DIY home projects + Q&A *home projects & baby updates*

Spend a few days with me working on home DIY projects for the kitchen and answering your questions!
Turn on your post notifications so you don't miss any uploads!
Watch the last vlog // • finding vintage corbel...
Watch the podcast episode I mentioned: • Renovating The Heart o...
Click Here To SUBSCRIBE: bit.ly/xomacennavlogs-subscribe
Follow Me on INSTAGRAM: @xomacenna
My DIY & HOME DECOR Channel: @XOMaCenna
MY PODCAST Channel: @withmyowntwohandspodcast
*Submit a Podcast Topic or Design Dilemma: forms.gle/CftyvmUXmmbdFLJT9
⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯
SHOP
✶ Auden Lueur Candles: www.audenlueur.com/
✶ Amazon Store Front: www.amazon.com/shop/xomacenna
✶ TwoPages Curtains (8% OFF code XOMACENNA): twopagescurtains.com/WR11FbqM...
✶ Fable Dinnerware (10% OFF code XOMACENNA): glnk.io/4y0x/xomacenna
✶ Our Place Cookware glnk.io/r5y0n/xomacenna
✶ Mom’s Art Shop: bit.ly/3kBzy2V
✶ Print art at The Stackhouse (25% OFF code XOMACENNA): bit.ly/thestackhouse
Some links may be affiliate links!
⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯
Follow me on:
✶ Instagram @xomacenna
✶ Pinterest @xomacenna
✶ TikTok @xomacenna
✶ Blog // bit.ly/xomacennablog
✶ Facebook @xomacenna
⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯
✶ BUSINESS INQUIRIES ONLY: [e-mail]
⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯
FTC: This video is not sponsored

[@noemigonzalez449]

So many rude questions 😢No one thought for a second that shes pregnant and shouldn’t be treated this way? Also, I for one love the California home. It is a dream! Especially the garden! It’s where MaCenna is the happiest. She beams in her home projects and overall love for her space, partner, doggy baby and soon to be baby boy. Do you MaCenna. Not everyone is hung up on the cottage. ♥️

[@Lucinda_Jackson]

❤

[@Pkeats817]

Exactly. I find it so weirdly obsessive when people go on about the cottage.

[@AliciaLynn2]

I felt the same way, I was like what is wrong with people! Yes we all love the cottage but I love the Cali home just as much and seeing all the projects. As she said things change and peoples lives change and at her age it was time to start a family! Please be kind people she’s a human!

[@natashafreeman6286]

I agree rude

[@LindaKayHolevas]

Yes! This! I actually commented under her post when she was asking us for questions about how she puts up with so many rude questions! People have a sense of entitlement towards her & it just blows my mind!

[@noemigonzalez449]

Having your mom there to help in the beginning will be life saving and such a blessing. And even though you love creating content, I feel there is a time for everything and that newborn time with your first child will never come back. I humbly suggest to just live in that moment and soak it in because it goes by so fast.

[@MarianneInmarsilia]

My Mom came to spend a few weeks with me when my firstborn was born. I was living across the Atlantic and my Mom was in Boston. I was soooooo beyond thrilled to have her with us then to lend a hand and give advice. Your Momma a gem McCenna ❤

[@sharonn7488]

Well said!

[@akagreen3]

This is what i was coming to say, you will never get the time back, we will be here when you come back but please enjoy the time getting to know your son and heal, take all the time you need

[@whatchasabrah6370]

Yessss. You really need that extra person in the beginning. Life saving.

[@LisaApril]

I did not have anyone At home with me after my child was born and I was OK with that. Of course I had my husband, but it was just so wonderful to have that quiet time with our baby. We took the baby to meet my grandparents On the third day and also my immediate family also came to my house to see the baby. It does go by so fast. I actually miss that time.

[@TheBatmAnne]

When I saw you posted the Q&A I noticed how many of these questions were a little judgy. 😅 Please know that the majority of your audience loves being here along with you! Personally, I love how you are allowing projects to grow and evolve with your life because it means I’m going to have more MaKenna to look forward to for years to come! ❤

[@TheBatmAnne]

Oops, I didn’t mean to spell your name wrong!!! So sorry.

[@joypetitjean3538]

I love the play on your name.

[@xomacennavlogs]

thank you so much!

[@ashleyrose1840]

I’m glad you defended yourself a bit on the cottage thing. Some of the comments about it are too much. You always said the cottage was more of a retirement home, that you planned on going back home and starting a family! It’s okay to love the cottage but at some point people are going to have to move on. That or simply stop watching if you’re genuinely that bothered by her current content and not working on the cottage. I was watching McKenna when she was still living in her apartment, and that was years ago! She has always been on a journey and evolving and growing as a person. People change, people move houses and start families, etc. that’s LIFE. So it’s really time to look beyond the cottage because her channel was a thing before the cottage and it’s obviously a thjng while she’s not actively working on the cottage. 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@Lucinda_Jackson]

Brava!! So well said!

[@bjcyak3061]

Well said! I think the commenters who drone on about wanting cottage content again (like during the covid years) somehow don't understand that her home is in LA and the cottage in TX was always going to be an investment, a place to stay when visiting parents, not a full-time residence. It's in a VERY small town and from what little I've come to know about MaCenna and Romeo - they're much more suited to the LA life. Yes, the cottage is pretty and MaCenna has done an OUTSTANDING job on the kitchen there, but personally, I'm loving the LA content so much more. I live in TX and wish every day that I could move somewhere else. :(

[@anastasiahall2711]

Absolutely!! 💯

[@user-le2jz5bw8v]

Absolutely I remember right at start how the apartment evolved I too enjoy all the variety house cottage whatever

[@ellend9739]

We love the cottage of course but we get more Mom and MaCenna in those vlogs and that’s what I love too ! MaCenna’s mom is so special !!

[@Poesia787]

I love how calmly you answer these questions. Some of this questions are rather bold and feel a little rude, but you handle them with such grace.

[@jacinthepilon9913]

This!!! Macenna shows a lot of patience too since these questions have come back and back again. I also love how she tries to explain that rooms can evolve and shift to your need! I am also pregnant right now and we had the house for years before we needed a baby's room, so until now it was my partner's studio/music room, but now this is a new season and it is becoming our baby's room!

[@woin9361]

Yes, I’m glad you felt the same way! “Why did you put the nursery in the corner upstairs?” Why do you have only two bedrooms?” lol why don’t go go get some fresh air, ya weirdos 😂

[@shayna8324]

@@woin9361 ew....none of these questions were rude..they were all design related...which was what this channel USED to be about

[@deej1452]

I think it’s sooo smart and a breath of fresh air watching you not over buy for baby. I adore your decision to see what you guys actually need first.

[@nyphira]

Right? Like theyre a wealthy stable family but they make good choices. One of the reasons why i love her content

[@LindaKayHolevas]

I am sorry, MaCenna, that people feel so entitled towards you. I read the questions under your community post & honestly, so many of them angered me. People act like you owe them content that they “originally subscribed for” & it is appalling to me that they are so vocal about it. Nothing stays the same in life & you have always been so honest & forthcoming in sharing so much of your life with us & letting us know your priorities. You do not owe anyone an explanation or apology for living your life & decorating your home the way it suits you!! ❤

[@CASEYHL91]

Both of our kids have always been upstairs while the master is downstairs and it has never been an issue! Same with the baby sharing the guest room. We did that with my second and then when she got older, we eventually made it into her room! Y’all are doing what’s best for you and you’re doing a great job!!

[@jessie6073]

I'm not sure why people keep focusing on the cottage. I love the cottage content, but I also love your home now. It's beautiful. I'm so excited to see how this house grows with you. I can't wait to see how the kitchen renovation turns out ❤

[@Lucinda_Jackson]

It's such a beautiful home. I lived it from the moment she gave us the first tour. So much charm and character and it just felt like a happy place for a family. I enjoyed the cottage, but you could hear and feel it from day 1 - THIS is home. I love seeing her so content.

[@Qrtuop]

Because a huge chunk of her current audience followed her for the cottage, content creation is like this. Sucks for the people doing it because the audience gets demanding but I mean she does make a shit ton of money with her job

[@tracygarrett3952]

​@@QrtuopWoah! Check yourself.

[@lisaduncan-purcell1450]

Seems to me that some people ask pretty presumptive and intrusive questions. But you handle them so graciously and clearly you're living your life the way you and Romeo choose. It's awesome to see.

[@gabrielle4903]

I love how Romeo is always so patient and interested in what you’re doing. He seems to always listen attentively and have helpful input. Letting you update the vlog in the car and take your time in the stores while being engaged with your decisions. Very sweet! Not all men are like that! He loves you a lot! 🫶🏻

[@Gelliny]

I love that he gives his honest opinion.

[@susanhensley9444]

It would be wonderful if Romeo gave lessons as a life partner.....he is the best!!!!

[@xomacennavlogs]

he really is the best!!

[@kathy9341]

I had my daughter at 35. I loved having a child later because I cherished each stage of our lives together. Still do. There is a wisdom and appreciation that comes with age.

[@ericalane7220]

I had my daughter at 32. I agree with you. I was so ready for motherhood and appreciative of every milestone. I still am. I love that I was able to soak in and enjoy every moment. For some it may be better to have children younger but for me starting motherhood in my thirties was absolutely the correct choice.

[@K_itzy]

I needed to hear this. like Im turning 30 this year and we are barely about to travel this year because all the years before then have been dedicated to getting a place of our own, saving up for our wedding and now saving up for land but I know when we finally have our first little one, we will be able to take in and fully cherish the moments with him/her. ❤

[@kathy9341]

@@K_itzy travel, settle in!! Plenty of time. I wasted so much energy worrying when it was not necessary. I wouldn’t have had it any other way! Bonus: it keeps me young! GOOD LUCK and Enjoy!!

[@rbk2855]

This old poem sums it up perfectly: Cleaning and scrubbing can wait till tomorrow, for babies grow up we’ve learned to our sorrow So quiet down cobwebs dust go to sleep; I’m rocking my baby and babies don’t keep.

[@nicolel.1619]

Sleep. Should say babies don’t sleep 😂

[@MDFI59]

This poem has hung in my house for years. I bought it when my first child was born, she is now 43years old…and it still hangs in my home today ❤

[@katherinegeddie7687]

You may not feel like doing videos. Please don't stress yourself. Take things easy. I, for one, will be here when you are ready for videos again. Your little family is what is important now.😊❤😊❤😊❤

[@lauralee2248]

"Do I think I'm super human...YES ".. you are beyond adorable !! Sooo excited for you and Romeo 💞

[@kassiegarcia2073]

A “hooman human” hehe she’s so adorable ❤

[@lottieloobylou5035]

MaCenna ask your contractor for some wood samples of the wood they will be using for your cabinetry; that way you will be sure to get your desired colour xx

[@MarianneInmarsilia]

When your baby is born you both will decide day by day what you need and want. Definitely play it by air, and take the the time you need sweethearts ❤

[@MODABYMOON]

I just want to say how much I admire how graceful & assertive you are when you speak. You respectfully acknowledge what is being said & share your truth beautifully. Like I said, super inspiring. Keep doing you! 🫶

[@crystal9447]

Felt like the questions were a little aggressive for this q&a, looking through comments, I'm not the only one who thought so. So thankful for you and sharing your experience and your life. It's been a huge inspiration for me and as a mom myself I can't believe how gracefully you approached such blatant questions. You're amazing and your baby boy is so incredibly lucky to have you and Romeo as parents. Sending all the love. ❤

[@nancymarx3512]

So glad that you are embracing the living room as a space you want to keep for now.. This is such a special place for your videos, guests and just quiet times by yourself to recharge away from the active family side of the home.

[@observer4497]

We will follow You no matter what MaCenna.. through the Maternity Stage, Baby Stage, Toddler Stage, even when you don’t do a Project. We All love You and Romeo and of course, Mom.❤️

[@cathleenedwards7816]

When my daughter had her son they were given the cap the baby wore fresh out of the womb to take home to their dog. This was so the dog would have the baby's scent before they brought him home. Must've worked pretty good because when I came to visit the baby the dog would plant herself between me and the baby or watch me like a Hawk if I were holding him, lol. That was her baby to protect.

[@michelewalkerwebb]

Adorable.

[@lindaga820]

I agree with you, with a nice table in your kitchen no need for s separate dining room . I think that is so inviting and cozy !!! Sooo exciting for you and Romeo !! Can't wait to see your sweet little boy ! I still can't believe you're having a baby !!!!

[@gwendolynplatt9733]

MaCenna you are a lovely person inside and out. Your baby will be blessed to have you. Just focus on the positive, especially now. So happy for you and Romeo.

[@rebeccawilliams071]

The love in your voice and in your eyes when you talk about baby is breathtakingly beautiful! Your baby is already so lucky! You and Romeo are going to be fantastic parents ❤

[@leizygatos7139]

My child sleeps upstairs while we sleep down stairs! No problem at all! 😊

[@vedakendrick8521]

I've followed you since the apartment DIYs, and I don't know why I feel so proud of you and how much you've accomplished in your life, design style, and skill level. You're a Boss in every way and I'm here for it. I can't wait to see how "Mama MaCenna" boss it up and I really can't wait to see baby boy, even if it's a "glimpse" here and there.😉🥰🤗

[@katelynnmccormick5019]

I don’t get the comment about the baby’s room being inconvenient lol, like where else do they want it to be? And I love the idea of having a nice petty formal sitting room for guests and filming, I think it will be helpful for not getting stressed about keeping your practical livingroom super tidy and letting your little guy have more freedom in that space.. if that makes sense

[@Lucinda_Jackson]

Agree! I'm constantly amazed at some of the comments I see here when MaCenna is such a sweet, effervescent, positive and kind young woman. It brings out my protective side! 😂

[@IceCat143]

I think it’s because for the majority of people having a nursery on a different floor doesn’t make sense. If she likes it that’s fine. It seems like it’ll be mostly used for storing baby items and she’ll be keeping the baby downstairs for the most part. My only pet peeve is seeing the master bedroom from the living room. You see the whole bed and the room. French doors aren’t helpining either.

[@katelynnmccormick5019]

Having a pet peeve about someone else’s floor plan is wild ahahaha

[@anitamichael5745]

It's not your home, therefore you don't need to 'like' it. ​@IceCat143

[@IceCat143]

@@anitamichael5745Yes, and I can say my opinion here.

[@santamonicajane]

Roses are heavy feeders. Feed 1x/mo during growing season. Hydrangias need an acid soil. So they will need different fertilizers.

[@reflections516]

Finally, my dream kitchen is finished, i find myself standing just staring at it., loving every inch of it, in disbelief that is is finally finished. And you are glowing, You look beautiful, Susan God bless

[@catwhall581]

My daughter raised her children in a noisy environment-Tv, music, loud voices, etc. Her children slept thru everything as they got older. I was so surprised, but it really worked well

[@connie9401]

Mecena, when cleaning that old painted hardware, get yourself an old crock pit at the thrift store. Fill it with water and dish soap and let the hard wate soak in that warm soapy water over night or for 24 hrs. Paint falls off. My need a stof brush. No chemicals so safe.

[@sarahh7024]

I was thinking the same thing!! Way less mess

[@marlymarlymarly]

She did that at the cottage

[@carolinejohnson22]

I wish you would do compilations of Kinsley. Shes sooooo lovely, and very into every parcel you receive and everything you do. Like a fluffy assistant 🤩🐩

[@user-fx5sq1zc6l]

Yes Bookshelves behind the couch 👍🏼💯

[@rushmartin7343]

Yes keep that pretty living room. So cozy and beautiful

[@Lucinda_Jackson]

I agree!

[@earlenewhite2588]

I have a story for you, sit down and relax. When I was 26 I had my son, after being told it would be difficult for me to get pregnant, well obviously, difficulty is not part of my vocabulary. So thinking that was all I was gonna have. Aron’s 45 my nieces and nephews kept having boys and no girls, well…. I got pregnant at 45 and had a red headed baby girl, which thrilled me to death. All the second children in my family are red heads. Anyway I couldn’t believe I was pregnant at 45. So now I have a 33 year old son and a 16 year old daughter. Gotta love it!!!!

[@mlovesn08]

Thank you for talking about your experience with the pressure to have children and waiting until you're ready. I needed to hear this today. I am the same age as you and now that we finally do feel ready, I have started seeing so many negative comments on social media about having babies in mid\late 30s. It does get discouraging so I appreciate hearing your perspective. Everyone is different and is ready at different stages in life 😊

[@ashleyowens1093]

Give yourself time! My mother went back to work 3 weeks after my brother was born - it's one of her biggest regrets. Also! Espoma Rose Tone or Holly Tone are great for any plants with woody stems. Hydrangeas included.

[@marciamarciamarcia3117]

I went back to work 7 weeks after my first child was born. It was awful. I took a 6 month maternity leave for my second child. I was very lucky that we were able to afford that. Best decision for sure.

[@mmhmm1974]

Do u think that Holly tone would work to revive my goldfish plants? They have woody stems, maybe I just need to prune them back and try again.

[@ashleyowens1093]

@@mmhmm1974 Not sure - I'm a new gardener myself and don't have any experience with goldfish plants.

[@mmhmm1974]

@ashleyowens1093 ok well I will look into on some of my gardening guru channels 😀 thx for the response.

[@maggiepadilla6915]

I dont care what content Mckenna does. I enjoy just being with her. Shes so smart, talented and loving.❤

[@lindabell5534]

I believe you'll love that former livingroom more as the family room becomes toy filled with how you live.

[@carolyndietrich8214]

I am so happy for you and Romeo. Listening to you answer questions, I see how well you are approaching being parents for the first time. I am very impressed. I was sad when you left the cottage but not for long. Your home is so gorgeous and each thing you’ve done to it has just made it more beautiful. You and Romeo are going to be such good parents. Your plans for your boy are well thought out and realistic. God bless you and your baby. ❤❤❤

[@MKSG5899]

By far caring for my son requires more of myself than absolutely anything else before or since!!! Far more than working 2 jobs or college & working - by far!! It’s incredibly impossible to anticipate it until going thru it!! Personally I encourage you to take excellent care and truly cherish the time!! So worth it!! Perhaps take a complete break although I will miss you!! The time will go by faster than any other time in your life - may not seem like it at the time but looking back it will seem like a blink of the eye!!!! BTW - I so admire and appreciate the confidence you express with you greatly changing body!! Love it!! U go Macenna!!

[@biggyziggy5777]

As l read through the comments yours is the best ! … l agree when you think about what is going to happen times it by 10 !! … and l think what you find incredibly important before will absolutely fade away when baby comes 😊

[@shelbys2015]

I started watching your channel when you first bought the cottage, while I love watching you renovate that and make it beautiful. I also love what you are doing with the current house! I think it’s not meant to be ill natured when others ask about the cottage, they simply have interest in what will happen with it as you grow as a family ❤ you always said it would be an investment property with potential to have cabins to rent/AIR BNB

[@rachelh885]

Totally agree that a home evolves as your life changes and priorities shift. All that's guaranteed is change after all ❤. I absolutely agree that bookshelves would be best on that back wall. I'd do cabinets on the bottom to tuck away the kiddo toys. Pretty things on the top (out of reach from little man) and function on the bottom. You'll figure it out. So excited for you!

[@lmc1996]

I love that you unapologetically do you! ❤❤❤

[@TheTattooedCrafter]

Mum being with you will be so magical and helpful to start off with. Will be lovely for grandma cuddles too. Love the house renovations and totally understand your reasoning for putting a pin on the cottage. Agree with a couple of other people who have already commented. The q&a questions were quite judgy. As an OG I’ve loved all content and think your life and what is share is amazing. I love your honesty and personality so don’t ever change. ❤❤ Agree with you about baby pressures. Definitely everything happens for a reason. You can never plan for everything and situations like this are simply meant to be at the time they take place. Xx

[@kyavner]

Yay! Macenna posted!

[@MaryseRacine7640]

I was in college when I had my kids. I stopped a week before going back with the firstborn and got the second one on Saturday night and went back to school on Monday morning… but it took me 3 hours to delivered the first one and 20 minutes for the second one… so It was pretty easy for me to recuperate since I was not exhausted both time. It always depend of how it goes for everyone. My daughter in law was over 20 hours for both of her kids. Can tell you she felt drained. What You need to do is really listen of your body and your mind. Your health and your baby son will be more important. I will miss you but will gladly wait for you to get back when ever you are ready.

[@ginistewart9636]

I used to love the cottage but have fallen in love with your home! It is like a story book house! I can't say that I have seen you happier than you are now and that just makes my heart so happy for you and Romeo!

[@angelaprado5678]

Thank you for sharing your lovely personality and talents with us!

[@anjabrunner5100]

Alles erdenklich Liebe für Dich und das Baby und schön das Du auch den geduldigen Romeo und Deine Mutter hast ...einfach nur wunderbar Deine Video ,bei mir zu Hause in Deutschland , habe ich mir mein Haus auch schon auf den Kopf gestellt...Dank Deiner Typs😂.Dankeschön 😊❤❤❤

[@rambleon57]

Thank you for sharing such personal answers in this video. All of your responses just made me respect and appreciate you that much more. Also, the light that comes in at 32:18 is beautiful ❤

[@mjsimm]

Thanks so much for posting now! I was getting caught up in storm chasing and stressed, needed to listen to a focused, kind and calm voice. You're just a lovely person.

[@akelly4207]

For the commenter asking about pressure to have babies I got asked all the time. I met my partner at round 23 and though we quickly got engaged I realised marriage wasn’t important to me at all, commitment was. So we were constantly asked when we would get married and have kids. During our second interaction, our first time hanging out alone we discussed neither of us wanting our own children. We were very close to our sibling’s kids and come from big families. I was even asked wouldn’t I want a part of us to live on when we died😮 well, my partner did die at 49 and having kids live through that would have broken me. We had over 20 years of a good relationship where we really knew each other as people and faced tough things. I’ve never regretted our decision and neither did he. Just be true to how you feel. Never have kids because it’s expected.

[@AKgirl95]

I taught and completed my masters with my first baby... if yours is chill... you may have extra time. I know what helped me was pumping and having a swing. Pumping was nice because I could schedule it and see how much the baby was drinking. You will be a great mom!!

[@cheri5954]

I am so happy to hear that the content is going to stay the same. Lots of people change their content based off of a new baby.

[@jnicholexo]

I'm always so grateful for your positivity 💕

[@RaeC]

Love to get updates. I’m excited for the kitchen and baby. I can’t imagine how you’re feeling. Enjoy the day. 😊

[@gwendailakerlyndem6279]

I’m getting married on June , when is the lil guy coming. I feel like we are doing the count down together 🫶🏻 sending love ❤️

[@ruthnoronha8206]

Don’t you think that’s private? Like she’d tell you!!

[@JustM3869]

@@ruthnoronha8206 Maccena has said it before, so not that private.

[@angelameadows1889]

"When are you due" is not at all an odd question...

[@kathrynp7595]

Mid June, she has told us before

[@eileenbrown3805]

She mentioned around the 13th! My husband's birthday...😊

[@salazark1493]

SO GLAD you are doing YOU and taking the info and recommendations that work for you !! Being a mom is a priority as a human where you put your baby and you first ! Wishing you the best for sticking to your convictions and staying positive 🙏🏼! Just remember that you are not alone and rely on the intended help ! You are wonderful but not perfect as we all wish 😊!!

[@nikkiwallace3342]

In the end you have to do what is right for you and your family. Love your homes and seeing the progress on both❤

[@Gelliny]

I love the cottage but I love your California home too! I just enjoy the process.

[@taylorcherry3407]

I just love you and you can do no wrong by me, as a viewer! Love tagging along on all your different journeys and chapters 🥰 *I admire how you handled some of those questions!

[@janethernandez2934]

Perfect time, break time at work 👍🏾

[@kimbump4008]

I love how the French doors and windows are looking, I just love everything you do, your style , everything 💖💖💖

[@katiebrown7617]

You handled some of those very judgy and presumptive questions with such grace! You and Romeo are going to be amazing parents and you gotta do what feels right for the both of you and not whatever society pushes as “normal.” That’s one thing I’ve always admired is you always stay true to yourself. It’s truly a breath of fresh air to see

[@carolgilreath9416]

So happy that you and Romeo are keeping the formal living room, for now it’s too pretty to change into a dining room.

[@janekopley3893]

I'm always most happy working with my hands, from pruning bushes to painting trim.

[@katherineschull5039]

Mad respect for you keeping the spotlight off of Baby!! After he comes, maybe you’d consider telling us about your birth experience? As a mom of two myself, I always find other women’s birth stories so interesting!!

[@misspepe7416]

Such a fun vlog and q&a. Thank you for sharing ❤

[@mdmarti1]

Just for the record, I’m so happy you put a pin in the cottage Reno. As much as I enjoyed learning and growing with you while you were in Texas, I’m still traumatized by the windows projects!!!!😱However, there is nothing more rewarding than being a mommie and daddy!! I know that you and Romeo will make amazing parents and that this chapter will definitely be the most memorable! Thank you for sharing!! ❤❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@kevinrescildo3985]

In had a double bed in my nursery & it was awesome. We used it alot when baby was up in the night - my husband was able to sleep & take over in the morning & I was able to nap. Your gonna love it!

[@cynthiamuffoletto7480]

Makes me so happy when I run into a blog for you!! 🥰

[@kellieroth1710]

I'm ecstatic for you two!!! ❤❤❤ excited for Sunday!!

[@ireneclark3993]

You!very done so much in the last few years can't wait to see your next projects while you work with a new baby

[@vicki9298]

I understand your decision to have a place for your Mom to visit!! You are 100 percent correct. That's great. You are going to Love that decision SO MUCH

[@asmrmadesimple6964]

I took a little while to figure out how to phrase this comment because it is really meant to be helpful and not hurtful. I felt that you were hurt by the question about the Texas house and if you were going to finish it because people miss that house being featured on your channel. I think a lot of the reason, at least this is how I feel, is that there are so many content creators (even in the interior design space) based in southern California. So, we are inundated as viewers with content about southern California homes and California in general. You've admitted before that California isn't for everyone, which I appreciate because that's very true. I of course have visited Southern California for pleasure and also for a lot of work trips. I've definitely enjoyed my time there but am always happy to leave. I did spend some time in wine country last year for vacation but not many people share content from that part of the state (at least as far as I've seen) and that part of California is vastly different than your area. If content creators was spread out through that state more, we may get more of a variety and wouldn't feel as if we're hearing the same stories and visiting the same locations because so many content creators frequent the same spots. You have an advantage, though, as your style is different than the other interior design creators, so that does help to not feel like I'm watching 10 of the same channel. The media doesn't help either as they make the country sound like California and New York are the only places to be. I live in a state that I think is ten times more interesting and beautiful than either California or New York but if I talked to someone outside the U.S. they probably wouldn't know where my state is located and if I talked to someone that lived outside of my state that had never visited, they would think of one particular city that isn't representative of the rest of the state in the least. There are 50 beautiful states in this country and people are tired of being fed a lie that only 2 of them are worth notice. Also, the house in Texas was a complete gut job which is always more fun and impressive to watch. I actually couldn't see your vision for that house for the longest time. It's previous layout was one of the worst I've ever seen and I thought it was in terrible condition. Once you had the walls up, I could finally get an idea of where you were going with that property and I started to love it. You've done an amazing job with it. You are also doing an amazing job with the California house but as the changes for the most part are aesthetic and not layout/structural, it's simply not going to be as dramatic of a transformation. However, this is great content for people who are actually redoing their homes/apartments as these are projects that are more attainable. A lot of your viewers may be like me where we're simply dreaming of being able to own a home one day so we feed off of the dramatic transformations that we see featured for inspiration and to give us hope (I'm 30 and have no idea if I'll ever get there). Again, you're doing a brilliant job with both properties and you are a great content creator, I'm just burnt out on hearing about California and the transformations hit different due to the nature of them. Your kitchen reno will be more in line with the transformations we saw for the Cottage, so once we have that final episode, I think the comments on that are going to be very positive.

[@CG-cq1dk]

Thank you, MaCenna. I really like your style! You have moxie! All good things and blessings.

[@susalkasarahi]

Please take as much time as you can! You’ll never be able to take back that undivided attention with your first born! I’m 2.5 months into my second born and I constantly have to split time with his older brother. Do not feel pressured to come back online right away! Enjoy those snuggles, it truly is the sweetest time of your life ❤

[@irisscally950]

I agree. I like the look of a desk in an open living area.

[@lexmaariee96]

You are the sweetest soul and I'm so here for you standing up for yourself and your decisions! Also setting boundaries 👏 Keep up the great work momma 🫶🏽

[@maisymae7632]

I hope Romeo gets his dream room soon!

[@jaxlaj2272]

My son was on a different floor for the first few years of his life before he moved and it was never an issue! You’ll hear him and you’ll have monitors!

[@LeahLouu]

My baby was refusing her afternoon nap so now we’re snuggling on the couch watching this together 🥰

[@patadams9250]

I am soo happy for you both ❤❤❤❤

[@evie6811]

As far as next projects, the built-ins you mentioned in the family room would be a good idea! Your adorable LA cottage (that my friends and I lovingly refer to as Rosehill Cottage) doesn’t have very much storage and somehow those tiny humans accumulate a lot of stuff!! Just a little suggestion from a Mom of four 💕

[@jennifermartinez-flores]

Thank you so much for answering! ❤ You are so inspiring to me! I’ve been watching you channel since 2019, as anyone on here who admires your content creation, not that you need or anyone’s validation, but I’m so happy for you! You & Romeo are going to be such great & nurturing parents & omg Kingsley is going to be the best big sister 🥹🥹🥹 , I wish you all the best for what’s forthcoming in the next chapters of life! 🫶🏼

[@user-ez8it2jg8s]

I agree with the space with the baby ❤

[@valeriemcgowan8415]

Great to see you!!

[@tammykravitz4617]

Omigosh you’re going to be exhausted. And your life is going to be forever changed. You’ll realize fast that you’ll need way more recovery and learning to be a mommy time than you ever imagined. We’ll be right here waiting for you when you come up for air! Take your time…

[@Jgrl2008]

My mom was your age when she had me and she did tell me how in many ways it was a big blessing. More settled, more sure, more everything. She and I had a bond a lot like your mother and you and I have no doubt that your children will have as great a childhood as I had with you as their mom as I did with mine. (Which is immeasurably wonderful!)

[@Rebelhomeland]

I may have to watch this one again. I literally have a hard time paying attention to just talking. It's very nice you aren't having to work constantly on the hard stuff. But then again, it would be really hard for me to do all that computer work. I may have fallen asleep halfway through. Can't wait to see the kitchen & that precious little baby boy. Your life is about to take a major change. Action packed from sunrise to sunset. Can't wait to see Daddy & Mommy in that mode. ❤

[@alisoncoomber3698]

Looking gorgeous ❤️ I so love your garden

[@Ron_Wales]

Great blog as usual ❤

[@runitsbrian]

I’ve been loving the renovation projects both in California and Texas. Props to you for all the hard work. I’m so happy for you and Romeo. I have to admit that I cried with you watching the video of your discovery. I won’t lie, I also am looking forward to more cottage renovations. The coffee bar is my jam, but I hope that you consider screening the back porch for use. It seems that it needs a place to enjoy outside in the evening with out mosquitoes and bugs. Take care and lots of admiration.

[@tiffanypacheco_]

Loved this q&a. So excited for all to come for you ❤

[@Thedeans716]

Just had this thought as you were showing your living room pre-renovation, if you were to put two baby gates, separating the back of the couch from the rest of the living room, that would be a nice long alleyway play area once baby gets a little bit bigger and more mobile. That way you can work at your desk while he is playing and it’s bigger than a pack and play. If you were to put lower shelving units with baskets, you could put his toys in the baskets the couch would hide the toys, but he could grab things independently. I have no idea how you can make that look pretty but I know you can!

[@kacee9553]

MaCenna, just an idea to help you out with the hardware getting the paint off. If you soak it overnight in a crockpot with dawn & tide you can take the paint off so easy. Most of the paint dissolves off and you just wipe it off easily. Hope this may help. You are such a PRETTY expectant mama.❤❤❤

[@ellend9739]

Thank you MaCenna for the adorable Q&A loved everything! We can’t, like you I am sure , not wait to see mini MaCenna and Romeo of course ! And although we all understand privacy , we hope to see him once in a while ! I just had a grandson, now 6.5 months old already! And it absolutely flew by , that baby baby period that is ! He is now a little person ! You are so going to enjoy it and so going to be a wonderful mom and dad ! Thank you for taking us along ! 🌸💖👍

[@maddip3187]

I’m loving your current projects! Love both houses and excited that between them both there’s plenty of really great content coming in the long run 😃