After my divorce and moving into a new house, the first home improvement I did was hammering a nail into my bathroom wall so I could hang my hairdryer. I didn't have to ask permission, etc. That one very small act was very empowering. I still think about it 24 years later.
This may sound Nana, but anyone else doing overhead type of work, get a foam chiropractic neck brace and spin it around. It will support the weight of the back of your head and give relief to your neck muscles. Promise... really! I loved the human sharing and use of creativity to heal from grief.... of any kind. Thanks. Have contentment and fufillment, all of you.
Sara, I somehow landed on your wardrobe declutter channel and ended up binge watching all the others. You are fabulous. I love your sense of humor, your style, your decorating, and I love how it feels like you're talking to ME, like I'm there with you. It's like finding a new friend. You're so real. I don't susbscribe to any you tube channels but I'm subscribing to yours. Keep the videos coming. Hugs to you and I wish you joy and fulfillment always.
My day got better with a new episode! I laughed and cried at all the right spots. I have overalls envy (yours)…still mourning my overalls purge of 10 years ago. Your ceiling is imperfectly perfect and I was filled with admiration for your diving into such a daunting transformation. I love watching you & your home blossom.
Wow. I am so impressed with your video. I enjoyed your design content very much, but I really enjoyed and applaud your sense of humor, vulnerability, and tactful profoundness in the broader picture, all without saying too much. Kudos to you!
Beautiful and what a giant leap! It is very empowering and bold of a project and reflects your strength and stamina! And you didn't step into the paint! Go girl!! I love that you shared this and share your authenticity!
Sara, thank you for this. I certainly agree with you that accessing a pin prick of joy more frequently is an utter necessity. Your room is lovely; well done! Thank you.
I so much love you and these videos and I'm so happy you decided to start this channel. I also very very much appreciate your honesty... It's actually nice hearing you say the things I want to say and probably need to. 💞 Your ceiling looks so gorgeous! I love that it's not perfect... Humans, artistic endeavors and self-help are not perfect either. Hope you continue to find those moments of joy. xo
Love this so much! I too have taken on some home projects as a source of claiming space for myself. I moved my home office into a bigger room in our house (formerly the guest room. I know, gasp 😮) and it was interesting to navigate the emotions of taking up more space-even at age 50!
I recently left a stressful and demanding job and am really looking forward to leaning into creative projects again. I missed out on the sourdough craze during the pandemic (essential worker) so have a starter going now. Planning my garden, working on the house, doing some needlework, learning how to use Cricut machine, took a one day painting workshop, and organizing 4 generations of family photos to scan and upload for extended family. Also home cooking is a pleasure again. Thanks for the raw honesty, as well as the uplifting, fun video. Hugs to Fred! ❤
I'm so glad to hear all of this and so excited for what sounds like a refreshing and creatively fulfilling new chapter for you! I'm all for leaning into those moments when they're possible - such a gift and such a vital part of taking care of our souls. Sending love your way!
So appreciative of you sharing your thoughts, vulnerability, and creativity with us. (Your bedroom is beautiful!) I’m in the process of Swedish Death Cleaning and it feels very freeing after each space is dealt with.
Well done, in all the ways! As an ex sparky, head rolls/yoga will sort the neck 😅 hope your new haven brings you lots of joy and comfort, and hope and faith in yourself and what’s to come ❤
Sara, I honestly feel better after watching this video! January has been A LOT and I (we all?) have been struggling to stay positive. Your experience is so relatable and made me feel less alone. Thank you. Plus, your vids are fun and I like your sense of humor. Keep 'em coming please.
This is so meaningful to me, thank you for sharing. I can't fully articulate what it feels like to hear that anything I've said has helped someone.... but it makes my heart incredibly full to hear about. Thank you for being here!
I was married for 25 years and now divorced for 4, these are the best years of my life. It took some getting used to and I threw myself in to home projects, most recently stripping 100 years of paint off the trim of my interior doors/ window, to sand and then stain. It's definitely empowering and I would never want anyone in my home telling me what to do, ever again. Any run-on sentences in there? :) Definitely keep it up, and I love your videos
Oh stripping paint off of trim is NO JOKE!!! I applaud you, I've been thinking about doing that in my house for a while and haven't plucked up the nerve. Three cheers to feeling empowered by making our homes beautiful! Thank you for being here!
I’m also turning to decorating as a relief from stress with family health and work…and I love it, seeing the new decorations and progress makes me smile every time I see it. I think your room looks amazing…off to wallpaper my hall now 😊
Had to immediately jump into the comments to ask where your overalls are from!? Then came back to say it was an honor spending this time with you. It was really special to watch you get more and more excited for your space and watch your power grow.
Thank you so much for this🥹. To answer your question I thiiiiiiiiinnnkkk it was a decade ago find at Old Navy? Target? TJMaxx? I truly have no memory but it's one of those three and has become my favorite project smock haha
Soooo with you in feeling the January Sads this year too, sending hugs. I've been diving into crossstitch and starting watercolor as creative amd meditative outlets to help combat amd it's been helping immensely! Also lunchtime walks listening to no media - nothing but the birds singing and jotting down my thoughts after. Adore the colors and stencil you used -- your space looks amazing and I so relate to the pride of being self sufficient and independent! Such a fulfilling life chapter!
Great video, thank you! I really like your color choices. I may just finish my bathroom this weekend instead of feeling overwhelmed by it...and other things ☮❤
How attached are you to the overhead dome light? You might really enjoy the space further by switching it out for something lovely and fun. Hiring a TaskRabbit to help with the wiring is a snap.
It’s onward and upward from here! 😊 Ceiling looks pretty. I do wonder if using a dabbing sponge would make the image sharper-but probably more time consuming as well. 🤷🏻♀️
Also, just clean the stencil now and then. Those big chunks of unstenciled areas around the edges would drive me crazy. Now that you're done, maybe you could cut the stencil so that it would fit into those spots and really finish it.
Honestly a great question! I originally planned to but then I ended up like the almost lace doily effect of leaving some negative space. It's hard to capture fully in the video but in person it adds to the imperfect, antique look of the whole thing. Which is a relief because when I made the decision I was very nervous that it would be something that drove me crazy haha
After my divorce and moving into a new house, the first home improvement I did was hammering a nail into my bathroom wall so I could hang my hairdryer. I didn't have to ask permission, etc. That one very small act was very empowering. I still think about it 24 years later.
Oh Janet thank you so much for sharing this. What an incredible symbol of empowerment you gave yourself. Love that it's stuck with you
@@SaraElysabethe keep doing what you are doing ❤️
This may sound Nana, but anyone else doing overhead type of work, get a foam chiropractic neck brace and spin it around. It will support the weight of the back of your head and give relief to your neck muscles. Promise... really! I loved the human sharing and use of creativity to heal from grief.... of any kind. Thanks. Have contentment and fufillment, all of you.
This is such a fantastic tip, and as a DIYer with neck problems, I appreciate the hell out of you for this. Thank you!
Oh this is a GREAT tip!!! Will definitely do this on the go forward. Thank you for sharing and thank you for being here!!
Sara, I somehow landed on your wardrobe declutter channel and ended up binge watching all the others. You are fabulous. I love your sense of humor, your style, your decorating, and I love how it feels like you're talking to ME, like I'm there with you. It's like finding a new friend. You're so real. I don't susbscribe to any you tube channels but I'm subscribing to yours. Keep the videos coming. Hugs to you and I wish you joy and fulfillment always.
Beautiful room transformation, enjoyed the heartfelt deep emotional part, and your lipstick matching the ceiling was the cherry on top 😗🍒🤌
My day got better with a new episode! I laughed and cried at all the right spots. I have overalls envy (yours)…still mourning my overalls purge of 10 years ago. Your ceiling is imperfectly perfect and I was filled with admiration for your diving into such a daunting transformation. I love watching you & your home blossom.
This made MY day better
It’s absolutely, ridiculously, beautiful.
You are absolutely, ridiculously KIND THANK YOU
Wow. I am so impressed with your video. I enjoyed your design content very much, but I really enjoyed and applaud your sense of humor, vulnerability, and tactful profoundness in the broader picture, all without saying too much. Kudos to you!
Love your ceiling! Thank you for being real. Beautiful all around!
I love the colors. The stencil is beautiful
I love your vibe and your vulnerability. Keep making great videos!
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love love love youuu ❤
The ceiling looks ABSOLUTELY stunning…as well as our mister Fred:) I’m here for all of it!!
Thank you 🥹
Beautiful and what a giant leap! It is very empowering and bold of a project and reflects your strength and stamina! And you didn't step into the paint! Go girl!! I love that you shared this and share your authenticity!
Thank you so much 🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹
Sara, thank you for this. I certainly agree with you that accessing a pin prick of joy more frequently is an utter necessity. Your room is lovely; well done! Thank you.
I so much love you and these videos and I'm so happy you decided to start this channel.
I also very very much appreciate your honesty... It's actually nice hearing you say the things I want to say and probably need to. 💞
Your ceiling looks so gorgeous! I love that it's not perfect... Humans, artistic endeavors and self-help are not perfect either. Hope you continue to find those moments of joy. xo
Sarah thank you so much for this 😭 I appreciate you being here!
Great video … I love the ceiling and the curtains bring in a lot of cozy! 😍
cozy was PRECISELY the hope 🥹🥹
This was a really cute project ❤ I always get paint on my face when painting a ceiling hahah would looooooove to try this ☺️
You are such a sincere and refreshing vlogger! I look forward to your videos and am so glad to have found your channel.
Love this so much! I too have taken on some home projects as a source of claiming space for myself. I moved my home office into a bigger room in our house (formerly the guest room. I know, gasp 😮) and it was interesting to navigate the emotions of taking up more space-even at age 50!
I recently left a stressful and demanding job and am really looking forward to leaning into creative projects again. I missed out on the sourdough craze during the pandemic (essential worker) so have a starter going now. Planning my garden, working on the house, doing some needlework, learning how to use Cricut machine, took a one day painting workshop, and organizing 4 generations of family photos to scan and upload for extended family. Also home cooking is a pleasure again. Thanks for the raw honesty, as well as the uplifting, fun video. Hugs to Fred! ❤
I'm so glad to hear all of this and so excited for what sounds like a refreshing and creatively fulfilling new chapter for you! I'm all for leaning into those moments when they're possible - such a gift and such a vital part of taking care of our souls. Sending love your way!
Great video, you’re amazing. Thank you for being you. Love the room and the ceiling gorgeous. I get the funk! You are great
Thank you for this Brenda!
So appreciative of you sharing your thoughts, vulnerability, and creativity with us. (Your bedroom is beautiful!) I’m in the process of Swedish Death Cleaning and it feels very freeing after each space is dealt with.
Love a good "DIY and Cry!" It feels good. Thank you for sharing 😍
DIY and Cry really should have been the name of this channel haha. Thank you for being here!!
Beautiful results (both physically and emotionally)!
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Your emotions touched me, I'm sending you virtual hugs ❤️
PS The room looks really nice!
Sending you one right back! Thank you so much, I'm really stoked about how it turned out 🥹
Well done, in all the ways!
As an ex sparky, head rolls/yoga will sort the neck 😅 hope your new haven brings you lots of joy and comfort, and hope and faith in yourself and what’s to come ❤
It looks fantastic! Definitely need to find the joy wherever we can these days. Your sweater turned out so nice! I need to learn how to knit...
It’s beautiful! Sorry you’re feeling down, and good for you for picking yourself up. ❤️ 👏
After the election I rage-painted the ceiling in my garage of all places. My neck still hurts. Well done you! Looks amazing
Nothing quite like the catharsis of a rage paint
"I do like winter.... but that's just excessive..." I TOTALLY feel this on quite a regular basis here in Montana!! ❄️🌨❄️🧥🥶🧤☕️☕️☕️
Sara, I honestly feel better after watching this video! January has been A LOT and I (we all?) have been struggling to stay positive. Your experience is so relatable and made me feel less alone. Thank you. Plus, your vids are fun and I like your sense of humor. Keep 'em coming please.
This is so meaningful to me, thank you for sharing. I can't fully articulate what it feels like to hear that anything I've said has helped someone.... but it makes my heart incredibly full to hear about. Thank you for being here!
Love the ceiling! I painted my bedroom ceiling berry pink(aka candy lipstick pink) and then i painted some butterflies 🦋 on it 😊 🎉 ❤
Love that!!
Beautiful! Love love love the transformation. Thank you for your vulnerability and inspiration to change (both inside and out).
I was married for 25 years and now divorced for 4, these are the best years of my life. It took some getting used to and I threw myself in to home projects, most recently stripping 100 years of paint off the trim of my interior doors/ window, to sand and then stain. It's definitely empowering and I would never want anyone in my home telling me what to do, ever again. Any run-on sentences in there? :) Definitely keep it up, and I love your videos
Oh stripping paint off of trim is NO JOKE!!! I applaud you, I've been thinking about doing that in my house for a while and haven't plucked up the nerve. Three cheers to feeling empowered by making our homes beautiful! Thank you for being here!
You did a beautiful job, I love it.
I totally feel what you say about doing some house projects for me ral health!
I'm planning on painting my living room/dining area this spring/summer. Got paint colors this winter. Ready for a fresh perspective.
Nothing freshens perspective like a fresh coat of paint
I’m also turning to decorating as a relief from stress with family health and work…and I love it, seeing the new decorations and progress makes me smile every time I see it. I think your room looks amazing…off to wallpaper my hall now 😊
Had to immediately jump into the comments to ask where your overalls are from!? Then came back to say it was an honor spending this time with you. It was really special to watch you get more and more excited for your space and watch your power grow.
Thank you so much for this🥹. To answer your question I thiiiiiiiiinnnkkk it was a decade ago find at Old Navy? Target? TJMaxx? I truly have no memory but it's one of those three and has become my favorite project smock haha
Looks fabulous!
Soooo with you in feeling the January Sads this year too, sending hugs. I've been diving into crossstitch and starting watercolor as creative amd meditative outlets to help combat amd it's been helping immensely! Also lunchtime walks listening to no media - nothing but the birds singing and jotting down my thoughts after.
Adore the colors and stencil you used -- your space looks amazing and I so relate to the pride of being self sufficient and independent! Such a fulfilling life chapter!
A media lunchtime walk practice is something I've been wanting to adopt! Thank you for sharing all of this
Beautiful ceiling
So creative and lovely
Great video, thank you! I really like your color choices. I may just finish my bathroom this weekend instead of feeling overwhelmed by it...and other things ☮❤
There's nothing quite like checking a project off of your list as an antidote to overwhelm
I started to paint my basement today. I am working with you in spirit. Much love all the way from Maryland.
Ooooo you're inspiring me to tackle a couple of neglected corners in my own basement. Sending positive project vibes your way!!!
Sending you the warmest of hugs and so much love all the way from Sweden💖💞🫂
Sending it right back your way!!!
How attached are you to the overhead dome light? You might really enjoy the space further by switching it out for something lovely and fun. Hiring a TaskRabbit to help with the wiring is a snap.
it’s on the future to do list for sure!
Just redecorating my guest room. Made 8 pillows all in one week yeah❤
Very cool project! Wish you had filmed your cats reaction. haha :)
I really should just hire someone to follow him around with a camera at all times
@@SaraElysabethe hahah!! Or put one of those go pros on him for a day and see if you get some good b-roll. :D Cat perspective videos are WILD!
The next one will be much better I promise hugs and ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Wow, what a warm and cosy transformation! I love it.
Thank you Kathleen!!
It’s onward and upward from here! 😊 Ceiling looks pretty. I do wonder if using a dabbing sponge would make the image sharper-but probably more time consuming as well. 🤷🏻♀️
I think you're right... there were several things that I think would have made it better.... that I just determined I didn't have patience for hahahah
@ lol! I hear that. It turned out nice just the same. 👏
Take care!
Also, just clean the stencil now and then. Those big chunks of unstenciled areas around the edges would drive me crazy. Now that you're done, maybe you could cut the stencil so that it would fit into those spots and really finish it.
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Oh hey, not me procrastinating getting ready for work
Fully endorse this
Looks great! But why not fill in the blank spots?
Honestly a great question! I originally planned to but then I ended up like the almost lace doily effect of leaving some negative space. It's hard to capture fully in the video but in person it adds to the imperfect, antique look of the whole thing. Which is a relief because when I made the decision I was very nervous that it would be something that drove me crazy haha
I think your cat meant 'would that I could'.
We've been working on his grammar