Restoring Our Victorian : Episode 4 Little Janie Before & After
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- Опубликовано: 14 июл 2021
- Watch what can be accomplished in 24 hours with a little vision, a little paint, and a lot of sweat. We'll take this neglected 1930's cottage and turn her into a delightful place to call home while we work on her big sister next door. Learn how bargain shopping and planning can give your space a designer look at a bargain price!
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Wow guys, lovely transformation. It’s amazing what a good scrubbing and a bit of paint can do. I remember momma taking a “quality” pan off the top of the neighbors trash can. I was embarrassed… but learned a valuable lesson. Momma was on a $16 a week grocery budget raising a family of five. The neighbor bought the best of the best and tossed it in the trash because she was too lazy to scrub it. Momma took the pot in a scrubbed it up, I think she still uses today at the age of 83, it has served her well for close to 50 years… and still looks new.
I had a neighbor who shopped at the Limited and was my size. She didn’t donate her gently worn clothes, she tossed them in the garbage. Limited makes nice work clothes. I always got compliments on my wardrobe that was 80% dumpster finds.
8:13 Mom always said white walls are for people scared to make a decision. If she wanted light walls she'd choose the palest color on the color chip strip. Thank you for not using gray. There's a millionaire ex-couple on HGTV that does mostly everything in gray and I think their projects look like the poster child for depression, the mental illness, not the era.
I completely agree about that millionaire couple on HGTV!!!! I have so much to say about the “designers” on HGTV… but I won’t 😜
@@OurRestorationNation every video of yours that I watch I immediately think, "this is so much better than anything I've ever seen on HGTV".
You have to keep in mind that flippers are not designing houses for someone specific or for magazine beauty. It's proven that white and gray sell houses because anyone walking in the door can imagine putting their stamp on the blank slate. And if you watch multiple flipping shows on HGTV, you'll see how each show tweaks the "blank slate" to the buyers in that region. What sells like hotcakes in Southern CA might not move the same in Houston or Atlanta or Chicago, etc.
I call gray, “Prozac Paint.”
I happen to like that warmer gray color on my walls. I warm it up in Winter with poppy red and orange accessories, and when I'm ready for a Spring refresh, replace the red/orange palette with crisp white and yellow. For the Summer, this year I added royal blue, and in the fall, I am doing some turquoise, I think. I like variety, so the warmer neutral shade is great for me. Just saying that there are lots of different opinions, and I wouldn't push my choices on anyone.
Your husband is such a sweet man. I JUST WANTED TO SAY...YOU'RE DOING AN AWESOME JOB!😊
Melly is stunning, but Janie is an understated beauty. 😍😍😍
I found your channel when you just purchased this property and have enjoyed every video thus far. I must tell you though, I’ve fallen a bit in love with you both over this one! The frugal finds, the joy in the process, and especially the “I will never paint walls gray” - YES!!
So, thank you
If it’s trendy, you won’t see me doing it 🤣🤣🤣
Same.
I painted our first bathroom in 1982 gray. I had black and white tile to work with. All of the towels were navy and I received tons of compliments on that room.
@@cleanlivingwithcindi3055 I found a pinstripe wallpaper from c 1910s or 1920 and love that gray with white, The key is yo not go overboard and to add a color, too.
I'm one of the heathens that actually doesn't mind gray - but I like it more as an accent/trim color to complement tones (pure hues with gray mixed in to give it a lighter, softer, more springlike feel) or in place of a cream (like off-white gray instead of off-white cream, still very very light and bright). Too much gray is definitely a no-go
Aw "Be brave, tuck in, work hard" is my new house motto 🥺♥️
She's a beautiful little house. You guys could have the Victorian, I'd buy her in a hot second and call her my forever home. :) She looks great.
That’s amazing what a little decor and cleaning can do. I could live in that house now. And bonus, no fake books decor or word “art”. You’re a good decorator.
I decided that I need to feed my brain a healthier diet, and your videos are on the menu. I especially love the respect that you have for each other. Your enthusiasm for what you do is a joy to watch. Thanks for sharing the joy. I'm also the kind of gal that wears makeup and jewelry while doing my chores.
Oh I love this comment Rita! Thank you!
“I’m a frustrated Egyptologist” is a whole vibe apparently 😂
What I LOVE is that you avoid gray paint at all costs and don’t blow out walls for “open concept. I find those two things predictable, unimaginative, and evidence of an inability to think for oneself. The above will be next decade’s redos for sure. Love how everything you do is so unique and timeless…you two have true talent.
I cannot stand it when people do the open concept in a historic house. It looks too much like a glorified double wide trailer.
The house is now a home, and not a furniture store display. It looks incredibly comfy, and I could easily live there. Re the living room couch, if the staining cannot be removed, you can always put a colorful "throw" over it.
Yeah I hate those new show room looks
Thank you Bob- I always want my homes to look like they’ve evolved over time, been both curated and found, and feel REAL. Who wants to live in a sterile showroom?? Not me!!
The cushions were still wet when we filmed 🙈If they don’t dry lovely then a beautiful throw it will be!
@@OurRestorationNation, I was wondering how you were drying the couch and chair after washing it at the car wash? Just letting it sit outside in the hot sun? I've never thought of washing furniture at the car wash.
Thank you, thank you, thank you for not going with the grays and the latest farmhouse trend. Real farmhouses never had that much white. I live in a 1927 model, it took us years to restore, but it's a real farmhouse. Two incubators in the bathroom, eggs in the kitchen, and milk bottles for the calves by the sink and whatever got brought in from the garden on the table. I wish I had a little more style because I love what you did with Janie. Keep giving us those wonderful ideas! Blessings
I laughed when I heard you mention the grey walls. My feelings exactly.HA!
I've been living the eclectic lifestyle for a long time and the wonder of it is every piece has a story to tell.
Love your style.
I'm ready to move right in. You know one person garbage, is anothers treasures. Keep up the fun and interesting videos, thanks from FL.
Same here. I knew she would be lovely with a little elbow grease and a paint job.
Heck yes to the “I will never paint a wall grey.” You did a fabulous job on Janie! And I get the whole thrift/freebie thing. I got all the base cabinets for my giant sewing table (all 12 of them) for only $100. A new coat of paint and some inexpensive hardware and they all match now. Grand total for my cabinets now $136. I And I am getting a bargain on my countertop because my neighbor makes countertops, so we are doing trade off work. And your kitchen inspired my sewing room, all blues and marble.
I've use Odoban to get rid of smells. It was a recommendation from an antique shop owner. It works great!!
I learned how to drive a stick shift at 16 on Galveston Beach in a 56 Corvette. Very intimidating and awesome at the same time. I 70 now and can still drive a standard like no body business.
Isn't it interesting when you can see beyond the present and develop what you see with a little bit of cleaning and polishing. You've turned - what you've completed thus far - into something spectacular. I also have to add, you and Kevin appear to be a match made in heaven. Y'all are so compatible, and that's such a rarity in today's world. It's FUN, when you're having FUN, and have the ability to share it with someone you truly care for....
You two are so hilarious & inspiring! Janie looks fantastic. My last little house was a sweet 1950s bungalow. It got "everything" over 5 years. Now I'm in a new house that lives like an oldie...but searching for another project. I'm also looking for a lovely man who loves restoring houses as much as I do (lol)--something my dog isn't much help with!!
The jade green room is awesome!! Your videos are always so informative and honest and encouraging. I’m renovating a 1917 home currently, so this series could not be better timed. Thank you for sharing the good, the bad, and the ugly!!
I've been remodeling a 1916 farmhouse way out in the country for 28 years now. Good luck!
Janie is beautiful! This is why i love thrift stores…you just never know what you will find!
Some day I want to live in a pink house. Maybe adobe. With palm trees swaying in the breeze and tropical flowers blooming! Your videos are inspirational. I can dream can't I?! 😁🌺🏖️
Just goes to show with a lot of imagination and little money anything can be made to look like a million bucks, great job!
Janie is adorable! Can't wait to see the kitchen, bath and 3rd bedroom. I know it'll be worth the wait!
I just love what you two do. These beautiful projects have so much heart and soul in them, and I really appreciate your thoughtfulness for each space. Your love for each other is brought to life in these homes! I love watching all your updates and am so glad I’m not the only one who loves a good thrift!!
I knew you would make it into a true treasure. I’m amazed just how beautiful it turn out. Not everyone likes things that are old n have so much character n stories to tell but this gal loves everything you put into her. The younger generation just doesn’t appreciate it at all. They’d probably go in there n paint that fireplace brick white or whatever. Your my kind of shopper n have good taste too.
Can’t wait to see what goodies you find to keep in Janies house. ♥️♥️😊👍👍
I just love y’all! You guys have such fantastic personalities. And Laine, I also absolutely love your decorating style! You brought so much life back into the house!
I absolutely love you people. Great sense of humor is my favorite part. Keep up the good work!!!!!
You two are just adorable. With some other couple shows you can tell it's fake or exaggerated. This is genuine and sweet.
"Gray makes me mad" ME TOO! I love your choice of colors and how you've chosen to decorate.
Metal wall hangings look like Macintosh from Scotland
Oh my goodness that’s house is very pretty!!! You have it decorated perfectly!!! Amazing how warm and inviting it is!!
Pink used to be a popular color for dining rooms because by candlelight it makes a lady's complexion look amazing.
I love your channel! I grew up in (and still live in) a city with lots of historic houses (mostly 1700's-early 1900's), many of which are well preserved and loved. I recently bought my first home, a 1930's colonial. It's so true that you have to look past the dated decor and dirt. A cheery paint job works wonders, and thrifted art and furniture brings so much character to a room. I think we've only bought 3 items new - everything else was free or thrifted.
OMG, I can’t believe you said that gray makes you mad! I told my husband that, too. He laughed at me and thought I was being ridiculous!
Also, love it that you took the chairs to a car wash and washed them that way. Great idea!
It looks amazing! I appreciate when you mention the specific products you use. I'd never seen anyone in the old house YT community say what they actually use to clean really dirty but finished wood in the houses they're restoring (you said in another video you use linseed oil soap). That's incredibly helpful because I'm moving into a Victorian next month and picking up a lot of used furniture to fill it after only renting my whole life.
You're an egyptologist? I'd love to hear more about that.
Thank you, thank you, thank you! I knew I loved you both but when Laine said "You're never gonna see me ever paint anything grey because that just makes me mad" I could have kissed her through the computer screen! I am so SICK of seeing beautiful homes with awesome woodwork turned into these stark, soul-less buildings of white woodwork and grey walls. They suck the life out of these beauties! I love you Barrys! xoxo lol
Okay, these two are adorable, so sweet together and fun to watch.
I’m so glad I’m not the only one who gets paint everywhere 😂 my ponytail always dips in the roller tray & I end up flicking it everywhere! I’ve just finished painting three floors of my home & all the wooden skirting & the ceilings alone alongside having a full time job. It’s taken forever but it’s so nice now it’s done!
You two are so cute together and make a great team gettin’ it done! Thank you for bringing your viewers along this adventure. Educational, inspirational and truthful. I look forward to your next 😊
Your description is spot on because King Tutankhamun's tomb was discovered in 1922 and inspired the Egyptian art deco iron pieces you hung on the wall, I really love them.
We are in a new decade. It is time for gray to GO! Janie looks GREAT!
"I'm never going to paint anything gray because that just makes mad." So agree!
I can always see potential for just about any home or piece of furniture or ANYTHING.
Which reminds me of a time my now EX coming home to an old Hoosier cabinet in pieces in the front yard. He said "PLEASE tell me you didn't pay money for that". Well I did! And we were so poor that I had to pay it out month by month. I couldn't restore it to original. It wasn't an expensive piece anyway. Not oak even. But I love how it turned out and I have it in this tiny apartment I've been forced to occupy. I wish I had other options. Someday!
I somehow stumbled across your RUclips channel this morning, have been captivated by your passion for restoring beautiful old homes and had to subscribe!
Miss Mellie’s is gorgeous, even through the neglect.
I’ve watched the introduction to Miss Mellie,episode 1 and am on episode 4, Miss Janie now …where has the morning gone?!
Lanie and Kevin, you are so inspirational and crazy, crazy great 👍🏻 that is!!!!!
I’m excited to join you guys on your journey to restore this beautiful Victorian!
Looking forward to ……
PS. I love your philosophy toward old homes!!!!
You definitely deserve a “show” of your own!!!!
You put so much blood sweat & tears into this kitchen. And I for one appreciate that you restored everything instead of replacing all of those cabinets that have all the character. And it's so wonderful you have it to stay in while you work in the victorian.
Enjoy your videos so much! You do a wonderful job both restoring and educating. It makes me sad when period details are lost when "fixing up" older homes.
Wow! Amazing job guys, humongous difference!!! Well deserved nap time haha. Loved the 58 corvette, suits you well brother! And the paint sprayer! Took an all day job to an hour????? Very smart! The decorating was fabulous Laine but I knew it would be. Fell in love with the half pollster bed, never seen one like that either. Much love, pride and energy to you both, from your tn hillbilly!!
Such a sweet little bungalow! It always amazes me what can be done with some elbow grease and imagination! Charming!🌸
She looks beautiful! Amazing work in a short time! I love decorating with found items. When I moved into my current home 4 years ago after traveling I had to start from scratch. I was gifted several things, but I found everything else at our magical little thrift store in town. My friend said I could be on the show "design in a dime." I love decorating. I've also since really loved antiquing. I have so many incredible once in a lifetime pieces. 💖
I love the art of the lady and man in the living room! I wish I could find something like that in Oregon. You TWO are the cutest, your relationship is what dreams are made of. You respect each other, work together and LAUGH a lot.
I adore the fan quilt in the Jade Room. Everything looks great!
Wonderful vlog. The change in Janie is amazing. You did such a super job in such a short time. Like you I could live there. Wish I could give this a thumbs up a million times.
Awesome transformation! Especially in the short time frame. Love it!!
I watched this first thing this morning at 6 am. Woke Jeff up yelling about antique furniture going through the car wash. Then had to stifle my judgemental ways to remember an old green tweed feeling couch from the 70s that we used 2 big bottles of original pine sol in 1995 to get the stink out of. You guys rock so much😀 thank you for a wonderful show to watch. 🦄🦄🦄sincerely Jeff's wife Rebecca.
What the two of you have done with this home is beyond words. I hope you two get offered a television show.
Amazing!!!! Please do a before and after video of the outside of the house ! 🥰 As a gardener I’m dying to see the yard transform lol ❤️ much love to you both!
I now drive around looking for houses for you and Kevin to restore lol. Massachusetts might just be a little to far. Love your channel.
Love this so much! The first home my husband and I purchased was exactly like Little Janie...it was a gorgeous 1939 home that just needed TLC and interior help. Lots of scrubbing, paint and touch-ups and we turned a dump into a palace! It's amazing how just cleaning a home and giving it a fresh coat of paint can do so much. Loving your channel and all the restoration tips!
Oh wow, beautiful!
Janey looks AMAZING 😍 I think taking the couch to the carwash was a brilliant idea. I have my grandmother's french settee and it's been sitting in the garage for 5 years so I'm definitely going to give it a go xx
That Corvette was beautiful!!!
I love how simply you furnished this. It proves simplicity is beautiful!!!! And Laine, your hair in this video is GORGE!!! 🔥 ok...you too Kevin. Don't want to leave anyone out!!! Watching all that work make ME need a nap!!! Great work!!♥️
WOW! Miss Janie looks amazing! Cant wait to see what you do next!
Beautiful car!!! We were born the same year!!!...love all your finds...it's amazing what you can find in thrift stores
I thought Janey was going to be boring and she is gorgeous instead. Gorgeous work all round x
Have you thought about chalk painting the chair and couch ? Chalk painting upholstery can completely change the entire look of the furniture. Love the rocking chair !
In December 2020 I bought a house from 1954. It was occupied at the time but dingy to say the least. I'm still moving in after 7 months but just adding peices that I have or found makes it feel more like me. Love watching y'all!!
I love your decorating style! You found some great pieces and the house looks inviting and airy. Greetings from Finland!
I love it! Such changes, so great! Please keep up the great videos!
This was a fun transformation. Would love to see what you do to the kitchen and bathroom
You guys are amazing ! I love the before and after.
Beautiful, and the two of you are amazing!
Love your videos! So happy that you two work so hard to restore these delightful
Old homes.❤️
Beautiful!!! So much talent and passion!
Love this! So beautiful. What a treat to see a house all put together by you. I love the paint colors!
I am so amazed by what you two accomplish in such a short time. Beautiful! It gives inspiration to others, for sure.
You all have done a great job with that house. It looks so cozy now. Have you ever used 1 qt of 3-percent hydrogen peroxide, 1/4 cup baking soda and a teaspoon of liquid dish soap mixed to spay on stuff that’s been sprayed by cats? It works on dogs that get sprayed by skunks as well 😉
Love, love, love the transformation!
Everything looks amazing!
Someone who hates gray… yes I love you even more!!!! I HATE the gray trend…I’m so sick of it!! Why do you want to live in rooms the color of concrete???
Growing up I couldn't comprehend why someone would want to wear grey clothes,my sister bought a grey outfit and I thought why ?but now I see the trend in my area that a lot of people are using grey siding with black trim and it looks nice.
uh, maybe all they know is institutional living? 🤷🏻♀️😬🤣
People grew tired of beige. Grey was the new beige, but, yeah, a much lighter grey would've even been better! Some people choose grey as a neutral to add a pop of color w/their furniture to balance it out.
I don't want anything grey in my house. As I live on the southern oregon coast and we have enough grey days. Fog fog fog. Don't understand when I see people paint their houses grey. Really. Just look outside on foggy days. There, grey!
@@loritanner4478 I see your point about foggy days! 😉 Must be the opposite contrast here in Tucson, AZ, the sunniest city in the nation - grey (light greys) are still in-style here!
This gets me so excited for all your projects; I can’t wait to see them finished and decorated!
I also love that everything is so affordable.
I love what you guys do ,it is wonderful
What a lovely job you two have done! Such a pretty little cottage.
You guys are awesome and so, so inspirational!!!!
I absolutely love both of yours dynamics! This is the most informative channel that I watch! Kudos to you both!
I LOVE YOU GUYS! I'm always so excited to see a new video! Janie's beautiful!
Just lovely! Such a charming house and you decorated it beautifully!
Awesome job! Great bonus to find the hardwood floors in such good shape. Can't wait to see the rest of the house!
I LOVE your decorating style!!! It is so inviting and homey!!
love this! I can see beyond the dirt/stuff.
I am in LOVE with this channel!! Thank you Laine & Kevin for sharing . ❤️😃
Fabulous! Beautiful! Huge progress! A precious little jewel box!
I love the dynamic between you two!!!
Janie so adorable! I love what you all did with the updates and decorating 👍💞🥰
Beautiful home!! I do junker a necking (trash picking). I found an old fold up rocking chair plus a kitchen table that has a metal top and drawer in the middle and old wooden wheels.
The decor looks amazing!
A+++ you both did a beyond amazing job, absolutely love everything,you created such a beautiful home.
Beautiful!! That little cottage is so homie and comfy now!! 🥰💞