Cottage Style Thrift Haul // Fun Thrift Trip // Visiting an Enchanting Abbey

[@relativelyrefined]

Mepkin Abbey is such a magical place and so very serene! I love to explore my local area during summer. Do you like to explore in the summer?

[@SylviaMeyer-t2u]

Bonjour Paula, tu nous a emmené à une très belle balade dans un endroit magnifique et j'aimerais bien y être pour me promener. Vos vidéos sont toujours mes préférées à regarder, elle ont ce côté "cottage" que j'aime tant grâce à la musique, vos voix paisibles et les images en général. Merci beaucoup pour tout ça : " un peu de douceur dans un monde de brute" 🤗😄🫶🥰

[@relativelyrefined]

Thank you so much! I, too, love the cottage aesthetic! It is so calming and cozy. And as you said - we can all use more joy and cozy in this often harsh world! take care!

[@neenamorgan6958]

Lovely video, I loved the salad plates.

[@relativelyrefined]

Thank you 😋

[@barbkrieser8972]

This whole video is one of my favorites!!! Your photography is amazing! You are becoming a professional! Music, your descriptive skills and your friendly voice are top notch!!!!!! The Monastery tour was beautiful ... even in the rain...thank you!!❤😊

[@relativelyrefined]

Oh my goodness, Barb - thank you so much!! I'm so happy you enjoyed the video. I had a wonderful time at Mepkin Abbey - even in the rain!

[@martivasiliades8407]

I agree…..very enjoyable video !! Yay, Paula ! Well done ! Love the mix and match Pottery Barn plates!

[@shannonjohnson2105]

I loved the using the plates and showing the different table scapes to use them. So pretty .

[@relativelyrefined]

Thank you, Shannon!

[@lynnclendenin2988]

I love walking the grounds of Mepkin Abbey. I usually do that when I go to the Crèche Festival.

[@Darlene-pf9os]

Your videos are always so enjoyable. Love your variety, touches of elegance in staging of your found treasures and your tour of Mepkin Abby. For so long I collected lovely dishes but seldom used, recently I've started incorporating some of the items into my daily life and decor, it's time to enjoy and I steal ideas often from you and the Sisters. As we finish out our summer I send wishes for more great adventures in thrifting.

[@relativelyrefined]

Thank you, Darlene! You definitely need to make every moment special and use your lovely dishes! It really elevates everyday and brings a sense of beauty to your life. Both of my grandmothers used to set the breakfast table the night before with real china and glasses and I thought that made eating breakfast the next day so special! Something we can all use more of! :)

[@eprohoda]

veryy outstanding ,))

[@relativelyrefined]

Thank you!

[@vickyroberson2441]

I love creamers! That last one, the Lenox creamer! Beautiful!!! Thank you for posting the fun videos!

[@relativelyrefined]

Thank you! I'm so glad you enjoyed the video!

[@Vicki-fg7sx]

Oh my goodness, what a wonderful video! I loved every minute of it. You will definitely get to 10K subscribers... don't worry. :) I would love to go to the Abbey sometime. It's so beautiful and serene. Yes, please, for the Painted Cottage. Have a wonderful day!❤😊

[@relativelyrefined]

Thank you so much for your encouragement! I'm excited to bring The Painted Cottage to Relatively Refined! :)

[@angesews8110]

Hi Paula nice to see you. Loved the walk around the Abbey Gardens. What amazing thrift finds you found. Loved the plates and table scape. Thanks for sharing and look forward to next time. 😊😊

[@relativelyrefined]

Thanks, Andrea! See you soon! :)

[@ConstanceRussell-t6f]

I love to visit the Visitation Monastery in Mobile Alabama this clip reminds me of strolling through the monastery. Beautiful grounds and the giftshop is awesome.

[@relativelyrefined]

Thank you! It was such a peaceful spot!

[@lianeabeyta4515]

I have always loved moss, and actually have some that grows on the bricks in the winter. Now at 73, I will be very quiet and wait and listen. Oh how I wish I were closer to visit the Abbey. It looks tranquil and magical. I would have loved to go to that pop up sale. Her assortment of goodies was amazing! I have one of those teeny tiny Santa mugs, that I use for toothpicks on my Christmas charcutererie board. I think the garlic keeper is actually a baker.. you cut off the top,, drizzle the cloves with EVOO and kosher salt and roast the garlic in the oven in the terra cotta baker. Love all the colorful plates.

[@relativelyrefined]

Moss is magical and I believe you are 💯 correct about the garlic baker. Thank you so much for watching!

[@arleneg1271]

Great haul, Paula. Of course I did spy that pretty Belleek tea cup in your cupboard. One of my favorites. I loved everything but that little shop in your neighborhood was so delightful. I could have spent some serious money there.:) I always enjoy your styling of the things you find....I get good ideas.

[@relativelyrefined]

Thanks so much, Arlene! That Belleek tea cup belonged to my maternal grandmother. I love Belleek! And I’m with you on the pop up shop - everything was so lovely. I’m going to meet with Kim, the owner on Tuesday and I am certain I won’t leave empty handed! LOL

[@justineclark5431]

Good morning Paula! I enjoyed this video very much! The grounds of the Abbey are gorgeous! Your thrifted items make me want to get out to go thrifting today! 😃 my favorite items were the crystal trees, and the Pottery Barn salad plates. You arranged your tablescape beautifully. I love the clothing items you thrifted too. My favorite piece is the red skirt! Lovely! Thank you for sharing this post with us! ❤

[@relativelyrefined]

Thank you so much, Justine! Isn't that red skirt adorable?! I can't wait to wear it at Christmas time!

[@donnajohnson9834]

Here’s my guess. That little ceramic cup looks like it has a piece of Torroni Ferrara candy from Italy on it, along with the basket-wrapped Chianti bottle.

[@relativelyrefined]

I think you are spot on! Thanks so much!!

[@judithsharrar8706]

I look forward to your videos every week. I am a gardener and loved the tour of the Mepkin gardens near you.I love your style of tablescapes. One can do beautiful things with thrifted treasures for little money but great class. And I love those crystal trees. Before they became popular I started collecting them for my Christmas decor and found them for just a few cents. I must have at least 15 of them in various sizes. And they are nice for winter decor after Christmas for the icy look. Have you ever been to the Huntington gardens in NCarolina. She was an artist and did sculptures. It is worth the visit and not to far from you. It would make a good video to show. Love how you show us different things and tell us about them. FUN! Thank you.

[@relativelyrefined]

Oh Judith - I am so envious of your crystal tree collection! I bet they look gorgeous at Christmas. And I agree - you can keep them up after the holidays for that wintery, icy look!

[@booklady8888]

Wow you found some good finds! It's so nice your store has 1 price for plates, mugs etc. Our stores in CT are ridiculous with pricing lately. Will you be doing any book & thrifting related videos? I really like those videos. Have a nice day.

[@relativelyrefined]

I will definitely be doing more bookish thrifting videos!! I am working on the plans for one as we speak!

[@dianedudek1049]

The grounds of the abbey look beautiful and peaceful. Looks like a wonderful place for meditation! I look forward to Thursday mornings to see what we will enjoy! ❤️

[@relativelyrefined]

I'm so glad you are enjoying our channel! We love to be creative and so appreciate your kind words of encouragement!

[@aprilmogensen]

Enjoyed video. I loved both the tablescapes you designed. Thankyou for this video.

[@relativelyrefined]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@ortholabconcepts1500]

I so enjoyed today's video and trip to the Abbey! I am captivated by the South after living in Tallahassee for 2 years! I enjoy your videos so very much by each of you ladies and look forward to the new ones!!! I have shopped on your website and it is so much fun!!! Please keep the joy coming!!! Truly, Gail from Indiana

[@relativelyrefined]

Gail - thank you so much for your lovely and kind comments! We are so happy you enjoy the channel and our online shop! It brings us such joy to collaborate as sisters and to meet wonderful people like you through this community! Take care and see you soon!

[@glorianelson9538]

I am so happy to see people like you rescuing lovely items that otherwise would be trashed. It pains me when I see GW employees throwing beautiful vintage things in their containers. I love how you styled the plates and the color combination. I wonder if you would consider incorporating some clothing items to your shop. Your finds are always so nice! Thanks Paula.

[@relativelyrefined]

Thank you so much, Gloria! I definitely would consider adding some clothing items to our shop! Thank you for that suggestion!

[@marybeth4002]

Oh, Paula! I loved this field trip to Mepkin Abbey with the peaceful and lush landscape and especially in the soft rain. Your footage made me feel like I was right there. The pop-up sale is right up my alley - so many beautiful and fun pieces and I would love it if you get the opportunity to interview her. The hummingbird doorknocker = ♥Your tablescapes are just lovely and I too love the mix/match look. Thank you!

[@relativelyrefined]

Thank you, Marybeth! I was just talking to Kim from the Painted Cottage today about doing a video with her. She is excited to do it! I'm so happy you enjoyed our field trip to the Abbey. I really love to get out and explore. There are so many lovely places to be found! :)

[@jeannet9592]

I really like your channel! I have four sisters and really appreciate your sisterhood. The monastery was so peaceful. Yes, please share about that Etsy seller.

[@relativelyrefined]

Thank you! Will do!

[@sharonavinger3266]

I look forward to your videos so much! I, too. love to thrift and enjoy the hunt! You have beautiful taste and your voice is so soothing.

[@relativelyrefined]

Thank you so much!

[@kathleenroberts7972]

I love those garlic roasters! Just a little olive oil on the garlic and let it bake then smear on crostini. So delish. All of your plates are amazing!!

[@relativelyrefined]

Great idea! s Sounds delicious!!

[@susanholding2809]

Loved it all! I would love to see the painted cottage. It is great to see the finds styled. It is great inspiration for my own home.

[@relativelyrefined]

Thank you so much!

[@chriswells4400]

The tour of the grounds of the Abbey is so calming and beautiful. And such fun thrift finds, especially those Pottery Barn plates!

[@relativelyrefined]

The plates were so fun to find! I love each of the patterns! And the Abbey is certainly a peaceful and serene place. I love it!

[@deborahhamilton3092]

Loved your tablescapes. Thanks for sharing

[@relativelyrefined]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@suetraviss8888]

I love the look of those trees with the moss…so beautiful. And those plates are great, too!

[@relativelyrefined]

Thanks so much 😊

[@sunshinevibes4357]

Wonderful video!! I loved it all. Would love to see The Painted Cottage!

[@relativelyrefined]

Yay! Thank you!

[@beverlymartin1414]

I do remember Sister Wendy, her PBS show was wonderful . ❤❤❤

[@relativelyrefined]

I loved her show!! :)

[@Sarahscircleoffriends]

Both tables settings are so pretty! Great video from start to finish!

[@relativelyrefined]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@barbkrieser8972]

PS....Guess it's an Abbey...not Monastery!!!

[@relativelyrefined]

lol! or maybe both?!

[@phyllistisler3293]

Beautiful channel.. very relaxing.

[@relativelyrefined]

Thank you so much!

[@judithsharrar8706]

Yes I think a visit to the painted cottage would be fun.

[@relativelyrefined]

I am working on that now! :)

[@beverlymartin1414]

Wonderful trip to the Abbey❤ Good to see you

[@relativelyrefined]

Thanks so much, Beverly! :)

[@caridadrodriguez8623]

It’s absolutely beautiful!!!

[@relativelyrefined]

I agree - the Abbey was beautiful even in the rain or maybe especially in the rain!

[@merrylmarsh9037]

Another lovely visit with you.❤

[@relativelyrefined]

Thank you so much! :)

[@CrepeMyrtleRow]

beautiful Tablescape!

[@relativelyrefined]

Thank you, Lisa! I just watched your haul with that gorgeous McCoy bowl! What a find!!!

[@lynnek4226]

One of my favorite features of your channel is when you all take us to different places. I have a whole list of places I’d love to visit someday! Did you decide not to sell the Lenox pitcher? I collect Lenox pieces. My kitten knocked a beautiful vintage Lenox cachepot to the ground and it smashed to bits! I’ve since purchased museum wax, and now have museum wax on all my pretty items to protect them from her antics!

[@relativelyrefined]

@@lynnek4226 Hi Lynne I am going to sell the Lennox pitcher and just realized that I forgot to list it in the shop. I will do that as soon as I am home. Are you interested in purchasing it? I can let you know as soon as it’s listed. 😊

[@lynnek4226]

@@relativelyrefined yes, depending on the price. Thank you!

[@relativelyrefined]

@@lynnek4226 It will be $6.00 plus shipping. I just listed it! :)

[@lynnek4226]

@@relativelyrefined thank you! All paid! I’ll glue it to my table so my miss Daisy cat doesn’t smash it! 😹 P.S. I would love to see a visit to the Painted Cottage!

[@MicheleYoung-w5s]

Such fun!!😊

[@relativelyrefined]

Thank you!

[@janicekeisler9225]

Hi Paula! Mepkin Abbey is a peaceful, beautiful place; we have been there a couple of times. We know that they sponsor a “Crèche Event” in November and many people visit then. Thank you for taking us there with you. Also, enjoyed seeing your treasures-you seem to go thrifting at the best times for goodies. Your tablescapes are gorgeous!

[@relativelyrefined]

Thank you! I will definitely have to visit in November ❤️

[@MitchekMarianna]

Such a wonderful treasure tour!!! I so enjoyed this video❤

[@relativelyrefined]

Thank you!!