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.
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 ☘️💚☘️
Even though now this happened over a year ago and you are both happily ensconced in your new digs now, after watching all the videos leading up to this one I’m still SO happy you found a beautiful place with a garden. I am in total agreement with other commenters about how landlords are, essentially, ripping off their tenants and using emotional blackmail to get us to accept all sort of things we shouldn’t have to. From dirty houses and things that need fixing that they ignore to crazy stupid rent increases (mine recently went up by $100/week) etc. When you both started painting, especially James with the roller and tray of paint straight in the carpet, well I almost had a conniption. 😳 I was so happy when I saw you and James had finally put a cover sheet down on the carpet. Phew 😂 I also LOVED your new (at the time) fairy and her wonderful wonderful poem, so beautifully written and obviously straight from your heart. I also LOVED it and laughed so hard when James came in to your studio, looked straight at the camera and said “hello” then turned to kiss you. What a gorgeous moment! He’s such a lark and I love his sense of humour and how he looks after you. 🥹❤
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. ❤🧚🏻♂️🧚♀️🧚🏻🦄🍷🍷😘🤗🌼🌼🌻🌻🌷🪻🌹🌹🪷💐
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 😆🥰
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 🙏🏻
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!
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!
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.
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 ❤
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.❤❤🤗🙏🙏
@@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
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!
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! ✨🕊️❤️
Dear Wendy, thank you for participating us in your crossing the in-between. Moving is always a new start, but also means letting go. It's so good that there are fairies all around to accompany you. Fairies have the wonderful ability to pass any border or gap with no effort. And it is good you have the studio as a safe base to cocoon and comfort yourself when around you the chaos of the in-between-ness takes away safety for a moment. With what is going on further around in the world, it is important to have a safe surrounding somewhere. Carry on! And may the new house become the cozy home you wish for! ✨
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 🥰🙏
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.
Great to see you finally with a new home. It just needs a bit of TLC. When my parents moved into the house I still live in back in the 1970s, it was like a slum. The previous occupants used to mend motorbikes upstairs in the back bedroom! We had no double glazing, no flooring, just bare floorboards covered in engine oil. No heat, no central heating. Damp everywhere and walls in the kitchen running with condensation and black with mould. Nothing was done by the council for new tenants back in those days, my poor mum had to cope with it all with five kids, dad at work all day. I was three months old and it was a freezing January. A bit of decorating is not a big deal, you’re lucky.
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.
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!
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.
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🫶🫶🫶
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.
“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 😊
I love you guys! A curved l-shaped desk in the sunroom would be very nice, add some shelves for your plants too. James has such a soothing voice. Take care.
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!
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. ❤😊
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+😂
12:23, she is beautifull. I fell in love with her, the moment i saw her! Thank you so much! Hope you can enjoy your new place and make many happy memories!
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.
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. ❤
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 💖💖
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. 💗
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 ❤❤
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!
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.
Love your prayer of serenity and grace (tears) and the beautiful autumn woman you have painted. Moving is overwhelming when you have to do someone else's work that should have been done. You are making it all new and truly putting your stamp on it and making it your own. Will be so lovely when you have your first cup of tea in your new surroundings with everything in it's place...And YES for your desk to be in front of the window. That would be lovely and inspiring. Thank you for sharing. 🥰
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.
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 ❤
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!
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 pleased you both found a new place! I love all that light in the conservatory and the view of the garden is the best. And your prayer is so beautiful and moving.
We are in a bit of a shuffle in the world at home & everywere so the preyed is so appropriate & so nice to see the love you & James share🤗 looking forward to all your finished portraits, you draw such beautiful, unique art...✌️❤️ & Blessings to you & your new home...
You two are so sweet, this is what happily ever after looks like to me. I love your sunroom,so bright! And that gorgeous garden space. I am so happy for you.
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.
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
So so happy for you both. You put in ALOT of money and work for a rental! Sure hope the landlord made some of that right with you! Loved the geese on the rain at the end. So beautiful.❤ Enjoy your new home!🙏🥰
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
Oh! The decision fatigue hit home for me. On a subconscious level I probably felt this, I feel the need to get the things that need any kind of decision making done in the first half of the day. Have for years tried to “fix myself” to spread out the decision things bit that always leaves a longer list form the next day. So thanks for mentioning this. And when moving - that’s so many decisions, all the time. Hope you get time to just breathe and keep grounded. 💫
The Wendy House (sorry couldn't resist) and James' too of course, is full of wonderful light around you. Your new nest is quickly filling with love and is going to be a very special place. 🏡 Try white vinegar and baking soda to get the nicotine stains out of the gloss paint.
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
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.
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
The blue room looks so much better. I'm a messy painter myself. No matter how hard I try I always spill some. What a beautiful little prayer! Your relationship with James is so sweet.
I bought an old victorian house not renovated since the 80s.... 8 years later I am still improving it, colours change all the time, but I LOVE painting, I love to see the change lol.The more you do the better you like it, make it yours completely.
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 🧡
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.
Winds of Peace Fairy is sorely needed.❤
Wendy and James, my happy place to escape for a while and gather inspiration
You two are so lovely together. Happy for you. Here's to new adventures and snuggling in for the winter.
thankyou so much xx
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*".
Even though now this happened over a year ago and you are both happily ensconced in your new digs now, after watching all the videos leading up to this one I’m still SO happy you found a beautiful place with a garden.
I am in total agreement with other commenters about how landlords are, essentially, ripping off their tenants and using emotional blackmail to get us to accept all sort of things we shouldn’t have to. From dirty houses and things that need fixing that they ignore to crazy stupid rent increases (mine recently went up by $100/week) etc.
When you both started painting, especially James with the roller and tray of paint straight in the carpet, well I almost had a conniption. 😳 I was so happy when I saw you and James had finally put a cover sheet down on the carpet. Phew 😂
I also LOVED your new (at the time) fairy and her wonderful wonderful poem, so beautifully written and obviously straight from your heart. I also LOVED it and laughed so hard when James came in to your studio, looked straight at the camera and said “hello” then turned to kiss you. What a gorgeous moment! He’s such a lark and I love his sense of humour and how he looks after you. 🥹❤
Wendy & James please take one day & every day one day at t a time. Many hugs.
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. ❤🧚🏻♂️🧚♀️🧚🏻🦄🍷🍷😘🤗🌼🌼🌻🌻🌷🪻🌹🌹🪷💐
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 😆🥰
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!
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 🙏🏻
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!
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!
So happy for you both! Love the poem, this world certainly needs the “winds of peace” to sweep over it ❤🙏🏼
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!
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.
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!
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
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!
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
Wendy, every best wish for your new home with James. Your new fairy is beautiful. ❤
Your search has come to fruition! Look at what beauty you have manifested! So very happy for you both.
Dear Wendy,
thank you for participating us in your crossing the in-between. Moving is always a new start, but also means letting go. It's so good that there are fairies all around to accompany you. Fairies have the wonderful ability to pass any border or gap with no effort. And it is good you have the studio as a safe base to cocoon and comfort yourself when around you the chaos of the in-between-ness takes away safety for a moment. With what is going on further around in the world, it is important to have a safe surrounding somewhere.
Carry on! And may the new house become the cozy home you wish for! ✨
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 like this simplicity and you two are cute together 🤍🤍 so much joy you bring
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.
Great to see you finally with a new home. It just needs a bit of TLC. When my parents moved into the house I still live in back in the 1970s, it was like a slum. The previous occupants used to mend motorbikes upstairs in the back bedroom! We had no double glazing, no flooring, just bare floorboards covered in engine oil. No heat, no central heating. Damp everywhere and walls in the kitchen running with condensation and black with mould. Nothing was done by the council for new tenants back in those days, my poor mum had to cope with it all with five kids, dad at work all day. I was three months old and it was a freezing January. A bit of decorating is not a big deal, you’re lucky.
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.
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!
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.
I always enjoyed the drive home with music and to divert my attention’s another direction. I cannot wait to see the final home.
You and James make me smile. I love the energy between the two of you 🧡
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 ❤ ❤❤
Thanks God, you have James 😉🙏🏻👍🏻
Thanks, for another peacefull video & kind reminder, about yourself 🌺
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🫶🫶🫶
You two are simply adorable sending you many blessings as well as to all really 🥰
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
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.
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
PRETTY PLACE ! GLAD YOU BOTH NOTICE THINGS B E F O R E YOU MOVE IN !! GENIUS! BLESS YOU BOTH AND NEW PLACE ! ❤🧡💛💚💙💜
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 ☺️
“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 😊
I love you guys! A curved l-shaped desk in the sunroom would be very nice, add some shelves for your plants too. James has such a soothing voice. Take care.
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!
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. ❤😊
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+😂
12:23, she is beautifull. I fell in love with her, the moment i saw her! Thank you so much! Hope you can enjoy your new place and make many happy memories!
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.
I just know you're going to make it just as special as you are. Looking forward to more!
Wendy. You and James have this! It will ALL be so worth the effort.
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. ❤
Thank you for sharing your healing poem at this time...
Thanks for your video, it is exciting to see your excitement for your new space, and the love and humor of you and James ❤️ ❤❤
What a lovely prayer thank you for sharing that with us.
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 💖💖
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. 💗
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 ❤❤
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!
“Nothing you love is truly lost” so lovely of you to say that ❤
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.
Love your prayer of serenity and grace (tears) and the beautiful autumn woman you have painted. Moving is overwhelming when you have to do someone else's work that should have been done. You are making it all new and truly putting your stamp on it and making it your own. Will be so lovely when you have your first cup of tea in your new surroundings with everything in it's place...And YES for your desk to be in front of the window. That would be lovely and inspiring. Thank you for sharing. 🥰
You are wearing your scattered-here-and-there feelings very well! You look wonderfully happy! 💖🌸💖
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.
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 ❤
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!
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 pleased you both found a new place! I love all that light in the conservatory and the view of the garden is the best. And your prayer is so beautiful and moving.
We are in a bit of a shuffle in the world at home & everywere so the preyed is so appropriate & so nice to see the love you & James share🤗 looking forward to all your finished portraits, you draw such beautiful, unique art...✌️❤️ & Blessings to you & your new home...
Good luck with everything. Just imagine when you are all cosy in your new place and it will all be in the past. ☺️
I wish you both the very best of love and luck in your new home 🏡
You two are so sweet, this is what happily ever after looks like to me. I love your sunroom,so bright! And that gorgeous garden space. I am so happy for you.
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.
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
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.
Oh Wendy I am so glad you havethe house your the best
Wendy, you will make the house your own and there will be no trace of previous tenants. A desk facing garden would be lovely 💚
So so happy for you both. You put in ALOT of money and work for a rental! Sure hope the landlord made some of that right with you! Loved the geese on the rain at the end. So beautiful.❤ Enjoy your new home!🙏🥰
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
Every refrigerator has yuk in side.The fact that it was turned off makes it grow .Enjoy the process!
Love your new paintings & a beautiful prayer for peace 🕊
Oh! The decision fatigue hit home for me. On a subconscious level I probably felt this, I feel the need to get the things that need any kind of decision making done in the first half of the day. Have for years tried to “fix myself” to spread out the decision things bit that always leaves a longer list form the next day. So thanks for mentioning this. And when moving - that’s so many decisions, all the time. Hope you get time to just breathe and keep grounded. 💫
I am so happy for you in this new home. You both will make it so fabulous and cozy.
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
So glad for you both🎉 that sun room looks fabulous. Happy house happy people❤
Yay yay yay! Cutest couple ever!
awwww!! blushing!!
They are definitely 💯 the cutest couple I agree ☝️….Blessings
When we moved to this property, the movers put cling film on carpets so there was no mess. Brilliant🥰🥰🥰
The Wendy House (sorry couldn't resist) and James' too of course, is full of wonderful light around you. Your new nest is quickly filling with love and is going to be a very special place. 🏡
Try white vinegar and baking soda to get the nicotine stains out of the gloss paint.
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
Onwards and Upwards Good People 🙏👍👍🏴
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.
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
Love the white painting coats!
May your new home be a respite. Sending love from Central California. ❤
The blue room looks so much better. I'm a messy painter myself. No matter how hard I try I always spill some. What a beautiful little prayer! Your relationship with James is so sweet.
I'm so excited for you two! I can't wait to see how this turns out! ~~Much love, MamaK
I bought an old victorian house not renovated since the 80s.... 8 years later I am still improving it, colours change all the time, but I LOVE painting, I love to see the change lol.The more you do the better you like it, make it yours completely.
So pleased you found somewhere to move to. Can’t wait to see how you creatively furnish it.can feel for you both and the stress load?!
Yes a desk that looks out into the garden ❤️ 🪴
yes, watch the birds in the tree!! xx
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 🧡