I thought the same thing. Thanks for going that extra mile to add the before pics. I really liked a little of the before and after of this house. It's hard to choose which I like better.
Ok- I need to thank you. Thank you for tapping your measuring cups on the mixing bowl. Thank you for eating raw batter. Thank you for using a Christmas mixing bowl in June. Thank you for cooking with your heart and not being a recipe slave. Basically- thanks for keeping it real.
Kim, you are doing a great job. Your kids are happy and healthy, it is very inspiring watching you. Your countertops might not shine all the time, but the eyes of your children do. That is what metters. And NEVER feel guilty taking a break. Everybody has breaks in every job, and yours is one of the hardest and most beautiful one. I wish you all a lot of summertime fun!
One time I was at goodwill with all four of my children and my two youngest were having a moment...ehem.... in the fitting room. I was very overwhelmed but somehow I was able to "keep my cool". Though I didn't FEEL like I did. 🙃but I guess I didn't yell... lol And when we came out of the fitting room, a woman stopped me and said, "you're doing great. " I'm pretty sure I cried once I got to the car. ... that was years ago now but I never forgot that. You're right! Encourage others no matter how small. ❤ speaking of which... I just started watching you a few months ago, Kim but seriously. ... you are so positive, fun, hilarious... I love watching you. It helps me stay positive, happier, and more calm. You're the best!
Girl! I’ve been cutting hair since I was in high school( I have a cosmetologist license). And MA’AM, you are a PRO FESH! You did awesome on Wentworths hair, and speaking from a moms point of view also, cutting kids hair is SO dang hard!! You did awesome Girl!! Round of applause! 👏🏼
We thought the same thing- but food next to they laundry room? Idk- also thought of making that monstrosity a mud room and pantry and moving the laundry room back to where it was
@@thewadsquad I also loved it!! I was sitting here saying …”I want that house for them”…was sad when you didn’t put in an offer…but I know you know best!
@@thewadsquad Offer what you were going to offer before renovation. Does not hurt to throw it out there. So, they say "no" OR they are tired of it all and GRAB the offer just to be DONE with it. It is quite possible.
I can not AGREE more about spreading kindness. I have taught my daughters by actions and words to always tell others / share kind words, thoughts, feelings…. Just like your story. And my oldest is really good about it, if she sees someone and likes their nails, hair, clothes; whatever she will tell them. Youngest - is working on it - she is my shy girl. :)
I liked the house before the renovation! Gave me all the 80s/90s vibes! Being a child of the 90s and all I love anything that takes me back to the best time ever!!! 😍 You are definitely so right about a compliments! I had a woman tell me I was I was beautiful girl the other day (I wasn't dressed fancy I had cool American flag shorts on though) and I has made my entire month!
I appreciate your love of vintage when houses hunting! I’m torn because I love both modern and vintage. As a former cosmetologist I applaud you cutting your families hair because it’s not easy but I think it’s the first time I’ve seen it done without a comb 😊😀 loving it! Keep up the good work your awesome and I love your channel!
I agree that all of the hard work has been done and it’s easy to add character with wallpaper, paint, furniture & decor. Houses sell better overall with neutral decor so they went more neutral overall. The house does still have character though. The hall bath floors are super fun and the wood/vinyl floors throughout are gorgeous! And it’s easy to paint cabinets. So you could totally make each bathroom different. And same for the island. So much easier to make it your own now. Keep an open mind! 💜
Hi from New Zealand , love your channel❤️ I 100% agree on the complimenting people. I try and remember to do it as much as I can and encourage my 13 year old to do it too. Honestly to see the surprise and delight in people faces is so amazing. We really don't do it enough. It totally makes their day (and yours ) so much better.
That was great. I agree with you about that house flip. They took out a lot of charm...and the pantry. Those cupboards in the island are under a ledge, that I'd be bumping my head on. And Wentworth is a little star in the making. That hair cut was great!
Loved the after tbh! You can totally add character back in, install your own wallpaper etc. Just got to see beyond the bland mass appeal that they are presenting at the viewing.
@@thewadsquad You would have to spend a lot to renovate on your own. They literally fixed so many of the more expensive/time consuming things you wanted to change anyway. Adding color with paint/wallpaper is the super cheap and easy part to give it the look you want. The house has so many of the items on your dream checklist. You could also add a flamingo window to any house - you have the photo to show exactly what you want to a store/designer and make any house a flamingo house.
@@thewadsquad I write this from our place built in 1650, with carved beams from even older ships, so I get the character thing for sure! But old houses are a bugger to reno/clean too 😜
Yeah - really I don't consider goofy 80's Tuscan, or whatever that is, "character". With the flip you can easily accessorize to individual style. They did a great job.
Love the flamingo house so much more.When you have a clean pallet like that it so easy and less expensive to add color with accessories. You could also do pantry shelves in the laundry room since it's right by the kitchen. And the outside is gorgeous!
I have always made it a habit of calling a restaurant and telling them what a good job they did in preparing my order! This is especially true if I made a special request! I remember calling once and after getting the manager on the phone I proceeded to tell them how much I enjoyed my meal and thanks for remembering my special request. For a moment I thought we had been disconnected because at first there was no response from him. After a moment when he started to speak I could hear his voice cracking. I wished I could reach thru the phone and hug him! He to,d me that he had been manager for two years and absolutely no one had ever called to tell him that they were happy with their meal! How sad is that?!!! You can make a difference! In this day and age we get a lot of delivery orders and pick up!
I've raised 7 (most ours, but we also fostered). All had 1 chore daily, based on age from age 3, from emptying dishwasher, sweeping kitchen, putting toys in bin, etc., and their responsibility for the week. If they left a mess, not gone after 1 reminder, they had to clean it ASAP plus earned an extra chore. They would call each other out so it became funny, and that started going for friends always over. I would come home, see one of their friends vaccuming my living room, saying, "I made a sandwich and forgot to clean up after" lol. Ok, thanks. Now just 3 young teens & one young adult who moved home since their dad died, to help. Now the 4 boys each have 2 chores a day, plus one big weekly job (like scrubbing shower or cleaning stairs/hall). It's easy to keep all in check, my burden is reasonable and the house chaos is nonexistent. Plus they all now have the habit of picking up after themselves...bonus for their future spouses.
The flamingo house looks great, the one thing I’d say is with the walls gone in the kitchen, there is a lot less counter space. It would have been nice if they could have made the island longer.
It’s so interesting to see the ‘character’ in old American homes- in England we definitely don’t think of 50s-70s as old! My home is almost 200 years old, and has plenty of character, but also tonnes of issues 😂 the older the house, the bigger the money pit! Definitely worth doing an update yourself though- ‘flips’ are so impersonal.
Snap mines is also 200 year old, former hospital and military rehabilitation but modernised now, outside still huge thick stone, old ways of building last forever eh?
I’m getting to t he stage, maybe a new ‘town house’ would be easier, but then none of the quirks of my old terrace … I miss the house I grew up in mind.
The same thing happened to me. Was on a flight with my two year old son and had planned a bunch of simple activities for him. We did all the things and a stranger commented on what a great mom I was - that was 22 years ago and it still makes me smile! Spread joy! Compliment someone! It could totally make their day or more!
Kimberly "Whisk"!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yay!!! Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday dear, Chef Kimberly "Whisk", Happy Birthday to you!!! And many mooooooooreee! ( Yeah).
I liked the one bathroom the flamigo house did in the black and white flower tile. I think the house would've looked better with more of that tile. Your before and after was amazing. I love that you included that footage of the house before. Great job on Wentworths haircut. It looked great. He is adorable. You look beautiful in that shirt. It really makes the color of your eyes pop.
The first time we flew with our oldest who was 5 months at the time, we were so stressed because we didn't want him to cry the whole time and upset anyone. We were so down anyway because my MIL was dying, hence the last-minute trip. I started to sing "Edelweiss" when our baby started to get fussy, and we were doing our best to be quiet. The woman behind us told me that I had a pretty singing voice and that she loved Sound of Music. Then a guy from across the aisle said that he had his violin if we really wanted to make this into a concert. Those kind words helped us more than those people will ever know. I get tears in my eyes just remembering that time of stress and sadness and how their understanding gave us a bit of light in such a dark time. Always, always spread kindness. You never know who really needs it at that moment.
Kim I feel this is the house for your family is beautiful! Think of it as a brand new blank slate, you can add your own personal character, what you like, what your family likes, and make it your HOME. I love how they still left small little details like the flamingo window, the toilet paper holder, and now you can also add your own personal touch as well. By the way love your content and all of your videos. Thank you! 😁
Love your whisk earrings! I liked the Flamingo house before and those 80s cabinets, love! I was in my 20s through the 80s and I had those cabinets when I got married in 1988. It is good that you are viewing so many houses so you can discover what you like and what you don't even if you get a "fixer upper" you will know what you would like to change over time etc. Just painting walls in a fresh neutral and maybe new carpet can make all the difference. I really enjoy going on the house tours with you.
i agree with you on the flamingo flip. its so blah! i like to see the natural wood of cabinets, colorful walls and "dated" character personally. Also, I love how you showed us that giant bag of pens that don't work and folded it up and put it back in the cabinet. i felt that to my core.
I really appreciate how you showed us the Flamingo house before and after! Thank you for that☺ I love the after not going to lie I've always wanted to live in a newer house and that one is perfectly my style! I know my husband and I will have our dream home soon🏡💕
Thank you!! I agree with giving complements and encouraging kids to do it. When my kiddos were small, I told them it’s like giving people cake and sometimes people just need to have their cake (complement). I don’t know of many things I love to see other than when someone is not smiling due to what ever reason and I have the opportunity to look at them and see something about them that I truly like and TELL them! Their face lights up!
I soooo agree with you with everything matching in a house! I feel that in the (TH-cam and tv version of at least ) us every house shown is matching and basically is a store or showroom. No caracter like you Said. I Love that you love wood and vintage things in house and not typically youtuber houses. Your vintage Paradise house is waiting for you!
I loved the part in this video about how you encouraged your daughters to voice compliments to other people. We should not be shy about that. Saying something kind to someone else is always a good thing.
My 13 year old daughter and husband were at the mall over the weekend. They said they saw this dapper 65+ or older man walking with his jacket over his shoulder dressed to the t. We live in a farming community so not the norm here. My daughter loves to tell people how great they look. She clapped at him and said how great he looked she said he gave a big smile.
Huge Handmaid's fan! The S4 finale will make your head explode (in a good way). I've genuinely never seen a better season finale and I watch a lot of shows.
Oh wow, yes I’m the one who loves that bright white flamingo flip !! It is gorgeous and I’m so into the new fresh and bright style !! I know it’s not your style though, but wow that it’s came out awesome. I also don’t have the vision to remodel and would have not it could come out that way.
Trying to catch up on all the videos I missed and oh my gosh, I’m so happy they kept the flamingo! It’s amazing what a facelift can do to an old home 😍 I personally would have put the washer and dryer where it was originally supposed to go and add built in shelving in that room and make it a huge pantry.
I love how you do you. You don't try to make everything perfect...because everything is not perfect. We just do the best we can do and somehow it will work out, hopefully.😄 I'm so glad I found your channel. Even though I am old enough to be your mom I really enjoy your videos. I wish I would have had TH-cam when my kids were little to not make me feel like I was the only one that was experiencing "life." I told my daughter about your channel. She just had her first child and works full time as a teacher. I think she would love to see how you handle daily life with your beautiful family.
The newly added laundry room could also be a pantry and the extra(old) laundry would be great for all the pool stuff and or guests to use. I love the house. You can always add your own character with furniture and decor.
I try and compliment people when I’m out and about. Being old I think I can get away with it! I saw a young woman come towards me in a leopard skin coat & she looked fabulous. I said to her “ you are rocking that coat!” Then I thought should I have said that out loud? She replied “ yes I love it & I got it from a charity ( thrift ) shop. “
Many years ago my kids were about 10 & 7 I think we ate at Denny’s and the waitress complimented my kids for having good manners. I was proud of them and they were proud of themselves. At home they are a different type 😬 Also my mom used to buy bags of pens at yard sales. I loved it because you had all types of pens from different businesses and stuff
Hello from Germany 🙂 The house before had way more character. Good choice to not put an offer in with the new look! Enjoy watching you always, you and your family are awesome 🥰 👍
I was talking to my brother (who lives in Florida) when the skies here in PA went from blue to grey to black and then it was like a full hurricane! Power went out and everything….he said “hm. Sounds like Florida” then it hit me… THE WADS BROUGHT THE WEATHER! 😂😂 have a happy and safe vacation! Welcome to PA!!
Love that house too! I can’t decide which before or now. But, that view is WOW! That is a sanctuary! It’s beautiful! I have had a few homes get away too!
The wisdom of Meredith. Did anyone notice how she decided to go down the steps in that house? She bent down on her knees and went down the steps. Isn't that just genius. The child is so smart. She is able to pronounce words when she hears them. Anyway she seemed like the baby you wished you had. Very happy child. Love her. I agree with you about complimenting others, so often I find when someone smiles at you when you least expect it can make someone's day. For a novice barber, you did an excellent job giving Wentworth a haircut. Next time though, put some water in a spray bottle to wet his hair. You seem as if you enjoy messing up around you and cleaning up after. Better you than me.
Hey Kim! Found your channel a couple months ago and absolutely adore you. You are my woman across the room ❤ thanks for being you and providing so much encouragement in not only mine but my kids lives as well. It's become a special bonding time for us to eat a bowl of cereal while catching up on our favorite youtuber!
The updated look of this house is amazing! The before looked dirty and old..... You can always add wallpaper having a white house is a blank page to do what you want.
I’m a nanny and I am on vacation with 5 families at a beach house in Mexico and I just keep thinking of Kim saying “Living the life of luxury” all day everyday! 🤣 Wish you were here to see it!
Ok I know the house had old charm... but by them updating it... saves the next owner money and time. I wish them luck. Beautiful ear rings you got.. adorable. And as for the hair cut! Brilliant! God bless
I love love love the new update. I agree it had lost character, but I prefer it over the dated look it was before. I HATE when kitchens don't have a pantry. I most definitely would be making that room a pantry and mudroom area! I definitely think they would have changed the flamingo window but it would have cost way to much so they sacrificed it. I love it though!
Oh my gosh Kim, you are so right about complementing people!! That is such a nice thing to do, extremely nice. There was one time that I can recall just recently that this girl complemented me. I was leaving a restaurant on a first date with someone that I really REALLY like!!!! And this girl was like “Wow, I love your dress.” And her friend was like “Oh me too and I like your hair.” They had no idea how much it meant to me especially in that moment. 😌 I was so surprised that they said that to me in the two second passing of opening the door and holding it open. It made me feel really great and it made my date smile. I was so nervous the entire time I was getting ready for the date and second guessing everything. It only take 2 seconds to say something nice to someone and it can make their entire day!! I hope I can pass the complement to someone else and make them feel how great I felt. We all just need to throw around some kindness like it’s confetti!! 😄🎉
I like it better now ... but that's personal preference if course. I'd have put in an offer on it now, cause I feel like personal decor, furniture, all those things with break up the white. You'll find the one that screams to you eventually, I'm just happy to see someone taking their time and not jumping in feet first.
Your family are so lucky to have you in the family. You are an amazing person. Your family are very fortunate to a kooky person like you. Kooky but fun!
Thanks for doing the hair cut. I’ve been cutting my son’s hair for years because he has sensory issues and used to have meltdowns at the salon. I have the same hair clippers but I mostly just do one short cut because I just don’t have skills or any guy in my life to show me how to do anything else.
Thank you for putting the before footage through out the house tour!!! It made things so much easier to see and remember. I wouldve gone back to look at the video anyways but that saves me. And wow those brownies😍😍🤤🤤
Cookies for dinner?! Amazing!! I set up an ice cream bar for my kids for dinner one night probably 7 or 8 years ago. My kids are now 12 and 17 and they still talk about it.
After having lived in a house under construction for months, I would go for the flamingo house now with it all done. You can decorate each room to your own style. The neutral colors gives you a blank canvas to work with. I am sure the price reflects the increase in construction materials.
I do like how that home was before the flip too. I’m a lover of character also. It’s beautiful now, of course, and it will make someone very happy. I am with you Kim. Your forever house will be found, keep hanging in there. Don’t settle, for sure.
I grew up with a pool in the backyard and my mom always made us jump on the trampoline after we were done swimming. I realize now that she just wanted us to dry off most of the way so there weren’t sopping wet things scattered all over the house! We’d also hang dry our towels on the clothesline and reuse them for several days before washing them.
One of my favorite things to do is compliment a woman.. yes men too, but especially women because we are so hard and critical of ourselves.. so happy to hear someone else teaching the next generation the same thing I try and instill in our kids! 💕
Love your WHISK earrings! I agree with you about saying something nice to someone. I do that all the time! My compliment list for you would be too long! So, Kim, I love your all-of-the-above and everything around!
You are my guilt free "tv" watching in the morning right after the morning chaos. Its my moment to have tea and center myself before diving into work. Thanks for that!
Oh, it's such a nice and kind thing to do or say to another person. 😊 You are teaching your kids well, I'm so proud of you right now, like my kids did something nice like that 🥰. About the house, I like it more now than before...needed much work to do on it...sorry you're sad about it😔
I had a friend who lost the tray for her George Foreman and she just set it sideways, next to the sink, so the grease drained into the sink which she’d put a pile of paper towels in. When she was done, she just grabbed the paper towels, swiped out her sink and tossed them. I was amazed! She found her tray after a couple of months when she cleaned out a cupboard and decided she didn’t need it! Wentworth is such a handsome guy! And sweet besides! 🥰
WOOP WOOP…You go girl!! There is NO OTHER IN THIS WORLD quite like you Kim! If you were in a room filled with the sickest, saddest, most broken hearted people there are, I promise you would snap them right back into reality, put a smile on their face and laughter in their hearts. Kim, you make God proud :) Of course me too 🙂 Thank you! ✌🏻 🌸 🏡
I love the flamingo home more now. I feel overwhelmed by having to do renovations and now that it’s done I wouldn’t have to stress about it. Yes it lost character but it’s updates you personally didn’t have to DIY ( I don’t have the time or the ideas and it may end up way more expensive if I did it) it seemed finished and had almost all the features I want. I would just be missing extra cabinets/ countertop and pantry which I will need.
I made the strawberry shortcake Salad from you last video! It was delicious! And we will definitely make it again!! We used dairy free items. Thanks for always trying new recipes!
The way you edited the before and after of flamingo house is phenomenal!
Glad you appreciated it! It was a little rocky to get in all of the clips!
Yes it was great editing. I was trying to remember what it looked like before but then you added the clips! So great! 😊
@@thewadsquad yes! You did a great job!
Yes good editing. Thanks for taking the time
I thought the same thing. Thanks for going that extra mile to add the before pics. I really liked a little of the before and after of this house. It's hard to choose which I like better.
Ok- I need to thank you. Thank you for tapping your measuring cups on the mixing bowl. Thank you for eating raw batter. Thank you for using a Christmas mixing bowl in June. Thank you for cooking with your heart and not being a recipe slave.
Basically- thanks for keeping it real.
Haha I’m glad you appreciate hanging out with a true friend!! Thank YOU for hanging out!!
This comment!! 👏🏼👏🏼
@@thewadsquad we all appreciate you being so raw, honest and genuine!! You make it so easy to relate to you !! Thanks !!
Yessss recipes are more of a guideline. 😂
@@darlenebatts6860 yes! My Nr.1 TH-camr! So real and relatable.
Kim, you are doing a great job. Your kids are happy and healthy, it is very inspiring watching you. Your countertops might not shine all the time, but the eyes of your children do. That is what metters.
And NEVER feel guilty taking a break. Everybody has breaks in every job, and yours is one of the hardest and most beautiful one.
I wish you all a lot of summertime fun!
Well said ❤️❤️❤️
@@Brookiecookiesmacarons ☺️❤️
Good morning Kim and the party ppl....
Mornin’ from toronto Canada 🍁 🇨🇦
One time I was at goodwill with all four of my children and my two youngest were having a moment...ehem.... in the fitting room. I was very overwhelmed but somehow I was able to "keep my cool". Though I didn't FEEL like I did. 🙃but I guess I didn't yell... lol
And when we came out of the fitting room, a woman stopped me and said, "you're doing great. "
I'm pretty sure I cried once I got to the car. ... that was years ago now but I never forgot that. You're right! Encourage others no matter how small. ❤ speaking of which... I just started watching you a few months ago, Kim but seriously. ... you are so positive, fun, hilarious... I love watching you. It helps me stay positive, happier, and more calm. You're the best!
Girl! I’ve been cutting hair since I was in high school( I have a cosmetologist license). And MA’AM, you are a PRO FESH! You did awesome on Wentworths hair, and speaking from a moms point of view also, cutting kids hair is SO dang hard!! You did awesome Girl!! Round of applause! 👏🏼
Ooooh 😭😭😭 that is so nice of you to say!!! Thanks for the encouragement! Kids are so wiggly!! You have a tough job!!
Sister, that laundry room is plenty big for huge pantry shelves! Beautiful house.
I thought the same thing
We thought the same thing- but food next to they laundry room? Idk- also thought of making that monstrosity a mud room and pantry and moving the laundry room back to where it was
@@thewadsquad typical British house has washing machine in kitchen 👀
@@thewadsquad Yes, I'd make it the pantry and move the laundry room back where it was. Beautiful house!
@@thewadsquad apartments often have the washing machine in the kitchen
The Flamingo house looks beautiful....not sure I could have walked away from that one..
That price tag though... lol
@@thewadsquad I also loved it!! I was sitting here saying …”I want that house for them”…was sad when you didn’t put in an offer…but I know you know best!
@@thewadsquad Prices are crazy right now in Florida
@@thewadsquad Offer what you were going to offer before renovation. Does not hurt to throw it out there. So, they say "no" OR they are tired of it all and GRAB the offer just to be DONE with it. It is quite possible.
I can not AGREE more about spreading kindness. I have taught my daughters by actions and words to always tell others / share kind words, thoughts, feelings…. Just like your story. And my oldest is really good about it, if she sees someone and likes their nails, hair, clothes; whatever she will tell them. Youngest - is working on it - she is my shy girl. :)
The “you are a great mom” comment brought tears to my eyes! So nice….and you really do look like a great mom😃
I liked the house before the renovation! Gave me all the 80s/90s vibes! Being a child of the 90s and all I love anything that takes me back to the best time ever!!! 😍 You are definitely so right about a compliments! I had a woman tell me I was I was beautiful girl the other day (I wasn't dressed fancy I had cool American flag shorts on though) and I has made my entire month!
I am a sucker for mid-century modern, but I also really loves 80s house vibes! :D
I agree with you, I compliment people, too! We need more kindness in this world. 🤗
Personally I like the flamingo house better now than before.
😭😭my achey breakie heart
Me too! I think you could easily add some more character to it, with decor and wallpaper.
Yes! You can always wallpaper/ paint / faucets change if you want things different! The hard work is done.
Over time could make it " yours."
Same
I appreciate your love of vintage when houses hunting! I’m torn because I love both modern and vintage. As a former cosmetologist I applaud you cutting your families hair because it’s not easy but I think it’s the first time I’ve seen it done without a comb 😊😀 loving it! Keep up the good work your awesome and I love your channel!
I agree that all of the hard work has been done and it’s easy to add character with wallpaper, paint, furniture & decor. Houses sell better overall with neutral decor so they went more neutral overall. The house does still have character though. The hall bath floors are super fun and the wood/vinyl floors throughout are gorgeous! And it’s easy to paint cabinets. So you could totally make each bathroom different. And same for the island. So much easier to make it your own now. Keep an open mind! 💜
Also it's very functional for a family their size - people won't bump into each other.
I love how you're teaching your kids to say nice things when they think it :)
I absolutely agree with you about complimenting people. You never know what is going on in someone's life and a kind word is a wonderful blessing!
Hi from New Zealand , love your channel❤️
I 100% agree on the complimenting people. I try and remember to do it as much as I can and encourage my 13 year old to do it too. Honestly to see the surprise and delight in people faces is so amazing. We really don't do it enough.
It totally makes their day (and yours ) so much better.
That house after is amazing! I would totally combine pantry and laundry room. Make the most of that space!
That was great. I agree with you about that house flip. They took out a lot of charm...and the pantry. Those cupboards in the island are under a ledge, that I'd be bumping my head on. And Wentworth is a little star in the making. That hair cut was great!
I am so glad they kept that flamingo window, and I wish they would have left a bit of the old charm, that said I still like the after more.
I can’t believe they put blinds over it 😂😂 tried to hide the masterpiece!
@@thewadsquad Yeah, the blinds were an odd choice by them... pretty sure no one can see through the flamingo into the house, so blinds are pointless.
I feel like it was more of a cover up to modernize it 🤔
Loved the after tbh! You can totally add character back in, install your own wallpaper etc. Just got to see beyond the bland mass appeal that they are presenting at the viewing.
But can I see past the price tag?!?! 💰 💀💀
@@thewadsquad You would have to spend a lot to renovate on your own. They literally fixed so many of the more expensive/time consuming things you wanted to change anyway. Adding color with paint/wallpaper is the super cheap and easy part to give it the look you want. The house has so many of the items on your dream checklist. You could also add a flamingo window to any house - you have the photo to show exactly what you want to a store/designer and make any house a flamingo house.
Exactly what I was going to say!
@@thewadsquad I write this from our place built in 1650, with carved beams from even older ships, so I get the character thing for sure! But old houses are a bugger to reno/clean too 😜
“The flamingo flip” sounds like an up and coming dance.
I’m down for it!!
I liked the house after the flip 10000% more, I like modern houses lol I want no character in a house 😂
OMG me too, character to me means "money to fix it"
Yeah - really I don't consider goofy 80's Tuscan, or whatever that is, "character". With the flip you can easily accessorize to individual style. They did a great job.
Love the flamingo house so much more.When you have a clean pallet like that it so easy and less expensive to add color with accessories. You could also do pantry shelves in the laundry room since it's right by the kitchen. And the outside is gorgeous!
I loveeeeeeee the updated flaming house. Get it kim get it 🤪😂🤪😂
I have always made it a habit of calling a restaurant and telling them what a good job they did in preparing my order! This is especially true if I made a special request! I remember calling once and after getting the manager on the phone I proceeded to tell them how much I enjoyed my meal and thanks for remembering my special request. For a moment I thought we had been disconnected because at first there was no response from him. After a moment when he started to speak I could hear his voice cracking. I wished I could reach thru the phone and hug him! He to,d me that he had been manager for two years and absolutely no one had ever called to tell him that they were happy with their meal!
How sad is that?!!! You can make a difference! In this day and age we get a lot of delivery orders and pick up!
I've raised 7 (most ours, but we also fostered). All had 1 chore daily, based on age from age 3, from emptying dishwasher, sweeping kitchen, putting toys in bin, etc., and their responsibility for the week. If they left a mess, not gone after 1 reminder, they had to clean it ASAP plus earned an extra chore. They would call each other out so it became funny, and that started going for friends always over. I would come home, see one of their friends vaccuming my living room, saying, "I made a sandwich and forgot to clean up after" lol. Ok, thanks. Now just 3 young teens & one young adult who moved home since their dad died, to help. Now the 4 boys each have 2 chores a day, plus one big weekly job (like scrubbing shower or cleaning stairs/hall). It's easy to keep all in check, my burden is reasonable and the house chaos is nonexistent. Plus they all now have the habit of picking up after themselves...bonus for their future spouses.
The flamingo house looks great, the one thing I’d say is with the walls gone in the kitchen, there is a lot less counter space. It would have been nice if they could have made the island longer.
Yes definitely! But still a nice size island!
I was thinking the same about the island. It could've been bigger and a little closer to the other side of the kitchen.
It’s so interesting to see the ‘character’ in old American homes- in England we definitely don’t think of 50s-70s as old!
My home is almost 200 years old, and has plenty of character, but also tonnes of issues 😂 the older the house, the bigger the money pit! Definitely worth doing an update yourself though- ‘flips’ are so impersonal.
Snap mines is also 200 year old, former hospital and military rehabilitation but modernised now, outside still huge thick stone, old ways of building last forever eh?
I’m getting to t he stage, maybe a new ‘town house’ would be easier, but then none of the quirks of my old terrace … I miss the house I grew up in mind.
I hear that’s!! In Italy we lived in. 300 year old house and it was exquisite
@@Diana-yr8wp that is incredible!!!
Too perfect and sterile now so Def before cos it had character but i live in a converted cow barn! Which is quirky to say the least!😂
The same thing happened to me. Was on a flight with my two year old son and had planned a bunch of simple activities for him. We did all the things and a stranger commented on what a great mom I was - that was 22 years ago and it still makes me smile! Spread joy! Compliment someone! It could totally make their day or more!
Kimberly "Whisk"!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yay!!! Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday dear, Chef Kimberly "Whisk", Happy Birthday to you!!! And many mooooooooreee! ( Yeah).
I liked the one bathroom the flamigo house did in the black and white flower tile. I think the house would've looked better with more of that tile. Your before and after was amazing. I love that you included that footage of the house before. Great job on Wentworths haircut. It looked great. He is adorable. You look beautiful in that shirt. It really makes the color of your eyes pop.
I loved the potential the old flamingo house had. Feels like someone else’s house walking in it again rather than the same charming fixer as before.
The first time we flew with our oldest who was 5 months at the time, we were so stressed because we didn't want him to cry the whole time and upset anyone. We were so down anyway because my MIL was dying, hence the last-minute trip. I started to sing "Edelweiss" when our baby started to get fussy, and we were doing our best to be quiet. The woman behind us told me that I had a pretty singing voice and that she loved Sound of Music. Then a guy from across the aisle said that he had his violin if we really wanted to make this into a concert. Those kind words helped us more than those people will ever know. I get tears in my eyes just remembering that time of stress and sadness and how their understanding gave us a bit of light in such a dark time. Always, always spread kindness. You never know who really needs it at that moment.
Kim I feel this is the house for your family is beautiful! Think of it as a brand new blank slate, you can add your own personal character, what you like, what your family likes, and make it your HOME. I love how they still left small little details like the flamingo window, the toilet paper holder, and now you can also add your own personal touch as well. By the way love your content and all of your videos. Thank you! 😁
Love your whisk earrings! I liked the Flamingo house before and those 80s cabinets, love! I was in my 20s through the 80s and I had those cabinets when I got married in 1988. It is good that you are viewing so many houses so you can discover what you like and what you don't even if you get a "fixer upper" you will know what you would like to change over time etc. Just painting walls in a fresh neutral and maybe new carpet can make all the difference. I really enjoy going on the house tours with you.
i agree with you on the flamingo flip. its so blah! i like to see the natural wood of cabinets, colorful walls and "dated" character personally. Also, I love how you showed us that giant bag of pens that don't work and folded it up and put it back in the cabinet. i felt that to my core.
I really appreciate how you showed us the Flamingo house before and after! Thank you for that☺ I love the after not going to lie I've always wanted to live in a newer house and that one is perfectly my style! I know my husband and I will have our dream home soon🏡💕
Thank you!! I agree with giving complements and encouraging kids to do it. When my kiddos were small, I told them it’s like giving people cake and sometimes people just need to have their cake (complement). I don’t know of many things I love to see other than when someone is not smiling due to what ever reason and I have the opportunity to look at them and see something about them that I truly like and TELL them! Their face lights up!
I soooo agree with you with everything matching in a house! I feel that in the (TH-cam and tv version of at least ) us every house shown is matching and basically is a store or showroom. No caracter like you Said. I Love that you love wood and vintage things in house and not typically youtuber houses. Your vintage Paradise house is waiting for you!
Glad you get me!! Hoping for a vintage meets modern house soon!! 🎉🎉😂
I loved the part in this video about how you encouraged your daughters to voice compliments to other people. We should not be shy about that. Saying something kind to someone else is always a good thing.
My 13 year old daughter and husband were at the mall over the weekend. They said they saw this dapper 65+ or older man walking with his jacket over his shoulder dressed to the t. We live in a farming community so not the norm here. My daughter loves to tell people how great they look. She clapped at him and said how great he looked she said he gave a big smile.
Just a tip...I sprinkle chocolate chips on the brownies when they come out of the oven and once they melt, spread around with spatula. Easy peasy!
That is a dream home. Lots of space. And with your furniture and decor, you could add your own touch to the house.
Huge Handmaid's fan! The S4 finale will make your head explode (in a good way). I've genuinely never seen a better season finale and I watch a lot of shows.
You are so lovely Kim! 'Spread Kindness' I am always telling my kids to be the change we want to see in the world. ❤
Oh wow, yes I’m the one who loves that bright white flamingo flip !! It is gorgeous and I’m so into the new fresh and bright style !! I know it’s not your style though, but wow that it’s came out awesome. I also don’t have the vision to remodel and would have not it could come out that way.
Trying to catch up on all the videos I missed and oh my gosh, I’m so happy they kept the flamingo! It’s amazing what a facelift can do to an old home 😍 I personally would have put the washer and dryer where it was originally supposed to go and add built in shelving in that room and make it a huge pantry.
I love how you do you. You don't try to make everything perfect...because everything is not perfect. We just do the best we can do and somehow it will work out, hopefully.😄 I'm so glad I found your channel. Even though I am old enough to be your mom I really enjoy your videos. I wish I would have had TH-cam when my kids were little to not make me feel like I was the only one that was experiencing "life." I told my daughter about your channel. She just had her first child and works full time as a teacher. I think she would love to see how you handle daily life with your beautiful family.
The newly added laundry room could also be a pantry and the extra(old) laundry would be great for all the pool stuff and or guests to use. I love the house. You can always add your own character with furniture and decor.
I try and compliment people when I’m out and about. Being old I think I can get away with it! I saw a young woman come towards me in a leopard skin coat & she looked fabulous. I said to her “ you are rocking that coat!” Then I thought should I have said that out loud? She replied “ yes I love it & I got it from a charity ( thrift ) shop. “
Well l want to compliment you!! You always have something lovely to say in the comments and thats spreading kindness.🥰
YES I love when women compliment other women and build them up, we are on the same team!!
You are so uplifting. So look forward to your videos. Thank you!!!
Totally loved it after! So spacious and clean looking! You can jazz it up with your own furniture and decor!!!
Whenever I need comedy/inspiration/motivation well THIS IS IT! Thank you for sharing!
Many years ago my kids were about 10 & 7 I think we ate at Denny’s and the waitress complimented my kids for having good manners. I was proud of them and they were proud of themselves. At home they are a different type 😬 Also my mom used to buy bags of pens at yard sales. I loved it because you had all types of pens from different businesses and stuff
Hello from Germany 🙂 The house before had way more character. Good choice to not put an offer in with the new look! Enjoy watching you always, you and your family are awesome 🥰 👍
You get me ♥️♥️ someone will love it for sure!
@@thewadsquad You will find your dream home ♥️ If not, move to germany, you are very welcome 😁💐
You always brighten up my day! Thanks for the laughs and being real on TH-cam.
OMG!!! The Flamingo house was good before but now OMG!!! It's amazing!!!!!!!
Loved the Flamingo house after the flip :)
The flamingo house was beautiful. That window was so unique and very you! Xx
I was talking to my brother (who lives in Florida) when the skies here in PA went from blue to grey to black and then it was like a full hurricane! Power went out and everything….he said “hm. Sounds like Florida” then it hit me… THE WADS BROUGHT THE WEATHER! 😂😂 have a happy and safe vacation! Welcome to PA!!
I loved it after ! That back yard view is to die for!!
Love that house too! I can’t decide which before or now. But, that view is WOW! That is a sanctuary! It’s beautiful! I have had a few homes get away too!
Thanks for posting Kim! I love the before and after clips of the Flamingo Flip house! We got our own HGTV episode right here!
The wisdom of Meredith. Did anyone notice how she decided to go down the steps in that house? She bent down on her knees and went down the steps. Isn't that just genius. The child is so smart. She is able to pronounce words when she hears them. Anyway she seemed like the baby you wished you had. Very happy child. Love her. I agree with you about complimenting others, so often I find when someone smiles at you when you least expect it can make someone's day. For a novice barber, you did an excellent job giving Wentworth a haircut. Next time though, put some water in a spray bottle to wet his hair. You seem as if you enjoy messing up around you and cleaning up after. Better you than me.
Hey Kim! Found your channel a couple months ago and absolutely adore you. You are my woman across the room ❤ thanks for being you and providing so much encouragement in not only mine but my kids lives as well. It's become a special bonding time for us to eat a bowl of cereal while catching up on our favorite youtuber!
I like houses with more character. I want the built ins. I want the original wood. But the flip does look beautiful.
The updated look of this house is amazing! The before looked dirty and old..... You can always add wallpaper having a white house is a blank page to do what you want.
I love wallpaper lol
I’m a nanny and I am on vacation with 5 families at a beach house in Mexico and I just keep thinking of Kim saying “Living the life of luxury” all day everyday! 🤣 Wish you were here to see it!
Ok I know the house had old charm... but by them updating it... saves the next owner money and time. I wish them luck. Beautiful ear rings you got.. adorable. And as for the hair cut! Brilliant! God bless
I agree on giving compliments to strangers. Makes their day!!!
I love love love the new update. I agree it had lost character, but I prefer it over the dated look it was before. I HATE when kitchens don't have a pantry. I most definitely would be making that room a pantry and mudroom area! I definitely think they would have changed the flamingo window but it would have cost way to much so they sacrificed it. I love it though!
I LOVE Magic Erasers! They are amazing! I love the Flamingo house but it definitely had more character before the Flip. You ARE a wonderful mom!!!!
I also liked the vintage feel of the flamingo house. It's good to know what you want, when looking for a home.
Your vlogs always make my day!!!
Oh my gosh Kim, you are so right about complementing people!! That is such a nice thing to do, extremely nice. There was one time that I can recall just recently that this girl complemented me. I was leaving a restaurant on a first date with someone that I really REALLY like!!!! And this girl was like “Wow, I love your dress.” And her friend was like “Oh me too and I like your hair.” They had no idea how much it meant to me especially in that moment. 😌 I was so surprised that they said that to me in the two second passing of opening the door and holding it open. It made me feel really great and it made my date smile. I was so nervous the entire time I was getting ready for the date and second guessing everything. It only take 2 seconds to say something nice to someone and it can make their entire day!! I hope I can pass the complement to someone else and make them feel how great I felt. We all just need to throw around some kindness like it’s confetti!! 😄🎉
I love watching your vlogs, so real, motivational and makes me smile. Hope you find your perfect family home soon.
I like it better now ... but that's personal preference if course. I'd have put in an offer on it now, cause I feel like personal decor, furniture, all those things with break up the white. You'll find the one that screams to you eventually, I'm just happy to see someone taking their time and not jumping in feet first.
That house is absolutely stunning. Hands down much better now than before.
Your family are so lucky to have you in the family. You are an amazing person. Your family are very fortunate to a kooky person like you. Kooky but fun!
Thanks for doing the hair cut. I’ve been cutting my son’s hair for years because he has sensory issues and used to have meltdowns at the salon. I have the same hair clippers but I mostly just do one short cut because I just don’t have skills or any guy in my life to show me how to do anything else.
Thank you for putting the before footage through out the house tour!!! It made things so much easier to see and remember. I wouldve gone back to look at the video anyways but that saves me.
And wow those brownies😍😍🤤🤤
Aww, you are a fabulous mommy Kim! Always enjoyable to see your videos!
Cookies for dinner?! Amazing!! I set up an ice cream bar for my kids for dinner one night probably 7 or 8 years ago. My kids are now 12 and 17 and they still talk about it.
you are truely a really good mom ♡
Girl, you are just awesome!! Your videos are just to much fun and love the cooking videos!! Thank you for making all of your subs so so happy!!!💗💗
Omg, the flamingo house is beautiful now, I like the changes😍 Greetings from Europe, I love your channel☺️
I love that house!!! Love the stained glass window! 🦩💓
After having lived in a house under construction for months, I would go for the flamingo house now with it all done. You can decorate each room to your own style. The neutral colors gives you a blank canvas to work with. I am sure the price reflects the increase in construction materials.
I do like how that home was before the flip too. I’m a lover of character also. It’s beautiful now, of course, and it will make someone very happy. I am with you Kim.
Your forever house will be found, keep hanging in there. Don’t settle, for sure.
I grew up with a pool in the backyard and my mom always made us jump on the trampoline after we were done swimming. I realize now that she just wanted us to dry off most of the way so there weren’t sopping wet things scattered all over the house! We’d also hang dry our towels on the clothesline and reuse them for several days before washing them.
One of my favorite things to do is compliment a woman.. yes men too, but especially women because we are so hard and critical of ourselves.. so happy to hear someone else teaching the next generation the same thing I try and instill in our kids! 💕
Love your WHISK earrings! I agree with you about saying something nice to someone. I do that all the time! My compliment list for you would be too long! So, Kim, I love your all-of-the-above and everything around!
I have to agree with you Kim. I’m so over the white marble, gray walls, light wood flooring vibes!
You are my guilt free "tv" watching in the morning right after the morning chaos. Its my moment to have tea and center myself before diving into work. Thanks for that!
Im thankful that you spend that special time with me ♥️♥️
Oh, it's such a nice and kind thing to do or say to another person. 😊 You are teaching your kids well, I'm so proud of you right now, like my kids did something nice like that 🥰. About the house, I like it more now than before...needed much work to do on it...sorry you're sad about it😔
I had a friend who lost the tray for her George Foreman and she just set it sideways, next to the sink, so the grease drained into the sink which she’d put a pile of paper towels in. When she was done, she just grabbed the paper towels, swiped out her sink and tossed them. I was amazed! She found her tray after a couple of months when she cleaned out a cupboard and decided she didn’t need it!
Wentworth is such a handsome guy! And sweet besides! 🥰
WOOP WOOP…You go girl!!
There is NO OTHER IN THIS WORLD quite like you Kim! If you were in a room filled with the sickest, saddest, most broken hearted people there are, I promise you would snap them right back into reality, put a smile on their face and laughter in their hearts. Kim, you make God proud :)
Of course me too 🙂
Thank you!
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I love the flamingo home more now. I feel overwhelmed by having to do renovations and now that it’s done I wouldn’t have to stress about it. Yes it lost character but it’s updates you personally didn’t have to DIY ( I don’t have the time or the ideas and it may end up way more expensive if I did it) it seemed finished and had almost all the features I want. I would just be missing extra cabinets/ countertop and pantry which I will need.
I made the strawberry shortcake Salad from you last video! It was delicious! And we will definitely make it again!! We used dairy free items. Thanks for always trying new recipes!
That is so awesome!! So glad you enjoyed it!!