i cant stop thinking about the lazy Suzanne fridge, why haven't any companies used that, I don't need to tweet from my fridge I need to reach the back of the goddamn shelf
It's so refreshing that Christine McConnell is candid about limited budgets, not being organised, and not consistently being as tidy as we see when the house is "camera-ready"! It does not make a dent in her mystique if you ask me; on the contrary, I find her even more impressive and relatable!
What I love is that your house LOOKS like you spent millions on redoing it, but everything is like refurbished, or bought on craigslist, or from garage sales. The rest is just pure talent. Love it.
So many creators will say, "This is affordable," but stop short of saying, "I couldn't afford X," and I really appreciate the fact that Christine is open about financial limitations and how she's able to do what she loves with the house within her budget.
Exactly! I really appreciated her honesty about finances. Whatever one's passion is it can cost. If you have been at it for a while often you are fortunate enough to run across and at times are gifted with incredible pieces as Christine showed. Making what one collects appreciate it more.
Honestly, this is one of my favorite things about her. She's upfront about the reality of it all, whether it's the cost of a project or the time, or that one guy she keeps in the basement. She doesn't just go swan in and pretend it's all super easy or free.
@@jessicazimmer8910,that's what makes her relatable, because she is honest, real and down to earth. Even the best creative minds need help and she is not afraid to admit it.
I think also, even if she could afford something, it would greatly take away from the amazingness of creating it herself. People like Christine HAVE TO create... it's part of who she is. I think many times people like her could often afford the things they create ... but where is the fun in that?!
There aren't many people who don't have the outward aesthetic of goth that I will say have a truely gothic soul, but Christine McConnell has a soul more gothic than the gothiest goth whoever gothed.
Well she wants to move from California to the east, area is a BIG deal. Plus, she’s a creative that wants to decorate and create everything, working on a new blank slate must be such a temptation.
@@Frankenzebra house boat kitchens are better! They are small on purpose and include fix+fits made for small spaces, our house kitchens have standard cupboards and appliances in them that don't actually fit, lol! Last place I had did not have space for the kitchen door, also I don't think you could open the oven when someone was in the bathroom either. But yh, for her level of art she needs more kitchen space, I am amazed she has managed so much in that, admittedly adorable, space.
@Michele no worries, it was kinda true and it is very funny. So, yes, our kitchens often have doors, but the door was removed because it couldn't have opened. The door to the bathroom on the other wall only opened part way because the kitchen counter was in the way (cut at an angle to allow door to open). The oven door opened across that entrance/exit space, so anyone in the bathroom could not get out if oven was open. It was just a really bad landlord fix up cheap job, but.... I don't live there anymore (yay!).
I have never seen a woman so talented or classy. I also don't know why I have only stumbled upon your channel today. With such high quality content, it is almost like TH-cam is trying to keep you hidden.
I'm sorry but is nobody going to talk about why she started the video like she had been hit by a blunt object and dragged into the woods to die? no? we're just going to pretend like this is a normal way to start a house tour? :D (her creativity and what she did her house is incredible! Im just suprised nobody's mentioned it)
My opinion her own show is much better than what Netflix made. Now it shows more of her process.. Really focusing on her art rather than some comedic story
OK. I adore this lady. Its just---every time she's like, "I couldn't afford wallpaper or a new vanity so I MacGyvered an on-fire butter churn and aluminum foil to make this...." when does she sleep?
when we watched her show, my husband and I couldn't stop laughing - we loved the incorporated puppets (*it reminded me a little bit of the original muppet show just with one host - HER) I thought she was going to have many more seasons - my little cousin love's her -
"I'm saving it for my dream home..." Sis...this is MY dream home!! Tucked away in the woods! A beautiful garden!! She's such a crafty queen that this isn't even her final form!! :0
the thing i love about her is that she really inspires me to create things for my own space rather than spending a lot of money on things that aren't exactly what i want but i settle for cause technically what i favour isn't socially acceptable or trendy etc. i love this episode :)
I agree! I've gotten really into DIY stuff lately, and sometimes, the internet can make it seem like it's all just wasting time and effort for tacky/shoddy results, but watching Christine DIY is so inspiring! It makes me want to go make everything myself!
Never settle!!! Its such a burden to look back at all the time you wasted spending time doing something you didnt 100% want! Trust me, as pressurizing society can seem you must learn to not let them get to you. Life is short, live it to your hearts potential :)
she reminds me of this one tumblr post that goes "what ever happened to personality!!! i want decorative towels that arent boring!!! i want NOVELTY!! i want people to come over to my house and look at my trinkets and immediately think this lady is a wacko and also her stuff is haunted"
This is how my house is, lets just put it this way, I own three Victorian chamber pots, metal bed pan from I think the 40's among other oddities, why? because I love the Victorian time period, I work as a Housekeeper and love all sorts of eclectic items that are chaotic but seem to go together at the same time. I call it my Little Hobbit Hole.
@@kimonaNo1 They are Victorian, which I study the time period and love a lot of the aspects of as well as I work as a Housekeeper in an Elderly Folks Home, so I spend time around toilets and I find it interesting how we went from pooping in a hole in the ground to these chamber pot, to the outdoor outhouse, indoor pluming cabinets to our modern indoor plumbing toilets. If You look up camber pots and Victorian/ Edwardian toilets and chamber pots, some are very beautiful, they decorated them just as pretty as tea cups. Plus I love antique historical items, I wonder who owned them, what their life was like and I'm odd and love eclectic items.
The title she should have been "how to feel like a complete useless human being in under 34 minutes" like how is it possible to learn how to do all of that? In one life? And looking gorgeous doing it?
Or "How to be inspired in under 34 minutes". Be a glass half full kinda person and great things will unfold for you. You can do anything, with the right kind of attitude. 🙂 That's what I like the most about her. She is a "challenge accepted" kind of person.
@@darkfeather111 The majority of my life has been lived while there were very little screens for most people to be glued to. Even during those times I never knew a woman who did all this. Because most of them were sacrificing their time for the well-being of others. Just sayin'.
Hi Christine, i hope you read this comment. that part where you are sitting on the bed talking about your antique, holding your precious DOG and your cat is grabbing your hand is priceless moment. THAT WAS BEAUTIFUL. THE MOST BEAUTIFUL moment in this video....... BLESS you and your kind loving heart.
Google User it would probably break in a couple of years if modern manufacturers made it lol. None of our fridges now will last as long as hers has.
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selena cordeiro You could not possibly be MORE right. Every, repeat EVERYTHING made in the past 30 (if not linger) or so years has been made with planned obsolescence. I’m 58 and remember when I was a kid....when either of my parents bought something nice or expensive, it’d cost them an arm and/or a leg but it would LAAAAST. But since the late 70’s/early 80’s, if we want to do the same we have to pay 3 arms & 4 legs and it’ll last for MAYBE an f’ing year 🤬🤬
The hand painted “wallpaper” is the most amazing thing I’ve ever seen but when she opened the vintage fridge and it was all vegan products in there it sealed the deal- she’s my new favorite person. Her aesthetic is *chefs kisses*
My heart breaks and my head still in disbelief knowing that when my grandmother passed most of her belongings that she kept all those years could have been so loved by someone like you. Instead my brother (his wife actually) went through the home and selected everything she wanted and then boxed everything else up and out in the driveway for a middle of the week garage sale for 3 hours and what wasn’t purchased was thrown away or dropped off at goodwill. I’m over the fact that I wasn’t contacted to collect anything to have something to hold memories I can be reminded of often but knowing there are people out there who would love and cherish the items and things my grandmother loved, cherish and took good care of for most of her life that she had them till the end….only to be tossed out like garbage. It was heartbreaking. Looking at your home walkthrough gave me moments of good memories I haven’t thought of for years and some I had forgotten all together and it felt really good to remember them so thank you for that.
:( i had a similar experience. the great aunt/uncle's household all went off to charity shop as none of their immediate family wanted anything. i was out of the country at the time but i could have got it all for free. late victorian and early 1900s furniture etc. it still makes me sad.
Same, but it wasn't any of my family members. My grandmother lived in a sort of apartment complex specifically for elders who are still independent enough to not need to go to a Home, but who's children are worried about their safety. Before the symptoms of Alzheimers were more obvious, my grandmother's neighbors took advantage of that and would steal things from her, knowing that she wouldn't remember. When confronted, they would be like "But she gave it to me! Right, Ramona?" My mother managed to get some stuff back after threatening to have security go through their apartments, but unfortunately some stuff had been given away to grandchildren who lived out of state and would have required a long and pricy legal battle.
She is so talented, it's frankly overwhelming. Painting, sewing, baking, photography, building... the list goes on and on. Not to mention stunningly gorgeous. What can't she do?!
We love a crafty queen. I can't believe how much of your stuff is thrifted or built from scratch. It's incredible how elegant you make everything look.
When the video started I thought her house would look gothic. I'm was surprised at how wrong I was. I'm so inspired by her style, and how she made alot of her pieces. She also doesn't spend alot of money. This is one of the most beautiful homes I ever saw, it's so dreamy.
More fridges need the lazy Susan feature, stuff always gets forgotten in the back, and that would fix it! Also, I WISH I had her creativity. She makes me want to make things, but as soon as I sit down to design or create something, my brain goes blank. I am in awe at her mind
If this was my house - I wouldn't want strangers in my house. Let alone touching my things, maybe even breaking them (yes airbnb guests will often break and/or scratch your shit).. Not all people will respect how some vintage things are fragile and easily breakable
@@Kitty__Lazer Personally, I already dislike the idea of someone I don't consider a friend to enter my room (possibly because it shows a lot of my personality and it makes me feel vulnerable). The idea of complete strangers staying at my house just irks me. I would no longer feel like it's home, which is probably rather weird
Those painted walls are gorgeous, but I cringe a little inside when I think of how long it must’ve taken to do them all. 😅 I love what you did with the kitchen cabinets. 💕 It’s always a bit sad when you see all the character stripped away from a beautiful old house.
"I could not afford wallpaper so I just handpainted the whole room" to look like FLUFFING HEAVEN.. jesus i would be actually mad, if she and the place weren't so perfect and nice to watch
"I'm cheap and I like to do things myself," is a statement I have also said. One of my dreams is to also redo a house from diy scratch. Haha. PS. How do you tackle the pet hair?
Carolyn Oshanek I am thinking about the same thing😅I have a dyson, a swiffer and a vacuum robot. I don’t have that many things on the floor but I still have cat hair occasionally in my mouth😂
Do it!! It's hard work and time consuming. I'm still working on #1911 craftsman home and loving every minute of it 💙🏡💙 Best advice that I can give you is to join a your local Historical Preservation commission or society.
“This might not excite too many people,” when she’s talking about a picnic basket/gramophone hybrid, I think everyone that watches you was dying when you played the record 😫
I started renovating my apartment, inspired by your art.Nothing hard, just time consuming.Plastering the walls and painting.The negative response from the family is still overwhelming; its so hardwired in people that renovations need to happen in a week, by a group of angry men that make all of the decisions and do a pretty bad job; but their bad job is more worth then yours slow and good progress; because one is a woman and more or less shouldnt learn, do or try doing anything.
Not gonna lie. I thought she was just really rich and had all luxury furniture. I think it’s great that she seems to always use what she has, but actual vintage objects, and takes care of it! I love that she Diy’d the wallpaper! Such a neat idea!✨💙
I wish you wouldn’t sell this and instead made it into a destination rental because gosh it’s just AMAZING, and I don’t trust someone to not ruin it. 😭
Check out Gertie from Gertie's World here on youtube she's cool and vintagey and makes her own dresses also you might like Laci Fay the Vintage girl next door although not sure if she sews her own dresses.
I have been struggling with my identity after these past few years and this video helped remind me how creative and tenacious I once was. Thank you for sharing what you have built.
I don't know who this person is, or how I got here, but it's like when Purell first came out - I now know I need it, but didn't know it existed 5 seconds ago.
@@krislupi66 Purell is an alcohol - based gelatinous hand sanitizer, that some people use in substitution for hand washing with soap, and water. It is not as effective as soap, and water at killing bacteria, viruses, etc.
I KNOW! I found her via 'Hooked on Houses' - this woman is SO talented! I LOVE people who can create a home without spending a TON of money. I love old houses but also don't like when they 'update' a bathroom or kitchen - I could go on and ON about this woman - I just so admire her.
It's official I have found the ultimate domestic witch... and I adore you, I also adore Dita Von Tease (with whom I understand you are friends with). I love the vibe, very similar to the show "chilling adventures of Sabrina" also my jam. Thank you so so so much for being wonderful and unique. As well as giving the rest of us courage to do so. I will now commence bombarding my friends with all of your videos on TH-cam. Xoxoxo
I'm not into the whole "Arsenic and Lace" look, but you seem to have real comfort in the style and it suits you very nicely, in such a charming way. I very much enjoy the channel.
Oh my goodness Christine is the most wonderful combination of Lana Del Rey and Morticia Adams. Like she has this timeless beauty and grace mixed with this lovely gothic feel and her whole aesthetic is so unique. The house is gorgeous! Whoever ends up buying it will definitely be one lucky soul.
what i love about christine's videos: I feel like a lot of other content creators would point to a fake flower display and be like "ohh i sourced these vegan hemp-silk flowers from a local organic farm community, who sell many homemade crafts in order to provide past-life counseling for underpriveledged alpacas in this area." and Christine's just like "yeah i got these at hobby lobby" She's like us, and also not like us.
This woman is Morticia Adams meets Martha Stewart and I am LIVING FOR IT 😍😍
Yes I agree, she is my queen!
Right there with ya on this.
Agreed
This description is on point
The perfect combination....
This woman is a sim with all the skills maxed out
pack it in boys this comment won the whole damn internet. criminally underrated to boot.
HA!
Bruh 😂
i cant stop thinking about the lazy Suzanne fridge, why haven't any companies used that, I don't need to tweet from my fridge I need to reach the back of the goddamn shelf
The end of this comment really cracked me up! Too true!
I lie awake at night thinking about that refrigerator
I feel like you're the kind of person who if you moved into a haunted house and started renovating it, the ghosts would be really happy about it.
haha I love this comment
Mae Great Minds Think Alike...I was just thinking that! lol
haha like "dauum hey guys maybe we should hold off on killing her until shes finished this wall paper...."
And there's the idea for the second season of The Curious Creations of Christine McConnell
@@ArnandKularajah
Hell, that should've been the very first episode.
Enter Vivian...
"GET OUT OF MY HOU-oh my... This is just lovely." ^_^
Am i the only one who really wanted to see her bathroom?!
NOOOOO! I friggen love bathrooms and really wanted to see hers. Like, does she have a claw-foot bathtub?! I NEED TO KNOW!!!
I wanted to see it too. Mostly because I am currently redoing mine right now.
Must be under pumbing renovation
Nope. Bathrooms are suuuuuper important.
No, I did as well!
It's so refreshing that Christine McConnell is candid about limited budgets, not being organised, and not consistently being as tidy as we see when the house is "camera-ready"! It does not make a dent in her mystique if you ask me; on the contrary, I find her even more impressive and relatable!
It really feels like Christine and her house is the setting for a children's story about a dickens-esque orphan who moves in and solves mysteries
Either that, or the setting for a children's story about a dickens-esque orphan who moves in and creates mysteries....
"I pAiNTeD mY oWn WaLlPaPeR" WHAT EVEN ARE YOU???? YOU ETHEREAL OTHERWORDLY GODDESS. LIKE. How do you even do all these things?
Not uncommon.wall paper has been painted forever.moses eaton is famous for his very early stencils.
@@bluewaterpines8323 that's amazing! I have so much respect for people who have the time and patience to do something so beautiful.
This is why she's rail thin. She works HARD!
isnt that like painting your house
Am i only one that doesn't think she is a mortal woman?
I like how she changes outfit to match the rooms she is showing :D
oh i didnt notice that cool
I can't believe you did all this :O
Ummmm...Thank you. I am a VERY big fan :D Every time you publish a new video, I can't click on it fast enough :)) -Christine
Oml Trixie you like her show too?!
Cross over episode! Thank you please!
My reaction to every christine mcconnell video lol
Umm dont trick yuppies into spending as much to renovate a 'cheap' old house as they would to buy a new one??
We need more people like Christine in this world.
Not really!!!
I fully agree. I might be there lol
I agree, pretty and knows how to use tools and bakes, what more do you want, I'm only good at the second thing
Can we start with you
What I love is that your house LOOKS like you spent millions on redoing it, but everything is like refurbished, or bought on craigslist, or from garage sales. The rest is just pure talent. Love it.
So many creators will say, "This is affordable," but stop short of saying, "I couldn't afford X," and I really appreciate the fact that Christine is open about financial limitations and how she's able to do what she loves with the house within her budget.
Exactly! I really appreciated her honesty about finances. Whatever one's passion is it can cost. If you have been at it for a while often you are fortunate enough to run across and at times are gifted with incredible pieces as Christine showed. Making what one collects appreciate it more.
Honestly, this is one of my favorite things about her. She's upfront about the reality of it all, whether it's the cost of a project or the time, or that one guy she keeps in the basement. She doesn't just go swan in and pretend it's all super easy or free.
@@jessicazimmer8910,that's what makes her relatable, because she is honest, real and down to earth. Even the best creative minds need help and she is not afraid to admit it.
She also clearly busted her but and did the work herself saving tons and tons of money.
I think also, even if she could afford something, it would greatly take away from the amazingness of creating it herself. People like Christine HAVE TO create... it's part of who she is. I think many times people like her could often afford the things they create ... but where is the fun in that?!
There aren't many people who don't have the outward aesthetic of goth that I will say have a truely gothic soul, but Christine McConnell has a soul more gothic than the gothiest goth whoever gothed.
She and Mary Shelley 😂 gothic queens to ever goth
True!
👏YES.
Totally agree. She lives in an incredible Headset and her Soul is Old world Gothic. ❤🐈🐾
Her Gothness...Christine McConnell
How to describe Christine’s style? Artisanal Gothic Kitsch (Gothitsch)? Grimm Romantic? Haunted Antique? Whatever it is, it’s very impressive.
Goth for grownups. Lol.
Mid-century Macabre is how I've described it to people.
Grandma Gore
She’s giving, Other Mother but less of a possibility of sewing buttons in for eyes and stealing your soul if you don’t agree to stay for dinner.
Grimm Romantic !!
Girls: *I want the Barbie Malibu dream house*
Adults: *I want Christine McConnell´s house*
I think both are scary 😂
@@namiyo9539 True, but for different reasons! 😂
Absafreakinglutely!
I want my house to be as handcrafted, but I really really want to make mine into an exhibit for kids.
And I cannot believe she is selling it!
“I’m saving it for my dream home”
How is this not already her dream home 😭
"it's a small kitchen" like girl you have not seen some British kitchens, you find a bigger kitchen on a houseboat
I thought the same thing!!! lmAO
Well she wants to move from California to the east, area is a BIG deal. Plus, she’s a creative that wants to decorate and create everything, working on a new blank slate must be such a temptation.
@@Frankenzebra house boat kitchens are better! They are small on purpose and include fix+fits made for small spaces, our house kitchens have standard cupboards and appliances in them that don't actually fit, lol! Last place I had did not have space for the kitchen door, also I don't think you could open the oven when someone was in the bathroom either. But yh, for her level of art she needs more kitchen space, I am amazed she has managed so much in that, admittedly adorable, space.
@Michele no worries, it was kinda true and it is very funny. So, yes, our kitchens often have doors, but the door was removed because it couldn't have opened.
The door to the bathroom on the other wall only opened part way because the kitchen counter was in the way (cut at an angle to allow door to open). The oven door opened across that entrance/exit space, so anyone in the bathroom could not get out if oven was open. It was just a really bad landlord fix up cheap job, but.... I don't live there anymore (yay!).
I have never seen a woman so talented or classy. I also don't know why I have only stumbled upon your channel today. With such high quality content, it is almost like TH-cam is trying to keep you hidden.
SOMEONE GIVE THIS WOMAN ALL THE MONEY ALREADY SO SHE CAN CREATE A THEME PARK / ISLAND OF OLD TIMEY LORE / WHATEVER SHE DREAMS OF FOR US🙏🏼🙌🏼🖤
Ivy Stergiou yes!!!!
Yes! I would much rather go to that than Disney! I'm in awe of her creativity and skills!
@@sanguinelynx There is an abandoned disney island that is creepy.
www.abandonedfl.com/discovery-island/
omfg yaaaaaasssssss i wanna work there
Netflix did her dirty..But at least she's still showing her talent on TH-cam
wait she has a Netflix show? Whats it called?
@@margaretfinny9560 the curious creations of Christine McConnell
@@supperpuppy8 thanks!
The craft whoohooo you gave me an idea for a great movie night
she can make more money on TH-cam eventually too!! Love her!!!!
I'm sorry but is nobody going to talk about why she started the video like she had been hit by a blunt object and dragged into the woods to die? no? we're just going to pretend like this is a normal way to start a house tour? :D
(her creativity and what she did her house is incredible! Im just suprised nobody's mentioned it)
I think she's going for the next Martha Stewart type vibe
Its her thing. Creepy and creative. I love it.
everybody needs a, dang what is the word, theme and this is hers, its cool to me
"We're just going to pretend like this is a normal way to start a house tour?"
Me: Why ever not? =)
In the world of Christine McConnell it IS normal. And that's one of the many reasons why she's so unique & intriguing.
Still upset that Netflix isn't giving her a well deserved 2nd season, but at least can still see her here... for now
Tom Gail Netflix is re-running season 1 if you’d like to watch 😊
Say what
My opinion her own show is much better than what Netflix made. Now it shows more of her process.. Really focusing on her art rather than some comedic story
Those puppets were crincy 🙄
I wanted a season 2
OK. I adore this lady. Its just---every time she's like, "I couldn't afford wallpaper or a new vanity so I MacGyvered an on-fire butter churn and aluminum foil to make this...." when does she sleep?
She sleeps AFTER she made incredible stuff. And probably very soundly and content as well.
Ikr!! She's so talented!!
Do you think she has help and is just the master mind behind it all? Which would still be impressive..
No kids or husband? I think that frees up a lot of time.
My cat does the same with my foot! Is that cat's love?
They should definitely bring back those refrigerator shelves!
YES!!!
I love this woman’s mind and imagination and style. I hate Netflix for canceling her show 😫
I’d watch anything by her ❤️
They cancelled it T.T
when we watched her show, my husband and I couldn't stop laughing - we loved the incorporated puppets (*it reminded me a little bit of the original muppet show just with one host - HER) I thought she was going to have many more seasons - my little cousin love's her -
@@SirParcifal I agree My daughter Loves her show so much.
Bad move on their part!! She's incredible!
Tbh I like this way more. I could have watched a 2 hour video on the house tour.
“I couldn’t afford wallpaper so I had painted my walls...” with 10x more class and skill! Girls got skills!
And patience! I can’t even imagine the amount of hours put in
So I gotta ask...
How much is wallpaper?
Originally using wallpaper was the cheaper alternative to painting the walls, so it’s kinda ironic she painted the “wallpaper” (also super cool!)
Ikr goals
"I'm saving it for my dream home..." Sis...this is MY dream home!!
Tucked away in the woods! A beautiful garden!!
She's such a crafty queen that this isn't even her final form!! :0
the thing i love about her is that she really inspires me to create things for my own space rather than spending a lot of money on things that aren't exactly what i want but i settle for cause technically what i favour isn't socially acceptable or trendy etc. i love this episode :)
I agree! I've gotten really into DIY stuff lately, and sometimes, the internet can make it seem like it's all just wasting time and effort for tacky/shoddy results, but watching Christine DIY is so inspiring! It makes me want to go make everything myself!
Yeah! And me, I like vintage and antiques. You can't just buy that stuff, so it makes it a challenge. But I find the older stuff is built to last.
Never settle!!! Its such a burden to look back at all the time you wasted spending time doing something you didnt 100% want! Trust me, as pressurizing society can seem you must learn to not let them get to you. Life is short, live it to your hearts potential :)
she reminds me of this one tumblr post that goes "what ever happened to personality!!! i want decorative towels that arent boring!!! i want NOVELTY!! i want people to come over to my house and look at my trinkets and immediately think this lady is a wacko and also her stuff is haunted"
lmao to sum it up "character"
Her stuff is definitely haunted. ;)
This is how my house is, lets just put it this way, I own three Victorian chamber pots, metal bed pan from I think the 40's among other oddities, why? because I love the Victorian time period, I work as a Housekeeper and love all sorts of eclectic items that are chaotic but seem to go together at the same time. I call it my Little Hobbit Hole.
@@XtremeKaiba Why would you want to own a chamber pot? Ewww!
@@kimonaNo1 They are Victorian, which I study the time period and love a lot of the aspects of as well as I work as a Housekeeper in an Elderly Folks Home, so I spend time around toilets and I find it interesting how we went from pooping in a hole in the ground to these chamber pot, to the outdoor outhouse, indoor pluming cabinets to our modern indoor plumbing toilets. If You look up camber pots and Victorian/ Edwardian toilets and chamber pots, some are very beautiful, they decorated them just as pretty as tea cups. Plus I love antique historical items, I wonder who owned them, what their life was like and I'm odd and love eclectic items.
Sweet and innocent with a hint of murderous secrets, I love your aesthetic so much.
"she has yet to come out with a 'dead old lady' color"
That's my favorite lipstick color too lol.
Menoetia me too
Same, and catsuit has so many good 'dead old lady' colors
She is secretly like 10 people. Seamstress, crafter, advanced baker, gardener.
You forgot wood carver and carpenter.
And also actress, TV show host, cake decorator, painter and hostage-taker
And she is super real amd nice to boot.
The part that most amazes me is that you would even consider moving away from this house after the huge amount of work you've put into it!
So..she is a carpenter, she landscapes, she bakes, paints, have an eye for antique stuff and sews ?
🤔😎
Don't forget...interior designer...baker/chef (check out her Winchester House video)...pet mom...
and a model, art director, maybe photographer
This is known as a gay man in a woman's body. Trisha paytas has nothing on this lady
@@nailbunny2326 What does that mean? A gay man in a womans body? Cant a woman do all these things without being compared to a man?
The title she should have been "how to feel like a complete useless human being in under 34 minutes" like how is it possible to learn how to do all of that? In one life? And looking gorgeous doing it?
LOL
Yes! This! My only answer is she must have no people in her life! Lol
@@allisgrace1313 *not spending every free hour glued to the screen
Or "How to be inspired in under 34 minutes".
Be a glass half full kinda person and great things will unfold for you.
You can do anything, with the right kind of attitude. 🙂
That's what I like the most about her. She is a "challenge accepted" kind of person.
@@darkfeather111 The majority of my life has been lived while there were very little screens for most people to be glued to. Even during those times I never knew a woman who did all this. Because most of them were sacrificing their time for the well-being of others. Just sayin'.
Hi Christine, i hope you read this comment. that part where you are sitting on the bed talking about your antique, holding your precious DOG and your cat is grabbing your hand is priceless moment. THAT WAS BEAUTIFUL. THE MOST BEAUTIFUL moment in this video....... BLESS you and your kind loving heart.
The lazy-susan in the fridge made me go "whoooooaaa!"
me too
Google User it would probably break in a couple of years if modern manufacturers made it lol. None of our fridges now will last as long as hers has.
selena cordeiro You could not possibly be MORE right. Every, repeat EVERYTHING made in the past 30 (if not linger) or so years has been made with planned obsolescence. I’m 58 and remember when I was a kid....when either of my parents bought something nice or expensive, it’d cost them an arm and/or a leg but it would LAAAAST. But since the late 70’s/early 80’s, if we want to do the same we have to pay 3 arms & 4 legs and it’ll last for MAYBE an f’ing year 🤬🤬
Google User lolol so true, that response made my day 🤣
right! why dont these features still exist? that would be so hand!
The hand painted “wallpaper” is the most amazing thing I’ve ever seen but when she opened the vintage fridge and it was all vegan products in there it sealed the deal- she’s my new favorite person. Her aesthetic is *chefs kisses*
Also her PAINtED FLOOR!!!!!!
My heart breaks and my head still in disbelief knowing that when my grandmother passed most of her belongings that she kept all those years could have been so loved by someone like you. Instead my brother (his wife actually) went through the home and selected everything she wanted and then boxed everything else up and out in the driveway for a middle of the week garage sale for 3 hours and what wasn’t purchased was thrown away or dropped off at goodwill. I’m over the fact that I wasn’t contacted to collect anything to have something to hold memories I can be reminded of often but knowing there are people out there who would love and cherish the items and things my grandmother loved, cherish and took good care of for most of her life that she had them till the end….only to be tossed out like garbage. It was heartbreaking. Looking at your home walkthrough gave me moments of good memories I haven’t thought of for years and some I had forgotten all together and it felt really good to remember them so thank you for that.
:( i had a similar experience. the great aunt/uncle's household all went off to charity shop as none of their immediate family wanted anything. i was out of the country at the time but i could have got it all for free. late victorian and early 1900s furniture etc. it still makes me sad.
I do so hope that you somehow got revenge on your SIL since then!
They weren't thrown out. The yard-sailors and goodwillers are enjoying it.
Beautiful comment, thanks. Maybe your grandmother led you to this video. Glad you found some healing here.
Same, but it wasn't any of my family members.
My grandmother lived in a sort of apartment complex specifically for elders who are still independent enough to not need to go to a Home, but who's children are worried about their safety. Before the symptoms of Alzheimers were more obvious, my grandmother's neighbors took advantage of that and would steal things from her, knowing that she wouldn't remember. When confronted, they would be like "But she gave it to me! Right, Ramona?"
My mother managed to get some stuff back after threatening to have security go through their apartments, but unfortunately some stuff had been given away to grandchildren who lived out of state and would have required a long and pricy legal battle.
"Cats ruin everything but they make the world better."
The confusing thing is how much sense that statement made....
She is just Sabrina's Spellman lost auntie
Omg yes
my EXACT thought!! glad I'm not alone
She is so talented, it's frankly overwhelming. Painting, sewing, baking, photography, building... the list goes on and on. Not to mention stunningly gorgeous. What can't she do?!
Literally wakes up on the ground with leaves in her hair and still looks gorgeous
The downvotes are the fools she has buried in her back yard.
It should be those pricks at netlfix for cancelling her show
This comment made me chuckle 😂
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Demons👹👹👹👹
@@officalrjhall6177 - 👏👏👏
'Seconded'...!
this woman is obviously some sort of magical being. she's so good at so many things! she has way too much talent.
The bounce of her curls when she walked down the stairs made me pass away
Tara Sutherland same
Her hair is just...swooooon....
I like who I am, but I REALLY want to be her.
« I like who I am » 💘
Go for it!!
*him*
Christine: Talking about her favourite antique picnic basket
Professor Poof: Imma gonna get your arm!
I saw that too!! So cute!!
We love a crafty queen. I can't believe how much of your stuff is thrifted or built from scratch. It's incredible how elegant you make everything look.
We love a supportive queen.
And like S*Y* Christine is a self made youtube genius. ❤
"I built it myself." Christine McConnell is my #1 feminist icon.
When the video started I thought her house would look gothic. I'm was surprised at how wrong I was. I'm so inspired by her style, and how she made alot of her pieces. She also doesn't spend alot of money. This is one of the most beautiful homes I ever saw, it's so dreamy.
More fridges need the lazy Susan feature, stuff always gets forgotten in the back, and that would fix it!
Also, I WISH I had her creativity. She makes me want to make things, but as soon as I sit down to design or create something, my brain goes blank. I am in awe at her mind
I love how HER her house is, but I can't help thinking that it would be a nightmare to dust.
Same haha like so much to pick up, clean under etc
Doing a bit everyday isn't a big problem, with regularity, less dust settles and the job becomes easier.
Source: cleaning lady for 6+ years.
I think she actually likes a little and I stress little bit of dust here and there - like on her bottles of poison! She is so awesome - it kills me!
I was thinking that too!! She's maybe not too meticulous; I'm sure I saw bits of cobwebs on a couple things.
When you have a wand it's no problem
Makes me appreciate more antiques. People in the past were detailed and made by hand.
You can turn this into an AIRBNB. People would totally pay to go to your house lol
I totally agree!!!!!!!
I would love to visit this place. It's like you took my idea of a dream house and put it in a mountain cottage.
If this was my house - I wouldn't want strangers in my house. Let alone touching my things, maybe even breaking them (yes airbnb guests will often break and/or scratch your shit)..
Not all people will respect how some vintage things are fragile and easily breakable
@Lyn Or hauling her stuff away
@@Kitty__Lazer Personally, I already dislike the idea of someone I don't consider a friend to enter my room (possibly because it shows a lot of my personality and it makes me feel vulnerable). The idea of complete strangers staying at my house just irks me. I would no longer feel like it's home, which is probably rather weird
This is the level of "do it yourself" I strive to have in the future! You are a unique and amazing force in the creative community!!
This house is like the complete opposite of my personal taste but damn is it incredibly gorgeous! Amazing job!
For the love of god, please make a house renovation series as soon as you've found a new house!
agreed, we all need that in our lives! Fixer Upper - gothic Christine McConnell version!
I would SO watch that.
and the Goddess! This would be an awesome show ...where is the petition I will sign it x
"Cats ruin everything, but they make the world better" - Christine McConnell 2019
Best quote we have every heard, so true. Haha.
Came for the vintage aesthetic, stayed for the comfortable cat poses. Love your channel ❤️
This woman is the witch I wish I could be.
Manifestation!!!
Honestly? I dig these web uploads more than the netflix show.
Meaghan K right! The puppets threw me off. I thought it was a kids show
Allison Spray same. They were cute and all but this feels a lot more personal and not so scripted.
I still miss the Netflix show. Mostly Rose.
Agreed, the hokey/dirtiness was totally unnecessary
First of all the house is amazing but what really shocked me is when she said she hand painted/carved/built everything? Incredible 😫
Is there literally ANYTHING she can't do? 😍
Literally NOPE. She can do anything!
Season 2
Dexter Tyler no, she CAN do it, Netflix on the other hand sucks and didn’t do it
@@msemilyxoxoxo Ya got me there
Be short. She's terrible at being short.
Those painted walls are gorgeous, but I cringe a little inside when I think of how long it must’ve taken to do them all. 😅
I love what you did with the kitchen cabinets. 💕 It’s always a bit sad when you see all the character stripped away from a beautiful old house.
"I could not afford wallpaper so I just handpainted the whole room" to look like FLUFFING HEAVEN.. jesus i would be actually mad, if she and the place weren't so perfect and nice to watch
"I'm cheap and I like to do things myself," is a statement I have also said. One of my dreams is to also redo a house from diy scratch. Haha. PS. How do you tackle the pet hair?
Carolyn Oshanek I am thinking about the same thing😅I have a dyson, a swiffer and a vacuum robot. I don’t have that many things on the floor but I still have cat hair occasionally in my mouth😂
Gurrrrl, I can only speak for myself, but DUCT TAPE.
Do it!! It's hard work and time consuming.
I'm still working on #1911 craftsman home and loving every minute of it 💙🏡💙
Best advice that I can give you is to join a your local Historical Preservation commission or society.
“This might not excite too many people,” when she’s talking about a picnic basket/gramophone hybrid, I think everyone that watches you was dying when you played the record 😫
That is one of the coolest things I have seen in a long time, and can totally picture the kind of couple that would have owned it.
It was totally awesome. I never heard of such a thing, and now I need one. Lol.
My dad used to carry me on his shoulders and walk around the house singing that song.
yep I would own that and take it out on our Steampunk picnics!! and grew up with that song in Nineteen Hundred and sixty something
I started renovating my apartment, inspired by your art.Nothing hard, just time consuming.Plastering the walls and painting.The negative response from the family is still overwhelming; its so hardwired in people that renovations need to happen in a week, by a group of angry men that make all of the decisions and do a pretty bad job; but their bad job is more worth then yours slow and good progress; because one is a woman and more or less shouldnt learn, do or try doing anything.
@ evgenia Great observation. Sorry you’re living it but sounds like it’s already making you stronger and more determined. 👏🏼👏🏽👏
Artistic vision takes time.
your house is possibly the best thing i have ever seen.
Christine is living what I keep telling myself. "Do what you can, when you can, with what you have." 🤗
“Yes cats ruin everything, but they make the world better so...” 😂 I’m cool with that too.
I love that your cat has a stage name
Not gonna lie. I thought she was just really rich and had all luxury furniture. I think it’s great that she seems to always use what she has, but actual vintage objects, and takes care of it! I love that she Diy’d the wallpaper! Such a neat idea!✨💙
Her house is like a pleasant nightmare. What a talented woman. Just amazing.
I’m really just waiting for her to come out with her own line of kitchen ware 🤷🏾♀️
LOL i was really impressed when she was about to show us her Room O' Crap (cause we all know how bad ours is too) but she stayed on brand, i love it!
I'm in between fascinated, creeped out, speechless and blown away! ...in a positive way
I wish you wouldn’t sell this and instead made it into a destination rental because gosh it’s just AMAZING, and I don’t trust someone to not ruin it. 😭
She is selling it?i m new here..
Cheri Whitley she’s not :) She is going to be offering it as a vacation house to Patreon members. Make sure to subscribe!
That's exactly what she is doing
I'd be so grateful if you started a dress making class. Between you and Bernadette Banner, I'm eager to learn.
omg yes. Both very classy women!
Check out Gertie from Gertie's World here on youtube she's cool and vintagey and makes her own dresses also you might like Laci Fay the Vintage girl next door although not sure if she sews her own dresses.
I have been struggling with my identity after these past few years and this video helped remind me how creative and tenacious I once was. Thank you for sharing what you have built.
She reminds me so much of the mother in Coraline, just imagine her with button eyes. Even the house reminds me of the movie!
I have a feeling that the movie Coraline is right up her alley. I got Other Mother vibes from her as well.
Duuuuude omg I just died. Accurate AF
Live action
I have thought the same!
I don't know who this person is, or how I got here, but it's like when Purell first came out - I now know I need it, but didn't know it existed 5 seconds ago.
What is Purell?
@@krislupi66 Purell is an alcohol - based gelatinous hand sanitizer, that some people use in substitution for hand washing with soap, and water. It is not as effective as soap, and water at killing bacteria, viruses, etc.
I KNOW! I found her via 'Hooked on Houses' - this woman is SO talented! I LOVE people who can create a home without spending a TON of money. I love old houses but also don't like when they 'update' a bathroom or kitchen - I could go on and ON about this woman - I just so admire her.
@@cloudywoods You're getting me excited, kiddo! I can feel your energy, and love of house remodelling!
oh my god, same.
I NEED TO ACHIEVE THIS LEVEL OF AESTHETIC IN MY LIFE I JUST FALL IN LOVE WITH THAT KITCHEN!!
"saving it for my dream home" SIS THIS IS MY DREAM HOME
It's official I have found the ultimate domestic witch... and I adore you, I also adore Dita Von Tease (with whom I understand you are friends with). I love the vibe, very similar to the show "chilling adventures of Sabrina" also my jam. Thank you so so so much for being wonderful and unique. As well as giving the rest of us courage to do so. I will now commence bombarding my friends with all of your videos on TH-cam. Xoxoxo
So dark and creepy
IDK how I got here, but this woman has nothing new and I love it. The effort put into restoration and creative adulteration is amazing.
Am I the only one who can imagine what her house smells like lmao. Like cookies and lemons, and old lady perfume
I don't know. Maybe old and musky from the antiques.
And roses of course🧚🏽♀️🌹🥀
To me it would smell like a little bit of antique (y'know the smell of old things) and dried flowers
And cats.. Lots of cats lol
i smell alot of wood
I'm not into the whole "Arsenic and Lace" look, but you seem to have real comfort in the style and it suits you very nicely, in such a charming way. I very much enjoy the channel.
22:05 your cat drinking from the teacup in the back melted my heart
Don't sell the house.... make it a creepy AirBnB!
Yes please I’d stay there
Oh my goodness Christine is the most wonderful combination of Lana Del Rey and Morticia Adams. Like she has this timeless beauty and grace mixed with this lovely gothic feel and her whole aesthetic is so unique. The house is gorgeous! Whoever ends up buying it will definitely be one lucky soul.
What a dream life you have created for yourself and an amazing testament to just diving in and putting in the time to learn and master skills.
I was the one who asked about the headphones 😅 I screamed when she addressed it... love Gunship too! 😍 Christine is such a treasure and so humble
Oh my word, I bet you did lol !!.. What an honour..Happy for you Jessica x
"How did you get out of your cage?" LOL!
Wait WHAT? You're gonna move out of this house one day?? After THIS much effort???? If I achieved a house like this, I would never ever leave😭
Christine reminds me of a grown up Marilyn Munster, in the best way possible. Love her aesthetic!
Wow. Doing all these things by yourself, that's great. When you say "my" house, the word has a really deep meaning.
what i love about christine's videos: I feel like a lot of other content creators would point to a fake flower display and be like "ohh i sourced these vegan hemp-silk flowers from a local organic farm community, who sell many homemade crafts in order to provide past-life counseling for underpriveledged alpacas in this area." and Christine's just like "yeah i got these at hobby lobby"
She's like us, and also not like us.
I'm getting Victorian Era meets 1950s lifestyler 🥰
thats what I told my husband !