buy them as gifts. It’s nearly foolproof. Everyone I’ve gifted one to has loved it Edit - Huge fan of deli containers! I’m so sick of endless Tupperware lids and missing containers. How does this happen?! Anyway, deli containers are the best solution. Give it a shot
I have two American test kitchen cook books. One is the vegetarian one and the other is cooking for one. Those books are everything. They tell you exactly why that recipe works and the explanation is very thorough. Love American test kitchen books. I didn’t know they sold merch. I will be on the lookout ❤
I was just looking at the Mr Siga, deli containers and the rocket. For the first two I was trying to decide if it would be love or hate so now they are a buy. The rocket may have to wait for a while. My daughter has a high end espresso machine and I have to have a refresher course every time I use it.
100% agree with the deli containers. They are great for prep work, having guest take home left overs, storing leftovers in the fridge or freezer, for painting, etc. (Except for painting), they wash easily in the dishwasher. I use the really old ones for painting then toss.
What?? A tv frame… thank you again and again!!! And the rocket coffee machine… soon , soon.. In Europe we still meet a lot in cafes, so I didn t have the need for such a good one.
Thanks so much for mentioning the West Coast North book - I’ll be building on the island next year in preparation for my move back to BC after many years in Australia, and this book will be great for getting ideas.
Hi Nick! I'm building a new house and I've been binge watching all you videos. Question: would you slowly transition or match a colour scheme throughout a house? I may not always feel like being in a "warm" or "cool" feeling room. So I'm kinda wondering how you would go about tackling this problem.
Sigh. My budget is a Mr. Coffee machine and a Vizio TV, but I appreciate your feedback SO much, including the "crusty soap" dispenser. I can but aspire to a non-crusty soap dispenser.
Love the video! Thank you. Also, I have to say that the little attitude towards Starbucks in the end was perfect 🥰. Felt that myself when I got my espresso machine. Lol.
You crack…me…up! I’m with you in that my decor needs to be functional but it better be attractive while functioning otherwise it needs to stay out of site. 😄
Hi Nick, being a coffee fanatic myself (though not necessarily espresso and all those espresso based drinks) we bought America's Test Kitchen recommended TechniVorm Moccamaster and LOVE it. The brew of the coffee is better than anything else I've ever had. Thanks - love your channel and appreciate this content.
I just got my deli containers!! You’re the first channel I’ve seen recommend them and I too love them for freezing soups I like to make in bulk and other odds and ends storage!
Nick! Get beautiful bathroom soap dispensers in the kitchen. We use oversize glass bottles with (replaceable/multi-color option) metal pumps. I keep one for dishwashing (blue Dawn) and one for hands (clear or milk n honey creamy yellow) soap. Ya know what you're pumping right away, they are unobtrusive and pretty. I keep them on a small plate next to the oversize sink so they're out of the way but within inches of the faucet.
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Hey everyone! I made this video because I try to make my recommendations as accessible to everyone as I can and (love them or hate them) Amazon is accessible to a lot of people. However many of these items can be found at local or smaller retailers, so if you can find these things at other places - awesome! Just use this as a guide if that works for you! 😀
Love the recharger and the Mr. Siga. I might get the marble tray for my son for Christmas; men always need a place on their bureau to throw change and keys, etc. But, Nick, honey. The deli containers? If you ever get Chinese take out, just save the containers from the soups and dinners. (Do you have Chinese take out in BC? If not, you should protest.) They're very good quality and included with the meal. I think of it as recycling them. ;) But this may only be in my area. If so, I feel badly for them.
You can get a spatula from the Dollar Store....?
Hey some scammers pretending to be you replied to my comment just giving you an heads up.
Can you build an Amazon wishlist of the items you like?
I know it’s silly, been going through a divorce, but your channel is helping me dream of the life I’m going to build. Thank you.
❤❤❤ Hope you build a beautiful home soon!!
I went through a 7 year relationship break up and pouring time into my interior design was super therapeutic. Hope you're doing better now!
I did the exact same thing when I was going through the most difficult break up of my life and it really helped. 2 years later I am about to move into a wheelchair accessible flat done exactly to my taste where it will be made for me so I can cook etc all on my own.
I'm so excited and hope you get your dream ending too
I’d be putting my drink on the charging stone and trying to charge my phone on the coaster. 😂
Hahahaha. Me too.
Haha it has happened
😂
Me too 🤣
Denise, perhaps you're my twin sister? Ha.. Pittsburgh, Pa. Boomer.
Mason jars are safer & more versatile than deli containers:
1. No plastic leaching into food
2. Don’t warp in dishwasher
3. Same lids fit all sizes of containers
4. Can store dry foods as well as liquids of any temperature
5. Can be sterilized
6. Can make fermented foods like refrigerator pickles
7. Don’t absorb food odors
Too useful to let Farmhouse look deter you!
Omg! I just turned 40 and people have literally told me they don't believe me when I say Amazon used to sell books only! It's like they cannot fathom it!
Same here!!!
I'm 28 and I remember lol
Please buy coffee table books at your local bookstore! I BEG OF YOU!
lol which one??
Indigo Chapters destroyed all the independent local book stores.
Look in secondhand stores also, there's tones of books that needs a new home
Any of your local independent bookstores would be more than happy to order a book for you! Just give them a call and support your local independent bookstores!
And your local charity / thrift shops too 🤩
i like to use photobooks as coffee table books, so many ppl hide their albums away but you can’t enjoy them like that, so i love the idea of making a photobook online and using it as a coffee table book so ppl can see your cherished memories, i change them out with the season or a recent vacation so it’s not always the same but yea
The character Gunther from Friends got the job because he used to work at a coffee shop and was the only one to audition that knew how to work an espresso machine. You kind of remind me of him. It's a compliment btw.
America’s test kitchen says so and I say so, so this is the one you need. 😂 This channel is highly amusing. I never go away without having laughed out loud at something Nick said.
As an option, you could also "make" your own travertine coasters by just going to home depot and picking up a few 3" ish travertine tiles and putting some felt on one side. They're probably not going to be round but they're going to probably cost less and still look stylish.
Did this with beautiful Spanish tiles from a misc box at a local tile place. Set of 4 for under $10 👌
13:50 ha ha, the crusty little old soap sitting on top.
I had to check if my web cam was on because I felt like Nick was staring straight into my kitchen looking at my soap dispenser.
You are so my FAVORITE snob❤️❤️❤️the fast talk, the love for everything America's Test Kitchen & beautiful design. Just can't get enough of this channel 😍you make me laugh & I totally mean this as a huge compliment ❤️❤️❤️
For coffee table books, I have the art of Avatar the last Airbender and an old copy of the Players Handbook, but I forget which addition.
Speaking of, if love to see you do a video on decorating with "nerdy interests". A lot of my friends have cool character statues and things but I don't really like how any of them are displayed.
You have amazing tastes.
I have a very sleek black and gold legend of Zelda book art book that looks really good on my coffee table.
Unfortunately I think there’s somewhat of a negative stigma with “nerd design elements” with a lot of interior designers.
I once saw ATLA inspired retro travel posters online. That might be something to look into
I have my ewoks sitting out on wall shelves in my living room. I don't care if they match the rest of the room. I also have grogu stuff in the bedroom next to Stitch. My husband has anime, dragons, wolves and d&d stuff laying around while I also collect precious moments, cherished teddies, cats, chickens and butterflies. A few items in a room that truly reflect your interests are not going to put off anyone who actually matters.
Your videos are so good, between practicality and your awesome sense of humor, I just enjoy them so much. Thanks for sharing
The soap dispenser makes me side eye. I am so old school that when I hand wash dishes I use a plastic washbasin in the sink -- squirt in the soap, fill it with hot soapy water and drop in the dishes: it wastes less water, gets the dishes cleaner, and uses much less soap!
The "wash dishes under running water into an unplugged sink" just bugs me.
Let's talk ☝️
I love my Frame TV. I have it shuffle through random art and it's always fun walking through the living room and seeing what beautiful piece of art is displaying.
I’m with you on everything from America’s Test Kitchen! I got to meet the ATK ladies and it was one of my cooking life highlights! Love all the recommendations…as for the Amazon haters…don’t buy from Amazon if it isn’t for you. Personally, I love to buy local but quite frankly, it isn’t always possible. Especially for those of us with niche hobbies.
I remember when it was just books…circa 1997?! 😂 I remember my 1st purchase from them!
Love the ATK people! Trust everything they say
OMG I’d fangirl so hard if I met them! How cool!
I remember buying from Amazon in the old days too. In fact I still have a free magnet I got in an Amazon package from 1997 when I bought a college textbook from them. Crazy how much it’s changed!
@@Nick_Lewis absolutely! I completely nerd out on them. It’s the only TV cooking show I watch . I also got a few of their cookbooks signed and won some of their giveaways. I surprised my mom and took her with me. Unbeknownst to me at the time, it was one of the last things we did together because I lost my mom later that year. Such a warm and special memory for me.
That’s right, and they’re responsible for most of the closures of independent bookstores. Thanks Jeff Bezos!
@@GenRN so sorry for your loss. 💙. So nice that you have that memory.😊
Great picks! I love travertine and laughed at the spatula as I believe everything American Test Kitchen says. They could sell me swampland 😂😂😂😂. They have great recipes too!
Same here, I love these spatulas
My ONE regret about my Samsung Frame is getting one too big. We don’t even use that space for our major gaming or tv watching, and I got a size that I would use for that instead of getting one to blend into the space, if that makes sense. If I got a smaller one, it would look more “natural” and better fitting in the space that I have it in. I should have planned more from a “what size picture/art would I hang here” instead of a “what’s the biggest size I can fit in here”. If it’s going to be your main tv, get whatever size is best for your seating distance, but if you can have more flexibility with size, I recommend looking at it from a different way. Now I have a randomly way too large “art piece” on a wall space that doesn’t make sense. I should have gotten one to fill 2/3 of the wall space width, like I would for actual art, instead of like 90% coverage so I could have a huge screen I didn’t actually need.
What a fun! Whenever I watch you after a very slow speaking youtuber that I watch on 1,5 (or even just 1,25), I'm flashed away by a speed of light-Nick!!
Then I always think "Oh yes, right, with Nick you don't need that. He talks normal, not like in slo-mo!"!! 😅😅
I love the charging stone!
Another great thing about the DiOro spatula-it has a lifetime replacement warranty. It’s incredible. If it wears out they just send you a new one.
I only got as far as the LuLu candles then was off to Amazon to order a bunch for stockings. Now that I’ve resumed watching many days later I’m still ordering based on your ideas. Thanks for this and for having such and engaging channel and wonderful personality.
Really digging your coffee table book choices. No more Tom Ford book!
Nick you have the most refreshing personality!! I just love listening to you. You are witty though I’m not sure you know it lol. And just so relatable. Hey from Jersey ❤️☮️
For food storage I prefer the square boxes as you loose less space in the fridge or cupboard. I have the Delonghi dinamica plus coffee machine. You don't have to fiddle with anything, you put your whole beans, your water, attach the milk container and choose on the screen which coffee you want it is mostly self cleaning you only have to empty the used coffee ground container. In my small kitchen it replaced the coffee grinder, the regular coffee pot, the french press and the kettle: I love it!
I agree, squares containers are space saving, and they usually make them flatter, so they stack. Hard to find a good square container that is see through that doesn't have flimsy lids.
@@nancyneyedly4587 ;
bought a couple of glass STARFIT rectangle ones from walmart TODAY, as I only want glass containers
@@nancyneyedly4587 Anchor Hocking makes rectangular glass containers with sturdy lids. I love mine… and made in USA.
Years ago purchased a television by Essoni. The appeal of their televisions were that the frames were made of wood and natural stone. The company never took off really. It was an LG Asian company. I loved that tv. I still have it. One day the screen went blank but I could still hear the volume. 😭 it’s so beautiful…I couldn’t bring myself to throw it away. Maybe one day I’ll get an expert to fix it. The wood on that television frame is a work of art. It was considered an Italian wood frame.
Aqua verve use to sell the wooden water dispensers. I love mines and I keep it upstairs. You have to tote the 5 gallon water upstairs is the only drawback.
I have several of those spatulas and what's interesting is some of them are magnetic (where they'll stick to my magnetic knife strip) and some of them aren't. So I guess they change up how they're manufactured. Well, mildly interesting at least.
Your video wasn’t showing up on my homepage. Gotta have nick with my Saturday midday tea. I’d like to request a video like this for target. Now that you’ve exposed all the white labeling I’m open to considering them for decor.
I have used the deli containers for about three years and love them. Hint... if they get stuck together pop them in the freezer for about two hours and presto they will come apart.
I’ve never had mine stick but good tip!
@@Nick_Lewis Restaurants use these as take out containers, meant to be disposable. You've gotta upgrade to something better. The more flexible the plastic is, the more harmful chemicals leach into the food you eat when they are warmed (dishwasher, microwave)
This is the only video I've watched like this that I'd actually buy all of the stuff! Thank you!
Loved this video. I was a barista too. My son’s wife runs a drive through coffee shop on their property, wonderful. Now I’m old-er when my son visits us he brings me a yummy coffee. Point is, I understand why you chose to have ‘your’ coffee machine on the counter instead of an air fryer which I refuse to own. Everyone has an air fryer taking up space here in Oz. Cheers.
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I also refuse to own an air fryer yay!!!!!
thank you for these!! I love that they aren't all budget busters but great additions!
Finally a gentleman who makes Amazon videos! :) WooHoo!
I went all-in on glass ball jars (canning jars) in the fridge after seeing it on Pinterest. It works SO well to extend the life of produce. Well, now jars have crept into cabinets, pantry, and just about everywhere else. We love them.
And they don't ever stain!
I have discovered Weck jars, and got a little obsessed. They are from Germany. I like that they don't have the metal rings, but I will say I am worried about breaking the glass tops, but they are so pretty and nifty. How did I get so wrapped up in jars?
@@nancyneyedly4587 Very pretty jars! I buy mason jars in bulk from Walmart. Can't beat the price.
@@ValleyOakPaper you can, just buy products in glass jars and re-use the jars!
Yep, Mason, Bernardi, and Ball love them all, and bonus, I can reheat in the same jar ( sans lid of course) and since I actually preserve the bounty of the garden in the fall they are beyond practical for my purposes.
Loved loved loved this video. Nick cracks me up!
An unusual tip for the Frame TV… I put one in my bedroom but not in my den (yet). It keeps my bedroom feeling calm and luxe and I didn’t have to put any kind of media furniture to accommodate it. Since most people expect to see TVs in a den, it’s easier to work it into a cohesive look. I’ll eventually put one in my den too, but I think it was more bang for my buck in my bedroom. Esp because you enter the room with the tv wall on your right, so you’re staring into the side of it, so that super thin, sleek frame is awesome. It’s also a great tv! Watch Amazon & Best Buy for open box deals. I saved hundreds on mine.
Thank you for making great content. I especially appreciate the way you organize your show notes! So thoughtful and detailed. Simply perfect!
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Thank you so much for this video, this was heaven sent. I've never ordered something faster than the kitchen soap dispenser. I've been looking for months for something to solve the problem of the ugly and way too big bottle in the corner and where to put the wet sponge. You're really changing lives here, weird but true, it's been haunting me.
I hope it has lasted longer than the cheap ones like that that I have bought before. I had 2 and both were good for about 6 months before the pump part snapped. I finally bought the one from Oxo and it's still working perfectly 3+ years since I bought it. I should have just got Oxo in the first place.
Love your videos, quick and to the point. I’m also learning a lot.🤔
I use a bathroom soap dispenser in my kitchen and fill that with dishsoap, I prefer the stone to a plastic container
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I'm a firm believer in deli containers. All Left overs - deli container it. I think Nick forgot the best part though, all the lids fit all the sizes. Never - ever - ever ! - look for matching lids again. Wonderful.
Nick I’m with you about the eggnog latte! I also wish Starbucks would have caramel brûlée lattes available year around 🤗 and THANK YOU for these great Amazon ideas. My cart is packed now 🤣
Coffee table book! Ah! I've been trying to think of ways to incorporate my LOVE of camping and outdoor sports without being cringy "Happy Camper".
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I agree with other commenters to please get coffee table books from real bookstores -- not Amazon.. I don't give a hoot about Barnes and Noble but please save local bookstores!!
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I am totally with you on the wood cutting boards. Some are too beautiful to cut on. I've toyed with the idea of just cutting on the back but nawww. I have 2 old cutting board that I do use then stow away when not in use. I think I see that silicone spatula in my future. Thanks.
i love how i'm not the only one who describes items as a "thingy"
A nice small easy to read each story in 15 min or less is Small Structures of Nova Scotia by Nimbus Publishing. Great to support small publishers who give new authors a chance. Coffee table books don't have to just be about photos of places which make you feel crap about your own life. They can be testaments to people who on very limited budgets & land have pulled themselves up...and can be used for inspiration.
100% Agree with you, or perhaps a title from their sister company Acorn Press Canada :) Just support local bookstores, please!
Your endorsement of the Rocket Espresso maker answered all my questions about why your up making videos and talking like an auctioneer at 1am.
I'm glad you didn't say our homes will look ugly if we use the original soap bottle. Of course nobody wants a crusty bottle but it is possible to clean them. I tried several and got a small one that fits my hand and then I refill it from a jug. I don't use a sponge like that, but the container you showed was interesting and creative.
omg was not expecting the Kelly Stamps bit. I must admit I prefer to cook with spatulas than anything else (it's so wonderfully quiet) and I have a couple of spatulas that look similar to it that I got from Target from their college sale stuff last year. Have held up great despite what I've put them through.
Yes! I also have the Target seamless spatulas (if I'm honest, I kinda prefer them to my Di Oro one because they are more flexible. But they last as long). ATK doesn't lie tho, their recommendations are solid!
Ugh, oud is such a luscious scent. It blends well with rose, my personal favorite scent. Also, Mr. Siga makes the best cheap microfiber cloths! Sorry, Mr. Clean. Mr. Siga is my cleaning husband now.
You and I have some similar taste. I too love to repurpose things or put them in other containers to make them look more aesthetically pleasing. I had a candle cloche that I emptied out and put black matches in it for my candles.
The same thing online is around $45 and I paid just for matches and use the candle cloche that I emptied
I put my dish soap in a beautiful glass lotion bottle that I had and emptied.
I also like to buy things like marble, slate and travertine stone tiles at places like Lowe’s, Home Depot and Menards, and turn them into coasters, candle holders, cutting boards and decorative pieces.
The deli containers are cute but I don't store any food in plastic. When I was pregnant, I developed super powers; a bowl of cereal that had been stored in Tupperware, reeked of plastic. So even though I can't smell the plastic anymore, I know the molecules have transferred into my food, so I've switched to all glass food storage. Seriously, when I was pregnant, I could have worked at the airport sniffing out drugs. I could smell mold developing on bread the day before it appeared. Super power.
I have that aswell. Some way a power, but in a way annoying. Sometimes I wish I wouldn't notice allthe grossness in the first place!! 😂
@@FrogeniusW.G. Oh yeah, at the time, it meant extreme nausea. I figured it was a protective measure for my babe. (Had to try to look on the bright side)
That was an interesting observation, thanks for sharing!
Exactly! A set of glass food storage containers with food grade BPA free dishwasher safe lids is not much more expensive than those deli containers, especially on a Black Friday sale or from a TJ Max/Homegoods/Marshalls type of store!! They're so worth it 💜 I love my set, 3 years and going strong!
I was the same way while pregnant. One time I smelled gas and when the gas co came the repairman said the leak was very small and he couldn't believe I could smell it.
i like the stone wireless charger for the living room side tables, i use my fast apple charger in my bedroom but when i’m in the living room it’s nice to have a charger sitting there that looks nice that guests can use and to top up my phone if it’s getting low w/o having to have a million charging cubes around
I really like that I can always count on your good taste. Yes, America’s Test Kitchen is the best!
Atk for the win! Lol I have such fond memories of watching that on Sunday mornings as a kid. I need to try that spatula! Also can second the electric candle lighter. My husband picked it up for me and I love it ❤
We love the Supra electric lighter. We also use it for lighting pilot lights and our propane camping stove.
It's great, much easier to use than those lighters.
Always good to hear your recommendations, Nick, but I'm not convinced about those wooden candlesticks - they don't seem to have any sort of dish around the base of the candle, which gives me visions of occasional wax spillages 😳
I avoid Amazon as much as I possibly can, but these small object suggestions are useful for other places you may choose to shop.
You can get them through eBay!
Yeah, I thought the same. Also not a fan of wooden candle sticks. But I'm definitely getting the candle lighter.
So funny that as you were talking about the soap dispenser, I was thinking I hate stuff on my counter. Good idea in the sink!
Nick, I get so excited when I see a new video from you on my list! Love, love, love your design style, spot on recommendations, thoughtful and entertaining delivery. ❤❤❤
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😮 Kelly Stamps spatula shout-out?! I knew you were golden, Nick!
Nick, love your channel❤❤😊😊 but as owner an independent shop, I will suggest to give ideas of products, but supporting your local bookshops! Actually support you local shops and economy , thank you 🙏 keep going 🎉
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I adore that candle. I’ve got them in my home. And buy them as gifts. It’s nearly foolproof. Everyone I’ve gifted one to has loved it
Edit - Huge fan of deli containers! I’m so sick of endless Tupperware lids and missing containers. How does this happen?! Anyway, deli containers are the best solution. Give it a shot
They are 117€ here in France. That’s about $124. Are they that expensive in the US?
LOL yes!!! Amazon started sort of like a Barnes and Noble competitor, just books, totally remember that! 😂👵🏼 #GenX
I remember when amazon was only books too, then the Kindle was a big thing!
I have two American test kitchen cook books. One is the vegetarian one and the other is cooking for one. Those books are everything. They tell you exactly why that recipe works and the explanation is very thorough. Love American test kitchen books. I didn’t know they sold merch. I will be on the lookout ❤
Both books you mention sound like ones I should have, thanks 😊
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Yes! I have a candlelighter like that, though the brand name is different. Love it. It charges with a USB chord and holds a charge for a long time
I love, love, love that spatula. It's the first thing to come out of the drawer when I cook.
I was just looking at the Mr Siga, deli containers and the rocket. For the first two I was trying to decide if it would be love or hate so now they are a buy. The rocket may have to wait for a while. My daughter has a high end espresso machine and I have to have a refresher course every time I use it.
I bought the your recommended spatula and amazed at the high quality - thanks for the items
100% agree with the deli containers. They are great for prep work, having guest take home left overs, storing leftovers in the fridge or freezer, for painting, etc. (Except for painting), they wash easily in the dishwasher. I use the really old ones for painting then toss.
What?? A tv frame… thank you again and again!!! And the rocket coffee machine… soon , soon.. In Europe we still meet a lot in cafes, so I didn t have the need for such a good one.
Thanks so much for mentioning the West Coast North book - I’ll be building on the island next year in preparation for my move back to BC after many years in Australia, and this book will be great for getting ideas.
Thank you so much for your insights. I very much enjoy watching your videos.
Hi Nick! I'm building a new house and I've been binge watching all you videos. Question: would you slowly transition or match a colour scheme throughout a house? I may not always feel like being in a "warm" or "cool" feeling room. So I'm kinda wondering how you would go about tackling this problem.
Agreed with frame and no nespresso. Also have a good quality coffee machine. Thanks Nick
"I think it was a bit of a gamble," lol I loved that bc it's so true w Amazon in general
I need that espresso machine!! Bugles blarring.. Do do dah dah ta tahhhhh.... CHARGE IT!
How can you tell you grew up with a wood turner parent: the wood candlesticks look simplistic. :)
Nick…you are the funniest in this video. Thank you for your recommendations. I am already buying stuff on Amazon!
Sigh. My budget is a Mr. Coffee machine and a Vizio TV, but I appreciate your feedback SO much, including the "crusty soap" dispenser. I can but aspire to a non-crusty soap dispenser.
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As I listen to your video... I am looking at my Dawn Dish soap with the crusty thing at the top 😅
Love ATK so I love that you are a fellow ATK believer. I based my wedding registry off of their equipment reviews etc
Dude the frame tv is SO COOL I don’t know how it does it, it goes matte and makes it look like a real painting. It’s like magic
Love the video! Thank you. Also, I have to say that the little attitude towards Starbucks in the end was perfect 🥰. Felt that myself when I got my espresso machine. Lol.
I agree with your Amazon assessment. Your hair blends beautifully with your grey decor. You always provide attention to detail.
You crack…me…up!
I’m with you in that my decor needs to be functional but it better be attractive while functioning otherwise it needs to stay out of site. 😄
That's it. I found my new spatula. Thanks, Nick! 😊
It’s the one you need!
The GIR spatulae are also excellent
I always enjoy your videos!!!🥰🥰🥰
We have been using the deli containers for a few years. They were game changers as far as food storage goes!
I am soooo getting that spatula, and maybe the charger.
Mr clean and the monopoly man…that is hilarious 😂 😂😂
ugh, these are GIVING. Natural materials are -- and i'm not exaggerating -- ESSENTIAL.
YES! I have a rocket apartmento. Use it every day
This is the best amazon video I have ever seen. Great job Nick, your product selection shows your great taste.
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Thanks Nick. I needed a nice gift and got the round walnut cutting/serving board. 👍
Hi Nick, being a coffee fanatic myself (though not necessarily espresso and all those espresso based drinks) we bought America's Test Kitchen recommended TechniVorm Moccamaster and LOVE it. The brew of the coffee is better than anything else I've ever had. Thanks - love your channel and appreciate this content.
Thank you, Nick, you provided many great ideas for Christmas gifts!
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I just got my deli containers!! You’re the first channel I’ve seen recommend them and I too love them for freezing soups I like to make in bulk and other odds and ends storage!
Nick! Get beautiful bathroom soap dispensers in the kitchen. We use oversize glass bottles with (replaceable/multi-color option) metal pumps. I keep one for dishwashing (blue Dawn) and one for hands (clear or milk n honey creamy yellow) soap. Ya know what you're pumping right away, they are unobtrusive and pretty. I keep them on a small plate next to the oversize sink so they're out of the way but within inches of the faucet.
I do this too