When you said to examine our hearts when we decorate and ask why. I am 72 and live alone. Yet I decorate for every season because I love to acknowledge the changing of the seasons . If no one ever comes, it doesn't matter. The joy I get from a plump pumpkin, a glowing candle , greens and berries and trees and foliage makes my life a celebration. It can be subtle or a little extra. I do it for me. If someone comes and gets pleasure from it.. its a win,win. Its a cozy, nesting thing that is just ingrained in my soul.
Good for you!! I am the exact same way. I also live alone. I love to decorate my home. I do it for every season as well and many times even every “holiday.” I use the same items each year for the most part. Maybe get a couple little things here and there. New candle etc…and I’m usually the only one who ever sees it as well. But that’s totally fine, because that’s who I do it for, me. 😊
So true. I also am 72. I love to decorate and no one really comments about my decorating , meaning my adult sons and their wives, and it use to dissappoint me but i still want it to look inviting and welcoming even if nothing is said. So i basically do it for my own enjoyment, and that's ok! It brings me joy!
Mrs. Dan Dare here. Last week I posted a comment to say that I think it is less typical for people in the UK to decorate their homes seasonally but honestly when I look at your home I now feel inspired to add a little autumn to my home. Your subtle autumn decor choices are beautiful but also peaceful. I might even have to get a fall inspired cat like you have. Your boys & your husband are so blessed to have a momma and wife who makes a house into a home
Oh, I so agree! Many people decorate for Halloween in the UK, but not for the actual Autumn season. I started decorating my entrance door with wreaths and malms a few years ago and actually some many people stopped by to say how nice that I do that. Now, my neighbours anticipate a new wreath for each season. What will it be this year, Joanna? 😂
Andrea, I love your use of negative space. Your shelves are not loaded with objects. I have cooked from scratch (generally) my entire 48 years of married life. There is nothing more pleasing to me as to see a well used kitchen. “Designer unused kitchens seem such a waste”. You are an encouragement to young moms. ❤
Andrea..you honestly have one of the most beautiful homes I have seen. It is warm..inviting..cozy and comfortable. I think you are the first person I started watching on you tube and you are still my favorite 😊
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ Hi Andrea, you have an incredibly homey home…a great haven to be…I SO appreciated when you shared about feeling pressured to decorate for every season! I live in Canada, and I don’t get it WHY women these days feel they have to do that… I can’t imagine what it must cost to have the latest decor trends bought up…and then taken down and stored somewhere…and then get onto the next seasonal flavours! I love fall too, but I enjoy the natural beauty of it, the air of fall, the changing of colours everywhere, harvesting flavours, the process of the leaves falling down with the wind, certain flowers that will still bloom until heavier frost comes, eating vegetables like squashes, pumpkins, and fall fruits like new tree ripened apples, pears, prune plums and more…canning and freezing, etc. My husband made a comment the other day after I shared how this seasonal decorating has become so highly important…U-tube is unreal with the necessity to decorate as a show home…anyways he said that it’s become like an idol to a lot of women! The seasons don’t last that terribly long and I guess that what I have in our home stays year round! I do some special decorating for Christmas, to honour Jesus Christs’ coming…but I don’t have any Santa, elves, gnomes, grinches, or other decor that takes away from the true meaning of Christmas… So when you said, what is your motive to do certain things….we make choices every day and if we are true believers in Jesus Christ, we want to make choices that are God honouring… Yes, I do like our home to be a place where you enjoy being…. Oh, and I am SO done with seeing pumpkins on U-tube channels…fall is SO much more than pumpkins! And Halloween coming up soon….. There’s sure a lot more to our precious life than constantly decorating! We have countless homeless Street people and with all of the Covid catastrophe with people losing their jobs and homes, and many families are having an incredibly tough time just barely making it month by month, and anytime we will be going into the governments’ last demands with jabs, masks, restrictions, mandates forced and probably lockdowns again… So it boils down to what is most important to us…what are our priorities… Jesus is coming soon! We need to be ready! I love you, Andrea…the love of Jesus emanates from you, you are a beautiful woman of Almighty God, and your heart is desiring to live for God…that means alot to me! God bless you and your family…immeasurably! You can be a beautifully strong light for Jesus on your U-Tube channel, you can be an awesome testimony to other women who are SO needing to find the love of Jesus in these difficult days! God could continue to use you in a powerful way, and somehow make a difference in their lives…for His honour and glory! ❤ You are SO blessed to have an awesome husband and four precious sons! ❤
Andrea, I love your house and decorating style but if I’m being really honest, I continue to follow you and watch not because of that but because your light shines so brightly for the Lord and every video brings me joy (not to mention fun decorating ideas). You are an encouragement to me and this ole Mimi loves to see you doing real life with those precious boys. Keep doing what you are doing. I’m confident that God has you on this platform for his glory. Oh, and that kitty is adorable too. God bless!
I had a mom who instilled in me a love of home decor and making things beautiful. I feel her presence when I shop, decorate, or host family and friends. I always incorporate her items into everything I do. So yes, home decor is personal and not silly at all. Your home is absolutely beautiful. Comforting and serene. ❤
I was born in late 50's and my Mom was a stay at home Mom... raised 7 kids. She cleaned all the time - constant laundry. But she had a plague with a Chinese proverb that hung on the wall in the kitchen - that said "My home is clean enough to be healthy, and dirty enough to be happy". We didn't have alot growing up - but always love in the home. Taught morals and respect for others. Would not trade it for anything. Your boys will always remember the love in their home.
I appreciate that nothing in your home is overdone. Your home exudes warmth, coziness and beauty, but in a refined way. Everything works so well together. You're honesty about what motivates you to continue with your channel is inspiring as well. I look at your channel as God honoring in the way that you've chosen to present motherhood and homemaking. Thank you ❤️
I think showing your real life home IS important to young moms. Thank you for doing that. That was a responsible thing to do and will provide encouragement. Good job.
I am 81 and had 4 kids to. I remember all the clutter and everyday living. Your home is very inviting. Time goes so fast and one day you will look back and be thankful for a welcoming home
Agreeing with comments on the beauty you create! Time is precious and our kiddos grow so fast! I do look forward to all your inspiration and mostly how you love the Lord! 🙏🏼💙🙏🏼
Your home is beautiful! I raised 4 boys too and my home looked like a rumpas room most of the time! But, our home was filled with love and laughter and the boys knew it was always a welcome place for them and their friends to hang out.
@@PineandProspectHome My youngest son is 33 now and for the last 18 years I’ve had Grandkids here a lot!! More love and laughter and finally some more girls in the house!! We have 5 Granddaughters and 3 Grandsons!! So much to appreciate !!
Thank you so so much for including the footage at the end, of your home as it is used. Such a good reminder to us that that's what homes are for! Not just for looking beautiful (which yours absolutely does), but also for serving our family and blessing others with a welcoming, restful, peaceful space. You really are such an encouragement and such a bright light on the internet. ❤️
Your home looks beautiful and cozy for fall. I love that you feel led to encourage young moms. I am now a grandma and both of my daughters get so discouraged sometimes with their homes never looking clean and neat. But it is far more important to live life in your home and focus on the experiences we have with our families. Your videos are a blessing to me and others. Thank you for sharing.
Treasure these messy, busy days with your boys....it will fly by so quickly and they will be grown and living their own lives. Your home is very cozy and warm and friendly and part of that is because of your caring and loving personality that shows in every thing you do for your family !!
Andrea first I applaud you for being able to get your home in order for filming for us with 4 children under tow!! Thats a Blue Ribbon award fist! 😊 your home looks so beautiful and peaceful. Feels like a welcoming space for your children to grow up. There is nothing more comforting for a child to feel safe and loved in their home and the memories your boys will have when they become men will be with them forever. I hope you film your times around the table for your personal treasure trove for your boys to have to show their families one day. Thank you for being open and real for the young mothers. I was a mom of three boys at a very young age. 15,18 and 21. So yes me and my husband married at a very young age. Just celebrated 42 years yesterday. We now have 7 grands 4 girl's finally lol.. Jesus Christ has always been the center of our home and we raised our boys in church. If the door was open were there and involved. We still are.. Thank you..Karen from Ga.
I surprised myself when I couldn't help but start crying at the end, when you shared real footage of kid life. I needed that. God knew. Mama of five under 7. I hurt myself physically, mentally, psychologically, and spiritually trying to keep my home as styled and clean as possible. Thank you for reminding me that life is life and even you have normal moments. I appreciate you. God bless.
You have such a calm demeanor! I think the peaceful feeling your home has is a reflection of your personality. It is a good lesson for all of us, that our home is a reflection of our personality. So if we make a conscientious effort to remain calm, move through life deliberately, live simply, choose quality over quantity, and peace over drama, our homes will reflect that. Thanks for the inspiration!
I loved the tour. I'm sure it is a lot of work getting it all picked up for a tour. I have been following along for a long time and always love what you share. I am not a young mom but if I was in this day of so much to see online, it would be hard not to feel discontent with all the people buying so much. I enjoy decor and interior design so i watch a lot of videos, but it can get to be overload at times. Esp with fall and christmas a lot of people buy tons of things and fill their homes. I can appreciate it, however there is beauty and calmness in a scaled back approach too. I appreciate this video and tour for this reason. You don't have to buy all the latest decor to have a beautiful and welcoming home.
I love your home and most of all I respect your honesty and integrity. I am very glad that you make these videos and i can imagine it can sometimes be stressful. I hope you don't stop. Thank you 😊
I think the reason we change our decor is to acknowledge the different seasons and to make memories for our family; I know my granddaughter is always thrilled when I change things over; she looks at everything and we talk about the significance of each item.🍁🍁🍁🍁🎃🎃🎃🎃
I totally agree on its ingrained in my soul! I am 62 and it is my favorite thing to do, decorate for seasons and your home is so lovely. You encourage many of us going through the process of finding a flea market find or thrift shop item and finding a place in our homes for it! Thank you for sharing.
Your home is lovely, it is a place where your children learn, play and grow. It is really nice to see children being raised at home by their own mom. May God richly bless you for that.
You are a wonderful Mom, Andrea! I am so glad you share as you are an inspiration to so many others. I made your roasted tomato sauce this week, and re watched the video of you and your son. Capturing such special moments with your family is a treasure. Loved your recent Sunday video with encouraging others to slow down and relax , is so needed at busy times in our lives. I love little tidbits you share about the importance of Faith and Family. Thank you! .
As I've said before your home is soooooo relaxing and cozy. My additions to decorate any season is using just what I have. My husband calls them my "displays". Normal living in your home looks wonderful!
Thank you, Andrea, for being so authentic! I love how you showed a glimpse at the end of what your home looks like every day in the middle of the busy season of life that you are in. Your videos are a sweet and refreshing gift.
I’ve been thinking these same things… why do I do it? My family actually misses when I don’t change for the seasons, so I love to do it to encourage them and to get them excited about the new season. I love your videos the most!! Thank you for being so genuine and authentic for us! I know The Lord uses you greatly! Your home is so beautiful.
I love that you showed the daily messes as well as the perfectly staged. You have created a cozy home for your family and they are so lucky to have you!
Good morning thank you so much for this incredible home tour. You are very gifted. I love your sweet spirit and the kindness that radiates from your voice. Even though I just turned 60 I’m a young 60 if I do say so myself (teehee) and now raising grandkids. I am going to share your channel with both of my daughters, who are young moms. I am a difference, maker, and life coach for widows and illness has kind of sabotaged my business in a big way and so this video inspired me with how you just have a heart for young moms and I have a heart for widows. God is good and healing me and I’m ready to get back on my business and start being a difference maker again. Thank you for touching my spirit, my soul and encouraging me in a way that I know you would’ve never expected. The Lord has a way of getting to us in curious ways. ♥️
Don’t stop vlogging Andrea! I find so much enjoyment in your videos. I’m sure I’m old enough to be your mom but, after a long stressful work day, I love seeing that you’ve posted something to CZcams! 😊💗
Andrea, I can't imagine all the work you need to do every day. I also love to decorate because I live for beauty, visual, literary, natural, spiritual. It makes me so happy.
I love the changing seasons. I adore the new decorations and never stress about any of it. Everyone in the house enjoys the change up. We don't do anything in our house to impress other people. It just makes everything feel exciting and different. We tend to be homebodies so the change is nice. Most of what I have is thrifted and I like to see it again and again. We also change our menu for the season also.
I love your home! It’s so pretty! I love swapping out my art for the seasons. Buying prints off Etsy and getting them printed by a high quality company makes them look so real. So that’s what I do for fall.
Had no idea you had a cat… so cute, and certainly enjoying your cosy home! All looks so beautiful yet calm with muted tones, I love that you haven’t fallen into the predictable autumn/fall decor ❤ 🍁 🍃 xx
I love simple life and keep it my way, I want to feel in it. You are my inspiration for keeping it comfy, cozy and easy to keep it clean. I love things that tell a story and just add touches of each season here and there. Will definitely try the candles and tea. I am 77 but a young one at heart. We are real people living a real world. The way I look at each day, is having Gods, joy in my heart, so what ever the day brings the good Lord and I will meet it together. Thanks! sweet Andrea, for coming into my home weekly.💕
I love you being so genuine. Thank you for encouraging us to look at our “why”. Standing before God, what motivates us. You are such a blessing. Thank you. 🤗🧡🤎
Brought a tear to my sixty year old eyes remembering my days homeschooling our three beautiful boys. You have created a warm and welcoming home- but more than that, as our home did, you can feel the peace and love throughout. What a precious gift to your family. Your attitude of self examination, less is just fine, doing things for the right reasons, and letting go of perfection, is wisdom, and will benefit many if they are wise enough to follow your lead. God bless you as you create these memories that are more precious than gold.
The Color Palet You Chose For These Rooms Are So Cozy, Soft and Relaxing. Soft Creams, Whites and Muted Grays. Perfect!! Those Soft Throws Add So Much Coziness to The Rooms. I Love Your Gental Rustic Look of Each Room. Your Home Should Be Featured in a Magazine. You Did a Wonderful Job!!
Your video really resonated with me as.I too have been searching my heart for my motives when I post pics. And I am not a content creator!! Do I want others to see what I have? Am I trying to portray a sense of perfection? For me the revelation was that I truly am grateful for what the Lord has blessed me with. I would have none of it if not for his grace and mercy. It shows the satisfaction, enjoyment and absolute joy in the our own home. We need nothing else. We need not be anywhere else. We require none of what this world offers. The beauty of this safe place the Lord has blessed us with is enough!
I too, decorate for the joy of bringing the seasons into my home…I am grateful for this blessing…Your home is just lovely and your spirit seems so warm and sincere.
Hello I really enjoyed your lovely video as always. Your home very beautiful and I love the touches of fall simple elegance. I also raised 3 boys a blended family almost 40 years ago, 12 years later after getting married welcomed a daughter. She just got married in July. So I know what the days are like, but enjoy everyone of them, it goes fast, we now have 8 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Take care looking forward to next video lovely person.
Andrea, you truly are a Proverbs 31 woman, I appreciate so much you sharing your home as it normally is. Also sharing that you have been reflecting on why you have your channel. It is bringing a sense of reality which I think is more what young moms need. Real life is entertaining, messy and joyous!
Your home is so beautiful, warm and inviting. I have enjoyed decorating and wanted it to look pretty but always ready for people to enjoy for family gatherings and make memories. Now that I am a senior in a smaller place with less large family gathering I still decorate to make our home special and cozy just for us. It’s important to feel your home is a soft place to fall.
I am not decorated yet for fall, I minimize my fall . I keep it up till after thanksgiving, than I start on Christmas which I go over the top. I decorate for the joy and how it’s makes me feel. I personally would love to see more of this, hearing the boys in the background, preparing you dinner, just a normal day.
I decorate for the season because my husband and children appreciate the effort and I enjoy the process. No one else really ever sees the decorations, so I'm definitely not doing it for other people. 😂 I also typically deep clean when I remove decor and before I replace it with new decor, so that helps me out with the whole process because I am not a person who genuinely enjoys cleaning and keeps a very squared away home. Kind of that shove I need to get things accomplished.
I've always loved you and your beautiful home. It is warm, serene, calming and simple beautiful. I know how hard you work with a husband and 4 little boys. Trust me when your audience see's your channel and especially your tours we know Andrea. Your hard work, and beautiful lifestyle is certainly respected and most importantly appreciated Andrea. Have a blessed day. ❤ from 🍁🇨🇦
I like to decorate my HOME because I want to create a loving, inviting, cozy environment for my family and also friends. When I’ve had a long day at work I want to come to my safe place. I enjoyed your FALL tour🫶.
Just simple elegance. Beautiful! Also, your voice is so calming and you are so thoughtful for your young age. Makes me want to slow down the hectic pace of life and enjoy the little things. Love your channel and content. ❤🙏
I am 56 and live alone, but my son likes to see me decorate some in the home...especially for Christmas; Jesus' birthday ❤ plus he said, it keeps me busy 😊 I honestly love how we haventhe different season's; it's beautiful. You have a beautiful home and you give me ideas on how to,decorate my home
This is my first visit with you...where have you been? I LOVE your house!!! You have done a fabulous job making it what you love. We started out in a house built in 1902, making every inch of it what we loved. Then, after 17 years there, my husband's work changes caused us to move--just 30 miles away, but to a different house, much more modern, this "new" one built in the mid-70s, but still another "old house" for the late 90s when we moved! It has gone through just as many changes as our first home, but it still lacks the character of our first home.❤ Thx for sharing, young mother/wife! I'll see you again!🎉
Andrea, you are even an inspiration to this old lady. Love that you home school your boys, I had all boys too. You will be fulfilled by having raised moral, smart and loving children. Money can not buy this. Love your neutral and natural decor. Creating your home decor for and your family will gratify you as well as your followers. Be you, Andrea. We have enough copy cats. You are an original.
Your home is beautiful and so inviting. I love to decorate. Maybe to much I'm trying to downsize on my decor. Its been hard because i love decorate ,but I'm getting older and going up and down a ladder is getting challenging at times. Arthritis in my knees. I have 4 grandbabies ages 13 to 2 and sometimes my house looks like a tornado went through but i try to remind myself they don't stay little for long. Enjoy thise precious years. I have 3 small lamps in my kitchen and its small not a lot of counter space but the lamps give it more light and make it more cozy. I don't get a lot of nature light, thats why i love my lamps. 😊
I am glad you shared this very honest moment with us. Life is not supposed to be perfect 😊 And you are such an authentic beautiful soul. God bless you and your family ❤
Your home is absolutely dreamy. I for one are very happy you are here with us . ☺️💕 My daughter in her mid twenties has her new home and first baby thinks you are wonderful mother and homemaker 💕
I decorate for the season's because here in the high desert of Central Oregon we don't have the beautiful changing colors of season's. The first day of school is my day to decorate. My kids are 8, 7 and 6 years OUT of school but it's always been my day.
Thank you so much for sharing your home and life with us. Your home is beautiful whether it's all cleaned up or not. And that's because you live and decorate your home so intentionally and with love. We appreciate all you do, Andrea!
I loved your video. You have a beautiful home. I love your entry door! Most of all. You have a beautiful heart! I'm a grammie now and when my kiddos are here. My house looks a beautiful mess! You are keeping it real!! Keep encouraging young moms. You're an inspiration. God bless you!
Andrea, your home is amazing! As a mother of four young boys, you have a home filled with beauty, graciousness, and most importantly, love. Continue to be who you are. It is so difficult to not be influenced by our world of social media, but you offer a channel filled with so much more-truly the beauty of home and family blessed by our Heavenly Father.
what i love in most american homes in this kind of suburb is that they dont use tall gates!!! it looks open and breathable and i feel welcomed just by looking at it.. ❤❤
Fall is my favorite season. I like to decorate in natural/muted fall tones. However I decorate minimally, I have a small home so in my living room/kitchen area I have only 4 places that I decorate. The entrance table, the sofa side table, my kit hen table and the top of the refrigerator, that's it. It adds the taste of fall without being too overly decorated. Of course candles on my coffee table, tv cabinet and kitchen table. I like your minimal approach to decorating as well, I remember having my family all home and its usually a bit of chaos so the less decorations I had it seemed to not clutter my mind up also.
hey girl- loved the tour! Oh so pretty!😀😉You are encouraging. God has blessed you with this gift Andrea 😊 I love decorating for Fall to. Candles, pumpkins, outdoor wreath. I also love seeing your boys. oh so cute. They are getting so big. Y'all have a great weekend🥰
I have been so sick and overwhelmed with work that I have not decorated for years. I took some time off this month and I ordered a new decorative pillow and a knit throw for a chair, a placemat to set a wooden bowl of artificial pears on a desk in the living room. I found a very beautiful knit, olive green pumpkin which I will include in the decorations. Lastly, I'm tossing some very old artificial flowers and replacing them with some gold branches.
I loved this video! I also have a hard time with a lot of seasonal decorating because it can feel like clutter to me - which I find easily overwhelms me. I love decorating with sugar pumpkins because I know that once I’m ready to pack up fall I purée the pumpkins for baking. 😁 it was nice to see the real life clips at the end. Your home is so beautiful and seeing the movement of your day really showed the life and warmth of your home. Have a wonderful day.
I am in Florida, and it is still in the 90's, so it's kind of hard for me to get into the fall season just yet. I did purchase a small straw cinnamon scented broom to hang in my kitchen for now. I do want to say that I love your honesty and most of all your humble heart. Many blessings to you and your family.
I adore decorating for each season! I sit in my living room in the evening with candles lit, and just feel so peaceful and joyful looking around. I enjoy making guests feel cozy and welcome! Your home is warm and welcoming, which is lovely! How we make others feel is important- that they are loved and special and worthy.
Fall is my favorite season and I enjoy decorating my home with pumpkins and florals from my garden. I also love making many things with pumpkin it just brings warmth to my home and smells so good too! Blessings to you and your family Andrea!
I would love to see your living spaces in the evening with the lights on and a fire in the fireplace. Thanks for the tour. I also don't change much for the seasons except the holidays.
Truly enjoy your video's. What I wouldn't give have our little boys messes again. Love when our boy's and their families come for a visit's with the noise and messes. The house feels empty when they're gone home. 😢
We’re empty nesters now & my hubby has a disability, I mostly decorate for myself because I love nature but I also want our grandkids to have sweet memories of our house being cozy & full of love. Already our 5 yd grand daughter requests her favourite soup when she comes over & I make the best hot cocoa!
When you said to examine our hearts when we decorate and ask why. I am 72 and live alone. Yet I decorate for every season because I love to acknowledge the changing of the seasons . If no one ever comes, it doesn't matter. The joy I get from a plump pumpkin, a glowing candle , greens and berries and trees and foliage makes my life a celebration. It can be subtle or a little extra. I do it for me. If someone comes and gets pleasure from it.. its a win,win. Its a cozy, nesting thing that is just ingrained in my soul.
Me too!
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Good for you!! I am the exact same way. I also live alone. I love to decorate my home. I do it for every season as well and many times even every “holiday.” I use the same items each year for the most part. Maybe get a couple little things here and there. New candle etc…and I’m usually the only one who ever sees it as well. But that’s totally fine, because that’s who I do it for, me. 😊
So true. I also am 72. I love to decorate and no one really comments about my decorating , meaning my adult sons and their wives, and it use to dissappoint me but i still want it to look inviting and welcoming even if nothing is said. So i basically do it for my own enjoyment, and that's ok! It brings me joy!
Well said. 👏
Mrs. Dan Dare here. Last week I posted a comment to say that I think it is less typical for people in the UK to decorate their homes seasonally but honestly when I look at your home I now feel inspired to add a little autumn to my home. Your subtle autumn decor choices are beautiful but also peaceful. I might even have to get a fall inspired cat like you have. Your boys & your husband are so blessed to have a momma and wife who makes a house into a home
Thank you so much! ☺
Oh, I so agree! Many people decorate for Halloween in the UK, but not for the actual Autumn season. I started decorating my entrance door with wreaths and malms a few years ago and actually some many people stopped by to say how nice that I do that. Now, my neighbours anticipate a new wreath for each season. What will it be this year, Joanna? 😂
@@joannaandkrzysztofkopaczka7075 Oh, I love that Joanna 😊
Lol- I noticed the fall inspired cat too. I thought the same thing. 🙂
Andrea, I love your use of negative space. Your shelves are not loaded with objects. I have cooked from scratch (generally) my entire 48 years of married life. There is nothing more pleasing to me as to see a well used kitchen. “Designer unused kitchens seem such a waste”. You are an encouragement to young moms. ❤
Thank you! 😊
Andrea..you honestly have one of the most beautiful homes I have seen. It is warm..inviting..cozy and comfortable. I think you are the first person I started watching on you tube and you are still my favorite 😊
I agree! She's the best. So lovely!
Thank you so much!! ☺
Totally agree!🙏🏼💙🙏🏼
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ Hi Andrea, you have an incredibly homey home…a great haven to be…I SO appreciated when you shared about feeling pressured to decorate for every season! I live in Canada, and I don’t get it WHY women these days feel they have to do that… I can’t imagine what it must cost to have the latest decor trends bought up…and then taken down and stored somewhere…and then get onto the next seasonal flavours! I love fall too, but I enjoy the natural beauty of it, the air of fall, the changing of colours everywhere, harvesting flavours, the process of the leaves falling down with the wind, certain flowers that will still bloom until heavier frost comes, eating vegetables like squashes, pumpkins, and fall fruits like new tree ripened apples, pears, prune plums and more…canning and freezing, etc. My husband made a comment the other day after I shared how this seasonal decorating has become so highly important…U-tube is unreal with the necessity to decorate as a show home…anyways he said that it’s become like an idol to a lot of women! The seasons don’t last that terribly long and I guess that what I have in our home stays year round! I do some special decorating for Christmas, to honour Jesus Christs’ coming…but I don’t have any Santa, elves, gnomes, grinches, or other decor that takes away from the true meaning of
Christmas… So when you said, what is your motive to do certain things….we make choices every day and if we are true believers in Jesus Christ, we want to make
choices that are God honouring… Yes, I do like our home to be a place where you enjoy being…. Oh, and I am SO done with seeing pumpkins on U-tube channels…fall is SO much more than pumpkins! And Halloween coming up soon….. There’s sure a lot more to our precious life than constantly decorating! We have countless homeless Street people and with all of the Covid catastrophe with people losing their jobs and homes, and many families are having an incredibly tough time just barely making it month by month, and anytime we will be going into the governments’ last demands with jabs, masks, restrictions, mandates forced and probably lockdowns again… So it boils down to what is most important to us…what are our priorities… Jesus is coming soon! We need to be ready!
I love you, Andrea…the love of Jesus emanates from you, you are a beautiful woman of Almighty God, and your heart is desiring to live for God…that means alot to me! God bless you and your family…immeasurably! You can be a beautifully strong light for Jesus on your U-Tube channel, you can be an awesome testimony to other women who are SO needing to find the love of Jesus in these difficult days! God could continue to
use you in a powerful way, and somehow make a difference in their lives…for His honour and glory! ❤ You are SO blessed to have an awesome husband and four precious sons! ❤
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Andrea, I love your house and decorating style but if I’m being really honest, I continue to follow you and watch not because of that but because your light shines so brightly for the Lord and every video brings me joy (not to mention fun decorating ideas). You are an encouragement to me and this ole Mimi loves to see you doing real life with those precious boys. Keep doing what you are doing. I’m confident that God has you on this platform for his glory. Oh, and that kitty is adorable too. God bless!
Thank you so very much! ☺
I had a mom who instilled in me a love of home decor and making things beautiful. I feel her presence when I shop, decorate, or host family and friends. I always incorporate her items into everything I do. So yes, home decor is personal and not silly at all.
Your home is absolutely beautiful. Comforting and serene. ❤
My mom instilled that in me too! Thank you for your kind words! ☺
I was born in late 50's and my Mom was a stay at home Mom... raised 7 kids. She cleaned all the time - constant laundry. But she had a plague with a Chinese proverb that hung on the wall in the kitchen - that said "My home is clean enough to be healthy, and dirty enough to be happy". We didn't have alot growing up - but always love in the home. Taught morals and respect for others. Would not trade it for anything. Your boys will always remember the love in their home.
I love that! Thank you! 😊
I appreciate that nothing in your home is overdone. Your home exudes warmth, coziness and beauty, but in a refined way. Everything works so well together. You're honesty about what motivates you to continue with your channel is inspiring as well. I look at your channel as God honoring in the way that you've chosen to present motherhood and homemaking. Thank you ❤️
I think showing your real life home IS important to young moms. Thank you for doing that. That was a responsible thing to do and will provide encouragement. Good job.
Thanks! 😊
Your home is so warm, cozy, peaceful, and inviting. It makes you feel welcome. Takes me back to when things weren't so rushed. Beautiful!!
I am 81 and had 4 kids to. I remember all the clutter and everyday living. Your home is very inviting. Time goes so fast and one day you will look back and be thankful for a welcoming home
Thank you so much! ☺
Agreeing with comments on the beauty you create! Time is precious and our kiddos grow so fast! I do look forward to all your inspiration and mostly how you love the Lord! 🙏🏼💙🙏🏼
Your home is beautiful! I raised 4 boys too and my home looked like a rumpas room most of the time! But, our home was filled with love and laughter and the boys knew it was always a welcome place for them and their friends to hang out.
Thank you!! And yes! Love and laughter and a welcome place! ☺
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My youngest son is 33 now and for the last 18 years I’ve had Grandkids here a lot!! More love and laughter and finally some more girls in the house!! We have 5 Granddaughters and 3 Grandsons!! So much to appreciate !!
I’m 82, alone, & still like to decorate & refresh my home. My family enjoys seeing what I do, so it all brings me joy.
Thank you so so much for including the footage at the end, of your home as it is used. Such a good reminder to us that that's what homes are for! Not just for looking beautiful (which yours absolutely does), but also for serving our family and blessing others with a welcoming, restful, peaceful space. You really are such an encouragement and such a bright light on the internet. ❤️
Thank you so much! 🥰
Your home looks beautiful and cozy for fall. I love that you feel led to encourage young moms. I am now a grandma and both of my daughters get so discouraged sometimes with their homes never looking clean and neat. But it is far more important to live life in your home and focus on the experiences we have with our families. Your videos are a blessing to me and others. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you!! ☺
Women are the ones responsible for creating a warm and loving atmosphere for their home. Which I love doing.
I like to decorate for fall because it is another season for us to enjoy God’s beauty. The colors and textures of change, wow.
I agree!
Treasure these messy, busy days with your boys....it will fly by so quickly and they will be grown and living their own lives. Your home is very cozy and warm and friendly and part of that is because of your caring and loving personality that shows in every thing you do for your family !!
Thank you! I am treasuring these days! My mom reminds me of that often! ☺
True this.
Andrea first I applaud you for being able to get your home in order for filming for us with 4 children under tow!! Thats a Blue Ribbon award fist! 😊 your home looks so beautiful and peaceful. Feels like a welcoming space for your children to grow up. There is nothing more comforting for a child to feel safe and loved in their home and the memories your boys will have when they become men will be with them forever. I hope you film your times around the table for your personal treasure trove for your boys to have to show their families one day. Thank you for being open and real for the young mothers. I was a mom of three boys at a very young age. 15,18 and 21. So yes me and my husband married at a very young age. Just celebrated 42 years yesterday. We now have 7 grands 4 girl's finally lol.. Jesus Christ has always been the center of our home and we raised our boys in church. If the door was open were there and involved. We still are.. Thank you..Karen from Ga.
I surprised myself when I couldn't help but start crying at the end, when you shared real footage of kid life. I needed that. God knew. Mama of five under 7. I hurt myself physically, mentally, psychologically, and spiritually trying to keep my home as styled and clean as possible. Thank you for reminding me that life is life and even you have normal moments. I appreciate you. God bless.
"For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven" Ecclesiastes 3:1
May we present in every season to receive from you Lord.
You have such a calm demeanor! I think the peaceful feeling your home has is a reflection of your personality. It is a good lesson for all of us, that our home is a reflection of our personality. So if we make a conscientious effort to remain calm, move through life deliberately, live simply, choose quality over quantity, and peace over drama, our homes will reflect that. Thanks for the inspiration!
Thank you! I agree! 😊
I loved the tour. I'm sure it is a lot of work getting it all picked up for a tour. I have been following along for a long time and always love what you share. I am not a young mom but if I was in this day of so much to see online, it would be hard not to feel discontent with all the people buying so much. I enjoy decor and interior design so i watch a lot of videos, but it can get to be overload at times. Esp with fall and christmas a lot of people buy tons of things and fill their homes. I can appreciate it, however there is beauty and calmness in a scaled back approach too. I appreciate this video and tour for this reason. You don't have to buy all the latest decor to have a beautiful and welcoming home.
Thank you! 😊
I love your home and most of all I respect your honesty and integrity. I am very glad that you make these videos and i can imagine it can sometimes be stressful. I hope you don't stop. Thank you
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Thank you so much! ☺
I think the reason we change our decor is to acknowledge the different seasons and to make memories for our family; I know my granddaughter is always thrilled when I change things over; she looks at everything and we talk about the significance of each item.🍁🍁🍁🍁🎃🎃🎃🎃
Your home is so beautiful and inviting. I also love to decorate and make my home look cozy. 🍂 Your videos always make me smile.
Thank you! I am so glad! ☺
I totally agree on its ingrained in my soul! I am 62 and it is my favorite thing to do, decorate for seasons and your home is so lovely. You encourage many of us going through the process of finding a flea market find or thrift shop item and finding a place in our homes for it! Thank you for sharing.
Your home is lovely, it is a place where your children learn, play and grow. It is really nice to see children being raised at home by their own mom. May God richly bless you for that.
You are a wonderful Mom, Andrea! I am so glad you share as you are an inspiration to so many others. I made your roasted tomato sauce this week, and re watched the video of you and your son. Capturing such special moments with your family is a treasure. Loved your recent Sunday video with encouraging others to slow down and relax , is so needed at busy times in our lives. I love little tidbits you share about the importance of Faith and Family. Thank you! .
Thank you so much! 🥰
As I've said before your home is soooooo relaxing and cozy. My additions to decorate any season is using just what I have. My husband calls them my "displays". Normal living in your home looks wonderful!
Thanks so much! 😊
Thank you, Andrea, for being so authentic! I love how you showed a glimpse at the end of what your home looks like every day in the middle of the busy season of life that you are in. Your videos are a sweet and refreshing gift.
I’ve been thinking these same things… why do I do it? My family actually misses when I don’t change for the seasons, so I love to do it to encourage them and to get them excited about the new season. I love your videos the most!! Thank you for being so genuine and authentic for us! I know The Lord uses you greatly! Your home is so beautiful.
Thank you! 😊
Love how you encourage young women on your channel…and us older women too!❤
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I love that you showed the daily messes as well as the perfectly staged. You have created a cozy home for your family and they are so lucky to have you!
Good morning thank you so much for this incredible home tour. You are very gifted. I love your sweet spirit and the kindness that radiates from your voice.
Even though I just turned 60 I’m a young 60 if I do say so myself (teehee) and now raising grandkids. I am going to share your channel with both of my daughters, who are young moms. I am a difference, maker, and life coach for widows and illness has kind of sabotaged my business in a big way and so this video inspired me with how you just have a heart for young moms and I have a heart for widows. God is good and healing me and I’m ready to get back on my business and start being a difference maker again.
Thank you for touching my spirit, my soul and encouraging me in a way that I know you would’ve never expected. The Lord has a way of getting to us in curious ways. ♥️
Don’t stop vlogging Andrea! I find so much enjoyment in your videos. I’m sure I’m old enough to be your mom but, after a long stressful work day, I love seeing that you’ve posted something to CZcams! 😊💗
Oh my goodness! Thank you! ☺
You combine my two greatest loves, my LORD, and interior design. Thanks for sharing the gift He gave you 😊
Andrea, I can't imagine all the work you need to do every day. I also love to decorate because I live for beauty, visual, literary, natural, spiritual. It makes me so happy.
I love the changing seasons. I adore the new decorations and never stress about any of it. Everyone in the house enjoys the change up. We don't do anything in our house to impress other people. It just makes everything feel exciting and different. We tend to be homebodies so the change is nice. Most of what I have is thrifted and I like to see it again and again. We also change our menu for the season also.
I love your home! It’s so pretty! I love swapping out my art for the seasons. Buying prints off Etsy and getting them printed by a high quality company makes them look so real. So that’s what I do for fall.
Thank you! Great idea! 😊
Had no idea you had a cat… so cute, and certainly enjoying your cosy home! All looks so beautiful yet calm with muted tones, I love that you haven’t fallen into the predictable autumn/fall decor ❤ 🍁 🍃 xx
Thank you! 😊
I love simple life and keep it my way, I want to feel in it. You are my inspiration for keeping it comfy, cozy and easy to keep it clean. I love things that tell a story and just add touches of each season here and there. Will definitely try the candles and tea. I am 77 but a young one at heart. We are real people living a real world. The way I look at each day, is having Gods, joy in my heart, so what ever the day brings the good Lord and I will meet it together. Thanks! sweet Andrea, for coming into my home weekly.💕
Thank you so much! ☺
I love you being so genuine. Thank you for encouraging us to look at our “why”. Standing before God, what motivates us. You are such a blessing. Thank you. 🤗🧡🤎
Thanks for sharing your heart. I've been questioning myself, too, and consequently have purged a lot of my decor. Now my home feels more peaceful.
I am so glad! 😊
Brought a tear to my sixty year old eyes remembering my days homeschooling our three beautiful boys. You have created a warm and welcoming home- but more than that, as our home did, you can feel the peace and love throughout. What a precious gift to your family. Your attitude of self examination, less is just fine, doing things for the right reasons, and letting go of perfection, is wisdom, and will benefit many if they are wise enough to follow your lead. God bless you as you create these memories that are more precious than gold.
Love your home! I appreciate you sharing it with us. God bless.
Thank you! 😊
The Color Palet You Chose For These Rooms Are So Cozy, Soft and Relaxing. Soft Creams, Whites and Muted Grays. Perfect!! Those Soft Throws Add So Much Coziness to The Rooms. I Love Your Gental Rustic Look of Each Room. Your Home Should Be Featured in a Magazine. You Did a Wonderful Job!!
Your video really resonated with me as.I too have been searching my heart for my motives when I post pics. And I am not a content creator!!
Do I want others to see what I have? Am I trying to portray a sense of perfection?
For me the revelation was that I truly am grateful for what the Lord has blessed me with. I would have none of it if not for his grace and mercy.
It shows the satisfaction, enjoyment and absolute joy in the our own home.
We need nothing else.
We need not be anywhere else.
We require none of what this world offers.
The beauty of this safe place the Lord has blessed us with is enough!
I too, decorate for the joy of bringing the seasons into my home…I am grateful for this blessing…Your home is just lovely and your spirit seems so warm and sincere.
Calico kitty is a cute “fall” decoration 🤎🖤🧡🤍🐱
There's beauty in the simplicity of it all. Love, love, love it! 😇
You are so true to yourself and family…🌻🌻your kindness is wonderful to hear. Gods Blessings!🍁🍂🐿️🌻
Thank you! 😊
Hello I really enjoyed your lovely video as always. Your home very beautiful and I love the touches of fall simple elegance. I also raised 3 boys a blended family almost 40 years ago, 12 years later after getting married welcomed a daughter. She just got married in July. So I know what the days are like, but enjoy everyone of them, it goes fast, we now have 8 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Take care looking forward to next video lovely person.
Thank you! My mom always reminds me of this too! I am cherishing every moment! 🥰
Andrea, you truly are a Proverbs 31 woman, I appreciate so much you sharing your home as it normally is. Also sharing that you have been reflecting on why you have your channel. It is bringing a sense of reality which I think is more what young moms need. Real life is entertaining, messy and joyous!
Thank you so much for the encouragement! ☺
Your home is so beautiful, warm and inviting. I have enjoyed decorating and wanted it to look pretty but always ready for people to enjoy for family gatherings and make memories. Now that I am a senior in a smaller place with less large family gathering I still decorate to make our home special and cozy just for us. It’s important to feel your home is a soft place to fall.
Thank you! I agree! 😊
I am not decorated yet for fall, I minimize my fall . I keep it up till after thanksgiving, than I start on Christmas which I go over the top. I decorate for the joy and how it’s makes me feel. I personally would love to see more of this, hearing the boys in the background, preparing you dinner, just a normal day.
I decorate for the season because my husband and children appreciate the effort and I enjoy the process. No one else really ever sees the decorations, so I'm definitely not doing it for other people. 😂 I also typically deep clean when I remove decor and before I replace it with new decor, so that helps me out with the whole process because I am not a person who genuinely enjoys cleaning and keeps a very squared away home. Kind of that shove I need to get things accomplished.
I've always loved you and your beautiful home. It is warm, serene, calming and simple beautiful. I know how hard you work with a husband and 4 little boys. Trust me when your audience see's your channel and especially your tours we know Andrea. Your hard work, and beautiful lifestyle is certainly respected and most importantly appreciated Andrea. Have a blessed day. ❤ from 🍁🇨🇦
I like to decorate my HOME because I want to create a loving, inviting, cozy environment for my family and also friends. When I’ve had a long day at work I want to come to my safe place. I enjoyed your FALL tour🫶.
I'm glad you enjoyed it!
I love that you keep it real and that you know what is truly important in life, YOUR FAMILY.❤❤❤❤
J’aime ton décor et moi j’ai 72 ans et j’adore décorer pour chaque saison ! Continue ton beau travail
I love your outlook and your attitude. Thank you for being real with us. Your home is gorgeous yet very peaceful.
Thank you so much! ☺
Good call showing the house full of kiddos! Just as sweet and charming as the home tour!
Just simple elegance. Beautiful! Also, your voice is so calming and you are so thoughtful for your young age. Makes me want to slow down the hectic pace of life and enjoy the little things. Love your channel and content. ❤🙏
I am 56 and live alone, but my son likes to see me decorate some in the home...especially for Christmas; Jesus' birthday ❤ plus he said, it keeps me busy 😊 I honestly love how we haventhe different season's; it's beautiful. You have a beautiful home and you give me ideas on how to,decorate my home
NO SÓLO ES UNA CASA,
ES UN HOGAR PRECIOSO!!!
MUCHAS GRACIAS POR COMPARTIR ESTAS BONITAS IMÁGENES!!!
This is my first visit with you...where have you been? I LOVE your house!!! You have done a fabulous job making it what you love. We started out in a house built in 1902, making every inch of it what we loved. Then, after 17 years there, my husband's work changes caused us to move--just 30 miles away, but to a different house, much more modern, this "new" one built in the mid-70s, but still another "old house" for the late 90s when we moved! It has gone through just as many changes as our first home, but it still lacks the character of our first home.❤ Thx for sharing, young mother/wife! I'll see you again!🎉
Andrea, you are even an inspiration to this old lady. Love that you home school your boys, I had all boys too. You will be fulfilled by having raised moral, smart and loving children. Money can not buy this. Love your neutral and natural decor. Creating your home decor for and your family will gratify you as well as your followers. Be you, Andrea. We have enough copy cats. You are an original.
Thanks so very much! 🥰
Your home is beautiful and so inviting. I love to decorate. Maybe to much I'm trying to downsize on my decor. Its been hard because i love decorate ,but I'm getting older and going up and down a ladder is getting challenging at times. Arthritis in my knees. I have 4 grandbabies ages 13 to 2 and sometimes my house looks like a tornado went through but i try to remind myself they don't stay little for long. Enjoy thise precious years. I have 3 small lamps in my kitchen and its small not a lot of counter space but the lamps give it more light and make it more cozy. I don't get a lot of nature light, thats why i love my lamps. 😊
Thank you! Lamps do give a cozy feel😊!
I am glad you shared this very honest moment with us. Life is not supposed to be perfect 😊 And you are such an authentic beautiful soul. God bless you and your family ❤
Your home is absolutely dreamy. I for one are very happy you are here with us . ☺️💕 My daughter in her mid twenties has her new home and first baby thinks you are wonderful mother and homemaker 💕
Thank you so much!! ☺
I decorate for the season's because here in the high desert of Central Oregon we don't have the beautiful changing colors of season's. The first day of school is my day to decorate. My kids are 8, 7 and 6 years OUT of school but it's always been my day.
Thank you so much for sharing your home and life with us. Your home is beautiful whether it's all cleaned up or not. And that's because you live and decorate your home so intentionally and with love. We appreciate all you do, Andrea!
Thank you!! 😊
I loved your video. You have a beautiful home. I love your entry door! Most of all. You have a beautiful heart! I'm a grammie now and when my kiddos are here. My house looks a beautiful mess! You are keeping it real!! Keep encouraging young moms. You're an inspiration. God bless you!
Andrea, your home is amazing! As a mother of four young boys, you have a home filled with beauty, graciousness, and most importantly, love. Continue to be who you are. It is so difficult to not be influenced by our world of social media, but you offer a channel filled with so much more-truly the beauty of home and family blessed by our Heavenly Father.
Thank you! ☺
what i love in most american homes in this kind of suburb is that they dont use tall gates!!! it looks open and breathable and i feel welcomed just by looking at it.. ❤❤
Fall is my favorite season. I like to decorate in natural/muted fall tones. However I decorate minimally, I have a small home so in my living room/kitchen area I have only 4 places that I decorate. The entrance table, the sofa side table, my kit hen table and the top of the refrigerator, that's it. It adds the taste of fall without being too overly decorated. Of course candles on my coffee table, tv cabinet and kitchen table.
I like your minimal approach to decorating as well, I remember having my family all home and its usually a bit of chaos so the less decorations I had it seemed to not clutter my mind up also.
Love the corner cabinet.
I admire you as a mother, homemaker, decorator and blogger. Your home is very warm, cozy and inviting!
Thank you! 😊
Very pretty, cozy and warm!
The ending is so authentic. Thank you for your honesty.
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hey girl- loved the tour! Oh so pretty!😀😉You are encouraging. God has blessed you with this gift Andrea 😊 I love decorating for Fall to. Candles, pumpkins, outdoor wreath. I also love seeing your boys. oh so cute. They are getting so big. Y'all have a great weekend🥰
Thanks!!😊
I have been so sick and overwhelmed with work that I have not decorated for years. I took some time off this month and I ordered a new decorative pillow and a knit throw for a chair, a placemat to set a wooden bowl of artificial pears on a desk in the living room. I found a very beautiful knit, olive green pumpkin which I will include in the decorations. Lastly, I'm tossing some very old artificial flowers and replacing them with some gold branches.
Beautiful! So very sweet and cozy. It has a feel of family through this video. My favorite fall tour on CZcams! Thank you. 🌷
Sweet Andrea your home tours are always so wonderful
Thank you so much! 🥰
I loved this video! I also have a hard time with a lot of seasonal decorating because it can feel like clutter to me - which I find easily overwhelms me. I love decorating with sugar pumpkins because I know that once I’m ready to pack up fall I purée the pumpkins for baking. 😁 it was nice to see the real life clips at the end. Your home is so beautiful and seeing the movement of your day really showed the life and warmth of your home. Have a wonderful day.
It’s an expression of your creativity, and it’s your gift to share and inspire. Or just share something beautiful, thank you. ❤️
Thank you! 😊
I am in Florida, and it is still in the 90's, so it's kind of hard for me to get into the fall season just yet. I did purchase a small straw cinnamon scented broom to hang in my kitchen for now. I do want to say that I love your honesty and most of all your humble heart. Many blessings to you and your family.
Thank you so much! ☺
I adore decorating for each season! I sit in my living room in the evening with candles lit, and just feel so peaceful and joyful looking around. I enjoy making guests feel cozy and welcome! Your home is warm and welcoming, which is lovely! How we make others feel is important- that they are loved and special and worthy.
Fall is my favorite season and I enjoy decorating my home with pumpkins and florals from my garden. I also love making many things with pumpkin it just brings warmth to my home and smells so good too! Blessings to you and your family Andrea!
Thank you! ☺
A beautiful and peaceful home. It brings me comfort and peace to see your family and home🤩😍🥰
Your home is so elegant and beautiful!🍂🧡
Thank you! 😊
I love your cozy home Andrea. It makes me want to cozy up on the couch with a warm blanket and good book or movie sipping hot cocoa.😊
I would love to see your living spaces in the evening with the lights on and a fire in the fireplace. Thanks for the tour. I also don't change much for the seasons except the holidays.
I could try that some time. Unfortunately the video tends to appear very grainy if it's too dark.
Thank you for sharing. As a young mom I love to watch your videos
You are so delightful to watch. I enjoy your videos and mostly because they make me calm when I’m watching. You’re doing a great job!😊
Another good reminder that a home doesn't have to be big or expensive to be beautiful. Anyone would be blessed to live there. You are inspiring!
Thank you so much! ☺
Truly enjoy your video's. What I wouldn't give have our little boys messes again. Love when our boy's and their families come for a visit's with the noise and messes. The house feels empty when they're gone home. 😢
When you were wondering why the thought that came to my mind is doing it for your kids, your family and because you love it.
Love the real life moments of this video, thank you for sharing your real life lived-in footage. Happy Autumn.
Thank you, that's what a real home is.Lived in and full of love.
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We’re empty nesters now & my hubby has a disability, I mostly decorate for myself because I love nature but I also want our grandkids to have sweet memories of our house being cozy & full of love. Already our 5 yd grand daughter requests her favourite soup when she comes over & I make the best hot cocoa!
That is wonderful!! ☺