105. And Good Riddance! - Living Alone in Wales (August 2024)
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I am glad you put both of the curtains up. It looks great.
A Fish called Rhondda made me laugh out loud. Love the curtains and there's room for some small pictures too. Looking very cosy. ❤We'll see how long it is before the cats are back under the duvet. 😁
Typical Welsh humour!
Hi Sean, can't wait for your Aberdare trip, I was born there in '53 and left in '65 for Canada where I still am. Last trip to Aberdare was in '83 ,wow, so long ago, I bet so much has changed! As a youngster my uncle would take me to Aberdare park to watch the motorcycle racing, and net fish for tiddlers in the park pond. Wonderful and innocent times!!!
Nice to see you put up the other curtain looks good. You could put up a mirror in that corner where the desk is. My grandparents were welsh ,but I don't ever rember going to Aberdare, be nice to see what it is like.
Hi Sean, to really reap the curtain’s potential you need to gather the header tape. First, and VERY IMPORTANT, secure the header tape strings together at the centre edge, then on the outer edge pull the strings all at once until the curtain top is half the width of the rail then tie off. Distribute the gathers evenly along the top edge. You can use this type of curtain with the poles you bought, you just need rings to go on the pole and then there are curtain hooks suitable for hooking into the rings, just so you know for next time. 😊
I was shouting this out to Sean whilst watching! Strangely, he did seem to hear!!! You've done a great job of explaining!
@@user-lr2wl5sp1b you explained that way better than I could and wanted to do 😁
Great advice, especially the knotting the strings. I’ve messed that part up more than once.
I remember getting my first house and first curtains, and didn’t know to do this with the header tape!! Luckily my partner did and when he got home he sorted it. 30 years ago. ❤
Surely the curtains at the top of the stairs should be apples and pears.🤣🤣👍i miss the bread maker.😂😂
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@@Patricki8bs 🤣
Your curtains look great and definitely better with the two curtains up at the other window. That bread maker was well traveled Sean 😊
I personally don't think you need anything on the walls in your bedroom as your lovely curtains are patterned and take up a whole wall. You don't want the room too enclosed. Looking forward to seeing your trip to Aberdare as I have never been there
The curtains look very attractive. I would put a single large piece of art on the wall above the bed--and by large I mean at least three feet wide. It won't be visible from the bed, so you would still retain that peaceful quality when you wake up. The right picture won't close in the room, in fact it would be almost like an additional window. I'd look for something in a thrift shop--either a landscape or a still life in colors that will look nice with the lovely greens in the curtains and on your bed.
Agree about the size of the picture, people always go too small with art and it makes a room feel equally small.
To save money get a dehumidifier. It will dry your washing help with condensation and you can use the water it collected for your plants
I was given a dehumidifier for Christmas and I can’t recommend it highly enough
It has a gentle fan on too. So it’s drying gently as well as extracting huge volumes of water
They are fantastic
No clothes shrinkage like a tumble drier !!
I'm glad you're coming to terms with the size of your lemons Sean 🍋 🍋
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As an older gentleman I concur! One should always be comfortable with their lemons! 😂
The best giggle I've had all day!!! 😄
It looks nice and you don’t need pictures
That's a lot of hassle for you to return the bread maker. When i have a problem with anything from amazon i get in touch and speak to an advisor, explain the problem, in your case the plug and how it is not convenient or a problem to return. They have either organised an up lift, or credit or refund without having to return. Ive had a double bed frame sent twice, told to keep the second one free as too much hassle to up lift. Ive had a second table sent free, i had returned a double air fryer twice as had problems, i left negative feedback, out the blue the company got in touch and sent me another for free, no strings. I could go on but my point is you should not have accepted what they said re returning it and where you had to go. Sometimes it pays to complain.😉👍
Perhaps you could put up a floating shelf into the nook in your bedroom and have a few plants? That might be a good idea. The curtains and blind are beautiful.
I never want anything heavy over my bed in case it falls down!! Personally I would try the little table facing out towards the bed just to see what it looks like. I think it would bring that little corner out into the room. Perhaps it won't fit? Enjoy good sleep, that's the most important thing. Looks great x
But no good for filming in that corner if it is moved to your location.
Oh I didn't realize that, there you are then!
Couple of small house plants in that room will be lovely
Orange is my husband's favourite colour. In fact, he wears so much of it I daren't remove my sunglasses. A stark bedroom, I believe, can be an inspirational asset for any keen writer, like a blank page, just waiting for something. To gaze out of an upper room window or any window, in fact, and catch the simplicity of a moment is artwork in itself.
The curtains look great and adding the other panel to the smaller window does look better. Your house is looking more like a home, comfortable and cozy.
Hi Sean. There is some interesting stuff to see in Aberdare. I was born and lived there until I was 17, my mum still lives there. As you mentioned Aberdare Park is worth a look, the Market is great too, then there’s Dare Valley Country Park which is such a beautiful spot. There’s a little museum and cafe up there. (I think the museum is still there) You could also check out the Cynon Valley museum near Tesco too. St John’s church is a must see and so is St Elvans (the one with the spire) have a great day.
Thanks SO MUCH for posting this. My grandparents came from there,; Grandfather was a miner and my mother was born there but they all moved to Greater London looking for work. I am retired now so I will definitely be making the trip and hopefully do a bit of family genealogy too. My grandfathers surname was Webb.
As a child, in the 60s, I used to go to Aberdare park every Sunday morning with my father - an amateur photographer. Haven't been there for years but I remember that it was very well maintained with lots of flower beds full of chrysanthemums of all colours as well as other flowers.
I loved the three outdoor swimming pools there as well - nearly drowned in one mind!
The park is probably still a good place to go to for a walk.
@melysmelys2622 no outdoor pools there anymore, they were recently replaced with a splash park.
Beautiful bandstand is still there and the flower beds are still well maintained, including the lake.
Thought the dinner menu prices looked quite reasonable at the School House restaurant. Loved the architecture of that beautiful old church. The masonry of by gone years is really amazing! Definitely like the two curtain plan. Very nice. I think a beautiful antique mirror over your bed would look great but that is me. Have a great time at the singing festival. Hope you are able to film !🤞🏻
The pie looked delicious and a bargain!
That church at 2:40 is beautiful. Love the older architecture. I get the sparse aesthetic as well. For me, I need a couple of things up on wall but to each his own!
I seem to remember it is a Methodist chapel
I played violin in many Eisteddfods… remember being very nervous!
Same here - solo piano. Never again!
@@melysmelys2622 I feel your pain!🤗
Hi Sean..."am getting used t the size of my lemons!' 😂
Re curtains ( depending how much into 'detail' you are)(!) if you add a few more hooks t bigger curtains you will have same sized gathers/ pleats as in the smaller window.
Re the errant breadmaker - it speaks volumns for the community and bus company in your district that it was found,handed in and delivered back so you could retrieve it! ❤
I'd rethink the need for an automatic breadmaker, Sean. Most of them have non-stick coatings in the pans, which you've mentioned before you are not a fan of. There are some great no-knead recipes these days and you can just buy a plain bread tin to bake your bread in.
If you really want a breadmaker save your pennies up and buy a Panasonic. They come highly recommended and you can pick them up a basic model second hand sometimes.
A very nice and affordable bread maker. I purchased mine from Lakeland. It's nearly two years old now and everything works perfectly.
Sean - your starting opening tune reminds me of ‘Last of the summer wine’ show from the 90’s! Ha. Have you ever seen it?…..my uncle used to alwyss watched it when I spent weekends staying at his on Saturday nights here in New Zealand.
Good memories, and ole classic British comedy.
Yes many times.
Just a suggestion but some William Morris stained glass window film might look nice at the top of the stairs if you don't look out of that window as such. I put some on my front door panels and it's filled my tiny hall with soft colour 💙
Hi Sean,
When I was a girl and at junior school our headmaster (Mr Stinton) put on an eisteddfod every year. I remember making a fairy garden out of an old wooden seed tray, with a mirror for a pond! The unusual thing about it was... we lived in Yorkshire! I don't think he was Welsh, but I always think of him when eisteddfods are mentioned 😁 Those curtains look lovely and keep your bedroom minimalistic, much better for relaxing...
The blind and curtains are beautiful and the two curtains at the window looks miles better. What a lovely home you have made Sean. Ha ha I wondered if you had bought any knick knacks from the school where you had your lunch.😂
The curtains look amazing and the room and look really cosy sleep well Sean 😴💤💤💤 .
What material is the bedspread made of? A few winters ago, I bought a polyester short fur bedspread and it's very cozy, airs out well, and my cat hasn't destroyed it. She loves it as much as I do. Love your decorating ideas. That little corner is perfect.
Cotton.
Beware the moisture getting trapped between the windows and your lovely new blinds - black mould is horrible
@@murkydepths181
A bowl of rice will absorb that moisture, just put in the sun (or replace) every month.
The new building in Ton-Pentre has been up for at least 10 years, maybe even longer, it’s been empty since it was built. Spar is supposedly also moving in there with Greggs 👍
Thanks for that.
Making bread by hand is a lovely process. It’s a really useful and marketable skill to learn. The kneading gives you some excerscize and works your core muscles. It only takes 15 minutes and it’s quite mediative and relaxing. The bread makers are; ok but you will never better a loaf of bread that you made yourself fresh out of the oven. It’s a great way to warm the house in winter too. A simple old British recipe I’ve baked all my life is a good place to start and easy to remember. 1lb flour, 1/2 pint water, 1tsp salt and 1tsp dried yeast.
Re doing that journey(on foot)four times a day when you a child...10yrs ago I raced my 18yr old daughter (her idea!)up a very steep hill 1/3 a mile n literally left her standing (much t her annoyance lol!) now...due t health issue I can't walk up the same hill without stopping t rest. Getting old etc can be frustrating beyond believe! My head still thinks I'm 'superMum'....my body saying
" nah! Give me a break' lol!
Get the Strawberry Thief pattern
Lovely to see St Peters Church Pentre. A cockle lady used to sit on the steps back in the day.
All that rain reminded me of when I lived in Pembrokeshire, I used to say that was the reason everything was so green and lush , glad that place was open and you got something to eat , with your bedroom lite on looked like your walls were yellow ❤❤❤
@@christinaplaisted9563 My daughters live in Pembrokeshire
Bare walls can be very soothing for rest. Regarding the bread maker. My mother gifted me one about 30 years ago, and it's still going strong. The kids loved fresh bread, and now, as adults, they still enjoy it. It's easy to make a fresh loaf, and it makes the house smell wonderful. If it's a cool day, I'll make soup to go with it.
The bedroom is looking lovely Sean. Do you remember that John Boy faced the window as he wrote. I am sure you will feel more comfortable that way round.
Curtains look wonderful, love the pattern. I too think bedroom should be on the minimalist scale …. Need to rest and relax … your home is looking very smart Sean, well done
Can i just say that bread made in the traditional way is far superior to that made in a breadmaker. Although the entire process takes some time it only involves 10 minutes of actual work. Am i correct in thinking that a while ago you posted, on this platform, your favourite Terry Thomas film ? I watched and enjoyed the film but can i give a shout out for my favourite which is School for scoundrels also starring Ian Carmichael and Alistair Sim. Comedy gold.
Everything looking good Sean. I hope you enjoy your day out.
Aberdare market is still running. The Dare valley park is absolutely beautiful. There is Cwmbach community wetlands. Aberdare town centre has lots of shops that are closed down or closing down. St Elvans church is pretty when lit up especially the spire. There is a Weatherspoons which is in the old royal mail sorting office. Plenty of places to visit. Food is lovely in the Cynon Linc with a very old chapel opposite. Coffee shops and cafes galore.
Aberdare road races were held a fortnight ago. ❤
The Cynon Lync stands on the site previously occupied by St Mair's Church, built in the 19th century. The architectural practice that designed it sent down a young architectural technician , from Dorset, to attend to it. A chap called Thomas Hardy; he later packed in the architecture game and started to write novels and poetry. He got quite good at it!
Oh Sean I can't unsee that now!! 🙈
So funny Sean (Groundhog Day 🤣🤣) iv left brollies on buses but never a bread maker!! 😂😂 glad it’s finally sent back lol xx❤
Sean that other window now looks perfect.it just didn't look quite right with only one curtain.your bedroom is looking comfy for sure.thank you for the video I enjoyed watching it.positivity peace and love ♥️
Pretty even in the rain. At least it is not a gale. Don't hesitate to put bubble wrap up on your windows in the winter behind the curtains for extra insulation.
I do like the William Morris designs.
The bedroom curtains are lovely, i wonder what it would have looked like to have a fitted shade made for the smaller window like the one in the kitchen?
The curtains and bed spread look fabulous!
I love the curtains and blind. It is a larger print than i thought it would be but beautiful nonetheless. People either love or hate their bread makers and you can usually get a ‘hated’ one on the secondary market. Just a thought.
I would have to agree on the size of bedrooms. I can't believe some of the ones I see on youtube
My dad was one of the motorcycle sprinters, loved the park, happy memories.
Disappointed that Homestead videos are becoming scarce.
Life has got in the way. Now that good weather is forecast but not too hot, am hoping to get down there this coming week.
Hi Sean, if you wanted to darken your room further and add a bit of a finished look you could make wooden valances to cover the top of the windows.
Thanks for taking us into your lovely bedroom Sean, that was a special treat. Your John Boy corner will look good with a nice chair to finish it off. Lovely vibes coming off this video which is very calming to watch. Have a good day.
Curtains look lovely William morris the strawberry their is a nice design
Put a lamp mounted on the wall above the bedroom-desk.
Once your happy, with your bedroom that's all that matter.
I can't get over the price of your meal fantastic, I know it's sterling but amazingly good
👍😉🇨🇮☘️Eire
The curtains and blinds are beautiful x
I like the smaller bedroom, it’s a cozier place to sleep, here in California the "master" bedrooms can be ridiculously Huge! May as well sleep in the middle of a dance floor, the opposite of cozy.
They make led light strips (and light bulbs) so you can change the color of the room and walls to fit your mood, they usually have a remote control, the infinite colour palette and brightness (that some have) is a good way to experiment with mood lighting, the small room and white walls, perfect for that.
Cheers
The fruits actually depicted on your curtains, from the William Morris archives, are oranges, lemons, pomegranates and peaches. Please consider, if you are thinking of a further Wm. Morris design, “Strawberry Thief”. It comes in a good few different colour ways and is a lovely arts and crafts design featuring a bird, amongst other things. Maryan.
Don’t UPS arrange collection from the delivery address (your home) of parcels for return? Either free or for about the same cost as your bus fares to drop it off at their depot. They do where we live.
Aberdare parkrun is fantastic if you are there on a Saturday.
Liked the name of the chippy. Spoil sport not letting the 2 angels in your bedroom 😂😂. Know exactly where your coming from 😅
Well done the two curtains look better in your bedroom. I shall miss the fun of the breadmaker. Have a good week. 🐞
walk up to Aberdare country park. we camp there often its lovely
It's more than 30 years since I lived in Wales and the street scenes and video of the pub brought back a flood of memories. I love it when you're out and about in the village, James.
🥛 Milk in first 👍🏻 Best wishes from North Wales ❤🐾
LOVE the bedroom, Sean! I agree with you, you don’t need pictures
Glad the bread maker is finally gone!!! Keep your bedroom the way you like it, not the way people on here say...❤❤❤❤❤
I knew at once the bread maker was a wrong un! It's so easy to make bread by hand.
I was in Aberdare park 2 weeks ago. Lovely park.
Love the bedroom
Bedroom looks nice now👍. Perhaps you could have a draped throw over bottom of your bed. Perhaps a cream colour? Then in winter you would be really cosy🔥🌻🍊🍋🤗
Hi sean, i would turn the the way and a nice lamp would nice to. The bedroom is looking so cosy x❤
Love the curtains Sean looking very cosy x
I too have plain walls and eye-catching curtains in my bedroom. When I did my photography course I had to get 4 of my pictures framed for an exhibition. I've hung 1 on the wall between 2 wall lights opposite the window. I'm sure you have plenty of your own pictures you can enlarge and frame to an appropriate size. 1 picture doesn't make an art gallery, but having 1 of your own is pleasing.
A mirror in a dark place reflects light and makes the space look bigger.
I love your oranges and lemons.
You do you Sean but i had to laugh as I have 15 paintings in my bedroom 😂
Sean I love your curtains and think they provide not only color but a cozy vibe to your bedroom and the Roman shade in the kitchen is perfect at that window.
Enjoyed your little trip and glad the bread maker is finally done with for now. Enjoy the week.❤❤❤
In my apartment in Cardiff I always had a few framed original cast print of Broadway, I had my Jerry Herman look in the winter, Mame, Hello Dolly and La Cage Aux Folles and Sondheim in the winter Sweeney Tood, Follies and A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
That bread machine is toast!
In between making your own bread, take a look at frozen bread, Ezekiel is a brand sold in California - 0 sugar and far fewer “preservatives” and other chemicals. Im sure the UK has an equivalent.
Your’e right, modern bread is Garbage.
Personally I like Sour Dough, it naturally lasts longer, if you make your own then certainly portion it and freeze it. A local bakery may sell you "starter" since they throw some of it away Every day.
Glad you improved your sleep quality.
Cheers
I think you should have what you want.
In order to save energy.. I would use a flask (2-3 cup) of tea save keep boiling water..
Sean the 2 curtains on the small window look so much better then one ! well done. Love the kitchen blind as well . Enjoyed your journey today. Have a good weekend 😊.
When you got home and put down the kitchen blind, I noticed the leaves in the print look like the leaves of the plant! I have to agree about the walls being too blank for my taste, but I understand the idea of minimalism. You want a bedroom to be a restful place. Maybe instead of pictures on the wall a couple of accent pillows, solid colors, to pick up the colors in the curtains would be nice.
The saga of the bread machine provided us all with a bit of entertainment! Have you considered trying to make bread without a machine? It really isn't as much work as you might think. I have a bread machine, too, and make bread both ways depending on my mood and time.
I love the curtains and bedding Sean 😊
I love your curtains in your bedroom, and I think a lovely big mirror, with a lovely frame, would look great on the far wall, by your John Boy table, and it would reflect light into the room during the day. I think pictures are needed on the walls, and the glass cover on them, again will reflect light, and will make your room feel wider. Hope you managed to get the Bread Maker gone at last? xxx
Really enjoyed this 🙏🥰
Lovely blog Sean as usual your bedroom looks so cosy glad you had a good night's sleep making your bedroom so cosy may have helped ❤
Oh, the venue and fish and chips looked lovely! Curtains look great!
Sean you do know making bread is just as easy without a breadmaker ;) I used to make mine without a mixer. About 6 loaves a week! My kids are all grown now and now I'm gluten intolerant so I don't bake bread anymore :( 😂
Love the curtains. They really look great in your bedroom. To draw all the colours together,and have a focal point, you might like a simple watercolour that brings the colours together.
On the other side of the coin when you're lying in bed reading and you look up at a beautiful picture. It makes you imagine maybe one, but you like what you like.😊
Spartan is a thing, but an evenly spaced set of paintings at standing eye level looks and feels nice in a bedroom too. I'd keep considering that.
There is a good second hand shop there, think it's called too good to waste😅. Seriously though get yourself up Dare valley park, really lush...
At 2:38, there is a beautiful building with a clock on it. I love it. You've got a good eye for colour and design, the bedroom is very nice.
Church.
It's St Peter's Church.
It's definitely better with two curtains, Sean. I'd leave the walls bare for the sake of serenity. I find mirrors a little startling as I keep catching reflected movements.
That was a nice video. Like your sense of humor……bye bye bread maker. 🌺🌸🌺