Please don’t change your way of life. Your information is so diversified….. fabulous cooking, home decor, fashion and your gardening. Alex is so funny when he walks up in the background. You are a great loving couple. Obviously both of you are educated and your lifestyle is fun and easy going. I look forward to your vlogs and does add to my day. ❤
don't stop the chatty videos or try to limit your chatting, this is your channel and you should do what you're comfortable with! I like these longer chatty videos, they're somehow really relaxing for me to watch :)
There's something far more rewarding to finding the perfect vintage/secondhand piece in a random store or market somewhere over something you just purchased from a place like Target or Crate&Barrel. It's almost like those new things lack a "soul" in a way. After all, if it's something unique or one-of-a-kind, you have a story to tell and a memory made every time you enjoy it in your home- all with the added benefit of sustainability.
I appreciate the slow pace. It’s real life. And it is also very much in keeping with getting away from the “Fast” everything. And fast renovations fall into that. They encourage a desire to eternally chase the novel. I like the chatty. I put these on as I putter around and I pause to look at what you’re showing us, etc. it’s lovely. It encourages the slow and thoughtful and conscious. ❤
You are so right about "fast decor". I've gone through my home and removed anything plastic/cheaply made and replaced things with thrift store finds of better quality. I am so careful of what I bring into my home now.
Maddie, loved what you said about no longer wanting to cater yourself to people who don't like you or aren't like you. I think it's so important to be our true authentic selves so that we can attract our tribe and the people we can vibe with and who vibe with us. It takes guts to do that, and it's easier said than done, but in the end, I think it's so worth it! 💗 P.S. Love your vintage dresses and jumpsuit!
I love all the content you create and this was such a cozy, warm, realistic video. It is lovely that you are not apologetic about it either. Looking forward to the patio and bedroom updates! :)
My Granny had loads of these plates they are called delft if you want more and are from the Netherlands 😊 lovely haul you got there, love the blue designs 😊
That ginger jar is gorgeous! Technically it’s not blue willow, it’s blue and white hand painted. Willow ware is a type of transfer ware whereas an artist hand painted your jar. It may even be older than Blue Willow! (Sorry, the archaeologist in me came out!)
"Don't buy anything new for the home" is literally what I said to my mom yesterday. There really isn't any need to!! Everything but my bed and sofa is vintage or second hand. I looove hunting for treasures, it's so much more fun because you never know what you will find! Love your channel so much. Love from Sweden
As a nearly 60 yr old. I adore you and your channel. I relate to things that bring joy from the past, and love pre loved shopping, also love Outlander. Please continue to be you.. ❤️ 😍 💖 from 🇦🇺
Please don't change, i absolutely love this channel. You give so much inspirational advise that is varied and interesting. Although i am not vegan i have tried alot of you recipies and they are great and yummy. You have inspired me to make so many good changes in my life to make better choices for my health any my home. So just thanks.
Loved the video. Glad you guys are starting to get the back porch together, those things just take time. Thanks for including us in your lives, I love the commentary and everything else. Hope Alex is feeling better. Don't stress those labels, like minimalism and such, life is a journey and it's about understanding what works for you when, at least that's what YOU have taught me. Believe it or not you really do help people in so many ways just by being open, honest, and sharing your life. Take care you guys and God Bless!
I recently heard that our 30's are for reconnecting to things we loved in our youth and not being embarassed for our love of them anymore. Keep doing what you love and what brings you joy!
That is one lovely shopping! nobody's perfect but we don't ask you to be! i adore you giving advice on decorating and cooking and many things. You guys are so nice!
I don’t know if someone has said but for books you can use tabletop plate/China holders/stands to keep them upright. That way you won’t weaken the spine over time. Love how beautiful the books are!!!!
I love the designer purse talks! You have taught me so much about finding ethical ways to enjoy designer purses, instead of feeling guilty for liking/wanting them.
I love the way your eyes sparkled when you were talking about not trying to be what other people might like anymore and just being yourself! 🥰 inspiring! I can’t wait to see you grow into being fully YOU! ❣️
As a recently new home owner who is also renovating on a budget, thanks for sharing your thought process on your project! Sometimes it feels like the thought process is a waste - BUT it is just such a huge part of renovating ☺️ Great channel by the way, I’ve been following since the beginning ❤️
I love your chatty videos.😊 Your finds were fantastic! I adore blue and white china, and you have found beautiful pieces to add to your collection. Especially love the Delft plate. That will look so beautiful hanging in your home. Also like the clothing you found. Really cute and I'm sure made with better quality than what you can buy new off the peg. Excited to watch the home renovations. Love all the changes you have made. Especially the paint and wallpaper choices.
I love the "fruit" dress!! the pattern is so unique and pretty! The jumpsuit is divine and easy to dress up or down! Great haul and thanks for sharing, you've put me in an op shop mood for this weekend!
I loved seeing all your shopping and I thought all the dresses looked lovely on you. So looking forward to seeing how all the diys are going, the wallpaper is beautiful xxx
You have a great eye for articles of classic design. Blue and white pottery will never go out of stle. Speaking of style, that white dress! Beautiful! so are the other dresses. By the way, the wrap dress, the longer tie actually goes around the back then ties in the front. Keep going, you're doing a good job! I'm subscribing!
Your windmill plate is Delft. The English and Netherlanders started copying the Chinese Blue and White, thus Delft was born. Your square bowl, may be a valuable antique, check that our. I totally get how some of us evolve in our styles as we get older. The English country style is my favorite. I live in a Victorian cottage house in the Midwest USA. I'm 71, educated, many interest. I love your decorating ,enjoy your fashion enjoy some food shows. Maybe you should have a shop some day. Enjoy your excitement over things. Much love.
I love all the dresses. They all look good on you! I had similar white dress and a white belt came with it….you might want to try finding a vintage white one, or match a color with the same color shoes. I can see a cute pair of sandals and matching belt. The basket bag looks so cute with the tea length dress. Thanks for sharing with us!🥰
I don't know why some viewers expect you to only talk about the stuff that interests *them*, and to only have the same opinions as them too 🙄 I'm just a random viewer but I just want to say, I enjoy your content very much just as it is. Some of the stuff is less 100% my thing, some is exactly what I love, sometimes I miss a few videos because the title doesn't appeal so much, but that's all... normal in real life? When do we ever meet people that are 100% exactly like us in every aspect? How weird would it be?? Just keep being you, you're absolutely fine and lovely ❤❤❤
Thank you so much for this comment! You speak sense! This is exactly how I consume other people’s content that I enjoy! Sometimes I agree, sometimes I don’t, sometimes I skip a video, sometimes I get very excited for one! I don’t think I know a single person, family or friend or influencer that I agree with on everything! How would that even be possible 😅
I concur on Willow obsession: I'm currently drinking from my willow tea cup, using my mum's willow milk jug and willow tea pot as I watch this! I use it every morning for my coffee as my 'special time'. I make "pour over coffee" in my teapot and drink dainty amounts of it in my little china cup. Lovely books as well, I've found I can't ever have enough old books.
I think that it makes sense to lean more maximalist in a home that you see yourself in forever or for a long time, it shows you’re feeling settled and secure. If you’re renting or staying somewhere temporarily, you’re thinking about having to pack it all up one day and so minimalism is more practical
Hi Maddie and Alex hope you are both well. I just wanted to say and im sure loads of others have commenter on this too, I'm so delighted that you said if my channel is not for you then maybe you should find another channel (sorry that's probably not your exact words). I wish everyone on RU-vid would say this. There are so many negative people/comments on all social media. Just dont watch if it upsets or annoys you, simple. I will keep watching because I love your channel, I love Cornwall (I'm not from Cornwall I just love it) I love your style, I love your house, I love your honesty and you're just very relaxing to watch and Alex too, such a dry sense of humour lol😂. P. S. I loved all the dresses ❤
Loved this one too. The cutaways and editing are snappy even though it's a "chatty" video (which I don't mind). The dresses are beautiful! Loved the white and blue polka dot. And vintage shopping for everything is a must. So much more character than homogenized home decor and fashion. Home renos are so much fun... nice to see the two of you are managing it.
Great video. I loved the yellowy dotty house dress. It looked great on you. My favourite. I am not into bland tonel house decoration. I love something a bit quirky and individual. I also like that you are brave enough to change your mind about things. X
Maddie love this video. Beautiful vintage finds too. I love the white shirtdress. You could use a silk scarf as a belt on that dress, I think it would look great....so excited when you post 🌿🌿🌿🌿
I really enjoy your hauls, because you have an eye for beautiful stuff! There is no need to feel ashamed because something does not appear like "minimalist" (I think this minimalism trend has gone too far sometimes and now I see people start to quit this). I love all dresses you bought, all suit you very well! And the last dress (the short one) sooo beautiful with the brown handbag and the shoes!
Awesome find....That plate is Delft ware...Its Dutch and if it is one of the pieces worth a lot of money you should look for a maker's mark or initial which will be on the base or back of the plate. Some are worth a lot of money!! But most importantly they're stunningly beautiful in my opinion.
I’ve been a thrift vintage shopper for literally over 20 years. I agree the best way to shop! Unique items for home and fashion. Bonus plus vintage and antique items are generally much better made. In my home town, Dayton, Ohio thrift stores are abundant. Would love to come visit UK vintage again. Thank you for sharing your great finds 😊
I enjoyed seeing the cloths you got and your “ thinking out loud” about whether or not you liked the dress . You certainly do have a good sense of style in cloths and especially in your home. It was so refreshing to hear you say you were gong to just be yourself and not worry about whether or not people liked you. My mom use to say something like , “ you can’t please everybody and you please more people by pleasing yourself” 🥰
Totally love the idea of slow home wear - personally I just think we need to slow down with ALL purchases new or old just put some more thought and consideration into what we’re purchasing and the world would be a much better place I think :) Love the haul I’m definitely adding the plates to my ideal future kitchen mental image hehe
I loved every part of this video so much, keep being you and the people who love your content will show up. I love having your vlogs on in the background while I get stuff done, it feels like hanging out with a friend, and always brightens my day! much love!! xx
Love the hauls and I went through a similar minimalist journey and pull back from it to trying to be more selective about purchases instead of denying myself things. 😊
I love love love your chatty vlogs where you’re mulling ideas over and just being you - these are the best videos!!! 💖 So relaxing to watch. Utterly joyful too seeing you talking through and trying on your second-hand purchases and seeing your excitement- this is the kind of influencing/content that the world needs!! 🤣 xx
I love hauls, I love chatty vlogs, I love long videos, I love all your content. The good thing about RU-vid vidoes is that people can pick and choose what content theh want to watch, and can skip through if something isn't their bag. I watch them all and don't skip. Just right to be yourself in all your content ❤
Loved all those dresses….and so glad you said about being yourself - the joy of sharing your purchases with us really shone through which made it really enjoyable to watch 😊
Love these more chatty videos ☺️ it’s so relaxing sitting down with a cuppa and listening to all the updates! Also cannot wait to hear what the project is!
You can see the happiness in your face now you are creating what you want. I feel for Alex and his hayfever. I highly recommend the Beconase hayfever relief spray 0.05%, its a game changer. There is another one but that just burns your nose.
I so much enjoyed your video today. Your books that you found are fabulous....I love beautiful books also. You did absolutely wonderful with all your "finds" today. They are all treasures. I started out decorating in the simple contemporary style but now I am very much a traditionalist and I like a little bit of too much in my decorating. Your home is very inviting and I like the mix of your content. I love seeing what people find when they go thrift/antique shopping-this was fun. More please.
Wow! What a haul of beautiful things you got at the 2nd hand store. The books are so beautiful. I love willow ware. You were very lucky to get a sugar bowl with a lid. Usually they are missing due to having been broken. The dresses are all so flattering. You look amazing in all of them. The black jumpsuit is definitely the best outfit. The dress with the little leaves print looks especially nice when you pair it with the straw bag. So excited to hear you are going to announce your secret meeting you had in London. I bet it is going to be really good.
You are funny! Good for you, being yourself! I smiled all the way through this video. You get as excited as I do when I go thrifting or antiquing. It’s always nice to find things you love. The dresses all look lovely on you and I love that blue and white jar! Very nice finds!
It was so lovely to see you , I absolutely love your Channel and you remind me so much of myself we have the same taste in things .. so nice to see your hauls .. I also have always loved secondhand shops and antique shops , once again thankyou for your videos
Hello! Production techinican in a big publishing house here: if you plan on putting your books on display, try and get them in a place out of direct sun and maybe rotate the ones that are on display. Sunlight will make those beautiful books fade reallly quickly, sometimes even change color! And I always love your videos and your honesty (about buying leather even if vegan, about being a maximalist and a minimalist, about everything). You're my favorite youtuber!
Wow Maddie what a great video. I absolutely agree 100 percent be yourself. Yourself is just perfect. Love renovations, fashion everything you do. Oh & not to forget your new wheels. 😂 see ya next time for the fabulous wallpaper.
I thought you suited all the dresses and 40's style suits you. Good to see you have bought some new dresses with a waist as you used to wear tents with no shape and I prefer you in these. I went through a blue and white china phase and then my dad bought me a set of crockery and that is my set for Christmas and the rest is plain cream. I am still a lover of blue and white though and it never dates.
Look up Delft blue and white hand painted ceramic dishes from the Netherlands. You'd love it. In addition to being beautiful, they can be highly collectible.
It is really interesting how floor plans especially this like stair placements evolve with different owners and with the times! Old houses have so many stories eh! Hope you figure out how to get the stairs sorted to suit your needs. I personally enjoy the chats!
