It rained inside, somewhat. My baked haddock recipe, more kitchen remodel updates.

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For those who think all goes well, while I try to create our cozy home in the countryside of New England, here is proof that unexpected things do happen here at our antique home. It's not big deal, but water came in from outside and ruined many of my newer design books during a heavy rainstorm. Like I said, really no big deal, but so unexpected. In this video I will also be sharing my baked haddock recipe, a little of my journaling, a table set for a morning Halloween themed tea, and an update on the kitchen remodel. I hope you enjoy!
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@bernadette1510 Год назад

Linda you should list the titles of all books that took an unexpected soaking and maybe the kindred spirits may have copies they no longer use…. Just an idea… Love the plans and eagerly watch the progress!

@phyllisanngodfrey6137 Год назад

The fireplace is wonderful already. How nice to have it on that cold morning. 😍

@ellaroberts1812 Год назад

I love that your kitchen has big windows, windows in the kitchen make me happy 😊

@kathyday9066 Год назад

The best kind of storm to have to weather! I love it all!

@dorothyrowe8832 Год назад

Linda I am watching your 2020 Christmas house tour. I have the flu right now and I am binge watching your videos. You made reference to being dyslexic-my mother myself and my 23 year old son is severely Learning disabled. I had to buy copies and copies of ‘ Thank You Mr Faulkner’ by Patricia Polacco. Teachers even in our good school district really didn’t understand. We ended up leaving LI, NY to go to SC where there was a good school for kids with LD. He graduated in 2020 from Beacon College in Florida for students with LD. He graduated cum laude. He is difficult at times but the older he gets the better he manages. The world doesn’t understand different do they. Love you and your spirit SO much.

@teresahalliday3680 Год назад

This is so exciting! I'm sorry about your books...it's very disheartening to lose something that you enjoy so much. The kitchen plans look wonderful. I relate to how you don't mind. When we had ours done (in a MUCH smaller house than yours), we had a makeshift kitchen in our dining room and like you I didn't mind a bit...just loved seeing my vision come to fruition. So looking forward to watching your kitchen emerge from the chaos!

@elizabethhealey5609 Год назад

Can wait to see you kitchen down, I love the way you decor you house for the holiday . thank you to share you kitchen planer🥰

@janpatterson6302 Год назад

Beautiful tea setting. I like the windows for letting in light and enjoying the beauty outside. I will try your recipe. Thanks for sharing.

@donnapudwill9908 Год назад

The kitchen/dining room is going to be so great when you are finished! Thanks for sharing all the details. I’m always so happy to see a new video dropping with updates!

@willothewispl Год назад

Aww so sorry about your favorites. That hurts. All these weather changes are causing so much havoc. Nice changes, in your home. Your home is already lovely, but with each new addition it just gets a bit better each time. God Bless.

@janineiacobellis9988 Год назад

It already looks cozy and it’s not close to being done! I’m so excited for you and can’t wait for the finish.

@patriciaconiglio6717 Год назад

I use mayonnaise to coat chicken cutlets, sometimes, instead of egg. Love your kitchen plans.

@lidiamurray5618 Год назад

Oh no! Your books! Glad it wasn’t worse. 🎃So excited to see “the storm before the calm”. Love seeing your new fireplace burning giving an ambiance of warmth and comfort so early in the a.m. The haddock looks yummy!

@MrTargetone Год назад

I had a complete anxiety attack the week before our kitchen remodel (as well as some other minor updates) knowing I would be without a kitchen for 5 weeks. It was nothing extensive as your remodel. We kept the maple cabinets we had and they were painted white. When the cabinets were sanded down my house turned into a dust bowel. Luckily we had a utility sink available to us and moved our microwave and coffee pot to our laundry room. Refrigerator was moved to the garage and we were still able to use it. I will NEVER do a remodel while I'm living in the home again! I'm so happy you don't mind all the chaos. I'm too OCD!

@MimiK1944 Год назад

don't cut up your books just yet...dry them out, show us the covers, and list them. I'll bet we can find many in our journeys to library books sales, etc.

@carolsloss8440 Год назад

Good idea Joyce!

@rhondaz356 Год назад

It certainly is.👏👏

@chloemartel9927 Год назад

Abebooks has the Gil Schafer book for $41.

@rneustel388 Год назад

eBay is an excellent place to buy used books, and definitely check on Amazon for the titles that you can’t save-you can often find them on the Buy Used portion of each product page.

@rneustel388 Год назад

That’s too bad about your books-I hate for anything to happen to beloved books. But like you say, it could’ve been something much worse and more expensive! Will you be able to reuse portions of your wood countertops somewhere else? It looks like beautiful wood. Will you have to move the stove again when the new flooring is laid? We recently had new flooring put in, and we had to move all the appliances that had just been installed. Of course, the installers aren’t at your house then. 🙃 The cod recipe looked really good. I’m sure the buttery, lemony, crunchy topping adds a lot good flavor and texture to the fish. Hugs to Willow!

@patriciacaughey5122 Год назад

I am sorry about your books. It is a good thing you did later on go in there. Your plates were very pretty with the black foral on the white chargers. It is interesting hearing about your kitchen construction. Thank you.

@lindaortolano7837 Год назад

Hi Linda, First......this kitchen would be my dream kitchen!!! It is going to be beautiful!!!! Second.....I don't know Linda, I am getting the feeling once this home is to your liking......you might be moving on. You just have the knack and energy for decorating and I just cannot see you stopping or settling! (LOL) For me as a viewer.....I would love it!!! Have a wonderful day and I will see you in the next one! :)

@kellyreif532 Год назад

I love to watch every step of your renovations. It’s absolutely beautiful. Love your style.

@nancyvance2772 Год назад

i love to see the work in progress and am enchanted by your wide plank floors. The kitchen will be fabulous. Actually, everything you touch is fabulous. So sorry about you books.

@kathie8930 Год назад

I love the fireplace where you put it. So glad you went with it. The fish looks so good. Have a great weekend. I am so sorry about the rain damage.

@joanellis5831 Год назад

Linda so sorry about your favorite books.. I hope that what you enjoy most about them can be salvaged.. And yes it’s all coming along.. Can’t wait to see.. Thank you..

@carinslayton3147 Год назад

Happy and Blessed Birthday Linda!!🎂🎃🍁🍂🦌🔥

@CM-pb7yw Год назад

It’s staring to get so exciting watching this journey unfold. Thank you for sharing it, Linda. 🙌🏻❤️

@janicekeisler9225 Год назад

Hello Linda, Loved to see you sitting at table journaling and enjoying coffee in the calm of a very early morning. It’s the best time of the day for me when I can catch up on emails, reward myself with watching a RU-vid segment, and read and meditate with the word of God. Then I can plan what’s ahead for the day. Sorry about the books-I understand your sadness as I consider books friends and resources. Hopefully some are still available and can be replaced. The update on your remodel is exciting and through all the chaos and mess will result in a beautiful outcome. The fish recipe looks delicious and with the fresh salad, is a wonderful meal..loved the tip of mayonnaise on the fish. Thank you again for sharing all of this with us!

@suzydolan6723 Год назад

Just a thought….I would definitely do glass front uppers in the butlers pantry because that is what makes it cool…to see pewter, silver and stoneware displayed beautifully. Plus….If you see it…you’ll use it more often….right?

@gwenruggeri9151 Год назад

Linda how sad and unfortunate that your books were ruined, but I marvel at your amazing attitude that helps to see you through these mishaps. Your fish recipe looks delightful. Going to try it! I can just envision how beautiful your kitchen is going to look upon completion. The fireplace already adds such coziness. I hope your friends enjoyed their early tea with you and the progress you're making with the house. Wishing that good luck will surround you until the completion of all the renovations.

@concettaalcorn686 Год назад

So sorry for your leak and loosing some of your books . Well a mess means it’s coming along.Can’t wait to see all your progress

@maryjanegrosclaude1913 Год назад

It’s going to be spectacular. Thanks for taking us on your remodeling journey. So exciting to see. Luv mj So sorry about your books. Those windows and fireplace really are great! You have a great eye or vision in decorating. I would be ecstatic if it were my home. And it’s not done yet!

@carolsloss8440 Год назад

I'm so excited for you. Your plans look awesome.

@ninajohnson6578 Год назад

Linda thank you for the fish recipe. I know you are changing out your countertops. But I love the wooden grain and color. I hope either you find a new use for it or donate it. Too pretty.

@602redroses Год назад

So sorry for the water damage. Glad you have good workers to help.

@jeanetteburt3335 Год назад

Hi Linda, so sorry your lovely books got ruined. I can’t wait to see the new kitchen and butlers pantry all finished. They should look amazing. I liked the mayonnaise idea on the haddock. We don’t have haddock here, but do have lots of other beautiful fish I can try it on. Jeanette, New Zealand

@cathycorriher6313 Год назад

I an so loving your plans and ideas.....l believe your kitchen should be ready for holiday cooking and family visits......your storm before the calm let's me know you ARE human and things happen to you just like the rest of us.

@tonib5662 Год назад

I experienced a similar event and my granddaughter came to my rescue. She used charcoal throughout the book pages and a fan to dry out the books. It can be a little messy, but it did the job.

@nancychestnut8928 Год назад

So sorry you lost your friends, your design books. The kitchen is always a puzzle but with your experience and good contractors you will, once again, have an amazing kitchen. Happy Halloween!

@susanhammitt7343 Год назад

So sorry about your favorite books, hopefully you will be able to save more than you think! I also wanted to say Thank you, for your channel and videos, I enjoy following along and feel as if I’m catching up with a friend each time I watch!! 🙂💕🏡

@arleneg1271 Год назад

So sorry about your books, Linda. Loved your mayo tip! When I make chicken, I soak it in buttermilk first....makes it much more tender. I look forward to seeing your vision come together. I love a house that shows the personality of the owner. I am so over all the stark black and white that seems to be everywhere. I need a little color!!

@jean2927 Год назад

I liked this video Linda, nice start, 😱😱 your fire is beginning to look good. So sorry your books were ruined that’s upsetting, but if you can salvage some pages and reuse them that’s good, I’m sure a good fairy will help you replace them..🤞

@copperhousefarm4794 Год назад

I would put a dehumidifier in the room. It might help with saving the books.

@bomashishalisa6434 Год назад

Dear Linda, I haven't been watching your videos on a regular basis because I've just been busy, so for the last three days I caught up on your videos. I was anxious to see your shop, but I think I may have missed that video. Would you mind sharing which video shows how you have decorated your shop? Your home is coming along and it is going to be beautiful. Thank you so much.

@erinluke2913 Год назад

Oh my your books! Thank goodness nothing happen to your beautiful cabinets. Thanks for sharing your fish recipe. Cooking fish has always been a hard one for me. I think I actually can do that one! Thanks for sharing. Your kitchen is gong to be gorgeous!

@christinecook377 Год назад

Linda, I purchased "A Place To Call Home" on Ebay for under $5.00. I love that book also. I also cut out pages from the magazines I love. Have been doing that for so long. Love to go back and enjoy them over and over. Especially the holiday issues. I have many of my old Country Home and Country Living magazines from the 1970's and 1980's that I love to refer to, just can't let them go! Hope your books dry out well, one hurdle at a time. Good luck with everything.

@nikkivenable3700 Год назад

I admire you because I could never live under all the messes. I live vicariously through you! I love your channel and your new haircut!

@peggydove8756 Год назад

So sorry about your books! I love that fireplace! So cozy!

@janicebrowningaquino792 Год назад

Oh YES-the fireplace lit is so comforting!! Like yourself I am very particular about what I bring into my home consequently the loss of anything is felt acutely. I would second what someone else said here and suggest you wait a bit before cutting them up. Could you look into finding a book conservator in your area that might offer some suggestions? There is a variety of things they may suggest or you may chose to follow your original plan. I think you will move forward whatever path you chose. 😊 I felt that loss for you but we both know it does no good to dwell on the loss 😕

@Lisa-sp5if Год назад

Yeah knocking on wood doesn’t work! I guess these are the issues with really old houses? Grateful you have the wherewithal to take care of it! And, these lost books could be future Christmas presents from your husband and or family! 👍🏼🫶🙏🙌Thank you for taking all the time to do what you do when your videos for us, Linda! May God bless you!

@newenglandfineliving Год назад

Unfortunately the water issue could happen with any house, especially this issue. Someone covered holes in the past that were meant to let the water out and these windows are not that old, so it was just an odd fluke that we had to deal with. Onward and upward!

@maryohare4141 Год назад

OUR LIBRARY tries to save musty, damp books by putting them in rubbermaid totes/luggers and burying the books in dry kitty litter, sprinkling it between any damaged pages. You set the lidded air tight containers in a dry, dark area for 2-3 weeks. The kitty litter soaks up the moisture out of books and gets rid of musty smell. Figured it might be worth a shot to try it ...

@newenglandfineliving Год назад

What a great idea!

@jimwalker76 Год назад

Your books, this made me feel so sad. I know how much you love and appreciate your beautiful books.

@sharonmaye2194 Год назад

Your kitchen will look great when finished. Love all your up dates.🇮🇪

@carolkranawetter4044 Год назад

I'm new to your channel ... enjoying your vlogs. Is there a chance you might consider talking about who you are and the path you have taken that has lead you to where you are today. I live in a 100+ year old schoolhouse. I've collected "special things" for decades and cherish the stories that goes with each find.

@deboraha.holman3314 Год назад

Linda, so sorry to hear about your books! I know how devastating it can be to lose something like this. Good luck and hope they dry out ok.

@joannpergakis4183 Год назад

I love haddock I will make it this way for sure But living in Texas now It will be frozen When I go home to Massachusetts I always eat seafood lol Maybe once your books dried fully , you may be able to save a few Your home is coming along Love that fireplace, and your reading Another great veido

@hazelwood-wi9sk Год назад

I really feel for you Linda I would cry if I lost my books. Despite a few snafews, the house looks beautiful.

@phyllisanngodfrey6137 Год назад

I lost some classic books from my teen years. Termites came in from the outside wall where my built in bookcases are and ATE some of my collected books. I was very sad, but glad I discovered it before even more were damaged. It’s tough living in the woods. All kinds of critters try and often succeed in getting in.

@sheryllawson4868 Год назад

So sorry your books were ruined. I know everything will look beautiful when done God bless

@wallihaley5194 Год назад

I recently completed a total kitchen renovation at my house and I had considered a French door oven and rejected it because frankly I don’t see how you could put a baking sheets into a French door oven unless you have more than two hands. But that said I think your kitchen is going to look absolutely fabulous!

@newenglandfineliving Год назад

Oh! I had one at my last house. When you open ONE door, they both open. Maybe some are a bit different on how they work, but I loved mine.

@allenmincey7918 Год назад

Check the pitch on the gutters and add more downspouts. Doing one or both of these things should work.

@biggyziggy5777 Год назад

I love the asmr !! … l could listen to paper being rustled up all day long 😊😊😊

@donna8212 Год назад

Hello Linda. Jeez, sorry to hear about your books 😣. Yes, it absolutely could’ve been worse and happy it wasn’t. Hope all is well. 😊🧡

@judithpresgrove739 Год назад

Good Morning Miss Linda! Was so sorry to see all the damage to your books. With our last move we lost more than 50 due to a spill of chemicals. They could not be saved and I have been heartbroken. Some could be replaced but most could not. I am learning to hold things more loosely, they are just "things" right? Your fireplace turned out perfect!! What a great decision to go ahead and put it in. Are you doing your cabinets in white again? Thank you for all you and Ben's hard work, your diaries are inspiring, ❤from GA

@joanneforeman7475 Год назад

OH NO! Not the Gil Schafer book😱. What a shame. I’m so sorry. You’ll have to replace that one for sure! I love him and James Farmer. Their books “live” right next to my reading chair. 😘

@paulineortiz345 Год назад

Hi Linda, the water issue don’t you hate when that happens. You try and things still happen. I hope your friends had pleasant visit. The raw wood on the beams would look better. You could repurchase some of your books. 32 degrees sounds nice. I did make beef stew because of your video it looked good. Thank you Happy Halloween 🎃. Huge for Willow

@maynardgreenhouse Год назад

Maybe you could make a binder of some of your favorite images from the damaged books

@newenglandfineliving Год назад

Oh for sure! That is what I meant about the magazines. I have binders by style, season, etc. and very many of these book pages will either be added to the binders or in my file cabinet.

@heatherinparis Год назад

@@newenglandfineliving With the proliferation of used book stores everywhere now, I expect you could find fresh copies of your books without too much difficulty, perhaps not all at once but over a bit of time. Wet books are just the absolute saddest things aren't they?

@joannpergakis4183 Год назад

Happy Halloween 🎃

@gwenwade6059 Год назад

So sorry about your collected books.

@cherylthepearl4085 Год назад

Luv your ghost like effect of you at the table. So sorry many of your fav books were soaked. Good idea to save pages where you can. The new gas log fireplace is so nice. Are they natural gas logs or propane? I assume propane with gas stove as I have in my home but I want to get new logs. Mine are older and I’d like something new and with a remote. Thanks for sharing. Yummy haddock!

@JL-hn6hi Год назад

Great to see all the components of the kitchen progress. Love it.

@leslikuyweski4576 Год назад

Oh no! The books! My heart would break. But as you said, it could have been worse. Thankfully it wasn't.

@interestedobserver9352 Год назад

It's difficult to see books destroyed, even accidentally. You may be able to get new or used ones to replace them, some may dry out enough to be usable for reference. Good luck with that. The kitchen plans are really nice, but just wondering about the timing of this project..so stressful to be doing renovation this time of year with all the holidays and socializing that are just part of the season.

@grandmag5577 Год назад

No worry,she’s a pro

@barbarasimmons7637 Год назад

I am so sorry about your books! Life can be full of such disturbances even though they are small in perspective, they can be very frustrating! Thank you for the yummy looking recipe! Your kitchen is really coming along!

@sandrahossman2089 Год назад

I sometimes use mayo on salmon when I grill it.

@lindahaines9299 Год назад

I do the same thing with swordfish steaks and bake it.😊

@kaylamson5161 Год назад

I’m going to try that haddock recipe! Looks delicious! Great video, God bless, John 3:16

@charlenedimonte Год назад

It’s looking great!

@barbaracarlson1331 Год назад

I am so sorry about your books. I know how I would feel! Love seeing the changes!

@goldenineke Год назад

I’m so sorry about your water damaged books Linda. Here’s hoping they can be successfully dried.

@debbiejenkins1682 Год назад

Oh no... I know the feeling when something touches your soul and means alot and it's destroyed. Been there done that but it was my boo boo. Hang in there. 😞

@bev3279 Год назад

Oh I’m so sorry about your books! I think I would cry!! Love the kitchen plans, so looking forward to watching your progress!

@JP-zn9dw Год назад

fyi look for beadbord ceramic tile - so cute.

@newenglandfineliving Год назад

That’s what I had before, but my vendor no longer carries it and I can’t find somebody that does. Any input?

@lauravandien2363 Год назад

I’m not a fish eater, but this looked delicious so I am going to try it! Sorry about your books-it’s a disappointment that you are handing very well. The kitchen certainly is the storm before the calm but it is going to be amazing. Thank you for sharing your day to day real life.

@virginiagallegos1379 Год назад

Please Linda could you tell us the beautiful music pieces you were playing in the background. Sooo relaxing..

@brenda9990 Год назад

Your fish recipe looks good. I do something similar except I mix the mayo with Parmesan cheese and coat the fish with that. Then add the cracker crumbs. Ive even switched the cracker crumbs with crushed potato chips or frozen hash brown potatoes. There are many options, aren’t there?

@kimhelms3669 Год назад

I prepare fish in a similar way but use Dijon mustard instead of mayonnaise.

@hildamclawhorm6305 Год назад

Linda I am sad so many of your special books were so heavy water damaged 😢

@BeSmarterToday Год назад

If those books are your favorite, why don't you check on Amazon or Ebay and replace them? So many people resell books at very reasonable prices when they find them in estate sales and in thrift stores. So much easier!

@sandiwilson5376 Год назад

Are you keeping the floor. Thinking about painting my kitchen floor in black diamonds. Only 80 sq ft but very cute. Love my kitchen. 😊

@d.k.5673 Год назад

So sorry about your design books. I love my Gil Schafer books - so I understand your feeling of loss. I lost all my design books a couple of moves ago - that box of books disappeared. Some are no longer in print. I miss them still. ~ On another note, I sometimes coat salmon with mayonnaise and sprinkle a thick layer of dill on top of that. Delicious and so simple to make. I just got my cabinets installed. Waiting to have the counters templated. Your videos are soothing and calm me down when I begin to stress out. You help me to remember I opted to remodel! No one made me do this! Ha!

@beckid5107 Год назад

So sorry about your books! Books are like old friends.😔

@newenglandfineliving Год назад

They really are! I visit them often

@floraldays5642 Год назад

The haddock looks scrumptious! I might try it for Thanksgiving as a real switch-up this year.

@rt3box6tx74 Год назад

Fish looks yum! So sad about your precious books. I too have a collection that I never tire of. I might try pressing the pages after they dry.

@cathysmiley6798 Год назад

Do you have a dehumidifier? Might help?

@DogLifeInCanada Год назад

Your windows seems so interesting. Are they basically 2 sections? Interior is wood, and exterior is vinyl? Would love a video on how you have "old" windows but are still energy efficient :)

@newenglandfineliving Год назад

The windows are all different on the home, due to the different ages of each addition, but for the most part, they are two sections and currently ours are all wood inside and out.

@theresacampo3493 Год назад

Since you have gas running through the porch, will you put a gas fireplace in the porch area or do you already have a fireplace there?

@rosariopaiz6158 Год назад

So sorry for all you are handling, don't think is easy to handle specially with rain.

@sherrygreene6245 Год назад

Love your videos!!!🎃

@peggymohr7899 Год назад

So sorry about the books. Heart breaking at times. Weather is so unpredictable and hurts sometimes. Hope they (the books) can be restored somehow.

@d.l.n.7133 Год назад

Loved the video except for the books which l feel terrible about, but thankfully the water didn’t damage the walls and wood trim under the window or floor.