I don’t know about all of you here guys! But when Arvin talks my eyes scan my room 🤣 there is a sense of relief when he says no to something that I don’t have. Arvin you are my filter. This is housekeeping 2.0. Thank you 🙏🏽
The contact paper seems like the only alternative for those of us who hate our counters but live in a rental where we cannot change them or cannot afford to change them.
I have to a agree 🤷♀️ Yes quartz or porcelain may be cheaper than marble but who am I going to pay to measure how much is needed, pay for shipping, then pay for someone to take off/put the new counter in. I'm broke and just want to stop looking at dull tan counters. Lmao
Lol true. My current space has an ugly panel covering the wall behind the sink. Why would I want to look at that when could go to Home Depot during Black Friday and spend $20 on some contact paper backsplash tiles that makes the space look intentional? We're broke and just trying our best 😂
Please do a rate my room series! Where we send you pictures of our rooms and you give us tips on how to fix it up or make it more cohesive 👍🏼♥️ love your style so much so similar to my personal taste
Ok, so I have the roses. HOWEVER my son joined the Army 2019 and said bought me the roses saying they should last the life of his first term. So I’ll keep the roses❤️ best Mother’s Day gift ever! Let me add, I love your videos and enjoy your options. Just sharing because I laughed when you mentioned the roses.
it is a gift.. and when you see it you are thinking about your son probably.. so you shouldn't feel guilty about it.. it was well meaning gift ..enjoy it :)
We put a hanging chair in my teen daughters room. She spent a year in there doing online school during the pandemic. It got her out of bed and reading more. She and her friends love it! She's 15. In that utilization it has been great! Otherwise, hanging from a beautiful tree outdoors is the only way to go imo!
Ok but....I'm poor and tired of looking at my apartment's dated 80s kitchen. So I traded dated for slightly more contemporary tacky marble countertops because that was the only option sold at dollar general😂
Arvin needs to do a series on renter friendly home decor ideas. I understand the marble contact paper thing but in as a renter it has helped with protecting my counters and has helped me get my damage deposit back. So to me it was so worth it.
Exactly! Like here in the comments there are people who will really now go and throw the jars out because they are tired of seeing them in their kitchen. Like what? These jars have purpose - storing food instead of plastic containers, canning and everything. They are eco friendly, you can even take them to shopping without packaging and they are quite light and easy to store or carry around.
@@iamproffesionaltotally6397 Yes of course you don’t need to just store the food in them. There are endless possibilities with them. Its just that here in the comments everyone is now all of a sudden getting rid of them, just because they arent like what aesthetic/trendy anymore?
@@iamproffesionaltotally6397 Someone (hubby) super-glued some fabulous fancy dresser drawer handles on our Mason jars and now I have 4 great big fancy beer mugs.
The most fabulous piece of furniture in my home has been the hanging basket chair. It has nurtured so many people in times of deep grief, stress, depression and worry. It is also very beautifully made and looks wonderful with cozy pillow and blanket. Bliss.
I LOVE THIS. super important. I had a "healing couch" that was a black corduroy and ugly af but it held many secrets, tears and seen lots of love and support.
@@Cole_Cross exactly I have one such healing couch or as I call it mother's lap. It's ugly af but oh boy it is mother of all cozy and it has to be in a corner it always has to be in a corner,it can never be in the middle of the room. Always in the corner where I can coil up cosy against the wall.
Please do a video explaining the different type of home aesthetics like contemporary, scandinavian, mid century modern, farmhouse and so on... there's so many! I'm confused!
I just bought a glitter painting for my bedroom lol! I started laughing immediately! I watched and liked the entire video and two more. Im still hanging it.
You are too cute! Others on RUclips often come across really judgmental and not very likeable when doing these types of videos, but you are just a joy to watch! You aren’t slagging people off, or making people feel bad or inferior, you are just having fun with it! Which is what decorating your home should be; fun! Thanks for all the videos!
As a renter, contact paper is the only thing that makes my dated kitchen with laminate countertops tolerable 😭 I definitely steered clear of marble though, it’s for sure tacky, went for a plain white instead!
Ehh it got dirty pretty quickly but some scotch guard fixed that and made it easier to keep clean - the other thing I didn’t anticipate is that using dish ware on that same counter makes it way more at risk to little rips and tears. Such a bummer because it looked nice initially but I took it off for now and am suffering with ugly late 90s countertops haha - I did my cabinets instead though and changed all the hardware which made it somewhat prettier in the kitchen!
That’s the laugh I need after explaining a 45-minute class on Geometry and one of my kiddos telling me: I don’t understand. What don’t you understand? Can you pinpoint it? Kid: I didn’t understand anything 😆
My “shabby chic” or “cottage” furniture pieces are family heirlooms from an actual farmhouse and I can tell you that they look nothing like the fake stuff that is called “farmhouse” now. They’re gorgeous, they’re distressed, and they’re loaded with family history. I wouldn’t trade them for the world. Distressed furniture only limits your style when it’s an artifice. But since mine are a part of our family histories they are a part of us, therefore a natural part of our home & decor. There is no way that could ever be limiting.
So, no need to call them "shabby chic" or "cottage." Heirlooms are a completely different category. Also, love what you love, in all aspects of the life you choose to live. Stay safe! 💫
THANK YOU. Every time I hear someone talk about decorating in a “farmhouse style” I know they have never set foot in an actual farmhouse, and one day I’ll hear this and roll my eyes so hard I’ll have to get special glasses for the sprain.
I’m not planning on changing anything about my room/ house and I’d say my style is very different from yours but I absolutely love your laugh so I like watching your videos lol ☺️
I really enjoy watching you, and i think you are adorable, but I'm sorry - I just covered my very UGLY RENTAL countertops with the marble contact paper, and i love it - my new property manager saw it, and she asked how I got so lucky to get beautiful countertops - so, for me, it is great, and brings me joy. i can't change the floor, or the light fixture, but i could change the look of countertops, fridge and cabinet doors with CONTACT PAPER
If you rent, I think it's a great option!! Owning a home is definitely a different situation. Covering countertops with contact paper when you are trying to sell your home, just no. But absolutely in a rental situation!
I'm with you, Tina. I don't think renters want to pass it off as real marble. It's that anything is better than the ugly fake granite veneer from the '90s. It makes a huge difference to have the contact paper, even if it's a "cheap" upgrade. Even stick on backsplash can make a significant difference in a rental. My parents had custom white marble countertops made 2 years ago which they paid soooo much for. They are getting rid of them because they simply do not clean well. My mother has to baby them every day or so to keep them well maintained.
I’ve had marble contact paper on my kitchen counter for nearly 3 years and it still looks the same! Through grease, oil, spills, washing dishes, etc. still amazing lol
@@ArvinOlano I feel personally attacked 🤣🤣 I don't actually have any but I want to find a way to have flowers in my home that actually look real. Any suggestions my fabulous guru? Side note, that cardigan is everything 😍
I have contact paper on my apt countertops. Held up about two years like I needed it to. I would NEVER over granite or in my house. I’m moving and ready to see it go!
I forever will love glitter. Even the scream and taunting laugh will not break my tacky heart. *Edit to add, I am in no way offended. I have my sparkly big girl pants on. 😂
Absolutely! I'm currently looking at my ZGallerie glitter wall art piece right now and still in love with it ❤ I'm an adult and can take the difference of opinion without having a meltdown. Love you & your channel 💕
I'm in an apartment and I have marble contact paper you have to buy the higher end paper and you have to be good at installing it. Also the pattern matters and the sizing does as well, you need to lay it with the least number of pieces. Mine is glossy and highly reflective held up great its been a year.
What brands do you recommend? I have never gotten contact papers because I’m a lazy ass person lol but seeing them quite handy for little touch ups or bigger ones with minimal cost sound great to me!
I agree! Contact paper can actually be a good choice for renters when you've done your homework. You don't always have to go with the most expensive ones to find a good quality one, Amazon reviews (with customer pics or videos!) are usually pretty helpful for determining which ones are actually good. I found a beautiful white granite contact paper that really elevated my kitchen. The brown laminate granite countertops clashed with the color my landlord chose to have the cabinet painted and I couldn't stand it. Mine's glossy, but some come in matte finishes. I don't regret buying& installing mine at all.
@@vanieLuna I got some nice marble roles from roserosa from Amazon. It came out well. My mom didn't realize it was juat contant paper. We had a dingy yellow, floral counter and back splash
I hear him say "No gurl!" while waving his finger back and forth and shaking his head no. I wonder what people are thinking when I am giggling to myself as I put a pillow down because I heard the word of Arvin in my head.
I just came back from Marshall’s and a big glittery canvas caught my eye. I immediately thought, “WWAD? (What would Arvin do?” I stuck my nose up in the air, pursed my lips and sauntered away. Haha! You would have been so proud. 😉
Marble contact paper: I have a brand made for counter tops (EZ faux currently, but I used instant granite in the past). We have had it on our counters for 2 years and use it in a rental property andrew the tenants aren’t easy on them. It has held up wonderfully, there are no seams in the middle of the counter because it’s extra wide and it’s a less expensive alternative for an update on the marble trend. We spent 110 dollars total. It’s also heat resistant to 300 degrees.
Yes!!! I was coming on here to say something similar. Contact paper that is made for countertops holds up beautifully. I don't own my own house and it's fantastic for renting.
I have marble contact paper as a kitchen splashback, I used it to cover awefull brown tiles , not ready to do a full kitchen Reno yet , and it’s great to see if you really like to continue with the look before investing in the real thing , it looks really lovely
I’ve used marble contact paper in my utility room, and it was a game changer. Totally transformed the small worktop and the whole room itself, so I would highly recommend it on small surface areas.
It’s such a great option for renters. I don’t know why anyone would use it in a home they own unless they wanna change it frequently. But I 100% stand by contact paper so long as it’s made well (the ones from target ain’t it)
I recently hung a chair in my downstairs workout area and it is so relaxing and fun to swing in it. While not ideal for a living room, it does have its place. It’s basically a swing
I use mason jars for storing left over food and easy to freeze or use in the microwave. I don't own any plastic containers due to the toxins that leak into your food.
Never understood how people could drink from a big mason jar. They are too heavy and bulky to drink from. Be careful about glass that is made in China. It’s been known to leach lead into foods and liquids.
After having mason jars for glasses for SIX years LOL..i threw them out. I just got so sick of seeing them in my kitchen love your channel. your videos crack me up. I can laugh at myself. And love how easy going you are.
I still like them for outdoors..I bought a few with birdcage wire wrapped around them for metal handles to wrap onto. They hang around the patio in the summer.
OMG I love my hanging chair! LOL It's on a stand and I call it my "porch" because I have NO outdoor space. It will eventually go outside or in a sunroom when I get a house.
I agree with you on everything, except macrame. Even though I don't have any at the moment, I am attracted to the beautiful wall hangings. The really well done ones are elegant. I grew up in the era where macrame was very trendy and I learned how to do it and even made a hanging shelf with wooden shelves. I wish I had that now, to be honest. But, I am over the plant hangers.
I agree, it brings me back to my childhood... I love the plant hangers though, I've loved them since before they were trending, they just make me feel good lol and I love the natural look of them
It's also a regional thing, sometimes. There's a region in my country where macramé is basically a staple, it's what they're famous for. that and straw baskets, mats and pretty much anything they can make with it.
Well, I'm not fixing to pay $15, $20 for some dumb decorations for my bathroom or whatever. What happened to "recycle?" If I'm happy and frugal, I'm happy😁😁😉😉
As a floral designer of 15 years, THANK YOU for addressing mason jars! If one more person asks for it one of us is getting hurt! So tired, so so very out.
Hello fellow floral designer!! One year we had a mass amount of brides bringing in their... Mason jars..😒 I never want to see another one cross my bench.
***raises hand slowly*** I have marble contact paper on my countertops in my kitchen 🤦♀️ I know I know! But I renovated my house and a kitchen remodel is last on the list (bought a fixer upper). Honestly…it’s going great. People always say how they love the countertops whenever they walk in my home. 9 months in (and I COOK in my kitchen)…no problems at all. No lifting no peeling. It serves its purpose for now and I’m happy with the look ☺️
Once again…I agree. I do like an occasional macrame piece though. And I use to use mason jars to drink out of because I had them and so I used them. But I recently bought some timeless glasses and MY GOODNESS…I’m loving how elegant I feel even with such a simple change.
I love frequently changing texture with different crystal accent pieces. It helps me feel at peace & grounded, plus guests are usually curious about different pieces.
I’ve never had so much fun getting absolutely ROASTED on my taste! 🤣 Over here with my arc lamp and macrame shelf just about to click on another video.
The problem is not the trends is how the are whorized to the point all originality dies with them. I instinctively love certain boho jewelry for example but now it makes me cringe for all the world market / forever 21 / Coachella crap that delegitimized the style and it’s meaning. Same with the overly luxurious stuff and so on. I think is because trends in the US mean nothing more than whatever you can commercialize :( don’t feel bad about it macrame was cool! Old real French design from the 00’s with all the really old furniture WAS cool. Some maximalism and mirrored furniture was cool. The problem is that all the copies are cheap, badly made and meant to be replace with the next trend.
@@luxxy209 Omg yes! I flipping HATE trends and all the people that follow them. Why can’t people decorate their homes based on their own personalities? Everything these days is just over killed
Ikr! when he said eternity, I thought they lasted forever. $400 for roses that last a year?!? You can get fresh flowers twice a week for a year at that price.
'Eternity flowers', really, really...do they last forever? And, then they get dusty! Better to buy fresh flowers and have a variety of blooms, like changing flowers (plants) depending on the season.
I got a glittered art piece as a present and I was not the biggest fan of it so I gave it away to a friend. The person who gave it to me told me how expensive and that it’s one of a kind. Something in my heart said “nah, we can do better” 🤣
@@toosense the person who gave it to me got it for free and had similar pieces at their house. In her culture, it’s rude for me to return a gift so I was left with no other option.
I laugh every time I hear the guy singing "oh hell no"!! I would love that to be my ringtone! I cannot believe people spend $400.00 on eternity roses! Eternity roses sound like something you would take to the cemetary.
I want that to be my ringtone for my job, any coworker, any and every single person that may call my phone except my kids and sometimes I want to play that for them 🤣🤣🤣😭😭😭😭🤣🤣🤣
First of all, I just can't get enough of your personality. Also, the editing with the screams and the "oh hell no" is spot on! And regarding these trends, I can't believe people are actually buying into them... The only one I don't hate is the lamp. Can't wait for the kitchen renovation!
I'd love to see a video about making bold colours work, like the right way to do bold accents, a completely bold colour space, or how to get complimentary bold colours that work in your space.
I think I really like the abstract art. My son is an artist and he can easily create a nice piece for me. Glitter sheds. I no longer buy any holiday decor that has glitter. It's everywhere for days.
You laughing hysterically at people who own glitter art while also playing background sound of laughing has just made my entire day. Honestly your laugh is one of the highlights of your videos. "Ahahahahaha"
I had my contact marble paper for one year now everyone luvs I had it on one year still looking great some people think it’s real tops changes the look totally!
I have a white leather chaise lounge which is in a corner and extends into the room. Behind it, I have a arc lamp which illuminates whatever I am reading while lounging. It works great because chaise lounges sit lower to the ground than most seating so a side table and reading lamp does not work. The width of the lounge also puts the side table lamp too far away. Visually it gives a sleek and modern look as well as being functional.
I have the mason jars with the handles and while I don’t love the aesthetic anymore, they regular mouth fits perfect with my blender so I’m always making frozen coffee or little smoothies in them without having to bring out and clean the large blender cup. I also love that with the lids (that allow for reusable straws) if you happen to accidentally knock it off on your desk it’s so much less likely you’ll spill your drink over your computer. My hope is that I can find some classier ones that do all the things these do, because in the summer they are just so practical for me…
My husband is about to be real mad at you when I make him lug our huge 100 year old dresser outside for me to paint again, since I painted it 5 years ago when 'chippy' was trendy. lmao
We can agree to disagree on some of these opinions. To me, design is also about what makes you comfortable and gives a feeling of satisfaction in your space. There is no one design fits all rule. I’ve seen some gorgeous spaces that were designed to the Gawds but didn’t look enough like a home to me. It was too designed, too stark, to upscale. It almost looked like you needed an evening gown or a tuxedo to sit in the living room.
I've had THREE of those rose companies contact me to send me rose boxes for free and I've turned them down. I just don't like them and can't, in good conscience, promote them to my community. I mean where do they fit into nice decor? Nowhere!! BTW, you pushed me over the edge on a Vitruvi. I'm LOVING it!! 💖
I dont understand why anyone would spend so much money on one box of rose buds stuffed in a hat box when you can buy so many flowers to enjoy for a whole year or so.
I love the see through textured curtain and some light one colored curtain under. So when the sun light comes through. You always have this beautiful sun light decor. No need to open up for light and it’s natures art.
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Shoutout to my husband who wouldn’t let me buy Shabby chic when it was super trendy. Bless that man.
There should be a hotline ph# 😂
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Keepers
Keeper for sure
Hahahahahahha
I usually like to add texture with dog hair. Sometimes a little cat hair gets thrown in too. And it's really affordable and can cover any surface.
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I prefere cat hair, all over my couch. Really nice, and every day it looks a bit different than the day before.
@@momwlf9081 Yep. You can always have a different look daily. It's very in right now.
I had ZERO idea glitter art was a thing. I’m going back under my rock now.
We’re better off there, it turns out! 🤣
It had not hit my radar either, thank Gawd....
Glitter is evil!
I’ve seen it all over at Marshall’s and Ross! I think they’re cute for teens
I have a tiny glitter art canvas in my laundry room. In my defence it was ‘art’ by my son when he was in pre school in 2008 and he was 2 years old. 😂
I don’t know about all of you here guys! But when Arvin talks my eyes scan my room 🤣 there is a sense of relief when he says no to something that I don’t have. Arvin you are my filter. This is housekeeping 2.0. Thank you 🙏🏽
Haha mee too!!
Yes! That's what I do, scan my room😂
Me too, Lol!
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Yeah I ❤️ him but I am keeping my glitter diy paintings & Mason jars! Lol
I'm gonna cover my mason jars in glitter and arrange my faux roses in them😅 before displaying on my shabby chic tables
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Mind blown 🤯 lol
Lol
The contact paper seems like the only alternative for those of us who hate our counters but live in a rental where we cannot change them or cannot afford to change them.
I have to a agree 🤷♀️ Yes quartz or porcelain may be cheaper than marble but who am I going to pay to measure how much is needed, pay for shipping, then pay for someone to take off/put the new counter in. I'm broke and just want to stop looking at dull tan counters. Lmao
Lol true. My current space has an ugly panel covering the wall behind the sink. Why would I want to look at that when could go to Home Depot during Black Friday and spend $20 on some contact paper backsplash tiles that makes the space look intentional?
We're broke and just trying our best 😂
Just use a solid color
@@symetrixbeauty2256 that's a great idea! I used marble contact paper on my furniture but I'm already tired of it.
@@KarresseMe try a solid or a different print. Also try gold or silver contact paper, it's real shiny and looks like the real thing.
Please do a rate my room series! Where we send you pictures of our rooms and you give us tips on how to fix it up or make it more cohesive 👍🏼♥️ love your style so much so similar to my personal taste
omg yes!!!! I’d love to get advice
Yes !
I second this
Love this idea
I always wanted a hanging chair or a hammock. Not because I love the aesthetics, but because my inner child loves to swing in it.
YASSSSS
Indians have swings in their living rooms!
The name😂
Im thinking about it for months now lol
I feel like thats a good reason to have one! I personally want one for a balcony, or my bedroom but not the living room space.
Ok, so I have the roses. HOWEVER my son joined the Army 2019 and said bought me the roses saying they should last the life of his first term. So I’ll keep the roses❤️ best Mother’s Day gift ever! Let me add, I love your videos and enjoy your options. Just sharing because I laughed when you mentioned the roses.
Nice!!! That’s beautiful!
Anyrhing with that kind of sentimental value is exempt from the rules.
Awww that's so so sweet..an ignorant person would have found it tacky without knowing the reason behind it...do you hunnie
Aww so sweet ❤
it is a gift.. and when you see it you are thinking about your son probably.. so you shouldn't feel guilty about it.. it was well meaning gift ..enjoy it :)
Who else is obsessed with his laughter....love your videos
You took the words right outta my mouth. Arvin’s laugh is the best. It’s slightly maniacal .I’m here for his videos. I laugh and learn so much
My ringtone
Literally obsessed 🤩
I love it and also because he doesn’t take anything so seriously. I also love “Nobody asked...” 🤣
Me! I love it
You should have a segment for "someone asked" that will be great. Like people asking you about your opinion about something.
That would be great - You could called it "Finally someone asked"
Great idea
@@janbryant9879 🤣🤣🤣
That would be awesome! @Jerome Paghubasan
Upvote!
I can't stop admiring your sweater. The way the fabric hangs on you,the cut and fit are *impressive*
I’m so old I’ve seen the mason jar crap go in and out of style at least 10x😂
Lol 😂
@@sarahmartini13 😂
@@ChiChichiwe01 🤣
Meanwhile, I am sitting on my hanging chair, admiring my marble contact paper accent wall LOL 😆
i cant lie when he said hanging chair i gasped and got bitter idc i looove them, they are the cutest lol
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I’m decorating my place now and THERE WILL BE A HANGING CHAIR !!!
@@prettypleasewithsugarontop4858 as there should beeeee
@@brandyjones5827 💯
“That’s right Billy Jean Sally Sue” 😂😂😂
😂 I’m dying every time
He knows he is so wrong with that, but it is so hilarious and makes my day!
makes me cackle every time
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We put a hanging chair in my teen daughters room. She spent a year in there doing online school during the pandemic. It got her out of bed and reading more. She and her friends love it! She's 15. In that utilization it has been great! Otherwise, hanging from a beautiful tree outdoors is the only way to go imo!
Hanging chairs do belong in a kids room or outside, I agree ❤💯
Exactly. I love hanging chair for the same reasons!
Ikr I thought the same! Is for kids or outdoors
Ok but....I'm poor and tired of looking at my apartment's dated 80s kitchen. So I traded dated for slightly more contemporary tacky marble countertops because that was the only option sold at dollar general😂
Does it look OK
Funny-
Try epoxy
U do u boo 😘
Some people have only dollar general options
@@gailbrown199 how are they gonna cover the apartment counters in epoxy? They'll never get their deposit back.
Arvin needs to do a series on renter friendly home decor ideas. I understand the marble contact paper thing but in as a renter it has helped with protecting my counters and has helped me get my damage deposit back. So to me it was so worth it.
My mason jars are full of veggies and jams. They are being used for their purpose...canning! Who knew😎
Exactly! Like here in the comments there are people who will really now go and throw the jars out because they are tired of seeing them in their kitchen. Like what? These jars have purpose - storing food instead of plastic containers, canning and everything. They are eco friendly, you can even take them to shopping without packaging and they are quite light and easy to store or carry around.
What?!? No moonshine, you are really limiting your mason jars capabilities.
@@iamproffesionaltotally6397 Yes of course you don’t need to just store the food in them. There are endless possibilities with them. Its just that here in the comments everyone is now all of a sudden getting rid of them, just because they arent like what aesthetic/trendy anymore?
@@iamproffesionaltotally6397 Someone (hubby) super-glued some fabulous fancy dresser drawer handles on our Mason jars and now I have 4 great big fancy beer mugs.
The most fabulous piece of furniture in my home has been the hanging basket chair. It has nurtured so many people in times of deep grief, stress, depression and worry. It is also very beautifully made and looks wonderful with cozy pillow and blanket. Bliss.
I LOVE THIS. super important. I had a "healing couch" that was a black corduroy and ugly af but it held many secrets, tears and seen lots of love and support.
@@Cole_Cross exactly I have one such healing couch or as I call it mother's lap. It's ugly af but oh boy it is mother of all cozy and it has to be in a corner it always has to be in a corner,it can never be in the middle of the room. Always in the corner where I can coil up cosy against the wall.
@@manishaguha7641 "MOTHERS LAP" OMG YESSS
I don't have it but they look classy btw.
congratulations.
Please do a video explaining the different type of home aesthetics like contemporary, scandinavian, mid century modern, farmhouse and so on... there's so many! I'm confused!
Me too !
Same here
Same
I enjoy everything and every time watching your videos.
Please also do one for glam aesthetic that's not tacky!!...I live in homegoods so I have a lot of the crystal stuff 🥴🥴🤭🤭 Thank you
New hobby: I'm going to start making little Barbie-sized dioramas of tacky rooms that contain all of Arvin's STOP things.
Now THAT I would love to see! With Barbie lounging around in them of course.
I'd watch that.
YESSS
honestly this sounds so therapeutic
“Don’t listen to me. I’m just a person on the internet!” 😂 So true but no, they really should listen to you.
DEAREST ARVIN , HELLO MY DARLING , HOW DO YOU DO ? I ACTUALLY LOVE YOUR CHANNEL . I THINK YOU'RE HILARIOUS AND BRUTALLY HONEST .
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I just bought a glitter painting for my bedroom lol! I started laughing immediately! I watched and liked the entire video and two more. Im still hanging it.
I have one in my home office. 🤣🤣🤣
I am very sparkly but I think I can pull it off ❤️ I love his videos
Haha, I'm not wasting my mason jars on crafts! Food storage is what they were made.for, and it's what they are good at😊.
Arvin PLEASE leave us alone, I really wanted that hanging boho chair 😭😭🤣
me too!! I love them
Me too😩🤣🤣🤣
Then do it
I’m currently reevaluating my shopping cart for my new apartment as we speak 😩😂
I have it...in my room...thats my reading nook 🥺
You are too cute! Others on RUclips often come across really judgmental and not very likeable when doing these types of videos, but you are just a joy to watch! You aren’t slagging people off, or making people feel bad or inferior, you are just having fun with it! Which is what decorating your home should be; fun! Thanks for all the videos!
@@nimoeuristides Yes I agree. Not nice. I also sell vintage macrame stuff online.
As a renter, contact paper is the only thing that makes my dated kitchen with laminate countertops tolerable 😭 I definitely steered clear of marble though, it’s for sure tacky, went for a plain white instead!
Has it held up well?
Ehh it got dirty pretty quickly but some scotch guard fixed that and made it easier to keep clean - the other thing I didn’t anticipate is that using dish ware on that same counter makes it way more at risk to little rips and tears. Such a bummer because it looked nice initially but I took it off for now and am suffering with ugly late 90s countertops haha - I did my cabinets instead though and changed all the hardware which made it somewhat prettier in the kitchen!
Know the feeling. New is new.
Girl do what works for u. I totally understand why u did it. And even if it were marble.
I am curious - is it hard to wash off after u leave somewhere? Would an owner be upset?
I need you as a laugh button when someone ask me to do them a favor 😅
That’s the laugh I need after explaining a 45-minute class on Geometry and one of my kiddos telling me: I don’t understand. What don’t you understand? Can you pinpoint it? Kid: I didn’t understand anything 😆
@@erickalmestar Otherwise the scream could work well there too 😄
OK!! I love his laugh.
I need it when someone says or asks something Stupid
This guy's talking shit about everything I find cute, but that laugh is what keeps me here 😍
You do you girl!
🤣🤣🤣🤣
My “shabby chic” or “cottage” furniture pieces are family heirlooms from an actual farmhouse and I can tell you that they look nothing like the fake stuff that is called “farmhouse” now. They’re gorgeous, they’re distressed, and they’re loaded with family history. I wouldn’t trade them for the world. Distressed furniture only limits your style when it’s an artifice. But since mine are a part of our family histories they are a part of us, therefore a natural part of our home & decor. There is no way that could ever be limiting.
So, no need to call them "shabby chic" or "cottage."
Heirlooms are a completely different category.
Also, love what you love, in all aspects of the life you choose to live. Stay safe! 💫
THANK YOU. Every time I hear
someone talk about decorating in a “farmhouse style” I know they have never set foot in an actual farmhouse, and one day I’ll hear this and roll my eyes so hard I’ll have to get special glasses for the sprain.
That is vintage or antiques, not shabby chic.
@@bakerfritz4681 One video he said about farmhouse style but is in the middle of the city which is not suitable of fit for the location. 😍🤷♀️
or*
I’m not planning on changing anything about my room/ house and I’d say my style is very different from yours but I absolutely love your laugh so I like watching your videos lol ☺️
Me too 😂 I just watch him cuz his laugh and his videos are entertaining tbh
I really enjoy watching you, and i think you are adorable, but I'm sorry - I just covered my very UGLY RENTAL countertops with the marble contact paper, and i love it - my new property manager saw it, and she asked how I got so lucky to get beautiful countertops - so, for me, it is great, and brings me joy. i can't change the floor, or the light fixture, but i could change the look of countertops, fridge and cabinet doors with CONTACT PAPER
I think contact paper in a rental situation is a wonderful thing personally. I have seen people do some really beautiful things with it.
If you rent, I think it's a great option!! Owning a home is definitely a different situation. Covering countertops with contact paper when you are trying to sell your home, just no. But absolutely in a rental situation!
Yeah sometimes he can sound a bit privileged. Love him though!
I'm with you, Tina. I don't think renters want to pass it off as real marble. It's that anything is better than the ugly fake granite veneer from the '90s. It makes a huge difference to have the contact paper, even if it's a "cheap" upgrade. Even stick on backsplash can make a significant difference in a rental.
My parents had custom white marble countertops made 2 years ago which they paid soooo much for. They are getting rid of them because they simply do not clean well. My mother has to baby them every day or so to keep them well maintained.
I’ve had marble contact paper on my kitchen counter for nearly 3 years and it still looks the same! Through grease, oil, spills, washing dishes, etc. still amazing lol
These eternity roses really mean eternally gathering dust and looking like a precious moments item my mum would collect in the early 90's. lol
im dynggggggg hahah i would never spend money on those
@@ArvinOlano I feel personally attacked 🤣🤣 I don't actually have any but I want to find a way to have flowers in my home that actually look real. Any suggestions my fabulous guru? Side note, that cardigan is everything 😍
I have contact paper on my apt countertops. Held up about two years like I needed it to. I would NEVER over granite or in my house. I’m moving and ready to see it go!
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Sarah Davis aerogarden. Plant flower pods!
I forever will love glitter. Even the scream and taunting laugh will not break my tacky heart.
*Edit to add, I am in no way offended. I have my sparkly big girl pants on. 😂
Absolutely! I'm currently looking at my ZGallerie glitter wall art piece right now and still in love with it ❤ I'm an adult and can take the difference of opinion without having a meltdown. Love you & your channel 💕
People LOVE glitter because it’s GLITTERY! 🤣
@@greedylittleduck1256 I have glitter art too from zgallerie and paid a lot of money. I don’t know if i get offended or just ignore him
@@milletteregacho7158 I love my ZGallerie art! We both know its awesome ❤
Love what ever you like. Your money ,your house, your life.👍
I'm in an apartment and I have marble contact paper you have to buy the higher end paper and you have to be good at installing it. Also the pattern matters and the sizing does as well, you need to lay it with the least number of pieces. Mine is glossy and highly reflective held up great its been a year.
What brands do you recommend? I have never gotten contact papers because I’m a lazy ass person lol but seeing them quite handy for little touch ups or bigger ones with minimal cost sound great to me!
Yes, I'm in an apartment as well and was going to do this. I need to know what kind. I can't change out my counters
I agree! Contact paper can actually be a good choice for renters when you've done your homework. You don't always have to go with the most expensive ones to find a good quality one, Amazon reviews (with customer pics or videos!) are usually pretty helpful for determining which ones are actually good. I found a beautiful white granite contact paper that really elevated my kitchen. The brown laminate granite countertops clashed with the color my landlord chose to have the cabinet painted and I couldn't stand it. Mine's glossy, but some come in matte finishes. I don't regret buying& installing mine at all.
May I know where did you bought it?
@@vanieLuna I got some nice marble roles from roserosa from Amazon. It came out well. My mom didn't realize it was juat contant paper. We had a dingy yellow, floral counter and back splash
Billie Jean and Sally Sue are always out there making trouble in these interior design streets! 🤣🤣🤣
His laugh makes this video 10x better 😂😂
He laughs like Blippi 🤣
Its that clip of "oh hell no "for me. 😝😂😂😂
I come here just for the laughs...😂😂😂
Agreed!! I love it! 😂👌Always the best times... perfect!
I love his laugh
My apartment complex installed the marble contact papers prior to me moving in. I’ve been here 6 years with no issues with it 🤷🏽♀️
I like the idea of Masson jars as cute storage ideas for food in your pantry or rustic themed lanterns for a party outside.
Glitter is the herpes of arts and crafts. Once it’s on you, it never goes away.
I LOVE this comment! Not a fan of glitter!
This is brilliant. I hate glitter so much. Looks bad and it metastasizes all over everything.
I absolutely love glitter but only for birthdays and Christmas
omg hahaha
😂
Does anyone else walk thru stores and when you see something tacky, that “scream” he plays goes off in your head!?
Makes me laugh every time
YESSSSSSSS!!!!!!!😂🤣😅😆
The scream, the giggle, the Nobody asked but just keep walking past that Laura - definitely hear that in Home Goods and Target lol 😆
Yea. I walk through Marshall’s showing my daughter Arvin approved. Arvin not approved. Lol.
I hear him say "No gurl!" while waving his finger back and forth and shaking his head no. I wonder what people are thinking when I am giggling to myself as I put a pillow down because I heard the word of Arvin in my head.
I will now! When I go to a store again 💀
I just came back from Marshall’s and a big glittery canvas caught my eye. I immediately thought, “WWAD? (What would Arvin do?”
I stuck my nose up in the air, pursed my lips and sauntered away. Haha! You would have been so proud. 😉
OMG I am always in the WWAD mode when I go to HomeGoods!! lol
Hey! Nobody asked! ✨😆✨
I can't believe I did the same thing today, but I was in Burlington 's,and I had the art work in my cart and I said to myself, no,so I put it back.
GO Mimi, GO Mimi!
And sang...oh hell noooooh
I spent months trying to learn how to do the “distressed” technique for wood furniture. Glad I found this video. He’s so right! LOL!
Marble contact paper: I have a brand made for counter tops (EZ faux currently, but I used instant granite in the past). We have had it on our counters for 2 years and use it in a rental property andrew the tenants aren’t easy on them. It has held up wonderfully, there are no seams in the middle of the counter because it’s extra wide and it’s a less expensive alternative for an update on the marble trend. We spent 110 dollars total. It’s also heat resistant to 300 degrees.
Yes!!! I was coming on here to say something similar. Contact paper that is made for countertops holds up beautifully. I don't own my own house and it's fantastic for renting.
I have marble contact paper as a kitchen splashback, I used it to cover awefull brown tiles , not ready to do a full kitchen Reno yet , and it’s great to see if you really like to continue with the look before investing in the real thing , it looks really lovely
I’ve used marble contact paper in my utility room, and it was a game changer. Totally transformed the small worktop and the whole room itself, so I would highly recommend it on small surface areas.
I own, and it's great for covering or protecting areas. We have a built in China cabinet, I put some on the shelves.
It’s such a great option for renters. I don’t know why anyone would use it in a home they own unless they wanna change it frequently. But I 100% stand by contact paper so long as it’s made well (the ones from target ain’t it)
I thought you were going to say "If you have marble contact paper on your counter right now... GO RIP IT OFF right now" LOL
Don't forget to pick up some Goo Gone 1st to get rid of the tacky sticky mess left behind😁
Fingers crossed sis 😂
Me too
LOL
Arvin: “Nobody asked…”.
Me: [subscribes]
For me, the biggest No-Go is to leave visible labels/stickers on things. Especially on candles and shoe soles.
I recently hung a chair in my downstairs workout area and it is so relaxing and fun to swing in it. While not ideal for a living room, it does have its place. It’s basically a swing
I think they look really nice on a balcony or a porch too.
I like mason jars for canning my own food but they aren’t decoration.
I am saying lol they are for food or screws
@@katsaymeow I agree.
I use mason jars for storing left over food and easy to freeze or use in the microwave. I don't own any plastic containers due to the toxins that leak into your food.
Never understood how people could drink from a big mason jar. They are too heavy and bulky to drink from. Be careful about glass that is made in China. It’s been known to leach lead into foods and liquids.
@@misscleo378 it's called being poor and living on a farm 🤷♀️
His laugh is honestly the cutest!
That’s the entire reason I subscribed!!!! I love ❤️ his laugh!!!!
I agree!! He is adorable and makes me laugh!!
Evertime he laughs I laugh. 😆
Makes me smile. Cute with a wicked twist! 👏😊
Agreed
The Flos Arco Lamp is a timeless classic, and surprised with your love for mid century that these are in your worst mistakes list xx
"if you are looking at your wall right now, staring at a glitter art piece, DON'T listen to me" hahahaha I love you
After having mason jars for glasses for SIX years LOL..i threw them out. I just got so sick of seeing them in my kitchen love your channel. your videos crack me up. I can laugh at myself. And love how easy going you are.
:P oh no! Im just starting the vid... & i love mason jars lol 🥺
I still like them for outdoors..I bought a few with birdcage wire wrapped around them for metal handles to wrap onto. They hang around the patio in the summer.
They could have been repurposed or given away.
Don't throw them away. Just use them as jars?!
You could have donated them, not thrown them out.
The guy singing
Oh! Hell No to the T
Is to die for. LMAO 🤣🤣🤣
Never gets old 😂
His name is Reggie Couz
OMG I love my hanging chair! LOL It's on a stand and I call it my "porch" because I have NO outdoor space. It will eventually go outside or in a sunroom when I get a house.
Who else is liking and commenting before watching Lol?! Love love love your laugh 😂
I love Arvin's laugh. To me it says: Child please, Let me help you to help yourself!
Exactly 😂🤣
Yes!!!!😂🤣
I am literally dead 💀 that people spend so much on that flower box!! Hell to the no!
I agree with you on everything, except macrame. Even though I don't have any at the moment, I am attracted to the beautiful wall hangings. The really well done ones are elegant. I grew up in the era where macrame was very trendy and I learned how to do it and even made a hanging shelf with wooden shelves. I wish I had that now, to be honest. But, I am over the plant hangers.
I agree, it brings me back to my childhood... I love the plant hangers though, I've loved them since before they were trending, they just make me feel good lol and I love the natural look of them
It's also a regional thing, sometimes. There's a region in my country where macramé is basically a staple, it's what they're famous for. that and straw baskets, mats and pretty much anything they can make with it.
I love macrame .. I think if u have just one no overdo it.. will look just fine!
You can take our glittered canvasses, but you will never take our Mason Jars! P. S. I put pasta, cous cous, rice ect in them, don't come for me 🙈😂
So food food storage. That's what they're made for.
I think he was referring to mason jars as décor, food storage is alright.
Well, I'm not fixing to pay $15, $20 for some dumb decorations for my bathroom or whatever. What happened to "recycle?" If I'm happy and frugal, I'm happy😁😁😉😉
LMAO love it
Lmao I do this too 😂😭😭
As a floral designer of 15 years, THANK YOU for addressing mason jars! If one more person asks for it one of us is getting hurt! So tired, so so very out.
Hello fellow floral designer!! One year we had a mass amount of brides bringing in their... Mason jars..😒 I never want to see another one cross my bench.
I love that you not only say “you should not buy” but you also say “you should buy instead” Nobody asked, but I love your videos lol 😆
***raises hand slowly***
I have marble contact paper on my countertops in my kitchen 🤦♀️ I know I know! But I renovated my house and a kitchen remodel is last on the list (bought a fixer upper). Honestly…it’s going great. People always say how they love the countertops whenever they walk in my home. 9 months in (and I COOK in my kitchen)…no problems at all. No lifting no peeling. It serves its purpose for now and I’m happy with the look ☺️
I just saw your comment, I just added it to change the look of my coffee table and it looks good
I’ve always HATED the distressed furniture look that looks like it’s been in a barn for years. Yuk! Also mason jars are for CANNING! 😉😄😄
My husband always says "why do people want crappy looking driftwood for furniture??"😆
Nobody asked, but I'm excited for this video!
Even if you bought those branches every week for a year you would be spending less than the roses
Once again…I agree. I do like an occasional macrame piece though. And I use to use mason jars to drink out of because I had them and so I used them. But I recently bought some timeless glasses and MY GOODNESS…I’m loving how elegant I feel even with such a simple change.
To quote a mason jar "Bless You" for making this video.
Too funny, George!
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I have come to the conclusion that I cannot decorate and that's ok because I'm learning so much from this channel. lol I love it here ❤️
Don’t feel bad bc I can’t either! Everything g he literally said not to do, I did! IE glitter paints Lmaoooo
hanging chairs that come w the base are pretty much the adult version of infant swings 😂😂😂
I love frequently changing texture with different crystal accent pieces. It helps me feel at peace & grounded, plus guests are usually curious about different pieces.
I’ve never had so much fun getting absolutely ROASTED on my taste! 🤣 Over here with my arc lamp and macrame shelf just about to click on another video.
The problem is not the trends is how the are whorized to the point all originality dies with them. I instinctively love certain boho jewelry for example but now it makes me cringe for all the world market / forever 21 / Coachella crap that delegitimized the style and it’s meaning. Same with the overly luxurious stuff and so on. I think is because trends in the US mean nothing more than whatever you can commercialize :( don’t feel bad about it macrame was cool! Old real French design from the 00’s with all the really old furniture WAS cool. Some maximalism and mirrored furniture was cool. The problem is that all the copies are cheap, badly made and meant to be replace with the next trend.
@@luxxy209 absolutely agree with you. When something becomes a trend, it is blown up so much sometimes you don't even recognize it anymore.
@@luxxy209 Omg yes! I flipping HATE trends and all the people that follow them. Why can’t people decorate their homes based on their own personalities? Everything these days is just over killed
Steph!!
Yeah I can’t believe he went for the arc lamps 😭
Arvin gives the BEST home decor tips!!! These "eternity" roses are as tacky as they are expensive. Imagine the dust layer on them a year later 🤣🤣🤣
Ikr! when he said eternity, I thought they lasted forever. $400 for roses that last a year?!? You can get fresh flowers twice a week for a year at that price.
'Eternity flowers', really, really...do they last forever? And, then they get dusty! Better to buy fresh flowers and have a variety of blooms, like changing flowers (plants) depending on the season.
I got a glittered art piece as a present and I was not the biggest fan of it so I gave it away to a friend. The person who gave it to me told me how expensive and that it’s one of a kind. Something in my heart said “nah, we can do better” 🤣
The person that gave it to you probably liked it a lot.. maybe you should have told them it was not your taste and asked if they wanted to keep it.
@@toosense the person who gave it to me got it for free and had similar pieces at their house. In her culture, it’s rude for me to return a gift so I was left with no other option.
S Hersi that sucks. Hopefully she never came over scanning you walls for her ugly glitter art. Lol
@@toosense yeah thankfully. I did take a pic to show her that I hung it but I took it our after lol. Didn’t want to her feelings
I laugh every time I hear the guy singing "oh hell no"!! I would love that to be my ringtone! I cannot believe people spend $400.00 on eternity roses! Eternity roses sound like something you would take to the cemetary.
I want that to be my ringtone for my job, any coworker, any and every single person that may call my phone except my kids and sometimes I want to play that for them 🤣🤣🤣😭😭😭😭🤣🤣🤣
Eternity Roses do sound like something you'd place in a cemetery but at those prices I think it refers to..... how long u will be broke, and why...🤣
First of all, I just can't get enough of your personality. Also, the editing with the screams and the "oh hell no" is spot on! And regarding these trends, I can't believe people are actually buying into them... The only one I don't hate is the lamp. Can't wait for the kitchen renovation!
I'd love to see a video about making bold colours work, like the right way to do bold accents, a completely bold colour space, or how to get complimentary bold colours that work in your space.
I think I really like the abstract art. My son is an artist and he can easily create a nice piece for me. Glitter sheds. I no longer buy any holiday decor that has glitter. It's everywhere for days.
I feel like your laugh should be my ringtone lol love your channel!
That would be hilarious!!! lmao
You laughing hysterically at people who own glitter art while also playing background sound of laughing has just made my entire day. Honestly your laugh is one of the highlights of your videos. "Ahahahahaha"
Yeah.. his insult laugh 😂 he said it’s ONLY his opinion but... the insult laugh, I can’t hahaha
Me in the corner who has been shopping for a hanging chair, regularly macramés and has an arc lamp... 😭 Alvin why are you coming for me 🤣
I'm always worried that he is coming for me next, Alice. 😉
Meh.. I always liked macrame so I am not worried about opinions.
The hanging chair is awesome I am so sorry! 😂😂😂 I brings out the inner child in me because my mom refused to buy one for me as a child. 💀
@@ms.x1669 I know right! I love swings too for that reason.
😂😂😂😂
I listen because you consistently have the flyest sweaters ive ever seen, and your analysis for design always seems 100% on point.
Farmhouse and shabby chic are going to be the new "grandma's house". I'm not mad at it🧡
I add texture to my room by not sweeping the crumbs off the floor. 😂
Glitter comes out in my house ONLY for Christmas. Then I'm vacuuming it from everywhere the rest of the year.
I had my contact marble paper for one year now everyone luvs I had it on one year still looking great some people think it’s real tops changes the look totally!
You are so funny, Arvin! Dorothy and Sally Sue needs to stop feeling so insecure 😃😅.
I know right it’s just a fun video !!! 😜
The fact that we are in different continents really stresses me out 😂😂been waiting for this video all day. Love from South Africa 🇿🇦
Namibia!!!🙌
@@michellengaujake8956 Love, love, love your country Namibia! I went there a long time ago and it was absolutely amazing! Cheers from Canada🧡
Hi there! I’m from. Cape Town❤️
@@fabienneroure9995 wow!! Happy you enjoyed Nam!! Beautiful country indeed!!
@@mrscindymargaret2736 Hi neighbour!!🙌
I have a white leather chaise lounge which is in a corner and extends into the room. Behind it, I have a arc lamp which illuminates whatever I am reading while lounging. It works great because chaise lounges sit lower to the ground than most seating so a side table and reading lamp does not work. The width of the lounge also puts the side table lamp too far away. Visually it gives a sleek and modern look as well as being functional.
I have the mason jars with the handles and while I don’t love the aesthetic anymore, they regular mouth fits perfect with my blender so I’m always making frozen coffee or little smoothies in them without having to bring out and clean the large blender cup. I also love that with the lids (that allow for reusable straws) if you happen to accidentally knock it off on your desk it’s so much less likely you’ll spill your drink over your computer. My hope is that I can find some classier ones that do all the things these do, because in the summer they are just so practical for me…
Still love my hanging chairs on the patio! Definitely my favorite place to relax with a cozy blanket & book at night💗
Yass!! It belongs in the patio not for the inside lol
We plan to add 2 hanging chairs to the patio and 2 the kids play room. I guess they are juvenile so what better place than a play room
My husband is about to be real mad at you when I make him lug our huge 100 year old dresser outside for me to paint again, since I painted it 5 years ago when 'chippy' was trendy. lmao
I love your attitude, not judgemental just giving your advice and opinion, love your channel!
We can agree to disagree on some of these opinions. To me, design is also about what makes you comfortable and gives a feeling of satisfaction in your space. There is no one design fits all rule. I’ve seen some gorgeous spaces that were designed to the Gawds but didn’t look enough like a home to me. It was too designed, too stark, to upscale. It almost looked like you needed an evening gown or a tuxedo to sit in the living room.
I've had THREE of those rose companies contact me to send me rose boxes for free and I've turned them down. I just don't like them and can't, in good conscience, promote them to my community. I mean where do they fit into nice decor? Nowhere!! BTW, you pushed me over the edge on a Vitruvi. I'm LOVING it!! 💖
I agree with you. You've said what most of us can't say to retail, Quit stocking junk, give the customer a choice!
It's such a weird look 🤪
I dont understand why anyone would spend so much money on one box of rose buds stuffed in a hat box when you can buy so many flowers to enjoy for a whole year or so.
take one for the team ill take one of your hands! LOL jk
Sorry but i love them
I discovered him yesterday and I can't stay away....the things I was planning to buy HI and BYE😭
There is a mason jar shortage for people who are canning and preserving food. Send your mason jars to your aunt Sue who cans.
I love the see through textured curtain and some light one colored curtain under. So when the sun light comes through. You always have this beautiful sun light decor. No need to open up for light and it’s natures art.
All the “influencers”shook over the flowers in the hat box 😂😂😂😂😂😂🤣
I never cared for them. I just see them as dust collectors.
@@plumercrs1386 They should burn them along with that Tom Ford book they sit them on...
Totally agree....this rose hat box thing is one of the elitist karens' fave things on YT.
Influencers were gifted those flowers, hopefully were sponsered monetarily & are approaching the 1 year expiration anyway.😉
@@3Julzs - I hollered when you mentioned the Tom Ford book! Lol. I’ve always wondered what the hell is in that book??