Jess ,it was you who drew me in ,not the place you live in. Wherever you are you will make it beautiful for us. You kept us going through the Pandemic. Make all your own dreams come true.❤
❤️❤️❤️ reading your words makes me want to cry 😭 thank you so so much! I will 100% make it beautiful…can’t help hunting for the beauty wherever I am 😂 thank you for being here xxx
Oh Jess I’m sorry you’re feeling the weight of this, I totally understand how you’re feeling . I know that telling you not to listen or care about the negative comments is so much easier said than done BUT your true tribe is loving your transition and transformation and your bravery to follow your dreams and be so open is so, SO INSPIRING!! So please feel pride of your choices and the dreams you have made come true . Sending you and hope lots of love and the best energy ✨💓🫶🏼☺️ - Meli
Personally, I've always followed you because of who you are. I admire and relate to your values and the lifestyle you have curated. I also seek a slower and simplified life. I adored the countryside content but equally intrigued by Paris as its somewhere I'd always wanted to go! As a fellow content creator, I totally get the FEAR of not wanting to move too far from your brand in case everyone leaves. But for us, this is more than a brand, this is our lives and its unrealistic and even unhealthy to expect us to remain static. If we did, that wouldn't be authentic, which means you might lose people anyway as this always shines through. I have faith that my audience will evolve alongside me, as I'm certain yours will ❤
I don't care where you live, I will follow you because of you. I am just as excited to watch you video's in Paris as I was in the English country side. I just like following along, wherever you are. So please keep showing up as you authentic self, because I love that 😊
Everything you said along with that quote resonates! Not as someone who’s moved away, but as someone starting and growing their own business. It’s uncomfortable making any big change, experiencing it all for the first time - and not being able to predict the future. But you’re right that there are different sacrifices made for any life change. I’m trying to embrace “get comfortable feeling uncomfortable”… and I truly believe the long term result will be sooooo worth it!! ❤
I follow you not only because of the fabulous English country side, and now sophisticated Paris ( I am French) but because I am also on my own growth journey. I was betrayed by a lot of people, very important people in my life, and also abandoned and left behind! I was abandoned by my parents as a baby and by my adopted parents later, actually 2 sets of parents. Painful is an understatement. I had to learn to heal myself more or less on my own and how to move on. Différent age group, we are, but a similar need to grow with abandonment fears surfacing now and again. Also I like your raw honesty and your courage. You have inspired me and I am grateful to you for that. Somehow I did not feel so alone. Misery likes company or some such thing. 😬
Love your new attitude, Jess! Three cheers to showing up as our true selves and saying “I’m done!” to all the unnecessary agonising about what other people think! 😘
Whoop whoop 🙌🏻 i used to think I was living my 30s in my twenties but I realise now I was actually in survival mode. We always agonise the most in this mode I think ❤️
I started following you right around the time your book came out, I found you through Sara Tasker and the IG love you did for the book launch. I loved your book and loved your “English countryside” vlogs, because the English countryside is for me what Paris seems to be for you. 😊 But I kept watching because of your personality and the journey you’re on. I relate to so much of what you talk about in your vlogs, and especially what you talked about in this one. My channel has grown verrrrrry slowly over the last several years and on some ways I’m grateful because I don’t know how I’d do if a bunch of people followed me at once and then expected me to live by their expectations for my life. Anyone who would unfollow because you moved to Paris definitely just aren’t your kind of people. But I get how that can bring up a lot of stuff because I’ve dealt with that too. ❤
I think it’s great that you are living your best life! The Paris vids are my favourite. Ignore the people that are rude about your change, they probably are just projecting their fear of change onto you. People that embrace change can be very triggering to people who don’t.
I am in a MASSIVE period of change and I feel like everyone can see me, if that makes sense, and they are just judging me or making me uncomfortable. That sounds wacky to some but I know I am in a time of massive, massive change. The great thing is the more you are unapologetically you, you won't miss those people who tried to control you or make you feel bad for living your life. Tell them Bye, have a nice life! And wish them well and move on! Blessings and happiness from Texas, USA.
Halfway through this video, I stopped, because you'd left a slight pause, and I was literally about to ask you a question, or add something to the conversation. I found myself nodding along, agreeing with you, doing all those facial expressions you make when you're actively listening to someone before I realised this wasn't a FaceTime or Zoom call. And that experience alone is just pure magic. I hope one day we can do that for real! 😅 What I wanted to add, was that the thing that had the biggest impact for me, was learning to be comfortable with being unapologetically me. Everything else falls away, and you attract all of the people, experiences and things you deserve. ❤
I have absolutely loved watching you on this journey and will continue to wacth you whether you stay in Paris or your life takes you somewhere else unexpected. Thank you for taking us along for the ride ♥️
I watch you because of having to become a minimalist. Down sizing from large house to ever a smaller home. The brave choices you have made which I have not been able to do.
Definitely follow you for the person you are and how you create a slow, peaceful, mindful vibe with your content. If I need something relaxing and slow paced to watch I go to your channel. Totally relate to losing an old life. I sacrificed a town I loved, markets I sold at and my business too, to have a chance at living for myself and my health rather than diluting and shrinking myself to fit a toxic and abusive environment. My life is 1000x better now than its ever been and I'm only just starting. ❤❤
That's just put a huge smile on my face, thank you! I'm so pleased to hear your life is better now but it sounds like you've been through so much, which I'm sorry to hear. Love the mentality of you just getting started...like a Phoenix rising from the ashes ❤️
Im so glad to hear you have been able to be gentle with yourselves through these feelings- being concerned about losing subscribers when that is part of your livelihood is SO valid! We recently moved back to NZ from Canada (I'm Canadian but have lived in NZ before) and i "uprooted" my young daughter away from family etc so i reaaaally feel that criticism that comes from elsewhere, someone else's voice. Sending love, walking alongside you ❤️. Fuck it! 🥰🤣😍
Well done Jess, I love seeing your new adventure. We have many different chapters in our lives and constant change is natural. You are brave doing what your soul says is right for you. You don't want to regret not taking changes x
Loving Disclosure! I stopped following on the clearing the kitchen drawers vlog and refollowed when the Paris ideas began to make an appearance 🤗😍I love your new chapter, Jessica. You're a star and totally amazing, such an inspiration even for this older lady that I am. I didn't notice the lip blush link in the description.. they look stunning!
Hi Jessica! I absolutely relate. I have been married for 8 years, not happy for about 5, and separated for 18 months. I know I want a divorce and that it is getting closer to happening, but it is also the unknown. I am taking the leap, though, because my intuitive voice, my "I" voice, is right with me, supporting me. I have felt my world opening up again, and why would I not sprint towards that feeling? I am happy for your new life & and thanks so much for sharing your thoughts. 💌✨️✨️
I have watched this twice now, hence the double comments. I moved from a very country life, canning my own food, living mostly off grid, animals, barefoot most days, to getting divorced (after 20 years) and moving into the worlds tiniest apartment and learning how to move in a different way now. City life is a new learning curve for me and I have to push through the fear to keep moving! I had to give up EVERYTHING. I moved with what could fit into my car and I took my cats with me. That's it. I live very differently and I am a better version of me. One has to be themselves, at all times and even, at all costs.
Yes, this resonates. Traded in my idyllic life in Vermont for a new, beautiful one in Southern Spain. Also just took over a horse stable. The highs the self-doubting lows can both be overwhelming… I’m glad you are in a good headspace now and able to absorb the gorgeous reality you’ve placed yourself in. I personally am here for you- I do love the way you capture your art in such a romantic style… and that hasn’t changed. Love the lip color, too! 😘
You are a breath of fresh air! Always be yourself! You are who I watch not where you live or who you’re with. You are a very interesting, fun, deep and inspirational person. Continue evolving and changing and showing us that life is what you make of it 😊
Jess, you’ve inspired me so much and that is why I follow you. I like the Paris scenery as much as I did the countryside! You’ve given me motivation to pursue my own writing about vulnerable stuff as well as normalising therapy. Keep doing what you’re doing! Can’t wait for the writing course, I’ll be there ❤🎉
I just found you because of this video. Resonates so much. I have often tried to drag parts of my old life into the new. And only on the other side you realize oh, I had to let go of everything to gain what I actually wanted.
I follow you because of you, Jess, not because you live in a certain place. Really, at the end of the day, as I have learned, home is us, no matter where we are. Does place contribute to one's path? Yes. But home is us. I am looking forward to seeing how your path intuitively unfolds for you and Hope. Blessings on your journey.
I relate so very much! And I think that's the main reason I love what you put out there, your thoughts always resonate with me. I read somewhere recently that someone said they feel like they're living life in their head, not their actual life. I'm working a lot with lunar cycles recently and letting go, trusting a higher power, leaning in regardless of the outcome, is very prominent for me too right now. Thank you for sharing all of this, as always. Love Brianna's work too x
My favourite personal blog yet!! I do have a soft spot for your Christmas cottage tour but only because I want to use it as inspo for my new house in France. Your such an inspirational person to those of us going through chnage and transformation and I for one an super grateful for it! Hope to see you in Paris sometime :) x
This really resonated Jess. I followed you initially for you & for your home content but you carry your channel beautifully & moving through your journey has been even more fabulous to watch!! My Instagram page was first created because I had a homeware store & now I am life coaching which is so very different, I have been watching people leave my page but I also am watching new people come along. This is all so relatable!
I will follow you wherever you go Jessica, because of your kind heart, introspection, wisdom and authenticity. I’m here for you, not your location. Keep being wonderful you. x
I found your channel because I was interested in capsule wardrobing. I stay here precisely because of how real you are. I love that at some point in every video you say you hope we are all well because it feels like you actually mean it. And I love that I get to see life in another part of the world through the eyes of someone who is real. Be free to be you. You bring peacefulness to a lot of us. 🤍
Just keep being you Jessica and rightfully following your heart where it tells you to go, regardless of who falls by the wayside ❤️ You've been a big inspiration to many these last 3 years so thank you! Wishing you and Hope much happiness in your new Parisienne life together 😊 x
I’m really enjoying Jessica in Paris vlogs❤this video is so refreshing and like a much needed hug because it inspires me to make changes in my own life and not get stuck in one place! It does resonate with me because I’m going through a change in a way where I’m stepping into a new beginning a new way of living and it’s scary! Change is scary and not always accepted by all but it’s my life my choices and my change is for me in order to grow to get to that next level you know I have to glow up from where I am in life and that’s what I have to keep in mind! I have to take care of myself first before I can help others or be there for others so always put yourself your mental emotional health first and everything else will fall into place! The people who support you will always be there for you no matter where you end up in the world and the ones who fall away were never meant to be there in the first place so who needs them! Keep going Jessica keep putting your needs first and do what makes you happy because your happiness is all that matters❤
Ha ha thank you! I'm so pleased you're enjoying them. I'm waving the biggest flag for you love. You've totally got this! Exciting times ahead for you xxxx
Hi Jess. I’m one of those people that miss you so much. I loved watching you and your simple lifestyle so much. It was so natural and calming. Seeing you rebuild your life alone after your break up and your darling cottage. I feel like I have lost my favourite friend. It meant so much. However I understand that you must follow your new path. I understand why lots of followers have left though. It’s a completely different Jess now in all ways. I yearn for your lovely vlogs as they were but wish you all the happiness in your new life. Lots of love xx💕
I loved your videos before and I love them even more now. How doesn’t love Paris anyway? I think you are a very brave to do this change. Living abroad where the happiest days for me. Wishing you all the best. Can’t wait to all the Paris Videos to come.
I love your honesty. It's true that your old countryside videos attracted me but that I think was because I left England to move to France in 1983 and you gave me a little piece of my past. It's fun to see you discover Paris, jardin de Luxembourg etc just as I did so long ago. People do romanticize Paris but it's just real life with it's ups and downs. BTW I recently moved from living in a 600m2 16th century watermill in the middle of paradise to a smaller "ordinary house" (an hour by train from Paris near les château du loir) and the change was scary and a lot of inner examination was needed to accept and understand my feelings. Thank you so much for chatting to us and sharing your thoughts.
Thank you so much for sharing and being here. It means the absolute world. Paris is sooooo easy to romanticise lol but you're right, there are lots of ups and downs just like any place. Change is WILD. I hope yours brings you everything you need
I've moved to a different part of the country. The contrast is really big. I love where I live. But the changes in lifestyle ( and what I do have to let go) take a while to adjust to. Fear of letting go, fear of doing it wrong, high stress because of it, finding new friends etc. Maybe a topic for a new book...
I completely get it. I’ve been married for twenty six years and have grown up children but the last few had been particularly unhappy due to my husbands drinking (not abusive just lonely). Last year we separated for a while, just before our twenty fifth wedding anniversary and within a week of my wonderful dad passing away. Although part of me felt lost and frightened about the future, part of me felt free for the first time in years. I’m a real people pleaser and had been doing everything for everybody for years. We are back together now after a couple of months apart and my husband has done a wonderful job of cutting out the drink and we’re trying to make a new life together but it’s so hard. I still wonder if I made the right decision, we are very different people and I would love to travel and experience more out of life before I get too old but my husband is a real home body and has no real aspirations, he is happy to chill out watching telly. I can feel the old patterns of living for others taking hold but my fear of losing my comfortable life and hurting the people I love is lulling me back. I can feel my life and dreams slipping by and I don’t think I have the courage to chase them at this time in my life. I really admire your courage and conviction to put everything you have built aside and push yourself outside your comfort zone! I wish you every bit of luck, wherever you end up and I think people will follow your story because It’s not where you live but your warm, honest personality that draws people to you. People will always want to follow your journey to see where it takes you! X
Love this mindset 🥰 people change and that what scared most of us, but that is growths. People come and go, the important is to have those who gets you and you get them 🤍
Hi Jess, I've followed you from the beginning and this is one of my favourite videos. I've always loved how real and honest you are, and this video probably speaks to me the most because I'm going through a lot of changes in my life myself. I relate to absolutely everything you spoke about, very interested in trying a similar guided menstrual cycle meditation, thanks for the recommendation! Keep being your self, so lovely to watch your confidence grow you so deserve it ♥ Bryony 🙏
I start following people usually for something I'm interested in. In your case it was Paris. I continue to follow people because they appeal to me on a relatable personal level. Change can be challenging but also a time for growth. Being newly retired and newly widowed has certainly been challenging but also empowering. Only you know what you want and need from your social media so focus on that and get out of it what you can. I love the connections I've made with people around the world that I would never have met otherwise. And that is priceless.
Enjoy your life journey. Use your opportunities as a self employed and free (single) person. Most of us who have to go to a workplace are not free to be our true selfes or say what we want to.
Helloo 😊 This is a brilliant video! You look so happy! ☺️ And I totally relate to diluting myself and not showing up as my true self in most of life. Totally celebrating you for deciding to live as your authentic self 🎉 Thank you for always sharing your inspiring insights, here and in your writing. They always get me thinking and inspire me, including inspiring me to slow down a bit too so I can receive downloads from my own intuition.
Loved this video Jessica. “Fuck it” 😂😂😂 You are really shining in your new life and attitude. If people left, they weren’t really there for YOU. I think that following your intuition is a brilliant way to live. I’m so excited to see where it takes you!
Jessica, you have this one life and you have to follow what your guts tells you and what makes you happy. No one can live your life except for you. Life is full of ups and downs even in the place of your choice. But at least you know that it was your choice and you will make it the best as it can be for you. My husband and I are retiring in the south of France and I know we are going to face obstacles and negativity from friends and relatives. But we are being true to our ourselves and following our hearts and taking the chance of an adventure. I would rather do that than wonder why I did not! I do not want any regrets neither should you. So bravo and happy adventures to you!
Im still watching you for you not for the English country side! I’m in Paris next week, so maybe I will bump into you! 😊 all the best in your Parisian adventure xxx
And at the very end, those that stand with you are truly your tribe - the believers, the empathisers, the understanders, the supporters, there to the finish line. No “if onlys” Jess, go live your dream. ☺️
Hi Jess, quite a new subscriber to your channel , love your videos , so lovely and chilled to watch Loving your journey to Paris so far and that Hope is with you now ❤ Slowly slowly it will all work out, sending lots of good vibes x
So true what you say about things bring thrown to the surface before we menstruate. It can be unpleasant and difficult but like u say its important to be aware of what is surfacing and why x p.s. here for you not for your location. Yes, change makes u feel vulnerable x p.s. the title of this vlog really resonates with me. True and a little scary x wow that full quote is impactful x take care ❤ ooo yes I'm feeling like I'm living in a diluted comfort zone past couple of days too. Im also living from a place of being too. ❤ I relate so much x
Beautiful reflection Jessica. Change is part of life and it helps us grow. I have said this before, I follow you because of who you are, I love seeing how you grow, how you face all your challenges, fears, and experiences. 😊
Not everyone will understand your journey. That's fine. It's not their journey to make sense of it's yours. Been there so take it from someone that knows. The people that matter will stick with you and those that don't get it and leave don't matter. Stay true to you and what you need.
This is one of my favorite videos of yours, when you sit down and honestly share your journey. Vulnerability is powerful and difficult. Personally, I’m here for YOU and what you have to say and share, doesn’t matter where you live.
Hi you never live your life by others, their opinions their horrible remarks they are trying to pull you down RISE above that you are very stronge , MY mother once said to god rest her soul you have to LOVE yourself be stronge if you hit a bump in the road brush yourself down get back up and learn ever bump girl will make you into that confident lady . Im 61 and believe you me i have it a lot off bumps but i can still say iv had a great life . I believe in god and truly keeps me safe . I wont to wish you all the luck in the world ❤ do not let self doubt live in the soul only love for you all my love Rhoda England xxxx ps excuse my spelling and grammer xxxx
Jess, englisch is not my first language, so bear with me: I think that big life changes cause us to change ourselves/ personalities. Jess pre-divorce is completely different from the Jess we are getting to know now. I haven’t watched the cottage tour video in a long time, but i still remember the impression that video left on me: A very adorable, innocent, self-conscious, introverted girl with almost no friends, lovely, talented writer - in short a character you can find only in books like Miss Potter. That was my impression of you. Fast forward now: I’m seeing a modern woman doing what most modern women are doing. If you ask me, I still don’t know which one is the real Jess. I am also not sure you know it either. But i think after a certain period of time you will find it out for yourself. But for that to happen you need stop worrying about what others think of you. And say fuck-off if that’s how you’re in real life. Because the real you is always more beautiful ❤. I hope this is not a hurtful comment.
THIS!!!!! Is why I follow you!!! The vulnerability! Do I love the English countryside and all the renovations and the capsule wardrobes? Yes! But it’s the willingness to share your fears and inner most feelings that keep me coming back for more. I watch everyone of your videos and will keep doing so no matter where you go as long as you stay true to who you are. 🙏❤️
That’s the message I really wanted to get across. We have to do what’s right for us no matter what and trust what’s on the other side of the fear. That’s fulfilment you know?! Did it make sense? I’m worried it didn’t 😂 Xx
Made perfect sense to me.. but then I’ve done it myself but in a different manner.. I’d rather worry about what I did do, rather than what I didn’t.. don’t let anyone hold you back. Tick off your desires and needs as you go through your life, our time here is far too short.. x
I never followed for the location, I think I follow to see your authentic journey. It wouldn’t be interesting if it felt like you were doing what you thought we wanted to see.
Remember that you also most likely have a little culture shock, even if you know the culture. Would recommend to read a little bit about that. You are inspiring ❤️
Jess I wish you all the luck in the world on your new venture! You deserve happiness in every way. Whilst I love change and growth I’m just not drawn to the city life. I’m very much still in the cosy cottage with a cup of tea & a linen dress stage. I used to enjoy your insights on sustainable living - interior design, journal prompts, little snippets of country life etc and along with your personality, that’s why I followed. 🤍But that’s not to say I don’t appreciate and respect the fact everyone moves on and changes. It’s just in this particular case, the lifestyle isn’t appealing for me as a viewer. I’ll still absolutely check in and support you, but it’s just not my vibe 🤍🤍🤍 sending love to you and hope! As long as you’re happy - that’s all that matters x
Hi Jess I sent you a DM on Instagram as you asked people to on one of your videos a few weeks ago, but never heard back. It was quite a long one it just says sent? I’ve had this happen before it’s a shame as I don’t know whether you just haven’t replied or just want to make sure you’ve got it ok as it was a long message. Thanks.
Be yourself….this is my biggest message to anyone. Great vlog, it felt like “on today’s episode of therapy with Jess”. I mean that as a compliment ❤ I’m also into simple living and it allows me some extra cash to pay for some botox every 6 months. I’m going to get my lips done soon as well because my top lip has started to disappear 🫠
haha, I'm pleased you enjoyed! Always count me in for the deep therapy style chats. Here for all of that! Sounds like a great plan to me, lean into what adds value for you and leave what doesn't. You do you, always xx
Jess ,it was you who drew me in ,not the place you live in. Wherever you are you will make it beautiful for us. You kept us going through the Pandemic. Make all your own dreams come true.❤
❤️❤️❤️ reading your words makes me want to cry 😭 thank you so so much! I will 100% make it beautiful…can’t help hunting for the beauty wherever I am 😂 thank you for being here xxx
Oh Jess I’m sorry you’re feeling the weight of this, I totally understand how you’re feeling . I know that telling you not to listen or care about the negative comments is so much easier said than done BUT your true tribe is loving your transition and transformation and your bravery to follow your dreams and be so open is so, SO INSPIRING!! So please feel pride of your choices and the dreams you have made come true . Sending you and hope lots of love and the best energy ✨💓🫶🏼☺️ - Meli
thank you SO MUCH for all this love. I really needed it ❤️❤️❤️ sending you lots of virtual hugs back xx
Personally, I've always followed you because of who you are. I admire and relate to your values and the lifestyle you have curated. I also seek a slower and simplified life.
I adored the countryside content but equally intrigued by Paris as its somewhere I'd always wanted to go!
As a fellow content creator, I totally get the FEAR of not wanting to move too far from your brand in case everyone leaves. But for us, this is more than a brand, this is our lives and its unrealistic and even unhealthy to expect us to remain static. If we did, that wouldn't be authentic, which means you might lose people anyway as this always shines through.
I have faith that my audience will evolve alongside me, as I'm certain yours will ❤
I don't care where you live, I will follow you because of you. I am just as excited to watch you video's in Paris as I was in the English country side. I just like following along, wherever you are. So please keep showing up as you authentic self, because I love that 😊
Everything you said along with that quote resonates! Not as someone who’s moved away, but as someone starting and growing their own business. It’s uncomfortable making any big change, experiencing it all for the first time - and not being able to predict the future. But you’re right that there are different sacrifices made for any life change. I’m trying to embrace “get comfortable feeling uncomfortable”… and I truly believe the long term result will be sooooo worth it!! ❤
Isn't it!!!! You're so brave love. I think they'll be worth it for you too 😘😘😘
I follow you not only because of the fabulous English country side, and now sophisticated Paris ( I am French) but because I am also on my own growth journey. I was betrayed by a lot of people, very important people in my life, and also abandoned and left behind! I was abandoned by my parents as a baby and by my adopted parents later, actually 2 sets of parents. Painful is an understatement. I had to learn to heal myself more or less on my own and how to move on. Différent age group, we are, but a similar need to grow with abandonment fears surfacing now and again. Also I like your raw honesty and your courage. You have inspired me and I am grateful to you for that. Somehow I did not feel so alone. Misery likes company or some such thing. 😬
It’s inspiring to witness change and expansion. Here for the journey! You’ve reminded me that whatever drops out makes room for the new. Thankyou xxx
We are constantly evolving and our lifestyle shifts. We learn, heal and move on to a better version of ourselves. All the best!
Most of the youtubers I know are scared of change but that isn t living, I love the change
Love your new attitude, Jess! Three cheers to showing up as our true selves and saying “I’m done!” to all the unnecessary agonising about what other people think! 😘
Whoop whoop 🙌🏻 i used to think I was living my 30s in my twenties but I realise now I was actually in survival mode. We always agonise the most in this mode I think ❤️
I started following you right around the time your book came out, I found you through Sara Tasker and the IG love you did for the book launch. I loved your book and loved your “English countryside” vlogs, because the English countryside is for me what Paris seems to be for you. 😊 But I kept watching because of your personality and the journey you’re on. I relate to so much of what you talk about in your vlogs, and especially what you talked about in this one. My channel has grown verrrrrry slowly over the last several years and on some ways I’m grateful because I don’t know how I’d do if a bunch of people followed me at once and then expected me to live by their expectations for my life. Anyone who would unfollow because you moved to Paris definitely just aren’t your kind of people. But I get how that can bring up a lot of stuff because I’ve dealt with that too. ❤
I think it’s great that you are living your best life! The Paris vids are my favourite. Ignore the people that are rude about your change, they probably are just projecting their fear of change onto you. People that embrace change can be very triggering to people who don’t.
I am in a MASSIVE period of change and I feel like everyone can see me, if that makes sense, and they are just judging me or making me uncomfortable. That sounds wacky to some but I know I am in a time of massive, massive change. The great thing is the more you are unapologetically you, you won't miss those people who tried to control you or make you feel bad for living your life. Tell them Bye, have a nice life! And wish them well and move on! Blessings and happiness from Texas, USA.
Halfway through this video, I stopped, because you'd left a slight pause, and I was literally about to ask you a question, or add something to the conversation. I found myself nodding along, agreeing with you, doing all those facial expressions you make when you're actively listening to someone before I realised this wasn't a FaceTime or Zoom call. And that experience alone is just pure magic. I hope one day we can do that for real! 😅 What I wanted to add, was that the thing that had the biggest impact for me, was learning to be comfortable with being unapologetically me. Everything else falls away, and you attract all of the people, experiences and things you deserve. ❤
I have absolutely loved watching you on this journey and will continue to wacth you whether you stay in Paris or your life takes you somewhere else unexpected. Thank you for taking us along for the ride ♥️
I watch you because of having to become a minimalist. Down sizing from large house to ever a smaller home. The brave choices you have made which I have not been able to do.
Definitely follow you for the person you are and how you create a slow, peaceful, mindful vibe with your content. If I need something relaxing and slow paced to watch I go to your channel.
Totally relate to losing an old life. I sacrificed a town I loved, markets I sold at and my business too, to have a chance at living for myself and my health rather than diluting and shrinking myself to fit a toxic and abusive environment. My life is 1000x better now than its ever been and I'm only just starting. ❤❤
That's just put a huge smile on my face, thank you! I'm so pleased to hear your life is better now but it sounds like you've been through so much, which I'm sorry to hear. Love the mentality of you just getting started...like a Phoenix rising from the ashes ❤️
Im so glad to hear you have been able to be gentle with yourselves through these feelings- being concerned about losing subscribers when that is part of your livelihood is SO valid!
We recently moved back to NZ from Canada (I'm Canadian but have lived in NZ before) and i "uprooted" my young daughter away from family etc so i reaaaally feel that criticism that comes from elsewhere, someone else's voice. Sending love, walking alongside you ❤️. Fuck it! 🥰🤣😍
Well done Jess, I love seeing your new adventure. We have many different chapters in our lives and constant change is natural. You are brave doing what your soul says is right for you. You don't want to regret not taking changes x
Loving Disclosure! I stopped following on the clearing the kitchen drawers vlog and refollowed when the Paris ideas began to make an appearance 🤗😍I love your new chapter, Jessica. You're a star and totally amazing, such an inspiration even for this older lady that I am. I didn't notice the lip blush link in the description.. they look stunning!
Hi Jessica! I absolutely relate. I have been married for 8 years, not happy for about 5, and separated for 18 months. I know I want a divorce and that it is getting closer to happening, but it is also the unknown. I am taking the leap, though, because my intuitive voice, my "I" voice, is right with me, supporting me. I have felt my world opening up again, and why would I not sprint towards that feeling? I am happy for your new life & and thanks so much for sharing your thoughts. 💌✨️✨️
run like the wind! I totally get how the unknown shakes you xxx
I have watched this twice now, hence the double comments. I moved from a very country life, canning my own food, living mostly off grid, animals, barefoot most days, to getting divorced (after 20 years) and moving into the worlds tiniest apartment and learning how to move in a different way now. City life is a new learning curve for me and I have to push through the fear to keep moving! I had to give up EVERYTHING. I moved with what could fit into my car and I took my cats with me. That's it. I live very differently and I am a better version of me. One has to be themselves, at all times and even, at all costs.
Yes, this resonates. Traded in my idyllic life in Vermont for a new, beautiful one in Southern Spain. Also just took over a horse stable. The highs the self-doubting lows can both be overwhelming… I’m glad you are in a good headspace now and able to absorb the gorgeous reality you’ve placed yourself in. I personally am here for you- I do love the way you capture your art in such a romantic style… and that hasn’t changed. Love the lip color, too! 😘
You are a breath of fresh air! Always be yourself! You are who I watch not where you live or who you’re with. You are a very interesting, fun, deep and inspirational person. Continue evolving and changing and showing us that life is what you make of it 😊
Jess, you’ve inspired me so much and that is why I follow you. I like the Paris scenery as much as I did the countryside! You’ve given me motivation to pursue my own writing about vulnerable stuff as well as normalising therapy. Keep doing what you’re doing! Can’t wait for the writing course, I’ll be there ❤🎉
It’s just the dream life! And your creating a life of memories! Big hugs 💖💖
I just found you because of this video. Resonates so much. I have often tried to drag parts of my old life into the new. And only on the other side you realize oh, I had to let go of everything to gain what I actually wanted.
I follow you because of you, Jess, not because you live in a certain place. Really, at the end of the day, as I have learned, home is us, no matter where we are. Does place contribute to one's path? Yes. But home is us. I am looking forward to seeing how your path intuitively unfolds for you and Hope. Blessings on your journey.
I relate so very much! And I think that's the main reason I love what you put out there, your thoughts always resonate with me. I read somewhere recently that someone said they feel like they're living life in their head, not their actual life. I'm working a lot with lunar cycles recently and letting go, trusting a higher power, leaning in regardless of the outcome, is very prominent for me too right now. Thank you for sharing all of this, as always. Love Brianna's work too x
My favourite personal blog yet!! I do have a soft spot for your Christmas cottage tour but only because I want to use it as inspo for my new house in France. Your such an inspirational person to those of us going through chnage and transformation and I for one an super grateful for it! Hope to see you in Paris sometime :) x
This really resonated Jess. I followed you initially for you & for your home content but you carry your channel beautifully & moving through your journey has been even more fabulous to watch!! My Instagram page was first created because I had a homeware store & now I am life coaching which is so very different, I have been watching people leave my page but I also am watching new people come along. This is all so relatable!
I will follow you wherever you go Jessica, because of your kind heart, introspection, wisdom and authenticity. I’m here for you, not your location. Keep being wonderful you. x
I found your channel because I was interested in capsule wardrobing. I stay here precisely because of how real you are. I love that at some point in every video you say you hope we
are all well because it feels like you actually mean it. And I love that I get to see life in another part of the world through the eyes of someone who is real. Be free to be you. You bring peacefulness to a lot of us. 🤍
Just keep being you Jessica and rightfully following your heart where it tells you to go, regardless of who falls by the wayside ❤️ You've been a big inspiration to many these last 3 years so thank you! Wishing you and Hope much happiness in your new Parisienne life together 😊 x
I’m really enjoying Jessica in Paris vlogs❤this video is so refreshing and like a much needed hug because it inspires me to make changes in my own life and not get stuck in one place! It does resonate with me because I’m going through a change in a way where I’m stepping into a new beginning a new way of living and it’s scary! Change is scary and not always accepted by all but it’s my life my choices and my change is for me in order to grow to get to that next level you know I have to glow up from where I am in life and that’s what I have to keep in mind! I have to take care of myself first before I can help others or be there for others so always put yourself your mental emotional health first and everything else will fall into place! The people who support you will always be there for you no matter where you end up in the world and the ones who fall away were never meant to be there in the first place so who needs them! Keep going Jessica keep putting your needs first and do what makes you happy because your happiness is all that matters❤
Ha ha thank you! I'm so pleased you're enjoying them. I'm waving the biggest flag for you love. You've totally got this! Exciting times ahead for you xxxx
Hi Jess. I’m one of those people that miss you so much. I loved watching you and your simple lifestyle so much. It was so natural and calming. Seeing you rebuild your life alone after your break up and your darling cottage. I feel like I have lost my favourite friend. It meant so much.
However I understand that you must follow your new path. I understand why lots of followers have left though. It’s a completely different Jess now in all ways.
I yearn for your lovely vlogs as they were but wish you all the happiness in your new life.
Lots of love xx💕
I’m very much still here 🙋🏻♀️💕
@@JessicaRoseWilliams and I’m still very much a follower. I’m still enjoying your vlogs but in a different way xxx💕
I loved your videos before and I love them even more now. How doesn’t love Paris anyway? I think you are a very brave to do this change. Living abroad where the happiest days for me. Wishing you all the best. Can’t wait to all the Paris Videos to come.
I love your honesty. It's true that your old countryside videos attracted me but that I think was because I left England to move to France in 1983 and you gave me a little piece of my past. It's fun to see you discover Paris, jardin de Luxembourg etc just as I did so long ago. People do romanticize Paris but it's just real life with it's ups and downs. BTW I recently moved from living in a 600m2 16th century watermill in the middle of paradise to a smaller "ordinary house" (an hour by train from Paris near les château du loir) and the change was scary and a lot of inner examination was needed to accept and understand my feelings. Thank you so much for chatting to us and sharing your thoughts.
Thank you so much for sharing and being here. It means the absolute world. Paris is sooooo easy to romanticise lol but you're right, there are lots of ups and downs just like any place. Change is WILD. I hope yours brings you everything you need
I've moved to a different part of the country. The contrast is really big. I love where I live. But the changes in lifestyle ( and what I do have to let go) take a while to adjust to. Fear of letting go, fear of doing it wrong, high stress because of it, finding new friends etc.
Maybe a topic for a new book...
I completely get it. I’ve been married for twenty six years and have grown up children but the last few had been particularly unhappy due to my husbands drinking (not abusive just lonely). Last year we separated for a while, just before our twenty fifth wedding anniversary and within a week of my wonderful dad passing away. Although part of me felt lost and frightened about the future, part of me felt free for the first time in years. I’m a real people pleaser and had been doing everything for everybody for years. We are back together now after a couple of months apart and my husband has done a wonderful job of cutting out the drink and we’re trying to make a new life together but it’s so hard. I still wonder if I made the right decision, we are very different people and I would love to travel and experience more out of life before I get too old but my husband is a real home body and has no real aspirations, he is happy to chill out watching telly. I can feel the old patterns of living for others taking hold but my fear of losing my comfortable life and hurting the people I love is lulling me back. I can feel my life and dreams slipping by and I don’t think I have the courage to chase them at this time in my life. I really admire your courage and conviction to put everything you have built aside and push yourself outside your comfort zone! I wish you every bit of luck, wherever you end up and I think people will follow your story because It’s not where you live but your warm, honest personality that draws people to you. People will always want to follow your journey to see where it takes you! X
Love this mindset 🥰 people change and that what scared most of us, but that is growths. People come and go, the important is to have those who gets you and you get them 🤍
so so true!
Hi Jess, I've followed you from the beginning and this is one of my favourite videos. I've always loved how real and honest you are, and this video probably speaks to me the most because I'm going through a lot of changes in my life myself. I relate to absolutely everything you spoke about, very interested in trying a similar guided menstrual cycle meditation, thanks for the recommendation! Keep being your self, so lovely to watch your confidence grow you so deserve it ♥ Bryony 🙏
Jessica I watch your videos just because of you (and your lovely accent, of course)
I start following people usually for something I'm interested in. In your case it was Paris. I continue to follow people because they appeal to me on a relatable personal level. Change can be challenging but also a time for growth. Being newly retired and newly widowed has certainly been challenging but also empowering. Only you know what you want and need from your social media so focus on that and get out of it what you can. I love the connections I've made with people around the world that I would never have met otherwise. And that is priceless.
I can only imagine how challenging that has been for you. I'm so pleased to hear you made connections that have fed you ❤️❤️
Enjoy your life journey. Use your opportunities as a self employed and free (single) person. Most of us who have to go to a workplace are not free to be our true selfes or say what we want to.
You should and you did and it’s brave and empowering. Fabulous work Jess.
Helloo 😊 This is a brilliant video! You look so happy! ☺️ And I totally relate to diluting myself and not showing up as my true self in most of life. Totally celebrating you for deciding to live as your authentic self 🎉
Thank you for always sharing your inspiring insights, here and in your writing. They always get me thinking and inspire me, including inspiring me to slow down a bit too so I can receive downloads from my own intuition.
I'm so pleased you enjoyed it. Thank you so much for taking the time to share. Cheering you on every step of the way! xx
Loved this video Jessica. “Fuck it” 😂😂😂 You are really shining in your new life and attitude. If people left, they weren’t really there for YOU. I think that following your intuition is a brilliant way to live. I’m so excited to see where it takes you!
LOL I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for the love and letting me know xx
Jessica, you have this one life and you have to follow what your guts tells you and what makes you happy. No one can live your life except for you. Life is full of ups and downs even in the place of your choice. But at least you know that it was your choice and you will make it the best as it can be for you. My husband and I are retiring in the south of France and I know we are going to face obstacles and negativity from friends and relatives. But we are being true to our ourselves and following our hearts and taking the chance of an adventure. I would rather do that than wonder why I did not! I do not want any regrets neither should you. So bravo and happy adventures to you!
Im still watching you for you not for the English country side! I’m in Paris next week, so maybe I will bump into you! 😊 all the best in your Parisian adventure xxx
And at the very end, those that stand with you are truly your tribe - the believers, the empathisers, the understanders, the supporters, there to the finish line. No “if onlys” Jess, go live your dream. ☺️
I think the Paris content is the best yet! I think Paris is full of possibilities, I think the best stuff is yet to come.
@@Ferrel406 Wow do you normally put people down who just want to do new things?
awh thank you! She most definitely is full of possibilities ❤️
You look like you're having fun! Enjoy it!
I love everything you just said! Thank you Jessica!
You are so welcome!
Hi Jess, quite a new subscriber to your channel , love your videos , so lovely and chilled to watch
Loving your journey to Paris so far and that Hope is with you now ❤
Slowly slowly it will all work out, sending lots of good vibes x
Thanks so much! 😊 x
So true what you say about things bring thrown to the surface before we menstruate. It can be unpleasant and difficult but like u say its important to be aware of what is surfacing and why x p.s. here for you not for your location. Yes, change makes u feel vulnerable x p.s. the title of this vlog really resonates with me. True and a little scary x wow that full quote is impactful x take care ❤ ooo yes I'm feeling like I'm living in a diluted comfort zone past couple of days too. Im also living from a place of being too. ❤ I relate so much x
You are so damn inspiring. I loved your content before but love this content too… because it’s all YOU! Thank you for sharing your world with us xx
thank you! I've felt like such a loser at times these last couple of weeks so that means a lot to hear xx
First here! I want to wish you a life filled with happiness. You are a joy to watch. 💖🥰💕
👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 thank you for being here! 💕...and thank you for the kind words. Hope you enjoy the vlog xx
Beautiful reflection Jessica. Change is part of life and it helps us grow. I have said this before, I follow you because of who you are, I love seeing how you grow, how you face all your challenges, fears, and experiences.
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Yes! Thank you!
Here for it all! 💕
Not everyone will understand your journey. That's fine. It's not their journey to make sense of it's yours. Been there so take it from someone that knows. The people that matter will stick with you and those that don't get it and leave don't matter. Stay true to you and what you need.
Thank you so much for sharing xx
This is one of my favorite videos of yours, when you sit down and honestly share your journey. Vulnerability is powerful and difficult.
Personally, I’m here for YOU and what you have to say and share, doesn’t matter where you live.
I'm so glad! Thank you
Jess!!! This is my ABSOLUTE FAVOURITE video of yours ever!!! You do you, sweetheart and £&@? the rest of them #girlpower xxx
Because I dropped the F BOMB yeah?! 😂👍🏻 thank you so much for the love ❤️ xxx
Hi you never live your life by others, their opinions their horrible remarks they are trying to pull you down RISE above that you are very stronge , MY mother once said to god rest her soul you have to LOVE yourself be stronge if you hit a bump in the road brush yourself down get back up and learn ever bump girl will make you into that confident lady . Im 61 and believe you me i have it a lot off bumps but i can still say iv had a great life . I believe in god and truly keeps me safe . I wont to wish you all the luck in the world ❤ do not let self doubt live in the soul only love for you all my love Rhoda England xxxx ps excuse my spelling and grammer xxxx
Thank you so much! xxxx
I'm going through the same thing
This is brilliant Video 🙏❤️🙏
so pleased you enjoyed it. Thanks for letting me know xx
I totally relate and I'm loving the real you so "Fuck it" 😅
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yasss love the lips!!! i thought it was makeup❤❤❤
Jess, englisch is not my first language, so bear with me:
I think that big life changes cause us to change ourselves/ personalities. Jess pre-divorce is completely different from the Jess we are getting to know now. I haven’t watched the cottage tour video in a long time, but i still remember the impression that video left on me: A very adorable, innocent, self-conscious, introverted girl with almost no friends, lovely, talented writer - in short a character you can find only in books like Miss Potter. That was my impression of you.
Fast forward now: I’m seeing a modern woman doing what most modern women are doing.
If you ask me, I still don’t know which one is the real Jess. I am also not sure you know it either. But i think after a certain period of time you will find it out for yourself. But for that to happen you need stop worrying about what others think of you. And say fuck-off if that’s how you’re in real life. Because the real you is always more beautiful ❤. I hope this is not a hurtful comment.
THIS!!!!! Is why I follow you!!! The vulnerability! Do I love the English countryside and all the renovations and the capsule wardrobes? Yes! But it’s the willingness to share your fears and inner most feelings that keep me coming back for more. I watch everyone of your videos and will keep doing so no matter where you go as long as you stay true to who you are. 🙏❤️
You do you. Followers & subscribers will come & go.. follow your dreams.. stuff the negative Nancy’s xx
That’s the message I really wanted to get across. We have to do what’s right for us no matter what and trust what’s on the other side of the fear. That’s fulfilment you know?! Did it make sense? I’m worried it didn’t 😂 Xx
Made perfect sense to me.. but then I’ve done it myself but in a different manner.. I’d rather worry about what I did do, rather than what I didn’t.. don’t let anyone hold you back. Tick off your desires and needs as you go through your life, our time here is far too short.. x
Relate ❤
I never followed for the location, I think I follow to see your authentic journey. It wouldn’t be interesting if it felt like you were doing what you thought we wanted to see.
thanks so much for sharing ❤️ and being here xx
Remember that you also most likely have a little culture shock, even if you know the culture. Would recommend to read a little bit about that. You are inspiring ❤️
yes 100%! Thank you xx
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Jess I wish you all the luck in the world on your new venture! You deserve happiness in every way. Whilst I love change and growth I’m just not drawn to the city life. I’m very much still in the cosy cottage with a cup of tea & a linen dress stage. I used to enjoy your insights on sustainable living - interior design, journal prompts, little snippets of country life etc and along with your personality, that’s why I followed. 🤍But that’s not to say I don’t appreciate and respect the fact everyone moves on and changes. It’s just in this particular case, the lifestyle isn’t appealing for me as a viewer. I’ll still absolutely check in and support you, but it’s just not my vibe 🤍🤍🤍 sending love to you and hope! As long as you’re happy - that’s all that matters x
Hi Jess I sent you a DM on Instagram as you asked people to on one of your videos a few weeks ago, but never heard back. It was quite a long one it just says sent? I’ve had this happen before it’s a shame as I don’t know whether you just haven’t replied or just want to make sure you’ve got it ok as it was a long message. Thanks.
Be yourself….this is my biggest message to anyone.
Great vlog, it felt like “on today’s episode of therapy with Jess”. I mean that as a compliment ❤
I’m also into simple living and it allows me some extra cash to pay for some botox every 6 months. I’m going to get my lips done soon as well because my top lip has started to disappear 🫠
haha, I'm pleased you enjoyed! Always count me in for the deep therapy style chats. Here for all of that! Sounds like a great plan to me, lean into what adds value for you and leave what doesn't. You do you, always xx