Disaster to Delight: Fully Thrifted Bedroom Makeover

[@ShannonMakes]

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[@lindamon5101]

I had the exact duvet& striped quilt ironically both thrifted . I guess that means ur my spirit animal lol

[@greenacresbloom]

Video editing is so much more time consuming that people realize if they have never done it. I like that you put the edit time on the video.

[@ShannonMakes]

Thank you (and yes, so true!)

[@tdamron4185]

​@@ShannonMakesplz leave words up longer, I had to rewind 5Xs & slow the speed down to see what it said 🥴🤓

[@beeb6730]

Me too, I knew it took a long time but actual numbers are so informative

[@carolinecampbell7542]

Guess what, Shannon, I live in Fife, Scotland, and during a renovation I uncovered the EXACT same floral wallpaper, definitely pre-1910!

[@janmitchell641]

Wow! That is amazing! Interesting that you’re in Scotland and Shannon is in Nova Scotia! I love that.

[@willizaback9800]

Most likely that was the only selection available worldwide in 1910/20! OR someone moved from Scotland and brought it from their homeland when they moved to Nova Scotia. Either way, you’re both eerily home decor related. LOL

[@Glesga_lassie]

Hey, another Scot here! Sadly my house was built in the 60's, I'd LOVE a Victorian or Edwardian (or even Georgian but I've got no chance lol)

[@ShannonMakes]

That's absolutely AMAZING!! Do you have any photos of yours? If so, would you mind sending them to me, either on Instagram or in email? I'd LOVE to see that!!!!

[@ShannonMakes]

@willizaback9800 I mean, it IS called NOVA SCOTIA after all, not that unimaginable that they had similar tastes or even brought wallpaper with them, although that's kinda wild to think about, right?! Someone hauling their fav. wallpaper with them across oceans!!

[@colettemoolman4410]

Hey Shannon, just to let you know that there's lots of people like me who think you are awesome. Your hard work is admirable.

[@ShannonMakes]

Thank you so much!! 🥰

[@harpress]

Re: the pest in 1:53 I heard it's a Welsh Bed Snuggler. They're very cute which is their weapon, the biggest danger of having them is not getting any work done because of the boopmagnet and the fluffybutt. I don't have them in my place, but I have a positive invasion of Triangle Eared Shelf Climbers (I've seen four, but who knows, maybe there's more). you could probably get rid of yours but the alternatives are much worse, when there's no Snugglers or Climbers in the house it's easier to get the Glooms and the Pointless Boredom. So I think it's more about managing the current infestation! (Canelle

[@ShannonMakes]

🐶🐶🥰🐈🐈

[@RebeccaHunt-wv8bc]

This is the most adorable post I've ever read! Thanks for brightening my day! (I've got a Triangle Eared Shelf Climber somewhere in my apartment too. There have been sightings.

[@margotbunny6780]

I have a trio of long eared chord/carpet munchers at home, they've gotten a bit lazy in their old age, but much like the Welsh Bed Snuggler their boopmagnets and fluffybutts are very good at distracting one work, as well as serving as a distraction from their crimes against chords and carpets. Enjoy your Welsh Bed Snuggler and Triangle Eared Shelf Climbers!

[@Catsface99]

What on earth are you talking about??????

[@sadiebeast97]

@@Catsface99 LOL They are talking about dogs and cats in a sarcastic but affectionate way!

[@swittman9123]

Take the uprights for your scaffold and paint every 5th or 10th hole a different color. It makes counting super easy.

[@ShannonMakes]

Genius, will be doing for sure!!!

[@janmitchell641]

Hi Shannon, there’s a talented young woman in Nova Scotia with a furniture refinishing business called Transcend Furniture, who demonstrates her work on a KZbin channel of the same name. If she’s close enough to you she might be a great resource for a piece you might need, or to have her refinish one of the pieces you found in your house. By the way, I love the final result of all your work. You’ve made a hygge retreat for you and your sweetheart!

[@lindabourcet1349]

Transcend Furniture is amazing. I highly recommend checking her out. I love watching her videos. You can learn a lot about refinishing furniture from her.

[@pkclabaugh9178]

I love Angie's work @Transcend Furniture. Watch her utube channel for additional hints on restoration. Love your work too!😊😊😊

[@laurapadgett3552]

The corgi is the best design accessory!

[@ShannonMakes]

most definitely!

[@ccoeurjoli]

😂

[@denisebennett3144]

I was in my local thrift shop in Melbourne Australia and saw the identical flower quilt cover. Could not believe my eyes.

[@ShannonMakes]

Nice!

[@julien2912]

OMG! You should have bought it!

[@olbird7647]

I have that duvet cover, it's from Ikea! I got it about 7 years ago 😊

[@lindamon5101]

I found & had the same duvet& striped quilt both thrifted in kansas lol

[@jjez61]

I've lived in my house for about 4 months and while I still don't have my furniture out of storage, I have started trying to make this house into MY home. I painted the inside of the front door. Not much of an accomplishment, but it makes it more me. Seeing you transforming your house into a home is very inspiring to me! And coming on Fridays, they get me ready for my weekends of home improvements! Thank you!

[@ShannonMakes]

You're very welcome... you got this!

[@Catsface99]

Why don't you have your furniture in your house? Are you working on your home?

[@jjez61]

@@Catsface99 I was living with my daughter and her family for 4-1/2 years so didn't have room for it. And with one thing and another, I haven't had time or help to move it. I moved about 100 miles away from where I was living. And I don't want to spend the kind of money it will take to hire movers. So I'm living a minimalist life right now.

[@berthagreen1620]

Omg. You work so hard. Just a hint from an old painter , use a broom handle for your roller , it’s free and works well. And to wash walls a rectangle mop works well. I’ve done my share through the years as well slowly finished our home. And as my sister -in-law says , I love to paint. lol

[@RowanTreeArt]

the broom handle for the extender trick is such a great one for painting on a budget!

[@Stess-ky4gn]

I use a Swiffer mop with wet pads to wash walls. Works well. However you still need to get the edges between the wall and the ceiling by hand.

[@peglamphier4745]

MY husband's a retired professional painter in LA and he says NEVER paint without a pole. The leverage makes it easier on one's hands and arms. And yes to the mop-- he likes a sponge mop and tsb. And none of those painting trays (they drive him crazy-er)-- for paint set up use a bucket with a rack in it.

[@peggynorton5145]

What's going to be so nice is having a clean relaxing room to sleep in after a long day of renovations. Great job!!

[@ShannonMakes]

Thank you 🥰

[@L._S._DE]

Cutest moment: The dog saying "about time" 😁😁🥰

[@ShannonMakes]

😂😂😂

[@L._S._DE]

@@ShannonMakes I love these little moments in your videos. They add a lot of charme and just make the difference :))

[@patbrady9531]

I think your thrifted bedding is perfect. Excellent color coordination. Sleep well in your clean, colorful room. Well done!

[@ShannonMakes]

Thank you 🥰

[@KayDubs77]

Nicely done Shannon! I feel your pain with the rug under the bed situation. We have a "hidden" storage bed that has zero clearance underneath it, and I did not want to pay $$$ for a full size rug that was going to be hidden (and make it difficult to access the stuff stored under the bed), so we got runner rugs and surrounded the bed with them. The look is the same, but the cost is a lot less.

[@lajoyous1568]

I'm no wallpaper expert, but I can say that your wallpaper is an almost exact match to one of the layers in my 1890 house. I found a section of the original paper when I took down a wall that had been added. The bedroom is beautiful btw. I'm sure you will be even happier with it when you come back after being away. 😊

[@ShannonMakes]

Thank you!! 🥰 Would love to see photos of your own 1890s wallpaper, if you have them and want to send them on Instagram or email!

[@raivisbane6764]

I’m a designer and honestly you are doing great using what you got to make the space cozy a bigger rug will come along so using what you got is perfectly fine. I do love the green accent wall being the slanted one and having the green go on to the ceiling it really works with the space.

[@ShannonMakes]

Thank you 😊 💙💜💚♥️

[@catycole4118]

Hi Shannon! Caty here, big fan from the states !(California) I wanted to say how great it was to see your stylish, while eminently practical and realistic solution to the bedroom floor. It’s soooo encouraging to see an imperfect and evolving room-state, especially when it looks so charming. 🤗🤗🤗 Thank you for all that you do. 🦇🦇🦇

[@ShannonMakes]

Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed it 🥳

[@pamwilliams4540]

Awwwww! You would never, ever want to get rid of that pest ( loved one!!) on the bed. They are so special! Ours is a pug mix and so spoiled (well loved)! Enjoy all your posts. You do a fantastic job. Have a great day, from Indiana, USA.

[@ShannonMakes]

Thank you! 🐶🥰

[@samcollage7682]

We just acquired a pest. She's only 3 months old. So cute and smart; and to think I wanted a Corgie and got a hound mix.

[@katrinalevin4064]

A nice clean room is totally worth the effort. Well done.

[@ShannonMakes]

Thank you 🥰

[@camille_la_chenille]

Did I procrastinate somethign I was supposed to do to watch this video? abslolutely, why are you even asking! I have no regrets tho, and the final result looks so cozy and whimsicals, I adore this room. Good luck with the rest of your renovation adventures

[@ShannonMakes]

Bahahah, that's hilarious! Thank you so much 😀

[@creepycutiecrafty]

I love how the room turned out! It’s one of those rooms that will grow organically as you use it. I’m so glad I finally got time to catch up with the house story! Those old books look gorgeous, and that copy of the Man in the Iron Mask is definitely a keeper!

[@WhirlyGirl_2679]

FYI - DAP doesn’t have to be sanded. Once it’s dry you can just wipe over it with a damp cloth to smooth it down and then let it dry again before priming and painting. I only sand it when I need to get a crisp corner or knife edge on a piece of trim or something. Why deal with all that dust if you don’t have to! My continued best wishes to you (and Phil) as you continue this gargantuan project! ❤

[@Jenndar]

this!! ^^^ I like to use a piece of thick felt instead of cloth: it holds just the right amount of moisture, stays relatively flat on the wall while wiping, and is just a little more abrasive than cloth

[@ShannonMakes]

clever tips, both of you

[@ppphanon]

This is my first time watching a video of yours and I'm quite happy I stumbled upon your channel!! We love a practical queen! I appreciate how you are aware of the ideal design choices for interior designers like for the rug and curtains - but in reality, it's not always gonna be the affordable and practicle choice. Bigger rugs and longer curtains can get expensive and thrifting as you do will have limited options. So there is no shame in compromising! It makes us, people who are always on a budget too but want to have a lovely home, relate strongly and feel better about our choices! Also, that tiny teacup you plugged in the socket, is it a light? It's absolutely adorable and I want one!

[@ShannonMakes]

Yes! Exactly! Thank you! 🥳

[@lynngascon8799]

With limited time and a budget, I find your room cozy, inviting and looks comfortable. All that you need after a long day or time away from home.

[@ShannonMakes]

Thank you!

[@greenacresbloom]

For dirty walls, especially nicotine stained walls, I have used Wet and Forget Shower cleaner. It was useless in my shower but it was absolute magic on cleaning walls. Bonus - I thought that it smelled great. I bought it at a hardware store called Menards in the US.

[@ShannonMakes]

I stand by my TSP... love it and have also had great results (at least on walls pre-paint)

[@lindagoesel3815]

I used TSP and it worked great. It really cleans well and our fire department recommends it. 👍looking good Shannon, stay strong ❤

[@lindasadler6338]

I really enjoy The History Chicks podcast! They do so much research on their subjects, really bringing them to life!

[@ShannonMakes]

OMG YES!! I forgot about them! I had a short phase of listening to them about... 3 years ago. Thank you for the reminder!

[@BloominMoonGlass]

Please keep the furry pest! You will find, in time, they are a great benefit to your home and are worth the time and energy feeding and throwing whatever treasure they find appealing at the moment. I love the trunk as a side table. The room is coming together really well. A good base to build on as you find more treasures. Have you been searching for things overseas to bring home?

[@ShannonMakes]

🐶🐶🥰 I definitely don't need MORE things to bring into this house... unless it's power tools 🤣

[@kathycarroll7885]

love your creativity! I also want to say your videos gave me the courage to go ahead and powerwash, sand, Stain, and fix my deck. I have help from one friend, but we are both novices. Pssst... don't tell anyone I 70 yrs old. lol! So I have been learning to run power tools, sand, and stain. Wow! lots of work! But you are showing me I just need to keep on working! We are about half way done. Thanks Shannon. You Rock!!!

[@ShannonMakes]

That's AMAZING! Congratulations 😍😍😍 Comments like these are literally the reason why I started making videos in the first place.... you can do it!!! 💪💪

[@kathycarroll7885]

@@ShannonMakes Thanks!

[@MiffoKarin]

It's clean, it's cozy, it's corgi approved, 10/10, excellent work!

[@ShannonMakes]

Thank you so much 😀🥰

[@ielektra]

If you can thrift some additional, coordinating fabric, you can lengthen the curtains. Just add the coordinating band to the bottom, top or anywhere in-between!

[@normajeanrobinson5011]

I'm addicted to The Rest is History. Particularly enjoyed the episodes about Cortez and the Aztecs. Good luck with the renos!

[@lynnhufstetler3825]

Maybe, in the future, do a scrap rug from scrap fabric. They look so cute

[@bhavens9149]

A comfortable place to sleep, a working bathroom including shower, heck you're gonna be civilized in no time, holding hi tea in the parlor! (Humor) I like the colors in the bedroom feels homey.

[@ShannonMakes]

lololol yea, I'm halfway to civilized!! 🥳🫖

[@kathleentinley7261]

You did a fantastic job on your room. The colors look great! I really like the girl sitting on the trunk. I believe we call them shelf sitters but not sure. I have a beachy vibe in my place and I want to get a couple of those girls in the bathing suits. I am looking for the older girls because I am an older girl (senior citizen).

[@kathyklocko]

99% invisible is my go to podcast.

[@LennaWinther-Saxe]

Your selection of green paint is lovely, quite soothing, and with the addition of the antiques, spot on! Back in 1992 I purchased a 1915 Craftsman Bungalow home in Central California and at the end of each workday, my renovation evenings (and weekends) were a joy to perform and created a lovely sympathetic restoration of the structure, architectural elements and a weather-wise shade garden. Good times for sure. Just like you, my antique home was my canvas. It will be a joy viewing how you handle each of your projects. p.s. don't mess with the bed loving vermin, she will come in handy as an emotional support animal when projects go south, hug her and whisper sweet nothings in her ears and her adorable face will shine and let you know that you can solve any problem that the house throws at you.

[@ShannonMakes]

💚💜💙

[@quiltinggurlquiltgal]

Such a great comment ❤

[@kaitlynroberts5027]

I love the decision to make the angled wall the green one! It looks so good behind all the pretty colors of the bed!

[@ShannonMakes]

Thank you! I agree!!

[@ulla.umlaut]

As someone who has dealt with a woobly old floorboard rugs, especially layered, can do a lot to help distribute weight and if it feels particularly unstable, a scrap of the thinnest luan, hardboard, or plywood you can find over the spot and under the rug can be barely noticeable and spreads the pressure substantially. I would guess that even non-corrugated heavy cardboard under would stabilize that weird joint enough to make it quieter and less springy.

[@gwirithil1]

Those books, the ones that are less sound and can't be rehomed, would be amazing for art journaling!

[@ebunni5862]

I'm glad you shared the room makeover even without perfect final shots. And it looks great! I'm amazed what you can do with thrifted goods.

[@ShannonMakes]

Thank you so much 😀

[@secstraus]

I love the sentiment of improvement, instead of perfection or final product. So often I get discouraged from starting projects because I don't have exactly everything I need right now. But if I never start, there's no chance of things getting better and certainly never any finished product! I'm going to start thinking more in terms of "Can I improve this?"

[@ShannonMakes]

There are many ways to tackle the same problem, and if getting started is the hurdle, then lowing the bar/expectations for the final outcome can surely help. Or considering it a long, loooong work in progress that you slowly add modifications to.

[@uberbubble]

I love seeing your hair change bit by bit through the cleaning days as you've re-adjusted throughout the day. Sidenote your editing is excellent.

[@LaurieMcGregor-rh8vz]

I really feel for you. My husband and I bought an 1869 house near Digby, Nova Scotia and I can relate to the cleaning. Our walls are covered with smoke from the wood/oil furnace. The rooms have been painted in dark colours which means priming before I paint over with a light colour. We have not had the challenges with wiring and plumbing that you have had, for which I am sooooo grateful.

[@ShannonMakes]

Ooof, I can imagine what a nightmare that smoke residue must have been/must be 😭😭😭

[@wendyhenschel.]

suggestion for the floor. I have seen people paint a carpet on the floor to give it a finished look.

[@Eagleeyeshopper1]

😮 Wow, the paint job came out beautiful! I love your color choice made the room look even more cheerful than the person who painted that room before you. That was quite cute for a children's room. I love your bedding goes so nicely. I know you are very busy but, that bed would be beautiful painted black or white. It's beautiful regardless. I think you did a great job. How nice for both of you to finally have a nice bedroom to relax. By the way, designers think it is very chic to layer with rugs. Your adorable doggie approved so it's all good. ❤❤❤😊

[@karenmetcalf-pugh5]

I especially enjoyed watching the video this morning. You're doing such a great job explaining how a room can be transformed on a budget. Finding and blending like colors can give any room a cohesive look. I laughed when you said you'd be replacing the AC with a box fan. I'm a Hurricane Beryl victim and just got power back after 50 hours without AC in 95 degree temps with a heat index of 105. The difference between our neighbor to the north and Texas, cooler temps. I got up to the bed placement and lost power again. Got to call the power company to make sure they know it's off. It could be a cluster thing. See you later.

[@egreen9841]

Houstonian here too! Still no power at MIL's house 😢 It is HOT and steamy, I don't go upstairs except for a cold shower at the end of the day

[@dreed1058]

I live north of Ft. Worth, don't know how you make it in that swamp! I lived in Houston briefly (85-87), and worked for Continental. It was always flooding. AND I had to go to work in a wool blend uniform & hose!!😂❤ best wishes getting thru this🎉.

[@karenmetcalf-pugh5]

@@dreed1058 you made me laugh. I agree that wool in the summer is a bit much. However, I do like the humidity but not the flooding. Harvey was interesting. 52 inches fell on Sugar Land in 4 days. Now that was a trip. You live close to the tornadoes. I'll take the rain. But you gotta love the diversity in weather in Texas.

[@dreed1058]

@@karenmetcalf-pugh5 lol, glad I made you giggle!

[@karenmetcalf-pugh5]

@@dreed1058 Thank you. Beryl was number 4 for me, but the most interesting.

[@angelabelyea1904]

If you are back in the maritimes in August, there is a fleamarket in Sussex, NB. August 16, 17 and 18th, 2024. There are usually vintage and or antique dealers as well as salvage pieces of from torn down homes.

[@ShannonMakes]

Oooh, sounds like fun!!

[@jasminearch8632]

Never ending admiration for the courage here. My partner and I are in a long term project house ourselves, though ours is from the 1970s. It can feel so endless sometimes, can't it. As for podcasts... he's in the military so I'm used to spending long periods of time by myself. Lots of podcasts in my playlist. WhatsHerName discusses fascinating women history has largely either ignored or forgotten about, from all over the world. Uhm... Radiolab is always good. Every episode you learn a new thing. And I bet you'll like Check Your Thread. All about sewing in more sustainable ways. Hope you enjoy them!

[@lesleyharris525]

The best bit is knowing you have a clean and proper bedroom ready for when you are back at the house. ❤

[@asilverfoxintasmania9940]

What I love about this video and a lot of yours in general is that life isn't perfect and instagram ready. Budgets are really a thing and time crunches are a thing. Renovating and painting takes time and it takes time to do it really well. Given everything you were up against with your first two weeks getting a clean and fresh space to sleep in is soo soo important. Thank you for sharing that the journey is usually the whole point! And those books I can see being used down the track and appreciated for what they are!

[@ShannonMakes]

Yes, thank you!! Not everyone commenting has the broader scale view in mind, regarding time constraints and budget limitations 🤣 Yes, it'd be great to fix the floors. Yes, they will be taken care of one day. No, I didn't have more money and several extra days to do anything proper about them in the moment 🤣

[@moonbasket]

Woohoo!! I have been excitedly anticipating the final makeover. 🎉😂

[@ShannonMakes]

🥳🥳🥳

[@missmagic707]

The puppy sniffs on the bedframe were too cute

[@ShannonMakes]

🐶🥰 thank you!

[@susannechinn647]

This week on our 100 year old Queenslander house Reno. We started knocking down walls in the living room. We bagged and boxed tonnes of rubbish under the house. Cleaned out a small room where we will turn into a study. Painted the walls in study and put brackets up for a desk and shelf above it. I committed defenestration by hoisting broken wall sheeting out the window. Found a rat or mouse house between the studs, and an ants nest. My right hand is swollen and I can’t even hold a mug of tea. #Reno such fun #tape measure, what’s that. Next week on this old house , rent skip/dumpster and knock more walls down. #2 old people doing a renovation on a budget

[@jennifermackie2913]

Hey Shannon, the strip quilt is from Wal-Mart! And they still have it in some stores. I have one.

[@ShannonMakes]

Wow, thank you!!

[@SustainingRain]

I appreciate how real you are with every step of the way - the good, the bad, the bewildering (pizza 9 feet up? lol!), the human. Somehow losing the final reveal is super relatable. The whole process was wonderful to witness though and I love the way you integrated that pretty paint job into the final bit.

[@ShannonMakes]

Thank you!!

[@sarahcartier3393]

I think that is a bristle from a paint brush as I don't know anyone who paints with their dog 😂. I also think as you've gone to such trouble to make at least one room inhabitable, regardless of how long for, you may as well give the floor a lick of paint to complete the transformation.

[@ShannonMakes]

Perhaps consider that I've demonstrated repeatedly that I have a good head on my shoulders and that if I didn't do something as obvious as tackling the floor in the room I was redoing, there's probably a reason for it 😉

[@sarahcartier3393]

@@ShannonMakes I'm absolutely 100% sure you know what your doing. I just thought as you've gone to such trouble to rejuvenate the rest of the room that would include the floor, even if only on a temporarily basis. Which I believe the room is on. Wasn't a criticism just a suggestion. I love what your doing with your property and the passion you have to restore, rather than just buy new.

[@ShannonMakes]

@@sarahcartier3393 I appreciate the enthusiasm and investment you have in the room and the house! But yea, there were just many reasons that I decided the best approach was to just leave the floor as-is (the room is not temporary, per se, it's just... Version One 🤣It will probably live like this for several years before I can get to it again!)

[@rhondasweeney7271]

You have done a wonderful job on the bedroom 👏 The hard work paid off! Thanks for sharing 👍 😊

[@ShannonMakes]

You're very welcome!!

[@KohakuRyuKazes]

My first thought when you opened the trunk was, “those are antique books.” You could probably look for a second hand book store/antique bookseller to see if they have any interest in them. Or you could have plenty of books to read now!

[@olbird7647]

Definitely check for first editions!

[@debbyrennock8435]

Could you get the "end of the roll" carpeting? We got a roughly 10 by 9 foot carpeting and used it as a rug for a play area for the kids. We got it for 35 or 40 dollars. It was cheaper than a room sized rug from a store. We didn't "lay" it, but just rolled it out and the kids played on it for years.😊 Just a thought...

[@ShannonMakes]

Interesting, something to ponder for sure!

[@Dcldevelop]

For the curtains I would just legnthen them with a complimentary fabric. But just the paint alone helped a ton.

[@ShannonMakes]

I don't mind them at their current length at all 😊

[@Dcldevelop]

@@ShannonMakes Your house your rules.I just proposed the idea because you can do it in any place of the house and maybe they can even been two toned!

[@ShannonMakes]

Very true, and I absolutely will keep it in mind if I need longer curtains in other rooms - even multi-colored, rainbow stripes or something could be fun in the right circumstances!

[@LadyLJOII]

I bet you could sell those books as a bunch and cover your decorating costs.....you can use pedestal cake plates for plant or lamp supports to raise them up. I use them quite a lot. clear glass pie pans are also great under planters to catch water drainage and look almost invisible. Some bowls or decorative (big squatty) planters can be used up side down to raise things up too. Just make sure they don't teeter. Just ideas.

[@jannetteshelton3259]

I ❤ it! I think you did a fantastic job. Thank you for your hard work also filming, editing and sharing your journey with us! I’m living vicariously through you doing what I’ve always dreamed of doing, but no longer have the strength and stamina to do it 😄. I so admire you. 🤗

[@franzn21]

That box of Stoneware had my drooling! I love that you still ended up with an ikea duvet cover and that swimmer girl is my favorite!

[@bobbie9066]

I love the podcast Sawbones. Definitely worth checking out older episodes, though they're all self-contained, so feel free to pick and choose

[@CVGhubflyer]

I am sure someone else mentioned this, but it would be really cute to frame the old wallpaper and hang it as an Easter egg in each room.

[@ShannonMakes]

I mentioned it myself in a previous video!! Going to do a gallery wall probably with all the old samples I can salvage!

[@kaitlynroberts5027]

I LOVE Ologies! I listen to them at work.

[@RebeccaTreeseed]

I like the green walls best, what a job! Next, the rugs on the floor make me chuckle.

[@ShannonMakes]

well, to be fair, that's usually where rugs go 😉

[@elizabeththequeen943]

For the floorboard, you really should pull up what you can and bring it to a lumber mill to have them cut an exact duplicate that spans the width of the room. That way it's truly sound. You don't want to fall through the floor. It wouldn't be expensive.

[@gigi3242]

Glad you have your oasis; super cute and cozy.

[@ShannonMakes]

Thank you, me too!!!

[@taylorlance1689]

LORE is my favorite podcast. Great mix of weird history and diving into myths and legends

[@DeHumaneVestisFabrica]

I have no idea if this is your kind of thing or not, but if you're interested in the history of popular music at all, the History of Rock Music in 500 Songs podcast is my absolute favourite. It was my constant companion during my own recent move, and I couldn't have asked for a better one.

[@ShannonMakes]

sounds quite interesting, in fact! thank you!

[@heleneikerenkotter2950]

If you have purchased drapes that are not long enough , I have added an extra piece of extra fabric to go with drapes in a print or solid and it works great. Adds interest to the drapes. I release the side hems and bottom hem and then re hem to tie the drape all together.

[@MarjorieSnyder]

You have done a great job and yes I know what a small sanctuary amidst chaos can mean

[@ShannonMakes]

Thank you so much 😀

[@Emmajen]

This was such a fun, cozy video to watch, and I am not ashamed to admit that I giggled out loud when you were pretending that Canelle was a pest. 😂😊 I think the final shots look great!! Well done, Shannon! So happy for you and Phil that your bedroom is now a more welcoming space. ❤

[@ShannonMakes]

heheheh 🐶 Thank you! 💜

[@VioletCee12]

I recognize some of the books in the trunk. When I was a kid there was no library near us and my parents bought some of those kids' books published by Readers Digest.

[@sisuilebutler262]

I listen to a lot of podcasts while sewing. I highly recommend the trio regularly put out by The Smithsonian - Sidedoor for general Smithsonian stories and artifacts, Portraits is the (US) National Portrait Gallery, and AirSpace is the Air & Space museum. When it comes to crafting, I've fallen in love with Haptic & Hue which is about the stories of textiles and textile industries by a weaver, Threads by Threads magazine, Dressed, and What You Missed in History Class.

[@marianecayer5165]

Being a podcast addict since years, and doing all my chores, my crafting projects and my meals listening podcasts, I have a long list to suggest! I would say that it's highly depend on your taste. I give a look to Ologies and those ones seems close and are some of my favorite: -Lost women of science -cabinet of curiosities -Atlas obscura -Sapiens -Ideas (from the CBC) You will have hours and hours of good stuff to listen while you are renovate your home... keep giving us new videos about it! That's my friday treat every week and I enjoy all of them!

[@CYNWORLD]

I love the way you thrift and design.

[@ShannonMakes]

Thank you!! ♻️🥳

[@azaleasewing8373]

I don’t listen to many podcasts but I listen to audiobooks on the Libby app from the library

[@wallashakalla]

At least you’re off the mattress on the floor! Looks great and I look forward to seeing it completed. It makes my heart warmer knowing you thrifted what you could, because I’m a huge fan of other people’s throw away.

[@ShannonMakes]

Thank you! 🥳

[@dreed1058]

Good for you! Fav part was you putting together duvet colors, windows, walls - wonderful! I know you will find the perfect floor rug! Snuggles to Canele (sp?)😂❤.

[@leahpruner4410]

I really like the duvet cover you chose and the quilt. It’s going to be so much nicer to stay at the house with a proper bedroom setup.

[@ShannonMakes]

Thank you!

[@annieearle962]

Good job.

[@ShannonMakes]

Thank you!

[@rebeccakerr652]

Love what you did with the bedroom. Have you thought about repainting the floor, when you find some in your price range. I can remember my Mom painting floors back in the late 50's and early 60's. Love, love, love watching you renevating the old house. Good luck with all your future projects. ❤❤

[@shellyeddy6903]

Newly constructed Plaster walls took up to a year to fully dry and wallpaper was “The” option because paint would not stick. You know us ladies like to get to the fun decorating part!

[@Tmp130]

I love the colours!! Your style and ability to make do with what you have or can thrift are amazing.

[@ShannonMakes]

Thank you 🥰

[@carolbulmer8253]

Shannon, I love your bedroom! You put all of your thrift finds to good use! Well done❤️👏👏👏👏👏

[@ShannonMakes]

Thank you!! 🥰

[@loriwelker8485]

I LOVE the finished look!! if you need/want to makke your curtains longer try and find another coordinating ( or same) fabric and add a band of it to bottom. Those old books are really cool and will make a great decorating touch throughout your home!!

[@amandabrown656]

This video was sooo satisfying to watch ❤ The little pests some of us have are called “cannelle’s”. Only the luckiest and kindest humans get to have them and all the feeding and throwing of toys comes back to us in infinite amounts of joy 🐾💕

[@ShannonMakes]

🥰🐶🐕🥰

[@mandariley]

Lore is a great podcast. I always describe it as NPR does ghost stories.

[@AwkwardBirb]

I’m so glad you guys bought this house it makes me sad to think it might have been lost forever ❤

[@ShannonMakes]

Right?!?!

[@debjshea]

Hey, when I use tsp, I use a sponge mop that has the part you flip over to wring out! Way easier than scrubbing. Place already looks so amazing! You guys are doing awesome work Where I live there is a free store at the dump where clothing,linens, dish ware, etc are diverted from garbage waste. No longer can pick building materials but a mattress recycle program just went in.

[@rijgddurfncg]

podcast recs: Maintenance Phase, You're Dead to Me, Lateral, Stuff You Should Know, If Books Could Kill

[@ShannonMakes]

A few sound familiar, they all sound awesome!

[@elizabethward4024]

I second Maintenance Phase!

[@bethknapp4935]

Love how this room came out!!! I could feel your relief when it was done lol. The rugs look adorable, plus that's all you need for now until you decide what to do with the floors anyway, why get a bigger rug if you only have to roll it up and store it later. That room feels like home! ❤

[@ShannonMakes]

Thank you!! 😀

[@mamad3170]

Oh my gosh, you're doing such a good job with the cleaning and prep! The house is so lucky to have you!

[@ShannonMakes]

Thank you so much!! 🥰

[@indiabilly]

It looks really restful and clean and comfortable, the colours work really well together, it will be a great haven while working on the house, I love it xx

[@ShannonMakes]

Thank you!! 🥰

[@Gandellion]

I don’t listen to a lot of podcasts but I do really enjoy The Magnus Archives, nice and spooky ☺️

[@diannephillips2689]

Shannon, the hole filler you are using is great for picture nail holes. May I suggest some hot mud? You purchase in a large bag dry and mix as much as you need (peanut butter consistency). The best thing is that it’s stronger and dries faster depending upon which hot mud you purchase (5 minute, 10 minute…). You sand wet or dry and it’s sturdy so can side knife it off as it hardens so you don’t have to sand so much. It was a game changer for me.

[@debe8890]

I thought for the wonky floor boards... measure to see if you flip-flop the 2 cuts boards to see if they will fit over a floor joist. Another Idea may be to exchange the 2 cut boards with an outside edge board. But this would require removing the trim where my first idea may not.