My college-age son was visiting the kid's section of our local art museum where kids can make some art. Just for kicks he did an extremely simple little watercolor of a bird on a beach. He brought it home but was going to THROW IT AWAY. I grabbed it, framed it, and hung it by my bed and every night I look at it and think about how beautiful it is and how much I love him.
I've become so discerning since I've started watching your videos. I no longer pine for sh*t just because the algorithm is pushing it or it's trendy or whatever. I've been learning to tune in to my own taste and rediscover my love for colour and pre-loved things.
With grandmillennial being the BIGGEST trend this year do you truly love colour and pre-loved things or is it because it’s currently everyone’s favourite style?
@@Notnatasha fair point, but Grandmillenial doesn't appeal to me either! For me it's more that my parent's home was filled with Indian antiques, textile and colour and I grew up believing the Pinterest sad beige - white - grey minimalism was aspirational instead. Only now I'm starting to understand how tasteful and personal their style actually was...
@@natashatrilokekar2435 I love this ❤️ what you said truly helped me, I find myself also gravitating towards my parents British traditional style but was conflicted on whether I truly like it or antique things are just so hyped rn.
Awesome video. Was surprised with the vaguely pro fast-fashion shirt advice. Approaching clothing with the same thought, consideration and integrity that you put into interiors, will always win. It’s literally the same exact home decor advice you give-applied to clothing. Boom!
Agreed. But I do think that it is a bit more difficult with home decor as it is always on display and is usually (not always) more expensive than clothing. But I agree. The same could be said about a lot of clothing. A video of the same topic would probably discuss having a great quality coat, good pair of boots, jumpers and role necks made from great fabric like Marino wool or cashmere, etc. It’s the overall mindset of being intentional with your purchases, knowing your style and sticking with timeless pieces of high quality
I think coffee tables books are great but I personally think they should be carefully chosen and not just any random book or a book that just looks nice or matches the decor. I think you'll get more out of the book if it's about a subject you actually love or find interesting. Otherwise if you've bought a coffee table book because it has a pink cover to place on a shelf to match your aesthetic I think you can easily get tired of it. But if it's a book on a subject you actually like you might even read it and get inspired by it or learn something. I studied art history and I have a ton of exhibition catalogues from shows I've visited and artist monographs. I also love gardening so I have collection of garden/landscape design books and I love pulling one out to flip through for inspiration and they bring me a lot of joy. To me having a stack of books that you don't actually read seem a bit pointless.
I agree about the books and would apply your theory to anything, really. I want to be surrounded by things that reflect my husband's and my passions and personalities.
I totally agree with this. my currently coffee table books are "tales of beetle the bard", "history of magic" and the illustrated version of "harry potter and the sorcerers stone"... I have a type. Ha. They've been my go-tos for a few years now and going strong.
For yeeeears my parents had a 6’ fake ficus I absolutely hated. It moved with them twice. And, was part of Mom’s decor even when she felt the need to revamp her living space. She loved it. Now that both she and my dad have passed it’s has a place in our home. I just added lights, which makes me happy. I don’t know if I’ll ever part with that fake ficus.
When I was in college 35 years ago, I spent $300 on an oversized painting that is a self portrait of the artist. I’ve loved that painting ever since. It’s lived in every house I’ve had. At one point, I took it to my office so I could look at it while working. Right now, it hangs in my front entry. It’s huge and dramatic. I’ve never regretted spending those $300.
Lovely! Investing in original art that is a few hundred to a few thousand dollars is always an excellent investment, especially if it's a piece you really love and admire; Paige really highlighted that well in this video! The works of art our eCommerce gallery creates lowest tier starts in the ($300's) three-hundred's price range and then goes up from there. Very affordable for original luxury art, all timeless one-of-a-kind pieces of custom original art.
I feel like Coffee books should be mostly for inspiration and if you really enjoy reading it, instead of just something you should have just "because" it looks good. Unnecessary items that just collect dust and don't bring any REAL joy is insanity to be. I realized that as much as I enjoy having all my stuff as a creative, I acually are more grounded when the excessive stuff is gone....😅
I always thought the “books as decorations” trend is weird because it seems to want to showcase elegance, intellect, and class, yet all the books go unread? Seems odd to me lol
@@PDeeVidoes we have two coffee table books and they both only have pictures, most big scenic books don’t actually have words and they are just for aesthetic purposes, not like “bookshelf” books
Yeah they are a weird concept, very unusual in my culture/part of the world (Eastern Europe). Now a full library wall on the other hand, that looks good and holds all the family treasures (books, we read a lot).
@@JaZmine147 my coffee table is full of stuff used throughout the week like sun glasses, the DSL camera, and all kinds of knick-knacks I haven't had time to put away and the boyfriend keeps adding stuff. Keeping a random book on it cause "it looks pretty" but that we wouldn't actually read seems illogical.
ive heard that instead of doing cat trees, you can add platforms, scratching posts, and cat beds to your walls. like deconstruct the cat tree and add the individual elements around the house to make it work with your existing style. im pretty sure there's ppl who do custom wall furniture for cats. or you could diy the entire thing (a lot of the projects on yt seem a bit advanced for me, but if you're good at woodworking you could give it a shot)
Yeeeeesssss but also my advice as an elder millennial: spend as much as you physically can on a couch!! We bought a floor model couch 90% off and it def has a scratch on the back but no one ever sees it, this sucker has been with us for close to 18 years, 2 cross country moves, all the time with multiple shepherds 🐕 etc that dig into it and it just gets softer and more beautiful, no cracks etc (though I don't know if folks realize you need to condition leather goods just like resealing stone... 🤦♀️🤷♀️). Our movers always ask if it's a sofa bed because it's so heavy but no, it's just well made. Seek out those items 👌
Paige. Can you please do a video on seasonal decor? I love having my house reflect the seasons and holiday but I'm struggling to find an un-stupid way of doing it. Especially when I have no storage and a lot of large art pieces in a really small space.🙃
I second this! Everything in the stores looks so tacky and cheap. I want my house to look like an authentic haunted house or a damn Hallmark Christmas movie set!!
For me switching out couch pillowcases and kitchen cloths, things i use and arent just knick knacks help bring the colours of the season in without looking tacky - would still love her take !
The best big cutting boards are "end-grain" and the end-grain (vs. face and edge grain) actually keeps knives sharper because they are somewhat self-healing. Mine is my absolute favorite for cutting and chopping. I love how they come back to life after an oiling and waxing.
i think the reason we might all 💚 vintage so much is because an items' patina adds life/warmth to our spaces... silver cups, coffee table books, cool wooden frames, old iconic lamps, all that shit! i set decorate w thrifted stuff too, it helps to create a 'real life' lived in look which i love. You add life to my day!!
Everywhere I travel out of the country I get a souvenir that is a home piece (typically a locally made wall piece) and I NEVER get sick of them. And when I travel with my mom she buys me something from there too. Extra special ❤️
I love decorating with books and bookshelves. A library or wall of books is important. Feels homey and cozy and you can move things around for a change of scene. Love your channel, I heard about it thru watching another TH-camr, Caroline Winkler.
I bought a Georgia O'Keeffe coffee table book at an estate sale for $5. She is one of my favorite artists. I love looking at all the different things she painted not just landscapes and flowers
Coffee table books are such an interesting choice; I feel like the only people I know who have them are like over 50? I've never totally understood the purpose, like these days even if you do leave guests to get bored in your living room, they're more likely to be on their phones than reading a coffee table book. I wasn't sure that coffee table books were still a thing, but if I ever decide to have them I'd want them to be something cool and meaningful.
I'm not a coffee table book person either. I'm a book person, so I have lots of books around, but the ones that are specifically designed for coffee tables don't usually do it for me.
Haha I’m the only person I know who loves coffee table books. But I’m berry into design so they’re a constant source of inspiration for me. I don’t have a tv in my living room, so I keep them accessible for anyone who’s interested. Turns out My guests do love To flip through them! (I’m way under 50😂)
Agreed on the framing. My husband’s grandmother had a framing business and we were able to get so much framed before she closed the business and we are so thankful because now when we have things framed we pine for the family discount. We also will thrift for frames! Even if we don’t like the art, we will buy a good frame and find art we like later.
Paige you are really helping me with the small, 1940 cottage-bungalow I bought a year ago.I have loved mcm for a long time, but it doesn't "fit" the vibe of this charming little place with its two round windows, traditional fireplace and niches. I'm honoring its cozy nature with pre-loved stuff including some of my mcm pieces. For example, instead of a trendy, brand new upholstered bed, I picked up a 50"s blond wooden bookcase headboard for $8(!) and my home's becoming the eclectic, highly personal space I've dreamed of. Thank you for the inspo!
I encourage everyone to buy art from street artists in cities you’re visiting. It’ll be a minor investment that you’ll keep forever (especially if you do end up getting it matted and framed). And I encourage everyone to pick up some cheap paints (acrylic or watercolor) and make your own art. Frame that and voila! A piece YOU made :-)
When I visited Georgia with my family last summer, I bought 2 small pieces of art (landscapes of 2 Georgian towns) from an old artist in Tbilisi. I plan hanging them wherever will be my next home) Also bought 1 piece from an Iranian artist locally. When I look at those pieces, I’m so happy and never regret the purchases.
Absolutely agree with you on the art. I have several pieces that were painted by one of my old roommates and they make me feel happy every time I look at them.
My dad is an amazing wood worker and he made me a beautiful chunky cutting board with a really cool window pane pattern. I have it displayed in my kitchen and I’ll cherish it forever. I too have been obsessed with framing things. It is pricey, but actually the Hobby Lobby near my home does an amazing job. I’ve used them for several pieces and I have yet to be unhappy with anything they’ve done. Their frames are always 50 percent off too.
Yes! I got my first real oil painting off of eBay for $25. I got it framed at hobby lobby and it was 100% worth it. I plan to get many other things framed as they come.
My mom still uses the cutting board I made in my high school woodshop class and I have a wooden bowl that she made on a lathe in HER high school woodshop class. Having something that a loved one made with their hands is so special.
I certainly agree Paige. Original art is something I believe the art admirer, art enthusiast, and art collector will never regret. I love art! Beautiful original timeless painting of works of art can really enhance and elevate a space instantly versus cheap prints, photocopies or giclée's (dupe replicas of art). Investing in quality works of art is a great way to take any house & home to the next level, plus you bestow a unique piece that can transition with you throughout life's journey to any room or space. Art is a great way to do that. Great video!
I have a painting that my grandpa painted. My grandma gave it to me after he passed away and I love it so much. It’s not even fully finished or signed, but it’s special to me. I also love the motive, it’s a man and woman (from the 60s it looks like) and a dalmatian with trees in the background. It also heavily features my favorite colours green and blue. I’ll never get sick of it.
Project, find Paige's childhood tree!! Sue *knows* My baby boomer parents (adore them so much) fricken threw out everything over the years. They purge "stuff" too often. I'm no hoarder but I'm very sentimental about the stuff I like to keep around my home. They understand me now, and constantly hand down stuff they come across that has meaning.
pop off sister, your videos are fantastic, which has gotta feel good right? it's you in a frame with some stock images most of the time, so you're relying on your sense of humour and genuinely good taste and tips. keep it up
as an actual artist I endorse this message. Sometimes I wonder what's happened to my pieces people have bought - do they still have them, did they get tired of them, what sort of frames did they put them in? but I guess part of the whole thing is not being able to know.
Great choices, Paige. Things that loved ones gift you should be put on display always. To the list, I would add a great quality sofa in a classic shape that can be reupholstered as your taste evolves and the cushion covers are machine washable, a dining chair where the seat can be removed & recovered and a large, trunk style storage box that be repainted over time.
Would you consider doing a video on decorating when you’re renting a place with hideous beige wall to wall carpeting? I feel like every single picture I see of a beautiful room has wood floors. Thanks Paige!
I love you and your videos. I needed to start with that. 😅 Pet peeve of mine: Coffee Table books. I haaaaaaaaaaate them!! I think they're impersonal and pointless and end up being a waste of space. SO, if anyone ever bought one for me as a gift, it'd go immediately to Goodwill 🤣🤣 That's just me, tho. Great video - I love all the other tips! 😘
my favorite art i bought is an oil painting of a gnome blasting into outer space... he is extremely cheerful and has rockets coming out of his boots. no regrets, i love that thing
my dad got me a large print just off amazon or something but he framed it himself and i’ll keep it forever. meaning definitely makes an item special :,)
I 100% agree on quality picture frames. I love having fun picking the right picture frame for a new pieces of art. Just go to your local frame shop and see what they have. You will be surprised. So many people do not realize how many options you have when you go to a frame shop! I love the option of going conservative and classic or be super eccentric and colorful.
Lovely tips. (The only thing I would not adopt is the coffee table books) Frames and art - love it. When I visited Georgia last summer, I bought 2 small pieces of art (landscapes of 2 Georgian towns) from an old artist in Tbilisi. I plan hanging them wherever will be my next home) Also bought 1 piece from an Iranian artist locally. When I look at those pieces, I’m so happy and never regret the purchases. I have made it my new resolution - to buy art whenever I’m traveling instead of stupid, ugly and don’t-know-where-to-put-them souvenirs 😊
The concept of "coffee table books" makes me sick. Why don't people just have what they actually like and use? If you read books, then it's just a book, and not a "coffee table book". If you prefer magazines, have them on your table. If you don't, get what you actually like and make your home YOURS, not to pretend to be someone else.
My adult son (35yr old) came to visit me which is rare, because I usually visit him. He looked at this huge framed print I have on my wall, and said , "I remember that". He was remembering it from when he was living at home when he was 17. I said, "Yes, I've had It for years and I love it today as much as the day I purchased it.
*Absolutely about the art!* ~I have a photograph from my nurse when I had major surgery in 2010. I had just moved into a new apartment 2 weeks beforehand, and this was a housewarming gift from her. It's a black and white photo of silhouetted birds on a drooping wire. She even developed the photo herself. ~I also have a drawing from my friend, actor Jim Hoffmaster ('Kermit' on the show, "Shameless").
Thank you for your refreshing content. I watch a decent amount of YT design accounts but your videos have gotten me so inspired to take action, make decisions, use what I have in new ways, and buy/invest in a few things too. I just bought 2 picture ledges like your French friend on Check out this F*cking Home had displayed and can't wait to fill it with my coffee table books and continue to collect. Thanks again!
I love thrifting. I have found AMAZING treasures. My favorites are vases, some worth over $200. My favorite find.... 1965 unglazed Bitossi cats! Value $500, I paid $5 for both. Those are definitely forever pieces.
Hey Paige, trying to figure out how to style a living room, would love to see your thoughts on where to find good comfy chairs that aren’t just LaZ boy recliners a la friends!
I have always loved silver and shopped thrift stores for unique pieces and given them as gifts to my daughter too. We also appreciate a good patina on most pieces.😁
i am so happy to hear about silver. i have a bunch of family silver that i love having around randomly. gonna pull the rest out and find homes for them all!
One Christmas a couple years ago my dad got me a coffee table book on gargoyles and said, "made me think of you." okay dad 🙂 thank you 🙂 sincerely, your gargoyle loving??? daughter 🙃
I have a beautiful handmade cutting board made by a local artist out of reclaimed hardwood from old Milwaukee buildings. It's so gorgeous, unique, and is perfect for charcuterie, no regrets (my mom got one too)
I love interior design but formally know almost nothing about it. So, when your first mention was the Ikea mirror, I was very pleased with myself. That was one of the first items I bought for my new home. Unfortunately, I also bought some trendy/cheaper items that I'm always feeling I want to get rid of. Great advice! Thank you.
I thrifted a very simple but original oil painting of some ducks and geese on a pond about 25 years ago and it’s still my favorite thing in my whole house.
Real late to commenting on this, buut on the topic of frames and getting things framed; got a litography framed for my partner this week, and the framer/framing person (is that even a word?) told me to consider frames as the clothing of the art piece. You get some real nice clothing for your piece and it will elevate and protect your art for decades to come. Poor framing will do the opposite. And it’s such a fun process, with literally thousands of possible combinations. What kind of frame do we go for? What size mat? What color mat? Should we do the mat on top of or under the piece? The result is undoubtedly much more interesting that anything IKEA can provide (and I love ikea like it’s my third child).
Found you via Caroline Winkler ( Angela) Channel.. Subscribed because she is absolutely correct about your channel. Thank you Paige.. and Thank you Caroline/ Angela !
I basically agree with everything you said but I will never ever get coffee table books 😅 What is their purpose?? Are they really just decor or is anybody ever actually looking at them? I think I’ve never opened anybody’s coffee table books in my life. And why do you need several? If you stack them you can’t even see how pretty they are or what they’re about? Why not use books you actually enjoy reading? This has been confusing me for years lol That being said I do own a few - they’re just very mysterious to me
I liked this video. I'm looking for a full-length mirror and was going to go for the arch shape but love the idea of something simple and classic that doesn't go out of style. Also I have zero art on my walls at the moment and you've had me rethink the type of art I actually want to add to my place! Thanks!
Paige, I think we’d all love a video of about coffee table books for cool people. I screenshot the ones you showed in this video and I know you must have more up your sleeve!
Big cutting boards are very heavy. It's a significant downside in a small kitchen. Husband spent a lot of money on one, and it's the biggest regret and money wasted. When you are making sandwiches on it you have to clean it. Lifting it is a challenge, holding it up to rinse etc is even more challenging. You will avoid cutting raw meat on it because it's cumbersome to clean. Also certain wood tones may get tiring after a while. Nice to have in a huge kitchen or for corraling things, but a smaller bread board is much more user friendly and can be as beautiful of an accent
Ah silver. I inherited silver trays from my mom that are very special to me as is the 1930s art deco silver plate luncheon flatware set my great aunt gave me for my first apartment. To match up with them my china pattern is Lenox Lace Point which has a platinum rim. It's a dainty 1970s pattern with a grey and peach floral design... I bought my first place setting in 1974 while working for Marshall Field and Co. in the Walnut Room. I still love and use everything 50 years later.
For a second, while I was taking out my contacts, I thought you were talking about coat trees. I got really excited and thought maybe you found a Mondrian inspired primary color one or an old beautiful wooden french one. 😍
Getting close to 100k! How cute would it be if you hit 100k on your house tour with Ma and Pa Wassel 🥺 My hot take is that people in the comments pressed about coffee table books need to get more obsessed with specific random topics. Architecture, art, nature photography, even a pretty cookbook... coffee table books are just like real-life Pinterest, people! Or just get pretty editions of regular books if you're more of a reader type.
Ha! I had the mirror already and yes I agree with getting unique art that is for you. I see it prophetically. And yes that that silver cleaning stinks!
I’d be super interested to see a video kinda like this of sorta “durable” interior pieces to invest in that will survive handling by moving companies, some you mentioned could be regrets within the context of moving a lot (trees cannot be transported internationally due to biosecurity laws, mirrors / glass coffee tables are highly breakable, humid climates can quickly destroy certain types of plastic and wood) ~ love your videos !
I've just discovered your channel and it's all I love and the fact that you're very challenging is SO interesting! My grandparents from Denmark had a wonderful cosy home with furniture from the sixties because life was easier at that time and workers could afford new furniture so when I go to Ikea I sometimes step into pieces that look like what they had. Their children didn't like this old stuff today it would be vintage! Thank you!
Re dimmers, I bought WIFI BULBS a few years ago (I like the TP link ones much better than the Phillips TP don't require any other hardware, the app and user experience is drastically better and they're cheaper) about $20 each and I can control them via my my phone/google assistant like a WIZARD! 💜 Totally portable and no installation.
I love coffee table books they are the best decor ✨ also you mentioned the silver, my parents had a small tea set growing up and I can confirm the stuff they gave me to polish it smelled nasty my fingers hurt and smelled when I was done 🤢 haha but my dad would buy me my ice cream of choice after I was done so my 9 year old self thought: "worth it" lol would do it again tbh and I'm 29 now 😝
I always use antique tea pots, coffee pots for florals...and I have always collected antique brass (even when not in vogue) nothing is prettier than vintage brass.
lmao, it's very funny that I can only agree with the tree (because I love plants) but have specific dislikes for basically every other item in this list 😅 but _especially_ the dimmers are obnoxious af. the place we moved into has them in the dining room and master bedroom and they've never done anything but annoy everyone who lives here-- we never use them on purpose and honestly avoid using those lights as much as we can in general
May I add a decent vase. Preferably unbreakable, like an old silver water jug. It fits in with any interior. And you always need a vase even to just put your celery in which looks great btw.
I totally agree with the frame thing! We don't have a lot of money, so Custom is out of the question. if I get Art I still buy a ikea frame so I can put it up immediately! because thrifting the right frame for a piece can take a while and I don't want to wait until I can look at my favorite new thing. so I'll just change the frame later when I find the right one. Like you said in the other video interior design can be a longer term project ^^
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My college-age son was visiting the kid's section of our local art museum where kids can make some art. Just for kicks he did an extremely simple little watercolor of a bird on a beach. He brought it home but was going to THROW IT AWAY. I grabbed it, framed it, and hung it by my bed and every night I look at it and think about how beautiful it is and how much I love him.
I absolutely love this ❤
Love the love you have for your son ♥️
Kids' art is the best
That‘s so sweet!!
This is so wholesome and lovely.
I've become so discerning since I've started watching your videos. I no longer pine for sh*t just because the algorithm is pushing it or it's trendy or whatever. I've been learning to tune in to my own taste and rediscover my love for colour and pre-loved things.
With grandmillennial being the BIGGEST trend this year do you truly love colour and pre-loved things or is it because it’s currently everyone’s favourite style?
@@Notnatasha I actually hate grandmillenial 🤮
@@Notnatasha fair point, but Grandmillenial doesn't appeal to me either! For me it's more that my parent's home was filled with Indian antiques, textile and colour and I grew up believing the Pinterest sad beige - white - grey minimalism was aspirational instead. Only now I'm starting to understand how tasteful and personal their style actually was...
@@natashatrilokekar2435 I love this ❤️ what you said truly helped me, I find myself also gravitating towards my parents British traditional style but was conflicted on whether I truly like it or antique things are just so hyped rn.
@@speranzai 🤭 I appreciate aspects of it like how sustainable everyone is becoming and thrifting value antiques over cheap mass produced products
Awesome video. Was surprised with the vaguely pro fast-fashion shirt advice. Approaching clothing with the same thought, consideration and integrity that you put into interiors, will always win. It’s literally the same exact home decor advice you give-applied to clothing. Boom!
Agreed. But I do think that it is a bit more difficult with home decor as it is always on display and is usually (not always) more expensive than clothing.
But I agree. The same could be said about a lot of clothing. A video of the same topic would probably discuss having a great quality coat, good pair of boots, jumpers and role necks made from great fabric like Marino wool or cashmere, etc.
It’s the overall mindset of being intentional with your purchases, knowing your style and sticking with timeless pieces of high quality
I think coffee tables books are great but I personally think they should be carefully chosen and not just any random book or a book that just looks nice or matches the decor. I think you'll get more out of the book if it's about a subject you actually love or find interesting. Otherwise if you've bought a coffee table book because it has a pink cover to place on a shelf to match your aesthetic I think you can easily get tired of it. But if it's a book on a subject you actually like you might even read it and get inspired by it or learn something. I studied art history and I have a ton of exhibition catalogues from shows I've visited and artist monographs. I also love gardening so I have collection of garden/landscape design books and I love pulling one out to flip through for inspiration and they bring me a lot of joy. To me having a stack of books that you don't actually read seem a bit pointless.
I bought a Georgia O'Keeffe coffee table book at an estate sale for $5. She is one of my favorite artist 🎨
I agree about the books and would apply your theory to anything, really. I want to be surrounded by things that reflect my husband's and my passions and personalities.
My fav coffee table book is Pasta. It's literally about pasta and who thinks that will be outside of the kitchen. Its fun.
I totally agree with this. my currently coffee table books are "tales of beetle the bard", "history of magic" and the illustrated version of "harry potter and the sorcerers stone"... I have a type. Ha. They've been my go-tos for a few years now and going strong.
For yeeeears my parents had a 6’ fake ficus I absolutely hated. It moved with them twice. And, was part of Mom’s decor even when she felt the need to revamp her living space. She loved it.
Now that both she and my dad have passed it’s has a place in our home. I just added lights, which makes me happy. I don’t know if I’ll ever part with that fake ficus.
Funny how that happens isn’t it 🧡
When I was in college 35 years ago, I spent $300 on an oversized painting that is a self portrait of the artist. I’ve loved that painting ever since. It’s lived in every house I’ve had. At one point, I took it to my office so I could look at it while working. Right now, it hangs in my front entry. It’s huge and dramatic. I’ve never regretted spending those $300.
Lovely! Investing in original art that is a few hundred to a few thousand dollars is always an excellent investment, especially if it's a piece you really love and admire; Paige really highlighted that well in this video! The works of art our eCommerce gallery creates lowest tier starts in the ($300's) three-hundred's price range and then goes up from there. Very affordable for original luxury art, all timeless one-of-a-kind pieces of custom original art.
I feel like Coffee books should be mostly for inspiration and if you really enjoy reading it, instead of just something you should have just "because" it looks good. Unnecessary items that just collect dust and don't bring any REAL joy is insanity to be. I realized that as much as I enjoy having all my stuff as a creative, I acually are more grounded when the excessive stuff is gone....😅
I always thought the “books as decorations” trend is weird because it seems to want to showcase elegance, intellect, and class, yet all the books go unread? Seems odd to me lol
@@PDeeVidoes we have two coffee table books and they both only have pictures, most big scenic books don’t actually have words and they are just for aesthetic purposes, not like “bookshelf” books
Yeah they are a weird concept, very unusual in my culture/part of the world (Eastern Europe). Now a full library wall on the other hand, that looks good and holds all the family treasures (books, we read a lot).
@@SilkyCayla Because in Europe we don't have space on our coffee tables to put decor. We actually USE THEM TO PUT FOOD AND DRINKS ON. ☕🍰
@@JaZmine147 my coffee table is full of stuff used throughout the week like sun glasses, the DSL camera, and all kinds of knick-knacks I haven't had time to put away and the boyfriend keeps adding stuff. Keeping a random book on it cause "it looks pretty" but that we wouldn't actually read seems illogical.
You should do a series on pet friendly interior design. I have two cats and most of the things you can buy are truly horrid style-wise.
ive heard that instead of doing cat trees, you can add platforms, scratching posts, and cat beds to your walls. like deconstruct the cat tree and add the individual elements around the house to make it work with your existing style. im pretty sure there's ppl who do custom wall furniture for cats. or you could diy the entire thing (a lot of the projects on yt seem a bit advanced for me, but if you're good at woodworking you could give it a shot)
You should do a series on couches that you like for various budgets 😍
Yeeeeesssss but also my advice as an elder millennial: spend as much as you physically can on a couch!! We bought a floor model couch 90% off and it def has a scratch on the back but no one ever sees it, this sucker has been with us for close to 18 years, 2 cross country moves, all the time with multiple shepherds 🐕 etc that dig into it and it just gets softer and more beautiful, no cracks etc (though I don't know if folks realize you need to condition leather goods just like resealing stone... 🤦♀️🤷♀️). Our movers always ask if it's a sofa bed because it's so heavy but no, it's just well made. Seek out those items 👌
Holy hell that preview of your parents place is incredible. Can’t wait to see the episode!
Paige. Can you please do a video on seasonal decor? I love having my house reflect the seasons and holiday but I'm struggling to find an un-stupid way of doing it. Especially when I have no storage and a lot of large art pieces in a really small space.🙃
I second this! Everything in the stores looks so tacky and cheap. I want my house to look like an authentic haunted house or a damn Hallmark Christmas movie set!!
Third this!
Agreed! Maybe a video for Halloween or autumn decorating :)
For me switching out couch pillowcases and kitchen cloths, things i use and arent just knick knacks help bring the colours of the season in without looking tacky - would still love her take !
I remember she did a holiday decorating video last year that came in clutch!
You should make a video about your favorite/least favorite movie set designs! I think that would be interesting :)
Paige has created one already :) th-cam.com/video/VJr__Llm9Hw/w-d-xo.html
Paige made this a while back: "I WANT to LIVE in these TV/MOVIE HOMES!!"
@@jessicashipard401 a part 2 would be great!
Anything Nancy Meyers!!
Yes! She should do this with Wes Anderson movies
The best big cutting boards are "end-grain" and the end-grain (vs. face and edge grain) actually keeps knives sharper because they are somewhat self-healing. Mine is my absolute favorite for cutting and chopping. I love how they come back to life after an oiling and waxing.
i think the reason we might all 💚 vintage so much is because an items' patina adds life/warmth to our spaces...
silver cups, coffee table books, cool wooden frames, old iconic lamps, all that shit!
i set decorate w thrifted stuff too, it helps to create a 'real life' lived in look which i love.
You add life to my day!!
Everywhere I travel out of the country I get a souvenir that is a home piece (typically a locally made wall piece) and I NEVER get sick of them. And when I travel with my mom she buys me something from there too. Extra special ❤️
I love decorating with books and bookshelves. A library or wall of books is important. Feels homey and cozy and you can move things around for a change of scene. Love your channel, I heard about it thru watching another TH-camr, Caroline Winkler.
I bought a Georgia O'Keeffe coffee table book at an estate sale for $5. She is one of my favorite artists. I love looking at all the different things she painted not just landscapes and flowers
I love Georgia O’Keeffe 🥰
Coffee table books are such an interesting choice; I feel like the only people I know who have them are like over 50? I've never totally understood the purpose, like these days even if you do leave guests to get bored in your living room, they're more likely to be on their phones than reading a coffee table book. I wasn't sure that coffee table books were still a thing, but if I ever decide to have them I'd want them to be something cool and meaningful.
I'm not a coffee table book person either. I'm a book person, so I have lots of books around, but the ones that are specifically designed for coffee tables don't usually do it for me.
Haha I’m the only person I know who loves coffee table books. But I’m berry into design so they’re a constant source of inspiration for me. I don’t have a tv in my living room, so I keep them accessible for anyone who’s interested. Turns out My guests do love To flip through them! (I’m way under 50😂)
Agreed on the framing. My husband’s grandmother had a framing business and we were able to get so much framed before she closed the business and we are so thankful because now when we have things framed we pine for the family discount. We also will thrift for frames! Even if we don’t like the art, we will buy a good frame and find art we like later.
Paige you are really helping me with the small, 1940 cottage-bungalow I bought a year ago.I have loved mcm for a long time, but it doesn't "fit" the vibe of this charming little place with its two round windows, traditional fireplace and niches. I'm honoring its cozy nature with pre-loved stuff including some of my mcm pieces. For example, instead of a trendy, brand new upholstered bed, I picked up a 50"s blond wooden bookcase headboard for $8(!) and my home's becoming the eclectic, highly personal space I've dreamed of. Thank you for the inspo!
I encourage everyone to buy art from street artists in cities you’re visiting. It’ll be a minor investment that you’ll keep forever (especially if you do end up getting it matted and framed). And I encourage everyone to pick up some cheap paints (acrylic or watercolor) and make your own art. Frame that and voila! A piece YOU made :-)
Yeah! I was a street artist in Europe & for someone to buy my art is such a joyful occasion!
When I visited Georgia with my family last summer, I bought 2 small pieces of art (landscapes of 2 Georgian towns) from an old artist in Tbilisi. I plan hanging them wherever will be my next home) Also bought 1 piece from an Iranian artist locally. When I look at those pieces, I’m so happy and never regret the purchases.
Absolutely agree with you on the art. I have several pieces that were painted by one of my old roommates and they make me feel happy every time I look at them.
My dad is an amazing wood worker and he made me a beautiful chunky cutting board with a really cool window pane pattern. I have it displayed in my kitchen and I’ll cherish it forever. I too have been obsessed with framing things. It is pricey, but actually the Hobby Lobby near my home does an amazing job. I’ve used them for several pieces and I have yet to be unhappy with anything they’ve done. Their frames are always 50 percent off too.
Yes! I got my first real oil painting off of eBay for $25. I got it framed at hobby lobby and it was 100% worth it. I plan to get many other things framed as they come.
My mom still uses the cutting board I made in my high school woodshop class and I have a wooden bowl that she made on a lathe in HER high school woodshop class. Having something that a loved one made with their hands is so special.
I certainly agree Paige. Original art is something I believe the art admirer, art enthusiast, and art collector will never regret. I love art! Beautiful original timeless painting of works of art can really enhance and elevate a space instantly versus cheap prints, photocopies or giclée's (dupe replicas of art). Investing in quality works of art is a great way to take any house & home to the next level, plus you bestow a unique piece that can transition with you throughout life's journey to any room or space. Art is a great way to do that. Great video!
I have a painting that my grandpa painted. My grandma gave it to me after he passed away and I love it so much. It’s not even fully finished or signed, but it’s special to me. I also love the motive, it’s a man and woman (from the 60s it looks like) and a dalmatian with trees in the background. It also heavily features my favorite colours green and blue. I’ll never get sick of it.
Project, find Paige's childhood tree!! Sue *knows*
My baby boomer parents (adore them so much) fricken threw out everything over the years. They purge "stuff" too often. I'm no hoarder but I'm very sentimental about the stuff I like to keep around my home. They understand me now, and constantly hand down stuff they come across that has meaning.
pop off sister, your videos are fantastic, which has gotta feel good right? it's you in a frame with some stock images most of the time, so you're relying on your sense of humour and genuinely good taste and tips. keep it up
thank you!!
as an actual artist I endorse this message. Sometimes I wonder what's happened to my pieces people have bought - do they still have them, did they get tired of them, what sort of frames did they put them in? but I guess part of the whole thing is not being able to know.
I got the IKEA Hovet mirror on Facebook market place basically new for $80. I was SHOOK. I love it sm
That’s how much I payed in store. I didn’t know ikea in Europe is less expensive 🫣
favorite craigslist find: a 50 year old, 8ft tall tree for FREE 🌳🌳🌳
Always so excited for a new post !!!!
Me too!! One of my fav TH-camrs!
Great choices, Paige. Things that loved ones gift you should be put on display always. To the list, I would add a great quality sofa in a classic shape that can be reupholstered as your taste evolves and the cushion covers are machine washable, a dining chair where the seat can be removed & recovered and a large, trunk style storage box that be repainted over time.
I got dimmers after you recommended it earlier and it changed the vibe of my whole house so much. Love them!
Would you consider doing a video on decorating when you’re renting a place with hideous beige wall to wall carpeting? I feel like every single picture I see of a beautiful room has wood floors. Thanks Paige!
I love you and your videos. I needed to start with that. 😅 Pet peeve of mine: Coffee Table books. I haaaaaaaaaaate them!! I think they're impersonal and pointless and end up being a waste of space. SO, if anyone ever bought one for me as a gift, it'd go immediately to Goodwill 🤣🤣 That's just me, tho. Great video - I love all the other tips! 😘
my favorite art i bought is an oil painting of a gnome blasting into outer space... he is extremely cheerful and has rockets coming out of his boots. no regrets, i love that thing
Your parents’ place looks FABULOUS! I can’t wait to see it. 😍
Yes! Thank you for saying " Original art" & " Invest in good art" as I'm an artist, too...
my dad got me a large print just off amazon or something but he framed it himself and i’ll keep it forever. meaning definitely makes an item special :,)
I 100% agree on quality picture frames. I love having fun picking the right picture frame for a new pieces of art. Just go to your local frame shop and see what they have. You will be surprised. So many people do not realize how many options you have when you go to a frame shop! I love the option of going conservative and classic or be super eccentric and colorful.
Lovely tips. (The only thing I would not adopt is the coffee table books) Frames and art - love it. When I visited Georgia last summer, I bought 2 small pieces of art (landscapes of 2 Georgian towns) from an old artist in Tbilisi. I plan hanging them wherever will be my next home) Also bought 1 piece from an Iranian artist locally. When I look at those pieces, I’m so happy and never regret the purchases. I have made it my new resolution - to buy art whenever I’m traveling instead of stupid, ugly and don’t-know-where-to-put-them souvenirs 😊
I can’t get enough of your videos. Fantastic every single time. But am I the only one on here who would love a little insert of how you do your hair?
the key to my hair is… I do absolutely nothing lolol
@@wasselpa Nooooo! Don’t say that! Lol. It’s so perfect. The kinks are in all the right places
Watched this with my mom and we both love your humor 😂
hi mom!
@@wasselpa she said hi back!!
The concept of "coffee table books" makes me sick. Why don't people just have what they actually like and use? If you read books, then it's just a book, and not a "coffee table book". If you prefer magazines, have them on your table. If you don't, get what you actually like and make your home YOURS, not to pretend to be someone else.
Thank you for helping me fall in love with my silver plates from my grandma again 😊
My adult son (35yr old) came to visit me which is rare, because I usually visit him. He looked at this huge framed print I have on my wall, and said , "I remember that". He was remembering it from when he was living at home when he was 17. I said, "Yes, I've had It for years and I love it today as much as the day I purchased it.
*Absolutely about the art!*
~I have a photograph from my nurse when I had major surgery in 2010. I had just moved into a new apartment 2 weeks beforehand, and this was a housewarming gift from her. It's a black and white photo of silhouetted birds on a drooping wire. She even developed the photo herself.
~I also have a drawing from my friend, actor Jim Hoffmaster ('Kermit' on the show, "Shameless").
Thank you for your refreshing content. I watch a decent amount of YT design accounts but your videos have gotten me so inspired to take action, make decisions, use what I have in new ways, and buy/invest in a few things too. I just bought 2 picture ledges like your French friend on Check out this F*cking Home had displayed and can't wait to fill it with my coffee table books and continue to collect. Thanks again!
My favorite travel souvenir is art by local artists. If I don't buy any, I frame pictures I took.
I love thrifting. I have found AMAZING treasures. My favorites are vases, some worth over $200. My favorite find.... 1965 unglazed Bitossi cats! Value $500, I paid $5 for both. Those are definitely forever pieces.
I’ve started liking your videos prior to even watching because I already know I’m going to enjoy it 🙌🏻 so happy I found your channel
Hey Paige, trying to figure out how to style a living room, would love to see your thoughts on where to find good comfy chairs that aren’t just LaZ boy recliners a la friends!
Hi, I totally agree with picture frames and silver ! It’s fun watching and listening to you. Thanks
I have always loved silver and shopped thrift stores for unique pieces and given them as gifts to my daughter too. We also appreciate a good patina on most pieces.😁
Kasa Smart lightbulbs!! They’re really reasonably priced and you can dim your lights from your phone. It’s so easy and such a game changer!!
i am so happy to hear about silver. i have a bunch of family silver that i love having around randomly. gonna pull the rest out and find homes for them all!
One Christmas a couple years ago my dad got me a coffee table book on gargoyles and said, "made me think of you."
okay dad 🙂 thank you 🙂 sincerely, your gargoyle loving??? daughter 🙃
That is so good, what a classic Dad move! 😆
I have a beautiful handmade cutting board made by a local artist out of reclaimed hardwood from old Milwaukee buildings. It's so gorgeous, unique, and is perfect for charcuterie, no regrets (my mom got one too)
I love interior design but formally know almost nothing about it. So, when your first mention was the Ikea mirror, I was very pleased with myself. That was one of the first items I bought for my new home. Unfortunately, I also bought some trendy/cheaper items that I'm always feeling I want to get rid of. Great advice! Thank you.
I thrifted a very simple but original oil painting of some ducks and geese on a pond about 25 years ago and it’s still my favorite thing in my whole house.
As an actual fine artist myself, I greatly appreciate this message! Thank you! 🥰
I can’t explain how validated I feel every time you include a photo that I have on my Pinterest interiors board 😭🤣🧡
RUUUUUUUUUGGGGG!! a nice one is a lifetime decor piece ! 💚💚💚
Real late to commenting on this, buut on the topic of frames and getting things framed; got a litography framed for my partner this week, and the framer/framing person (is that even a word?) told me to consider frames as the clothing of the art piece. You get some real nice clothing for your piece and it will elevate and protect your art for decades to come. Poor framing will do the opposite.
And it’s such a fun process, with literally thousands of possible combinations. What kind of frame do we go for? What size mat? What color mat? Should we do the mat on top of or under the piece? The result is undoubtedly much more interesting that anything IKEA can provide (and I love ikea like it’s my third child).
The #1 person i run to watch on yt
Found you via Caroline Winkler ( Angela) Channel.. Subscribed because she is absolutely correct about your channel. Thank you Paige.. and Thank you Caroline/ Angela !
I basically agree with everything you said but I will never ever get coffee table books 😅 What is their purpose?? Are they really just decor or is anybody ever actually looking at them? I think I’ve never opened anybody’s coffee table books in my life. And why do you need several? If you stack them you can’t even see how pretty they are or what they’re about? Why not use books you actually enjoy reading? This has been confusing me for years lol That being said I do own a few - they’re just very mysterious to me
I am just discovering your channel, you are amazing!!! I love everything you are a wonderful teacher!!!
I’m always on a look out to lamps and stained glass! Will never regret purchasing!
I have a small silver pedestal bowl and I use it for my soap dish. It’s so cute and I will never get rid of it!
OMG I HAVE THIS MIRROR! I LOVE IT! It actually looks very luxe and high quality. It was def worth it
I liked this video. I'm looking for a full-length mirror and was going to go for the arch shape but love the idea of something simple and classic that doesn't go out of style. Also I have zero art on my walls at the moment and you've had me rethink the type of art I actually want to add to my place! Thanks!
Paige, I think we’d all love a video of about coffee table books for cool people. I screenshot the ones you showed in this video and I know you must have more up your sleeve!
I linked some stores in the description!
Big cutting boards are very heavy. It's a significant downside in a small kitchen. Husband spent a lot of money on one, and it's the biggest regret and money wasted. When you are making sandwiches on it you have to clean it. Lifting it is a challenge, holding it up to rinse etc is even more challenging. You will avoid cutting raw meat on it because it's cumbersome to clean. Also certain wood tones may get tiring after a while. Nice to have in a huge kitchen or for corraling things, but a smaller bread board is much more user friendly and can be as beautiful of an accent
Ah silver. I inherited silver trays from my mom that are very special to me as is the 1930s art deco silver plate luncheon flatware set my great aunt gave me for my first apartment. To match up with them my china pattern is Lenox Lace Point which has a platinum rim. It's a dainty 1970s pattern with a grey and peach floral design... I bought my first place setting in 1974 while working for Marshall Field and Co. in the Walnut Room. I still love and use everything 50 years later.
This is solid. This is actually all solid.
I want the coffee table book from Seinfeld that was about coffee tables 😂
For a second, while I was taking out my contacts, I thought you were talking about coat trees. I got really excited and thought maybe you found a Mondrian inspired primary color one or an old beautiful wooden french one. 😍
Getting close to 100k! How cute would it be if you hit 100k on your house tour with Ma and Pa Wassel 🥺
My hot take is that people in the comments pressed about coffee table books need to get more obsessed with specific random topics. Architecture, art, nature photography, even a pretty cookbook... coffee table books are just like real-life Pinterest, people! Or just get pretty editions of regular books if you're more of a reader type.
I would love that 🥹
Your parents got great taste, can't wait for the tour.
Ha! I had the mirror already and yes I agree with getting unique art that is for you. I see it prophetically. And yes that that silver cleaning stinks!
I love cast iron. silver I see in every yard sale, flea market, estate sale
I had the Ikea mirror and left it behind in my old apartment when I moved. I still miss it to this day
I’d be super interested to see a video kinda like this of sorta “durable” interior pieces to invest in that will survive handling by moving companies, some you mentioned could be regrets within the context of moving a lot (trees cannot be transported internationally due to biosecurity laws, mirrors / glass coffee tables are highly breakable, humid climates can quickly destroy certain types of plastic and wood) ~ love your videos !
I've just discovered your channel and it's all I love and the fact that you're very challenging is SO interesting! My grandparents from Denmark had a wonderful cosy home with furniture from the sixties because life was easier at that time and workers could afford new furniture so when I go to Ikea I sometimes step into pieces that look like what they had. Their children didn't like this old stuff today it would be vintage! Thank you!
Girl I love your videos and idk if it's just me but the audio is always so low! I have to blast my laptop/tv to hear you!
Was just looking at trees on Facebook marketplace…this is a sign. I’m buying one.
I love frames and framing. I think I love frames more than I love art, and I'm a painter.
I agree about silver but, I believe a beautiful gilded gold wood frame is timeless as well. But I’m not a designer so might be wrong about that🤷♀️
Re dimmers, I bought WIFI BULBS a few years ago (I like the TP link ones much better than the Phillips TP don't require any other hardware, the app and user experience is drastically better and they're cheaper) about $20 each and I can control them via my my phone/google assistant like a WIZARD! 💜
Totally portable and no installation.
I love coffee table books they are the best decor ✨ also you mentioned the silver, my parents had a small tea set growing up and I can confirm the stuff they gave me to polish it smelled nasty my fingers hurt and smelled when I was done 🤢 haha but my dad would buy me my ice cream of choice after I was done so my 9 year old self thought: "worth it" lol would do it again tbh and I'm 29 now 😝
I love books in general, and is something I always like to buy when I travel. And I like to decorate with books also. I like second hand books.
I always use antique tea pots, coffee pots for florals...and I have always collected antique brass (even when not in vogue) nothing is prettier than vintage brass.
So I bought a 6 inch rubber plant fifteen years ago. It’s now about 5 feet tall. It takes a while to become a tree but what else are you doing?
A big silver bowl filled with garlic is a handy thing to keep by the front door.
My parents had that ficus too. For like 30 years. It just kept plugging along!
Love your recommendations I do have a chunky cutting board hidden from William Sonoma I think you're so right
Love these ideas. Coffee table books are now on my radar and will be perused during my next thrift store outing.
lmao, it's very funny that I can only agree with the tree (because I love plants)
but have specific dislikes for basically every other item in this list 😅
but _especially_ the dimmers are obnoxious af. the place we moved into has them in the dining room and master bedroom and they've never done anything but annoy everyone who lives here-- we never use them on purpose and honestly avoid using those lights as much as we can in general
May I add a decent vase. Preferably unbreakable, like an old silver water jug. It fits in with any interior. And you always need a vase even to just put your celery in which looks great btw.
I totally agree with the frame thing!
We don't have a lot of money, so Custom is out of the question. if I get Art I still buy a ikea frame so I can put it up immediately! because thrifting the right frame for a piece can take a while and I don't want to wait until I can look at my favorite new thing. so I'll just change the frame later when I find the right one.
Like you said in the other video interior design can be a longer term project ^^
I paint my old frames when I want to change decor or re-use them in a different room.