What an amazing difference already, and it's not even done yet! Your family will have a whole different experience walking into this space once it's all finished. And, Phil posing while nailing was hilarious. "Now you're making me blush" was too. I've been with you long enough to remember when Phil was silent and invisible behind the camera. This is so much better!
The entry is coming along beautifully and I'm looking forward to seeing it completed. I so enjoy the banter between you and Phil as you work together. Phil is such a great guy and so much fun to watch. You are an amazing couple and your boys are growing up in the best family atmosphere. It makes my day when I get to watch your videos in the morning as I sip my coffee. God bless the English family!!
It's looking amazing. Now the windows frame the beautiful view. Phil cracked me up with his posing, "got to make work look pretty, not practical" for social media! 👍
I think it's a psychological reaction. The wonky window foam replaced by straight trim and ta-da! Creates a feeling of orderliness and stability. Such good vibes to feel in a home! Looking great!
What a difference a little trim and paint can make! I see Phil getting a killer offer to be a model for a tool company in the near future! He is a natural!
This entryway is looking amazing. You are a great team. You make me laugh. It reminds me of my husband and I working on projects. It is hard work but we make each other laugh. Phil’s next job will be modeling.
Loving the entryway. I am proud of you. That ceiling would have killed my neck and shoulders. You did great! Phillip framed the windows so beautifully.
Oh thank goodness! I was thinking, I hope Elysia does not eat or snort any of that by accident! Glad you told us right away! I can't believe you guys built a kitchen!!! so awesome! Love the colors your using too!
Yayyyy! The entry way looks sooo good and welcoming! Your house is singing praises and happy songs as it sends out love vibes to the world! Job well done guys! A pleasure to look at. A new place to chill ax with a hot cup of coffee and look out the window on a rainy/snowy/ stormy day when all the chores are done. Ahhhhh...glorious! Hi five kids! Glorious! 😊
Here's a tip to try....using different sized nozzles, an air compressor/blower can ALSO fleck old paint off of metal...it's technically NOT sandblasting, but does work in some tricky spots etc...and saves your shoulder muscles too. And watching hubby trim the windows in the "bay", I almost wish there was a 'window seat' there to take in that view of the horses too!
I love how you explain your thoughts about what you are doing! The relationship you and phill have is a bright spot in the videos. I also enjoy the boys.
I am new to your channel but I am loving watching you guys work together!! Love the banter between you and your husband. You guys are doing a fantastic job on this home reno!
Omg you two had me laughing right along with you. Hey Phil thanks for the dance and posse's you two are such a cute couple it warms my heart to watch you guys. We had 20 years of fun and laughter in our lives until my soulmate passed away. He's been gone for 18 years now but it's still really hurts. I've been watching you two, Randy Jones and Amanda of Incredible Tiny Home's and Design to the nines you guys always make me laugh you didn't realize that your also great therapist did you. LOL!!! I think your both so talented and of course I like seeing women that know there way around power tools. I'm so blessed to have been taught. I'm a crafter also and have made it a tradition to make things with my grandkids on the holidays and they love it. They told me that's something they'll always remember about there Nana. I have always made them handmade gifts. I hope one of these days I can afford the small cricket. If there was a way to stretch my SS that would be great. Lol!!! I'm sorry for going on and on I kinda feel like I know you guys been watching your videos for awhile now. 😊
So many layers in home improvement projects. Loving this! Loved Phillips dance and pose moves! You to should dance together - it would be epic! Love you guys!!!!!!
You have a house that has character lots of it so living in it and making it your own says slot about your creativity. You have to have a vision or there is no reason to do the Reno until you have it. I commend you on that its exciting to see the changes with you. Using what you have is even better it gives inspiration to others bravo
Oh my gosh I am dying! I immediately imagined a scene in Nacho Libre when Phil was sticking his but out!😂❤ Windows look amazing. And way to go on the ceiling as well! So much progress made!😊
You need to take a break and thought this might be something you might like: HONEYBEE TEA: Simply decorate your tea table with white linen tablecloth, add yellow streamers and white or yellow flowers (Sunflowers would be exquisite), and set your table with yellow and white china. Display several jars or bottles of Honey so your guest can sweeten their tea to their heart's content. Begin with Honey scones served with Honey Butter. Your tea sandwiches should be Honey Ham and cheddar cheese on Honey Nut Bread. If you want to serve a more substantial entrée, think Honey-Garlic Chicken. For dessert Honey Ice Cream or Honey cakes. HALEY'S HONEY CHICKEN: Whole chicken cut into pieces 2 cups flour 1/2 cup bread crumbs 4 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. pepper 1/4 tsp. paprika 1 1/2 cups butter, divided (3 sticks) 1/2 cup honey 1/2 cup lemon Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Mix together flour, bread crumbs, salt, pepper and paprika in a flat dish. Roll chicken in crumb mixture, coating evenly. Put 1 cup (2 sticks) butter in a 9 x 13 inch baking dish. Do Not let it brown. Remove pan from oven and arrange chicken pieces in baking dish; turning to coat the pieces of chicken with the melted butter. Bake chicken for 30 minutes with skin side down. Remove from oven. Mix the remaining 1/2 cup butter (1 stick)with the melted honey and lemon juice. Pour Honey mixture over the chicken and bake for an additional 30 minutes , basting occasionally with the Honey sauce. Yields 4 servings HONEY BEE COOKIES: 1/2 cup butter, softened (1 stick) 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup Honey 1 egg 1 1/2 cup flour 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Beat together butter, brown sugar, honey,1 egg in a medium bowl on medium speed. Stir in flour, baking soda and salt and cinnamon. Using a spoon, drop cookie dough onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake for 7 to 9 minutes until cookies are set and light brown around the edges. Let stand for 3 to 4 minutes before removing from cookie sheets. Yield 36 cookies. GLORY BEE HONEY SCONES: 2 cups flour 1 Tbsp. Baking Powder 1/4 tsp. salt 8 Tbsp. butter (1 stick), cut into small squares 3/4 cup heavy cream 1 tsp. vanilla 1/4 cup honey Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Mix together flour, Baking Powder, salt in large bowl. Cut in the butter until you have pea-sized chunks of dough. In a glass measuring cup combine Heavy cream, vanilla and honey; then pour over flour mixture. Stir with a large spoon until mixture comes together in a loose ball. Transfer dough to a lightly floured surface and knead briefly, then form an 8x8 inch square. Cut dough into 8 squares, then cut each square into half to form triangles. Transfer the 16 pieces to an ungreased baking sheet. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until cooked through with light golden edges. Remove from oven and let rest for 10 minutes. Serve with jam and Devonshire cream. Yields 16 small scones. HERBAL TEA PARTY -- with hot herb teas and Iced Herb teas With so many excellent herbal teas available and it is easy to make your own --why not have your own an HERBAL TEA PARTY? Give your table a Herb Garden look with multiple of pots in different size of Fresh Herbs! You could even add a few white candles and some gardening or herb books. Make your first course rosemary scones, then serve tea sandwiches such as cream cheese and watercress on sourdough bread or chicken salad with tarragon on fresh-baked herb bread. You could also serve an her salad with tomatoes, parsley, and mint or opt for pasta with pesto sauce. Mint chocolate brownies or cinnamon ice cream would make a lovely dessert. And if you would like to give favors to your guest, consider (what else) seed packets or small pots of different herbs. CUCUMBER-MINT TEA SANDWICHES: Ingredients: 1 large cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced, salt and pepper to taste, 16 thin slices white bread, 1 stick unsalted butter, 16 fresh mint leaves, washed and torn or chopped. Directions: Sprinkle the cucumber with salt and pepper and set aside in a colander for 10 minutes so any excess liquid can drain. Pat dry with paper towel. Using cookie cutters rounds or spring cookie shapes, cut two 2-inch rounds from each slice of bread. Coat one side of each slice of bread with a very thin layer of butter. Place another round of bread on top buttered side down, and press sandwich together gently. Serve immediately or refrigerate wrapped in plastic wrap, until ready to serve or up to 3 hours. SMOKED SALMON AND CHIVE CREAM CHEESE TEA SANDWICHES: Ingredients: 8 OZ. SMOKED SALMON THINLY SLICED, 1/2 CUP CREAM CHEESE, 2 TBSP. FINELY CHOPPED CHIVES, 12 thin slices PUMPERNICKEL bread. Directions: Mix the cream cheese and chives in a small bowl until soft and creamy. Set aside. Using cookie cutters , cut two about 2-inch size of from each slice of bread. Using the same cookie cutter cut the slices of smoked salmon. Spread the cream cheese mixture onto 1'2 half of the bread shapes, then top with a piece of salmon. Place another shape of bread on top, and press sandwich together gently. Serve immediately or refrigerate wrapped in plastic wrap, until ready to serve or up to 3 hours. CUCUMBER, GOAT CHEESE AND SPROUT TEA SANDWICHES (makes 12) Ingredients: 1 medium cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced, salt and white pepper, 12 thin slices of seven-grain bread, ONE (6oz.) log of fresh goat cheese or goat spread, 1/2 cup alfalfa sprouts, fresh dill sprigs. Directions: Sprinkle the cucumber with the salt & pepper and set aside in a colander for 10 minutes so excess liquid can drain out. Pat dry with paper towel. Using a spring cookie cutter or round cookie cutter about 2 inches cut two matching shapes from each slice of bread. Lay cucumber on 12 rounds of bread, season with salt & pepper . Sprinkle sprouts on top of cucumber. Cut goat cheese into 12 thin slices and lay a top bread rounds sprinkle with sprouts and top with cucumber slices. Top with the 12 remaining rounds of bread. Press gently the sandwiches together. Garnish with a sprig of dill. If not serving immediately wrap in Handi-wrap and refrigerate up to 3 hours. SALMON WITH Thyme and Black Pepper Mustard Sauce: 3 tablespoons Dijon-style mustard1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme¼ teaspoon cracked black pepper. Combine mustard, fresh thyme, and cracked black pepper. Mix well; set aside. Can be made a day in advance. Before grilling or baking salmon use pastry rush to apply sauce cook to your desired doneness APPETIZERS: HERB DEVILED EGGS - Devil eggs served on a devil eggs tray if you have one. Ingredients: 12 hard boiled eggs, 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1/4 cup sweet pickle relish, drained save brine to add a little back after mixing everything together (to flavor the eggs and make the right consistency) , 1 Tbsp. Mustard, 1 tsp. to 1 Tbsp. diced fine fresh herb of your choice ( I like chives or thyme or tarragon), 1 tsp. salt, 1/2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce, 1/4 tsp. pepper. Directions: Cut eggs in half, set egg whites aside. In bowl mash yolks and add all the other ingredients. Mix well. Stuff egg whites. Cover with Handi-wrap; Refrigerate until chilled and serve BLEND YOUR OWN TEA: Blending your own tea and then sampling it is one of life's little delights. So why not build an entire tea party around it? Buy half dozen tins of various teas; then give guests empty tea bags made of paper or muslin so they can take a spoonful of one tea, add a pinch of another, even a pinch of a third. While guest are enjoying their house-blended tea, serve chocolate chip scones along with turkey and Gouda cheese tea sandwiches. You might to brew a pot of your favorite blend of tea.
Put a long pole into the end of the roller Elysia, it makes the job a lot faster and might save the shoulders a bit! Its all looking awesome - and the windows..wow! what a difference!
@@ElysiaEnglish Thank you so much.. I’m going back and getting caught up on all the videos. I just watched the scary one from 2 yrs ago about Man on your property. It’s getting at a time where you can’t trust anyone. I know that was 2 yrs ago but never let your guard down. Your Home is Beautiful. And my Son’s name is also Chase😊
