One Day In My 160 Year Old House

[@jeanineferris488]

Ariel, I am a grandma aged mega fan! You inspire me! Your creative, free youth is wonderful! I had a bit of freestyle as a young woman, it takes courage! My dear love, I wish for you friendship, ever expanding knowledge and to maintain your joy and courage throughout your life. Thank you for sharing your home, ideas and spirit filled life with all of us! And yes, seeing your good environment is walking me through an entire home refresh and maintenance. Good luck, Ariel!

[@Beachbum471]

Me too Grandma!! KZbin isn’t solely for the young, I love Ariel and her cool and calm existence 😊

[@marcybrennanart8477]

Me too. I’m 71, and I rehabbed houses for a living for a few years in my mid-50s. It was lots of fun but super exhausting and super stressful owning another house and pouring money into it with fingers crossed that it would sell for a profit. Fortunately, they all did and I got out of the last one before the huge market crash in 2006 in Florida. Ariel is super inspiring and I have been binge watching her videos this week, thoroughly enjoying her bright and enthusiastic personality and smart choices on her home.

[@marcybrennanart8477]

I have been binge watching all of your videos on both channels this week and really enjoying them. I rehabbed homes as a realtor in my mid 50s and really enjoyed the process. I’m now 71 and retired from real estate, living in a newer home. No more rehabbing for this old gal. 😂 It was of course exhausting and I didn’t do all the work myself but I did a lot. I can totally relate to what you were doing on your home. I remember watching your kitchen remodel in Sim four and you saying how you would love to have wallpaper in there but that it is so expensive. Have you heard about Spoonflower? They are an American company that prints on demand both wallpaper and fabric. They use designs created by indie artists only and there are thousands of designs there that I think you would love. I retired from real estate last year and I’m a full-time artist and have over 1200 designs on Spoonflower myself. Im including a link to my farmers market wallpaper below, just so you can get a feel for what Spoonflower is all about. It is just a fabulous ethical company. Why not get in touch with them and see if you can do some marketing for them in your videos and get them to send you your wallpaper for free? They do that sort of thing all the time. I think you guys would make a great matchup for your videos. www.spoonflower.com/en/wallpaper/13547435-farmers-market-large-by-marcy_brennan_art?fabric=wallpaper_peel_and_stick

[@robynhowes5667]

@@marcybrennanart8477 oh I just love Spoonflower. Just a fabulous site. Have already bought quite a few rolls of wallpaper but to think you can get all those designs in bedding,curtains and tons more🥰. Love it,,,,,

[@marcybrennanart8477]

@@robynhowes5667 it’s amazing. So many beautiful designs there. ❤️❤️

[@annabandraderavicini355]

Ariel: *has a cup collection* Also Ariel: *drinks from a sauce jar*

[@Ashely56]

Wait when did she do that lol?

[@bookmouse2719]

@@Ashely56 She was drinking water from it, I do that sometimes.

[@grimmgoosegoose216]

(Hides my collection of sauce glass jars)

[@Ashely56]

@@bookmouse2719 my bad I was watching this while I was doing some homework and I think I missed that part lol

[@mikilaylar97]

It's PART of the cup collection

[@anniecarlile2673]

I would LOVE to see a video about you cataloguing your library!!

[@nikoolion]

Meeee Toooooo

[@loracarlton4490]

Me three!

[@christinam6516]

Me FOUR

[@nea920]

Yessss 💖💖

[@lizziedrexler6427]

Yes, me as well! I love a spreadsheet, and would love to see how she set it up!

[@JJamahJamerson]

I’ve been watching this video series with my grandma as she went through chemo, and I think this will probably be the last video she sees if she’s awake long enough to watch it. I’m so thankful for all you’ve put on here and so thankful for emailing us back when she was worried about you after the hurricane. Thank you. Update: she passed this morning

[@milliejenkinson5832]

I'm sorry for your loss. I hope you have some wonderful memories of her. May she be at peace

[@ferntella]

What a beautiful existance you've carved out for yourself, Ariel!

[@Tania.atlasinajar]

🍄 I am already in a calm and peaceful state just watching this Ariel! So cinematically stunning. Love your home! 😍

[@KitKatSam27]

This was honestly JUST what I needed today. What a fun, relaxing video ugh. If you’re looking for feedback or find yourself out of video ideas, MORE OF THIS is all I have to say 😂

[@peggynorton5535]

Yes!! Love sitting by the creek! Picnics there this spring!!

[@lisaplummer8144]

Agree!

[@bgc2997]

As a Librarian an Information Science student, i would love a video on your cataloguing process for your library!

[@victoriaparnell7339]

I don't know if people tell you this all the time, but I love your voice. I get overstimulated by voices easily so I don't often watch non-silent vlogs, but yours are always exceptional. The work you're doing is amazing and I am always in awe and feel happy and motivated after watching one. Thank you so much Ariel!

[@Somewhereintime22]

Ariel…my entire 33 year career has been in education (reading specialization). Everything you’ve created seems to be inspired by reading. Your beautiful life is a perfect example of the richness and joy books can bring into our lives. If I ever go back to the classroom, believe me, I’ll be sharing your videos and the associated inspirational literature. First on my list will be your beautiful reading nook and then your Jane Austin inspired room(s). What a lovely life you’ve created for yourself and your family…and it all started with books and your imagination. Thanks so much for your ongoing peaceful, intelligent, and creative content.

[@sofiepolfliet8697]

Such a cosy video!! Are you using a spcial type of program/system to catalog all your books? I think it would be really interesting to see more of your catalog process 😊

[@ArielBissett]

I'm literally just using a google sheets spreadsheet! That way I can make any categories and charts that I want :D

[@teresateri4803]

I know it's a subscription app but CLZ Books is Brill. All you need to do is scan the barcode. So simple.

[@jobie3015]

LibraryThing is another excellent cataloguing app. I recommend

[@Mimi-Forever]

@@teresateri4803 Is it possible to export your library once you create it in the app?

[@gilliannash4944]

Ariel, keep in mind too that you had Covid recently! Long Covid is very common and even if you were lucky enough not to get that your tiredness could partly be because of Covid. Rest up, take care of yourself as much as your schedule will allow ❤

[@georgiakuchinsky]

I will watch content like this every single time. I subscribed for house renos, but I'm staying for cosy vlogs.

[@klowne26]

Absolutely loved this! I hope you do this kind of chilled out vlog style of video more often

[@allisonvandenberg3032]

THE RIVER...I could just play that sound on repeat all day. You're living the dream 😊

[@LOUISE__97]

The little river seems surprisingly deep!

[@kerrylynnparsons9441]

You’re sporting a bit of an Anne of Green Gables look today, Ariel. 😊❤️🎶🇨🇦

[@jessicajones3701]

Oh please do more videos like this. I love seeing your daily life in your beautiful house!

[@kristenfader2088]

Think you'll be tackling the kitchen soon? Love from a fellow nova Scotia in Ontario!!

[@ArielBissett]

YES. It's the main 2023 project and I break ground in January!!

[@AbnerKono]

I need that crow mug. Makes me think of my grandfather who’s name was Crow. We bought his and my grandmother’s 100year old house and are slowly renovating it as well.

[@nikoolion]

I get soooo happy when you upload a video!! 🥹❤️✨

[@nnbk_fornow]

what a cozy little space you've carved out for yourself. the last shot of you in your office was so pleasant.

[@unimpressivejess]

Love seeing this type of content from you! How magical!

[@quentinambrose1243]

Would you do a video talking about how you categorize your library? I've been doing some similar things in google sheets and enjoy seeing what other people do.

[@amberharris4504]

Ariel, can I just say how much I enjoyed the care and time you spent to take the artsy shots while you were moving the tree and enjoying the outdoors? It made me realize that your shots/angles/editing is one of the things I love about your videos!

[@moonamoona17]

This was so relaxing to watch. I subscribed years ago for your book content but your creativity, the hard work you're putting into your house, it's so fun and inspiring to see. Kind of makes me want to quit my job, leave the city and buy a little old house somewhere surrounded by trees and water too 😭

[@laurenl5843]

That beautiful river running right through your property is so special. 😊🇨🇦

[@bowlohands9151]

As I sit at my desk to watch this video, not a single inch of usable surface in front of me due to the projects I'm in the middle of and the little human pocket items I've yet to put away, I am GRATEFUL that you left the spaces you use every day cluttered for this video. Thanks for showin' us a little bit of human.

[@nicola4789]

What a beautiful place you are creating for your parents and yourself. You are so lucky to live with them.

[@lisapellitier2450]

Sitting by the river is so relaxing

[@paulapare2095]

Enjoy your you time. I always schedule my next time off just before i put on my out of office on. That way at the end of your time off you can look forward to the next time off. ☮️💜🌞

[@jacobcorman]

Loved this format of video! Also, that music at the end of the video hit me in such a nostalgic way for some reason? Was wonderful to watch. 👏🏻

[@bethbcrafts]

So many ~Anne of Green Gables~ vibes.

[@okayheykae]

Aww yay this video is so cozy! I know you talked on Patreon about the reasons for why you don't do this type of content regularly, but when I hope you get more chances to do them, even if they're just every once in a while! 💜 (And congrats on your win over the tree!)

[@giselleescobedo6109]

My life is complete now that 'vlog Ariel' is here! ⭐ LOL

[@ashleyleddy194]

Wow this intro is sooo cozy. Love seeing all the cute little moments that make your days special.

[@winterillust]

that little river area seems a perfect spot for painting and sketching. so cozy!

[@Sui-Zan]

You fill me with joy every time i come here to watch one of your videos. I love how natural you are. Everything you do suits you so well. Thank you very much for sharing a day from your life with us. And please, keep sharing. I am a BIG fan!!

[@skylarkie]

im not even a minute in and i just have to make a comment about the ducks!!!! so cute!!! as someone who grew up in the suburbs (the more rural variety) and now lives in a major city, i'll never take the common, mundane aspects of living around nature and life and other creatures for granted ever again

[@kerryfoose3116]

I don't know about everyone else.. but I must say that the moments by your river is EVERYTHING. The sight and sound was soul filling, so thank you for that Ariel. Happy Christmas time. See ya on the flip side.

[@nikkiknack]

The music in this video is particularly evocative and beautiful!

[@Carolll9]

I like these vlog type videos. Would have liked to see what you ate as well and maybe a shot of you talking to us when driving to the hardware store. Enjoy your well deserved time off. I’d would recommend that you get cord covers or a cord box to hide the nest you have behind your desk. Your room is too pretty for the tangle of cords.

[@bridgetisadreamer]

I hope that your time off is very wonderful Ariel!

[@anneblommaert]

Nice of you to have changed it up with this type of video. It kind of gives me a behind- the-scenes feel

[@donnalewis4895]

Such a peaceful video. Thank you. Hugs

[@ArielBissett]

lots of hugs

[@audreyr5938]

Oh my god, literally in the first clips I was like, why does Ariel's face look weird? (Not in a bad way but in a, something seems different but I can't tell what way) and then you said the thing about the beauty filter. I hate automatic "beauty" filters. My phones camera came with that turned on and I'm just like, I want the photos I take to show how people actually look? Like that filtered version doesn't look like me! Loved the vid! ❤❤❤

[@ArielBissett]

SO ANNNNNNOYED!!!!!! I couldn't do anything about it cause the footage was stuck but DANGIT

[@northwoodfalls1403]

Your videos are always so calming and relaxing to watch. Your home is so inviting and lovely and cozy. As a fellow Canadian, I hear ya. It’s like hibernation mode kicks in and the urge to just curl up and sleep is hard to fight. It’s taken a lot of intentional decision making throughout the years to slow this season down. We’re very very choosy about what we commit to doing because that instinct to rest more conflicting with an amped up social calendar just creates so much stress and then we don’t actually enjoy the moments. I totally embraced hygge and I keep the house dimly lit, fire going, and candles burning and put on my coziest clothes as soon as I get home and embrace the cold and dark. I actually kinda look forward to winter now. Also, those ducks are heartwarming somehow 😊

[@ReadingNymph]

This was so lovely, enjoy those 2 weeks of well earned rest

[@scottblauvelt6472]

This is so inspiring! I want this life so bad. I’m in a deep season of depression but THIS really brings me hope.

[@StarsAndEmbers]

I got an ad for that vlogging camera today and considered it since I need a new camera, so this video is such good timing because now I won't bother with it!

[@susannacain3564]

Yes! This video. Yes! One of my favorite videos you did was the vlog where you made sourdough and read My Year Of Rest and Relaxation. Love simple vlogs in the mix here

[@KingaZajacNNR]

I am so jealous that you have a stream, I love the sound of moving water! Great video. I've been watching you for years and following the house saga and me myself just finished my apartment and moved three days ago and that feels so good. Thank you for the videos and the podcast!

[@EyeGlassTrainofMind]

Agreed, although I don't think I could live with beavers constantly making a dam which then causes the river to turn my backyard into a bog 😭

[@trulymadly9562]

Ariel, I love this type of video. It is relaxing to see your lifestyle and glimpses of all the hard work you have done on your house. One small favor though. The shots of you walking make some of us sensitive folks dizzy. If you could leave those out next time, it would be greatly appreciated. I’m the meantime, thank you for all your great videos!

[@angeliqueazul8670]

Thank you for the lovely video, Ariel! I had a really rough day but watching your video made me feel a lot calmer. Wishing you lots of energy to finish your projects and a very happy Christmas break!

[@MeanderingMeagan4]

I clicked back to my home page and had to come back to comment on the end card w/ the lil chimney....so cute!

[@kellynorman9270]

Your house and whole set up with the ducks and stream running through your garden is pretty much my dream life!

[@Speilbilde]

Ohhh! God bless you mr rosewater is one of my favorite books 🥺 hope you can repair that copy!

[@jenniferdemassimo3012]

A library catalog! Yes please🙂❤

[@loracarlton4490]

Love the "day in the life" video and all of your videos! The mug with the crows on it is so cute, where did you get it?

[@billies5692]

I just joined your Patreon and I’m so excited to catch up on content! Absolutely love your videos and the podcast ❤

[@iheartplzzbmine]

Very interesting watching this calming and aesthetic video while they are testing the fire alarms at my work lol

[@an-katrienderoover2174]

This was so fun and relaxing to watch (excellent music!). Absolutely loved it. Good luck with your projects and I hope you have a wonderful holiday break!

[@WilleOfNie]

Dear Ariel Years ago I found your channel through the booktube community and I immediately took a liking to you. Your lovely and warm personality really took me by storm, as our obvious shared love for books. Then I just drifted away from youtube for a long time (due to having had children and far too little free time) but recently I've found my way back here, and most of that reason is you and this awesome project that you've taken on with the house. I love all your updates and projects around the house! I love how you are so unafraid to put so much of your personality in your house (which is something I'm always afraid to do). I find myself constantly looking forward to your new content! That being said, I really do hope you are taking good care of yourself! I can imagine that being freelance can bring a lot of stress with it, but don't loose sight of your own needs. Hopefully you have a wonderfull time being away from work this holliday season.

[@deadlyNightshade789]

Could you make a video about graphic novels? I've never read one before and I have NO IDEA where to start. But I know you're a big fan and maybe you could show your collection or a variety of what there is?

[@barbarabell1171]

It is stunning!!! You have done a lovely job!!!

[@RosyReilly]

So inspired by you! Your filming and storytelling is always amazing. Watching your channel over the months has encouraged me to create a channel as well. Thank you! :)

[@mollyislovely]

😊could you give us a run done how you made an inventory and graph of your library? I would love to do this myself.

[@scribe_samples2309]

*Yes to a book cataloging video!! *It was dark and foggy all day here in the PNW of the US of A. * I love the way you say “how-se”, i actually hit replay to hear you say it. ****Merry Christmas***

[@Larissa_KD]

Yay glad to have been able to support the pretty desktop, love how it matches the room 😍

[@cindylouwho9348]

What a beautiful place to come outside and read!

[@Jeffrey.e]

I loved this so much, more of these casual vlogs please!!!

[@devonchase2119]

This was such a thoughtful and soothing video. I would love to see more day in your life content. ❤ I would also love a video about how you’re cataloging your books!

[@betha2951]

Ariel, I looove watching your renovation content (which is how I first found your channel) but spending a chilled out day with you in this video was so calm and refreshing! This is the cute cosy content I need for these cold months

[@cantocant2346]

Beautiful video!

[@SteepedinHistory]

I enjoyed watching this as much as I enjoy watching your big project videos. It was calming and lovely. Thanks for taking us along with you on your day.

[@Aplusinskal]

O_O What was that bubbly, frothy goodness that was poured out of a tin can into the coffee...? (01:50) What was it? Coconut milk? Cream? I neeeed to know because I NEED to make it!!! Looked soooo so so tasty

[@N332]

Seeing this made me feel so safe and comfortable. I want this level of tranquility.

[@NursenaTtr]

OK. We definitely need to see your library catalogue system. I'm sure it's full of customised and quirky details and I'm here for it. Also, I myself am kind of attempting to do the same and I could use some inspiration. Another lovely video, dearest Ariel.

[@savannahsmiles5263]

You should do a video of watching for ghosts at night while you’re sleeping where you set up a camera while you sleep in different rooms to see if you get anything

[@Mimi-Forever]

The music in this vlog is _incredible_. Loved the vlog itself as well! I would love if you made a short video explaining how your book cataloguing method.

[@samuelmedeiros7774]

The melodrama world tour shirt 😍😍 I have the same one!! Loved this style of video btw 😊

[@KristenMelissa]

I would love to see more day in the life videos from you! 💕 I hope you have a restful and wonderful time off. ✨️❤️📚

[@amy83079]

Love the walking shot of the floors.

[@cosybaggins]

really enjoyed this video

[@megslibrary]

Do you create these miniatures or do you purchase them ? I’m so curious how you do it…. What goes into it…. How you can morph things… you should def make a video on it 😂

[@laurenkendrick]

such a sweet and comforting video to watch - thank you for making it and sharing it with us!

[@ReadingRadish]

I LOVE this video!! Thank you for sharing 😊

[@markkenney6806]

Ariel, can you please do another video ranking the first lines of books?! I love those videos so much! 😁

[@KristenReads]

This was so cosy and calming to watch.

[@fantasyk87]

I love this relaxing-everyday in the nature vibe, I could watch it everyday! Of course I'm also looking forward a lot to the other house renovations😂, they're both my favorite concepts.

[@Spiritbro77]

That's wild. I just got a new desktop computer. I haven't had one in ages either. Laptops were all I owned. I always enjoy your videos but this one was especially nice. Your ducks are cute and awesome :) Have a Merry Christmas and of Happy Holidays. I always try to cover all the bases :) Have a nice time off!

[@leonieschun]

what a nice video to see from you!! love the overlapse between this and the patreon voicemails :) its like a visual entry for it! oh and could you maybe show how/ what you use for book cataloguing :) ?

[@faithwerksdesigns6197]

I think there's something in the air lol I have felt so run down, I'm grateful for being my own boss but I'm exhausted. I made a plan this year so that I can take off the end of December beginning of January and so far I think I'll be ok financially but I've been taking off and it's exactly what I needed!!!! Sometimes it's good to just take a break and get creative. It's the best decision I've made in a while and I think I'm going to plan ahead for next year and that way I can do this again. Enjoy your time off and really take it off!!! No computer for you lol

[@annamobrashear]

Enjoy your break! I’m taking a week off for Christmas and I’m so beyond excited and grateful!

[@lisaplummer8144]

Enjoy your break!

[@rmdewberry2482]

I love your rushing river!

[@artxlife7236]

1. Love the mug, 2. Love that our desks are the identical level of mess, down to the half burned IKEA candle 😂 ❤

[@viviendoconedna]

I love how humble and sweet you are Ariel! Love your home setting! I would love to know more about your house and that river!!

[@Beachbum471]

It’s all great Ariel, We all love you 😊

[@ireneschoonwinkel]

This was such a nice video Ariel! I found it so chilled and calming! The moment it started...I notice that it was going to be different...because your renovation videos always follow a specific style. And I enjoyed it so much! The best part of this video was you sitting by the river and you getting angry about the beauty filter! I LOVE that! Keep it real, friend. :)