OUTDOOR DECOR MISTAKES TO AVOID!

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Avoid these common outdoor decor mistakes!
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@jennifergraham3752 Год назад

I agree that plastic hanging baskets on plastic hooks can look cheap and tacky but there are some gorgeous large moss hanging baskets available.

@sl3772 Год назад

I've never heard of someone hating hanging plants outside 😆

@starrfaulkner7033 Год назад

I can’t stand hanging plants especially outside! lol😅

@dianezybrands8250 Год назад

The plastic hangers are awful. And at least take off that nasty three prong plastic hook! 🤦🏻‍♀️

@lovemesomeslippers Год назад

I don’t really like it because you lose the area underneath. When you water the pots they drip so might as well put them on a pretty pedestal if you want them at eye level.

@karenross3457 Год назад

I think she missed the point of planters. The beauty is in the plant. Once they fill out, they hide the container.

@realnewyorktalkshow6573 Год назад

Here it is days later and I'm still disappointed in Valentina and her attack on people personal preferences. Most people, especially those of us who grew up in the south, understand hanging baskets (plastic or otherwise), ferns and rocking chairs on the front porch.

@adamstowel Год назад

Of course Valentina doesn't like hanging baskets. They're full of color! 😆

@LULC0759 Год назад

Do beige or black flowers exist?😂

@dianacooper-havlik4115 Год назад

@@LULC0759 Good one!😂

@emguilbe Год назад

You all must be nice! Hanging baskets are not cute! It’s tacky! Clean, sophication and real! I’m from NY I love chic, simplicity and elegance 😊

@dianacooper-havlik4115 Год назад

@@emguilbe Some of us love color in our daily lives, including hanging baskets! It’s not any less chic or fashionable.

@sandramondragon2383 Месяц назад

I, too, am a New Yorker, but i must say a pop of color is nice. @emguilbe

@nancywalts1217 Год назад

I usually agree with most of your suggestions but not sure about many of these. I don’t know how you can say that most of the outdoor IKEA furniture looks better than a nice modern patio set at Costco. Also, I think your suggestions are fine for anyone who prefers a minimalist style but not everyone like minimalist/modern style.

@chandracox6814 Год назад

Not me side-eyeing my plastic planters....🤦😂 Edited to add: I agree with everything in this video but especially the signage. It became so freaking popular and I was never a fan of it. I especially hate the "live, laugh, love" crap. And Rae Dunn just pisses me off. I don't need a cup that says cup. Absolutely ridiculous! 😂😂😂😂

@maryellenlistermann6937 Год назад

😂

@nancyneyedly4587 Год назад

Hmmm, hanging planters on the West Coast here (British Columbia), are lush. Things grow amazingly well here and the hanging planters are huge and plush with foliage or flowers, you don't even see a pot most of the time. They can be done without a pot so that it is just a huge explosion of flowers or foliage. A sad little petunia hanging in a pot where you see nothing but pot sure, not so desirable, but the hanging planters I have seen living here are over the top gorgeous.

@EvelynM-vlogs Год назад

As a fellow west coaster I agree, here on Vancouver Island with our temporal rainforest climate, everything grows lush and beautiful. That said I have seen many hanging planters with geraniums that don't "spill" so mostly all you see is the plastic planter - that makes me cringe.

@captainmarvel7843 Год назад

I like a colorful balcony! And plastic pots are often more practical. Sometimes silly and fun brings joy.

@dianacooper-havlik4115 Год назад

Totally agree 😃

@lyndao4597 Год назад

Agree 😊

@ElinWinblad Год назад

Never seen a funeral home with chairs outside 😅

@karinnewman345 Год назад

Hanging plants are beautiful! 😂I love hanging plants. Anyway you can run water tubes to them. ❤

@ilikecontent2327 Год назад

I don't agree about the hanging basket. You can chose ones that are not plastic. You can have lovely trailing flowers of vivid color which coordinate with your exterior design. Actual color! Shock! Or you can put a boring bush in a planter. Unless the bush has interesting foilage... I think it is just the lazy persons choice. Flowers are like a garden. They need tending and care. And you can take cutting and bring in fresh flowers. Dark purple trailing lobelia contrasts lovely with many plants. Annuals can often have a wonderful fragrance which will fill your yard with scents. Lavendar is another nice one. Obviously you're more into simple designs. Easier to set up and require less maintenance. Roses are also nice, but that is probably a no for you? They require some maintenance. I love the outdoors so I guess I don't mind. I would go crazy cooped up inside all the time playing with steamers, cleaning, straightening. Too much fussing with cleaning and entertaining to me anyway... 😉 And no on rockers? Funeral home look? I have not seen these kinds of things at the funeral homes in our area. Maybe it is more common in your area. I do have large high quality ceramic and terracotta flower pots all over. They are really heavy to move though. I do believe lots of little pots look cluttered. I prefer large accent pots here and there. And I don't like plastic furniture either. There are some that are very comfortable though. You seem high maintenance?

@nancyneyedly4587 Год назад

Techno Heat Trailing Lobelia is one of my my favorite plants. Lavendar is a staple and smells great and all the bees and butterflies love it too. Such a cold spring here that I haven't gotten to gardening yet, cant wait!

@ilikecontent2327 Год назад

@@nancyneyedly4587 Me too! Winter hung on longer than expected. So I am anxious to fill my yard with some color! And to do some nature walks. It is not that hard to keep up some flowers. But if you are a busy person and very work focused I can understand wanting easy to care items. It is just so blah...

@txpatriotgirl Год назад

I like statuary done well. If it looks like a mix-matchy eclectic mess, no, but a nice garden statue that speaks to you or something about you, yes. If they don’t clutter the space, which is the key, they can be great. The problem is some people don’t know when to stop…

@ilikecontent2327 Год назад

@@txpatriotgirl Yup! I had a neighbor that loved pinwheel characters. She would prop them up on top of the fence between our yards. She liked to look at them from her kitchen window. At first I was fine with it. I like seeing the wheel spin in the wind. But she kept adding more and more and more. Fat ladies bending over, hill Billy character, farmers in overalls, cows, pigs... dogs, cats, etc. It was horrible and tacky. I love statuary. I have wrought iron sun dials that are in the shape of a globe and spin on a tall wrought iron base, aged copper pieces, stone bunnies hiding in the foilage, wrought iron sun faces... I l love the natural aged patina they have. I also love to have various clematis growing here and there. Jackmani is my favorite. I also have outdoor patio and yard lamps that are black and very classy looking plus they keep me from tripping in the dark. They are also nice if you entertain on your patio at night. Yup. If you decorate that is fine, just try to keep it in moderation and tasteful. 👍

@kelp71 Год назад

I regret buying wicker furniture. It still looks great but my metal set from Walmart was much more comfortable after we changed the cushions. I love my big plastic pots. They look like concrete and are so much easier to move around.

@juliemckinnon1480 Год назад

I like hanging plants but NOT in plastic pots and ferns on a southern porch are a must. It’s classic imo. 🤷🏻‍♀️

@orahmiller3125 Год назад

Which is worse: large plastic containers that can be moved to a sheltered spot in the winter or large terra cotta urns that are too heavy to move and have to be covered with a tarp for 4-5 months? In Wisconsin, we have to consider what to do with everything once the snow flies. Would love your advice on how to have a lovely deck and patio in summer, but keep everything safe during multiple freezes and thaws.

@ElinWinblad Год назад

If no steps put the heavy planters on fancy wheels set

@adamstowel Год назад

I don't think Valentina is considering the plight of Midwesterners. Take a RU-vidr's advice with a grain of salt. Not everything she says is practical and I doubt anyone you know thinks your planters are ugly.

@oglemedaris Год назад

I'm in Wisconsin also in the summer! Left very expensive pottery on the front porch! They exploded! Shattered all over! Dammit they were $120 for the pair! Lovel celtic knot designed! Did not know , to remove the contents and store in the basement 😳

@amandabecker642 Год назад

Fellow Wisconsinite here. I just look for plastic planters that don’t give off the “plastic” vibe. Have plants that spill down over the sides, and you’re golden. They’re so much easier to lug up and down the steps to my deck!

@tinkpix425 Год назад

It's the same for here in the West..our winter temps drop drastically and those expensive pots can't handle it. It's too heavy to pick up with soil inside especially if you have to walk up stairs if you don't have ground level back porches. I will stick with my plastic planters.

@kathyberman3118 Год назад

Hanging plants at Disney are amazing! If u have a green thumb I think they can be beautiful 😍

@susanc31562 Год назад

Valentina’s choices and suggestions flow with her interior. Matching outside to inside is what you should strive for if you want a cohesive look and feel for your home, no matter your personal style. That said, I’m sure she prefers we take what we like and leave the rest. You can put a salt wash paint treatment on big plastic pots and make it look like concrete. If you do a hanging basket right, it would be hard to argue it’s not beautiful even though they are usually messy. 1 TBSP miracle grow + 1 TBSP Epson salt weekly will make any basket luscious. I’m thinking anyone buying the dinosaur eating the gnomes isn’t watching her channel, so there’s little hope to help those folks😂

@susanhelms8387 Год назад

🤣

@coastaldiva Год назад

Oh what does the epson salt do?!

@tgeetoo9451 Год назад

😅

@BunnyViva Год назад

@@coastaldivaI think it makes the nutrients more bioavailable and promotes blooms

@coastaldiva Год назад

@@BunnyViva oh thank you for the information. Going to try! 🪴

@yourconnection9303 Год назад

In lots of cities and towns there are hanging plants all down the streets.

@misscleo378 Год назад

I have a large fiber/plastic planter that holds a 8-year-old hydrangea standard, which stays outside through all four seasons. It’s modern in shape. The trick is to either spray paint plastic to look like concrete or add smaller concrete or terra cotta pieces next to the plastic container. Concrete cracks in freezing temps and too impractical to move back and forth.

@realnewyorktalkshow6573 Год назад

I've been watching your videos for a long time possibly since day one or shortly after. This is the first time that I've heard you be to critical. Many times people will buy what they like. It isn't always about money. If you don't have anything nice to say then sometimes it really is best to remain quiet. Being overly critical doesn't look good on you.

@elliewilson2529 Год назад

“Buy once, cry once!” Love that!! So true. Spend the money on investment pieces and be done! ♥️

@dianeosgood6594 Год назад

Large concrete or porcelain planters will definitely crack in cold weather climates in the winter after a few years. Places that sell them keep them empty and upside down to prevent cracking. There are very nice looking composite ones that look like Terra cotta but can withstand the deep freezing of our Colorado winters. They are not inexpensive and still have weight to them, but can be moved with effort.

@EvelynM-vlogs Год назад

The way to avoid cracking of large concrete or porcelain planters is to not have them sitting on soil. I have several large ones that are at least 7yrs old and are perfectly fine. Some sit on pebbled concrete pathways, some on our driveway and one sits on an old stump.

@dianeosgood6594 Год назад

@Evelyn M DO you leave soil in them? Or empty them out for winter? Here in Colorado we can get snow and freezing weather in September and May. So, you can have it all potted up and get a super late snow end if May or really early snow in September with your plants in it. A lighter weight container allows you to move your potted up plants into the garage for surprise snow. I find they eventually crack. But, it may take some years before they do. But, our weather can get very cold.

@EvelynM-vlogs Год назад

@@dianeosgood6594 What I was told, which is what I do is to not have the pots filled right to the top so that there is some space for the soil to expand and contract and to never, ever have the pots sitting where the bottoms will be wet both inside the pot and outside the pot. If there is not a place to sit them as such then to put them on small feet to raise them off of the ground. I do live in a fairly mild winter area on Vancouver Island, BC, Canada. The coldest we get, and that is only once or twice every few years is about -15c which is 5 degrees fahrenheit. Hope this was helpful.

@dw6418 Год назад

I love all the things Valentina said not to do lol. I love hanging plants and my signs that say beach vibes lol. Can’t say I have much plastic furniture but I’m not against it lol. I like feeling like I’m at a beach condo on my deck overlooking my pool. I get this is more of a classy channel but my deck is a fun colorful margaritaville vibe in the summer and it feels like a party 🌴🌴🌴 def not a classy vibe over here😂 still love Valentina ❤

@forestfields Год назад

Your deck sounds like a lot of fun.

@kathyfry7484 Год назад

We all are aware that plastic planters are not great but many of us cannot spend afortune in planters. Ilove all your ideas but thought I would say my thoughts.

@cindypatrick785 Год назад

Exactly my reasoning! I bought plastic pots ,sprayed them each with dark chocolate brown spray paint, let that dry, then I took spray cans of stone looking paint( Walmart has it) Various stone looks. Spray 4-5 layers of “ stone “ , letting each layer thoroughly dry in between layers. Your preference as to how you want it to look. Then when completely dry finish with spraying with clear coat to help protect it from weather . I was very pleased with the results and they looked like a much more expensive pot! One other thing I do to save money is to use a 2-3” layer of plastic bottles to take up some space and save on potting mix expenses. Also makes the larger pots lighter and easier to move around 🙂. 10:30 pm

@Just-4-Friend Год назад

I have amazing plastic planters that look just like concrete and really pull off the look in a really cool modern way (in an upper floor terrace I'm paranoidabout the excess weight - silly, I know 😉). Great vid, as always. Almost 350,000 subs! Wow! Congrats!! 🎉😊👍

@sl3772 Год назад

Makes sense, my roof top deck is, well, on my roof and it's an older wood frame building. I cringe at how heavy my potted trees are after it rains. It's something to consider. There's some convincing ones these days!

@nyadzuamaria7184 Год назад

Good thought here. Exactly one has to consider the excessive weight if you have a balcony or rooftop terrace

@moon_flower080 Год назад

Also it’s easier to add more holes or drainage.

@dianeosgood6594 Год назад

Yes. There are high quality composite planters that look like concrete or terracotta but are lighter and won't crack in freezing winter temperatures. They are not cheap and are an investment but they last and are easier to move.

@Just-4-Friend Год назад

@@sl3772 Glad to know I'm not alone on this issue. 😁

@kristyw9089 Год назад

Agree with most of it , except for the hanging baskets and the flag.

@yourconnection9303 Год назад

I agree about the flags.

@nylaguinness6857 Год назад

I realised what brings joy to others may not be what I would chose and I still believe " Beauty is in the eye of the beholder " Lol. Pretty much all of what you mentioned I avoid though, and that is simply because that's my style profile. Congrats and wishing you much more success. (You are my very first RU-vid comment Hahaha).

@pompommania Год назад

Hanging plants definitely are your personal preference as you stated "I just dont like them". There is a house a deive by in the summer and they always have beautiful hanging flower pots, very pleasant to look at.

@judyp.6753 Год назад

As I’m watching this video I’m looking at my patio with colorful pillows, several small planters, a statue of St. Francis and 2 concrete gnomes 😂 BUT hey! No plastic anywhere or hanging plants! Oh I also have a wind chime and bird feeders. I’m guessing those are also on your list😉

@beabchill Год назад

Ha, lol 😂!! I just bought a black modern metal hanging planter for the front of my house and I was thinking thank GOD I didn’t purchase Costco outdoor furniture , plastic planters and concrete statues for my new backyard yard 😉. Valentina sure knows how to make us laugh 😂

@HR-re6mr Год назад

I'm sure you love it..

@annemorrison3564 Год назад

😂

@freeandfabulous4310 Год назад

I just bought a gorgeous set for our back patio from Costco $1400. Gray and transitional to contemporary style. Sunbrella fabric. Couldn’t be better in quality ! Will definitely change out the throw pillows. And, have the American flag up all year long!!

@dmweisbr Год назад

Good for you! I love to see and hear designers’ ideas, but what’s most important is that you love your space. Tastes vary, so don’t ever feel compelled to follow someone else’s advice. Take what you can use and leave the rest.

@dianeosgood6594 Год назад

Costco has a good set once in a while. Often they are just too big and bulky though. If you have a large space, cousins bought one of those curved units with matching firepit coffee table in center. The had big family reunion and it was very comfortable and looked nice. Great for conversion for large or small group. It was dark outside frame fake wicker material designed for outdoors and taupe lighter cushions. It looked nice and was quality built.

@lovemesomeslippers Год назад

Just recover the pillows.

@freeandfabulous4310 Год назад

@@lovemesomeslippers it would be fun to recover the seat or back cushions for a new look! Great idea!

@s.z.6200 Год назад

Just get new fabric covers for the pillows, no need to throw out the pillows.

@lisamorris4232 Год назад

Metal sculptures tastefully placed in the garden can be beautiful. Such can be seen at Fredrick Meijer Gardens in Michigan. I have one in among ferns and hostas which adds some personality to a space.

@dianacooper-havlik4115 Год назад

Agreed!😊

@Defdefdef216 Год назад

Valentina woke up and decided to attack the hanging plants community. 🤣 am I the only one that sees the title of her vids and thinks “who she attacking today?” 🤣 😂 I hang plants. To me it looks beautiful. But I still appreciate her opinion and reasoning. Reasonable minds can differ - Hoeg Law

@HouseofValentina Год назад

I totally agree and I’m glad you’re here!

@TeresaStAmant Год назад

@@HouseofValentina I think it’s just a knowledge problem. But no one can know everything, and. She is a good designer. And gardeners have to use what works in their zones. All of us have to garden differently due to our climates. She can teach us about design, and luckily I know how to garden🧚‍♀️

@juliejohnson7394 22 дня назад

You are a strong, brave woman, indeed! You inspire, while at the same time, provide tough love. All of us average peope, I think, can do better in our decor decisions with your advice.

@flipflapulous6851 Год назад

I 100% agree with everything here...Except the Cinderella carriage. It would be so beautiful in a moon garden

@NoseyFloridaGirl Год назад

If your space is made to make you happy then put anything that brings you joy, in it. Not everyone is looking to ‘elevate’ their space . I like cute little touches in my home and in my friends homes . To me , that’s joyful.

@lisagorman2480 Год назад

Totally agree on every point except the photos depicting terra cotta pots that are smaller. That's a classic french look if done right.

@conniegriego4558 Год назад

Also, a Greek statue, ugh!!!

@kelleyrackwitz4088 Год назад

My favorite line, “Thats what the drinks are for”! 🍷🌿🤣

@laurenjane3670 Год назад

I do feel inspired 😊 thank you for your honest humble opinions. I know you don’t want to offend anyone and I appreciate that too!!

@pamelaphilips1677 Год назад

So I’m guilty!! I’ve always loved the Asian themed accessories. Like a stone Buddha, or pagodas, so I think I’ll keep them!!

@lisahoerr9713 Год назад

TIP: Use hanging flower baskets for instant wow in your container pots! Remove the plastic pot it is in, loosing the roots and put in standing pot or low bowl. Do this with other big plants and it is insanely gorgeous and wow factor immediately!

@dawncarnley7007 Год назад

I have one small stone gnome currently tucked into an herb garden. My guilty pleasure. Fun? That's what drinks are for? Ha ha ha.....I'm a firm believer! Thank you.

@helenaandrews2567 Год назад

I bought a set of hanging basket at Homegoods 3 yrs ago, and they look amazing! They're not cheap. Sometimes, it depends on what plants they plant in the basket that might look cheap. Yes, I agree with you on plastic planters.

@baseballmomof8 Год назад

My beautiful statue of Mary, flanked with two solar rose lights, is my garden favorite.

@bobbiejammes8119 Год назад

There is an outdoor set that she posted in her “avoid” catagory when she was talking about plastic that’s got a love seat and two chairs and they are black. I bought the EXACT same set from Walmart (no shame) and they are most definitely NOT plastic. It is a hard metal and looks amazing on my back porch. Super durable and sleek and comfortable.

@debbiemagee5732 Год назад

Oh, I do buy plants in plastic containers, even hanging baskets! And I save the large containers from year to year! But, I spray paint the new containers flat black.The black recedes so you notice the plant and not the container and it brings continuity to the containers. The last years containers I clean and again spray paint them for a new pot look, if the paint has peeled, just use some sand paper to sand down the edges where they pealed and spray. I can have varied pot shapes, tall,med, small in a grouping. I don’t like the tara cotta pots because the dry out to quickly, have water mineral stains and break when the wind blows them over. For hanging baskets, the basket should be 18” plus,to give the flowers enough room to grow for the season and to only water once a day. Sorry Valentina, I’m sticking with my coordinated black plastic pots. That have plants that I have also coordinated with chair cushions and table cloths for a cohesive look upscale look. This could be a video, using the color wheel when putting together a patio, planter, and plant combination colors. Love your posts!

@annette7371 Год назад

but you have a lot of statues in your house.

@selenas1521 Год назад

I agree with all your examples except for hanging plants. I think they are beautiful but i ways take them out of the plastic container. 🙂

@DevonneAnonly Год назад

Totally agree to all of it. And the pictures you pick (also in other videos) to show what to avoid😂👍🏻

@veliagarofalo3802 Год назад

Thank you for your tips! I love watching your videos. Blessings!!!

@gabriele1309 Год назад

Thank you so much Valentina !!!

@suzangroves959 Год назад

I agree sometimes it's better to go for style as it lasts longer and can cost less in the long run, however there are some textured lightweight planters that would be much easier to move when filled with compost and almost indistinguishable from stone, I also like strawberries in hanging baskets!! but everything else is just right for mex

@rubylongtine9933 Год назад

Thank you for all of your thoughts on many of the subjects today. I have learned many of these things in some of my past purchases and agree some do look cheap so I look at things in a open minded way. Thanks again for your tips.

@JaneAustin4ever Год назад

Thank you for all your guidance. I love your videos, they inspire ne and help me grow my knowledge of design a bit

@natal1543 Год назад

You can take outdoor stone like paint from a hardware store and paint your plastic planters and it looks really good

@susanhelms8387 Год назад

Ok..love my 3 foot ferns hanging on front porch.....love you❤

@tessat3483 Год назад

Thank you so much for this video. Videos like these do really help me and others. ❤❤

@susanpera2131 Год назад

My only problem is I see these gorgeous furniture sets, but putting the cushions away at night and then taking them out again ( if no rain predicted) is exhausting. How do people do it? One time I just covered them up, and the mice had a field day chewing through the cushions. Now I put them each night in a deck box ( which is not exactly chic). Valentina, do you leave yours out? ( I do like the little concrete bunnies in my garden tho….)

@whiskersBOOSTER2 Год назад

I agree it’s too cumbersome to worry about dragging cushions in and out. My backyard works for me not the other way around.😊

@EvelynM-vlogs Год назад

I keep mine in a deck box with an outdoor S chair on either side of the length facing the conversation area and one at the back length facing the ocean view. 2 pots of Rosemary and 1 pot of lavender on the front length in a triangular formation. I am looking for a none rain holding, heavy, flat tray of some sort to sit on top, one that the wind won't blow away. It does look very chic.

@enlightenmentbarbie Год назад

I had a rooftop garden at my place in San Francisco that I cultivated over the span of probably 5 years and it was amazing. Massive cactus, succulent vines trailing everywhere, and eventually even things I had never planted there showed up 😊 it was crazy and wild and lush and unkempt with ✅ modern furniture lol and everyone loved it. I miss it. I’ve now moved to the desert and am planning my outdoor space, which will necessarily be more sparse because of the heat and pretty much zero humidity, and that’s fine. But when you’re already way out in nature you don’t really need much ornamentation- the environment does it for you! My opinion is your garden is allowed to be your playground. I love a stupid sign or a big angel statue in a garden. And put up something bright red to get the hummingbirds to come around! 😊

@coastaldiva Год назад

Love the concrete planters!

@jdlee8037 11 месяцев назад

I totally agree with you on all chessey statues and also is stepping stones are they acceptable . thanks so much for all your videos . I'm very appreciative . Its things we need to know about. Have Wonderful Day 😁

@kerryelias8043 Год назад

This might be my favorite video! 😂😂😂😂you crack me up! AVOID THE SIGNAGE! 😂

@janey6092 Год назад

I agree with everything you said today…especially hanging planters! 🌸🍃🌷🍃🌺🍃👏👏👏

@jacquelinefloyd7467 Год назад

Enjoyed today’s video! I’ve always had an aversion to everything you described except the plastic urns. I do have a few that are made of a composite material that mimics real stone that I personally like, but they do need to be edited too. I’m gathering my ideas for a more Zen approach to my background yard design.

@smallfairytales1231 Год назад

That’s a great list. Agreed

@lolasalesmoore236 Год назад

Thank you V!! I don’t care for plastic furniture/planters.. thx for the up grade… my garden is welcoming!!! Blessings!!!

@KenzNurse Год назад

Another great one!! Thanks V 🐍 ❤️

@laurancurtis5669 Год назад

OK, I was brave enough to put a thumbs down because I didn't like most of the things she was laughing at..... anyone else want to change your "vote"? (Hanging plants, rocking chairs on the porch, plastic pots [that we know can look like stone or concrete]...)

@constancemuller9775 Год назад

Valentina, agree on every mistake one hundred percent!

@roxannedaily7685 Год назад

💙❤️💙❤️💙❣️ I just found your channel and I just have to tell you I am obsessed with your personality and your amazing advice. I literally have binge watched a crazy amount of your videos today and can’t wait to share you with my friends and family❣️Best videos ever🥰

Год назад

Now just waiting on the back patio update and I'll be gravy 😍🤤

@ednagurley8256 Год назад

Great Recommendations!

@sandrad801 Год назад

I love these helpful decor tips, thank you.

@HouseofValentina Год назад

You are so welcome!

@junemaguire5053 Год назад

I’m with you on the handing plants.

@FoxyOne4U Год назад

Ya know, even though I disagree with some of the things you mentioned, I still enjoyed your video very much! I love your sense of humor, & I'm looking forward to seeing your next video! 😁👍🏽

@LorindaL Год назад

Ok now I have some clean up to do 😂. I like all your recommendations and I'll have fun going shopping.

@rasplane Год назад

You definitely made me rethink my use of plastic planter pots. We have lots of nice quality ones, but I need to remove a few plastics from service. Water deposit patina is feeling questionable. Love you V! xx

@nelliekimberly Год назад

I agree with all of these. I've made the mistake of buying cheap plastic furniture and also plastic flower pots in the past, but its not worth it in the end!

@veronicaprolo9958 Год назад

Hi ! I agree with everything but your broke my heart with the hanging plants …maybe just 1 or 2 ?? I always choose the unicolor ones Love your chanel !

@nadineyturraspe1981 Год назад

Concrete is my love for containers ... terracotta eventually crumbles due to sun and weather ... btw I love hanging planters full of color.

@trineskarb6021 Год назад

I so agree, Valentina 😄👍🏼

@wendykornfein3337 Год назад

In agreement, totally!

@maryanncarmody5646 Год назад

Great tips as always. I myself am not a statue fan, but of course to each their own. We have this awful "frog" thing on our waterfall that my husband has had FOREVER....there were two, but one "broke" in a storm...(hahaha-I may have helped) and the other I've painted twice as it fades in the hot sun.... I have decided to give this thing the boot TODAY. It'll be interesting to see how long it takes the hubby to notice. 😂

@lananorris1688 Год назад

I have found so many lovely pieces from second hand stores for outdoor seating. I absolutely love gardening and I love an evolving yard. I follow a Master Gardener from my area and she has the most dreamy front and back yard. She even made stepping stones and a sidewalk with broken pieces of pool tile. It is in designs and swirls of cobalt blue. Like I said just dreamy and filled with all kinds of color. Little pathways, steps, and zones. If my yard becomes a fraction of hers, I’ll be satisfied. Oak leaf hydrangeas, lush ferns of all types, annuals in many colors, vegetables, and hellebores! ❤❤❤

@ziero9072 Год назад

1. Setting the focal point to be hallow and changing like plants or flowers. 2. Not thinking much about my view from the dining room or table. These are my two mistakes that I am still dealing with right now making a few changes and right now successfully made my lounge area, symmetrical and solid to be the focal point of the outdoor patio and still working with my view.

@deekeene4273 Год назад

So let's see your outdoor space

@valeriaostan6708 Год назад

I have a similar wicker lounge set and It Is good in Summer as Well as in Winter indoor

@alinguedesiree1516 Год назад

Hello Valentina . Nice to see you 😘

@DonnaRo Год назад

Just in time! You just saved a lot of friends from making huge mistakes! I’m happy to say that I am not one of them! Lol as I was texting this I envisioned in my head you as a superhero character coming in….Here I am to save the day! 😃😁🥳😂 Thank you Valentina!

@JoR00ke Год назад

The plastic furniture you showed is old fashioned, I've seen some amazing super cool Scandi style plastic dining chairs, a seamless continuous piece of curved plastic, doesn't have to be ugly! x

@Ophelia_1668 Год назад

Umm be careful of terracotta pots in cold gardens, all mine cracked with the intense frosts over Winter, now going to literally costs 1000's of pounds to replace. This time I will be going for the reinforced or concrete pots that will last a lifetime. If you can't get large terracotta pots indoors or in a green house to over Winter, think twice about buying them in cold areas.

@EvelynM-vlogs Год назад

Large terracotta pots should never sit on soil in the winter or yes, they will crack from the frost heaving. The soil does not let the bottom of the pot dry.

@Ophelia_1668 Год назад

@@EvelynM-vlogs None of them were sat on soil, they were all on proper chucks and they all broke this Winter, too cold and basically they all shattered.

@EvelynM-vlogs Год назад

@@Ophelia_1668 That's such a shame, maybe put a plsnyrf plastic pot inside the terra cotta pot. Not all terra cotta pots are made with good clay. Some are definitely too porous, which means they hold a lot of water within their clay, expansion and contraction will definitely shatter them. The porosity of the clay is usually country specific.

@beverlynorris557 Год назад

I upgraded my outdoor furniture to an Article furniture sectional. Wow! So much better. It did not come with tacky throw pillows. Lol! I bought some that I like.

@Sissygirl11 Год назад

This video is hilarious. I love it. ❤😂😂 such a fan Val.

@nicolehopkins2189 Год назад

“That’s what the drinks are for.”🤣🤣🤣

@aking-king Год назад

Watching from Canada 🇨🇦

@lenekern5266 Год назад

Love your honesty🎉🎉 I do agere, hanging plants are not pretty! I love a clean outdoor area. Just waiting for spring, live in Norway so here are the snow still going strong 😂😂😂. Just keep up the good work Valentina❤ Hugs

@pathofinspiration Год назад

Appreciate what you said. Want to be in style and buy once. Over 65, single, small balcony and want a cushy chair with ottoman to read my books. Live above the 49th parallel. Any suggestions?

@deborahwickless7019 Год назад

Can you mix brown wicker cafe height table & chair set w/clean lined black metal standard height set (sofa, coffee table & chairs)? Husband bought cafe set so stuck w/it. Fireplace is on other side of same patio. I don’t want any more brown wicker😢

@amandahall4992 Год назад

I agree keep it classic and simple. With the cushions you get with furniture sets that aren’t your taste I buy new covers from H&M, Zara etc and what I do like is some modern outdoor sculpture maybe one large statement piece.

@kimk9851 Год назад

I hated signs at first but I've let them slowly creep into my live and now they are all over! Eeeek! I need to rethink them! Love the idea of powder coated aluminum for outdoor furniture. We have a condo on the beach in Mexico and we need to keep that in mind. Metal rusts there in 1 month! Thanks for the great tips!!! 😍

@justatitle Год назад

I do want to interject on the plastic containers. I’ve seen some beautiful paint projects on these containers, and I have to say, they were quite nice. They made them look old, and rustic. I happen to agree with you on the plastic containers, except that you can paint them. A lot of these concrete planters are so expensive, and if you have the budget, go for it. But there is an alternative. It’s incredible what you can now do with paint.

@sinat422 Год назад

Hei Valentina. Thank yu for another honest video. I so do agree on most of your views. I think most people dream of a big italian terrasse with big furniture and plants, but in real life we are stuck with small balconies. So I often see a scale mismatch...too big furniture and often for many friends. On my terrasse I keep a few chairs for my husband and me...and if the whole family is coming over for BBQ we bring out our big table and chairs from the inside dining area.

@natashat5953 Год назад

Can you do a video for affordable outdoor furniture that looks contemporary, chic and does not break the bank. Lots of images included in this video were restoration hardware which is very pricey

@lisathompson5048 Год назад

I wish that everyone would feel free to enjoy their outdoor space without criticism from someone who seems to have no idea how most people live. If you can only afford a plastic chair, please enjoy sitting in it.