Embrace the mess, if you don’t point it out, no one will notice. Your so called thrown together decor is spontaneous, you have a good eye, then realize how great it looks without overthinking things. Everything is completely charming! Never compare yourself with others, I’m sure if you asked them, they’d tell you your place looks better than theirs. Be confident and do it quickly, then enjoy your beautiful family. I wish you truly realized you inspire people to more fully enjoy life.
Kristen, you have such a REAL home! I feel right at home! Your style is very unique and cozy…don’t apologize for sharing your reality…it’s real life. I could walk into your home and not worry about touching something and knocking it down…that’s a real talent for you to be able to do that. Cindi (from WV). 🥰. Merry Christmas to you and your beautiful family.
Yes, although others may have a more is more esthetic many of them admittedly spend a month and have help. I enjoy watching all types of decor videos. From the over the top to the minimalist. At the end of the day, I still put out the things I love and my kids helping decorate the most imperfect tree, loaded with tacky ornaments from my husband’s childhood is still my favorite part of decorating. And I save so much money and most importantly time to spend making memories that will far outlast any decor or trends.
I agree that Andrea is amazing in all that she does. Her home is very tasteful and calm. However, Kristen you do you...and you do it extremely well. I love the enthusiasm that you put into everything you do. I also like your decor, especially at Christmas. Please don't compare yourself to others. You are wonderful just the way you are.
Giiirrrrllll, I love both your homes equally for different reasons. Don't sell yourself short! Yours is one of my favorites on RU-vid! It's so serene and lovely.
I love your home tour and your home. It's so cozy, comfy and yet elegant. I especially love that you show us the little "imperfections". It makes your home tour feel real and relatable. You are so beautiful inside and out, humble and just a joy to watch. I hope you get the rest that you need and pray you feel better soon! Blessings to you and your family! Have a very Merry Christmas!!
Kristen, your home is lovely!! You dont need to apologize for anything. You are making a home for your family. Dont compare yourself to anyone! You be the woman God wants you to be. I love your simplicity. We love you as yourself!!! Have a wonderful Christmas and take care of yourself. Your family needs you!!❤️🥰 P.S. i love the outlet on the mantle!! It treally is a great idea!!!!
You have done more than you think. Your house looks charming. I am impressed with all the touches everwhere, the garlands throughout are so festive, love all the Christmasy quilts, books, horns,sleds, and the dining is perfect.
I like the rustic "dead Mums" they are actually pretty with the decor, added texture. You have a lovely home. Kristen, you are so down to earth, stay the way you are!!
Kristen, you look amazing. I think your style and Andrea's are both beautiful!!! Give yourself some grace. You have three little girls and not feeling terrific during this pregnancy. I love your table arrangement. Simple but lovely. Every time I see your green fireplace tile, I fall in love with it again!!
I love your home!!!!!!!!!! I really love how you don’t go over the top with decor. You make your home so cozy and charming and relatable. My dream home is to have a home just like yours, reminds me of the home I grew up in the Midwest. Florida homes do not have much character, stucco and not many porches. Please, please never compare your home to anyone else. Your home is amazing ❤❤❤
Kristen, I am so sorry that you aren't feeling well. You look beautiful! Your home is precious. It's hard to go all out when you aren't feeling well. Praying for you! Let me tell you that you are way too hard on yourself. I am much older than you, and I used to be the same way. Honey, you are a daughter of the Most High! You are beautiful, and so is your heart. Know that! you are growing...your home is so lovely and has come a long way, as you have! Take care of your sweet self and get some rest. I hope that you and your sweet family have a wonderful Christmas!
I am late to the game, or early for 2024, but I love your authenticity. Real life is so much more beautiful than a showplace magazine cover. I love your videos and I pray you have been feeling better in 2024.❤
Your decor is so pretty and "intentional". You don't just buy things to put out a video or sponsored by showing freebies received all the time and your home isn't YT cookie cutter decorated. That's what makes you stand out. You encourage others to buy secondhand and not to sweat the small stuff (like putting cloves in your oranges on the table). I love that! With you we feel relaxed and not stressed to be perfect. This is your strength girl! Don't discard your garland on your bed when you get a replacement, you can use it outdoors, on top of cabinets or cut apart to use pieces in bowls or pitchers. Looks like you may have future competition with sweet and beautiful Ruby. She did a great job! Wishing you and your family a wonderful Christmas! ☃️🤶🎅🎄🦌
Girl! Your home looks amazing! After years of country stuff, we built a new home and went very modern. I like it, but seeing your home makes me realize how much I miss thrifting. You have a gift! Beautiful decor!
Your home looks beautiful and festive. You don't have to decorate everything and use every ounce of decor to be festive. Your home is so clean and welcoming. Hopefully u can rest and start to feel better.
Your home is absolutely amazing. You have such a talent for decor! I really love the narratives you provide on your videos. You are warm, charming and really funny, plus I love that you keep it real.
Kristen you look like a model in this video!! I too follow Andrea. How special that you are such close friends. Never compare your home to anyone....it is beautiful!! You are THE most authentic, honest, genuine person I follow. Enjoy taking time off as you deserve it. Take care of yourself and I hope you feel better during the holidays. Merry Christmas from the middle of Nebraska!!
Just to let you know… in my 75 year old opinion you are an amazing person, mother, wife, and Christian. Your decor is beautiful and inspiring and you come across as real, unrehearsed, unpretentious, and delightful. No need for apologies.. I have great faith that all your followers love you!!
Kristen, I'm praying you get some rest and feel better soon! Take some time for yourself and let your mind and body rest. Your home is so beautiful! As someone with a chronic illness, I found the decor in your home more attainable for me than the usual years of going all out. It takes the pressure off of my shoulders! God bless you and your family this season and always.
I'm sad to hear you're taking a break, however, I completely get it! I feel physically, mentally, and emotionally exhausted! I haven't been feeling well for a while, so I get it. I hope you find rest and healing, whatever that means for you. I love your videos and your sweet calming spirit.
I love how you are honest and real! May you and your family be blessed and rested and ready to meet the New Year! I’ll be waiting, praying, and looking forward to seeing you in the New Year ❤ Thank you for sharing your beautiful home and talents ❣
Your home looks lovely. Don't apologize or point out all it's faults. What people don't know, they won't notice. You have put care and thought into your home and decorations. There are too many over-decorated homes being shown. We shouldn't feel pressured because some have more money and time to spend. Your home is lived in and loved. It is lovely. We must all remember that it all started in a lowly stable. The spirit and love is in your home. Hope you feel better and more rested. Merry Christmas!
Oh sweet Kristen, I’m proud of you for putting your health first. Your home is so beautiful with all of its quirks. To me it just makes it that much cozier and homey. I really like the strands of lights through the garlands & just leaving them on. Such an easy and yet beautiful thing to add that warm Christmas feeling. I pray that you & your sweet family have a beautifully blessed Christmas and create lots of precious moments & memories. Merry Christmas 🎁🌲🎄🌲🎄🌲🎄🌲🎁🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Your home is beautiful, well balanced and lovely. You are a beautiful and sweet spirited person with a beautiful family. There is no need to apologize. Wishing you a Merry Christmas and blessings to you and your family! Now go get some rest.
Thank you for the beautiful Christmas home tour Kristen! Don't sweat the small stuff. I pray your feeling better soon. Merry Christmas to you and your family! God bless ❤
Kristen ❤❤ I am a 72 yr old mom of 3 adult children and 5 grandchildren married nearly 50 yrs.......your home is absolutely beautiful, your children are beautiful and YOU are beautiful! When I see a video of yours pop up I think " oh good!"......... so many videos are so over-done......too much......too pristine. I love your style. Your decorating is just right! Now, you take care of yourself......rest up. Love you, Kathy from Pennsylvania
Okay Kristen - You need to stop putting yourself and your decorating down. I say this with love. ❤️ Your place is lovely and it is obvious you have a gift and a love for decorating your home. A beautiful and imperfect home is so much more relatable to us. I appreciate the time and effort you put into your home - it's beautiful and so warm and welcoming! Have a blessed Christmas with your family. ♥️
U don’t need Dr. Phil or anyone else. Your a child of the most High God. Ur real and honest and very relatable. You do you! Ur lovely unique and special. God bless I and ur family.
I love the way you put the garland with lights all along the kitchen counter. Leaving them on all the time sounds wonderful. I can only imagine when you walk into the kitchen in the morning how sweet it must seem. I was just thinking how even thought your girls are very young, you're teaching them by doing. I love the way you've decorated. The last little tree looks to have 'that' primitive look. Take care of yourself because You can't give what you don't have. Praying for you... Continued Blessings!
I think your home is beautiful! It's one of the best I've seen. Stop apologizing! What I love most about your channel is that you are real, with everyday interruptions, like we ALL have😂❤ . You're doing a beautiful job. God's blessings to you and yours!
Your home is so charming. I looks so cozy and real. Don’t worry about things not being perfect. That’s what life is made of. Have a wonderful Christmas, and God Bless your sweet family ❤️.
Kristen, you are a sweetheart! Your home is just perfect! We love all your decor and we especially love you. You are such a real person and most of the world watching you can see the same. Feel better doll and never ever feel that what you do is not the "best". It IS the best and fits to you and your family. That's what makes your channel so real. Merry Christmas to you and your family. Feel better and rest up! We will all be here upon your return after your last video of 2023! (Hugs)) xoxo
You don't need to make excuses for your home! Most of us would love to have a house half as beautiful! Your decorations are like a hug; nostalgic and homey. I think your outlets on the mantel are a clever idea. I love your garland on your bed. Everything is charming and cozy. What good is a decorated home that no one can live in? Your house is perfect for your family. I hope and pray that you will feel better very soon! Enjoy Christmas and a nice long break! 🎄
I know you stressed over that farmhouse table and the residual white paint……but I think it’s amazing just as it is! Thanks for sharing your home and congratulations to your growing family! Merry Christmas!
Your Christmas home is beautiful. All the gorgeous touches upstairs and down. You really do have style and lots of lovely ideas. Happy Christmas!!! 🎄✨🎁🎄✨🎁🇬🇧
Finding your channel was the best one Ive ever seen. You make me smile with your beautiful personality! Healing from major surgery now so finding your channel is everything! Just what the Dr ordered! I’ve been watching some older ones too. Thank you SO much!
Dead mums, ornaments just lying on the tree branches, too short curtains, random candles in the hutch! Oh my gosh, Kristen I just love that you are so real!!! Some people's "perfect" homes just make me feel bad, like my decor isn't good enough. You show us that a home can be beautiful without spending megabucks and months of time to decorate! I hope you'll be feeling better soon! Merry Christmas to your and your sweet family!!!
My dead mums are still in the planters on my front stoop and guess what ? I think they're staying there !! Don't feel like decorating them this year. You do a beautiful job Kristen with your home so don't ever apologize. Merry Christmas to you and your precious family ily and so glad your taking some time off to take care of yourself !!!
I agree with this 100% and think it's one of the reasons I love watching Kristen's videos. After watching, I'm not left with the feeling that I'm not good enough or my home and kids aren't "good enough" like I am with so many other videos on RU-vid! I just feel like my home, kids, myself are all "normal " whatever that may mean nowadays 😊
Love your videos but so glad you’re taking a break and taking care of yourself! (Not a dr but have been dealing with medical stuff recently too, saw so many drs and no one checked my electrolytes) i’m curious if drinking liquid IV would help your energy at all, that and salt tablets helped me feel a million times better, praying for you, I know its frustrating and just feels awful to feel run down/ exhausted and then if you see a doctor to be told nothing is wrong. God’s got your back. Also love your little cabin mug! I’m drinking as much hot coco in thrifted mugs as I want this winter and not feeling guilty about it at all! I’ve learned that its ok to ask for help sometimes, my family is far but I talked to my mama and she said hey its OK if you need to hire a house cleaner every once in a while or just tell your friends you’re overwhelmed and need a little help with chores, and frozen meals are OK too. Thanks for being a real christian, your videos have pushed me to pray and reconnect with my believes, its easy to get discouraged when so many people online have this perfect house, marriage, faith-I like that you really show your girls that hey no one is perfect, and don’t do the christian faith on “what will happen if you don’t” but “what will happen if you do!” and preach love based and its not a guide to die by but to live by, just is nice to see a real person honestly
You could always add a ruffle in a contrasting or cream fabric to extend the length of the curtains. Have a joyful, restful Christmas season with your family and friends.
I love Andrea too; she is so kind and her house is lovely. But I love you too. I would love to have a house like yours, don't under rate it and especially don't under rate yourself! I already planned to simplify decorating this year, then I dislocated my shoulder and couldn't get my decorations out or set up the tree. My precious kids came over and did it for me. Family and loved ones are such a blessing and so much more important than a magazine cover house. I love that you decorate with your kids, I always did too. Makes for wonderful traditions and memories, Have a blessed Christmas.
I really enjoy your videos, your home and how you interact with your girls. It’s sweet. Being a mom to three young girls, a dog and taking care of your home while having a RU-vid business is a lot to manage. Please, please, please take care of your health first and foremost. As much as we love seeing your videos pop up, we understand if you just don’t have the energy. Garlands really have become more realistic looking in the last few years. I use the old, fake looking stuff outdoors because it doesn’t get damaged by the weather and it’s nice from afar. Back in the 70s, I made that same embroidered picture that you have in your bathroom. Seeing it in your last video brought back the memory of blending the yarn on that cute little creature. I’m sure we sold it at a garage sale. Maybe it made it’s way to you. 😄. Prayers for you and your family for a blessed Christmas. Rest and enjoy the holiday.
Everything is so cute and cozy. The incense burner is amazing and reminded me of my very early childhood. My dad had an incense burner that was a little cabin with the smoke coming out the chimney. Thanks for jogging my memory. That thing used to intrigue me. As usual the girls are adorable.
Kristen, loved the tour and your Christmas decor! You really don't give yourself enough credit.....you have decor skills girlfriend!! Less truly is more and your Christmas decor fits the style of your house so it looks "imperfectly perfect"!!! Glad to see your thrifted nativity scene has baby Jesus, He is usually missing, it looks beautiful under the TV. Love your content and humor and realness, don't ever change! God Bless!
Kristen, I love your home, the decor that you choose & your family. And I think the outlet on the mantel is genius!! I truly admire you, young Moms that make videos, take care of their families & the home❤ I am wondering if your big news is an addition to your little family? You are really glowing, but as Josh says, "look at her-she is gorgeous!'" (or something similar) I am praying that you feel better soon🙏 May God bless you all❣️ Love & hugs from the East side of TX 💙🎄🎁
I love all the French horns you use in your Christmas decorating. I love French horns! I am looking forward to your announcement. I'm pretty sure I have already guessed what it is! Merry Christmas.
You forgot to introduce your pup! Love Pine and Prospect. I bet you are just as fabulous. Love that you’re not perfect. It’s a lot of working finding and buying deals when you have a family. Love the nativity venyet. The tree is perfect. Mittens are extra special. Good for you to be listening to your body.
Your home looks so festive. Less is more I believe. When you've been not well it hits how much one can't keep up with. We are suppose to enjoy the Holidays right, not feel overwhelmed, I'm so guilty. Im making changes and minimizing. Merry Christmas 🥰
