Thank you for encouraging me to keep going! ❤ Doing so much for free, and on little budget: Painting rooms, cabinets and furniture (fixing stuck drawers), making curtains and sofa covers, changing out the trim on TnG so it doesn’t hurt arms ($45) and making a nice office desk. Faux greenery and diffusers. Simplifying large yard to make less work. Decluttering for 8yrs. Mental health cost: Priceless. Can’t believe how much interior design is changing my life. It’s slow going but everywhere I look I smile and say, I did that! Valentina, you started me on this and I can’t thank you and Jack enough for the laughs and telling me I deserve a fun, calming and exciting home to thrive in.
Great ideas and inspiration. I could not agree more. I was just saying to my husband that our decision years ago to have separate bedrooms and bathrooms has given us both a quality of life and peace and taken an opportunity for conflict out of our lives together. We each decorate, organize and live in them according to our comfort level. My head is busy and messy - I don’t need my environment in that state as well. HAHAHA!
@@kristaself126 We get it: you know it's a different mirror and OP might not have!! On a generally positive channel it's strange to see passive aggressive pickme comments like yours.
Funny you should mention formal dining rooms and entertaining havens. I’m having some friends over who own and run a local hotel that is renowned for its low key rustic, but high end feel. People from all over the world stay there for its charm and appeal. I’m trying not to be intimidated by this. I’m sure not too many people have them over as guests for this reason. But after seeing this video, I’m feeling much more confident about entertaining them this weekend!
Dishware is my favorite thing to collect! I have a family of 4, but buy everything in 16 for my husband's BIG GREEK family. We use our "formal" dining room non-stop and our house is a revolving door which we 🖤🖤🖤
Self care is important, however, what really makes me happy is focusing on creating an environment in my home that is comfortable and enjoyable for my husband and kids. It makes me feel so satisfied when my husband can relax in the space I’ve created and when I see my kids enjoy their play room and bedrooms. I work full time, so it’s not an easy task, but if I were just doing it for myself, I wouldn’t be motivated to keep our home as clean and comfortable.
I really loved this video. I thought you did a great job of bringing fresh ideas instead of the same old coffee table books, blankets and candles. And... I want to give you kudos for your more area. You are really the best TH-camr out there. So organized and links!
Happy Sunday Valentina! Can’t wait to see more “living” content. I’d love to see a video about how you store multiple sets of dishes and glassware and are always using all of it. ❤ the Greek key teacup and saucer today! Thanks!
😂 Was wondering today what the arrow was intended for at the top left....then I realized it was reflection in mirror of your fan. Keep inspiring us with small changes we can make in life!
So inspirational V. Thank you for such great content and thought provoking ideas. I'm struggling with pets lol. I rescued a cat family and we love them so much but it's a lot in the house with the scratching furniture etc. I've been buying a lot of boucle fabrics which is helpful (thanks for the recommendation a while ago). But you've inspired me to go further with keeping our home clean, organized, and beautiful with the CATS!!! Thank you. You are 5 star designer!!
My new word, 'biophilic'. I've been maximizing my window space and adding mirrors and plants since the '70's. Also collecting lots of beautiful green colors on china, vases, pottery and books. Yes to browns , golds and coppery tones. Def' goal of bringing outdoors in.
Valentina, you always make me smile and super pumped. As you said ❤I really love all the tips and ideas. I am trying to win a lottery so you can decorate my home girl. I love your style and inspiration. ❤❤❤
Love these tips. Bringing nature indoors is one of the ways I rejuvenate, so I can attest to this tip being super helpful. BTW: LOVE the new mirror above the mantel!
Hi Valentina! Where do you get your art! I just love it! Where do you buy them! Your house is a dream! Very similar styles! We love the black and white, and that’s our house decor and design right now!
Thank you for this video!! I live for this kind of content. Often times the 'how' is what is mainly discussed when it comes to interior design, and not so much the 'why'. The 'why' is so, so important. Our mental health is affected by our environment and if we can make changes on the inside of our homes, it will greatly impact how we feel about ourselves. Love that you touched on selfcare in the beginning. OXOX 💖
Yes, we need the why especially when going through the tough times/starting a new chapter in life as it’s something we can control when everything else is out of control. ❤
Valentina OMG I totally thought you had an arrow in the mirror pointing us to pictures on the wall behind you with 3 different rating sad, neutral. No I haven’t been drinking mimosas 😊
I absolutely love all the globe/sphere decor in your home! I have purchased some from CB2 previously, but am interested in more. Can you please share where you purchase/what brands all of yours are? I feel like they are such a staple in your decorating (even at Christmas) and you have them in so many rooms! Thank you!
If anyone want to go formal, crystal, silver, China, you can get it reasonably at resale shops. Kids don’t want their parents formal stuff. Hopefully that will change. Beauty is fun.
Hi Valentina your opinion,what’s your thoughts on entertainment center. I’m debating to get one my space is small but I wanna find my living room. But I did not want to buy a big piece of furniture until I have somebody else’s opinion help
Speaking of curtains, do you have any good reccomdenations for a long curtain rod? I bought one from walmart 4 years ago but it isn't very sturdy and would like something else.
I do enjoy your videos Valentina, so many tips and tricks. 😊 I’d like to “copy” you with the brass floor lamps. Here, in Italy, I can find similar but unfortunately the lamps I can find have non removable led light bulbs. Are your floor lamps like that ? Thank you for any info you can give me 😊
Or get a faux Pothos then you really can’t kill it😂 I’m an avid gardener outside yet inside every year a plant or two dies. Except Sansevieria plant, so easy. Biophilic design = buy more houseplants.😊😊
Waking up to a tidy and beautiful home especially when everyone is still sleeping - there’s no better feeling than that ❤
Absolutely true
I so agree 🙏🏻🇬🇧
Yes, my favorite is coming home to a beautiful clean home and a fresh bed after traveling. No place like home. ❤
Thank you for encouraging me to keep going! ❤ Doing so much for free, and on little budget: Painting rooms, cabinets and furniture (fixing stuck drawers), making curtains and sofa covers, changing out the trim on TnG so it doesn’t hurt arms ($45) and making a nice office desk. Faux greenery and diffusers. Simplifying large yard to make less work. Decluttering for 8yrs. Mental health cost: Priceless.
Can’t believe how much interior design is changing my life. It’s slow going but everywhere I look I smile and say, I did that! Valentina, you started me on this and I can’t thank you and Jack enough for the laughs and telling me I deserve a fun, calming and exciting home to thrive in.
Love this!!
Great ideas and inspiration. I could not agree more. I was just saying to my husband that our decision years ago to have separate bedrooms and bathrooms has given us both a quality of life and peace and taken an opportunity for conflict out of our lives together. We each decorate, organize and live in them according to our comfort level. My head is busy and messy - I don’t need my environment in that state as well. HAHAHA!
So happy to see the mirror back over the fireplace!!!! 🎉
👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
So glad to see a mirror hanging again over the fireplace.
@@kristaself126 We get it: you know it's a different mirror and OP might not have!! On a generally positive channel it's strange to see passive aggressive pickme comments like yours.
Funny you should mention formal dining rooms and entertaining havens. I’m having some friends over who own and run a local hotel that is renowned for its low key rustic, but high end feel. People from all over the world stay there for its charm and appeal. I’m trying not to be intimidated by this. I’m sure not too many people have them over as guests for this reason. But after seeing this video, I’m feeling much more confident about entertaining them this weekend!
Loved this one. I'm 62, from formal, to not..I love to entertain! Love the bar cart, the actual dining room. A huge fan❤❤❤
Your passion is positively contagious, Valentina!! I appreciate your style and always look forward to learning more from you!
Dishware is my favorite thing to collect! I have a family of 4, but buy everything in 16 for my husband's BIG GREEK family. We use our "formal" dining room non-stop and our house is a revolving door which we 🖤🖤🖤
Self care is important, however, what really makes me happy is focusing on creating an environment in my home that is comfortable and enjoyable for my husband and kids. It makes me feel so satisfied when my husband can relax in the space I’ve created and when I see my kids enjoy their play room and bedrooms. I work full time, so it’s not an easy task, but if I were just doing it for myself, I wouldn’t be motivated to keep our home as clean and comfortable.
More inspiration from our dear V. Hope everyone has a blessed Sunday 😊
I really loved this video. I thought you did a great job of bringing fresh ideas instead of the same old coffee table books, blankets and candles. And... I want to give you kudos for your more area. You are really the best TH-camr out there. So organized and links!
This video spoke to me. You are such a professional. I so appreciate the time you spend passing on your knowledge. Happy Sunday.
Yes! Hear hear!
Not only Your teachings but Your Taste is Sheer Perfection ! 😁😁😁😁😁😁😁
Thank you so much 😀
I love your energy!! You definitely have inspired me to enjoy my space again!!!
The new mirror looks great.
Happy Sunday Valentina! Can’t wait to see more “living” content. I’d love to see a video about how you store multiple sets of dishes and glassware and are always using all of it. ❤ the Greek key teacup and saucer today! Thanks!
I’ve been wondering about this topic too!
Omg Valentina, I love " We are unstoppable" 🙏☕🌄
😂 Was wondering today what the arrow was intended for at the top left....then I realized it was reflection in mirror of your fan. Keep inspiring us with small changes we can make in life!
Omg I was trying to figure that out as well lol
Me too!😂
So inspirational V. Thank you for such great content and thought provoking ideas. I'm struggling with pets lol. I rescued a cat family and we love them so much but it's a lot in the house with the scratching furniture etc. I've been buying a lot of boucle fabrics which is helpful (thanks for the recommendation a while ago). But you've inspired me to go further with keeping our home clean, organized, and beautiful with the CATS!!! Thank you. You are 5 star designer!!
My new word, 'biophilic'. I've been maximizing my window space and adding mirrors and plants since the '70's. Also collecting lots of beautiful green colors on china, vases, pottery and books. Yes to browns , golds and coppery tones. Def' goal of bringing outdoors in.
Really nice presentation. Love all these tips! 💜
One of the best channels, thx V!!
Wow! I so love my rushed fur throw in cloud color on my sofa. Thanks for that!
LOVE ❤️ the before and after house tour , can't wait to see more
Did you finally get your new mirror? Show us!!!!❤❤❤
Valentina, you always make me smile and super pumped. As you said ❤I really love all the tips and ideas. I am trying to win a lottery so you can decorate my home girl. I love your style and inspiration. ❤❤❤
This was a great video Valentina!!!! Lots of useful info today!!!!
😁😁😁😁😁😁 Valentina laugh, got my tea, ready to watch ❤
Great tips and tricks, I live my dining room!
Love these tips. Bringing nature indoors is one of the ways I rejuvenate, so I can attest to this tip being super helpful. BTW: LOVE the new mirror above the mantel!
Thank you so much Christine!
Happy Sunday, Valentina!
Thank you so much! You too!
What a wonderful video Valentina!
I see the new mirror is up! 🥰
Looks so nice 👍
Yes it is and we love it!
Thank you so much!
It is great!!!!
WOW!!!!!! Sooooooo much info. I’ll be watching that one a few more times!!! Thank you...ALL great tips and so easy to implement. WOW!!!
Thank you for this video. I love all your ideas. I especially love the bar cart. Sadly it's unavailable at the moment 😔
Hi Valentina! Where do you get your art! I just love it! Where do you buy them! Your house is a dream! Very similar styles! We love the black and white, and that’s our house decor and design right now!
Love this one❤
This content hit home❤
Thank you!
Thank you for this video!! I live for this kind of content. Often times the 'how' is what is mainly discussed when it comes to interior design, and not so much the 'why'.
The 'why' is so, so important.
Our mental health is affected by our environment and if we can make changes on the inside of our homes, it will greatly impact how we feel about ourselves. Love that you touched on selfcare in the beginning.
OXOX 💖
You said it so well! The “how” is definitely the fun part but the “why” is what makes a house a home!
Yes, we need the why especially when going through the tough times/starting a new chapter in life as it’s something we can control when everything else is out of control. ❤
@@HappyHarryX5 I absolutely agree 💖
You just described my ascetic. I always have missed the Victorian sensibility of function of items.
Valentina OMG I totally thought you had an arrow in the mirror pointing us to pictures on the wall behind you with 3 different rating sad, neutral. No I haven’t been drinking mimosas 😊
I see it! The fan! 😂
Hi Valentina, love your content! Where is that standing brass lamp from? Thanks!
Love your style ❤
Thank you so much!
Loved this! Now do you leave your table settings/place mats, etc on your dining room table all the time? ❤
Yes, not very practical, and they get dusty
No. I don’t anyway. I just set it up when we are expecting company.
I love your home
I absolutely love all the globe/sphere decor in your home! I have purchased some from CB2 previously, but am interested in more. Can you please share where you purchase/what brands all of yours are? I feel like they are such a staple in your decorating (even at Christmas) and you have them in so many rooms! Thank you!
Anyone know where I can buy the white flowers in the vase ???
On the coffee table 😊
I just want to go to Homegoods to buy more wall arts every time after watching your video😂
Great video thank you 🫶🏽
Please share your favorite cook books
If anyone want to go formal, crystal, silver, China, you can get it reasonably at resale shops. Kids don’t want their parents formal stuff. Hopefully that will change. Beauty is fun.
Love you I love books but my house is tiny those giant books as beautiful as they are would never work in my house!
How do you do it?! My place would be an ICU without your videos.
Do you keep you dining room table set with charger plates etc at all times?
Funny how you think your dining chairs are not formal , to me they are definitely formal . Really adds luxury to your new dining .
Hi Valentina your opinion,what’s your thoughts on entertainment center. I’m debating to get one my space is small but I wanna find my living room.
But I did not want to buy a big piece of furniture until I have somebody else’s opinion help
Speaking of curtains, do you have any good reccomdenations for a long curtain rod? I bought one from walmart 4 years ago but it isn't very sturdy and would like something else.
Your new mirror, 😳😳😳😳😳🥰🥰🥰🔥🇬🇧❤️xxx p.s I am a plant/tree mummy, indoors & outdoors. 😊x
I do enjoy your videos Valentina, so many tips and tricks. 😊 I’d like to “copy” you with the brass floor lamps. Here, in Italy, I can find similar but unfortunately the lamps I can find have non removable led light bulbs. Are your floor lamps like that ? Thank you for any info you can give me 😊
Or get a faux Pothos then you really can’t kill it😂 I’m an avid gardener outside yet inside every year a plant or two dies. Except Sansevieria plant, so easy. Biophilic design = buy more houseplants.😊😊
Everything is spectacular but what about at night, don't you get scared at night by looking through the windows and doors?
You misspelled “entertaining” haven :))
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Omg you talk too much