front patio inspo + what renovation $$ surprised us the most! | XO, MaCenna Vlogs

[@marthazan9732]

When I was your age, I would never have guessed that I could've taught myself carpentry (no youtube videos because no computers, lol). It's just wonderful and I so admire seeing your abilities continue to grow as you fearlessly take on new tasks. You're quite a woman!

[@xomacennavlogs]

thank you so muchh!!!

[@lorinelson7607]

that is so true! We had no KZbin and computers back in the day. I bought a fixer upper 11 years ago and I'm still fixing it up😆I'm now 56 years old and I'm still going strong. I'm almost done (and that makes me sad). But I have noticed that the work is taking me longer and the aches and pains show up faster🤣

[@katiehnewman]

@@xomacennavlogs could not agree MOREEEEE! macenna you're so inspiring to all women!🥺

[@MsEgwene]

I think I speak for a lot of your followers if I say: Don't worry about jumping back and forth! We're here to follow you as you renovate this house, however that happens. I don't want to see a curated order, I want to see as much of what it's really like as possible, and I love to see you this happy. Please work on whatever project makes you most happy or makes most sense to do for practical reasons.

[@juliaowens4566]

I second this!

[@champagnemommy]

Yesssss. It actually makes things more interesting for me. And by the time she’s done I’ll have forgot the beginning so I’ll be ready for the Whole House video. Lol

[@MicheleWalkerWebb]

AGREED. You must sleep. See a movie. Have time with Romeo without the camera on. I'll wait. Don't rush.

[@agathachris9722]

Exactly, sometimes something is held up in one area but you have the go-ahead in another area. It is what it is.

[@Annicaha]

Yes get an editor! To grow your business you'll have to let go and trust others creative process. You'll find the right one. Lady you are so damn impressive. Always makes me so happy when you post!

[@carrieg1050]

MaCenna ~ About you jumping from project to project (and as a loyal subscriber), I could care less what order you work on your house!! *ALL* of your content is entertaining, informative and inspiring! (Giiirl, the things you do! Whoo! *SOOO* impressive!) You do you, Boo! (Baby Steps!) As far as your "style" goes, I'd call it "Distinctly & Originally MaCenna". (lol) The fact that you love it is ALL that counts! Take care! ❤

[@Ellierua]

So agree re back n forth, i like that aspect.. I think giant steps have been made.. So impressive and thoroughly enjoying to watch!

[@vivianhobbs4908]

MaCenna what are you going to do the porch steps and what material are they going to be made out of 👍You go girl 💞

[@shola7987]

Same

[@mermaiddiyartist8119]

I do that too

[@carrieg1050]

@@Ellierua Hi! I hope you know that I think MaCenna's progress has been mind boggling!! I only meant "baby steps" in the sense that you take each project one step at a time - and before you know - the house will be completed! (Sad day for us?? lol) Until she embarks on her new house! (I'm here for it *AAALLLL* !!)

[@msparis729]

You've really made me a different person since finding your vlogs in the past year or so and I've been wanting to try new things and put up two new wire shelves above my washer and dryer this past weekend and had to patch some holes in the drywall and do some TouchUp painting. Plus I stained a new wooden plaque for my address numbers. Just all the things!! And it's definitely inspired by you. So thank you for showing us that we can do anything we want. ❤❤❤ Hope you had fun here in Nashville!!

[@xomacennavlogs]

all the things!!!! that makes me so happy!!

[@merrywalsh2809]

“First I do the coffee, then I do the things.” My favorite saying.

[@teyabartley]

Even if the house isn't quite ready for fall decor, it doesn't hurt to collect pieces you really love for next fall!

[@Sarah-tw4yv]

She should get it on sale in a couple of months!!

[@jelianneroman1595]

Who else found themselves calling kinsley? Like I’m here: “Kinsley, don’t go under the house, stay here girl” 🤣 I love your videos, you make me want to tear down my house, but then I remember I live in a condo and I can’t go tearing walls around here.

[@jasperlewinning]

I shouted "no!" which made my family panic

[@gigik6334]

Yes! A Halloween Porch! As far as what your style is called, my granddaughter calls it MaCenna Style when we are in a place that has vintage, cottage core, etc.! Look, there is MaCenna Style!

[@xomacennavlogs]

i love that!!!!

[@09ElSalvador]

That's lovely!

[@phyllisgrossetti4511]

Love all the updates. I'm totally obsessed with the reno and when a video pops up I stop what I'm doing to watch. TFS your skills,creativity and inspiration. Much love from Connecticut. ❤

[@smilesam]

Personally, I don't mind the schedule that your videos come out. I feel like you supply us with loads of content and I love all of it. So not being on a consistent schedule is fine to me. That said, I feel like a video editor could really ease things up for you and save some time and take some work off your back. So I'm glad you're considering it and I hope you find someone that's the right fit for you. I've seen tons of KZbinrs make the transition to having video editors and I feel like it usually works out just fine.

[@talyja16]

Yaaaay! I can't wait to see whats next on your agenda! ❤️❤️

[@Rachel_Collins]

I check every night for a video and since I’m in the UK and sleep late - I watch your videos then fall asleep happy and smiling. They’re always so beautiful, calm and positive. I think a video editor is a great idea!! I’m sure one of your subscribers are suitable for this!! X

[@donnad.7986]

So excited to see the finished front porch 😝 Thank you MaCenna for being such a roll model and inspiration! Love you & Romeo … oh let’s not forget Momma & Kinsley too 😂

[@xomacennavlogs]

awww thank you

[@gshaw55661]

the decking looks amazing! simple design, modern but classic, beautiful stain...the mitered joints are EVERYTHING...i love it! good job!

[@ADrillADream]

I just started a total renovation of an old house and the $$ is scaring me already! 😂😂 Your videos have been an inspiration and I started a channel of my progress as well!! You rock!

[@emileewest4441]

I've been following your renovation as well! We live in a 70+ year old house, so I love all the videos on old home reno that keeps original character from the home. You're doing a great job. Keep it up! 🙂👍

[@ADrillADream]

@@emileewest4441 thank you! ❤️

[@sultanahsaifmarie197]

OMG!! I am following both of you ladies 💪🏻💪🏻. All the way from Singapore, love both of you!!

[@ADrillADream]

@@sultanahsaifmarie197 Thats awesome! 😁

[@saskiathompson7681]

@@ADrillADream Me too 👍🤘

[@lunarfaerie8552]

I’m in awe of your achievements and to say your cabinets are ‘alright” is doing yourself a huge disservice! The attention to detail and the amount of love you’ve poured into the cottage means it’s always going to be a higher spec than if you contracted the renovations out. I’m so looking forward to every one of the forthcoming vlogs. p.s. I hope your mums ‘eyeballs’ are doing/healing well 😊

[@TheCharlos69]

Of course you have the exact same range that I want! Love ittt, can't wait to see it in the kitchen.

[@ExanthePRKL]

If I were you I would totally decorate everything that you are able. I mean you can also just like get some things and then build up next year on top of the stuff you got this year. I can't wait to have "adult money" when I graduate soon and start decorating like a mad woman.

[@LuxurCr3Tv]

Modern vintage cottage

[@normaochavez6484]

Hey!! How come 8 people beat me to like this video even though it just got published??? 😆😆😆😆 I love these videos!

[@theokunkel]

The whole notification gang showed up 😂

[@katharinast.8723]

Your content is so inspiring!! I love your "I can handle everything, if I want"-attitute. Your so powerful - love it! Greetings from Germany :)

[@xomacennavlogs]

thank youuuuuu

[@estelleadamski308]

Actually if you really want something, you will NOT give up! We decided to adopt a baby girl, tried 20 countries and it took 7 yrs., yes, 7 yrs. and we did not give up. We also spent 5 mos. in Peru, during the process. It was rewarding and worth all the heartaches and at times it seemed hopelessness! She is now 30 and has 2 daughters of her own.

[@furkankurtuluss]

Girl, don’t get that question get into your head! Doesn’t matter what video schedule there is or how many videos you put out every week, we enjoy each and every single one of them regardless❤ take your time, rest and sleep!

[@daniellemaranto8735]

Aside from *all the things* going on, your new mic!!! Can totally tell a major difference here. First thing I noticed besides your gorgeous backdrop at 3:21! Love how everything is coming together MaCenna!!

[@xomacennavlogs]

yay!!! gosh, it was totally trial and error but it does sound a lot better right!!

[@lisbymaldonado1777]

We aré building our house and I said to my husband “look at her house, she’s renovating almost everything by herself” I love everything that you do, I learned from you I love to do wooden stuffs. I made my swing porch, 2 chairs for my gazebo, two windows boxes for my plants they’re beautiful, fake chimney, floating shelves (kitchen and living room) folding table for laundry, a floating table for make up, and for my office and 1 for my son, a bench for work shoes my husband is a plumber and his shoes is always dirty and I said “I have to do something about that”and a a ruffed bench for my bedroom and when I see all of this things that I made I feel so happy, you inspire to me. When my 🐶 see Kingsley’s he whatcha the video.

[@MsTCDOC]

Hey! I saw you at the Nashville airport Monday. I did a double take like do I know her? Lol. Hope you had a fun bachelorette weekend :)

[@xomacennavlogs]

awwww you should have said hiiii

[@miriamotero51]

LOL the “you watch HGTV and what do you do? You demo” part had me in stitches, because same! They make it look so easy it inspires me to DIY.

[@karenbrunton6529]

For a closet to become an occupied room (nursery) it must have ventilation. Closets aren't necessarily tapped in to the HVAC system. Also bedrooms must have a secondary egress for fire safety, and a closet.

[@amara560]

Good points on the ventilation and fire safety. Lots of countries don't have built-in closets. Wardrobes are an easy buy.

[@carolynallen597]

As always, another wonderful look at your house reno progress. Maybe Kinsley needs a long leash outside when she's with you?

[@09ElSalvador]

That's a great idea!

[@Jessa8891]

I am surprised they have not put a fence up or at the least a temporary one up so she can run around on her own! That's one of the very first things we did for our pups!

[@duchessmartinez2035]

Woo-hoo holidays at the cottage! Decorate decorate decorate! I love porches! They are so fun!

[@lesliebrophy2810]

Did we all yell out loud “ Lookout, MaCenna, Kinsley jumped off the porch!” at the same time?

[@Ana-mq4fe]

You are so inspiring to watch! You have impacted my own confidence with myself in my own decor style. I grew up in an abusive home, so for me to feel okay growing into my own likes and dislikes is super huge. Thanks!

[@norawotton5440]

I’m glad you’re hiring an editor - balance is so important.

[@kayrabey1344]

You know when you put the penny tile in the bathroom I didn’t like it but when it was finished it looked really good. I struggle with just going ahead with what I’ve started! Love your style!

[@virginiaraffaeli8332]

The porch is stunning😍 I was just wondering if you and your dad had taken a look at the placement of the columns? If I understood correctly from the comments made by a lot of people in the porch Reno video they need to be right on top of the corresponding weight supporting beams below? Either way, you guys are amazing ❤️

[@xomacennavlogs]

you're totally right!

[@virginiaraffaeli8332]

Love ya❤️ Can't wait to see the next videos😍 btw, lowley love the jumping back and forth with projects! It never gets boring!

[@sherryhudson9075]

Oh yes, I’d love to see you decorate the outside for Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas ❤️

[@virginiaraffaeli8332]

With Kinsley running under the house again, do you feel like you should prioritise the house skirt? If so, do you have more ideas regarding the style you would like?

[@gregoriavega2900]

My heart was pounding when I saw Kinsley jump off the porch. I was in a crazy way trying to let MaCenna know…😣

[@susan-thegracefullilymarke622]

Kinsley is such a little rascal. So funny to see her mindset while trying to jump off. I was laughing. My dog loves seeing Kinsley on tv. You should make stuffed Kinsley so my dog can have her very own. 😂 I’m actually thinking of trying to find a plush that looks like her.

[@xomacennavlogs]

hahahah

[@ginamaria2579]

We’re so proud of you, safe travels girl have a great time with friends 🙏🏻🤗💕

[@09ElSalvador]

You are just amazing. Every video I am just in awe with your talent and your drive and motivation!! Thanks for the wonderful evening entertainment! Edit: I love the mood board! So cozy and pretty!!

[@mjb_yt.youtube]

Looks amazing huge fan!!! Love your content and you inspire me so much! Have a fantastic day!!!!

[@terrirouleau4758]

Your house is gorgeous. I love your video’s and will follow you to whatever your house you renovating/ decorating. 🥰

[@jsl-jn8xv]

We have sold our newer home in Florida and bought home built in 1907. When you start one project it usually turns into 3 projects.

[@janaendres3781]

Hi MaCenna, I really love your Reno so far! Watching you doing the decking boards, I thought about a product we have in Germany. These invisible decking fasteners clip into the groves of the boards and are screwed into the substructure. So concealing the screws with plugs isn't necessary anymore. Maybe you can look into this and possibly use this method on your back patio? May be worth the extra money if you save the time capping all the screws... :)

[@amara560]

That sounds great!

[@coqonuttales393]

I can't wait for you to get to garden makeover.. to see the different version of you !

[@michaelamaestas4950]

DESIGN your Front garden , to catch rain water, collect rain water any where with the right design .

[@She.Follows.The.Sun.]

Can you continue the rest of the questions in another video?

[@emilyr.desantos4628]

If i ever build a house i would keep a sign book off all the workers :masonry,construction,electrical,etc to keep as a memory for when the home gets passed down.

[@kucylja]

that is a cool idea. I love reading those entries in the older homes, I often met that in the villages. So much nostalgia but also a memory of people long gone, but still somehow there through their work

[@moda78z]

I think it’s fun when you jump around. I don’t mind it at all ❤️

[@J.L.B]

QUESTION 👋DO YOU EVER GO BACK AND WATCH YOUR OWN VIDEOS? 😆 just when your not doing all the stuff. Not editing but like a viewer. Oh and I just got through Colleen Hoover It ends with us. Any suggestions for a different Colleen book?

[@nikolagostojic1000]

I’m 17 and I want to be interior designer and I watch HGTV and videos about renovating all the time😂 I’m literally crazy about it, i follow you for a long time, your channel is so relaxing and it feels like a family ❤️

[@xomacennavlogs]

awww thank you so much!

[@09ElSalvador]

It is a family :)

[@Homeforohana]

Yessss🙌 Decorate that beautiful porch for Fall. 🍁 Not so much “Halloween”

[@leeleescraps]

Agree very fall but not Halloween

[@staceymcclellan5332]

Hey Macenna I heard you say alot how hot it is have you thought about a porch ceiling fan? In the front and definitely on the back porch so that when your spending time out on either during the hot months your able to make a more hospitable environment

[@amystewart177]

Cannot wait to watch when I get home from work! The porch looks fabulous so far!

[@nikitiabrooke8632]

I feel like I'm the only one that doesn't like the color/stain of the front door. It just seems like it's not solid but not translucent either so it just feels patchy and dull🙃

[@Ellierua]

Don't know how you do it all. Defo get an editor but not one of those who puts all the weird sounds and things everywhere that can ruin a good video. They over do it sometimes.. Someone who knows your style and feel of your vids.

[@libertyblueskyes2564]

Kinsley hears your voice and doesn't want to be left out of the vlog

[@GaylynLareese]

Not me telling Kinsley she better stay on that deck while her Mama's busy talking 😅😂🤣

[@Bluegrassprincess]

I keep looking at the front door and I want to varnish it or protect coat. It looks distressed compared to nice composite deck.

[@gretardum8286]

The porch is beautiful. It's your project so you can do the project when you need or want. Your personality is so bobbiling that everryting is fun and interesting. I wish that I can visiting fleemarked like yours, but belove the Polarcircel in Norway we don't have those kind of fleemarkeds as in the USA. Have a nice trip.

[@leslietaylor1570]

When we sanded and refinished our hardwood floors in our first house my husband said he would hire someone if we ever did that again lol.

[@walkwithMilo]

I often see things in charity shops in the UK and think you'd like it! My style not the same but overlaps yours. I'm glad you are getting help! The house is going to be perfect, such attention to detail!

[@dawnbeaird5183]

Kreg Crown-Pro, it's a jig for crown molding

[@MegRay]

MaCennaCore is your style 😊💜

[@user-jy8jq8mr1f]

The way I was watching & waiting for the moment Kinsley made her move to fly off the porch... 🐶👀😂

[@sandyallen1488]

MaCenna, have you ever determined how many thousands of dollars you’ve saved by doing a lot of the work?

[@louisevent4192]

Oh Yes I forgot about your pendant lights for the kitchen, can't wait for those...I'm sitting here saying Macenna look at Kinsley, Macenna, Kinsley!!!

[@jigenmajo]

macenna style is dark academia for sure

[@kimfleck4439]

I was watching Kinsley the whole time when was on the deck and hiw she was sizing up her jump off. When my 3 cairns were pups I chased all 3 in the middle of the street. I discovered "boundary training" from a dog obedience trainer and of course many other lessons. It proved to be a life saver.

[@Maggienchris02]

First !

[@debimorey3408]

Many interior designers will ask how you want to “feel” in your space. So your approach is right on.

[@idanad.]

I swear the only channel that gives me joy. Macenna I love you girl💖

[@juanitastreaton3824]

A black swing and dripping ferns!!! Omg YES YES YESSSS!!! 😍❤️😍❤️😍❤️😍❤️😍❤️😍❤️😍❤️😍❤️😍

[@Sozomi17]

The style name you're looking is Vintage Revival. It's definitely gaining in popularity.

[@kathleenjamieson7550]

I heard “Individualism” is a style. More Eclectic. I feel like I have the same trouble...not able to narrow down my style, because I like so many.

[@freckledspeckled5406]

Girl, we feel you on the floors! Refinishing hardwoods was definitely the worst part of our renovation. We would absolutely hire it out if we ever did it again

[@tambij]

You should use one of your heavy bowls to keep your little plugs in the porch. It would be so much easier than grabbing out of the bag/box. And you probably not loose as many. :) 🌺 I am Really excited to see the outdoor transformation. I know what your planning inside & know what your style is. But I have never seen you do landscaping, plants, trees, flowers, etc…..

[@madelynndepner47]

You should use the decorative part of your master bathroom vanity as the top bar of your front porch swing!!!!💕💕💕

[@StancyNova]

I like what you said about taking one project at a time! And not be super distracted with everything… sometimes I find it really hard to focus on one thing because my irrational mind tells me that being on all of the projects is going to be more efficient!

[@lindakleiner5734]

😂 I got the notification while my kettle was boiling and it wouldn’t boil fast enough (watched kettle never boils is true)so I could make my coffee so I could sit down and watch you. Haha

[@bethhoppes6388]

Love watching your projects and the progress on the house. My husband and a friend built our our home 22 yrs ago. We wish that we had started flipping homes when we were younger, we found that we had the knack for it a bit later in life. Now for fun I am helping a friend decorate her home on a budget. It has been a blast and given this close to 60 girl something challenging to do.

[@chaniofdune]

Hidden fasteners (Trex makes some) might be useful, to avoid the tedious plugs for the back porch? They're fastener and spacer in one and you don't have to drill into the composite boards at all!

[@KJett-Uknow]

I can’t wait to see you as a mom. You’re so cute with Kinsley.

[@amandajackson6714]

Hi MaCenna, great video I love watching your renovation videos. Would you consider painting the front door side panels with the windows in black to match the windows, outdoor lights and the front door hardware?

[@JPenhorwood]

Hmmmmm. I love Halloween, I just don’t love decorating for Halloween. I feel like just simply decorating for FALL just lasts way longer. But also, as much as I LOVE Christmas, and obviously the tree and certain other things are clearly CHRISTMAS, MOST of my “Christmas” decorations are more wintery so I get to keep them up all winter which, is so much easier, but also makes me SORTA feel like I get to enjoy Christmas longer without being tacky about it and looking like the lazy person who just couldn’t be bothered to put her Christmas decorations away 🤣

[@faithslayer500]

Just to let you know, I don't care about the videos being on a schedule. I just like opening youtube throughout the week and seeing a new video from you every few days haha I don't even notice the schedule tbh. Plz don't stress about it :)

[@jaderene]

@26:10 Okay so I think I might have a name for your type of style as well as anyone else, Either Feel Good Vintage or Vintage with A Modern Twist?

[@tlew9429]

Halloween ❤️❤️❤️❤️is second only to Christmas for me and I’m almost 70. Yes for Halloween 👏👏👏👏

[@nergisazize380]

Ты прелесть обожаю тебя,твою маму ❤️🌹🙏🏻 You amazing nice!!! Здоровья и удачи во всех твоих начинаниях🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️💋🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@funnytime1111]

Macenna! I want to fix my cabinets, they’re old and busted. How much did it cost to DIY vs hiring out?

[@theaimus1536]

A Too Do Note Book help me with my projects in a scheduling time notebook, and noting how long it took to start and finish each and what was done. Helped with the next projects when it came to time. It is like,"The Notebook Movie/story" And it takes the S out, and in the O to come in, as in opportunity.. There was a bad freeze in Texas pipes were busting and exploding. Hoping there is a heater, like electrical to keep on it at least @ 50°. Also a wood stoves, top blower fan circulation. Why ?because it has been freezing lately. Dipping down into Arizona this past 2 months is your prime example in July and August 2022. Government changed the climate when they shipped out all the beaver and Buffalo.

[@ameesmarty7270]

Dear....I think you should have some pop of colours in your 🏠 house..just to keep that positive energy going on. The colour combination that you selected is great .... but I think it's missing colours. Think about it 👍 your well wisher Amee..

[@mikkileon6380]

Oh honey the fact that you can get so many videos out each week is gift enough to us. In fact it’s a very generous gift. No one honestly expects you to stick to a schedule. It’s more important that you get things done and for us to see your fabulous Content❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️ So please don’t stress yourself out about a schedule. I still don’t know how you manage to do what you do😱. 🥰😘♥️🌹👍🏼👏🏼🤟🏼

[@AmandaATXo.o]

In the US, I'd call your style Organic Modern + Situational Vintage. So, the base layer is Organic Modern, but the fun bits are Vintage that's influenced by the essence of the home. Another word that can describe things would be 'hygge'. From watching other creators' videos based in the Nordic countries, their style leans very: clean, simple, modern, COZY, vintage and homey. Other countries don't have access to the sheer amount of stuff that we do, so DIY and giving life to older objects is more of a way of life than it is here.

[@karinposser-oko4842]

Doubt you will actually see this comment since it is one of over 300, but wanted to post anyway. I can’t tell you how much I enjoy watching you go on this journey of renovation! You are such a talent! I wanted to ask you-I am purchasing one of your mom’s prints from Etsy but I can’t remember the name of the site you once referenced for printing art… I searched through your past videos and I can’t find it. Anyway-keep the videos coming! LOVE them!! 💕

[@LubaAlanna]

Hah “knowledge is power” got me thinking of game of thrones. Now I’m curious if you liked that show ?

[@la_libra]

I just love that you’re doing this vlog/Q&A sitting on your porch!! I can’t believe how far you’ve come with this house, it’s great. ☺️💕

[@tinamarina8983]

You're so kind in your response to people's VERY nosy assumptions about your family planning. I don't know that I'd be as gracious haha. Also YES to a Halloween porch!

[@Xemlo]

Oh, I would LOVE LOVE LOVE to see some Halloween Decorations. Christmas is still my fav, but there are some cute decor for spooky season!