I confess, yes, I am. Loved how you shared this video with heart & soul.

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Wow! I just had an aha moment! When I have purchased things for my home because of a feeling that the item evoked, they continue to bring me joy even years later. For instance, I bought a crystal cut sugar bowl and creamer cup at a street fair for $15.00. I didn’t really need them, but my friend told me to buy them simply because of how much I admired them. Every time I see them in my cupboard, and especially when I use them, I feel joy. When I have rushed a purchased and bought things that I thought were nice (but didn’t really spark joy), I’ve regretted them or lost interest. This video definitely gave me food for thought about how I will buying pieces for my home.

Watching this as I'm sewing new linen bedding for us, because no store had a perfect color ready made. I'm often confused as to why people say "comfort vs beauty". Beauty is comfort for me.

Totalmente de acordo. Obrigada. Até à próxima.

Your comment on interior design being about INTERIOR design got me right where it counts! Love this so much, Thank YOU❤

Thank you Christina, your videos, totally fit the bill, it's shows the beauty of you and Jerry and your surroundings, that is why is so inspiring, and happy to see , that your followers have that important component that we all feel connected with your content on your videos ( I do remember that movie back on the days on my upbringing in Argentina, I am much older that you by the way ;) ) On a side note, I always have love for antique pottery and clay, and been collecting vases, since my 20s, 30 years ago🥴, but now or the resent years been it's been a trend , now days is hard to find real stuff at a reasonable price because of demand, lol, no I did not set a trend haha. Thank you again and have a wonderful week, Cheers

Fellow aesthete here! Everything you said here truly resonates with me! I was bullied in school and would escape through dance and art.

Yes, 100% agree! Great video, thank you.❤

i really enjoyed this video. I have an inner aesthete. She is not very evolved. I can see her and feel her yearning but the practicalities, or the necessities of this life path...well, I haven't lost hope. I could do better. There are signs everywhere. Thank you. I really think you have so much courage. Have a great day!

This was so thought provoking. I concluded that I am not an aesthete, but you being one is why I love you and your channel! I am much more simple, and objects do not evoke a great deal of emotion in me; however, color, simple lines, utility, and the natural world of the garden or a woodland are where I see beauty and find peace. We're just starting to really remodel our home after 21 years, but you should see the yard!!!!!! That is where my heart is ❤

You are beautiful . Delighted to find your channel.

Portugaise music is sublime is that Gaetano ? Yes beauty is so important for peace and comfort

The video really appealed to me. ❤❤ I started collecting beautiful things in nature very early on. And I love homemade and individual things. Individual pieces, painted, pottery, crocheted and much more. At some point I lost my way and let myself be influenced by Instagram. I bought lots of branded items just because it felt like everyone had them. After about a year, I sold everything again because I realized that the items had no emotional value for me. I have now rediscovered my old treasures and am very happy. 🙏😊

I like ur explanation of the design layout concept. thx

I love the afternoon golden/gloaming hour. I am happy to see that there are other people out there like me who could stare at light patterns all day. I always thought I was different,LOL. The State I live in has mica and I collect it and put it in my art so that when the light hits it, it sparkles like diamonds.

I loved this video, thanks a lot. I'm sure your channel will be a big sucess soon. Love from Brazil :)

I have been watching your videos a lot lately, especially since I recently subscribed and now follow on IG. I am grateful for the algorithm for this one. Your videos have all resonated so much because I’m still figuring out my new space. It’s been just over a year and I was pressuring myself to get everything done instead of giving myself the time to enjoy the space and find the pieces that are practical, but also suits my style and the soul of the home. I made a few mistakes, but I’m learning now and your videos are inspiring. The “ I Want A Homey Home” hits the nail on the head! Thank you.

When you are cozying up to watch a movie, does the angle from the couch to where your TV is located impact the comfortability of your body? Ergonomics.

Really appreciated this. It definitely spoke to me as a Capricorn sun, Libra rising, amd Aries moon. I see how all three are injected into my home. I like a soft, cozy, practical, neutral, but semi luxe palette, which represents that Capricorn & Libra sides, but I’m obsessed with candles. I have an entire storage basket overflowing with candles. I can never have enough and I love bright or colorful artwork on the walls to balance out the neutral tones. The latter represents my Aries side.

Indeed! I love your approach and I echo it completely👏🏽 🎉🫶🏾 I also find myself changing furniture positions to find the ideal flow for my spaces, all in an effort to make my dwellings support my desire for beauty, harmony and peace of mind.

aaaaah I finally found the perfect design youtube for me!!!! <3

love this

A+ Great advice! Very helpful.

Thanks for sharing your layout. It is one of the hardest decisions to make, especially if you have an awkward shaped room or you want both cozy (fireplace) but entertainment. Also, I think we’ve been so trained for so long to think our homes have to be designed a certain way or we need to keep up with the trends. You’ve shown us that we need to make it our own sanctuary, adding not only functional pieces but ones we love. Thank you so much 🫶

I LOVE the assignment! We just bought a house. Moving in soon and the suggestion to take video and pics at different times if day is going to be so much more inspirational and relevant than just being on Pinterest. Don’t get me wrong, I love Pinterest and it gives some interesting ideas. But your video was such a powerful reminder to not rely on it solely. Get up and look around my own home, books and garden… love your style!

Your poem made me cry. It is so beautiful and I can relate to it. After years of living in a bad situation, I finally have my own cottage that I am making my HOME. I don't have a lot of money, but that only makes me more creative and I finally have the freedom and peace I have been longing for (and room to dance because I am finally feeling joyful after years of pain and sadness). Home is SO much more that four walls. It hold space for us to be free and joyful,creative and artistic, peaceful and happy and to come into who we are meant to be. Blessings to this wonderful community and may you all have a place to call home. Hugs.

you are very good and a great teacher

Who else keeps coming back to this tour? I am so in love with this property and home and what this amazing couple created together.

Just found your channel and really enjoy your content! Can you share where your tv media cabinet is from?

Another great video Christina!🤎 For me my home is everything and I love the ambiance that I’ve created. I could lock myself in my home and be very content because I’m at peace with myself. Yes, it’s my sanctuary and always evolving. Love your marble coffee table, I need this in my life too!🥰

Dang, I love the swivel chairs! Plus, you can still change the layout if you choose to later because the chairs swivel. Your livingroom looks fantastic. Can't wait to see the cabinet.

Christina, Thank you so much for those heartfelt words. I think that since I was a young girl, I have always sought to create a sanctuary in my home...it felt intentional, and I was always driven to do so- but now, more than ever- do we feel the significance of creating an environment that will allow us to feel at peace, and at the same time to be inspired, so that we may continue to expand in knowledge (within ourselves, most importantly, as well as expand in what we learn of the world we inhabit- and our place within it). It is true, that some interior designers, or shows of interior design- are done for the wrong reasons (imo)- driven by showing off, or changing constantly for trends rather than what speaks to who one is, as an individual soul- encompassing all their experiences, tastes, and individuality. Your focus and inspiration for this channel is what draws such a beautiful community here. I do think that probably all of us here, resonate exactly with your sentiments in your final statement. Beautiful.

Loving her in this dress! It’s so interesting to see how people good at interior design are also often well dressed, within whatever their style is

Wonderful, Christina 💛

Looking forward to seeing more in this series ❤

When I enter my home, it feels like it’s giving me a hug.🤗 ❤

Yes! Thank you for your final statement. When I watch some designers I start feeling like decorating is frivolous. It is not. Our homes are a sanctuary from the craziness of the world. You remind us that we are making houses feel like homes ❤

Just subscribed. Your living room is so exceptionally beautiful, you have such a great eye for creating small vignettes of interest and they are so beautifully cohesive. Would you have any advice or my living room? I don't have a sofa but a chaise at an angle in a corner. I'm not sure how to position an accent chair or other seating . I also only have 2 walls that can be used . All of the photos online usually have huge living rooms with room for sofa etc and I do not. Looking forward to binge watching all your past videos.❤

This was a brilliant informative video. Thank you for walking us through your living space and the process you took to make it work for you. 👏 👏

Lovely video and thanks for making us all feel loved and valued. I love how you mention an idea and then show pictures with concrete examples. It helps me visualize what you're talking about. You are welcome to use my living room as an example of bad layout. I definitely need help with it.

Layout has been such a process in our home. It’s 576 sq ft and one room. Separate bath and utility (mini laundry room) room. We are on our 4th dining table and chairs. A 36” round table with the right color variation and height with chairs that tucked in to keep things functional as you walk around was hard to find. Plus we use it so much we didn’t want to buy something expensive and have to be a bit fussy with it. We opted for the (Ikea) Mariedamm table and two Yngvar chairs. We also have that space in our home when you come out of the main hallway and walk to the kitchen there’s a short wall. On that short wall we have had…🤔 an armoire (too bulky and dark), a book shelf (too busy & not functional), now we have the Potter Barn Reed Buffet in soft black. It’s super functional and there is a place for books and a small quantity of office supplies. Our printer will fit inside as well. The depth is perfect and the style is simple. I’ve also had to learn about the shape of furniture. When to use a glass top table over a solid wood, or metal. How much black to infuse in the space, how much wood. We chose not to have a television since our space is so small, we just use our devices to watch things. You videos help so much because you incorporate really practical tips and seeing your space is so useful. I would love the Perseus Sconce on the wall over the Reed Buffet…🤔✨I think it would be so pretty at night all lit up. ❤❤❤

I really enjoyed this video. I live with my mother in a 900 sq ft. apartment. Mainly, I spend my time in my room. I lived by myself for 25 years, I miss it so much! But rent is just too expensive. Anyhow, Watching your instruction and ideas has helped inform how to make my bedroom a more comforting livable space. Thank you.

Beautiful home. You did a great job! What white paint brand and color did you use throughout?

I had a floor plan while i waited for my apartment to be built, that I played around with so much before I got to move in. In the end I found the feng shui command position and went from there. The best surprise was that in that position, I have a full unobstructed view of the full moon rising every month. It's amazing! xx

Another gem ❤❤❤

I love the rug in your living room. Where did you get it from?

You are truly a breath of fresh air, with a lot of heart and soul mixed in! Like you, I love my home and enjoy the process.

I really enjoyed your commentary on decorating a home. I’m in limbo right now with my home for sale, but not much buyer interest. I’ve only lived here 1 yr and bought this house unseen in person from out of state. However, in 1 yr we already made this house very cozy and yet we’re thinking of moving so we can have a little more property. It’s hard because I’m sort of torn either way. I think it’s because I’m such a homebody at heart and feel nurtured by my personal space …

You and your home are gorgeous! Thanks for the great ideas. I have a doorway that makes it so that my furniture has to be against the walls and a stair that juts into the room which will affect rug placement ,but you have showed me that I can still make it cozy.