diy living room makeover! 🖤 dark cottagecore, dark academia, building my library ✨📚

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[@autumnsjournal5352]

Moody dark Academia Book content, home content, & Jesus!!! Yes please 🙌🙌

[@ShellStein93]

Completely agree! Just discovered her channel and so glad I did!! :) Subscribed!

[@RaindropBookDragon]

I know, right!!

[@Hufflebuddy1]

Its actually refreshing that you dont have all the things that all influencers have, its like they hit a certain amount of subscribers and then everything gets fancy and expensive and they start lose what was special about them,

[@harmshoney]

yes!! I feel the same way & eventually stop following so many of them because of that. thank you so much! 🥹🖤

[@SouthernPioneer1965]

100 % agree . Then they all start pushing the same expensive products that they themselves self probably wound even afford if they never became an influencer. To me that is fake .

[@jme928]

Your channel just popped up in my algorithm for the first time. What a breath of fresh air. We have similar book and style tastes which is what probably brings most people here. Just because I am a “moody” Christian these types of channels usually lead me to people practicing witchcraft which is just not something I’m into. Your makeover is lovely and inspiring.

[@harmshoney]

yessss it always seems to be that way for most moody styles. thank you for being here!! 🥹🖤

[@Lady_in_Waiting]

Yes same here!! I love Victorian Gothic styles, architecture, and detailing, but I love Jesus too.! Glad I found this channel !

[@lisadethlefsen4232]

This is so beautiful! So glad I found your channel! Dark academia/cottage core AND Jesus! Right up my alley :)

[@sandyheredia3027]

Mine too😊amen to that😊

[@harmshoney]

awh thank you so much!! 🥹🖤 it's hard to find these days lol!

[@ELizbeth135]

Same! So excited to have discovered this channel!😊

[@rosehill1595]

Oh wow, girl you got your very own style! Love how you styled the shelves and decorated the walls. Love your take on Dark Academia - just beautiful and inviting. Finally, someone who actually loves books, it is clear you read and enjoy them. Creative wall display with fun art and trinkets that look like they mean something and undoubtedly will change over time/season. You managed to create a dark sanctuary that feels welcoming and incorporated the delight of living plants, the warmth of candlelight and warm simplicity. No cookie cutter decor, just beauty and pleasant functionality. Great color choices - dark but not too dark or too trendy - you created a timeless room. I enjoyed the tour, thank you!

[@harmshoney]

awh thank you so much!! 🖤🖤 excited to see how it changes up over the years! ✨

[@aanon5716]

love it! u & ur husband make a lovely interesting inviting cozy (enough adjectives?!) room to enjoy.📚📚📚 books make me happy. u will never be bored if u can pick up a book & enter that world.

[@vruth23]

There are many millions of Christians who read every kind of book under the sun. The tenets of Christianity do not prevent curiosity and invention, unless you're a Fundamentalist and you censor your own capabilities. Don't do that. Read what you like. Learn things expand your mind always

[@harmshoney]

yessss & I love this topic. i feel like as a Christian, I can see God in all stories. intended or not. He's everywhere 🖤🖤 but having discernment is so important & I certainly have my own boundaries with things too - it's VITAL to pray about everything & live according to our convictions. thank you!!

[@harmshoney]

@@A.L.75 yes! truth & discernment have to be a priority 🖤

[@jl8805]

Be careful sister. We must guard our hearts, minds, ears, eyes. We can't just go about reading or watching or being exposed to whatever we want. Does this glorify God? Would it be okay to do X, Y, Z if Jesus was next to us? We are to give account. Be careful to easily take advice from anyone. Even so called Christians. Go to the word, always check with God's word. If you read the Word, you know the truth and no one can deceit you. I pray God gives you discernment and wisdom 🤍 I pray He gives that to all of us.

[@harmshoney]

@jl8805 we can absolutely read or watch whatever we want - but that doesn't mean it's *wise* to do so. I'm not saying to throw caution to the wind at all or that it doesn't matter what we consume - because it does for sure! I'm simply saying that it isn't sinful to read secular stories. you can learn from anything whether it's Christian or not (whether it's moral lessons or even biblical allegories). I have stated many many times to always have discernment & to put a book down if you feel convicted - I have done that several times. yes, we will give an account. & we also may have different convictions.

[@harmshoney]

@chrisd8795 I have never recommended going with the main stream nor have I said it makes it okay to do something because it's what others do. I have *always* said to pray about it, have discernment, & put something down if you feel convicted. I am not in bondage because I read fiction books that are not inherently Christian - it is possible to learn through stories.

[@my-mysknitsaloon]

Wowsy wow this is how a home should look like ! Personal touch, lots of books, plants, warmth, cozy and dark academic gothic vibes. And how gorgeous are you ? To wonderful. Thanks for giving us a home tour. 🖤🍄🌰💋🖤

[@harmshoney]

thank you so much!! 🥹🖤

[@chantelmartin8434]

So pretty! You did a great job and I loved your video! Thank you for taking the time to share! From someone who also likes Dark Academia / Apothecary / black walls vibes, what really made a difference on my bookshelves was to remove the book sleeves. Sometimes the muted and simple textured velvet binding and gold/silver lettering on the spine made the books pop in an antique kind of way. I then used the sleeves in my reading journal or on the covers of my sketchbooks and IPad case.

[@harmshoney]

i love that idea! part of me wants to, but i also wouldn't know what to do with all the covers 😆

[@lisaray9404]

I love all of it, and it looks so cozy. You and Mr. Steven have done an amazing job with the remodeling that you have already completed. I'm sending you both a GIANT HUG for demonstrating your library shelves. I have been holding out setting up my office library because I was searching for the perfect book cases. The wall mounted shelves are brilliant!!! I NEVER thought of doing that with a nice low long cabinet below. I'm definitely doing this ASAP! I love you wrote scripture on the flooring. AND I love that you let your dogs be a part of your videos and for allowing them to come in close to you. The view behind your home is stunning. No, you don't have a 'Frankenstein home,' you have a "butterfly house." It is growing more and more beautiful over time. Take care, stay cozy and enjoy your beautiful home. 😊💖🙏🏻🌹

[@harmshoney]

awh this is the sweetest comment!! 🥹🦋 thank you so so much!! appreciate you!! 🖤🖤

[@dodiekoehler]

I love your decorating style. It has character and shows your personality. I like when a house does that. Good job!

[@harmshoney]

thank you!! I'm excited to see how it transforms over the years! 🖤✨

[@jen3566]

Love the makeover, it really matches you. I also am happy that you’re so satisfied with it!!! I’d love to see a return of people’s homes being filled with intention again, so this is beautiful.

[@harmshoney]

thank you so much 🥹 we try to be intentional with all we have! 🖤🖤

[@morekare57]

Your first home and your first years together are the very best.... enjoy them while you can - all these 'hiccups', goals, bling, thrifting, having to put things off, etc. - it's the very best - no joke. Married 44 years this year - enjoy what you have while u can. Blessings to you both!

[@naturalwitchery]

Paint is the makeover I keep reaching for!instant new ❤

[@emmar3035]

Oh my gosh, girl! You Do have an incredible sense of design. I am a trained artist and interior designer and you have fabulous style…your spacing is spot on! Don’t sell yourself short. You are rocking it 🤍👍🏻

[@harmshoney]

oh gosh, thank you so much!! appreciate you!! 🥹🖤

[@kimberlysreads]

I love this!! You did such an amazing job and everything turned out so beautifully! 💕 I'm not a religious person, but I love that you wrote scriptures under the panels and you will always have that memory!

[@harmshoney]

awh thank you so much!! appreciate you 🥹🖤🙏🏼

[@HoneyBadger938]

Youre style is like midevil fairy enchanted Wednesday. 🖤 🦇 ❤

[@harmshoney]

omg that's the best description hahaha thank you so much!! 🥹🖤✨

[@HoneyBadger938]

@@harmshoney we are SOOO similar it seems. I'm really glad your channel showed up on my feed. 😊🙌❤️

[@helenthehobbitwilliams5466]

I love how cozy it is! You have some really beautiful editions of books, and lots of really beautiful little treasures ❤

[@harmshoney]

@@helenthehobbitwilliams5466 thank you so much!! I'm a sucker for special editions 🫣

[@kitta636]

Looking great! I'm really enjoying how intentional/curated everything appears while simultaneously giving "home owned by an eccentric, retired writer who lives off-grid, surrounds themselves in organized chaos, and talks to all animals as if they are human beings" -- in the best way! Also, I have to ask, where did you get the small skeleton artwork @ 11:43 @14:37 @14:43? Enoy your refreshed space..you've both certainly earned it!

[@harmshoney]

oh my gosh thank you so much!! that's literally the best description hahaha I will most definitely have full on convos with my fur babes & birds lol & those prints are from 1924us!! they're my fav 🥹 thank you so much!! 🖤✨

[@emmar3035]

Oh, sweetie, my hubby and I remodeled/redecorated our 1st house. He had skills - I did not, but I learned A LOT! It was hard work, but so worth it and rewarding. Love and blessings to you, your spouse, and the doggies. Emma

[@emmar3035]

Love your style 🙂🤍 I have the exact gold candle sconces - they were my moms when I was a kid ( 13:14 and I’m 66 now!) I love all the books as well, there’s just something about the feel and smell of them. I’ve tried reading with my iPad…just not the same. You guys are doing a great job 🤍🙏🏻

[@HaTikvahOfTheWorld]

LOVE the vibe! The colors are perfect and you've decorated everything so beautifully! And that view out of your door of the lake....swoon!

[@gingerspath3565]

I love your home. I have tons of books all over my house…I love how you have arranged them and displayed your treasures.

[@harmshoney]

thank you!! definitely wanted the shelves to have some flavor 🤌🏼🖤

[@rustygatecottage9061]

Love your style. I too have tons of books and just painted my library a blue with purple undertones and I painted the bookcase to match. Love your green wall for the library.

[@harmshoney]

@@rustygatecottage9061 thanks so much!! that sounds beautiful!! ✨🖤

[@lynneallison1296]

This looks lovely! I have many similarities in my tastes -- in books, colors and dark decor. I can't wait to see more of your videos.

[@knottedfox0708]

I'm so happy for you, it looks beautiful! And no worries about your Frankenstein house...I'm a normal person too, that's part of why I love your videos. I prefer "real", thank you for being real 🙂

[@harmshoney]

thank you so much!! 🥹🖤🙏🏼

[@born_again_studios]

It looks great! So excited to see it keep evolving over time. Love the green you choose for the wall too. 💛✨️

[@harmshoney]

thank you!! I'm so glad it turned out - we didn't really study many colors. it was kind of a whim 😅

[@born_again_studios]

@harmshoney sometimes that's the best! No need to overthink. Just what feels right in the space 🥰

[@Hannah_Reads]

I love what you guys did to your home! It’s gorgeous. Looks so cozy and has personality. Also the brackets as bookends is genious!

[@harmshoney]

thank you soooo much!! 🥹🖤

[@shadygardens2256]

Very cool! I made notes of things I want to do here in my home. I love this look. Who would have thought a black wall would look so good! You are great at decorating. ❤

[@harmshoney]

awh thank you so much!! 🥹🖤

[@meh5069]

I understand the feeling about *those* books. My solution (which may make some people very angry) was to redact those parts that did nothing for the plot lol. Made the story so much smoother!

[@harmshoney]

yes! same 😅 I've no problem being a scene skipper lol

[@barbarabell1171]

❤ I literally just ran across your channel for the first time.... You had me at " you talk about Jesus "! Girl you're my kind of influencer! And now I'm a subscriber.

[@loverofthesacredheart]

i was so excited to find your video, i see a fellow moody dark academia aesthetic-loving, dark curly hair having Christian and I absolutely smash the subscribe button! we love to see it. i feel like a lot of the videos i've seen in this aesthetic have been by creators, some of whom are probably lovely people in many ways, who share some things in their space that i'm not fond of (like tarot cards and other questionable things, which I have my own past with before my conversion) so it's highlyyyy refreshing to find you

[@harmshoney]

thank you so so much!! 🥹 i can totally relate. thank you for being here!! 🖤🖤

[@harmshoney]

thank you so so much!! 🥹 i can totally relate. thank you for being here!! 🖤🖤

[@oliviadavis895]

I was already curious from the thumbnail but when you said what your channel is about, automatic subscribe. Can’t wait to keep watching more 🫶✝️🤍

[@moonpearl23]

Amazing job! Love the doggy close up at the end! 💚

[@harmshoney]

hehe I just had to share that cuteness! 🖤 thank you!

[@las3160]

I adore your library! I love the art and knickknacks 😍

[@CoogieBotLoafer]

That's the same exact couch I want and girl I felt that not on my artist salary😩Also love the scripture on the floor boards! As a pagan myself my sister and I drew protective sigils on our floors before redoing them! This came out so good and as a green lover myself, the green you chose for the accent wall is perfect 👌

[@harmshoney]

it's actually insane how much furniture costs 😆 thank you so much!! 🖤🖤

[@CoogieBotLoafer]

@@harmshoney $3.5k+ for a decent sectional no thanks ill check for local estate sales 💀 LOL And you're very welcome! ❤️

[@eva_fr]

It is cosy and beautiful. I love the aestatics of the space, and especially love the library. ❤️

[@harmshoney]

thank you!! so excited for it to grow even more 😆🖤

[@TheLoveystanton]

Love the bookshelves and the brackets flipped to make bookends. 😊

[@miamolin]

💗💚💚🖤💚Amazing and magical livingroom. Love it! 💚💚🖤💚💗

[@marantatelvanni4567]

Получилось очень красиво! Спасибо что делитесь частью своей жизни!❤

[@harmshoney]

thank you so much!! 🥹🖤

[@Nazuna500]

It looks sooo good!! When I get my house, I'm thinking of a pretty dusky purple for my living room. I want my whole house done in that cozy cottage core style!

[@lindasylvester8992]

New to your channel and subscribed because I love Christ, dogs, simple meaningful living, and realistic affordable cozy decor. Your home reflects it all... Thanks for sharing! Now put down the paint brush, curl up under that wonderful blanket on that inviting couch with a mug of warm beverage, your fur babies and a good book and enjoy the fruits of your labor. Your home is adorable.

[@ysk1729]

I could not love this more!!!! You did such a great job and I love your cozy home!

[@rneustel388]

I ❤❤❤ this library makeover, and I think the music fit the video to a T!! You created something really magical, and I’m subscribing!

[@harmshoney]

awh thank you!! i tried 🥹🖤

[@Ms.SpookyNerd]

Came out so cool. Loves it. I love cottagecore and dark academia aesthetics. ☕📚👻🦇🧙🏼🧛🏼

[@IntentionallyAD]

Just found your channel! Love the cozy dark academia and using what you have. 100% Unique and Jesus to boot! Can't wait to hear more about your favorite books and recommendations

[@SaltOfTheHome]

Stumbled upon your video this morning. First off you’re adorable. Second talking about Jesus is definitely my thing so you just got a new subscriber! ❤❤❤

[@harmshoney]

thank you so so much 🥹 appreciate you! 🖤

[@thepaperbackqueen]

😍😍😍 I love love love the makeover it’s so beautiful like oh my gosh those house tea pots 🤌🏾✨✨ the mushrooms 🍄🤌🏾✨✨✨ the bookshelves 🤌🏾✨✨✨✨🔥

[@harmshoney]

ahh thank you so much!! 🥹🖤 I tried lol! hopefully the collection will continue to grow 👀

[@theemarydee1610]

What a darling home you and your husband have. You did a beautiful job at ‘putting it all together’ with your husband we stamp on it. You, also, did a beautiful job at editing.

[@harmshoney]

thank you!! & i appreciate you saying that! i try to make it special 😆🖤✨

[@Harley24986]

The idea to put the brackets on top of the shelves was genius! How is it holding up under the book weight? I kind of want to try this!

[@harmshoney]

thank you so much!! it's holding up great! we put the brackets into the wall studs where we could, & used anchors where we couldn't. so they're pretty sturdy!

[@enchanted1964]

You are so beautiful, and I absolultely LOVE what you did with your home.. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@rebecahoffman9181]

OMG, so beautiful room. The dog is so adorable and inocent Very nice job ended.

[@HoneyBadger938]

I think what youve done is absolutely amazing!! LOVE it! What would be cool is if you combined the "wabi sabi" syle ( great if you have pets ) with that beautiful dark buttery velvety goodness. 🥰

[@harmshoney]

ohh i'll look that up 👀 thank you!! 🖤🖤

[@HoneyBadger938]

@@harmshoney wabi sabi is a Japanese term meaning imperfectly perfect, natural tones, use of stone and natural woods, plants, simple, clean and easy to clean. 😊

[@SR-no8sr]

That is so cozy!! You did a great job!

[@debbyhodges2588]

Add a vintage map to a wall! They are so interesting to look at and add an academia feel to any room (in my humble opinion:)

[@harmshoney]

ohh i love that idea!! thank you!! might just have to get a middle earth one 🤭🖤

[@chomama1628]

Enchanting! 📚

[@Omawentloco]

Wow, look at your fortunate head of hair! Your home looks beautiful and your doggos are cuties!

[@Cassy_Potato13]

6:04 when the actual video starts

[@siameseire]

You created a beautiful space and what a lovely water view!!

[@K_bl2156]

I love it! You are an adorable young woman. I am a new subscriber and I like to watch natural, normal people decorate their homes and get some good ideas for mine.

[@ceycacatnascimentonascimen3033]

Belíssimo cômodo!!❤❤

[@katiecarmody5663]

Wonderful Video. The candle on the bottom shelf WOW curly candle spiral in a metal contraption never seen that amazing item before Thank You! Thab=n

[@L.M.Jimenez]

How magical…✨

[@OnlyLoveCan38]

Absolutely beautiful wonderfully arranged and an excellent use of shelving.

[@sherrylamb1290]

Your bookcase is very cool and amazing 🥰

[@ABookLikeYou]

You have really created such a beautiful, cozy home! 💛✨

[@ToniTonyTone111]

Wonderful whimsey magical library! I was reminded of a quote by the writer Jorge Luis Borges: "I have always imagined that paradise will be a kind of library."

[@dawnbrown4882]

Beautiful! And I LOVED your idea to flip the brackets. Brilliant and beautiful. Where did you get the brackets??? Thanks!

[@harmshoney]

thank you so much!! I've linked them in the description 🖤🖤

[@caoakley2157]

Room looks lovely - nice to see so many books!

[@susannee.colella6109]

Turned out lovely. 💕

[@terrythomas2735]

It’s beautiful !I have collections of books I can’t wait until we start our Library. Simple is perfect

[@gretchenjohnson696]

Absolutely loved this!❤

[@lindsayjeanae]

Just found your channel. Loving the cozy vibes in the new design. Maybe add fairy lights?

[@harmshoney]

ohh that's a fantastic idea!! i usually do Christmas lights in the winter, I'll definitely do fairy lights year round!! thank you!! 🖤✨

[@sorciere...]

It is gorgeous!!! You both did a great job!

[@LadyTamika]

Very beautiful and cosy

[@frauhollecottage]

Hi!! I just found you! Love the dark cottage decor. My office is considered that as well or Whimsey Goth - thats what my daughter said. Loved what you did for your library. So nice! Thanks for sharing!

[@harmshoney]

thank you so much! ahh I love that description!! 🖤🖤 appreciate you!

[@stephaniehoagland8729]

love the spiral candles where did you find those?

[@harmshoney]

thank you!! they're from Amazon!

[@jennpzc4925]

Loved how everything came out! Please let me know where you got that beautiful copy of Coraline! It's gorgeous.

[@harmshoney]

awh thank you so much!! & the Coraline special edition is from LitJoy Crate ☺️

[@jennpzc4925]

@@harmshoney thank you for the information! Huge Neil Gaiman fan. I put myself on the preorder list.

[@humblyhaley]

The books, candles, plants and green wall 👏🏼 So pretty!

[@harmshoney]

ahh thank you!! can always use more of each 😆🖤

[@melaniehancock5652]

Love your home. Its beautiful!!

[@harmshoney]

@@melaniehancock5652 thanks so much!! 🖤🖤

[@Raxx777]

Love Love how it turned out

[@earthmamma85]

It’s beautiful. Absolutely stunning. Your decorating style is exactly what I do.

[@harmshoney]

thank you so much!! 🥹🖤

[@Making.Home.]

This room turned out so beautiful! And you have so many books!! I may have book envy 😆Do you thrift most of them?

[@harmshoney]

thank you so much!! 🥹 & I'd say it's probably 50/50! i definitely much prefer to thrift if I can, but I also have a hard time focusing if a book is "too used" 😆

[@lalaloveslit]

this turned out so gorgeous!!!

[@harmshoney]

thank you!! 🥹🖤

[@Via-l8j]

So cozy! You've done an amazing job with the space!

[@harmshoney]

thank you so much!! coziness is always the goal 🙏🏼

[@FurballHacker]

Gorgeous!

[@tracy_akatc7588]

Love it 🥰

[@JrBeverly]

Wow I love this video such great inspiration 😍

[@harmshoney]

thank you so much!! 🥹🖤

[@whatsupdoc1075]

I love that you love Jesus and your husband yet still read Dracula! May I make one tiny suggestion? Maybe get some flameless candles so you can get your same ambiance without worrying about your fur baby knocking them over accidentally. They are cheap on Amazon now! The overall effect of your room is GREAT and I adore the shade of green you used. Looking forward to more! ❤❤❤

[@harmshoney]

i haven't read dracula yet, but I'm excited to!! & yesssss I actually just got some from Aldi the other day! 😆 thank you!

[@loribenton5975]

New subscriber! I've never seen books mounted on brackets and stacked like that. How did you anchor the bottom book onto the brackets? It looked like you were doing more than simply setting it on the brackets and stacking more books on top. You made the bracket disappear. It was like magic.

[@harmshoney]

thank you!! i have a "short" on here showing the process! it's hard to explain, but basically I paper clipped the back cover to a few of the last pages, then slide the book onto the bracket, putting the bracket between the back cover & back pages. sorry it's hard to type out 😆 I hope it makes sense!

[@gwenaguilar7049]

I'm a Christian and I love reading and watching all sorts of different things. I'm really into Forklore, fantasy, even horror like Vampires and Werewolves, throw in a little magic and romance and that is me in a nutshell. God knows your heart, so don't change. You home is awesome. We have the same issue. Our home will be 100yrs old in a few years. Totally get the wonky walls and floors. Nothing lines up in our house. We tore down part of a wall and some previous owner decided to cut into the support beam. Hubby scrambled hard to figure out how to support the support beam. The plumbing, and electrical are modge podge. They added rooms as they went along too. We love our wonky home. Love the scriptures on the bottom of your floor boards, when you change your floors hopefully yoh do it again.

[@universallyinsync]

Really impressive makeover, and I love books. It's always great to get the things you enjoy placed perfectly! What is the lovely music, please? ❤

[@harmshoney]

thank you so much!! i get all of my music from Epidemic Sound 🖤

[@booklady8888]

Just found your channel. I liked your intro, so I stayed and am glad I did. As far as the books, let the Holy Spirit guide you if it's not for you will know. Inlove your copy of Anne of Green Gables. When we did shelves, we had to put supports underneath since the books are heavy. You may want to see if you need to do that? Or you may have already just thought I would mention it. It all came out so nice! Enjoy have a blessed week happy reading 📚 😊

[@susanapacheco2235]

I love the floating books on the wall. Where can I get those brackets?

[@harmshoney]

thank you! they're just plain L-brackets, they should be available at any hardware store!

[@nancyv3417]

I love it!!! Absolutely beautiful

[@whithehearthro]

Love the style! So moody and cozy

[@harmshoney]

@@whithehearthro thank you!! my 2 favorites 🖤✨

[@yolandagarza7897]

You guys gave such beauty and character to your home, I love it, thank you for sharing your talents ❤ ♥ ,GOD IS GOOD...JOHN 3:16

[@ChristysChannelYall]

I love Jesus and books so glad You Tube recommended you! New sub.

[@ilovejack100]

Fabulous! Your creativity is amazing. Thanks for sharing your decor talents! Lots of inspiration. Cheers,

[@sadiahakimofficial]

İ like this side of KZbin. There are so few dark academia vibes kinda channels or i can't find them as compared to Instagram.