How I budget and live simply - finances, living within means, and rural life
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I’ll try to make this comment as short as possible. I stumbled across your videos more than a year ago. I was going through a terrible time in my life, my beautiful daughter was very sick (she passed away in 2020) and for whatever reason I found your videos to be very calming. I was able to put my worry aside for a few minutes and simply enjoy a few moments of peace. All this being said, I appreciate and look forward to watching your videos each week, no matter the content. Enjoy your day. Sending much love and appreciation
Suzy, I wish you love and comfort at this sad time. 💕
❤🙏❤
@@phyllisharries2742 thank you for being so kind. Losing Lorie is something I’ll never get over. I don’t mean to say that every day is a bad day, that’s simply not the case, but I feel her loss with every beat of my heart. I’m making plans to redo her room and keep the door open. This will be a huge step for me. Again, thank you for your kindness
Suzy,may the Lord Jesus-Christ place his hand in your heart and comfort you. i will pray for you and for you have the courage and peace. scuse my little english ...i am Québécoise french.
I've known too many people who have lost children before their time.
Now you.
Of this
Nothing can be said that will help.
Nothing can be done that will soften this.
No explanation will suffice.
All we can do is grieve with you.
But I do hope that someday
Something funny she said
Something noble she did
Or something important she felt
Will bring an easy smile.
That will be a good day.
All you can do
After enduring such a loss
Is all any of us can do:
Press on in the way God insists we must:
With dignity, honor, truth, generosity, kindness, & love.
does anyone else feel like these videos are like a peaceful soap opera and so much needed because we've been bombarded and brainwashed with so much drama and craziness from the entertainment industry, media and so on so that these videos are kind of healing us back into normality?
Absolute these videos are an escape
Or also confirmation and inspiration.
Yesss ❤
Yes. SOAP opera that is truly CLEAN as SOAP.
Yes
You are the most peaceful and lovely lady I’ve ever seen on social media! Thanks for being so honest, so pure, so loving ❤ your videos are beautiful 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
You say that we have changed your life, but you have enhanced the lives of so many people with your weekly vlogs. I wait for the next one and save it for a quiet time when I can really appreciate it. You bring peace, happiness and affection into the lives of all of us. You help us to remember the natural world around us, even, if like me we live in cities. Your videos are beautifully filmed a real treat. You remind us that we are all unique and help me to appreciate people who are very different from myself. I am very grateful to you.
I also save it for a time when I can give it my full attention to savor it, so to speak
Just found this channel today, as I'm on my last day at a job that wasn't serving me, and heading towards a future similar to what Paola practices. Bless this woman.
Such a joy watching you laugh over your “candle addiction “. Being the mother of a young adult I can tell you two things: 1) we will Always have our children’s back. Period. Never be afraid or ashamed to ask for help. It’s the power and the gift of family. 2) we love to see our children joyful-laughing and finding lighthearted moments. Your joy gives US joy 😊💕 God bless you and your lovely family and your fiancé.
Unfortunately not all parents are like that, some want to tear you down if you are not doing things the way they approve of.
Amen!!!! :)
True @Maria I had go along with you .
So very true!
As a mom of a mid twenties daughter, I agree.❤
Just a random teenage girl who's trying to figure herself out, thank you so much being you and reminding me how much I take for granted. Really love your videos. Stay happy... ❤️❤️
She is such an inspiration ❣️Glad we all found her🤗🙏
Just remember, everyone starts somewhere. Good luck and stay safe!👍🏼
The best way to figure yourself out is to serve others. A good dose of humility in all areas of life is a good thing. John 3:16❤
Garner the experience of those who have walked the path already. Apply their words of wisdom to your own life. It can save you a lifetime of regret! But above all else, live your passion unreservedly.😎🔥
I’m a random 51 yo woman on the same journey, little sister. Enjoy the ride and always be kind to yourself on the path.
I only wear natural fibers (cotton, linen, wool) and find some amazing used clothing items at specific thrift stores in my area, and I only buy an item if I NEED to replace the item. And even if an item has become unwearable after 10 years, I take it apart, cut in strips and make braided rugs or for quilts I make for others.
Love the word Contentment, which I ponder when I sit outside and remind myself how blessed I am to know my needs are met and I have few wants. Since wants often denote 'stuff' I do not need.
Beautiful and touching story. Poverty is so hard. I remember being very young and very poor. My parents and I lived in a two room furnished flat on the top floor of an old house. We all slept on the fold-out couch in the living room. My mother washed clothes in the kitchen sink and hung them out to dry on the clothesline outside the kitchen window. My toys were kept in a little cardboard box in the bottom of our only tiny coat closet. I didn’t know we were poor; it was just life as I knew it. Life gradually improved with my father’s hard work. Nothing good comes easily.
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Bless that firefighter for saving such an incredible human being 😭 along with so many others. I resonate with your words. Thank you for contributing to this online community. Your videos impact me in such a positive way and I can’t thank you enough for sharing your perspective and words. The time you put into creating these videos does not go unnoticed ♥️✨🌲❄️
Thank you so much ❤️
Amen to that! 🙏
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@@TheCottageFairy hi friend faiiry u r so nice
Today my mother passed away and I got some pictures from friends with candles who told me that they have lit their candle for her and for me. Candles are so comforting and warm. I also keep in mind that I have to watch the candles in my living room carefully. Many years ago, when one of my daughters was a toddler, she came out of bed, joined my husband and me, sitting at the table, and put her little cloth right into the candle in front of my husband. The cloth was instantly on fire and the living room full of smoke. We were happy to have had a fire blanket close by. so I still enjoy my candles, especially today but I still have a fire blanket And your firefighter: He was your guardianangel. Thank you very much for your video.
Paola, you don't know how much I look forward to every new video you publish! I turn 70 next month and I relish your youthful outlook on life with each story you share. Watching this one had me pause and get my wife of 49 years to join in. You see, she, too, has a "candle addiction!" We laughed with you as my bride smiled, shook her head "YES!," and openly spoke to you as you described this shared malady! I think you have a new subscriber!!!
Saludos a todos
Bendiciones
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A good part of my clothes r second hand, and often those are the ones that get the most compliments. I really love the look of vintage items, too. Some things never go out of style. It's also good that places such as Good Will and Salvation army employ people and give them experience for other jobs. One store I visit whenever I go to Pueblo Colorado supports babies born in prison. You never know whose life you'll touch when you visit such places. I loved this video. In our consumer-driven society we could all stand to think more about what we buy and why we are buying it. Another point is taking care of what you have instead of buying more. My 98 year old grandmother cooked three meals a day for 80 years in a set of pans she got as a newly wed and they are still in good condition. I love to use them. Most of my things come with family memories.
What store is that? I live in Pueblo and am an avid thrifter. Is it possible that there's a thrift store I don't visit? Do tell.
Fortunately your grandmother’s pots and pans weren’t Teflon coated Made In China junk. Which may account for her longevity. ❤️
I have had such good luck with my local Goodwill store....clothing, household goods. I don't even enjoy shopping in "regular" stores because everything looks the same and the quality is often poor. If I don't have a particular agenda and lots of patience when I thrift shop I find many great name brand items that I just love.
@@StayStitching It's New Horizons, 2930 Elizabeth St.
@@GoldenGarden9 Yes, you never know what you will find. For instance, I recently purchased an entire wardrobe for my new born granddaughter, including Carters and other expensive brands, for less than $30! I couldn't find anything like what I bought at Walmart, Target, or a mall store I went to.
you are so lucky to have your family and that you are all friends and love each other. it means the world. My family has fallen apart, and i miss those days before the storm. when you don't have support, life is really hard. we all have inner strength, but we need help, and i am happy to know you have so many people in your life who are there for you.
we care for you too
I am sorry to hear that, I can’t imagine how hard that must be. The road would have been 10x harder not having family in my life, I would have had to find great reserves of strength to keep going. I have huge admiration for people who journey without that support structure, it cannot be easy. I’m wishing you the very best, sending you love and hugs from Washington ❤️
Many of us have had family desert us who are awake as we go through the storm that is upon us. Hang on. WWG1WGA.
It is a great fortune to have a loving, supportive family.
OMG!!! Paola!!! These ice decorations are just so amazingly easy and brilliant!!! Yet, I’ve never ever thought about doing something like this!!! And I never even thought of getting them freeze outside, naturally 🙈 Stunning!!! Will try to repeat! ✨
on my list of things to do with my young nieces now this winter in our water-winter wonderland in Michigan. So simple, creative, & lovely.
I moved to a rural area 20 years ago because my husband and I could live there on our modest means. We loved the natural beauty and the quiet we found there but the isolation in the 6-7 months of winter was difficult. Also unfortunately, that rural community was so depressed that it made living there uncomfortable. The infrastructure was not good, so we could easily be without heat or power for days. It was hard to drive long distances to doctors as we aged as well as the 25 miles just to find a grocery store. Then when my husband got his cognitive decline diagnosis, I found out there was zero senior benefits for us in that area. That was a deal breaker for those of us who were older. I don't to be negative, but these are issues that need to be considered as one get older.
I agree with this very important point. Many people are drawn to the simplicity and beauty of living a rural lifestyle. I understand that completely. However, there are many logistical issues to consider when planning for a place to live, especially as we get older. I'm not comfortable being so far removed that if I needed ongoing medical care, much less an emergent situation, that resources could be many precious miles away. With the current cost of gas, this could greatly burden the monthly budget. I enjoy many hobbies but driving is not one of them. I drive out of necessity and if it means I'm in the car 45 minutes to 1 hour to get basic supplies, I'm going to feel resentful after a while. Having said that, if a person has the means, the time, reasonable good health, and the ability to plan ahead for any eventuality to live off the grid so to speak, then go for it. Our decisions are often based on our circumstances. Paola is a delightful young lady and this lifestyle clearly suits her and her husband (happy for them!!).
Yes, those issues need to be considered in the future, however , need right now we may have different issues to consider. Trying to plan ahead can be sensible, but there's a balance between the now, the short term future and the long term future. The risk is that those plans for a life of minimal discomfort in the future, prevent living the life that is possible now. Wanting control over the future, it's an illusion.
Apologies for the bluntness, but one thing for sure is that we all wind up in the ground eventually, but that's no reason to lie in the ground now to prepare for it!
@@OrangeNash Well said.
I hope you and your husband are fairing well these days.
Much love 💕 to you!
One thing I've noticed over the years is that sometimes in our desire to help the environment, we forget that humans are part of that environment and should be equally considered. I've worked on a few organic farms run by Ivy League grads who showed real contempt for the poorer farmers who had grown up on farms their grandfathers and great grandfathers had run. The grads were outsiders who wanted to run things by their theories at the expense of the feelings and relationships of the "ordinary" people. I think activism has to be tempered with real love for even the people who do things differently.
I come from a family of farmers. No one works harder than a farmer and most people have no clue how important they are to the world. My father was not formally educated but I guarantee he forgot more about farming than any of those Ivy Leaguers. Personally I'm tired of people who thinks something that looks good on paper is actually good in practice :)
@@fortheloveofcrosstitch6230 The incredible amount of handed down knowledge is lost on most people. I agree with you 100%.
Well said!👌
Great point.
@@fortheloveofcrosstitch6230 Farmers are the heart and soul of this country. Nothing beats experience when it comes to any profession or skill set. We all can learn from each other no matter the generation.
You are wise beyond your years. We are all excited to see what is next for you on your journey… Sending virtual hugs from sunny North Carolina
I have a group of friends that talk about “mapping to someone.” It’s an expression that refers to learning through seeing someone do something and copying it by osmosis and harmonizing with it. All this to say I map to your gentle attentive love of the world around you and the quiet way you make your life a gift for your fans and viewers.
That is a *wonderful* thing to map to :D
beautifully put
I love that term, I'm going to use it too 😊
I love your laugh....if candles are you worst addiction then so be it! You are so precious. I am glad the Fire Fighter woke you up and you were saved because you in turn save so many too! Your soft and simple way of being, your gentle and calming demeanor sends peaceful vibes through out the Universe that Love just bursts forth. Thank you for sharing your life with us and giving us a safe haven to come to in this busy World. Sending warm hugs from Florida 😊💖🌊🌴🍊
Your kindness, intelligence, sincerity, innocence and understanding, all these qualities make you so noble and rare.
The attention you pay to the simple aspects of life, which are barely visible, highlights the light that springs from your soul.
I love your energy, you are so graceful! Thank you for posting each week and giving us some peace to take with us ❤️
“In a cottage in the wood there lived a fairy. Not a nasty, dirty, wet cottage, filled with the ends of worms and an oozy smell, nor yet a dry, bare, sandy cottage with nothing in it to sit down on or to eat: it was Paola’s cottage, and that means comfort.”
before watching this, i was frantically looking for a cheaper place to stay for days. i'm about 2 minutes in and your words already made me realize that i should prioritize my health over saving money. i started to make a pro con list which all pros are connected to my health (i.e. clean air, calm environment, near nature etc)
so i'm stopping as of now, not going to drive myself crazy for it until i at least feel better. so thank you
thank you so much for the reminder 💕
I don't think any of us ever skip your any part of your videos. I know I never do. I love your videos, I love your stories and your kind voice. You are very calming to me. I love your theory on life and the way to live. Thank you for sharing with us.
Well, on the subject of candles? I kinda, sorta have the same issue. I LOVE candles! I have a very large backstock of them. Probably about 50, at least. There is a definite reason for it though. Whenever I'm feeling stressed, sad, or drained from the day's activities I find lighting a lovely scented candle a huge comfort. My happiest place is with my crocheting, my Johanna Basford coloring books and colored pencils......and Candles. Its the simpler things that make peace and joy in our lives. I watch your videos pretty much every day now, and they have been a truly HUGE source of comfort. Being a front line worker can get really crazy, and even sometimes heartbreaking. Its nice to have a place to escape to. Thank you, Paola. Sending my love right back to you.
Oh! A fellow candle lover! You described it so well, it is such a huge source of comfort, especially when you are working on something (I should try colored pencils, I usually paint). Thank you for your service! ❤️ much love
@@TheCottageFairy For me, color pencils travel well, and I don't have to worry about carrying water and other things with me for painting. I have been known to take my books and pencils up to my Smoky Mountains and sit for a while and color. It's a magical time where stress doesn't live. 🥰
Since you always say thank you at the end of every video, I feel the need to comment on almost every video and tell you what an amazing and incredible human being you are. lol I just recently found your videos in the past few weeks and they have been a source of peace and hope for me, especially when I feel like crying or when I'm overwhelmed. So thank YOU for allowing us into your life and sharing all your magic and wisdom. You are an incredibly admirable woman and I am just full of gratitude that people like you exist.
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I rarely watch many RUclips videos all the way through, and yours leaves me in such a trance, that I can't help but watch it all the way through. You're a lovely soul, and a talented artist. I'm going through one of the toughest times in my life, and your channel brings me peace.
Sending you love, K L. It's a hard time for me right now, too.
Happy to know that u hv found love peace n stability in yr life n ate doing what makes u happy. God.bless both of u.
"In the winter she curls up around a good book and dreams away the cold." -Ben Aaronovitch☃️📚
Paola, as a mom to two young adults close to your age, I will say that being able to help them brings me happiness, when I see them trying so hard to be independent. I like to view help in a family as an ongoing circle, one day we are helping our children, and eventually they are helping us as we age. Sending you much love❤️
The Circle of Life.💞
Wise words. At 65, l have been spending the last few years caring for grandparents until they passed, and now have the blessing of caring for my mother. We moved her in with my husband and l and while some days are difficult, l think of all she did for my brother and l. She isn't a burden but a blessing. We have come full circle.
No words truer said…
Wtf? No
I absolutely loved the frozen items you hung outside!! So adorable
I use your videos to practice English, but I also come here because of the peace! Thanks.
We send our love too and are so very proud of your own accomplishments ❤️. Look what you’ve done with this channel: it is a beacon for hope and humility, slow, quiet and peaceful living, and gratitude. We are grateful too
As a recovering candle hoarder, I simply break it into seasons. Spring is lilac scented candles, summer is peonies, fall is leather, smoke, sandalwood, tobacco and winter is pine or spruce. I do not deviate from my season strategy although if I found a good frankincense candle I would add that one to my winter roster. 🤣
That’s such a beautiful idea!
Those ice ornaments 😍 lovely video as always
The other day I visited a second hand store and I was amazed of the beautiful cloth it has. I couldn't leave the store without buying a few beautiful blouses, some sweaters and a pink suit that was new. I always enjoy your videos so much because you have such a magical and sweet personality.
Paola I received your cards yesterday and I just love them. They are so beautiful and they brought me back to when I was a child. They have put a smile on my face. I will cherish them always. Thank you so much. Keep painting it's a wonderful gift from God. I'm praying that you and your fiance will have a blessed marriage. I would like you to know that I'm reading The Wind in the Willows and Other Stories. I love all your video. God bless. From Ontario Canada.
I always love your soft-spoken ways and kindness in this noisy, sometimes scary world. 🙏💗 Sending love from France 🇫🇷 and the US. 🇺🇸
I love your outlook on living simply. I think it is such a beautiful way of life - finding immense value in things that don’t cost much, but bring us and others joy. I also believe in saving money on what we buy for ourselves so we can be more generous when we give to others. You have given us a priceless gift with your videos. Thank you! ❤️
We too live in one of if not the poorest county in our state. I discovered this area on a family camping trip in 1971. I longed to come back here and did so over the years. My husband and I bought a mobile home near a big lake and rehabbed it in 2001. We found a foreclosure on 7 acres in 2008 and rehabbed it over 12 years for our retirement. We looked forward to the serenity of a slower rural life. A single developer has turned the area upside down with upscale log homes on larger lots, then the greed and density set in. Now we have a multitude of subdivisions packed with homes (purchased by big city people) all facing each other on fake lakes polluted with lawn chemicals that people are swimming in. Our forested areas are no longer and our wildlife is being slaughtered as these creeps speed down our country roads. One even ran and fell dead in our back yard. This is the second such dead deer in our woods since we moved here. One summer season 7 dead deer were spotted within a one mile stretch of road. Its become a travel destination now with vacation rentals popping up all over. My heart aches for the beauty lost forever here and we dont have the years left to make another such move. Not to mention property values and taxes are skyrocketing for the less fortunate residents who moved here for the reasonable living costs. They are being driven out.most of these subdivisions are second homes. These new homeowners now are complaining there is no shopping. Sheer madness.
I had to laugh when you explained how your candle collection tripled in size in 24 hours. It’s funny how we experience abundance with the things we really love - I had a similar experience with my herbal tea collection. 🥰
I thought so too.
and me with watercolor art supplies 😆
You exude so much happiness and contentment ☺️ I love that so much, it's super inspiring!! A wonderful day to everyone 💚
Thank you! ❤️ It has been a lovely and peaceful time lately, lets me rejuvenate and deal with the ups and downs with more grace. Sending hugs and hope your day is beautiful
@@TheCottageFairy That's so lovely! And thank you 🤗
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Hello everyone, this is a chattier video that usual ❤️ I just wanted to share a bit about my experiences -> I will not speak this much in future videos, somehow this topic got me talking haha!
Definitely the biggest unexpected expenses for me were car repairs and food (and candles 🕯apparently, lol). I have a small grocery store that cannot carry a lot of back stock, so the prices can be absolutely insane sometimes. The first month I was here I spent $400 on food for myself and was absolutely shocked!! I have now cut down on that in a big way (several hundred dollars less now) by buying in bulk when I visit a Costco and prioritizing very filling staple ingredients. This is an expensive state in general, so I am grateful to have a place to live and be able to work here full time.
*Correction of my poor wording: Okanogan County is one of several lower income counties in the state, there were some slightly different rankings depending on the article you check :) this doesn’t really matter but I wanted to clarify anyway as my sentence came out weird.
My goal is to own a home, so a big motivation for saving money in other areas is to be able to afford a down payment and assist in renovations of a barn on Luke’s parents property (our future home we hope!). Currently, I have a furnace and wild prairie growing around me so I don’t need to chop wood or maintain the property (thankfully). However, that will change once I move to a new place. Luke and I want to have children, so we are planning accordingly to be able to provide for them when the time comes. A lot of changes on the horizon, no doubt I will manage my money differently with a new home and life. I definitely had a scarcity mentality during a phase of my life when I felt less stable, so I have been slowly teaching myself to let go of that anxiety and believe that things we be ok, no matter what. You are not alone, worrying about the future and finances is not always be beneficial, you just need to keep working hard, live within your means, and manage the fear of the unknown ❤️
I moved to this county initially because I missed my family and needed a new job. My mother and father live in the valley too, so I absolutely love having them so near! It’s something I am so grateful for everyday. I did make a past video on how I make a living, and my story of how I got here: ruclips.net/video/NIBzjuhawbs/видео.html
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I hope you'll continue to expand the results of your artistic expression. You have a ready market just among us, your many admirers, for more of what you are so accomplished at doing. Plus you are going to soon have a house & kids, both of which are experts at eating deeply into family savings, so more of what you so beautifully create for us to acquire would be a win/win for everyone.
I was wondering y U draw Ur fairies sad and worried?
Paola, you made a beautiful example of what gratitude is. That is perhaps the most important message in this video. Thank you.
How long have your parents lived in the valley? Were home prices better when they moved there? You've mentioned your area is a popular tourist destination. Does it have the same problem other tourist heavy areas do with people buying homes that sit empty large chunks of the year and are only used a few weeks or months out of the year or turned into Airbnb rentals?
You have a lovely way of expressing yourself. Articulate, calm and intelligent! Continue to bless and be blessed.
Those icicle ornament you made are BRILLIANT! Such a clever, zero-waste outdoor decorating idea.
I love that you found a solution for housing that makes your heart happy! Housing instability is incredibly stressful but being able to find a place that you can make your own in the place where you want to live is just magic! I’m so happy for you!
Thank you! Yes, having a home will make such a difference, it can be stressful not knowing when you will have to move. Until the last couple years I was constantly changing apartments, but I’m grateful it helped me shape my goals. Wishing you the best
@@TheCottageFairy Usually when I am alerted that your video posts I am feeding my 3 month old son. Your soothing video is what we both need at that time. You are what the world needs more of. I like the calming essence of your videos and your personality. I am sure more would agree we can listen to your stories for hours. The candle story made me laugh out loud. We all have something that we have too much of. Candles and books are my pleasure as well. I have a whole stack of books that I have yet to read. You have such passion. Thank you for being you and sharing your world with us.
I also didnt have my own house till now my childhood was spent in rented home but i didnt know we were poor.we were happy ven in those conditions.now i have a home but the childhood happiness is only in memory.love bonding and laughter makes homes.
I love your "ice hangings"...so creative and pretty!
Paola you are remarkable! I am a 70 year young gal and have walked so many paths and learned so many lessons . I am thankful for my husband,my best friend that we gave done thus for 51 years ! We still walk hard lesson paths at this age! Bless you sweet girl!
Well, I think the universe was telling you that you absolutely didn't have enough candles so go ahead Paola and light up your little corner of the world💕🕯🕯🕯🕯🕯and thank you for bringing so much peace and joy to so many people
How to describe you, Paola? The words which come to mind are lovely, wise, thoughtful, insightful, kind, loving, creative, and genuine. You are a virtual fountain of empathy and loving kindness, and anyone who knows you personally must count you as one of their greatest blessings in life. This tired world could use a few million more just like you. Thank you for all the positive energy you bring into the world and into the lives of all who follow you on RUclips.
There can’t be too many books and candles🥰
Really love your videos. They are so calming and creative. I'm getting ready to retire in a couple of years, and am excited for the next chapter, which hopefully will be more creative and less structured. Your videos give me "so much scope for the imagination"! :) Many blessings to you.
Your frozen decorations are so amazing. Never thought about doing that.
I never skip ahead on your videos. Every moment is unique and precious. Thank you for being so open and honest.🕯️
Personally I would love to see a video from you on candles. I would love to learn about all the things. Does bees wax last longer than others? What are your favorite scents? I love a good autumn spice. I wouldnt mind a candle video.
Kindred spirit. I adore you. Thanks for sharing your light.
You, Paola, are worthy of all the candles in the world. Everyone is allowed a few indulgences and this is certainly innocuous. Especially when gifted from kind and grateful people. You should consider starting your own candle business. There are many people who teach this on RUclips and it would be another source of income for you. Best wishes!
Watching you prattle and giggle about your candles was so cute!! I love seeing you being a bit less formal and rehearsed. You have a natural humor and charm that is absolutely delightful! I hope you'll let this side of yourself peek through more often
Aw. You made me cry today, Paola. You are so sweet and I am certain that your parents are very, very proud of you. You have a remarkable head on your shoulders for one so young. I have a 28 year old son who lives in a basement apartment that I know isn’t really safe. He knows we are available to him for help, but he is trying to make a life for himself and do things on his own. It is very difficult for a parent to stand by a little helplessly and pray a lot for things to be ok for our kids. I’m so glad that things are really working out for you in your, and a happy love story as well. Thanks for sharing with us. ❤️
You’re so special and sweet!!!🥰😍
As someone who is extremely into candles in a big way. U can never have too many candles!!! I have 2 big shelves of them, boxes etc. I’m still finding boxes of them even now. So just enjoy them. Much love xxx💜💜💜
There are Angels among us, everywhere. My nephews have been members of my local volunteer fire department for many years. Their dedication to our small rural community is amazing. Thank you for sharing your story; you may have helped someone to a safer place. Take care 🙏💕
Thank you for another marvelous and truthful video . I’m anxiously waiting every week for a new content and you never disappoint. Greetings from rural PA . 😘
Thank you! This one turned out a bit chatty but it was a topic that resonated with me, so I found myself sharing a lot ❤️ I appreciate your kind words
I'm a young adult, trying to figure things out, striving to make myself the role model I wish I had... It's hard, yes, most times depressing, but you can't see the beauty of tomorrow if you give up hope today.
It's encouraging to hear you, at such a young age, be so considerate of others and the example you can set for them.
Thank you so much for your kind words, It means a lot to me. Much love!
in high stress situations be it a rough work day or anything of the sort, i have found just listening to you speak has been very calming no matter what the topic is. for this, i thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Hello Paola, if you ever have the chance to see this, I am very thankful with the Creator to have had the opportunity to watch you videos and find this very nice channel. I have found the sparks of the Beautiful Creator in You and Nature, I hope that you will always be filled with that Joy and that love for Nature and part of what we are. Thank you and may you always have much success and joy along with your lovely family 🌹💐😊
When it comes to sustainability there's only so much one person can do, so achieving anything at all is a step forward in the right direction.
Maybe all the candles appearing in your life is a sign of better things to come and that, metaphorically, your world is getting brighter :) I don't believe anything in life is truly a coincidence and that meaning can be found in anything.
Book rec: The Art of Beatrix Potter. It's huge and heavy but as an artist its worth a read.
Well said.
That many candles is my dream! I burn them in my morning intention and always at night. There is something centering and peaceful for me. As always your lovely video warms my heart and feeds my soul. ❤️
The beginning where you’re gently opening books and caressing their covers brought a smile to my face. It’s obvious you love your bookstore. I chuckled at the candles. Don’t feel bad, my husband and I love candles a lot too and have quite a few. The story you told of the poor living situation tugged at my heart. I can resonate with that to a small degree having made a poor living decision when I moved out of my parent’s home. Glad to hear everything seems to be on the right track for you and your fiancé with the future moving plans. Your videos are always enjoyable to watch.
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Thanks for reminding us to seek to improve not only ourselves, but our communities as well. Take care, Paola
You are such a blessing, you are sunshine 🌞
As you have said so often, be kind to yourself. I wish that I had wisdom you express at your age. We all have our addictions, I think candles are a nice one. I look forward to seeing how you continue to grow. I have a family of artistic girls, I get them to watch you for inspiration.
just found this channel yesterday and I am in awe. This calms me in so many ways
Hi sweet loud we can be friend
Thank you for this insightful video. It came at the perfect time💙
And I love how excited you get about candles😀
Thank you for making my day so much more pleasurable . You are inspiring 💜
If everyone lived even a half of the way you do, Paola, the world would be a much better, much sweeter, much gentler place!!! X
It is always so pleasing to share in your life.I do admire how mature you are about your decisions. Your advice is sound. Continue to be the beautiful soul you are...I wish you, Luke and your family well.
You are so lovely and deserve everything back which you give.
Thanks a lot Paola for amazing life story that you share with us! Money concerns sometimes just poison my life and make me choose jobs that are not appealing to me. This year I moved in rural area and decided to follow my dream and become a gardener. I'm excited and thrilled🙂 looking forward to this new jorney. Your videos is a huge support for those, who want to find the real way to go. Wishing you all the best! And hello from Latvia.
You can NEVER have too many candles, my lovely! Your home must smell divine! XXXXXX
A woman that can budget, is a real treasure.
a man with stereotypes from the 70s, nice
@@TheShanks1337 he is correct tho, majority of women have no clue what money is acually worth
You are on an interesting journey, my dear, and I do sincerely hope that you can get the loan for your new house.
2022 is the first year for me without having any parents and it makes me wonder about life and of being "the next in line". Life is such a precious thing - beauty is everywhere.
Wishing you all the best /Nils
I, too, had to ask for financial help from my mama when I had absolutely no other alternative. I am such and independent (and yes, stubborn!) person and it was very hard for me to initiate that conversation. And I will be forever grateful for her help, which allowed me the opportunity to move into a safe and stable environment where, through hard work, I am able to fully support myself. Looking back, I see that decision to finally ask for help as being one of the bravest things I've done. Thank you for speaking so openly about your own experience, which resonated deeply with me!
Kerry, this happened to me too and it wasn’t easy to ask for help but I will always be grateful as long as I live. Best wishes.
I really identify with you when you speak from your heart like this. I feel like we are honestly just sitting down having a conversation just the two of us. You are very lovely ❤
Watching your videos is a sweet treat at the end of the day. A quiet and soothing moment just to myself. Hardship is definitely around the corner for many people in every country, but your timeless lifestyle and artistic creativity, be it in the beautiful way you film Nature or your daily tasks, your drawings as well as your arts and crafts or cooking, reconnect me to the dreams of my youth and distract me from my worries. I lost a beautiful job of 30 years with no good reason, I have been struggling for over 2 years to reinvent myself at an age when in my country, France, no employer will hire you past 50, I may loose my home soon.... But your videos, your sweet voice, the musics you choose and the wise way you discuss important subjects are like a balm on my wounds, you give me hope in a better world with good people and wonderful Nature; I thank you for this gift. Take good care of your beautiful soul🌺
Hi Paola - You always make my heart smile. You are such a kind and giving person. I look forward to your videos each week. You are wise beyond your years. I’m so happy that you found Luke and that you will be starting a new and wonderful life together in your own place. You deserve it and so much more. Take care and see ya next week.
Hugs! 💕🐰🐾🐕🦺❄️🥶☀️
PS - You can never have too many beautiful candles!!!
Enjoy every one of them!🕯🕯🕯
You are such a kind , thoughtful person. Thank goodness for firefighters and a wonderful family that gave you help when you needed it most. I love candles too. It's surprising how they affect my mood. I wish you the best for your future marriage and plans. You deserve it. Take care.
I am a man from the Far East. I am so grateful to have had a chance to view your channel and I wish I would be able to send you a few candles from my place.
If half of the human population (hopefully that half would include me) are like you, the world would be a way better place. Keep sharing your thoughts and keep reminding us a simple life should be the ultimate goal. I appreciate you.
You deserve all the good things that come your way. You are such a lovely person, on the inside and out ❤️🇬🇧
When you opened the Shire candles, please tell me you "the preciouses!!!!!" Hehe love LOTR!!!! I love candles too and that story gave me a smile and a chuckle. Thank you for sharing it and for giving awesome advice about finances. I hope the house stuff goes so awesome!!! ❤🥰
I really love that you are seeing how precious it is, to have a family, that is willing and able to help you. So many people take that for granted, as well as their health and safety.
Gurl I have a whole candle closet & burn them daily & year round! 🤣 I’ve also been a candle 🕯 maker too, so I def get it! 💞🧚🏻✨
Thank you for sharing that part of your story. Any talk that brings attention to the housing crisis that so many people are experiencing is a worthwhile conversation. ♥️
This really is the perfect thing i need in the perfect time. I was just so anxious about quiting my job to try to manage my mental health and persue my art as a business. I can feel my throat clogged and shoulders tighten. Thanks to your video i can laugh a little, cry a little, and be more hopeful. someday i hope to be financially stable and not scare of money as well.
Our children will ALWAYS come first... I speak for myself and other like-minded parents. I support my hospice charity where I buy a load of nice things and I then take that to the refugee centre: 2 birds, 1 stone! You are a sweet young woman; please stay safe and protected.
Such an unexpected delight to meet you today. You’re just as sweet, kind and gentle in person as you are in your videos. Thank you for putting your positive energy out into this crazy world.
Dear P 💗 you are absolutely charming and thoughtfully genuine. You have helped me to grow as well! “Do not compare your path to others” was a quote I read from a book you held open and if more of us followed that principle, I believe our quality of life might be improved!🤗 Thank you for being here each week 🙏🏻 very wise words: take care of your health. Fingers crossed that your new home will come together smoothly!
Lady, thank you! Whatever the payback of doing this is, it is nothing compering to what you bring to so many of us though your stories and videos. You deserve a fortune for opening your heart and teaching us what's important in this life. Thank you very much! 🙏🌌
Agree
That candle thing is so funny! Even if you turned into a crazy candle lady, we'd still love you!
"I will no longer compare my path to others" awwww it catch my attention
You are so deserving of a new home for you and Luke and thank you for sharing with us as you do. Where I live, housing is very expensive - landlords upping the rents just because of the pandemic and people consequently losing housing because too expensive even for the dumpy ones and people losing jobs and now not either being able to go back to work either no jobs that fits their abilities or because of being too picky (i know a few like that) - I'm a senior citizen so I do have to watch my monies, income is not like when I was working making good money - didn't save as I had someone to rely on and now I don't - so my debt is one thing got to work on and trying - Paola, you are such an inspiration to all of us - even to this ole lady. Love listening to you and pray you you'll always be blest with your art and love for others. Til later....take care, stay safe and well. Yes, keeping cars in good drivable shape can be expensive but we need so we can go to grocery, pharmacy, and to work. ♥🤗