Big Changes! I HAVE A FLOOR (Story 58)

[@snippetsordinarylife]

Such a peaceful video again. Thank you. As an elderly woman who loves gardening, the easiest way to dig a hole is to drench the soil for an hour or two beforehand. It turns a backbreaking job into something ridiculously easy. Of course it won't soften rocks lol.

[@deeoh3708]

As another older gardener, I totally agree with you. Also another trick is when you do get a bit of a hole dug, keep filling it with water... and wait, let the water do the softening for you. Sorry you have such rocky ground though.

[@melandrialessandra25]

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[@snippetsordinarylife]

@@deeoh3708 That's exactly what I do when I have to dug a deep hole for a tree. I'm happy to meet another older gardener who figured out how to keep on going.

[@PS-bs8oe]

You rock, Madam ❤

[@debjones60]

Only trouble is, Rosie has to use a watering can to water. So it’s still a huge effort no matter which way she does it. But I do exactly the same at you at my place, difference being I have access to a hose 😊.

[@louismeyer5132]

Good on you Rosie for sticking at it. I am sure all your parents wanted to do was to see you and are not worried about what you haven't finished.

[@DLee-kz6qe]

So lovely to see your mum and dad again. It's easy to see where you get your energy .. that woman is a machine!! What a champion! I'll bet you loved having them there ❤

[@c.s.6851]

A fun tipp: Next time you make a boring flooring (I always find it exciting to see it growing) - place the icecream pot in the middle of the room, on the finished wood, and allow yourself to have a spoon whenever you come across that point with new boards. ;) Than it is a task super quick done and you have more enjoyment with it.

[@wildrosie]

Hahahaha I LOVE this!!!!!

[@dianebaker5243]

👍😊

[@le_th_]

Such a cute idea! lol This is the kind of "carrot and stick" method that I need to employ.

[@janinafisher101]

Love this idea, but I think the ice cream would be hot soup by the time I finished!

[@joeb4142]

@@janinafisher101A thick shake!

[@gerlikuhlbach4642]

One tip - protect your new trees, so rabbits/deers are not destroying those by next spring.

[@acajutla]

Yep, you need to do it for decades ahead.

[@metamud8686]

nom nom nom!

[@whoisappie]

How sweet that your parents visit you and help you every summer though! Shout out to them :)

[@ginacrusco234]

How wonderful to work side by side with your mom! There is no better eating than the luscious fruit of your own trees.

[@rosegarcia5069]

It's always good to have Mom and Dad helping out...bet they are so proud of your work on the cabin.

[@ronaroamsdeniseandsonny3545]

Your film making & editing skills are excellent. I enjoy your content and you are lovely and very likeable but overall I am amazed at how much effort you put in to get the footage. Place the camera here, then place it there (the fading in & out of you doing the floor), then put the drone up and film from this angle, then switch to that angle. Really inspirational stuff. Well done, credit where credit is due 👍

[@pamelarothgaber8466]

Seeing you work along side your Mum really makes me miss my Mum. I'm sure they are so proud of all you have accomplished and how brave you are. I am 62 but this is the first time I have ever lived alone. Kids are all grown and moved on to their lives :) I bought an old rundown mobile home and reno'ed it over the last 12 years, mostly myself and using KZbin. I have the most beautiful garden that winds all over my little property. Its my little oasis for sure. Can't wait to see yours when things start coming to life! Really enjoy your videos and look forward to each one :)

[@kmarshall53]

I’m doing the same thing, although my mobile home was already renovated when I bought it. My gardens are such a source of pleasure (and exercise!)

[@nancysmith9425]

I'm 82 now, live in small home built 1946, I named Rose Cottage because of about 6 neglected rose bushes that have brought me joy 20 yrs! Was 62 enjoyed toiling 3 yrs, then babysat 2 grandkids, now 17 & 14. I painted every inch etc, love finally relaxing in old lounger watching my huge cat rolling on lawn!! Too hot now, so inside watch Rosie & Mom on KZbin!! Thank you for your awesome videos, I've watched them all, so Unique!! Nan

[@tobiashandlebars]

You could use the larger parts of the felled tree to grow mushrooms in future.

[@Amanda-jd8xs]

Ooh, this a good idea!

[@batyamasheh3543]

But not the birch tree, it is too prety to use for that

[@ahkkariq7406]

@@batyamasheh3543 The bark on the birch is so dense that if she doesn't remove parts of it, it will rot anyway, so then it will be perfect for growing mushrooms.

[@janetshepherd9062]

Was dying to know what your folks thought of the tiny house!

[@joeb4142]

Me too! C’mon @Rosie let us know!

[@annmcnamara8]

Rosie it's nice to have your parents come for a holiday I'm sure they have a car that will be great to get some shopping done Hope you all have a great time together making memories thxs for sharing

[@americancockerspanielchannel]

Rosie, your garden beds are perfect,once you have ash from the wood stove you could use it as a fertilizer for soil. Glad your mom is visiting u.

[@marijeb278]

Those fruit trees will transform the place in a few years time! ❤ Ps: i laughed so much at your clear dismay of laying the floors. It is one of my favourite tasks in DIY, perhaps I just like boring!

[@chloeuntrau4588]

Yes and an instant huge effect!

[@wildrosie]

Haha I thought I would love it too but it was so, so boring lolllll

[@galdessa1]

@@wildrosie Like your voice.

[@montyshinn8704]

❤your parents must be so proud of you❤

[@andreamalik2961]

How wonderful for you to have your parents visit. The garden looks lovely x

[@galdessa1]

Their bank card came in handy.

[@andreamalik2961]

Oh you're one of those people! You know, the type that just sucks the 'lovely' out of every situation. Do better.

[@ritamailheau771]

The place is looking wonderful but the real gem is time with your parents. So glad you got some time together. Treasure those moments. Blessings Rosie! So good.

[@joannewolfe5688]

The reason for the baseboard is to cover the small gap one should leave between flooring and wall to allow for the wood to expand and contract...which it will do seasonally. so if you don't remove the baseboard, and you lay the boards tightly up against it, you run the risk of your floor boards buckling or cracking.

[@denizberlin9441]

Yaaaaaaay, Sunday Morning is a good one❤️

[@Anna_rediz]

Your mom is so strong💪

[@bellafiore3283]

So clever to use the drone for that purpose. Exciting to see changes and new concepts. And always good to be visited by family. Enjoy Rosie.

[@rebeccamercer4160]

We all can learn from you and your parents! You all are hard working people who are not afraid of work! When they visit they help you! What a blessing! You have done a remarkable job with your home! I have learned so much ! Something’s , you use what you have to make do with what you want to do! I know you inspire others and give hope! Many, Many Blessings to you Rosie! 🌼🌼🌼

[@lindamoon4639]

What a nice place, what a lovely company! Just please be aware of all the moose, roe deers, rabbits & whatnot who have already marked down in their notebooks the new young fruit trees and will surely make a move on them as the winter advances ... Even mice would love to gnaw the young peel under a layer of snow. I have lost several young trees in my life, i still feel some pain when it comes to mind. But as you seem to be much more careful and neater person than me, you probably already have a solution to this peril. 💚💚💚

[@wildrosie]

I think I’ll have to put some protection around them after summer! That’s when the animals seem to get interested in my garden…!

[@erinwantenaar7206]

I love these moments of simplicity - working in the garden, things coming together and enjoying a cup of coffee at your little table area with loved ones ❤❤ such bliss ❤❤

[@Pine]

I ve established a routine of drinking my coffee while watching your videos and this time you posted exactly when i was drinking it :) I love your videos and the work you do in them, they re very soothing and encouraging at the same time

[@Louisefenner]

Just watched a couple reveal a giant chateau they have bought in France. I would choose your little cottage over that any day. ❤

[@joeb4142]

Yes the cottage seems so much more personal. Especially when renovated by the new owner.

[@Mimulus2717]

Bored Rosie at 3:20 could be a Vermeer painting. Glad to see all the progress!

[@chantaln6843]

The best part of this vlog was watching you & your mom working together. This garden was created thanks to sunshine, rain & mommy 💕 love😊

[@The58stupot]

Great vid Rosie, as always. Your mum is a real trooper it seems and your home is coming along splendidly. Its a wonderful achievement of you. Go girl !

[@RoseCottageColleen]

How wonderful you were able to spend time with your parents and to accomplish so much. I'm sure they are quite proud of you.

[@anoukvanschaijk2879]

Wat leuk ik kijk je video’s al zo lang hoor nu pas aan je moeder dat je nederlands spreekt 🫶

[@snoufoxxy]

Seeig that fallen birch tree and the big logs I would use couple of them as bench seats around a campfire. You can peel the bark and let the logs dry under a loose tarpaulin to keep them dry, and next summer they would be nice seats in the garden 😊 All those stones that were dug up from your orchard would be useful in creating a firepit. Gravel underneath and around it and it wouldn't be a fire hazard. In the summer evenings nothing beats sitting around a campfire. The smoke keeps the mosquitos away 😅

[@LadyAurora10]

I'm happy you got your family to visit you again. It was adorable when you created that garden sitting area together for you all. ☺️ It was also fun to hear your own language. How did your parents like your new guest house?? And you have a new floor! A new trimmer! New trees! 🎉 Have an exciting summer, greetings from the neighboring country! 😊

[@rolandvasquezguzman9083]

it is always a plesure to see you working with such passion and accuracy on every project you started. thanks for sharing. And your Parents sure will be proud of you.

[@pelleschelin]

It's easier to lay the floor if you remove the skirting boards before (you don't need to cut the floor pieces so carefully in length, since the floor ends will be hidden under the boards)

[@Farlig69]

Came here to write the same thing, also the point of the skirting boards allow you to leave and cover a gap from the ends of the floorboards to the wall which allows for thermal expansion & contraction of the boards.

[@ochervelvet9687]

Yes, I was wondering why she didn’t remove the baseboards first. Maybe construction methods are different in Sweden?

[@soupedujour]

Fireworks to you Rosie. Your remain so amazing.

The house we bought once had so many fruit trees, all grown up, a mature garden. For some reason, the previous owners just cut everything down and the whole plot was just a big grass lawn when we moved in several years ago... So incredibly boring. Slowly we are planting in trees again. I found it a bit more rewarding to buy a few fruit trees that actually already had a bit of age, 6 y/o, when they were delivered last year. Because they are bearing fruit this year already. 🥰 While the very first apple tree we planted 9 years ago took a good few years before yielding anything.

[@wildrosie]

I will never understand people getting rid of trees to just have a boring lawn!! So sad. I wish I could’ve had older trees as well, they get so pricey but maybe one day!

[@nielsbosteffens1749]

No worries, one day you will have old trees. 😂

[@Melanie-ei3ie2dt3u]

I always thought you and your parents were from London but they must actually be living in the Netherlands since you are dutch? That would certainly save a few hours of driving as it would otherwise be such a long way to visit you ! I hope you guys can pick up the missing boards with their car to finish your floor, and I hope you can soon get your fireplace fixed to put all the birch wood to good use over winter ! Enjoy the beautiful summer time and sending you greetings from this Australian winter.

[@jrnmller1551]

Happy to see your parents again came to help, it is looking good, flooring can be boring, but I always get motivated by progress, keep it up, Rosie!!!

[@le_th_]

Thank goodness that super tall felled tree didn't hit your house or guest house. That would have been a nightmare. Your mum is a tenacious gardener, for certain. Hope you've enjoyed your parents' visit. They must miss you very much~ That floor may have been boring, but wow, does it look nice. Boring is wonderful because it means you had ZERO major problems.

[@joeb4142]

I think I would have used super upbeat music and perhaps a bit of caffeinated tea to power me through. 😊

[@Daytona2]

Whoaa! 🤯 a minimum gap in the floorboards for cold winters took some getting my head around! Looks like you had a lovely time with your parents 😊

[@wildrosie]

Not sure if I did it right, but hoping it’ll be okay! 🤭

[@nielsbosteffens1749]

I rejoice as you described it. It is easier to add a timber later if it becomes too big gabs, than repairing after the floor may have become uneven.

[@hannahr.n.5791]

@@nielsbosteffens1749 Good point!

[@beachseeker634]

I was so happy to see your parents there with you helping. Would love to know what your parents thought of all the changes you've made since their last visit, and their thoughts of the newly renovated guest house. Rosy you are a great woman of determination. I continue to admire your perseverance in getting your projects done. 👍💚

[@louiseslok9916]

WoW,…. Your mother is a strong woman. 💪🏻

[@jeneferlofty4558]

That was so lovely to see you working alongside your Mum and Dad. It brought to mind many fond memories of sharing fixer upper jobs with my Mum and Dad. I don't think I've ever bought a house that didn't need work doing. Dad is 93 now and Mum passed away over 20 years ago now so these are treasured memories of special times.

[@ruthquinn6229]

so nice to see you and your mum in then garden together.

[@juliemcnair5182]

What a nice way to end the day ❤

Such a nice house and surroundings. I want to live there🥰

[@71suns]

Me too!😊

[@saffanna725]

Thank you for another little work of art.

[@TheAtanyrate]

Every time it ends, I am ready for the next one. I find your videos both inspiring and relaxing.

[@jeanniebettesworth8361]

Suggestion to prevent damage from local creatures… you may want to put a fence around the trees because rabbits love a mid winter snack on the bark of your new fruit trees. Initially, I didn’t recognize the damage, if not killing of the tree, that rabbits can do. Fortunately, I acted quickly and the pear and apple survived.

[@felinetherapy4782]

I'm with you. I would have totally measured the room and ordered not realising that the tongue was included in the flooring measurement. Hopefully its easy to get some more boards.

[@cynthiabellino7168]

So glad for you to have family visit and get so much support 😊

[@singfalter]

You and your mom work so beautifuly together.It's good to see.

[@melindamcculloch141]

I really appreciate you including the boredom!!

[@mamasitaelbueno658]

I could watch your videos for hours. I love thé work you do. All the best to you Rosie.

[@71suns]

Rosie's videos are a gift over and over. So grateful she's sharing part of her life with all of us... peaceful, inspiring and rare.

[@1whitecottagelife770]

My anxiety would be through the roof if my daughter was living so far away and isolated and by herself. At least you're filming, so your parents can see you weekly.

[@Julia-zj2ch]

So, so lovely. What a joy to have your mom helping with the gardening. Your home is such a treat to see, all of it is absolutely beautiful.

[@wooden_branches]

You have wonderful parents 🤍🤍 lovely video Rosie and your orchard is going to be so beautiful.

[@71suns]

Waking up to you on Sunday morning and the delight of sharing in your life through your videos is one of my favorite things. Sitting on my couch smiling wide seeing you and your parents enjoying a moment together in your new orchard makes my heart soar. Thank you Rosie. Btw...the new floor looks great! 🫂❤️🫂 Northern California, USA

[@dorisbuckner]

I love and appreciate all your hard work, u r an amazing lady🌹♥️

[@ulifey9744]

Thank you for your wonderfull videos! You have done everything very well!

[@petro3441]

Super nice that your parents could visit and help you. The garden looks great and you did a good job with the floor❤❤

[@rosemarygrundy3539]

I love the episodes where your parents visit. Don’t see much of your Dad but your mum seems really cool. And I love how you like to make things nice before they get there.

[@theswede303]

The dead tree still looks beautiful lying there in pieces. (Maybe you could build a woodshed if you don’t already have one and stack your firewood in it … ) Thanks for another relaxing video Rosie 🙋🏼‍♀️

[@judithparsons1920]

👏👍👏 oh I am so happy your parents visited!!👏👍👏 there is nothing like the pressure of family visiting to push yourself to finish a project!!👏🔥😉Well done on finishing the floor!!❤ Love your mind digging holes beside you- and planting fruit trees! 👍😘 The best gift ever- that keeps giving!!❤ Every time you pick a piece from your tree- you will smile and think of this perfect time! ❤ Loved this vid!!

[@alanmiceli]

I love how soft and quiet your videos are

[@joeb4142]

That’s a lovely way to put it. 😊

[@ElenaTinder]

Amazing! How wonderful to have your parents visit and lend a hand in creating your little paradise. Your mom is so energetic. I love her strength. Must be where you get yours from.❤

[@ellentaylor4351]

Boring is when you loose imagination, the gift is it's your home and the delight in getting it to work and look as you wish, the simp!e ability to do and create is an enormous gift you have, give thanks for your skills and physical abilties, sure not ever job will be highly creative but once the overall jobs are done then you look and appreciate your boring jobs. Pats on the back for all achievements.🔔🔔🔔

[@lindaclifton3729]

So good to see the floor come together. Oh to be young again and have your energy and talents. I envy you. In my next life I hope to live in another country. In a small Finnish cabin. I love Finland. Am visiting for the summer in Joensuu. You are doing such a beautifully job. Your home is lovely. So good to see your mom and I was wondering about your dad and then there he was. Enjoy your outside garden furniture and area. ❤

[@freedomtoday743]

Wonderful watching you and your parents together. Gardening is a great mother daughter project. This video was lovely to watch.

[@brendawomack5380]

We can tell where you get your work ethic watching your mom's determination. Hope you had a great visit..

[@stuartalexander1595]

Your parents being there must have been a great help. I love the music in your videos.

[@astzfat3319]

ALWAYS a special pleasure and treat to join you in your progress, your talents and skills and gifts. And added JOY to see your parents join you in each others company!

[@kathysyphrit5713]

It always makes a parent so proud to come work on the land along with their adult child's goals. Beautiful work you have done .

[@Bluebird22727]

You mom is a hard worker like you. Thank you for sharing a little of your family with us.

[@wolftwoxsomewolf3058]

Always a pleasure to watch your videos. Greetings from Norway .

[@sandynull7576]

Your place is going to be so beautiful.

[@salliewhite-bishton5394]

When this video started I was wondering when your parents would visit. How nice to see they made it in this video - what a nice treat for all of you. aI too have used a tent in the yard or on the front porch when we have had an an abundance of quests. Younger folk really love the idea of tent sleeping. Have an enjoyable visit.

[@MelMc188]

A very late comment since this video is 9 months old, but I wanted to say that your parents visiting seemed to bring such energy and love to your garden. It was a beautiful thing to see. And of course you created a fairytale greenhouse together.❤

[@gml9312]

I'm in awe at how beautiful your entire place is, and how you managed to gradually renovate your cabin is really amazing. I'm loving the transformation.. Glad your parents came to visit you again... enjoy!

[@louiseisobelevans]

Rosie Rosie Rosie ❤❤❤❤❤ thank you from the bottom of my heart for sharing all of you with us 😊

[@davidremmenga9668]

You have great parents! Wow your mom is a trooper! You are so blessed to have her. Everything so great. Make sure you both take lots of breaks to rest and refresh yourselves. Thanks for sharing.

[@evah7270]

I grew up in a red and white house in Sweden. Thank you for taking me back home!

[@judywidick4028]

I love your parents came to visit. They raised a very talented daughter. I am so loving your videos.

[@brendaflowers3887]

Oh I am so in awe of you. What special memories with your mom.

[@libbyhinson4676]

It’s all looking so good Rosie! What a beautiful and cozy home you are creating! ❤️👍

[@laruedouglas7972]

It is always nice having a helping hand 😊. So happy your folks come to help you once in a while 😉.

[@sandyamckaysmith4251]

Your mum is a hard worker. I now know where you got that from!

[@primrozie]

I love the garden portions of your videos too. I suspect your mum enjoys them too in working with you ;-) I've learnt about an extremely useful herb called comfrey. A healing salve is made with it medicinally, and it is good food for livestock as well as fertilizer for soil in your garden. The root goes down about 10' and draws in many minerals and nutrients into itself. As I've been learning, two patches of it grew up. One in an old flower bed and one bordering my compost pile! I will make the salve first since my ingredients have come in. Plantain and lemon balm are next. Lemon balm is on it's way out so will harvest now hoping for a second harvest. I love its tea.

[@daviddefrees9883]

I am surprized that you do not have a chain saw so you can cut your own firewood.

[@patman9419]

As a mom of two great adults, I enjoy watching them make their homes. You can see what they value by what they finish with live. Love the outdoor seating.

[@kellypoulos8702]

Things are really coming along!

[@JoanOH]

Your videos are so unique. I find them peaceful, powerful, motivating and relaxing all at the same time. How is that even possible? 😊

[@charmainemcdonald9679]

So good to see your hard working mum.. she’s a wonderful role model… both of you made the huge amount of physical work look effortless ✨🙏✨thank you for sharing your progress

[@ilonalehmann-bd9nn]

Hello Rose, fine to see that you have finish the floor. Good job! I am sure you will have a nice place for you and your visitors. Celebrated the sunday and be happy my dear.

[@soniahofmann4969]

Now I know when you get your energy and enthusiasm your mom is amazing😊

[@Amanda-jd8xs]

It is such a reward, to share the outcome of your work with visitors, is it not? 😊 The place is looking so lovely. I must begin my garden preparations. Spring will be here in three months 🐝

[@carolbulmer8253]

Good morning, Rosie. The new floor is looking great. It’s good to see your parents visiting you. How did they like the alterations in the guest house? Your Mom seems to be a very keen gardener… the fruit trees are a useful addition to your property. Take care, Rosie… see you soon❤️

[@morganeriksson5842]

It' s wonderful Rosie what you do !