MASTER BEDROOM CONVERTED INTO STUDIO APARTMENT - FROM TINY VAN LIFE TO TINY HOME LIFE!!!
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- Опубликовано: 7 апр 2023
- Create your own special space even with others living in the house.
I wanted something to call my own, and I created it myself!!
Be well,
Lulu
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We did this almost 2 years ago. We changed our master bedroom into a studio apartment and my mom lives in there and myself, my bro in law and husband live in the rest of the house. It’s a nice apartment and my mom loves it. It’s nice to have her close. She’s 83.
hi Donna!! it's a wonderful way for family to live together but separately!! so happy to hear it works well for you and that you have mom so close!! so sweet!! Lulu
Multigenerational living used to be the norm. We moved away from it in the post-WWII era, to our detriment mostly. Glad to see it's coming back in fashion.
@@pampire13 I imagine multigenerational living would be wonderful in a home where everyone treated everyone else with appreciation, love and respect. When I was 15, my Granddad died and my Grandmother came to live with my Mother, Dad, my older brother and me. My Mother and Grandmother bickered and criticized each other constantly. My brother had a job and a girlfriend and came home just long enough to eat and sleep. My Dad sat silently by, paid the bills and kept quiet. I loved my dad and felt sorry he was unable to have a moment’s peace under his own roof. I couldn’t stand the animosity. It was a sad home, and I left as soon as I could. I never found a way to be happy around my Mother or Grandmother again. My Mother, Dad, and Grandmother are all gone now. My brother and I live 30 mins apart but rarely communicate or see each other. I’m 70 and it makes me sad to this day…
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What a fantastic idea. You have your family if you need them and your own apartment., And you are helping your family because the cost of renting is ridiculous. It looks great Lulu x
yes!! the people that live with me are very grateful for such a sweet deal. Lulu
How great for everyone
@@LulusWay64 my grandparents partitioned a portion of their home and turned it into an apartment for lease. Later as the grandparents aged, one of their daughters and her husband, moved into the apartment and took care of my grandmother til her passing. I think these homes with apartments or studios are a win win situation.
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Brilliant idea! Form, function, and finance are addressed. And it's a lot nicer than other studio apartments I've seen.
I have a feeling more families are going to be doing this in the near future. What a great idea!
Yes. Or roomates. Unless you have a whole lot of money there will be no living alone anymore. Greed has taken over everything in this country
Best line of the video - “the fan is off and on all day due to the temperature fluctuations of a senior lady”. Hilarious! Well done with the cozy space. Admirable.
thanks Michelle!!
This brings back good memories. Growing up my grandma always lived with us (five kids!). We didn't have much but she managed to make her room so beautiful and cozy. It was a special little get away from the rest of the chaotic house. We would fight over who got to sleep in her room. We'd sit in her big fluffy bed watching Law and order and unsolved mysteries thinking we were cool because she'd let us taste her nighttime wine cooler lol
Love it 💕
Nice memory.
hey Candy!! thanks for your note, it made me smile, what wonderful childhood memories with Grandma!! LOVELY!! Lulu
Ha ha, my daughter used to watch Law & Order in bed with me when she was little.
When my grands spend the night, they love getting into my bed, too. We watch Seventh Heaven reruns and eat snacks IN BED. rofl
My daughter tells me that her fun memories, of staying at grams, was the fact that rules were allowed to be broken. So she chuckles at watching her kids come here and breaking some rules.
No one has died from crumbs in a bed. 🤣🤣🤣
Making memories.
I just adore you! I had a 900 square-foot granny flat built in my backyard. And I rented out my 1500 square-foot home in front. Single guy that lives there with his dog. It pays my small mortgage plus a little extra and I have a full size living space just for me. You’re so inspiring
hi Norman!! your arrangement sounds like it works well!! thanks for sharing!! thanks for your note, Lulu
ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL & AMAZING❤❤❤ BLESSED BE🙏🙏🙏 ALWAYS~LORI LEE KIRKPATRICK~SANTIAGO
900 sq’ is HUGE for 1 person!
u ARE living large
Simplifying your life and streamlining your possessions helps older ppl stay independent longer. I wish more ppl in their mid 70's or older would realize that.
It's crazy because your master bedroom is larger and better appointed than my actual studio apartment. I just love it. And your spirit is absolutely enchanting! You are now my new best friend in my head, lol. New subscriber.
hi Wendie!! thanks for your lovely note to me!! I'm so glad you are here!! Lulu
Hi Lulu, thank you for this encouraging video. I am in the process of downsizing my bedroom to be functional. I am in my 60's and retired too. Thank you for the wonderful ideas that I am working on to make my apartment simplified. You are sweet! I am grateful for your kind heart.
My husband and I are planning to buy an RV and travel 6-9 months of the year. Our home has 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, an upstairs family room and a spacious Florida room- too much space for us now. We have decided to have my oldest daughter, her husband and my GRANDSON move into our home. We will be moving our bedroom and living area upstairs so that they can have the complete downstairs. It’s a win win situation. We will always have a space to come home to and they will have a home ( which is practically unachievable for young families these days). Too, we are making thoughtful renovations which will meet our aging needs in the future. We are having a junk removal company come and help us declutter three decades of accumulated stuff; and, like you, we are only keeping the most precious items that have a story. We want this home to be empty almost, so that they can fill it with their own things.
hi Elizabeth!! thanks for sharing your story with me, it sounds like an exciting plan for all involved, enjoy the process!! Lulu
You just gave me a great idea. I've always worried about how I would support myself if something happened to my husband. I have a garage that we made into a bedroom. I could convert it into either something for myself or a studio apartment rental. So glad to see a retired woman thriving and loving her life. Congratulations!
hi Reba's Mom!! thanks for your note, so happy to know you've got some ideas how this could work for you!! Lulu
I'm with You BOTH ☺️☺️on The GREAT!😊 Ideas 😊👍🏿👍🏿
How very interesting. I love that you have so many things that you * just love””. I too love my things. Your attitude and creativity are inspirational. My “so called” friends found it necessary to criticize my stuff instead of appreciating it the way I do. This video validates my quirkiness and my “love” of things. I have too much stuff , but I truly thank you for the joy you find in your creations as well as your stuff. Critical people are hurtful. You , on the other hand , are nurturing. Thank you so much. I feel like the Velvetine rabbit . Even though it was tattered from being loved., I , on the other hand feel tattered from close friends who felt the need to make me feel less than . Thanks for showing me that loving your very unusual stuff is nothing to be ashamed of, but rather, as I see it, it’s a gift. I really felt bad about this. But now I feel much better. You are proud of yourself as I was before I was brutally criticized for being me. Thanks again❤
I like the way she loves her picture on the wall when she was little, and she smiles...😅😅 "how cute am I" 😅so adorable little Lulu❤❤
She's STILL cute!
Love this! I found this video because I’m taking care of aging parents, moved them in with me some years ago but got married last year and was thinking of converting my master bedroom into a studio apartment for more privacy. You proved to me that it works.
I just love you Lulu and all your videos! I am 70. You have the greatest simplest ideas! 😀
If I might be so bold to speculate it would be that you feel much more content & cozy in your creative, very well organized & aesthetically pleasing “ little house” than at this stage in life you would feel if you had your entire house to yourself. So many in our age group are overwhelmed & frustrated with ALL their stuff & space of which they have little use for & are no longer motivated to dust & clean & keep sparkling. Kudos to you for having it all .... enjoyable & manageable living space, financial security, family nearby , outlets for travel & fun & the list continues ... you did it !!! 😄.
Be Well & Stay Safe
Right now I have a little trouble cleaning. Dust gives me an allergy reaction, so I have to take meds and wear a mask when I dust. Sweeping the hardwood floors creates the same issue and adds back pain to the total. I’m able to drive safely and would love to travel in my minivan, but haven’t successfully done it yet. Keeping the house is a problem for me, but hubs likes it. Though he’s having trouble mowing the grass this year. We’re both too old for the upkeep. 😊
hi Marty!! thanks for your note!! yes, I prefer small space living, I don't want to live in a big house anymore. I have no clutter and very minimal things all throughout the house. but I do love my street and neighborhood and my location. and I do love my 2-car garage for my van and my workshop. so it's all working out perfectly!! I'm fortunate and I'm grateful!! I'm glad you are here, Marty! Lulu
This is lovely, in Germany we’re have “more generation” houses but I feel it would be good for the environment if more people did it plus people living alone or older people always have someone to call on if help is needed, good on you nice lady😊
I love your master bedroom studio apartment! I will be getting ready for retirement in the next few years and am looking for ideas on ways to live affordably! Thank you for sharing this!
We’ll said!
I love it! I have a similar situation. I made the master into a self sufficient room and my daughter and granddaughter live in their own areas. At one time there were 4 generations living here as I took care of my mom for several years. It works out great for us all! When I’m in my van on the road, no worries, the house isn’t left alone! ❤️
hi Deb!! yes, I can see how that arrangement works well for you because it works really well over here!! I go for very long periods of time and my son is in charge and handles everything like a champ!! Lulu
You're a cutie! Your enthusiasm is contagious! Long ago as a single mom, I bought a small 2 bdrm house, and gave my two kids each a bedroom. We had library nook in the living room with book shelves and 3 lovely windows that I wanted for MY room. A twin bed, nightstand and every book I owned on those shelves was such a joy! Today I am 71 and live in an 8x16 tiny house on my daughter and son-in-law's place in the country. Small spaces are what dreams are made of, and I so enjoy your story!
"small spaces are what dreams are made of", well said, Hollie!!! thanks so much for writing, I'm happy you are here! Lulu 🌺
"I don't do normal, I do functional."👍🏼
Put it on a T shirt 👕
The plants make the whole living room 🪴 🌿 gorgeous.
I miss having a recliner in our full-time RV life... I also miss my bathtub. Your space is 💯% awesome, and functional!
“how cute am I? I can’t stand it! “ Lulu you’re soooooooo entertaining 😂
hahaha!!
So Cute! ❤
She’s still adorable. I just really enjoyed watching this.
Lulu! Your channel popped up and you're either a genius or I lead a very sheltered life. I have been looking for ways to minimize my living space without selling my home. I absolutely love what you have done and that everything has a purpose and a story. I have been retired since 2019. working breeds stress and clutter. My space is way too big and I'm exhausted by donating and restructuring. This video helps me focus.
My husband (we lost him in 2020) was from Boston and I adore your New England accent.
Your video gives me lots to think about and you are truly inspiring. Thank you and continued good fortune.
hello Cora!! thank you for your lovely note to me, I appreciate it. stay focused, stay inspired, YAY YOU!! Lulu
I find cleaning out n donating so freeing, not exhausting
But I have little attachment to things
Nice...this room is bigger than many studio apartments in Seoul, S. Korea or Tokyo, Japan! You have laid it out very well, too! That is great that you are helping your family, too and having them close...in these crazy and very expensive times!
And NYC.
this is such a great idea... especially when considering tiny living, but also having your family close. I love how happy she is in her own space.
I too live in a small space. My daughters pool house. One room plus bathroom. I love it. Grandchildren and daughter in the big house. Works out perfect. Thanks for your tour.
hi Jo!! oh, that would be ideal for me! just give me a lil' ol' pool house and I could live in it!! your arrangement sounds PERFECT!! Lulu
“. . . the temperature fluctuations of a senior woman.” 😂😂😂 So TRUE!! As always, you made a great start to my day! 💕
i had to laugh i always ask in my classroom is it me or is it hot in here lol
You don’t know how many of us woman need hope for many past situations. Thank you thank you from the bottom of my ❤ you give me hope and independence ❤❤❤❤
thanks Aly, for your lovely note to me! Lulu
MAHVELOUS DAHLING!!! I’ve lived in my family home for 64 years now, moved here when I was 10. It’s 4,000+ sq. ft, 14 rooms. We’ve raised 9 kids here. Now that we are empty nesters this repurposing is a brilliant idea. We have 24 grandchildren so there’s space for live-ins. I’m a garage-sale junky and my house is eclectic like yours. Kindred spirits!!!! Wish we were in the same neighborhood, I’d love to shop with you ❤😊
Very nice studio apt. Lulu. It looks so nice and comfy. 😊 It's wonderful to have family close yet still have your own privacy. ❤
hello!! yes, I agree, it's the best of both worlds!! Lulu
@@LulusWay64 Right
“Boogey on down” girl you are killin’ it!
I am in the same position, and have never felt more free! Getting rid of the stuff and living in my Grannie unit is a gift! Going part time in my Honda Element this September! Live Love Laugh❤
hi Carol! you got it figured out!! YAY YOU, YAY US!! freedom, getting rid of stuff, living small, traveling in a vehicle, living large! YAY! Lulu
Wow, this was really good !!! The camera angles were good and you could see every nook and corner . Your personality comes through loud and clear, and I love your energy 💕 This was well done and it gave me some ideas for my own rooms, thanks 👍
thanks Sheila!!
Great idea, yes, it would make us feel very claustrophobic, closed-in. Therefore, we prefer our separate quarters (rooms), that is, kitchen, dining, and family space…the openness of a home.
This is perfect it's like living in assisted living only 10x cheaper. Future goals for me❤
You are the queen of “thinking outside the box”. What a great idea having your own in home studio. Thanks for showing us. 😊
thanks Susan for the nice note. I appreciate it!! Lulu
I've done the same thing you did! I'm so excited to see someone who has turned a master bedroom and bath into an efficiency apartment. It's a wonderful way to live, isn't it? I just love it, too!! Thank you so much for sharing your creation, it's such a wonderful way to live, it really is!
yes, it is!! happy to hear you've done this too and that it's working well!! Lulu
At 74 I've down sized to a very small one bedroom appt. I love it!I ESPECIALLY LOVE what you've done and how excited you are about it. I love your choices and positivity. How smart you are to have figured out a perfect place for everything you care about and enjoy most. Having family close is wonderful but as good as it is not having them in all your business all the time is great, too. I congratulate you!
Love it!! ❤ you are so right about downsizing and having your own space but with a sense of community - it’s the Swedish way. Mixing the generations. Lovely space ❤
the Swedish way!! YAY!!! and it's great that we all get along well, that's a bonus!! Lulu
It's the way it works around the world except America but the economy, covid is forcing them to live this way..maybe they will learn something...I see a positive in it😊
Amen ❤
Your son is awesome ❤very thoughtful …. 🤔 like his mom
Lulu, I am so jealous! I would give my right arm for a set up like yours. Just perfect for one person. You put so much thought and work into your darling little studio apartment. I too like my privacy and could live quite comfortably in that space. I live with my son and he has a little set up like yours. He has the master bedroom and bath and he added a little fridge and microwave. He is quite content and loves his privacy too. I have the other bedroom and bath with everything set up like I like. I have a the kitchen because I cook. He rarely goes in there. I make food for both of us and leave it out for him and he eats when he wants. We have separate lives, but also share time together when we want. Life is great!
hi Patricia!! your situation sounds like it's working well!! so nice!! thanks for sharing a bit about you withe me!! Lulu
Love your space and the fact that you have a tap dance board completely won me over! Not everyone has that in their studio. ❤
hello!! thanks for your note! hey, when ya gotta tap, ya gotta tap!! LOL
Greetings from Australia! I could listen to Lulu for hours and what an amazing outlook on life and what works for her and that figure from dancing is outstanding 🥰
thanks so much Dee, for your beautiful note to me!! I appreciate it!! so glad you are here! Lulu
Lulu you're a brilliant lady! What a fantastic idea to create a studio apartment in your house just for you and your kitty. It's a win,win for you and your family.
thanks Barbara! the kitty sorta owns the entire house, she lets us all live here!! LOL fortunately, everybody else in the house loves her as much as I do!! Lulu
What a perfect set up. You get to be close to family but still maintain your privacy and you get to travel when you want and they can watch your home. I am 62 years old and just started taking tap last year. I've never taken dance in my life. I love it!
hi JD!! yes, it's a win/win for all of us in this household, in all ways!!! I'm so grateful!! and look at you, tapping at 62!! we're never too old to start anything!!! YAY, so happy to hear you love it! I mean, what's not to love? keep tapping! Lulu
You have an interior designer's eye and have created such a gorgeous home! The way you mix all those thrift store finds together is amazing. Thanks for the tour! 👍
thanks Melissa!!
This was such a pleasure to watch and to listen to. I love your accent and your positivity comes out in your tone! You have done a tremendous “renovation” without all the aggravation! I miss having family nearby and can so relate to that benefit. You are such a motivating presenter. Keep enjoying life AND KEEP DANCING! It’s so good for the soul ❤ Thank you for this inspiration.
thanks Toni, for your lovely note! I appreciate it!! stay inspired!! Lulu
I love your apartment! How nice it is to be close to your family, but yet you have your own space. I love the fold out chair idea for when friends come to visit you! What a wonderful, inviting, cozy place that you've created!
thanks Patricia!!
My adult son and my 4 year old grandson live with me and I've noticed that I spend a lot of time in my room to allow them use of the rest if the house. It just works well for us. Love little Lulu! You are adorable! Your space is lovely, comfortable and perfect!
hi Marianne!! I've noticed that these folks here enjoy it when I come out!! so that's good!! but when I feel like being alone, I want it to happen!! lol thanks for your note! Lulu
I love this idea - Families need to support one another and stay together. Everything is so expensive - sharing a home is a great alternative.
Great video. I recently divorced and moved to a tiny home. I found it really hard to get used to, but love it now. I love seeing how others decorate their small space and how they incorporate their pets into it. Thanks for sharing. 😊
What a great space Lulu! That way you don’t have to clean the rest of the house! Brilliant! Also, this reminds me of how we converted our master suite to a mother in law’s space. It had its own private sliding door access to the back yard. Enjoy your Saturday and thanks for sharing!
Love it!,, I understand perfectly❣️🥰👏👏👏👏👍🏻
hi Debra!! thanks for your note!! I do a lot with the rest of house, I redecorate, fix things, it's loaded with more of my plants, I replenish supplies, I keep it functioning well (it's my house!!), but each of them are assigned specific responsibilities for cleaning so it always stays clean. it works!! Lulu
I wish I could turn my spare bedroom into a studio apartment like this. But it would be over the septic if I built out and it’s too small otherwise. I turned my whole upstairs into an apartment and have a great roommate and would like another so I could possibly retire some day. My requirements are separate living space and bathrooms. My town doesn’t allow tiny houses. I would’ve put one in my yard as a rental.
I hope you know I was just joking lol
I enjoyed every moment of your video. I felt like I was a guest in your home. You are absolutely delightful! Your home is very well thought out and comfortable. Thank you for your ideas and inspiration in creating a beautiful space.
thanks Gail, for your lovely note to me, I appreciate it!! so happy to know you enjoyed the video and I'm glad you are here! Lulu
The vibration plate is good for lymphatic drainage AND bone density. You can actually let go of the rebounder although I've kept mine even after I got a vibration plate because it's more fun & visiting children enjoy it. I'll be moving soon & when I do I'll be looking for new friends like you! We have so much in common!! Thanks for sharing your space. It's perfect! ☮️💞🙏
And you have a Berkey. You got it all. Amazing
My mom and dad had something similar in my sisters home and they loved it. What a great idea, Lulu. It is so important to have your own space to relax and recharge. I love it!!😊
What a great idea to make your own "studio" apartment right in your own house. Loved the window bed for your kitty. Good luck!
thanks Cee!!
Yes! It's a perfect idea! Yet, so is the entire arrangement. It's true that the only thing I'd miss is a bathtub even though I rarely use mine. ☮️💞🙏
You can buy a clear tv antenna. You’ll get so many channels. I bought one years ago for my tv . Did away with cable. Works Great !
I love your small living space. It's beautiful, functional, & you're not missing anything important. I find your space encouraging in my efforts to simplify my home life. Thank you for sharing your space.
Lulu, I love your private studio apartment in your bedroom. The picture of you when you were little is absolutely adorable, just like you are now!!!❤
Lulu loved your picture ! I too have an adorable picture of myself ... great idea to frame and put on my wall with items that are special to me!❤
This is a beautiful space!! I just love that you have 2 windows! what a treat. You get so much natural light. You have everything you need.Such a great organized kitchen too. I would guess it's larger than some studio units in NYC and way cheaper. :) Another bonus is that when you are gone over Winter you don't leave your home empty. I think it's great that you have a home base. Thank you so much for sharing your home with us. :) (Kim)
hi Kim!! yes, when I leave for months at a time, they all take care of things while I'm gone, taking mail in, taking pictures of my mail and texting it to me, trash and recycle, take care of the cat, they call me with anything that comes up, it's truly a win/win situation for all of us!! Lulu
Mother's Day Doesn't Mean Anything To Devil's Spiritual BEINGS Ma'am 🙏 🏡 🙏 🏡 Gorgeous Beautiful Magnificent Marvelous Houses..
What an incredible space. You made really good use of your space and I love your living room area and your bedroom is spectacular.😊
thanks so much!!
Love this setup! You have your own private place and your kids next door! And sounds like your kids love having you close. So cheerful and well organized! Happy Easter!
hi Cheryl!! thanks for your note! I have two kids and one lives out of state. I have "family members" living with me . . . it's family!!!! Lulu
I absolutely love your studio apartment. Everything is so functional and pretty (and extremely neat too)! You thought everything through well! Well done. Just show you how many options we actually have of alternative living. Thank you for sharing.
hi Helana!! thanks for your nice note to me! I'm so happy that you enjoyed the tour!! thanks for being here! Lulu
This is so smart! I love the idea of turning your room into your own small apparemment!! I am a high school student, going into university next year and as much as I would like to move out of my parent’s house it’s just not realistic for me at the moment. However my room is quite large so turning it into a little studio doesn’t seem impossible! This way I could gain independence and privacy without moving out. You are a genius thank you for posting this!
hello Charlotte!! you are wise young woman!! smart choice. and this transformation does not have to cost you a lot of money. go to thrift stores and find some interesting things, even kitchen appliances there. all you really need it a toaster oven, a tea kettle, and maybe a hot plate!! ENJOY!! 💕
I adore your ingenuity, creativity and genuine thoughtfulness. Not only were you thoughtful of and to yourself but to others as well.
You have your private space (ideally a requirement after a certain age) and yet the pleasure of others company if so desired. Might I add, it’s to your aging benefit to have others present in your living space for a protection. That protection is for your mental, physical, emotional and overall welfare.
How cleverly conceived. Utilized space that not only accommodates your ideas but is inclusive of benefits from your initial investment of your younger self.
Kudos to you!
Thanks for sharing 😊
such a beautiful note your wrote, Rochelle!! thanks so much! Lulu
Hi Lulu… I love your space!!!!! IT’s everything you need and nothing you don’t ❤❤❤❤ LoveIt!😊
Lulu, I am so grateful that you decided to make videos and share your life. Thank you. And, yes you have the best of both worlds there.
hi Lo!! thanks for your nice note to me. I appreciate it!! yes, I have the best of both worlds and I am very grateful! Lulu
What a funky, cool, unique woman! I so admire her quirky, yet funtional style. I bet she is fun to be around. ❤
I'm planning on this very same thing! My master has a bath and a dressing room that will be my kitchenette. I have sliding doors with a nice patio. That room has a really good vibe, I've always loved it. I think Women live their lives just waiting until they can get their very own small space. I'm so happy for you, can't wait for my time. Thank You for the wonderful video. Love from Ohio 🏡
Looks wonderful. I think a lot of us forget that people in large cities. For example, New York City live in much smaller spaces, then your master bedroom. Great job.
thanks Esther!!
You have made the coolest tiny home for yourself in a bigger home that some of your family can live in. And you don't have to clean a big house or mow a yard you can travel and dance and do it Lulus way, thank you for sharing all that you do it is inspiring. LUV
hi Leona!! thanks!! although I have them all assigned tasks in the house so that it all stays clean, I maintain and decorate and upkeep the entire house. I have loads of plants throughout the house that I take care of. I fix things when they break. I am still totally engaged with the space on the other side of my door, it's my home, it's my investment, but I "live" in this room, my tiny home portion! it all works so well!! Lulu
It’s super - I love it! Also love this lady’s positive attitude. Great that she has her own place, and also family living “next door” in the main part of the house.
I moved from my three bedroom, two bath house into the basement, one-bedroom apartment and I love it. Out the kitchen door is a small, covered deck and a small garden. My son and his wife live upstairs in the house. I was fortunate that there was this apartment as I have lots of stuff, and this way I was able to keep most of my treasures.
Thank you for the tour of your cozy bedroom studio. I enjoyed it. Things we felt were necessary when we were younger we now find were never a necessity. Blessings!🙏
You are the limit 😮 just how you can decorate and make it so cozy and you are so fun ❤
hi Dorothy!! what made decorating fun and interesting for me, was when I stopped being all matchy-matchy. I didn't like that rule because if I loved something but it was the wrong color or the wrong shade of blue or whatever, then I wouldn't get it. now, I have no limit because I have no color scheme. it's just filled with things that make me smile!! Lulu
Love it, especially the window decals because those will stop the birds from flying into your window! Great idea!
I had a problem with birds hitting our patio sliding glass door and so I installed bead curtains. Not only do they have vertically strung bamboo tubes,I saw some small bamboo tubes cut into a couple inch pieces of random different lengths,and strung with the pieces horizontally stacked and strung with holes drilled in the middle of the tube.They were in a catalogue,and we moved before I could order any,but they were really cool and had charm.Plastic is toxic,and tacky,and should be banned.The claim is now we are consuming a credit card's size of plastic into our bodies every week,with micro plastics in all the water,with synthetic and polyester clothing as one source;and PFAs in the water,even from take out containers and pizza boxes(teflon, forever chemicals),and even found in the Himalayas, microplastics in fetuses in the womb.Pthalates,BPA, and estrogen mimicking compounds in plastic are all damaging to our health;and like the canary in the coal mine,many wild and domesticated animals are smaller than us and even more susceptible. Pharmaceutical companies are required by the FDA to test their products for the levels of plastic that their products contain,because it moves into the products from their containers,and there are legally established limits that can not be exceeded.The Toxin Solution by Dr Pizzarno is one source of info,and Duke University Med.Center mailed out info in it's regular publication to Duham,N.C.residents.Some plastic has always been known to be migratory -it moves into the water with contact. The Weather Channel internet had a video that said Florida's Red Fish have been tested,and they are full of heart medication and opiods.If you love animals,and not eating poison;see about an outhouse,and a potty chair.
I love your apartment !!! You are a great decorator. Everything looks warm & inviting. I’m glad that u can keep your house. The vintage items are so pretty. You’ve given me lots of ideas for my apt. Keep doing videos for us.
thanks Barbi!!!
Lulu, I am a 57 year old woman who knows I need to make some discipline changes in my life - specifically food and exercise changes. When you talked about your rebounder it caused me to go down a google rabbit hole on the lymphatic system. I just wanted to thank you for showing us your home set up, so that I could receive the message of the lymphatic movement, and learn about its importance. I love your place and watching your channel.
hi Shannon!! hoping that you are blessed with the drive and motivation and determination to make those discipline changes and change the way you live and feel. I'm so happy you are enjoying my channel. and I'm glad you are here! Lulu
I love it! The trampoline "massages every cell in your body".... brain cells, fingernail cells, heart cells, etc. And your electric "woo-woo" machine must do the same thing. Plus I think it's suppose to improve your balance; exercising every muscle.... in a subtle way. I wish I had one. Congratulations!
Lulu, you’re a design genius, have your priorities in perfect order, and you’re a thrifting queen who’s a helluva lotta fun. Wish I had more people like you in my life 💜
thanks so much for your lovely note, such kind words, thank you!! Lulu 😊
I enjoyed this video SO MUCH.
Why, it mimics my private space, minus the gym & kitchen space because I am in an apartment! I have a huge walking closet, which I put so many items in. The bathroom, all to myself, is directly across from my space.
I did this layout because, I spend most of my time aline with my Teacup Chihuahua. My husband, living with PD is confined to a bed, sleeps in his hospital bed in the Dining area. It is more convenient for Paramedics to get to him there and the water is available for his sponge baths.
All the space in my apartment has been designed by me to create little spaces. I bought beautiful wicker screens that I have between the living room and his sleeping space so he has privacy.
I have been a small space person my entire life. If it wasn't for my need to care for my hubby if 56 years, I would be a full-time Van lifer.
Thank you so much, as always, for brightening my lonely days. You are such a God send.
Have an intended, blessed, wonderful life.
Your new follower, Heather
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hello Heather!! sounds like you have your space set up just perfectly for you and your needs. I just honed in on what I needed and made it happen and you've done the same!! perhaps one day you'll get yourself a van and get adventurous!! it's never too late!! 💕
“Temperature fluctuations of a senior woman.” I love that. I used to refer to it as ‘my own personal tropical summer’. 😅😅😅😊 I love your living space. Great space.
hi Rita!! "your own personal tropical summer" TOO FUNNY!!
Hi Ms. Way, I love what you've done to your bedroom. I turn 60 in November and am looking forward to retirement sometime next year. One thing I realize as I have aged is that I can live and be satisfied with less stuff. A lot of "stuff" in my apartment makes me feel overwhelmed and anxious. Thank you so much for sharing. I will be buying a home when I retire, and I actually want a small home that meets all my needs.
thanks for your note, LadyT, and for sharing your journey to "less stuff"!! Lulu
I loved the tour of your very handsomely appointed goldilocks (just right) space. It addressed my curiosities-a medicine (supplement) cabinet in a kitchen, the limited counter space? After the tour of your van I thought Lulu is ingenious; what you’ve done with your abode punctuates your amazing creativity. I agree, my van experience revealed how comfortably I can and enjoy life in my current 775 square foot space with all of my needs and desires perfectly met. Downsizing (right-sizing) affords me a level of freedom that I NEVER imagined. I get to spend my time doing things I enjoy rather than cleaning and maintaining square footage and items that only complicate life. I’ll be searching for a stool and adding a top to put near my recliner💡 I thoroughly enjoy watching Lulu’s 🌺 way.😊
thanks for your lovely note!! I do love my small space, I would rather have 3 small spaces than 1 large space!! enjoy your freedom!!
What an adventure! I have so many things that are similar in my home: things with a story, an alternative life and meaning! I do love lamps too. I wish I had family to move in and properly use my extra space, I will just have to convert someone into family eh? My garden is what keeps me attached to this huge ranch home! Thanks for your story! I knew I recognized you from van life... Yay! lol
Hi Lulu
Was so excited to see that you were going to share your space with us !!
It’s lovely. Just minimally perfect,
Decorated so sweet. Great ideas on placing the fridge and kitchen, I can’t say enough. Thanks again Lu
Karen from Florida 🌴💕
LOVE your taste...Elegant, playful, fun , and so functional. :) Just LOVE IT!! You are an inspiration Lulu , I am so grateful for you!!! Adorable as a baby and still adorable!!
After my husband past, my son and daughter-in-law moved in with me, so I took the large living room and took down a wall made a small kitchen and down the way was a bathroom, closed off the wall that connected to the other part of the home and wala I had a small apartment. In the living room, I placed a large ikea cubby shelf that divided my bedroom from my small living room. The living room was in front of the home, so I had my own entrance. They had THERES that had a deck out the glass doors. It works and it’s lovely. People couldn’t believe I actually made a small apartment out of a large living room. Thanks for sharing🌻
sounds great, what you did with you space!! ❤️
Great use of the space and I love the conversion into your own tiny home . Its also great that you are surrounded with family . Love it.
Your space is so similar to what my mom did in her space. Almost everything in her place is thrifted and repurposed. Living small can really feel like you're living large.
YES!! less is best!!
Lulu! Your family is blessed to have you and your lovely home! Thank you for sharing your studio home. I love it! ❤❤❤
@Lulu's Way, thank you bunches for the delightful tour of your particular spaces in your home.🙂
I feel like you shared a master class in down-sizing! 🥰
Love the kitty-bed you made--lucky kitty-cat, to have such a nice, cozy bed with a great view of the world, all perched on a window sill, with a fine scratching post nearby!
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Best wishes to you & all of your beloveds--long may you thrive!
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❤ what a beautiful space! Everything you need! And your treasures make it home. Fabulous set up!
Excellent idea. Something I would do too. But I got lucky and when I bought the house recently it had a very large separate apartment in the basement with a walkout. The family is upstairs. Like you said it is working out fantastic. Everyone is very happy too. But you are very much like me . The looks , the plants, the fact you like your favorite things near you the style of bedroom items and arrangement. Perfect I love your idea. I think more people should do this if at all possible. It’s wonderful. Good luck and you have plenty of room!!! The windows are great too and kitchen.👍👍☮️☮️
Love your conversion to a small apartment!
I absolutely love your ideas. Years ago I turned the greatroom in my home in to a one bedroom apartment. I intergrated a lot of memories from my childhood into that room. Thank you for your inspiration and thank you for sharing.
Wow! She's amazing! I get a lot of great stuff at the goodwill store too.
All the little touches are so creative!
I love the the piece from India with all the tiny drawers.
She's so young at heart!
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Yay!
Thanks for sharing your home experience.
LULU you totally get it! Its brilliant how you kept your home and let your kids be close too! I totally love it!
hi there!! thanks, yes I love it in here!! well, only one of the four others that live here is my kid, it's family members" that live here, different relations!! I have two kids but my daughter lives out of state. it's a joy to have some extended family here!! Lulu
I love your tiny home room. So much of your life mirrors mine from the essential oils and the thrift store shopping to tiny living. Even your energy machine 😱❤ we have so much in common!! I feel like we are kindred spirits 😊
Wonderful idea, thank you for sharing your new "home" with us!
I love it, what a beautiful, cozy nest. I love me some thrift store finds too, and I love how you keep it simple, yet functional...💕
thanks Diane!!
Love it lulu♥️, cute little apartment, I'm happy for you.
Thanks for the tour! Very inspirational!
Thank you Lu Lu for the tour of your living space. I love what you did, it looks cozy and it’s wonderful to have your own space. You are amazing in so many ways, thanks for doing your videos. It’s always fun and relaxing to visit with you!