Hello Hermoine from Arizona! Although I am an older single lady , I feel a kinship with you and l'm inspired by your home tending skills. I am also a big believer in "shuffling" items around... lamps, plants, small furniture, cushions etc.. I refer to it as "shifting the energy" in my little cottage and I often find a new or better place for an object I already own without having to buy something else. My motto is "create or suffer"... not suffer in the sense of lack, rather suffering by a sense of stagnation... I am happiest when in a creative state. Cheers to you dear girl, keep creating and making the world a lovlier place!
I cannot wait until the thrift stores open again. I know a ton of people have been trying to declutter, so thrift shopping is going to be awesome when the world opens back up!
The dump can be an amazing place. My parents were working on their first home and was taking materials to the dump. One particular trip they spotted an old platform rocking chair that had been stuffed in someone's attic. They could see the outline of the box that had been left on the seat. My folks took it home and cleaned it up - a free rocking chair in good condition was a Find, after all. A few months later a friend came to visit and saw the chair. My folks were dumbfounded to learn their free chair was worth a few thousand dollars (and this was back in the 1950's). I've seen only 1 or 2 similar chairs since - in museums.
That's awesome! I found many of my current home items "on the curb". Including the little desk I'm writing this from. This was "thrown away" 7 years ago, and it's still serving its main purpose!
Our family has a classic claw-foot tub which was found at the tip (dump) we repainted it in thick glossy enamel and it's gorgeous. Mum was also given an incredible mid-century lounge suite by a lady who was throwing it out and had brought it in on a trailer - she stripped it, refinished the wood and recovered the cushioning in the most amazing velvet, it's amazing.
LOVE these budget decorating videos! I’ve been doing similar ones too! 🥰 Propagating plants is a great idea! I’ve had the best results using snake plants but I’ll have to try some others! Great video! 🙌🏼
You are so sweet and pretty. I absolutely love watching everyone of your videos. Some people are so hard to listen to, but your accent and voice is perfect. You are so talented with your hand me downs. I'm a collector of pieces also, so I love watching you make something old, new again. Keep up the good work!!!
Every single item put into your hands will become special & unique & beautiful. Surely not maybe you are super talented and creative. Just look at your house will know - also high performance young girl ! Wow ! As for me, here have quite a number of lizards, so what I do is 100% keep out all decoration. But feel glad & joyful to be able to come in here in your lovely channel to view & enjoy such amazing house and decorations ! ❤
I love the tshirt idea! My hubby has an old one from when he was a kid that would look great framed. I also thought of drawer liner paper. I’ve picked some up from the dollar store and they are really pretty.
I started watching (and subbed to) your channel for the amazing diy vids and idea videos like these, but the BTS glimpses are just the icing on top (I feel you on the impulse buys). Thank you for such wonderful content!
The Dollar store and many other stores have nice paper gift bags with amazing prints on them. I sometimes cut them to sizes of frames and hang up as art. Also Trader Joe's have cute cards to hang as art.
i love books but i still turn my around! i organize mine alphabetically and the bits of color from the hard covers actually make it quite easy to find specific books!
If you want to paint something, chalk paint is very forgiving & will cover most materials (wood, MDF, wicker) really well: & you don't need primer first.
I do love all your videos. Most of your DIYs come out of the very high end. I am curious is you have any brilliant ideas for storage. Particularly, small hoards of fabric and craft paint. I have tried some DIYs for them but not optimal. I have very little space so wall space must be used. Thank you if you have any ideas. You're are an uplifter aand I appreciate your videos. VickiLynn
I love decorating and having little corners with pretty stuff. YET, I can’t stay on top of dusting and cleaning and with time they feel like clutter. Also , little hands mess things up 😂..
Hermione, your videos are such a joy! I’m a thrift junkie and the #1 thing I am looking forward to when we are released from our indoorness is busting through the doors of thrift shops! In fact, I’m planning a whole road trip to find treasures in all of the tiny towns in my state! Sooooo excited! I am always looking for new upcycling and thrifting tips and tricks, so that type of video is ALWAYS welcomed! 💕
I cannot wait to get back to the offing when things go back to normal 😍 your road trip sounds amazing I wish I could tag along! I hope you find some amazing bits
Hermione Chantal Thanks girl! It’s going to be like a whole new world once we can break out of this lockdown, isn’t it? 💕 If you’re ever in Seattle or the Pacific Northwest, let me know! I’ll show you where all of the best treasure chests are out here! 🇺🇸
my favourite budget DIY find was when i framed a cool graphic pillowcase from IKEA. i found it in the bargain basement as ex-display for i think £1.50 for the single pillowcase. i just cut it in half and put each piece in a photo frame (IKEA actually do frames that are the exact size of a pillowcase cut in half so each half stretched nicely over the wood backing). it was insanely inexpensive compared with buying prints and the two matching panels look great above my bed. also i'd love to see some thrifting tips. i only ever find really naff stuff!
Ficus are notorious sulker's. They drop leaves after any change!Too much, too little water, change of area, draughts etc. They can come back with patience. x
I love the Paris print! My last home was 90% furnished from either free pieces or from charity shops. I think the quality was much better than what you can find now new, and the price was wonderful . My Mom was so impressed with how my home was furnished, she wanted to go when she visited. tfs 💗💗💗
Our resource processing plant has a second hand shop where they sell reusable things that people are going to chuck in the rubbish. Have found some bargains there to help with our renovations. Even found window glass that's an exact match to our vintage windows so we bought a bunch to replace our broken panes.
Hi. Came to your video when i was searching for some design ideas (for porch). And loved the video. Subscribed. You and Lonefox are the best channels i have come across to be frank. Thank you.
We used to have a swap shop at the dump for people to take and drop for free they just stopped doing it this year. Which is terrible because so many people benefited.
Hermione, I LOVE your style even though I'm a bit older, I've noticed my shopping habits tend to be buying quantity rather than quality when homeward sales are on. Do you have any tips for how to stay focused with your style and know when to add a $35 cushion rather than buying 3 $20 cushions and u end up not liking them in the end so u give them away lol Edit: I wrote this at the beginning while looking at your beautiful bed cushions before u explained about shop tagger lol but if u know of any phone apps where u can cut and paste items to a mood board plz let a girl know 💙
I’ve done a few ficus water propagations, but it does take weeks to see any roots. I cut my last one at the beginning of lockdown & only now it’s started to form little white blobs that roots will eventually form from. Just be patient and change the water every week as it helps with oxygen or something like that 😅
I absolutely love your channel, Hermione! ♥️ thank you so much for putting out such great content during this time, with all of us staying at home it’s so lovely to watch you be creative and get some great tips for any redecorating we want to do after spending so much time in our spaces ☺️😄
I don't know if you know Freecycle. It works worldwide. You sign up after choosing your city or town ( you maybe even be able to set up a new group if there isnt one nearby) and you can ask for or offer any kind of items. I'm in the Madrid group and I've been given loads of interesting things and been able to give away things I didn't want anymore or other people had requested. There are these type of local groups also on Facebook. Search for local groups on internet and you might be surprised by the amount you're going to find. Take care lots of love ❤
I am such a fiend for "free" wallpaper scraps. My friend and I once spent like an hour in The Range ripping sample pieces to line our drawers and cupboards as we had both just moved house, and then even more samples for craft projects. Another great one is to order fabric and upholstery samples - I once got a load of different coloured velvet samples from Next! However, most of my samples have just sat in a corner, taunting me to use them xD
At our local dump we have a massive repurpose store that donates thousands to local programs and saves waste going into the landfill. I have found so much there and repurposed for my home made home.
Speaking of free stuff there's an app called Free Stuff Alerts. It will alert you of free stuff in your area. Recently I saw a piano...yes a piano and it looked in great condition. I didn't get it bc would be too big for our condo. Just a thought ❤💚💜💙💛 p.s. Your upcycle videos are my favorite bc your style is my style.
Thanks 👍🏻 Stay well with your mom and Nan I live in Massachusetts. Unfortunately we are third high in highest case rate ☹️going to be home until mid June as it stands now The good news is my family and everyone we all know is virus free🌹
Hello Hermoine from Arizona! Although I am an older single lady , I feel a kinship with you and l'm inspired by your home tending skills. I am also a big believer in "shuffling" items around... lamps, plants, small furniture, cushions etc.. I refer to it as "shifting the energy" in my little cottage and I often find a new or better place for an object I already own without having to buy something else.
My motto is "create or suffer"... not suffer in the sense of lack, rather suffering by a sense of stagnation... I am happiest when in a creative state. Cheers to you dear girl, keep creating and making the world a lovlier place!
I cannot wait until the thrift stores open again. I know a ton of people have been trying to declutter, so thrift shopping is going to be awesome when the world opens back up!
Kirsten W People have also been dying so thrift shopping is going to be even more awesome (sorry that was dark) 😬
Kirsten W only 3 more days and i’m out of my house for weeks
The dump can be an amazing place. My parents were working on their first home and was taking materials to the dump. One particular trip they spotted an old platform rocking chair that had been stuffed in someone's attic. They could see the outline of the box that had been left on the seat. My folks took it home and cleaned it up - a free rocking chair in good condition was a Find, after all. A few months later a friend came to visit and saw the chair. My folks were dumbfounded to learn their free chair was worth a few thousand dollars (and this was back in the 1950's). I've seen only 1 or 2 similar chairs since - in museums.
That's awesome! I found many of my current home items "on the curb". Including the little desk I'm writing this from. This was "thrown away" 7 years ago, and it's still serving its main purpose!
Our family has a classic claw-foot tub which was found at the tip (dump) we repainted it in thick glossy enamel and it's gorgeous.
Mum was also given an incredible mid-century lounge suite by a lady who was throwing it out and had brought it in on a trailer - she stripped it, refinished the wood and recovered the cushioning in the most amazing velvet, it's amazing.
I recommend saving smart/fun calendar images to frame, which I did throughout my student years and salad days
I still do!
Especially from the Frankie Magazine calendar!!
LOVE these budget decorating videos! I’ve been doing similar ones too! 🥰 Propagating plants is a great idea! I’ve had the best results using snake plants but I’ll have to try some others! Great video! 🙌🏼
You should do a plant tour!
xGisela YES!
I covered my ikea pegboards with wallpaper and they look pretty awesome x
You are so sweet and pretty. I absolutely love watching everyone of your videos. Some people are so hard to listen to, but your accent and voice is perfect. You are so talented with your hand me downs. I'm a collector of pieces also, so I love watching you make something old, new again. Keep up the good work!!!
Every single item put into your hands will become special & unique & beautiful.
Surely not maybe you are super talented and creative. Just look at your house will know - also high performance young girl !
Wow !
As for me, here have quite a number of lizards, so what I do is 100% keep out all decoration.
But feel glad & joyful to be able to come in here in your lovely channel to view & enjoy such amazing house and decorations ! ❤
Yay! That Shibori print idea is great. I am now planning to cut my old shibori top and frame it as a print. Love from India 🇮🇳
I love the tshirt idea! My hubby has an old one from when he was a kid that would look great framed. I also thought of drawer liner paper. I’ve picked some up from the dollar store and they are really pretty.
I started watching (and subbed to) your channel for the amazing diy vids and idea videos like these, but the BTS glimpses are just the icing on top (I feel you on the impulse buys). Thank you for such wonderful content!
I painted the old home phone blue and it's super cute as decor.
i’ve been loving all your recent uploads it’s unreal
The Dollar store and many other stores have nice paper gift bags with amazing prints on them. I sometimes cut them to sizes of frames and hang up as art. Also Trader Joe's have cute cards to hang as art.
“thank you mr man from the dump” 🤣🤣🤣🤣
i love books but i still turn my around! i organize mine alphabetically and the bits of color from the hard covers actually make it quite easy to find specific books!
Huge thanks for sharing that shoptagr exists, I'm always so bumbed out when I miss the sales. Cheers!
Loved this! Yay to finding free stuff! :)
If you want to paint something, chalk paint is very forgiving & will cover most materials (wood, MDF, wicker) really well: & you don't need primer first.
Condominiums and apartments often have an area NEAR the garbage for larger items - in Canada this area is SO full of great up-cycleable stuff.
I love your home and tips!! Please do the charity shop/thrift video you mentioned. Stay safe 😊
My favourite thing that I learnt from your channel is framing wrapping paper
Using pretty paper as decor is such an easy yet great idea! xx
I do love all your videos. Most of your DIYs come out of the very high end. I am curious is you have any brilliant ideas for storage. Particularly, small hoards of fabric and craft paint. I have tried some DIYs for them but not optimal. I have very little space so wall space must be used. Thank you if you have any ideas. You're are an uplifter aand I appreciate your videos. VickiLynn
Such clever tips! Thanks 😃
I love decorating and having little corners with pretty stuff. YET, I can’t stay on top of dusting and cleaning and with time they feel like clutter. Also , little hands mess things up 😂..
Hermione, your videos are such a joy! I’m a thrift junkie and the #1 thing I am looking forward to when we are released from our indoorness is busting through the doors of thrift shops! In fact, I’m planning a whole road trip to find treasures in all of the tiny towns in my state! Sooooo excited! I am always looking for new upcycling and thrifting tips and tricks, so that type of video is ALWAYS welcomed! 💕
I cannot wait to get back to the offing when things go back to normal 😍 your road trip sounds amazing I wish I could tag along! I hope you find some amazing bits
Hermione Chantal Thanks girl! It’s going to be like a whole new world once we can break out of this lockdown, isn’t it? 💕 If you’re ever in Seattle or the Pacific Northwest, let me know! I’ll show you where all of the best treasure chests are out here! 🇺🇸
my favourite budget DIY find was when i framed a cool graphic pillowcase from IKEA. i found it in the bargain basement as ex-display for i think £1.50 for the single pillowcase. i just cut it in half and put each piece in a photo frame (IKEA actually do frames that are the exact size of a pillowcase cut in half so each half stretched nicely over the wood backing). it was insanely inexpensive compared with buying prints and the two matching panels look great above my bed. also i'd love to see some thrifting tips. i only ever find really naff stuff!
Also - I would Love a video on charity shopping tips!! (& I don’t know if you have any thoughts on car boot sales and the like?)
Oh car boot sales are the best 😍 they’re so hit and miss though. I do hope we can have a few by the end of the summer! Thank you for the comments
You are so creative, thank you for these helpful decor tips 💗
Ficus are notorious sulker's. They drop leaves after any change!Too much, too little water, change of area, draughts etc. They can come back with patience. x
I love the Paris print! My last home was 90% furnished from either free pieces or from charity shops. I think the quality was much better than what you can find now new, and the price was wonderful . My Mom was so impressed with how my home was furnished, she wanted to go when she visited. tfs 💗💗💗
Our resource processing plant has a second hand shop where they sell reusable things that people are going to chuck in the rubbish. Have found some bargains there to help with our renovations. Even found window glass that's an exact match to our vintage windows so we bought a bunch to replace our broken panes.
Yes the local tip is actually awesome for finding things 😅glassware for bar carts and chairs in need of an upcycle !!!
Would love to see your tips getting furniture/decor peices at the thrift store :)
Hi. Came to your video when i was searching for some design ideas (for porch). And loved the video. Subscribed. You and Lonefox are the best channels i have come across to be frank. Thank you.
Maybe Get a grow light or a heat pad for gardening for over wintering your plants
Haha I was eyeing that yellow duvet cover the other day too!xx
I always like your style and appreciate your pleasantness!😊
I'm planning on propagating plants soon! Looking forward to seeing ficus and garden updates
Currently applying your wall hanging diy to a lampshade 🙂 thanks for the ideas Hermione!
I love that idea 😍😍
Could you do a video of your favourite thrift shop finds? I would love to get some inspo! Xxx
Absolutely 😀 thank you for the idea!
Hi. You should remove the lowest leaf from that node as that is the area that will be under the compost and where root production takes place
Thank you I will do that ☺️
We used to have a swap shop at the dump for people to take and drop for free they just stopped doing it this year. Which is terrible because so many people benefited.
Good luck with your ficus cuttings! i use cinnamon to grow roots, fertilizer can shock the plant sometimes...
Can it be used to help flowers grow?
Hermione, I LOVE your style even though I'm a bit older, I've noticed my shopping habits tend to be buying quantity rather than quality when homeward sales are on. Do you have any tips for how to stay focused with your style and know when to add a $35 cushion rather than buying 3 $20 cushions and u end up not liking them in the end so u give them away lol
Edit: I wrote this at the beginning while looking at your beautiful bed cushions before u explained about shop tagger lol but if u know of any phone apps where u can cut and paste items to a mood board plz let a girl know 💙
I saw somewhere that you can use tea (that you drink) to water a plant and it will revive. You should try it 😁
It would be nice if you would list products and sites discussed below?
Yeess for thrifting tips please!! I loved this video 😊😊
Thank you for the great tips, please provide more. I'm learning so much.
I’ve done a few ficus water propagations, but it does take weeks to see any roots. I cut my last one at the beginning of lockdown & only now it’s started to form little white blobs that roots will eventually form from. Just be patient and change the water every week as it helps with oxygen or something like that 😅
My delicious monster also took a few weeks. I've repotted it about 3 weeks ago and now it sprouted a new leaf 🌱
would love to to see your tips for thrift shopping as well :)
Nice hair! The color is so good
I absolutely love your channel, Hermione! ♥️ thank you so much for putting out such great content during this time, with all of us staying at home it’s so lovely to watch you be creative and get some great tips for any redecorating we want to do after spending so much time in our spaces ☺️😄
For your Ficus propagation, maybe carefully remove the bottom leaf. Roots could develop from that spot. It has worked for me. 😊 Good luck!
I never use cinnamon except for mold or pests.
I love all the decorating tips! I love you hope you are doing well❤
"Thank you Mr. Man from the dump!"
This made me laugh XD
@@miraxterrik same
Thanks for all the advice! These videos are coming out right as I start reorganizing and redecorating my room.
Love the calendar picture framed, looks great! 👌
Hi thanks Hermione. Good tips and ideas. Good luck with your ficus. Have a blessed day.
I don't know if you know Freecycle. It works worldwide. You sign up after choosing your city or town ( you maybe even be able to set up a new group if there isnt one nearby) and you can ask for or offer any kind of items. I'm in the Madrid group and I've been given loads of interesting things and been able to give away things I didn't want anymore or other people had requested. There are these type of local groups also on Facebook. Search for local groups on internet and you might be surprised by the amount you're going to find. Take care lots of love ❤
Have you done the outside. I have a tight budget and a narrow backyard. Can you advice what to do.
Love all your tip and yes yes yes to thrifting
Great video!Thanks for sharing all the tips.
Charity tips please! 💕
When do u upload videos . I want to know cause I love ❤️ your videos
Do you have a video about glue gun crafts/diys? If not canyou make one? I just got one ( as a. Gift. Im exicted to use) but i cant think of any ideas.
Amazing IDEAS once again! 😀👍❤
Would love a tip on how to get fold lines out of thick wrapping paper.
Does anyone know?😁
Steam iron, (dry ironing doesn't work as well) .
I would say iron too! Maybe with a towel over the top? ☺️
Charity shop tips? Yes please!
You have yourselves a new subscriber 😋 love your videos
can you please mention or id the intro music?
Good luck 🍀 with the plant. 😁 Enjoy your videos. 💕
Great tips. Thank you. Would love more charity shop tips. x
Thanks Hermione have a lovely weekend.❤
Thank you, you too Cathy! Stay safe :)
The jar is called a demijohn 🙂
I’ve registered with Shoptagr as I’m looking to buy furniture for my next house! 🤗
I am such a fiend for "free" wallpaper scraps. My friend and I once spent like an hour in The Range ripping sample pieces to line our drawers and cupboards as we had both just moved house, and then even more samples for craft projects.
Another great one is to order fabric and upholstery samples - I once got a load of different coloured velvet samples from Next!
However, most of my samples have just sat in a corner, taunting me to use them xD
Oooh I love the idea of the fabric swatches! And even if they cost a little it’s so worth it 😍 I know the feeling of having a pile 😂
Great suggestions, thanks!
Make sure you show us when he grows roots....and before you plant him proper will you? thanx! ♥
Always love your videos !! Also love that tvshirt !! It’s my fav moto ish lol where is it from ??
Wonderful tips, hope you are safe and happy.
Loved this 💕 great video lovely xx
At our local dump we have a massive repurpose store that donates thousands to local programs and saves waste going into the landfill. I have found so much there and repurposed for my home made home.
I love this 😀 I hope all recycling centres and dumps start doing this!
Love these ideas 💕
Plz make a plant tour
Hi Hermione. Ficus are like children, they sulk when you change light, temperature and position. They will recover eventually but will make you wait!!
Where do you get your calendar from?
Speaking of free stuff there's an app called Free Stuff Alerts. It will alert you of free stuff in your area. Recently I saw a piano...yes a piano and it looked in great condition. I didn't get it bc would be too big for our condo. Just a thought ❤💚💜💙💛
p.s. Your upcycle videos are my favorite bc your style is my style.
I love your channel sooo much ❤️💕🦋💜
That plant food is a concentrate! That little bit of water should only get a tiny amount. That much concentrate of plant food will kill the plant.
Hi
Where did you get the big pink printed pillow on your bed
It’s an Anthropologie pillow case I think :)
Thanks 👍🏻
Stay well with your mom and Nan
I live in Massachusetts. Unfortunately we are third high in highest case rate ☹️going to be home until mid June as it stands now
The good news is my family and everyone we all know is virus free🌹
does anyone know some thrift shops in germany? 😊
You know, people have been clearing out houses and donating donating donating. It should be a feast when the shops open again.
No charity shops near me sell furniture! How can I find some that do?! I literally can’t find any anywhere :(
You could try online such as Facebook marketplace
Also try your local Freecycle group online.
Go to a garage sale, try to look around and see if anyone is throwing away any pieces of furniture
Where did you get that yellow adjustable desk lamp?
Tk Maxx 😀💕
@@HermioneChantal Thank you
Plz make diy videos
Please do a video on shopping in charity stores
Great video! I am obsessed with the "H" on your bookcase, do you remember where it's from?
It’s from Oliver bonas 😀💕
@@HermioneChantal Thank you so much ❤ I'm going to try diying my own!