I just love how you hold Miss Butters and the way you kissed her so casually while talking ... and the way she looks at you. Priceless!!! That was the sweetest moment. xoxo
It shouldn’t be just a “new year’s” resolution, but an “everyday” resolution for me. It is just “let go.” Let go of the past baggage, let go of things/people that are toxic, let go of minor things that irritate you, because life is short. It’s all about intention. I intend to bring peace, joy & happiness to myself.
Nothing like a long cozy calm vlog from Michele to get me motivated to do my chores too. As always I can't help but say again, you have such a beautiful house 🏠 House goals for sure
Ive just recently discovered Michele's channel via her December 2021 "Mishmass" series. Wow, Wow, WoW! Her sense of style is absolutely exquisite! On top of this, Michele is thoughtful, insightful, intelligent, and she is such an inspiration for all. Love.
Love the furniture and the whole look of the den and the table is gorgeous. The combination of wood with the metal base is stunning. I do not set goals or do resolutions. I find them rather pointless and they always feel like I'm setting myself up for failure. I basically review "life" whenever I feel like it. My one constant wish for myself has always been to quit worrying about what other people think. Give MissButters a hug and I hope she feels better.
Happy new years. I don't usually comment, but that something I'm working on is speaking up. I call the resolutions improvements. To me resolutions means resolved. I feel we are always evolving, and we can always improve.
It’s like Dior knew you had your wallet stolen recently! I love your kitchen table and chairs. The table is so simple but beautiful. I love the textures and the shape of the table base. Great choice! I don’t make resolutions or anything at the start of the year. Last year I decided mid-year that I wanted to be more mindful and a better listener. So I just started putting them into practice and I’m now a much better person for it. Butters is always so adorable. Life would be a lot duller without our dogs😊
This vlog really encapsulates why I enjoy your videos so much. There's fancy beautiful things, but at the core, you come across as grounded, thoughtful, someone with depth and substance, and that's what I enjoy most. Someone around my age, who actually has something to say. Thank you for all your hard work. I'm still bingeing your older videos, btw.
I don't make resolutions. I choose a word of the year and the write down specific goals related to it. My word for this year is fearless. I suffer from major anxiety and I am working on it. So I am setting small doable goals do be fearless and to not let anxiety rule and ruin my life. I have let so many things pass me by because of fear/anxiety, so this year, I am really putting in the work!
You, a well deserved influencer who churns out amazing content! I love to see you receive awesome gifts from brands you love! Well deserved Michelle ⭐️
I play Zelda Skyward Sword on my Nintendo Switch and my 13 year old son has to help me all the time. I love that you and your husband play games together,that’s awesome.
I get up at 0530 every day. So I'm sitting in my rocker with my coffee (fed cats, turned on pellet stove, started laundry, etc etc)...watching your morning routine as I do mine is really soothing. :) Goals for 2021: cook one significant thing every week (I hate to cook; 2020 was me finishing my masters, had some surgeries, blah blah), and I was able to do that. Goals for 2022: cook two things per week, one of which must be a vegetable dish. Also, I am not good at letting people know I heard and understood them....so I am going to focus on respectfully acknowledging. (I don't know how one measures that.)
Setting goals, it is absolutely important as you can't grow at all without a having a goal. We are unconscious 93-96% of our life. Awareness is exactly what we need to grow!
Michelle, you are a ray of sunshine! My mood has improved instantly, just like that. My 2021, in terms of work, was also gruelling. I think we are all suffering from shortening attention span. What I find works for me is playing the piano (whenever I find time for it). Any activity that will engage your fine motor functions, really. Your board game idea is a great one as well. My friends and I do that every time we get together. These holidays it was the Dune game. There were six of us and we did not sleep for two nights (it took us almost 4 days, all in all, to complete the campaign). And we are in our 40-ties, for crying out loud! A great idea, that is all I am saying. Butters, get well soon.
Love this first of 2022 vlog! I hope Butters is completely well now. Love that sweet pup! Your new furniture is wonderful! Love it all. Also, those floral arrangements... Gorgeous! I need, hope, pray 2022 is a healthier year. Every time I turned around in 2021 I had to have another medical test. Human pin cushion I was! That messes with your mental health too. Still a few more tests by April 😔 I have a granddaughter (miracle baby #2) coming in June 🤗 so I want to be my healthiest self for her and my 2 yr old grandson! Many blessings for us all in 2022!
Jann, Prayers for a healthy 2022 for you. I understand not feeling well and battling an illness and how draining it is mentally and physically, as I have been in and out of the hospital for a recurring infection since September and hoping the last treatment resolves it. I hope things improve with your overall health so you can get back to being you and welcome your new granddaughter this June feeling healthy and happy!🙏All my best to you, Lynn
Your house is more welcoming and cozy with sofas and the dining table. I don’t usually have resolutions but I do agree with you that it is important trying to be more mindful and present at the moment.
I don’t make resolutions. This year is to minimize items in my house. Declutter my make up and keep things I absolutely love. I enjoy gardening and spend more time outside hiking, camping and gardening. And most definitely less time on electronic devices. I did a 30 days of no Instagram and that felt so good. Love your resolutions. Have a beautiful and productive day.
I really appreciate you sharing your goals for the year/5 years. I also feel like my attention span has suffered, I used to read continuously every spare moment and now I feel like I have trouble focusing on reading because my phone or games or etc has my attention too much. It made me feel better, like it is not just me feeling this way, so thank you. For me I don't ever do resolutions instead I just think about what I want to change or refine or try going forward and it is very loose and casual. I just always strive to try and be a better person.
I totally relate with feeling flighty looking at my phone too much. About 5 years ago my husband and I changed our routine at night. At dinner we put our phones (work & personal) away in the bedroom and didn’t look at them until the next morning. That was such a positive impact in our lives and we have kept it up all this time. For this year, we made a vow to cultivate our positive relationships more. The world is hard enough right now so we felt that was important. Good luck with your changes. They sound very positive. ❤️
I enjoy your vlogs so much. I am glad I found your channel during Mishmas. No New Year’s resolutions - I feel that sets you up for failure. I just make little changes throughout the year
For me, for work I have professional and development goals. I write those out and have them posted in my office. On the other wall I have the same for personal goals. In my notebook I list examples of fulfilling the goals throughout the year and it helps me grow professionally and do my self review and personally I can look and grow as a person and at my house etc. I think it’s an effective model to use.
I used to do yearly goals but more recently I take a strong look at the year that has ended - and I realize that the truly delightful things I experienced or learned are things I would have never planned for. It makes me feel free and excited for the future.
Love the facing twin sofas, we have the same set up and it really multipurposes the family room into an easy gathering spot for visitors (since they tend to congregate in the kitchen most of the time). I'm not a resolution girl either, but I do like to do a "gut reset" in January and try to maintain a cleaner diet for as long as I can go. Feel better, look better, and undo the sweet tooth that I inevitably get after the holidays. No rules, no restrictions, but being kind to my maturing body. Happy New year, Michelle!
Aww sorry to hear that Miss Butters is not feeling well. Hope she gets better soon. Those floral arrangements are lovely and I adore what you did with the living room. I am still stuck on imagining you playing board games!! That WALLET!! OMG you are so blessed. That was lovely of them... The Charlotte Tilbury gift was great as well. Yes, being mindful of my time and how I am spending it is definitely one of my goals as well.
I have a good friend who chooses a word for the coming year. The word should be something she is mindful of. She chose the word "Evolve" for this year. And how she will use this word to guide her decisions for herself. I get what you said about being present. I feel much the same way. When the phone pushes a notification I feel like I need to pick up my phone. And time slips away while I scroll on my phone!
Your Vlogs are definitely therapy for me. Your calming voice just makes me relax. Please keep your vlogs coming. BTW, your home and how you have furnished and decorated it, is absolutely breathtaking!!💖 P.S. I stopped making New Years Resolutions years ago because I never followed through with any of them. But, you really gave me some food for thought about me being fully present for the tasks at hand rather than giving in to my phone addiction. I am not making this a formal resolution, but I will definitely be trying to wean myself away from the phone and start living in the present and enjoying what is happening around me. Thank you, Michele.
Michele, as usual, I appreciate your thoughtfulness. I don’t really do resolutions but as life presents it’s ups & downs, I try to constantly better myself & mostly, always make sure I’m acting with love toward myself & gratitude for others! Happy 2022, Michele and all❣️❣️
If you do end up going with a sectional for a different room - the corner is ideal for an oversized, deep set tray - perfect cup holder for both interior seats.
I love your vlogs so much 💝 They are so comforting for me and I feel like I have a friend during some of my hardest times. Much love to you and yours 🌞
I set financial budget goals, and vacation goals at the beginning of the year. Personal improvement goals are continuous, because I know that if I restrict myself, I won’t meet my goal. Instead the goal is just gradually do better for long term gains.
I take each day at a time. I have a 16 month old grandson, so my life is very involved in his life and my family, so as long as once a week I get to take a day for self care I will be happy. Plus more Bible reading each day.
I couldn’t agree with you more about New Year’s resolutions and making changes. My most lasting changes have always been made when I feel it’s necessary or beneficial to make the change and has nothing to do with the calendar.
Loved your massive decluttering and looking at your new furniture! That board game is like a job. Wow. I guess we were the smartest when we were in high school, LOL! You got some truly lovely gifts from the companies you regularly review! I don't do resolutions either. There's always a annual focus items for me. This year are three items involving focusing on better health to de-stress and on organizing my ... junk. I truly identify with your struggle to keep present. Please let us know what is working for you. Thanks for such a great vlog! 🙏💜
I feel the same about sectional sofas as you do. I work at a furniture store and when someone is trying to decide between a sectional and a regular sofa I bring up the same points that you brought up. Mainly because a lot of people think that a sectional will provide seating for more people than it actually does.
So sorry your back has given you problems again ,typically on holiday. Your family room looks gorgeous. I wish you many happy times there. You gifts are truly beautiful, you so deserve them. I don't generally make resolutions and sadly not even goals. I have an autistic son so the only plan I get to keep is a holiday which is not on at the moment. Keep cosy. Have a great weekend. Look forward to seeing you soon 🥰💖🏴
i really respect your decision to keep christmas small and avoid a large gathering-- things have definitely been getting critical again lately :( stay well!
I love watching your videos…..the beginning of today’s video was so calming! Watching you with your sweet fur baby reminded me of my sweet fur baby I lost before Christmas. I hope you and your family have a good 2022!!!!
I think all your furniture choices are great; so glad you're happy with everything! I don't make new year resolutions, but I do reflect as a new year approaches to get clear on what I want and intend.
I am not good as resolutions for the "new year", and like you if I want to do something I just do it. Having said that... what I would like to do this year is two fold - work on lowering my debt ( a continuing trend which I am gaining ground on!) and this year, my husband and I will celebrate in June 30 years of marriage. Its been a wild/crazy/hard/wonderful ride and well, like anything worth having, its hard work. The past two years have been *very* challenging and I feel no matter what happens, we are going to focus on the positive and see what happens. So here's to positivity and me gaining control of the remote LOL Thanks for a great vlog Michele and I am glad Miss Butters is feeling better. Have a great day :)
I do not set resolutions since that never worked, I agree if you want to make a change just make the change regardless of the time of year. I agree with you on feeling in a funk and not present and recognizing I have been feeling and acting differently since the pandemic started (in the way I manage my life). I am not present, I am procrastinating more, I am less engaged, and do waste a lot of time mindlessly scrolling instead of getting things accomplished. I have been overly stressed and part of it is work-related and part of it is frustration from toxic people, and part is due to an illness I have been dealing with since September, all of which has taken a lot out of me mentally and physically. However, all of it opened my eyes to where I am wasting time and how my attitude has changed, and what changes I want and need to make so I can be happier and healthier, and more productive overall. I began a list of goals and how I envision incorporating those goals into my life, some are daily, some are project-driven, some are lifelong changes. On a positive note, I have already started incorporating some of these items into my life and it is making a difference. 💕. Lynn
I like to set goals as well. I went from vegetarian to vegan.The struggle is real especially when it comes to coffee because I love salted caramel foam on my cold brew.
I just love your vlogs and sharing your beautiful new home additions! Great taste! I could move in and be cozy. Great little tweeking of goals for the year. And ohhh sooooo adorable...Miss Butters🥰🐕!!! I think we all need to be more present. My phone screen went black the beginning of December and found myself feeling the addiction to reach for it in dead space times instead of being present. No resolutions just want to give myself more self-care🥰
Never really have resolutions anymore. I use to then just would feel pressured to do them all. I use to make it a big deal for all 4 of us to have dinner together & I always asked the kids, about their day. Nowadays they sit down and talk on their own. Which is one, I’m glad stuck with them. Regarding goals, I just try to set small ones. I want to read more & put my phone down more.
Thank you for the blog in the new year, I have not made a resolution. I stopped along time ago because I don’t keep them at the couple days I’m done. I’m just rearranging my bedroom in my living room just doing some things inside the house. That needs to be done I do enjoy watching your blogs and your beautiful dog.
I so enjoy your vlogs. I am 67 and I feel I am visiting with my much younger sister. The one who knows everything about the latest styles and guides me through it all. Before Michele, I would do all of Chanel and call it a day. Suddenly Dior, Ford, Chantecaille, Sisley, Augustus Bader , retrouvé, VB, Nap sweaters, Droplette, jewelry, Cire Trudon, and brushes all came into my life and I am having fun and maybe that is my new year resolution: Fun and no fear! Staying calm and staying away from all Toxic news and people.
back issues in the air! Same here and same stuff and time line! Be careful and muscle relaxer especially at bed can help…Back issues are the worst! Feel better for you and Butters! 🤗
Totally with you with the back pain. We ordered a new bed. Broke down and removed the old bed so I could paint the ceiling before the new bed came and could not move especially the bending forward movement for two days.
I love your new furniture! I hate resolutions too. I make a vision board, not one of those giant ones, but a smaller one that I can put on my desk and look at everyday. I also write down some manifestations/goals and I read them out loud almost everyday. I know how you feel about being present. I work from home and 2020 was a disaster for my “flow”. I now wake up, get dressed immediately (shower, hair, makeup, jewelry). I then make coffee and sit for at least 30 minutes to either update my planner or just sit and watch the sunrise. It’s now my favorite time of day. Feel better Ms. Fuzzy Butters.
I don't do resolutions exactly, but I write down several tangible achievable goals that I want to accomplish during the year (e.g. get my driver's license, pitch three stories to such-and-such publication). And omg, that Dior wallet is gorgeous!!
We had to cancel Christmas at our house too as my husband was exposed at work and found out that morning. It was disappointing but the right thing to do. Happy New Year.
So sorry to hear Miss Butters has been feeling poorly I do hope she is that much better now, such a sweetie. Loving all your new furniture Michele looking really cosy now and the floral arrangement is stunning. I don’t do New Year resolutions either just try and be more motivated and thoughtful towards people and aware and listen if needed. Love the new entry to your vlog very soothing and relaxing.🥰💜
Love how Miss Butters is so patient. She is very sweet. Hope she recovers soon. Your home looks fantastic - your taste in decor is reflected in the choices you make. I stopped making New Year resolutions a long time ago. Personally I think it is nonsense as I don’t no anyone who ever followed thru. I just try to be a better person and adjust my life to how my health issues are. At my age one learns to pace themselves better. I agree with you about the cell phone. I see too many people glued to theirs far too long, even when they are chatting with someone else.
Hi Michelle- been subscribed to you for a while, but never really commented. This vlog really resonated to me. I work in the healthcare field, and for the last 2 years my work/life balance hasn’t existed. I’m sure a lot of people can relate. I am finally realizing that if I don’t take time for myself and have some balance, my personal relationships will suffer. At the end of the day, it’s not my job that defines me. It’s my relationships with family, friends, and strangers that will. I have set some intentions for this year to tip the scale back to a balance I have lost and engage and be present in the hobbies that I have missed and love. To that end, you are a hobby that I love. I appreciate and admire your aesthetic, kindness, and transparency on this platform. May 2022 bring you a balance as well.
It’s not so much a resolution but a change in attitude. I’m going to try to be a little kinder to myself, take time to stop and appreciate everything I have. My new ritual-I start my morning by writing down one thing that I am grateful for and then reading a little lesson from the Intellectual Devotional book. And take a breathe before I start my crazy day. Happy New Year!
I don't usually make resolutions but after going through the worst year of my life in 2021 and coming to terms with how my life is going to look going forward, my goal for this year to start fresh and look for somewhere to live for my cat and me. I would like to find and buy this home in 2022 but I'm realistic enough to know that might not happen, but to be actively look and trying will be enough for me this year.
Happy New Year! Love the new furniture! Such a nice set up, maybe try moving the chairs a little apart and angling the back away from each other (so the chairs slightly angle in to each other)? Anyhooo, cheers to a new year, fingers crossed, keep love in our hearts, etc., etc..
wow, I LOVE the new table with the brass base!! Big fan of brass accents......things are so coming together for your new place, it must be difficult trying to decorate such large open spaces, to make them feel open, yet cozy at the same time. Can't wait to see more updates!
I was a little surprised when I saw you picked up Imperial Assault! It is a very fun game once you know the mechanic of it and its replay value is so high. Hope you enjoy the game! The new furniture looks great! Hope your back is doing better!
Good for you Michele. Respect and care for others is a lovely trait. 💝 Hoping you can all safely gather in the not so distant future. I had my booster before Thanksgiving. Two days later I was ill, white as a sheet and my brain would not work. I went home from work, crawled under my covers and slept for 6 hours straight. When I awoke my bed was soaked with sweat. And that was it. But boy did I feel icky. Those flowers are GORGEOUS! I love that foundation on you. Skin looks smooth and pretty. ~Welcome Back~ 🌿🕊️💕🌍
It beggars belief that someone's body is clearly telling them something is wrong, yet it just gets brushed under the carpet. Mind you, it was bad enough to describe in detail and post in public. Don't worry, it just means it's "working". Pathological altruism at work.
Started this before I had to rush out the door to Dallas for a long day of dr appts and was looking forward to finishing up when I finally got home! I used to do resolutions but not anymore. I am just trying to be more present, see more live shows when the pandemic allows. I also am trying to have a daily practice of writing in my journal and pulling a daily 3 card draw of my tarot cards. Financial goals are big for me rn. I need to gain control of my spending and become more financially stable. I finally got the light duty release to return to work after being out for 2 surgeries following a work injury in July. I am literally so excited to get back to work!
Beautiful choices in your furnishing… Really very elegant..yet comfortable.. and you’re right. A sectional can be hard to maneuver with. Hope your baby feels better. As a doggie mommy I totally understand that feeling when they don’t feel well. Again, just love everything about your channel. I love your style. And I think I’ve mentioned, I tend to “shop” whatever you show.. LoL. Anyway. Happy New Year.. (in case I didn’t already say this). Sending much love…♥️♥️🥰
Who came up with this 'resolutions' thing anyway?? If you want to work on something, just do it. Why should we wait for the first of the year?!. Want to lose weight? Start now! Want to take more time for yourself? Start now! Want to whatever... start now! Not tomorrow. Now. What is the excuse or purpose to wait until the first of the year?! Sorry for the rant. I set goals for myself and immediately start working on them. I like your mentioning about quitting smoking. Just start. Thanks for sharing. BTW - Love how furnishing your house is coming together. I would love to see more. :)
Hi Michele! I really enjoyed this video especially the beginning. It was simple and beautiful to me because my goal is to journal in the morning. How nice to get a cup of coffee, light a candle and begin so peacefully. Do you mind sharing what you are reading and journaling?
FYI: Michele you might be interested in seeing a Physical Therapist who specializes in Myofascial Release therapy. I practiced this for 30 years, I'm sure this type of therapy will make a tremendous difference in your life.
Hi Michele! I’m so glad you did this vlog talking about setting small goals and being more mindful of how much time we spend on social media. It’s a problem for me too! I was wondering how you are doing with carnivore? I’m still low carb and intermittent fasting but I don’t think it’s enough. I’m thinking of trying carnivore even for just a month and see how that goes. My goal is to lose the 10-15 lbs I’ve gained during the pandemic somehow! Will you give us an update? Thank you! I hope Miss Butters is doing much better. Nothing worries me more than when one of my pups is sick.
Thanks for a wonderful end-of-week Video Visit. Starting with the chat holding Miss Butters - yay! I was excited to see all the new furniture. That kitchen table is lovely, perfect size and I'm glad it's given you an alternative to eating at the counter. And you did a perfect job choosing furniture for the family room. The colors are spot on, and you are absolutely right to have skipped the sectional option. Individual pieces look better and are more comfortable -- excellent, excellent choices, my friend. I know it has seemed forever since you ordered them, but looks like well worth the wait. The house is really coming together! You absolutely made the right choice not to have a gathering at Christmas during this current surge. And a pat on the back for your goal to leave the phone behind when you first wake up, at particularly at meals. Being more mindful about the pleasurable things in life is always a good idea. I don't make resolutions either - pretty much a waste of time. But being more aware about the choices you make about how to spend your time is an A+ goal. Thanks again - really enjoyed this video.
