A Homemaking Video | Kitchen Clean With Me | Sewing a Curtain

[@kalenclark]

There's just something about watching other people clean that makes me wanna get up & do it, too! I just tidied up and did a load of laundry - thank you!

[@LemonsandLarkspur]

I’m the same way. It always inspires me to get up and get moving. 😊

[@sharonhuelsman]

I love this style of video, Patty! The tea talk really spoke to me. I’m an empty nester (somewhat because I have my 9 year old granddaughter with me). We have a large house that is way to big for the three of us. I find that we seem to collect stuff because we have so much room but we don’t use everything and it’s too much to keep clean. I want to get rid of things but then the house feels empty! Thank you for sharing your day! 😊

[@LemonsandLarkspur]

That’s one I’ve never thought of. It’s like when you first take down the Christmas decor, the house always feels so bare. I would maybe try to pare down one room and live with it for a month. See if you feel comfortable with less stuff. You might be surprised. I find the older I get the more cluttered my mind is and having less material things helps calm my mind. Bless you for taking in your grandchild. She is so lucky to have you.💕

[@upcdaze]

So glad to see that you are making videos again. Your videos are so inviting and relaxing to watch. With your videos and encouragement, I will tackle one space at a time. Thank you!

[@LemonsandLarkspur]

Thank you for the kind words. I think one area or drawer or closet at a time is the best way. Otherwise it gets overwhelming and we are tempted to just put it all back in!

[@glenngreen6688]

You are back! You have been missed!! It has been a joy to hang out with you the past 4 years. I've been away from my computer since Christmas. I have some Lemon and Larkspur purging to do, to catch up to your recent post😊Thank you Patty🙏 Glenn's Mrs. Sue🌻

[@junipergardener6711]

Since New Year I have cleaned up all my wardrobes and most cupboards. I also felt I needed to give my favourite op shop as much as I could. I find clothes a hard one. I have to keep going back to my wardrobe to check again. I did this 3 times and it seems to have worked 😂 I have previously cleaned out my materialls. I do have enough to do one more quilt. Not sure if I will end up doing it or not. Hoping next Winter, for me, that I will get it sewn. My ornaments I think I will wrap and deal with when we downsize. I'd hate to part with any and then regret it. I have always felt overwealmed when the clutter starts to accumulate. I think the time to leave our big home and garden is getting very close.

[@LemonsandLarkspur]

Thank you for sharing. I went through my clothes as well. I’ve been hanging on to things that I never wear so I made a trip to the local thrift store with them. I also put away my warm season clothes in a bin and put them up high in the closet. It feels good to only see what I actually wear hanging in my closet. I am not a sentimental decorator at the holidays. I only have a handful of meaningful ornaments so it’s easy for me to let my daughters have what I no longer use. I understand how hard it is to leave a home full of memories. Trust your heart to know when the time is right. 💕

[@blueberrymuffinscottage]

Seeing this made me so happy! You are one of the channels that inspired me to start uploading myself. Thank you, and be blessed! I hope to see more from you in the futute 🤗💗 edit: I am a big decorator, so I have a LOT of decor at any given time. I don't hesitate to donate things back to the thrift when I don't want to use them anymore, but absolutely those times where things are piled up can be so overwhelming!! Our environment really does affect how peaceful or chaotic we feel on the inside.

[@LemonsandLarkspur]

Yes! Clutter affects my mood and my creativity. I imagine you must be organized with your decor items. I always forget I have things or have them stored in such a haphazard way that it’s too much fuss to retrieve them! Do you have a closet designated for them?

[@blueberrymuffinscottage]

@@LemonsandLarkspur I do ☺️

[@pattischolten7303]

Lovely video Patty. The music is so relaxing. I have a lot of "treasures" in my home, and tons in the garage that I rotate in. It's all becoming too much. Paring down is slowly happening. We have a fairly large home so I have room. I do tend to put out too much though - and then it makes me nervous. I put up Valentine's Day a few days ago and I am ready to take it down already. Just too much stimulation, I think. I take a bag or two to the local thrift store every week or so. I actually have my husband drop it off so that I don't shop! Thank you for sharing your sweet home and gardens with me!

[@LemonsandLarkspur]

That’s so funny and true about the lure of the thrift store when you’re donating. I put up Valentines in January last year and grew tired of it before Valentines Date as well. I will put out a few things in February 1st to enjoy for a few weeks. Thank you for joining the conversation my friend!

[@connieromero-d1o]

Hi Patty! I’m so happy to see you back making videos again. I’m retired now in the Philippines and we took 35 huge boxes of our stuff from California. I got so stressed out and overwhelmed unpacking everything. I decided to give away the stuff that doesn’t bring me joy anymore. I just can’t let go of my Pioneer woman collections and all my crafting supplies😊. I love your home and garden it’s beautiful and cozy. Looking forward to your next video. Take care ❤

[@LemonsandLarkspur]

I did the same thing and after two years I’m doing it one more time. I’m with you on hanging into my PW collection! Congratulations on your retirement.

[@roseofsharin]

Got my coffee AND my laundry to fold while I watch you clean. Friends...😊

[@LemonsandLarkspur]

Enjoy my friend. Thats my favorite way to fold clothes, hot coffee and catching up on KZbin.

[@timothymishalmalvaso9331]

Thanks for the video today. I don't watch the gardening, because I live in the northeast and our seasons are so different. My struggle is feeling at home in things not put away. I am your age, but I have four young adults at home, because we had kids late. They work and are in college, so I can't complain too much. When one gets rid of things it is a weight gone. Personally, I must go slowly to purge and be sure, but rarely do I miss things or think I could use them. Many blessings in 2024.

[@LemonsandLarkspur]

I have a teenage grandson that stays with me a few days a week so I still struggle with balancing his things and a tidy house. I find that if I don’t make quick decisions then I don’t purge. And yes, I’ve regretted a few things I gave away but I think the feeling g if less clutter out weighs the loss. Thanks for chatting with me.

[@glenngreen6688]

🌸Hello Patty! Miss you and your sweet and wonderful videos. I hope all is well with you and yours. Yearning to see more of your beautiful summer garden and hear about your plans for fall and the holidays. We are blessed to have someone special like you on youtube. Regards and prayers. Glenn's Mrs. Sue🌻

[@LemonsandLarkspur]

Thank you. I took the summer off for family time but will be starting up again in August.

[@tezntweet]

So glad to see you back. Missed your videos.

[@nancyhartlage8626]

So glad to see you back with a full video,Patty! I’m not really into gardening( though seeing yours is beautiful) I love your homemaking videos! Love your new teatime chat feature! ❤

[@LemonsandLarkspur]

Thank you so much! I love my home as well!

[@immitzime]

Welcome back! I retired last August and the first thing then was to pare down my wardrobe, donating what I knew I wouldn't wear casually. We live in the home where I grew up so I'm gradually getting rid of some of my parents' things that are not really heirlooms. It sure isn't easy, but so necessary for our mental and physical wellbeing. Heres my encouragement for you to keep going!

[@LemonsandLarkspur]

That would be hard. I’m sure they never intended for you to keep it all. Just take your time and only keep what holds sentimental value to you.

[@debraspringers2098]

Your kitchen is absolutely beautiful! Love the suited table! So good to see your back Patty!

[@LemonsandLarkspur]

Thank you. It’s so good to be back!

[@frannyaltamirano6302]

This really resonated with me and thank you for bringing up the subject. I cannot function when my house is cluttered, I get lethargic and unmotivated. So what I do is I write down what needs to be done and tackle my list one at a time , it’s the only way. I love tea time ❤. Thanks again 😊

[@LemonsandLarkspur]

I’m a list maker as well. I keep a planner and update it every morning. So glad you enjoyed the video. L

[@christinewilliams7005]

Love your skirted table. Your kitchen is really cute.

[@LemonsandLarkspur]

Thank you. I always wanted a white kitchen and now I just keep adding color to it. 😂

[@beckypennies1637]

I missed you, Patty! I loved this video with tea talk in the middle! Thank you and God bless you!

[@LemonsandLarkspur]

So glad you came to visit. My plan is to post every Tuesday God willing. Many blessings to you as well.

[@abiering]

So glad to see you back!! 🥰 Love the curtains

[@LemonsandLarkspur]

It feels right! Thanks for joining me.

[@jackieh1530]

I don’t know what is about after Christmas and the NY but I always scale down and leave things uncluttered. I love the Christmas decor but come January I’m ready for a clean simple look. I’m not a winter or spring decorator but I do enjoy fall and Christmas decor. There is something nice about being in the home in winter with what seems like less to do. I really look forward to this just as I do all seasons and what it brings.

[@LemonsandLarkspur]

Hello Jackie. Those are my favorite seasons to decorate for as well. I guess it’s being inside. Spring is gardening time for me. I have to remember to clean my house!

[@vickieatkins4760]

Hi Patty, enjoy your videos very much. I'm with you and feel the exact same regarding a cluttered house and overwhelmed with people during the holidays. I look forward to seeing everyone during the Christmas holidays but by the time it's over my nerves and patience are a bit frazzled. I think as I get older (I'm 71), I don't have the stamina, endurance, patience with grandchildren messing up my home, cooking all the time, buying gifts for so many, that I had only a few years ago. I, of course, love my children and grands and always begin looking forward to the next years holidays. Since the first of the year I have sent quite a few bags of stuff to the thrift stores. Do I really need 20 wine glasses, a drawer over-stuffed with dish towels, etc., etc.? I love "things" but not having as many feels quite freeing. Thank you for tea time and your chats. love love 🥰

[@LemonsandLarkspur]

Thank you Vickie. We are on the same page. I used to entertain large groups and had dozens and dozens of cloth napkins in different colors. I had my grandson make me a pile of 10 white, 10 cream and 10 red. I put the rest in a bag and donated them. Speaking of not having the patience or stamina to host gatherings, I’m with you there as well. It’s time to pass the torch but it’s hard. Thank you for joining in on the conversation.

[@vickieatkins4760]

@@LemonsandLarkspur Patty, I didn't exactly voluntarily pass the torch, it was sort of taken from me. My 3 daughters all have larger houses now so they do the entertaining. Sorta glad, but miss the "good old times" at my home. 😌

[@LemonsandLarkspur]

My mom is 89 and has held the torch but this year was just too much for her no rink she’s finally ready to let someone else host. 😞

[@imkristinmakes2772]

I love your kitchen! And I love Mary Berry too. This looks yummy!

[@LemonsandLarkspur]

The cookies are divine! The recipe calls for sweetened condensed milk instead of sugar. It gives such a decadent flavor. Yum!

[@amn8827]

I can relate completely, going through the same process. We downsized and trying to go through what to keep what to let go. 😊

[@LemonsandLarkspur]

The struggle is real. I gave away so much before we moved but now two years in the new house and I’m doing it all again. It feels good not to be responsible for so much stuff!

[@rowiegrl]

Love your hutch and the fabric you chose, looks lovely. I am a crafter and I also have a hard time getting rid of big ticket items.

[@LemonsandLarkspur]

It was so hard to get riding things. Hopefully I won’t forget the feeling and not replace it with more stuff!

[@luv46kdz]

What a wonderful video ❤ Your kitchen is so bright cheery and welcoming as are you ❤️

[@LemonsandLarkspur]

Thank you my friend! We’ve been here two years now and it’s finally feeling like home.

[@monicamontoya1578]

I love the hutch! Sweet addition to your kitchen! New subscriber! Love the style of your videos. Inspiring, inviting, calming and simple. 🫖🌷🩵🩷

[@LemonsandLarkspur]

What a sweet and encouraging comment. Thank you! Welcome 😊

[@monicamontoya1578]

@@LemonsandLarkspur ☺️

[@rebeccajenkins3663]

So Happy to see your video. You are such a Lovely Lady. God Bless.❤😊

[@LemonsandLarkspur]

Thank you. Glad to be back!

[@dianetaylor1699]

So happy for a video of you working in your kitchen! So much inspiration ❤! I love your home so much, looks so serene and comforting. Love how the curtains turned out,too. I struggle with getting rid of decor🫣lol. I have too much! And as for clutter- paperwork piles are always a problem for me ugh. I just finished chemo in Dec now having immunotherapy infusions, so haven't been able to clean or organize very much so yes, that's been weighing on me. Starting to try to climb out of the mess 😂 and get my home in order again, hopefully even better than before!

[@LemonsandLarkspur]

Take it one step at a time. First focus on healing your body. Maybe find one small area you can clear of clutter and spend your time recuperating there. I will be praying for you sweet lady!

[@dianetaylor1699]

​@LemonsandLarkspur oh thank you SO MUCH! Will definitely take all of the prayers I can get ❤!

[@alicefernandez6582]

I really enjoyed your video, very helpful and good topic ,just what I needed to hear thank you for sharing. Love your ideas ❤

[@LemonsandLarkspur]

Thank you. I love when topics resonate with people. Have a wonderful weekend!

[@aprilh5186]

I just found your channel Patty and really enjoyed it! I just subscribed and am looking forward to your future videos.

[@LemonsandLarkspur]

Welcome April. Thank you for subscribing and for the kind words of support. 😊

[@sandrahackney3219]

I enjoyed watching this video. I have missed you Patty. I dont like clutter either.

[@LemonsandLarkspur]

Hello friend. The older I get the more clutter adds stress to my life.

[@keebler5064]

Have you read Marie Kondo’s book, the life changing magic of tidying up? It helped me pare down soooooo much! I’m not a minimalist but, it helps me think before I replace stuff. I have a long story about moving and decluttering, over and over. It is less of a problem each time, because, I am learning what I really love.

[@LemonsandLarkspur]

I’ve heard of her book but have never read it. I need to borrow a copy and change that. I thought I had decluttered so much when we moved but still have a ways to go!

[@milliescozycottagelife]

The hardest thing for me to purge is pictures that I once had hanging on the walls, but aren’t necessarily my style anymore. For some reason, if someone gave them to me, I can’t part with them! I keep thinking of the cottages now where people have eclectic galleries on a wall and I would love to do that with all the random pictures.

[@LemonsandLarkspur]

My niece was helping my mom purge and found a box of old framed photos of my kids and grandkids. At first I was just going to take the photos out of the frames but now I’m looking for a way to display them. Photos are tough to let go of.

[@janaustin5493]

Have missed seeing your videos - glad you’re back! Will you be on a weekly or monthly schedule?

[@LemonsandLarkspur]

I’m glad to be back. I’m planning on posting every Tuesday.

[@nitahiltner3348]

I can only take so much clutter. Doesn't have to be perfect, but it has to be where it makes me happy. I am in my 70s and I keep buying stuff I always wanted and never had before I think because of the way the world is. Wanna get it before anymore bad happens.

[@LemonsandLarkspur]

Oh Nita, I hear you. I just entered my 60’s and I have decided time is short and we are none guaranteed another day. Be kind and do what brings you joy. Tomorrow is uncertain at best. I am so glad you’ve embraced that as well. No sense living in fear of what we have no control of. 💕

[@MissPiggyLilly]

I find myself not knowing what to do with soo many photo albums

[@LemonsandLarkspur]

I started dividing pictures or photo albums and giving them to my children. They love going down memory lane. I kept a few extra special ones for myself.

[@pamelawolfe3844]

Love toe skirt you made.

[@LemonsandLarkspur]

Thank you. I love buffalo check.