65. More Furniture & New Plants - Living Alone in Wales (May 2024)

[@AndyGrowsFood]

Thanks for the shout out Sean, your videos are so nice mate. Such a positive vibe. Thanks for making them

[@barbarahudson1042]

Lovely herbs

[@shazza-gt6be]

That kitchen cabinet brought back memories. I was 7 years old and went looking for biscuits. I pulled down the middle part and the whole cabinet fell forward. Luckily the top of cabinet got wedged on the wall opposite and didn't fall on me. I was on the floor under the pull down part. My mum came running in fearing the worst. She was able to push it back to reveal an unharmed child. I never went looking for biscuits again 😅

[@gj5666]

Wow, everything is coming together, I love the way you are gradually making a new life after going back to your home town. It's so difficult to go back in time and find out that many people have passed away, that happened to me when people from my home town contacted me on facebook, I was excited and asked about everyone, then I found out that a lot of people had passed away. Anyway, unfortunately I think it hurts more because we grew up with these people although maybe they weren't family, but they were part of that amazing village/ town

[@kathy7253]

Sean, I read that you should plant your various mint types well spaced out; otherwise, they can lose their individual tastes because of cross pollination.

[@maryfennell9672]

Some good furniture bargains Sean. I would of had to bring that poor ragged teddy bear home with me!!! Everyone had one of those kitchen cabinets in the 1950's, so useful!

[@maryfennell9672]

@@Buzzj4k I wouldn't of left him! Poor little chap!!

[@maryfennell9672]

Sean, please go back and get the teddy, he's lonely and needs a friend!!!!

[@maryfennell9672]

@@Buzzj4k I've told Sean to go and get him!!! Lol!!!

[@annieknight71]

Lavender is great. It comes back every year, but doesn’t become overpowering.

[@JoHarmon-hg7wz]

The cabinet was called housseur(sp)? Here in US. I believe they were popular as early as 1940’s my mom had one, we moved and it didn't move with us, maybe it belong to the landlord.

[@melgazer]

Thought about getting a small bee hive with all your lovely flowers

[@YllaStar95970]

That tree in flower may be a conker tree, l'm no gardener, l just remember trees looking like that from my childhood, knowing l would be climbing up and shaking the branches for conkers. I used to keep climbing to the near top, only the thinness of the branch prevented me from climbing to the very top. Most of the time, l judge it right.... Bit of a miracle l am here really, looking back.👍

[@barbarafarquharson4826]

We had a kitchenette in the 50s, mum decided it needed to go in the laundry which was small and filled with double troughs. Somehow she and a neighbour got it out of the kitchen down a step and into the laundry behind the door. It stayed there for years until laundry was renovated. Dad and uncle ended up taking door off to get kitchenette out! How mum got it in such a small space is still not known.

[@sueparsons6919]

You had a busy morning, glad you managed to get the chest of drawers you wanted. When I used to stay at my nans in Wales she had one of those large chests of drawers in one of the bedrooms. You will be kept busy planting those plants between the showers . They look very healthy. Glad you are feeling better now, take it slow and easy. Enjoy your weekend.

[@susanyates4233]

Lovely video Sean. You still look heavy eyed, so don`t overdo it. I had two of those kithen cupboards, they held so much. Best wishes, Susan.

[@ninemoonplanet]

Buttercups, they've managed to spread everywhere around, but most people leave them untouched until the bees have found more food. I'm amazed at how much less people pay for plant starts, here it's 50% more with much less variety. Lavenders have once again become common, I prefer the Spanish Lavender for it's fragrance and growth. It's more horizontal than vertical, and it's a tough plant to lose.

[@maureenmckenna5220]

Sean, you can use the cardboard to put on bare ground for no weeds. Cover with a little dirt and the cardboard draws worms and degrades into compost over time.

[@deborahcook592]

What a clever idea the bank hub is. Hope banks in England do the same.

[@marje8249]

I’m in Anglesey atm, like the Caribbean at the weekend, and now we’ve got the heating on 😂. The little town is great to see, and good to see a Banking hub.

[@gregwestcott1220]

Greetings from South Africa Sean,love love love your channel,look forward to them! Most beautiful home you are making,homestead and garden,enjoy every day!

[@MarianCoburn]

We got rain rain and more rain after all the sun.

[@missmaryhdream6560]

We used to call that kitchen cabinet, the Press, bread and tea coffee, most of the daily stuff, marmalade, marmite and cream crackers x have a lovely weekend ❤ Bank Holiday

[@margaretg7861]

We called it a Kitchen Cabinet and we had one in the 50s when I was growing up. Very useful for my Mum as we had a tiny kitchen . Great company where you got your herbs, that's brilliant . Pleased you bought your chest of drawers, it will be very handy for you and it rained most of the day here near Weymouth,so couldn't get out at all. Hope you fare better today. Always enjoyable to watch your videos Sean..

[@tinastone7368]

A brilliant shop, I could spend all day in there 🤗

[@angiev214]

I've got some cola plants. They're a great source of delight when people visit my allotment. I saw you on the Roots page and have been a follower of your vlog ever since. I'm very much enjoying you and your inspiring lifestyle. Thank you, Sean .

[@DeniseWarman-i5j]

Love old furniture

[@Mff48]

lovin the cottage garden!!!

[@thomasbinsted1873]

Gumtree is a treasure trove for garden structures. My wife and I acquired a 20ft greenhouse gratis and a smaller 6fter for the princely sum of a pound of our honey. The only catch was we had to do the dismantling.

[@juliehedley8074]

My grandparents had that kitchenette, it ended up in my parents garage to store tools, when they passed the house clearance man was very excited when he saw it. Worth something.

[@Xxxxxx19-p1c]

In America we have an antique kitchen cabinet called a “Hoosier cabinet”. Built in Indiana (thus the name Hoosier), they were popular in the 1930’s and 40’s. They stored baking supplies and had a pull out enamel work surface. They are so lovely! I have one in my vintage style kitchen that I refurbished. Love from Indiana! 💜💙

[@donnastacey7227]

I think these also have a drop down, it was Formica, with little chains or hinges on the sides.

[@brendatucker35]

We have one from my husband's Mother, love it for storage!!!

[@Magicspark2366]

Leeds West Yorks, rain in bad here too Sean, managed tto get the veg plugs in and poly over just in time...Its miserable and it appears October will be warmer than J|uly..Im hoping for some reprieve in August ?..but who knows..Rhubarb is doing ok though! Stay well 😊

[@cherryrotella3714]

What a super village Sean. I remember the kitchenette from my childhood too.

[@JanetHumberstone]

Looking forward to seeing the next episode ❤

[@elainewiggins2672]

Shame that flea bitten Teddy bear in Too Good to Waste wasn't an antique Steiff bear... Lol! Glad to see you jolly and motivated again... 😊

[@ehpeachylove]

Wonderful to spend time with you Sean. Lovely cabinet for your posh shed and the chest of drawers is beautiful. I love that shop. Saw a beautiful bar cart and other items as you panned around the place. I’d be broke if I shopped there. Garden is looking beautiful and man was it chucking down rain… so fresh out. Loved the town trip and beautiful plants and herbs deliver to your home. Stay well my friend and see you next time. ❤❤❤

[@NicolaCairncross]

Deffo more the 1950's. Very influenced by America, we were in those days.

[@booksknitsthings]

😅 just a bit of humour... ah ha the kitchen cabinet you remember from 1970 ...But you were only born in 1974 ha ha .... however I kinda feel those kitchen cabinets are more 1950's/60's ...my great aunt and mum had similar ones - so useful and lovely nostalgia to boot 🩵🤍

[@lindaharwood3564]

Sean, others may differ, but for me I much prefer the 20 min videos. I often have to shove the longer ones to 'later' - and sometimes 'later' doesn't happen for weeks.....

[@ChristineHillier67]

Good morning Sean, you have done really well with your plants,the lavender lanes sound awesome and if you do eventually get bees they will love you for it.The spring bulbs have also died back in my garden but I have lots of roses to look at instead.Take care Sean and have a lovely day today 💜

[@donnastacey7227]

I had a student flat in Leeds in the 80s and it had a kitchenette like that. I think they are from the 50s, fitted kitchens came in in the 60s. Would love one for my allotment shed.

[@MrLaking123]

I don't think that is snow on the mountain Sean its snow in summer/Cerastium tomentosum

[@seanjamescameron]

It's all the same thing, we just have a different name for it here.

[@janecox4173]

Lovey furniture. You do seem happy which is lovely to see

[@margaretsofocleous1999]

I love double yolks. Great video as usual . My Aunty Gwen had a kitchenette. I was always fascinated by it as a child. Nice chest of drawers

[@bigunone]

I thought they had already delivered the chest already. I think it is fun to listen to you try and justify your purchase of the cabinet

[@V.C.S69]

Those cabinets were 1950’s.

[@My_Badd]

We built a custom greenhouse for our garden. Used perspex and works really well. Used pallet wood so the only thing we bought was the perspex. Under £100 and still going strong. Good thing about building your own if you have a small garden is it can fit where you want it rather than a ready made one where you won't have space. Pallet wood! It's free, sturdy and yeah. It's free.

[@Jess-k6q]

My nana had that kitchen cabinet in the 50’s/60’s

[@susanbullock2837]

And mine. Definitely 50s.

[@leonorasimons8681]

Yup definitely from the 50's! x

[@janecox4173]

I think the 'little purple potting shed' used to have a kitchen cabinet like that in her shed before she moved to wales

[@donnastacey7227]

Katie. I think she did ❤️

[@janecox4173]

@@donnastacey7227 yes lovely Katie x

[@zoepatterson3643]

Very enjoyable vid Sean .Thankyou .

[@susanparker393]

And thanks to you Sean James Cameron I’m turned into a tea drinker

[@carolvenables3970]

Fancy a shop closing for lunch crikey, love your new plants Lovely video Dear Sean x

[@aquielle-we7rn]

It warmed my heart to wake up to this virtual visit to everyday Wales! Thank you, Sean! It was also nice to get some inspiration as I head out in my own garden before it gets too hot. The “feels like” temperature is supposed to be 89 F (32 C) today here in my part of Virginia…ugh! But that’s cooler than yesterday! I just have to remind myself of what you say…” slow and steady!”

[@fionabutler-kg7sv]

Kitchen cabinet reminds me of child hood, we had one in the kitchen, love it when you go to the charity shop my eyes are everywhere, liked the glass cabinet with small knob handles, just as you went through the door, love your videos, gardening, charity shops, country side, plants herbs, cooking, nice hobbies you have 😀

[@andynightingale7335]

Good to see Treorchy High Street alive with people going about their business, and shops surviving. Looks a good little place to wander round.

[@seanjamescameron]

Not as busy as a few years ago though. Watch kzbin.info/www/bejne/q5XXaIdneracjMksi=GAZSBmtnkHDlCDz3

[@JanetJames-dw6xo]

My mum had a kitchenette for years, we used to pull down bit as a worktop for putting the plates on when dishing up dinner.. Watching you is making me want tomove to Wales, it looks so nice and friendly.

[@angelajane1038]

I watched a video on KZbin recommending that we should save used teabags, dry them, then cut them open and use the tea as fertiliser

[@rjs23565]

I dont think that kitchen cabinet will fit inside the shed. It looks far too tall.

[@brendatucker35]

Wish l could grow lavender like you can in the UK...I had wonderful lavender in RAF Fairford, 3 feet high. Here in NC I've had no luck! Any suggestions would be great.

[@donnastacey7227]

I forgot to say Sean I think there is a sort of drop shelf on the front like a prep area. I might be wrong, it's a long time lol😂

[@nicolagalton9457]

You're lovely! I enjoy the vids, very calming and positive. My back 'alley' is very similar to your garden wall area, in Powys. Looking good.

[@Hermit1903]

Its a kitchenette, we had one at home in the 50's onwards. Brilliant things.

[@duringthemeanwhilst]

my parents still had one when I left home in 1990!!

[@ellieb3930]

Ah that was lovely seeing the buttercups. I haven't seen one where I live in New Zealand since I was a child. I guess they've been weeded out of existence here, which is a shame. They might still be around in other regions though.

[@debramryan1551]

I had one when my 3 girls were small. My oldest is 37 now, and my mother still had my grans one.

[@lynmoore8355]

Great Vvlogs..... love the locals getting involved and eggs woohoo, rain Omg wish we had some over here in Adelaide South Australia.....omg that greenhouse is simular to what I am looking for here, I had one of those plastic green ones, but a storm hit last year and blew it away all I got left is the frame.... so looking for a glass or pruflex one.. this looks good will watch how you build one.

[@richmorg8196]

I can not eat peppers as I can not digest them

[@historybarf]

I would love to meander around that little village.

[@kimberley1195]

Hi Sean when I was growing up every home had one of those kitchen cupboards the memories,the garden looks great I had an awful problem with slugs they were eating my plants I put out some beer and o my goodness I couldn’t believe how many were in the tub not very environmentally friendly,but I have got some copper wire for my pots hopefully that will stop them non stop rain here after such lovely weather have a lovely weekend 😊

[@maryconnell888]

Lovely video, I enjoyed watching that while I was drinking my coffee ☕ Thanks Sean! I might treat myself to a few potted herbs this week, they all look great.

[@PJ-polly]

Hi Sean glad your feeling a bit better, i am now minus £45 and the proud expectant owner of a large herb 🌿 order ☺ thanks to your recommendation Have a lovely Day

[@aliciaanderson1225]

Another great vlog hope you picked oil lamp up from TGTW Phone them 😂be boootiful on your desk

[@seanjamescameron]

Will have to look back at the video to see it.

[@aliciaanderson1225]

@@seanjamescameron please do x they can maybe drop it off when you get drawes deliverd

[@kathleen5237]

It's a kitchenette

[@magcurran100]

Your garden is lovely!!

[@Speedbird917]

I love chives in my scrambled eggs

[@seanjamescameron]

Great idea.

[@sandradonnelly6399]

My friends Mum had yellow one in her kitchen

[@marioncannon9924]

It's a tallboy

[@diannevenner-kc6gu]

Hi Sean love the ☘️ plants and your garden ..keep up the home growing and herbs etc look wonderful 😊

[@seniorbutterfly1934]

Good early morning, It's 4:00am and I'm having a cup of coffee ☕ and a little slice 🍰 of coconut cake with strawberries. 🍓 I was wondering how far away from your house is town? I really enjoy your videos and look forward to seeing them. Glad you were able to get the furniture you wanted. 🤗

[@seanjamescameron]

Too far to walk in a hurry.

[@jillychandler]

You could connect a water but to your down pipe Sean, to stop all that lovely rain water going to waste, and making your ground outside your back door so wet. But do not forget to allow an overflow to go somewhere. You seem such a busy chap, always up to something, which is so good for your mental health. I only go out of my home to walk Madge, due to my anxiety, but am working on it day by day, to try and get better. xxx

[@seanjamescameron]

There are two but it was a storm so all pipes were overflowing.

[@gaynorprior9864]

👍👍😊🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@sandrapaterson8678]

Slow and steady wins the race 😊

[@DeniseWarman-i5j]

Morning x

[@muddyboots2531]

We used to call them kitchenettes. Very modern at the time.

[@noelp4916]

Yes, we called them kitchenettes here in Australia, as well. Haven't got one, but would love to have one. 😊

[@jodisoakenwolf1950]

The cupboard was around with rock n roll in the 50s & 60s

[@lorrainemorris527]

I love the shop it's like an aladdin's cave. The piece of furniture you wanted to buy with all the drawers is called a Chest of drawers they used to be called a Tallboy or Highboys as they are known in America. The kitchen larder unit I remember my auntie had one I think the colour was yellow it was in the 50s and 60s . Also I really liked the class house I loved that colour green. Those plants ☘️ and herbs I am going to order some because there is a good variety . One's again thank you Sean 🙏☕

[@RandomGreymane]

I have something similar that I got from my mother years ago. It’s a roll-top cupboard with a pull out enamel work surface. I love it dearly but my mother failed to clean out the flour bin and my house has had pantry beetles ever since. XD As for gardening, I culled some of the turnip seedlings and the bed is still looking overcrowded. I might have to do more. My Japanese cucumbers have just sprouted and the same for my Blacktail watermelons. Nothing on the Van Doreen variety yet. Weirdly I only have one Sunchoke. No others have come up yet. They’re impossibly hardy but I have to wonder.

[@maureenmckenna5220]

You are doing a great job of adding to your collection of vintage furniture. Great choices. Five pounds for a dozen eggs seems like a lot, but double yolks! Stay well.

[@alysonwilliams2543]

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[@christinaplaisted9563]

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[@marylynch2510]

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[@annescott6137]

Sean since you are changing the sign off the gate you could put it on your back gate at the top of the cottage garden take care

[@mandydeane5824]

My nanna and my auntie both had one of those kitchenettes. I got one when I first moved into my flat of a charity think it was yellow? I love going down to Treorchy (sorry if I spelt it wrong) on the bus with you it looks a lovely place to live and I love the to good to waste shop. :-) x

[@thunderhead180]

Hey Sean. That kitchen work station could be 1930s.... watch the height. It might be too tall for the shed. I love stores "like too good to waste"... a bit too much. Now I have a list and I only buy EXACTLY what I'm hunting for. Nothing more or less.

[@straightenyourcrowntarot7598]

I think that's a horse chestnut tree

[@lorellstoneman74]

So nice to see a new video from your travels to town, and you're feeling more chipper. Your garden is filling out nicely. I Like you are adding the herbs...I just added more herbs also...found a lemon balm start and an orange mint and some garlic grass. Today between showers I harvested a bit of chives to wash and dry, to crush, later. Also had a plastic tote filled with toilet paper rolls cut in half standing up (42) topped off with seedling potting soil. Will plant them tomorrow with peas...then pop the lid on to keep the fungus gnats out till they sprout for garden.....I've got 2 rows comming up out in the garden but we've had a lot of rain showers and something is taking little bites out of them. As well as a burrowing mouse went down the row. You cant have too many peas....take care and plant on.

[@Boudleaux]

I love the herbs. They look great. Much better packing. Maybe you can get some catnip for the cats? There's also cat mint but I have found that cats roll on it and flatten it. I once had some in my herb garden and cats from all over the neighborhood visited to flatten it. 😄 Edited to say: I love eating my chives with scrambled eggs.

[@vanessaeden8174]

Yes I remember my.mum and dad's kitchenette in cherry red 1968. Very modern in the day.

[@Mff48]

aghhhh a kitchenette!!! That one looks mint,does it have the enamel pastry slab inside?? You are very lucky to find one in such good condition!! I love your taste you know, a true vintage fan!! i cannot fit anything into my little cottage now but still managed to pick up a vintage towel rail on holiday for upcycle!!! 😂😂😂

[@mistymoor7114]

Doesn't lavender attract slugs or am I thinking of another similar plant?

[@seanjamescameron]

Not that I’m aware of.

[@shanep8934]

Glad you've picked up Sean. Always lovely to see your Too Good To Waste excursions.

[@fabulous605]

My grandmother had a cabinet such as the one you showed…I believe it is called a hossier.

[@mrtiabrown]

Liking the Garden ps is it too late for Rhubarb 🥉

[@carolynahern8607]

You back garden is looking beautiful 😍

[@lizmorgan5463]

It was called a maid savour here

[@mariefarag3339]

The chest is beautiful ✨