finding a vintage oil painting & roadtrip with mom | XO, MaCenna Vlogs

Mom & I went to the best estate sale that this weekend and I found a vintage oil painting worth $1,900!!! AHHHH I'm in love! Also, we took a road trip to see baby Robbie and to hunt for velvet fabric for the thrifted chairs I want to have reupholstered!
Click Here To SUBSCRIBE: bit.ly/xomacennavlogs-subscribe
Follow Me on INSTAGRAM: @xomacenna
My DIY & HOME DECOR Channel: ‪@XOMaCenna‬
Watch the last vlog // • designing WINDOW TREAT...
⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯
Follow me on:
✶ Instagram @xomacenna
✶ Pinterest @xomacenna
✶ Blog // bit.ly/xomacennablog
✶ Tiktok @xomacenna
✶ Facebook @xomacenna
⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯
✶ BUSINESS INQUIRIES ONLY: [e-mail]
⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯
Help me TRANSLATE my Videos: bit.ly/xovlogs-translate
Some links may be affiliate links!
FTC: This video is not sponsored

[@CassandraMichelle6]

Does anyone else feel like we NEED to see her prom dresses!?!?

[@BarbaraChapmanFrenchEthereal]

Yes!!! McKenna, that'd be really fun! Prom dress show & tell! 💗

[@Fireonmyaltsrneverburnout]

Was just going to comment. Show the prom dress.

[@samanthaw1419]

YES! totally came to comment that. 😂

[@karolhenderson8888]

Yes please.

[@meaelmtoft-riedel5481]

YES!

[@sydneyking5667]

I just want to say thank you for supporting a local upholsterer. The profession is a dying breed especially quality work. My mom has been doing upholstery for over 30 years and its amazing how they can breath life back into a piece of furniture

[@outoftheburrough]

Here here, I've been upholstering 7+ years & love to do pieces with sentimental memories attached or that will be appreciated & generate memories going forward.

[@elecbarberella]

My cousin and his wife are upholsterers, as well. It was his wife’s parent’s business that they took over when her parents retired. I wish I lived closer to them because I have a chair my cats have destroyed that I want to get redone.

[@nw8204]

I had the same thought! My old neighbor did this for over 40 years and she really loved doing it! I wanted to get my sectional done but it was over $2000, so, I guess that might be why it's a dying profession lol but if you have a really unique piece that you can't find elsewhere it might be worth it 🤷‍♀️

[@rebeccaude4412]

The “paperwork" found is called the provenance of a piece & they make any piece much more valuable & easier to be appraised. Never ever toss out anything you find (even a basic receipt) with original works, no matter the material! You both scored amazing & beautiful finds & you have a great eye! Add learning as much as you can about the items you gravitate towards & the stronger your intuition will become!

[@chewy000079]

I'm sure that oil painting is worth much for than $1,900 today. You should have it appraised. It's a beauty! Congrats on that find!

[@valarya]

I did a quick google search you can see what paintings of his (John Cawse) have sold at Auction in the past and it looks like it's anywhere from $300-$6,000!

[@whenwillcarmen]

I wish I could have met the woman who’s estate sale you went to based on her style and taste. Wow. She was fabulous!!

[@whenwillcarmen]

PS: your mom’s chairs are stunning. The purple velvet was 🥰 everything!

[@danielleholcforeman]

Agreed! She seems like such an interesting woman... The stories she could have told!

[@pennylane36]

You, Macenna, may just have figured out something fantastic here. Reaching out to the estate people to vlog, thus getting a sneak peek at what's there and where the items you like are located. teheehee lol

[@maryshields1935]

Brilliant idea!!

[@n.p731]

Yes but no address added 😢

[@outoftheburrough]

​@@n.p731did you miss that she did a reel/tictoc of it at the time (that she inserted) with the details, no point putting the address on this video as the sale has finished.

[@itsjuliehoran]

When MaCenna says, "What do you think?" I always find myself nodding my head and saying "Yes! Love it there!"

[@patriciamathis]

Me too!

[@heatherbrien5250]

Same!

[@loris4235]

Me too! 😂

[@quinndiemer]

Or the “do you know what I mean???” ‘YES’ nodding my head 😂Hahaha

[@nadgeeflores1268]

😂😂😂 just did that

[@3Oh3metrostation]

Hanging those 2 portraits on either side of the entry to the kitchen/living is such a good idea. I think it adds so much character and subtle grand feeling.

[@JasminFontanarosa]

Just an observation, the price for the Regency painting is in pounds £ which is the english currency. The euro sign is € which doesn't apply to every country in Europe but most of it. ☺️

[@MargaretHill65_]

You and your Mum always makes me happy . I lost my Mum in Nov 2018 and I miss her so much . Please hug your Mum for me . She is precious ❤❤

[@jennifermiddleton6150]

A lot of studies have been done on the Mona lisa. It’s has been rumored that it was a self portrait of Leonardo Da Vinci but it’s also been said that she is a lover of his. A documentary has been done surrounding the piece if you are interested in watching it I can try and find it for you. I was an art history major so I love talking about art. Love all the pieces you and mom picked up.

[@jocelynstade5369]

as I am watching this I just chuckle because I think it is hilarious how MaCenna does not want Family portraits on her wall but she will hang Random portraits of people around the house! I would rather know the person who is staring at me! lol

[@vedakendrick8521]

I was literally thinking the same thing!!!😂 Older portraits of people really worry me😬

[@kiramiryam208]

I 100% had the same thought 😂

[@yanellal.3413]

Same here! I don't know why but I find it super creepy to have pictures of dead people I don't know staring at me!

[@jocelynstade5369]

I agree 🤣🤣 old vintage prints are just as creepy as the dolls that people like to collect.. random face staring at me.. no thanks 🤣🤣

[@franchescawetter8423]

My 12 year old said the same thing as we were watching!

[@carolinecostello1272]

It's my mum's birthday today, she passed away in 2015. I miss her so much and I bought a house recently so watching you and your mum shopping for the house and your relationship warms my heart while simultaneously breaks it. I always look forward to watching all of your channels and inspire me to keep working on my house. Seeing what you have done is amazing. Thank you to you and your mum for making my day x

[@QueenChatty1]

I can relate with what you are saying and feeling. My mom's birthday was April 13 she passed in 2009 and it never gets any easier.

[@carolinecostello1272]

@@QueenChatty1 it really doesn't, it hits me at random times. I am so very sorry for your loss. X

[@scottishmamalivingingodslight]

Happy Heavenly birthday to your Mama! I lost my Mama last year - she was 65. We were best friends just like McKenna and Kathleen - my Mum is Kathleen too. Knowing my Mama is healed and happy in heaven is a great relief! As is knowing that we will be reunited one day! As Job said - The Lord gives and the Lord takes away, blessed be the Lord! This channel is a balm to my grieving heart and reminds me of the good times!

[@annsmith4739]

Me to Caroline ,I miss her every day ,such precious moments Ann

[@carolinecostello1272]

I am so sorry, it is really difficult to come to terms with. My mum was 66 when she passed suddenly. I hope you are doing ok, thank you for sharing with me ❤️

[@stephaniestock8145]

I started burning up the estate sales after I saw your videos. You are right, it’s always older folks attending them! I even take my 5 year old, he loves exploring with me.

[@ElainePap1]

The marble head you bought is Ygeia which means Health in Greek !

[@fernofthecentury]

Cool!!

[@BlackMoustH]

Hummm isn’t it the Venus de Milo’s head ?

[@tarabarela]

My mom's not in the best health but I know she would of loved to do this with me. You're so lucky to have this special time with your mom.

[@lizzymorang8906]

I think your beautiful lady portrait should go in where your vanity is going in the primary suite. Having her company and inspiration while you do your self care and beauty routine would be so lovely

[@lookingback5889]

You and mom are so adorable. Makes me miss my mom so much. 💜💜

[@theresekennedy6320]

Greetings again from Waterford, Ireland 🇮🇪 Delighted to see all of the Waterford Crystal at the Estate sale. Love going on trips with you and your Mom 🥰

[@jmk1962]

I'm from Waterford too.

[@lindapearl4792]

There’s another KZbinr Lady Marybeth who used to work at Waterford and thrifts in and around Houston TX. She’s a fountain of knowledge for all thrifters.

[@alb7597]

You will treasure these moments with your mom

[@cherylchase8179]

I love watching videos of you and your mom. She is so sweet. reminds me how much I miss my mom. She was the best.

[@sharonmakowsky172]

Great haul! The little dog trinket box looks just like Kinsley! Cute!💜👍

[@LindaKayHolevas]

Love the Kinsley trinket box. It looks just like her! I would have loved to go to that estate sale. The woman had brilliant taste. I’m so happy for you, you found so many amazing pieces. ❤

[@mommab1969]

Macenna, the religious picture that you purchased with the intricate frame is a beautiful painting of Mary, Mother of Jesus. If you made that available to someone I would imagine they would take it off your hands rather than it being discarded. You found an amazing estate sale-wow the art was beautiful!!

[@hannahbrady8745]

Look at the angels flying around her in the beginning - I knew something was different when I seen that... then I saw the image and I was like ...AHHH.. makes sense.

[@dinomite078]

I want to say I love the relationship you have with your mom . My mom and I both love antiques but we don’t have a good relationship so I go alone . You guys are so cute ☺️

[@itsonlyada]

I would 1000% watch you clean up and restore thrifts!! I never know where to start on deep cleaning old frames, dishwater, cloth

[@vickinoeske1154]

What a magnificent home full of fabulous treasures!❤

[@carinslayton3147]

The mini Kinsley is everything!!!

[@bridgetlake]

Knowing the the owner had a passion for children’s books illustrations, stories, etc, I’m betting it’s original and quite a treasure!

[@Rose_Romano71]

Coffee table something about it I don’t like… but that doesn’t matter it’s not my house, yes!!! The picture frames would look so good there ❤️❤️

[@lynndaniels6015]

I love it when you do videos with your momma. Cherish that!

[@hannahbrady8745]

MaCenna - I was wondering in the beginning of your video did you notice all the angels around you. Then it made sense after watching your video - The chunky image you have is of the Blessed Virgin Mary and she is Queen of the Angels. I love Mary - I have a great devotion to her. I knew something was different when I seen the beginning of your video. You found a gem!

[@Robanna..]

When you started talking about the fabric store I KNEW you were going to High Fashion! Funny story, that home store used to be a mortgage company and I worked there for six years. When our company was bought out and closed it became High Fashion. I have several pieces from there and it was always funny to me to be there to shop and think “my office used to be right here”.

[@MySweetSammy]

Oh my goodness! That little Kinsley trinket box - *PERFECT* !!!

[@joannejenkins7379]

That was an incredible estate sale, worth all the effort I’m sure, amazing. Love all the treasures you found💖

[@donnawisner1481]

Love the Chintz plates and the frames. Your Mom is a trooper. Love her

[@ireneclark3993]

Loved the mother and child surrounded by flowers picture.

[@kimclarke5018]

Those chairs are spectacular in purple velvet.

[@fernofthecentury]

Beautiful shade of purple too!

[@Rose_Romano71]

The opening between the kitchen and living room, imagine if you hung a Beautiful vintage garland at Christmas….omg 🥰😱❤️

[@rosalynmoore4769]

OMG! I didn’t know you grew up in Houston! I work two blocks from High Fashion Home on Elgin and Fannin. And been to the fabric store across the street! I’ve bought my living room couch, silk pillows and a painting from that store. What a coincidence! I live near U/H Central! Also lived in Baton Rouge. Love, love, love your channel and your Mom!

[@Sandy-oe5mh]

I love the dates you have with your mom. I need a sale buddy. It's so much more fun.

[@monalingan9523]

This was a fun trip. Thank you for taking us along with you and your mama. You found some absolutely stunning things at that estate sale. 😊

[@Mingley01]

The cottage is coming along so nicely.

[@hihellohey]

I gasped & giggled at the “city pups” pillow moment because I actually own it 😅

[@user-by8pu6jq9r]

Oh wow I had that pop up book as a kid. Fran the lady who illustrated it was a mum at my infant school in south England went for play dates at her house lovely and very talented lady! Cannot believe it’s over in the US too !

[@cristianMoon24]

After watching all your estate sale shopping videos I want to go to estate sales 🥰

[@ashleyfashionable]

those chairs!!!! dying over them. Such great finds :)

[@clarehartland150]

Great buys. The £ is British pounds (pounds sterling). A Euro is like an E (€). If it says which auction house it was sold by you can probably find it in the catalogue.

[@gloriaalbrecht9929]

FYI the floral plates you bought are all chintzware, very collectible and pricey depending where you come across them. Been around for many decades, Queen Victoria helped to make the first pieces made popular, so the frenzy started and went home for many decades. Good eye, I once had a chintz teapot that I sold on line for $599.00. Great estate sale, good for you and your mom being first in! ,

[@lu11jan]

I feel like the living room would be nice wallpappered with something moody and dark, maybe something close to the color of the bookshelf

[@brennagreenglasspeacock]

You two ladies are so much fun!! Glad you had a nice visit with your brother and family ❤ The paintings and frames you found are stunning!

[@kathy5216]

I think they only “visited “ Robbie!

[@brennagreenglasspeacock]

@@kathy5216 lol, true!

[@MoMoney0617]

Tell your mom those chairs she got are a steal , no matter how much she paid for them. I have reupholstered two and a couch up my way, and got paid a pretty good penny, I must say to reupholster them so she got some in Great shape.

[@Hall_Meli]

Since you love thrifting so much, would you ever consider doing a road trip across the US, hitting up thrift shops & just looking at things? Of course after the house is done, but before kids? I think it'd be interesting to see the different styles - I feel like Texas has a lot of the french provincial style available & whatnot, etc.

[@lisamathews2510]

That is a picture of a saint & Our Lord that your mother held up they are stunning & precious 🙏 amazing art

[@elenaritwells]

Yay I'm so happy you're back!! I missed your videos so much! They are the only ones I actually look for and think "oh it's Tuesday, that means a new video!" I'm so so glad you gave yourself a couple weeks off though! When I was pregnant with my first I felt AWESOME in my second trimester. I got so much done! I'm not on Instagram or TikTok, so I would still love to hear some pregnancy/mom stuff on these channels, but I understand wanting to split them up a bit. I'm hoping your vlogs will kind of encompass everything since they're a little more casual.

[@saucyfamily]

Love the sneak peek to the estate sale! Those chairs...and your woman!! ❤ I have to tell you... at about 1:04-1:05 of the video, you are talking in your kitchen and an orb can be seen from the roof and it shoots to the right... your left. 😮 I guess it's expected with such a beautiful old house and vintage items. That was cool! Love your videos😊

[@DeexPx]

I was blown away with the light fixture at the estate sale boutique. Just wow❤ Thanks McKenna for yet again another great vid ❤

[@tammyleviner3070]

Oh wow if I could find an estate sale like that one😯 I would have had to take out a loan and then rent a small u haul😄 And all those designer bags and clothes on top of all the gorgeous antiques and beautiful things... Goodness!! And yes those portraits will look great where you're planning to hand them! And love the one you got with the paper work in the back, she's gorge❤

[@ZeroJewelz]

I love watching your videos they inspire me to revamp my furnishings and home... love it ❤

[@jacquelinebabydollsdaycare8401]

16:16 Shadowboxes are great for baby rooms because you can put pair of choose their 1st item from the hospital schedule Box pitcher frames are great for baby

[@amberbiggs]

I love the relationship you have with your mom. It warms my heart! Very clever idea to partner with the estate sales in that way.

[@almariekuit56]

The painting of wallabies is exactly like the countryside in Queensland. I live in a suburb but I have kangaroo in the reserve across from my house. Often see them on my way home and have roo poo on my lawn. I love it.

[@kats3969]

Roo poo 😂

[@Quiteinfamous]

That MAY be the provenance for that painting. If you can find the seller/gallery the owner got it from you need to do that. In the event you ever sell it you’ll need that. Depending on who it is in that painting it could be valued way more than $1500. Could even fund your LA kitchen Reno 👀

[@angier6690]

I do miss the old High Fashion when it was 4 floors of 90% fabric. 😕 I always knew i could find what I wanted for my clients there. Love all the goodies from the estate sale and congrats on the "find" on the portrait!

[@lindapearl4792]

I was hyperventilating at that estate sale!♥️♥️♥️

[@BiancaPrice3]

Oh how I wish old paintings of people didn’t absolutely creep me out!!! 😩

[@debbiegordon7622]

Good afternoon MaCenna..nice way to end my day watching my favorite..I love your estate sale finds.. perfect place for those two pictures on each side of kitchen entrance wall.

[@ruthnoronha8206]

That was fabric paradise!!! I’ve never seen a sea of fabric. MaCenna there are going to be people who are going to go there!!!

[@heidi.a.thomson]

Really enjoyed this vlog!! I wish my mom and I had the relationship that you and your mom have. XO It is so special and precious. You are creating and documenting so many wonderful memories. I can't believe how beautiful that estate sale was. Incredible items! Love the purple velvet chair and the intricate, bulky frames! Really beautiful home. I wonder if the owner had a personal or professional association to the Wizard of Oz. Velvet brown fabric is going to be so nice on your chairs.

[@jacquelinesavoie9749]

OMG! The Kinsley trinket box is everything!

[@patriciareeps3389]

That was a beautiful home, so many great paintings. The bed with the toile headboard was gorgeous

[@MidwestMarissa]

So early!! Love when you hang out with your momma!!

[@laurenmartinez6708]

Didn’t know you grew up in Houston. I’m a Houston native. Grew up in Pasadena. Well if you are near Seabrook/galveston. Come to the keels and wheels event it’s open to the public. Y’all have a safe drive back. Love the Kinsley trinket so precious. 🤍

[@saraw8503]

A friend and I drove to Del Rio to visit her parents. Our route took us through Houston. These two NC country gals were not prepared for the 5 pm Houston traffic.

[@sydnaps1995]

Yay, these videos are apart of my weekly routine and they make me so happy! ❤

[@maxymgaudreau4561]

It's always the best moment of my week when i get my youtube notification !!!

[@odettepeters7493]

Loved everything you got! The Woman's portrait is gorgeous!

[@microplastique]

you should hang your valuable paintings somwhere dark like your guest room, uv rays do an incredible amount of damage to old paintings

[@christiehudnall2429]

Good point!

[@Elin.Noller]

1500 pounds is like 1900 dollars. Prices on John Cawse paintings range from 150 USD to 5,810 USD, depending on the size and medium of the artwork.

[@sandygraetz5166]

Love the coffee table! Love the painting of the lady with paper work! Plates are beautiful! So love your moms chairs! So glad you are going to make it a priority to see Robbie! If I was not in another country my nephews and niece would see me more! I really miss them my nephews are 18 at the end of the month..I really miss them Texas is so far fromAustralia!

[@gilsonrosa6443]

love how vibrantly you do your things

[@deborahharrison9401]

Love watching you and your mom and of course kinsley xxx

[@kayrabey1344]

I can’t believe Robby is a year and half old. I think I remember when he was born!

[@kathylovejoy2569]

Love the little trinket box that looks like Kinsley. The Frame on those pictures are gorgeous. Great haul.

[@greenbamboo4264]

That estate sale looked so dreamy! That person has really great taste. Beautiful things everywhere.

[@lauralee2248]

Those two chairs are gorgeous !! Such a fun estate sale..

[@LindaFoyle]

Thank you for the video, love to see you and your mom out and about (like sisters) and Kinsley, well , she’s a doll❤ hello to Romeo too.

[@susansovis986]

I love watching every one of your videos - such an inspiration. But I have to tell you I got so excited when you and your Momma went to In & Out! I lived in Riverside, CA for 30 years and recently moved back home to New England. I miss so much THE BEST BURGER on the planet! I'll enjoy virtually through you 🥰

[@katsousa4513]

I know you love it but pics of old photos is just spooky to me😂❤

[@maxymgaudreau4561]

I'm moving in my first appartement and i feel soooo inspired because of you

[@MM36577]

LOVE the brass trim for the coffee table ❤

[@valentin4071]

The fastest i have clicked on anything in my life 🎉

[@lauravandien2363]

That painting was a treasure find. Some days you just get lucky!

[@tiffanypacheco_]

I love that your were first and that you were just chillin at somebody’s house porch doing work haha

[@kayrabey1344]

I love the haul this time!

[@whatlolawants2167]

I love the chair's! They're going to be beautiful recovered, I can't wait to see them. ❤❤❤ thoughts of your little one's. Great art buy's. I really like the placement of the antique people. I'm always so happy when you post a new video.

[@lfuentes4098]

Now we just got to see pictures of your homecoming and prom dresses! ❤

[@fionamorris9634]

The clips on the back of the painting, McKenna show that it’s been probably undergone some kind of restoration restored at some point in time. One of my other favourite channel’s is Baumgartner Restoration. The gentleman who runs a fine art restoration business, Julian Baumgartner uses the same clips on his clients paintings.

[@cynthialuna5786]

Love your pictures, and the frames are beautiful.

[@kimberlymiller3841]

I was convinced that you had forgotten all about those chairs! They are sooo great, I love them!!!