I apologize for the audio troubles! I used a new editing software this time around and while it sounded good on my end, I can see that you are all having difficulty hearing me. I do apologize and I see your comments! I am working to fix this for subsequent videos and unfortunately, I can’t fix it retroactively. Your feedback is appreciated! Have a beautiful day 😊.
What a relief to read this!!!I thought I was getting deaf!!! Thank you for the advices. They are appreciated, they make so much sense. In youtube it's hard to find someone that does not compell you into massive shopping all year round, no matter the reason (change of season, tendencies...).
I could hear you fine, although the sound got softer, then louder in different sections. That was not a big deal! I have only been watching you for a short time, and this was definitely the most helpful of your videos.
THIS is how you do a “DO NOT” video! You don’t insult your viewers... You don’t income shame your viewers... You give them actionable steps and strategies to make their dollar stretch and homes more functional! Thank you KB!❤️ (BTW: I’m still going to get the OXO storage containers! They’re just too pretty!😩 But I’ll get mine from Homegoods for a few dollars less!☺️)
Thank you so much for this wonderful comment. EVERYONE deserves a beautiful home, regardless of their budget and I’m on a mission to make that happen. I’m in total support of the containers when you get them affordably! Thank you again 💕💕.
Thanks KB! I’m totally on board with you on the holiday decor items. I’ve spent a lot of money on this and now am downsizing and keeping it to a tiered tray. 💕
“Don’t buy something just because. Don’t buy something because I bought it. Don’t buy something because an influencer bought it. Buy it because you love it.” THANK YOU FOR THIS! 💜
If you use pasta sauce, or pickles, wash out the glass containers and tear off the labels. They make great containers. I realize that only works for some things; that's not going to work for spaghetti!
ugh so true! how about just, don't buy secondary containers when the food already comes in a container? I don't understand this trend of buying packaged goods and then moving them from one package into another package... because aesthetics? like sure some things you can buy in bulk or need protection once opened but a lot of people take the plastic containers to an excessive place!
@@goldfishsnake this is mind boggling to me. I saw a girl on tik tok taking her frozen veggies out of the bag and putting them into containers for her freezer. 🤦🏼♀️
All of our books are mostly about art, architecture, and travel because those are things we love and we’ve actually read them. They also happen to be very beautiful and “aesthetic”. You will never see that tacky trendy of turning them so the pages face forward instead of the actual book title.
Excellent idea. I think it's mostly professionals who think to do this. My mom carries a mini tape measure in her purse. I always have dimensions written down so I know what fits.
One thing I have found with purchasing pillow covers, I’m not storing 20 pillows. I have six or eight and I change the covers and they’re always out. So I’m only storing the pillow covers which takes up a lot less space 👍🏻 Also, Amazon has a great selection of pillow covers in a variety of sizes.
That was my first thought too; the sheer space pillows take up! Not only are cleaning pillows hard but “cleaning them up” ie storing them is too, unless you want to donate seasonal pillows.
Growing up my mom always got dish towels for each season, and I’ve started doing that now too, because they’re easy to store but a cute way to add something in the kitchen for the holiday. And she would buy fresh flowers that went with the season because they get discarded anyway. I’ve started to do these things too so i don’t feel fomo about seasonal decor!
This. We’d always have curtains, tablecloths, kitchen linens, bedding sets, etc. that matched each season/weather. Sometimes we’d switch them out for a change of pace out of season, but it’s a fairly inexpensive way to easily decorate your house. Plus, nearly all of these things have lasted 20+ years.
I don't get coffee table books or random books around the house as decor because it feels like I'm trying too hard to convince people that I'm well-read.
Please encourage ppl to reuse the plastic containers from Costco, etc. i've found the ones nuts and snack mix come in to be invaluable. We buy too much plastic as it is.
I have a cupboard for dry goods in my camper. I took a bunch of those nut containers( my 92 year old father hoards), I spray painted the lids a cute color, put labels on them, and lay them on their sides. They look cute and were free.
I got all glass containers for my food and I got my collection from multiple stores including dollar tree!!! I always look for deals and you can't go wrong with glass
We do glass too. I pick them up at discount stores or tag sales, thrift shops etc. We have a rack over the microwave where all the baking staples go, a niche in our built-in where dried fruits and nuts and snacks live and instead of boxes of cereal on top of the frig the jars have cereal, pasta, beans, lentils etc. I love how the food serves as decoration as well as the pretty glass jars and everything stays dry and clean.
Hi David. I'm happy to see you over here. I always wonder if the people I watch ever watch these types of videos. I don't think some of them do. 🤦 😂 I guess I am late to this video. Anyway, glass is so much better. Plastic is just not good for us, so glass is the way to go. I don't do this trend, but, if I did, I would buy glass. 😊
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I found a $150 rug for $25 ++++ another $150 rug for $30 at a resale shop! The rugs were brand new wrapped up I plastic just donated or discontinued from target or something.. I still love my rugs...they are jute woven and have fringe on the ends!!
I know, right? For now, I think Amazon & Walmart have decent pillow inserts. And then there are sites like Zazzle where you can design your own pillow and then buy a version of it that is a zippered pillow case & an insert. I really wish that more stores sold separate pillow covers.
JoAnne’s (& online) has feather pillow inserts and they often have sales. After Christmas they had boxes of six 24”x 24” feather pillow inserts for half the price. I’m still kicking myself for not purchasing them at that time. Next ‘After Christmas Sale’!
For my containers I wash & reuse the plastic & glass jars that other foods come in. I've got various sizes so have everthing that i want to store covered, especially my different pastas, dried beans, & similar items.
I buy the pillows from Homewood that have the nicest inserts, and then I rotate my pillow covers with ones I got elsewhere.....helps things consistently feel new!
Pillow covers also make a great beginner sewing project, get old curtains/tablecloths at the resale shop, wash them thoroughly & then you'll have pillow covers nobody else in the world has
I get my coffee table books from the thrift store for $1-$2 each. Take off the ugly paper cover and VERY likely it's a neutral coloured hard cover book with white, black, gold, or silver text. And choose books that resonate with YOU! I've been able to find so many awesome coffee table books based on nature and places I love to travel and they look awesome, cost almost nothing, and of course are second hand. I do have a small handful of coffee table books on interior design that I actually have read and enjoyed and to me those are worth it - but if I'm not interested in the contents of the book, I'm not buying it. I don't like owning meaningless stuff as filler.
This is what I do as well. There are so many places to get cheap books, yard sales, book fairs, antique stores, flea markets, etc. I have always paid attention to what books people own and what they say about the person. So I only surround myself with books I love.
I’ve had some pricey rugs in my home, but I have to say one of my most favorite rugs ever is the one I bought last year from Costco! It’s so soft and luxe. It pays to shop around online for sure.
A good alternative I've found to the coffee table books is displaying catalogs that are mailed to me. So many of them have beautiful covers and I'm happy that I'm able to find a way to make use out of them rather than just flipping through and then throwing them out.
I just to thank you. You are making it so easy, without unnessesary, talk, drama, voice pinch high, fakesmile etc. You are right on the point and pleasant to look at and listen to. Thank you.
@@luciaa6775 you can slow the speed of the video so that she won’t sound too fast for you. Go to the right hand top corner and there are three dots ... click on them, scroll to playback speed and select a speed above the word “normal”. I hope that helps!
I just finally discovered pillow covers at IKEA Nice options and great prices!!! Buy the inserts there too and then file the covers in a drawer by season ! Or get new ones every year !
I really love your idea of having a designated tray in which to put seasonal decor and that's it. It contains and limits the amount of seasonal decor one can purchase. That is really a great idea! Thank you.
I could feel your passion on this!! So true! Those dollars add up..and nothing makes me sadder than seeing waste. Our landfills are choked with “stuff” -and when you decide to purge closets etc, so much gets thrown away. More waste! Just stop and be more picky. I love the idea of saving those dollars. Yes! Thank you for the shake up! Really enjoy this channel.. moves fast-lots of relevant info and no tedious chit chat! !! ❤️
@@bagpipes978 Ikr? I don't even find Tom Ford's work to be particularly good, it would never cross my mind to buy a whole book about it just because it has a cover that some people find nice.
I have books that I place around my home but they are not your typical “coffee table book.” They are books that I get anyway because I honestly love to read and they are about subjects that I am genuinely interested in. Many times you can pick up fantastic books at thrift stores for next to nothing. I never really understood the wooden bead thing but farmhouse is not really my style so maybe that is a farmhouse thing. Maybe try other florals, branches. There are so many interesting textures and colors & honestly the prices they’re asking for dried pampas grass is a bit insane. I go out in the garden or forever along the river. Just be safe and don’t cut things down that you shouldn’t. Check local ordinances. Call your HOA manager. Sometimes the landscaping at the end of a season is going to die anyway. Ask if you can cut some of the tall ornamental grasses at the end of the season. You can dry it for use. Remember that trends come and go because so many people jump on the bandwagon. Stay true to your own personal style and you will end up with a home/space that you love. ❤️
I love watching your videos in the morning. The way you give your honest advice in such a kind way always starts the day with a little hope and a little style.
My best friend is a quilter and when we travelled together, we went to a fabric shop and she noted all the designs I fawned over then sneakily purchased the fabric and made me 2 pillow covers and shipped them to me for Christmas along with an IKEA gift card to cover the cost of the appropriate sized inserts. Best gift ever!! ❤️❤️
My Dad used to tell me "Mind the pennies and the dollars will follow". So true! I'm like you, I love Xmas and have a lot of Xmas decor. For other holidays, like Easter, I set a budget ($20 or so) and I decorate with tulips or hyacinth, bowls of jelly beans, etc. Things that are festive and can be used, enjoyed or discarded easily when holiday is over. Love your motto of no budget shaming! :) Always enjoy your videos!
I appreciate you addressing the small dollar amounts adding up. We have a saying in our house "death by ten dollars" A subscription here, a purchase there, etc can at up to going towards a vacation or investment.
Your advice on large purchases like rugs is so wise. And I love your close cropped hair--it's very chic. Your personal style is beautiful and understated. Elegance ages well. ♥
I've definitely got a room full of things that I bought that I should've waited until my vision was timed the right way instead of buying ahead of time and then just storing it because by the time I actually see the vision through my style has changed or I decide on some thing else so I've definitely been guilty of doing some of the things that you are encouraging us to think about I totally now work my best to shop with intention and I love you saying that because I'm really big on that shopping with intention and taking my time and not being in a hurry even if it goes out of stock it'll come back in stock and if it doesn't I'm sure I'll find something else equally as beautiful so as usual thank you for all your pearls of wisdom have a great weekend😘😘😘🥴👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Brilliant! I am 50 and just figured some of this out in the last few years as I had to declutter/evaluate my shopping habits. Thank you for putting this out.
Kiva I love the seasonal advice. I love all the décor when it shows up in stores but I never buy any because I don't know what to do with it. The idea of having one dedicated space to decorate is just so smart.
I love thrift store findings of old glass storage jars for our cereals, macaroni etc. Looks so pretty when I walk into my pantry- feels like I've gone back in time.
I so agree about the seasonal decor. Pick one holiday/season to go all out and touches for the others. I use seasonal scent candles along with a pumpkins for fall, a simple spring wreath for Easter. Great tips!
OMG the pillows! Why in the world are throw pillows so pricey!? I started just buying Poly Fill in bulk and stuffing it into the inexpensive inserts you recommended
I buy used pillows at a donation shop. Lots are brand new but I can always spray a little Lysol on it. I end up spending $2 or $3 for the forms. I do the same for my front porch and screened in porch pillows.
Hi Kiva, I heard you just fine. I had no audio or video problems. Thank you so much for the advice. I always enjoy your honesty in your videos. Keep them coming.
I grew up with my mom and grandma decorating for each season. I'm 41 and have never decorated for any holiday (except a little for Christmas) in my home. I was over it as a kid.
Totally guilty of not buying with intention, I agree 💯 % we need to buy something that 1- with love 2- will use for a long time 3- something that will not clutter our home
I was thinking the same thing! Kiva is quite the lifestyle diva... Not the unattainable uber expensive kind (looking at you Martha Stewart), the common sense talking best friend kind. 😊
Seasonal decor! Sorted. I have two small kids, having them make all the Christmas decor gives me about three weeks of craft projects to keep them busy.
Omg Kiva. When you were getting into detail about cleaning the storage containers and water getting into the seals of those fancy ones i was like “ we are on the same wavelength!”
For seasonal decor I’m a big fan of a seasonal door wreath. They’re easy to store and can be enjoyed by not just you but your whole neighborhood as well. And especially since it’s a pandemic and people aren’t really visiting us in our homes, it makes sense to focus the impact on something actually visible to others. Plus wreaths are super easy to DIY and customize to your specific style. And inside maybe focus on a fresh seasonal grocery store bouquet to add some seasonality in something that you won’t have to store. Or if you have a garden or access to wild areas outside you can make floral arrangements for free.
Great information! There definitely needs to be a part 2 and PLEASE add to the list of people who over accessorize!! They literally try to put every item they purchase on a table, bookshelf or on every wall in the house because it’s pretty or they got a good deal ! Some of things just don’t make sense! There are so many things to look at you - it starts to look like a flea market! If you love accessories like I do just switch them out from time to time instead of putting everything you purchased from HG on your table! There are so many influencers on YT that are guilty of this and people respond by saying “you have a great eye for decorating everything is so pretty “ PLEASE STOP ! They make the space look cluttered and junky! Try purchasing quality INTENTIONAL pieces! So we can get a better idea of what your style is and not look at ALL your great finds in one space!! It’s just my opinion!
I have a few small spaces in my home where I place seasonal decor. There’s a spot in my kitchen where I change out a small hanging plaque. In my dining room, I change out the runner on my table and a small display on my hutch. In my bathroom, I change out the flower arrangement on the wall, and a small shelf that’s just large enough for a small plant. In my daughter’s room, I change the small display on her shelf. Literally, every holiday fits in a small dresser in our guest room. If I see something that’s great and I love- I get it, so long as it can fit in one of those spaces. If it can’t, I let it go. No sense in cluttering up our space when it’s only out for a short time.
I have stopped buying plastic containers. I now recycle my glass containers & store all kinds of things in them-rice, pasta, beans, special flours like almond, special ingredients like raisins, coconut, etc. Some go on my pantry shelves, others in the fridge.
I really needed to hear the tip about things you can’t return. I got carried away with thrifting once before and ended up with a lot of cool things I had no place or space for 😭
Just found you channel and I'm looking to redo my home cheap after 17 years. Great ideas but I especially love your energy, honesty and humor! I'll be back!
OXO containers bring me joy when I open my pantry. They make me feel fancy and put together. I'm frugally bougee so I always buy them on sale or discounted. Lol
As a European I noticed that Americans are extremely wasteful. I couldn’t imagine buying books because they look pretty, or buying the pillows every time I want to change their apperance 😱😱 it’s good to see you are trying to make a change ❤️
You so right, I am moving and as I am packing I see all this stuff that I don’t like anymore! So I ask myself this is crazy! Thank You for making this video!!!!!!❤️
Agreed about the issue with pillows. I feel the same regarding duvets. Food storage containers, spot on. Easy to clean is way more important. I have used Pringle chip cans w/ silica packets, both free (silica packets are reusable). I now use old instant coffee jars. I told all my friends, put ad on local FB page, again free. Gave the Pringle ones to a teacher for her class organization, kept my silica packs. When I travel I buy a book of that place and that is it aside from a few post cards. I do look at them often a few times a week. I don't have a TV so it is a nice way to disconnect and I go through the memories with friends. I keep photos and measurements in my phone for the same reason.
I stopped doing seasonal decor. I would suggest doing seasonal colors without designs on them (skeletons for Halloween, etc) so you can use them year round which is what she talked about. Fall is my fav season, so I just switch to warm autumn colors.
COMPLETELY agree about pillow inserts and pillow covers.... I rotate mine several times a year and love that I can change them up and keep the covers folded/stored nicely and not bulk in closets! OH NOOOOoooooooo, I am a hardback book junky! I've been one for SOOOOO many years....... I can't give it up... just can't! I'll often remove the cover of late and some very old ones I'm not attached to I've painted the cover and the pages are facing outward. I don't know.... I can't do it!
KB...Thank you for all of the hard-hitting decorating and purchasing TRUTHS. The seasonal decor one really hit home...I still have a stack of Easter stuff that I have to find a spot to store. I love the idea of picking a spot to change every season. You are awesome...and by the way...I think you have been looking even more classy and beautiful.
So true about the pillow covers. Thats all I use. When I see people constantly buying brand new pillows when they change their decor, I be trying to figure out where they store all of their pillows at. And that also can add up.
I love the coffee table book call-out because to me displaying books means you've read them and they're out because you like leafing through or you want your guests to lead through aad maybe even discuss. Just personal pref. Kind of a functionalist I guess😊
Building a new home and starting to obsess over every detail. Thank you for this! I'm going to try to take your suggestions to heart! Now to watch some of your other videos!
Not having amassed a personal fortune (yet) such that I don't have to worry about the future, I truly appreciate your advice! You demonstrate that a family can live well while not overspending, especially on things that we may not want to keep forever. Bless you!
my mom knows a tailor. she just buys fabric she likes and the tailor makes pillow covers and curtains for pretty cheap. it’s also not very difficult to do yourself! it’s a nice way to get the exact look you like and make it unique.
Hey Kiva! Maybe you do this on purpose and I've missed you discuss it somewhere but if not, just an FYI, your video volume is much much lower compared to others in your field. I'm not sure if it's a mic thing or editing or what but if I'm watching a video from Nick or Arvin or most others and then go to one of yours I can barely hear yours whereas theirs were very loud at the same volume setting on my phone. Just wanted to let you know!
I’ve definitely purchased decorative pillows and regretted it. So glad TH-cam suggested your video. Grateful you called out items not to purchase and offered solutions. Going to also try your seasonal solutions. Keep up the great work!
I apologize for the audio troubles! I used a new editing software this time around and while it sounded good on my end, I can see that you are all having difficulty hearing me. I do apologize and I see your comments! I am working to fix this for subsequent videos and unfortunately, I can’t fix it retroactively.
Your feedback is appreciated! Have a beautiful day 😊.
I'm grateful for closed captioning, as I'm hearing impaired. Thank you for thinking about those of us who are audio challenged. 👍
The audio was perfect on my end.
What a relief to read this!!!I thought I was getting deaf!!! Thank you for the advices. They are appreciated, they make so much sense. In youtube it's hard to find someone that does not compell you into massive shopping all year round, no matter the reason (change of season, tendencies...).
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I could hear you fine, although the sound got softer, then louder in different sections. That was not a big deal! I have only been watching you for a short time, and this was definitely the most helpful of your videos.
THIS is how you do a “DO NOT” video! You don’t insult your viewers... You don’t income shame your viewers... You give them actionable steps and strategies to make their dollar stretch and homes more functional! Thank you KB!❤️ (BTW: I’m still going to get the OXO storage containers! They’re just too pretty!😩 But I’ll get mine from Homegoods for a few dollars less!☺️)
I love her. She never tries to shame folks.
Thank you so much for this wonderful comment. EVERYONE deserves a beautiful home, regardless of their budget and I’m on a mission to make that happen.
I’m in total support of the containers when you get them affordably! Thank you again 💕💕.
So true! This is the best take on "do not buy" that I've seen. Thank you for real KB🙌🏽
Thanks KB! I’m totally on board with you on the holiday decor items. I’ve spent a lot of money on this and now am downsizing and keeping it to a tiered tray. 💕
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“Don’t buy something just because. Don’t buy something because I bought it. Don’t buy something because an influencer bought it. Buy it because you love it.” THANK YOU FOR THIS! 💜
Was just browsing through the comments and began reading this at the EXACT time she was saying it....so freaky
Don't buy because it's on sale. If you wouldn't buy it for full price, don't buy it JUST because it's on clearance.
That’s 100 % right
"Stop purchasing $50 containers for $2 boxes of cereal." I hear you sis!
But where can I buy $2 boxed cereal, not in my hood. Everything’s sky high these days.
If you use pasta sauce, or pickles, wash out the glass containers and tear off the labels. They make great containers. I realize that only works for some things; that's not going to work for spaghetti!
@@barbarak2836 maybe a pickle jar 🤷♀️
ugh so true! how about just, don't buy secondary containers when the food already comes in a container? I don't understand this trend of buying packaged goods and then moving them from one package into another package... because aesthetics? like sure some things you can buy in bulk or need protection once opened but a lot of people take the plastic containers to an excessive place!
@@goldfishsnake this is mind boggling to me. I saw a girl on tik tok taking her frozen veggies out of the bag and putting them into containers for her freezer. 🤦🏼♀️
I love that the algorithm introduced me to this lady, she’s saving me money!!!
Welcome!!!
Just found your channel! I absolutely agree with all of your practical advise, and your delivery resonates with me... so I subscribed! Thanks!
Same!! 💕
Yes, she is awesome.
“Quit acting like those little purchases don’t matter”.... I needed to hear that hard truth!!
The idea of fake books hurts me to my very soul. Buy books about things you love, or places you’ve been and they’ll be stylish forever.
I'm glad someone else feels that way; that hurt to read that "for Instagram photography" phrase n the description for those.
All of our books are mostly about art, architecture, and travel because those are things we love and we’ve actually read them. They also happen to be very beautiful and “aesthetic”. You will never see that tacky trendy of turning them so the pages face forward instead of the actual book title.
Yea I’m big on this one too. Actually the first thing that catches my eye in someone’s home. The book collection can say a lot.
People buy books for show. They don't read anymore. Sad.
Imagine that embarrassing moment. You open someone's beautiful coffee table book and find their toy collection inside instead.
Also when thrifting I always bring my mini tape measurer. No more buying wrong size pieces lol.
Yes!! I have a mini one attached to my keys!
Smart ♥️
That’s genius!!
Excellent idea. I think it's mostly professionals who think to do this. My mom carries a mini tape measure in her purse. I always have dimensions written down so I know what fits.
That is a great idea.
One thing I have found with purchasing pillow covers, I’m not storing 20 pillows. I have six or eight and I change the covers and they’re always out. So I’m only storing the pillow covers which takes up a lot less space 👍🏻
Also, Amazon has a great selection of pillow covers in a variety of sizes.
That was my first thought too; the sheer space pillows take up! Not only are cleaning pillows hard but “cleaning them up” ie storing them is too, unless you want to donate seasonal pillows.
Growing up my mom always got dish towels for each season, and I’ve started doing that now too, because they’re easy to store but a cute way to add something in the kitchen for the holiday. And she would buy fresh flowers that went with the season because they get discarded anyway. I’ve started to do these things too so i don’t feel fomo about seasonal decor!
This. We’d always have curtains, tablecloths, kitchen linens, bedding sets, etc. that matched each season/weather. Sometimes we’d switch them out for a change of pace out of season, but it’s a fairly inexpensive way to easily decorate your house. Plus, nearly all of these things have lasted 20+ years.
Such a great idea!!! Love using natural decor instead of buying something you either get sick of and toss or you have to store.
I do the same.. something small for each season.. but not Christmas tho.... Christmas i go all out😂
I started getting the ones at the Target dollar spot, 2 kitchen towels for $5 for every season. 🤷🏻♀️
Same. A tablecloth and kitchen towels are quick inexpensive ways to lift the area.
I love this, reminder of a house being a home not just a trend
Exactly
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I don't get coffee table books or random books around the house as decor because it feels like I'm trying too hard to convince people that I'm well-read.
Coffee table books are more about their pictures than in-depth reading. That's why they're on the coffee table, rather than in your library.
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Actually, they can also be a conversation piece to start an intellectual conversation or debate.
Agreed!!!
I actually use books in my library & I change them out
I don't have anyone that doesn't know me into my home.
I hate the designer coffee table book trend. Thanks for bringing it up.
Another point for pillows: buy bigger inserts than pillow covers to make them more fluffy!
Yes.....
Yes. I do this allllllll the time. Because I had to many pillows and no way to put Them when not in use.
Thank you!
I agree
I learned the hard way 😩😩
I like to recycle my glass pasta sauce jars and use them for storage in my pantry.
same!
This is a great idea!
I do the same
Please encourage ppl to reuse the plastic containers from Costco, etc. i've found the ones nuts and snack mix come in to be invaluable. We buy too much plastic as it is.
A few months ago I had a light bulb moment and realized how many of those bags I was throwing away. I haven’t paid for bags since.
I reuse glass jars.
So true! I have used them for all over my home. Examples: popcorn in the pantry, Baking soda for cleaning, even Ice melt in the garage.
@@marshadarville6471 I'v got popcorn, almonds, walnuts, coconut,,flour, raisins, etc. in mine. They look good to me!
I have a cupboard for dry goods in my camper. I took a bunch of those nut containers( my 92 year old father hoards), I spray painted the lids a cute color, put labels on them, and lay them on their sides. They look cute and were free.
You're making way too much sense KB. The world ain't ready for you. 🤗
Totally agree with you
Yup, idk what some people are complaining about here..
Ditto
I got all glass containers for my food and I got my collection from multiple stores including dollar tree!!! I always look for deals and you can't go wrong with glass
We do glass too. I pick them up at discount stores or tag sales, thrift shops etc. We have a rack over the microwave where all the baking staples go, a niche in our built-in where dried fruits and nuts and snacks live and instead of boxes of cereal on top of the frig the jars have cereal, pasta, beans, lentils etc. I love how the food serves as decoration as well as the pretty glass jars and everything stays dry and clean.
Hi David. I'm happy to see you over here. I always wonder if the people I watch ever watch these types of videos. I don't think some of them do. 🤦 😂 I guess I am late to this video. Anyway, glass is so much better. Plastic is just not good for us, so glass is the way to go. I don't do this trend, but, if I did, I would buy glass. 😊
The timestamps are a welcome feature! Who puts timestamps in a design video? This woman! And it is appreciated.
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Thanks Kiva
Omg thank you so so much!! You’re so sweet! 💕
This is one of the BEST “don’t buy” videos I’ve ever seen
I found a $150 rug for $25 ++++ another $150 rug for $30 at a resale shop! The rugs were brand new wrapped up I plastic just donated or discontinued from target or something.. I still love my rugs...they are jute woven and have fringe on the ends!!
Those stores reward used rugs.
I love used items, recycle!
If only there were a store dedicated to just pillow covers and inserts!
I know, right? For now, I think Amazon & Walmart have decent pillow inserts. And then there are sites like Zazzle where you can design your own pillow and then buy a version of it that is a zippered pillow case & an insert. I really wish that more stores sold separate pillow covers.
JoAnne’s (& online) has feather pillow inserts and they often have sales. After Christmas they had boxes of six 24”x 24” feather pillow inserts for half the price. I’m still kicking myself for not purchasing them at that time. Next ‘After Christmas Sale’!
Try Amazon
Search pillow covers
Woven nook is a great online resource that sells pillow covers and inserts separate. Their prices are reasonable. Also check Etsy.
There is! Amazon. Soooo many choices.
it's rare to see interior design vids that incorporate frugality!! thanks
Love that you focus on budget friendly choices.
I love helping people save money!
For my containers I wash & reuse the plastic & glass jars that other foods come in. I've got various sizes so have everthing that i want to store covered, especially my different pastas, dried beans, & similar items.
I wish more stores would sell the pillow covers! I end up making my own.
I've been making my own covers forever, with no sewing machine.
Amazon has beautiful velvet ones 2 for 15 for 20x20.I get my feathered inserts from ikea for 6 and 10 dollars.
Amazon have a lots of pillow covers, I bought mine for Xmas, Easter etc.
I made pillow covers with the same fabric I made my curtains of.
I always buy the pillow covers and just put them over my existing pillows.
Me too! Ikea & Amazon are my go to's for covers.
Lolz me too. And sometimes the inserts cost more than an ugly sale pillow would.
I buy the pillows from Homewood that have the nicest inserts, and then I rotate my pillow covers with ones I got elsewhere.....helps things consistently feel new!
Pillow covers also make a great beginner sewing project, get old curtains/tablecloths at the resale shop, wash them thoroughly & then you'll have pillow covers nobody else in the world has
Yes!!!
You are by far the least obnoxious decor you tuber. Down to earth and realistic, love the content!
Buy what makes you happy. Whether that’s pillows, books, etc. Don’t worry about what someone else thinks.
I get my coffee table books from the thrift store for $1-$2 each. Take off the ugly paper cover and VERY likely it's a neutral coloured hard cover book with white, black, gold, or silver text. And choose books that resonate with YOU! I've been able to find so many awesome coffee table books based on nature and places I love to travel and they look awesome, cost almost nothing, and of course are second hand.
I do have a small handful of coffee table books on interior design that I actually have read and enjoyed and to me those are worth it - but if I'm not interested in the contents of the book, I'm not buying it. I don't like owning meaningless stuff as filler.
This is what I do as well. There are so many places to get cheap books, yard sales, book fairs, antique stores, flea markets, etc. I have always paid attention to what books people own and what they say about the person. So I only surround myself with books I love.
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I love this!
I’ve had some pricey rugs in my home, but I have to say one of my most favorite rugs ever is the one I bought last year from Costco! It’s so soft and luxe. It pays to shop around online for sure.
Yes!! I always see that Costco carries great rugs and even furniture! Thanks so much for watching Linda! 💕
I was just going to post that Costco has some NICE rugs!!! Thank you for posting this comment for me ❤️. Great minds think alike.
Those glasses look stunning on you! I'm about to get off work and go shop and telling my husband you made me! Have a great weekend😘
Thank you Celeste!! Yes!!! You can ALWAYS blame me!
A good alternative I've found to the coffee table books is displaying catalogs that are mailed to me. So many of them have beautiful covers and I'm happy that I'm able to find a way to make use out of them rather than just flipping through and then throwing them out.
I just to thank you. You are making it so easy, without unnessesary, talk, drama, voice pinch high, fakesmile etc. You are right on the point and pleasant to look at and listen to. Thank you.
Kiva,tank you for speaking slower in this video.We watch you from all over the world so when you speak so fast,we cannot follow you. And we love you😀
And louder, please, for lord’s sake!!
@@luciaa6775 she was loud
@@luciaa6775 you can slow the speed of the video so that she won’t sound too fast for you. Go to the right hand top corner and there are three dots ... click on them, scroll to playback speed and select a speed above the word “normal”. I hope that helps!
I just finally discovered pillow covers at IKEA
Nice options and great prices!!!
Buy the inserts there too and then file the covers in a drawer by season ! Or get new ones every year !
I really love your idea of having a designated tray in which to put seasonal decor and that's it. It contains and limits the amount of seasonal decor one can purchase. That is really a great idea! Thank you.
I could feel your passion on this!! So true! Those dollars add up..and nothing makes me sadder than seeing waste. Our landfills are choked with “stuff” -and when you decide to purge closets etc, so much gets thrown away. More waste! Just stop and be more picky. I love the idea of saving those dollars. Yes! Thank you for the shake up!
Really enjoy this channel.. moves fast-lots of relevant info and no tedious chit chat! !!
❤️
Pillowcases are so much easier to store than full on pillows
Having those brands name books 📚 looks so tacky and cliché. It doesn't make you fancy I promise I'm tired of seeing that. 😩
I concur
I thought coffee table books were for my moms and grandmas generation. I had no idea people still do that!
Yes 👏👏👏👏
I completely agree. I am sick and tired of seeing "Tom Ford." So trite and pretentious now. No one reads that book. It's all "smoke and mirrors."
@@bagpipes978 Ikr? I don't even find Tom Ford's work to be particularly good, it would never cross my mind to buy a whole book about it just because it has a cover that some people find nice.
I am so over the coffee table books, the giant beads and the dreaded pampas grass 😜🤦🏼♀️🤣🤣🤣
Hahaha 😆, same!
I have books that I place around my home but they are not your typical “coffee table book.” They are books that I get anyway because I honestly love to read and they are about subjects that I am genuinely interested in. Many times you can pick up fantastic books at thrift stores for next to nothing. I never really understood the wooden bead thing but farmhouse is not really my style so maybe that is a farmhouse thing. Maybe try other florals, branches. There are so many interesting textures and colors & honestly the prices they’re asking for dried pampas grass is a bit insane. I go out in the garden or forever along the river. Just be safe and don’t cut things down that you shouldn’t. Check local ordinances. Call your HOA manager. Sometimes the landscaping at the end of a season is going to die anyway. Ask if you can cut some of the tall ornamental grasses at the end of the season. You can dry it for use. Remember that trends come and go because so many people jump on the bandwagon. Stay true to your own personal style and you will end up with a home/space that you love. ❤️
I love watching your videos in the morning. The way you give your honest advice in such a kind way always starts the day with a little hope and a little style.
I’m a sewer so I make all of my pillow covers and my satin sleeping pillow cases. As usually, this was full of great content. Thank you KB!
My best friend is a quilter and when we travelled together, we went to a fabric shop and she noted all the designs I fawned over then sneakily purchased the fabric and made me 2 pillow covers and shipped them to me for Christmas along with an IKEA gift card to cover the cost of the appropriate sized inserts.
Best gift ever!! ❤️❤️
Classy way to present info. No foul language and practical suggestions.
My Dad used to tell me "Mind the pennies and the dollars will follow". So true! I'm like you, I love Xmas and have a lot of Xmas decor. For other holidays, like Easter, I set a budget ($20 or so) and I decorate with tulips or hyacinth, bowls of jelly beans, etc. Things that are festive and can be used, enjoyed or discarded easily when holiday is over. Love your motto of no budget shaming! :) Always enjoy your videos!
anne megan And look for huge bargains after holidays. Plan for the next year. :)
I love that idea with the tulips! Sounds cute. 😊
I appreciate you addressing the small dollar amounts adding up. We have a saying in our house "death by ten dollars" A subscription here, a purchase there, etc can at up to going towards a vacation or investment.
Your advice on large purchases like rugs is so wise. And I love your close cropped hair--it's very chic. Your personal style is beautiful and understated. Elegance ages well. ♥
I've definitely got a room full of things that I bought that I should've waited until my vision was timed the right way instead of buying ahead of time and then just storing it because by the time I actually see the vision through my style has changed or I decide on some thing else so I've definitely been guilty of doing some of the things that you are encouraging us to think about I totally now work my best to shop with intention and I love you saying that because I'm really big on that shopping with intention and taking my time and not being in a hurry even if it goes out of stock it'll come back in stock and if it doesn't I'm sure I'll find something else equally as beautiful so as usual thank you for all your pearls of wisdom have a great weekend😘😘😘🥴👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
We definitely need part 2 👏🏻👏🏻 Thank you for sharing :)
Brilliant! I am 50 and just figured some of this out in the last few years as I had to declutter/evaluate my shopping habits. Thank you for putting this out.
All solid tips. I have been buying pillow covers for years because I like to change my decor in small ways quite often.
Kiva I love the seasonal advice. I love all the décor when it shows up in stores but I never buy any because I don't know what to do with it. The idea of having one dedicated space to decorate is just so smart.
I love the idea of having one space for seasonal decor. That is going to come in handy when I retire and downsize.
I love thrift store findings of old glass storage jars for our cereals, macaroni etc. Looks so pretty when I walk into my pantry- feels like I've gone back in time.
Ohh! I love that you've suggested web-searching rugs to find them cheaper! I shop for rugs and decide I can't afford the ones I like!
I got my living room rug online at wayfair and am so happy with it.
I so agree about the seasonal decor. Pick one holiday/season to go all out and touches for the others. I use seasonal scent candles along with a pumpkins for fall, a simple spring wreath for Easter. Great tips!
OMG the pillows! Why in the world are throw pillows so pricey!? I started just buying Poly Fill in bulk and stuffing it into the inexpensive inserts you recommended
I have been looking for pillows and agree - geez some places want up to $200 for one throw pillow. 🤣🤣
Use the cheapest bed pillows as filler. They are cheaper than PolyFil. I buy mine at Walmart.
I buy used pillows at a donation shop. Lots are brand new but I can always spray a little Lysol on it. I end up spending $2 or $3 for the forms. I do the same for my front porch and screened in porch pillows.
I typically hate when people say what not to do, but this was done with a very helpful tone and I really agree with everything she’s telling us.
Hi Kiva, I heard you just fine. I had no audio or video problems. Thank you so much for the advice. I always enjoy your honesty in your videos. Keep them coming.
I grew up with my mom and grandma decorating for each season. I'm 41 and have never decorated for any holiday (except a little for Christmas) in my home. I was over it as a kid.
I only decorate for Christmas too but minimally.
Please, please do a Christmas Decorating video when the time comes. I would love to see your Christmas Decorations.
Totally guilty of not buying with intention, I agree 💯 % we need to buy something that 1- with love 2- will use for a long time 3- something that will not clutter our home
Hey sis! Happy Friday oh my word you look gorgeous that top with the gold is such a vibe Gorgeous!!!! Love all these tips!❤️❤️❤️
Thank you so much Kim!! You're seriously the best!
I was thinking the same thing! Kiva is quite the lifestyle diva... Not the unattainable uber expensive kind (looking at you Martha Stewart), the common sense talking best friend kind. 😊
Seasonal decor! Sorted. I have two small kids, having them make all the Christmas decor gives me about three weeks of craft projects to keep them busy.
Omg Kiva. When you were getting into detail about cleaning the storage containers and water getting into the seals of those fancy ones i was like “ we are on the same wavelength!”
I love it when designers care about how things will be cleaned
For seasonal decor I’m a big fan of a seasonal door wreath. They’re easy to store and can be enjoyed by not just you but your whole neighborhood as well. And especially since it’s a pandemic and people aren’t really visiting us in our homes, it makes sense to focus the impact on something actually visible to others. Plus wreaths are super easy to DIY and customize to your specific style. And inside maybe focus on a fresh seasonal grocery store bouquet to add some seasonality in something that you won’t have to store. Or if you have a garden or access to wild areas outside you can make floral arrangements for free.
Great information! There definitely needs to be a part 2 and PLEASE add to the list of people who over accessorize!! They literally try to put every item they purchase on a table, bookshelf or on every wall in the house because it’s pretty or they got a good deal ! Some of things just don’t make sense! There are so many things to look at you - it starts to look like a flea market! If you love accessories like I do just switch them out from time to time instead of putting everything you purchased from HG on your table! There are so many influencers on YT that are guilty of this and people respond by saying “you have a great eye for decorating everything is so pretty “ PLEASE STOP ! They make the space look cluttered and junky! Try purchasing quality INTENTIONAL pieces! So we can get a better idea of what your style is and not look at ALL your great finds in one space!! It’s just my opinion!
jeanpe1040 But do you have to yell? Watch the technique of persuasion on this video.
I have a few small spaces in my home where I place seasonal decor. There’s a spot in my kitchen where I change out a small hanging plaque. In my dining room, I change out the runner on my table and a small display on my hutch. In my bathroom, I change out the flower arrangement on the wall, and a small shelf that’s just large enough for a small plant. In my daughter’s room, I change the small display on her shelf. Literally, every holiday fits in a small dresser in our guest room. If I see something that’s great and I love- I get it, so long as it can fit in one of those spaces. If it can’t, I let it go. No sense in cluttering up our space when it’s only out for a short time.
Kiva you are a genius I swear. I share your videos with everyone I know because you are the most helpful person on the internet! PERRRIODDDDD!
Omg thank you so so much Imani!! SO happy that you find my videos helpful! 💕
I have stopped buying plastic containers. I now recycle my glass containers & store all kinds of things in them-rice, pasta, beans, special flours like almond, special ingredients like raisins, coconut, etc. Some go on my pantry shelves, others in the fridge.
I really needed to hear the tip about things you can’t return. I got carried away with thrifting once before and ended up with a lot of cool things I had no place or space for 😭
Just found you channel and I'm looking to redo my home cheap after 17 years. Great ideas but I especially love your energy, honesty and humor! I'll be back!
You are so thorough and passionate. I truly appreciate it. 🙏🏾
Thank you so much Mia! 💕
OXO containers bring me joy when I open my pantry. They make me feel fancy and put together. I'm frugally bougee so I always buy them on sale or discounted. Lol
As a European I noticed that Americans are extremely wasteful. I couldn’t imagine buying books because they look pretty, or buying the pillows every time I want to change their apperance 😱😱 it’s good to see you are trying to make a change ❤️
Excellent tip to change pillow covers according to season! It’s an easy, less cluttered way to decorate for the season. Thank you!
You so right, I am moving and as I am packing I see all this stuff that I don’t like anymore! So I ask myself this is crazy! Thank You for making this video!!!!!!❤️
Agreed about the issue with pillows. I feel the same regarding duvets. Food storage containers, spot on. Easy to clean is way more important. I have used Pringle chip cans w/ silica packets, both free (silica packets are reusable). I now use old instant coffee jars. I told all my friends, put ad on local FB page, again free. Gave the Pringle ones to a teacher for her class organization, kept my silica packs. When I travel I buy a book of that place and that is it aside from a few post cards. I do look at them often a few times a week. I don't have a TV so it is a nice way to disconnect and I go through the memories with friends. I keep photos and measurements in my phone for the same reason.
I stopped doing seasonal decor. I would suggest doing seasonal colors without designs on them (skeletons for Halloween, etc) so you can use them year round which is what she talked about. Fall is my fav season, so I just switch to warm autumn colors.
COMPLETELY agree about pillow inserts and pillow covers.... I rotate mine several times a year and love that I can change them up and keep the covers folded/stored nicely and not bulk in closets!
OH NOOOOoooooooo, I am a hardback book junky! I've been one for SOOOOO many years....... I can't give it up... just can't! I'll often remove the cover of late and some very old ones I'm not attached to I've painted the cover and the pages are facing outward. I don't know.... I can't do it!
Every book in my house has been read. My cookbooks are used also for decor. Use Kraft paper or wrapping paper for uniform covers. 🤩
KB...Thank you for all of the hard-hitting decorating and purchasing TRUTHS. The seasonal decor one really hit home...I still have a stack of Easter stuff that I have to find a spot to store. I love the idea of picking a spot to change every season. You are awesome...and by the way...I think you have been looking even more classy and beautiful.
I have been tempted for the longest to buy the designer coffee table books, so glad I didn’t. The Home Goods rug tip was BRILLIANT.
So true about the pillow covers. Thats all I use. When I see people constantly buying brand new pillows when they change their decor, I be trying to figure out where they store all of their pillows at. And that also can add up.
I love the coffee table book call-out because to me displaying books means you've read them and they're out because you like leafing through or you want your guests to lead through aad maybe even discuss. Just personal pref. Kind of a functionalist I guess😊
Building a new home and starting to obsess over every detail. Thank you for this! I'm going to try to take your suggestions to heart! Now to watch some of your other videos!
I decorate for Christmas from November to end of December then nothing until June when I switch to summer and then from September to November is Fall.
I’m moving into my new apartment & you have given me staple ideas! Thank you so much, appreciate it🙏🏾
Congrats on your new apartment! 🎉
I love beautiful containers, they just make me happy and double as serving dishes if they look nice enough
Not having amassed a personal fortune (yet) such that I don't have to worry about the future, I truly appreciate your advice! You demonstrate that a family can live well while not overspending, especially on things that we may not want to keep forever. Bless you!
Hurries to the target app to buy the black rug.... 👀🏃🏻♀️ Thank you for always putting us on, Kiva!
This is the first DIY with KB video I’ve watched, but I hope there are many more bc this is literally my TH-cam sweet spot! 😍
Girl! Such practical and realistic advice. 👌
Tea towels and decorative pillow covers are great and easy ways to decorate for a particular season.
I went to an antique bookstore and found really cool art books for the coffee table. Buying Chanel or Tom Ford screams "I am pretentious".
Thank goodness somebody said it!
To me screams: everybody has one and it is not unique and I have to follow everybody else's tastes.
@@vaderladyl Yeah, I really don't care about designer books. Not worth my money.
I use cookbooks. The cover art is often well photographed, and I can always find my favorites.
Thrift bookshops normally stock cheap amazing art and decor books because few people buy them. Bargain!
my mom knows a tailor. she just buys fabric she likes and the tailor makes pillow covers and curtains for pretty cheap. it’s also not very difficult to do yourself!
it’s a nice way to get the exact look you like and make it unique.
the difference in quality is also oftentimes huge!!
Hey Kiva! Maybe you do this on purpose and I've missed you discuss it somewhere but if not, just an FYI, your video volume is much much lower compared to others in your field. I'm not sure if it's a mic thing or editing or what but if I'm watching a video from Nick or Arvin or most others and then go to one of yours I can barely hear yours whereas theirs were very loud at the same volume setting on my phone. Just wanted to let you know!
This is super helpful! I’ve been learning a new editing software so I’ll fix this!
@@KivaBrent Thank you!
Yes, I had difficulty hearing this one as well.
@@KivaBrent Seeing your reply after posting my comment. Thanks!
Nick who?
I’ve definitely purchased decorative pillows and regretted it. So glad TH-cam suggested your video. Grateful you called out items not to purchase and offered solutions. Going to also try your seasonal solutions. Keep up the great work!