Getting our new house ready to move in | Low Budget Makeover & Channel Update
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- Опубликовано: 28 окт 2023
- Highs and lows of a low budget makeover for our new house whilst we get ready to move in. Moving house is a lot of work and there's been a few unexpected ups and downs along the way. Deep cleaning, decorating, renovating, fixing, with a no budget to low budget approach. So many home improvements but oh, so worth it in the end! Just feeling so grateful to finally have found our fairy tale 'in-between' home. Thank you so much for keeping me company in this little corner of RUclips. Love you all to bits, Biggest, Softest, Everythings, Wendy. Xx
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I'm so happy for you both having a new place to live. It's a scandal that landlords don't professionally clean the properties between tenants. Nor do they maintain them properly. They just want profit. But we mustn't let our standards slip to theirs and your attitude of gratitude is wonderful. Lots of love and luck in your new home ❤🙏
You two are so lovely together. Happy for you. Here's to new adventures and snuggling in for the winter.
thankyou so much xx
Ahhh Wendy and James you will be so happy that you painted the house before moving into it. It’s always best to put your own stamp on it as it feels so much brighter and cleaner too.
I am extremely happy for you both. You’ll feel so much more at peace once the move in is complete. I can see you in the sun room with your morning coffee or tea percolating on what the day will be or your next plan of action .
Your latest fairy is stunning and your poem for the world so well done and beautifully written. You are truly a beautiful woman inside and out with a kind hearted soul. An inspiration for all of us.
I will look forward to the next video with joy. Have a great week my dear. I am sending you both much love and hugs, along with fairy dust to make the path along the way brighter. Keep shining my sweet friend. ❤🧚🏻♂️🧚♀️🧚🏻🦄🍷🍷😘🤗🌼🌼🌻🌻🌷🪻🌹🌹🪷💐
The plant babjes would like that new conservatory. They seem to be taking over the studio, lol. They do look so healthy. Thank you for including us!
Hi Wendy, I can't believe the work you guys had to do for a rental property that you don't own. I certainly hope you obtained a rent free period for all the work you've done for the owner. Thank you for taking us with you.
your new house will be magical with a bit of Wendy and James magic! your landlord should be so grateful to have you doing all that work to make the place beautiful and clean again. We visited Glastonbury on Friday and as we drove past your studio on the way into town I waved and said 'hello Wendy!' even though you don't know me and couldn't hear me 😆🥰
So happy for you both! Love the poem, this world certainly needs the “winds of peace” to sweep over it ❤🙏🏼
Beautiful! I like the idea of a corner desk, do you have two different views of the yard...and you can readily see anyone coming in your door.
Also house painters tip (for the future) slide the roller tray into a kitchen trash bag and using it as a liner, pour the paint right over the trash bag. Clean up is amazing, just reverse the bag off & tie. You can use the tray over & over with minimal clean up. Blessings on both of you ❤
Great painting tip! I'll use it. Thanks.
Thanks for that tip!
Lovely peace prayer, Wendy, lets hope all the collective positive talk around the world can make a difference to all the poor souls in need of it. She has a beautiful serene yet thoughtful face. Your house will be beautiful and so much potential! Loving the art studio space, just perfect 🥰🙏
I love the fairy even more after hearing the poem. If she’s on Etsy or somewhere else, she could be my Christmas season card!
Sadly when one is renting one is at the mercy of the landlord…….They are in it for the income and/or increase in value of the home. The less they have to put into it the better it is for them 😕 In any regard it’s a step in a new direction so Here’s to New Beginnings! Hopefully you will be able to find your dream home in the interim. 🤗🥰….Beautiful Poem 🙏🏻
Ohh, moving into a smoker's apartment is such work! When I moved into my current (and first) place, I learned the previous tenant had been a smoker, and he lived there for 28 years! There is a balcony, but it looked like he did not use that to smoke. My parents and I cleaned the walls, ceilings, doorways, doors, stairs, outlet covers, cupboards, and floors at least three times each. The first time there was nicotine dreck literally dripping down, so so so gross. Degreaser cleaner worked really well for me, it definitely needed a bit of those cleaning chemicals. Got the company I rent from to buy special paint for us to use as well, one that is supposed to trap any left over scent behind it and be super covering, which worked really well! I hope you and James manage to get everything clean and set up lovely to live in!
Hi Wendy, I started watching your RUclips videos a couple of years ago. My husband and I made a huge life change this past summer. Selling our home of 23-yrs and buying a home in Ireland, which all happened in a 3-week period. We had 9 weeks to pack up and ship the few belongings that were special to us. The company we hired to ship our few belongings said they would arrive at our new address in 12 weeks - week 17, we've just been told to expect our delivery this week. Our new home, including the fridge that didn't work and a damaged heating system. However, we have beautiful neighbours and the scenery out our window is amazing. At almost 70, this move took courage and energy, but after the Pandemic lock downs we were looking for something new. We definitely have this. Leaving family and friends wasn't easy, but we decided to follow our hearts. Your fairies and poems have always inspired me so thank you. Sending Love, Light, and Harmony to You, James, and mankind ☘️💚☘️
Beautiful channelled poem, Wendy. Only one word change may be preferable - "and wars decrease" to "and wars *cease*".
Eraser cleaning sponges by Mr Clean do a great job cleaning doors. Thank you for this video and update. I pray your prayer for our world, too.
I so need this Wendy. I lost my dad a fortnight ago and it's traumatised me. I'm living day to day, mostly disconnected from everything and everyone. I have a funeral to plan and it's heartbreaking. This will allow some respite. Much love to you and James. I am so glad you've got a home ❤
Softest hugs to you as you navigate through your sadness. I pray all goes well for you and the best memories of your life with your dad comfort you. Be kind to yourself and take time for self care too.❤❤🤗🙏🙏
Condolences 💐
@@ehpeachyloveThank you so much. I saw my dad every day. He was my dad but also my friend. I have so many good memories. I was lucky to have him ❤❤ I hope you are okay xxx
@@maryannknox7158Thank you Mary ❤ I hope you are well xxx
Oh dear hearts...moving is such a challenge! Yes to paying for prof carpet cleaning. I had extra moving boxes and put them down over the carpets for the move. I was thankful because it was a dark, rainy day here. I had them put furniture right down on the boxes and was able to lift them easily. We have a product in US called KILZ that you paint over nicotine and wet spots and then the stains get locked down and don't come through the paint. My landlord is not fixing things as they break, and I am paying top dollar, and it is often so discouraging. I also must practice gratitude in order to keep my inner peace. I have been creating collage fairies and I am going to create one for peace as you have so inspired me! I often wish I had a studio space so I can keep everything out and on the ready. I think a home studio would suit me best as I am often up late creating. My heart has been breaking over the state of all in the world, in my work, and the collective anxiety and sadness is affecting me. I must be better at my self care and spiritual practices. I treasure your dear and tender approach to life and art. Much joy in the new home to you and James.
oh gosh, I so feel you, xxx soft hugs for you too, it's sooo challenging right now x
What a great idea re-boxes on the carpet ☺️
Love the fairy of peace and the poem. Would love to see you print the fairy and the poem. I WOULD LOVE TO HAVE THEM BOTH.❤
James is planning on putting the poem on the back but I am making a poem postcard too! xxx
You've both done so well. Shame you are having to do it all. Landlords used to do all this before new tenants moved in. I think because there are so many people needing places to rent, landlords take advantage. Sad really, but hey, ho. It will be lovely once you've both finished it and you can enjoy your new home. Love the painting ❤❤
Your search has come to fruition! Look at what beauty you have manifested! So very happy for you both.
“What is life without a little whimsy?”… your videos are so refreshing and yet cutely whimsical..I absolutely love watching them. Thank you so much for sharing and being so authentic. You bring a lot of happiness in all your subscribers lives. ❤🌻🌼🌻love from India 😊
Every refrigerator has yuk in side.The fact that it was turned off makes it grow .Enjoy the process!
Winds of Peace Fairy is sorely needed.❤
Wendy and James, my happy place to escape for a while and gather inspiration
Wendy & James please take one day & every day one day at t a time. Many hugs.
I like this simplicity and you two are cute together 🤍🤍 so much joy you bring
I do not understand why it would not be clean, ugh all the excitement of moving in but seeing the nasties of the previous tenant YUCK! Personally I would put a little sofa or comfy chair in the conservatory area to sit and listen to the rain or soak in the sun to read a book, I would look for a way to enjoy it all the time. I love looking out the window at a desk ( and I would probably put a thin desk in the conservatory too but not in the corner) but a small settee, sofa or chair to relax, ponder, enjoy a cup of tea each day cozy up with a good book and enjoy that sweet little yard and sky through the seasons, would be how I would use it. I think I would be in that little area all the time. But cant wait to see what you do with it. Hope you have many happy memories and have lots of fun settling in FINALLY! Yay! SO happy for you both!
terrible that they didn't clean it all, but l suppose that is happening with most rental properties these days ***rolls eyes*** happy you have found a home though, and l am sure it will be beautiful when you have all your possessions and wendy magic touches in the home 💫❤
Yes it makes me angry. Just because it's a competitive market doesn't mean they should rent it out in that state.
@@thisnthat42 That and the the landlord saying "you were 1 of 10 people I could have chosen"! Not nice at all.
How exciting for you both!! Thats wonderful News! I think the desk looking over the garden would be nice. As an ex property manager Senior, I would suggest that you take photos before you move in and after you move out. You can then compare them and have a reliable source if those photos were not already taken. A good property manager should take photos. The fridge should have been cleaned by the previous tenant or a professional cleaner should have come in if the tenants did not clean it properly. Let me know how you go. Hope it has all worked out for you both. Oh the carpets should be cleaned professionally too before you move in. In Australia if the tenants dont clean the property properly then cleaners fees will come out of their bond.
Such a lovely painting! 🥰 Your James is such a treasure. Much love to you both. 💕❤️
aww thankyou and yes, he totes is! xxx much loves
Just wanted to say a thank you for your Universal Prayer that goes with your Fairy of the Winds of Peace. So needed, so beautiful, so poignant.
Bright Blessings, dear heart! ✨🕊️❤️
aww thankyou so much xxx Big blessings to you too dear soul xxx
The desk facing the yard would be the perfect spot. Once you finish the clean and paint facelift, the place will be truly yours and a blank slate to create your masterpiece! Loving seeing your moving chaos. Remember the journey is the joy!
So happy for you both! Getting ready for the next step, wonderful! Btw, the face on your Winds of Peace Fairy is beautiful. She’s so expressive.
Those white lab coat things you were wearing for decorating reminded me of being a kid at primary and junior school in the 60’s and 70’s and having to take in one of your dads old shirts for art/ painting and wear them with the buttons done up at the back.
What a lovely prayer thank you for sharing that with us.
I’m so happy for the both of you 🏡
thankyou angel xx
Thank you for sharing your healing poem at this time...
The joys of rental properties - not 😊 I remember a time of my life when I moved every year for 10 years straight! Granted it was a lot easier then and had a good laugh with HR personnel had to add a sheet to my file to accommodate all the addresses😂. Onwards and upwards you have each other to lean on & you'll make it a wondeful home. Tis a shame no one cleaned it all up before got the keys. Happy to say I've always left a property clean and in good shape.
You two are simply adorable sending you many blessings as well as to all really 🥰
I wish you both the very best of love and luck in your new home 🏡
Hey Wendy, ya'll are going to just love being in your new home . Say hello to James for me. Sending love and big hugs Sherry ❤ ❤❤
Great to see inside the new house, with nothing in it. I love the dark blue in the bathroom - but it is down to personal choice, and what you two want. I love your glass doors into the sun room, even shut, they will let the light come through into the house, which is great. Washing everything is a good idea, but you should not have to do this of course. But I rented a place, and it was in a terrible state, meaning I was chocking nearly every day when I lived there for 6 months, as there was black mold in the under eves cupboards, and they were full of stuff which was the owners. I ended up having to tape all of them up, to make it safer to live there. There was no smoke alarm, and when I had the log burner looked at, the guy told me it was unsafe to use, as it was not fixed properly at the back, and could let out poisonous fumes! That fridge is a shocker, and very dangerous, being left with all that mold in it! the good thing is, that you two are bonding together with the house, by making it all clean, and painting it the way you want it, making the house a home, for the two of you. I too like making my decisions in the morning, after I have walked the lovely Madge, and gone back to bed with a mug of tea. It seems the best time for rational thoughts I find! I write my journal every day at night when I go to bed though. As you know, I only go out of my home to walk my dog, so having your You Tube videos is like having a friend to talk to in my home. You are so special to me, and everyone on here, wonderful, whimsical Wendy. Such a creative, talented soul are you! Love and hugs, and Blessings to you, and wishing you much joy, along with your loving James, to making that new house a home, for you two to be snuggle buddies in, and to enjoy life in. From Jilly & Madge the rescue greyhound. xxx
I truly love your World Peace prayer for your painting; it is so beautiful and very fitting. Hoping your move goes smoothly and that you are soon settled in your new home.
I always enjoyed the drive home with music and to divert my attention’s another direction. I cannot wait to see the final home.
As Australia has plunged into a rental crisis we have similar issues here, landlords no longer care. If you don’t take the property as is at their price dozens of others are ready and willing, here we are being held to ransom😞
I feel so blessed to have a house atm and pray I get to keep it, it has its issues but I agree with your attitude of gratitude 🫶 All that matters is what we project into the world and hopefully we can all share our light and together brighten the space around us🙏
Much love and peace to you both…truly grateful for the way your videos lighten my day🫶🫶🫶
So happy for you both. Be blessed for many, many years.
thankyou dear angel xxxx
Here's to new beginnings! Even though it might be stressfull - you two are shining sooo brightly at the moment and I'm enjoying watching you like this. Thank you for sharing!
That sunroom and the garden are a blessing and I can't wait to see what you are doing with it. It is as if you always belonged in a room like this. Try if you can find the time to put some bulbs for tulips and daffodils in the garden right now so you can enjoy them in the spring when you will discover what else is going to show up.
Keep up the good spirit, enjoy the ride and the fresh start in your new little nest! Lots of love to you both. ❤
I think the sunroom/conservatory would make a great studio space.
I can’t believe you are allowed to do decorating in your rental. I wasn’t allowed to do anything, even put up pictures. It was like camping. I was so relieved when I bought my place and could spill soup whenever I wanted.
Yes a desk that looks out into the garden ❤️ 🪴
yes, watch the birds in the tree!! xx
Totally agree about making decisions before noon! I make unimportant ones the night before, such as laying out clothes, but anything important earlier in the day because the brain gets tired and mot so bright as the day goes on.:) So happy you got the 2nd house - love it, especially the garden and the light-filled room that overlooks it! Hope you are very happy there!
Love your new paintings & a beautiful prayer for peace 🕊
We had a week to do the painting between picking up the keys and moving in when we bought our place. We also tore up all the wall to wall carpet in the house to replace it with floor boards. We just made it and I've never felt so exhausted and sore in my life BUT it was much better doing it in an empty house rather than later when our stuff had arrived.
You'll love it when it's all fresh and you have your own character in it - the idea for the conservatory sounds great.
All the best to you two and enjoy your new space - may all your aches and pains be little ones.
Wendy, every best wish for your new home with James. Your new fairy is beautiful. ❤
Yay yay yay! Cutest couple ever!
awwww!! blushing!!
They are definitely 💯 the cutest couple I agree ☝️….Blessings
I thought it was always the landlords responsibility to paint the walls of an apartment/house, etc before new tenants move in? Especially when the last tenants have been smokers! Also deep clean the carpets. Is this different in the UK? But....the paint job that you have done makes a big difference to the energy and look of the house, and I can definitely see some of your studios plants in the sunroom! Definitely have your desk under the window that faces the trees outside. Very relaxing. So happy that you both have found this place, and will make it your own. xx
I'm like you very clean. My husband and I moved into a cottage and not seeing what was needed ended up taking three months to clean up what the landlord/owners should have done to begin with. We didn't even get a discount for what we had done for them. So, I get your frustration with the mess you two keep finding. But, I really do love your new home!
The new place will be lovely. It’s so important to pace & let things evolve if possible. It took me years to understand decision exhaustion & learn to value process as much as results. 💗
In every tenancy we had we had to clean it to a professional level before leaving and if you don’t the landlord keeps the deposit so they should have had plenty of money to pay for the cleaning. We bought our house last year and we’re shocked by how filthy they left it. It was hard to see it behind all the furniture are junk. I’ve spent a year and a half ripping it all out and redoing everything. Feels like a never ending job. Beautiful prayer Wendy 💜 hope the move goes smoothly!
I didnt realise how much mess cigerette smoke can make on the walls until I moved into a place where heavy smokers lived. Had to do the same as you and wash the walls.
Lovely conservatory area for the studio. Can't wait to see you transform your new home.
Gratitude can certainly help with the trip ups in the journey.
Love your watercolours projects.
Watercolour painting is something I'd like to play and experiment with.
Take ya blooming shoes off mate; so odd to wear shoes in a home. At least he knows the carpets are clean in the flat.
So happy for you to have a garden, do put your desk by that window, a gem of inspiration.
Hope the move goes well & that both James & yourself create the home you long to return too ❤
“Nothing you love is truly lost” so lovely of you to say that ❤
Moving is always a stresser. I have never known of anyone that moves. And doesn't have to clean out other people's smells, energy. It's all hard, but it's a way of us acclamating into our new environments. Such a stress but it will soon feel like home. Thank you for being so authentic to reality but magical in your art and life.❤
So similar in regards to making decisions earlier in the day rather than leaving it to the afternoon/eve… Your house will be beautiful x
Dear Wendy, great that you finally got your house, and of course sorry about all the work, energy, time and effort you're having to invest in things that are not the way they should be; but together you will work it out to have your lovely place.
The awesome thing about all this is seeing a strong bond between you and James amidst all this turmoil. That is the only thing that matters. Makes me so happy for you both.
Things are quite difficult for everyone right now, so you are not the only ones, be sure of that.
Good luck and lots of love from the distance..
So excited for you and James. I know that moving can be so rough, especially when the home wasn't maintained the way it should be. I wish you all the best in making it your home. Much love and peace, and peace to all worldwide.
Wendy, you will make the house your own and there will be no trace of previous tenants. A desk facing garden would be lovely 💚
Hi Wendy hope you're settled and happy in your new house. I'm going to use your 'no decisions after 12' idea, I think it would help me a lot! Many thanks and blessings 💖💖
To ALL.
May your hearts be light,
Your minds be calm and your spirits be FREE ❤🌻🦋
I'm so happy for you both. I've rented and purchased homes, and I can tell you it's not much different in the US when it comes to cleaning between tenants/owners. We've gotten lucky a few times, but most often we've always had to do our own deep cleaning. I always cleaned before we moved as well, but not many people do. The first house we ever purchased was absolutely filthy when we moved in. We moved across the country with two littles and a baby on the way, and I was scrubbing floors on my hands and knees and painting for days. I feel your pain and frustation! I can't wait to see what it looks like after you put your loving and creative touches on it.
All the emotions come around when moving house, don't they. I think you two are doing wonderfully. I love the fairy of peace, her colours are just beautiful 🧡
Oh Wendy I am so glad you havethe house your the best
A lot of work goes into purchasing a new residence .. I hope you maintain your strength and joy in finding this one. And the desk under the window with the view is a good choice. Love you.
The peace prayer and painting is beautiful! ❣
New beginnings ! Exciting chaos ! You two are a beautiful couple. Can't wait to see your new space finished . Love the peace fairy and poem ! Thank you for sharing ! Big love and hugs to all!
Onwards and Upwards Good People 🙏👍👍🏴
I recognize this process! My husband and I have been through it 6 times! So I am in deep sympathy! I love your new fairy, especially her expression. A+😂
So many good points in this house. I love the sunroom, the built-in shelves, and the garden. Happy for you.
I love the Winds of Peace Fairy's auburn hair, and enjoyed seeing you paint a bit of it. Also - James it adorable 🥰. Lucky you.
Enjoyed this video much and just wanted to say I love the watercolor of the lady with her hair blowing. It’s so elegant and graceful and the prayer just topped it off. I pray the same prayer right along with you and we are two or three are in agreement stuff happens. Yay!
Wendy, you shared your concern about the movers walking on your freshly cleaned carpet. I have moved house 4 times in the best 10 years. During the course of those moves I have learned that a seasoned mover automatically lays day protective paper or plastic on the flooring, both carpet and wood. With that said, the last group of movers weren't quite as thoughtful had to be told to protect the floors. I live in Sonoma, California...not sure if procedures are different in the UK but thought it was worth sharing. Sending positive energy for the new house update and move. Take care, Eileen
SO PLEASED FOR YOU BOTH. I hope you have many happy times in your new home 💕
thankyou!! xxx
Wendy I feel like you are in a state of high energy,..it's as if you are thriving as you ride the waves of change. You look youthful, a beautiful girl with long silver mermaid hair. I don't like to comment on people's appearance usually but I became mesmerised by your lovely shine and vibes...James also radiated a lovely happy energy. You are both very lovely and I foresee good things moving your way. ❤😊
The Winds of Peace Fairy is you… the resemblance is you… boy things have changed when you are renting a place and they can’t have it up to basic living standards … it’s hard I know but thank goodness you both are able to make it alright! Blessings to you good humans! Aloha from Hawaii
Love your prayers and painting ✌🏻🫶🏻
I just know you're going to make it just as special as you are. Looking forward to more!
I love the winds of peace fairy! And your Grandmother was very wise about making decisions before noon. I, too am so tired after 3. I wondered if it is from years of teaching as the buses would pick up the students around then.
Lovely, lovely video! I love your poem and painting of your Peace Fairy! You expressed so well of what so many of us are feeling. ❤ from Prescott, Arizona, USA
PRETTY PLACE ! GLAD YOU BOTH NOTICE THINGS B E F O R E YOU MOVE IN !! GENIUS! BLESS YOU BOTH AND NEW PLACE ! ❤🧡💛💚💙💜
Wendy. You and James have this! It will ALL be so worth the effort.
I’m so excited about your move. If the landlord doesn’t replace the carpets, he should at least be having them professionally cleaned!! And then my suggestion is to layer them with a large rug. The bonus is that it keeps the room warmer, and you can select a rug that you love. And you get to take it with you when you leave.
If I had a smidgen of your talent I would be painting my art work all over those lovely blank canvas walls! Sadly, I don't, so I'll stick to purchased prints lol! Enjoy your new home, it will be lovely with you two in it❤
You and James make me smile. I love the energy between the two of you 🧡
lovely prayer and painting combined thank you!
You are wearing your scattered-here-and-there feelings very well! You look wonderfully happy! 💖🌸💖
You and James are so cute 🥰. Love the chipmunk voices they made me giggle🤣🤣. Sorry that the previous house owners left it in that state. It will all be worth it in the end once it’s all complete so happy for you both 🙂🙂. Sending lots of hugs 🤗🤗xxxx
Love the white painting coats!
May your new home be a respite. Sending love from Central California. ❤
Love the interaction between you and James! Congratulations on the house and thank you for sharing so much love with us!
Mt daughter helped me move last time and we pack non breakable items in grocery store bags (amazon sells them cheap.) It was so much easier handling the bags rather than boxes and I unpacked the kitchen as I went along and took the empty bags back to the old place. Of course, if you are moving across country, you have to use boxes.
When we moved to this property, the movers put cling film on carpets so there was no mess. Brilliant🥰🥰🥰