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Merry Belated Christmas Melissa, I am a Pastor's daughter and i have always had simple decor and always will. I loved this video of your's and i hope to buy a small home in an okder part of town next summer. My Mom passed away a couple years ago this was the 3rd Christmas withiut her. I was hoping to buy out my brother and sister to stay residing in her home which eoukd have been the perfect home for me. 3 of my wishes my Mom's house akready had. A small closed in porch for my wiodworking and crafting in tge summer, a gas stove which i prefer tor making my breads and muffins from scratch and my soups and enough yard for a small veggie garden which i had already cultivated the last couple years of living with her. But, i was not given tge opportunity to buy it and for now I am renting in a small village built for tte WW2 soldiers to come home to. I have the vintage black/white tile floor in my bathroom. I found a shower curtain in the same black and white check fabric with a large wide ruffle in the top. I gently cut off tge ruffle and made it into a valance for the bathroom window. I have been sewing since I was 5 and i have been beading since I was 9. When i move I hope to get a cat hopefully a younger adult cat. I grew up with Simiese cats and 2 black cats. Your cat looks so sweet. Right now on top of my refrigerator i have one if my Mom's copper jello molds i just display. My Mom left ne ger china closet and her harvest table, her living room set and her bedroom set. I need great help with stirafe ideas living in such a small dwelling. I was unabke to get a larger place to live with elevators due to covid so I was blessed to find this. I am within 10 min of my Dad's so I pick him up for church on Sundays. Your video is a breath of fresh air. Just last week a youtuber had the same Trader Joes had the same gingerbread house bags. I loved them but, they no longer have those bags. On ebay someone is selling each bag for $10 and I will do without those. Please excuse the typos. I tried to catch them all. I have carpal tunnel really bad from work right now and it affects my fingers also. Too much in this video to comment on but all WONDERFUL PROS. I hope to see you again, Blessings, Rebekah
😊 I hope you get your house soon ❤ God blessed me with mine 6 years ago love it. I wanted to see if you would try castor oil on your hands to help with carpal tunnel it helped my RA. GOD BLESS
Oh thank you. I was reading your reply and I have carpel tunnel really bad and it is hard to craft and open things. There may be some arthritis also . How much and how often. Thank you!!!!💜❄️@@tamaraweed3124
New subscriber here. Oh my heavens, what a beautiful channel. Loved everything you made with your loving hands. So very impressive, heartfelt and precious The backgrounf music was enchanting just as your home was . Merry Christmas 🎄 and Happy New Year. With love from Debbie and Dexter-Dog 🐶🐾 my sweet tiny rescued Chihuahua companion living a quiet crafty life in southern California.May our wonderful world have true PEACE in 2024. .
All of these were SO lovely, practical, and thoughtful! That doll bed was absolutely precious. Anyone would be lucky to receive any of these handmade beauties. Thank you for sharing ❤☺️
@hymnsandhome I don't know if I'll get to try any of these projects but just watching and listening to this video lowered my bp! Your soothing narration and the warm visuals are healing. 😊
Wow, I couldn’t stop watching, first time watcher. You know what I love about this young woman? She’s so talented, young and she and I are the only ones it seems that don’t have our nails done.
Wrapping a gift in material is not only beautiful but so thoughtful for a person who loves to sew or craft. The wrapping becomes another gift itself. Everything you wrapped became an art form. Heck, I’m 61 and I wanted to get my dollies out and put them in that basket you transformed so beautifully. We don’t have a Trader Joe’s but now I want a paper bag. My Family also used paper bags for many things, especially wrapping our school books. For our school every year it was required to cover your school books. (I actually had forgotten that till right now). Anyway, all your ideas were so lovely. Thank you ~ Janet 😘
Aw thank you so much, Janet! :-) We used to wrap our school textbooks in paper bags too - and then we would decorate and personalize them. It was fun. Thanks for watching!
I'd like to add another dimension to the material wrapping idea. If you Google waterproofing material to use in a refrigerator, you’ll find a recipe using jojoba oil and beeswax. All you then need to do is sew a hem all around, waterproof it and add a tag saying what it is and that it's reusable for storing food in the fridge! A set of different sized round or rectangle ones are great as a gift too. They work wonderfully for sandwiches to take to !
You have an exquisite sense of balance and restrained taste. So many people go overboard and just keep piling stuff on top of stuff. The restraint here makes each object shine. I especially loved the salt dough impressed with the wooden relief carving. Gorgeous! I just subscribed and will look forward to seeing more of your content. Thanks for sharing such wonderful ideas.
I stumbled upon this, my first video of yours! I love your calm style and practical ideas, all of which are pretty, useful, and lovingly made 😍 Thank you and many blessings to you 🎄💝
This is the most enjoyable channel I have ever watched! Makes me long for our yesteryears!! You are an extremely talented young woman and I am so excited to have found your channel! God bless you and your family and may you enjoy the coming Christmas season and health and prosperity in the New Year❣
The copper mold candle os pretty, but might not be the best container because copper conducts heat, so it may scorch the wood surfaces. Perhaps you could make a base underneath to prevent that, maybe? Love your ideas.
I love that you don’t feel you have to buy something new to give as a gift. You certainly put a lot of thought and love into each gift and that’s what counts.
Your style is the first I have ever seen, like this. It’s beautiful! The class & feminine honor is priceless! I hope to take something from your channel and make it special like you have. And that picture behind your Christmas tree of the Lord’s Prayer is amazing! What a treasure. Love & Blessings from Texas!
I could listen to you all day long. You have a peaceful voice that just makes me want to sit and watch, relax and enjoy what you are creating. Thank you.
A beautiful and inspiring video. Brought back many memories of my childhood. More folks should get back to this type of gift giving versus the modern day take.
Oh Melissa, you're becoming a national treasure by the second! What a lovely, gorgeous, unique, stunning, elegant and frugal video. Your house is a dream, thanks for inviting us to your cozy paradise!
Paperwhites are so pretty and easy to bloom, but their scent can be overwhelming. I made the mistake of planting six bulbs in one container, and actually had to put it outside.😊
Thank you so much for sharing you're beautiful crafts ,they are so lovely ,it's lovely to see just some vintage ideas and they are a lovely personal gift to give ,I live every one of them ,happy Christmas from Ireland ❤️🤗🙏🌲🌲🇨🇮
What an absolutely beautiful video. I loved every moment of it including your choice of music. You have a lovely way of combining entertainment with true comfort. This was a balm for the soul that I know I’ll be watching again and again during this season. Thank you! ❤
I was having trouble finding the right words for my comment and then I read yours. Beautifully stated and exactly the sentiment I was thinking. I couldn’t have said it better!!
This is my first time and loved watching you. Brown paper bags are wonderful to use for wrapping. Just wanted to note that when you blow out a candle, put your hand sort of behind the flame and then blow. I learned the hard way when I blew out 3 tall candles ( not doing that ) and the melted wax flew to the wall! Had to scrape it off which led to purple spots which led to having to paint that wall! Disaster. Love your creativity.❤
As a first time viewer, I found this to be a perfect inspirational video. Such a calming and creative way to decorate and a way to budget using your imagination and some great thrift store treasures. Thank you
I am watching this video on 12/30. I cannot tell you how much I enjoyed watching you put your items together. This video was so serene, and you had so many great ideas. With how difficult rhe holidays can be i appreciate the lovely low key vibe 9f your video.
What a lovely video...thank you so much...loved the doll bed...loved everything really...Merry Christmas to you...bless the coming baby...Jesus and yours too!
Dear Melissa I am deeply grateful and privileged to watch your programs. This is my first time here. I am so thrilled of the beauty and dedication of your exquisite amazing work around your home. You have inspired me in different ways. Thankful from all the way from the Caribbean, Ada Cruz
Hi. I saw your video yesterday and I really enjoyed your projects and your message really felt good in my heart about the simple things that can be created fir the home rather than seeking big expensive things. The whole presentation was very meaningful to me. I appreciated it. Thank you.
Perhaps you could make a heat protective mat for the bottom of the metal candle. I would like to suggest that you wash out the wicker basket with a mild soap and water and rinse. Wicker gets its strength and durability from water.
Melissa I just love your home. It is simple, but beautiful and thats what I love about it and so so warm and cozy. It kinda resembles my home. So glad I found your channel. Good luck on your new baby to come and we wish you good delivery and we will see you when your able to come back.
You sparked a wonderful memory for me. My grandmother used to wrap our presents in the comic section from her Sunday newspaper. 🗞️ She was so thrifty and resourceful.
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Merry Belated Christmas Melissa,
I am a Pastor's daughter and i have always had simple decor and always will. I loved this video of your's and i hope to buy a small home in an okder part of town next summer. My Mom passed away a couple years ago this was the 3rd Christmas withiut her. I was hoping to buy out my brother and sister to stay residing in her home which eoukd have been the perfect home for me. 3 of my wishes my Mom's house akready had. A small closed in porch for my wiodworking and crafting in tge summer, a gas stove which i prefer tor making my breads and muffins from scratch and my soups and enough yard for a small veggie garden which i had already cultivated the last couple years of living with her. But, i was not given tge opportunity to buy it and for now I am renting in a small village built for tte WW2 soldiers to come home to. I have the vintage black/white tile floor in my bathroom. I found a shower curtain in the same black and white check fabric with a large wide ruffle in the top. I gently cut off tge ruffle and made it into a valance for the bathroom window. I have been sewing since I was 5 and i have been beading since I was 9.
When i move I hope to get a cat hopefully a younger adult cat. I grew up with Simiese cats and 2 black cats. Your cat looks so sweet.
Right now on top of my refrigerator i have one if my Mom's copper jello molds i just display. My Mom left ne ger china closet and her harvest table, her living room set and her bedroom set. I need great help with stirafe ideas living in such a small dwelling. I was unabke to get a larger place to live with elevators due to covid so I was blessed to find this. I am within 10 min of my Dad's so I pick him up for church on Sundays.
Your video is a breath of fresh air. Just last week a youtuber had the same Trader Joes had the same gingerbread house bags. I loved them but, they no longer have those bags. On ebay someone is selling each bag for $10 and I will do without those.
Please excuse the typos. I tried to catch them all. I have carpal tunnel really bad from work right now and it affects my fingers also.
Too much in this video to comment on but all WONDERFUL PROS.
I hope to see you again,
Blessings,
Rebekah
Hi Rebecca, you seem like a lovely person. I wish you joy in your life. God Bless. Joey in Australia.
😊 I hope you get your house soon ❤ God blessed me with mine 6 years ago love it. I wanted to see if you would try castor oil on your hands to help with carpal tunnel it helped my RA. GOD BLESS
Oh thank you. I was reading your reply and I have carpel tunnel really bad and it is hard to craft and open things. There may be some arthritis also . How much and how often. Thank you!!!!💜❄️@@tamaraweed3124
New subscriber here. Oh my heavens, what a beautiful channel. Loved everything you made with your loving hands. So very impressive, heartfelt and precious The backgrounf music was enchanting just as your home was . Merry Christmas 🎄 and Happy New Year. With love from Debbie and Dexter-Dog 🐶🐾 my sweet tiny rescued Chihuahua companion living a quiet crafty life in southern California.May our wonderful world have true PEACE in 2024.
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Aw thank you so much, Debbie! I hope you had a very Merry Christmas and happy New Year!
All of these were SO lovely, practical, and thoughtful! That doll bed was absolutely precious. Anyone would be lucky to receive any of these handmade beauties. Thank you for sharing ❤☺️
Thank you so much, Hillary! :-)
I am 81. Boy, did this take me back. Everything was wonderful. I enjoyed every minute of it.
Aw thank you!
@hymnsandhome I don't know if I'll get to try any of these projects but just watching and listening to this video lowered my bp! Your soothing narration and the warm visuals are healing. 😊
This is the first video of yours that I've seen, and I'm looking forward to exploring your other videos. This one was just lovely!!!
Wow, I couldn’t stop watching, first time watcher.
You know what I love about this young woman? She’s so talented, young and she and I are the only ones it seems that don’t have our nails done.
Wrapping a gift in material is not only beautiful but so thoughtful for a person who loves to sew or craft. The wrapping becomes another gift itself. Everything you wrapped became an art form. Heck, I’m 61 and I wanted to get my dollies out and put them in that basket you transformed so beautifully. We don’t have a Trader Joe’s but now I want a paper bag. My Family also used paper bags for many things, especially wrapping our school books. For our school every year it was required to cover your school books. (I actually had forgotten that till right now). Anyway, all your ideas were so lovely. Thank you ~ Janet 😘
Aw thank you so much, Janet! :-) We used to wrap our school textbooks in paper bags too - and then we would decorate and personalize them. It was fun. Thanks for watching!
I'd like to add another dimension to the material wrapping idea. If you Google waterproofing material to use in a refrigerator, you’ll find a recipe using jojoba oil and beeswax. All you then need to do is sew a hem all around, waterproof it and add a tag saying what it is and that it's reusable for storing food in the fridge! A set of different sized round or rectangle ones are great as a gift too. They work wonderfully for sandwiches to take to !
Every gift is so special. Thanks for shining light on the beauty of simplicity
You have an exquisite sense of balance and restrained taste. So many people go overboard and just keep piling stuff on top of stuff. The restraint here makes each object shine. I especially loved the salt dough impressed with the wooden relief carving. Gorgeous! I just subscribed and will look forward to seeing more of your content. Thanks for sharing such wonderful ideas.
Love all the projects. Thanks for the tip on the public pictures at the NY library!
Thank you! :-) Sure thing - it's a great resource!
I love the thought we're all going back old school ☺️✨💫💜
Such tender care went into everything ❤️
Thank you! :-)
I stumbled upon this, my first video of yours! I love your calm style and practical ideas, all of which are pretty, useful, and lovingly made 😍
Thank you and many blessings to you 🎄💝
Some gorgeous ideas💖
Thank you, Robyn!
This is the most enjoyable channel I have ever watched! Makes me long for our yesteryears!! You are an extremely talented young woman and I am so excited to have found your channel! God bless you and your family and may you enjoy the coming Christmas season and health and prosperity in the New Year❣
Thank you so much for your kind comment, Elaine! It truly means so much and I am so glad you are here! :-)
The copper mold candle os pretty, but might not be the best container because copper conducts heat, so it may scorch the wood surfaces. Perhaps you could make a base underneath to prevent that, maybe? Love your ideas.
Thank you for those instructions my dear, I’ve learnt something today.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
I love that you don’t feel you have to buy something new to give as a gift. You certainly put a lot of thought and love into each gift and that’s what counts.
Thank you so much, Tiffany! :-)
christmas ornaments would have looked beautiful in the mercury dish or pine cones with glitter.
Beautiful. Thank you for sharing. 13:16 the girl will LOVE the beautiful doll basket 🧺 I love the pincushion & bread ideas. Appreciate cat included.
I love everything. Your home is so gorgeous. You have an old soul
Thank you so much, Cathy!
Your style is the first I have ever seen, like this. It’s beautiful! The class & feminine honor is priceless! I hope to take something from your channel and make it special like you have. And that picture behind your Christmas tree of the Lord’s Prayer is amazing! What a treasure.
Love & Blessings from Texas!
I could listen to you all day long. You have a peaceful voice that just makes me want to sit and watch, relax and enjoy what you are creating.
Thank you.
loved the doll basket and the homemade bread basket too. Lots of lovely ideas
Such purity and loveliness
Beautiful salt dough ornaments. I loved your gift wrap. You are so thoughtful I hope you received as many thoughtfully made gifts in return. 😊
Your home is decorated for Christmas beautifully. Thank you for sharing this video.🎄♥️
Thank you so much, Louette! :-)
@ you are so welcome sugar. ♥️🎄♥️🎄♥️
I just found this channel. I was mesmerized from start to finish💕🎄
Aw thank you so much! And thanks for being here! :-)
The first time I ever found this lady on the internet very nice job using old items and giving them new life.
Your ideas are wonderful my dear,❤❤❤❤❤you are adorable as well.❤❤❤❤
Aw thanks, Sherie!
I still have my grandmas copper moulds which I hang on my wall in my kitchen. They are beautiful.
That's wonderful!
Life goals
Lots of great ideas for the festive season that could be adapted for all year round. I loved the little doll bed. Super cute.
Thank you! :-)
A beautiful and inspiring video. Brought back many memories of my childhood. More folks should get back to this type of gift giving versus the modern day take.
Thank you, Gail! :-)
This is the first time I’ve seen your channel but I want to see more! I love your projects and your style. Beautiful video!
Aw thank you! :-)
This video is a year old. WoW, you are amazing at everything you do!! Absolutely love your home.
Thank you so much! I'm so glad you enjoyed it!
You look so cute! Reminds me of the days
Oh Melissa, you're becoming a national treasure by the second! What a lovely, gorgeous, unique, stunning, elegant and frugal video. Your house is a dream, thanks for inviting us to your cozy paradise!
Aw thank you, Sara - that is very kind of you! I appreciate your encouragement! :-)
I am charmed by the doll basket! I would have loved it as a child. So many lovely projects and ideas!
Aw thank you, Kimberly! :-)
Absolutely nice! Very very creativ!
I love all of your very thoughtful and inspirational projects.
Paperwhites are so pretty and easy to bloom, but their scent can be overwhelming. I made the mistake of planting six bulbs in one container, and actually had to put it outside.😊
Ooh, yes I know what you mean!
I love all of these ideas, and the calming music 🎶 ❤
So creative and beautifully done. 😊
These gifts are beautiful. I'm positive the receiver will feel the love put into each gift.
Thank you so much, Geneva! :-)
So beautifully done and thoughtful gifts
Thank you, Marlene!
Love your tree cookie cutter.
It was delightful to watch your video with all the cottagey gits and wrapping. Thank you for the inspiration.❤❤❤
Hi Dana, i prefer #1 ❤️
This was one of the loveliest videos I’ve seen in a very long time. Thank you for sharing your amazing talent! ❤
My kids and I colored the trader joes bags and then we also used them as wrapping paper themselves.
Such lovey ideas, and so personal to the ones you love. xxx
Thank you! :-)
I love the way the photo frames turned out.
I love the doll bed basket!
Thank you, Annie! :-)
Thank you so much for sharing you're beautiful crafts ,they are so lovely ,it's lovely to see just some vintage ideas and they are a lovely personal gift to give ,I live every one of them ,happy Christmas from Ireland ❤️🤗🙏🌲🌲🇨🇮
What an absolutely beautiful video. I loved every moment of it including your choice of music. You have a lovely way of combining entertainment with true comfort. This was a balm for the soul that I know I’ll be watching again and again during this season. Thank you! ❤
Aw thank you, Lisa! I'm truly glad you enjoyed it! :-)
I was having trouble finding the right words for my comment and then I read yours. Beautifully stated and exactly the sentiment I was thinking. I couldn’t have said it better!!
This is my first time and loved watching you. Brown paper bags are wonderful to use for wrapping. Just wanted to note that when you blow out a candle, put your hand sort of behind the flame and then blow. I learned the hard way when I blew out 3 tall candles ( not doing that ) and the melted wax flew to the wall! Had to scrape it off which led to purple spots which led to having to paint that wall! Disaster. Love your creativity.❤
Hold an ice cube on the wax for a few seconds and it should be easier for remove from a wall, cloth, etc.
@Fancy-p7z Wish I'd known then. Thanks!
Oh, it’s so beautiful❤ just found you. subscribing❤ thank you for sharing ❤
Wow, so much love and thoughtfulness in this video.❤
Thank you!
It’s a lovely gift, to all of us.
I loved all you ideas and your voice is so soothing.🥰🙏🙏
There is such a peace in your video, in your voice, and looks like it is in your home too. Thank you for sharing all. 😊
Thank you, Kay! :-)
Loved all the homemade thrift ideas. It seems going back to the basics warms the heart for many of us. Well done~
Thank you, Belinda!
As a first time viewer, I found this to be a perfect inspirational video. Such a calming and creative way to decorate and a way to budget using your imagination and some great thrift store treasures. Thank you
I love your ideas! The doll bed is my favorite 😍
Thank you, Laurie! :-)
What beautiful inspiration 🤍
Thank you, Tina!
Extra !!! Super !!! Very beautiful !!!! ❤
such a lovely video... loved the bread gift and doll basket! would not have thought to adorn the doll basket with ribbon in that way. Way to go!
Thank you so much! :-)
What a beautiful video! Thank you for your beautiful ideas. ❤
I am watching this video on 12/30. I cannot tell you how much I enjoyed watching you put your items together. This video was so serene, and you had so many great ideas. With how difficult rhe holidays can be i appreciate the lovely low key vibe 9f your video.
I am so glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for watching! :-)
8:09 The pin cushion in the tartlet pan was sweet 🥧📍📍… and so easy!
Thank you! :-)
Just beautiful. ❤
You are seriously inspiring! ❤
very very lovely creations, dear friend! Bravo!
Aw thank you!
Lovely 🥰
Simply elegant! Thank you for sharing.
I absolutely loved your video! Everything you made was awesome. Thank you for sharing all of your creative ideas!
Thank you, Karen!
Less than a minute into this video, I paused and new immediately I had to subscribe. You are truly talented. Thanks for sharing this amazing content 🙂
Aw thank you, Karen! I appreciate it! :-)
What a warm, cozy and Christmas home. Love all the fun gift ideas and packaging. Christmas Blessings.
Thank you, Sharon! Merry Christmas! :-)
What a lovely video...thank you so much...loved the doll bed...loved everything really...Merry Christmas to you...bless the coming baby...Jesus and yours too!
I just stumbled upon you. You are amazing! ❤ Thank you. ❤️
Your voice is so calming and lovely to listen to! All of your projects are beautiful 🩷
Love from Australia 🦘
Thank you so much, Sarah!
Dear Melissa
I am deeply grateful and privileged to watch your programs. This is my first time here. I am so thrilled of the beauty and dedication of your exquisite amazing work around your home. You have inspired me in different ways. Thankful from all the way from the Caribbean, Ada Cruz
Very cozy
All of these were beautiful gift ideas. ❤😊
Thank you, Shelia!
Thank you so much for the peaceful vibes and wonderful ideas! The beauty is in simplicity.
Thank you so much! :-)
Such a beautiful, inspiring video. @OldWorldHome was right! Merry Christmas! 👍👍💚
Thank you so much! Merry Christmas!
The bread basket was my favorite! Beautiful idea! ❤ Little hand tied knots through out the baby quilt blanket would be so cute!
Thank you so much! And thanks for the cute idea! :-)
Hi. I saw your video yesterday and I really enjoyed your projects and your message really felt good in my heart about the simple things that can be created fir the home rather than seeking big expensive things. The whole presentation was very meaningful to me. I appreciated it. Thank you.
Thank you, Barbara! I'm so glad it was encouraging to you. That was my hope in making this video. :-)
Perhaps you could make a heat protective mat for the bottom of the metal candle. I would like to suggest that you wash out the wicker basket with a mild soap and water and rinse. Wicker gets its strength and durability from water.
Melissa I just love your home. It is simple, but beautiful and thats what I love about it and so so warm and cozy. It kinda resembles my home. So glad I found your channel. Good luck on your new baby to come and we wish you good delivery and we will see you when your able to come back.
Thank you so much, Kathy! I really appreciate your kindness and encouragement! :-)
Oh my gosh. The doll bassinet is adorable. What a lovely gift.
Thank you! My niece is enjoying it. :-)
Just finding your channel, and you are a treasure! Love love love
Hello! New subscriber here! I love repurposing things! Thank you for the beautiful ideas!
I LOVE the idea of thrifted gifts made over into candles....2 gifts in one!!! Simplicity of the wrappings. TFS❤😊
Thank you so much! :-)
Absolutely love your style and your creativeness
Thank you, Mary! :-)
Wow! These ideas are incredible. How do you know so well what I like?! 😂
Haha well thank you! I'm glad you liked them!
Loved this video! It's mesmerizing just to watch and listen to, but you also have so many good ideas in one video.
I'm so thankful I found your channel you are such a class act!!
Aw thank you so much, Amy!
Simple elegance as always!
Merry Christmas!
You sparked a wonderful memory for me. My grandmother used to wrap our presents in the comic section from her Sunday newspaper. 🗞️ She was so thrifty and resourceful.
Aw that's so fun! :-)
So charming, these are all great ideas. Very special, thank you🎄❤️🙏