How fun!! I saw online a few places with the same name, I love that you have one near you! Thank you so much, it was lovely💕

I'm so glad to hear that! I hope it was helpful☺️

That's so good to hear! I hope it was helpful☺️

Thank you so much for the suggestion! That sounds like a huge time-saver, I'll definitely have to try it out☺️

Thank you, Rhonda! I'm so glad you like it!!♥️

Thank you so much!♥️ I'm very grateful for all the new skills I picked up along the way☺️

Thank you, Mallory!♥️ I'm so glad you like it☺️

Thank you so much!♥️ I will definitely be repeating that project (my blinds need to be replaced so bad🫣). It was so fun and I'd love to share it when I make them again!

I love you too♥️ You more than deserved this space, and I'm so glad I got to make it happen. Thank you for the opportunity to bring it to life and learn so many new skills!

Thank you!♥️ It was such a fun challenge to make every dollar count and find creative ways to elevate the space. I'm really proud of how it all came together, and I’m so grateful for the new skills I picked up along the way!

Thank you so much!♥️ It was a very fun project! I'm glad you liked it☺️

Agreed! I see a variety everywhere I go, but I'm always drawn to the darker ones☺️

I can't wait to style them♥️ So glad you like them!

Thank you!☺️ I'm so glad you liked it. Enjoy your weekend!♥️

I totally agree! Anything from the natural world will always be beautiful in my book♥️ Some of the associations with travertine are really unfortunate, and I think it was just used in a trendy way that people still associate it with. I'm hoping the same doesn't happen with the current trend of marble backsplashes and door casings that we are seeing! All stone is stunning in its own way and I'm so glad we have so many options to choose from☺️

Thank you so much!♥️ I think it's important to be transparent and show the things that didn’t work out just as much as the things that did. We all make mistakes, and I want to show that it's okay to learn as you go☺️ My hope is to empower others to try new things, even if they don’t go perfectly the first time! I'm so glad this approach resonates with you, and I really appreciate your support!

Thank you, Lauren!☺️ It's so good to hear from you, I hope all is well!♥️

Thank you for letting me know!♥️ Someone else was telling me the same thing on another video, and I discovered that it depends on the device you watch it on. I've started watching my videos with my computer speakers, through my headphones, and then casting it on my T.V. to try to catch anything weird before uploading. I hope that fixes it for future videos, but please let me know if it continues!☺️

Thank you! ♥️ I'm so glad you're here☺️ I hope it is helpful if you go to replicate it!

Thank you!♥️ I was a little nervous going into it, but I'm so happy with how it turned out. I'm so glad you liked it!☺️

Hello!♥️ It was definitely easier to make than I anticipated it being. You are so right, I should have styled it more in this video! Because it's an ottoman and not a coffee table, I personally would keep the styling light. In my house, I would just add a few books and a crock/vase like the one in the video, plus a mid height item like a candle or group of candlesticks or a smaller vessel that compliments the color and shape of the larger one. Thank you so much for watching! I'll try to incorporate some styling advice for the ottoman in this week's vlog☺️

@@theclaytorhouse Ahhhh. I love that you responded with your recommendations. Thank you

@zamo9266 Of course!♥ I dedicated a section of last week's vlog to it where I dove into it a little more in depth. If you're interested, it is the 4th chapter on the video labeled "Styling Tips for Ottomans" ( kzbin.info/www/bejne/hqbXfaqdh7FknZYsi=USomr0gRSZkw1Ku_ )☺ I hope it is helpful!

Thank you so much!♥️

Sounds good! After making this one, I definitely think my sitting room needs one☺️

Hello! I'm so glad you're here♥️ I'm glad you found it helpful!

Thank you!♥️ I'm so glad you liked it! Looking back, it is still so fun to see how different it looks☺️

Thank you so much!♥️ I’m so glad you liked it! If you’re interested in working together on a project, feel free to reach out to me through my contact page at www.theclaytorhouse.com/contact. I’d love to chat about your space!☺️

Thankyou so much for showing how you achieved this step by step. I even appreciate you leaving in the mistake about the oil based sealer. I had no idea it would do that! I’ve just bought two Billy bookcases for my space and I’m looking to make it looked built in.😊

Thank you so much!♥️ I'm so glad you like it☺️

Thank you so much!♥️ I'm so glad you're here. Please let me know if there is ever a topic you'd like me to cover☺️

Thank you!♥️ I'm so glad it was helpful!!

Thank you!♥️ It was definitely not my finest moment, but so worth it to redo😅

Thank you!♥️ That is so good to hear. Hopefully it saves you some frustration on your projects☺️

Thanks so much for watching♥️ I'm glad you liked it!

Thank you!♥️ I definitely learned a lot, but I'm glad I could share the successes and the bumps along the way😅 I'm so happy you like how it turned out!

Thank you so much!!♥️

Thank you!♥️ It is even more beautiful in person, I wish things would show up true to form on camera☺️

Thank you! ♥️ Enjoy yours too!!!

That's a great question!!! ☺️ The answer can differ a little depending the colors you're using and the direction that the windows face. In general (for the Northern Hemisphere): -Northern Windows (cooler, softer light): balance with lighter, warmer colors, and incorporate ample artificial light -Eastern Windows (warmer, softer light): opt for lighter colors to maintain the light throughout the day, plus artificial lighting -Southern Windows (warmer, bright light): balance with cooler colors, or neutrals that are less reflective and more muted -Western Windows (warmer, harsh (evening) light): cooler and darker tones can help balance the intensity, but you'll still want ample artificial light for the mornings As for landscape considerations, I would balance the color of the light being reflected (i.e. green from the grass, blue from a lake, red from your neighbor's brick, etc.) with colors that have tints/shades of it's complementing color. For example, a Eastern facing room on a river in the forest is going to have a softer blue-ish/greenish light reflected on the walls. If you were using a white paint, I would opt for one that has more of a orange-red undertone with a higher LRV (Light Reflective Value), being careful not to go to red-orange due to the light changing throughout the seasons. I would definitely suggest sampling colors and fabric swatches at different times of the day and at various places throughout the room, to determine how light-exposure will effect the room overall prior to painting or selecting furniture. I could definitely make a whole video on this this topic alone, because it is so nuanced and can be very difficult to determine the color of the light coming in. I may just have to make that video, now! Thank you so much for this question!♥️

@@theclaytorhouse thanks, a video on the subject is what I am hoping for! I used Benjamin Moore 'Gentle Cream' to offset my western exposure and forest reflections. The reddish undertone and LRV work to offset the green but my living room is now a bit dark and dull overall (LRV 72).

‘Gentle Cream’ was a great choice for balancing those green reflections, but if the room feels a bit dark, there are a couple of options to brighten it up without losing that balanced, cozy feel. If you’re open to painting again, you could try a lighter color with a higher LRV, like Benjamin Moore’s ‘Navajo White’ (LRV 78) or Sherwin Williams’ ‘Alabaster’ (LRV 82). Both would help add more light while maintaining warmth. I’d recommend sampling a few swatches throughout the room(s) to see how they work with your natural light and reflections throughout the day. If you’d rather not repaint, consider adding more light with layered lighting (lamps, sconces, etc.) or by bringing in lighter, more reflective decor, like mirrors or light-toned textiles, which can help brighten the space without changing the wall color. I hope this helps, and thanks again for the fantastic question! I’ll definitely be exploring this more in a future video! ♥️

Thanks for watching! I'm glad you enjoyed it♥️

Hello! That is so cool! I thought of buying it to repurpose as a food cover for outdoor dining, and now I may have to go back for it. Thanks for subscribing, I'm so glad you're here!♥️

Thank you for watching♥️

Thank you!♥️ I'm so excited to get them all styled, especially the pillow covers☺️

That is so good to hear! I'm glad it was helpful♥️

Thank you!♥️ I'm so glad you're here! I can't resist pottery lol, they are always my favorite pieces to find

Yes, it really does depend on the style and the mood you're trying to achieve. A more maximalist or eclectic style would lend itself to a larger palette, while a more minimalist or modern space would likely be more paired back. In general, I tend to like working with 2 or 3 colors and then building out my palette with neutrals around those.

@@malmalkapow911 Thanks so much! I can’t wait to share it and hear what you think about it☺️

@@smallhitchfarm9090 Thank you! I’m so glad you found it helpful☺️

Thank you! They get so excited when I start talking to the camera because they think we have a visitor in the house that I'm talking to😂

Thank you! I think it's so fun to play around with the fall specific decor, but I find that I personally end up not wanting to use it when the next year comes around and want to buy all new stuff😂 So it's just better for me to pick things that I will reuse regardless of the season

@@jelatinosa I so agree!! While I do love marble, I would love to see some other materials have their moment. I’m more of a soapstone person myself, and I (controversially) am not shy when it comes to my love of granite. I hated the travertine until we replaced our floors, and then painting the mantel made me love it even more!😍