I think you are funny and so down to earth.. that’s why the first time I saw your channel, I subscribed. I look forward to having my coffee and watching you on Sunday afternoon. Please don’t change … your sweet spirit, kind heart and sense of humor make your channel one of my favorites. Thank you for showing us Jesus in your life💗
I am a 75 year old great gram loving your channel!!!!! You are honest , funny a love your family & the Lord. Keep it coming....GOD provides!!! You are so human & I love you! Blessings!!
The best thing about your channel is that you are real, refreshing, wholesome, and endearing. You are beautiful inside and out. Your family is precious. Keep doing it your way. You are a pleasure to watch.
Kristen, I am a subscriber because of the kind of person you are! You are not a put on, but you are your real self and I find that so relatable. Don't change and keep doing what you do on your channel. I love your honesty, your sharing your faith, your sense of humor, your laugh and just keeping things real, not staged. Your videos are fun and make me smile! Keep up the great work and thank you!
I am a subscriber - for a long time. I enjoy everything about your channel. You are down to earth, funny, a pleasure to watch. I love your sweet family!
There are directions on GOOGLE on how to clean gourds. The mold is natural and when you soak them for about 15 minutes in the sink and use a plastic or Teflon scrubber it comes off. They suggest 1 part bleach to 5 parts water when you soak them. You might want to cover them with something to hold them down in the water, since they will float on top of the water. They are so easy to grow also!
I was absolutely stunned to see how many are not subscribed, Kristen!! After watching you the first time, I immediately clicked that bell☺ Soon to turn seventy one, I'm delighted to support young ones, especially those walking with Jesus. I have time to watch videos in retirement and know how expensive supporting a family is in this day and age, as we have three kids of our own, each with families to provide for. Goodness, groceries, school supplies, shoes and clothes - dollars coming in evaporate so quickly just for basics! Anyhow, I hope many viewers decide to subscribe to your channel, Sweetie pie! Love all your finds for your beautiful home! You have such a great eye to furnish your surroundings so lovingly inviting💖 Loved our visit!!! Until next time 🤗🤗🤗❤
Like why would you watch every week and not subscribe!? 🤯 Yankee candles are way expensive. I love them and they last forever. I got mine at Tuesday Morning on sale.
Instead of wheat, wait until fall when it dries and cut your pampas grass (or similar) fronds. It has the same feel but is available free pretty much everywhere! I do it every year and it looks great!
I didn’t realize I wasn’t subscribed so I am now. I’m so glad you mentioned that. I loveeeeeee your videos. Your so sweet. And your ideas and finds are the bomb.
I subscribed the first time I watched you. I live in a 130 year old home. We have very little storage space. We have a dungeon for a basement. I have lot of antics because we had lost a lot of family and we rarely got new things. I love the old stuff it's so much nicer than new. I love your home and channel.
I loved this Kristen! I was surprised to find out I had not subscribed yet! It is done! I think the whiskey bottle is cool! I loved when you said "spit the meat out with the bone." (Or something like that.) Thanks for the ideas! You have my in the mood for fall decorating now!!
What a great haul! I decided not to do the fake pumpkin stuff anymore too. I love your natural aesthetic. Those gourds are amazing! What a find! I don’t wait for a specific season/holiday to pick things up. If I find Christmas in March, I buy it if I like it. It’s better to buy it when you find it than jot be able to find it when you need it.
I just love you. The Johnson Brothers dishes were such an amazing find. I know you were talking about toxic things and lettingsome things go (which I totally uinderstand), but you might want to look into using those dishes for actual food. Alot of those contain high levels of lead. I think they are gorgeous for decoration, though. Your home is lovely and I adore your style. Thank you for sharing your home decor with us all.
I am definitely a subscriber of yours. I love you and your family and truly enjoy watching you. You are real and I love that you love the Lord and unashamedly speak about Him on your channel.
Love watching you and your girls each week, the best sence of humour which makes your show my favourite to watch each week, love how down to earth you are !!!
Kristen, I think you may have all white dishes? Fill your hutch with those, and use hte Johnson ware plates as accent pieces, so they will be highlighted.
I Subscribed the first time I ever saw you….you’re a bright light in a dark world! I love your heart and total down to earth nature. ❤ Also, total score on your gourds!!
Kristen you are so funny! You're such a pleasure to watch because I certainly know you will make me laugh or chuckle somehow! Keep up this great channel! You are so real and you do it so well! Keep it up!! :))
The brown transferware is beautiful. What a great find and great price! Would love to find some. I agree with you about fake pumpkins. I don't care for them either, though velvet ones are okay. The one you found made of all natural materials is really cool. Love it!
I love blending different transferware colors and patterns along with beautiful thrifted glassware. The crock is a bean pot typically used for Boston Baked Beans.
Love the fake leaf pumpkin and dried gourds, great for fall decoration. You can clean the moldy gourds go on line to see how to clean them, before throwing them away.
You ‘raked in’ (Ha!) an amazing Fall Haul! These items will capture Autumn in all of its glory in your home, once you do your thing & place them. Kristen, I lean towards real/natural things in my home. There have been times when out driving, that I have spotted non-residential fields overflowing with beauty (e.g. maybe wheat) & I have pulled over & cut some. As for your beautiful brown dishes, I felt so bad that there were 2 place-settings when you thought there were 10. I would love to have seen them in your hutch for fall, but for me, nothing surpasses your blue set! Clean those gorgeous gourds & Enjoy your precious family! Thank you for showing us how to celebrate God’s countless goodnesses in all of the seasons! ❤️🙏🏼
When I found your channel, I subscribed right away. The thing I love most about you is how real and sweet you are! I can feel how genuine you are through your videos. Thanks for being you and sharing what you love on here with us. I always look forward to your videos ❤️👏🏻
Hi Kristen, Thank You for simply being You, Sweetheart! I have been a subscriber to your Wonderful channel for awhile now. I Love your... Sweet, Kind, Funny, Inspiring, Jesus Loving self; as well as, your Precious Family, your Gorgeous home, and your Amazing thrift hauls. Kristen, keep doing you, because you and your channel are Amazing. I Pray that the Good Lord, will continue to grow your channel, well beyond what you hope for, or what you can imagine. 😊🙏🏾😊 Lord willing, until next time Sweetheart. Love In Christ, Paula
Love a good thrift haul! Can't wait to see how you style it all. I get wheat bundles at hobby lobby when they are on sale. It's my favorite thing to display in copper pieces!
If I find a channel I like, immediately subscribe. It doesn’t hurt or interfere with my life in any way. I hope many will, and we can see the numbers rise for you! Love the gourds.
Hi Kristen, You are such a delight, I really enjoy the authenticity of your videos, thank you. Wow, the Johnson Bros. place settings are a terrific find and new in the box to boot. Love the gourds and the "leaf-covered" pumpkin.
What a great deal on those gourds! Don't worry about the mold....that is just what they do. Soak them in water and then take a scrubber to them and they will look good as new. After mine dried, I used paste wax on them and they still look perfect. (Mine stay out year round). Now about the rest of your fall haul- Love it! Every piece is beautiful!! Keep those pants up 🤣
I love the Kristen Hoffman channel. Your funny, real and always look forward to your notifications. You have a special personality. I love your scriptures and special readings. Glad I am a subscriber. I am hooked. 🩷
🙏Sending you and your family blessings on this beautiful Monday. I love love love your channel ! I just recently stumbled on it while searching for thrifted home decor ideas, I'm pretty sure God directed me right to your channel. Please keep doing what you do exactly how you're doing it. It warms my heart that there are Jesus filled humans that are courageous enough to use this social media platform to show their authentic selves. Not to mention you have a love for thrifting and creating a warm and welcoming feeling in your home. Thank you for being such a beautiful and kind person both inside and out.
LOL I wash the gourds off in the sink with soap and water first then let them dry really good outside on the porch. Next I rub brown shoe polish on them and it gives them a very nice patina and also seals them so you can dust them. Hope this helps!
I subscribed the first time I watched! You’re my favorite channel. Your personality & how you love Jesus & your family are what makes me keep watching. I also love thrifting.
Kristen, you never cease to make me laugh when I watch your videos. Your upbeat spirit and enthusiasm seeps through each time I watch! Okay, so I would scrub those dried gourds outside with soap and water and let them dry in the sun. Then I would spray them with a coat of clear polyurethane before bringing them back in the house.(just for good measure and to preserve them better ) I subscribed to your channel many moons ago and can't understand why people "watch" and not subscribe. Your children are darling and so are you and I also appreciate you sharing your faith so openly! May the Lord continue to bless you and your sweet family Keep up sharing your heart Mama!
My family and are watch less tv during summer, the kids are home, it’s warm outside, so we spend most of our days outside and less time watching tv. Maybe that’s why some viewers aren’t watching? Just some food for thought. I still like to catch up on my YT faves when I get up before my boys in the morning and get my coffee
Maybe people don't know, but subscribing allows you to see Kristen's new videos on your Home page when you log in if Kristen has posted a new video. I even hit the little bell and selected all notifications. Come on sweet people; let's move Kristen to the top with the number of subscribers she gets this week!!! I subscribed with the first video I ever saw and I even go back and watch some of the content before I subscribed. Hugs Kristen!!
Kristen I subscribed to your channel the second I came across your video! You are so genuine, honest and real! I think I became interested when I heard you were from Nebraska! I live in the middle of Nebraska. I love your sweet family, your story and how you love Josh and God. Thank you for always bringing a smile to my face and joy to my day with your great videos!! I hope all the viewers take the time to subscribe as they won't be disappointed. God bless you and your family!!
Beautiful place settings, one for you and Josh during the holidays. Wonderful haul as always. I am excited for your fall decorating video. I have been a subscriber for a while and love everything you bring to RU-vid. God Bless you Hoffman family.
I did not realize I was not subscribed to your channel. I watch your videos over and over .You have my dream home . Love your channel. So happy you don’t decorate for a Halloween which I detest with a passion. Your family is adorable. You have done a wonderful job decorating your home . Looking forward to future videos.
Nice haul!! Maybe try tea staining the baskets that are a white color. Put the tea in a spray bottle and spray on. Just a thought. May work. Blessings Raindown!!
Just subscribed - I think you are lovely and authentic. Love your home and common sense approach to tending your family home. Thank you for all your efforts!
I just started watching your channel a few weeks ago! Yes…… I’m subscribed to your channel😂❤. Your home is so lovely, I love it! In the video you showed a McCormick whiskey jug. McCormick IS a working distillery in Weston , Missouri. They’re known for their Vodka. The town is by the Missouri river across from Atchison, Kansas. Weston is a historic town and has lots of shops and vintage items. Hallmark has even made a few movies there! But you’d have a good time thrifting all around that surrounding area 😀 Keep up the good work with your channel, I just love it!
The dried gourds are a huge score Kristen . Love the Tshirt you’re wearing in your “ fall haul “ , such a pretty colour . I agree Ivy is going to be a delightful adventure as more of her personality comes out . Blessings Hoffman family , may your house smell like a delicious fall baking day .💕🎶🎶🎶🎶
Love the brown transferware. I have a collection of several types of brown and it allows me to enjoy many patterns instead of just one. The color ties them together on my plate rack for a fall display.
Love your channel, Kristen and I subscribed the first time I watched. I’m a faithful viewer and can’t wait to watch as soon as I see you’ve posted a new video! I hope you get lots of new subscribers! God bless you and your family!
LOVE your channel! I subscribed today after hearing what you said in your video. You are adorable and your family is beautiful. LOVE your thrifting, please don’t ever stop.
Hi Kristen, I am a longtime subscriber and love your channel. It makes me happy to see your subscriber list grow in number. Hopefully this week it will grow even more. I, too, love the Fall 🍁 and decorating for the season. Bet it’s busy around your house this week with school starting soon.
Kristen, just use a stiff brush & you can get a lot of that flaky dried skin off your gourds. Yes, you can soak in water as well. If you choose to do it with the brush, be sure to wear a mask so you don’t breathe in the dust. Also, of course do that outside. I have purchased gourds like that and cleaned them to where they are smooth. Great price!!!! What a wonderful thrift haul. Really like your bean pot; the brown & cream pot. You’re right, that wooden lid isn’t for that. It should have a pottery lid in the dark brown. In New England & other places as well, those were used to make baked beans in. They are oven safe. Ok, sweet girl, see you next time. 😊❤😊❤
Oh sweet Kristen. I too subscribed when I first watched your videos. I too would like to start my channel but I’ve had so many people tell me they don’t subscribe to channels because they don’t understand that they don’t have to pay. They think of subscribing like a monthly fee like comcast, Netflix etc. if you addressed that it may help. LOVE YOUR CHANNEL!
As you should be! I look so forward to watching you and your sweet sweet family. You are so relatable and for this I am grateful. In this day and time, real people and their honesty are so hard to come by. Last but not least, your faith and story touch me deeply!! Thank you Kristen!
To clean the gourds, soak them in your sink for aboutv20 minutes with either hydrogen peroxide or bleach, about a half cup of either, and warm water. Either solution will take care of the mold issue. Use a wire scrubber, wear gloves and goggles (don't ask how I know, LOL) and scrub away. Rinse them off and dry naturally outside in the sun. This can take a couple days of drying. Don't bring them back in until they are completely dry. Have fun and what a score with those gourds!
Hi Kristen! I just subscribed. (Unfortunately I was a part of the 70% that was just watching. But I subscribed!) You have the best thrifts and such a lovely home! I also appreciate your love and word of our Lord! God bless you and your family and thanks for great content! 🙏🏻😊
Kristen You are so real and funny! I love your content and have been subscribed for a long time and look forward to ur video! Thanks for sharing your God given talents of design! You always inspire me! 🌻
Hey Kristen I darken baskets with watered down dark wax from walmart. Just apply and let sit for a bit and then wipe back. Repeat until you get the color you Love! Can also do it with watered down paint if you can find a color that you like 👍😊 LOVE the brown transfer ware!!💖💖
Hi Kristen. I love your channel and subscribed the first time I saw you. Most people don’t realize why they need to subscribe. Remind people why once in a while. Omg I loved all of your finds, loved the sack of dried gourds, loved the crocks..one maybe a bean jar ?? , loved the fun leaf pumpkin and your find…the Johnson Brothers plates. You can be on the hunt now. I want that ALDIs candle. The Woodwick candiles crackle when burned . I know I am crazy early, but have started decorating for Fall. My husband is having his second knee replacement in September and I will be the nurse😮 and we will have company visiting and family staying a few days. I am not doing pumpkins yet, but brought out some beautiful copper pieces and old Fall bowl that was like one my grandmother had, changed out some ceramics to fall ones, brought out orange and amber Blenko glass, doing more of an orange, amber and blue for something different..copying from Thrilled Thifter..utuber . I want to do more natural things this year..not so many Hobby Lobby type things..which I love but want more authentic. I have some old fall pictures and a beautiful fall print by Gauguin ..Van Gogh’s friend…big framed print for one dollar at an estate sale. I love your channel so much. You inspire me to be a better Christian and to spend time in prayer..lots of hugs to the girls. Those boots for your little one ❤❤❤❤.
Hey Kristen I’m sooo subscribed to u cause u always make me feel better 🤪 I love ur decorating style u give me great ideas so keep up ur awesome work!!!
I know we aren’t suppose to “covet thy neighbors goods” and of all days it’s Sunday……but my oh my!!!! I love the brown transferware for fall😍😍 It would be beautiful used as the place settings at the ends of the table and then white or off white sets for the side place settings. A brown salad plate mixed in the one sides would be perfect!!! Enjoy!!! Oh….LOVE THE GOURDS!! And not coveting those 😂because I have a bunch that dried on their own from when we lived in TN❤️
