Thank you for taking the time out of your busy life to watch and send me your kind and encouraging comments. Keep them coming. They give me a boost for the entire week. See you for the next episode.

Hi, Daniel. Thank you so much for checking out the channel. Hope to see you next week.

Oh, I love the idea of using postcards too. I’m intrigued by all forms of simple fabric transfer. Ironically, my sister gave me a beautiful Cricut machine for that very purpose, and I have yet to use it. You have such a keen eye! That is an old dress form that I painted with a glazing technique and used decoupage to affix a magazine print to the body of the mannequin. It was one of my first big projects that was used to decorate a party at Christie’s auction house in NYC. Thanks so very much for watching. I love that we’re building a little community of fearless and scrappy DIY’ers. See you next week.

Hi Natalie! I am fully recovered and can’t wait to share more projects with you. That bike keeps looking. No sign of fading or rust! I should give it another clear coat of some sealant before we get into our “rainy” season. The little light basket has given the patio a sense of whimsy and romance. I love repurposing a basket I already had on hand. Hope to see you for the next one. Thank you for taking the time to share your comments with me.

Hi Linda!! First off, I cannot believe how long your orchids have been blooming. How beautiful. I’m excited for your first chalk paint project. You’ll understand very quickly how the wax is the key to its success. If it’s a hardworking desk or a table, give the piece two layers of wax for durability and protection. Thanks for watching and taking the time every week to share your thoughtful notes and feedback. Have a super week.

Thank you, Joe. I like approaching the decorating of this rental in stages. It’s overwhelming to have to include everything for the first tenant after a huge renovation when the budget is stretched to the max. Once I place the desk into the rental cottage I’ll make sure and post an update. I think I’ll hang a mirror over the top so people can use it as a vanity as well as a desk. Have a great week. Thanks for watching and being the first fan of this channel.

Hi my friend! I wasn’t even looking for a desk and this popped up on my feed. The woman was a motivated seller. The pullout desktop was the best discovery. I don’t think she even knew about it. The navy color looks even better in person. Highly recommend. Thanks for watching each episode with such a careful eye. It means so much. Have a super week.

Thank you taking the time to watch my channel. You are the best!

Thank you, Rachel. Nothing fancy but have wheels will travel. Enjoy your day off.

@@lindawynell thanks, Linda! Your attention to detail always amazes me. I think those large succulents are the “salad bowl” variety. They always look fresh in the garden. If I had to buy all of those large bromeliads and succulents for the planters, it would have taken me beyond my budget for this little project. The agave was overgrown in parts of the back garden so what a way to highlight them in front. Thanks for being such a dear supporter of this channel. Enjoy your day off.

Nice to hear from you, Yanina! It will look even better when I add that succulent frame, but you can’t rush Mother Nature. See you next week!

@@NutshellLiving definitely!

Thank you, Joe. Whenever I invest time in projects for the rental, they have to pass a list of criteria: budget, durability, easy maintenance and uniqueness. I think this one checks off the boxes. And I was so happy to repurpose my bromeliads and agave. A foxtail agave that large would be very $$$ in the stores. Love to shop my own garden for free. See you next week!

@@NutshellLiving That is so evident in your channel that you repurpose and have great affordable ideas. Keep 'em coming. Us Nutshellers love them!!

Thank you, Angela. I’ll definitely update the project with this frame. One of my favorite ways to grow and display succulents. See you next week!

Thank you SO much. It’s so much fun sharing my projects with you all! See you for the next one.

Hi Tini. I used a large bag of Celluclay premixed paper mache. It costs about $23 at Michael’s. The cardboard cement form I bought from Home Depot for $13. The mailer tubes cost about $9. The most expensive part of the project is the type of rattan fabric you use which can run from $14-25/yd. I believe I used close to 2.5 yards. Hope this helps! Let me know how it works for you. Once you get used to working with paper mache, you’ll open your eyes to all of the possibilities for decor.

@@NutshellLiving hi there, thank you so much for the reply. I deeply appreciate it. I’m definitely going to try that. I’m a crafter in my own home :-) have a beautiful day.

@@tinilee64 you are my people! So glad we found each other.

@@nesto2851 hi! No scratches yet and I use windex. Nothing abrasive. Looks like new. Easy maintenance but I have no kids and problems either fingerprints etc. Worth a try. Thanks for watching.

@@ProducerJoe thanks, Joe. Gathering all of the materials today. Trusting the process. Not sure how to pull it altogether. That’s part of the fun, right?

@@kingjohnson5380 You gave me the boost that I need today. Have been a little slow this morning with the get-up-and-go energy. Thanks, King. Have a super day. Can’t wait to share more fun ideas with you.

@@lindawynell You found time to do a DIY project. Care to share how it turned out? Let’s not bury the lead…wasps?? They do like to nest in prime real estate from my experience. I’ll talk to my orkin guy. He might have some good tips I can share. You know how you’ve been delighted by your budding orchids? I feel the same about the strawberry guava tree in particular. The larger pink guava I planted in ground lost all of its leaves during that plant shock period and then got eaten by some kind of worm. Now that it is established, I just amend the soil with worm castings, and it is thriving. So fun to share ideas with you. XOXO

@@NutshellLivingyes, if your Orkin man has ideas & tips, plz share. I stopped my riding mower over a ground wasp nest (I never knew there was such a nightmare!) They stung me multiple times before I could get away from them. I had no idea I could scream & run at the same time! I’m constantly using wasp spray on regular wasps that build their nest under deck railings, peaks of roofs…my DIY was an entertainment center I bought online at a bargain. I had another use for it in mind. I assembled it & didn’t like the gray doors & shelf. The main unit was a beautiful creamy white, which is the background color of my kitchen wallpaper that I still haven’t used in the kitchen. So I covered those gray doors with some of that wallpaper & the shelf in a solid white. Its mid-century mod meets cottage!

⁠@@NutshellLiving❤

I love that you share ideas with your KZbin “community” & like to hear about ours.

@@lindawynell I would have packed up and moved if wasps were attacking me. Scary stuff. Luckily, I am not running into any wasps nests in SoCal, but when I lived in upstate NY, we had to be careful. The DIY project sounds lovely and perfect. I love a pattern on a door, and you know how I feel about wallpaper. Is your shoulder feeling a little more limber? It’s so fun sharing our DIY triumphs together.

Glad you enjoyed it! Can’t wait to share more small space ideas with you. See you at the next episode!

Working on an update for you guys. It’s one of the hottest days to shoot in San Diego. I’ll be “glowing” for sure. XOXO

Thank you, Linda. I don’t know how other DIY content creators keep up a weekly schedule. It takes me 2 weeks to order materials, ship materials, demo, install, shoot and edit. Not to mention real life behind-the-scenes to-dos. But I love sharing ideas with you all so I’ll keep plowing through. xoxo

You are SO welcome. Hope it inspires some ideas for your own space. See you at the next ep!

@@purplepaisley3329 thank you so very much! I needed a little boost today. See you for the next episode.

Thank you, Joe. You’ve always been a true Nutshell fan through and through. I love to share my ideas and DIY joy with people so a few bad apples won’t stop me.

So nice to hear from you, Michele. I remember how you sewed the cutest little lion or hippo? pajama holder pouch for me when I was a little girl. You were a young teenager then. Not sure if you remember. I remember examining every stitch and admiring how each seam was perfect. Thank you for watching my channel. Your kind words mean so much.

I used leftover linen for this project, but a painters drop cloth would be perfect!! Just make sure and pre-wash. The painters cloth will become nice and soft. Also the fabric transfer technique will do really well on painters cloth.

Thank you so much. It is my source of joy to share my ideas with you all. I’m onto the next!

Angela! I needed to hear this today. Thank you for the boost! I’m already planning the next project for you all. See you then!

Hi my friend! I love it when a small tool makes a big difference. Having a custom covered storage unit using my leftover linen brings a sense of calm to the guest room. Hope your son is getting stronger every day. See you next week!

Hi! I used Varathane Exterior. Spar urethane water based sealant. The boards still look good after a long rainy season. See link below. Good luck! www.homedepot.com/p/Varathane-1-qt-Clear-Satin-Water-Based-Outdoor-Spar-Urethane-250241H/100165652?source=shoppingads&locale=en-US&pla&mtc=SHOPPING-RM-RMP-GGL-D24-024_013_INT_STAIN_CL-NA-RUSTOLEUM_WOODCARE-NA-PMAX-NA-NA-MK860869001-22867-NBR-3010-NA-VNT-FY24Q1_Q4_Rust_Oleum_WoodCare_D24_RM_AON&cm_mmc=SHOPPING-RM-RMP-GGL-D24-024_013_INT_STAIN_CL-NA-RUSTOLEUM_WOODCARE-NA-PMAX-NA-NA-MK860869001-22867-NBR-3010-NA-VNT-FY24Q1_Q4_Rust_Oleum_WoodCare_D24_RM_AON-71700000117316959--&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAAolLu9-1NxtAM6Wt9P75k0laotEZ1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwlIG2BhC4ARIsADBgpVTp5HUwjeb_LZbOvagGWbar1sgxMbHhJGEKCdemb5HO9DISu3uxVjMaAjAPEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

You are so sweet. Yes, I know you make yourself vulnerable to criticism when you launch a KZbin channel, and I don’t mind if the critique is based on careful thought and intention. My dream was to create a community of creatives. A few bad apples won’t deter me! Onward to the next. Hope to see you then.

You are so right. I’m also feeling the blue tape used to have a little more grip than it does. I’ll stick with the green. Thank you so much for watching.

Hi Friend! Your kind words are like a warm hug. Thank you for all of your support. See you for the next episode! Have a super weekend.

@@NutshellLivingTy you are fave! Oh My Gosh! I feel the same way about you too 😊you’re so talented ❤

Hi Cecilia. Here is the breakdown: Living room ceiling, doors and trim: Sherwin Williams Alabaster white: Living room walls: Sherwin Williams Rarified Air Bathroom- Benjamin Moore Moonshine Kitchen walls-Sherwin Williams Alabaster White Kitchen cabinets- Sherwin Williams Tumblin Tumbleweed Bedroom Walls-Benjamin Moore Chamois Bedroom ceiling, doors, closet doors and trim: Alabaster White Sure hope this helps. If you are just looking for neutrals that work in a darkly lit room, alabaster white and chamois were just perfect and soothing to the eye. Good luck!

Hi Cecilia! Here you go: Living room: Ceiling, doors and trim-Sherwin Williams Alabaster White Bathroom- Benjamin Moore Moonshine Kitchen walls, trim, ceiling: Sherwin Williams Alabaster White Kitchen cabinets- Sherwin Williams tumblin tumbleweed Bedroom-walls Benjamin Moore Chamois Bedroom doors, ceiling, trim: Alabaster White

Coming soon!

You are welcome. This is one of those simple, inexpensive projects that really does put a custom look on a plain cabinet. Thank you so much for watching. Hope to see you for the next episode.

Hi Linda! I cannot believe how successful you have been with your orchids! They are a magical plant. Do you know how to sketch? That is one of those skills I wish I had. Have you been able to check off your DIY to-do list? With your son and your own comeback from injuries, I hope you are still feeling hopeful. The caretaker for my mother cancelled on me again so I am faced with a few more project delays on my end. I feel stressed, but it is out of my control. See you at the next episode!

⁠​⁠@@NutshellLivingI haven’t started on the DIYs. 😮 😄 I knew I wouldn’t enjoy them if I crammed them between all the things going on in my life. Instead, I’ve taken moments here & there to examine what I have & do some deliberate thinning out, creating more space. It’s amazing how quickly one can accumulate “things”! It has been therapeutic. I find I gain momentum & can more easily “let go” by frequently going through this process. I like to think I’m cleaning the canvas for the future DIYs. 😊 I try to sketch, can’t say I’m brilliant at it but it is a relaxing thing to do while listening to an audible book or message. I truly hope you can get someone reliable, compassionate & knowledgeable to help you with the care of your Mom. While we need space for our own adult lives, the moments I spent with my Mom toward the end of her life were precious & now fill me with memories to hold onto now that she isn’t with me any more. I didn’t realize how much those times would mean. I thought I’d fall apart with all the demands of work & life & the need to be there for her. I didn’t. I know now I gained strength. Isn’t that just like life? It’s in retrospect we see better. Keeping you & your Mom in thoughts & prayers.

I love that solution. I need to buy a few of those pens. It’s been many months and the faux stainless adhesive hasn’t peeled off or bubbled. Very pleased. Thank you so much for watching.

@@SuzanneOost-dc2yh Hi. I think you are referring to these white paper cutout panels I hung on the wall. They are designed by an artist named Tord Boontje. I bought them many years ago at the Museum of Modern Art gift shop.

Thanks, Rachel. Love repurposing baskets in the garden. Thanks for watching!

I love hearing this. It was a DIY a-ha moment for me! There is so much potential to customize it your way. Thanks so much for watching!

Thank you for the encouraging words.

Hi Sandra! What great questions. The guava tree is on a plant dolly with wheels and is easily movable. As long as the tree can be removed from its pot, we’ll be able to lie it on its side and pull it out. Guava limbs stay pretty pliable so that is the hope for its future. I did not think about the possible insect situation. We don’t have lots of spider problems in the garden, but if I did see a problem arising, we are on a good Orkin program at the property. I’ll have them spritz and do what they do. I live in sunny San Diego so I hope this basket will last a few months. I’ll make sure and provide an update once we get into fall. Thanks for your thoughtful and constructive comments. Hope to see you for the next episode.

Hi Friend! I’m so glad you like it. Right as the sun was going down the magic happened and I could see the sparkles turn on. I was so happy to capture it on my camera. Thank you for watching each episode! You are a true Nutsheller! Have a super week.

The tenants seem to really like it. I’ll update you on how well the eucalyptus hold up to our sun and weather. They weren’t pricey, and if I get a few months out of them, I’ll be happy. Thanks for watching!! XOXO. See you at the next ep.

@@lindawynell Hi, my friend! I got goosebumps reading how your family has been blessed with a way to lessen that daunting medical bill. A year of recovery for your son? Sounds like your family has enough love and faith to keep him healthy and hopeful during that time with enough to spare. The orchids must give you such joy. I need to replant mine. They’re magical flowers to me, delicate looking but resilient and tough. Thanks for spending your precious time watching my little videos. I smile whenever I see your name. See you next ep!