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Thank you for these encouraging words! I hope you’ll be inspired to try this project in your own home. Have a great week.

Thank you!! No rest for the weary. Painting the bedroom rug today.

Hi Friend! Thank you for being my cheerleader courtside! I love sharing budget friendly tricks that are simple to execute and look elevated with every day materials. I’m moving onto the bedroom. I can’t wait to share my little small space projects in that room. Have a super week. ❤❤❤

Hi Linda! Wanted to ask if you had the time and energy to install your kitchen wallpaper. Hope you like the look. Little projects like this have kept me going through a bumpy renovation process. My contractor had to re-do some of the kitchen tile that the auxiliary crew I hired haphazardly installed. Let’s put it this way, backsplashes shouldn’t be wavy, and the dishwasher should open without hitting the top of the counter tile. I’ve lost sleep over this. Anyway, I’m going to concentrate on the bedroom which is ready for furniture and decor. I have a few small space tricks to share with you all. Thanks for watching and spending time with me at Nutshell Living. ❤❤See you next week.

Ah, thank you so much, Sylvia. I hope other creatives in the group take this idea and run with it in their own home. Hope to see you next week! I’m making major strides in the primary bedroom.

¡Muchas gracias por encontrar mi canal! Me encanta crear proyectos de decoración sencillos que cualquiera puede hacer en su hogar sin importar el tamaño. Espero verte la próxima semana para un nuevo episodio.

Hi! It’s coming along. I knew the bed would become the main attraction. Can’t wait for this room to be styled up! Have a super weekend.

Hi Linda! This is the best news about your shoulder. The wallpaper will do wonders for your kitchen and your spirits. I used floor tile on a kitchen counter in my last rental upgrade and it has been 5 years with no scratches, cracks or stains. It gave me the confidence to give it another go in this space. For a small counter, the tile comes in large 12x48 sizes so there are minimal cuts. I’ll be installing the “twine” niche tomorrow am. Hope it will work out the way I have it in my head. Have a wonderful weekend.

It’s finally coming together! This place has such relaxing vibes. No wonder every couple living here ended up getting married and having babies! Thanks for watching. I’ll be installing the niche in the living room over the weekend.

Hi LuLuBelle! This bed is so gorgeous in person. My new rule for IKEA purchases is to try and buy their solid wood pieces. Once I style it with bedding and balance the large bed with nightstands and a reading corner, I think it will be a super cozy place to relax. I’ll be shooting fresh new content for next week. Hope to see you then. Have a wonderful holiday weekend.

@@NutshellLiving good advice- I look forward to your next video!

Hi there!! Love your ideas! I feel overwhelmed by the possibilities and the tiny budget. I can’t really think just about the design plan until the crew starts to streamline and move out. Thanks for being my most loyal fan of Nutshell Living. I am so grateful. Your enthusiasm has kept me going! Have a great week.

You are so sweet to notice. The bougainvillea are looking glorious after a first year of struggling. I’m going to create a more intentional outdoor space for the tenants in the next design phase. I am rushing to get the first tenant in there and then budget for more landscaping etc. after we get income flowing. Have a super weekend. See you next week!

Hi, my friend! I wish I could move those pavers for you. I am so excited that you are slowly trying to implement some of those creative ideas that have been brewing in your mind. The crew just finished the floor a few hours ago and baseboards are installed in the bedroom. They gave me the green light to bring in the bed and work on my DIY carpet idea over the weekend. I can’t wait to install the twine project. It was inspired by the cat scratch dachshund I profiled in my first book. I had so much fun covering that doggie form. My cat Scooter curled up on top of all of the twine while I worked. Keep up the good vibes. You are getting stronger every day. See you next week.

Hi Sylvia. I love the tile idea. There is a similar niche shelf in the bedroom. This might work there. The bedroom floor and baseboards are finally done so that means I can start moving in some furniture. See you next week!! Thanks for watching.

Oh my gosh! Thank you. I was worried people would get bored already, but this is real life so there you are. This week I’m working on the bedroom. I am moving in the bed tomorrow! Hope to see you next week! Thank you so much for watching.

I agree - watching Jams navigate through the reno is entertaining, informative and a nice weekly break from the week.

Thank you, my friend! Can’t wait to reveal the final makeover. Happy Mother’s Day. 🥰

@@NutshellLivingthank you, friend💗Happy Mother’s Day to your mother💗🌷☺️

I am so thrilled to hear this. About 2 weeks ago my orchids took a down turn. I’ve been taking care of my mother in her home, and my orchids need a daily watering. Two of the flowers need replacing, but they had a good long stretch for several months.

Hi Linda!! Always brightens my day to see your name and kinds words. The answer is YES to embroidery on raffia cloth. I embroidered a chair back and seat in one of my past Nutshell episodes. ruclips.net/video/AKvGvwjfkKc/видео.htmlfeature=shared I hope that these projects for the cottage reno aren’t going to be boring for people. There just isn’t time to work on anything else at the moment. I can hardly wait to see the chandelier in the newly painted living room. I decided on Rarified Air for the living room. I was struggling with color in that north facing room, but I used a color I painted in my own living room with a similar light exposure. I will update you in the next episode. Happy Mother’s Day!

Thanks, Joe! I like the way you put it best-doctor it up. I also love tapping into my box of remnant materials and using them for another purpose. The next project popped in my head, and I could see it so clearly. Now I have to figure how to execute it. What a tease, right? XOXO

Thank you, my friend! I can hardly wait for you to see it in the cottage. Progress is slooow, but so far I am happy with color choices and tile. Sticking to a tight decor budget has become a fun and creative challenge. More to come. Have a wonderful weekend.

So nice to hear from you, Sylvia. I now know why paint color consultants get the big bucks. You are so right about that tricky northwest exposure. That is where the bedroom gets its light. I’m going to try and post a quick update with my final selection. The crew is painting now!

Candice, this made my day! I am so happy this project has resonated with so many. I love that you can customize it to suit your unique style. Hope to see you for the episode. Have a great day.

Thanks, Linda! Wish you could be here to help me out. I revisited the space today at noon, and white heron looks too green. I think I have to find a few more options. The bedroom is really dark, and overhead light changes the paint color into an unflattering shade. What do you think about the color Soft Chamois from Benjamin Moore? I read that it appears soft even in low lit rooms. I’ll get a sample tomorrow. I agree that the room needs something bright and airy in there. Thank you for watching this week. I always smile when you check in.

I would love a paint shopping trip. 😊 Next best thing, google searches. 😆 I like the Soft Chamois but it looks like it has a green undertone. At least in the Google search. I remember you writing in one of your books about a darker color in a small space. While still staying in the beige family, perhaps a darker undertone without being brown? Like Dimity by Farrow & Ball. Dimity is a budget breaker but the color is nice & I’m sure there is something more reasonably priced. It has a red base that could counter the green cast as the afternoon light hits the room. Hopefully it wouldn’t be the same as Sand Dollar. Plus, I just love the historic inspiration for the name of the Farrow & Ball paint. Maybe if there’s more of a red base than pink, it will look more mature (aka adult) & warm??? Good luck this week with all the work going on at the cottage.

@@lindawynell thanks so much, Linda. You really understand color theory. If this were my own personal cottage, I would love to use a more saturated color on the bedroom walls. F&B is out of the budget for this rental cottage, but Dimity looks like the perfect shade. I painted a large watch of the soft chamois in the space, and I really like it. It has a little black and red in it like you described. It doesn’t appear green like the white heron did. I’ll try and post a short reel revealing my final color picks. Your feedback is so spot on! Have a great week.

Hi Joe. That article made me shift my whole approach to small space design. Using white on walls was always my fallback option. I’ll make my final paint selects over the weekend. Of course, I will share. ❤

I love having a signature style! Took years gaining the confidence to do what I like not what I thought was correct or trendy. For the duvet cover, I bought the widest fabric at 54”, and I bought 6 yards for the front and 6 inches for the back. Since the bed is wider than 54”, I had to sew pieces of fabric together to make one side. I found this tutorial to be so helpful: www.onlinefabricstore.com/makersmill/how-to-make-a-duvet-comforter-cover/ The easiest and more economical way to make a duvet cover is to repurpose designer sheets. You won’t have any extra seams to sew. That’s what I have done in the past. I just couldn’t find a pattern/color I needed for this project. Thank you for all of your encouragement and for taking the time week after week to visit me at Nutshell Living. Have a wonderful weekend.

Thank you SO much, Jeanne. Hope to see you next week for more space-saving and maximizing decor ideas. Have a great weekend.

Hi Kelly! No need to wait for it to dry. Apply wet and peel off stencil as soon as you spackle it on evenly. It spreads easily, and I love that there is no smell. Plus it stays a nice alabaster white. Thanks for visiting!

That really is my mission behind the channel: to share projects and tips that people can make their own, in their own style and colors; to glean the design approach and take it to the next level. Once I get the entire cottage in shape, I’ll give everyone a tour. See you next week. Do you like that episodes are coming out on Fri? Trying to find the best time for everyone.

Kelly! You made my day and night! I am still new to the world of RUclips algorithms. Please spread the word. I love the small community of DIYers that we’ve created thus far. I also have petite beach cottages that I am flipping into furnished rentals for traveling nurses. Stay tuned for more small space tips and tricks. Have a super weekend.

Knowing that any of these ideas have emboldened you to tackle some of these projects in your own home gives me pure joy and motivation to do so much more. As far as the cottage reno is concerned, the shady contractor I hired first demanded a 50 percent deposit, which I reminded him is illegal in our state of California. You can only ask for 10. He pulled out his crew 30 min later! Luckily my dear sister knew of another great contractor who came to the rescue. I convinced him to appear on camera in an upcoming episode to share some of his great tricks of the trade for small spaces. Can’t wait to see how he fixes the door that hits the toilet! See you next week! Hope your shoulder is feeling a bit better and that the acute pain has subsided. We need you back in the saddle while the weather warms up.

You are so sweet. I’ve tabled my kitchen reno for a while, but I’ll be back with another cool tile idea above the sink. Stay tuned.

Thank you so much, Inky. This was a game changer.

You’re very welcome! I love discovering that orchids are not only gorgeous, they are hardy and resilient. Hope to see you for the next Nutshell Living tip or space-saving project.

Oh, Linda. Thank you. I take my role as a landlord very seriously. I want everyone to feel welcome. It was so very sad to see this nice couple go. They had planned a big wedding with family but then Covid happened. They didn’t let that stop them so they asked if they could throw a small intimate ceremony in my back garden. How sweet is that? I feel a little stressed about the reno because time is of the essence. It’s all about getting tenants in there quickly under budget. I will do my best! You’ll be along for the journey. See you Friday! Enjoy your time in FL!

Now we will always have that standing Friday night date together-ish. I hope we can do this rental makeover quickly. Cross fingers and toes. XOXO

Can you believe the door hitting the toilet? And the tenants never complained. Hope to see you at our new scheduled posting time on Fri for the big bedroom makeover reveal. There’s lots of tips to share. Have a wonderful week my friend!

Exactly, DH! Once the team I hired started removing cabinets I wanted to refurbish. It was upsetting, and you can’t be on location to supervise because you might get hurt. Anyway, now I have a clean slate and can strategize and think about how to stretch that decorating dollar. It is no easy task! Hope to see for the next bedroom makeover reveal. See you next Friday. Have a super week.

Such good news about your shoulder! I am so excited about the wallpaper install in the kitchen. It’s going to feel like a brand new space. I’ve stenciled many rooms before but always forget how slow of a process it is. I now know why I leave several years in between this paint project. It will be worth it in the end. Thank you for watching every week. Your support is so motivating!

Thanks so much, ProducerJoe. I still have so much more to paint and sew. There might be a part 3. Right now I have been listening to My Mrs Maisel Podcast with Kevin Pollack. They go deep into the BTS of the show and where they shot around NYC. So good.

@@NutshellLiving I remember them shooting in the city! They did filming right by where I live!! I had friends who were extras too.

Thank you, thank you! I love that you think the colors are romantic and serene. That’s what I was going for 😉. It’s a slooow process, but I think will be worth it in the end. Working on the linens today. It means so much to me that you watch every week. Thank you for being the friend I’ve yet to meet. Have a beautiful week.

Thank you SO much, Mary! It makes me so happy you found my channel. I love how this Nutshell community is building. Creative minds coming together! Hope to see you for the next episode. I’ve been painting and stenciling all day.

You are so kind. My favorite project is one that is budget conscious and flips an ordinary object into something that looks custom and unique. Thanks for connecting. Makes my day.

Thank you! I love this one too! I know it’s a good idea when I still adore it after months pass by. I put those mirrors in myself, and it opened the kitchen/dining area in an instant. My local Ace hardware cuts glass tiles for free. One of the best small space tricks I put to the test. More to come. Stay tuned and have a wonderful week.

Great idea! I’ll definitely give this a whirl on the next batch of linens. I love learning new things from all of you.

Ah, thank you Sasha! Hope to see you this Sunday for part 1 of the Petite Bedroom Makeover. Painting as I write this. Wish me luck!

Linda! Let me be your DIY buddy! Makes me so happy that these little videos make your DIY soul feel emboldened to tackle your next project. Don’t be afraid of making a mistake. 95 percent of DIY mistakes can be remedied, repainted and patched up. See you next week!

Love you, ProducerJoe. I have these bedroom makeover plans in my head and ordered fabric online. You never know if things will match until you get it into your hands, IRL! But this room will benefit from a refresh, and so will I. Have a super week in the Big Apple. XOXO

Thank you my friend!! It’s so hard to plan on shooting these makeovers when you are dependent on slow shipping times for materials. I still wanted to post updates this week that I think people can learn from. I hope you have an amazing week. Cross your fingers for me that the stenciling won’t take over my life this week. XOXO

Hi Tawana! I love all of those alternate suggestions. I didn’t have the heart to cut these tablecloths up since they were from mom, but slow stitching projects I am always down for. I simply love the community of creatives I get to meet from this channel. Hope to see you next Sunday. I post something new at 8:00 am pst.