The Final Walkthrough: Saying Farewell to the Fairytale Home
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 6 ก.ย. 2024
- It had to happen. Walking through the house for one last time. Conjuring up ghosts and memories saturating oneself in the universal truth that time passes so very quickly. And the last 32 years were just a slice in that time passage. Spent In this very special place. I hope we have well served this grand dame of a house and home. Join me on the final walkthrough as I say thank you, and farewell to our fairytale home. #moving #downsizing #sayinggoodbye #englishstyle #tudor #homedecor #homedesign
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Ah… this video made me think of this …
“How lucky am I to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard” A.A. Milne.. author of Winnie the Pooh.. god bless you on your new journey Linda
Spring and the snowball viburnum and Stuart squealing with delight.
Love that tree 🌳 so enjoyed seeing it in flower and the tulips in the front garden 😊. Maria from New Zealand
That shrub? Tree? Inspired me to plant one.
Your tree inspired me as well to plant one in north east Florida and it’s not doing very well 😭
Loved the amazing display of your thousands of tulips! So gorgeous!
The memory burned into my brain is the first time I saw you do a Wednesday walkabout in the backyard, showing us that gorgeous back porch full of topiaries, rounding the corner to the garden bursting with new growth in Spring, and finally leading us to the charming potager. I was hooked! I wish you all the best in your new home. ❤
The ending with the picture of you and your husband was so sweet .❤
I’ll never forget this front garden . It was the most inspirational thing I’ve ever seen in a front yard before and is what I aspired to recreate in my own front yard.
My favorite memory of your home has to be springtime tulips hands down. I also love the kitchen window.
What a lovely, authentic and truly emotional, from the heart, farewell tour. Thank you for sharing so much of yourself and your memories ❤️ The new chapter begins...
My mother, who is now deceased, we would would walk her garden together everyday and I love those memories. So it was such a gift to walk your garden with you everyday. Thank you for the inspiration, your happy smiles, and the continual ideas for garden decor and anesthetics. I am so looking forward to what you will do with your new property and yard.
Things I loved were your tulips, your snowball tree, your white eggplants, and all your baskets!
I love the view when you walk out your back door to look at that beautiful back yard with fire pit seating and outdoor table with seating
Love pic of you and Hub’s 😊
I think my favorite memory is when you pointed to an old basket hanging from a tree, and you said you’d gotten it at a thrift store. I had that same basket in my garage… like for 20 years. I got it out and have used it outside ever since! That was years ago…
That was the first time I watched Linda & fell in love with her garden & her thrifting.
Ha..Linda is responsible for a basket in one of my trees now.
When I left a beloved home of mine I had recurrent dreams about it. I would be in the house and the new owner would be annoyed that I was there again. This probably went on for 4 years. Then one night I dreamed I drove by the house and was content that I didn’t go in. I loved that house but finally accepted that I moved on. 😊
Lol. That happened to me after moving out of our home of 47 years, but only 2 dreams so far.
I also had recurring dreams of my old house, until I rode by on my bike and the new owner invited me in to see how they had made it theirs. No more dreams.
Do not blame you for crying . Good memories are your gift bestowed upon your living life within the walls of your home. I have no doubt you will be a great caretaker no matter where you land because you have this beauty that brightens up all you touch and lovingly take under your guardianship. Any house will be a wondrous Home because you are in it. Love you and appreciate the choice you have blessed all your viewers to be a part of. You are a genuinely a beautiful person.
I cried for you. For happy tears and sad ones too. When I left my beautiful home of 15 years. We left fast. Whole process was 45 days. I hugged my 250 year old live oak and the two 75 year old live oak trees in the backyard where my hammock hung.
Prediction on the new homeowners…Sydney & Tommy. I think they would be perfect stewards. Thanks for sharing your farewell to your fabulous home! Looking forward to your “walking about” through the opening of your new door as this old door closes…❤
I thought of them, too, but they seem so content in their current home. We’ll know soon!
@@theresacraviotto588 perhaps they're expanding their family and need more room. :)
I deep clean the houses we have sold. It’s like my goodbye and thanks for the memories.
When we moved out of the house where we raised our children, I was surprised at how difficult the final drive off would be.
The "stuck in my brain forever" moment was the first time I saw the snowball viburnum in full bloom.!! I have enjoyed everyday I spent with you in your garden and home. I wish you many happy years to come in the cottage.
Love this quote…..the more you let go the higher you rise…..more great memories to be made in your new home☺️
My best memory is when your son came home for Christmas and y’all made soup together😊😊😊
How lucky you get two fairytale houses in one lifetime. Enjoy!!!
Your back garden with the magical lights in the trees!
I don’t why I felt like I was leaving this house too. I will miss the potager and the snowball viburnum.
I will miss this house and garden too. Walking away is difficult. I sold my home of 28+ years, where I raised my kids and moved to a new city. Stressful beyond my imagination but so wonderful and so much fun, all the new is life refreshing.
I will always remember that lovely white blossomed tree at the end of the garden, I forget the name, forgive me. It is just gorgeous. Love it. Will miss it and the entire garden.
Take care of yourself Linda.
Hi Linda
My favourite memory is how you LOVED your garden. It was your escape from " the necessary". How you projected that love to your neighborhood and friends then later to you tube subscribers. No one said ' where is Linda Vaters' garden? They saw it. I love that tryptich mirror cabinet in your bathroom. Hope it gets saved or thrifted💞😘
Oh i can’t forget youn mention how you and your husband would sit on the bench and watch the boys play supper heros in the yard--my wife and have the same memories of our now 15 yr old doing the same and the spot we sat to watch the show😊😊😊😊😊
Favorite memories… tours of your garden and telling us how to grow plants. I hope you continue to tell us how to turn a normal ol yard into a fantasy garden!
Congratulations on your new home!!!
The garden & the fireplace
I guess Stuart will have to create a brand new opening since you'll be starting a brand new garden. Every video you did there was wonderful! I hope your new home brings you many special memories in the future!
We moved from our big historic house 3 years ago. We decided to downsize and move while we were physically able, in our early 60’s. We’ve moved several times before when we had kids at home, but this last move was so hard for us. We planned ahead, put boxes of all our non essential items in storage, downsized furniture, stored our outdoor items with family members but wow this move was physically and mentally draining. We’re glad we did it, just never want to do again. We love our 70’s home, almost done with the updating on it and yard work. Looking forward to watching you put your mark on your new home.
I have many ! One is watching your backyard during spring, first time I saw your Chinese white flowers from your magnificent tree that you created by cutting brunches underneath and looking like a fabulous umbrella during spring. ~During Christmas ! Your first home tour inside your home ! How fabulous! The vista from your two chairs looking outside the garden. I will miss your home but for sure you will create another spaces in your new house. I am following you for many years, at the beginning I really thought that Stewart was your husband he never said a word so I did not know then. Thank you both for bringing so much fun, beauty, entertainment to my life. God Bless you both in the new adventure!!!
Hugs 🫂 Linda! Memories ❤
Bless your sweet heart! Wherever you live, your home and garden will be fabulous! I first found you on TH-cam searching garden video yours about three years ago. Your spring garden with all the tulips blooming was incredible. Then you did an early morning back garden tour! Your garden was love at first sight for me. And then you welcomed us into your gorgeous home. Again, love at first sight. I was always intrigued to see what your daily outfit would be and you began sharing your clothing style and thrifting fun with us. You have blessed us with friendship and welcomed us into your life. And let’s not forget Stewart… I just wanted to hug him when he told you we loved you at the end of this video. What a good man! I wish you and Hubs all the happiness in the world in your new chapter! Looking forward to the transformation of your story book cottage. A new door is opening, walk through it and embrace the journey!
My favorite memory…the first time I saw that beautiful Chinese viburnum in all its glory!! I hope the new owners take good care of it…and if my guess is right on the new owners, they will love and cherish your gardens as much as you do and will be in good hands! I’m so excited to see what you do with the new place, but sad at the same time, I think we will all miss this grand Fairytale house! ❤️
Our son's room was periwinkle blue, and we just repainted it the same color this past summer, even though he's moved out. It's a lovely color!
AND we had red accents and an accent pillow with faux zebra fabric.
The spring photos when tulips were in full bloom were always my favorites. However, having said that, my 'new' favorite photo is the one at the end of this great video. You and Hubs standing out in front encapsulates this journey of life and love. ❤ A great photo of a lovely couple.
Yes, that was a sweet photo. Definitely needs a frame.
Am I seriously the only who has been obsessively checking my notification bell from Linda!?? WHHHHYYY is it so addicting to watch! LOL, I think I have a really really good guess who bought the house. But I could be wrong. Wishing you well Linda (& "hubbs") in your new adventure.
I have a guess as well......
If you’re on Instagram and follow a “certain person” there is a big clue on her latest post! 😜
I think I know, too.
Is it Stuart? Going to instagram now for the 1st time.
@@lisaneinast4425 Ahhh-ha! I spy a clue within a post you speak of. 😊
Your lovely Chinese snowball viburnum is at the top of the list!
My favorites:your kitchen fireplace, green kitchen cabinets, view out your kitchen window, view of your front yard from upstairs, your front, side, and back porches, redbuds with ivy, your advice on plant textures and how to use them, and topiaries. I can't wait to follow along at the new cottage.
Hi Linda, Yes..... I think we all have fallen in love with the Fairytale House with beautiful gardens. It was always a pleasure to visit with you at this address. I am sure it will be just as magical to visit with you in the storybook cottage. Best wishes to you and hubs as you start new memories in your new home. How exciting! Hi Stewart! Hugs :)
I remember the first time I saw the potager garden as you walk down the pathway past the studio. I gasped, it was unexpected and so beautiful! Congratulations on your new move. We can't wait to see what you do with your new landscape!!
Thank you for sharing your gorgeous home with us. And for allowing us to also say our goodbyes to the Fairy Tale House. XXOO
The beautiful tulips in frontlawn
Watching this a year later, I still cry at the end too! That little room and the fireplace in the kitchen were always my favorite spots in any season. And when you described how you will make a new garden view in your new kitchen... I didn't know then as I do now, that your new kitchen window faces a brick wall....
My favorite memory is when you showed how you celebrated the holidays ❤
My favorite part of the house would be the window in the kitchen looking out to the back yard. Next would be the back yard as if time just set still. My heart just loves your heart and time you and your family lived. The memories you and your family made. I've cried with you but time moves on . Can't wait to see forward the new beginning to alot of new designing outside and inside
. I just love you so!!! Enjoy every step of you walking journey you take!!!
The view from your kitchen window because it frames the beauty of your whole back yard.
My first memory that stuck with me, and one of my favorites, is of the snowball bush (tree?). Still love it
My most favorite memory is the first video I saw of your backyard tour and the spectacular view of the Chinese snowball viburnum tree in all its glory
Such a wonderful video sharing your special memories with us & the history of your lovely home. Wishing you many wonderful memories in your new story book cottage.
My coolest memory was finding out your grass was fake! Lol.
The built in mahogany window dining area is my fav feature of the house. I loved how you displayed your topiary and amaryllis during the cold months. I love the step landings into the living area. I am not an open concept fan. French doors was a great idea too
Front yard in bloom but most favorite is the blooms on the viburnum in backyard. Breathtaking!!! And sad memory was the ice storm. And now that I finished the video…awwwww!!!!!🥲😎✌🏻
My favorite memory is when Johnny came home for Christmas and you cooked the chicken chili together. As a mother of a grown son, I know how special that one on one time is. That you shared that last Christmas in this home with so many memories. I just watched the morning room Christmas tour with you in the red boots and pearls. Everything in that room is etched in my memory forever. The etched frosted shutters, the beveled back stain glass window , with those mahogany built ins. Your moms table with the faux boise potted topiaries and books. I don't think that cozy charm can ever be replicated. It was the personality of the homes soul, combined with your decorating aesthetic that was a match made in heaven.
I love love love the snowball viburnum tree in the spring time tour.
Bittersweet Linda. I can't remember exactly, but the first time I decided to watch your video was viewing your front yard. It took my breath away. That's when I hit the subscribe button and have been watching ever since. You're so creative and inspiring. Of course I love Stuart too.
My favorite memory of your loving home was the small room off the kitchen with two chairs by the fireplace. Then, your beautiful, cheery garden.😊❤️
For me it is your springtime front yard - all those beautiful tulips 🌷 😍
Omg you made me tear up especially your words at the end of this video!! As my Wonderful wise very Catholic Dad always said “LIFE IS ABOUT ADJUSTMENT AND RE-ADJUSTMENT”... this video was so wonderful!!! My first video I saw of you was trimming your redbud near you office and I got
hooked ... Pre Stewart days... AS BOB HOPE SINGS “THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES”. ““As always I will continue to follow your JOURNEY AND GET GREAT INSPIRATION FROM YOU AND A GIGGLE FROM STEWART AS HE VIDEOS YOU!!! 😍
I love your closing statements..... 😭❤️
One of my favorite memories is when you gave me an impromptu garden tour of your backyard and even shared two tiny potted red buds for my granddaughters ❤️
The street view of the house with the Tulips on show is my favourite view. Much happiness in your new home Linda. How's about taking a day off from cleaning now and have lunch out, go thrifting, buy yourself some flowers or an ice cream or whatever floats your boat. Love from England 🤗
Well I loved this farewell tour Linda & Stewart. Thank you both.
Linda, I so enjoyed listening to your iconic memories. It’s cathartic for all of us who have been on this beautiful journey with you.
My iconic memory of this home is where you left us today and it’s where I first ‘met’ you: In the entryway off the side front porch! So bittersweet for me, too.
Mind you, that tour was a holiday decorating tour…before I even knew you were a gardener or had a garden. Imagine my surprise. This was around November 2020.
What I loved about you then and still do is your style, your esthetic, and most of all, the love and respect you had for your home.
You told us about the mahogany, the etched windows, the lead glass window, and how you used this primarily as a bar when entertaining. It housed Jamie’s fishing gear and hats on the coat rack near the door.
I have told you since then how you and this channel saved me during Covid and how you got me back into gardening. I know I am not the only one in our community who has expressed that to you.
I am grateful still.
Now, onto new chapters with lots of 💕!
Wow! That was a hard one to watch and not let the tears fall, like the one where Johnny read his sentiments about the fairytale house. I just started serious gardening less than two years ago. I am 74. My sister, who is 80, discovered your TH-cam channel about a year and a half ago and let me know about it. She figured Oklahoma and my zone in central Texas, zone 8a, were close enough albeit now I'm discovering there are zones elsewhere that are so beneficial to my learning as well. You are my first ever garden show to watch and I will watch you forever, for sure a favorite of mine. I so enjoy everything! I'm pretty fond of Stewart, too. Bless you guys always.
Oh my Linda and Stewart. I have so many shows I have enjoyed but the one that I got so thrilled about was when you surprised me by opening my mail when I sent you some of my Rose Champion flower seed and you did it on air. Meant so much.
One of my favorite videos was of you in the morning; I think you were making tea in the kitchen, getting ready for the day. I have those mornings myself, just me and the house before my family wakes up and it’s quiet and precious time. You did a beautiful job giving great respect to your former home with this tour. (That was very Linda Vater of you!) As I say we have all taken “cuttings” from your garden, home and lifestyle through your and Stewart’s hard work. And so it lives on and on…❤️
I can’t think of any one show but I have “upped my game” in many ways because of you. Most recently your comment about poor posture being aging. That hit home with me. I am looking forward to watching you make the new house your own. I also love when you take us on visits to your friends homes and gardens.
❤great video but going ro miss the crunch of the stones under feet in your walkabouts love that noise😢oh and your beautiful kitchen window view
Your new house is a treasure. But I just don’t know how you can stand to leave this lovely home. It’s so gorgeous. My favorite memory is of it ALLLLL! What a blessing it would be for me to get to live there. Bless you on your new adventure.
My favorite memory is discovering YOU! During covid my husband suggested I look on you tube for some gardening sites. I found you and could not believe how similar our thoughts, and lives paralelled! I sent you to a friend and she said,"you are the same person!" NEEDLESS TO SAY, I WAS FLATTERED AND HAVE WATCHED EVERY SINGLE ONE OF YOUR VIDEOS....now going into 3 years! Our families,clothing,thrifting,are alike.!When you showed us the exact wet and wild lipstick I use I was convinced we were sisters from another time. As a retired teacher I dream of a smaller home...someday. In the meantime continue to be you and enjoy life !
Linda I love how authentic and open you are, sharing your life garden and home. I cannot wait to see how you transform the storybook cottage into a warm inviting home.
What a lovely tour..thank you so much. You were the best treasure in the house so where you are is going to be our best and favorite memories 💓
When we moved out of our home where our daughters grew up(15 years) at the house. I find myself driving through it several times a week. We did that every time we are in the neighborhood. Although I loved our new house I still remember the good old days. Coming home from the hospital with our baby. Such sweet memories ❤
I will definately miss this home, but cannot wait for you to create the new designs in your new home. This home looks extremely expensive and all the neighbors homes looks terrific, I would of kept it forever, this was a truly beautiful home and will be missed. Good luck in your new home and good luck with all your future designing of your yard and home, I cannot wait for you to get started.
My favorite memory is the lovely bookshelves that you had in your bedroom with your bed in front of them, so so pretty. Also on all your videos just seeing you working in your lovely gardens and all your boxwood & topiaries. What an inspiration you are.
Loved when you had your fire going on the darkest mornings drinking a cup of coffee…. So cozy!
Linda this was great. You have always been the most approachable TH-camr. When you were in the nursery I definitely saw your tears. It has to be hard but you are so very blessed that you have been able to make this move. In church this morning God spoke to me about His goodness to each of us; in this move I see it for you. I always wanted to visit OC so I could see your fairytale house and maybe catch you home. Since that has t happened, please be in prayer with me that it will happen in the new home. God bless you and hubs as you make the new home yours. For me the green cabinets in your kitchen were always beautiful. I will miss the color in your new home but that is ok, it is your decision not ours. Sorry this is so long. 😊❤
The view out your kitchen window!!!!
Thank you for opening your garden, home and life, to all of us. Please don't rush to create content. We'll be here when you are ready. Everything in good time.
That view from the kitchen window, Wow!
😢gosh, it has certainly been a special journey. Thank you for inspiring us all to live a beautiful life.
It was my first WOW glimpse of the potager for me. And then seeing it in all it’s seasonal changes. And I’m not even a big boxwood fan. But everything about that yard is fabulous, all those beautiful tulips in the spring, the snowball viburnum, the wonderful old rose climbing up the side of the studio and so much more.
Your fall pumpkins! Each year how you integrated fall pumpkins in to your pots, using the trellises and color. Just got better over time!
The Green Martini Door Garden grabbed me. Linda Vaters down to earth transparency hooked me. The garden path in the backyard with all its layers from top to bottom always holds my interest. I have enjoyed the walks and details endlessly. My favorite spot in the house is the cozy addition of the fireplace sitting space and the quaint breakfast room.
My best memory is when you were dancing with your son at his wedding it brought tears to my eyes. Also when the both of you were cooking together. The many many topiaries.
You were in your backyard with items from the thrift stores on a glass table. Lots of candle holders and how you were going to use them to decorate. There was a fire in your ‘portable fire pit.’ I was intrigued. Good luck in this adventure. I love to garden and decorate. Win/Win. California Gal
The front yard in the spring along with the snowball viburnum is gorgeous🌷
My favorite memory is the kitchen window, l have always like kitchen windows. One can see gardens, children playing, flowers 🌸 , trees 🌲 , the rain ☔️, sun 🌞 and stars 🌟. Many other things. Blessings to the new home and have fun. Love ❤️ you always Linda and family, Stewart and everyone.
Linda you are turning over a beautiful home to the new homeowners. Thanks for sharing your home and garden with us all these years.💖
Thank you for sharing your move, and memories. As we all get older, we have to learn to accept, and enjoy change . God Bless you
Always the spring bulbs blooming in your walkabouts out front.🌷
I was so sad watching this but suddenly I was excited for the new home❤❤❤❤
Thank you for sharing these intimate and wonderful memories with us. I was crying with you every step of the way. Not many of us have such long time home memories that we can talk about. You have been greatly blessed and I wish you and yours a prosperous new journey in your beautiful new home. ❤️🏡🌳🌷💐
It's a hard decision between seeing your Chinese viburnum for the first time, and seeing your front yard with tulips in full bloom! It could sound silly, but it also sticks out in my mind the first time that Stewart was "revealed"! Lol. I hope you are able to somehow find a way to still bless us with peeks of your many years of hard work in your beautiful garden. Maybe a drive by this Spring 🌱🌼 is in order lol.
First peek inside your home through the back!! Loved it!
Linda, your generosity comes through so much in this video!! Have a happy move.
Actually, the first video I watched was the one where you were gardening in the back, and the outfit you wore, along with your choppy haircut, really caught my attention, and reminded me of Linda Hamilton in the Terminator movies, haha! I thought - "How cool is this?! Gardening and fashion all in one!" Please take extra good care of yourself during this transition period. The last thing you would want is to become ill. Even good changes can have a price with your health. Best wishes in your new home. Time to make new memories (and gardens)! 🥰💐