Cleaning Up a Recent Antique Find & Repotting Houseplants/Daffodils! 🧼🌿💐 // Garden Answer

[@cindyfusco1556]

Lightbulb moment- When repotting a plant, I have never thought to place the plastic pot inside the soil of the new container to make an impression! You probably didn’t even know you were giving us more tips! Love the styled cabinet and of course your sweet baby girl who is growing so fast! Have a wonderful day!❄️

[@iliencanel2816]

Haha i think same thing, I say oh I copy that haha 😅

[@sunrise0391]

Same!🙋‍♀️ Never thought of this before. 🤦‍♀️ It is genius!

[@maryannevarre1542]

I know right!!!🤣

[@cynthiamuffoletto7480]

I know, right!!

[@ludkakoscova889]

Same! :) aha! moment :)

[@paulahancock420]

I had a cabinet exactly like that. It was my great grandma’s radio cabinet. And, yes, the sound came out of the back. I converted it to a bar cart and gave it to my niece as a wedding present!

[@sandrabulluck1896]

That’s what I thought she was going to do with it! Lol

[@michelea2263]

that was my thought, a radio cabinet, and the shelves and drawers were added later

[@judyheim6998]

I believe I remember with those cabinets you just left the doors open while you were playing the music. I want to see if everybody stops putting things on The island and counter Such a hard habit to break. I enjoyed this because I have a cabinet to make more usable and you have given me ideas. Thank you.

[@staceyallard2692]

Nice 👍🏼

[@mauison]

I was thinking right away, it was for music/stereo equipment. An open back for cords and the bottom left are to store records.

[@kamreyolsen2606]

I love watching the way you adjust when a project isn’t going the way you expected. You don’t show any frustration, it’s just, “well, that wasn’t going to work, so this is what I did instead.” Just some life lessons from Laura that you probably don’t even realize you’re teaching.

[@williamwarren9448]

boy does she look LIKE Little Benjamin - Can you believe she is toddling around - and picking up and putting down :) so sweet

[@susanh.352]

I can't believe baby Samantha is already walking. She looks so much like Benjamin. Thank you for sharing. :)

[@jotaroslegs2345]

Samantha is SO CUTE! What a little sweetheart. You sure have two DARLING little kids.

[@amoijoy573]

Samantha is walking! It’s always nice to see the kids. They are awesome. Laura, thank you for sharing.

[@chuckloganair463]

Samantha Grace is a precious girly version of her brother, Benjamin! Thanks, Sammie Grace for the air kisses! We love them!❤️❤️

[@katedorman7042]

Samantha is adorable….she is going to learn to swing open the doors of that cabinet and explore its contents very quickly 🤗. Loved the daffodil arrangement.

[@rakshandaali5668]

she is laura's daughter

[@AngelicArtt]

I was thinking the same thing, Samantha's exploring cabinet. 🥰🤣 sweet baby

[@rakshandaali5668]

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[@AngelicArtt]

@@rakshandaali5668 YES, Samantha grace is her daughter 😊

[@earthgirl7267]

Clear contact paper would preserve your shelves, and it peals off easily without damaging the wood. Thank you for sharing. 💚🌱

[@CVenza]

This is someone's creation. The 3 little cabinets are from a sewing machine it looks like. The white paint really spruced it up makes it crisp & cheery. Nice job! 🪡🪴🗝📲

[@traceye.6428]

I am so happy to have a glimpse inside your beautiful home. It’s so cosy and warm. I love it. The little cabinet looks so nice with the pretty fabric back. I never would have thought of that. I enjoyed ALL of this video, including sweet Samantha!!

[@leslieholstein9077]

Laura you crack me up. “Let me buy a hutch for us to lay all of our odds and ends on” and then decorates the top with so much stuff, you can’t lay anything else up there. Lol. I love that you decorate your tabletops the same way you do a container! Stuff it full!!! 😄😄

[@chrissihr1031]

@@annebrunner9698 Maximalism. Not everyone needs negative space. 😉

[@staceyallard2692]

lol, I thought the cabinet was to place the counter clutter INSIDE…. You can’t have a beautiful cabinet and not have beautiful decor on it!

[@lisaa8437]

I was thinking the same! 😂

[@tanyareynolds2382]

Just wondering if anyone else feels like they can do anything after watching one of Laura's videos. Thanks for the inspiration and confidence!

[@dottiebaker6623]

I love the fabric at the back of this cabinet! And how brilliant to make the exact right size hole using the plastic pot the plant came in - I will remember that one! And the lamp is perfect. Nice job!

[@susanhorn3910]

Laura, I absolutely love how you are able to see the beauty and value of antiques. Although it took a little elbow grease on your part (we all know that you are not afraid of hard work!), your cabinet turned out beautifully! Thank you for being such an inspiration for us, and we love your beauty, inside and out! 🤗💕

[@debbiemacy3840]

The cabinet turned out nice. Samantha Grace is adorable. She looks so much like Benjamin. She just melts my heart. Her and big brother are just precious.

[@lindaforystek5028]

I love seeing the shopping trips and how you incorporate pieces into your home. Very inspiring! I may have to check out a few shops around the area for my own project piece. Thank you so much for taking us on your journey.

[@lauratonelli7875]

The cabinet turned out great, but Samantha Grace stole the show!! She is just the sweetest💖💕

[@stewarthickman3531]

Hi 👋 Laura how are you?

[@LifeRomanticized]

Have you perhaps considered moving the lights further inside the cupboard / cabinet ? I am guessing it would be darker for them to work more reliably? Anyway i absolutely loved this little transformation! Excellent job Laura!

[@Gin0827]

Good idea. We bought ours from home depot and they work great in the pantry cabinet! We mounted ours on the underside of each shelf, further back. You do have to change batteries, but well worth it.

[@lauriestrom7789]

You really spruced-up the inside of that cabinet - so beautiful and functional now! I think it is a radio cabinet - the speaker would be inside, probably covered by fabric; the doors would remain open when in use. Obviously a previous owner rigged the inside to suit their needs. The drawers look like drawers from an old sewing machine cabinet. Thank you for sharing. I really enjoyed it.

[@rutholsen6966]

I kept wondering about this myself...the vinyl covered shelves and the holes in the bottom for wires...but the little drawers were throwing me off :-) Thanks for the good ideas.

[@debray1909]

I kept thinking they were from an old sewing machine cabinet, too.

[@yasdiolola]

You’re pretty much a part of my morning routine before I head to work in Texas! Good morning!

[@babieangels]

Same for me here in NYC!

[@iliencanel2816]

Haha me 3 is my booster!! 🙂🌼🌷⚘🌾Also in NY

[@cynthia3157]

Same here..in Texas. Watching the weather as well.

[@Cathy-do2jx]

Part of my routine here in Missouri too. And yep, we're getting snow & ice today, so I am watching weather like ya'll are in Texas.

[@alw5101]

Northwest Indiana is Getting hit as well... the only one who is Over ecstatic is My Sweet 7 yr old Golden Retriever “MAIJOR REZZ” ... SNOWDAY ☃️🐶

[@MiaSong23]

Not only do we want Laura to design our landscape…she has us wanting her to decorate our houses too. So much talent! Love it!

[@juliedorey5254]

I love it when Samantha Grace shows up ❤ The cabinet turned out amazing. I would add 2 more baskets for the other shelves. That way you could just pull out the basket to go through the mail. And I never would have thought to use fabric. That is so beautiful and unique. Thank you once again for sharing with all of us.

[@shellyroman1321]

I was thinking extra baskets too... almost like extra drawers.🙂

[@l.m.4014]

> Cabinet - Well done! I agree with Julie - 2 more baskets inside the cabinet. But... the Basket of mittens > 'inside' < the cabinet will never work. lol. (unless those are extra mits) Opening up that little cabinet is too much work, every time you/they come in the house. I tried the same thing with a cabinet. But more baskets would come in handy...a few Tall round pretty wicker baskets ...down the stairs? or by the coat hook? The children taking off their hats and mits and throwing them in a basket near the coat-hook. One for hats / for mits / scarfs and one for other 'stuff.' Maybe a Darker wicker to match the stairs and blend in. I have a Set of Tall/Round (3 different sizes 25"/20"/15" ) tallest about 2 feet tall that sit on the floor in my foyer. They work perfect for all kinds of winter and outdoor 'stuff' that accumulates by the door. (when you don't have a mud room) > Large square / rectangle deep basket may 'fit' better, if you want to put them on your stairs next to the coat hook. Kids are in the house, you are not going to be able to 'hide' all their things....and why should you.....? Daffodils are lovely. Aesthetically, I think Terra-Cotta Pots are the ugliest of all the 'pots' you can have in the house. It's mostly the Color. I am not fond of Orange. ( and Laura has access to so many beautiful pots ) The Orange color doesn't 'match' anything in the house. (okay outdoors) They can become moldy and usually discolor.

[@gloriaruiz2332]

Samantha is so adorable she is growing up so fast!.🎈

[@felixpuncrocoi]

good morning! bracing for my winter storm in Michigan 👍

[@callikohl7603]

Stay safe. I'm in SE Nebraska, it's missing us.

[@jan6293]

Take care !❄️❄️❄️

[@kristibrooks967]

Schools closed! From Michigan myself. Now in AZ but remember listening to the radio hearing those magic words as a kid. ❄️ ❄️ ❄️

[@juliafiore120]

Be safe. Just dug out from 24+ inches of snow ❄️ here in Boston!

[@shelleyclarke9325]

I got cabinet lights from Amazon for my rv and they have worked perfectly for years and are rechargeable.

[@amyhoff1501]

My kitchen island is a catch all , too , I move things off and a few days later it’s back to before. Hope you have better luck, love 💕 your channel,Laura

[@patriciacole8773]

Your generosity and kindness in sharing so much of your gardening knowledge with us viewers, has an impact on our own home gardens and lives. I am so appreciative! I am among all your viewers that are supremely grateful. It is a huge gift. Thank you guys!

[@KP1972]

Those little drawers remind me of my grandmother's sewing cabinet. P.S. those lights go thru batteries quick.

[@lmhatfield46]

I agree. I think the drawers are from an old sewing machine and the cabinet itself was something else, radio?

[@Oceangirl_505]

I had the same thought! How I wish I had kept that old sewing machine and cabinet!

[@lauragreen4899]

Someone mentioned this was a radio cabinet. I agree. All the interior shelving was plywood and not original. Love what you did with it! And thanks for the tip with potting the plant by putting the plastic container in the soil. Genius!

[@jla110661]

The beauty of old houses is all the nooks that can house pieces like this. Really nice find. And a great place for organization and reducing clutter.

[@tracyslone66]

That is a great piece of furniture. Love the detailing. And I think you should end every video with Samantha Grace blowing us kisses. Such a living doll!!! 🥰

[@kalenclark]

Do you all have brown recluses there? We moved once and had to put a bunch of stuff into storage for 7 months. When we brought it to our new house, the movers started noticing spiders. One of them got up close and said, "It's a brown recluse!" I thought they were overreacting because they were young but I walked over and nope, sure enough, it was a brown recluse. We ended up finding several more as they continued brining furniture in so we then had to stop, leave everything out on the lawn, and start wearing gloves and going over them with a fine-toothed comb and vacuum. It was so stressful, scary, and time consuming! Shew! Only one of them ended up making it inside the house (to our knowledge - eep). We found it tucked carefully away in a packing blanket that was protecting a TV. Seeing the bottom of that piece clearly triggered some memories for me, haha! Glad you didn't get a surprise!

[@kimsgarden777]

Oh. Birch branch decoration is awesome. I have a big birch tree in my back yard. This spring I'll give it a try. Thank you so much, especially for your baby's sweet kiss.😍😍😍

[@pattywestridge2006]

Love love how the cabinet came out ..oh my is she a cutie pie ...

[@hagerman-dexterswcd8546]

Oh my goodness! Samantha Grace is the spitting image of her brother!!🥰

[@suzannebourdon1969]

So adorable. Samantha Grace looks just like Benjamin. Their eyes and facial expressions are identical. Such a sweet family.

[@robinrowell1808]

Samantha Grace was so proud of herself standing on the stair. So cute!

[@candicespencer2021]

I love that cabinet! It’s the perfect size for your space. The drawers would be perfect for envelopes, stamps, stapler, batteries etc. The best part of this video was Samantha at the end blowing kisses!!! She’s such a doll baby!

[@shinenshimmer]

This gives me the confidence to NOT pass by a furniture piece that doesn’t look absolutely perfect at the thrift store. Moral of this video: 1. If the doors close neatly and the alignment is good, pick the furniture. 2. You can fix anything as long as you have the vision and some basic tools. 👏👏excellent job! Thank you ☺️

[@jeanbowers3569]

I love the cabinet. The wood is beautiful. I do however think that you should paint the underside of the shelves for a more finished look.

[@joannefuller]

Thank you for the precious blown kisses! Always a fav when my grand children were small. Makes my heart happy. 💜💜💜😚😚😚

[@NinjaOrchids]

That cabinet is just going 'aaahhh!! yes!!!' ... I can feel it literally growing in size and proud to be back' ❤ beautiful 😍 Bless her 🥰

[@debbiehamilton9771]

This was very satisfying to watch you discover the renovation of what I think was an old radio cabinet.

[@laraemitchell9064]

The cabinet turned out so nice and functional! And I, too, noticed how ingenious it is to use the plastic pot to form the well in the potting soil to mold a perfect fit for the plant’s root ball when replanting it. ( I seem to recall you giving this tip in the past) I’m kind of surprised to see you still top dressing with moss after voicing your suspicions that it may be the source of the fungus gnats. But it is definitely pretty. 🤣💚💚💚

[@truthlover464]

I think I remember her saying it was Spanish moss that brought the gnats.

[@laraemitchell9064]

@@truthlover464 yes, I think you are right. Now I can sleep, knowing that this isn’t the guilty miss 🤣👍

[@etownem9]

I have a radio cabinet that is similar in shape to that cabinet and the top lifts up when in use. I have another that the doors just stay open when the radio is in use. Also I'm so glad I'm not the only person who pairs lamps with their houseplants :)

[@victoriabrack6283]

We had a large TV cabinet (1960's) you just left the doors open when in use. I too put plants with lamps....looks great !

[@sarahbelmonte8888]

I just love going to bed watching what’s happening in the GA world and today was gorgeous mostly because of the Gorgeous Samantha Grace… smiling from ear to ear… thank you so much for sharing. BTW I’m going to sleep because I’m in Queensland Australia 🇦🇺😊

[@barbarap5574]

Same here, love snuggling into bed for my GA fix, goodnight from Melbourne Victoria. 🇦🇺😁

[@abiering]

The top trim detailing has little hearts on it. And Samantha Grace making those little bubbly sounds with her mouth. Just so sweet.💗

[@43grantct]

Okay the birch branches at the end Game Changer!! I loved this arrangement. Samantha Grace blowing kisses so cute!!

[@comegowithmetoday]

Love the daffodils and Samantha making bubbles. Awwww… .sweet kisses!🥰💜🤗

[@lisawinfield8982]

I believe that is an old radio cabinet from around the 1920s-1930s. Someone re-purposed it along the way. The radio would have been entirely built in and front facing with the speaker when you opened the doors. There was no back so that one could easily make repairs to the electronics. The interior drawers, shelves and bottom are not original to the cabinet. I would also believe that the legs where shortened as that type of cabinet would have stood taller on turned/carved legs. It's fantastic that you have found such a treasure from the past and it now gets to reside in a loving home. ❤

[@donnalovintexas8760]

I love the daffodils. They were my Dad's favorite flower. As a matter of fact they were the only flowers in the front yard and only roses in the back yard. My parents were not big on landscaping. My mom was hardly ever outside..have to save that fair skin haha. But my Mom did plant a Magnolia tree in the backyard and (what we called) a China berry tree in the front yard. The two messiest trees in the south possibly. And of course we had the old sweet gum tree and mimosa tree also. Plenty if raking for us kids 🤣.

[@lindabullock742]

Love the cabinet….it looks like it used to be a sewing machine cabinet, especially with the little drawers…that would probably explain why it has a double bottom…Samantha is growing so fast, she’s so cute…🥰🇦🇺

[@stewarthickman3531]

Hi 👋 Linda how are you doing?

[@angietaylor5311]

Awww Samantha Grace blowing kisses is so cute, it goes perfectly with her “I can climb these stairs attitude “. Gorgeous girl 💖

[@donnaokoniewski3761]

Love what you did with the cabinet! And... can Samantha Grace get any cuter???? I think not! She is Adorable! xo

[@theresarasche3173]

Oh my goodness... Samantha Grace is so darling and she looks just like her brother Benjamin 🥰❤️🤗 I love the cabinet and how it turned out! Bright happy yellow daffodils... can't go wrong anywhere in the house 😊

[@veronicarar8227]

Lovely ! The cabinet turned out beautifully

[@joellove2054]

I love watching your videos. I've been watching your videos since day 1 and seeing your family grow makes me so happy. I love that Benjamin likes to help his dad on the tractor and stuff. I feel like little miss is gonna be just like your Laura she's gonna be a flower girl and want to help you garden. You guys are soo blessed to have such a wonderful family. Best wishes and have a blessed day.

[@herekittykittykitty475]

I agree it is a radio cabinet. The style is from the 1920's - 1930's and no tv then! Radios were an expensive purchase for most families, and they would try to reuse the cabinet for other needs after they could no longer get parts and tubes to fix it. Now it is on another retro fit to suit your needs. Love it!

[@meliss36]

I LOVE the cabinet, and it looks so nice there!! Laura you have brought the beautiful piece back to life! ♥️♥️♥️ How the daffodils turned out, WOW, I LOVE the branches wrapped around the bottom!!!! 😍😍😍 AND the best for last is SAMANTHA GRACE!! such a doll baby!! 💜

[@katpham2466]

You are so inspiring, Laura ❤

[@amyfrancois9121]

FUTURE thought.... When remodeling, a POT LIGHT above would be perfect here to overcast whatever is placed there! 😉

[@freeandfabulous4310]

The cabinet is gorgeous! Great choice!

[@kathyschwable1298]

I absolutely love Old English Scratch Cover!! It hides a multitude of sins!!!

[@risalangdon9883]

The dark Old English polish has been a good friend to me for decades! Very useful. And the cabinet turned out fantastic!

[@deezahm9143]

❄️So great to share this time with you, Laura, and all GA friends. I’m so glad to be able to enjoy you on my days off work, coffee in hand, awaiting the impending storm coming to southeast Michigan. Thank you for the motivation to get something done in my own home today! Stay well everyone ☃️❄️💙

[@staceyallard2692]

From your GA friend over here in Southwest Mi, batten down the hatches.. it’s ugly out there! ❄️ ❄️ ❄️ on a brighter note, that means the Groundhog has not been scared by his shadow & spring is definitely on its way 😉☀️🌱

[@annehedlund7333]

Another SE MI fan here. Not as heavy a snow as predicted, so relaxing watching GA. Little cabinet ideal place for kids stuff, they can access it themselves!

[@specialladyleemedlin142]

Turned out beautiful, Laura, your chooses fit ,

[@DebzZi]

Oh she is such a darling and the splitting image of Benjamin!! Made my heart smile 😍

[@patriciacole8773]

Ohhh myyyy! Somebody worked so hard to apply allll that black adhesive shelf liner‼️ It was a little bit of a chore to remove it , too. Whew! Looks a ton better. Good job. Beautiful bird’s nest daffodils 🌼 arrangement! I used to say to my children ,” That’s not a toy”, to teach them why not to handle objects set out as decor, While also handing them an alternative such as a chunky book or 🧩 puzzle. I hope you enjoy tips like that 😊.

[@leisapullar3312]

That cabinet was made for that spot. Nothing better than soft lamp light, I have a thing for lamps and lights. The cabinet turned out beautifully ❤

[@lindawoody8501]

Nicely rescued and renovated antique cabinet for your hall type area. Good you added the little motion censored lights on the interior, good looking fabric backing, and the gorgeous plant on the top. Now you have a nice attractive place to hide stuff as you enter your home.

[@courtneymilner6062]

Samatha grace is soooo adorable. My almost 2 year old laughed with her watching this video. Great job with the hutch, right up my alley. And the arrangement is a beautiful celebration of spring! Love all the ways we show the earth our love. ❤️❤️

[@multifaceted1051]

Perfect video to watch while the snow is falling and the wind is blowing in central Illinois. I love the makeover of the hutch. It's a beautiful piece and now functional for your family. Thank you for sharing Samantha Grace with us. Those baby toes --- kiss them every chance you get!

[@juliedoran491]

Hi Laura, you could perhaps put a pretty wallpaper on the shelves of your new cabinet 😊

[@mariafolch8067]

Pretty contact paper. They wipe smoothly.

[@eringarney8214]

Oh Laura, you are so clever with the upgrades!!!! Who else was nervous when she painted the shelves on top of the cabinet?

[@staceydietrich6585]

The cabinet is an old sewing cabinet the top should open. When you took the top shelf off you hit the knee lift.

[@maryvallas772]

Great job on the cabinet, it came out beautifully!!! And oh my goodness.... Samantha Grace.... she is such a doll!!!

[@kfetter9046]

Samantha stole the show at the end there, lol! I can't believe she is already up and walking! She looks so much like Benjamin.

[@carollingelbach3581]

It was nice to see baby Samantha in your video. She is so cute! Great job what you did with the cabinet and it fits perfectly in that space.

[@ramikhirfan7851]

I was just hopping that Laura would find some sort of an old treasure map hidden underneath the antique cupboard. The daffidels made the sitting room more cozy and a reminder of nearby spring season, great idea and well potted. As for that liitle angle we really much appreciated those flying kisses, so cute is Samantha Grace. ❤🙂🙂⚘⚘

[@judithjohnson2111]

I love what you did with your cabinet. It looks perfect right there. And the daffodils are really cheerful. Sweet Samantha Grace is a ray of sunshine. Love seeing her. ♥️

[@vickiepullen3778]

Samatha Grace looks so much like Benjamin! Both are adorable! Thanks for another great video!

[@lindacompton2339]

You make me smile!

[@judyrhine234]

Is anyone else waiting patiently for a piano concert on that beautiful Steinway?

[@gnorman8852]

You made those two projects look so easy! Must be your "can-do" attitude. Both look great! As others have mentioned, Samantha Grace will make good use of that cabinet & all the goodies inside.

[@sheliaberry877]

Samantha Grace is a "cutie pie" - a little doll. Thanks for sharing her with us. God bless

[@lindam.5605]

Daffodils are lovely. Reminded me we had flats of these at services when my Dad passed that we gave to his neighbors. Ten years later they continue to brighten many gardens in the little village in which he was born and lived for nearly 90 years . Thank you for you and your team's great work.

[@Oceangirl_505]

How sweet! What a delightful way to remember him! 💜

[@anneburoker8908]

I am glad someone, somewhere is thinking Spring. We are in the dead of winter here in Canada. Love the lightbulb moment too! Who knew you could use the old pot to make an impression. I love watching you plant. I get so many tips along the way. Thanks for sharing.

[@sherrywhitaker3369]

Little cabinet-perfect! Ahhhh that sweet Samatha Grace💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗

[@marcyjo1972]

Samantha is mobile!! She so sweet!!!! You definitely have your hands full! Love the arrangement and the cabinet turned out great!!

[@rhondahall7131]

Samantha Grace looks just like a little Benjamin.🥰

[@shelleybeard1830]

I think your cabinet may have been a sewing cabinet. That's what it looks like to me. Someone just repurposed it. It came out really nice. What a bonus that your basket fits!

[@Oceangirl_505]

I had the same thought, those drawers are definitely a sewing cabinet!

[@lblak59]

Love the cabinet makeover. Looking at Samantha Grace is like looking at a miniature Aaron😊

[@dianeweeks352]

Except that she has her mom’s wide jawline.

[@Agonza830]

Samantha is SO adorable and she is Aarons mini!

[@dod2304]

Just discovered you a few months ago and as I go backward to see previous videos it's such a delight to see baby Samantha Grace! 😍😍😍

[@karengamboa6524]

That cabinet is awesome! I'm glad you decided to paint the inside it looks so nice. Samantha Grace is adorable!

[@marydrew3568]

That is an adorable little cabinet. I think those might be considered an embroidery or handwork cabinet. It has the sewing machine drawers on the left side. It turned out so cute! Love those lights and hope they'll decide to all turn on when the cabinet opens. How clever.

[@dustyrose284]

Little Samantha looks so much like her brother when she looks up. Both kids are so huggable, sweet and adorable! Love the cabinet and Daffs!

[@slh9564]

Laughed at comment about putting plant container into potting soil for right depth, it was my exact reaction. Also laughed when your toddler came into the room & headed towards the coffee table. My kids would have wiped the stuff off there in no time. I look back now and remember those challenges as joys ❤