I can just picture any resident ghost going, "WHO DARES DISTURB MY HOME?! I SHALL . . . I . . . I . . . oh. Oh my. I-I'll just leave you to it then. Carry on," and slinking back to the attic or wherever.
@@heatherelise327 Actually, I meant the ghost was going to stay well out of the way of the work so as not to disrupt it. The tea would come afterward though. :)
Imagine having a ghost that helps you find that tool that you had just a minute ago. "Where'd I put that dremel bit I just had in my hand... *apparition of hand holding bit* OH! Thanks Agnes!" (little old lady ghosts are name Agnes, I don't make the rules here)
If you make a pattern for it, it isn't horribly difficult. It just takes precision and time. On a computer you can do it very fast, but by hand it simply takes more time.
Literally, the way some of the parts of the wallpaper were unsalvagable and Christine was just like "No worries, I'll just color match everything perfectly and then expertly replicate the design"...l-like what??? That's incredible!!
Christine is one of those people with both ‘the eye’, or vision for how something looks, and artistic ability. You definitely need both to gain that ‘I can do it’ confidence.
I'm both an artist AND history major and I was literally sitting here tearing up at the skill, care, devotion, attention to detail....just everything you put into this. It made both my artist and historian heart so happy and content. From here on out, this video is going to be what I show people who tell me "oh, [insert supposedly impossible thing here] can't be done." Tell that to the lady that painted damaged portions of incredibly intricate wallpaper in a style she said she didn't really do all so she could salvage something she loved. I can't wait to see what else you've done in this gorgeous house. Instant subscription!
Such a talented artisan is Christine! She undoubtedly was one of those great Gilded Age painters of textiles and wall hangings/papers in a former incarnation? 💛 her style, and yes me too, instant sub 😍
Just imagine if we had legions of such loving, care taking ladies to sweep this country and restore all of the old, historic pieces of everything!!! OMG........I get all weepy from the thought of it!!
I guarantee you, the only reason the original owners _aren't_ haunting you right now is because they too also loved that wallpaper and are astounded by the meticulous detail you will go to make it perfect again.
They must be thrilled to have someone who will meticulously restore this beautiful old place instead of gutting it and remodeling it into how they think it should look like.
There's a Ghost Hunters episode where this guy totally restored this old Victorian to its original glory. He wanted to sell but the ghost didn't want to let him leave. They think it's because the original owner was haunting it and she loved what he did with the place. 🤣🤣🤣
When you peeled back the 80's wallpaper to reveal the floral underneath I thought, "This house has been waiting patiently for her for a very long time." I bet it feels like it can finally breathe.
50 years later: Okay Doug, the new owner wants us to take down all this wallpaper...wait this part is painted in...SOMEBODY HANDPAINTED THE PATTER BACK IN???
Only Christine... "I could've taken this to a paint store and had professionals do it, and still not be happy. Or I could do it myself and nail it, like the queen that I am."
When people said you were the best person to take care of this house, THIS is what they were talking about. No one else would find wallpaper from an archive photo, uncover it, and paint it back to life.
She is so much better than the old owner he did nothing and you could barely see the house because the lights where never on and it is great to see that someone if restoring on of our towns landmarks
Some of us would.... restoring my old windows soon... everyone else is replacing theirs with new because of the misconception that they are more energy efficient 😔
Yes, seeing all the time, effort, and talent that went into the restoration, I’m like, NOW I get why they covered it up instead of trying to fix it. She’s one of a kind.
@@src4409 Interesting comment, S RC.. could you expand on that at all? Are you saying double-glazing is no more energy efficient than ordinary glass? or something else? I'm genuinely interested, if you have some evidence or further explanation of your POV.
"My aesthetic is that of a dead, old lady. I want guests to feel welcome, but I also want them wary." Ma'am, I have never had my own aesthetic summed up so succinctly without someone using the Addams Family as a starter. Yes to all of it!
My house was built by my great-great grandparents in 1886 (wiring & plumbing has been updated of course). Majority of fixtures & lighting is from 1937 when great-grandparents took over ownership then passed to grandparents then to my father. It’s been kept up throughout its history. I took ownership in 2017 & have been trying to restore anything/everything I can to it’s original glory. While restoring original wood floors we had to remove newer flooring & found a hatch into the floor & found all kinds of documents, and original prints from build. Took forever to have wallpaper made in the original print. Also found 12 old tin style photos of house with great-great grandparents.
This is so cool. Now I know how this happen. My husband built a second story on our house. We we're living in the house when he did this so the girls lived in their rooms before they were finished. The other day we opened up a storage area in the back of my closet and found the girls bookshelf with all their children's books in there. I had wondered where those books went.
In the days of yore I lived in big old house. One gloomy day my friend came over & she asked 'What should we do?' Me- Let's check out the attic! We found a bunch of old things the owner didn't want- old books in German, baskets, an old pair of wood skis (avid skier!). I still have these things. Quite the adventure for a rainy afternoon!
As a historian I am so incredibly happy you not only saved that wallpaper but you went above and beyond to restore those places where the paper was gone/ruined. Your end result is gorgeous!
She's done amazing work! I do worry however that there might indeed be a bit of arsenic green there - maybe even in the glue used to bind the wallpaper. She thankfully wore a mask during the dustiest parts of the process, but it would be quite sad indeed if she had to remove the old wallpaper for safety reasons. (Although at least she can repaint it to look the same!)
Old wallpaper is so lovely, bold and beautiful. Thank you for bringing it back. What a sence of craftswomanship. 🙆♀️🙆♀️🙆♀️🙆♀️🙆♀️🙆♀️💜💜💜💜🙆♀️🙆♀️🙆♀️🙆♀️🙆♀️🙆♀️💜💜💜💜🙆♀️🙆♀️🙆♀️🙆♀️🙆♀️🙆♀️🙆♀️💜💜💜💜🙆♀️🙆♀️🙆♀️🙆♀️🙆♀️🙆♀️💜💜💜💜🙆♀️🙆♀️🙆♀️🙆♀️
I just love the old patterns and colors. Thank you for highlighting my comment. I admire your enthusiasm for rehabbing this beautiful house. 🌺❤🍇💔🤩🙆♀️💚💜🌺❤🍇🤩🤩🙆♀️💚💜🌺❤🍇💔🤩🙆♀️💚💜🌺❤🍇💔🤩🙆♀️💚💜🌺❤🍇💔🤩🙆♀️💚💜🌺❤🍇💔🤩🙆♀️💚💜🌺❤🍇💔🤩🙆♀️💚💜
@@itwasagoodideaatthetime7980 in the video she says the wallpaper dates back to more the 1950’s & shows a strip of burgundy that is under the floral that dates back to the period you are referring to
I thought the same thing, that I thought it had taken weeks of trial and error to color match all those shades! She has an incredible amount of patience. I have no real talent in art, so I'm continually amazed by the depth of her talent. Everything she makes is beautiful, and a work of art.
I went to school for textile design and i remember how painstaking color matching can be. i remember it could take half a day just to get one color right.
OK....who else is shocked by the level of prefessionalism in this video?! I thought it was gonna be a home restoration but this lady just blown my mind!!! Never thought she would actually handpaint the wall!! So talented!!!
Painting was the first thing I thought of. After a long, tedious though vaguely interesting, and fruitless search of the internet for an exact match, of course.
Christine: 'You can see that there are some missing/damaged pieces, so I'm going to -' Me: 'Take a high-quality photo of the wall and turn it into a pattern digitally, then have it reprinted on wallpaper-quality paper or textiles. Got it.' Christine: '-repaint it by hand. :)))' If it was anyone else I would have been worried.
"And while I want visitors to feel cared for and comfortable... I also hope they feel a bit wary and suspicious." THIS. Is the vibe I want for my house. 👻❤️ Love this lady so much!
The fact that she could've just painted the pattern, had it made and re-cover all the walls with new wallpaper but instead she chose to painstakingly match the colors, draw out the patterns, and paint every stroke shows how much she is committed to the historical beauty of the past.
@@jennifers8843 Nicole Rudolph has an excellent video about this and why arsenic wasn't just present in green- would highly recommend a watch if it's something you're interested in!
I am genuinely impressed by all the effort that she has put through restoring the wallpaper. Like she hand painted the missing bits of the wallpaper and that is just so *chefs kiss*
Previous owners: oh no the wallpaper was ruined... *well we're just gonna have to cover everything then* Christine: oh no the wallpaper was ruined... *well I'm just gonna have to hand paint it then*
When she said she wants her home to feel inviting but that her guests also feel wary and suspicious I FELT THAT. I keep telling people by design style will make people feel welcome but that they are also on THIN ICE.
I bet if there are the previous owners, they’re very impressed that she’s restoring it in (sort of) their style. It’s pretty flattering that someone a hundred plus years later still thinks you had fashionable taste.
Lol right? Like the ghost be like "Ya know I was gonna scare em out. Like a whole A Haunting in Connecticut/Conjuring thing but damn she repainted half my wall paper by hand. She stays."
She said "I'm not an impressionist painter" and proceeded to replicate the amazing artwork. This is so gorgeous. Goodness I'm so glad you're settled into the new home and back to working those diy skills we all love so much!
Christine, you are the only person on the planet that could recreate a 100 year old wallpaper in minimal time and look gorgeous while you're doing it!!!
She has the patience of a saint, the focus of a monk, and the talent of Michelangelo. I alomost feel like I should be envious, but incredibly, I just feel inspired 💕
@@cassettetape7643 She is all those things and more but did she even try to find the original maker of the wallpaper and see if it was still being produced??? Just sayin
As an artist, who has specialised in color theory, I commend you for your mind blowing patience. When you first started trying to match the colors, I was definitely doubtful, but you actually made the impossible, possible! You truly are a genius for doing this! You did a SUPERB job!
The vibes I get from this room is that a large gathering of strangely related people will be called together, one will be poisoned during the dinner party that night, and somehow everyone will be peculiarly implicated in the murder
The way you dive headfirst into everything you do, whether its carpentry, baking, sewing, painting, upholstering, is so inspiring. A true renaissance woman!
Did she jus hand painted a wallpaper and perfectly matched the colors and strokes of all details....I can't... how much talent can one person have! Omg amazing!
After growing up just up the hill from this house, and still passing it everyday, it makes me so happy to see the love and attention you are giving to bring this beautiful home back to life.
So I'm new here and unaware of this lady's talents, which is all the more reason I was blown away. I've never felt quite so elated and crippled with anxiety at the same time. The second that paper came down and it was damaged with bits missing I was like 'Don't do it, Christine. It's not achievable. Manage your expectations. Realistic goals, please.' All throughout I was on the verge of a nervous breakdown thinking it wouldn't work out and then not only does she boss it, but she takes the ceiling from 0 to 100 with just a touch of paint! Lesson for today: Half of the battle is just telling yourself you can do it. Looking at something and seeing solutions rather than problems. She's been in my world for all of five minutes but now Christine is the person I aspire to be! 😍
Yep. My aesthetic could not be more different to Christine’s but I don’t think I have come across a more talented person that her. So good at so many different things!
@@terrivercz9394sorry, but I don’t think I’m your intended audience. You might get a response by @ them, if it’s someone in this thread. Or it’s a case of mistaken identity, pm the person for a more accurate convo.
When she showed the dining room complete the first thing that came to mind is the words of Lestat, "There's still life in the old lady yet." Also - The pink elephants symbolizing drunken hallucinations .... diabolically brilliant.
Clicked so fast I almost gave myself whiplash... then swooned at the fact you wore opera gloves to strip the wallpaper like the true Queen that you are!!! WORTH the six-month wait!!!!
Mrs. McConnell, I have seen many women crafting, but you outshine them all in class, perfection and your attention to detail. It's fun to watch you, every step is understandable and has a calming effect on your own obsession. Thanks for that.
She does this amazing artwork and never gets paint on herself and never has a hair out of place. I would look like someone that stuck her tongue in a light socket after a few hours of painting.
I actually gasped when I saw the original paper. Then to see your patience in mixing the colors , cutting out the forms and painting everything in is just stunning.
Do you ever just get overwhelmed with the amount of steps to do? Creating is a form of zen. Everything you do is so impressive and I feel I learn so much about what patience and “living in the moment” really means and can accomplish.
My thoughts exactly. I'd like to know how she gets in the zone & stays there. I do till I drop. I need to learn the slow & steady thing- festina lente!
Imagine 200 years later , someone just ripping off paint from this house and saying " i just discovered the part that was hand painted by Christine McConnell" 🤩🤩
I occasionally watch this again just because I am so impressed with the detail and the work done to restore the old pattern on the wall. Such painstaking work and effort just amazes me every time I watch.
"I would say that my personal aesthetic is probably closest to that of a dead old lady who lives in a haunted mansion. And while I want visitors to feel cared for and comfortable.... I hope they also feel a bit wary and suspicious." -Christine McConnell 🦇
Lady had one unlit taper candle on her table. You think a woman like that "forgets" to light one candle? Oh I'm weary and suss Gurl...I'm watchin' you Christine!
@@TheMyradin yeah I typed it in the middle of the night with a migraine grammar nazi. Thanks. Man am I glad I don't do that anymore...it's annoying af from the other side. 🤣
Ok but can I just say that original red wallpaper underneath this one made my heart DROP?! It was so bold and knowing how old it was spooked me for some reason.
What a delightful way to spend a rare, lazy, rainy morning than with my cat under my knees, a yummy coffee and your video. What a delight. I love the intro, the music, and the shots you take are poetic. I’m thrilled at finding this. Btw, my husband says I have the esthetic of an old Victorian woman ~ I’ll take that compliment all day long.
I just cannot get over how much you and this house were meant to be together. Who else would treat this house with the love and respect you do, and put so much thought and time into it? It's just too perfect for you. I'm happy you found each other!
I truly think Dead old lady needs to be the name of your brand and you can create vintage inspired makeup and other vintage type things for us to buy 🤗
@@eatlocalhoney I'm sorry, I don't!! I don't know if that's an active perk yet, tbh. She and her boyfriend have been working on the "new" home on a constant basis, so I'm not sure if that's something she's currently offering. I can poke around and see if there's any info on Patreon, though! I'll get back to you if I find anything!
@@eatlocalhoney Although it doesn't specifically say it, I would imagine if she ends up offering that, it would be the $40/month tier. That's the highest tier she offers, and these are the listed perks: 1. Everything in Tier #3 PLUS... 2 .Starting 2020: Additional perks over the year 3. Annual small shipped gift
Could you imagine more years later, people move into the house and they try to remove the wallpaper, only to find out someone had hand painted some of it! Impressive!!😲
I’m torn between how relaxing that paper restoration looked and how absolutely grueling it must have been. incredible, made me feel like painting smth in my room was totally possible
Very delighted to watch a new episode of her, she is one of a kind , UNIQUE , gifted and talented. I adore and admire her patience making things to happens. I'm spee6.👏👏👏🙌🙌🙌💜❤💝💚💙💖💟💖💗💓💞💕💌❣❤🧡💛💚💙💜
Im half loving how everything is so dim and half worrying abt her eyes doing detail works in that sort of lighting tho lmao. Hopefully this is just for the vibes while shooting
I honestly think this is one of the most amazing things I've seen. I'm open mouthed at the skill, perseverance and artistic ability of this woman. Incredible!
If I were to tell someone I just watched a person paint wallpaper for half an hour they would worry. "But guys, it's Christine McConnell!" and that totally explains everything. Always amazing, Christine. Beyond expectations.
I also sanded a victorian rocking chair I'm restoring today, which is the closest I've ever gotten to a woodworking project and kept thinking "I hope Christine would be proud of this"
When you first said you were gonna match the wallpaper by hand I thought you were insane. I would absolutely lose my mind trying to perfectly match the colors and measurements. This turned out incredible and I'm in awe of your dedication
The ghosts who were waiting for Christine’s arrival in her last video (clearly visible from above the verandah landing at the front of the house) are now her biggest fans. No doubt they follow her around wondering what she is going to do next. I know I would.
Can you imagine the surprise to whoever owns this house in the future and they decide to change the wall paper ...what, what, what, it won’t come off...oh wait it’s actually painted on...Whoa !!!
I had that very thing happen when I sold my 1884 Victorian, we had fantastic hand painted wallpapers and ceilings. The dining room ceiling and stairway wainscot was original hand painted and gilt Moroccan leather. We sold to a nice young couple with one small child, they seemed to love the house. My old neighbor told me some time later they had completely painted the interior, wallpaper and all off white...made me really sick.
Me and my husband bought a house that was built in the 1900s and was renovated. I was so sad that most of the historical trims and floors had been all removed, everything that basically said "It's a 100-year-old house" is pretty much gone beside the original house shape and design/layout. You give me inspiration in trying to reconcile its past with the present and find ways to bring back the look and elegance of it!
I stumbled across this video on my Roku TV...sat and watched in amazement. I was self employed as a muralist approximately 20 years ago. I did a few ceilings. I also replicated a wall paper pattern by hand throughout a client's bathroom. I was proud of my work but I thought I might die by the end of it. Hard work lady!! You are brilliant at it! Oh, and those cats!! Pure heaven! I am now a subscriber :)
The amount of love and patience that was put into every detail of the wallpaper thrills me. Too often I see people buying up these beautiful old houses for aesthetics, then completely modernizing everything. It really breaks my little old heart to see the history vanish. Her devotion to bring her style and the original home together is refreshing. I can’t wait to consume more content.
I'm a decorative painter. You did a great job! A suggestion in case you do something like this again. Trace the different elements onto clear plastic and make multi layer stencils.
She does an amazing job and it’s fascinating to watch a true artist at work. But for plebe like me that stencil idea is very well worth knowing Lololol. I’m moving into a house with beautiful wallpaper that has pieces missing so will be doing it the easiest way possible as I’m not at christines standard. Lololol.
Because the stenciled areas would not look the same. Plus, there’s no way with a stencil to get the variation in the roses cirrect or the shading in the leaves. I’ve done more than my fair share of stenciling.
wow the end result is breathtaking, maybe quite literally. Imagine being invited to a murder mystery party at Christine's, dressing up in vintage clothes, feasting together around this table and then tell each other ghost stories in front of the fireplace. I'm so jealous!
She is perfection at everything she does. Just imagine saying "I have to paint on the missing segment of the wallpaper"... henny, Its criss cross floral print though. Then she has to color match 14 shades of paint. I am in awe of you!
I can just picture any resident ghost going, "WHO DARES DISTURB MY HOME?! I SHALL . . . I . . . I . . . oh. Oh my. I-I'll just leave you to it then. Carry on," and slinking back to the attic or wherever.
And by 'slinking back to the attic' I assume you mean 'sitting down to tea' 😊
@@heatherelise327 Actually, I meant the ghost was going to stay well out of the way of the work so as not to disrupt it.
The tea would come afterward though. :)
@@heatherelise327 P
Imagine having a ghost that helps you find that tool that you had just a minute ago. "Where'd I put that dremel bit I just had in my hand... *apparition of hand holding bit* OH! Thanks Agnes!" (little old lady ghosts are name Agnes, I don't make the rules here)
Lmao right? Instantly put restless spirits at ease.
The amount of talent she possesses is astounding.. she HAND PAINTED THE FUCKING WALLPAPER. I can’t even paint my nails correctly. Amazing.
If you make a pattern for it, it isn't horribly difficult. It just takes precision and time. On a computer you can do it very fast, but by hand it simply takes more time.
I'm with you 💯!! I can't stay inside the lines of a coloring book and she's making fucking wallpaper...amazing! I'm just green over her home!
I 100% agree!!!!!
Lol the passion in that comment.
You made me spit out my chipotle. 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Literally, the way some of the parts of the wallpaper were unsalvagable and Christine was just like "No worries, I'll just color match everything perfectly and then expertly replicate the design"...l-like what??? That's incredible!!
Christine is one of those people with both ‘the eye’, or vision for how something looks, and artistic ability. You definitely need both to gain that ‘I can do it’ confidence.
I wish I had just a smidgen of her talent and ability.
I wonder if in some point in time she found an old bottle on a beach. ⚱️💨 🧞♀️
My mind was boggled!
I'm both an artist AND history major and I was literally sitting here tearing up at the skill, care, devotion, attention to detail....just everything you put into this. It made both my artist and historian heart so happy and content. From here on out, this video is going to be what I show people who tell me "oh, [insert supposedly impossible thing here] can't be done." Tell that to the lady that painted damaged portions of incredibly intricate wallpaper in a style she said she didn't really do all so she could salvage something she loved. I can't wait to see what else you've done in this gorgeous house. Instant subscription!
Such a talented artisan is Christine! She undoubtedly was one of those great Gilded Age painters of textiles and wall hangings/papers in a former incarnation? 💛 her style, and yes me too, instant sub 😍
Just imagine if we had legions of such loving, care taking ladies to sweep this country and restore all of the old, historic pieces of everything!!! OMG........I get all weepy from the thought of it!!
I guarantee you, the only reason the original owners _aren't_ haunting you right now is because they too also loved that wallpaper and are astounded by the meticulous detail you will go to make it perfect again.
They must be thrilled to have someone who will meticulously restore this beautiful old place instead of gutting it and remodeling it into how they think it should look like.
There's a Ghost Hunters episode where this guy totally restored this old Victorian to its original glory. He wanted to sell but the ghost didn't want to let him leave. They think it's because the original owner was haunting it and she loved what he did with the place. 🤣🤣🤣
Lol my family was the original owners think my great great great great... grandpa is chil
@@taylorshepherd9384 That's awesome!
Right.
You are my idol.
real recognizes real
i need a trixie x christine mcconnell collab asap
DIVAAAAAS!!!!!!
Tracy motel what are you doing here
Diva love being haunted.
When you peeled back the 80's wallpaper to reveal the floral underneath I thought, "This house has been waiting patiently for her for a very long time." I bet it feels like it can finally breathe.
Agreed! Christine is the perfect owner for it, she'll make it a mansion!
Yes! How true!
Agreed. I think the house & Christina suit one another well.
@@aquariusrose5621 a pretty and spooky one 😄
Like peeling off sunburnt skin.
50 years later: Okay Doug, the new owner wants us to take down all this wallpaper...wait this part is painted in...SOMEBODY HANDPAINTED THE PATTER BACK IN???
Thought the same...only hope that someday new owner appreciate such beautiful and old and historic wallpapers and TALENTET PAINING
And the next thing that would happen is probably Christines ghost come hurtling down on them for trying to destroy her beloved wallpaper.
@@sunnysolaris23 hahahahha loved this
@@sunnysolaris23🤣🤣🤣
Only Christine... "I could've taken this to a paint store and had professionals do it, and still not be happy. Or I could do it myself and nail it, like the queen that I am."
Yes! I am amazed by her 🌸
She's absolutely AMAZING!
When people said you were the best person to take care of this house, THIS is what they were talking about. No one else would find wallpaper from an archive photo, uncover it, and paint it back to life.
She is so much better than the old owner he did nothing and you could barely see the house because the lights where never on and it is great to see that someone if restoring on of our towns landmarks
Some of us would.... restoring my old windows soon... everyone else is replacing theirs with new because of the misconception that they are more energy efficient 😔
Yes, seeing all the time, effort, and talent that went into the restoration, I’m like, NOW I get why they covered it up instead of trying to fix it. She’s one of a kind.
That dedication to detail is truly amazing. Not only the dedication, but the talent to achieve it.
@@src4409 Interesting comment, S RC.. could you expand on that at all? Are you saying double-glazing is no more energy efficient than ordinary glass? or something else? I'm genuinely interested, if you have some evidence or further explanation of your POV.
"My aesthetic is that of a dead, old lady. I want guests to feel welcome, but I also want them wary."
Ma'am, I have never had my own aesthetic summed up so succinctly without someone using the Addams Family as a starter. Yes to all of it!
My house was built by my great-great grandparents in 1886 (wiring & plumbing has been updated of course). Majority of fixtures & lighting is from 1937 when great-grandparents took over ownership then passed to grandparents then to my father. It’s been kept up throughout its history. I took ownership in 2017 & have been trying to restore anything/everything I can to it’s original glory. While restoring original wood floors we had to remove newer flooring & found a hatch into the floor & found all kinds of documents, and original prints from build. Took forever to have wallpaper made in the original print. Also found 12 old tin style photos of house with great-great grandparents.
That is so fantastic!!
What a joy for you!!!!
This is so cool. Now I know how this happen. My husband built a second story on our house. We we're living in the house when he did this so the girls lived in their rooms before they were finished. The other day we opened up a storage area in the back of my closet and found the girls bookshelf with all their children's books in there. I had wondered where those books went.
thanks for sharing. wonderful.
In the days of yore I lived in big old house. One gloomy day my friend came over & she asked 'What should we do?' Me- Let's check out the attic! We found a bunch of old things the owner didn't want- old books in German, baskets, an old pair of wood skis (avid skier!). I still have these things. Quite the adventure for a rainy afternoon!
As a historian I am so incredibly happy you not only saved that wallpaper but you went above and beyond to restore those places where the paper was gone/ruined. Your end result is gorgeous!
She's done amazing work! I do worry however that there might indeed be a bit of arsenic green there - maybe even in the glue used to bind the wallpaper. She thankfully wore a mask during the dustiest parts of the process, but it would be quite sad indeed if she had to remove the old wallpaper for safety reasons. (Although at least she can repaint it to look the same!)
But arsenic based greens!!!
Old wallpaper is so lovely, bold and beautiful. Thank you for bringing it back. What a sence of craftswomanship. 🙆♀️🙆♀️🙆♀️🙆♀️🙆♀️🙆♀️💜💜💜💜🙆♀️🙆♀️🙆♀️🙆♀️🙆♀️🙆♀️💜💜💜💜🙆♀️🙆♀️🙆♀️🙆♀️🙆♀️🙆♀️🙆♀️💜💜💜💜🙆♀️🙆♀️🙆♀️🙆♀️🙆♀️🙆♀️💜💜💜💜🙆♀️🙆♀️🙆♀️🙆♀️
I just love the old patterns and colors. Thank you for highlighting my comment. I admire your enthusiasm for rehabbing this beautiful house. 🌺❤🍇💔🤩🙆♀️💚💜🌺❤🍇🤩🤩🙆♀️💚💜🌺❤🍇💔🤩🙆♀️💚💜🌺❤🍇💔🤩🙆♀️💚💜🌺❤🍇💔🤩🙆♀️💚💜🌺❤🍇💔🤩🙆♀️💚💜🌺❤🍇💔🤩🙆♀️💚💜
@@itwasagoodideaatthetime7980 in the video she says the wallpaper dates back to more the 1950’s & shows a strip of burgundy that is under the floral that dates back to the period you are referring to
Me: Wow, that color matching must have taken weeks of trial and error
Christine: it took me 4 days
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LOL, I thought "months" since she's been out for so long :D
i feel so inferior to Christine but I dont mind, She's incredible.
I thought the same thing, that I thought it had taken weeks of trial and error to color match all those shades! She has an incredible amount of patience. I have no real talent in art, so I'm continually amazed by the depth of her talent. Everything she makes is beautiful, and a work of art.
I went to school for textile design and i remember how painstaking color matching can be. i remember it could take half a day just to get one color right.
OK....who else is shocked by the level of prefessionalism in this video?! I thought it was gonna be a home restoration but this lady just blown my mind!!! Never thought she would actually handpaint the wall!! So talented!!!
Not me. I have been following her for years.
I've been following her for years too, but I am gobsmacked by the precision replication. What a great way to honor the house and it's legacy.
You took the words right out of my mouth 👄.
Painting was the first thing I thought of. After a long, tedious though vaguely interesting, and fruitless search of the internet for an exact match, of course.
For reals! This is great. Who are the jerks that give this vid 180 thumbs down? Crazy.
Rose pink, moss green, dove gray, cream and gold. What a timeless and beautiful palette.
“On this weeks ‘This Old House’ we’re going to show you how to hang wallpaper.”
Christine McConnell: Hold My Beer
Hold My CHEVAL BLANC ST-EMILION 1947
@@therealJamieJoy LMAO I was going to say hold my wine but ur comment is WAAAAYYY better than mine!
@@sylviaparraz6963 hahahaa you know she has to be more extra than extra!! :D
@@therealJamieJoy HAHAHA FACTS!!!!!
@@therealJamieJoy OMG u made me CACKLE!!!
She's painting the ceiling AFTER the wall. The balls on this lady!
I was just thinking that!
Christine: 'You can see that there are some missing/damaged pieces, so I'm going to -'
Me: 'Take a high-quality photo of the wall and turn it into a pattern digitally, then have it reprinted on wallpaper-quality paper or textiles. Got it.'
Christine: '-repaint it by hand. :)))'
If it was anyone else I would have been worried.
Lol that was my go to plan. Or at least use them to create stencils
I kinda hope she does turn it into a digital pattern and sell it online for reviving bespoke wallpaper
@@llamafromspace That's what I was guessing - photo projected on the wall to be traced and painted
@@becsmix That's how I would've done it, photo and then project it onto the wall. No way would I have the patience to hand measure and paint it lol.
My thoughts exactly
"And while I want visitors to feel cared for and comfortable... I also hope they feel a bit wary and suspicious."
THIS. Is the vibe I want for my house. 👻❤️ Love this lady so much!
Christine McConnell: The woman with endless patience. Seriously. I would have just said, "Screw it! We'll put furniture there!" Haha!
I know right??? Me too
The fact that she could've just painted the pattern, had it made and re-cover all the walls with new wallpaper but instead she chose to painstakingly match the colors, draw out the patterns, and paint every stroke shows how much she is committed to the historical beauty of the past.
You are a gift from a otherly place sent here to show us mere mortals how it's done . Thank you from the bottom of my heart for sharing!
Ya its super cool! Though given the age of the paper, it'll be full of arsenic. So I'm not sure I'd want to live with it.
@@mellie4174 I was thinking the same thing! But usually arsenic was in the green colored wallpapers I heard?
@@jennifers8843 Nicole Rudolph has an excellent video about this and why arsenic wasn't just present in green- would highly recommend a watch if it's something you're interested in!
@@whatmabeldid1782 🙏🏾 Thank you! Will definitely check it out!
I am genuinely impressed by all the effort that she has put through restoring the wallpaper. Like she hand painted the missing bits of the wallpaper and that is just so *chefs kiss*
She needs to be a set designer for horror movies. Could you imagine a haunted house movie with this much detail? Wow.
"And while I want visitors to feel cared for and comfortable, I hope they also feel a bit wary and suspicious."
...I love you and that aesthetic.
This was so successfully realized on "Curious Creations", and I was hooked!
Previous owners: oh no the wallpaper was ruined... *well we're just gonna have to cover everything then*
Christine: oh no the wallpaper was ruined... *well I'm just gonna have to hand paint it then*
When she said she wants her home to feel inviting but that her guests also feel wary and suspicious I FELT THAT. I keep telling people by design style will make people feel welcome but that they are also on THIN ICE.
😂
Soooooo...the Addams Family aesthetic!😂
RIGHT omg it's a perfect way to describe alt home décor style.
I’m dying to see that original red wallpaper underneath. The coloring and pattern was beautiful
Absolutely
I thought so too!
Much more beautiful colour IMO!
I almost wish there was a ghost living there so they could also be like, "Oh damn, she's really nailing the vibe."
I bet if there are the previous owners, they’re very impressed that she’s restoring it in (sort of) their style. It’s pretty flattering that someone a hundred plus years later still thinks you had fashionable taste.
Lol right? Like the ghost be like "Ya know I was gonna scare em out. Like a whole A Haunting in Connecticut/Conjuring thing but damn she repainted half my wall paper by hand. She stays."
There IS a ghost living there...
It's HER.
ghost: "Beautiful work luv can i get you something ?"
This girls entire world is a canvas. I swear everything is a painting to her. It's just magnificent.
She said "I'm not an impressionist painter" and proceeded to replicate the amazing artwork. This is so gorgeous. Goodness I'm so glad you're settled into the new home and back to working those diy skills we all love so much!
I can’t believe how well you watched those colours 🤯 you are a magician
Christine, you are the only person on the planet that could recreate a 100 year old wallpaper in minimal time and look gorgeous while you're doing it!!!
She has the patience of a saint, the focus of a monk, and the talent of Michelangelo. I alomost feel like I should be envious, but incredibly, I just feel inspired 💕
@@cassettetape7643 She is all those things and more but did she even try to find the original maker of the wallpaper and see if it was still being produced??? Just sayin
@@luciagonzalez4899 She enjoys the process and challenge, not just the completed product 🤗💚
@@luciagonzalez4899 If she did, then we wouldn't have this amazing video to watch.
As an artist, who has specialised in color theory, I commend you for your mind blowing patience. When you first started trying to match the colors, I was definitely doubtful, but you actually made the impossible, possible! You truly are a genius for doing this! You did a SUPERB job!
Right?! And it only took her 4 days to get fourteen colors.
@@sunniduran5144 I know, mind blowing! I truly am in awe..
I work at a paint store and we are very good at color matching but we cheat and use a machine.
The vibes I get from this room is that a large gathering of strangely related people will be called together, one will be poisoned during the dinner party that night, and somehow everyone will be peculiarly implicated in the murder
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Yes! I don't know if I'd want to excitedly accept or instantly decline an invitation to dinner at Christine's house.
Yes!!!!
It definitely gives off the Agatha Christie, Connan Doyle vibes or the CLUEDO. Solve the murder mystery before the criminal gets away.
I completely agree !!!
It gives that sensation. Watch your back if you’re invited for dinner! 👀🕵🏻♂️
She deadasss hand painted everythinggggg 💀💀💀💀💀 youre mad mad talented and determinedddd!!! I adore you so much!!! Such a gorgeous house!
The way you dive headfirst into everything you do, whether its carpentry, baking, sewing, painting, upholstering, is so inspiring. A true renaissance woman!
Did she jus hand painted a wallpaper and perfectly matched the colors and strokes of all details....I can't... how much talent can one person have! Omg amazing!
After growing up just up the hill from this house, and still passing it everyday, it makes me so happy to see the love and attention you are giving to bring this beautiful home back to life.
So I'm new here and unaware of this lady's talents, which is all the more reason I was blown away. I've never felt quite so elated and crippled with anxiety at the same time. The second that paper came down and it was damaged with bits missing I was like 'Don't do it, Christine. It's not achievable. Manage your expectations. Realistic goals, please.'
All throughout I was on the verge of a nervous breakdown thinking it wouldn't work out and then not only does she boss it, but she takes the ceiling from 0 to 100 with just a touch of paint!
Lesson for today: Half of the battle is just telling yourself you can do it. Looking at something and seeing solutions rather than problems.
She's been in my world for all of five minutes but now Christine is the person I aspire to be! 😍
Yep. My aesthetic could not be more different to Christine’s but I don’t think I have come across a more talented person that her. So good at so many different things!
You know what I love about you? You don’t cut corners. Everything you do is done with maximum effort and carefully thought out.
Except for when she’s cutting stencils out for the corners of her ceilings
@@shisah5544 touché.
Did you enjoy the Welcome basket I brought you on Halloween?
@@terrivercz9394sorry, but I don’t think I’m your intended audience. You might get a response by @ them, if it’s someone in this thread. Or it’s a case of mistaken identity, pm the person for a more accurate convo.
When she showed the dining room complete the first thing that came to mind is the words of Lestat, "There's still life in the old lady yet."
Also - The pink elephants symbolizing drunken hallucinations .... diabolically brilliant.
Clicked so fast I almost gave myself whiplash... then swooned at the fact you wore opera gloves to strip the wallpaper like the true Queen that you are!!! WORTH the six-month wait!!!!
Mrs. McConnell, I have seen many women crafting, but you outshine them all in class, perfection and your attention to detail. It's fun to watch you, every step is understandable and has a calming effect on your own obsession. Thanks for that.
She does this amazing artwork and never gets paint on herself and never has a hair out of place. I would look like someone that stuck her tongue in a light socket after a few hours of painting.
😂😂😂😂 me too
Yes, I can work my butt off, but I’m going to be a mess from head to toe!
Gorgeous!
Plot twist: Two years from now you find extra wallpaper in the attic.
Bwahahaha the naughty ghosts hid it
I actually gasped when I saw the original paper. Then to see your patience in mixing the colors , cutting out the forms and painting everything in is just stunning.
Do you ever just get overwhelmed with the amount of steps to do? Creating is a form of zen. Everything you do is so impressive and I feel I learn so much about what patience and “living in the moment” really means and can accomplish.
My thoughts exactly. I'd like to know how she gets in the zone & stays there. I do till I drop. I need to learn the slow & steady thing- festina lente!
She's supernaturally productive and talented in ways well beyond my tiny imagination. I'm filled completely with jealously and awe.
I've said once and I'll say it again....she's a WITCH!!! WITCH CRAFT I SAY!!! LOL
This house couldn't be more fortunate than to welcome you and your loving care inside it's walls.
Imagine 200 years later , someone just ripping off paint from this house and saying " i just discovered the part that was hand painted by Christine McConnell" 🤩🤩
I occasionally watch this again just because I am so impressed with the detail and the work done to restore the old pattern on the wall. Such painstaking work and effort just amazes me every time I watch.
"I would say that my personal aesthetic is probably closest to that of a dead old lady who lives in a haunted mansion.
And while I want visitors to feel cared for and comfortable.... I hope they also feel a bit wary and suspicious."
-Christine McConnell
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I was going to post this ;)
Lady had one unlit taper candle on her table. You think a woman like that "forgets" to light one candle? Oh I'm weary and suss Gurl...I'm watchin' you Christine!
it's wary. Weary is tired. Wary is suspicious.
@@TheMyradin thank you!
@@TheMyradin yeah I typed it in the middle of the night with a migraine grammar nazi. Thanks. Man am I glad I don't do that anymore...it's annoying af from the other side. 🤣
Ok but can I just say that original red wallpaper underneath this one made my heart DROP?! It was so bold and knowing how old it was spooked me for some reason.
I know, right?? Me too!!!! And the design seemed like some psychedelic 1970s paper!
'...guests cared for and comforted, I also want them to be a bit wary and suspicious.' my desired aesthetic
What a delightful way to spend a rare, lazy, rainy morning than with my cat under my knees, a yummy coffee and your video. What a delight. I love the intro, the music, and the shots you take are poetic. I’m thrilled at finding this. Btw, my husband says I have the esthetic of an old Victorian woman ~ I’ll take that compliment all day long.
Your comment made my day :D
There's nothing you can't do, and everything you do is done to perfection! Now hurry back to TH-cam. I'm ready for the next room!
You can't rush creativity.
You should become her patron on Patreon! For only $3 a month, there are a ton more patron exclusive videos!
Well worth the three dollars or more!
100%agree!!!! Me too!
OMG YES
You’re literally the only TH-camr that produces videos that I can repeatedly rewatch and enjoy the the same amount as the first time I watched them.
I feel the exact same way!!!
On my second viewing in 24 hours 😁
This is the most perfect gothic but “pretty” but dark wallpaper. It’s so perfect for your style of home. Love
I’m most impressed by your patience with all your projects. Very beautiful.
What I admire most about christine is that she takes the time to do the hard work and she seems like she genuinely enjoys every minute!
It’s so nice to find someone for whom instant gratification is not the goal.
She is amazing.
I just cannot get over how much you and this house were meant to be together. Who else would treat this house with the love and respect you do, and put so much thought and time into it? It's just too perfect for you. I'm happy you found each other!
I'm gonna be honest. I was way too excited to see this video in my subscriptions.
I truly think Dead old lady needs to be the name of your brand and you can create vintage inspired makeup and other vintage type things for us to buy 🤗
Btw, for anyone on the fence about her Patreon - IT IS WORTH IT!!! She posts so much over there! Everyone is super kind, too!
1000% agree!
@@CorpGoth I love it over there!
She mentioned that patrons would be given the opportunity to be in a raffle to stay in her CA home for a week. Do you know what tier that is?
@@eatlocalhoney I'm sorry, I don't!! I don't know if that's an active perk yet, tbh. She and her boyfriend have been working on the "new" home on a constant basis, so I'm not sure if that's something she's currently offering. I can poke around and see if there's any info on Patreon, though! I'll get back to you if I find anything!
@@eatlocalhoney Although it doesn't specifically say it, I would imagine if she ends up offering that, it would be the $40/month tier. That's the highest tier she offers, and these are the listed perks:
1. Everything in Tier #3 PLUS...
2 .Starting 2020: Additional perks over the year
3. Annual small shipped gift
Could you imagine more years later, people move into the house and they try to remove the wallpaper, only to find out someone had hand painted some of it! Impressive!!😲
They run from the house screaming because she haunts them for ruining her work. "DOOOOO Yoooooouuuuuu have any idea how long that tooooooook?!!!"
@@Just1Nora Oh my gosh, yes! She would make a fabulous ghost!!! 😊
I was thinking I’d be so pissed if let’s say she sold this home in the future and people paint over those hand painted walls lol
@@AngieNic murder. Just murder
@@lillianhodge5657 I can basically just hear someone saying - I want white moderns walls...
I wasn't expecting this today! 😄
Happy first day of Spring to all of us!!!
🌱🌿🌸🏵🌹🌼🌻🌺🍃⚘
I’m torn between how relaxing that paper restoration looked and how absolutely grueling it must have been. incredible, made me feel like painting smth in my room was totally possible
*You are THE dream roomate. Such great taste in decor, baking and everything*
Haha wow, I had that same thought while watching.
She is taste
Lol I live a few houses from her and it is crazy because the place already looks better and she has barely done anything on the outside lol its great
Very delighted to watch a new episode of her, she is one of a kind , UNIQUE , gifted and talented.
I adore and admire her patience making things to happens. I'm spee6.👏👏👏🙌🙌🙌💜❤💝💚💙💖💟💖💗💓💞💕💌❣❤🧡💛💚💙💜
Im half loving how everything is so dim and half worrying abt her eyes doing detail works in that sort of lighting tho lmao. Hopefully this is just for the vibes while shooting
Everything Christine does is pure magic🖤
It makes me so happy that this house is in the hands of someone who truly loves and appreciates it’s history.
I honestly think this is one of the most amazing things I've seen. I'm open mouthed at the skill, perseverance and artistic ability of this woman. Incredible!
Me: Spends $2500 on replicated wallpaper and waits 11 months for it to arrive.
Christine: $100 bucks and 4 days
4 days to mix the paint, i thought
I’d do the same lol
And a Victorian mansion with hidden antique wallpaper
I literally don't know anyone else who would have the patience, skill and energy to do this. This is just incredible and aweworthy.
I agree. So talented and the attention to detail along with the extra stenciling was amazing.
If I were to tell someone I just watched a person paint wallpaper for half an hour they would worry.
"But guys, it's Christine McConnell!" and that totally explains everything.
Always amazing, Christine. Beyond expectations.
I’ve never seen anybody with that much talent in my life absolutely incredible
I feared that your new house (or Patreon) had swallowed you for ever! Welcome back to my TH-cam stream - and what an amazing return it is!
Never in my life would I have expected to be so relaxed by watching a woman restore wallpaper.
Christine needs to have her own show on HGTV, she’s the ultimate DIY-er 😩
Absolutely agree on this sentiment, but let's giver her all the money through Patreon instead on this "middle man" she clearly doesn't need! ;-)
She did have her own show for a while! Check it out!❤️
@@apothekarya True 👏🏾
Ugh I’m not a huge fan of HGTV tbh. But she’s amazing!
@@user-pe2yx9kt4e HGTV USED to be good. They had a lot of small DIY projects on a budget. Now it's just an expensive remodeling channel.
No words can express what you have done. I love it all, so beautiful. You are a mad, artistic genius from another era. What joy!
Omg the Queen has returned! I still love your Netflix tv show I rewatch it all the time!
Me too!! It’s such a feel good show
Same here!
The Vatican called. They need your help with the Sistene Chapel.
Literally left dinner just to watch this. I've been so eager to find out how you've been!
I also sanded a victorian rocking chair I'm restoring today, which is the closest I've ever gotten to a woodworking project and kept thinking "I hope Christine would be proud of this"
When you first said you were gonna match the wallpaper by hand I thought you were insane. I would absolutely lose my mind trying to perfectly match the colors and measurements. This turned out incredible and I'm in awe of your dedication
Beginning with red, blue, yellow , black, and white. I'm stunned.
The fact Christine strips paper in opera gloves thrills me...as does playing count a cat! I have 6 myself xxx
As an archaeologist and artist, this kind of insane labour of love, makes me love you more!! x
The ghosts who were waiting for Christine’s arrival in her last video (clearly visible from above the verandah landing at the front of the house) are now her biggest fans. No doubt they follow her around wondering what she is going to do next. I know I would.
... You mean the human woman in blue who is shown with another guy beside her later in the video? Lol
@@DigitalFroxe Nope look again.
Girl. You are wearing black satin gloves to remove wallpaper. You're my hero.
Can you imagine the surprise to whoever owns this house in the future and they decide to change the wall paper ...what, what, what, it won’t come off...oh wait it’s actually painted on...Whoa !!!
Christine will likely pass there and live as a ghost. Doing the home repairs while the future owners sleep.
You would have killed as a set designer for movies. You create such an unique vibe every time you touch something.
My biggest fear is that when/if we ever have to sell our Victorian someone will come in, rip out walls, and paint everything white.
Those people should be forbade from every even considering old homes. They should stick to flipping 80s housing.
Me too. I have a craftsman , we have worked hard to care for her. Keep the style but also bring modern amenities in. Bet you have too
I had that very thing happen when I sold my 1884 Victorian, we had fantastic hand painted wallpapers and ceilings. The dining room ceiling and stairway wainscot was original hand painted and gilt Moroccan leather. We sold to a nice young couple with one small child, they seemed to love the house. My old neighbor told me some time later they had completely painted the interior, wallpaper and all off white...made me really sick.
A very legitimate fear!
@@adrianguynn5807 No way - that gilt Moroccan leather is precious! Not many are around anymore and quite rare.
12 minutes 32 seconds, the gracefulness of her hands.
Me and my husband bought a house that was built in the 1900s and was renovated. I was so sad that most of the historical trims and floors had been all removed, everything that basically said "It's a 100-year-old house" is pretty much gone beside the original house shape and design/layout. You give me inspiration in trying to reconcile its past with the present and find ways to bring back the look and elegance of it!
Every time I think Christine as reached a peak project that I cannot believe she’d be able to outdo... she does.
once i saw her make that winchester mansion ginger bread house.... im not shocked at anything this woman can do. Of course she can do anything!
Miss, are you taking off wallpaper in _opera gloves???_ HOW??? Christine is literally MAGICAL
I stumbled across this video on my Roku TV...sat and watched in amazement. I was self employed as a muralist approximately 20 years ago. I did a few ceilings. I also replicated a wall paper pattern by hand throughout a client's bathroom. I was proud of my work but I thought I might die by the end of it. Hard work lady!! You are brilliant at it! Oh, and those cats!! Pure heaven! I am now a subscriber :)
The amount of love and patience that was put into every detail of the wallpaper thrills me. Too often I see people buying up these beautiful old houses for aesthetics, then completely modernizing everything. It really breaks my little old heart to see the history vanish. Her devotion to bring her style and the original home together is refreshing. I can’t wait to consume more content.
I'm a decorative painter. You did a great job! A suggestion in case you do something like this again. Trace the different elements onto clear plastic and make multi layer stencils.
I cant figure out for the life of me why she wouldnt have just done this?!?! They sell it at Michael's?!
@@shereensahebi some people enjoy the process of free hand painting yknow
She does an amazing job and it’s fascinating to watch a true artist at work. But for plebe like me that stencil idea is very well worth knowing Lololol. I’m moving into a house with beautiful wallpaper that has pieces missing so will be doing it the easiest way possible as I’m not at christines standard. Lololol.
Because the stenciled areas would not look the same. Plus, there’s no way with a stencil to get the variation in the roses cirrect or the shading in the leaves. I’ve done more than my fair share of stenciling.
What a great idea! This would work amazingly if she had many areas that are the same. Right now she had only 3-ish areas? :)
wow the end result is breathtaking, maybe quite literally. Imagine being invited to a murder mystery party at Christine's, dressing up in vintage clothes, feasting together around this table and then tell each other ghost stories in front of the fireplace. I'm so jealous!
She is perfection at everything she does. Just imagine saying "I have to paint on the missing segment of the wallpaper"... henny, Its criss cross floral print though. Then she has to color match 14 shades of paint. I am in awe of you!