Renovating my childhood apartment in NYC

[@Lifeguard415]

Dating the handyman during a Reno is a strong move. 👏👏

[@rayrayndiema]

😂

[@LostInSpaces]

😂😂😂

[@CandaceMarie.]

"How am I going to pay you?" 😂

[@user-ew7yb3cm6b]

It's gorgeous Hattie!

[@kimdawcatgirl]

And he is quite "handy"!

[@daughteroftime8047]

Getting a permanent handyman was definitely the best move 🥰

[@Rudylee51]

They could take over the world with her talent. This is my dream space,

[@garretthenderson4770]

He was like you've got an apartment..done

[@kyndramb7050]

It's always been my Mom's type. Lol!

[@GradKat]

You’re telling me. You can keep your doctors, lawyers, stockbrokers - give me a handyman any time. Over the years, you’ll save thousands.

[@butterification]

Amen 🙌

[@TheEMC99]

This almost brought me to tears. You are truly blessed. I would love to have inherited my grandparents home. They immigrated here from the Bahamas nearly a century ago. And both have been gone for over 25 years. My grandfather built it himself and it stands as a historical landmark. But my uncle lost it and it's now owned by a conglomerate who rents it out. They gutted parts of it and changed the layout. I pray that by some miracle I can take ownership of it and revive its soul.

[@aswithinsowithout]

I pray this for you! ❤ if it’s not that place, you will bring life to something else that brings you the same joy. Your memories of the beauty of that place are alive within you and can expressed on a new canvas. I’m excited for you!!

[@ruthenns7333]

Best of wishes for you!

[@TheKianaRoe]

BEST OF WISHES!! WE’RE ROOTING FOR YOU !🥹

[@amberfrazier575]

Stat a go fund me. And promise to document it on CZcams.

[@friedchickenridebarton1567]

I hope you get to rescue back as well

[@SpirituallyAbstract]

She’s beyond smart. GENIUS!

[@username3723]

It‘s great to see someone actually restoring a historical house instead of just painting everything white and gray!!

[@annettecaitlyn1058]

Or beige.

[@lissaw4]

Restoration has been a huge trend the past few years.

[@zari2662]

​@@lissaw4 I would totally agree. The all white and grey trend has died down significantly. It was at its height in 2015. Restoration has been on trend for years now so it's interesting when I see people mention the "all white" decor trend.

[@wrenamed9238]

It's her 'childhood apartment', didn't you hear her? You know, like when privilege meets annoying? An apartment is something you RENT. Most likely inherited the unit AND the money to reno. I hope the guy was smart enough to STILL bill for services, so when all is done and she drops him, he can still collect legally.

[@erikasmith8894]

Or beige!😝

[@nancymcgovern5705]

Old builds have so much more character than new homes. I would love to renovate something like this. Keep up the good work!!

[@carolinejohnson22]

It's gorgeous and you are decorating it to match the architecture. Love it 😀🇬🇧

[@clairetremblay3023]

And new homes have no charm, no architectural details, no "life", nothing historical of course.

[@lorijohnson1478]

You know your handyman realized he found his soul mate ❤. This is going to be a great adventure for both of you. I love it

[@James-lm6wt]

Mmm no once the apartments finished that guys history lol

[@rs.c.2562]

@@James-lm6wt Sorry to hear that happened to you..

[@QuirkyGirl10]

Omg, this is such a beautiful transformation! Kudos to you for putting in all the blood, sweat and tears for your childhood home.

[@michaelkline884]

You are blessed and so are your parents I’m a grandfather and it’s a wonderful feeling to be able to help your children get established in life

[@msbrowngault]

Generational wealth/growth

[@lindageorge6174]

You have a beautiful home! 💞

[@luns486]

I wish I had grandparents in my life, or that my own father felt the way you do. He’s convinced himself that helping your children beyond their basic needs is in fact somehow hindering them. Gives him the perfect excuse to do the only thing he knows how, focus solely on his own needs. And now that we’re all around forty and all still flailing in life (no careers, no children, no marriages) I really wish he had realised the value of supporting and nurturing your children in the way that you do. And I’m not even talking about financial support, though of course that helps, but really it’s everything else that I really missed out on. Your grandkids are lucky to have you ❤

[@godhavemrcyonme7108]

Except that some of us have to pay to bury our relatives and are left with their debts . Pls appreciate and God bless you and your family ❤

[@zuza_0613]

wish my parents had that mentality

[@sweeetisme]

And they say love can't find me if I'm always at home! ❤❤ Proof that it can!

[@thedragodile545]

Lol, I love this comment

[@callieduval3000]

They say you need to get out but love can find you in!

[@laughinlori6893]

But you need to invite love in!

[@jacxz0788]

Also thank you restoring many parts of your beautiful apartment. I have seen many simply tear all the walls down and modernize. I appreciate you keen eye to bringing the beauty out of what was originally built

[@g.g.8060]

I love that you inherited your childhood home and get to care for it! It seems like such a loving thing to make sure your child has a home after you're gone. I come from an extended family of vultures and no shred of inheritance has ever made it to me from grandparents etc. My parents think of their home as only THEIR home and insist on it going to strangers when they die. I would give anything to live in it again and restore it.

[@lorasamario5969]

Why would they not want to give it to their children. That is crazy. My mom wouldn't let us leave home until we had a home to buy. No we didn't buy beautiful expensive homes but we bought them fixed them and we all own our own home. She left our beautiful old home 6 bedrooms 2 floors to my Olde sister since she never married and her son lit fire to it cuz he's totally uncaring and irresponsible.

[@giupinkfairy]

​​@@lorasamario5969 they could've sold it. Not many people are financially stable enough to leave homes for their kids, especially considering the housing crisis nowadays

[@Elle9228000]

Was this her parents property or fixed rent apartment?

[@nadjak3410]

​@@Elle9228000 it's a rent stabilized apartment

[@bluemoon7363]

I would bet a candy bar that it is a fixed rent apartment.

[@suerogerts4330]

so good to see a renovation that doesn't involve removing the things that make a home unique absolutely lovely home xxxx❤❤❤

[@Moonbunny55]

I agree. And she ADDED to it. The tin ceiling? Wow!!

[@sampuatisamuel9785]

❤❤❤❤

[@hildib2689]

You have done a beautiful job restoring your apartment. It’s really nice to see younger generations appreciating old craftsmanship.

[@sophiesong8937]

Plenty of us appreciate it but have hit the generational wealth ceiling and can't afford to own a home unless we inherit one.

[@cathykrueger4899]

@@sophiesong8937I see this over and over. It’s a real problem. You watched this video and that shows your appreciation. Even homes that are affordable are uninspired. I hope this changes.

[@cindymoore5005]

A couple that complement each other and get along ❤❤❤you are blessed 🙌 🎉

[@user-tf4dr8hr2m]

Your doing beautiful & so refreshing to hear asking professional help when need,thank you. It is stunning. I would love love a coffee/ tea bar!!☕️🫖!! God keep!! ❤️✝️🇺🇸👍🫡🤝👏👏👏🌹⚘️🌹⚘️✝️✨️!!!

[@nunyabiz3557]

The pocket doors are amazing! Good job bringing them back! Love what you’re doing!

[@janejanine1]

Not only are you renovating beautifully, but you are an interior designer as well!!

[@lynettefinnigan9540]

Wow, you are doing a fantastic job....I Love to see old homes renovated WELL.... and you are doing a brilliant job from what we can see!!❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@kayleenkrolikowski7442]

That is so beautiful and 1890s has to be the best architectural era ever! ❤❤❤

[@EVERGLOW828]

Wow your home is gorgeous, I love the old craftsmanship the world used to have. Thank you for keeping it alive

[@daniellefender4143]

Omg I'm in love with that apartment! That's my favorite era for architecture and design.

[@CoachingdeIMPACTO]

This is too beautiful ❤

[@furlycee]

I would read a whole book with that love story premise ❤👏🏼🥹

[@amandala444]

Gorgeously tasteful renovations!! Thank you for preserving the old world beauty and not making it ugly modern. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🥰❤️❤️

[@esikazemese]

This is what I LOVE! Not chap flip renos. Good job on restoring these beautiful things.

[@burgaofficial]

What a journey 🤍

[@bonniekruse1254]

Love everything about this especially you’ve been dating the handy man you hired 😂 I love it!!

[@lindaellis3981]

I AM SO ENVIOUS OF THE BEAUTIFUL TRANSFORMATION !!!! THE GLAMOUROUS , CLASSIC , ELEAGENT IMPROVEMENTS ARE AMAZING !!!!! 🎉

[@pattidrier9593]

I really can’t add anything new to the positive comments left here by others. I love what you are doing!!!! I following to see more!!

[@mohenn22smith27]

It’s beautiful! What a joy for you. I’m old and lately I’ve been thinking of my childhood home. Wonderful memories. I wish I could live there again for a while. But it’s in new hands. That’s ok. It’s loved.

[@immimfromnailsworth2753]

This actually reminds me of my godparents' town house in London I used to visit in the 80s. It's the airy but grounded feeling of the greens and whites.

[@brendacunningham5070]

This IS A Gorgeous Endeavor!!!...💚💚💚💚...And Found Your Person Too...Lovely!!!...ALL Divine Doors ARE Open...ALL Divine Possibilities ARE Here 💚💚💚💚🦅🦅🦅🦅

[@TheAll5555]

You lucky lady you! That’s awesome, many blessings to you. It’s looks simply fabulous so far. 👍❤️🙏👏🏼

[@gravyz2cute4u]

It's beautiful! I love the detail! It's so refreshing in comparison to boring, minimalist "modern" homes.

[@AnnaGee347]

Gorgeous home!! Great job i love preserving vintage elements!

[@catherinecook9260]

Holy Moly, your home is stunning!
Thank you for giving us a sneak peak.🌸

[@JRL6869]

Young folks with a good head on thier shoulders, thank you, and your place is just so lovely and beautiful great team work 😊

[@angelabritten48]

It's achingly beautiful. I hardly ever envy someones home, but yours....❤

[@lisabertin-mauricevelasque314]

Thank you for sharing! So happy you set the pocket doors Free!!! Love! Love! Love! what you have done so far.......Stay Blessed!

[@Summer73343]

Hattie, your work is outstanding. You have the kind of home that is an escape from the outside confusing and sometimes unpredictable world. Your home is a sanctuary for you and those that you love( love that you met your boyfriend while doing your renovations) . That was kismet. And even more remarkable was that you have gone full circle and are back in your childhood bedroom. How fortunate are you but you have worked very hard to make your vision come true. You are an artisan. Please , sometime, have a video of your entire journey.

[@tovah2276]

I love that you are sharing it with us!!! What a dream!!! You are blessed!❤❤❤

[@amandachristianson2402]

This is absolutely beautiful!

[@tnmtnmorning1178]

Beautifully done so far. Very elegant!

[@cherylcain890]

Wow, are doing an awesome job, and how blessed to add a new beau to the story. I would love to see more photos, the architectural elements and attention to detail that are common in this period are absolutely stunning. Thank you so much for sharing your home.🙏🏻

[@iheartaries417]

Absolutely adore! I love when people have this type of creativity. 😊

[@newearth4071]

LOVE THIS BEAUTY , LOTS OF CHARACTER. ❤❤❤
YOU CAN FIND IT IN FAIRY TALE THIS DAYS👏🙌👍🙏💝

[@Fitzwillyfl]

One word… STUNNING!!!

[@millyzett]

She called me poor in every way possible. 😪

[@Jae-by3hf]

Listen!! Cause all I kept saying was: “this is wealth”

[@stellamaxwell777]

She doesn’t own it. It’s a fixed rent apartment that her parents got through the city bc they were teachers. Now that they’ve retired to Virginia, she’s moved in and started renovating. Bc it’s the same family, somehow the rent is the same, so less than $1k a month in New York. It’s a great price and allows her to live affordably in such an expensive city (esp. since I’m guessing her boyfriend is charging her a dramatically reduced rate/free), but neither she or her parents are wealthy by US standards and especially by New York standards. Lower middle class, but very lucky!

[@doreentrees6000]

It's beautiful, what a blessing to restore your childhood apartment. You won the lottery!

[@aswithinsowithout]

Hi Hattie! I love your place and watching your process! ❤ I love living off grid and at first, I started on my own. One day I called in someone to help me with batteries. Now he’s my husband. Of course I thought of that for you. Nothing compares to doing fun projects with your beloved, and it makes it AMAZING when you both enjoy doing that stuff together. ❤ all the blessings to you both.

[@Somewhereintime22]

Your taste is unique and impeccable. Everything is timeless and will age well. Just found your channel and can’t wait to watch more videos

[@Elena-fe3os]

not a fan of the crown molding

[@user-ot9bf1pw4f]

Her taste is actually not that unique, this was they way everything and everywhere use to look before everything started getting too expensive to build.

[@_kass3939]

i absolutely love what you’ve done with the apt. Love the door handles are back to the original beautiful brass.

[@charlotteknutsen7262]

I love this decorating theme. It's romantic and gorgeous ❤

[@marycahill7712]

Wow, talented, confident, and exquisite taste. Congrats!!!

[@nannem9716]

OMG! What a stunning, fabulous apartment!!! The layout, the scale, and the original details are to die for!!!! The pocket doors and the moldings are spectacular!!!! I'm feeling a cross between envy and ecstacy. So wonderful that you are restoring it to its glory. You and that apartment are both lucky to have each other. Subscribed!

[@victoriaowen3372]

Your apartment is stunning!

[@LorraineParis1]

Amazing and so talented! Just my style! I love decorating and renewing the old.💜🌈💜

[@aujkalenic4203]

Oh what a sweet gal you are! I'm following your upcoming project(s)❤

[@beautyallaroundme724]

How beautiful! You're so lucky!

[@sandramalone3522]

Gorgeous apt. I want to see a much longer video on this slendud space.

[@manijhaparsa]

Beautiful work! Good job!!! Please continue sharing your progress.

[@ginawillmarth4674]

Wow you are incredibly blessed and you and your boyfriend are doing an absolutely beautiful renovation you are putting a lot of love and thought and Care into your home wow and it has touched my heart you will have a beautiful life there💖💛💫🙏🏻

[@bonniegreatorex72]

What a beautiful job you do!!!

[@123rosebuds]

How great.

[@andreaprettie1388]

wow i love ❤️ the detail in your gorgeous home you can see the love you have put into it amazing ❤

[@HattieKolp]

Thank you so much ❤️

[@musingsofharmony3159]

The apartment is BEAUTIFUL! I love all of the class and charm ❤

[@lauradevries7033]

Thank you for renovating. This is breathtakingly beautiful.❤️

[@brewin7992]

Dang, I'm sorry this has such an insanely negative response. The home is beautiful, you've done a great job on it. You can help being born to the family you were just as much as anyone else can. It sounds like you understand this is not something just anyone could do. Please don't be discouraged by the negative response.

[@HattieKolp]

I’ve been posting on the internet for a few years now and I don’t get discouraged but strangers’ words one bit! Thank you!

[@addangel]

what was the negative response? can’t see any

[@HattieKolp]

@@addangel same lol I was confused but thought maybe I was missing something

[@edwinamendelssohn5129]

It's beautiful but many trendy elements included

[@happydaze7976]

Your home is beautiful. Great work. ❤

[@renahasmith5429]

Gone girrrrl, with your bad self, it is Absolutely Beautiful! You and your partner are doing a Fantastic Job love it♥️♥️♥️♥️🤗☺️

[@nancydietz3061]

How lucky, for the apartment, that you were gifted with good taste and love of renovating! ❤️

[@misschristiner]

This looks amazing!! I love everything in this house and how blessed you are to carry the memories on for your family home ❤️

[@erickaepworth6257]

You're incredibly blessed that you have someone who cares about you.

[@dianamcfarland1997]

IT'S BEAUTIFUL! GREAT JOB!!

[@babatiffyp]

Beautiful Hattie you've have made your childhood home priceless! xoxo

[@loulouedmo]

Beyond beautiful- I love your apartment ❤

[@katanyajason3316]

Beautifully done ❤️

[@JoyceB-qv9xq]

Your home is absolutely beautiful. So proud of all you have done to restore and decorate it. I, too, dated someone I hired to help me with a lighting project! All these best to you!!

[@Sunshine_6886]

Beautiful!
AWESOME you found love too!

[@chemistryflavored]

Wow so much work and it looks beautiful!

[@manarcabrera2528]

It’s stunning.

[@user-tf9vr9lv9p]

Thank you for sharing apartment renovations. ❤ renovations

[@kamurablade]

Gorgeous esthetic! I love all the charm you brought back into this house.

[@suzy1676]

I'd ❤ to see longer videos for each of these amazing makeovers! ❤ 👏🏻 😍

[@ericatucker2683]

Absolutely beautiful!

[@sarahbranson6110]

Love the Love Connection ❤️ that came as a result.

[@toads13]

this house is so gorgeous and full of character I'm so jealous

[@SCMiller-bo5zb]

Looks like this should be on Homeworthy ❤

[@HattieKolp]

We did an episode several years ago!

[@JohnSmith-xo1vz]

Looks so beautiful!

[@HattieKolp]

Thank you!

[@ediesaffron3593]

Oh my goodness this is gorgeous!!! 😍

[@DiZoSoMom]

Dude! Locking down a carpenter is a genius life hack!! 😂

[@marylose1298]

This looks so good, you have done an amazing job…LOVE YOUR APARTMENT ❤️

[@HattieKolp]

Thank you so much!!!

[@marylose1298]

@@HattieKolp ❤

[@AGM-ts5bb]

Absolutely gorgeous! Amazing!

[@HattieKolp]

Thank you!

[@mrios723]

Love everything about this including the dating handyman. Very strategic move when renovating 👏 😂❤

[@hazy9785]

OMG! Goosebumps. Beautiful.

[@Bthbxv2311_]

Sweet that you're dating your contractor too❤!

[@Oceanbaymae9]

Hattie was doing her networking 😆

[@fatimaharrison1955]

😍 Stunning❤

[@vivianmartinez91]

Beautiful, Hattie. Can't wait for the full reno. Love from Puerto Rico

[@JBaxter-pi8oj]

What a beautiful job you are doing. Congratulations! You have quite the eye. Thank you for sharing.

[@sallyaguilar6174]

Wow that is beautiful. Love everything you are doing. If you don’t mind I would like to borrow some of your ideas ?

[@DulcePerle]

Cannot wait to see more!!! 🤍

[@HattieKolp]

Thank you!

[@HattieKolp]

Sooon!!!