planning RENOVATION projects at the Cottage *FULL HOME WALK-THRU* | XO, MaCenna Vlogs
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- Опубликовано: 13 фев 2023
- Feeling under the weather but finally getting back to planning renovations projects at the cottage! We are walking thru the whole house and makeing a master list of all the things that need to get done!
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Hi there! I am a professional landscape designer, please do not make the front plant beds smaller🙏 the larger the better. You do not want to plant your shrubs too close to your house ...those hydrangea in your previous pic are at least 5’ round prepare for the plants to grow and you don’t want them touching the house, and you want layering with flowers so you will need the space. Also the tree included will look much better. The larger the beds the larger your house looks, there must be balance 😍
I am a Gardner and I agree Macenna.
Ditto. Bigger garden beds and yes yes yes to hydrangeas 😍
*What she said! 🤣*
Also agree. Plus, hydrangeas shrivel in the texas heat!
Yes this!!! Def need to consider the plants full size when planning
Maybe limestone slabs for your front steps near the porch and slope near the gateway?
As much as I love your home in L.A. - there is something so very special about this cottage. I'm not sure if its because I love Victorian architecture and design or if its because you did so much of the renovation and construction yourself, but I absolutely love this cottage. It has so much character and the decor you have incorporated so far is just gorgeous. I love that you preserved and used materials from the original structure and I love all the vintage elements. Can't wait for this cottage to be completed. (I am obsessed with the art work in your entry.)
I love the the cottage too. I am happy they are back to do more work and that Romeo is getting more involved with the work project. They both make a great team!
Ditto, Patriciapepe3013! ♥
I was just thinking the same thing! I love this house SO much and hope they will spend lots of time there as well. It's just so beautiful.
I agree! I love the house in LA. But the Cottage is so Special. So much Heart & Sole have went into this renovation. Every little detail have been so meticulously been renovated. I will be so Sad if you start renting out the Cottage 😢
McKenna 1 always seems really happy to come back home to her family & the cottage. It’s such a Gem 💎
You need to prune your roses now. I always remember because Valentine’s Day/ trim roses. There’s lots of RUclips videos or instructions online.
NO never Block the AC heating unit. It will stop working quickly, not last past 3 to 5 years because it needs open air for the motor and blades to move and work correctly. Not even a wooden or plastic panels, no shrubbery, no trees, nothing should Block this unit. Good luck if you do, you will regret that decision and soon too. I LOVE all the other ideas and plans though! You 2 rock!!! Bless you and much love to you and on Valentines Day! 💝
Always love the subtle mentions of security to remind the crazies, the creepers and the criminals to stay away! I would do the same thing if I were you🤣
All that material and tools etc. open to the world makes me very nervous. Glad to know there is security. 🥺 We had items stolen from the inside, during the building of the house we still live in, 36 years ago.
I really like Romeo being a part of your videos! Nice walk through of what still needs work on. Your attention to detail is amazing.
Omg I love when Romeo shoots lol it’s so interactive and fun. This video really feels like a run through with all of us. I hope you all feel better! Also they’re are plug solutions to allow you to move the face into a more desirable spot!
Hi MaCenna! I know you mentioned that you didn’t want to bore us with cabinet making, but I feel like we just want to be on your journey! Bring us with you in this. Rooting for you!!!
Now is about the right time to prune your roses, early spring cut them down to about 6 inches, they'll grow back to their height now but will produce a lot more roses. If you cut your ferns all the way down to the dirt it will come back! Just fertilize everything. Hope you feel better
Sakrete Perma Sand is a grout for pavers. It doesn't wash out. It also prevents weeds and ant hills.
Suggestion for content for the next time you can’t physically do renovation work: have subscribers send pics of spaces and make suggestions for how you would style them!
My husband and I were diagnosed with severe upper respiratory infections. We tested negative (several times) for "the c word" and the flu but we felt like we had something more serious. We didn't get our energy back for 2 months, but to be honest, I'm still not 100%. Make sure you're getting plenty of rest and drinking all the water. Get better soon, Gorgeous!!
I was redoing my closet & I looked at my phone & I screamed "MaCenna's on"! Stopped & enjoying you! I'm so sorry 😞 you & Romeo have been sick. Bless your hearts 💕. Please take it easy!!!
Same lol
I love that you are young and so inspired to take one such big projects. You remind me of me and my husband 32 years ago we bought an old four room farm house over 100 years old and we’ve been working on it ever since. I don’t think it will ever be done. lol You inspire me to do more. Keep up the great work! Everything is beautiful and you will enjoy your home throughout the whole process because you are doing it yourself. ❤❤❤😊😊😊
Recommend staining back porch - more durable than paint & can get shade to match front porch. Would also advise against separating tree in front from rest of flower bed. The less you have to mow around, the better. Once you get shrubs, etc. in place you'll see that bed won't look so big with the tree included in it.
Please consider the open space near the spice rack-(pretty space) for a step stool cubby, it can slide in & cover with a door.
I would definitely buy more clamps to finish the kitchen cabinets!!
I would have asked for clamps for Christmas!
You won’t regret having them for future projects! And we all know there will be future projects.😊😂
When she said, “it is not as long as I expected” I almost die 🤣🤣🤣🤣. You are such a hard working person and I love your attitude I can see you truly enjoy it. Can’t wait to move forward in this process with you. ❤
Me, too! I would’ve been toes up after just making that list!! 😂
I agree!!! She has so much to do! Such a hard worker. Praying you both get well and back to 💯 real soon🌸💖🌸
Your mom’s newest painting is stunning! Love it❤ I hope one day she’s publishes a book of her art work. Enjoying this vlog, sending good thoughts and wishes for a speedy recovery for the two of you, it sucks being sick.💕
The sealant round the glass in the windows! I remember you saying it goes on white but needed painting black. Didn't see it on the list, maybe you aren't planning on it anymore, I don't know! :)
STEP IDEA :paver top and if you have any left overs of the decking, have that as the vertical bit. So it ties in with the deck and gives the visual thing of a step. Hope that makes sense
Add prune roses to your list. They really need to be cut back. Look it up. Do the 3 D’s. :)
I love how we've gone from the ongoing windows and floors to the ongoing cabinetry and crown moulding, it just shows how much this whole project is evolving!
Roses must be cut back! And of course don't forget rose fertiliser. And if you have not had a frost and the fern plant has not dried out, it should also be cut back. It will sprout again in spring after the winter. That is normal.
You have so much left to do and have done so much already, I would just hire out the skirting! Ym
I got overwhelmed from your list. I would need to hire someone. I don’t know how you do it but great job. You work HARD!
ugh, season of sickness! My husband and I got a crazy flu during our honeymoon in January, it ended up worsening into pneumonia! It's now February and we are still getting better. It seems like everyone is getting sick right now. I know how frustrating it is when you want to be productive and your body just won't let you. I'm so behind on things at home and with work just from being constantly sick. But it will get better! Sending prayers for a speedy recovery, MaCenna!
Our ferns alway "die" but they always come back in the spring. Yours might too. Just trim off all the dead stuff and water. they may start coming back once it warms up a bit. We live in Alabama.
Your ferns aren't dead. They typically hibernate when it's cold i.e the leaves will wither but the plant itself is still alive and will spring back up once it gets warmer. At least that's what ours do here in Sweden.
hi mackenna, drink antibacterial tea - oregano, thyme, clove, sage or rosemary, peppermint, lemon, add ginger and chamomile for anti-inflammatory. cinnamon and tumeric too. simmer it on the stovetop so you have a bulk amount. it real helps clear you out so you can sleep, and stops the coughing.
You might want to use polymeric sand joint mixture to help set the sidewalk pavers. It solidifies with water and rainwater.
Yes! Will make a big difference, with, most likely, less maintenance! 😊
I have used it on walks and patios. It is great. We get a lot of rain here so I refresh it about every 5 years.
The area out front that you want to paint black, put some fine mesh over it to help prevent critters from moving into your attic later. You can paint it black and just staple that on top
MaCenna please never feel like you have to work because we’re waiting on a video. If you’re sick please rest and get well. We are happy to wait as long as it takes you to recover. The same goes for Romeo.
I’m sure that you’re well by now but for future reference your health comes first always.
Watching this video you could tell by the look of your eyes that you were really sick. It looked like you had fever eyes.
I hope that you two are well now. Take care of yourself.
Hugs. ♥️
I love the new painting with pomegranate
Don't forget a entrance you can get things like heavy packages in and threw your house. You still have possible large items like bathtubs coming. Then in the future you could have new furniture pieces or if appliances break. Example at you gate you need a type of gradual slop maybe a poured colored concert that a dolly or wheel charge ,.... Baby stroller can rool on the steps of your porch you may need to design something that goes to side of porch.
Today is a snow day as I am watching from St. John's, Newfoundland in Canada. 40 centimeters plus of snow and 100 km hour winds calls for snuggling and movies. Your alarm went off saying a new post so I had to stop our movie and watch the post. Both my daughter and I love watching your chanel. Both you and Romeo are so hard working it's inspiring. Wishing you and your families all the best and I hope you guys get better soon.
Don’t you just love making a list I do and checking it off. Great job.❤
Omg YESSSSSSS
I'm still trying to finish my list from January. 🤪🤪🤪
You’re not alike same here
I think you should schedule the projects according to the weather. For example Once it gets really hot the outside projects will be a headache ! Looking forward to seeing all the new projects ❤you are such a motivation
and also keep in mind what is the best time to plant landscaping in your area. I think getting professional help on the landscape design and plant choice would be a great idea with a focus on local plants, low maintenance and any other needs you have.
Kinsley heard you say "outside"! She liked that idea, :)
Romeos camera work makes it feel like I’m watching a reality show at times 😂❤️ You guys are awesome! Loving this whole journey 🥰
The best way to get better is to listen to your body and rest! Hope you guys feel better
Just saw my chiropractor today a d she said the same thing, Listen to your body !!
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Happy Valentine’s Day 💕
Hopefully, you’ll feel better soon! Happy Valentine’s!! 🥰
Don’t forget about finishing your hearth and painting black the silicone on all your beautifully restored windows! You also mentioned at one point shortening your dining table and figuring a way to raise your bar stools. Did you ever finish the transition from the penny tile to the hardwood in your guest bath? Sorry- I’m crazy! Just love your house and I know you’re a detail oriented person!!
I know, I wish she would have just bought black caulk so it would've been one & done. I had left a comment about it being at Home depot early on in the project, but I guess she never saw it.
you may be able to bring back the fern. cut off the dead leaves and water it. we managed to bring back our dead maiden hair fern with some tlc
I had influenza last month, I lasted for weeks, it was the worst!! Rest is better, don’t push yourself… just let yourself heal.
Consider putting in a “gate/door” at the end of the front porch so you can easily get to the back yard. You can put down stepping stones in the flowerbed.
Oh yea, great idea making the end railing a gate
That was my thought too as she was describing the railings. Very annoying having to have to use the front steps. You can make a discreet gate on that end so it's visually railed, but you can pop open the gate and have easier side access. A step and stone slab or pebbles on the ground to avoid dirty feet and it will be much more convenient. I hope she ses this! 😊
My aunt had cupboards up to her ceiling. She never used the top ones. So she kocked the top ones out. Made a water tight box...using an old metal Trough. She added plants, and in between she place fresh flowers. Green oasis.
I think using the same material for the chimney would look good as the skirting for the house
It's time in Texas to cut back your roses (climbing, bush, and repeat blooming rose trees)! That will help your patio bushes look beautiful again this spring/summer :)
You guys need to go visit the San Antonio botanical garden for some ideas of what really does well in your area. It’s beautiful 🤩 also I’m wondering if builders ever seal the tile after they are installed? Grout gets so nasty quick!
I did something for my christmas tree that was a game changer!!!!! After years of cardboard boxes and bags ripping...... I bought one of those plastic patio cushion benches that has a hinged top. You use it to store the cushions over the winter. Well, I have it in the garage with my christmas tree in it. I have a regular tree and a slim tree in it. Then I can put bins on top for other holiday storage. Looks neat and compact and organized.
*@liane abeyta...purely a GENIUS IDEA❣️ THANK YOU so very much for sharing this stroke of BRILLIANCE with us‼️ Tree bags are a poor solution...mice chewed through my tree bag I had stored inside my garage and they snuggled up and made nests in the tree branches of my EXPENSIVE pre-lit tree - chewed the wires and pooped 💩 and peed all over it during the long winter months we have here in Minnesota. (After researching, I discovered the reason the mice chewed the wiring is for the SALT that is in the wiring‼️🙈🙉😡) It was SO NASTY - I had to throw everything OUT‼️😡*
We also got the Flu mid January and it hit me HARD. It was awful! praying for a speedy recovery ❤🩹
If you cut the ferns way back in the spring and put them under a tree or somewhere in the shade they will come back! You may need to deadwood them and repot but they can come back from this! I agree with the landscaper about keeping the original footprint to the flowerbeds! It will create a grander entrance and less grass to mow! The bed will look really good with a pine straw or cedar chip underlay! The cedar chips also ward off termites!
I honestly believe your mom is going to be in a museum some day. I can just see art history teachers leading their students around saying "look at the depth! the detail! the brushstrokes!" (I don't know much about visual art haha)
Love the cottage ☺️girl get you all some ginger shots or make some . I drink em every morning 💕love and light
Cedar would be good for your front gate, due to its weather resistance. Don't get rid of your cedar scraps--good stuff!
That you were able to leave all that material out for over a month without someone watching it & it was left untouched really speaks to how nice that area is 😅
I agree the front needs to be worked on every day that the weather good. Rainy and cold days can be the best time for whatever room you decide to tackle first. Of course when its warmer outside, get as much wood cut so its waiting for you to use inside. Poor thing, I hope you are feeling better soon. You have been s busy lately, your body was worn out. Take your vitamins and eat!!
I'm sorry you're not feeling well, MaCenna. Try propping yourself up at night so you sleep sitting up, either in bed or a comfy chair. This helps your sinuses drain during the night, and good drainage is the reason you feel better during the day, because you're standing. And make some chicken soup! That always helps!
I am not sure you lost the farns. The leaves will become brown every year in winter and in spring they start to grow new leaves again from the middle. I would wait and water them.
Happy Valentine's Day 😊😊
Do a landscaping Colab with Garden Answers!! She can landscape and post that on her channel, and you can take her antiquing and post that on yours!
Nice flowers, Romeo. Keep doing it. I’ve been married for 35 years and i don’t get flowers anymore 😢
Take the stamins (sp) out of the lilies before they drop. They will stain whatever they touch.
So a detail that i have noticed (you do what you want with it ofcourse) is that they tiles in the kitchen on the left (next to the fridge) do not come as high up as the tiles on the right, those come up to the cabinets. So i would personally bring it up on the left as high as the right ones. Love watching it al MaCenna!
Happy Valentines Day ❤Feel better!!!
Praying that you and Romeo feel much better soon. Making a list that you can then proceed to check off the completed items is brilliant because it allows for you to feel accomplished with each task you are able to complete. You’ve got this!
You will be so happy if you get all of the outside work done asap before the heat comes. You will be glad to work inside with air conditioning
I am overwhelmed with the amount of things in the list and MaCenna says she thought it was going to be much more.
Those lilies are called stargazer lilies. They are my favorites as well. I love the way they smell. When they open, make sure to take the fuzzy ends of the stamens off because the stain badly if they get on fabric.
*@stacyola...yeah, those pollen-laden anthers can really stain and make a mess...even on wood or granite or marble...ask me how I know, LOL‼️😔🤣*
You forgot to note about lowering the dinning room table xx
My goodness MaCenna! Your body is screaming at you to rest! Or take it easy. Look at what you’ve been doing…new house, moving from apt to house, decorating new house, traveling back to Texas ….oh yeah, and started a Podcast! Get better
MaCenna. We’re here!❤️
After a few years of not really getting sick, this year has been a doozy! All of the viruses back to back, and they have wiped me out for weeks. I hope you both feel better soon!
McCenna, it is going to be beautiful when it is finished. One thing at a time. The list will get shorter and shorter as you finish each project. Thumbs up for Romeo getting you flowers. That is so sweet. Ask him where Kinsley's flowers are. Can't wait to see the next vlog. Hope you get to feeling better soon.
Get well! Don’t overdue
Sorry you’ve been under the weather. I know how downtime feels like, your hole life becomes on hold, but you’ll get better soon to do what you set your mind to do. We all get hiccups along the way and it’s ok, the strength is in how we manage it while nourishing ourselves.
Just an FYI - it is a stove or a range. The oven is the compartment for baking within the stove. Drew makes the same error😂
Make Ur self a chicken noodle soup and add lots of garlic ginger and fresh orange juice and zest in it too ... also add coriander ... it always helps me get better faster so much faster ... and trust it might sound strange having OJ in a soup but it works and help u get better xxxx alittle honey too
I would be so inspired if you did a "finish them!" series where you finish all the small jobs to complete a project. everyone on the planet can relate to those things and it would be oh so inspiring.
I highly recommend that you keep the flower bed border large and include the tree. I promise you won’t regret it. Leave space for the mature plant size and fill in with annuals until that happens - between years 3-5. Take good care of yourself and enjoy the process.
Happy Valentine Day. Try not to get too exausted working, take your Vitamin D, and rest as you go along. Get some help with the outside, you deserve it. Be well.
When I was in the hospital with the Flu. ( yes the flu is awful this year). They were giving me a cocktail of vitamin D, B 12, C and Zinc. It worked!
Love all of you. Happy valentines day 💓 💗
Feel better, you guys. Hopefully you'll come out the other side in a couple of days. If you can do the little easy stuff you can feel like you're accomplishing things and not delay getting past the crud.
You and your mother are such brilliantly talented people. I am in awe 😮
The edging as is would be easier when mowing. I've done landscape design so I always think about the maintenance as well.
Keep in mind mowing when laying out your flowerbeds. The left corner the meets up with the fence would he tricky to get unless you weed eat every time.
Macenna I had a really weird virus during Thanksgiving and just got over it. I was congested in my chest and it seemed to be worse at night. I got tested for everything and tested negative. I just got better and it's February. I didn't think I'd ever get over it. I hope you feel better soon sweetie.
Hope you both feel better soon .May our Lord bless you both with good health and happiness.
Awe, feel better soon.
Our family just got over being sick for 2.5 weeks. It was bad. We had pink eye, fevers, ear infections, strep. Literally everything. Whatever is going around this year is ROUGH. I hope you and Romeo start to feel better soon! At some point, the virus will die and you will get better ❤ But definitely rest up and don’t push yourself because that will make it worse. And stressing over not getting better won’t help. Rest up ❤❤
The last 3 years have wreaked havoc on our immune systems not to mention all of the antibacterial overuse we thought would benefit us.
I think antibacterial soap and hand sanitizer, etc has really had a neg affect on people’s immunity/health.
Omg girl, I wish you a speedy recovery so you can get to your home. I can’t help to remember my 150 projects in the house including updating kitchen cabinets and then I kept getting sick and felt real tired and I was so busy I never realized…I was pregnant 😅 8 weeks and I didn’t know; I even said I must be working hard sanding and doing all kinds of stuff my arms feel heavy and my pants don’t fit I am probably eating lots. My kitchen it’s still half way and the baby is walking….that was my worse nightmare 😅😢 🚼🔨🔩
OMG that space between the exhaust fan and the window, was driving me crazy. I swear I spend the whole time looking at it, I guess I’m a perfectionist just like you. It’s such a relief that you’re going to tackle that hahaha
Stargazer lilies are my favorite. They smells amazing. I had peonies and stargazer lilies in my spring wedding and the smell of the flowers filled our house for a week afterward. 💕
I really appreciate seeing how much you have left to do and that it’s not overwhelming you. It inspires me to stop ignoring/denying my own to do list and just take things one at a time.
Loving everything so far, it's coming along. Just a gardening tip, don't bury the tree roots with anymore dirt or mulch, it could kill the tree.
Trees look so good with just the grass around them.
Imo lolol #1 Put the stove in 😵 #2 Trim the doors and floors PLEASE 😂🤣 #3 seal anything that still needs sealed. #4 finish the cabinets especially the fridge. I CANT LOOK AT THE BARE FRIDGE ANOTHER DAY 🤣🤣🤣 then go from there. I can only imagine how hard it is to finish this huge house. Props to you! So proud of you. 💗 workin your lil tail off
Wow 😯 you still have a lot of work to do! Good thing you are back in Texas! 🎉
Hope you are both ❤️🩹 mend. Being sick is the worst. I was at the mall with my kids today- I saw a store called all things. And I was thinking hey McKenna should call her pop-up shop “All the Things”
Great idea eh!
I think “All the Things” is such a great name! Feel better soon ❤️🩹