decorating our living room + decor haul | Vlogmas Day 8

I found the cutest decor for the bookshelves in the living room and I am finally decorating our beautiful mantle! Happy Vlogmas Day 8
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[@ems0up]

these daily vlogs spark SO much joy- I know how much work they must be, but MaCenna, know that your efforts are truly truly appreciated! loooove living vicariously through you!!

[@pamelakane864]

9th March

[@heathermacleod7068]

💯💯💯🤩🤩🥰🥰

[@rneustel388]

1000% agree with this comment!

[@leamariechristiansen346]

11:40 Kinsley stealing the finches decoration from the table, is just GOLD 😄❤️ in the same second Macenna says "let's pack these away from Kinsley" haha! KInsley is THE BEST ❤️😍

[@KeanusRandom36]

I came to comment the same about kingsleyyyy so cuuute 😭😭😭😭

[@KeanusRandom36]

The little jump off the table 😂😂😂

[@lovly2cu725]

I NEED TO COME PLAY WITH THAT DOG

[@nottheone582]

came looking for this comment! she's the cutest little rascal we love kinsley!

[@sunshinelady7933]

❣️❣️❣️

[@deannahenley179]

Kinsley is so stealthy lmao she came and got that birth year ornament so fast and inconspicuous 🤣🤣🤣

[@zackcamara8688]

Can we all just take a moment….. If any of you have been watching MaCenna and Romeo start this process from the very beginning and just realize how amazing this whole process has been and remembering certain moments throughout certain vlogs over the last year and a half, almost 2, and the both of them bringing this house back to life. ❤️ Macenna, thank you for bringing us along this journey with you and Romeo and Kinsley I’m so excited for that final video when the house is completely done and you and Romeo just ploppin on the couch and looking around at what you guys accomplished together ❤️❤️❤️ So inspirational ❤️❤️

[@robinwoods9961]

The shelf and mantel looks absolutely gorgeous. You are such a great decorator. Everything you touch looks magical in the place you put it. I'm loving vlogmas.

[@ashlynoe]

When macenna posts you drop everything and watch 💕 My daily boost of serotonin has come from your vlogmas this year so thank you!

[@VictoriaA2085]

Well said!

[@lindaga820]

You got that right Ash !!!! I'm totally addicted !

[@lillianruiz3491]

Same 😊

[@mariedilly3649]

Oh absolutely... getting spoiled by Vlogmas for sure...

[@msparis729]

Not Kinsley sneaking and stealing an ornament 😂😂 Too funny. Hope you found where she put it. I just get so excited when you take us shopping. You've honestly changed the things I notice whenever I go now! 😍😍

[@brit331]

A couple seconds later it appears back on the table when she says “let’s get these away from kinsley” 😂😂

[@marthaely8244]

Yep, I saw that, so cute, and her Mama didn't even notice!

[@ig6851]

Kingsley is hilarious! 😂

[@dwagnerful]

MaCenna, you can never have too many books 📚 on a bookshelf...lol😉 Your cottage is becoming a 🏡 home! ♥️

[@Soulfulcottage]

This! I’m voting for way more books, esp behind the tree, to give it that cozy library feel.

[@maerorable]

I think you'd really appreciate how Laura Melhuish-Sprague decorates her house for Christmas (and just her renovation videos in general)! I find a lot of inspiration in both of your channels!

[@kathrynphillips4172]

Agreed!!

[@MarleeMayI]

I was an assistant to an embroiderer for 4 years, and I ran the big 6 and 10 needle for her while she did the digital work. I'm blown away that you were able to learn all that in such a short time frame. I really struggled with the digital part.

[@itsmemegan1000]

She’s a genius, so of course she figured it out

[@Rebelhomeland]

It looked like Romeo was running it. Some of those machines are super hard to run & trouble shoot. And very expensive. If you where a computer smart person I'm sure it would help. Since she's a pro that most likely helped.

[@rachelbrouard1240]

I've been working for the same company for 32 years doing embroidery. I'm running a 15 head machine, and I love it. My hearing has suffered through 🤣

[@sunshinelady7933]

@@rachelbrouard1240 hope you get well💗💗💗

[@juliechan5017]

I showed my dad the cabinet door video because I wanted him to build me a router table just like yours, and he spent over an hour watching more of your videos and not building my table😂

[@biancamarlow2310]

Clicked the video and heard MaCenna say “it’s lit”. Then I realized she was talking about the tree. 🤣

[@nancyxiong4887]

😂

[@MsLuneNoire]

I love the sofa in the position that it appears in the intro-it gives the cozy vibes you want in front of the fireplace. On the side it looks strange and awkward to watch the tv mounted in the center of the room.

[@alyssataylor2338]

I'm living my Christmas decorating life vicariously through you right now! I still have another full week of law school papers and finals to get through before I can do my own decorating. For the time being I can only watch your vlogs during my study breaks.

[@lizphillips2283]

Good luck with the studies

[@alyssataylor2338]

@@lizphillips2283 thank you!

[@elizabethevanskiikka2184]

Paint the nutcrackers with leftover house paints so they literally match the house decor! ❤️🥰

[@carlafisher8946]

I think a touch of brighter color, like around the burlaped tree, some ornaments nestled in the swag on the bottom shelf, little touches of brightness, of cute surprise, would make the shelves light up.

[@sheilavanduynfote5539]

My heart is full coming home to a video from McCenna makes me so HAPPY. This is so much work for you but please just remember you are making thousands of us so happy. You actually are a light in a somewhat dark time. Thank You❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@amberdoran]

Deep in bloom on the wall, on the TV, on the laptop, on the cards. It's everywhere, I get the feeling you like it. 😆

[@barbarashelton6709]

Mantel and bookshelves look real nice,you two are making your home look so warm and cozy. Thank You for taking the time to make the volgs, they bring so much joy!!!!!

[@dn5582]

I discovered your channel a couple of months ago and you are pure joy. I’m from your mother’s generation and enjoy when you include her in the videos from time to him. However, you my dear and your handsome Romeo are adorable. Enjoying watching your DIY remodel.

[@mariannegoins3610]

This was such a good video. Shopping, coffee, Romeo, Mom and design. So quiet and peaceful. CHRISTMAS IS IN THE AIR.

[@reshmadasam5331]

its midnight in india, and the only reason i stayed up is for your vlog!!!! the time difference sucks but, HAVE A GREAT DAY MACENNA!! love you!

[@a.wright6125]

I always think I'm that neighbor who comes over to check in on a friend and we're just chatting about "all the things" of the day. I think that's what makes your videos so unique and welcoming. I find myself talking to the screen. Awe.

[@Cinderella1125]

Love the bookshelves! You can never have too many shelves to decorate. Love the books, candles, and other vintage decor. Back in the day I used to collect David Winter English cottages. I especially loved the pudding houses such as the one you picked up at the thrift store. It's so exciting to decorate and then tweak the items until things are just right. Thank you for a fun video! ✳❤💚🎄❇

[@lajuanaadams80]

I would have to put my couch facing the tree and fireplace so I could sit and enjoy all the beautiful lights and decorations. Looks great 👍.

[@mklarson2980]

Gorgeous!! Oh my goodness, when Kinsley stole your little birth year ornament🤣😂The garland with those ribbons and big brass bells, just beautiful, I'm so inspired!🎄🎀🔔

[@kamsisterrs]

Compared to your past Christmas decorating videos, holy smokes! Christmas in the cottage has elevated the game ten fold! Amazing macenna I hope you’re loving it! You’ve been waiting for so long for this moment ❤️

[@nardinevf4793]

This was so comforting to watch! Also loved it when kensly stole the ornament hahah

[@Homesick4Hills]

Oh, an idea! If you had some battery operated fairy lights for the mini trees on the book shelves....it would bring a small touch of light to those areas. You have me so in the Christmas spirit now.

[@wainwrightroad6100]

OMG the sneak peek of the tile in the kitchen! That is such a reflection of the bookshelves in the living room! I am geeking out!

[@kimpike4362]

The rooms are visually balanced! A lot of forethought.

[@Bluegrassprincess]

I missed that!

[@brittanynichols4791]

It looks so good, and cozy!!! I used to set up my grandma's Christmas village, and I would give it a story. Everyone had a name a purpose in the scene. Weird holiday decorating memories 😂🎄☃️

[@jeanninef2110]

Kinsley is just too cute!! She reminds me so much of our Cooky (he's been gone for over 10 years...still miss him lots!) Beautiful Christmas decor!

[@dominiquedejong7073]

This vlog made my heart fill with so so much warmth ❤️ I smiled the whole way through! If only vlogmas with Macenna could be every day of the year!!

[@itsGabrielaCristina]

Oh my God, MaCenna! Those shelves and that mantel look SO cozy and luxe! Also, as much as I am desperate to see the kitchen progress, I can't wait for you to put your finishing touches on the windows and door in the living room. It's going to make such a big difference!

[@sandrastrobel1254]

It’s looking so beautiful and festive. Thank you for doing vlogmas. 🎄🎄🎄

[@jamatwar]

The grinch is my favourite Christmas movie of all time! Ahhhh! 😅

[@paulaleeper3668]

We moved into a mid century modern ranch home built in 1971. I miss my mantle and staircase but am learning to use furniture and shelves. Thanks for your amazing inspiration!!! I ❤ your videos. Just FYI, you’re the only one coming on every day. Everyone else I follow is barely doing 1 video a week! So grateful!!!

[@gingermonette7455]

So funny when Kinsley stole one of your ornaments when you were showing us your thrift haul! And--mantle garland looks GREAT!

[@ruthpena1077]

Ooh, in the intro, I got a glimpse of a sneak peek little something! I can't wait until Sunday!

[@robindestasio7563]

Kinsley took off with the finch ornament, too cute :)

[@magnoliaclay]

I’m so excited!!!!

[@sueriley4412]

I enjoy the thrift shops. I found myself nodding to things I liked that you showed to us. 😊 Decorations on the mantle and shelves so pretty.

[@laurajeffcoat4731]

Oh MaCenna I can't tell you how happy I am for you and Romeo. Christmas in the cottage is coming together so beautifully. Love how the Garland is balancing the room. 🎄🎄🎄🤗🎄🎄🎄💓💞💕

[@amermaidstudio]

if anybody else watches with captions on and when the movie and macenna are talking it mixes up and is funny and I love it, and when the narrator says every window was locked and every lamp post was dressed, it was like macenna vibe like crazy with decor if that makes sense lol

[@TamarLitvot]

The My Bookhouse books are wonderful. We had a set of them when I was growing up, full of beautiful pictures, fairytales and poems. Each volume is more advanced and the wish to read the next one was a major motivation in improving my reading. If you see them again, get them for your future children! Even though we’ve downsized and moved into our own cottage, I kept that original set of My Bookhouse books.

[@kimfoote1327]

Oh my goodness…Kingsley with the ornament in her mouth like a big cookie cracks me up!!

[@953orion]

MaCenna's vlogmas is life!!! Thank you!!! 💚

[@olgabombard6277]

I love how " verbal'" Kinsley is! Your excitement is very contagious and I love all that you do!

[@katekneprath3733]

you taking the ornaments out of the little trees and watching the grinch is the cutest thing i’ve ever seen 😂😍

[@carolynallen597]

I love hearing your thought process on your decor designs. I don't usually enjoy when people do that, but you explained it so well it was enjoyable, not to mention original and gorgeous!!

[@Ellierua]

Some people just have that flair for design that can bring it together so well.. Looks gorgeous..!

[@susanmorris-smith5509]

So happy you picked up that sweet little crystal lamp!!! It all looks amazing 🎄🎉🎶🎁🎄

[@deviousfate]

OMG MACENNA!!! that little house you picked up at the thrift store made me SO happy. My grandma used to have a collection of all of those little houses and I absolutely adored them. Would make up little stories of them when I was a kid and rearrange them on her shelf into a new village every time I went to visit. They have long since disappeared but I remember her having that very one amongst her collection and just seeing it again made me so happy.

[@sydneykasmar]

The decorations are looking amazing! the garland is gorgeous! Have we seen that baby of Kinsley's before. It's face is a perfect dupe of Kinsley. So cute.

[@danabibbs3034]

I love your decorating. You make it look so effortless. It is sheer talent.

[@amend021]

Super pretty 🤩 I would shorten the swagged ribbon by three inches or so so it’s a little more in the greenery but it is stunning! Great job!

[@kelseyrichmond4285]

Omgggg can we please see it with the lights off at night! It’s so so so pretty!

[@donnad.7986]

So happy to see the decorating I need inspiration & I know I’ll get it watching you!! 🎄

[@NoneYa-pg6dk]

That chimney! Gorgeous. I’m inspired now.

[@rimaizri2870]

So much positive energy, and the cottage is becoming more & more cosy 😍😍😍

[@tammyleviner3070]

The mantle looks really pretty, so cozy and cottagy!! The ribbons and bells really elevated it! The shelves are pretty too of course! Totally enjoying vlogmas this year🎄

[@andreamurphy7223]

Such a cozy and warm Christmas vibe...lovely.

[@abigailhetcher7803]

Guuurrlll omggg! Loveee your mantel! Giving all the right childhood Christmas vibes!❤️

[@gabl3400]

Love love these videos!! And I am loving the bookshelf decor-the book bundles add that vintage flare

[@akasmrfaroo]

As a mercury glass votive enthusiast - LED candles have saved me from burning everything down

[@angiebartelme]

LOVE you in yellow, you’re beautiful! Thanks for working so hard to give us all content to look forward to, Merry Christmas!

[@sherryhudson9075]

Love the mantle and shelves MaCenna ! It’s just sooo beautiful and cozy ❤️

[@cristalcallejas4]

Love your videos so much especially the Christmas blogs!! 🎄

[@denises9426]

Thank you for all your hard work in putting these daily vlogs together for us!! LOVE your content!!!🥰❤️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@cicabezmer]

I love how supportive Romeo is!! You are such a sweet couple!

[@JoieFoster]

Kinsley stealing the finch ornament is comedic timing 🤣

[@kerrysojan7073]

Just love waking up to check if your vlogmas is on. They are coming along wonderfully. It's a joy to watch you creating the mood.

[@kiraberinger]

The sneak peak!!! Omg!!!

[@Alexandra-jj2qh]

Oh that "look" Kinsley gave when you grabbed her baby. She was really getting into the "grab, throw, and retrieve" mode!

[@deannafelton3389]

Ohh my goodness the decor is just looking absolutely stunning so far !! How cozy can’t wait to see it all done it seriously looks like something out of an Xmas magazine!!❤

[@HAppytobeHer]

Kinsley stealing the ornaments 😂😂😂 11:42

[@TravelingKristin]

Love that garland! the room is looking so beautiful, warm and cozy. what a fun day!

[@chriswydra1144]

Everything looks warm and inviting. Love the mantel!

[@San11006]

I love the garland on the fireplace! The asymmetrical aspect looks amazing

[@imeldaestrada8896]

It's beginning to look like Christmas!!! Awesome start. You have great ideas.

[@m.cooper1372]

it looks so pretty and cozy. I love the book shelves!

[@AlexBlooms]

Your place looks so cozy! I am loving it!

[@jamalrana8504]

Such cozy vibes. Loved this so much :)

[@carolineatterby8106]

I m in love with your cottage...that mantel looks so pretty..for Christmas with the shelving and your tree...loved the Christmas shopping too..vloggmas with Ma Cenna bringing so much joy..🥰

[@mikkileon6380]

Thank you for taking us along with you and Romeo and your mother, shopping for Christmas decorations and taking us along as you decorate your house. I couldn’t even join my children for Thanksgiving and it was one of my daughters first time cooking for the family. So it’s hard to feel very Christmasy, but I really want to. I look forward to this time so much. So thank you for bringing that vibe into my home my life. And helping me get ideas for next year because I’m determined to be better next Christmas. Merry Christmas❣️♥️

[@monalingan9523]

Kinsley is so vocal and such a mommy’s girl. She is just too cute! Love the way you’re decorating your living room.

[@shelleyjames9830]

The mantel is perfection

[@gardendreamer9117]

Beautiful!! And Kinsley is just the sweetest…❤

[@talyja16]

Oh yay!! All the pretty things ❤️❤️

[@jeannettechristensen5494]

Suggest you add lights to the greenery drooped in the front of the mantel as right now it looks very empty. Also, if you cut the Garland on the right and rehang it so that the greens are pointed down versus up, it will look much more natural.

[@saracole7799]

Loving the fireplace setting, I think the sleigh could possibly go on the right with presents tied with red ribbon perhaps? Looking forward to you and Romeo decorating outside together with the tiling in the kitchen!

[@erinmurphy1747]

OBSESSED with the garland!!

[@BH-ex4hp]

You bringing in old world warmth and charm to Christmas decor… is so good just like what Romeo said! I love it, Thank you❤️🎄❤️🎄❤️🎄

[@itsjess94]

Ugh I am obsessed with the decor. It looks very similar to what I was going for this year. Sending Christmas cheer ❤

[@sandygraetz5166]

Love the Christmas decorations and the swags and little trees! I love how you explan what you are doing and why. Like that more green on one side of the mantel as the Christmas tree was on the other side!…love the vlogs!😊 so good! Thank you for all you work!😊🌲🎄♥️

[@imkristinamarie]

I LOVE your decorating style!! It’s SO GOOD! I’m obsessed with the book shelves!!😍😍

[@phyllisgrossetti4511]

How sweet is Kinsley pushing her toy to play. MaCenna the fireplace and shelves are like the cherry 🍒 on top to the room. So in love with the cozy cottage vibe. ❤

[@JL11775]

Love this episode! So enjoy shopping with you for Xmas decor and watching you decorate. Meant to say a while back that I also love your Vlogmas opening with little Kinsley peeking over the couch. So cute!

[@michellebee7528]

Isn't that opening darling? I love it, too! Something about a sweet doggie makes a house a home!!❤🎄❤

[@donnawisner1481]

Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous!! Well done.

[@dawnsmith3444]

Love your beautiful cottage home also your Christmas decor and your fireplace looks so cozy.🎄