making over a wood cabin into a cozy winter getaway! | Upgrade My Stay
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We are so excited to announce our new series Upgrade My Stay, a show where we tackle vacation rental spaces that need a little Sorry Girls love and a whole lot of decor and DIY. In this episode, we stay at a wood cabin in the Great White North and convert it from a simple apartment to a cozy winter Canadiana dream getaway - all before check out time! We bring in thrifted finds like a teak dresser, upcycle vintage antique pieces like kitschy lamps, and of course, add some unique DIY features like an entertainment console and headboard to complete the makeover
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This video was produced with the financial participation and support of the Bell Fund and Ontario Creates.
Starring: Kelsey MacDermaid & Becky Wright
Produced by: Kelsey MacDermaid & Becky Wright
Directed by: Kelsey MacDermad & Becky Wright
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OMG!! Is this the new SUPER secret project you’ve been working on?!!?! 😱😱😍😍😍
YOU HAVE A VANNNNNNN. YA NEED A NAME FOR IT.!!!!
yessss let's brainstorm! I'll start: VANessa
What about “The Sorry Van” 😂
TheSorryGirls VANcesca (Francesca)
@@TheSorryGirls Miss VANjie? :P
Vanna White? lol
Maybe you can do a “time til checkout” graphic so we get a sense of time on this challenge.
Shannon Alexis yes please!
Love this idea. I’ll probably think it’s as fake as the Domino’s Tracker but it would still be a fun addition. :)
Yes great idea!
Only Canadians would wear a cropped sweater, off the shoulder sweater, and short sleeves in upper Ontario. Love it. 😂
except i would never 😆
Stop judging us lmao
As a Norwegian I get pneumonia just looking at it (remembering with disbelief the bootie shorts and mini skirts I wore clubbing in the same climate sans pantyhose roughly ten years ago).
Clearly you haven't met Russians :D
This was fun to watch..maybe add segments of the owners talking and the story behind the place and stuff like that 👍
onceandforall85 yes I agree
onceandforall85 100% they seemed a little out of the loop and distant from the project, would be nice to hear what they like and why they like it
That owner intro was really awkward. Hahaha!
@@giovanniozuna9294 and the outro.
Love this idea!
This was so much fun! If you're starting a new series in this style though, I'd love to hear more from the owners as a sort of setup. What kind of style do they usually like and what are they looking for? What made them want to rent out the place and what would be functional for it? The makeover was amazing but I'd love to build some more investment in the space =)
Totally agree -- and I'd like more of the thought of what went into the decision-making for the style of the space. What you envisioned before the makeover, what worked, what you had to change.
Completely agree whole heartedly.... Do love this series thou !
I agree! I'd love to get to know them more and have some history and context to the space :)
Yes, a bit of friendly conversation with the owners about themselves, the area and more of their reactions to the changes.
I agree with this suggestion! Also would love to know about the location and anything the owners are struggling with / want to change.
1. I love this concept for a show. 2. I love that the van has a hanging plant and macrame divider. So perfect!
Omg sameeee
Same! Except I hate the macrame, and the plant looks like it’s screaming “save me from this life of pain” 🙂
Edit: typo
@human so you don’t like it...😅🤣
@@ahumanaperson so you basically just like #1 and despise #2? 🤷♀️
D' Gypsy & @Anonymous I mean I love that they got a van and tried to decorate it
I feel like the before and after shots could be slowed down a bit so you can really take in and appreciate the changes made. Also include the owners a bit more and give a little more of their side of the story.
My guess is they are related to carol and Dave. The sort of scolding way they said “don’t touch the paneling” made me feel like these were reluctant relatives that had agreed to this as a favor.
And that would also maybe explain why they didn’t give us any back story on who carol and Dave are, what they intend to use this space for, what style they wanted, etc. Clearly the sorry girls just wanted to focus on themselves and what they want.
there was also literally no feedback like do they even like it or? the ending was so rushed!
@@carsonokeeffe agreed, I mean I get that CZcams has video limits it may cost more I'm not really sure how that works really I just know it's a thing. It really felt rushed and lacking in planning unlike like their other videos. The owners might not have been up to being on video that much or open to it like that but because not much was said about it we really don't know. In a way it really felt like they rented it out, pimped it out and then surprised the owners, like guess what! 🙂
That's honestly allot to fit in one video though. Seems like a two part video would have been a bit better because the decor was awesome!
I would have liked to hear a little more of the owners’ thoughts and reactions to it. All we got was a few gasps.
I agree! A little interview with them after inserted in would be perfect!
Perhaps it didn't come off to them as the Sorry Girls had wished it had.
Props to them for making a video close enough to big-budget home improvement shows that we're comparing them, tho!
That was so great! Well done.
I would like to see some "behind the scenes" episode. I'm just curious: where did you stay/sleep, how many days it actually took, did you visit it before to measure everything and decide the design. Also, how long it took to convince the owners to give a "green light" for some huge changes.
Love the new series, very excited for my fav DIY-ers.
Yes I'd love to see that too!!
yess!!
Agree but I think this stuff should go at the beginning of the episode to give context / introduction.
Yes!
Or, like reactions, longer and not cropped or interrupted... emotions, people like those 😊❤️
My parents live in Fenelon Falls this is wild!! They know the homeowners and play darts with them every week that is hilarious!! Great job!
Small world, eh! :P
Did the homeowners actually like it ? Cuz it was kind of bad....smaller TV and, hardly any changes....really
What did the owners really think?
@@vidyakrishnan4542 yeah strange changes. The white light in the bathroom looked cheap. The short curtain on the door window. The finish of the bed head on the corners was shocking. The bed linen needed steaming. The TV unit looked bizarre. I hope they didn't pay much to have it done.
And they said "don't touch the paneling." the walls they painted, was also panel. Bigger one, but it was wood panel...
LOVE the concept, huge congratulations on your hard work paying off 🎉 only thing I would like different is that you are more natural and "honest" about the process, less scripted... Be yourselves, we already love you ☺️
How did you find these people to make over their space? I’m confused.... I like how everything came together but def need more backstory about the people/space it seems kinda random
Maybe they reached out to them
I'd think they're probably family friends or something, no?
@@CaliMel184 actually an HGTV show would have given us way more context and backstory.
I love this new series, but I wished you talked about the people who owned th space more. I didn't feel connected like I usually do when you make over people's spaces.
Swan Creates i concur! Walking in & immediately saying let’s get rid of that...just made me sad for the owners & offput.? A lead in would help I guess
Yes like a lil snippet of the owners talking about their space
Maybe this particular couple didn’t want too much of their life on camera?? But I agree meeting the couple was off putting and awkward
Yes when they approached the owners it was so awkward. They could have at least said who they are and why they’re wanting a makeover
@@selenexx I agree, the greetings and goodbyes were extremely awkward- no introductions, handshakes, or hugs
Everytime I watch you guys do big heavy duty DIY projects or painting, I’m always wondering if yous are comfy in the stunning outfits you wear or if you secretly think “I want to change into my sweats” 🤣 cause I know what I’d be wearing lol. Xx
Me too!
Saaaaaameeee
SAMEEE first thing I was thinking watching this video hahahha
Yep! Black paint and white pants. 😱
11:27 can we talk about how there is nothing in their mugs? She even took a “sip”
Delanie Smith 😂😂😂
Both of them took fake sips 😂😂
I wonder if mounting the tv on the sloped wall would have made more sense than a smaller tv in a built-in cupboard.
Sam Park Should have mounted the TV on the flat wall by the window on a swing arm . Could watch from the bed or the couch that way
YES! The small TV is so awkward. I thought they were going to come up with a real fix for that. And the pink accents were awful. I can understand the red in a cabin, but pink didn't feel right for the space.
Yeah I’ve watched too many tiny home renos to not put up a larger tv with a swivel arm to watch from anywhere.
Sam Park thank you o thought I was the only one
And to make it smaller?!? Never
Love this, but the beginning with the owners was rough! Maybe choose one of you to be the point person who says “[insert name] it’s so good to see you, thank you so much for opening your space up to us! Final thoughts before we start? [Their thoughts]... Great! Let’s go get started!”
Becky: "we're short on time!!"
Also Becky: stands and watches as Kelsey peels off the fridge plastic
ASMR Moment!
Hey guys, amazing video! I am so fired up about the new series. One piece of feedback would be more "before" shots or longer ones when you are showing the "after". It shows the impact of your work more clearly!! I know we had a quick shot of the entire place but the kitchen bathroom and bedroom would have been good to include "before" shots of.
I like it way better when you’re just filming and not acting
Acting was way off.
they are great diy-iers but not the best actresses...
Acting real life is super tough, watch any reality TV show. That's why they shouldn't be so scripted.
Great makeover!
This new series seems a bit awkward without having the context of what the home owners are looking for, and how it will improve their space, and the functionality / $$$ of the air bnb.
The new style music really emphasizes the awkwardness and staged qualities of the scenes, and the jokes and interactions seems a bit more forced than usual.
There’s so much potential for this series, just needs some fine tuning to bring the audience into it so we can relate more.
I agree, I think that part of the staged/artificial feeling might be coming from it not being edited by Justin
Picky Femme I think they tried to make it more reality TV style, but I agree completely
This is really good feedback, I hope they see this and take it into consideration.
I love how you provided constructive criticism without being rude or condescending. People can be so mean sometimes.
Picky Femme, why do people thinks it’s necessary to be so rude about the video. you call it “constructive feedback” but it’s not your youtube channel stfu
I LOVE this! I'm so excited for more! Also Fenelon Falls is very near us and is such a lovely place.
My only criticism is that you spent the *entire* reaction section talking about what *you* think. I get you were nervous, but girls we just had 25 minutes of your thoughts. We want to see what THEY think about their space. You never gave them time to ever truly react, instead they only got the opportunity to briefly agree with you before the subject was changed again. You're normally so much better than that! You normally give more reaction time! I hope this was just nerves or whatever and you'll give the owners more voice in the future.
I kinda got the impression that the owners just weren't that chatty. I don't think it was the girls, they were just trying to avoid dead air!
yo WHAT!!! this is so LEGIT!! The Van?? The logo?!??! the STYLE?!!?!?!?? this is next level. Once again, so proud
Painting that wood finish :( Makes me sad. Also why replace the tv?...I'd rather have a larger tv for the space than a tiny tv. Lol
I agree lol, the smaller tv was the only thing that really stood out to me as like a ... why would you do that. especially when they couple had centred the living room around the tv, they must use it a lot. Plus i almost thing the smaller one looked worse. Very cute still tho loved the makeover just
@@itsmints I was just thinking that I would be kinda angry if somebody replaced my bigger tv with a smaller one....
It didn’t look like fancy wood. Looked like regular like 1/4 inch plywood tbh
Agreed, the smaller TV made the space appear smaller and not larger; similar to when someone uses too small of a rug for example, or hangs their curtains too low and close to the window
Right! I think the black is too dark for the small place
Can we acknowledge how good Beckky looks? Living for this outfit... *ahem* outfits deets please ;)
I love the second outfit. So cute
The intro is nicely designed, I really appreciate it!
Ikr? Loved it!!!!
Pia Sophie Eckel I thought it was too fake and scripted and not their usual self. I know their trying something different but i wasn’t feeling it.
I know there are lots of comments like this, but it would be great to have a format you follow for each episode. Introduction in van, meet with owners (shake their hands or hug or something!), background/history of rental, what they'd like improved, overview of space, basic plan for makeover, actual makeover, your own reactions, owners reaction, walk through of new space, end thoughts. Super glad you're doing this series! :)
I’m assuming that this series is one of the ones Kelsey worked so hard on getting funded? Great video! Can’t wait to see more from this series!!
I'm so glad all that funding application hard work paid off! I mean, you even have A VAN!!!! Congratulations Girls, amazing as always
I think this was the first cabin renovation I've seen. This was such a refreshing video to watch! That was a difficult space to work with because of the ceiling.
Production value and idea are amazing! But there was a thing I couldn't ignore: music. It was all over the place and confusing : badass rock music, royalty free "comic bits" music, then romantic music for assembling furniture, but next time furniture is assembled to rock music again, the reflection part was using spa/royalty free inspo music. It made me feel like episode was edited by 3 different people who had their own "vide" for the video. Some people feel this was forced, I blame it on editing choices, rather than girls actually being "fake".
Am I the only one that watch's videos like this and Wants to renovate and paint some part of the house 😂
No. Me tooooo
No! I want to redo everything when I watch these
Nope. Scratches that itch for me for sure.
This has got to be the result of one of the grants Kelsey slaved over. It’s definitely TV quality, but I gotta say, you have committed some of the sins that HGTV is guilty of. Your outfits (heels?!?!) don’t feel appropriate for what you’re doing, and some of your conversations just feel too scripted. It was so great when your usual banter shone through (rug-rets!!!). That said, it was still a great example of the work you do and feels so achievable for the rest of us. Can’t wait to see the rest of the series and how you ladies settle into your roles. :)
I love this as a series! When I heard the intro, for some reason I thought you were going to do it without telling the owners. Then when you checked out you'd be like "Surprise! See ya!"
That's what it seemed like esp when "they signed the guest book"
I love that the owners are real people with real reactions, not hired actors.
The white kitchen is looking so fresh and clean. I also love the black paint, it highlights the other wood paneling really well. Great job on the makeover!
I missed you guys singing "the final touch time" lol... Love what you'll do! Loads of love and best wishes from Mumbai, India!! ❤️
This is such a fun idea. The place is so inviting now. Changing the bed space made such a difference. Love! Looking forward to more videos in this series.
You leave a mark on people's homes and they're gonna remember you and your cute little DIYs. I love you guys and your makeovers so so much ❤️
I can't believe you guys are just throwing that amazing project into our face just like that! I'm so incredibly proud of the SG Team for making a tiny "DH&H program"! Hope soon this could turn out so much bigger!!!!!! All my love for you 💓💓💓
Love the concept, but it"s a bit too staged... Be yourself is always better, and you're amazin humans sooooooo ;)
I disagree. I see where you’re coming from, but I think they did a good job of seeming more professional and including some “blooper” moments that let their personalities shine through. I liked that they talked about the progress of the room over coffee, and not just standing in the room like the normally do during their room makeovers
Yeah I feel like a lot of the commentary was TV like and that is not why I like CZcams. I like the authenticity all the CZcamsr without it feeling like they wrote a script
Agreed, dont really need another staged hgtv style reno show
Completely agree, dont like the HGTV vibe.
I agree, this was kinda cheesy and over acted. Not natural at all.
I always enjoy your content but I was just smiling through this whole video. This is IT! Yes!
I love the low-key vibe of this show. Not sensational like american deco shows. Keep up the good work ladies!
OKAYYYY YOU GUYS ARE KILLIN IT! First of all these episodes are edited BEAUTIFULLY GOD DAMN. And Becky with her jokes omg I'm living for you two always
Love the concept but I feel like it’s way too scripted
YES this reminds me of one of my favorite shows ever, Stay Here with Genevieve Gorder on Netflix. Super excited for this guys, great idea! I agree with some of the other comments that some context about the owners and the space at the beginning of the video would take this to the next level.
Omg. Kelsey wearing short sleeves in SNOW in CANADA in WINTER. You know she's a true Canadian
Seriously one of my favorite channels on CZcams! You guys need a show on Netflix or something!
Omg guys! Such a great episode, love this new series. Cute ideas with the driving scene of what you want to do, check in with the owners and the morning coffee meeting of when needs to be done to upgrade the space and would you love about the space. Would like if the owners would tell you what doesn’t work in the space for guests and a few things they don’t want you to mess with, a lil challenge added 🥰
Literally EVERYTHING about this is amaaaaazing, I'm so happy to see this secret project finally come to life 😍
You girls really did an amazing job, I'm loving this new series
Loved the makeover, definitely with Kelsey on the joy of peeling the plastic off the fridge, BUT CHANGE THE DOOR SWING!!!! Super easy to do and makes a huge difference in the flow.
Gives new meaning to leaving a place better than it was when you got there!
Idk how I feel about this new series. I mean well done for sure, but at times it felt a little too rehearsed/staged/produced, instead of spontaneous, genuine and personal. Maybe you guys will work out kinks tho. Congrats on the new success
The editing and quality of this video is incredible! I love this new series.
the production quality of this so good! this is better than most of the shows on TV! great work guys!
Carol seems so sweet! Loved seeing her reaction!
I LOVE YOU GUYS. Think you're headed for the BIG TIME girls, such great candid personalities & creative talents! Cheers ❤
Love this concept but don't love the overprdouction feel of a tv show, it's not what I want from youtube. I would also like to know more about the owners, how you found them, where you got the things from etc.
I love the fact that they work with what they have (real life makeover) ♥️
I'd really like an episode revisiting these hosts down the road to see how or if they've kept your changes and how it's impacted them! Really enjoying this series though!
The intro, the edit, the production - I thought you got some kind of tv deal! Great job!
I love the sorry girls but they often make mistakes for just not being careful enough. 24:42 that courtain being shorter than the window is killing me
Excited for the change-up in content! I do think that there's obviously a lot of behind the scenes planning and DIY-ing that wasn't shown and I definitely wouldn't mind additional cut-ins of those moments. The SorryGirls style of "this is how it works in real life" is one of my favorite parts of your 'vibe'.
The amount of time and effort it took to make this is quite impressive. The place turned out great. I am here for the inside of the van is decked out.
Cozy winter cabin? How can I resist?
I KNOW
Canadian catnip! xD
I’d bet my bottom dollar they disliked the black paint , probably isn’t black now. It didn’t fit in a rustic cabin. And the tiny TV, I’m sure they took that out also.
This is incredible... the quality of this production is better than some shows I’ve seen on TV. You’ve really got something with this new series. Congratulations!
OK WOW LADIES YES!!!! Not even past the title sequence and I am HERE for this series!!!!
I think we missed a perfect opportunity when making the mounted headboard.. it could have been a "mountain" headboard where you make it in the shape of a mountain ridge line and still mount it on the wall as a normal head board
Damn guys this is so great and looks and feels so professional! Amazing job, love me a good make over series 🥰😍
the production quality of this is unmatched on youtube. incredible. this was like a whole tv episode
The changes you did made such a Huge difference!!!
WOAHHHH.... where is this production quality come from!??Awesome series.
"This video was produced with the financial participation and support of the Bell Fund and Ontario Creates." They were saying in a video awhile ago they were filling out grant applications so this must have been approved. Government arts funding in Canada is pretty interesting, and it's cool to see CZcamsrs making Canadian content like this with grants. I hope the Sorry Girls focus a little more on the interesting aspects of the regions they are travelling to in the future but it was definitely cool to have a higher production budget with drone shots.
That intro tho 😍
Y’all!!!!!!!! Looooove this format!!! Who needs HGTV?!? 😻😻
I used this video to make my mom a regular viewer now! She loves HGTV so I showed her this intro and she was hooked!!
This was amazing! You should be so proud! Would love to see a behind the scenes on how this series was made!
same!
I feel like this series and the one following Kelsey's house progress could be on HGTV. You all are doing a great job!
I love love love the vibes of this video. So chill and calming. I'll watch this whenever I'm in a bad mood.
You know ladies, I love the show with the humor. Who cares if everything wasn't perfect. I think you girls did awesome. Don't let the negative comments get you down................ Keep it up, I look forward to your next video...
Love this new series! So excited to take some ideas from here for my Cape Breton cabin. Can’t wait to see more. The first episode was 😍😍😍😍🎉
giving me american picker vibes in the beginning haha. excited for this series!!!
painting in white pants is confidence i’ve never known!
Amazing makeover! You can tell from the owner's reaction that they were pleased. So respectful using items they already had. There is nothing that the Sorry Girls can't do and I am enjoying this new series.
Not really a fan of how this was produced. The video felt awkward, rehearsed, and unfinished. The tv stand was a miss for sure, it just looks like plywood painted black. Also the premise seems odd. You're staying the night there, but you obviously aren't because there's at least three of you and no bed?
Felt like low budget HGTV. It took me 4 or 5 sittings to get through this video.
😂 I was like oh I hope got permission before painting and going to town on the garage/shed finds for the room
Katherine Canon obviously they did. also they didnt show the pre interview with the owners but its hinted when they said “remember don’t touch the panelling and floors”
Great work guys!! All that hard work of getting applications and proposals done was soooo worth it, this is going to be an awesome series!! Can't wait for more episodes!
I think this is a great way to work with spaces that arent just open and white rectangles. Also its great to see more styles explored than just the big 3 (boho, minimalist, farmhouse) im excited for more
This was awesome! 😁 You guys must be so proud of this series, can't wait for the rest 😍 And I love that your van has macrame and a hanging plant, so on brand 😂 xx
I'm so happy for the sorrygirls team, this series is already so good! Well worth the anticipation and all those funding apps :)
OMG I love this style!!! This is a similar feel to the American pickers on TV but sorry girl style!!! I cannot wait for more episodes of this! You need your own TV show now :) xxx
Loved it girls :-) seems like your taking in this new style whilst staying true to yourselves & what you do best!! Love that you're still mixing new buys with diy's and what is owned already but putting in a new space!! Have watched you girls for years & still excited to see a new video come out!! Thanks for keeping me sane :-)
I know you would've talked to the owners before meeting them but I haven't met them! I'd love to meet them in some way! :)
This series is already amazing!! 😍
Wha?!?!?! Omgosh! How fun!!! I love this concept! I wish the homeowners would have let you paint the bathroom. Especially since they didn’t want you to change the orange tones wood walls. But your small changes made a big impact! I loved it!
Aww the guest book signing was my favorite part. I can't wait to see more from this series.
love this series already!!!! Cant wait for an upgrade to a Muskoka cabin/cottage in the summer!
Love this concept guys!! Congratulations!! xxx
Thanks Amy!!! We're so excited we can finally share this with everyone!!
Perfect COVID-19 videos! I've been so busy I didn't even know about the series!
So much nicer with all that wood painted. The kitchen looks so bright now