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I really, really, really enjoyed this video. I am not a woman afraid of DIY and tools, but your passion about a person's ability to do things themselves just hit something in me hard. (God must have known I needed this video this morning.) Your channel is special because you aren't just providing amazing tutorials and advice, but you are empowering people to do things they didn't think they could, push boundaries, and take a leap of faith in themselves, and that's very special and very needed. Keep up the great work, NataLee!

I just sold a house and bought another and I can attest that all of Natalie's advice is right on. Backsplashes--they signal class but they just really aren't that expensive--even when you use a professional. Big bang for the buck. Trim--really elevates the space for not a ton of money. Built-ins--read the listings. If there are built-ins, it is always highlighted. And they are so convenient--with built-ins, you don't have to worry whether the bookcase will fit! Fireplaces--it just gives the living room/family room (didn't even think of the bedroom!) a focal point and adds so much character. The one thing you left out: decks/patios/balconies. Unless you are in an urban high rise, you need good outdoor space. But putting in some kind of outdoor entertaining space doesn't have to cost a fortune.

100% agree on using timeless classics. I try to do that in my wardrobe too. It's cheaper and you can accessorize with the trendy stuff

My home is decorated in classic woods, elegant furnishings, beautiful fabrics, lots of artwork, layers on the beds, transferware, candles, etc., etc., Classic style will never to out of style. Love this video.

Please continue with more lessons in what is actually timeless. I feel challenged knowing this! On big things, like floors, cabinets, countertops, I want to make sure I get it right and I don’t trust my own eye versus how you look at this all the time. I’m the same with fashion and have a hard time reading trends.. Thanks for your help, as always!

My husband who is a career carpenter gave you a huge thumbs up. On the fireplace, the bookcases, as well as the ceramic tile. You my dear, are a force to be reckoned with! I enjoy EVERYTHING you share with us. Keep up the good work!

She makes SO MUCH great sense; far more than other designers on RU-vid and TV.

I could not agree more with you on trends. I do the same with my clothes. Classic and timeless. This saves you a lot of money, time, and peace of mind. I do believe in regional influences. I live in Florida and I decorate differently here than when I lived in Nashville.

Wow! I’m so glad to hear your opinion on trends. I recently told my daughter that for the rest of my life I will decorate my home according to what makes me happy. I happen to like to put pictures and not so many written signs. Sitting in a room with a lot of signs makes me crazy. I constantly read them. More relaxing to have flower pictures or landscape pictures. At the end of the day, you are so right about making your home just that, your home. Love your bubbly personality.

I just loved hearing you say that you are of the firm mindset that “If someone else can do it so can I.” This has been my mindset even since my childhood in the 1950’s! Thank you for passing this wonderful encouragement on to all who watch you!

Love all your points, especially the first. It’s so easy to get sucked into what is trendy, but when one is comfortable with their own style and can stick to it, I think its happier than trying to follow and keep up with what is being dictated each year. I do love seeing the homes of friends and family who keep up with trends, but I also tire of hearing each year of what a hassle it is to change, paint, renovate, the expense, etc. I stick to neutrals and can change anything with a few pillows, blankets, or artwork.

I totally agree with you, NataLee!! Everything you said in this video are truly Words of Wisdom! Timeless neutrals (greiges aka taupe or winter whites/creams) are definitely the way to go! They GO WITH EVERYTHING. The current trends and colors can easily be brought in with pillows, throws, artwork, vases/urns, candlesticks, etc. just as you suggested. Same with classic clothes. Accessories like jewelry, scarves, shoes, purses can do the same for your closet! Plus, if you do trends on a budget, or DIY them you then have more money to buy quality/luxerious large ticket items that stand the test of time. 👍🏻 Thank you NataLee, for another fantastic video. 😊

Omg, I can't believe I never seen your channel before, you're a natural designer like Joanna Gaines who I respect so much. I worked so hard on designing and decorating my house inside out that I'm able to recognize a real designer like yourself. You are a genuine inspiration. You bring lots of positive energy. New subscriber here. Thanks . 🙏🏼💞

Fabulous video, as always. Thank you for the excellent points, and the encouragement to avoid trends in expensive finishes. One of the things I like most about your space, in addition to your amazing DIYs, is that although it isn't large, it LOOKS larger because you don't clutter every surface with "dustables," you go vertical as possible, and your furniture is perfectly scaled.

So many great ideas. And you are spot on a soap pump. It’s such a an inexpensive upgrade and honestly one of the things I notice when visiting a home. A Bath and Bodywork’s soap pump is a pump meant to promote the store’s brand, not elevate a home.

We have lived in our home through the mauve and antique, blue and brass, and finally neutral and bronze (totally DIY) over 34 years of different eras. I find that the now more neutral works best for me as I enjoy decorating for all holidays/seasons , and as a quilter and crafter I enjoy displaying my seasonal handmade items.Thanks for sharing all your tips! 😊

I love that you talked about getting out of your own way when you built the fireplace. I need to do that more often.

I agree, 100% with your first tip! Decorate the way you love it. You can do small trendy things, but you’re the one who’s living there!

Good to see you, Natalee. Hope you’re continuing to feel better. I agree with more traditional materials and design. It’s stood the test of time.

I totally agree with all of your suggestions! Great ideas and inspiration. I also love fireplaces, and added an electric one in my living room by removing the center doors of my built in and putting it in there. Looks like it was always there!

Natalee, thank you for your ideas and videos. It makes sense to update and you being a realtor or knowing of the trends, etc. helps a lot. Keep the ideas coming please. You are a wealth of information for homeowners/renters. Congratulations on many more years of your artistry and giving us hope that we can do it.

I totally agree, pick timeless styles for your home, just like clothes. You can always change wall color and bedding, pillows but the basic design can be costly if you want to change. I love all your ideas. Have a blessed day.

Loved this episode. I tend to decorate with colors and items that are simple, cozy and not time-sensitive. But I also love the calm colors and textures that go with nautical/coastal homes. Would love to see another video on your Maine home. Guess it'll be a while since it's so cold there now. I always appreciate decorating tips.

Welcome back, NataLee!!!❤️😊I'm so happy that you are feeling better, my friend! I hope the doctors have figured out what is going on!🙏🤞❤️ I love all of your ideas! I love your idea for our curtains! I have done that with all of my windows. I have placed my curtains 2 to 3 inches from the ceiling, but I did not place them where the inner part of the curtain is placed from the outer part of the window!😞 And I love our curtains touching the floor by about 2 to 3 inches. Our windows look great, but I see that they would look better w/ your suggestion! I will definitely remember to do all of that in our next home! As always, NataLee, thank you for sharing all of your ideas with us! Stay safe, healthy, and positive! God bless you and your family! You are in my continued thoughts and prayers for healing!🙏❤️🇺🇸😊😘

I thought of you while I was making lots of notes, right on my bathroom walls, a couple of days ago. I’m getting ready to do a total remodel, finally, and I’m so happy! I’m doing most of the work myself and I’m so ready to get started! 😊💪🏻

Both with clothing AND home decor, find what suits you and stick with it. I have had a cream/green/pink theme in every house I've owned since the early 1980's and I still love it - more importantly, because I have furniture, curtains, throws, cushion covers etc in these colours I can move them from room to room and it always 'fits' the colour scheme. Top advice, trust me.

Oh NataLee I so agree with you about classic pieces. So glad to hear a designer say it.

Thank you Natalie for sharing this video. It is lovely to have you back. Hope you are are on the mend. Sending love and hugs xx

I usually like trends the first time I see it, then I quickly hate it as it starts to seem cheap and mass-produced! So funny because I never could get into either the boho or grey trends! My favorites tend to have a unique and personalized mix of 2 styles (rustic/glam; modern/industrial; etc..)! Great video, love the encouraging words! So glad to see you back and hope it's because you're feeling better❤🙏🏾

You are so correct NataLee! I’ve spent a good amount of time in London, the gorgeous high dollar homes never changed out hardware, light fixtures etc for trendy looks. They might add a few accessories to “freshen up” the look but that’s it. Really it’s the same for clothes too, classics never go out of style. Gold (or brass) is timeless and I was delighted when the brushed nickel etc became popular. As people redecorated their homes I was able to score high dollar lighting and plumbing fixtures for a fraction of their original cost. But thank God the gray trend is finally on it’s way out! Gray is cold and so dismal looking, like an overcast cloudy day. And when worn it washes most people out! All IMHO of course! 😊 ❤️

I absolutely love this! Can’t wait till Spring, I’ll be back out with my tools! Anyone can do anything, never listen to ones that say “ you can’t “!! More than times, they’ll know you can, they’re not the one that enjoys stepping out side of the comfort zones, ( Possibly intimated by the thought of themselves feeling their own feeling), invite them to join in! It’s so important women support women , pave the path for younger women to feel confident, to me, this is sisterhood, even sister/brother hood!! Lift one another up!! Have them follow Natalie’s channel! She’s always positive, encouraging, her smile radiants!

It's so great to see you and you look great! I appreciate your enthusiasm and encouragement for people to try something new. I did a German Smear on my 14-foot fireplace and thought I had really gone too far...but, I finished it and love how it turned out! I'm 72 years old and if I can tackle a messy-big project, so can anyone! Love this type of content on your channel!

Totally, totally agree!!!! My house is always decorated for me. I come home and can’t help but smile! Thanks again Natalee!!

Yesss! I 💯 percent agree with Sarah Bailey, I couldn't have said it better. Please continue to make this kind of content. But, there is something so satisfying about watching you create all of your DIY projects. They are always beautiful, with just a little extra. Shall we say, Designed to the Nines, lol ❤️. 57 years young. Plan on trying at least 5 projects from your Best of 2022 youtube video. 👌

I’m currently getting my home ready to sell. My kitchen is probably my biggest project. I’m took off the melamine and prepping and spraying the doors, adding new handles. It looks so amazing! With every project comes such a feeling of accomplishment. I’m taking your advice on keeping the walls neutral, except for the fireplace wall, which I’m doing a dark bottle green (feature wall). It’s not a big wall at all, but the room is a large square room, so I think the bit of drama will be stunning . Thank you for such a lovely channel

I think you are so right on about features that elevate your home, so thank you. I almost purchased trendy tiles for the bathroom but now I'm going to choose something more timeless!

What a great video! We are actually going to start updating our bathrooms. We moved in over a year ago and the bathrooms have never been updated, going to start by painting the cabinets, new hardware, mirrors, lighting, and countertops! I love French Country but I have more of a traditional look with touches of French country. I hope you are feeling better, I pray for you when I think about you. God is good! Have a very blessed day!

This was a really nice episode, I appreciate you pointing out that we don't need to feel like we have to follow the trends. I try really hard to decorate with what my husband and I love.

I covered my backsplash wall in my old mobile home with washable peel and stick wallpaper just today. This is a stop gap until I can afford to redo the whole room, but until then it looks so much better! Thank for this video.

I loved this video! What inspirational ideas you have! Good to see you again! Hope you are doing better 🙏🏻 I have had (and still do) many health problems that hold me back these days which is why I needed to retire as a dance studio Director/Owner/teacher… my daughter took it over ☺️but I’ve gravitated my creative juices into crafting! Mostly floral and decor but I get so many ideas from watching you! Thank you 🙏🏻 ❤

Fun change up. Love to decorate! And redecorate! 🤭😜. And yes! Love to see all your home projects and hear your enthusiasm! You have a get it done mentality that is refreshing!

Natalie thank you so much for this video. This has helped me make some decisions in my home that I have been stumped on for a year. I'm so glad to see you are feeling better. I think I'm getting over what ever I've had for a month. Have a great weekend. You have helped me so much on this channel with build it myself.

Great video, so helpful! I appreciate you specifically mentioning what is timeless and classic because I sometimes am confused about just what is timeless versus trendy. I would include wall art, patterns, wood colors, tile, rugs, furniture style, etc. You touched on many of these so thank you so much and I look forward to more.

I agree 100% on design ur home with what makes u happy...not trends

I really, really want to start building. Thus this week I bought a miter box and Brad nailer. A wile back I bought a jig saw and a friend bought me a drill a while back. I want to get a circular saw next month. I want my first project to be a book case for my LR, or will move it to my spare room if it doesn’t turn out. I need a TV stand bad! I have a 65 inch TV and would love to have shelves on each side. This will have to be a down the road project. Tiny steps. I love how you have taught yourself so much.

Buying my first house at 55 after divorce-SO GLAD I FOUND YOUR CHANNEL!!!🎉🎉🎉SUCH GOOD INFO! Thank you- Thank you-Thank you!

Love your approach. I'm all for timeless and classic and don't like a lot of the trends so your first tip is already a great start.

Jesus! Could ANYBODY watch this woman for the whole video duration? This is NOT enthousiasm she expresses, it's HYSTERIA

Natalee, you are so inspiring. I am in need of some updating and freshening and this video is just the jumpstart that I needed. Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and visions. We don't need to hire a designer, we have you!

Love your transition ideas, very versatile and appealing . Updates and change are always refreshing for the homeowner

So very true! Design trends are not something I care about at all. Thanks so much for all your effort to bring these new ideas to us.

I love the classy, sophisticated look of neutral tones. Additionally, moulding also makes a home look expensive, as long as it’s well done. I agree to not spend a lot on trendy items - just enough decor items, which can be easily switched.

Thank you for all the great ideas. I agree about staying away from the trends...we have never been trendy and our home is very eclectic. The one thing that I really want in our home is a fireplace so I think once I retire from work I am going to get together with the hubby and try building our own, using your portable design. 😀

Hello Natalie!! I really love all your videos. It's true you are inspiring!!! I hope you are feeling better. I'm just happy to see you posting. Prayers to you!

So glad to see your doing better and back to sharing your great ideas and advice/tips with us. Take your time, we'll be here enjoying everything you are able to share💕💕

Love this video and so glad you’re feeling better! We have a brand new home and I especially needed the curtain details. I like a classic, casual style and have an all white walls and cabinets with light gray floors. I’m adding color with accent pieces and decor. I’m excited to make choices that suit us. Thanks for all your inspiration. I’ve loved your channel for years and have learned so much from you!

you are so amazing and inspiring! thanks to you I am now a proud owner of a table saw, and power tools and I'm not afraid to go out of my comfort zone and take risks! thank you 🙂

This is GREAT ADVICE. I always ignore the trends unless there’s something in them that feels like it will become a new classic.

Loved the video! Glad you are back and feeling better. You were missed!!!!!!

Amen about the trends! 🤦🏻‍♀️ Glad to see you back! I get it, but just know that you've been missed greatly! 😘

Thank you for your encouragement and inspiration. It was just what I needed to tackle a number of projects I would love to progress in my home. Very good of you to emphasise not to worry if the tasks take you much longer than anyone else or if you don't quite get it right first time. I agree also with the statement that there can be a difference between having your home in the style you love and want, to working on it to make it saleable.

Natalie, tutorials, DIY’S, I love it all! 🙏🏽❤️💪🏽

So glad to see you back and that you're feeling better! Love these tips!

Oh WOW! Just found you, and what you covered in this video was SOOOO encouraging! I LOVE your philosophy of GETTING BRAVE and stepping out to DO IT! That is def an area I am growing in, in all areas of my life! Thanks for the encouragement!!!

Thank you SO much for this video. Listening to you I don’t feel so guilty that my home is not “on trend”. I guess that would be the term I can’t afford to go out and remodel kitchen cabinets, etc every time a new color becomes the trend. Therefore I just try to stick with basic paint colors on walls. Always love your tips.

NataLee, I've enjoyed this video more than you can imagine! You always knock it out of the park... and this time, you knocked it clear out of sight! Thanks so much!

I love how you empower us! Thank you for all you do and I love this video! I love all your videos!!!! I’m so thankful you are doing better🙏🏽♥️

Such excellent advice! I keep my walls, ceiling and trim one color (SW Creamy due to 8ft ceiling in our 1938 bungalow), our floors (throughout all the rooms except bathroom and laundry and mud room) are a neutral pecan stain with a little bit of black stain added to neutralize the red oak pink color. I have large area rugs in most rooms (except wet areas and those small throw rugs) that are in keeping with the colors that I have used repeatedly since getting married 40 years ago. I use slipcovers for our sofa and a few other upholstered furniture along with throw pillow covers that change with the season or when I want to just change up the style or color tones (so much cheaper than buying new upholstered furniture when the pattern or color goes out of style). My drapes and curtains are neutral linen and I have matching room darkening shades in each window of the house (no mini blinds or even shutters here as I hate cleaning that much). The tile in our house is again, classic subway tile in the kitchen and bathroom backsplashes, the bathroom floor is Penny tile in white and the wet room (shower and tub in one enclosed area) walls are large format marble look porcelain tile and the floor is marble look Penny tile, the laundry and mudroom is hexagon tile in black. Our kitchen and bath cabinets are a cream painted shaker with with large dark rustic bronze on all the doors and drawers (aging in place means handles that arthritic hands can get into and pull on along with lever handles on all the interior and exterior doors)). My color comes with art, pictures, darker tones frames for the art and pictures (some of our art are creations by our children and grandchildren that I change out every now and then), texture in pillow covers, throw blankets, table top and shelf decor, towels, bedding, etc. It’s so much cheaper to change out the soft and small decor pieces than floors, tile or large furniture. My advice for those building your dream homes: invest in what you can’t see: electric, plumbing, HVAC, insulation, windows, roof and exterior doors, CAT 5 cable for internet/Wi-Fi, then in flooring and tile, and mid-grade cabinets and countertops. Because those mid grade items and the trim can be eventually upgraded later but the bones of your home can’t be upgraded once it’s completed unless you spend a whole lot more $ for it. And stay neutral and classic in those “don’t see or spend on” items because they have always stood the test of time and trends.

I will always go for what I like your home should reflect your taste and what makes you happy. I follow some trends but not invest in something only because it's the latest rage. Good content. Wonderful job on the fireplace!

I really enjoyed this video, I tell my girlfriends this all the time. They spend so much money on trends & then they are stuck with them because they invested so much. You are right on point 👍

I don’t care what is trending. I just decorate with what I love and what makes me happy!! Missed you and so glad you are feeding better..😊

Hi Natalee I love watching your channels. You are funny, honest and quick to the point. Thank you❤

I would love to have more like this! So happy you are feeling better!!!! ❤

Oh how I’ve missed you!! I’m so glad you’re feeling better and back on RU-vid. I’ve used a lot of your tutorials but I’m so afraid to put in my own backsplash…

I loved this episode!! I’m more into style rather than trends. I don’t wear trends at all so that spilled over to my home.

Some of the best advice ever on decorating, investment on remodeling ideas that will pay off etc.

Love all the information in this video. My daughter-in-love says my house is out of style, but I tend to avoid trends. I live here, and I want it to make me happy. I love using power tools, and I love doing as much work as I can myself. I've learned to patch sheetrock, lay tile floor, and multiple other things. I've always loved wood cabinets, but mine are 35 years old and now I need to do something more than just refinish the stain. Hard for me to commit to painting them. Keep the videos coming. I look forward to everything you put out there. Sure hope you are feeling better.

YES!!!!! I LOVE THIS TYPE OF THING!!! anytime I can learn something.... I'm delighted !!!!

Of course I loved this episode! Partly bc I enjoy you so much and partly bc I feel exactly the the same way about everything you brought up! But exactly! I was educated by the finest mid century designers at my school and they taught me those same principles. I'm a lucky gal, not the least bc I have you to look up to in terms of design, work ethic, and the belief in excellence.

No controversy there....timelessness and classic is really the way to go! Great video!

I LOVED THIS EPISODE!!! I think you should definitely do more like this one! It actually inspired me to go back and watch many of your episodes again. (yes, I binge watch your channel sometimes just to get in the mood to feel powerful!) Thank you for sharing and doing what you do!

I am a South Florida's resident, and I have a real fireplace in my home. Maybe I don't need it, but I love it. Decorating for holidays and Christmas in just beautiful.

I loved this video, it helps because it’s like I have ideas for my home, but then go 🤔 maybe not??? So it’s like having a virtual coffee and chat with a friend who’s been there done that, and has the photos to prove it 😂 which settles my mind (anxiety) and gives me the confidence to go ahead, or come up with a great alternative ❤

Absolutely agree . timeless classics always for me !

Great video! Your prospective on trends was spot on. One thing that I do often is switch out bed linens all over the house, 5 bedrooms, during different seasons. I am a firm believer of buying quality linens but on sale only! Thankfully I have storage for my plethora of comforter sets and curtains. Lol.

I always forget your RU-vid name but I always say everyone needs to watch your videos to feel motivated and empowered Thank you

Looove this video!!! So glad that you are so much better!! I totally believe in timeless not trendy!! Thank you so much!! Yes, please make more of these type of videos!! So inspiring!!💖💖💖

Yes please do the over mantle. You inspired me to get an electric fireplace for my bedroom. I bought it used and I plan to overhaul it (I am quite handy at re-beautifying old furniture) but the over mantle has me intrigued!!! I hadn’t even thought about it, but you’re right. It would make it look much more built in and realistic. I’d love to see that video! As always great video. Love your stuff!

NataLee your channel is one of my absolute favorite's . I'm so happy you are feeling better have missed you so much. You always give us so much inspiration and encouragement that we can do what ever we set our minds to do. Thank you so much for sharing all that you do because yes we can be so powerful. 🤗💓💕💞

Natalee, I really enjoyed this video, it really showed all your experience and especially your joy and encouragement for us all to use power tools and belief in us. Thank you so much!!♥️♥️♥️♥️

So glad to see you back! Hope you’re feeling better!😊

You are so much fun! Glad you are back in your beautiful sharing world!😍❤🙏

So glad to see you posting. I love your videos. Hope you’re feeling better. Love 💕 and hugs 🤗 God bless

Your fireplace, cabinets and shelving is Amazing! I’m very impressed. You were definitely determined and it paid off.

For someone who has been under the weather you look fabulous. Bright eyed twinkle ❤ . Great suggestions!

Total agree with you on ignore design trends.

I'm a transitional gal. I lean toward traditional, but prefer simple, clean lines and that leads me to a more modern twist on the traditional style. "Ornate" is one of my least favorite words. This is the second video this morning that suggests we be aware of trends and incorporate small doses to update our space rather than go full steam forward with them. I am SO grateful for these videos. Common sense rules! Just like wardrobes....find your style and go with it. How hard can that be? Individualism is not a bad thing. We're allowed to express our styles and tastes and surround ourselves with things we love. I always thought that was the point of decorating/remodeling in the first place. Thank you so much for this practical and honest video. I hope THIS trend continues. I want to see more discussions like this.

I'm so glad to see you're doing better. We're continuing to pray for you, sweet friend. This video has a lot of great information. Can't wait until we can upgrade our home. It's stuck in the 70s.

this is the best advice ever, trends come and go, but classic stays. thank you!