Sooooo this definitely accidentally went live at midnight instead of noon 🤪 OOOOOPS! I’ll blame the moving chaos + jury duty today. Hope you enjoy the early surprise and I love y’all so dang muuuuuch!❤️ EDIT: I have a lot of DMs asking if we bought this house so just to clarify: we are renting! But it FEELS like we bought because we put $30k down to beat out the competitors after losing out on 3 other rentals 😅 (there are so few single family residences on the rental market in Pasadena right now that the competition is CRAZY! Plus I think they saw I was 23 + no landlord believed we are responsible 😂) due to us both becoming self employed in 2020, we aren’t eligible for a home loan until we have 2 years of self-employed tax returns. So we can’t buy until 2023 though our landlord said we can discuss buying this house once the time comes! So that would be ideal!❤️
Can you do a video detailing the rental process in Cali? That’s interesting to put 30k down. How does that work? Why is that a thing? That’s kinda expensive?
For the bathroom- you could do an over the toilet shelving system. I just feel like if you do a shelf on the other wall it’s going to get too claustrophobic
That could very easily be a lemon tree. If lemons are left on the tree too long they get great big like a grapefruit. I have a recommendation learned the hard way. Get a little contraption at the plant store, it’s got like a broom handle on one end and then a picker on the other and a little basket. You reach up and grab the fruit, pull down, and the fruit falls into the basket. Just don’t look up while you’re pulling down LOL. And if you don’t have an avocado tree, plant one! The last house I owned in Sierra Madre, which borders Pasadena to the east, I had a huge avocado tree and I had so much guacamole and was so happy.
@@sgnorris True! I was also thinking it could be a giant lemon tree but the fruit looked smoother than a lemon to me. Either way, hurray for free citrus!
For once a video gets released at a time that works for me 😂 Hello from Singapore! The house looks lovely, and your excitement is so palpable :) Congrats!
So happy for you guys finally finding a nice house!!! I can tell that you are so excited about the perfect lighting in this house haha I am so happy for you guys!!!! Hope you three are gonna have a wonderful time in your new place
Yay! What an awesome Monday morning treat to wake up and see this video posted. The house is adorable and I can't wait to follow along as you decorate and make it a home. For the bathroom storage, there are tons of nice looking bathroom storage units that fit over/around the toilet. So, maybe that could be a way to maximize that space? :) That kitchen is a dream as well! Congratulations!
I’m so happy you found the house. Check for a linen closet in the hallway they’re almost always in those older houses. Then you can keep your towels and sheets and everything in there. It’s very common for older homes not to have central air. We sold my fathers Pasadena house in 1993 for $1 million and he did not have central air.Those aren’t just “some mountains“ those are the San Gabriel Mountains! Do you and your hubby want to meet people in Pasadena? Think about joining the Tournament of Roses, the volunteers who put on The Rose Parade and Rose Bowl game. I was a member for 27 years and enjoyed every single second. Call them, they are taking applications now. Tell them I sent you!
Ekk! This makes me so happy for you guys! Watching this before bed, seriously made my night! I seriously cannot wait to watch all the decorating, because I need inspiration! ❤️ Even though this wasn’t supposed to post till later, it was a nice little treat! ☺️
You can get a cabinet to mount over the toilet (probably with a French cleat to be super secure) sometimes people sell or give away full on wall cabinets on Craigslist.
In the bathroom, you could hang a plastic pocket shoe rack, one that hangs in a closet where all packets tohold shoes. If you use each pocket for items and products, it holds a lot and while you can see it, it manages to look creative and cute, while being really convenient.
Congrats! I'm sure you'll be very comfortable there and make it feel like your home 💗 Excited for you and looking forward to how you put it all together!
So Happy to see this!!! best way to end my night!! Happy for you both and hope you got the second coat of paint on and all is well!! Remember to Breathe!!!!!!
Loving the full tour! We're in DC and a lot of the storage things are similar here (no pantry, small yards if any, etc.). This just looks so so dreamy! can't wait to see what y'all do with it!
Definitely get a new couch with a chaise lounge. We regretted not getting our new one without! You can also get one of those above the toilet storage units. They have awesome options and then it won’t be in the way of getting in the shower on the other side.
Hi Michel, you can get shelving that is specifically designed for oven the toilet in small bathrooms and they can be very efficient. This suggestion might be a help to you.
Absolutely beautiful. The best things are so worth waiting for. So excited to see everything you do to it. Imagining all the videos to come. So deserved to such a beautiful person.
Congrats girl! We were all praying for you to find a house soon! Glad you got one you actually love!! Can’t wait for your new and improved house videos!!
Small town Texas here!! Our home does not have a walk-in-closet, 😔 "I wish we had one. There is a small closet in our small kitchen, but we bought some shelves and put some cute curtains, that is where we put our food and beverages. It works!!
Great things come to those that wait! The house is beautiful and once the yard is finished, it will be perfect for Max. I'm so excited for the three of you!!!
Suggestion: For the bathroom consider using decorative shower caddies (the ones that usually hang over the shower head to hold shampoo etc.) as shelving on the walls. I have copper accents in my bathroom and found two of the shower caddies with copper vine work on it. So I bought them and hung on the walls and use for shelving. It's so much cheaper than other shelving.
For bathroom storage, you can get a Johnny Cabinet, which is a cabinet that goes above the toilet. It is really nice to have closed storage for towels in that area in case someone fails to close the lid before flushing!
My house is the same color! Your house is so cute. It'll be fun to see what you do with it. The back yard is HUGE! So many options are available to you for what to do. Have fun!
Love that I started my Monday morning with a Michel vlog yay! The house is gorgeous and again, so happy for you and Brook! You guys totally deserve this. 💖✨
Awe! So excited for you both!!!!!!! Congratulations!!!! I would love the laundry in the garage with that type of weather! I lived in LA years ago. Open up the garage, and do your laundry with that beautiful warm weather! Enjoy!!!!
The house is beautiful!! The bathroom maybe small but that sink !! Love the kitchen appliances too . The dishwasher looks the same as ours it's silent!! Can't wait to see more 💚
Sooooo this definitely accidentally went live at midnight instead of noon 🤪 OOOOOPS! I’ll blame the moving chaos + jury duty today. Hope you enjoy the early surprise and I love y’all so dang muuuuuch!❤️ EDIT: I have a lot of DMs asking if we bought this house so just to clarify: we are renting! But it FEELS like we bought because we put $30k down to beat out the competitors after losing out on 3 other rentals 😅 (there are so few single family residences on the rental market in Pasadena right now that the competition is CRAZY! Plus I think they saw I was 23 + no landlord believed we are responsible 😂) due to us both becoming self employed in 2020, we aren’t eligible for a home loan until we have 2 years of self-employed tax returns. So we can’t buy until 2023 though our landlord said we can discuss buying this house once the time comes! So that would be ideal!❤️
Your new house is gonna be super awesome, Michel! I am so happy for you!😢😢😊😊😊😊. Good luck!💙💖💙⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐👍
Awesome
Congratulations from Antigua 🇦🇬🍾🥂
Have lots of fun and success in your new home.
Can you do a video detailing the rental process in Cali? That’s interesting to put 30k down. How does that work? Why is that a thing? That’s kinda expensive?
@meliisnewtoLA It’s rent for the next 6 months I believe. She mentioned it in her vlog about getting the house!
For the bathroom- you could do an over the toilet shelving system. I just feel like if you do a shelf on the other wall it’s going to get too claustrophobic
Agreed!
Was thinking the same 🙂
The most awaited house tour!!! Arrrgh congrats again, girl! This house looks fabulous. It was really meant for you!
Not sure if this was supposed to go up at 12 a.m. or 12 p.m., but I'm loving it!
I was thinking the same thing. But I can’t lie I’m loving it. I’ll watch again if she decides to upload it again 🤍
Definitely noon OOPS!! I blame moving chaos 😂😂😂😂❤️
@@MichelJanse that's okay we all loved the midnight surprise! 😋😋
I loooooove the backyard! As a gardener, I see so much potential in that space. And having a grapefruit tree is so exciting!
That could very easily be a lemon tree. If lemons are left on the tree too long they get great big like a grapefruit. I have a recommendation learned the hard way. Get a little contraption at the plant store, it’s got like a broom handle on one end and then a picker on the other and a little basket. You reach up and grab the fruit, pull down, and the fruit falls into the basket. Just don’t look up while you’re pulling down LOL. And if you don’t have an avocado tree, plant one! The last house I owned in Sierra Madre, which borders Pasadena to the east, I had a huge avocado tree and I had so much guacamole and was so happy.
@@sgnorris True! I was also thinking it could be a giant lemon tree but the fruit looked smoother than a lemon to me. Either way, hurray for free citrus!
Watching this before she realizes it went live at midnight😂😂😂
Same here😂 I rushed to watch it as soon as I saw it
Same 😅
I know! It's a lovely surprise to watch during my commute to work 😂 Here in England, at least
@@elecops9825 I'm in England too! Watched it while getting ready
It was a great surprise :D
Nice midnight surprise after studying all evening 😅 couldn’t wait for this video!!!
You could also use one of the cabinets in the kitchen nearest the bathroom door for restroom storage since there is so much storage in the kitchen
For once a video gets released at a time that works for me 😂 Hello from Singapore! The house looks lovely, and your excitement is so palpable :) Congrats!
I’m so excited! I can’t even wait to watch the whole video to let you know!
this was the perfect end to a really stressful day! i'm so happy for you, you can literally feel your joy through the screen!
So happy for you guys finally finding a nice house!!! I can tell that you are so excited about the perfect lighting in this house haha I am so happy for you guys!!!! Hope you three are gonna have a wonderful time in your new place
CONGRATULATIONS on your new home!!
Yay! What an awesome Monday morning treat to wake up and see this video posted. The house is adorable and I can't wait to follow along as you decorate and make it a home. For the bathroom storage, there are tons of nice looking bathroom storage units that fit over/around the toilet. So, maybe that could be a way to maximize that space? :) That kitchen is a dream as well! Congratulations!
I’m so happy you found the house. Check for a linen closet in the hallway they’re almost always in those older houses. Then you can keep your towels and sheets and everything in there. It’s very common for older homes not to have central air. We sold my fathers Pasadena house in 1993 for $1 million and he did not have central air.Those aren’t just “some mountains“ those are the San Gabriel Mountains! Do you and your hubby want to meet people in Pasadena? Think about joining the Tournament of Roses, the volunteers who put on The Rose Parade and Rose Bowl game. I was a member for 27 years and enjoyed every single second. Call them, they are taking applications now. Tell them I sent you!
You seem so happy!! Hope this house fills with many happy memories
She looks sooo cute -.-
I am soooo happy for you
Ekk! This makes me so happy for you guys! Watching this before bed, seriously made my night! I seriously cannot wait to watch all the decorating, because I need inspiration! ❤️ Even though this wasn’t supposed to post till later, it was a nice little treat! ☺️
It is so good to see you so happy! It will be so exciting when all the furniture gets in and you move in.
You can get a cabinet to mount over the toilet (probably with a French cleat to be super secure) sometimes people sell or give away full on wall cabinets on Craigslist.
Congratulations
Congrats again! Looks like a great place & wish you all best of luck in your new home & yard renovation.
I am so excited for you guys!
Wow so neat. Cant wait to see it styled and decorated.so glad for you
Looks great ! The garage is a plus...I would put some cabinets/shelves in there for extra storage....
Yeah & maybe a new counter for folding clothes & ironing?
So excited for y’all!!
So I can’t wait to see how you decorate this!!
Enjoy the house
Congrats on the house!!
I am so happy for you both.
I am so happy for you and I know you are by that big smile can’t wait to see everything come together
Wow this house is on my block!! Interesting 😀😀🌻
I am so excited this went live early!!
In the bathroom, you could hang a plastic pocket shoe rack, one that hangs in a closet where all packets tohold shoes. If you use each pocket for items and products, it holds a lot and while you can see it, it manages to look creative and cute, while being really convenient.
Yes! I have an over the door spice rack I use in my bathroom for extra space.
What about over the toilet storage?
Congratulations on the new house. May God bless your new home. I’m sure you will be very happy there.
Maybe get one of those over the toilet shelving units?
Sooo Happy for ya'll . Can't wait to see how your going to transform this house. :)
Congrats! I'm sure you'll be very comfortable there and make it feel like your home 💗 Excited for you and looking forward to how you put it all together!
So Happy to see this!!! best way to end my night!! Happy for you both and hope you got the second coat of paint on and all is well!! Remember to Breathe!!!!!!
Wow - what a wonderful house ♥️
Congratulations from the West Coast of Canada!! Looks beautiful, and I am so happy for you guys!
Take care and God bless,
Julia
Can't wait to see how u decorate it.
Look up over the toilet storage. They sell at home depot or lowes. That way you can put towels there or extra products for guests.
Such a cute house!! So happy for you.
So excited for you guys! Congrats on getting a house!
The 8 dislikes are the people who didn't get the house! LOL
Edit: I love your content!!!!
The house is great and so looking forward to the journey decorating and an area for Max!
Loving the full tour! We're in DC and a lot of the storage things are similar here (no pantry, small yards if any, etc.). This just looks so so dreamy! can't wait to see what y'all do with it!
You might try an over the toilet storage unit. There are loads available
So happy for you guys!
Couldn’t hardly wait for this.
Definitely get a new couch with a chaise lounge. We regretted not getting our new one without!
You can also get one of those above the toilet storage units. They have awesome options and then it won’t be in the way of getting in the shower on the other side.
They make over the toilet shelf units. Check out Walmart and target.
Hi Michel, you can get shelving that is specifically designed for oven the toilet in small bathrooms and they can be very efficient. This suggestion might be a help to you.
My FAVORITE TH-cam right now! Congratulations!!!! ❤
Absolutely beautiful. The best things are so worth waiting for. So excited to see everything you do to it. Imagining all the videos to come. So deserved to such a beautiful person.
Always get a sectional that's switchable on the sides! That way you can put the case part wherever you need it
I love how excited you are! ❤️
Congratulations! ❤
It's such a nice house, I am happy for you! I wish all the three of you to be super happy there!
Congratulations!! This is awesome and I'm so excited for y'all!!!
Congratulations! I’m excited for house videos.
Congratulations!! It’s beautiful!!
Congratulations!
So excited for you both! Wonderful place! It looks like the best house you had seen. Looking forward to the decorating blogs.
So excited for the moving and decorating videos!! 😁 🏡 🎉
So so so cute!!! Happy for you guys and your new space!
It's so cute can't wait to see how you decorate it,congratulations you got a house!
Congratulations 🎊♥️🍾
So happy for you!!! The house is gorgeous and seems like such a proper homely home! Can't wait to see the videos on how you decorate!
They make units that can go around a toilet for extra shelves and storage--might look into that.
Congrats girl! We were all praying for you to find a house soon! Glad you got one you actually love!! Can’t wait for your new and improved house videos!!
Small town Texas here!! Our home does not have a walk-in-closet, 😔 "I wish we had one. There is a small closet in our small kitchen, but we bought some shelves and put some cute curtains, that is where we put our food and beverages. It works!!
Such a cute house! Congrats! So exciting!
Great things come to those that wait! The house is beautiful and once the yard is finished, it will be perfect for Max. I'm so excited for the three of you!!!
so excited for all the moving vlogs!!
Congrats on your first new home! It’s awesome 🤩
Congratulations! Your new home looks beautiful. Enjoy the process of making it your own.
Patti
So happy and excited for you!!
Suggestion: For the bathroom consider using decorative shower caddies (the ones that usually hang over the shower head to hold shampoo etc.) as shelving on the walls. I have copper accents in my bathroom and found two of the shower caddies with copper vine work on it. So I bought them and hung on the walls and use for shelving. It's so much cheaper than other shelving.
For bathroom storage, you can get a Johnny Cabinet, which is a cabinet that goes above the toilet. It is really nice to have closed storage for towels in that area in case someone fails to close the lid before flushing!
My house is the same color! Your house is so cute. It'll be fun to see what you do with it. The back yard is HUGE! So many options are available to you for what to do. Have fun!
Excellent and excited 🥰
Love that I started my Monday morning with a Michel vlog yay! The house is gorgeous and again, so happy for you and Brook! You guys totally deserve this. 💖✨
Awe! So excited for you both!!!!!!! Congratulations!!!! I would love the laundry in the garage with that type of weather! I lived in LA years ago. Open up the garage, and do your laundry with that beautiful warm weather! Enjoy!!!!
Congrats on the house 😊
I am SO happy and excited for you guys and Max! The house is adorable.
Congratulations God bless u 3 in ur new wonderful journey. The house looks beautiful. I can really invasion ur ideas.
Where is your old couch from?
So happy for you both!! You guys are so cute!!
It's so nice! So much space and storage! 😀
So excited for you guys! The house is adorable!!!
Yess!! So Happy For You!!
So happy for you guys
I’m so so happy for you! Wish you guys the best 💗
Woke up earlier this morning to this video already posted lol
What a way to start the day!! 😁
I can’t wait for some cooking videos in that kitchen!!!! Congrats on your new home 👍
The house is beautiful!! The bathroom maybe small but that sink !! Love the kitchen appliances too . The dishwasher looks the same as ours it's silent!! Can't wait to see more 💚
It’s so pretty!