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[@OldWorldHome]

I can definitely relate to the feeling of wanting to simplify. Bringing new things in is exciting but I think I get even more excited taking things out! I love the botanicals in the new space, God bless a handy husband! ✨

[@SunshineBloom777]

WOW WOW WOW 🌷🤍 Nikki I needed to hear EXACTLY what you affirmed and encouraged in your opening! To be content! How much time consumerism takes up that could often be better spent! 1 Timothy 6:6 “But godliness with contentment is great gain.” 🙏🏻💝

[@sandrawyrick]

Jorge, at least TWO ladies! YOu are NOT too hard on the eyes!!! and i love your Man of the house segments!

[@jackielosauro2627]

I don't know if you plan on doing any more Man of the house videos but one of the things that I liked was that Jorge would say that he did whatever made you happy. Because that made him happy. To hear a husband say that out loud was in my opinion a good example.

[@crterwil]

I am amazed at your painting skills! I would have had that paint all over me and the floor!!

[@TheLadyoftheHouse]

Slow and steady :)

[@reclaimedtreasures5749]

Nikki, Oh my! I had a little flash back as you talked about looking at the Ethan Allen catalog when you were younger. I did the same thing! How I dreamed about the inviting rooms they portrayed. I enjoyed the video, and thank you for the Bible verse at the end. 🤗

[@TheLadyoftheHouse]

How neat! I'm so glad you enjoyed this!

[@shirleyannaphroditeofficial]

“You’re gorgeous”….and my heart skipped a beat. Thank you for sharing your beautiful life with us Nikki.🌹

[@marenlatham4349]

Ahhhh! As always, your videos are like a cool, refreshing drink of water in a crystal glass! I love everything you do, but my most favourite videos are when you move some things around and especially if you paint something! Your family room looked so beautiful when you were done.

[@dori9024]

42 years living with my husband and he still does not understand how I always love to rearrange, de clutter and change our home decor. He thinks I am a fanatic and just like that handsome husband of yours when this feeling of change comes he wish he could become invisible 😂. Why, because it means more work for him to do 🤨. But, I realize he can’t understand me because just like you we are artists that have zillions of moods and ideas that constantly running through our brains that practically beg to come to fruition. And what joy and pleasure we get when we materialize them. Jorge, you are a gentle giant with a kind heart and soul who loves his wife and family. And let it be known we all know you are behind the scenes during the heavy work and we truly appreciate it. And you are also nice eye candy 🧐. Nikki, don’t get jealous 🤣

[@trishawall9619]

My mom told me long ago that you will feel like you've been shopping if you rearrange the furniture and move the pictures/artwork around. 😄 I do it every 6 months or so!

[@juliecarns]

Buy less and enjoy what you have: love it! We have no room for furniture or paintings and it’s good to enjoy what we have. I feel the same about my wardrobe: just enough dresses, skirts and tops. Godliness with contentment truly is great gain. Julie 🌷

[@ChristaSterken]

Wonderful message, and I really like how you added the Bible verse at the end!

[@lindahenderson1625]

Your opening is beautiful. Your ability to express your thoughts is lyrical. Another one of your God given gifts. Thank you for sharing your gifts with others.

[@cathywhitney5974]

A change gives you more appreciation of what you have. Cleaning up wires makes things look neat and tidy. Love dress, they are so cute.

[@SweetAndSimpleHome]

The space is the best arrangement yet! I love your choices!

[@marilynhodgkinson5299]

Hi Nikki another wonderful video. I loved what you said at the beginning, l absolutely love changing my things around and it feels like new again. We are nearly in Spring so l am Spring cleaning. Love the way you painted that coffee table it looks so good. The pictures on the wall look lovely. Your mantle looks gorgeous with your greenery you picked in a vase. There's nothing better than enjoying what we own. Thank you Nikki l very much enjoyed this video. 💟💟

[@mrs.shockley]

Also I wanted to tell you that I have been loving your "Lady of the House" series ever since you started it. Keep it up! Love it!

[@TheLadyoftheHouse]

I’m so happy to know that, thank you!

[@Justheavenlyflowers]

I think at the end of your narrow hall you should have a full length mirror with the pedestal table n flowers to bring in more light. X

[@pinkroses135]

Jorge adds a nice shade of blush to the room too. 😂 I like to minimize yet have some earthiness and french flair so I really enjoy these videos. I don't see a lot of that on youtube so I'm glad you do it. You do a good job of balancing that crisp, clean look, cohesive colors and traditional personality to a room without it seeming overboard.

[@TheLadyoftheHouse]

Thank you for saying that!

[@katie7748]

She really does and yes, it's so rare!

[@mrsjudys]

Everything came together so well! I love it all....especially that handsome man....he completes the look!

[@traciesandoval2882]

I love the dress Nikki & Jorge is always camera ready, lol.

[@maureencheddesingh973]

Omg!!! I absolutely love the way you did the living room and the family room!!💚💚💚 You remind me a lot of myself by wanting to simplify but still needing to have it perfect from my vision that I have for a space🥰🥰

[@stephanie4772]

Your videos are like beautiful art❤️ I’m not sure if that makes sense but they just stand out above the rest. I love how your coffee table turned out.

[@maryodwyer9827]

I found this little gem and I thought of you.Live content with small means,To seek elegance rather than luxury and refinement not fashion.Love what you have done.

[@gracezeppieri5111]

Just beautiful. Your jewellery cabinet would also look nice at the end of hallway with mirror and little table with plant in front of window😊

[@marybethentenmann9730]

Love the dress! Love what you did in TV room. The pictures and table gorgeous. The glass on table matches couch!

[@genniejefferson6588]

Everything is so beautiful. I like tablecloths on my dining room table also

[@ErikasHomeRefresh]

So happy for this Friday video! Have a great weekend!

[@TheLadyoftheHouse]

I'm so glad! Thank you Erika, I hope you have a great weekend as well!

[@claudinerobins]

Wow! All of the changes you did made such a difference! Lovely!

[@mrs.shockley]

Loving your front yard garden! What a dream!

[@TheLadyoftheHouse]

Thank you!

[@Sewlimitless]

Nikki I always enjoy your videos. They are so beautiful and peaceful!

[@Lisasandiego1]

An ottoman instead of the tall round coffee tale in the living room. You can keep a pretty tray on it which you could set drinks on.

[@Lisasandiego1]

I'm an Ethan Allen gal too. Hubby & I filled our home with the Georgian Court Queen Anne pieces 40 years ago and they still look brand new. A small imitation 2 and one half ft. Tall fig tree (Hobby Lobby) would fill in that space just to the right if the sofa. Plants MAKE a room! Jorge is a gem! I've got a gem too...48 years of bliss! Lisa in San Diego

[@donnadepatis6135]

These changes are beautiful. The TV is gorgeous!

[@donnadoverspike9139]

You always make everything you do beautiful. Blessings!

[@martaziegler3817]

Y’all got a lot done! I feel like I spend too much time second guessing myself with decorating. You just jump in and try things and it’s inspiring! Also trying to make your space the best it can be is something I admire in you.

[@kimerlyvail]

As a new subscriber I love each video I watch. NIKKI your home is so beautiful and you inspire me to keep our lives simple.

[@lindarobertt6206]

Hi Nikki, The prints above the couch look just perfect!! I loved the way you expressed yourself in the beginning. I think using and loving what you have also pertains to our clothes too. I am looking at the clothes I already own with an appreciation and thinking of ways to use these items.

[@mandybailey6206]

Her dress coordinating perfectly with her wingback chairs….. ☺️🥰….. a woman who knows what she likes!

[@TheLadyoftheHouse]

Absolutely!

[@barbarapeterson8030]

Hello Nikki, family, and fur babies. STTB

[@MC_Hammerpants_]

🤣🤣🤣 I’m “that one lady” and I stand by what I said!!!!! 🤣

[@TheLadyoftheHouse]

I second that!

[@racheldossantos6148]

This is so lovely! It's funny, just before watching this I watched your current makeovers of your new hallway...so you don't even have this tv room anymore! So cool seeing you use the same paintings in different areas, and moving things around to suit what you need in the stages of life.

[@TheLadyoftheHouse]

Thank you! Yes, it's a wonderful way to make what you already have feel new again 🌹

[@heatherthompson8837]

Ohhh, I love when you water color still shots from your videos - so beautiful. I loved this video so much. You do such a great job arranging furniture and artwork. It's always nice to take a fresh look at your space and shift things around from time to time - keeps the eye from getting bored.

[@ilkaschulze644]

Thank you for that wonderful video. 💛 The new colour looks fantastic at the table. Jorge did a really good job on all of the wires - it's always looking chaoitic with them isn't it? I try to hide them in the furniture whereever it's possible. The livingroom looks beautiful now! 😍 You've been getting so many things done, that I'm really motivated to do some cleaning now! So - thank you for the good vibes and a wonderful day for you! 🌞🌺

[@jaimezuniga4702]

The Samantha dress looks so beautiful on you. I agree that it’s a great transition dress. I got that one also because it’s breastfeeding friendly. I also got their June dress which isn’t but it is so beautiful. I think you would like it because the fabric is really light and floaty. It’s polyester but seems a good quality one. I do love that the Samantha dress is natural fabrics. I’m loving that dress company and am grateful to learn of it through you.

[@jackieconway8095]

Came together beautifully thank you so much for inspiration that really leads to great change be blessed 0:)

[@TheLadyoftheHouse]

Thank you Jackie!

[@Justheavenlyflowers]

I think that your lamp shade should be bigger for good proportion. Everything looks great! X

[@dianemoore1184]

Everything looks beautiful!

[@TheLadyoftheHouse]

Thank you!

[@susanvelez6534]

It gets to the point where you just don’t feel like you need more. I loved this video ❤️❤️🍓🍓🍓🍓🙋🏻‍♀️

[@ellen823ful]

Ugh, I have too much stuff. Things just get out of hand over the years. No more baskets 🧺.

[@susanvelez6534]

@@ellen823ful agree

[@mamachenault1471]

The living room at minute 21:19 is beautiful. A few touches have made an oasis. I love pausing the video just to look at it.

[@cheryliwasaki7074]

I love the changes you made to your decor.

[@TheLadyoftheHouse]

Thank you Cheryl!

[@brigidkeogh416]

Jorge you are a Saint!

[@BarbyDailey-Rurallife40]

I think the "tv" room is beautiful. I love the botanical prints on the green wall and above the couch. I have the cord issue also. I put them all in a basket and it's worked out okay. However, my cats always want to play back there (it's diagonally in a corner and no way to change it). I also love to move furniture and pictures around. I always enjoy this type of inspiration video Nikki. Oh and the coffee table turned out beautiful!

[@ivanahanus5101]

Dear Nikki. I love this video. I too love to move things around the home to make changes, without bringing in new things. My decorating style and color scheme is similar to yours. I enjoy watching all your videos. Sending blessings from South Africa.

[@pollyporter-campbell7493]

The botanical grid is pretty and the table in the hall draws your eye. (The only change I'd make is turning the coffee table so the long side is parallel with the sofa.)

[@TheLadyoftheHouse]

Thank you, the only thing is, it's a square coffee table ;)

[@ErikasHomeRefresh]

And what a wonderful subject!

[@glendalacy3123]

Beautiful!!

[@susanvelez6534]

ILOVE the gallery wall

[@stacey3.5]

I love the changes and the coffee table! Just 'gorgeous'! Your dress is 'gorgeous' too, oh and love the mantle top too, definitely 'gorgeous' hehe! 💗

[@rachelruiz8399]

HI 👋 NIKKI YOUR HOUSE 🏡 LOOKS SOO BEAUTIFUL JUST LIKE YOU 👆🙏😉

[@TheLadyoftheHouse]

Thank you Rachel!

[@krameymartin]

Love this video! And not just because NQ is in it! 😘 Thank you so much for sharing and being a part of the summer issue! I too am in a season of turning away from gathering and adding to my home, and really fine tuning and curating the things I already have. Focusing on contentment and caring for the blessings I’ve been given. I also have to say that I have learned so much about cleaning routines and how to better care for my home from your videos. It’s opened up a whole new world for me and enabled me to achieve the level of cleanliness and organization I’ve wanted for a long time, but didn’t necessarily know how to go about! Thank you for your beautiful work! 💕

[@TheLadyoftheHouse]

It is my joy to do so! I'm really happy to know you are in this season as well. Thank you for sharing how helpful these videos have been for you, especially in what areas because that helps me more than you know 🌹

[@tiffanyjetter7254]

I love your style!

[@kellybarfoot8124]

The four wing chairs and table look beautiful in front of the fireplace 😊 what do you normally use that area for?

[@TheLadyoftheHouse]

Thank you! When we have company we usually sit there to chat, the kids love to eat breakfast in that space now and when we talk as a family, it's usually in that space. Jorge loves to kick back in the recliner after work and during the day, I'll usually read and write there.

[@kayburris8464]

Nikki Ethan Allen furniture is made in the town that I live in. Maiden N.C. the table looks so beautiful. I like everything you guys done.

[@reisaweber730]

Also.. you really inspire me to slow down. I am very tired by the time I get home in the evening from work. Just my husband and I. Still seems like so much to be done. I get so cranky at night because so much to do. Trying to figure out what routines will work best for me.

[@TheLadyoftheHouse]

I'm happy these videos could inspire you in that way. I hope this week's videos will help you with just that. Tailor it to you and your home.

[@Rebecca-creates]

Does the chalk paint ever scratch? Is the paint a matte finish. Less always feels fresh!

[@TheLadyoftheHouse]

Yes, I will put a wax coat over it so it's wipeable. It's a matte finish. You're right, less feels fresh!

[@canalsuedvieira]

Linda casa Nikki

[@doritamilano9925]

I like the way the table turned out. What color paint?

[@TheLadyoftheHouse]

Thank you, it’s the “original” Annie Sloan paint color.

[@doritamilano9925]

Thank you!

[@0JReynolds]

The dress is beautiful but unfortunately it’s to short for me. I like them mid-calf. Especially for church 💕. I could never paint a piece of furniture so neatly. I know TV-curio (wall units) are not popular anymore but I love them. My childrens PlayStation/Xbox was always hidden as was the television. Everyone tells me to get rid of mine but I refuse. It’s still brand new and I bought it twenty some years ago. Your TV room might do better with a loveseat and a comfy chair. (Just ideas 😘) Take care ~ Janet 🥰

[@FloresitaDeDios]

I been wanting to paint a small entry table i have but to be honest the way they say to sand down first just is not for me. I seen you painted right over that coffee table as is. Did you use a special kind of paint? I thought of chalk paint but Google says in time it will chip and make constant dust you have to clean if not sealed. I didn't see you seal yours so thought maybe you had special paint🙃. Thanks in advance😁💗

[@TheLadyoftheHouse]

It’s chalk paint by Annie Sloan. It definitely needs a wax over it to seal it which I have and will do soon.

[@FloresitaDeDios]

@@TheLadyoftheHouse thank you so much💗💗

[@reisaweber730]

What are those flowers you cut? Absolutely beautiful.

[@TheLadyoftheHouse]

It's called Arabian Jasmine 🌱

[@allybillingsley]

Hi Nikki, we have the same taste so I love everything in your house 😍 Have you shared the paint colors that you have in your house as well as on your door? We have yet to paint our brown walls that we have in our new home of two years because I can't decide what colors and your home is so beautiful, I would love to know what you've used. Thanks!

[@TheLadyoftheHouse]

Thank you Ally, I listed the colors in the description box of this video. I hope you find something that suits your taste and home 🌹

[@allybillingsley]

Thanks so much!

[@kellytraylor6915]

That's the kind of husband I want a beautiful man who has no clue he's gorgeous

[@sandrawyrick]

What was the name of that paint again, that you used on the coffee table? No sanding or stripping!

[@TheLadyoftheHouse]

Annie Sloan “ original”

[@rochellehaney3170]

♥️

[@MR-jj5qx]

Hi, dear . After decades of homemaking I found a refreshing inspiration in your videos, something like a fresh meaning in my home activities routine. Thanks a lot for this, and for the wonderful video images. By the way, would you be so kind as to tell me which photo editor (that is what I was told it is named) is used in the opening watercolor pictures of the videos ? They are so beautiful! I would love to have some made using my personal pictures, as some extra inspiration for my homemaking. Thank you very much in case you can do this kindness to me.

[@MR-jj5qx]

Seems I will have no answer.

[@katie7748]

​@@MR-jj5qx She has answered this for others and I'm glad as I wondered as well. It's called BeCasso.

[@MR-jj5qx]

@@katie7748 Very kind of you, dear. Thanks a lot.

[@bajoy273]

I really enjoyed this video, Nikki. I loved how you moved things around and repurposed what you already have. Btw, do you mind if I asked what type/brand flooring you have? I’ve been watching your channel for a while but just now noticed how nice your flooring looks. We currently have a darker lvp flooring and I like the lightness/airiness of yours. Thank you! ❤️

[@TheLadyoftheHouse]

It’s by Pergo and it’s called Coastal Pine.

[@bajoy273]

@@TheLadyoftheHouse Thank you! xoxo

[@laura9855]

I love Ethan Allen too .

[@francespedro2164]

❤️❤️❤️👍👍👍

[@Raggdoll52]

I love the dresses but way out of my budget. I know they are made well but I am 70 years old and have limited income. They look very nice on you!

[@TheLadyoftheHouse]

Thank you!

[@arsalanjamal4389]

Why are you not wearing an apron nowadays

[@TheLadyoftheHouse]

You must have missed my apron in this video 😉

[@patparada44]

What do you think about spanks?

[@TheLadyoftheHouse]

I think they could be useful.