I’m 33 weeks pregnant, and the entire pregnancy I’ve been very conscious to not *only* feed my brain with baby content- so to combat becoming obsessive (lol) I’ve really dove into house/styling/diy type content! Our styles are SO different, I love mid century modern, 70’s and 80’s styles, white walls lol but I still love to see how you style things and love to see someone passionate about what they do! I’ve been watching your videos almost from recent and now I’m going through older once since I just recently found your channel. Just wanted to stop by and say I love your content, it’s very relaxing and upbeat and positive and I am so thankful I found your channel!
Macenna, I know you’ll appreciate this: I had a man encounter me at my place of business, he asked me if he could speak to the manager. I smiled back, and asked him how I could help. He paused, looked aggravated and said firmly, “No, I want to speak to the MAN IN CHARGE!” I continued to smile (with effort) and said, “Sir, I AM the man in charge!” 🙄😂💪
What a pain in the butt! The guy needs to drag his antiquated thinking into they 21st century….Funny thing though, my grandmother owned a small grocery market in the 1930s into WW2. She ran the shop and my grandfather helped out as needed.
Macenna those are amazing loungers! If you can easily remove one of the arms from the lounger you could put it on the other so each has one arm on opposite sides... then the loungers could be pushed together sometimes to create a sweet spot for two.
I’d love to see the loungers are chairs switched? The pool stairs right there feels cramped next to the loungers? Regardless they are so lovely! Good job standing up for yourself!!!
oooh that's a creative solution to save a few bucks. honestly, i might be weird but I kinda like the look of just one having arms. something about it idk
Firstly, the loungers are gorgeous! Secondly, I'm glad you stood your ground with the vendor. That happened to me when I was car shopping and had my boyfriend with me. We walked in the door and only my boyfriend was greeted. When we first sat down to negotiate our salesman began directing his comment to my boyfriend. I immediately stopped him and said, "I'm the one buying the car, it's my money. He's just the chauffeur." 😂 I did some hard-hitting negotiation that day while my boyfriend remained silent the entire time. Down with misogyny!
its kind of a blessing sometimes bc haggling can be so uncomfortable (and I feel guilty/shame) but when someone is being sexist and u can use that anger to get a good deal. i'm sure the vendor was a nice guy but he shouldn't have turned away from her to speak to the romeo and he lost out on some extra cash bc of it. Respect woman.
I just commented the same thing. My husband and I just went car shopping and the very same thing happened to me. Although I’m the one who found the car, researched everything, knows all of our finances lol
We own a Sailboat ⛵️ & all the woodwork inside & out. Teak is amazing outdoor wood but I do have a recommendation. Don’t let them get grey & discolored. It’s a ton of work to get teak looking like your lounger’s. Keep them covered, light sand & teak oil & teak conditioner every spring & they will last “Forever”. We have a lot of teak in & out of our boat and all the teak that is in the outer cabin & handrails I made covers for them ( it’s a lot less upkeep having the covers I highly recommend them ) ⛵️ 😁
Those teak wood chairs are absolutely stunning! What an incredible find. The general “rule” (I use that term loosely) for this type of outdoor furniture is… If it has arms, it’s for lounging. And if it doesn’t, it’s for sunbathing. Can’t wait to see you create a beautiful poolside oasis.
i am so so proud of you for standing up for yourself. This is your job and you know what you want. He made a mistake thinking you didn't know what you were talking about. You're probably a better handyman than he could ever hope to be
I'm so delighted that you spoke up to the seller when he ignored you like that. As a senior woman I could tell so many similar stories from my younger days, but nowadays I do speak up. ☹️ It is enraging, and people wonder why we get crabby after a lifetime of being ignored or dismissed. 🥴 Well done MaCenna! 🤗👍 ❤ I almost forgot to say what a fantastic deal! Omg. Teak! 😮😊
When my partner and I go to the hardware store the employees are always turning away from me (the handy one) and speaking to my partner (who is not handy at all). He usually has to remind them at least twice in a conversation, “talk to her… talk to her…” Makes me love him even more!
Those loungers were absolutely meant to be and they look stunning in your backyard. Color wise they are just perfect. He definitely didn’t know who he was messing with! Good for you for standing up for yourself in that moment.
Y’all were determined!! I always keep bungee cords in a cubby in the back of my small SUV. You just never know! So happy you found the loungers; what a super good price!! 😮😊👏👏👏♥️
@@xomacennavlogs That and a tarp in case it rains and your trunk can't shut or you need so prevent something from scratching. I have old towels in my car for those situations.
I find it amusing when they try talking to the "man in charge" because usually before I can even say anything my husband says "Don't look at me. You're dealing with her." It's always fun to see the look on their face when they realize they just screwed up. LOVE that you stepped right up and let him know how badly he messed up with his chauvinistic attitude. 😂
My husband does the same thing. Some men will refused to look women in the eyes. My husband can see me getting furious. He will say “She in charge deal with her not me”.
Exactly!!! But it's your husband that tells them that. You don't put your hand over his mouth to stop him from telling that person that. I think it's great she stuck up for herself, she just did it in an extremely disrespectful way to the person she supposedly loves to.....what, put some random guy in his place?!? Petty as hell.
On the brightside, I think the vendor's screw up helped her get a better deal for the chairs bc she didn't feel bad about haggling. Hopefully he thinks twice next time
@@3Oh3metrostation If that was an older Mexican man that interaction could've had the exact opposite effect..because of her obvious disrespect to her man, he could've told her flat out get out of my booth. Those were quality loungers and someone else would've bought them.....I just don't get why people are so disrespectful over very minor misunderstandings. She got lucky this time. Jmo😉
Heck yes Queen! You tell him ❤ I feel the same when I email my apartments a question and they reply only to my boyfriend (who wasn't on the email). I can't imagine in person. So glad for the killer finds!
I’m so glad that you spoke up and took control of the situation. You got an amazing deal on them good for you. You go girl and keep doing you GOD BLESS.🙏🏾🥰💖💯💫
MaCenna I wanted to let you know that NataLee from design's to the nine's here on TH-cam mentioned you in a video this morning. She took your idea of cabinet doors and made them for under 100. 00 dollar's. Can't wait to watch this video. And as I told her I absolutely love the two of you because you ladies are showing all of us we can do anything we put our minds to do. Thank you so much for all of your hard work and sharing your life with us 🤗💓💕💞
My favorite vlog. OMG, I had to go get my husband to watch. HA!! How many times have I had to inform different people over the years that " I'm" the buyer making the deals. Even buying a car, the dealer will only look at my husband and not me when it's my purchase. The last person said to me " well, we only deal with the head of the house hold" LOL, sorry dude, our marriage is a partnership, not a dictatorship. Our gender rolls are so screwed up. OMG!! MaCenna, thank you for this today, you made my day so very special. I'm so proud of you for standing in your own power girl. YAY!! You go girl!!
YES QUEEN - what an excellent sample you’re setting for women who are so often dismissed. That kind of strength is really lovely to see/hear about. Proud of you
I was yelling at the TV "Macenna buy those! Buy the bird pictures, buy them they are gorgeous!" Like a crazy woman. Also I think an ornate wall fountain would be amazing in the white wall. You could see it from inside the house and would sound beautiful when you are outside.
16:04 I’m thinking the vendor thought Romeo was the buyer/ decision maker because you told him you would be right back and brought Romeo to look at them before making the final decision. I totally would feel the same way you did but maybe that’s why the vendor addressed Romeo to make the final offer ☺️ What a beautiful find and great deal. So excited to see the the backyard come together! 🧡
@@chelseygarrett4221 I get it, like I said I would have felt the same way as MaCenna but she set him up to think Romeo was the one paying up. Her reaction was also rude to Romeo and the vendor 🤷♀️ And frankly that was already a great deal, didn’t need to haggle anymore especially if the vendor was helping out a friend. But that’s on the vendor for not knowing the value of what he was selling.
@chelsey garrett I agree with you Her reaction to was very disrespectful to Romeo and the vendor. More importantly to Romeo. She could have simply not included this in her blog altogether but, to say that the vendor assumed Romeo was the one with the money was disrespectful to Romeo.
@@velandrea Hard disagree. My partner consults me all the time on purchases he makes, but I've never had a salesperson assume I am the one paying. It only ever happens the opposite, where they assume my male partner is paying, even if I was the one asking all the questions and initially interested. You sound like you're making apologies for sexist men! they don't need your protection babe
@@nottheone582 lol you don’t know me. And we don’t know the man, we don’t know his intention. I was simply sharing a different observation. If people assume your partner is paying, simple prove them wrong. I was at Ace Hardware two weeks ago looking for longer trim screws that I had bought at Home Depot, a man working there asks me what I’m looking for and dismissively says he’s never heard of that, he even “organized the entire nails and screw section himself”. I look straight ahead and see the trim screws I was looking for. He looked surprised and said you learn something new everyday. That moment was so satisfying, I love proving men (or women) wrong but I’m not opposed to giving them the benefit of the doubt either. Everyone makes mistakes. Not making apologies for sexist men 🙄
Personally I would leave the one lounger without arms bc if you’re laying down to get a nice tan sometimes those arms can cast weird shadows. nice to have the option with, and without:) great find!!!
Yes definitely more of a respect thing. If he was Mexico/Latino, older married men will direct the conversation to the male out of respect for his wife and Macenna16 .
Great find on the chairs. Don’t use anything but oil on them-you will wind up needing to strip them. We had a pool for 30 years with a lot of landscaping around it so I feel your pain. Good idea to vacuum it-some plants will stain the bottom surface if you leave it there. Your roses are beautiful!
For your back patio, you can look up DIY backyard games, that would be a cool vid to see you making those backyard games in your style. You definitely need another umbrella, hang fairy lights on the underside and it could look so amazing.
Omg, thank you for sharing that experience at the flea market cause now I’m thinking this happens to me all the time! I am the one who is always trying to negotiate a better deal and they will look over me and try and deal with my husband, I always took it as a joke like “oh maybe you’re more reasonable” but you’re totally right, they never think I’m the one with the wallet!
Omg, you're expressions during this video were the best! I felt like I was sitting on that lounger next to you while you were telling about the interactions with the seller. You go girl! Great score.
Can I just say how much I love your opening intro? I love all the photos and the song is just perfect. Everytime the music starts I find myself singing along and I get all excited like my favorite show is about to start ☺️
Imagine years from now Macenna’s houses are part of an estate sale and these young people find these videos and see all the love Macenna felt for her thrifted finds.. it would just be so cool 😭
Do not shellac them if it is teak. I did a lot of research on wood and teak furniture last year and what you need to do is re-condition them each year if you want to maintain the color (like you said). Get the Golden Care brand, it is the same brand that Restoration Hardware uses.
I second this! My daughter lived in an old turn of the last century building built with four apartments. Her apartment was the lower right side of the building and her living room overlooked the huge front porch. She bought a 36" round teak table and two armchairs so she could eat al fresco or just sit and watch the world go by in the evening. She bought good quality teak oil and put it on every year. It's been over 10 years and still going strong and still the pretty teak color. And that was even with it being left outside in 2 upstate NY winters after she moved back north! Edited because iPhone decided to change "teak" to "teal"...
I feel so nerdy saying this but plants don’t like to be moved a lot so try to move them very little, but also, if the sprinklers water the pots from their current location just be mindful of the sprinkler location in their new spot. Their just so beautiful 😍
Target and Walmart have perfectly sized chaise cushions and probably a side table. Target has good outdoor and garden items. A magic eraser will clean up the paint on the trunk.
23:58 A cute idea for Sun coverage over the chaises would be something in the way of a drapey-canopy-tent type situation. The organic shape of it would be really soft and pretty. Congrats on the great flea market find! And congrats on standing your ground in a firm but respectful way. Also for not trashing him afterward. You are a class act.
Definitely the stars were aligned when you found the loungers. Cannot wait to see how you transform the pool area. The original etching you purchased will look stunning on your gallery wall. Good for you!
Clematis would be really beautiful on your gazebo. It’s a gorgeous plant 🌱. Flowers 🌺 summer to fall, comes in a variety of colors, easy to grow, it’s a perennial so comes back bigger & better every year, & it’s not a thick heavy vine, so it will not break your gazebo/trellis.
Macenna, he spoke to Romeo because he thought you went off and brought the "purse" the guy didn't think about the man in charge he thought guaranteed sale
That used to happen to me a lot. Went into Lowe’s one time with my husband and I was telling the guy at the construction desk what I needed and he turned to my husband and started asking him questions instead of me. Hubs looked at him and said I have no idea … she’s the one doing this not me. He very grudgingly turned to me and asked for someone different to help with my order. It is infuriating!
Those loungers are gorgeous and they fit perfectly in that space. I almost think they are kind of neat being a little different with one having arms and wheels and the other not. And I loved the story you told about the gentleman selling them. Hopefully after that encounter he will change his way of interacting with customers. I can't even count how many times I have been dismissed or overlooked simply because I was with a man, even though I was the purchaser. My mom had a very strong personality so I learned from the best, as I see you have as well.
MaCenna, I’m so jealous!!! They just don’t have flea markets like this in Ohio. Why why!!!!!! So happy for all your amazing finds! Many blessings to you forever❤😊
Hi MaCenna! Love the loungers but you may want to think about if you want them to silver. I let mine weather naturally and didn’t like the gray. And I couldn’t get the color back with oil. Just something to think about. Love your videos!
McCenna you are just to sweet. I love your enthusiasm whenever you find a bargain at the flea market or an estate sale. I have not been to the Santa Monica flea mkt, but it is definitely on my list. Thanks for sharing and being the bright ray of sunshine that you are.
Also! I have an in ground pool the best thing we have invested in was a robotic pool cleaner they are pricey but SO worth it. It’s exactly like a robotic vacuum cleaner but for the pool some you can even control with an app. Life changing trust me!
One thing I learned about garage sales about 25 years ago, and I'll bet that goes for flea markets as well, is that the buyer should not dress fancy. The sellers will look at you and figure you can afford it if they jack up the price. That is especially true in cases where the items are not priced - the price changes depending on how the seller feels at the moment. Also, we used to set our automatic sprinklers very early in the morning, maybe 4am or 5am, because we were told that was the best time to water.
Yes early morning. Less evaporation than there is while the sun is out AND less bacteria/fungus development than right after sunset since the water won’t sit on the leaves as long. ❤
It’s so funny hearing you talk about this because I just experienced something similar when buying a car with my husband. I am the one who did the research, found the car and does most of our finances. The sales man would look at my husband when he asked questions and when I asked questions he almost seemed annoyed. This honestly happened at a few different lots we visited. I think after I got married I notice it a lot more now
Such a good deal! I love the way you get so excited. The arms are great to have when you are sitting upright; however, it’s my opinion that the arms really get in the way when you want to lay on your stomach. Try it. I think you will like having one with and one without!
Macenna!! Your patio lounger luck is contagious! I've been looking for one for one on fb marketplace for months and finally scored one for such a good deal today 🎉😄 Loooove two you found! They're perfect ❤
Can you take the right arm off and put it on the right of the opposite and then they can each have an arm which would allow them to be pushed together (for snuggles nights by the pool)?
I knew you would find those lounge chairs you wanted. They are so pretty! Good for you for sticking up for yourself and us women!! And getting those chairs for that much!! The chairs were waiting for you to take them home. 😍🤩😍 I can't wait to see what kind of fabric you pick for your chairs. Such a beautiful trunk too! And it's totally vintage!! 👍❤️
He actually may have innocently (and chauvinistically *lol) thought that because you didn't make the decision on your first visit and came back with Romeo that that meant he was the decision maker. You still got a great deal so kudos to you and your bargaining skills!
5:06 i wish i could just reach thru the screen and buy those oval birds wow! that frame is so beautiful and classic and complimentary to the art. im obsessed
I can totally relate to the “high” of a good find! Enjoy those beautiful chairs! Watching you peel all those bananas, I have to share that if you chop the peels and scratch them into the soil around your rose plants they will flourish!
I watch your channel, my husband listens while looking at his phone. Your story time made his ears perk up! He actually looked up as you were sharing your market experience and actually had an opinion about it! 😂 We have 4 kids that aspire to be self-made, like you. Self-advocating is so important! My husband Brett was like, "Yes! That's right!" So glad you stood up for yourself. We love you. Keep inspiring us! Tip* Flatbread will crisp more evenly if the heat can circulate around it. Try throwing a heavy duty stainless steel baking/cooling rack onto the sheet pan, spray with olive oil, place your amazing recipe on top of that to bake!😋
I’m 33 weeks pregnant, and the entire pregnancy I’ve been very conscious to not *only* feed my brain with baby content- so to combat becoming obsessive (lol) I’ve really dove into house/styling/diy type content! Our styles are SO different, I love mid century modern, 70’s and 80’s styles, white walls lol but I still love to see how you style things and love to see someone passionate about what they do! I’ve been watching your videos almost from recent and now I’m going through older once since I just recently found your channel. Just wanted to stop by and say I love your content, it’s very relaxing and upbeat and positive and I am so thankful I found your channel!
Yesss!!! This is why I love you!! Speaking up and standing your ground! You empower woman with your content everyday!
Macenna, I know you’ll appreciate this: I had a man encounter me at my place of business, he asked me if he could speak to the manager. I smiled back, and asked him how I could help. He paused, looked aggravated and said firmly, “No, I want to speak to the MAN IN CHARGE!”
I continued to smile (with effort) and said, “Sir, I AM the man in charge!”
🙄😂💪
I would have loved to see his face! 😂
What a pain in the butt! The guy needs to drag his antiquated thinking into they 21st century….Funny thing though, my grandmother owned a small grocery market in the 1930s into WW2. She ran the shop and my grandfather helped out as needed.
The man in charge! Wow
Go girl!
UGHHHHHH that frustrates me so much! wow! I love that " I AM the man in charge!"
Macenna those are amazing loungers! If you can easily remove one of the arms from the lounger you could put it on the other so each has one arm on opposite sides... then the loungers could be pushed together sometimes to create a sweet spot for two.
Great idea and advice! I hope she sees your comment
@@denisejones1863 That is very true - I love reading so I understand this need, especially with a hardback....
@@BThirstyPretzel thank you - lounging with your favorite person by the pool sounds wonderful!
I’d love to see the loungers are chairs switched? The pool stairs right there feels cramped next to the loungers? Regardless they are so lovely! Good job standing up for yourself!!!
oooh that's a creative solution to save a few bucks. honestly, i might be weird but I kinda like the look of just one having arms. something about it idk
Firstly, the loungers are gorgeous! Secondly, I'm glad you stood your ground with the vendor.
That happened to me when I was car shopping and had my boyfriend with me. We walked in the door and only my boyfriend was greeted.
When we first sat down to negotiate our salesman began directing his comment to my boyfriend. I immediately stopped him and said, "I'm the one buying the car, it's my money. He's just the chauffeur." 😂
I did some hard-hitting negotiation that day while my boyfriend remained silent the entire time.
Down with misogyny!
its kind of a blessing sometimes bc haggling can be so uncomfortable (and I feel guilty/shame) but when someone is being sexist and u can use that anger to get a good deal. i'm sure the vendor was a nice guy but he shouldn't have turned away from her to speak to the romeo and he lost out on some extra cash bc of it. Respect woman.
he's just the chauffeur!!! hahahahahah
I just commented the same thing. My husband and I just went car shopping and the very same thing happened to me. Although I’m the one who found the car, researched everything, knows all of our finances lol
We own a Sailboat ⛵️ & all the woodwork inside & out. Teak is amazing outdoor wood but I do have a recommendation. Don’t let them get grey & discolored. It’s a ton of work to get teak looking like your lounger’s. Keep them covered, light sand & teak oil & teak conditioner every spring & they will last “Forever”. We have a lot of teak in & out of our boat and all the teak that is in the outer cabin & handrails I made covers for them ( it’s a lot less upkeep having the covers I highly recommend them ) ⛵️ 😁
I can't believe you found a replica of the chairs that you wanted from online thrifting! 🤯 it was meant to be!!! 🙌🏽 I'm happy for you, Macenna! ❤
Those teak wood chairs are absolutely stunning! What an incredible find. The general “rule” (I use that term loosely) for this type of outdoor furniture is… If it has arms, it’s for lounging. And if it doesn’t, it’s for sunbathing.
Can’t wait to see you create a beautiful poolside oasis.
WAY TO GO! I'm so glad you stood up for yourself!
Good job standing up to that guy. I ate it when men dismiss the woman. Go girl go!
i am so so proud of you for standing up for yourself. This is your job and you know what you want. He made a mistake thinking you didn't know what you were talking about. You're probably a better handyman than he could ever hope to be
I'm SO glad you stood your ground and advocating for yourself!! Not always easy to do but so necessary.
I'm so delighted that you spoke up to the seller when he ignored you like that. As a senior woman I could tell so many similar stories from my younger days, but nowadays I do speak up. ☹️
It is enraging, and people wonder why we get crabby after a lifetime of being ignored or dismissed. 🥴
Well done MaCenna! 🤗👍 ❤ I almost forgot to say what a fantastic deal! Omg. Teak! 😮😊
When my partner and I go to the hardware store the employees are always turning away from me (the handy one) and speaking to my partner (who is not handy at all). He usually has to remind them at least twice in a conversation, “talk to her… talk to her…” Makes me love him even more!
Those loungers were absolutely meant to be and they look stunning in your backyard. Color wise they are just perfect. He definitely didn’t know who he was messing with! Good for you for standing up for yourself in that moment.
Clematis in pots on your shed will grow ASAP AND PROVIDE MASSIVE quick coverage you'll love. They have a great variety in Color also.
Y’all were determined!! I always keep bungee cords in a cubby in the back of my small SUV. You just never know! So happy you found the loungers; what a super good price!! 😮😊👏👏👏♥️
Everyone needs a pair of ratchetstraps in their trunk for this reason 😊
@@leorising8074 ratchet straps would be the best option! 😊👏👏👏
I definitely need to start keeping some in the car for sure!
@@xomacennavlogs That and a tarp in case it rains and your trunk can't shut or you need so prevent something from scratching. I have old towels in my car for those situations.
I find it amusing when they try talking to the "man in charge" because usually before I can even say anything my husband says "Don't look at me. You're dealing with her." It's always fun to see the look on their face when they realize they just screwed up. LOVE that you stepped right up and let him know how badly he messed up with his chauvinistic attitude. 😂
My husband does the same thing. Some men will refused to look women in the eyes. My husband can see me getting furious. He will say “She in charge deal with her not me”.
Exactly!!! But it's your husband that tells them that. You don't put your hand over his mouth to stop him from telling that person that. I think it's great she stuck up for herself, she just did it in an extremely disrespectful way to the person she supposedly loves to.....what, put some random guy in his place?!? Petty as hell.
On the brightside, I think the vendor's screw up helped her get a better deal for the chairs bc she didn't feel bad about haggling. Hopefully he thinks twice next time
I think it's because she left and then brought Romeo back. I can see why he thought she was asking Romeo if he wanted to buy them.
@@3Oh3metrostation If that was an older Mexican man that interaction could've had the exact opposite effect..because of her obvious disrespect to her man, he could've told her flat out get out of my booth. Those were quality loungers and someone else would've bought them.....I just don't get why people are so disrespectful over very minor misunderstandings. She got lucky this time. Jmo😉
Heck yes Queen! You tell him ❤ I feel the same when I email my apartments a question and they reply only to my boyfriend (who wasn't on the email). I can't imagine in person. So glad for the killer finds!
I’m so glad that you spoke up and took control of the situation. You got an amazing deal on them good for you. You go girl and keep doing you GOD BLESS.🙏🏾🥰💖💯💫
MaCenna I wanted to let you know that NataLee from design's to the nine's here on TH-cam mentioned you in a video this morning. She took your idea of cabinet doors and made them for under 100. 00 dollar's. Can't wait to watch this video. And as I told her I absolutely love the two of you because you ladies are showing all of us we can do anything we put our minds to do. Thank you so much for all of your hard work and sharing your life with us 🤗💓💕💞
Yes she did and I can't wait to redo my bathroom also.
My favorite vlog. OMG, I had to go get my husband to watch. HA!! How many times have I had to inform different people over the years that " I'm" the buyer making the deals. Even buying a car, the dealer will only look at my husband and not me when it's my purchase. The last person said to me " well, we only deal with the head of the house hold" LOL, sorry dude, our marriage is a partnership, not a dictatorship. Our gender rolls are so screwed up. OMG!! MaCenna, thank you for this today, you made my day so very special. I'm so proud of you for standing in your own power girl. YAY!! You go girl!!
Looks like you also have a fig tree amongst your lemon trees behind your loungers. The leaves are beautiful. Enjoy your space!
Look into Solo stove instead of a traditional fire pit - portable, accessories and doesn't throw smoke like the other types. We love ours!
YES QUEEN - what an excellent sample you’re setting for women who are so often dismissed. That kind of strength is really lovely to see/hear about. Proud of you
Your enthusiasm is so catchy. Makes me smile every time. 😅
Good for you girl. Who doesn't love a bargain.
I was yelling at the TV "Macenna buy those! Buy the bird pictures, buy them they are gorgeous!" Like a crazy woman. Also I think an ornate wall fountain would be amazing in the white wall. You could see it from inside the house and would sound beautiful when you are outside.
fountain please!
The fountain is a fabulous idea.
Wall fountain. Great Idea for that space
I was hoping she would buy those oictures! I immediately thought they would look so nice on her cutting board wall in the kitchen😮 😊
Don't schellak them. It's high maintenance maybe, but they'll keep up better if you oil them with teak oil once a year.
I totally agree. ❤
16:04 I’m thinking the vendor thought Romeo was the buyer/ decision maker because you told him you would be right back and brought Romeo to look at them before making the final decision. I totally would feel the same way you did but maybe that’s why the vendor addressed Romeo to make the final offer ☺️ What a beautiful find and great deal. So excited to see the the backyard come together! 🧡
Yeah that would make sense if Romeo asked the question if someone's talking to you it's rude to ignore them and start talking to someone else.
@@chelseygarrett4221 I get it, like I said I would have felt the same way as MaCenna but she set him up to think Romeo was the one paying up. Her reaction was also rude to Romeo and the vendor 🤷♀️ And frankly that was already a great deal, didn’t need to haggle anymore especially if the vendor was helping out a friend. But that’s on the vendor for not knowing the value of what he was selling.
@chelsey garrett I agree with you Her reaction to was very disrespectful to Romeo and the vendor. More importantly to Romeo. She could have simply not included this in her blog altogether but, to say that the vendor assumed Romeo was the one with the money was disrespectful to Romeo.
@@velandrea Hard disagree. My partner consults me all the time on purchases he makes, but I've never had a salesperson assume I am the one paying. It only ever happens the opposite, where they assume my male partner is paying, even if I was the one asking all the questions and initially interested. You sound like you're making apologies for sexist men! they don't need your protection babe
@@nottheone582 lol you don’t know me. And we don’t know the man, we don’t know his intention. I was simply sharing a different observation. If people assume your partner is paying, simple prove them wrong. I was at Ace Hardware two weeks ago looking for longer trim screws that I had bought at Home Depot, a man working there asks me what I’m looking for and dismissively says he’s never heard of that, he even “organized the entire nails and screw section himself”. I look straight ahead and see the trim screws I was looking for. He looked surprised and said you learn something new everyday. That moment was so satisfying, I love proving men (or women) wrong but I’m not opposed to giving them the benefit of the doubt either. Everyone makes mistakes. Not making apologies for sexist men 🙄
As an alternative to a fire pit, a chiminea would also provide warmth, and fit in with the terracotta pots as well
@@denisejones1863 and it goes well with the style of her house!
Personally I would leave the one lounger without arms bc if you’re laying down to get a nice tan sometimes those arms can cast weird shadows. nice to have the option with, and without:) great find!!!
They’re perfect, *exactly* what you were looking for! And well done for standing up for yourself!
The Chaises you found are great!! A ceramic garden stool would look beautiful against the wood and the brick
I love you hahaha that’s amazing you stood up for yourself and then we’re like “annnd it’s on now for haggling” 😂👌🏼good for you!
Love how everything in the pool area is coming together. What a blessing!!!
Clematis is a BEAUTIFUL climbing flower that would work perfectly on the lattice!! Love your videos!!!❤️
Good for you MaCenna for standing your ground with the fellow selling the chaise lounge. How rude and discriminatory! Love it!
I wouldn’t shellack these beauties just let patina. I’m jealous!
Love you ❤
Depending on what country the gentleman was from, it may be the custom and he did not realize how rude he was being to Macenna....
Yes definitely more of a respect thing. If he was Mexico/Latino, older married men will direct the conversation to the male out of respect for his wife and Macenna16 .
I agree, this mindset by men needs to done away.
Yesss MaCenna!!! So proud of you for standing up for yourself. And love the loungers, they’re beautiful!
Your pool patio area is very beautiful with those chaise lounges! Just gorgeous .
Great find on the chairs. Don’t use anything but oil on them-you will wind up needing to strip them. We had a pool for 30 years with a lot of landscaping around it so I feel your pain. Good idea to vacuum it-some plants will stain the bottom surface if you leave it there. Your roses are beautiful!
DIY your own planter umbrella … lots of options
For your back patio, you can look up DIY backyard games, that would be a cool vid to see you making those backyard games in your style. You definitely need another umbrella, hang fairy lights on the underside and it could look so amazing.
Omg, thank you for sharing that experience at the flea market cause now I’m thinking this happens to me all the time! I am the one who is always trying to negotiate a better deal and they will look over me and try and deal with my husband, I always took it as a joke like “oh maybe you’re more reasonable” but you’re totally right, they never think I’m the one with the wallet!
Omg, you're expressions during this video were the best! I felt like I was sitting on that lounger next to you while you were telling about the interactions with the seller. You go girl! Great score.
Can I just say how much I love your opening intro? I love all the photos and the song is just perfect. Everytime the music starts I find myself singing along and I get all excited like my favorite show is about to start ☺️
Imagine years from now Macenna’s houses are part of an estate sale and these young people find these videos and see all the love Macenna felt for her thrifted finds.. it would just be so cool 😭
So happy you found the lounge chairs you were looking for!!!
Do not shellac them if it is teak. I did a lot of research on wood and teak furniture last year and what you need to do is re-condition them each year if you want to maintain the color (like you said). Get the Golden Care brand, it is the same brand that Restoration Hardware uses.
I second this! My daughter lived in an old turn of the last century building built with four apartments. Her apartment was the lower right side of the building and her living room overlooked the huge front porch. She bought a 36" round teak table and two armchairs so she could eat al fresco or just sit and watch the world go by in the evening. She bought good quality teak oil and put it on every year. It's been over 10 years and still going strong and still the pretty teak color. And that was even with it being left outside in 2 upstate NY winters after she moved back north!
Edited because iPhone decided to change "teak" to "teal"...
100% not shellac-ing! all the info the vendor was giving was incorrect so I definitely needed to do my own research to find the right info on them!
If they were redwood, maybe, but since they’re labeled “teak”, you know he had no idea what he was talking about.
I feel so nerdy saying this but plants don’t like to be moved a lot so try to move them very little, but also, if the sprinklers water the pots from their current location just be mindful of the sprinkler location in their new spot. Their just so beautiful 😍
Target and Walmart have perfectly sized chaise cushions and probably a side table. Target has good outdoor and garden items. A magic eraser will clean up the paint on the trunk.
I think growing a jasmine on that trellis would be lovely. The perfume would be heavenly in that space.
Topanga Canyon-my old stomping grounds in the 70’s! Beautiful slice of California nature.
Amazing find!!!! God was on your side for sure with that one ❤😊
MaCenna...you nailed it on those lounges... So EXCITED for you. That is such a good feeling, when God blesses you ☺️
23:58 A cute idea for Sun coverage over the chaises would be something in the way of a drapey-canopy-tent type situation. The organic shape of it would be really soft and pretty. Congrats on the great flea market find! And congrats on standing your ground in a firm but respectful way. Also for not trashing him afterward. You are a class act.
Jasmine on the pool shed!! It’s a climbing vine and smells SO good when it blooms. It’s a small white flower, very dainty and pretty.
Definitely the stars were aligned when you found the loungers. Cannot wait to see how you transform the pool area. The original etching you purchased will look stunning on your gallery wall. Good for you!
Clematis would be really beautiful on your gazebo. It’s a gorgeous plant 🌱. Flowers 🌺 summer to fall, comes in a variety of colors, easy to grow, it’s a perennial so comes back bigger & better every year, & it’s not a thick heavy vine, so it will not break your gazebo/trellis.
The loungers are so beautiful next to those red flowers! So pretty! ❤
Macenna, he spoke to Romeo because he thought you went off and brought the "purse" the guy didn't think about the man in charge he thought guaranteed sale
That used to happen to me a lot. Went into Lowe’s one time with my husband and I was telling the guy at the construction desk what I needed and he turned to my husband and started asking him questions instead of me. Hubs looked at him and said I have no idea … she’s the one doing this not me. He very grudgingly turned to me and asked for someone different to help with my order. It is infuriating!
Those loungers are gorgeous and they fit perfectly in that space. I almost think they are kind of neat being a little different with one having arms and wheels and the other not.
And I loved the story you told about the gentleman selling them. Hopefully after that encounter he will change his way of interacting with customers. I can't even count how many times I have been dismissed or overlooked simply because I was with a man, even though I was the purchaser. My mom had a very strong personality so I learned from the best, as I see you have as well.
What a great find! The loungers are perfect for the space. The other finds are so nice as well. Can’t wait to see them all styled in your home 🏡 ❤
MaCenna, I’m so jealous!!! They just don’t have flea markets like this in Ohio. Why why!!!!!!
So happy for all your amazing finds! Many blessings to you forever❤😊
The Kingsley sun loungers were meant to be. Congratulations. I like your other beautiful finds, too.😀
I love teak! Loungers are gorgeous! Price is amazing!
You manifested those lounges ❤
Hi MaCenna! Love the loungers but you may want to think about if you want them to silver. I let mine weather naturally and didn’t like the gray. And I couldn’t get the color back with oil. Just something to think about. Love your videos!
Climbing jasmine (Star Jasmine) would look gorgeous on the pool cover lattice. It also smells amazing!
McCenna you are just to sweet. I love your enthusiasm whenever you find a bargain at the flea market or an estate sale. I have not been to the Santa Monica flea mkt, but it is definitely on my list. Thanks for sharing and being the bright ray of sunshine that you are.
What an absolutely amazing find! The loungers were made for you. And I couldn't help but notice the big beautiful fig tree behind you 😍
MaCenna - those loungers are gorgeous! I'm so happy for you. Your enthusiasm is infectious and uplifting 😁👏👏👏
Also! I have an in ground pool the best thing we have invested in was a robotic pool cleaner they are pricey but SO worth it. It’s exactly like a robotic vacuum cleaner but for the pool some you can even control with an app. Life changing trust me!
Girl I’m obsessed with those chairs! You hit the jackpot! ❤
Kinsley, Kingsley it was meant to be. What a fabulous deal. Love, love these chaise loungers for the pool.
Wow, Im impressed you got all that in your car! Love the chairs.
One thing I learned about garage sales about 25 years ago, and I'll bet that goes for flea markets as well, is that the buyer should not dress fancy. The sellers will look at you and figure you can afford it if they jack up the price. That is especially true in cases where the items are not priced - the price changes depending on how the seller feels at the moment. Also, we used to set our automatic sprinklers very early in the morning, maybe 4am or 5am, because we were told that was the best time to water.
I always water after sundown 😊
Yes early morning. Less evaporation than there is while the sun is out AND less bacteria/fungus development than right after sunset since the water won’t sit on the leaves as long. ❤
I agree on both counts. Probably wearing a Prada bag and $140 sneakers may not get you rock-bottom prices!
It’s so funny hearing you talk about this because I just experienced something similar when buying a car with my husband. I am the one who did the research, found the car and does most of our finances. The sales man would look at my husband when he asked questions and when I asked questions he almost seemed annoyed. This honestly happened at a few different lots we visited. I think after I got married I notice it a lot more now
You two have such a beautiful home! Love everything about it!
Such a good deal! I love the way you get so excited. The arms are great to have when you are sitting upright; however, it’s my opinion that the arms really get in the way when you want to lay on your stomach. Try it. I think you will like having one with and one without!
I love your excitement 😂 love watching what you do everything is always gorgeous x
Macenna!! Your patio lounger luck is contagious! I've been looking for one for one on fb marketplace for months and finally scored one for such a good deal today 🎉😄
Loooove two you found! They're perfect ❤
Can you take the right arm off and put it on the right of the opposite and then they can each have an arm which would allow them to be pushed together (for snuggles nights by the pool)?
That is a Brilliant Idea!
Those loungers look so perfect you and romeo andkinsley have a beautiful home emjoy many years there
I knew you would find those lounge chairs you wanted. They are so pretty! Good for you for sticking up for yourself and us women!! And getting those chairs for that much!! The chairs were waiting for you to take them home. 😍🤩😍 I can't wait to see what kind of fabric you pick for your chairs. Such a beautiful trunk too! And it's totally vintage!! 👍❤️
GIRL, YOU ROCK! FAB SCORE AND KUDOS FOR PUTTING SELLER IN HIS PLACE!!!! 🎉❤
He actually may have innocently (and chauvinistically *lol) thought that because you didn't make the decision on your first visit and came back with Romeo that that meant he was the decision maker. You still got a great deal so kudos to you and your bargaining skills!
What a fun flea market ! Thank you for taking us . MaCenna your so much fun!
5:06 i wish i could just reach thru the screen and buy those oval birds wow! that frame is so beautiful and classic and complimentary to the art. im obsessed
Those loungers are so classy looking & great buy. You could TOTALLY make that side table & YES get the arms for the other lounger for sures🌴🍹
What a deal! Good for you for correcting the guy at the market.
Yesssssss, the loungers look they were meant to be at your home. 10x better when you get the stand your ground deal!
I can totally relate to the “high” of a good find! Enjoy those beautiful chairs!
Watching you peel all those bananas, I have to share that if you chop the peels and scratch them into the soil around your rose plants they will flourish!
When it’s for you; it’s for you. Great find. Backyard party at Macenna’s 🎉🎉🎉
All you need is a nice cozy chiminea for your pool area - a big fireplace-looking one . Great deal on the teak chairs.
Those chaise loungers are perfect. Beautiful!
Loved your story about the purchase of your loungers, LOL!! WTG!! What the heck! LOL Great finds!! I'm obsessed with both of your homes
Love seeing you stand up to Machismo 💪🏽 💜
I LOVE that you stood up for yourself. Good for you!
MaCenna Sweetie, The Loungers Are Sooooooo Stinkin Amazing ❣️ Pray That Y'all Have A Very Blessed & Prosperous Day & Weekend 🥰
🇺🇲 Truly Blessed 🇺🇲
I watch your channel, my husband listens while looking at his phone. Your story time made his ears perk up! He actually looked up as you were sharing your market experience and actually had an opinion about it! 😂 We have 4 kids that aspire to be self-made, like you. Self-advocating is so important! My husband Brett was like, "Yes! That's right!" So glad you stood up for yourself. We love you. Keep inspiring us! Tip* Flatbread will crisp more evenly if the heat can circulate around it. Try throwing a heavy duty stainless steel baking/cooling rack onto the sheet pan, spray with olive oil, place your amazing recipe on top of that to bake!😋