decor shopping for our guest bathroom *BACK TO TEXAS* | XO, MaCenna Vlogs

Feeling very refreshed after 2 weeks off for my birthday and ready to get back to renovations...Starting with finishing our guest bathroom makeover!
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[@kathyusa-iowa5137]

Wait until AFTER you remove the quitting stitches, THEN wash the fabric. That will help close up the needle holes from the quilting process. 👍

[@kerengosselin2974]

Yes!!! But I think it was a good idea to wash it beforehand, too, so that she wasn’t handling all that dirty fabric ❤️

[@MicheleWalkerWebb]

Does no one think the fabric would fray after removing the stitching. I've quilted. Once a hole is in the fabric, it's never really the same. Especially quilted by a machine. (Should have watched the entire video)

[@maryryan6405]

I think a plate display on the end shelves would be so pretty and bring in a lot of character. I imagine vintage Christmas plates there during the winter 😍

[@crystalgardner7277]

I don’t think there is enough space for plates to be displayed. Spices would work better.

[@cassandrac.4681]

I like the idea of a plate display!! Would probably only be large enough to display a couple, and probably smaller size, but would be so pretty! Bird plates perhaps .... :)

[@saraw8503]

Mix it up…..lots of pretty. Some frequently used spices. Plates. A pretty plant. Some crystal. Brass candlesticks……..

[@2009ccastillo]

Yay plates and you can pull them sometime if you want to feel special...🥰 I do that and it's super cool

[@anikes25]

Ohh the plates she got from the neighbor!

[@San11006]

I actually like the antique brass for the kitchen end! Polished brass will look beautiful, but I feel like it will look too matchy matchy (which, admittedly, I’m not the biggest fan of)

[@barbarathomas2471]

Agreed.

[@amoijoy573]

That’s space could also be used for a few special cook books instead of spices

[@moniquevieira-huestis8114]

agree!

[@colleenmcculloch1527]

I agree as well

[@ReadAndThrift]

I painted my kitchen all by myself yesterday and felt like I was channeling my inner MaCenna 🙌🏻😂❤️ also considering painting my cabinets black after seeing your black island. You’re giving me so much inspiration

[@agathachris9722]

Best wishes!

[@lizgarza6977]

@@agathachris9722 yyy

[@mermaiddiyartist8119]

Good job that’s fast

[@aoiferedmond5996]

The side island shelves would be a great cookbook display! Practical and pretty!!

[@wendyp4135]

Yes! Amazing idea!

[@amapinup]

That's exactly what I was thinking I think remember her having bought some while thrifting before

[@karenbrunton6529]

I think the antique brass fits in with the dark island without shouting out too much. The color is 1/2 way between if the shelves had matching dark wood crossbars or if you chose bright shiny brass crossbars. A happy medium, colorwise. But if you want that corner to sparkle and shine brighter, then switch out to bright brass.

[@2009ccastillo]

:@ with a darker background you may need the bright shiny brass bars :P and longer maybe? Mcenna I've been living in a similar contruction site like u, how are you coping with it 🤪 and how much time would it take for you to finish most of it (minus the main room and outside)? I just wonder, good luck!

[@2009ccastillo]

Aprox of couse🙈

[@alliewoulfe1171]

Those Robin Rounds are British place matts for your hot dinner plate, so that your plate doesn't cause a mess on the dinner table.

[@NoOneHere2Day]

I would feel so uncomfortable being in the house with no curtains. Especially at night when the lights are on and everyone can see inside and you can't see outside.

[@amoijoy573]

Me too, I don’t like to see the outside at nights especially I when the lights are on and there are no curtains.

[@tracygarrett3952]

Wow, I was thinking the very same. Can you put something up temporarily?

[@mschenandlerbong8539]

Me too. i always pack flat sheets and push pins to hang up. At least in the bedroom.

[@nonabardin9162]

Me, too. But her SCREAMING and SQUEALING might startle any peeping tom!!! My goodness she is LOUD!!!!!

[@sandyallen1488]

I believe the kitchen, bathroom and bedrooms do not face the front of the house. She’s on a country road and I don’t think traffic or peeping Toms are a problem.

[@learningbytaste]

Save that batting from inside the comforter to use for upholstery. It smooths out the sharp edges of the foam and makes the final look really nice and professional. xoxo Excited to see the curtains!

[@beinthisspace4688]

When she unstitched it to reveal the batting inside I felt like I had uncovered an untapped wealth of both fabric and batting.

[@LindaKayHolevas]

2nd comment - I get overwhelmed easily when I get too much clutter & while I try to organize I end up going in circles & getting sidetracked quickly. I have now adopted the technique (I think it's a technique, lol, it works for me) of telling myself to "touch it once". I repeat this to myself as I go through things, so whenever I pick something up I tell myself "to touch it once" & then follow through & put it where it's going to stay. It really works for my ADD brain. 😊

[@mpeter3881]

Just a thought….it’s best to keep spices in a dark(er) place away from heat (dish washer). 😊

[@cindyannefontenot]

So glad you decided to make that side panel decorative and not a spice rack!!

[@CarrieSullo6]

Your corked backed trivets are NOT for hot pans/dishes. We received similar ones as a gift from Scotland... The care card said do not get hot or set in water. They are similar to a charger, place your cold serving dishes on so that you don't scratch the polish on table or sideboard. They are so pretty and look like they are only used as decor.

[@katiebrown7617]

That moody floral art that your mom bought is absolutely stunning!!!!! I’m obsessed!!! 😍😍

[@Nissi_B]

Instead of a spice rack in the kitchen island, you could use it for your cook books (vintage cookbooks perhaps) ❤

[@ruthgaver1256]

I ❤️❤️ that you repurposed the bedspread… so many possibilities for the “ thrift stores” now! Thank you!

[@saraheaster8414]

I would’ve said that those Robin trivets are actually placemats to go under plates at the table 😊 Robin birds are typically/traditionally used on Christmas decor here in uk even though you see them all year round. Lovely video as always! ✨

[@clairewilliamson9332]

The birds with cork are placemats that you set on a dining table. You know like when you set a table. That sort of style are very common in the UK, maybe they aren’t in the US!?

[@Lander02]

Love your content girl . All the renos, thrift shopping , I am here for all of it .

[@donnaw-o9503]

You may not want to do spices next to the dishwasher.... The heat may add moisture & degrade the spices.

[@cosybookcorner8378]

The bird round things are placemats for your dinner table! We often don’t use fabric ones in the UK, those harder cork backed ones are really common here. Protects your lovely wooden dining table from hot plates and bowls when you eat 🥰

[@lauramitchell6725]

I have been buying thrifted drapes for years to recover dining chairs and benches. They are usually good quality and heavy weight and no stains.🙌🏻

[@fcu436]

You remind me so much of the character Amy Adams plays in Enchanted. I love how excited you get.

[@LindaFoyle]

Hello MaCenna, Supper sweet to receive your cottage T-shirt, love your Ideas for your Cottage home 🏡 always exciting❣️

[@SeaTurtle515]

Reminds me of when I was renovating my place last year and living in it with most things half done or not done. I was using my microwave that was on the floor, switching every day between which bathroom to use depending on what was being done, switching bedrooms to sleep in too! Good memories. I’m excited for you guys.

[@moonstar7775]

I think Kinsley is just as overwhelmed as you are. She is ruthlessly taking her frustration out on her 'babies'. She is absolutely adorable.

[@lindahester2312]

You can cut strips of the fabric and add wide borders to towels and make throw pillows for the guest bedroom.

[@kuddelkakes]

I am so looking forward to when you’re a cottage is completely finished. And I think it is so wonderful that you know how to do all of the work yourself you are such a master of carpentry. I really enjoy your videos and your cottage is going to be so beautiful and I am so looking forward to the finish look. I really enjoy the relationship that you have with your mom and it’s so lovely seeing you too shopping together. Both you and your mom are such beautiful people; on the inside and the outside. And how sweet was that that one of your subscribers sent you that lovely T-shirt that was so thoughtful. Well have a wonderful day and blessings to you Romeo and Little Kinsley

[@kalissamoseley2238]

Hello from France! I go to Paris on Wednesday and I am so excited. You should consider exploring small towns like Brive and Tulle next time you travel to France! Love your videos💕

[@sattenfieldable]

You have no idea how happy I am to see you living in your new home ✨️! Can't wait to see it completely finished & see you entertaining!

[@RaeC]

I have been anxiously waiting for you to post. You have inspired me to redecorate. I’m looking forward to getting a piece from your moms collection. I’m exciting to pick something out. Enjoy the day.

[@angeldye4168]

Yes! I love that peacock fabric! ❤ LOVE those bird prints you bought, too. Birds are so peaceful. ❤

[@Nasalkeihpos]

I adore the bedspread fabric. It’s so dramatic without being overwhelming. I hope that you like it when it’s done!

[@kathleenduggan3005]

A couple beautiful cook books would look lovely on the island shelf in place of the spices😁. All your hard work is paying off and time for the fun stuff like you wanted!

[@donnad.7986]

Yes 🙌🏻 I’m so excited! Thank you MaCenna for being such an inspiration…not only to all your subscribers but to my young niece who’s a Sr. this year. You are a role model for young girls. Say Hi to Mom! Love ❤️ ❤️ your vlogs 🤗😘

[@blissmore00]

I love those bird pics😍😍 I have a thing for nature

[@jenniesernekvist1488]

Can’t wait to see the guest bathroom, I’m so exited!!

[@nickrobdel]

Omg yessss!!! I was clicking on both accounts waiting to see if there was a new video and finally here it is🥹

[@susanm8957]

What a find that peacock bedding was! Obsessed!

[@barbarashelton6709]

Watching you and hearing all your ideas for putting things together so helpful. Can't wait to see the peacock curtains you will have a one of a kind.

[@ima40schic]

good job on that bedspread re-do! Honestly I thought you were nuts, but looks like it turned out good! :) It must be so exciting to be in YOUR house finally, but I have to say... girl... put something on those windows! All kinds of crazies be out there looking in at night at you. I'd be scared to death.

[@nomadine85]

That flower painting your mum got literally made me gasp. Wow

[@lanafletch6520]

I LOVE the Peacock fabric vibe. SO Anthropology vibe. Your creativity and eye always impress!!

[@monalingan9523]

So happy you’re back in Texas! I’m so excited to see what you’re going to do next in your beautiful cottage.

[@reneezubaty7926]

You have an amazing ability to see things and repurpose them. I love your content. Thank you MaCenna.

[@judiesposito6556]

Love watching your channels!!!! You have great ideas and you are very committed to your projects. Your relationship you have with your mom and your dad is such a wonderful thing to watch. Keep believing in yourself, even if you have doubts. Doubts just give you moments to think through your ideas. I’m cheering for you, keep going!

[@456pickupstixs]

LOL when you put ALL that blush on🤣 so cute

[@ExanthePRKL]

I find it interesting you design the house based on how you want to arrange furniture. I grew up in a house where we would rearrange our furniture often, switched all rooms and rearranged the livingroom and kitchen-diningroom. I loved that so much so it feels strange to me to have like set places for things rather than being able to just randomly decide I wanna have everything completely differently. Could be a cultural difference I don't know (I live in Finland)

[@San11006]

Omg I’ve actually thought the same! Not just with Macenna but other American KZbinrs. I’m from the Netherlands and it’s not like we have the room to completely move everything around but every now and then my parents would rearrange the furniture to give a different feel in the house. I guess it’s different when you’re building/renovating a house, because you need a vision to bring it to life, so imagining where the furniture will go makes sense? Not sure, but thought it was funny that you mentioned this since I’ve thought the same haha

[@carolsima6244]

Hi Macenna, I think those round mats with the birds are place mats. That shape is quite common in Australia. Xxx

[@yenvo573]

I think the peacock fabric will look great as pillows! I think you are right about the beige background and the weight of the fabric. Since it was only $10 you can experiment!

[@butterfly-kb4cn]

That fabric is gorgeous and will look beautiful as curtains in the guest bathroom!!! I’m in Texas and we are roasting, it’s right now 107 with a heat index of 115. We definitely breaking records! Can’t wait to see what you do next. ETA we are now 109 heat index 116 this is crazy

[@miekogirlie99]

I would love to see all the artwork tour of all the pieces in your mamas home! I’m trying to figure out what to hang in my own home so it’s nice to see how others do it

[@bellagarcia6112]

I've been redoing my childhood home slowly so that when I move out it will be done! I've been in a renovating mood after watching all of your videos. We are going for a Tuscan (my mom's Italian) rustic vibe with a lot of browns, pale yellow, and brass. It's my small gift to my parents for all that they have done for me. Love your videos ❤️

[@bettysweet9644]

Would you go thru the steps of how you fly with your sweet pup? Just so happy for you.

[@martydavis325]

I can’t wait for this bathroom to be completed!! I love how you repurpose things…the bedspread, soon to be curtains is genius, and you’re right, it now looks like a piece of fabric that you purchased. Now, let’s talk about your glowing complexion…beautiful!

[@janetd4862]

I like your rack by the dishwasher, but question putting spices there. Spices should not be stored where it’s warm, or in bright light. You could use opaque jars, but I would think it would get quite warm by the dishwasher. (Same reasoning why you never store spices in those magnetic holders meant to stick on your fridge….too warm!)

[@reneecouch3611]

Love the shelf idea would be so pretty with white Ironstone platters!

[@ardishafdahl8296]

You are such an inspiration! I absolutely love when you work on the cottage. I do miss your DIY before you bought the house but know you’ll get back to those. I’ve renovated with my now ex - 2 houses so appreciate all the work and love you and Romeo and your folks put into it! Well done!

[@stephanieo1168]

I just love your videos! Ive just been feeling down with little motivation lately and your videos always puts a smile on my face. Your positive vibes totally come through in your videos :)

[@MsUndead96]

The last clip of you eating dinner & watching tv made me so happy for you! Little by little the house is becoming a home & a testament of your passion & persistence in hard work! Ah the feels.

[@reneed5714]

Hey MaCenna Happy Sunday! So happy to see you. 💘

[@michellelockhart964]

Yes girl! Makeup looks bomb! New NARS blush looks fantastic on you. 🧡

[@catherinesearle9596]

The bird trivets are actually placemats for under dinner plates at the table. Like the Jason brand ones. They're not suitable as trivets because hot dishes out of the oven might burn the pictures.

[@doig18]

Ummm YES to the comforter and even more so as using it for curtains!! They will look amazing. Be careful in the heat! In NTX and it isn’t looking like it will break anytime soon! ❤️

[@dclarkmcdonald]

Love that fabric as the curtains and totally think you should use that framed bird art in the bathroom! What great finds!!

[@lindsainicole]

I love everything about this vlog and whoever made the T-shirt was soooo sweet of them to make it. I just love that thought.

[@cavalloalto6631]

Love the peacock fabric! I definitely would be interested to see what it looks like with coffee dye, although it might not take very well if they’re synthetic.

[@courtneybishop2583]

Taking a shot in the dark here since she mentioned the deck at the end of this video! Does anyone know quality places to shop for patio furniture?? Chairs? Umbrella? I'm hoping she shares ideas in future videos!!

[@rebeccavinyard2899]

The fabric is really nice. I think the pattern is pretty. I love how you can envision using it as curtains. I would not think of separating the batting from the fabric. Excited to see how it finishes up!

[@kimpike4362]

I love that you know your color pallet-remember 'Color Me Beautiful'? Autumn is your pallet, I believe. In a design world of white & gray, yours is a fresh, beautiful look!

[@kimpike4362]

Or, maybe Spring?

[@debgibson5570]

You just be proud of everything you do!! I love watching it all! Happy Belated Birthday!!!

[@vickiecrouch6041]

Definitely go with the polished brass for the shelves!

[@sallysmith4492]

Welcome back!!! Love your material and feel inspired to look for discounted vintage bedspreads to find affordable fabric. Great idea about staining the fabric with tea or cover!!! Can't wait to see how the curtains look. By the way, the round bird art are called trivets.

[@margwally5849]

You and your mum have such a loverly relationship, so in tune with each other. Love your home. Love Kingsley. From London

[@iont8172]

Absolutely love the fabric with the peacocks!!! It's gorgeous!

[@claireleenaert1095]

I loved watching you going around Paris ! I live here and I work near Sezane but I don't see the beauty of it anymore. So, thank you for making me rediscover it through your eyes! ❤

[@abigailpohlen7948]

That blush on you with your little eyeliner is soooo cute! Very clean girl! Love you Macenna!

[@donnastevenson6700]

Wow that makeup really did make your skin glow love it

[@taffanyhill8809]

Always enjoy your videos. Your style is inspiring and giving me the kick I need to redecorate properly.

[@akagreen3]

The side of the island would also be good for cookbooks!! Might want spices near the stove…..just a thought!

[@monsebarboza8001]

I was waiting for your video 🫶🏻😍 it makes me so happy! You’re an inspiration for me ❤️ thank your for your videos. Xo from Costa Rica 🇨🇷🥰

[@Sooz1234]

Look at you, cooking in your new kitchen! Must be wonderful to start to see things come together.

[@marylyn5965]

Michaels has had round framed bird prints the last two or three years. Sometimes they are with black frames sometimes with cream. There are four in a set. And last year, they also had a set of four butterfly prints also in round frames. I have been asking them for dragonflies, but so far no luck. I think Victorian Trading Company has framed bird prints as well.

[@pman2916]

I always enjoy your vlog. Thank you for sharing your life with us💙🙏

[@NoodlePoodle1234]

Ahh you make me so happy! Just love your enthusiasm and creativity.

[@moniquevieira-huestis8114]

Love the bedspread curtain idea!!! Awesome.

[@cynthialuna5786]

Glad your back. You thought me that I can take apart the bedspread to use for curtains material. I always thought you would see all the little holes. Guess not. Thanks, now I'll keep an eye out for the beautiful bedspread I've been passing up. Looking forward for what you have coming up. 😀 thanks 😊 take care

[@gwendailakerlyndem6279]

Thank you for existing you’re my inspiration

[@melodyfisher1512]

Those bird pictures ❤️❤️❤️

[@KimLong-od2es]

I'm such a fabric/haberdashery/sewing lover 😍 and I'm in love with the fabric/duvet. Also cannot recommend Brother sewing machines enough for any project. Great vlog MaCenna xx

[@mmest537]

So in love with this series

[@pattylevine_oohilovethat]

Yes, the cork-backed trivets are for hot or wet things to protect your wood and countertops. I love the ones your mom picked up.

[@kerryelliott2256]

Love the peacock fabric...pillows and shams would be great too. Great eye 👁

[@michelewright9090]

I have the same vintage peacock pillowcases and I’m in love with them! Great taste, lol!🦚💕

[@deniseborchardt4491]

I also have a bird addiction! I love the peacock bedding and bird prints. I want to fast forward to the house being done but I know it will take time. Such a fun journey!

[@Wheezywatches]

That rich cream is amazing but lord that’s an expensive celebrity level mix girl! Honestly you’d be fine with one especially the rich cream. I love the idea of using the bedspread as curtains, what a cool way to upcycle.

[@patadams9250]

Your mom is so,so sweet 😊😊😊

[@saraw8503]

Yes.,.get the polished brass,

[@Heather-nm4qj]

Are the bird prints/frames from bed bath & beyond?? I need those for my mom's birthday!

[@anjananarayanan3253]

love everything you do❤️