4K Restoring Hope E9 See How Far We've Come in a Year With Our Historic Home Restoration

[@kensteffes6712]

It will be fun to visit this historic property when It's complete.

[@robertagreenbank7613]

I am vurious, did u own this home when it caught fire, and how did this happen? This is my first x catching Hope¡

[@juliabradley3149]

I love how you both start a conversation and the other one finishes it and/ or adds to it.

[@OurRestorationNation]

Thank you!!!! We get so much grief for it, but that’s how we’ve communicated for 28 years. It works for us and we adore each other madly, so we’re always confused when people are rude about it. And always only rude to Laine, though we both finish each others sentences. Thank you for the support

[@tristazerbe8119]

Kevin!!! I should hold you liable for making me choke on my breakfast muffin!!! The gyn story is the funniest thing I’ve heard in a while!!! Thanks for the early morning laughs! 😂

[@CherylSimser]

Oh, my goodness, when he said: "Get comfy, put your feet in the stirrups.", I snorted so loudly that I shocked myself and began laughing. I live in an apt. bldg. where you can hear everything and my neighbors must have thought:"That's it. She's lost it." Lol !! Thanks, Laine and Kevin, this was all so enjoyable and informative. HugZ to you both. 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗 Squishy ones.

[@tristazerbe8119]

@@CherylSimser that part had me howling!!! I bet Laine was like “I can’t believe you said that Kevin!” 🤣

[@marylee5293]

When filming 11 min & around 54 seconds in this video, showing Brook talking about the lime wash, on the exterior wall, I have to say I was disappointed that the camera mostly showed the ladies heads & faces and not showing the wall while explaining what she was talking about, u briefly for a few seconds of the exterior wall,& should have focused more on the wall of the house so we could have a better understanding what she was trying to show us 🤔

[@icemancometh8679]

When Laine said, " Who cares about that 300-year-old house that just got a brand new roof, we want to hear about what you did with the damn Cottage!" I just busted up laughing. 😁

[@diannacatesdunn]

OH, the stories you have to tell!!! What a wonderful life you have created together. I feel blessed that you share them with all of us. ❤❤❤❤

[@SaffronHammer]

I love how much you enjoy the projects, the homes and each other.

[@hawksi]

Thanks for sharing so much knowledge! I’m always learning lots about restoration and history from this channel ❤

[@OurRestorationNation]

Thank you for being with us!

[@SouthernBellaHome]

This is such a fun video! Love seeing all of the progress! Love hearing about your plans for the interiors of the house! And reliving some of the fun memories of restoring hope weekend! Todd and I talked about Catherine and Everett Ratcliffe and how relaxed and gracious they were to the group. He spent so much time talking with us about his Civil War relics, and about the history of his farm and the area. The rain did not hurt the fun at all! We just loved that weekend! Laine and Kevin were both absolutely amazing during the cemetery tour! Kevin was so funny, and I really didn't want Laine's part to be over. I could've sat and listened to her elegant, southern drawl for hours! The progressive dinner was out of this world, and the concert by the mayor was wonderful! We just loved it all!❤

[@Pattiefair]

I love it when something makes me crack up early in the morning while I'm drinking my coffee thank you for telling your story about your "knee doctor"

[@jamescharnock4579]

God Bless all of you we are so proud of you, from England.

[@shineismyidol1033]

I would have loved the cemetery tour. I have followed you since Louise. Such a journey. From, Michele in Sydney Australia.

[@AuntieBrennie]

To be able to actually be inside and outside these exquisite, historic homes must be so amazing!

[@teret6719]

Sounds like a wonderful time was had by all. Laine, you look gorgeous in black, but that gown color is fabulous on you! Thanks for the much anticipated and appreciated video!

[@cottagekeeper]

To hear you say the words ‘humble farm house’ 😮 I just measured a house built in 1834, the original part of the house was brick stairs in the middle and a room on the right and left of the stairs. No kitchen. When you showed the milking house I got really excited behind the original brick house folks have added on and behind that there are 2 small foundations. I’m certain one was a milking house! I wish I could have you two for an hour to tell me about this house. I think the original owner was a fan of Washington’s Mount Vernon. He humbly built a federal style but then later someone added the Greek revival elements. The new owner is going to flip this house, I hope I can encourage him to restore as much as possible while he strives to make a more functional home for the new owners. ❤

[@SaffronHammer]

I love the Cottage!!!

[@Robin-g7q5d]

What a Grand report! My son lives in Columbia County, FL & was married on a friend’s property there . They had the wonderful porta potties that must be similar. I’ve never seen anything like them! It was a small room, including a sink with running water! I understand Laine’s excitememt

[@Joan-cz2ud]

I encountered similar portapotties which were the Rolls Royce of such things at the 800th Anniversary of Magna Carta at Runnymede, UK on June 15, 2015. They were like the nicest ladies' rooms at upscale department stores. I was there as a member of the National Society of Dames & Barons of Magna Charta, descending from 2 of the Surety Barons.

[@AntaresSelket]

The cemetery tour looked so fun and fabulous!

[@kbVACArestatecarsnrvs]

There were so many surprises in this video, and I thoroughly enjoyed every moment of it. And glad to see the progress at Hope Farm continuing on the positive! Also, agree that you should have "up played" the cemetery tour for the masses, that was unusually terrific!

[@DisDutch]

Guys you are the best! We have enjoyed this vid so much. Laughing with you, dreaming with you and rooting for you!

[@OurRestorationNation]

MY FRIENDS!!!! It’s so good to hear from you!!! I’ve missed you!

[@DisDutch]

@@OurRestorationNation we are having some hard times , death, surgery etc. but we are ALWAYS here with you guys. I promise. Always! Always rooting for you ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@hollyw9566]

I love you guys! You're so much fun. You're about the only two people I can listen to all relaxed for almost an hour and not be bored at all. I've been wondering since you've become such a part of Natchez if you've met the author Greg Iles. He seems like the kind of guy who might be helpful and interested in your project. And he's mentioned many famous houses in Natchez in his novels. Love his hair-raising stories.

[@OurRestorationNation]

We haven’t met him yet but we’re really hoping to video his local home soon and hopefully meet him.

[@marymathis9299]

Y'all are just toooo funny!!! The "wrong office" routine has been a fun part of some sweet classic movies!!! Thanks for the giggles! ❤❤❤

[@amandacutcher9962]

You did NOT try to go to the GYN Hi Kevin. 🤣 And I am SO happy to see a roof on Hope!

[@huckcampbell5789]

Just love y'all. Lots of love and hugs🥰🥰

[@eveengle6579]

Wilcox Historical Event - The band was from Las Vegas. And I hope you do come back!!! It was such a pleasure to see y'all and hear Hope's story. I appreciated how kind you were to us.

[@kristinadavis5515]

That is so fun! I LOVE this idea it brought the cemetery to life!

[@karenwright8556]

Happy for you having the roof done!🤩 The Natchez tour looked like loads of fun,I would have liked the cemetery tour. The gown was so pretty😍! The cottage is looking so cute. I'll watch for more updates, y'all take care.

[@tristazerbe8119]

“That’s your land, my friend” Gosh y’all make me laugh so hard! 😂

[@jeanmullins3284]

Alabama trip looks so wonderful!! Good to see you all having so much fun and making memories.

[@SharonWitt-Myers]

The split door in the cottage!!!! ❤

[@AuntieBrennie]

The Cemetery experience is amazing! So well done. Thank you for showing us the highlights! B~}

[@JessicaMathias3]

Love seeing mom and I in the background of the Restoring Hope weekend!

[@cindypope4952]

Thank you for catching us up. I appreciate you both so much.

[@SpanishEclectic]

Thank you so much for this great update! I thought I was thrilled to see Kevin done up as Mr. Routh, but Laine!! As a fellow dark-haired gal (who is also an introvert), I squealed out loud when I saw you in that glorious dark red period dress! Stunning is too tame a word. The Cemetery tour/pageant looked wonderful! Your event for like-minded people looks like it hit all the boxes. I have to say, that while many people are minimalists and descry having lots of 'stuff', you are a kindred spirit with your excitement over pairing up historically significant antique pieces to create the right ambience. It is a gift you can give to others, to help them see and feel what the past was like. I haven't seen To Kill a Mockingbird (love Gregory Peck) for decades. You've inspired me to explore that story again. Hope you can get settled in your temp home, and rest up. Cheers from California. :)

[@salimorton641]

Wow! You two have been busy! I have not seen all the videos lately. So, I am playing catch up! I would've loved to do that tour! The history you share and the restoration. Apparently, the Deep South is very historically proud and restoration is importantly wonderful!❤😮 Here in many places Central Florida it's rare it down and build Condos. Seen many beautiful places torn down and well so it goes under the quise of progress. 😢. I did see one beautiful Queen Victorian divided and moved further away from progress. And a shopping center was built in it's place. I find you, Kevin and Laine, to be so inspiring. Keep going. I will keep watching.

[@robbineverett255]

I look for your posts and just smile when I find one. Love you guys❤

[@judyrose2939]

You guys make me smile all the time. Thank you for your channel. What a blessing. You are just plain good people. I am the one also that wrote you about my gr grandfather who was a bricklayer and how the house was changed in Chicago. Thanks for your reply. Thanks for blessing us and how God uses you to help people not only with restoring homes but restoring souls by listening. Love you both. ❤🙏✝️

[@ja-gz8ix]

Thank you for sharing and helping us experience the amazing weekend again!! Thank you and everyone for the most beautiful hospitality.

[@jerridavis6462]

Thanks for the great updates! Enjoyed from Texas!

[@evelynbyrd4961]

I watched this thru an hour ago. I enjoyed this so much, I laughed, hummed and cried out loud with you both. Thanks for sharing this information and living joy. ❤....e

[@brendarush2555]

I’m so envious! I wish I could have come to Restoring Hope. I live in Kansas and I HOPE you do it again and I by some effort can come. Thank you Lane and Kevin. I love your enthusiasm and sense of humor. I wish you well and look forward to forward to future videos.

[@philipstory770]

Love the verse on the board in the cottage! Looking so amazing already!!!

[@rachealsmith5138]

Oh my gosh! Where do I start? This has not been popping up in my notifications for KZbin, so I have spent the last two nights catching up on restoring Hope! I can’t believe the treasures that you have found, especially that painting! I wish I would’ve known about your March event because I sure would’ve tried to be there.❤❤ I just love the way y’all do things. You’re such a great couple and complement each other! I learn quite a bit from your videos. I can’t wait to see what the finish project looks like, but then a big part of the anticipation is the videos that y’all create! Thank you for taking us along, and now I’m just gonna have to look every week. Take care!❤😊❤

[@ulyssious]

I’m in Louisiana and want to learn all the things also! Go Mark! Can’t wait to see all the amazing progress as it goes along. I had a dream I was coming visit y’all in Natchez night before last. Definitely will soon and hopefully can make some of your next events. Y’all have no idea how much inspiration and knowledge I have gleaned from you and Kevin over the years I have followed. Thank y’all soo much! ❤❤❤

[@ulyssious]

My dream is to have an old home here but we are working on things to get there and have big plans for the future. It’s coming soon! So close I can taste it

[@OurRestorationNation]

I’m so glad. Thank you for being a positive person!!

[@janburns9701]

Hate I miss this hope to come next time from Raymond love your you tube you two are awesome so down to earth😮

[@jeanmullins3284]

Wow....love the grave yard historical drama! Such a cool idea! Looks like the weekend was a great success...rain and all! So excited to see the progress on Hope and cottage. Looking forward to seeing you all digging into the work now that the roof is on.

[@Zoot_of_Anthrax]

I immediately thought of gone with the wind/scarlett when scarlett talks about her maternal grandmothers house being wall to wall pink and the reasoning being pink made her look more beautiful/young. So your house would do Solange Robillard proud! 😂

[@kathyw7143]

OH you guys I loved the tour and the actors. Laine that dress was beautiful on you. That tour sounded soooo interesting. I just LOVE history.

[@warriorgirl8118]

I’m just glad you brought us up to date with your building experience and how you are doing’s 😊😊😊😊😊

[@cynthiastanfordsuppon5761]

Hello! I recently discovered you after finally setting up wifi, and watching my fav Friesian Horse channel on my TV instead of my phone. My all-time fav TV show is This Old House, I only subscribe to Old House Journal and (not related)buy old bulb varieties from Old House Gardens. I live in an 1870s working class Vic, in Wisconsin, which we're always doing something with...waking up the pollinator landscape is on at the moment. I really enjoy the consistent quality of your video productions, from lighting and shooting at the right time of day, to gently zooming in on particular architectural details and the music you pair to the home. The guided tours you produce are also fantastic, but you have a stunning, photographic and knowledgeable host in Laine. I love when you do hands-on tips, such as the Newel post and woodwork cleaning, and of course, when you get into the meat and potatoes of replacing floor joists and not being defeatists about the scope of a project. I really think that your program would be a great series for PBS. We have 4 tiers of PBS programming in Wisconsin and I think you could find a home there on Create, where shows like 'The Legacy List with Max Paxton' flourishes. I could go on and on, but I won't, but thank you for the joy of your projects and for helping preserve our history:) p.s. Why is Hope Farm named Hope Farm? I couldn't seem to find it when revisiting the videos. Thank you:) Cynthia

[@OurRestorationNation]

Cynthia thank you so much for being here, and for your gracious, lovely comment! We are so SO honored to have people like you in our community. To answer your question about Hope Farm: we really don’t know! All we do know is that the first recorded evidence of the name is in a deed transfer in 1805, which means the home had the name prior to that time. We assume it was given that name when it was built between 1775-1789. Can you imagine? It’s had its name longer than we’ve had this country!

[@cynthiastanfordsuppon5761]

@@OurRestorationNation That's incredible. Well, I'm hooked, and will really enjoy following you on your adventures as you continue your good works.

[@AuntieBrennie]

“…put your feet in the stirrups!” Hilarious! Thank you for this Day Brightener! B~}

[@lizakennedy4406]

For the Porta Potties check out GottaGo in Jackson MS. They rent out upscale ones

[@MrGilstorf]

Laine and Kevin, what a wonderful job you two do bringing the amazing architecture and history of Natchez to the world. I’m sure your Mayor is so thankful for your channel and what it has done for local tourism. I knew very little about Natchez before I started watching the channel and now I can’t wait to come visit Natchez from Canada!

[@loug8186]

This was an excellent catch-up video! I miss you both and have dreams of coming to Natchez and to the Hope Farm weekend some time in the future. Thanks for sharing your good work with all of us. 😘

[@dcole9589]

You two are awesome. LOVE your videos. Best wishes, David In Las Vegas

[@nana23boyz3]

Bless you both! I do not know how you do it all.

[@janettporter6795]

How funny. That happened to me, too. I'm a 76 year old woman, so it wasn't too embarrassing. They finally asked me if I had an appointment and said yes. They said, "Are you sure, we are OBGYN?" I said, "I'm pretty sure I'm not having a baby, so where did my pain, Dr. Go? 😂 God bless ⚘️

[@keelylocke3346]

Thank you fur the video! It’s nice to catch up. I was fortunate to be able to attend the first Restoring Hope weekend and I am so happy to see the progress on the cottage and on Hope’s roof! It’s such a difference! Also glad to see how much fun this year’s weekend was, and live vicariously, I can’t wait to come back!

[@stephenburns3678]

Great video. Great inspiration. Thank you.

[@shellymyers9676]

Just, WOW you two.

[@toniasalways]

Lime fines is probably the word you're looking for. For a number of years our local cemetery has done walks like this. Since I was related to the whole town when I was a kid, I am related to more people buried there than I can count. It doesn't matter who they choose to portray I can claim relationship. Being an introvert myself, I don't know how you managed a whole weekend with PEOPLE all around you. I feel like I've gone above and beyond if I do an hour!

[@BigSeance]

Yaaaaaaaaay! That felt good!

[@sandradinwoodie8245]

What an undertaking. You, et al did a tremendous job

[@kristinadavis5515]

I love these updates, I hope it gets a lot of views!! Thanks for sharing ❤

[@David-tm8sl]

Beginning to look like home sweet home ❤😊

[@MediocreComedian]

Wow! Fabulous video guys! I really teared 0:12 up reliving those fabulous moments. Thank you for everything!

[@eveengle6579]

I didn't realize tobacco was ever grown in Mississippi! I learn so much from y'all. ❤

[@OurRestorationNation]

Tobacco and corn were two of the earliest cultivated crops by the indigenous Natchez peoples

[@LauraPrevost]

What a great visit with you guys! and recap of Restoring Hope Weekend! Can’t believe all the changes since we were there - so exciting! And Laine, that introvert functioning as an extrovert thing, I understand completely (I’m the wife of a southern Baptist minister!)but never would have thought that of you!😁 can’t wait to see progress as you move forward! Thanks so much for what you do!

[@broadwaybaby348]

One of my favorite videos!

[@anitaodom5155]

Amazing. Thank you for update!

[@bhavens9149]

when you have that blush color, I love to see some black with it, possibly the shutters or something, looking forward to seeing how YOU see it. :) YOU do such lovely work.

[@sharlynneely4719]

Thank you so much for the weekend review. I so want to come next year. Will start to save for it. Keep up the fabulous restoration of Hope Farm. ❤️❤️❤️

[@indialove88]

I love that the house will be pink

[@kimmasters7318]

I have enjoyed this video and truly am in Love with all the history there in Miss. but throughout the south ……. I will say “Tupelo” has my Heart. Family ties run strong, where it all got started for me with my passion for historical monumental sights homes …ect I absolutely Love Love Love your channel you both bring smiles and laughter too my heart ♥️ Thank You very much now that I have found your channel I will be watching 😉

[@oliviap.8750]

Thank you so much for this video and all the work you two are doing for all these historic houses and the history of them and their former owners. I hope once Hope Farm is ready to receive guests my husband and I can visit and stay there. We are from Mexico and live in Mexico and enjoy the channel we have learned a lot from it. Thank you

[@cynthiastratton1034]

Love you two!! Thanks for the catch up video! Love the longer format!!

[@victorianantiquities]

Glad you had the paint study done. As someone who does decorative paint restoration, you follow the science, The exterior should be stunning but some will ask why? Great opportunity for education. I have a 1884 Italianate mixed use building that we have our antique and design business in with original hand painted frescoes and stencils in several rooms in our upstairs residence, which were quite vibrant and people assume that everything Victorian was rich but muted. Just at everyone thinks colonial williamsburg dolors when they see anything earlier..

[@lollyreg97]

Enjoyed this video!! So full of content, I'll have to watch it twice, at least.

[@dwightlindgron4657]

I was thinking the homes look is going back to its teenage years instead of its infancy!😊

[@dwightlindgron4657]

Cemetery was such a great idea bringing history to life!

[@landonharless7952]

The cottage looks great! And I have no idea why I care so much about it. 😂

[@shelleybrandon973]

I’m sad I wasn’t there for ORN weekend. Such a special event. Looking forward to all the projects at Hope Farm.

[@pamhutzell8268]

It looked like so much fun! Wish I could have been able to come!

[@bhavens9149]

Nice to see you! looking forward to more content.

[@jeffreystebbins1768]

Thank you so much for doing a fabulous early 19th Century restoration of Hope Farm as well as imparting knowledge of Hope Farm’s history……On that note, would it be possible to display artifacts, if any, of the First Nation tobacco farmers that lived and worked at Hope Farm in your Williamsburg room? … Is it possible for a pre-colonial archeological excavation to be done at Hope Farm?…If you could discuss in an upcoming video any information known about the First Nation inhabitants of Hope Farm that might be very interesting to a much broader audience??? SORRY TO MAKE SO MANY INQUIRIES/REQUESTS JUST GOT OVEREXCITED 😅

[@chasingmoonlightfarm]

Love it!! 😂❤ Can't wait for more videos on Hope!❤

[@karenlynn7731]

Thanks for another great video. I love your oh-so-human stories. 😂

[@YulyBigott]

Buenas Noches,felicitaciones Hermoso y Elegante ❤❤ beso de. Venezuela ❤️

[@Blessedbyadoption]

We were right in the direct line of the eclipse. Southern Illinois

[@infinitelightcouncil]

Onward and Upward y'all 😊

[@VictoriaN72]

Exciting!

[@deanbrunner261]

Here in Memphis is the Pink Palace museum built as a home by the founder supermarket piggly wiggly...same color stone

[@susannemeyer9084]

I loved this episode. I guess you have to be a member to attend something as special as this. It looked like so much fun. I can imagine the exhaustion you went through. It reminds me of when I was in active labor, three wks. overdue, on moving day! Boy, that was a challenge. So, whenever guys complain about how hard it is to move, I can laugh and say how would you like to do this while having a baby too? We also have an event in Central City, Co. every year where they put on a show in the grave yard. It's called the Creepy Crawl. :)

[@OurRestorationNation]

Nope- don’t have to be a member! Anyone can attend. We publicized it heavily here, on FB and instagram before the event , so keep your eyes open next spring. ❤️

[@Somewhereintime22]

Monroeville Alabama…don’t forget Truman ❤

[@OurRestorationNation]

I’m not a fan 😂

[@Somewhereintime22]

@@OurRestorationNation I fell in love with his writing when I read his short story A Christmas Memory. Most people remember him for Breakfast at Tiffanies or In Cold Blood…neither of which were of much interest to me. But…A Christmas Memory…that one touches the heart. I know…that’s very random…but it’s a good one. The man could turn a phrase. ❤️

[@auntyb6313]

You two crack me up🤣

[@sharonmoller6757]

Well, I can't be your friend. At 72 years, I'd forgotten where Harper Lee began her life, but -TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD still makes me sob deeply, from the gut up.

[@OurRestorationNation]

Since you sob you can absolutely still be my friend 😂

[@robinbirdj743]

@@OurRestorationNationme too :) Kept To Kill a Mockingbird as one of only an armful of books when I moved from the West Coast and purged my book collection. You’d find the Civil Rights Museum in Memphis fascinating; yes, MLK and Rosa Parks and the garbage strike and all, yet somehow in all that madness it’s also a deeply, as you’ve said, spiritual experience. ❤

[@faithgirton9388]

Oh my word!!! I would have been dying laughing if I had been in the office! Can you imagine what those women inside were saying as you left?😅

[@cherylc4468]

Yall make me smile ;o) You dont seem like an introvert to me. I sure couldnt speak in front of people as well as you. Im more like your hubs. I can do the co mingling. Yall do a fantastic job at everything you do.

[@mustangjock1373]

When I was in college, I roofed houses to pay the way. One Saturday, I sliced my thumb to the bone, requiring stiches. Went to the emergency room, in this small hospital, and the doctor sewed me up. The doctor told me to come back to his office to get the stitches removed when healed. When I went to his office, the receptionist kept asking was I sure I needed to see the doctor. "Yes Ma'am I do", this went on for a few minutes. Finally asked her if should just take the stitches out myself. She asked where are the stitches? Showed her my thumb. That's when she told me I was in a OB/Gyn office.

[@OurRestorationNation]

At least I’m not alone 😂😂😂

[@suewilson6540]

I’m not believing you are an introvert, Kevin can’t get a word in edgewise 😂

[@sandyjuntunen4088]

I wonder if she's ever counted how often she interrupts him! Even on his own stories, a mile a minute!😂😂

[@pamelaanderson4685]

If you have ever visited The Pink Palace in Memphis, TN it's that color.