It's the quality and authenticity, not the quantity and frequency, of your videos which I enjoy. So again as always, thanks for another great video and hope you get some sunshine 🍻☀️🌴.
I love your long form content, I’ve watched you pretty consistently for years and years because I love your youtube videos!! I like insta and tiktok content and creators but it isn’t that comforting to me. My fave thing to do at the end of the day is chill and watch your vlogs, you don’t need to be doing all the things other people are doing, I love what you’re doing and that’s whatever you enjoy doing!!! xxx
Stone houses need to breathe, the paint would definitely contribute to issues within the house. I always wondered why the previous owners painted such a beautiful building! The annex looks great, pat yourselves on the back for such a good job!
The new kitchen pillows are gorgeous. It' not too much pattern. I like it with the striped long cusion. The office looks great with the blue paint and white trim. Great job!!
For what it’s worth I feel as messy and expensive as it will be to remove the paint, masonry should never be painted as it needs to “breathe” so it’s able to dry out not hold the moisture it is exposed to. So the mortar also tends to deteriorate behind the paint and you’ll have compounding problems and expense over time. I’m mot sure how your guttering is set up in the UK as I’m in the states and the guttering on our home is a what is known as a French drain system. All of our down pipes are connected to a larger pipe that is set in gravel around the perimeter of our foundation that then drains to the back of our property. You and Alex have done a fantastic job of taking on the care and maintenance of your home. Wishing you continued joy in your home. TYFS❤️
Wow, the office building looks like from a magazine now, fresh after assembly! Great job! I can see how much effort it required, so really applaudable. New cushions are really lovely and seem to be designed for your home! No suprise you couldn't resist! I may go and look for the M&S cardigan myself, I have been on a hunt for one, hope it is made of cotton. Really nice episode overall! I must share I do really look forward to each new vlog and those Sunday long ones make me so excited to just cuddle up on a sofa with tea and start watching.💮
You and Alex have done a fantastic job on the Annex building. I would paint the shed the same color as the Annex. You picked a beautiful color and it would maintain some continuity for your outbuildings. You can use the stones to landscape around the shed. I would also suggest getting the gutters fixed or replaced to see if this fixes the interior mold issue before either repainting or striping the paint off your main house. Enjoy your channel and format 😊. And it’s still cold where I live…the snow in our yard only melted last week. 😂
my friends have always noticed that I am a walking contradiction. the most competent loose cannon you will ever meet. so I sympathize with you- it is exhausting to feel like you are constantly fighting yourself because you have two opposite tendencies. It is so comforting to know I am not the only one haha. your videos always inspire me to conquer my negative thoughts and stay organized but also to rest well. thank you for all the lovely work you put into your vlogs💗
I would seriously consider getting the house paint taken off. My mum did it to our cottage growing up and it made such a difference to the damp walls, even if you just partially remove the paint and repaint with a breathable masonry paint
I’m just about to turn 30 and I’ve realised how much we criticise ourselves. That bread looked absolutely flipping delicious and I hope Alex wasn’t beating himself up. Life happens, but make sure you remembers in those moments to take care of yourself and not beat yourself up about the bread sticking. I know this is easier said than done but I think slowing down and not putting too much pressure on ourselves is so key to be happier in these little moments. Sending love! And I now want to make bread 😂❤️
I smiled so much when you were going through your travel kit items...pulling so many things out, like a conjuror :) Three items extra I'd add would be a strip of antihistamine tabs, a small pack of plastic-free wetwipes, and hydrating eyedrops. Loving all the paint work on your office...that beautiful colour works so well with all the Cornish light-level variations, and the gold highlights on the metal work add a really lovely touch.
I know it is not for everyone, and can still be hit and miss, but I use Vinted to find long length trousers and jeans. Because I know in general that Marksies and Next long length fit me I have a saved search and it will tell me when new items have been uploaded. But I get that sometimes we just need something quickly and without too much fuss and complication. But thought I would share my little tip.
You are your brand. Just do what fuels you. Slow and steady is the way to go -quality over quantity. You are doing a great job.!!!!!❤ As far as the wall goes, assess what you have to do this summer if it’s a busy summer, maybe two university kids could do it. Also ask the paint store about putting anti-mildew elements in paint because the wall is in an area that does not get a lot of air or sun exposure As usual, thank you for a video and a break from my day!!
A lovely vlog!!! For my personal experience with the renovations of our house that we've done ourselves, it's so gratifying to know that you've succeeded! So my advice is to keep going, little by little, every day, and before you know it, it'll be done! Regarding the gym bag, I always have extra underwear and socks + pads/tampons
Thin the gold hammeright paint down with a little bit of acetone/ nail varnish remover, mix a small amount that you need in a separate pot, it’ll pre thinner and paint on smoother xx
What a productive week you had and the paint job looks so good! How old is your home as I just love the look of British homes. Once the temperature stays above freezing here I have to finish painting my cottage. I broke my foot last year last year while painting lol so it didnt get finished.
Our home was built in the 1830s I think! So it’s on the cusp of Georgian/Victorian! I hope you manage to paint your cottage this year and your foot is all better!
Lovely vlog and well done for all that work you and Alex have done on the office. Re Instagram - you might already do this sometimes but maybe use a clip or 2 from your renovations or walks on your stories? I love your nature walks and they would also make lovely posts as Cornwall is such a popular location. It wouldn’t mean new footage, just clips from ones you use on RU-vid, so no extra work really. Have a great week ❤
I hope this does not effect the videos success, but I've been watching your closet clean out video in stages and clearing out my closet with you😂. It's so nice, its making the process of letting go fun. Thank you for this❤
I like your approach to sustainability because it’s much more … well….sustainable. Just yesterday I did some alterations to a couple of “fast fashion” sweaters that I have had for over a decade. It’s given them new life and I fully expect them to be staples in my wardrobe for years to come. Now, they aren’t great in that they’re acrylic, but at the time I bought them it was still really hard to find good quality wool where I live that didn’t cause massive skin irritation like I can now that it’s become popular (and before I taught myself how to knit sweaters). The cost per wear has been zero for ages now. That matters, too.
I love the cushions you bought! They look gorgeous in the window seat. 👌🏻 It’s motivating to see your home improvement jobs. They motivate me to do some myself every once in a while! 😂 Re Instagram, we’re all depressed over the algorithm and nobody seeing our posts, so this is not only an influencer issue, though it has larger ramifications for people who are financially dependant on sponsorships. Keep up the great work! 💖
If the wisteria is going to come over from the house to the office, why not put an arch/arbor in between the buildings to 'marry' them together? It'll also help the wisteria.
I'd highly recommend earplugs for your little flight pouch! Even if you travel with noise cancelling earbuds I've found it's nice to have actual earplugs as well 😁
I wonder if the comparison to other influencers is probably the UK vs USA thing - it seems like the hustle culture there is just so much work (no breaks, no stopping). I love whichever content you post. I see you as a RU-vidr, then spot your insta or TikTok’s then remember to watch your RU-vid vids 🤣
Maddie! For Jeans try next own brand they come in in between sizes (like a 15) and in long length…. I would say they are true to size too! I know how you feel when you just want to shop and know the fit will be right ❤️
You won't need a carpenter, get a good door and window fitter. They will do soffits and facias, in wood or pvc. And guttering. It will be much less expensive. We have white facias and we're advised to get black guttering, we initially thought this was mad and would look awful. But we trusted the chap and he was right, they look much better and the guttering doesn't look all stained from sun and weather like my neighbours does
I just made the vegan omelette in your cookbook. Oh my goodness - it is delicious! Thank you for making transitioning to plant-based eating approachable and easy. If you haven't purchased Madeleine's cookbook, you should make it your next purchase.
I love the honesty and that you normalise being human and not the perfect image of an unrealistic ai version of the internet. This talk just feels relaxing and not relatable.
How did you cook all day in white and stay so clean and looking so glamorous? Well done 🥰 Also, the painting, as well as the work you did to prolong the wood, look fantastic!
I am the same way. I crave organization but I am scattered brained. I love planners and have too many to actually use. Containers too. I just forget to put things in them.😊
Quality over quantity. Please take care of your mental health Madeline. Filming every day just isn't good. Have a life away from the camera more often. Have a life far removed from youtube most days....it will pay dividends health wise in the future that you might not realize now.
I love your accent Maddie! I skipped a bit and played again as you were going to "go online and find a tool for your blue jeans". Mystified I scrolled back a bit. Ah! TALL! (6 foot myself so I get it.) Thanks for making me chuckle at myself 😊
Regarding the weather. I have the same thoughts and worries. Living in the Czech Republic, I have never experienced weather this weird (I bring it up to my partner all the time). January was super super cold, like unusually so, down to -14°C with super strong wind (almost no snow). Then, last weekend, we had almost tropical weather, 27°C, I went out with our dog and burned my shoulders immediately. Two days later, temperatures dropped to 9°C and now, a week later? We have 4°C, there's snow in higher places of our country and it's been super windy throughout the passing months too. It seems like the nature is super confused and it makes me confused too. Scary. P.S. Love the project! It looks so good!
I would paint the gutters in the back of the house the same color as the stone so it will be less noticeable and hopefully give you a few extra years of peace. I completely understand how the little things around your house can drive you nuts
Don’t paint that old cottage it will be stone and lime render and latex and oil based paint is sooooo bad as it seals in the moisture stops the building from breathing and will 100% be why you have damp issues. Love your home invest the time and money to do the right thing by it.
Normally we would’ve had a couple of heat waves in April…. It’s still 7/8 degrees in Wales 😢. The painted side of the house, it’s probably for some sort of weather protection? Might be better just to patch/paint….
I used to have all those essencials and pouches in my bag all the time, but my back and shoulders couldnt handle the weight of it all. I have now just a few things and emergency medicine in my wallet: changed my life ! ❤ i love the elephant pouch though and wish for it never to leave your side haha
Did your parents have their house sandblasted? It sounds like it. Depending on the kind of paint on the surface of the stone, there might be other options, like steam removal, etc. You might look into different options.
Sand back the wood that’s rotten, paint the wood with wood hardener, it’ll soak in to the wood and set and prevent it from rotting further, then you can fill and paint it, it’ll last for years xxx
I have never been successful at selling stuff so I give away and/or donate to charity. It would be nice to have the money but I'm happy if someone else can benefit.
Wouldn't it be easier to just transfer the little bags into the different purses? This way there aren't duplicates and you end up with fewer little bags.
My biggest frustration with clothes shopping is a single-brand store where every pair of pants is a different size 14, even if they're two colours of the same style of pants 😭
I remember in my last year of school, from half way through summer right until end of October it just poured down every day, not quite in the 1800s more like 76. The winds are storms because of the bad jetstream right now, won't happen often. When they say it's been the hottest summer for 1,500 years they are also lying because we only invented the thermometer in 1709. Weather angst sells newspapers these days.
Hi, maybe you could hire some one to do your social media posting? You really talk a lot about it and it seems like you are a bit deflated. I don't really know if there is a perfect answer. It doesn't sound like you have enough time. Can you imagine how its going to be in the future when you are a lot busier (like with starting a family). I know there are people who do this sort of thing, editing - social media management. Perhaps your work life balance would be helped out and then you wouldn't seem so deflated.
Alex looked so unhappy at the bread😢. No one looks at the bottom ❤ have you put all your older food things on tiktok? Not that I'm telling you how to suck eggs😮. I have you on my tiktok but I hate it there. I'm too old for it, so I'm no help to you, I'm also in the menopause so I am very quiet and don't do anything but yt, it's comforting. ❤❤❤❤
