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Love the video! My husband wanted a puffy recliner for the living room. He went on and on about this recliner he had in the 90’s and how much he loved it and wanted to find the exact same one. I was mortified but quickly realized he gives me COMPLETELY free reign to decorate the entirety of the house. He loves my choices, compliments them with a smile so the man got his ugly, puffy, yet comfy, recliner. I purchased the exact recliner he wanted but had it made in a fabulous, neutral, fabric. I throw the most chic blanket and pillow on it. It hides it well enough and my wonderful husband gets to enjoy his chair. 😊
Now that's how to do it! I did the same, my husband is fine with me decorating the entire house my way. All he wanted was a recliner that fit his nearly 7' frame. We bought him the The Beast. It's hideous but makes him so happy.
The monster chair has become a bit of a conversation piece and pic opportunity. My smaller women friends love to sit in it and laugh.
I think that’s a wonderful compromise. Honestly a change in fabric and colour goes a long way for those things.
You are a good wife! Our husbands work hard and deserve the chair of their dreams - even if we don't quite like it. We get the rest of the house. Let them have their chair.
This sounds like true love to me. Awesome.
You just saved your marriage 🎉. Great 😂 job.
Some people prefer some color other than just black and white - like Ralph Lauren and his beautiful colors, textures and leathers. I follow him for inspiration.
Agree with everything except faux flowers. I have some really nice ones but do agree that you have to wash them so they don’t become dust collectors
Faux is faux, in my opinion. You can get beautiful flowers or branches that are real. Often in your own backyard
Me too, I think faux flowers have become so beautiful and life like you really can’t tell the difference and you can enjoy them without watching them quickly deteriorating and dropping pollen and petals everywhere, also many are toxic to pets
Anyone else wishing for a Valentina remodel for Christmas? Would love to see your client’s remodels before and after ❤
Oooooo! Christmas Nior
Eh...no
OMG, the rate at which you crank out videos is amazing! I put your playlist on when I’m painting rooms and doing things around the house. Even videos I’ve watched before, I love to listen to your tips and just feel like it’s hanging with a friend. Have a beautiful Sunday❤
That is so sweet! You are hanging out with a friend!!!
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Love your videos, just bare in mind leather recliners are used frequently for mobility issues, not always by choice😊
Sometimes, but it also made my mom lose all her strength in her hamstrings and ended up adding to her immobility. They're also not great for posture.
Exactly. After having knee surgery and hip replacement it was a necessity for my father in law. Sometimes functionality is more important than how a room looks. People actually live in their living rooms
@@sandihedstrom4480 Absolutely depends on the injury/disability & where the chair is from. Standing on your own is always best, but when standing on your own without assistance isn’t possible, these recliners are essential. Not fun to style, but essential.
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Mangled vertebrae from a grenade in ‘71 needed lumbar support in a recliner, so I have one in my living room.
@@carolynhart1241 thank you for serving!
I had to laugh about the leather recliners- I am a single woman and I chose to buy my double seat recliner leather love seat with the cup holders in between the two chairs 😆 and I love it. It’s in my media/tv room which was a converted garage. I don’t care if it makes my room look old- it’s comfortable and fits my needs/wants. Unfortunately the ceiling has the popcorn paint and fan with light and those are things I do want to get rid of. I am looking to get a ceiling fan with just 3 blades and no light and find someone to remove the popcorn effect. So, I do want a touch of modern worked in with my recliner sofa. Love your content and your laugh is infectious.
I bought the second one of these two years ago. It’s a LazyBoy (sp?), and it’s in my living room which is the only living space I own!!
I totally agree! It’s about what makes you comfortable!
Valentina did say she wants people to love their homes and enjoy coming home to them!! She is giving great suggestions to those of us who are looking to best update our spaces. Ideas coming from an experienced designer, I find Valentinas suggestions very helpful!!
We all have likes and dislikes. But, I believe in letting people have what they like. Besides a lot of people can't afford these constant upgrades. Things have to last and that's where quality matters most.
Shorebaby exactly. Most people do not have the budget to replace floors, lighting, ceilings. They are paying for food, gas, college etc.
Then why watch this video? Blows my mind when people choose to watch videos like this and then complain in the comments. Just live your life.
@@katie8325 yep. Just live your life
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@@enna4986 Thank you :)
Wow! Valentino you used a word I haven’t heard in a loooong time! RUMPUS ROOM!
“Kids go to the rumpus room NOW! Do people actually know how to Rumpus anymore??
Thanks for the flashback!😊Enjoy your Sunday!💕
We live in the Westetn Colorado desert so it is very impractical not to have ceiling fans in certain rooms. Instead, I am changing over my ugly ceiling fans with wood and giant lights to very sleek, white fans with small wall hugging lights (because my husband loves top lighting) and this helps to deminish the impact on the room. They are not very noticeable when they are the same color as the rest of the ceiling. I think that sometimes a ceiling fan is needed to move air and cool the room, so totally get rid of them isn’t always practical. That said, we are going to replace the fan in our vaulted foyer with a chandelier because that fan really serves no purpose.
There’s always an aesthetic solution to these kinds of problems and I think you nailed it
I absolutely love my ceiling fans. When menopause hits you want fans from every angle like a hurricane going on. My fan stays. My heavy curtains stay. My country-SouthernLiving style stays.
Please tell where you found simple white fans!!??? I am struggling to find!
@@thevictorianedge5465 Absolutely agree about the fans. I'm going through menopause in Texas. We were still having 90-degree weather in October. The high temps are bad enough. Throw in menopause and, whew, don't know what I'd do without that cool air from the ceiling.
Brilliantly said. We LIVE in houses and need to be comfortable AND eco-friendly. I like ceiling matching fans, too!
Leather recliner provides excellent support and comfort for my elderly mother. I agree about puffy recliners but don’t discount them
Actually, doctors don't recommend them because they are bad for circulation.
Love you V! Because ceiling fans serve a purpose to circulate air, admittedly ugly, what can you suggest to replace it that would still circulate air but look beautiful? You’re the best girl at what you do so I know you have some amazing suggestions!!
I can not take my black out curtains down in my living room. My husband works 3rd shift and can only sleep in his recliner. We are empty nesters so no kids but the curtains can be pulled back. He likes them that way when he is awake. We live in a community and close to the train tracks. Our house is well insulated and with the curtains he doesn’t hear the train. I’m in the back of the house and I never hear the train. We live in West Tennessee and you know it gets hot down here. We have a canopy of trees and a well tuned A/C heating unit. The black out linings keep it cool in the summer and warm in the winter. Our all inclusive utility bill never gets over $230 for a 3 bedroom house.
I love you guys Valentina. I also love the subject matter of all things interior design. However, it does not take into account things like functionality and maintenance. We do not all get massive discounting when purchasing and we pay full retail for everything. We also have to live in our spaces and a lot of us have ongoing damage caused by animals that roam throughout our houses with their fur and claws.
That’s exactly why I haven’t even thought about new furniture yet. As soon as the kids are grown and the animals are gone- we go shopping!
I’m not sure what the issue with blinds is. When you don’t need privacy you can pull them all the way up and they disappear.
Isn't there quite an issue with the upkeep on curtains? I was recently considering roman shades; but there's the same issue with keeping them clean (and I have cats and one cat sheds like nothing I have seen before -- he's a professional shedder and his hair is embedded in everything).
I just vacuum my curtains when I vacuum my floors. I only have 3 windows in my apartment so it takes like 5 minutes lol. We can’t get rid of our ugly blinds so we keep them tucked up and hidden behind the lovely curtains (sheers + regular). Roman shades are also pretty, I assume you’d wipe them if they’re wood? Idk how you’d clean them if they’re fabric, maybe vacuum? Wash?
Edit: I think the problem with blinds is most people actually use them and even keep them visible (just opened) when not in use. They’re also unnecessary if you can get curtains instead (or shades, or even prettier wooden blinds).
Another great video. This was so inspirational. My husband and I are in out 60 s , I always want to keep updating his response is there’s nothing wrong with that but I see old, dated, it has to go. So after much planting the seed talking about it he gives in . Then when I do make the change he loves it .
I agree, paint furniture if it becomes tired, but you still love the piece 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻❤️🇬🇧xx great video hun 😊
You’re such an inspiration to me. I do Fluid Art as a hobby, and I always look for decor trends. I love your content
I love our leather recliner - not the puffy one with cupholders, but a beautiful caramel color brown. I was kind of surprised when you said they were out of style and make your home look old?
We have a leather sofa with rounded arms and matching chair in a beautiful, rich brown color with a hint of red -- matches the mahogany inlays in the entertainment cabinet perfectly. LOL. It was extremely expensive in 2005, still in brand new condition -- I don't find it creepy at all. The square arms on newer sofas look cheap to me, as though they're made of plywood.
I like recliners. I like the old style. I detest modern. I like curtains, so any creepy peeping toms wantabe will be deterred. I don't like black and white and modern so apparently this ain't the channel for me.
Maybe when Valentina or someone she loves, has aches and pains that are melted away by sliding into a comfy recliner she will change her mind about them.
Not sure what the point is in having all the money in the world to redecorate ad nauseum to ‘update’ the look and be left with a room that one cannot relax and feel comfortable in. Need to strike a healthy balance imo.
@@dorothydecesare1607 yes! Comfort any day over a stale, sterile, cold and uninviting room.
Valentine, I enjoyed watching your video while having my coffee and loved the ideas on how to freshen up around here. Honestly it felt like I was just chitchatting with friends. I love your style and am going to follow up this video with the paint video. I can’t remember the white I liked so I will rewatch. Thank you for sharing all your tips & tricks and have a wonderful week ❤
Years ago I saw an arrangement of flowers with peonies in it. I looked close because peonies, in my experience, are always full of ants and would not want that inside. No ants. No scent. I did not realize they were silk until I got that close. Never, ever since have I seen silk flowers that realistic.
I love that my hubby doesn't like the big recliner. We bought an original 1972 recliner at an store in Dallas and had it reupholster. It looks amazing and definitely a keeper
Love your show. I have those old outdated pillows on my family room. My mom made them in the 90’s, tapestry pillowcases, can’t get rid of them.
Moving into a new apartment and I’ve been wanting to change up my style, so this video is helpful and I agree with just about everything! Thank you!
I purposely bought an old (used) Victorian style lacy bolster pillow. Love the softness and the old off white color too (looks great with my white lace edged cotton pillowcases! My home is 1906 but I skip other frills- so it’s lovely. I pair that with a gray throw, a warm brown furniture grouping, and touches of bright teal and copper.
Now that sounds elegant, with a few statement accents. Winning.
I love your positive energy and the very kind way you deliver your information!
I want the recliner in the thumb nail. I love curating my house with things I love and use, we use recliners while enjoying tv together and they sit below Franz Kline type paintings. Life needs to happen in our homes and a little decor flexibility can add more than the perfect look.
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You are def my favorite channel and I have learned & implemented many of your tips. Thanks so much!
Lol on the recliner! I just hollered to my hubby “ Valentina is ragging on your recliner”. I totally agree
Venetian blinds never go out of style - I live in the HOT south - ceiling fans are great down here too !
For the most part I love everything you do, although I myself am a very traditional furniture buyer/decorator etc., but most chairs paired with sofa in a living room in a lot of pictures/or from decorators now a days are NOT comfortable....I want all I own and use for comfort as well as for design a very traditional comfortable homey decor....so you feel you can sit for hours watching a movie!!
Love this video, laughed so hard right along with you! Can't wait til the next!
An unusual tip for the Frame TV… I put one in my bedroom but not in my den (yet). It keeps my bedroom feeling calm and luxe and I didn’t have to put any kind of media furniture to accommodate it. Since most people expect to see TVs in a den, it’s easier to work it into a cohesive look. I’ll eventually put one in my den too, but I think it was more bang for my buck in my bedroom.
All these tips are truth! Love that you are being honest. 😊
I have some of those things you talked about and your right I need a change. Thank you for this video😊
I agree with you 100% in this video!!! You are so funny in communicating this topic 🤣
I adore your videos even though we have a very different style as decorators. I just want to point out that proper drapes have a function that may get more critical as the reorganization of covid and other global politics continues. We have seen a huge jump in fuel prices and drapes really do help control home comfort when used properly. Who is teaching kids how to draw them on the south side in the mornings in the winter and close them when the windows are no longer capturing heat? Good quality drapes can and should be laundered and UV rays controlled where needed. I think they will be rolling back into style in no time …
Im buying some soon just for that purpose! Energy savings!
Thank you! So insightful and warm, highly appreciated Valentina ❤
Thanks Valentina, I really love and appreciate your advice. I just take what I need and leave the rest, which is what I hear from your message, it’s your home and you should do what you need to do to make sure you love it. I don’t understand the negative comments saying you are shaming them, and they have to change things they still like or can’t afford to change??? PS, I love your colours and style, it looks very chic and luxe. 👍❤
Omg, the couches @ 3:43 are the most beautiful I have ever seen.
You're terrific! Loved this video. Right on! Thankfully I am on the right track...except I can't part with my cherry wood ethan allen pieces. But you are right....they are not making it anymore because people aren't wanting it. Oh well...have enough black and white pieces to blend in. Love your humor and enthusiasm!!!
We don't like a lot of pillows on our couches and only have one - for my head when I lay down - and I just got my new, updated pillow from CB2 on Friday - yay! Got the Xand pillow, love it. We do have a few throws though. They are next to be replaced.
The issue I feel is not antiques or curtains that makes a room feel old ,but poor quality furniture ( avoid IKEA at all cost!) , clutter , over accessorizing, and the most important neglecting your interior.
Invest in quality pieces if you can they will always look good whatever the latest trend.
I like IKEA actually. But you have to be picky about what you purchase from them. I’m happy with th birch sideboard I bought for my tv in the family room. It upgraded the room for sure even though it was from IKEA. And actually, the piece I bought was recommended by Valentina I think this past summer.
Agreed! I can spot a cheap 2013 ikea Pinterest remodel from a mile away, so much more dated and sad than nice antiques. Although I agree w Valentina that it’s not my preference to have a themed house with ALL old furniture from the same era, it’s better to mix and match old pieces w character with updated more minimal pieces. My mom is a retired interior designer and her house is lovely with quality pieces but it’s all early 2000’s Tuscan style!! I’ve been goading her to mix in some different styles (French country, warm neutral minimal, etc), replace some of the Pottery Barn style matching sets with more actual vintage pieces, and to minimize her clutter. It looks a lot fresher now than before I started doing that.
Agree with you on all this .. specifically can’t tolerate valances of any kind , second the big puffy Michelin man recliners (sofas) are a No go. Had to add undersized Artwork
As usual I love the content! I so enjoy grabbing a cup of tea and watching every time you post.
My husband has never asked for a recliner because he knows better🤣 Unfortunately he loves ceiling fans. I've warned him that one of these days he's going to come home to a beautiful light fixture it it's place and 1 for our bedroom is just waiting for the electrician to come! Next will be the living room. After I do these things he usually admits that you and I are right.
I replaced the ceiling fan in our bedroom with a beautiful crystal and linen light fixture. We nearly died from the heat. It turned out that the temperature was impossible to balance in the house and our bedroom is on the hot end. A fan was the only answer, it works. The fans in the house balance the temperature.
I laughed along with you on this video! So on point about the recliner lol! When my husband's old poufy recliner had seen better days, we compromised and got one of those more modern, slim recliners, not so bad....and may i suggest the pottery barn pillow inserts, reasonably priced and great quality. Have a great weekend..PS love your outfit today!
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Many years ago my ex and I were furniture shopping. He wanted a recliner and I didn’t. We went to Ethan Allen (are they still around?) and the designer showed us wingback recliners that you wouldn’t know were recliners. I still have them.
I ❤ your tips and tricks. Thanks for keeping it real.
So glad to see that you’ve got less dark gray in that room!
Love your videos! I've changed out the blankets, and pillows in my living room and even added larger items you have suggested while removed the knick knack things....but we still have those orange looking oak floors. Any suggestions for a rug or paint color if I have chocolate brown couches that would minimize the orange tone? I'm also stealing the blanket over the arm trick. Thanks again for all of the tips and links to great updates!
A tip the paint guy suggested was to subtly put the color you want to minimize into the room. Use a pillow with pops of that color, vase, art etc.
I am the woman that LOVES a recliner- my husband hates them 😂
You hinted at a video coming and I'm hoping it is the one of the old house in the country (that belongs to your client, I believe) with the herb garden just outside. You mentioned it might include all the tips you are covering today! Excited to see that one! Great job, Valentina!
I like my 2 silk flower arrangements and intend to keep them 😊
When we moved into our renovated new home my husband insisted on a recliner so I made sure it was a stylish Italian brand which cost the earth but it looks good.
I have 8 ft ceilings. So I bought 96 inch pottery barn linen blend drapes and installed them next to the ceiling. It does make the room seem taller. I bought new pottery barn linen blend drapes thru EBay at half the price. They look great.
My coffee table was my dads so I can’t get rid of it. I painted it flat black and I just love it!!!
How do you clean it?
LOVE your old recliner solution!!!
Love your tips and tricks Valentina
Great video, love all the pics of examples and humour
I bought a tatty old chest of drawers at auction for £5, painted it black and swapped the knobs for chrome ones, it looks fab!
I agree with everything you have said here (#truthbombs); however, I need my bedroom ceiling fan - this is the best way to counter the hot flashes and the lack of a breeze on humid summer nights.
Absolutely agree with everything you said 👏
Love to hang out with V😀 and learn new tips and tricks
You are so much fun, love your videos!!!
Don't apologize your spot on 👍👍👍
I was with a girlfriend for a couple years and moved in with her. Went from my energetic, minimalist downtown apartment with my clean lines/metal/glass/leather theme to her suburb and had to get used to the Live Laugh Love thing with the poofy big box store brown recliner couches and massive flat screen TV that sucked all the space out of the room. And I just realized our decorating styles mirrored our personalities. And our personalities made us break up!
I only watched half of this,as I don't agree that things make your house look old.I think you should have around you what YOU love and makes you and your family happy.Sure I get that if you want to update your interior look, some of these suggestions are relevant.But to my mind, often this just leads to boring white and grey ,cold looking rooms.Which I might add, is the impression that the living room in this video is giving me! I like wood, warm colours and a cosy feel.
You're so cute! I love these "look old" or "mistake" videos. What do you think about plantation shutters?
Okay I hear ya ~ ditch the faux floral arrangements. I live in a tropical area and have 3 that fit the decor but I’ve had them for 17 years and 6 moves. You’ve convinced me to say out with the old 🌸
OMG!! I have that exact ceiling fan that you showed! We bought the house we're in a few years ago and it had 6 of those ceiling fans. Ugh! We've been getting rid of them as we update each room.
Thank you for sharing this video
Right on Valentina ✌🏼😊
For the slice of your viewership who are saying you need your ceiling fans: I hear you and agree with you. Good news, there are modern alternatives that have sleek blades and led lights. There is no excuse for clinging to that dilapidated fixture with the tulip shades.
I just bought a resort looking fan, white with textured blades and a low profile light. My master bedroom needed the air circulation.
This is fabulous and hilarious video. I 💯 agree with you on all of your tip's, Valentina. 😀
Sorry Valentina, l can't text you on Telegram. I don't have this set-up.
Be careful about popcorn ceilings because some have asbestos and you do NOT want to do that yourself or breathe that. A home inspector can do a test or you can buy a test yo make sure your ceilings don't have asbestos before you do any work. If they do you MUST (by law) have that taken out by professionals.
The recliner section is making me laugh so hard!!! That pic with it in the launch position!!! LOL
Yes black and white everything way to go!
I'm guessing that rolled arms will be back strong in 20 years. I remember adding foam to my straight armed sofa with duct tape and doing slip covers to make them look like they had rolled arms and be more current for that time. If you have a good sofa frame, getting reupholstered and changing the arms can be a good option. You can get a performance fabric and have a food stain impervious custom linen sofa for the cost of a less expensive sofa. (My dream) Face it, we humans like change, Fun stuff :) Thanks V
I love how you make yourself laugh 😂
You are so right about recliners lol put my husband’s in His tv room…yeah 👌
Silicone tulips are amazing! They look and feel real.
Also wooden flowers are pretty.
I disagree about the artificial floral. Hobby lobby has some very realistic floral pieces. They are expensive but worth it. I use them sparingly like a single magnolia blossom mixed in with some greenery in my foyer. So don’t throw out all artificial flowers. There are some good ones.
I agree with you however it also depends how they are arranged in a vase that makes a big difference. I think a proper arranging can make them look more realistic.
I totally agree, faux flowers are beautiful without the mess and toxicity to pets
Love the passion! 😂❤
What kind of lighting do you recommend for the bedroom? I have bedside lamps, but what about when I’m hanging out in my room and it’s not bedtime? (I don’t know what to replace the ceiling fan with haha or if it needs replacing at all). I have a small space so my bedroom is also my desk area, and hangout area
“ the fiberfill that's gotten kind of chunky, 😖🤣. I love the humor and drama, makes watching so much fun.
You speak the truth!! 😂
The gasp was HILARIOUS!😆🤣😂
I'm really shocked about what you said about my 2" wood blinds. I use them to block the sun otherwise my Air Conditioning bills would be astronomical. Only a heavy curtain or plantation shutters would be able to replace the performance. Plantation shutters might work on a couple of my windows; but, they would significantly ruin my view. I would have to have them open all the time due to my cats.
I agree, here in New England thermal insulated curtains are a must! I even replaced my old windows with super duper thermal ones and I still need the curtains. I do change them up for the seasons.
@@shellyjoe6657 I did listen to designers at first and painted everything white and had white furniture, etc. Then, I nestled into the coziness that is my own design style and it's called homey realism -- LOL.
Thank you Bugs Bunny for your comment. Living in So. California, we also use blackout drapes and blackout roman shades. I'd love to change them out, but haven't found anything "more modern" that would keep out the summer heat. A breezy curtain would look beautiful, but practicality reigns supreme.
@@shellyjoe6657 Our central Illinois winters in a rural area also call for " insulation " - three hours south of Chicago & Lake Michigan , we still get the " lake effect " winter weather ! Brrrrr ... !!! 😗
@@dianajohnson2866 I agree. I live in Florida. I’m having the windows that have heat gain tinted and putting shades and drapes over them. My electric bill is way too high.
Couldn’t agree more! You had me lol.
thank you for the video!
Love it Valentina! Have you thought about doing a meet and greet?
I need the fan with the lights, I live in South Florida and even if our a/c is blasting all day that fan helps so much lol
I removed heavy valances and heavy curtains and replaced with new lighter panels hung wider and high. couldn’t believe the difference in the light coming in!. In my new house I removed slat blinds right away
Great video! Loved it!
You are like the Vogue catalog I get inspired but never plan to ware those clothes they advertise. Thank you for your hard work.
Thank you for sharing
i would love to get rid of my textured ceilings but it’s crazy expensive! And I’m too lazy to do it myself.
Exactly!
@@despinakyraleos2234 If I were planning a remodel of an area where I’m demo’ing the whole space, sure I’d redo them, but I’m not going to do them just to redo them. I removed them in my garage because the weather fluctuations caused them to flake, but it was pricey. The whole house would be thousands and thousands of dollars. And they take a lot of time and effort to remove on your own.
Would you share with us the size and location of your house and the amount you paid to have them removed?
I had friends that retired in their 60's and it's one of the first projects they tackled (in their 2,500 2 level home).
@@bugsbunny2357 Gosh, it was 3 or 4 years ago. It was a 3 car garage and I want to say it was $1500 in the Portland Metro area. So the whole house (4533sqft) would have been about 8-10k? That didn’t include painting it, just removing the ceiling texture.
@@vanessabogaert2104 Thanks for the info Vanessa as I had no idea and I am thinking of downsizing. So, it's good to know. 4,533 is a humongous house so it probably would have cost 10k for sure. I imagine it's a lot of work and clean up and protecting stuff, etc. Apparently you just spray water on it and scrape it off. But, it sounds about as fun as removing wallpaper.
Love how you called old tube screen TV’s “big bottomed girls” 😂 I’m a big fan of the thin, framed tvs that you can turn into artwork when the TV isn’t being watched. Hoping that’s our next upgrade once we buy a home.
Definitely feel the same about recliners!
I came home one day to a 2 piece leather recliner set, a single and a double seater. The double seater has cup holders, that’s right. My husband bought them while I was at work, yep. 😮 We still have them, but at least the color is light gray instead of dog s--- brown. Good thing I love him a whole lot. Anyhow, you gotta pick your battles-I guess. 😅
I love your laugh!!! 😂😂😂