COME SHOPPING WITH ME IN MANCHESTER & ANTIQUES HAUL // Fashion Mumblr

[@christelthompson3388]

As a Northerner, I loved seeing you in Manchester Josie but the absolute highlight of this entire vlog has to be you finally buying a tripod. I felt relieved on your behalf!!

[@kpgunther]

For a coffee table - try putting the pouf in front of the two side chairs with a rustic tray on top and move the little table currently in between the chairs to the other side of the couch. That way you have three different places to set a drink, etc.... Just a suggestion! Lots of love!

[@lynseycobden203]

I think a small coffee table isn’t a bad shout. Even one of the types that fold away. In the evenings on holiday, I like to play board games with my friends and family. I like to do this on the coffee table instead of the dining table. Bit more relaxed

[@henrydumbsuswindsor3556]

Brilliant suggestion … they have put board games in the cupboard but no where comfortable to play them…

[@federicaf2705]

I agree with the ‚waiting room‘ comment Josie made. A coffee table would give the room purpose. Like when the interior designer was at the house and recommended not pushing all the furniture ar the walls.

[@katiem6773]

The cottage is looking so good. So cozy and welcoming. I'd pass on a coffee table, the two little side tables are find and I think the room would look too cluttered. I love the mirror and dressing table, such a good match. I'd live at the cottage full time. It's so homey. Well done.

[@christinahallin1604]

Put a tray on the puff and it becomes a coffe table.

[@rhondahibbard5545]

Charlie is banging and clanging and interupting you. My goodness.

[@EmmeChatterton]

The cottage really has come so far in a short time, amazing work! Love that vanity mirror, it looks perfect there. Also, seeing Manchester was fun, never been there but now that I know it's a 'hip and cool' place instead of just a junkyard I am more tempted to visit!

[@michellebagshaw115]

LOVE watching the developments in the cottage! I can't help but wonder if perhaps the sofa should go in front of the small book shelf door (all be it a shame to cover it) and the two chairs in the window. Then a narrow, perhaps rustic antique bench as a coffee table, to place snacks etc.

[@kristiecox7350]

I was thinking the same thing 😂

[@lavanyaloveful]

The white jar where you’ve put in the dry grass is actually used for storing pickles in India. It generally comes in with a lid as well. It’s very good if you want to preserve food a long time.

[@dollydaydream5839]

Have you tried the sofa opposite the fireplace swapping places with the chairs it may work better?

[@maryf.6568]

The cottage looks great, and the mirror is perfect. Instead of a coffee table you could place one of your rustic trays on the ottoman.

[@TheArianabanana]

The mirror is perfect. Just a suggestion; you could try putting the two chairs and table by the window, creating a little breakfast area/working area. And putting the sofa facing the tv and fireplace.

[@AmmaLove24]

If it fits, I would put the couch where the two chairs are. It would block the small built in bookcase, but I don't think the bookcase is significant enough for that to matter. The couch would be so much better there (again, assuming it fits).

[@maurasilva9924]

Agree! And it makes more sense according to existing within a house, having a sofa right before or after stairs makes the room feel cluttered and not used by humans, imo

[@jannicol5783]

For some reason the room does not feel setup right. I find it boring!

[@MoniqueARuiz]

I thought so too. especially with the tv being where it is

[@teresahalliday3680]

I agree. And it is much nice to relax on the couch with a full view of the fire! Then a small coffe table wouldn't be cumbersome in the room. Worth a try. Can always put it back how it is now.

[@kkattiz]

Agree! I would try more furniture away from the walls even though It's a small room. That usually makes such a difference in a room 👌 And definetly a coffee table in front of the sofa I think its much more practial and cozy. I absolutely love the new mirror and the setup of the desk in the bedroom 😍😍😍

[@merrywalsh2809]

Oooo, I would not have been able to resist the pale pink Chanel bag. 🌸 All their pink flaps are getting snatched up.

[@nataschal6927]

Love the phrase "blissfully unaware"! I use that phrase all the time.

[@mjshawand]

I would love to see the couch facing the fire and TV and the 2 chairs and table situated by the window. It could work there is something disjointed about the layout...sorry

[@ninabelfield1077]

Strawtop cottage looks amazing! It’s absolutely gorgeous! The mirror is a perfect match to your dressing table, everything looks so cosy and inviting!

[@TheGlamFactor]

Who else loves this "shopping with me" videos? :)

[@alexandrachartrand4056]

Love your antique shopping! It gives me good decorating ideas…

[@teresasibley1715]

Have you considered putting the sofa where the chairs are in the cottage ?? Just doesn’t sit right where it it 😊

[@TheLovablekc]

Absolutely adore that you were in Manchester, it’s also a bit trippy as well! The Arndale is such a maze and takes some getting used to. Though it is an amazing city with much to offer, museums included and I’m so glad you enjoyed

[@fionaseager3940]

Loving the the content ❣️🥰 your right the cottage does look “homely” and those sunflowers are enormous! Xxx

[@taylorplaskowitz5763]

I loved this so much,thanks for taking us along shopping with you. You always have the best content

[@amynagi4678]

I think a nice wood tray on the ottoman will do perfectly as a coffee table without over crowding the place.

[@sonnylovesfreddy340]

Cottage looks great! Perfect mirror. If you could find a narrow vintage style long bench or something that could act as a coffee table that could do the trick and still leave a good sized walk way

[@scandisnowgirl3696]

My suggestion for the cottage is to maybe leave a list of your "greatest hits" for restaurants and things to do in the area. I almost always try the suggestions, especially the restaurants and its ESPECIALLY helpful on the first night of the stay as you're often tired from travel and don't want to work to find a good place to eat. The cutest one I've seen was on a chalkboard written in chalkpen in the kitchen so the owners could easily change it up as they found new places or something seasonal happened. Hope this helps

[@kaimberan6192]

Cottage is so lovely! Charlie will hate this idea but just try it out anyhow... move the couch closer to the fire place and the seating area. Pull it forward so it is only visually, slightly blocking the heat grate (while a nice one - not a feature). This will help keep it from looking like a waiting room. It will also the the two seating areas together, most importantly. It will also allow for a small coffee table because it open up the natural walkway directly to the steps. 💛

[@Judy122550]

your blue gingham dress your hair ,make up you look like you just walked out of a magazine so beautiful flawless,plus love how you flowed with the sunflowers ,have a lovely week

[@sandyhossman7771]

The mirror looks beautiful, matches the vanity so well. I would stay there onto a trip to the UK.

[@marilynhodgkinson5299]

Hi Josie gosh those sunflowers were amazing. Your cottage certainly looks lovely. Anyone that has a holiday there will love it. Loved your vlog, Thanks so much for sharing 💞💙

[@Abbeya71]

The cottage is looking fabulous so cosy and inviting and the decor is spot on!!

[@juliacregg1]

I bought this bag from Amazon a few weeks ago in white. Really good quality. One of my favourite purchases.

[@kimberlydocherty3278]

Foot stool or a pouf with a tray on top would work perfect for a coffee table.

[@Lynnrazz]

Girl...! I am so all about online shopping over the drive to the store, find a place to park, deal with the crowds, and then walk around until I find what I want...! I'm now a total online shopper, unless its a very local boutique or garden center. No more brick and mortar stores for me...😎

[@madalenatavares4074]

Great vlog Josie, I do enjoy always.. the cottage looks very lovely and cozy 👌 love the lovely long dresses looks so pretty 🤩 love-it 💞 !!! Much Happyness to you , and to your three pretty boys 💞!!! 💞🌹

[@lynntucker8179]

You both did a Great Job 👍 The cottage looks Beautiful Congratulations 👏 💖

[@christinabotts8127]

Oh I've missed you. I've been on holiday and now I'm back at work and was like oh I definitely need a Josie vlog to pick me up 😆🙂

[@heathern2481]

I’m behind on vlogs…. But just wanted to say …. Wow the cottage is looking absolutely stunning! Beautiful styling Josie

[@Lisa-ym1si]

My front room is set up like this and is a walk-through space from the front door. I put my couch against the wall that faces the TV and fireplace and have one chair to each side of the couch facing each other which is great for a conversation. Then a coffee table in front of the couch. This way you still can walk straight through from the entry to the stairs. When I’m alone I only sit on the couch anyway. And by “sit” of course I mean slouch…

[@deannatroy8113]

That cream Amazon dress is so beautiful and the last scene with the sunflowers and waning light was absolutely lovely. I really want one! The cottage looks wonderful, very inviting and comfortable. I thought the couch was too big, but there is actually quite a bit of room around the corner, and with the cushions, lamp, and footstool, looks perfect. The mirror fits perfectly. You've done an amazing job. It's amazing how a few smaller items can tie a room in all together. It would be fabulous to do one of your special videos in the cottage when its ready... showing what a stay in the cottage could look like; waking up, having coffee, walking around the neighborhood and town, cozying up near the fire. I would love to stay there!

[@ewaw1188]

I am very impressed with your cottage. Now when I watch your vlogs, I am always looking for updates from the cottage. Everything looks so perfect and inviting there 🥰🥰🥰

[@Memkoh]

OBSESSED with the ending of this vlog😍 you always transport me to the storybook characters I loved growing up in your enchanted pictures. Also enjoyed the process of you shaping up the property and Loved your manchester outfit.🎀

[@rocsund]

Charlie is funny in mimicking a gestures of a lady 😂

[@beckybryant9891]

We have done with side tables for 40 years because of the same issue with a coffee table. You end up gathering uselessness and side tables sufficed perfectly. I did want a clear one for the beautiful quilts I've collected but found other ways to do display them. Perhaps that crockery was a small pickle jar. Love the mirrors you bought. Freddy's TV in the mirror is amazing!

[@susanojohnson6445]

You could diy the cottage bedroom standing mirror with a complimentary colored stain...

[@clairebrowning478]

In the cottage is the mirror up stairs wooden because you could stain it, and I agree with Charlie that the coffee table will take up to much room, but it looks beautiful

[@anitatucker8812]

The cottage is so lovely and cozy.

[@itsalmasparks]

Always raining in Manchester! Loved the vlog :) take us shopping more often!

[@karlamaria9219]

I love these cottage interior videos ❤️ I probably would try to turn the armchairs facing the sofa. And a small coffee table in the middle

[@gailpatenaude9600]

I'm with you regarding the dreaded Shopping Malls. I love boutiques with street entry, or shopping on-line - full stop!

[@ambra8957]

The mirror is perfect!

[@vickyjwalters]

The cottage is looking lovely and cosy ❤️

[@beverleyroberts1025]

I'd keep small side tables in the cottage, coffee table would look too cramped and make the room look smaller. Love the dressing table mirror and the cushions! x 😊

[@payalpatel6817]

Hi Josie, we use those ceramic jars in India for pickles, my mom make pickle for whole year and it preserves perfectly in these kind of jars, it comes with loose lid as well. So Charlie is right, I didn’t know it was used in Europe as well.

[@miryamhaveman2894]

The cottage looks so cozy. The poof can be used as a coffee table when you put a tray on it. When it's in the way people can move it. I adore the creme dress from Amazon. Perfect for the end of summer. I am not ready for autum because we did not really had a summer, but with all the rainy days I took my first long sleeve darker colored dresses out of the suitcase they where in. Maybe I just need to buy the Amazon dress for this time of year...........

[@katieleebell7567]

The cottage is looking beautiful! I would suggest a set of side nesting tables that could be moved around as needed.

[@MishMashMum]

The cottage is looking lush. As I’m with both of you and Charlie on the coffee table situ….you could put the sofa where the two single chairs are, (opposite the TV) as that would make comfy TV viewing. And then put the two single chairs opposite each other by the window where the sofa used to be. That way you could have a coffee table in between the two single chairs, perfect for chats and watching the world go by without the coffee table dominating the centre of the room. That’s a great compromise for you and Charlie 😄💜

[@julietokeeffe7256]

Cottage coming on really nicely.

[@jennymurray4698]

Really enjoyed thank you so much. The cottage looks amazing and the Amazon dresses are just stunning xx

[@samanthabarnard9541]

Omg! The Aldi! I wonder what kind of goodies they have in there! 😍

[@alisonkovacs9871]

Josie thanks so much for the lovely vlog

[@dawnjones7577]

Awe Josie I so miss Manchester! It's my home city but like you I moved to the country in North Wales. So glad you enjoyed your stay xoxo The jars you have for your new cottage are pickle jars or canning jars I think

[@danishpastry6137]

It's not too far from North Wales though, I grew up just outside Mold, and it was about an hour away. And the roads are pretty good, unless you're way out west...

[@dawnjones7577]

@@danishpastry6137 Your right it's not to far. but with work and family I don't go back nearly enough. I'll always be a city girl.

[@watermelongal5512]

I'm loving how cozy and amazing the cottage is! So welcoming! I think the coffee table will just be too cluttered. How about some fold away table? Shopping was a lot of fun as always! Awesome haul!

[@letitiahansford307]

Beautiful as always ❤. Why don't you stain the light mirror to match the dressing table?

[@enjay4real]

Dear Josie, A decorator for the cottage might be the solution you need. The living space is a little bit tricky, especially with the lack of symmetry.

[@lucycarden8584]

I still have that same Topshop rose umbrella too!

[@margaretjordan2211]

Josie, just love those 3 dresses, the cream one is my favourite, no one wears a dress quite like you Josie, you manage to get it right every time. The cottage is really beautiful, good call on the mirror.

[@margaretwright7603]

Josie the best shops in the Arndale Centre are by Next, which is the other side of of where you were.x

[@Beths3v]

Josie, I ❤️❤️ the way you’ve styled the sofa at the cottage and pass on the coffee table. 👩🏻‍🍳☺️

[@tinacarrol6702]

Definitely a small coffee table. Stain the mirror darker josie. Xx 😘

[@jenniferpearce777]

Hi Josie great vlog today 🌻 My mum had those jars she used them for making pickled onions 🧅 also the mirror you said the wood was too light have you thought about staining it dark to save buying another one, we have done it in the past and it has worked out lovely 🥰

[@cambridgegal6041]

Enjoyed the vlog very much! Dressing table and mirror are a great match 😁 What a find!👍 For the big mirror, if the size and style is right, surely you could just stain the frame dark to match in? Thanks 😊 for sharing your amazon finds too Josie x

[@dollydaydream5839]

Yes staining the mirror exactly what I would do

[@GastroVulpes]

We were not ready for that Sunflower Strut. ✨🌻⚡️🌻✨

[@danaweaver4129]

You could always try a small reclaimed bench or something as a coffee table - would be thin enough to avoid Charlie's concern about access. Personally I think that a table centres a room and makes it feel more homely and inviting. BTW absolutely LOVE the banter between the two of you on issues of decor it's so interesting to watch people work through problems of aesthetic together. ❤️

[@mlayne130]

Josie darling I think something horrible happened, I can’t seem to find the other half of this vlog?? 🤪 but really though.. a 30 minute video is such a tease! I live for those hour long ones 😂❤️❤️

[@JosieIrons]

Hahaha I know!

[@terriminchey1976]

In America, the crock you were holding and deliberating about was used for churning and/ or storing butter ; especially larger crocks.

[@marionjones4414]

I had the pleasure of visiting the sunflower farm yesterday, it was amazing, thank you for recommending.

[@jillhackland7635]

I've been looking for a 'confit jar ' for ages but I didn't know what it was called, thanks! x

[@zandrajayne]

We need to go into shops to keep them open otherwise everything will close xx

[@lynnpetti3817]

Fun video. Cottage looks great, maybe try moving the sofa one foot or so toward the fireplace. I know it overlaps the rad but it would visually “fit” in the room more. Then as someone else said, put the poof in front of it slightly off center towards the fireplace. Then move the two chairs forward a bit, in the corner, onto the rug but angled a bit toward the sofa so they relate to each other. No coffee table. I lived with a room layout for twenty years wishing the room was bigger, bought new stuff, very similar, new layout and the room almost doubled. Weird.

[@avaomalley7559]

Love the vlog Josie! Cottage is looking fab, some really lovely touches. Love how you think of everything even down to the tin for the firefighters! Dresses are beautiful!

[@danishpastry6137]

I found out after working 28 hour hospital shifts, that what I used to think was a hangover was about 98% sleep deprivation! Haven't been to Manchester for at least ten years, but I remember it being pretty good, and let's not forget the time I umm'ed and arr'ed about a tweed jacket and it was sold out in Chester, so my lovely dad drove us to Manchester so I could get my hands on one!

[@CassandraSiddiqui]

Those dresses definitely make you look like a Disney princess 😊

[@jennifercasavant-yealy900]

Yum i had an espresso martini for my birthday 🎂~ nice 😊

[@debbytownsend2907]

Why don’t you try the pouf as a coffee table at straw top , it won’t be too cumbersome. I am the same with high streets now, I walk round and just can’t be bothered, I think we’re all in that mindset which is such a shame, but maybe that will change over time

[@samosational]

"confit" is preserve in French & "confiture" is jam 😍! LOVE trips to the antique shops and the cottage is looking dreamy! ✨

[@dijohnson761]

I love your cottage . Have you tried swapping where the couch is to where the chairs are? I feel like sitting by the window with a small table would suit the space and a couch opposite fire/tv seems to be better fengshui? Gorgeous dressing table mirror, such a lucky find. x

[@sahardiaries]

The last clip was so beautiful 🥺✨🌻

[@clairehawkes1112]

I’d like to see a low coffee table for playing game on.

[@grammybear4226]

🐼 Big Bear Hugs from a 68 yr old grandma in Kirby, Texas, USA 🐼 ❤️

[@lisalife7994]

Lol. Homely in American English means unattractive whereas you mean cozy and definitely attractive. Wish I could move in! Awesome job!

[@kokocn]

haha, I'm so used to the long vlogs that I feel like something is missing. I needed about 15 to 20 minutes more. Thanks always for sharing Josie

[@lilibethbeltran3045]

Coffee table is a good idea

[@dvorster5646]

Your cottage looks lovely. If your thinking of a coffee table ,try placing the two chairs opposite the couch with a small oval coffee table in the middle.

[@jansimenson8767]

I enjoyed Charlie sitting at the Strawtop bedroom vanity pretending he was fixing his hair… hahaha!

[@karamorris495]

the cottage looks incredible i would love to stay there and explore the city!! I LOVED antique shopping with you!! The treasures you found were amazing. I'd love love love to see more antique shopping!!

[@cindyandrews5009]

Well done you too! Cottage looks amazing! I would live there🥰

[@bessiegal6747]

What a great place for a holiday. I think a coffee table is a must - where is one going to put ones tray for ones afternoon tea?😁 Seriously though people will have a drink in the sitting room sometime during the day whether it's coffee in the morning, tea and cake after a long walk, glass of wine and snacks watching TV in the evening. They may not want to sit at the dining table for those things, cups or glasses may get put on the floor/sofa arm, who knows what folk will do when relaxing!😏 You won't need to clutter it up with stuff just let guests use it. If it's a nice table you may need some coasters left on it to give people a 'hint'! Oh and Charlie - love the socks!😉

[@donnahiggins3500]

The cottage is beautiful. I wanted to share another way to place setting around the fireplace using 4 club chairs instead of using the sofa. You could use the two chairs you already have and get two more of the same or a different, higher back chair that compliments your present ones. Place two of them on each side of the fireplace with a big round table or ottoman in the middle. It makes a lovely conversation area with room for better placement. You could even get swiveling chairs in order to view the tv. This works great in oddly shaped rooms. It also allows for more decorative pieces under and around the window. Enjoy your journey!🥰

[@christinepickard7804]

The cottage is fantastic,& happy times ahead.Well done Josie & Charlie.🥂👍

[@liviniaprice2947]

Charlie is my favourite man on the internet ❤️😂

[@kristipedanik6517]

Love your videos ❤️ But is it still possible to change the dressing room mirror to regular one instead of the antique speckled one? You show your OOTD in the mirror and it is more visible when the mirror isn't speckled 🙂 The antique speckled one fits in the dressing room more but the regular one shows off the outfits Love what you have done with the cottage ❤️