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My stainless waste basket also got damaged. Wow...we have so much in common. I did cry after the movers left. I moved from N. Ga to Wi (my home state) I was only in Ga for 5 years. But I missed so much with grandchildren and daughter and family.
Look what you have done as a "late bloomer"! You are so brave and ambitious! And by yourself! Wow, girl, you rock! Take a few minutes, if you can, each day to walk around the yard and woods. It will help you to hit a reset and maybe give you a little boost of ambition to attack the boxes again. Look forward to seeing your progress!
Such a lovely sunroom... it will be so adorable when you have put your talent to work, decorating it! This house has so many possibilities! Just take it one day at a time... as you empty the first few boxes, I would suggest you store an empty one in each room to corral the things you think might look nice or eventually make their permanent home there. You have alot of space, and the perfect season to contemplate how you want it to be! Everything will come together, dear Kaye. Tears are cleansing, I totally understand the overwhelm. Btw, you need to change your channel name from Urban to "Country!" Or whatever you deem most appropriate :)
I know! Last time I tried to change my name on Google it required an Act of Congress and still didn't happen. We shall see if I can make it happen. Lots to do!
It occurred to me I might do a series of fire side chats specially during the winter. I should’ve one done one today because it was particularly stressful
I watch this episode last evening. You were feeling so overwhelmed with the job that was before you. It has been 3 years now, look how far you’ve come. It was worth it.
My husband recently bought me a lawn sweeper that pulls behind our riding mower. It makes short work of collecting leaves to spread on my garden. I love it. It’s so easy to use.
Kaye you did it! You are at your new home and journey, Take your time...make it yours and we will all gladly watch. I know everyone is going to tell you how to do it. Darryl is a wise man and so are your other friends there. I believe you will get help with all of your priorities as time goes on. I did want to comment on your woods, some of the smaller trees looked like dogwoods....if they are you just wait and all the viewers that have never seen them will be amazed when they bloom. Have a great week!
I understand & feel your pain! 😊 We had our things in storage for a year while we built our house. We were SO TIRED & then the headache of moving in! My mother-in-law shared to us, just unpack the bedroom, kitchen, bathroom, & put remaining boxes in garage to slowly unpack while recovering. Hope her advice is helpful. But really you need peace & recovery time. Blessings 🎄
The movers have been tremendously busy in 2020. It took 7 weeks for the professional movers to move our possessions (mostly boxes and minimal furniture) from Florida to Arizona this past Summer. I think massive numbers of people moving and the pandemic are the culprits.
Well Kaye, at least it's all in the same state now! Wow. I'd probably be drinking something besides tea today. This home will be so wonderful for you to spread out in after apartment living! Stay strong. Sounds like help is coming to help bless the mess and make it home!
I moved across country too and I know it's overwhelming. Take your time unpacking. It's so much work and I feel like you will get a better feel for how you want to use all the rooms if you take your time. Take some time to figure out which bedroom feels right to you. You can hire someone to move furniture upstairs if you want your bedroom to be upstairs. Don't let that hold you back. You deserve to have the home feel just right for you! Yes to good boots! I used to live in Florida and snakes were everywhere but a good pair of boots will keep you safe.
Yes! Even indoors. I watch KC Littleowl, a herbalist here on utube, and she just got bit by a snake inside her home on the arch of her foot. She said she never saw it and didn’t find it after the bite. Wow…wear them instead the home too…idk…maybe not boots, but I’m sure the people their know what and how to do that.
Agree about the woodchippers - technically ours is a shredder, so you end up with thin branches divided into thinner lengths rather than chips, which you've then got to go through again and chop up - far too time-consuming. So far, I've been able to obtain loads of woodchip from tree surgeons free of charge. I prefer to keep all the smaller branches as kindling now and the ash goes into the compost too.
Kaye, I just want to say, you did the right thing, moving to TN ! Girl you will be so happy in the next few months, you'll feel over joyed in the next year and eternally grateful as life unwinds in that beautiful TN countryside !!
I would be there in a heartbeat if I lived a little closer. The first thing I always did when I moved to a new place, would make up my bed, arrange my toiletries for bath, and make sure my coffee pot & the makings were ready to go. Then my first room to start on would be kitchen necessities organized. If I were you, for now , set up a comfortable sitting area around your fireplace so you have a spot to relax & take deep breathes. Take a hot bath & a good nights rest in your bed will make for a better day tomorrow. Oh, maybe a glass of wine too before bed. ❤️. Your home is beautiful.
Exactly…great advice. I did just what you said when I moved. Bed first, coffee pot hooked up. A good nights rest and a fresh pair of eyes the next morning does wonders. I’m new to her channel, so I know she set up fine, I’m just catching up.
Totally agree. Kettle for tea/coffee and simple supper first and made-up bed to sleep - I'm a shower in the morning type. You always need to start somewhere and I honed in on the fireplace too - create a nice seating area with coffee table, ready to relax when a day of sorting is done. It'll all get done in good time.
Oh, Sweetie, our hearts are with you! I think we've all been where you are at some point. One box at a time, and give yourself some quiet time to imagine your layout. Your creativity will start to flow with ideas. Wish I could help, as I'm sure most of us do, but we're with you in spirit. Your house is lovely, and that sun room! Thank you for allowing us to join you, as much as is possible, on your journey in your new home.
Oh Kaye.You look like I did a few years back.I sat ,surrounded by boxes and furniture with one leg and scratched furniture.Even though its what we want,its like the reality hits you with a basebalk bat.Everything needs putting somewhere but where.How do i put a chair up with only 3 legs etc etc.BUT it all happens eventuallyGo into a meditative trance,put some music on,call a friend to come and chat or help and have a laugh at how awful shifting is and Voila!!!Its done.You are allowed to feel this way.Its huge what you have done.Take time to acknowledge that.We all love you and you are safe and ok.Big hugs 💜💜💜💜
A Tennessee accent very endearing to me. I am from Wilson county and have lived in SC for 42 years. I pick up my native TN accent in a heartbeat! Let 'er fly, sister! Your home is beautiful. It seems light and cozy.
Kaye, don't get discouraged. Moving is always a mess and it really takes a little time to sort things out. I know once everything is in place your homestead will shine!
Take a deep breath and take care of yourself! You’ve been going nonstop for days! One step at a time, one box at a time. Unpack the things that you absolutely need and take your time with the rest. Put them in the garage or one of the extra bedrooms and then unpack those little by little. Everything will be OK ❤️
Oh Kaye, you are such a sweetheart! Praying for you as you get it all figured out. Take your time! Maybe set a goal to do 2 or 3 boxes a day. You have all winter. 😊
Just take your time unpacking, it can feel overwhelming at this stage. We just moved six months ago, I was feeling the same way. It was worth the move and an opportunity to purge unnecessary things and have a new beginning. We live on the Alabama gulf coast and have those gray days too in the winter months. Your spring in Tennessee will be glorious. Thanks for the tour of your very beautiful home!
You will get settled in Kaye, and in the meantime, you have such a gorgeous homestead with so many nice features that you will grow to love through the seasons. Love the cosy fireplace and the bird-feeder!
Your precious kitty looks soooo miffed at you for all the changes - I am the same way - don't like big changes. But, all creatures, great and small will adapt to change. Living in the western North Carolina mountains for 14 years, coming in as a definite flat-lander from south Mississippi totally changed my perspective on life in general. Such peace can be found no where else. Totally LOVE your place Kaye.
Never done that, but I've seen videos where gardeners start beds by using a layer of cardboard... Have you tried that? Also leaves... You don't need to harvest all the leaves, let the pros do most of it, but before they come make a pile for compost. Good luck on settling in. Wishing you the best
Kaye don't cry...smile and be happy..your home is absolutely beautiful and you have all winter to settle in...then spring will come abs you will start designing your outdoor areas...I cannot wait to watch it all unfold ❤️Dee
Your two most recent videos I was able to sit and watch today. I went to check if I’d missed any other recent ones and since I didn’t know of your channel all these years ago, I clicked on this one to see how things have progressed. I caught a glimpse of Linden as you were walking up the garage steps into the house and the look on her face was, “hey lady, put some food in my bowl” …. I’ve seen that exact same look with Harry Houdini, I may have my hands full with laundry or something and I’ll look down to see the “kitty stare” of… “feed me, look at my bowl, it’s empty, yes I just wolfed down a whole package of wet food but I’m ready for something extra, please!” God bless you Kaye, you have a lovely channel! Much love… 😘
I just purchased a homestead in Tennessee too. Moving from AZ where I also have a big garden with over 100 fruit trees. I wish you well. I am feeling the stress too! It's a lot. Take care and take it one day at a time.
thanks for the house tour! love the big windows. i’m believing it won’t take months to get organized. get the electric chopper so that it is easier to handle and safer for you.
I totally understand how you feel. That’s a big move from California to Tennessee. We moved from California to Arkansas in 1994 it was overwhelming and very stressful (I still have boxes in the attic 🤫) Don’t overwhelms yourself, one day at a time, take small breaks and enjoy the beauty of your homestead 😊
It will be alright. Take a deep breath and set a goal of so long (ex: 2 hours of unpacking or 10 boxes per day). This will make you feel accomplished and not overwhelmed. When you time is up or # of boxes unpacked, walk away. When you are not doing that make a list of what you need for supplies, make a timeline of when you would like to get things done, get in the car and drive around to get familiar with the area. Order some seeds from Baker Creek from the new catalog, plan on getting those boxes built you need and hire someone to do it before spring. You will feel better getting some of these things rolling while you are working on others. The property is beautiful and I bet very quiet. You are blessed!
I think you should cry...with the relief of it all coming to a close...after that you take it little at a time but by bit...and it all will be done in time...and you will be showing us all of it looking all beautiful and all put away....we will wait on you...so take your time...
Hi Kaye. I moved from Chgo to TN in the Sparta area 1 yr ago. I know how you feel. Its overwhelming when you are surrounded by tons of boxes. I'm still unpacking and rearranging things. But focus on the good things - your house is beautiful and the yard is magical. There are so many possibilities in your future. TN is such a beautiful state wether its snowing, raining, foggy or just hot and sunny. I had a standard city lot in Chgo that was 35 x 125 on which was my house and garage and a tiny amount of yard area for me to garden, now I have 16 acres. I dont know what to put where because there is so much room! I can't wait to see how you do your garden so I can be inspired. But for now have a tea and relax. tomoorow is another day. Welcome back to TN.
Wow...what a reminder of the work involved in moving! I'm sure your glad that you don't plan to move again. How funny that my original comment is below this one.
It can feel so overwhelming...just take a breath, and do what you can, as you can! I bought my home seven years ago and am STILL settling in! Like you, I plan never to move again! ❤🎄
I have moved many times and know the feeling. Your first priority is to choose one room in your house and do it all up, from top to bottom. After that you can tackle one room at a time while looking for all the bits you need to put stuff together : )) Enjoy the journey.
Just think how wonderful it will be to have everything unpacked! This will be a great reflection of your personality and bring you much joy. 🙏😉☺️☺️☺️☺️
I’m in the process of starting a homestead. Living out of boxes while we build a home ourselves. It is comforting to see the before and after videos or your beautiful home.
I know exactly how you feel, we have been ready to move since the start of October, hopefully FINALLY moving the end of this week. I know the overwhelm of so many boxes. Just take it one box at a time. Focus on that box, and that box only til it's empty. If you find things you forgot about, just get rid if it's not adding to your life and you didn't miss it while it was packed away 💕 you will get through it xx
Lovely home. It's a long day when they deliver everything. It's overwhelming as it's an ordeal to pack up an entire home of memories and unpack, but do something everyday and soon it's done. Although I admit I still haven't decided where a few family photos should be placed, most are hung. We're not moving again either! Cross country moves are tough but we're very happy now and I'm sure you will be too.
Your absolutely an inspiration. The are few people who would have the strength to take on such a dramatic change. I understand the need to organize when people are coming. Don’t stress too much because you will have time to live with the house and the land which always gives one a greater appreciation for how things should be. Slow and steady wins the race and don’t unwilling to change something around until you just love it. That’s what my mother taught me ☺️
I so wish I lived closer. I'd come help. This is our home for the rest of our lives. We never want to do this moving thing again, either. Try not to look at everything. One box at a time. Linden looks good. When Darrell makes the walking path can you document some of how he does it? What have we done? hit us, too, at first. It passed and this place now feels like home. We couldn't imagine being anywhere else.
The electric wood chippers are fine. And you can use the larger branches as kindling for your wood stove. Goats are great for clearing brush in the woods, you have to make sure you do not have any poisonous plants there. You would need movable fencing with them. Pigs are better because they dig up roots, but they are harder to deal with on your own because they are heavy and not as tamable as goats. You can even hire people with goats to set up the area you want to be cleared and when the goats are done they are gone.
Finding this so relatable, we just decided to put our home on the market. We've lived here 19 years raised 3 kids here and have accumulated so much stuff. Feeling your pain, hang in there
Don’t let it all overwhelm you...just start with unpacking one box, before you know it you’ll be all organized and cozy in your new home! Start your day and end your day with thoughts of gratitude. Look around and count your blessings, some days you will be thankful that you’re able to feel how tired you are but that just means you accomplished a lot! I really believe one’s attitude has a great deal to do with their happiness! You have a beautiful home and your property is fantastic now go and make it yours! Wishing all of Gods blessings for your new life!!
It’s going to be so lovely! Ask for help, sweet girl! You’re going to be just fine, and it’ll feel like home when you get your art hung and books put away, which unfortunately is probably toward the end of unpacking. It’s a beautiful property!
Poor Kaye that is a lot of stuff to sort... I've been in my place about 9 months and my guest room still has boxes stacked and now it's becoming the catch all room I have got to get in there and get things organized. I admire people that don't have trouble throwing things away I'm not a hoarder by any means but I hate throwing good stuff away and I'm unorganized. I try but I always seem to have one corner with stuff piled up that rarely gets used but I can't part with it.
Cry...it probably will help. Hope Linden is adjusting to the new house... remember to breathe... breathe....treat yourself to something special for enduring this new transition. We moved lots of time, we don't hang on to too much...items given to my husband & I over the years are important but @ the end of the day, I don't want or need the clutter. Wishing you well...
Check out when you get a chance, Peter Walsh (he is from Australia but lives in California)...he is a master @ helping people adjust without clutter for their well-being. Trust me, he is amazing!!
Kaye I feel your emotions. I went through the same thing. Boxes upon boxes in my new home in every room and no help!!!! I did it though. I am 63 and did it myself. After the movers left....I did cry.
This sounds so sad. We’re retiring out of the country in a few years and I hope moving isn’t so daunting. I hope you take your time and give yourself a break.
Beginning of your new chapter. Things will take time, of course, but chin up 😊. Yes, boots. Leather gloves. And a big Hello from Kentucky. Love and prayers
It looks like you have a big job ahead of you. So is that the front door? The sunroom looks nice. You are funny. You can’t tell the lay out all silly. Well I guess it is a movers in video. Watch this again with your. Beautiful creative eye. Do another video for yourself. You are so overwhelmed today. It will get better. Lovely home. ❤️👵🏻❤️
Moving is so overwhelming. Have a good dinner. Tomorrow is a new day. It will all come together. Take it one day at a time. We moved 3 times in a little over 2 years. I totally understand.
Hi Kaye, I know this video is three weeks old and someone may have made a similar suggestion below. But, you deserve to get a riding lawn mower. You operate one so well and with the side of your homestead, it will be a very wise investment. So, put pulling a cord to start a mower out of your expectations. Think 🚜⛳💪.
I really thought I would do that, but I have to wait for a big investment like that till I see what's going to happen with the dollar. In the meantime, I found a great lawn service (you can see them in a following video to this one) and they fixed me up till April (when I will have to mow again) for a reasonable price and did what would take me days to do in three hours. When I tried that riding mower in Illinois (you must have seen that video), it does jolt your back and with my compressed spine may need to rely on the professionals for mowing. We shall see... Thanks so much!
My biggest advice for so many situations and this is one.... is ONE DAY AT A TIME. I'm sure that it's going to all come together and you will be so glad. By the way...my brother was in Indian Guides and I haven't heard anybody mention that in years.
Dear Kaye, I am soooo hapy for you! Beautiful property and house. You will be so hapy there I know. Wish you all the best in comming year, Mery Cristmas and falalalalalala....love and kisses from Slovenija! P.s. You are looking so beautiful, much more then ever before!!!!
Lovely house! Love the beautiful hill in front, would be great with some fruit trees on it. You need some rubber mucker boots for the woods and garden. I think those would probably keep you safe from a snake bite also.
Believe it or not there are four young fruit trees they planted two peach in to Apple and the deer have eaten all the leaves so they’re hard to see but you can see them in my very first video here a new dawn so I’m gonna probably have to get deer fencing
@@Latebloomershow Yes! Make sure the tree trunks are protected or the deer and rabbits will eat the tender bark around the tree and kill them. 😬. I wonder if tinfoil wrapped around the bottom of the tree would keep them away?? 🤔
Found this video and still no clue as to the why of setting up the California apartment and the move across country. Well it gives me ideas on my home. Good luck, hope we will see you here through 2021.
Hi, Cassandra, I shared about that in livestreams for months. I got into that apartment thinking it might work out, but with Covid fears and restrictions and lockdown could not see continuing there, as gardening projects with others or even in Rose Alley was not feasible. With a two year old below my office, it was hard even to edit in my office. I got a big claustrophobic, and started looking for a property near family in my home state. My subs have wanted me in a bigger place for years, so I began to feel I might could do it. Somehow with God's help I did. Thanks for being part of the journey.
Hang in there, girlfriend, it'll all come together. Don't stress yourself over getting it done too fast - take your time and enjoy the process - it'll be your last time doing it. 😊 As for the ceiling fan, check the switch located just below the blades to make sure it's flipped to the winter setting and set the fan to the lowest spin setting. The fan will distribute the heat from the wood stove more efficiently. I use mine to great effect. You may also wish to find a couple of small fans to setup near the stove pointing to the outlying areas of the house. I use one near the top of my stairs to blow the heat back down to the lower floor. Experiment some with placement and you'll have more comfortable heat. Thank you for the tour. LOVE the upstairs. The bonus room would be a wonderful sewing room or meditation area. Take your time and get a feel for how you'll like to use the spaces before you bring anything heavy upstairs. Looking forward to more videos.
Thank you, Lynda!! It hasn't, by the way, because I'm much happier outside in the garden than organizing inside. I need to hire someone. Hope to see you back on the channel soon.
This is my LIFE! Due to my special personality (Aspberger), I feel like every day is moving day. That is to say, I mentally process WEEKS of information - daily. What I've learned in the way of a "coping mechanism" is to make a plan and stick to it. That "plan" is to accomplish exactly one task each day; one and only one REQUIRED task. Now, I may do more than one task and indeed often do, but my life is fulfilled by one daily accomplishment. Sometimes just doing my laundry is the task. Today, I finished installing window screen one the West end of my greenhouse on both sides of the giant door as well as above the door. I'm jealous of your suggestion of unloading stress through having a good cry. That's not an option for (most) autistic folk. I say most, because I can't speak for everyone else. I enjoy your videos, empathy and willingness to be transparent.
Thank you for sharing. These days when I get up I say “all I HAVE to do today“ is… And I just set up and I said to myself all I have to do today is get my dishes done and hopefully I’ll get a lot more done. What is your first name by the way if you don’t mind sharing. Is it Mac?
@@Latebloomershow It's Al (short for a family name I have never liked), however years ago, the little girl on the farm next door (now probably 16?), who was just learning to talk, called me "Owl" and it stuck, so 'round here, I'm Owl. Mac is short for MacGyver, my "handle" on an alternative power forum out of Australia, called . . . Owl's mind goes blank . . . OH, called "The Back Shed". If you need money for your Chanel, I know a super-easy way to get it, just ask. It's not what you think. Email me and I will explain in detail. I explained it to Patti yesterday in an email reply to her and Kieth, so you could call her and have her read the email to you over the phone. HERE is not the proper place to explain.
as you unpack do a big giveaway/yard sale pile of things you don't really need and aren't going to use. don't be a prisoner to 'stuff' we can't take our things with us when we die, and if something is broken just think of the bigger picture. take a deep breath! it's going to be FABULOUS!
Had a wise friend tell me when I was younger. Helen jo let yourself welcome to exciting NEW! Cherish the past life but try to never RELIVE that adventure in the New season ❤️There is No shame in leaving stuff in boxes in a place till you need or want it . But just like past hurts . Don’t unwrap them in your NEW EXCITING 😉I’ve had two relatives LOSE there homes..What a BLESSING TRULY A WONDERFUL BLESSING ♥️you have in this world 😉💜MERRY CHRISTMAS 🎄
Start by unloading 5 to 10 boxes a day.... relax.... you’ve got this!! May I ask what shade/brand of lipstick do you wear? Lovely shade that looks so nice on you!
When I bought my house the day I got the keys I came in and thought what the heck have I done!! But unlike you mine was basically a fixer... And only me to fix it. But 9 years later I'm still here and still doing stuff to it... Little by little... Rome wasn't built in a day! Unpacking is nothing... It's fun like Christmas! Enjoy figuring it all out.. where to put stuff... You will end up changing it anyway!!
My lawn guy found and killed four small snakes while blowing the leaves I’d planned to save for leaf mold . Snakes can be under the leaves even in winter so be careful.
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My stainless waste basket also got damaged. Wow...we have so much in common. I did cry after the movers left. I moved from N. Ga to Wi (my home state) I was only in Ga for 5 years. But I missed so much with grandchildren and daughter and family.
Take your time Kaye. Get out what you need and the rest can be emptied as you have time
Look what you have done as a "late bloomer"! You are so brave and ambitious! And by yourself! Wow, girl, you rock! Take a few minutes, if you can, each day to walk around the yard and woods. It will help you to hit a reset and maybe give you a little boost of ambition to attack the boxes again. Look forward to seeing your progress!
Such a lovely sunroom... it will be so adorable when you have put your talent to work, decorating it! This house has so many possibilities! Just take it one day at a time... as you empty the first few boxes, I would suggest you store an empty one in each room to corral the things you think might look nice or eventually make their permanent home there. You have alot of space, and the perfect season to contemplate how you want it to be! Everything will come together, dear Kaye. Tears are cleansing, I totally understand the overwhelm. Btw, you need to change your channel name from Urban to "Country!" Or whatever you deem most appropriate :)
I know! Last time I tried to change my name on Google it required an Act of Congress and still didn't happen. We shall see if I can make it happen. Lots to do!
I like the idea of fireside chats! Love your home and experiencing you land with you for the first time. Reminds me of when I first explored our land.
It occurred to me I might do a series of fire side chats specially during the winter. I should’ve one done one today because it was particularly stressful
I watch this episode last evening. You were feeling so overwhelmed with the job that was before you. It has been 3 years now, look how far you’ve come.
It was worth it.
My husband recently bought me a lawn sweeper that pulls behind our riding mower. It makes short work of collecting leaves to spread on my garden. I love it. It’s so easy to use.
Kaye you did it! You are at your new home and journey, Take your time...make it yours and we will all gladly watch. I know everyone is going to tell you how to do it. Darryl is a wise man and so are your other friends there. I believe you will get help with all of your priorities as time goes on. I did want to comment on your woods, some of the smaller trees looked like dogwoods....if they are you just wait and all the viewers that have never seen them will be amazed when they bloom. Have a great week!
I understand & feel your pain! 😊 We had our things in storage for a year while we built our house. We were SO TIRED & then the headache of moving in! My mother-in-law shared to us, just unpack the bedroom, kitchen, bathroom, & put remaining boxes in garage to slowly unpack while recovering. Hope her advice is helpful. But really you need peace & recovery time. Blessings 🎄
I did that when we moved from New York and those boxes stayed in our garage for 25 years never opened! 😳
@@Latebloomershow ok, understand, blessings to you & Merry Christmas! 🎄 I do enjoy watching your gardening!
You have a beautiful home & yard.
The movers have been tremendously busy in 2020. It took 7 weeks for the professional movers to move our possessions (mostly boxes and minimal furniture) from Florida to Arizona this past Summer. I think massive numbers of people moving and the pandemic are the culprits.
Very true. The moving companies were charging a surcharge if you were LEAVING CA.
Your Property is Fabulous Kaye... Life is Good Hon X
Well Kaye, at least it's all in the same state now! Wow. I'd probably be drinking something besides tea today. This home will be so wonderful for you to spread out in after apartment living! Stay strong. Sounds like help is coming to help bless the mess and make it home!
I moved across country too and I know it's overwhelming. Take your time unpacking. It's so much work and I feel like you will get a better feel for how you want to use all the rooms if you take your time. Take some time to figure out which bedroom feels right to you. You can hire someone to move furniture upstairs if you want your bedroom to be upstairs. Don't let that hold you back. You deserve to have the home feel just right for you! Yes to good boots! I used to live in Florida and snakes were everywhere but a good pair of boots will keep you safe.
Yes! Even indoors. I watch KC Littleowl, a herbalist here on utube, and she just got bit by a snake inside her home on the arch of her foot. She said she never saw it and didn’t find it after the bite. Wow…wear them instead the home too…idk…maybe not boots, but I’m sure the people their know what and how to do that.
Day by day. Everything doesn’t need to be done today. Love your house tour. Don’t stress it will fall into place.
Agree about the woodchippers - technically ours is a shredder, so you end up with thin branches divided into thinner lengths rather than chips, which you've then got to go through again and chop up - far too time-consuming. So far, I've been able to obtain loads of woodchip from tree surgeons free of charge. I prefer to keep all the smaller branches as kindling now and the ash goes into the compost too.
Hi Kaye! Stay safe👍I like the calmness of your TN homestead 😜😘😘😘
Kaye, I just want to say, you did the right thing, moving to TN ! Girl you will be so happy in the next few months, you'll feel over joyed in the next year and eternally grateful as life unwinds in that beautiful TN countryside !!
Warm hugs from sunny California for you. ❤
I would be there in a heartbeat if I lived a little closer. The first thing I always did when I moved to a new place, would make up my bed, arrange my toiletries for bath, and make sure my coffee pot & the makings were ready to go. Then my first room to start on would be kitchen necessities organized. If I were you, for now , set up a comfortable sitting area around your fireplace so you have a spot to relax & take deep breathes. Take a hot bath & a good nights rest in your bed will make for a better day tomorrow. Oh, maybe a glass of wine too before bed. ❤️. Your home is beautiful.
Exactly…great advice. I did just what you said when I moved. Bed first, coffee pot hooked up. A good nights rest and a fresh pair of eyes the next morning does wonders. I’m new to her channel, so I know she set up fine, I’m just catching up.
Totally agree. Kettle for tea/coffee and simple supper first and made-up bed to sleep - I'm a shower in the morning type. You always need to start somewhere and I honed in on the fireplace too - create a nice seating area with coffee table, ready to relax when a day of sorting is done. It'll all get done in good time.
Oh, Sweetie, our hearts are with you! I think we've all been where you are at some point. One box at a time, and give yourself some quiet time to imagine your layout. Your creativity will start to flow with ideas. Wish I could help, as I'm sure most of us do, but we're with you in spirit. Your house is lovely, and that sun room! Thank you for allowing us to join you, as much as is possible, on your journey in your new home.
God Bless you too!
Love that fireplace!
Oh Kaye.You look like I did a few years back.I sat ,surrounded by boxes and furniture with one leg and scratched furniture.Even though its what we want,its like the reality hits you with a basebalk bat.Everything needs putting somewhere but where.How do i put a chair up with only 3 legs etc etc.BUT it all happens eventuallyGo into a meditative trance,put some music on,call a friend to come and chat or help and have a laugh at how awful shifting is and Voila!!!Its done.You are allowed to feel this way.Its huge what you have done.Take time to acknowledge that.We all love you and you are safe and ok.Big hugs 💜💜💜💜
A Tennessee accent very endearing to me. I am from Wilson county and have lived in SC for 42 years. I pick up my native TN accent in a heartbeat! Let 'er fly, sister!
Your home is beautiful. It seems light and cozy.
Kaye, don't get discouraged. Moving is always a mess and it really takes a little time to sort things out. I know once everything is in place your homestead will shine!
I remember your last move was jumping through a lot of hoops.
It’s always overwhelming to move and unpack. Just do a little at a time...maybe one room at a time. Love your house so much!
Take a deep breath and take care of yourself! You’ve been going nonstop for days! One step at a time, one box at a time. Unpack the things that you absolutely need and take your time with the rest. Put them in the garage or one of the extra bedrooms and then unpack those little by little. Everything will be OK ❤️
Oh Kaye, you are such a sweetheart! Praying for you as you get it all figured out. Take your time! Maybe set a goal to do 2 or 3 boxes a day. You have all winter. 😊
Thank you so much!
Just take your time unpacking, it can feel overwhelming at this stage. We just moved six months ago, I was feeling the same way. It was worth the move and an opportunity to purge unnecessary things and have a new beginning. We live on the Alabama gulf coast and have those gray days too in the winter months. Your spring in Tennessee will be glorious. Thanks for the tour of your very beautiful home!
Did you see my videoed u did down there in 2017?
*I did down there? My Southeast gardens playlist
@@Latebloomershow Yes I did!
You will get settled in Kaye, and in the meantime, you have such a gorgeous homestead with so many nice features that you will grow to love through the seasons. Love the cosy fireplace and the bird-feeder!
Your precious kitty looks soooo miffed at you for all the changes - I am the same way - don't like big changes. But, all creatures, great and small will adapt to change. Living in the western North Carolina mountains for 14 years, coming in as a definite flat-lander from south Mississippi totally changed my perspective on life in general. Such peace can be found no where else. Totally LOVE your place Kaye.
Never done that, but I've seen videos where gardeners start beds by using a layer of cardboard... Have you tried that? Also leaves... You don't need to harvest all the leaves, let the pros do most of it, but before they come make a pile for compost. Good luck on settling in. Wishing you the best
Kaye don't cry...smile and be happy..your home is absolutely beautiful and you have all winter to settle in...then spring will come abs you will start designing your outdoor areas...I cannot wait to watch it all unfold ❤️Dee
Your two most recent videos I was able to sit and watch today. I went to check if I’d missed any other recent ones and since I didn’t know of your channel all these years ago, I clicked on this one to see how things have progressed. I caught a glimpse of Linden as you were walking up the garage steps into the house and the look on her face was, “hey lady, put some food in my bowl” …. I’ve seen that exact same look with Harry Houdini, I may have my hands full with laundry or something and I’ll look down to see the “kitty stare” of… “feed me, look at my bowl, it’s empty, yes I just wolfed down a whole package of wet food but I’m ready for something extra, please!” God bless you Kaye, you have a lovely channel! Much love… 😘
You are so kind and I'm glad you are here!
I just purchased a homestead in Tennessee too. Moving from AZ where I also have a big garden with over 100 fruit trees. I wish you well. I am feeling the stress too! It's a lot. Take care and take it one day at a time.
You can do it! About where are you located?
@@Latebloomershow I will be in Huron, TN. Henderson County. Starting my garden again as you are.
thanks for the house tour! love the big windows. i’m believing it won’t take months to get organized. get the electric chopper so that it is easier to handle and safer for you.
I totally understand how you feel. That’s a big move from California to Tennessee. We moved from California to Arkansas in 1994 it was overwhelming and very stressful (I still have boxes in the attic 🤫) Don’t overwhelms yourself, one day at a time, take small breaks and enjoy the beauty of your homestead 😊
Kaye I love your new place.. Take your time unpacking.. Enjoy your holidays.. Big hugs.
Happy holidays!
It will be alright. Take a deep breath and set a goal of so long (ex: 2 hours of unpacking or 10 boxes per day). This will make you feel accomplished and not overwhelmed. When you time is up or # of boxes unpacked, walk away. When you are not doing that make a list of what you need for supplies, make a timeline of when you would like to get things done, get in the car and drive around to get familiar with the area. Order some seeds from Baker Creek from the new catalog, plan on getting those boxes built you need and hire someone to do it before spring. You will feel better getting some of these things rolling while you are working on others. The property is beautiful and I bet very quiet. You are blessed!
I think you should cry...with the relief of it all coming to a close...after that you take it little at a time but by bit...and it all will be done in time...and you will be showing us all of it looking all beautiful and all put away....we will wait on you...so take your time...
You are an angel. ❤️
Kaye, just keep the faith that everything is going to work out. Take it one day at a time.
Amazing this happened today and you made such a comprehensive video. You can only think, ‘One step at a time!’ Progress!
Hi Kaye. I moved from Chgo to TN in the Sparta area 1 yr ago. I know how you feel. Its overwhelming when you are surrounded by tons of boxes. I'm still unpacking and rearranging things. But focus on the good things - your house is beautiful and the yard is magical. There are so many possibilities in your future. TN is such a beautiful state wether its snowing, raining, foggy or just hot and sunny. I had a standard city lot in Chgo that was 35 x 125 on which was my house and garage and a tiny amount of yard area for me to garden, now I have 16 acres. I dont know what to put where because there is so much room! I can't wait to see how you do your garden so I can be inspired. But for now have a tea and relax. tomoorow is another day. Welcome back to TN.
I considered (online) at a number of properties in Sparta, great farmland down there, but did not want a fixer and most had old farmhouses.
Wow...what a reminder of the work involved in moving! I'm sure your glad that you don't plan to move again. How funny that my original comment is below this one.
Haha, yes, I think new comments register at the top, so it's just coincidence that it landed there.
It can feel so overwhelming...just take a breath, and do what you can, as you can! I bought my home seven years ago and am STILL settling in! Like you, I plan never to move again! ❤🎄
Moving is a process. Pace yourself and don't over do it. Hugs to you!❤🙏🏽
I have moved many times and know the feeling. Your first priority is to choose one room in your house and do it all up, from top to bottom. After that you can tackle one room at a time while looking for all the bits you need to put stuff together : )) Enjoy the journey.
Well yesterday I did my guest bathroom which I know it’s kind of cheating but at least I felt a little better😉 thanks!!!
Just think how wonderful it will be to have everything unpacked! This will be a great reflection of your personality and bring you much joy. 🙏😉☺️☺️☺️☺️
your youtube family is here for you
One little step at a time Kaye x
I’m in the process of starting a homestead. Living out of boxes while we build a home ourselves. It is comforting to see the before and after videos or your beautiful home.
Best of luck! Glad you got moved!!
I love the house, quirky works for me!
I know exactly how you feel, we have been ready to move since the start of October, hopefully FINALLY moving the end of this week. I know the overwhelm of so many boxes. Just take it one box at a time. Focus on that box, and that box only til it's empty. If you find things you forgot about, just get rid if it's not adding to your life and you didn't miss it while it was packed away 💕 you will get through it xx
Those painted panels your brother gave you @5:05 are gorgeous!!
Yes! Wish I knew more about them. Thx for watching!
Take your time girly! Focus on one box and one room at a time and slowly but surely things will fall into place,💛
Oh my gosh!! your house is so nice! Hope you feel better
What a lovely home & property! Enjoy! It's a process.
Love the birdhouse and birdbath. That is a big move and you can do it. I'm sure you'll love Tennessee all over again'
Lovely home. It's a long day when they deliver everything. It's overwhelming as it's an ordeal to pack up an entire home of memories and unpack, but do something everyday and soon it's done. Although I admit I still haven't decided where a few family photos should be placed, most are hung. We're not moving again either! Cross country moves are tough but we're very happy now and I'm sure you will be too.
Your place is going to be beautiful. You have all winter to set up your home, and then come spring you will be ready to be out in your garden.
Your absolutely an inspiration. The are few people who would have the strength to take on such a dramatic change. I understand the need to organize when people are coming. Don’t stress too much because you will have time to live with the house and the land which always gives one a greater appreciation for how things should be. Slow and steady wins the race and don’t unwilling to change something around until you just love it. That’s what my mother taught me ☺️
Great advice, thank you! Hope to hear from you often.
I so wish I lived closer. I'd come help. This is our home for the rest of our lives. We never want to do this moving thing again, either. Try not to look at everything. One box at a time. Linden looks good. When Darrell makes the walking path can you document some of how he does it? What have we done? hit us, too, at first. It passed and this place now feels like home. We couldn't imagine being anywhere else.
Oh my! First Of all, moving stinks soooo much!!! I’m so sorry you have to deal with all this:( but your home is very beautiful:)
The electric wood chippers are fine. And you can use the larger branches as kindling for your wood stove.
Goats are great for clearing brush in the woods, you have to make sure you do not have any poisonous plants there. You would need movable fencing with them. Pigs are better because they dig up roots, but they are harder to deal with on your own because they are heavy and not as tamable as goats. You can even hire people with goats to set up the area you want to be cleared and when the goats are done they are gone.
I really might try that!
Finding this so relatable, we just decided to put our home on the market. We've lived here 19 years raised 3 kids here and have accumulated so much stuff. Feeling your pain, hang in there
Just breathe. Embrace and Enjoy the journey! Chin up, it will all find a place....
Don’t let it all overwhelm you...just start with unpacking one box, before you know it you’ll be all organized and cozy in your new home! Start your day and end your day with thoughts of gratitude. Look around and count your blessings, some days you will be thankful that you’re able to feel how tired you are but that just means you accomplished a lot! I really believe one’s attitude has a great deal to do with their happiness! You have a beautiful home and your property is fantastic now go and make it yours! Wishing all of Gods blessings for your new life!!
It’s going to be so lovely! Ask for help, sweet girl! You’re going to be just fine, and it’ll feel like home when you get your art hung and books put away, which unfortunately is probably toward the end of unpacking. It’s a beautiful property!
Poor Kaye that is a lot of stuff to sort...
I've been in my place about 9 months and my guest room still has boxes stacked and now it's becoming the catch all room I have got to get in there and get things organized. I admire people that don't have trouble throwing things away I'm not a hoarder by any means but I hate throwing good stuff away and I'm unorganized. I try but I always seem to have one corner with stuff piled up that rarely gets used but I can't part with it.
Cry...it probably will help. Hope Linden is adjusting to the new house... remember to breathe... breathe....treat yourself to something special for enduring this new transition. We moved lots of time, we don't hang on to too much...items given to my husband & I over the years are important but @ the end of the day, I don't want or need the clutter. Wishing you well...
Check out when you get a chance, Peter Walsh (he is from Australia but lives in California)...he is a master @ helping people adjust without clutter for their well-being. Trust me, he is amazing!!
Hugs!! One step at a time.
Kaye I feel your emotions. I went through the same thing. Boxes upon boxes in my new home in every room and no help!!!! I did it though. I am 63 and did it myself. After the movers left....I did cry.
It's been six months and I'm still half situated. Had to focus on issues and garden. The inside will have to wait till winter.
@@Latebloomershow In August it will be a year for me. I did the same thing. Inside winter. Outside spring and summer.
This sounds so sad. We’re retiring out of the country in a few years and I hope moving isn’t so daunting. I hope you take your time and give yourself a break.
Beginning of your new chapter. Things will take time, of course, but chin up 😊. Yes, boots. Leather gloves. And a big Hello from Kentucky. Love and prayers
It looks like you have a big job ahead of you. So is that the front door? The sunroom looks nice. You are funny. You can’t tell the lay out all silly. Well I guess it is a movers in video. Watch this again with your. Beautiful creative eye. Do another video for yourself. You are so overwhelmed today. It will get better. Lovely home. ❤️👵🏻❤️
I wish I was there..I like organizing things but while reminiscing. My room goes thru phases of mess and neat like seasons!
Moving is so overwhelming. Have a good dinner. Tomorrow is a new day. It will all come together. Take it one day at a time. We moved 3 times in a little over 2 years. I totally understand.
When I left TN, I had some things stolen and some destroyed. Had to pack 25 years worth of stuff by myself.
DONT worry one thing at a time, take it easy and enjoy every moment 💕
Hi Kaye, I know this video is three weeks old and someone may have made a similar suggestion below. But, you deserve to get a riding lawn mower. You operate one so well and with the side of your homestead, it will be a very wise investment. So, put pulling a cord to start a mower out of your expectations. Think 🚜⛳💪.
I really thought I would do that, but I have to wait for a big investment like that till I see what's going to happen with the dollar. In the meantime, I found a great lawn service (you can see them in a following video to this one) and they fixed me up till April (when I will have to mow again) for a reasonable price and did what would take me days to do in three hours. When I tried that riding mower in Illinois (you must have seen that video), it does jolt your back and with my compressed spine may need to rely on the professionals for mowing. We shall see... Thanks so much!
The good news is that by the time you're all unpacked, it will be time to start your first garden at the new homestead.
My biggest advice for so many situations and this is one.... is ONE DAY AT A TIME. I'm sure that it's going to all come together and you will be so glad. By the way...my brother was in Indian Guides and I haven't heard anybody mention that in years.
Dear Kaye, I am soooo hapy for you! Beautiful property and house. You will be so hapy there I know. Wish you all the best in comming year, Mery Cristmas and falalalalalala....love and kisses from Slovenija!
P.s. You are looking so beautiful, much more then ever before!!!!
Beautiful house,, just take one day at a time. It will all come together!
Lovely house! Love the beautiful hill in front, would be great with some fruit trees on it. You need some rubber mucker boots for the woods and garden. I think those would probably keep you safe from a snake bite also.
Believe it or not there are four young fruit trees they planted two peach in to Apple and the deer have eaten all the leaves so they’re hard to see but you can see them in my very first video here a new dawn so I’m gonna probably have to get deer fencing
@@Latebloomershow
Yes! Make sure the tree trunks are protected or the deer and rabbits will eat the tender bark around the tree and kill them. 😬. I wonder if tinfoil wrapped around the bottom of the tree would keep them away?? 🤔
Found this video and still no clue as to the why of setting up the California apartment and the move across country. Well it gives me ideas on my home.
Good luck, hope we will see you here through 2021.
Hi, Cassandra, I shared about that in livestreams for months. I got into that apartment thinking it might work out, but with Covid fears and restrictions and lockdown could not see continuing there, as gardening projects with others or even in Rose Alley was not feasible. With a two year old below my office, it was hard even to edit in my office. I got a big claustrophobic, and started looking for a property near family in my home state. My subs have wanted me in a bigger place for years, so I began to feel I might could do it. Somehow with God's help I did. Thanks for being part of the journey.
Hang in there, girlfriend, it'll all come together. Don't stress yourself over getting it done too fast - take your time and enjoy the process - it'll be your last time doing it. 😊
As for the ceiling fan, check the switch located just below the blades to make sure it's flipped to the winter setting and set the fan to the lowest spin setting. The fan will distribute the heat from the wood stove more efficiently. I use mine to great effect. You may also wish to find a couple of small fans to setup near the stove pointing to the outlying areas of the house. I use one near the top of my stairs to blow the heat back down to the lower floor. Experiment some with placement and you'll have more comfortable heat.
Thank you for the tour. LOVE the upstairs. The bonus room would be a wonderful sewing room or meditation area. Take your time and get a feel for how you'll like to use the spaces before you bring anything heavy upstairs.
Looking forward to more videos.
Me and Boodrow send you and Linden wishes for a very Merry Christmas. Now get in there and find the ornaments it's almost Christmas! lol xoxoxoxo
One box at a time.It will come together!😃
Thank you, Lynda!! It hasn't, by the way, because I'm much happier outside in the garden than organizing inside. I need to hire someone. Hope to see you back on the channel soon.
This is my LIFE!
Due to my special personality (Aspberger), I feel like every day is moving day. That is to say, I mentally process WEEKS of information - daily.
What I've learned in the way of a "coping mechanism" is to make a plan and stick to it.
That "plan" is to accomplish exactly one task each day; one and only one REQUIRED task.
Now, I may do more than one task and indeed often do, but my life is fulfilled by one daily accomplishment.
Sometimes just doing my laundry is the task.
Today, I finished installing window screen one the West end of my greenhouse on both sides of the giant door as well as above the door.
I'm jealous of your suggestion of unloading stress through having a good cry.
That's not an option for (most) autistic folk. I say most, because I can't speak for everyone else.
I enjoy your videos, empathy and willingness to be transparent.
Thank you for sharing. These days when I get up I say “all I HAVE to do today“ is… And I just set up and I said to myself all I have to do today is get my dishes done and hopefully I’ll get a lot more done. What is your first name by the way if you don’t mind sharing. Is it Mac?
@@Latebloomershow
It's Al (short for a family name I have never liked), however years ago, the little girl on the farm next door (now probably 16?), who was just learning to talk, called me "Owl" and it stuck, so 'round here, I'm Owl.
Mac is short for MacGyver, my "handle" on an alternative power forum out of Australia, called . . . Owl's mind goes blank . . . OH, called "The Back Shed".
If you need money for your Chanel, I know a super-easy way to get it, just ask. It's not what you think. Email me and I will explain in detail. I explained it to Patti yesterday in an email reply to her and Kieth, so you could call her and have her read the email to you over the phone. HERE is not the proper place to explain.
as you unpack do a big giveaway/yard sale pile of things you don't really need and aren't going to use. don't be a prisoner to 'stuff' we can't take our things with us when we die, and if something is broken just think of the bigger picture. take a deep breath! it's going to be FABULOUS!
One box at a time🙂
“Baby steps...baby steps” I quote this whenever I have an overwhelming task ❤️
love from Australia 💌
Had a wise friend tell me when I was younger. Helen jo let yourself welcome to exciting NEW! Cherish the past life but try to never RELIVE that adventure in the New season ❤️There is No shame in leaving stuff in boxes in a place till you need or want it . But just like past hurts . Don’t unwrap them in your NEW EXCITING 😉I’ve had two relatives LOSE there homes..What a BLESSING TRULY A WONDERFUL BLESSING ♥️you have in this world 😉💜MERRY CHRISTMAS 🎄
Your cat is exactly my mood how i felt when i was moving. 😫 lol
Start by unloading 5 to 10 boxes a day.... relax.... you’ve got this!! May I ask what shade/brand of lipstick do you wear? Lovely shade that looks so nice on you!
When I bought my house the day I got the keys I came in and thought what the heck have I done!! But unlike you mine was basically a fixer... And only me to fix it. But 9 years later I'm still here and still doing stuff to it... Little by little... Rome wasn't built in a day! Unpacking is nothing... It's fun like Christmas! Enjoy figuring it all out.. where to put stuff... You will end up changing it anyway!!
My lawn guy found and killed four small snakes while blowing the leaves I’d planned to save for leaf mold . Snakes can be under the leaves even in winter so be careful.