Top 10 Home Decor Challenges & Solutions
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- Опубликовано: 9 июл 2024
- I put together these top 10 home decor challenges & solutions based on a recent poll I held on Instagram. I love that so many of you responded with your own unique design difficulties, and in this video I tried to take the top 10 common ones I saw repeated over and over.
All of these home decor challenges have solutions and if you are struggling in any of these areas, I truly hope this was a help to you. I would love to read in the comments how you have tackled or how you plan to tackle some of these challenges in your own home.
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I live alone and middle aged and you would be so surprised of what you can do I bought a drill a sander and most of my furniture pieces are thrifted I sanded painted every piece I have put up shelves, blinds laid flooring painted my walls I don’t have a man to help me so ladies don’t ever say “I cannot do it” because trust me if I can do it you can too 🥰
Aww thank you for sharing!! That is amazing and so true! 😀
How inspiring for the older gals !!
Good for you!
Totally agree! I’m 67, never married and I’ve been doing things myself my whole life.
You rock!! ❤️
Oh Sweetie, I am 57 years old, and never lived in one of those larger homes that you are talking of. I raised 3 children on my own, in a small home. Now that they are adults it's HUGE! and I would give anything for them to be crowding these walls again. You broke my heart when you were crying, in #7, those that act as if they have more usually don't, and are about to lose it all. Stay humble, God holds your strength, you know this, never forget it. Small homes hold happier, more grateful hearts.
Minimal Mom for clutter help is life-saving!!! A wonderful faithfilled woman who is very down to earth and knows how to help! Andrea, this is beautiful!!!! Thank you!
The words to that song spoke to me! Thank you! It didn’t apply to my home but my heart! ❤ I recently lost my husband of 35 years & I am struggling with every day. I have to stay in the moment, not looking back or looking forward. I’m asking God to help me. Thank you for the inspiration that was meant for me even though you may not have realized it, you were touching a life today. Thank you! 🥰
May the good Lord comfort you on your next chapter. The heartfelt content of this particular video is really hitting home for so many of us - speaking to us uniquely. Andrea is truly a vessel for bringing us our own individual blessings. ~~ MaryAnn 🤗
I'm always blown away by women that have to have their husband hang a picture up for them. Get it together ladies, you are perfectly capable of doing so much by yourselves. I realized 30 years ago that if I wanted something done around the house I better figure out how to do it. I've remodeled many homes and learned new skills with each remodel. I'm 69 years old now and have just finished up my latest home remodel. I've installed LVP flooring, painted all the walls, ripped carpet off my stairs and installed oak treads, replaced light fixtures, installed new cabinets and sinks and hooked them up with no leaks. Don't underestimate yourselves, pay attention when you take something apart and then you know how to put it back. RUclips is an invaluable source of information!!
I think this video is great Andrea! I’m not sure if it was very difficult to produce for you, but you may have found your niche when it comes to giving your audience what they want. I know for myself, this is what I’m looking for. Keep sharing please! And don’t be concerned with the length, it actually is quite helpful to talk through all the issues and struggles! Thank you so much!
Andrea, I was raised with 6 siblings by a single mom. She taught us all that no matter how much or how little you have, your home can be beautiful. I have thrifted my entire home for my entire marriage, 38 years. I love making things fit my home. Thanks for sharing your tips.
Andrea, I think this might be my favorite video you've shared with us. Your advice is heartfelt and spot on. When you teared up, I did too. ♥️
You are so right. My husband and I had very little when we started with our home 33 years ago. It was the worst house on the block, today it is one of the better ones. My stance was, take it slowly, spend wisely, and you don’t need tons of money. Just like you and your hubby, we taught ourselves how to do things. There is very little we can’t do. This was wonderful advice. You should be proud of what you have achieved, your home is beautiful.❤
We live in a small home and love it! I feel closer to my kids as our rooms are near each other and we spend time near each other since the living spaces are so close/small. I can't imagine having my kids in a room far from me, like many people with large homes. I love this video and I love the quotes! When I reflect on the hospitality of others, I felt "warmth" and love by those who did things for me because they wanted to. It so happens that those same people lived in small homes. Everything about their hospitality made me feel good inside. I didn't care if they were in an ugly apartment or not, and in fact, I don't remember their home, I remember how I FELT. I've been in plenty of large homes that felt cold because of how I was treated. I'm in no way saying only bad people live in large homes, btw. 😅
Also, our children won't remember a "perfect " home. Our kids remember RELATIONSHIPS and real-life experiences.
Hello Andrea, I read some of your comments and what I was going to say everyone has already said. I love your vlog today. I'm almost 69 and still loving to decorate. Your wisdom is rare in this day and time. Congrats on all you've done in your home it's beautiful. And yes the husband does come in handy. lol.
You are 100% correct about style. Homes are best when we fill them with what we love.
Excellent advice Andrea! I have been married 41 years and my decorating style has shifted from 80s make-do to 90s country and now to a more European aesthetics. The hardest thing is being patient. And you are right about buying all the little things. Invest in the bigger things you love. They will be around for years. 💝
Andrea, this is valuable content. Thank you for your inspiration, not only for your homemaking talents and dedication to your family, but
most especially for being a light for the Lord. Be blessed!
Aww you are too sweet! Thank you so much!! 😊💕
I will be moving from a three bedroom, two bath home to a 925 square foot in law apartment. Your words of inspiration could not have come at a better time. Thank you !
I’m Karen and I loved this . Thank you for sharing this amazing insight and thank you for staying ! So many people that I have enjoyed learning from have left social media and it almost heartbreaking. I’m so grateful that you are here to share amazing , faith based , homemaking content that helps me to find the joy in my life . ❤
I think that was one of the best videos you have made. Such encouragement given so gently and sweetly
"The blessings of limitation" was the theme of a long-ago homeshooling devotional reminding us families that the habits we're forced into because of our limited resources is precisely what makes our homeschool lifestyle so rich and blessed. Our P & P Home "family" is learning your home nor ours can be bought at Target. They're so much better!
I used to live In A big home. My marriage fell apart and now I live in a small home. It was hard at first when my kids were small But I do too love it and wouldn’t want it any other way. I have that l”ove grows best in a small home” quote on a sign in my home! And I also love this quote and have used it…. “ I’d rather live in a full shack than an empty castle”!!! 🤗🤗 this video was great!
Loved this video!! Especially when you started talking about time. I repainted our kitchen cabinets this summer and it took me a few months because I did it by myself. But reflecting on the project, I realized how much time I wasted by scrolling on my phone in the afternoon before starting my painting. When I would put the kids down for rest time, I just wanted to check Instagram and that “checking” ended up being 45 minutes!! CRAZY. I probably could have shaved at least 3 weeks off my kitchen project by simply starting the painting right when my kids went down for rest time. So all that to say, this year I just decided to delete Instagram completely and it’s been so nice. I have freed up so much time to do other, more necessary things and I am not missing out on anything. Your home is beautiful, Andrea!! Thanks for sharing all of your insight 💜
Andrea, you have created a beautiful home👏👏❤️ it’s ok to have a small, huge or a castle as a home, we all have different preferences. I agree with you, a smaller home is cozy, easier to decorate, more affordable, etc. I love what you have done🤗🤗❤️ keep up the good work👏👏👏 Receive a big hug from me❤️
Wow what perfect timing this video is!! I literally just had a conversation with my sister about how I was feeling overwhelmed with the amount of work I had to do, and didn’t know where to start! Thank you I needed a bit of encouragement, always love your videos 😊 xxx
A year ago I couldn’t draw a stick man 😂 I have watched you tube videos over and over and by trial and error have learned so much. Thanks for the encouragement because we can learn how to do so many things. Also, such a satisfying feeling. Love your channnel.
Can I say how thoroughly I’ve enjoyed this video. Your beautiful soul shines even through this design lesson. You’re an inspiration! 🙏😇❤️
I went to an estate sale one day and they had an item I liked and it was $200. It was antique, it was beautiful and it was the reason I went to the sale. But, I wasn’t aware that it would be $200. Therefore, I did not get it. To satisfy my shopping urges that day I stopped at a Goodwill on the way home and spent around $40. Over the course of a month I made various stops at Goodwill spending between $20 and $40 each time. At the end of the month I was going through the transactions on my bank statement and I realized that in that month I spent more than $200 at Goodwill for smaller items that cost anywhere from $1-$15. In hindsight, when I look back on the items I had bought that month, there were some that I was glad I got, but all in all I think I would’ve preferred the $200 item at the estate sale over all the smaller items I picked up at Goodwill. I could not bring myself to spend 200 in one transaction, but I spent over $200 in multiple transactions.
I am also guilty of spending my time, watching DIY videos on RUclips, and not taking the time to actually do the DIY myself.
Keeping to a tight budget -- either by choice or need -- makes us more environmentally responsible. Re-using and recycling, and NOT just throwing things away and buying brand new, is the best way to go if we care about our planet. I admire so much that you have done that consistently! And kudos to your husband for being willing to be an enthusiastic learner! He has done a terrific job!
Hi Andrea! Sheri here, using my husband's chrome book, LOL. Love this video. I too have been blessed with a husband who has learned to do so many things in our home. I cannot guess how much money he has saved us in the 37 years we have been married . You are so right, it is definitely litlle bu little and patience is certainly something that I have had to learn. I've had to learn not to look at what others have but focus on what I am able to do with what God has given me. I painted my kitchen cubboards because it was what worked with our finances. I had never done it before and used videos on you tube to see how others did it. The cubboards turned out great! If I can do it I know others can do it to. And yes, don't be afraid to fail. Thanks so much for this video.
I just wanted to say you have such a pure heart. You love your husband and children. I agree totally through the years with three children who are grown. I found my creativity through thrift stores and furniture on the road. People in my life are curious how I do my projects. Keep a vision board, keep pages from magazines. My motto is paint it! You can always change it. God bless and have a wonderful life. ❤
Andrea, this was a great video today. I agree with you - the hardest part about any project is just getting started! The children’s song is a wonderful reminder of how to get started. I’m definitely guilty of looking at others decorating rather than getting up to do it. And last, but not least, I am an eclectic decorator - you don’t have to have a specific style at all! Thanks for sharing your words of wisdom.
Yes, exactly! So glad it was a help to you!! 🤗
My biggest struggle is buying a piece of antique furniture that I love at the time, getting it in my home, and deciding it is just not right for my space. Fortunately, that has only happened twice, but it still bothers me. Thanks for all your inspiration. You have taught me how to be more frugal. I no longer shop for new things. I have everything I need right here. Less is definitely best!
So happy you enjoyed it! Always take advantage of facebook marketplace if you need to sell big items like that! You'd be surprised what you could get for it!
For me it´s waisting time .. Often I´m tired after work and it´s easy to sit down watching others decorate and clean and do all the projects .. But you are right: You just have to get started! Loved the video! Hugs from Germany ♥
Your such a gentle soul. You have made my day. I have only had what I could afford or what I could teach myself to do. Like you, I have made many mistakes, in learning a particular skill. But like you say, I have learnt to be patient and forgiving to myself and to others when teaching them my skills. Thanks so much for your honesty and caring for all. Have a great day. ❤
Amen! We live in a SMALL home, that is most definitely imperfect, BUT I have managed to be able to create small areas of contentment, as we work towards our goals. Decluttering is one of my BIGGEST goals, that is a continual process and challenge. Deciding on a style is a struggle, but I TRY to listen to my inner voice and tune into what FEELS good. Thrifting and DIY have been my best friends~ Thank you for your uplifting spirit and words!
I think most of us can relate to at least a couple challenges. Decorating our homes is a process and evolves as our tastes change. Thank you for taking the time to put this video together!
Andrea! This! Cohesive design is gradual unless one has unlimited $ to hire a decorator and buy everything all at once, time is what it takes to create a home. I remember just starting out as a single and then married- we believe we have to get all the stuff our parents have in their homes and not realize that our parents, grandparents, etc started out with nothing and slowly acquired those furnishings and decor and kitchen stuff, etc over time as they could afford it- getting loans for furniture and credit cards were not the norm back then and our parents and grandparents saved money to create their homes. Plus, tastes and priorities evolve as we mature, gain families, become empty nesters, etc. This is why I keep my walls a neutral off white- this allows me the opportunity to change curtains, rugs, throw pillows, slip covers, etc as my tastes change (which seems annually) and keeping neutral walls allows me to make mistakes with the soft decor without repainting walls/ceilings/trim. After 40 years of marriage, I am a simple type of decorator- basic furniture, classic lamps (everywhere because we have minimal south or eastern set windows, most all are northern)- my furniture is high quality that has taken us this long to purchase and I pay for slipcovers made to not only preserve the fabric and leather but also to change up color and pattern when I feel like a change. And plants, not a jungle but enough to fill spaces that cry for something to complete that area. And HINT for those with small homes with low ceilings- paint the walls, ceiling AND trim all the same color- it truly makes a room look bigger and taller! The only wood tones in our rooms is our furniture and exterior doors and kitchen cabinets, everything else is the same color, even our bath vanity because our only bathroom is very small and painting it the same color as our walls makes the vanity recede and makes that 6x7ft space appear much brighter and bigger.
Your discussion of commitment and willingness to make mistakes reminded me of something I heard years ago - "an imperfect something is better than a perfect nothing." The dark side of living in the information age is analysis paralysis - too much information can make us consumers of information and discourage actually doing something with that information. Your videos are so encouraging. Thanks for that!
Great video! We've been living in our current home since 2002 and I didn't start decorating, including painting, until the summer of 2020! I also struggled with styling our home. I had "not time, no money", that was my excuse. But then Covid hit and I found myself with plenty of time. We were able to paint and purchase some items that completely changed the look of our living room. I slowly started to tackle a room at a time and now our home is slowing starting to be something I am proud of and love. I also got into thrifting (thanks to your channel) and enjoy looking for unique pieces to bring into our home. I agree with all you said in this video. Even the part of your husband teaching himself by watching videos to get stuff done around the house. My husband does the same thing with everything he takes care of in our home and our vehicles. He doesn't like to do it, but he knows it' s best for our wallet! I really enjoyed this video! /Thank you.
Regarding clutter, I take 2-3 minutes to put things away rather than leave things laying around. Now, I’m past the small child stage so I don’t have toys to worry about. When I don’t pick up, it adds up fast and can get overwhelming. Not much effort necessary to put things in place. I like the take one drawer, one cabinet, one room. Good advice, Andrea. I enjoyed this video.
Thank you, Andrea, for your advice. I do love cozy spaces and have a very eclectic style (Scandi-transitional-mildly rustic-with-a-touch-of-cottage-core-farmhouse😂) and you kind of validate that. I am intrigued but overwhelmed by thrift stores, so l like seeing how you choose objects and implement them in your house. You’re doing a great job and thank you for being authentic. 😊
I really believe that the first steps are decluttering your space and then thoroughly cleaning your space. It really can transform your home.
Love, love, love Patch the Pirate. My adult children know this song by heart and are teaching it to my grand!
My husband and I live in 500 sq feet, and I wouldn’t want more space. Obviously that could change when little ones come. You’re an inspiration. Great advice
Andrea you're so right about the space one, living in a cape with cottage/coastal decor. For anyone needing help going minimal I recommend checking out Dawn from the Minimal Mom, she changed me perspective on how we see things. Hope you have a great weekend!
Thank you so much for sharing!! 😀
❤ the thing I love the most about your channel is how real you are, there’s nothing fake!! Sending you all love from Australia ❤
Your home is beautiful. You've done an amazing transformation!!
Such great advice Andrea. I’m sure your video today will be a lot of help to many women. Thank you so much for today’s video ❤️
When I learned to thrift, paint furniture, and accept free things (with the plan to transform it)... then I really did get more creative...AND I was so proud of what I accomplished. The skills come with practice and trying things over and over again. I learned to hone in my style and have definitely painted most of my painted furniture at least twice :) You never know if you are good or like at something until you try! Thanks for your channel :)
Thank you Andrea for your common sense approach on not only the topic and decorating, but your philosophy on living in general. I could really relate to you and what you said. I was touched with the quotes and poem. Thank you for your insight and inspiring words.
I am so glad you enjoyed it!! Thank you for the kind words! 🙂
Awesome truths!! Thank you so much for sharing!! Another piece of wisdom, from a friend of mine, is start in the room you spend the most time in and work out from there. 💕
Your wisdom is amazing! I’ve been married for 48 years and we have remodeled so many houses. We’ve been in this fixer upper for 2 years now and have done so much but have so much more to do. My husband still works full time, active in helping our church plus is a full time volunteer fire chief in our small community. Time is obviously an issue and we’re on a tight budget. Also, there are physical challenges as we are seniors. As much as I had wished it could’ve all been done in a year I can actually say that it’s a good thing it wasn’t. As we live here and think about our options we have changed our minds so many times on how to do projects. So each room we’ve finished ends up being the best way. Our next big project is the kitchen. We’ve been talking about all the different ways we can redo it for 2 years. We’re still undecided! For one thing, it’s going to be the most expensive room in the house so that makes it very challenging! I hope by this time next year I’ll be thinking about what a big project that was and so hard to live in but it it was so worth it! If it’s still not done, oh well, little by little. 😂 I really enjoyed this video and it’s definitely not too long! Thx 🙏🏻
@Denise - I can really relate to what you say - seems to take me a long time to make decisions & it’s not even a money issue - but I have come to the conclusion that procrastination is for the young and I want to live long enough to enjoy my home, so I’m trying to speed up my projects ! Greetings and blessings to you from sunny Central Florida ! 😊
I'm struggling emotionally like you are with investing in higher ticket items. There is a chair I want, it's $2700, but I'd have it forever and probably not need to reupholster it for the next 20 years because the fabric is so high quality. But MAN have I been putting myself through changes about it. I know it would kick my living room up about three levels, and I also know "fast furniture" looks meh within a year and you will definitely be reupholstering in three. So I'm in prayer on this! Just found you and really enjoyed your video. New subbie!
First of all…your sparkly blue eyes, beautiful complexion and gorgeous teeth I could watch you all day long! Then, your content was awesome!! ❤❤❤ Love it!
Andrea, your video today was just really wonderful. ❤
Aww thank you so much!! 😊
@@PineandProspectHome you’re welcome….you really put a lot of thought into answering the questions, and it was so good. I’ve been married 38 years, my husband can do anything now, but at first, he had to learn and teach himself. We did all our projects to our house for all of these years! What an adventure! ❤️
About finding your style - someone once told me that if you bring only things that you really, really love into your home, it will all go together and your “style” will just evolve - that’s pretty much what I’ve done & I’m sure my style could be described in many ways, starting with “eclectic “ ! And always have fun - enjoy the journey !
Hello,Andrea ! I just found your channel thanks to Amy fritz and I have been binge watching your videos…I got to say this one is my favorite, very thoughtful. Thank you for putting into perspective the many challenges ppl have. Thank you for teaching us that it isn’t always about the big picture but the little steps.
What a wonderfully inspiring video. Wisdom beyond your years with words and ways of overcoming obstacles that we put in our own way. Very timely - thank you.
You are so amazing. Your ideas are such an inspiration. I moved from a small cozy home in the country, to a larger home nearer my grown children. I miss that cozy home. I have found that making one room cozy and warm is very helpful. It gives me a place to go and feel comfortable! When I can get to the other rooms to make them cozy, I will. I am the turtle in the story..I move slow, but I’ll get to the finish line!
You are too kind! Thank you for sharing!! And I am so glad you enjoyed the video!! 😄
As a senior please let me encourage everyone to try and learn new thing. Great for your brain and body. Don’t be afraid to fail or not have a perfect outcome. It is ok as long as you learned and tried.
Andrea, I always LOVE your videos!! I live in a small 1955 cottage, and you are right no all day cleaning with a smaller house. I love all the quotes you shared with us. Your home style is the home style I crave to achieve eventually-patience, Jeannie, patience. I always feel so much better in my soul and in my heart after seeing your videos. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Thank you. That is all, just thank you. We all need this reminder. Love your step analogy 💛
I wanted to admonish you. What a beautiful, precious and humble person you are! I just subscribed because of your personality. Loved this video! We need more influencers like you!! ❤
Thanks Andrea! I'm now saying little by little verse every day while getting things done especially when it's something that I don't like doing. Before I know it, I have it completed.
Agree with everything you said. I try to implement those myself too. ❤
I love this! It is TOTALLY ok to mix styles. Do what you love! I like coastal, French country, cottage with a little twist of English and Southern hahaha
Honestly my concern is cleaning/dusting everything. I love all the unique pieces you have. I hate seeing dust sitting on beautiful pieces but if you don't have time to pick up each one weekly to dust, then what? Do you have a simple method for dusting or cleaning baskets, flowers, moving each piece of pottery, etc? I think this was one of my favorite videos of yours. Thank you!
You are such a wise young lady. Everything you said was excellent.
What valuable advice Andrea!! I know for myself, a daily reminder helps motivate me. When I want to declutter a room I first get myself a big box and some bags and put them in that room. Then I put a daily reminder on my phone when I know I will have time, to declutter! When the reminder goes off, I stop whatever I’m doing, I set a 15 min timer and power declutter for those 15 min. It may take a week or more, but with those little consistent steps, like you said, I get it done!
Thank you Andrea, such inspirational words. Our homes are our memories, and our children’s memories. It is amazing to know that we all have similar challenges. Your video helps us all to know that we can only do our best......and our best efforts are always enough x
This was a great video Andrea. Informative and heartfelt. Really enjoyed the quotes.
Your comments about skills were spot on. It’s gratifying to be able look back and see all the things you’ve learned to do through trial and error.
This may be your best video yet! Im going to have my son watch the part where you talk about learning to do things and how they had to "300 years ago"!😂 Wonderful tips especially about being grateful for what you have. I have a small home too and love that because yes it is cozy and I dont need to worry about downsizing at my age! PS: Love all of your videos. 💖
Style is beauty in the eye of the beholder. I get compliments on my home but to be honest I just thrift shop and add things from all sources whether old or new if I love it I add it to my home and in an eclectic way and it is a cozy home that pleases me the most. God bless you Andrea and thank you for your video.
Loved the sharing of the 10 decore challenges. I needed to hear the tips. I really needed to hear, if I love something buy it. Mix and match really makes things a little more cozier. Thanks sweet Andrea. I love everything about your channel.
Having a small budget helps me to take better care of my items and appreciate them more.
Such a great video with lots of good information and suggestions. For many new homeowners, renters, newly married couples you covered many of the major issues confronted when owning a home, doing home improvements etc.
I am a retiree, lived in a small home 40 years, raised our kids, etc. Money was tight so prioritizing was always a major factor in our lives. A new toilet, or refrigerator, upkeep of the outside of the house, the inside of the house always came first and decorating was secondary. For 25 years I never changed our decor. Maybe a new couch or chair. A new lamp when needed.
I had small children and ran a daycare so I accepted the fact toys were a part of our life during the early years. I think people expect their homes to be RUclips show houses and forget they are homes with people , children, families living there.
Lol have to say I am glad we did not have internet or cell phones or RUclips in my early marriage days. Lol it is easy to sit and relax watching all the wonderful influencers instead of doing laundry or cleaning toilets or playing with our kids.
Thank you for sharing your tips!
I have lived in my home for 5 years and we still want to do so much, but in the amout of time we have lived here. We already accomplished so much. Even though thos is not out forever home, we still want to make it beautiful and to our style. I agree with you, do what you can when you you can. Just be content until you are able to so projects. I have been wanting to change out the layout of my kitchen for so long, but there are a few little things qe have to do before we can that will be expensive to do so we have to be patient.
Great video with excellent tips! ❤
You are one of my favorite youtubers to watch. You are real and geniune.
Thank you for taking time to make these videos, it has been so helpful.
Thank you for your recommendations, Andrea. I am determined to lay down my floor as my next project. It takes time to complete certain projects, but the payoff is so satisfying and I am a little more confident to do it again. Baby steps, yes! Thank you again. I'll keep watching your lead. 😍
Bless you! Your heart is so sincere! Thank you for your words! It encourages me! Your home is absolutely beautiful!!!
These challenges hit home in every way and I am thankful for the practical and helpful tips you shared!
What a great video ! You are one smart lady. Inch by inch and sometime, so meaningful ! Thanks for sharing pics of your h mooome when uou first bought it, those colors wow, you have come a long way !!! You are such a sweet a d sincere person. God Bless you and your
You are such an encourager with a humble spirit and tremendous insight!! God bless!!
Wow! I have been following your blog for years and never realized that your husband is a minister.
I 100% agree that there is nothing wrong with a small house and I prefer my current 1380sq.ft. house to my former 2600 sq.ft. house. It is much easier to clean, heat/cool, and decorate a small house and much easier to make it feel cozy. In my current smaller house I feel like I can really spend time perfecting each space because there's less area to cover. When I lived in a large house the idea of decorating felt overwhelming because it would take many more gallons of paint, sq.ft. of flooring, hours of diy time, etc. to tackle any decorating project. In a small house decorating feels manageable.
Wonderful video today. Lots of good practical advice. We lived for twenty years in a small Cape cod. One of my daughters friends lived in a huge house and she said our house was cozy. Love that!
We keep a cardboard box in our room and throughout the week or month (whatever it takes), we throw in things we want to get rid of. When the box is full, we drop it off at Goodwill or a thrift store. Amazing how much stuff can leave over time.
Enjoyed this video so much. I use to decide to redo a room and would go out and buy everything, now I do it as you said inch by inch. I now collect things and sometimes DIY, it's a process. Where I use to like new, shiny things, I've learned to appreciate used items, gifted items, true treasures, a great sale at Hobby Lobby, etc. I am learning to enjoy the adventure that I can create for myself.
Wow Andrea, what a well thought through perspective! Appreciating the effort, research and heartfelt content in this video. LOVE each of those quotes and lyrics you referenced! Lord willing, there may be a move in my near future - certainly not what I planned, but it looks like it may be for the best. "Starting over" in a new place, wherever that may eventually be, will require the mindset of each of the points you've made here. I know I'll be referring back to this video many times for encouragement. You are such a vessel for positivity - we're blessed that you're so dedicated to this channel. Thank you for ALL you share! ~~ MaryAnn 🤗
Thank you for your warmth !
Thanks for sharing! I’m taking a little break from all things social media, news, ect but wanted to wait until I could watch your Friday vid.;) Appreciate your thoughts/enjoy your prospective!
Of course!! 🤗
Great advice Andrea!
Awesome educational video. My husband and I have done a bit of everything from replacing subflooring, refinishing hardwood, drywall, etc. We are now retired and I have some some physical issues so I can no longer paper, paint, etc. Yes we now live in 1900 square feet and have to save for project's . I forgot how much my income would reduce. Lol
This was probably my favorite video ever. You touched on so many things that go through my mind. Thank you.
This is a really good post. I am re-evaluating what I need someone else to do and what I could at least try to do in my home
I am definitely an inch by inch mentality person . I actually took a piece of binder paper and drew a stick figure blue print of the rooms in my home, including the garage. In each room box I wrote the projects I wanted to accomplish, in the order of priority. I then took one room at a time, crossing off completed projects. I would not go to the next room til one was done. I even drew all the shelves in the garage and numbered them . LIttle by little, inch by inch I had touched every room, every closet, every shelf , every cupboard. Decluttered and donated til I felt a sense of peace. I cannot accomplish anything in chaos. I need control or it feels to overwhelming , and then its to easy to never get started.
There is a lot of wisdom here! I especially liked your advice about style. Thank you.
YES, grew up in a household of women and we just HAD to learn. We never had the money for a handyman. Funny how some people just think that another person just Has those skills to repair and do carpentry etc. Every single thing we do in life is learned. I always tell my son, "If someone else can do it, you can to. They just learned how." His perspective is quite a bit different than a lot of kids, because of that. When I was dating my husband, he came over one time and I was using a dremel on the cupboards, saw dust flying everywhere, lol. He was shocked and said, what are you doing? I was sanding down an area for the fridge to fit under the cupboard. The previous owners didn't measure correctly and when I moved in the fridge stuck out six inches. Another time he came home and I was ripping out carpeting. It was an awful shag orange and I couldn't stand it anymore and found hardwood. I also told my son, we have things in this life we have to do, we can view them as drudgery or enjoy the journey and process. We aren't placed on this planet to be happy with everything and view life as wrong if we aren't. Overcoming and learning brings a lot of joy. I have a larger home and it is more difficult to keep clean for me and easier to bring too many things in.
Good points on everything and great video. I truly appreciate your honesty in trying to help answer everyone’s questions. Growth is a good thing and being proud of yourself and style is what matters most!
Andrea you are such a spiritual inspiration for me! As well as decorating! Thank you!!