I can't do anything about this... also, house hunting with me and preparing for an art exhibition 

Good luck on opening night! People who don't make art often don't understand the significance of an exhibition for the artist- it may look like a party, but there are specific goals and a plan to be carried out. Of course, the exhibition is the time to generate sales and get some published reviews, but often it's also the time for the artist to privately reflect back on a period of creative output, before starting work on the next theme or series. Artists who are still in training can benefit from watching how a professional prepares for a show and conducts themselves during the opening, because there's much more to it than just the art on the walls!

There’s an old Scottish saying-“what’s for ya, won’t go by ya” I think of it often when I’m disappointed or something doesn’t go as planned and just realize that what is perfect for me hasn’t come along yet. Take care. Hugs from Australia

I love that you share what you want mostly- Privacy, a garden and a little dog. Nothing sounds more cozy and relaxing than that. Wendy you will find or create that for yourself! You are worthy!

Here in Australia we are in the same position. Rentals are over priced and unattainable for the average person or family. So the consequence of this is many people including families ending up homeless either couch surfing or literally living rough. This housing crisis seems to have become worldly not just nationally and it is very very sad.

You two are the sweetest. Good for you for having priorities and knowing what you want. Five years ago I bought my first house at age 63. I knew what I wanted, and settled on good-enough for various reasons: Proximity to my aging mother, proximity to a small town, safe street in case the cats got out, quiet neighborhood, affordable, a garden space, proximity to then-employers… And to be honest I’m not sure what I want exists! I do have an amazing home now, with an art studio, and it’s safe and quiet. It took me about a year to find this place. I extended my search a little farther and I’m a little wider than I wanted, just to make sure. I looked at dozens of places both online and in-person. I even made an offer on one but the inspection revealed the house too expensive to fix. I did work with a realtor because she had access to more complete listings and could get keys. One day I was driving south on an freeway from a viewing when I realized I had to use the restroom badly! I saw a sign for a town I didn’t know and pulled in to find a restroom. The town was kind of cute! After using the restroom I decided to have lunch. I began to realize that the town felt really nice. I walked around a little bit and got excited. I had a weird feeling that this town might be my town. Called the realtor who found a few places to look at. A few days later we opened the door to a house and had the same reaction: this house feels good! And weirdly it was almost the same layout as the apartment I was living in. It felt like home right away. My offer was accepted and I’ve been here for five years. I’m so happy I bought this house even though it’s not the perfect dream home. It’s a lovely refuge and stepping stone to another chapter yet to be written. I am convinced you and James will find the home you’re looking for as long as you’re clear on what you want, which you are and let the universe guide you, which you’re great at! 🥰🌺 🏠

Agree with you- society is off track when the focus is on more more more, rather than ensuring we look after each other

indeed, anyone who is aware of Maslow's hierarchy of need will know how important shelter is.

Thankyou for speaking on the housing crisis issue, we need to discuss this more in Society ❤

Aw, I totally agree, I cannot relax at all in a garden with no privacy. I'd have to put up a 7 foot trellis with dozens of climbing plants or something before I could step foot out there!

You are so lovely, don't worry the Unexpected Gypsy will unexpectedly find that little house that will bring you joy the very first minute you step inside. It is out there just waiting for you to step into it. I send you prayers and blessings for successful exhibition. You and James are so just sweet to watch and listen to. Love you Unexpected Gypsy you are just wonderful and calming to watch.❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏

I agree with what you say. Having a place to feel like home and for it to be affordable is what makes us all feel grounded and safe. I rent and each year I worry about having to move on. The government needs to offer affordable living for all.

Wendy and James- I wish you all the best with house hunting. I moved from one state to another- Kentucky to Michigan. I've been here since mid June, working part time jobs and looking for an apartment. For the last month and a half I've been house sitting - no pay just exchanging housing for the care of the home. It is most unsettling and am NOT AT ALL in a space where I feel comforable Painting. My soul has suffered. However, the owners of the house are also oweners of some apartments and they have one that I may take. I looked at it yesterday- it is 552 sq ft and they dropped the rent for me -since they know my daughter. It was $1100 a month and they brought it down to $850 plus utilities and an additional $50 for the garage. Luckily I am now working a permanent part time job and bringing in a regular income. It will be tight, but at least it will be my own space, where I will be Creating again. I am 70 and wonder how long I will work to Live! I'm thinking another 10 years at least, who knows.

You're always my inspiration! Whenever i feel low, sad i watch your videos and then i get pleasure and inspiration to continue, move on and start again!

Thanks for taking us house hunting with you, one of my favourite things to do! I don’t like being overlooked in my garden either, especially to that extent! I’m sure you’re home is out there somewhere and will come up on the market at the perfect time.💖

I live in a flat, but it’s in a cooperative housing complex with three buildings. There are beautiful gardens that certain people take responsibility for but that we all get to share in the joy of the flowers, Birds and butterflies. And this year we’re talking about starting a communal garden to be able to donate fresh produce to the food bank. I don’t have my own garden, but I do get to share one with my neighbours. And I overlook a river from my large balcony which is lovely. I go to sleep, listening to the geese talking to each other. The other wonderful thing about cooperative living is that the rent can be geared to income, which helps people who couldn’t otherwise have a nice home, enjoy a comfortable space. And I love the sense of community. We have social events together, chats in the elevator, and longer chats outside in the garden. I am very blessed and recognize the privilege that I have. I’m pleased that our government is putting more money into cooperative housing because I think it will be one answer to the housing crisis.

The second cottage was lovely... A much better vibe then the first...

Good luck with the house-hunting Wendy, it will come don’t you worry. The universe will provide your little dream home I’m sure of it. Sending love and light x

I am downsizing next spring from my house of 23 years. Prices are such that this is a scary change for me. I have decided to leave things in the hands of the Lord. I will find the sanctuary I and my fur babies need. Thank you for your videos they are an oasis in a sea of turbulent change. There are two websites you might enjoy as well for calming down time. The Last Homely House and The Cottage Fairy.

Thanks for taking us along on your search. It gives us an insight to your search struggles. The last house looked like it was trying to be the house you wanted. If you can’t see yourself in that house, it would never work. We all prayer your solution is right around the corner. Until then, may your hearts find peace.

Same situation in USA. So many ppl put out so landlords can raise rents. Some simply sell homes and the renter must leave. One lady in my hometown had lived in the same rental for years and her lease wasn't renewed. She was given notice. She went to court and then was given one week to get out. How does one pack a multi-year life in one week, let alone find somewhere to go when there isn't anyplace to go. President's, kings and such will never do right for the ppl. We are all on the stockmarkets and make money for them when our lives are thrust around. Lovely art ! Thank you for sharing your struggles. Hope all goes well.

Same here in Texas! All the homes are overpriced!!! The entire world has gone crazy! I liked the second house. Most definitely no privacy. So excited for you and your art exhibition. Loved going house hunting with you and James. 💜

I agree something is failing in the world. Seeing the house prices rent or buy along with the prices of energy and food is scary. Sometimes I feel like the compassion in the world is gone and that the greed of money has taken it's place. I will be praying that the right house makes its way to you.

When we bought our home a few years ago it had no private outside space whatsoever. Couldn’t even hang my knickers on the line without having to say hello to the neighbours 😂 but we could see the potential. We were able to turn what was a big block paved caravan parking area into a small garden with a summer house. It was incredibly hard work but I honestly think it’s one of my proudest achievements. The garden is still evolving (which they obviously do) but it’s all new to me. I sit out there in our little private sanctuary and smile at what we’ve achieved. I hope you find your perfect cosy place for you both Wendy. Lots of love.

Having a house where we feel at home is essential and the house doesn’t need to be huge, expensive or have a swimming pool! I live in an old rented house, it’s not big, but I have a room for a an art studio and I have the privilege of not having neighbours in front of me! I have total privacy when I open my windows and balcony. I would like to have a garden, like you, Wendy, but houses with gardens in Portugal are very, very expensive, so I have my plants. I’m very happy in my little old house, it’s my gate to heaven, specially during these last troubled months. I wish you all the success in your art exhibition and in your house hunt. Thanks for keeping me company. See you soon 🌈🧚‍♀️✨🌷🌹🍂🐚💙🧡❤️💗💜🖤💚♥️

You could put a sunsail up to to give you a bit of privacy overhead, however they needed to be either fitted properly or put up on non windy days. I have the neighbours overlooking me so I got one of those so I could have a break from them, and even not being watched by a peeping tom

Yes Wendy, you truly hit the nail on the head there with the housing situation.. That's just for starters eh.. I'd be happy with a bungalow. 🙏💞🕉️😌

Thank you for sharing your house hunting journey with us. Hold on Wendy until you find the right home. It's out there. Privacy is a big compromise. You love your gardens so if you can find a place that's not so overlooked it will feel better. You can make any house a home with your creativity.... and yes storage space is a must. We are renting in Canada and it's scary how much the prices have sky rocketed... crazy! Trust the universe to bring you to your next lovely home. You and James deserve the best. Good luck with your exhibition. Gorgeous paintings! Have a magical week.xo

The house viewings were exciting, then the surprise visit at the end...I could see the "here we go again" on your face. After a while you have to ask yourself how many times can one go through the anticipation, excitement, then frustration when things fall through. I have to agree with you and James, that last house was very nice! Love the very spacious garden, room for lots of veggies! Sunroom looking out over the garden was nice too, good place for your indoor plants in winter. I know you can't get away as often as you'd like just to have a little privacy, decompression time, etc., and that's important, so we compromise. I feel you're getting closer to that perfect place, and when it happens, you have to snatch it up because housing opportunities go fast these days. Pressure is reals, UGHS! Thank you again for taking us with! 🥰

Thank you for taking us along on the house hunting. Senior lady here who has lived in several parts of the world in many homes. Number 1 for me is privacy when I step out the back door - somewhere where I can do all my gardening, sit, and not be overlooked. You will find a place. I am a great believer in everything happens for a reason. The house I live in, for 26 years now, has many things I do not like inside but my back garden is private and I love it. We looked at many before settling on the current one.

Oh Wendy please you and James keep your chins up. Your forever home will find you. No stressing. Love this video. Please tell James hello. Sending love and hugs Sherry

This problem is universal! The same everywhere! It’s all about money and what people can greedily attain! So sad this is what we have become as a society no matter what country you live in! ❤️

I don't think I've seen carpet like that in 30 years! 😂😂😂😂

OMG! That first house reminded me of when my husband and I were stationed at RAF Innsworth back in 1999. The curtains, toilet room and kitchen are almost identical. I cried when we moved in lol We went from a beautiful house to that and it was awful lol

Your art is really beautiful! I’m not an artist; but, have my dad’s art all over the house. So, I have a passing interest in art. But, your passion is catchy.

Hey Wendy and James! Wishing you abundance in all good house hunting things with ease and grace in every now moment. I have faith your right home is out there waiting to be discovered and become one with you. Namaste'.

Good luck on opening night. Alot of work goes into that. I agree, a quiet, cozy, private cottage with a garden would be perfect. So many of us are shut out of that possibility now. Everyone deserves a home, somewhere safe to be yourself. Thanks for bringing us along soul friend. Lisa, Ontario ❤️

Dear Wendy and James, We looked for 6 months here in Sydney and in Goulburn. Our stuff was in storage for 3 months. Every few days we looked, travelled, and moved to yet another Airbnb or hotel in a completely different direction. We found very little that we could apply for, as they were all pretty bad. It was a lot, it nearly sent us mad, well it did actually. Our lack of direction home and constant movement, did our heads in. We went to locations in Doll's Point, that kind of were a park base home feeling. We had to wrap Christmas gifts in the car. We had to dress in carpark toilets to go out one night on a date night. We are very happy here in Dulwich Hill, we found it! Tick, done, happier! Here are our clues for your home hunting! (And sanity nearby too) Keep finding specific manifestations for your dream home, on your I want and I need list. Meet the neighbours/owners if you can. We have places like Gumtree for ads to skip the real estates. Check over fences for dogs, birds or animals or renovations that are sad, noisy or alone. Look at the same place twice. Always improve your standard of living, going upwards and out. Ask as if you are entitled to the very best, not just as a human, but because you are worthy of the best. Never settle on something, even if tired and going bonkers. Manifest the criteria, as you want more and more definition, be specific. We stayed 3 days in a place we loved as a kind of "Airbnb 3 day trial" with the owner as a pre rental agreement. Luckily we did, we didn't rent this country property after all, not for us! (too quiet! it had all the right ingredients, but wasn't a cake) Privacy is a curtain, or large potted plants on our balcony, and moving blankets hung over rods, are really good to hang up, if you want a quiet garage space to film in which is really cheap soundproofing spaces. Take a day off, have a weekend off, have a date night, don't look online or drive anywhere. Find the very best place you want to live for the one shop you love to do your shopping, the cafe you want to visit once a week, and perhaps the yoga or community you wish to find that you can attend, all of this is your home space. Follow the butterfly and moth, and where they land, is home, or close to it, or the feeling of home. Butterflies love positive safe areas to hang around and sip nectar. Keep doing it, keep saying what you want to the world, recharge mid week, visit friends, tell strangers what you want, the universe somehow, hears it. Clarifying week by week more details that you need. Find nice real estate agents and owners. Artistes' are discriminated against, as they think we are sloppy with our paint, and perhaps your landlord figured you were now a channel so you could afford a rent hike, and they think we are bums. When you leave your old rental, spend up to 350 (pounds) to clean it professionally, including outdoor areas, sheds, and windows, with photos you can send to the new rentals, as a kind of "look at us guarantee". It is so worth it for someone at that point to do their best. You can move to storage, as you did in the past to drive the van around, and is much cheaper than rent, so find a base that you can call home, even if it your mum and dads, a friend or a park or a place you love, go there often in a week. Visit the storage, have a box of art materials, and unopened mail, parcels, and find comfy queen beds as the main goal in Airbnb or hotels. Sad, or frantic energy homes, can not be saged with burning white sage, as it is too strong a negative, bad or funny feeling, stays sad or anxious. Don't mention animals, even if this is your intention one day. But more than anything, have the little things with you, like your tea cupboard, a flask, a picnic that make you feel whole. Good luck friends, I trust you will do fine, and find exactly your home you want! In kindred spirit, butterfly and echidna spirit Eliza Dulwich Hill, Inner West Sydney Thursday 6th of October 2022 4:26pm A lovely village feel, with lovely pretty art deco and federation homes, trees and a view, two balconies that I can grow on, and outdoor miniature wooden libraries to share a book, and free lemons in boxes on stone walls for passerby people to take with them. A cafe nearby, close to Aldi. A home that feels great, at the back, so no noise, no headlights. A year and a half here now, we are getting more sorted, with love , we know xx

My goodness, those carpets made me dizzy! 🤣 Totally agree, a garden with privacy is essential. 🌸🌱

those young baby seans are so sweet following their mum

I can 100% see you in a sweet little cottage. Please show us more!

one has potential, but would have to be renovated like two. Two is lovely, but no privacy to lend to the home as sanctuary idea. You are simply wonderful ! so glad the algorithm suggested you.... quite an inspiration and appreciate all the sharing of lovely things in England !!! keep on keepin' on, Ms. Wendy !

I'm so happy I found you!

Another good one. Thank you to you and James. I live in Florida and have tiles and engineered wood floors. I miss the carpeting from up north especially in the fall and winter. But, we make do with what we have and count our blessings. We were not affected by the storm other than extra rain and some winds. Your videos and art are a comfortable place for me to go and learn from. Cheers.

Hi dear lady...Just popped in to say I love your soft-spoken, positive energy. Just watching you makes me feel lighter.

I actually like the vintage carpets in the 1st house, they remind me of one my parents had when I was young, but the wallpaper would have to go. The second house was very nice but I agree with you on the no privacy. If neither are a good fit, you will find the right place in the right time.

he is darling and has a kind smile. 💐

The second one is great for a gardener. Those windows with the ledge is great for starting seedlings!

Good luck for the exhibition ……..as for the houses I see you in a little cottage with plenty of character and a totally private garden where you can be yourselves❤

Your videos are ever so inspiring and romantic. You have the perfect voice, you could just talk all day and keep your audience interested. I drive a lot of fun inspiration for m you, thanks for sharing your insights and beauty!

I agree with how you felt about these houses. You need a WENDY house! Hold out for the one that will make you feel like dancing naked in the garden in moonlight and makes you feel sheer JOY. Don't "settle for..." It will be worth waiting for! Best of luck with the art show, and thanks for taking us on your journeys - of art, life and houses!

Have a wonderful opening night!

Best of luck with the show and the move. Just a thought... If you're planning to grow veggies in a rental, make sure the previous owners/renters have not saturated the soil with pesticides.

Totally agree with you about everyone should have a safe place to live and feel comfortable. Prices for housing are unafordable for most. Prices have skyrocketed since pandemic. They were expensive before it too.

Sending you much love, light and luck for opening night!!! On the houses tour, I wish you could take bits and pieces from each one to make it just right. While I did like this and that from each, I just know there is the perfect place waiting for you both and will appear when you least expect it! Maybe the fairies haven't made it just right for you yet and are working away to get it perfectly perfect just for you both 🤗...hugs from Kentucky....♥️🧚‍♀️

All the best with finding your home , you are so deserving of a lovely place to live. You are such a beautiful couple contributing such beauty and and creativity to our world. Blessings Philippa 😊

It took me a long time to find a place to live. Most too expensive, very discouraging, but finally success!

You will find your home, its just not ready yet. I love your flower paintings, and faeries, but, there was an abstract one below them that I kept rewinding and looking at over and over. Its really quite striking! ❤️🍀🤗

We actually have a nice little house and yard, but we are determined to find a really big piece of land with no association with rules about what we can do with our property. We have to ask permission and get approval for everything from house color to fences and landscaping around here. Those places exist, but we have to weigh conveniences like easy internet access, stores nearby and all those things that make living where we are desirable now. The best thing about where we live now is that we have no neighbors behind us, only beside us, so we have a view out the back of just pond and woods, even though we don't own it that view is priceless!

Thanks for your love and happines

Darling Congratulations! You will look magical with blue-green mermaid hair 😍

Even though we are just internet friends and so I don't truly know your style, whenever I think of you and James after seeing your house hunting videos my sense of you both is a quiet cottage on an acerage where you can experience peace away from the energies of a town or city. Good luck on your quest...maybe one will pop up to buy?! I really enjoyed this painting on Patreon as I also love blues!!

Wendy I totally agree with you 100%, the housing situation is sad on a global scale I feel. I am in Québec, Canada and it's no better unfortunately. Like yourselves I dream of moving into a wee house with a yard so that I can grow my own veggies & walk barefoot in the grass. All the best in finding your house 😊. Let's us know how your art exhibit went. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and fabulous art with us 💖🙏.

with your creativy and a handyman companion, i'm sure you will find your nest and make it at your image : creative and joyfull !

I couldn’t live with those rugs or kitchen but I like the laundry room and the backyard is rather nice. The second house is updated with nice new carpet and nice tile in the bathroom. Kitchen isn’t great but the house is charming. Good luck with your hunt for a new home.

I just put a reserve on an apartment - more like a bungalow really - that really ticks all the boxes but... it was a long look! It has a gorgeous established garden and 160° seaview. Oh, I live in Cyprus. Good luck with your hunt!

Your paintings are amazing 🥰 Especially the one with a blue background. Thank you for this video. It's the perfect for starting my week ♥

Love of the windows And the kitchen

i so know how you feel - everyone should have a little place to call home and having a little dog shouldnt be a reach - take care

second house seems really nice…as far as no view, once you plant tons of flowers and shrubs it will be adorable, good luck ❤️you can paint the cabinets and decorate the knobs it would be lovely…

It’s been so hard for so many for so long….💔😭 Take care!!!!

Hello, i love artist...poets, painters.... it is very special people for me... my tribe.... Your paintings are beautiful, you are very talented, i wish the best....your exhibition will be huge success. Artists are free souls.... rise vibrations....

Hey Wendy, it’s so wonderful to catch you on your journey. Happier days ahead. Love your mountain, climbing too. Thank you 🌻

Yes I agree with you about living in a nice secure home. We house hunted last year to rent. After our second viewing and a terrible dirty expensive one at that i decided to be hhappy for another year where we are after the lady next to me viewing at the same time said it was her 51st viewing and she was moving around motels with her children and dog. It is a terrible situation, QUEENSLAND, Australia:)

Oh my what wonderful paintings❤️❤️❤️

Artists are truly amazing people.

So glad and happy excited that I found your channel!!!

If you like most things about the 2nd house, could Dr. DIY put up rattan (cheap?) fencing around the yard to tack to the sheds etc? I loved the bright hallway and plant ledges and the brick room overlooking the garden. Also , I'm sure you've thought of this, but ... do you have anywhere in your art building where you could post a sign 'looking for a cottage,' OR are there any commercial type spaces in your village that have a backyard where you could nest? In the US, homelessness is growing by leaps and bounds. With 70 per cent of people in the US saying they've received unreasonable rent increases, I'm sure that will only worsen. Sending love!

Really great advice about getting out into nature and indulging in the wonder and beauty. Good luck house hunting!

Best of luck with everything! Your art is very inspiring and your bravery also.💜🌹🦄

The little cottage looked at or the one after the cottage that got sold is really cute. I can so see you in that please

I agree with your reservations on both houses. Are you able to look on the outskirts of town where there might be more privacy and garden space? You might be able to find something a little older in need of some fixing up outside of town that no one wants to take on. Outdoor space is VITAL.

Hello Wendy! Your art is beautiful! Hoping you and James find a cozy place to live.🌻

I live in the Netherlands and I'm currently living with my mother. I live in a city where I had something very traumatic happened to me. Both me and mom have never really felt happy here (long story short we had to move here against our will 15 years ago) and now we both don't feel safe either. Our country is having a housing crisis and the waiting lists can be from 5 years up to a whopping 20 years. We are now a bit over halfway and we hope to be able to move in 1/3 years. We realised we are not city people so we want to move to a small town instead and closer to family. And hopefully get a small and cosy appartment of my own afterwards. I wish you and James lot's of luck finding a new home!

The second home looks much better inside, has a bath and a garden plot, too. Does the second one have enough room? It does have good light,though! A very small studio/shed, though.Make lawn into flower beds with a path.

GL!&🤔some paintings (imho.) Have that end of summer/beginning of fall feel.I think you've captured that.#They're Lovely.💖🙂go girl!👍😎☕

Love your floral paintings. Beautiful! I do understand your struggle to find a home. Wishing you the best. ❤

Loved it - hope you find your sanctuary very soon

Your channel makes me happy 😁 peaceful✌️creative 🌀 Thank you for sharing your life and talent! ❤️ And I agree... leadership seems to miss the mark on many of the basics, health, education, housing, even art...and like you, I'm grateful for what I have, but I feel it's important to focus our energy on making things better, for everyone 💞

That painting in the background, the large green canvas, has a striking similarity to Richard Moult's 'Sinister Tarot'.

I like the second home. It looked fresher and cleaner and is an open canvas for your creativity. A tub and a garden, oh my.

I like the bungalow it’s neutral and airy.

AND VERY LIKE YOUR NEW HOUSE, ITS A VERY BEATIFUL.

Wendy I am going through such a similar situation with my housing here up north. I found a lovely peaceful sanctuary to rent 5 years ago, but suddenly the landlord is threatening a big rent increase. My mum is helping me to buy somewhere for which I am hugely grateful, so I've started looking and learning about house buying as I'm a first time buyer. It feels very scary, daunting and overwhelming. I too feel horrified at the housing situation, how both buying and renting has become so overpriced and competitive. I personally think its by design, if there were enough homes, it would keep prices low and profits low. I pray we both find the right homes and can relax again without housing stress in the backs of our minds.

You will find the perfect place for you and James. I own but prices for rentals as well as purchase are through the roof but they are coming down a bit so be patient. Good luck with your gallery showing love.

art space looks neat and tidy

Much love and luck on house hunting have a wonderful week 😊

Wishing you the best of luck!

canvas squares are soo pretty

We love our house but the area has changed so much since we moved in but not in a good way. We want to move to North Yorkshire in a few years time. Just need the kids to move out but with prices so high not sure it’s going to happen.☹️

House hunting is super tricky at the moment, but your dream home is there, its waiting for you