Just curious, instead of the waste and expense of replacing a countertop to get a new faucet that makes cold water, why not keep a pitcher or glass bottle of water in your fridge? They're washable, reusable and convenient.
Shesss very starting too annoy me i might not see her videos nomore ,,,shes. Nog humble to drink warm water ..send her to india & then shell see the hard life
@@marciarecinos1030 she’s not in India 🤷🏻♀️,she can spend her money how is wants, right? Lots of rich people out there ,why is a problem because she wants certain things?
Just an FYI, at least 3 or more people I know that has cobble stone flooring with a wide grout line end up hating it. After a few years of wear and tear that grout becomes dirty looking and is a pain to keep it looking clean. Also all the irregularities in the stone, the pores wide grout, dirt and grime settles in and is hard to keep clean. Also depending how tumbled and rustic it is if there is a lot of high and lows they end up tripping. Just something to considered. I know you and once you have your mind set Lydia just doesnt listen to people’s rec’s and the only way she learns is by having to learn it for herself and ultimately changes it!
Actually, at his age/health it's probably more likely to be genetic factors. Other things like stress and lifestyle of course are factors, but genes can't be changed so you just manage the other stuff well.
How are you all calling out the click baiting and not getting on the blocked list. . I recall over a year ago watching a video with Lydia where she says she will just simply block all the viewers with negative comments because she doesn't need that...?
High blood pressure! Maybe if you would stop always changing everything for the sake of changing there would not b so much stress. At his age high bp is nothing to play around with.
Not sure if you’ve done anything differently with your skincare/makeup but you look absolutely radiant in the clip of you showing the kitchen progress🤍
I agree....Surely moving out would be cheaper than constant ripping out interiors!!! They are a young couple...spend the money on LIVING!!! What is the obsession with changing the interiors every season?
I guess im randomly asking but does anyone know of a way to log back into an instagram account..? I was dumb forgot the login password. I would love any assistance you can give me.
Now you have Porter, you need to be careful what home fragrances you choose. Dogs can react badly to some essential oils and botanicals. Not being critical or preachy, just saying.
I’m a writer. Writing is an art and it takes as long as it takes. In the same way that a painting could take moments or weeks. I have writers block and have to walk away sometimes. Don’t cause yourself undue stress by putting a timescale on it. Deadlines can kill the muse.
@@e735star Writing a paper for class and writing for publication are two different things. I could produce volumes for class papers but publishing requires multiple drafts in order to produce quality worth paying money to read.
I’m someone who takes everything I write seriously (annoying, but can’t help it) and it takes me getting into the zone and sometimes many days to complete something for school, even when my prof tells us not to stress or overthink it.
@@e735star answering a set question from an academic stance can be approached mechanically, but writing from a place of pure inspiration is totally different. JK Rowling didn't spew out the whole hogwarts world and every character over night, it took years and years, she was creating something NEW. Honestly it's a bit like Lydias collection she 'designed' for Karen M which has pieces in it directly copied from existing DESIGNERS, all of us take inspiration but..... what can I say🤪. There are different levels of creating. Not to cause offence, I just think its important we understand these things and see them as they are❤️
Her taste is evolving. She probably should have lived in it awhile before she decided to renovate, but it’s her life and her money. I would imagine a some of it is gifted.
I am honestly really grateful for you sharing your home renovation journey and the „mistakes“ you have made/the things you simply only realize when using something daily, like the size and width of the dining table. And the reason why is because I can learn from it and consider things I hadn’t thought of before purchasing/planning things. So thank you so much for being open and honest, it is very much appreciated! Also I am SO excited to see the new kitchen! I’m pretty sure I am going to love it because I just love your „new style“/the more country-ish style 😍
That's what I was wondering. Every night before bed I fill a pitcher up with water from our filter, and place it in the fridge so it's cold in the morning, refilling throughout the day as needed. She could get some "bougie" pitcher to use, and not waste a perfectly good marble countertop.
Rich people wasting resources just because they can should be fined or they should pay some extra taxes. What a waste of a wonderful and expensive marble counter top! Marble is a natural resource and not endless! Wish peope would see that but nouveau riche don't care...
FYI, I know brass is really on trend right now but key word is “trend!” I’m much older than you and I remember the last time brass and gold came back in style and then quickly went out. It has been out of style for quite sometime now. When it went out anything that had brass and gold hardware looked awful! Its been so many years now it’s pretty much been taken out of everyone’s homes but it’s now making its go around again. I know it’s hard to imagine but as the style changes you will hate the brass/gold when it goes out again. Just beware of doing such a strong trend. Staying classic is best.
I think the same with black fittings which are very popular too. Chrome or brushed chrome is the best for a classic look and offers longevity for those of us that don’t want to renovate very often.
I’m absolutely giddy with excitement for the new kitchen. After the study, I can’t even imagine how stunning this update is going to be! THEN, we also get to look forward to seeing other rooms transform too. Almost like a home update advent calendar surprise? Congratulations on finding the design team to suit your needs. Loves from NZ ♥️♥️♥️♥️
I’ve lost family members due to High Blood Pressure! It’s nothing to mess around with! It’s Not a laughing matter! We lost my younger brother day before Thanksgiving, he’d just checked his pressure in front of my mom 4 days before Thanksgiving it was over 200, my mom offered to take him to the hospital, he said no, that he had an appt coming up, 4 days later he passed away 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 it was very sudden, as we didn’t know he wasn’t feeling well, until about a week prior, my sis in law sister sudden, she wasn’t taking her high blood pressure meds, my son’s uncle on his dad’s side, sudden one day he was at work passed out, he was airlifted to a larger hospital didn’t make it...I don’t mean to be doom and gloom just letting you know HBP can be dangerous.
HI, are you doing anything to the kitchen cabinets, I often wondered why they do not go all the way to the ceiling but have a gap that gives a shadow that seems odd?
I also find it strange that she’s kept the hinges on the doors. It makes the kitchen look cheap and basic IMO. Expensive kitchens and country style ones especially, tend to have concealed hinges. It’s not like she doesn’t have the money 🤔.
Just always remember, when it comes to writing, there’s no such thing as “how long it should take” to write something. Some days it’ll come to you, some days it doesn’t. Just keep stepping up to the pen until the day that it comes, and then it’ll be grand ♥️♥️♥️
Instead of filling in the hole on the sink. What about an extendable hose with similar plating for when you want to just clean a dish or something and not make a filtered drink?
I was thinking the same, one with a spray to rinse the muck off those garden vegetables or gently from herbs... or plates, as you say. A soap dispenser would be rubbish as a pain in the bum to refill from under the sink and they clog/break quite easily.
My partner started wearing a plate for grinding his teeth and split both sides of his lips as well! Tried to heal it with moisturising creams for months before going to the dentist who said it was common for people who wear plates at night - it’s a fungal infection was easily healed in a few days once he used an anti-fungal cream. If it doesn’t clear up I’d definitely recommend seeing your dentist :)
You’re the first comment I’ve read to get it correct. It is a fungus and will clear up in 1 day with an anti-fungal cream. Using anything else just makes it worse.
I’ve been enjoying your home focus so much! So glad to see colors are warming-up, so cozy. The kitchen is going to be fabulous! Very excited to see the greenhouse too! I keep thinking about the solar candles you’ve planned for the greenhouse at night and how beautiful that will be!
Thank you so much for this video, Porter and Lumi are absolutely adorable, it's sooo great to have Porter in your family, truly!!!!!! That was so fun and exciting to see all the changes in your kitchen area and your new pillows!!!!! The fragrances sound dreamy!!!!! It's wonderful to see how excited you are Lydia!!!!!!
I have blood pressure as well. Decrease your salt intake, you’d be surprised how much salt is in things... even in water! Can’t wait until the kitchen is finished. I love how you show us the between stages, real life instead of the “ tada”!
Removing that kitchen door is simply genius. Too many doors in England, too few doors in America. Need the perfect balance for optimal light and sight lines.
Love her home. Only thing I wonder why the cabinets don’t go all the way to the ceiling. Is that UK design practice? In North America custom cabinets go to the ceiling without any space
I’m from the UK but always wonder this too. Her wardrobes are the same. It’s not normal practise and also you wouldn’t usually see the hinges on kitchen cupboards/cabinets if they were expensive and especially in country houses. Traditionally you would use concealed hinges so she can redecorate the kitchen 20 times but those hinges will always hurt my eyes.
There are diff sizes. With my parents kitchen from the 80’s the cupboards had space at the top but with their new kitchen in 2008, they were taller and I’ve seen others all the way touching the ceiling. It all depends on the height of the room x
I am already soooo excited to see the new changes in the house!!! Your house looks perfect but somehow you always manage to make it look even better!! Lots of love from switzerland!
I’m not a professional writer, but do write regularly for personal use and I have severe dyslexia. I unfortunately take quite a long time because of this, however I’ve started using dictation apps to help speed up the process, and or make an outline of intro, paragraph subjects, and conclusion. Dyslexia in general just effects ones formulation of words differently including in speech and reading.
I think a brass coloured tap will look much warmer especially if you are having brass antique handles and knobs. It's going to be a dream kitchen and I'm loving the excitement you share with us in seeing its transformation, and how amazing it will look when completed 💖
I’m a PhD scientist. I do a lot of writing but much of it is science and data based. I think anyone who writes on a regular basis would tell you the more you write the easier it becomes because you find what works for you. I still find writing to be difficult at times, but I carve out scheduled time for myself when I know my mind is most productive. For me, that’s in the morning after a workout, a good cup of coffee, and I have a moment to myself. Scheduling time for writing is a great way to stick with it, even if it’s you writing down ideas or unpolished material. I also think it’s helpful to just chuck down your thoughts and proof read later. You can always clean it up but it’s easy to lose motivation or an idea. Good luck. May the writing force be with you!!!
@@MiddleAgedMinx I gain what everyone else gains. I enjoy Lydia’s content!!! ❤️. Just because someone has a degree of some sort doesn’t mean they can’t love fashion, makeup, home renovations, and some good laughs!!!
I love that you’ve been changing your previous very modern taste to now english country antique Provence which is much more my style. Love to see the personality of where you live come through in your design
Ok I’m obsessed with the paneling on the ceiling! I cant wait to see how it looks when its painted, I think the wood has even helped with some of the echo in the dining area as well. For the kitchen sink I have a soap pump and fill it with my dish washing soap and love it!
Good writers are good editors. This means that we should write our first drafts freely with no judgement or self-doubt... and then edit it. Remember: create a mess and then clean it up. Writing is a messy process but very enriching and healing 💕❤️🎈
@@ComplicatedSimplicite So good to know I am not alone (I am also a perfectionist and it is indeed an ordeal). Just finished my PhD Thesis in Sociology, so these words were my mantras during the painful final stages of revising and editing my work. xx
I love the different style your implementing throughout your home. It’s astounding how many people comment saying you shouldn’t be changing it so soon. Let’s face it, if they had the budget to do it, they would too. It might be a ‘pandemic’ but the positives that have come out of that have meant that we’ve saved so much money from no holidays or going out we can afford to do things on the house, the house we’ve spent a year solid staring at constantly! For my sanity I need to change it up so I’m happy for you! Honestly, you are such an inspiration, I’ve followed you for 5 years and feel like I’ve been growing up through my twenties with you. Always a pleasure to watch! ♥️
Hi Lydia. As a writer (covering fiction, blogs and magazine articles) who has also ran a collaborative writing event for a decade, I thought I’d chip in and answer your question on “how long does writing an article take?” Of course, there’s no *right* answer - take as long as you like to be happy with the output - but I’m happy if I produce 1,800 to 2,400 well-crafted words in a day that I’m happy to publish. So, a 500-600 word article might take two hours depending on how well-formed the idea for the article is in my mind when I sit down at the computer. #KeepWriting #MotivationMonday
Thank you for this comment @Novel in a Day, great TH-cam channel name too. I also have Grammarly installed on my computer, I thought my diction was near perfect, I like how it catches small things I missed every now and then
I love your kitchen like it is! I have a galley kitchen so anytime you don’t have to leave the room to turn around, I am all for it! Happy you are able to get what you want!
I love following your home renovations! In my own life I try not to replace perfectly suitable furniture/appliances unless they're broken and beyond repair (for sustainability purposes), however I really appreciate your in-depth background on why you make the changes you do. For example, your explanation of why the table doesn't work (too narrow to have a dressed table + space for folks to dine on either side) gives me some great considerations for what I need to look for when I buy a dining table for myself! I don't know if I would have considered that, had I not heard your analysis. I appreciate your thoroughness and careful intention!
With that all said (and no judgement), I would still encourage you + anyone else to try and buy thrifted/vintage/antique furniture when doing home updates to avoid creating excess waste, whenever possible. :) It reduces the cycle of production and resources, and gives more life to special antique pieces!
Be aware if you go antique, traditional refectory tables can come up a bit too narrow to deal with today’s large dinner plates. You can find your plate almost touching the plate of the person sitting opposite you and definitely no room for serving bowls etc. On the plus side, the quality will likely be far superior to anything available today.
I put dishwashing liquid in the built-in pump - I dislike taking out or having out the dishwashing liquid bottle. It is so convenient to just have the dishwashing liquid in the built-in pump and then having lovely bottles, like the ones you have, of handwashing liquid soap and hand lotion on the counter,
Your healthy morning routine popped up on my home page a few days ago and I rewatched (about 3 or 4 years old?!) I wonder if you could do an updated version of this? ☺️☺️
I cannot wait to see the gorgeous finished product of the kitchen space 😍 I absolutely love your home content vlogs, they give me so much inspiration 💓
Lydia, I am so excited for your new kitchen. I can't wait to see it. It's clear that the aesthetic is going to be much warmer and, even though I have always loved your kitchen throughout it's previous iterations, I feel really drawn to the whole modern country manor vibe you are creating. Plus, you seem much lighter in spirit which makes me very happy to see. Thank you for letting us join you on this journey...it is so much fun to watch xx
Am I the only one who proper gets their dinner ready and all snug on their couch to watch Lydia's vlog? Like literally my one of my favourite times of the week!
Also for me writing a blog piece/article, it depends on what I'm writing about. For my personal blog, it would only take me a couple hours plus any research. In my day job (tech) it can take me a week to get something completed and right! 😂
Lydia, you are such a talented and dear young lady. I bet you are a very gifted writer. Don’t put yourself down ever. You share so much joy. I admire you very much for all your accomplishments. When people write ugly comments like you have discussed in the past, you should realize that those people are the ones with problems and just pass them by. You have shown what a loving person you are so just don’t worry about what others think. There are many many many more that know how lovely you are on the inside and enjoy so much all you are willing to share.
The highlight of this video was seeing you and Ali be so affectionate in that one part of the vlog. I feel like we never see this side of you guys. It was beautiful to see! ❤️ Happy belated Valentine’s Day!
My immediate thought when seeing the Paloma blankets, the initials could be "Porter Lydia", or even better "Porter Lumi" Blankets xxx 🖤❤️❤️ xxx to fur bubs
Shiplap, really. A little is ok but to much is overboard. Your home is beautiful as it is. What’s important is that you guys are happy with your space.
Are you looking forward to everything being done or do you like to always have a house project? I’m always saying I can’t wait till x job is done and soon as it is I think of something else I want done! 🙈 excited to see your results ✨
I had high bp for 8 years purely due to the shear amount of emotional stress I was under in my 20’s ended up on meds for that time and then one day it just went away and the medication made me feel weird which is what made me realise that my bp had normalised on its own. The mind is incredibly strong
To anyone reading this, I hope you’re feeling well and having a lovely day! Stay safe and remember to keep smiling in these weird times, sending lots of love from a small TH-camr❤️ ❤️
Hi Lydia, I’m a dental nurse and it’s possible the soreness on the corners of your mouth could be Angular Cheilitis, this is common for denture wearers as they cause saliva to pool in the corners of the mouth, it could be that your Invisalign is doing this to you! If it doesn’t go away, you may need to speak to your GP to be prescribed some anti fungal / steroid cream to help it heal. In the future, applying lip balm before you go to sleep may help prevent it happening again! It could also be a sign you are deficient in vitamin b12, folic acid or iron. Hope this helps ☺️
I was hospitalized for HBP last year. 255/164. On meds now so it's under control.Doctors still can't figure out why it was so high, but they say I'm lucky to be alive.
When I look at your kitchen it excites me. I use to reno my home all the time. Last year was the only year I didn't and I'm sad. I can't wait to see your kitchen.
hello! its called 'angular chelitis' and its caused by fungus so miconazole cream will help it go away. It is likely caused by your invisalign trays. They increase the pooling of saliva at the corner of your lips and allows natural fungus from your saliva to cause cuts and redness there. It is really common but v sore! whoever is doing your invisalign would be able to prescribe you miconazole no problem.
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Don’t get rid of the worktop, it’s lovely and that would be such a waste and bad for the environment. I agree the soap bottles look lovely, defo have a soap pump put in for the washing up liquid, seems like a good idea to me x
It wouldn’t be bad for the environment...somebody else could avail of it and it would just be passed on. Might aswell have your kitchen the way you want too !
Hi Lydia l love watching house renovations, and seeing how it all comes together, your kitchen area is going to look amazing. The floors sound wonderful. Our house is 50yrs old and we have totally renovated it. Can't wait to see yours.Thanks so much for sharing. 💞💞
"Garden Answer" here on utube, her name is Laura, is also having the same greenhouse installed. I think hers is a tad bigger, but the same company. I was surprised when she mentioned she's getting a UK product installed in Oregon, USA. I'm looking forward to her install, as well as yours. Probably the nicest greenhouse I've ever come across. They are beautiful.
I love garden answer just can’t wait for the greenhouse to be installed at Laura’s garden Love Lydia too she is totally opposite woman to me as I don’t get so perfectly dressed everyday but love the idea , but I am lazy . I do get inspired by Lydia she is so good .
Garden Answers’ green house is going to be quite a bit bigger but that makes total sense since her TH-cam channel is all about gardening. Some of Lydia’s subscribers would really be upset over on Garden Answers as she is forever tearing out and redoing garden areas. All of the new land they have added is going to be sublime and I can’t wait to see the new greenhouse. I am so thrilled to see how well rounded Lydia’s life has become. When I started following her it was pretty much all about fashion and makeup. I love seeing the fashion and makeup but also home, garden and pets. I feel like this channel is a joy to watch.
You seem so much more evolved and happier in this video. Your energy seems more positive. I think adding Porter to your family may have shifted your demeanor. I enjoyed this video much more than others past. I am excited to see all the new changes in your home. Your home is definitely inspirational. You and Ali have done an absolutely amazing job thus far. Looking foward to watching more. Also, can not wait for the garden videos. I agree with Loren about taking down the door. Maybe a barn Door would look nice on the other side? This way you may have the option to close it off if you are cooking. My entry way is similar and I have Butler doors in that entry. That could be another option? Maybe Glass butler doors would look nice too? Excited to see the green house too! SO many amazing things to look forward on your channel!
I just love everything and all of the changes and updates that you’re making! I love watching the progress! Thank you for sharing and bringing joy to us!
Lydia, it’s going to look amazing. So nice to see you smile. I can imagine you would like a farmhouse sink in the kitchen as well, which is achievable if you change the countertops.xxx
The kitchen is going to be so gorgeous! With living spaces I fully believe that they're supposed to bring you feelings of joy and comfort. If there's something you want to change, something that doesn't bring you joy and comfort, change it! It's the same with gardens, wardrobes, etc. If it doesn't bring you joy, get rid of it and replace it with something that does, if you are able to. People complaining that you have too much money to be renovating are first of all incredibly rude? But also, why shouldn't you? It's your house and your money, you're keeping the cash flowing in your area and people working and as a result will have an amazing space to share with and inspire us all. I really don't understand why people think that's such a bad thing.
@@rebeccakelly9996 your channel literally exists just to bring Lydia down? Please take your negativity somewhere else, it's toxic and I'm not here for it.
Im sorry my last comment was in the middle of your Vlog. Omg the kitchen. No detail was lost. From handles to color. The cladding really warms up the space and pulls it into the kitchen. This will be amazing.
Wow the house is gonna look so amazing! So excited! It makes me sad I probably can’t afford a house any time soon but I like living vicariously through you haha
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Just curious, instead of the waste and expense of replacing a countertop to get a new faucet that makes cold water, why not keep a pitcher or glass bottle of water in your fridge? They're washable, reusable and convenient.
or use ice?
Shesss very starting too annoy me i might not see her videos nomore ,,,shes. Nog humble to drink warm water ..send her to india & then shell see the hard life
@@marciarecinos1030 she is always renovating her house.
@@marciarecinos1030 she’s not in India 🤷🏻♀️,she can spend her money how is wants, right? Lots of rich people out there ,why is a problem because she wants certain things?
Click bait title? I think so
Enough with the click bait titles!!
Every Vlog is a click bate title
Yeah but for some reason she didn’t do this before and ALL OF A SUDDEN
Exactly! So misleading!!!!
I agree I’m not a fan of titles so people can just click and exit 5 minutes later. People will watch even without those misleading titles.
Hate the clickbait. Just not impressed by this. Honestly. Its not nice.
Just an FYI, at least 3 or more people I know that has cobble stone flooring with a wide grout line end up hating it. After a few years of wear and tear that grout becomes dirty looking and is a pain to keep it looking clean. Also all the irregularities in the stone, the pores wide grout, dirt and grime settles in and is hard to keep clean. Also depending how tumbled and rustic it is if there is a lot of high and lows they end up tripping. Just something to considered. I know you and once you have your mind set Lydia just doesnt listen to people’s rec’s and the only way she learns is by having to learn it for herself and ultimately changes it!
she mentions the upkeep of floor at the end
she'll rip it up before it gets a chance to get worn and tired looking
for someone as young and as relatively healthy as your husband, stress is probably the biggest factor for his elevated BP
@UCI8woPRLhfFVrrZUIOQMKqg who is she talking down to?
@UCI8woPRLhfFVrrZUIOQMKqg your comment sounds a little insecure and jealous
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@O k blood pressure
Actually, at his age/health it's probably more likely to be genetic factors. Other things like stress and lifestyle of course are factors, but genes can't be changed so you just manage the other stuff well.
Can you not fill a jug of water and put it into the fridge?
But then she won’t need to redo the kitchen and where is fun in that lol
Why when you have money to burn
the queen of click-bite video titles *winks*
I haven't watched I'm skipping to comments first to see if it's worth it first Lol
How are you all calling out the click baiting and not getting on the blocked list. . I recall over a year ago watching a video with Lydia where she says she will just simply block all the viewers with negative comments because she doesn't need that...?
High blood pressure! Maybe if you would stop always changing everything for
the sake of changing there would not b so much stress. At his age high bp is nothing to play around with.
I highly doubt she cares. She is extremely self absorbed it ridiculous. Ali deserves better.
Not sure if you’ve done anything differently with your skincare/makeup but you look absolutely radiant in the clip of you showing the kitchen progress🤍
I think it’s happiness 🤍
I was thinking the same thing!
@@lydiamillen happyHealing and love to you Entering this☀️NewAge!!
@@Jazz_Funk_Kitten they have next to no exposure so probably not...
Some advice Lydia...Just say sorry, it goes a long way.
She’s too in love with herself
I just want them to say sorry about Winston! Get a cat, give up on him after only a week and then announce they are getting a puppy. So Wrong!!!
when Lydia said, “excuse the mess”, when referring to their kitchen, I just thought to myself, girl that’s already cleaned to me! 😂😅
Click Bait Much! Time to Move Out.... AKA The Kitchen is being Renovated. Who moves out of a kitchen lol
I agree....Surely moving out would be cheaper than constant ripping out interiors!!! They are a young couple...spend the money on LIVING!!! What is the obsession with changing the interiors every season?
Maybe someone new in the team is editing the videos hence the click baiting??
Cant beleive your redoing everything again!
It’s ridiculous and during a global pandemic! I wouldn’t exactly class this as essential work?
The energy 😩😩
Glad Ali is taking care of his health. Stress can do awful things to a person’s physical and mental health...take care of yourselves! 💕
we are ALL undergoing a healing process, it can be intense at times. Much love! ☀️💙
Fun fact: did you know you’re supposed to flip the reeds over in a diffuser when they get dry? My mind was blown when I learnt this 🤯
Yes Lol
Really looking forward to seeing how the kitchen turns out, it’s a lovely space ☺️
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I guess im randomly asking but does anyone know of a way to log back into an instagram account..?
I was dumb forgot the login password. I would love any assistance you can give me.
@Rey Ray Instablaster =)
Now you have Porter, you need to be careful what home fragrances you choose. Dogs can react badly to some essential oils and botanicals. Not being critical or preachy, just saying.
So are cats
I’m a writer. Writing is an art and it takes as long as it takes. In the same way that a painting could take moments or weeks. I have writers block and have to walk away sometimes. Don’t cause yourself undue stress by putting a timescale on it. Deadlines can kill the muse.
I don't know about that, you would not believe the number of times I had a paper due the next day, and believe me, inspiration struck... 😆😆😆
@@e735star You could put on your CV “Works well under pressure” 😂
@@e735star Writing a paper for class and writing for publication are two different things. I could produce volumes for class papers but publishing requires multiple drafts in order to produce quality worth paying money to read.
I’m someone who takes everything I write seriously (annoying, but can’t help it) and it takes me getting into the zone and sometimes many days to complete something for school, even when my prof tells us not to stress or overthink it.
@@e735star answering a set question from an academic stance can be approached mechanically, but writing from a place of pure inspiration is totally different. JK Rowling didn't spew out the whole hogwarts world and every character over night, it took years and years, she was creating something NEW. Honestly it's a bit like Lydias collection she 'designed' for Karen M which has pieces in it directly copied from existing DESIGNERS, all of us take inspiration but..... what can I say🤪. There are different levels of creating. Not to cause offence, I just think its important we understand these things and see them as they are❤️
wow 3rd time renovating the kitchen in less than 2 yrs lol well done L!!!
clearly, she's unstable
Exactly! I personally like the kitchen from the 1st Reno. Each time she changes it - I always think “ she should have left it alone” ugh 🤦♀️
B Barr My thoughts exactly! Clearly she has no idea what she is doing & this is with working with 2 interior designers 😅🤦🏻♀️
Her taste is evolving. She probably should have lived in it awhile before she decided to renovate, but it’s her life and her money. I would imagine a some of it is gifted.
She s obsessed but not in a good way
I am honestly really grateful for you sharing your home renovation journey and the „mistakes“ you have made/the things you simply only realize when using something daily, like the size and width of the dining table. And the reason why is because I can learn from it and consider things I hadn’t thought of before purchasing/planning things. So thank you so much for being open and honest, it is very much appreciated!
Also I am SO excited to see the new kitchen! I’m pretty sure I am going to love it because I just love your „new style“/the more country-ish style 😍
So, you want to replace the marble kitchen top just because you like to drink cold water? 😳
That's what I was wondering. Every night before bed I fill a pitcher up with water from our filter, and place it in the fridge so it's cold in the morning, refilling throughout the day as needed. She could get some "bougie" pitcher to use, and not waste a perfectly good marble countertop.
Rich people wasting resources just because they can should be fined or they should pay some extra taxes. What a waste of a wonderful and expensive marble counter top! Marble is a natural resource and not endless! Wish peope would see that but nouveau riche don't care...
@@eily_b it's for show, to make a video
FYI, I know brass is really on trend right now but key word is “trend!” I’m much older than you and I remember the last time brass and gold came back in style and then quickly went out. It has been out of style for quite sometime now. When it went out anything that had brass and gold hardware looked awful! Its been so many years now it’s pretty much been taken out of everyone’s homes but it’s now making its go around again. I know it’s hard to imagine but as the style changes you will hate the brass/gold when it goes out again. Just beware of doing such a strong trend. Staying classic is best.
But if she did a classic kitchen when wouldn’t be able to remodel it in a year lol
I think the same with black fittings which are very popular too. Chrome or brushed chrome is the best for a classic look and offers longevity for those of us that don’t want to renovate very often.
@@ilariamasullo3353 well yeah gotta have a hobby. Lol
I’m absolutely giddy with excitement for the new kitchen. After the study, I can’t even imagine how stunning this update is going to be! THEN, we also get to look forward to seeing other rooms transform too. Almost like a home update advent calendar surprise? Congratulations on finding the design team to suit your needs. Loves from NZ ♥️♥️♥️♥️
Seems never happy with what is!!! Blessed to have what you have n then some! Upgrades are never ending!!
I’ve lost family members due to High Blood Pressure! It’s nothing to mess around with! It’s Not a laughing matter! We lost my younger brother day before Thanksgiving, he’d just checked his pressure in front of my mom 4 days before Thanksgiving it was over 200, my mom offered to take him to the hospital, he said no, that he had an appt coming up, 4 days later he passed away 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 it was very sudden, as we didn’t know he wasn’t feeling well, until about a week prior, my sis in law sister sudden, she wasn’t taking her high blood pressure meds, my son’s uncle on his dad’s side, sudden one day he was at work passed out, he was airlifted to a larger hospital didn’t make it...I don’t mean to be doom and gloom just letting you know HBP can be dangerous.
HI, are you doing anything to the kitchen cabinets, I often wondered why they do not go all the way to the ceiling but have a gap that gives a shadow that seems odd?
I also find it strange that she’s kept the hinges on the doors. It makes the kitchen look cheap and basic IMO. Expensive kitchens and country style ones especially, tend to have concealed hinges. It’s not like she doesn’t have the money 🤔.
Yes, are the hinges going to be left as is (stainless steel) with aged brass handles? Awkward.
Just always remember, when it comes to writing, there’s no such thing as “how long it should take” to write something. Some days it’ll come to you, some days it doesn’t. Just keep stepping up to the pen until the day that it comes, and then it’ll be grand ♥️♥️♥️
Instead of filling in the hole on the sink. What about an extendable hose with similar plating for when you want to just clean a dish or something and not make a filtered drink?
I was thinking the same, one with a spray to rinse the muck off those garden vegetables or gently from herbs... or plates, as you say. A soap dispenser would be rubbish as a pain in the bum to refill from under the sink and they clog/break quite easily.
@@AnUrbanGypsy Oh yes! I didn't even think of the veggies!
My partner started wearing a plate for grinding his teeth and split both sides of his lips as well! Tried to heal it with moisturising creams for months before going to the dentist who said it was common for people who wear plates at night - it’s a fungal infection was easily healed in a few days once he used an anti-fungal cream.
If it doesn’t clear up I’d definitely recommend seeing your dentist :)
You’re the first comment I’ve read to get it correct. It is a fungus and will clear up in 1 day with an anti-fungal cream. Using anything else just makes it worse.
I’ve been enjoying your home focus so much! So glad to see colors are warming-up, so cozy. The kitchen is going to be fabulous! Very excited to see the greenhouse too! I keep thinking about the solar candles you’ve planned for the greenhouse at night and how beautiful that will be!
Thank you so much for this video, Porter and Lumi are absolutely adorable, it's sooo great to have Porter in your family, truly!!!!!! That was so fun and exciting to see all the changes in your kitchen area and your new pillows!!!!! The fragrances sound dreamy!!!!! It's wonderful to see how excited you are Lydia!!!!!!
I have blood pressure as well. Decrease your salt intake, you’d be surprised how much salt is in things... even in water! Can’t wait until the kitchen is finished. I love how you show us the between stages, real life instead of the “ tada”!
I use aquaphor for the split corners of my lips when it’s too cold out, it works well!
Yes, I was thinking the same - Aquaphor or even Vaseline - use it at night if you don't want to use it during the day.
L-Lysene will work for the lips.
You are very sympathetic but it seems that nothing satisfies you .How many times you have destroyed this kitchen!
Didn’t they just repaint those cabinets ...the end result will be beautiful, just wondered
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Removing that kitchen door is simply genius. Too many doors in England, too few doors in America. Need the perfect balance for optimal light and sight lines.
Love her home. Only thing I wonder why the cabinets don’t go all the way to the ceiling. Is that UK design practice? In North America custom cabinets go to the ceiling without any space
I’m from the UK but always wonder this too. Her wardrobes are the same. It’s not normal practise and also you wouldn’t usually see the hinges on kitchen cupboards/cabinets if they were expensive and especially in country houses. Traditionally you would use concealed hinges so she can redecorate the kitchen 20 times but those hinges will always hurt my eyes.
There are diff sizes. With my parents kitchen from the 80’s the cupboards had space at the top but with their new kitchen in 2008, they were taller and I’ve seen others all the way touching the ceiling. It all depends on the height of the room x
@@TheCarrie125 on the left next to the dining area. Her husband took an apple I believe from the fridge just before she mentioned his high BP
I am already soooo excited to see the new changes in the house!!! Your house looks perfect but somehow you always manage to make it look even better!! Lots of love from switzerland!
Um, there's no such thing as perfect... Why do you think Lydia keeps changing it? 🤓
I’m not a professional writer, but do write regularly for personal use and I have severe dyslexia. I unfortunately take quite a long time because of this, however I’ve started using dictation apps to help speed up the process, and or make an outline of intro, paragraph subjects, and conclusion. Dyslexia in general just effects ones formulation of words differently including in speech and reading.
I think a brass coloured tap will look much warmer especially if you are having brass antique handles and knobs.
It's going to be a dream kitchen and I'm loving the excitement you share with us in seeing its transformation, and how amazing it will look when completed 💖
I’m a PhD scientist. I do a lot of writing but much of it is science and data based. I think anyone who writes on a regular basis would tell you the more you write the easier it becomes because you find what works for you. I still find writing to be difficult at times, but I carve out scheduled time for myself when I know my mind is most productive. For me, that’s in the morning after a workout, a good cup of coffee, and I have a moment to myself. Scheduling time for writing is a great way to stick with it, even if it’s you writing down ideas or unpolished material. I also think it’s helpful to just chuck down your thoughts and proof read later. You can always clean it up but it’s easy to lose motivation or an idea. Good luck. May the writing force be with you!!!
What does a Phd scientist gain from this vlog? What do we all gain from it? Im addicted to it...but I cant workout why?
@@MiddleAgedMinx I gain what everyone else gains. I enjoy Lydia’s content!!! ❤️. Just because someone has a degree of some sort doesn’t mean they can’t love fashion, makeup, home renovations, and some good laughs!!!
I love that you’ve been changing your previous very modern taste to now english country antique Provence which is much more my style. Love to see the personality of where you live come through in your design
I love that too. It really is timeless.
Great comment!
I love watching you transform your home! The design, construction and styling is just so fun to watch 🖤
Ok I’m obsessed with the paneling on the ceiling! I cant wait to see how it looks when its painted, I think the wood has even helped with some of the echo in the dining area as well.
For the kitchen sink I have a soap pump and fill it with my dish washing soap and love it!
Good writers are good editors. This means that we should write our first drafts freely with no judgement or self-doubt... and then edit it. Remember: create a mess and then clean it up. Writing is a messy process but very enriching and healing 💕❤️🎈
This is so beautifully put thank you for sharing x
Wow! I write fiction and I need to remember this. I am a constant perfectionist and it takes me forever to get through a chapter because of this.
@@ComplicatedSimplicite So good to know I am not alone (I am also a perfectionist and it is indeed an ordeal). Just finished my PhD Thesis in Sociology, so these words were my mantras during the painful final stages of revising and editing my work. xx
@@lydiamillen my pleasure! Feminist love from Cyprus.
@@christinakaili1 That is amazing! What a challange! Congratulations!!!
Literally obsessed with your home vlogs. Can't wait to see the transformation. And the greenhouse too! 👏👏👏👏 You do a fantastic job Lydia 🌿✨🖤
I love the different style your implementing throughout your home. It’s astounding how many people comment saying you shouldn’t be changing it so soon. Let’s face it, if they had the budget to do it, they would too. It might be a ‘pandemic’ but the positives that have come out of that have meant that we’ve saved so much money from no holidays or going out we can afford to do things on the house, the house we’ve spent a year solid staring at constantly! For my sanity I need to change it up so I’m happy for you! Honestly, you are such an inspiration, I’ve followed you for 5 years and feel like I’ve been growing up through my twenties with you. Always a pleasure to watch! ♥️
Hi Lydia. As a writer (covering fiction, blogs and magazine articles) who has also ran a collaborative writing event for a decade, I thought I’d chip in and answer your question on “how long does writing an article take?”
Of course, there’s no *right* answer - take as long as you like to be happy with the output - but I’m happy if I produce 1,800 to 2,400 well-crafted words in a day that I’m happy to publish. So, a 500-600 word article might take two hours depending on how well-formed the idea for the article is in my mind when I sit down at the computer.
#KeepWriting #MotivationMonday
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Thank you for this comment @Novel in a Day, great TH-cam channel name too. I also have Grammarly installed on my computer, I thought my diction was near perfect, I like how it catches small things I missed every now and then
I love your kitchen like it is! I have a galley kitchen so anytime you don’t have to leave the room to turn around, I am all for it! Happy you are able to get what you want!
I love following your home renovations! In my own life I try not to replace perfectly suitable furniture/appliances unless they're broken and beyond repair (for sustainability purposes), however I really appreciate your in-depth background on why you make the changes you do. For example, your explanation of why the table doesn't work (too narrow to have a dressed table + space for folks to dine on either side) gives me some great considerations for what I need to look for when I buy a dining table for myself! I don't know if I would have considered that, had I not heard your analysis. I appreciate your thoroughness and careful intention!
With that all said (and no judgement), I would still encourage you + anyone else to try and buy thrifted/vintage/antique furniture when doing home updates to avoid creating excess waste, whenever possible. :) It reduces the cycle of production and resources, and gives more life to special antique pieces!
Be aware if you go antique, traditional refectory tables can come up a bit too narrow to deal with today’s large dinner plates. You can find your plate almost touching the plate of the person sitting opposite you and definitely no room for serving bowls etc. On the plus side, the quality will likely be far superior to anything available today.
Was that click bait or are they really moving out?
They’re just moving out of the kitchen whilst it’s being renovated 🙂
Clearly click bait - again!
She is the queen of click bait
@@SAl-xq6qr Ha ha
I put dishwashing liquid in the built-in pump - I dislike taking out or having out the dishwashing liquid bottle. It is so convenient to just have the dishwashing liquid in the built-in pump and then having lovely bottles, like the ones you have, of handwashing liquid soap and hand lotion on the counter,
Your healthy morning routine popped up on my home page a few days ago and I rewatched (about 3 or 4 years old?!) I wonder if you could do an updated version of this? ☺️☺️
I cannot wait to see the gorgeous finished product of the kitchen space 😍 I absolutely love your home content vlogs, they give me so much inspiration 💓
Lydia, I am so excited for your new kitchen. I can't wait to see it. It's clear that the aesthetic is going to be much warmer and, even though I have always loved your kitchen throughout it's previous iterations, I feel really drawn to the whole modern country manor vibe you are creating. Plus, you seem much lighter in spirit which makes me very happy to see. Thank you for letting us join you on this journey...it is so much fun to watch xx
Washing up liquid is a good idea, and you can also fill up the container with cleaning solution for the countertops.
Am I the only one who proper gets their dinner ready and all snug on their couch to watch Lydia's vlog? Like literally my one of my favourite times of the week!
Also for me writing a blog piece/article, it depends on what I'm writing about. For my personal blog, it would only take me a couple hours plus any research. In my day job (tech) it can take me a week to get something completed and right! 😂
@Eva MV haha fair enough. For me, it's my evening treat 😂
Lydia, you are such a talented and dear young lady. I bet you are a very gifted writer. Don’t put yourself down ever. You share so much joy. I admire you very much for all your accomplishments. When people write ugly comments like you have discussed in the past, you should realize that those people are the ones with problems and just pass them by. You have shown what a loving person you are so just don’t worry about what others think. There are many many many more that know how lovely you are on the inside and enjoy so much all you are willing to share.
The highlight of this video was seeing you and Ali be so affectionate in that one part of the vlog. I feel like we never see this side of you guys. It was beautiful to see! ❤️ Happy belated Valentine’s Day!
True, its a 1st for me!
I think it’s bcos ppl have kept saying she is bossy towards him.
I'm a journalist, sourcing quotes takes time, but finalising an article takes an hour or two.
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V is 5. Add a l on the right and you add 1 making it 6. Adding the l on the left and you subtract one. Therefore lV is 4. Have a happy day !
I'm surprised that someone doesn't know it
My immediate thought when seeing the Paloma blankets, the initials could be "Porter Lydia", or even better "Porter Lumi" Blankets xxx 🖤❤️❤️ xxx to fur bubs
Shiplap, really. A little is ok but to much is overboard. Your home is beautiful as it is. What’s important is that you guys are happy with your space.
Are you looking forward to everything being done or do you like to always have a house project? I’m always saying I can’t wait till x job is done and soon as it is I think of something else I want done! 🙈 excited to see your results ✨
Same girl same 😂
SO EXCITED to let this play on the TV YAYY!!!! Your content makes me the happiest and always makes my day 🥺🤎✨
I had high bp for 8 years purely due to the shear amount of emotional stress I was under in my 20’s ended up on meds for that time and then one day it just went away and the medication made me feel weird which is what made me realise that my bp had normalised on its own. The mind is incredibly strong
Soooo excited to see your new kitchen!! 💕💕💕
Lydia: excus the mess
Me: looking what kind of mess she means 👀🤣
@@stylingwithsadira 🤣🤣
Did i miss something? I thought the kitchen renovation was going to be in 5/10 years not now... is the kitchen gifted?
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To anyone reading this, I hope you’re feeling well and having a lovely day! Stay safe and remember to keep smiling in these weird times, sending lots of love from a small TH-camr❤️ ❤️
HAPPY HEALING🌬 AND ENTERING THE NEWAGE☀️
Are you getting it all free?
She gets everything free!!
She literally gets EVERYTHING FREE this woman 😂😂
My favourite way to start the week is a Lydia Millen Blog. Love all that you do and can't wait to see this transformation! ❤️
Love that!
Yay! Removing that door is brilliant and can’t wait to see arched doorway! I knew those white carpets wouldn’t last 🤣 I speak from experience 😂
Hi Lydia, I’m a dental nurse and it’s possible the soreness on the corners of your mouth could be Angular Cheilitis, this is common for denture wearers as they cause saliva to pool in the corners of the mouth, it could be that your Invisalign is doing this to you! If it doesn’t go away, you may need to speak to your GP to be prescribed some anti fungal / steroid cream to help it heal. In the future, applying lip balm before you go to sleep may help prevent it happening again! It could also be a sign you are deficient in vitamin b12, folic acid or iron. Hope this helps ☺️
I was hospitalized for HBP last year. 255/164. On meds now so it's under control.Doctors still can't figure out why it was so high, but they say I'm lucky to be alive.
Can’t wait to see the finished greenhouse and what you are going to grow in it. Roll on Spring! 😀
When I look at your kitchen it excites me. I use to reno my home all the time. Last year was the only year I didn't and I'm sad. I can't wait to see your kitchen.
hello! its called 'angular chelitis' and its caused by fungus so miconazole cream will help it go away. It is likely caused by your invisalign trays. They increase the pooling of saliva at the corner of your lips and allows natural fungus from your saliva to cause cuts and redness there. It is really common but v sore! whoever is doing your invisalign would be able to prescribe you miconazole no problem.
It’s proven that pets reduce human‘s blood pressure, so it’s perfect that you have Porter as well!🐶🐱❤️
Fruit LOWERS Blood pressure and Apple banana n pears prevent strokes. Avoid Apple night time as it take hrs to digest even liver takes a long time to digest
Decaf coffee and less alcohol.
Don’t get rid of the worktop, it’s lovely and that would be such a waste and bad for the environment. I agree the soap bottles look lovely, defo have a soap pump put in for the washing up liquid, seems like a good idea to me x
It wouldn’t be bad for the environment...somebody else could avail of it and it would just be passed on. Might aswell have your kitchen the way you want too !
@@shasxbeauty Yes it may be passed on but it is quite awkward to reuse a piece of marble with a sink hole cut out of it.
I can not wait to see this all finished 😍 your home is so beautiful!
Are your room fragrances pet friendly?
Nope. All of those are bad for pets.
Can’t wait to see the end result! I’m sure it’s going to be absolutely perfect!
Omg ! the cushion covers are THE dream !! Hope you are enjoying the renovation. I'm sure it's going to look amazing !! xx
Excited to see the new kitchen. Sounds beautiful!
Love it when ur vlogs are filmed the day/day before they’re aired 😍 #realtimevibes
Hi Lydia l love watching house renovations, and seeing how it all comes together, your kitchen area is going to look amazing. The floors sound wonderful. Our house is 50yrs old and we have totally renovated it. Can't wait to see yours.Thanks so much for sharing. 💞💞
"Garden Answer" here on utube, her name is Laura, is also having the same greenhouse installed. I think hers is a tad bigger, but the same company. I was surprised when she mentioned she's getting a UK product installed in Oregon, USA. I'm looking forward to her install, as well as yours. Probably the nicest greenhouse I've ever come across. They are beautiful.
I love garden answer just can’t wait for the greenhouse to be installed at Laura’s garden
Love Lydia too she is totally opposite woman to me as I don’t get so perfectly dressed everyday but love the idea , but I am lazy . I do get inspired by Lydia she is so good .
Garden Answers’ green house is going to be quite a bit bigger but that makes total sense since her TH-cam channel is all about gardening. Some of Lydia’s subscribers would really be upset over on Garden Answers as she is forever tearing out and redoing garden areas. All of the new land they have added is going to be sublime and I can’t wait to see the new greenhouse.
I am so thrilled to see how well rounded Lydia’s life has become. When I started following her it was pretty much all about fashion and makeup. I love seeing the fashion and makeup but also home, garden and pets. I feel like this channel is a joy to watch.
The counter soap pump is for dish washing soap.. you can still keep your hand soap on display.
Can't wait to see the new kitchen! I agree, I think you should remove the door~open it up! ❤️ Lisa
Lots of ❤️ to you Lisa! Love love love your videos 😊 Would love to see your finished house video😇 Stay Blessed!
So wrong Lisa, you know what Lydia's done - see Rebecca Kelly on YT
Your skin and makeup look absolutely beautiful!
Porter is growing so fast!!
I can’t wait to see the final results of your home renovation 🌹
You seem so much more evolved and happier in this video. Your energy seems more positive. I think adding Porter to your family may have shifted your demeanor. I enjoyed this video much more than others past. I am excited to see all the new changes in your home. Your home is definitely inspirational. You and Ali have done an absolutely amazing job thus far. Looking foward to watching more. Also, can not wait for the garden videos. I agree with Loren about taking down the door. Maybe a barn Door would look nice on the other side? This way you may have the option to close it off if you are cooking. My entry way is similar and I have Butler doors in that entry. That could be another option? Maybe Glass butler doors would look nice too? Excited to see the green house too! SO many amazing things to look forward on your channel!
Looking forward to seeing the end result. It’s going to be amazing! Porter is just adorable ❤️❤️
Giardino di Boboli is a beautiful garden in Palazzo Pitti in Florence
I just love everything and all of the changes and updates that you’re making! I love watching the progress! Thank you for sharing and bringing joy to us!
Lydia, it’s going to look amazing. So nice to see you smile. I can imagine you would like a farmhouse sink in the kitchen as well, which is achievable if you change the countertops.xxx
I was wondering are Carrie and Bolly doing okay?
Me too haven’t heard from them in a while
The kitchen is going to be so gorgeous! With living spaces I fully believe that they're supposed to bring you feelings of joy and comfort. If there's something you want to change, something that doesn't bring you joy and comfort, change it! It's the same with gardens, wardrobes, etc. If it doesn't bring you joy, get rid of it and replace it with something that does, if you are able to.
People complaining that you have too much money to be renovating are first of all incredibly rude? But also, why shouldn't you? It's your house and your money, you're keeping the cash flowing in your area and people working and as a result will have an amazing space to share with and inspire us all. I really don't understand why people think that's such a bad thing.
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@@rebeccakelly9996 your channel literally exists just to bring Lydia down? Please take your negativity somewhere else, it's toxic and I'm not here for it.
Im sorry my last comment was in the middle of your Vlog. Omg the kitchen. No detail was lost. From handles to color. The cladding really warms up the space and pulls it into the kitchen. This will be amazing.
Wow the house is gonna look so amazing! So excited! It makes me sad I probably can’t afford a house any time soon but I like living vicariously through you haha