Your living room’s architectural layout is sooo ideal to me! Love that the fireplace is opposite from a bay window, and that there’s a third spot for a TV so you don’t have to put it above the fireplace. It’s not too large, but big enough to float the furniture off the walls. Cozy perfection.
@ChristinaDiStefanoStudio5 ай бұрын
Great!!! I’m so happy this lil old video could inspire your living room layout. That’s always a win in my book 😘
@ShaunMacWilliams5 ай бұрын
You are just so darn huggable!!! Your place looks amazing! And....Jerry ....the wreath looks great! Admit it!
@ChristinaDiStefanoStudio5 ай бұрын
Hahaha I love it!! And I’m going to tell him too! And oh yes Jerry-it will make its way back into circulation at the end of summer :) Right backatcha, luv 🤗
@MyGoldendoodleDiary5 ай бұрын
What an absolute treat, Christina 🧡 This video is filled with joy, love, caring, gratitude and serenity. Casa Serenita is beautiful, inside and out, as are you and Jerry. Going to Home Depot (we have Bunnings here in Australia), putting together a decoration ('yes, that works. Or does it? Let me try it this way instead. Oh yesss, now it sings.'), slowly furnishing/decorating the home (and enjoying the progression), trying this and that DIY, sharing a home-cooked meal with the love of your life. This describes the rhythm of many of my weekends. This also IS La Dolce Vita for homebodies. Sending hugs J x💫💗💥🏡
@ChristinaDiStefanoStudio5 ай бұрын
Thank you Joanna 🤗 Even in the early stages, like you see here, there was still lots of love inside and outside our little home. Love has a way of transforming the space. I can’t wait to share the 1-year anniversary transformation with you! It has changed so much and stands as proof that furnishings, decor and paint can transform a home 🤍
@timilisafogal69905 ай бұрын
Ha! I log onto KZbin with my morning coffee and here's your new video. You're so funny! The more recent vids you've made are great, don't get me wrong. They are missing that cute, light humor you have hiding in there. I really love all the natural materials you use and also those cool wooden sculptures you had in the living room. And oh my goodness you have painted a TON. Wow!!
@ChristinaDiStefanoStudio5 ай бұрын
Oh yeah! I have boundless energy and was working like crazy in my studio for a solid year. Thank you Timi for your kind words! I get shy showing that side of myself and find that jumping into teaching mode feels more comfortable. I do want to come out more in the future videos, maybe a vlog here and there perhaps. It’s all still me, but the more I make these videos, the more comfortable I get with showing all sides-well most sides anyway!! Haha 🤗
@timilisafogal69905 ай бұрын
@@ChristinaDiStefanoStudio I totally understand. I am super reluctant to be on camera even for family photos and videos! It's good to have a "mental home base" I think. Especially when your doing something new and not necessarily in your usual comfy spot. Now that you won't be going between two homes, you think you'll get another kitty 🐈? We have 3 😅
@ChristinaDiStefanoStudio5 ай бұрын
Oh yes!!!! I want a cat, a dog and maybe a couple chickens!! I can’t wait. I miss Harriet so much. My sweet black kitty, she was very loving. She was there with me, sleeping by my head every night for 17 years.
@ChristinaDiStefanoStudio5 ай бұрын
I’m an animal lover 🐈⬛🐈❤️🐶🐓
@timilisafogal69905 ай бұрын
@@ChristinaDiStefanoStudio Me too! We just moved to a little 6 acre homestead in KY from San Francisco. I want all the animals 😅 dog, chickens, maybe some Indian runner ducks to help in the garden. If I can talk my hubby into it, we might even get a mini donkey. I've never had property before. And the house is a super duper fixer upper. That's why I started watching your videos! I watch your vids and then try to incorporate what I learned into painting, lighting, window covering, flooring choices for my super scruffy farmhouse. Wow, you had your sweet kitty for a long time! We recently lost our 14 year cat Oreo. He was so awesome to our young cats. Cats are so awesome. I may become a crazy cat lady in my old age 😉
@hudsonboycandleco.83175 ай бұрын
I love this! I enjoy your appreciation for nature and all the gratitude of a chill day.
@ChristinaDiStefanoStudio5 ай бұрын
Hi Nicole!! Thank you for watching! So much gratitude 🤍
@Eveyjim105 ай бұрын
Hi 👋! What a beautiful home you have. For your 1st video…you did awesome. I love the simplicity and authenticity of this video and all of your others as well. Great job! 👏🏼
@ChristinaDiStefanoStudio5 ай бұрын
Evelyn!! Thank you babe 🤗 You are so kind 🤍 Thank you for watching. I can’t wait for you to see how we’ve transformed it with furniture, decor, art and paint-it’s proof that you can transform a house working with what you have versus totally renovating.
@bellewill97484 ай бұрын
Love your home. You guys very authentic not staged. Love it. Love your videos. ❤️❤️👏🙌
@ChristinaDiStefanoStudio4 ай бұрын
Thank you, Belle 🤗 and thank you for being here.
@sophiamolina99725 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing 👍 😊 😀
@ChristinaDiStefanoStudio5 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching, Sophia! 🤗😘
@gradyvandenbosch5 ай бұрын
Love this type of video. It was also fun to see your first video and to see through your eyes what matters to you. And what a great place is this home. Love to follow how it will develop further.
@ChristinaDiStefanoStudio5 ай бұрын
Thank you Grady ❤️ Our home has evolved so much I can’t wait to share more of it with you! My plan is to film more videos at the house and also film the “how to” educational videos there. Right now I film these who we I can since we are living between two places (one with loud subway noises). I also want to use more personal examples of the things I teach from the house; however, currently limited by spending only two days there. Soon! So many new things coming over the next few months 🤗 Thank you for being a part of it!
@KitInToronto5 ай бұрын
This was so cute! Also, I want you to know, when you were talking to that cat, my dog ran up to me, all."Yes, mommy?"; and then was trying to figure out how my voice was coming out of the TV when she was looking right at me. 😂
@ChristinaDiStefanoStudio5 ай бұрын
Awwww cutie!!! I love it, Kit 🐶❤️ soo cute-thank you for watching, luv!!
@civilizeddiva5 ай бұрын
This blog was fun to watch. Turning on a camera and sharing one's life can be intimidating. Thank you for sharing.
@ChristinaDiStefanoStudio5 ай бұрын
It is!! Luckily most everyone here is lovely and kind-like you! Thank you for watching and spending your time with me 😘
@izziegirl68715 ай бұрын
Darling video from a darling girl!
@ChristinaDiStefanoStudio5 ай бұрын
Awwww 🥰 thank you for watching Izzie!!!
@civilizeddiva5 ай бұрын
5:48-6:02: great tip
@ChristinaDiStefanoStudio5 ай бұрын
Thank you! It’s kind of my stand back and think on it design philosophy 😊
@lf93415 ай бұрын
Cute branch!
@ChristinaDiStefanoStudio5 ай бұрын
Haha yes it is!! I’m glad you like it too!! 🤗
@reginabrowning82785 ай бұрын
How can one purchase one of your lovely paintings? Love your taste. Soothing videos. Real content! Thank you
@ChristinaDiStefanoStudio5 ай бұрын
Thank you so much, Regina! I’m planning to put some in my online on my shop this summer. I’m launching my design website and with it I will be selling a few items in my little online boutique 🤍 Thank you for asking!
@horaciot82775 ай бұрын
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@ChristinaDiStefanoStudio5 ай бұрын
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@elizabethwinters53615 ай бұрын
LOL, one of my cats just showed up wondering why she was being called!
@ChristinaDiStefanoStudio5 ай бұрын
HAHAHA I love it 🤗🐈🐈⬛
@karenh.91805 ай бұрын
I thoroughly enjoyed this video, Christina. I loved seeing glimpses of your casual weekend around the house. You putter with styling vases and blooms like I do. We think alike! Hope you include more of this type of video. And the ginger kitty…love kitty cuddles too! 🐈⬛🐶🩷
@ChristinaDiStefanoStudio5 ай бұрын
Thank you so much Karen!! I appreciate you saying this and am happy you’re here for it! Oh yes, it’s always a work in progress for me! 🐈 The Home Depot kitty 🧡🐱 I heard one of the customers adopted her.