redesigning our GUEST COTTAGES + self care day!!! | VLOGMAS Day 14 

You’ve quickly become my favorite channel. You check all the boxes reno, thrifting, funny, animal lover. I’ve been binging your channel

Maybe for the guest houses, you could add a second floor loft? Something similar to how tiny homes add space by creating a room that’s only 4-5 feet tall but can still include beds for additional sleeping. I’m sure little Robbie would love that growing up during visits to see you!

So in the small town where I grew up, we also have a small lake. (I say small, but that's because I live on Lake Erie, so every other lake in our area is small in comparison) Anywho! They do a lake house tour, where the community can tour the houses around the lake (only the homeowners that choose to participate) There is the gorgeous cottage-y cottage (stones and wood, traditional style) and they had a loft for the kids room above the entry (tiny house, but great use of square footage) But ya. Think vertically for space too. It wasn't a whole 2nd floor, just a small loft with a bed, and a treehouse ladder.

Hello Makenna I just wanted to make you aware of some thing I have a friend that just finished her house that was built in the 40s or 50s the house had carpet throughout it she ripped up all the carpet and had beautiful hardware floors so of course she wanted to keep those the house was not originally air-conditioned it had window units she put central air and heat throughout and when she got through it was all beautiful and this house is also in Texas. They moved in to their home the beginning of the summer and to date her floors downstairs have buckled so bad, it is a pier and beam house they were told it was because of all the moisture, and they were told they would have to go up underneath the house and insulate it you may have already thought of all of this but I just see all the hard work you’re doing and didn’t want this to happen to you, good luck with everything I so enjoy watching your blogs

I am certainly impressed by all you manage to get done and still have that upbeat personality that we all love. I would be frazzled beyond belief having to manage all the house requires, the cottages, basic chores, and ALL the videos you must keep up to keep that money rolling in. WOW!!! I am also impressed by how many viewers keep watching each and every day seeing you talk about, plan, and work on your remodeling project. Another WOW. I suppose since I have no plans to remodel a home in the future, or care that much about the nitty-gritty details of each project, I am also amazed at how many of your faithful fans are so immersed in your progress. At this point, I mostly enjoy watching your dog dance around you when I tune in. I can't wait for your house to be done, so you can move on to other topics to video. Do you think you will ever finish this chapter of your life? I imagine endless discussions of changing this or that, or fixing stuff that broke, or repainting something that you don't like.... I'll try to be patient....

The only reason I’m not upset about the renovations coming to an end is because I know there are guest cottages coming. Check in with me when the guest cottages are coming to an end 😂😂

I'm already sad for when vlogmas is over. I am really looking forward to your videos every day. They are keeping me sane between my newborn and my almost 3 year old and all the stuff to do. Thank you! 🎄😍👍

I'm sure you already thought of this because you're a genius but I watch so much tiny home content and the guest cottages sound perfect for a tiny home design. Like a loft space that you use a detachable hook ladder or a small staircase that has a built in bookcase or built in storage. It could be the perfect cozy cottage vibe

I love sketching things out to scale too. Normally it’s how I decide if I want to rearrange furniture. I use notability on my iPad so that I can copy and paste and move things around, definitely saves some time!

I like the new use of space in the cottages. Based on the little nook you could put a desk directly across from the bunk beds so even if you don't have kids, you have a little work nook if you need to work remotely from there or for kids to do homework, etc. Plus, you can have pretty curtains going across the opening so it feels like a "secret space". Kids would LOVE that.

LOVE Henry and Holly!!! You’re Mom is so good! 💕💕

Sleeping loft. Children love those.

I’m so in love with the lighting fixtures! You should make a video with the stuff you have already for each room and make a mood bored so we can see your whole inspiration!

I’m going to be so sad when vlogmas is over. I love visiting with you every day! 💜

What about maybe adding a little loft area, like in tiny homes… climbing up a ladder, to get to a bedroom. Is that possible? That would be so unique and cool. If the amount of head room allowed it. ❤️

Kingsley is the sweetest baby girl!!! I’m stoked for the siding/drywall

ahh your passion and work ethic and positivity are so infectious!!! it's so apparent that you love everything about your job from designing to building to learning to thrifting to content creation. I also love how natural and authentic your vlogs feel. it like we're hanging out! :) you're such a gem!

This videos sometimes is the only thing that makes me happy, happiness is contagious sometimes, thank you

Omg I seriously can't handle how cute Kinsley is!! I wanna squeeze her!!!

Kinsley is a whole mood. So spunky!

Oh my goodness I can’t believe it’s getting closer to start on the guest cottages. This has been my favorite vlogmus. I have enjoyed your videos for the past 3 years your content is so inspiring and all of your DIY’s. And of course watching Kinsley she is such so precious. Romeo and you are a perfect fit❤️❤️❤️❤️

Bunk beds are an awesome idea. I'm renovating my mountain cabin and am adding a built in twin bed in the loft with storage drawers and a trundle. It will be a wall of custom cabinetry so the person in the bed can close it off for privacy from the open area. Otherwise, it will just look like storage.

Today feels like a reorganize my dresser kind of day now. Thanks for the inspiration! It'll be my after work project

We moved into our house in Dec 2020 when we had the whole kitchen demolished and we had the same experience last Christmas. This is the first real Christmas here and it is so special!!

I just wanna be thrifting and diy buddies! I don't really have any family or friends who enjoy doing these things. You and your mom just have so much fun going thrifting and I just want to tag along. I'll bring the coffees! Lol.cant wait to see the cottage in all it's glory

I’m so excited to see the house finished. I’m dying to see u decorate!!

So excited to see your dream home come together! It will be beautiful! 💕

There is a washer/dryer combo about the size of a dishwasher that can go into the kitchen instead of a dishwasher. It would free up the washer/dryer space

I'm going to go through major withdrawals when Vlogmas ends and I go back to a week between videos.

If you’re going to add bunk beds I think they’d be tucked away nicely in a closet type space so you’re not adding much more square footage and it can hide behind a pocket door if there’s less people staying there. Since there’s only 1 bathroom I think it’s more of a luxury to sleep 4 people.

Love the chrome desk! Your parents home is gorgeous.

Love this vlogmas so much! I look forward to it every day. Already cannot wait till christmas next year😍

A sleeping loft would be a great idea

How about adding a loft, kids would love that. Rise the roof on the cottage.

Would a loft type situation for additional bunks/sleeping space make sense? I always see when you have a small space the number one tip is to work up and use that space to your advantage

I’m thinking a Murphy bed idea for the bunk beds! It could look like a really pretty wardrobe but actually come out to be beds! Loving vlogmas though!

Check out the beds in the wall in the Studio of Treshnish Farm. Very cosy for kids/young adults. Would be a lot of fun with double bunks and a ladder.

You should definitely keep a couple of pairs of shorts out handy, it's Texas, winter here is fickle and we can see 80 degree days, right after it's 30's for a week, sometimes even in one day 🤣 Your enthusiam for decorating the cottage next year is infectious, I can't wait to see it!

At the end you gave us grinch Maccena 😃🤣🤣🎄🎄🎄 but in the good way, so funny. Thank u for the Xmas mood this year! God bless u

Love all of you! So much good energy ❤️ Always looking forward to some MaCenna downtime.

Hi Macenna..look forward to your blogs every day... They have a product called rub'n buff.. it might work on your light to tone the gold finish down to match the others.

I’ve never been so excited for siding…but it feels like Christmas tomorrow!!! The siding will be on 🎉

Love the slower pace 🎄🎄🥰

Also I just cooked your mommy’s tortellini recipe and my husband swears I’m this amazing cook 😂

Hi Macenna , can’t wait to see the windows in, I’m always worried about vandalism, siding going up windows, going in , oh, did you ever another sander I don’t remember if you did after you returned the reject sander? Holly is perfect 😍

Have you ever thought about Murphy beds?

Clicked immediately, first thing after coming from vacation I did is watching all vlogs. Cant help, you are amazing

I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR THE COTTAGES

In guest cottages you should do like a Murphy beds for the bunks that way if needed they have them but if not they are out of the way.

Can you add a mezzanine floor above the kitchen or living space for a couple of twin beds? 💚💚

You can take chalk paint antiquing wax to dull finishes on brass. Check it out!

Omg. Little Kinsley trying to get you to play white her while you were going through your cloths 🥺😭🥺😭 so cute!!!!

omg days are really fast! welcome to the family, Holly! haha perfect name!

It is so cute in the opening where u see Kinsley pop up at the window!

Not trying to burst any design bubbles but as a mother myself, it might be tough for parents to get their kids to nap (if they take any) if the kid bunk area is out in the open like that. We always seek our rental homes with a place to close the kids off in a more quiet space since they go to bed earlier than parents do.

Hi! I've been following your blogs for about 2 years and this is my first comment to you but I just wanted to say I love all of your ideas. You've given me so much inspiration for my future build or renovation, whichever I choose. We are currently living in military housing in virginia so I appreciated your renter friendly updates when you were in California. We will he moving to oceanside next year for 6 years and then back home to alabama when we retire. I already have so many ideas for our home in California from your many diys and flips and such. I love your personality and how even when things mess up or get pushed back or change you handle it with so much grace and patience. I strive to have that type of attitude. Keep up all the work, I'm loving everything and all the videos for your build. Last thing, please tell me once the process is finished you will do side by side before and afters so we can see the true transformation you have made?! Thanks!!

Yes Henry n holly is cute n so is kensley with the overlay of adorabzness

I love to see you in your design process. Those cottages are going to be so cute, I know it. I had a thought for your design for the family unit with the bunkbeds. As a parent, I love to have my kids sleeping in a room I can close off, so I can enjoy my night in my living room a bit longer without disturbing them while they are sleeping. Do with it as you want ;) So excited for your sideboards to be finished this week. 🧡

I live in Maine now and it dark between 3:30 and 4:00p.m. whats even worse is it's not light until 7:00 a.m. so depressing! Get to your house when the sun comes up and you will have more daylight to do your jobs this from someone that has less than 8 hours of light a day. Winter SUCKS AND SO DOES SNOW! sorry just the time of year and darkness and cold! -° plus windchills just to much to deal with! You are doing well for a novice renovating your house!

Add some antiquing wax to those brighter gold light fixtures. It will give you that aged brass look you love

Macenna, your vlogmas is the only thing I’ve been consistent with this season, my only stress reliever following constant night shift! Sending love from the UK ❤️🎄 …Btw does anyone know the song that’s playing in the background of the clip where Macennas folding clothes, it’s been in some other previous episodes too and can’t seem to find it 😢

Antiquing wax will darken the bright brass!

Have you thought of doing a loft for the bunk beds?

If you put the bunk beds there then the whole family needs to go to bed early as the kids won't sleep if adults are chatting/watching tv. Like the idea of putting in a loft in for perhaps the main bed instead or the kiddies.

Hey there. Loving my daily vlogmas fix. I had two thoughts while watching your video. I loved the lights for your guest bathroom but didn’t like the ones for either side of the mirror for the primary bathroom, especially after seeing how perfect the guest ones were. Second thought on the cottages, wondered if you could fit the bunk beds somewhere out of the way. If kids are staying you would not want them to sleep in the lounge and kitchen area as when they are asleep, parents couldn’t use the lounge and would have to stay in the bedroom in the evening. I so admire your tenacity and you are so bubbly. I’m in New Zealand, so I watch when I’m just out of bed in the morning. You sure set me up for a happy day, so thank you. Peace and love xxx

Flip down Murphy bunk beds would be a good space saving option on a wall. They would be hidden when not in use.

That baby is so cute I wish I had your energy again see u tomorrow !!!

Just a thought….look out Disney World’s deluxe resorts and deluxe villas layouts. They fit a lot into small square footage. You may get inspired there for your guest houses.

loved every vlogmas video so far! and this kind of different calm one today just really hit my vibe. you are my daily dosis of youtube :))

Your skills are soo impressive! No wonder you do such a great job with every project!

lightning and faucet perfect match.

I love watching your project! I look forward to it every day. Glad you have another one next year!

Are you hoping these will be long term rentals? Or are there big events in the area people will be coming to stay for long stretches? I was surprised you’re putting washer/dryers in the cottages. A nice amenity, yes, but just something else that can be abused/broken!

Thank goodness for the self-care day. I've been getting worried about you!

Look at Scandi bed cupboards for bunk bed inspo.

Wow, lots of people are suggesting a loft space for the cottages. I think that would be smart. I'm sure a lot of people would like to experiance the cozy, tiny home.

I am with you for 2 years and just now I saw that your posture while working the laptop is really bad, I am worried about your back, just lift your chair up and remember you should have your elbows 90 degrees ;) 💕

I love your vlogs! Thanks for the consistency and the hard work. Really admire all you do.

as a mother of kids, we usually put them behind the bedroom door to sleep when we visit somewhere. just saying bunk beds behind a door should be considered.

You're tree skirt totally made me thinking of my little one 🐕 Maggie who would love to lay down on it thinking it's her special blanket. We can't put presents under the tree until Xmas because she love to lay under the tree.

MERRY CRISTMAS MACENNA WITH LOVE FROM GREECE

Okayyyyy… you’re jamming today! 🎶 🎵

Good evening been waiting for your blog sending lv Ann 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧❤️❤️❤️❤️

Have you considered one of those hidden Murphy beds? They even make them that look like a cabinet. Or a trundle, or daybed instead of a couch?

This is the best part of the day :)

👋🏻 loving all your vlogmas & your other videos! Little side note that I couldn’t watch Vlogmas day 11,12 & 15 as the captions aren’t available as I really depend on captions because I’m Deaf… love kinsley too, stay safe & merry Christmas 🎄

hi, greetings from germany. you always put me in a good mood, thank you very much

What about a sleep loft with a ladder to get up there

You do more on a self care day than I do in a week! I’m exhausted by your life. I’m glad you live it and not me. Phew. When you need a real break, pop over here to Australia. I live near the beach. You can sloth here with us and I’ll share lazy person lifestyle tips and tricks with you! Meanwhile, you’re so lucky to still have your grandparents alive. Listen to their stories - maybe even video them. Their voices won’t be with you forever and they are so special. You could keep them alive with you forever!

I love vlogs like these! I have to clean my house tonight and this video motivated me. ❤️

I love to see how far you have come on your renovation!! & I love to watch the process! Can I just say that your Kinsley reminds me of my sister's dog Jackie??!!

How many guests cottages will there be exactly? Will it be available for Air B&B at all?

Someone mentioned a loft , great idea for the kids.

Hahahah ur beginning sketch looks like ones I’ve done before hahaha

Good morning!!! Love watching your channel. Just wanna let you know the best way to clean a t.v monitor or computer screen is by using solutions on a microfiber cloth, they don't recommend you spraying with the solution on the screen it self cause it might damage it. 😉

Deep cleaning is so satisfying ☺️👏🏻

Yep, Holly is the perfect name for her! 🥰🥰🥰😍😍😍

First here. Yay. Love seeing your amazing progress. Love from London x

I love your videos vlogmas is the best Christmas present ever!!!!!!

Awwwwwww Kingsley bring you a toy while you’re folding clothes….such a kid move