GARAGE RENO UPDATE, BACKYARD UPDATE + tour + Big Changes! (SHARING SPACES WE'VE NEVER SHOWN!)

[@camuchanomellini903]

I love Jack💖 He adds so much to this Chanel making it more interesting and fun to watch. I LOVE YOUR SENSE OF HUMOR JACK 🤩🤩🤩

[@HouseofValentina]

He honestly makes me laugh so much and I'm so glad I get to share some of that with you guys, too!

[@Wren402]

I like the RH dresser better in the living room. It balances the big black fireplace and adds drama.

[@conniecarroll3953]

I totally agree!

[@HouseofValentina]

I should have asked everyone before I moved it! Consensus is unanimous!

[@Ann1234]

Agree!

[@forestfields]

I like the RH piece better in the living room. It added some interest and made the room look more curated (the way vintage/antique pieces do in a modern room). Otherwise, it can all start to look the same.

[@HouseofValentina]

You do not seem to be alone on this! oops!! I guess I'm going to have to pay the guys to bring it back up! hahaha

[@forestfields]

@@HouseofValentina Bring it back. It looked great!

[@Stephanieheyl-x6r]

I like the RH dresser so much better.

[@HouseofValentina]

You are not alone, my friend! I Should have asked before I moved it!

[@judymiddleswart9350]

So agree!!!!

[@SuburbanZen777]

As a married man… I really respect my man Jack! He just goes with the flow. Not my forte. lol! He unwittingly gives master courses on not getting divorced!

[@fbbr3755]

Lol

[@Elizabeth-nn3fd]

From one designer to another, the RH piece looks much more elevated.

[@HouseofValentina]

hahaha! I think everyone agrees on that! Stay tuned!

[@deborahLeighton-em2zt]

I totally agree, prefer the RH piece, elevates it, like custom cabinet in entry. ❤️ love.. Valentina and Jack!

[@deborahLeighton-em2zt]

You’re an amazing husband Jack, it’s hard to keep anything alive during this heat of the summer!

[@troutcreek121]

​Yes! 🎉

[@troutcreek121]

Jack, you add a ton to these videos! You give us insightful information, have a great sense of humor and are fun to watch.🎉Please Summer heat is brutal to most plants....

[@May-m4n]

Your husband looks so happy when he looks at you, you guys are going to be such a cute couple when you get old😊

[@HouseofValentina]

Thank you so so much! He's such a genuinely good guy!

[@sarahjaye6220]

You put that RH piece right back where it was! 🤩🤣😘

[@cathyhermann2640]

Jack's got a new hair style!! Looks good, Jack!!

[@HouseofValentina]

I will tell him! I love it, too! He's such a dapper fellow!

[@staceyharrington5367]

RH piece looks better. Your room is grand looking yet getting too busy like your bedroom. That small piece looks disconnected. Love most of your style, but you like the busy look lately. To each his own. 💕 Please give Jack some appreciation.

[@kelleycoleman3973]

The RH dresser looks so much better in the livingroom. The two light brown pieces do not compliment the fireplace and they're too small.

[@anonymouss1253]

I like the rh piece. Maybe I’m Just not used to the lower profile but I feel like it looks too small and you have several other low profile pieces already in the room. The more substantial piece seemed to add more balance. Just my opinion.

[@debraweiss9734]

Agree

[@judymiddleswart9350]

So so agree the new piece looks lost in that space… I always admired the other piece perfect scale to that area!!!

[@alenakozlova-awas42]

Since you asked in the video, i will give my 2 cents 😂 RH dresser looks more lux than Amazon pieces. I am also in the middle of garage clean up and renovation...taking a page out of your color pallet 😅 painting it "simply white" 😊

[@karenusa1958]

I love your videos so much so I'm sad to say that I like the other dresser in the Living Room soooo much more. It looked so much classier and richer. But have to admit I've always hated modern so I guess it's all about different tastes. Thanks for all your videos of your home and trips!!

[@joansmith5859]

Poor Jack gets blamed for everything 😂

[@HouseofValentina]

hahaha! Not really! I tease him about stuff, but it's definitely not meant in any kind of seriousness! We just laugh about stuff and honestly love getting to do life together!

[@staceyharrington5367]

I always feel bad for him. He’s so passive. 😊

[@darlenefoster3379]

I thought it was just me thinking that. But here it is in the comments and 50 people agree.

[@houseofvalentinaliving]

@@darlenefoster3379 Jack and I are more than husband and wife, we're literally the best of friends. We work hard together but we also have a lot of fun together. I was teasing him and he knows it. I appreciate the concern for him, but we're having a lot of fun doing this life together!

[@darlenefoster3379]

@@houseofvalentinaliving there are tons of viewers who witnessed the something in this video. I feel honored you picked me to reassure your relationship to. Joking is ok, as long as one person isn’t on the receiving end…constantly.

[@ericaanson6690]

Jack is the best husband! I love all of the greenery inside and outside. Your authenticity is the best!

[@preethamfarrell2358]

I loved this video! I like the RH piece under the staircase and was a good balance to the not only the fireplace but the other furniture pieces in the room. I have a big pot of rosemary and it is doing really well, I think the trick is to let it grow on it's own and don't overwater it. I just love your garden, please keep making more videos like this.

[@lisagarza5619]

My husband and I love you guys. We enjoy all the interior and exterior design ideas. You are definitely my favorite designer. My husband and I were talking about how much we enjoy the newly added recipe portion to your videos. We would love for you to also feature Jack presenting some male fashion wear.

[@juliadandry-richards3355]

Jack is so nice

[@kaystinebrink1220]

Just purchased a mushroom lamp because of your inspiration. Sorry, I liked the RH piece where it was. Plants: You can purchase a water gauge that will tell you how wet the dirt around your plants is.

[@houseofvalentinaliving]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@debraweiss9734]

Me, too. I prefer the RH piece there. Or maybe I just love that piece itself, wherever you put it. Wasn't it in the dining room at one point?

[@JoR00ke]

Bring back the RH drawer unit!! Your garden is so so lovely, like an Italian courtyard - well to me anyway, I just love it x

[@HouseofValentina]

I think we will! And I LOVE the set up of the garden! It's one of the things I loved about the house, but it has a few structural needs that maybe I can talk about more- stuff like drainage and such so we can get back to planting in it!

[@JoR00ke]

@@HouseofValentina 🙌

[@LeslieInteriorDecorator]

Poor Jack!!

[@user-gu4pg2zy7d]

I love that RH piece either in the living or dining room. Love your office desk, don’t get rid of it. I have learnt such a lot from you thank you x

[@HouseofValentina]

ugh! After reading everyone's comments I think I'm going to have to pay the guys to move it back upstairs! stay tuned on that one!

[@trikywu]

Jack is such a sweet man. What a blessing to have him as your life partner. Love the change in the living room. If you don't want the RH dresser - I'll take it! ;-) - just kidding. I know it will land in a nice space.

[@debraweiss9734]

LOL, I was gonna offer to take it off their hands, too!

[@emguilbe]

😂😂

[@HouseofValentina]

He really is! And I heartily agree! it sounds like the RH dresser might be making a comeback based off the feedback!

[@maryannscaglione8034]

I loved the dresser in that space under the stairs! Both look nice.

[@camuchanomellini903]

For your plant outside you need a drip system to water slowly at night for happy luscious plants.

[@rneustel388]

We live in Arizona, and without a watering system, everything would have to be fake! We have chosen all drought-tolerant plants, but they still need some water!

[@maraguzman2836]

It looks okay but I like the RH dresser better😊

[@KathieStenton]

RH piece for sure, it has an elegance that compliments your beautiful room

[@dorothyevans1493]

Keep the RH piece. The replacements look not as luxurious.

[@alenakozlova-awas42]

Totally agree 👍 looks like a downgrade

[@TheLamrose]

Wow. That pasta looks amazing. I can't wait to try it!

[@houseofvalentinaliving]

Let me know what you think!

[@alexandralincoln6858]

Great video! Really liked seeing the variety in the garden, gave me a lot of ideas. And the pasta dish - WOW. Looking forward to trying this recipe out! Simple ingredients. Thanks guys, keep it up!!

[@houseofvalentinaliving]

Thank you so much! Let me know what you think about the pasta dish!

[@judimangarella7398]

Like the RH dresser better. Also, where is the bowl you used for the pasta from ? Thanks 🌷🌸

[@oddballchic]

Can’t get enough of the vibes on this channel ❤

[@HouseofValentina]

awwww!!! yay!! Thank you!

[@EllaMoranMakeup]

i cant believe this pasta reciepe!!!! looks so amzing and simple! cants wait to make it! thank you for this!

[@PelvicHealthMatters-ee9vu]

I always get a lift of my spirits with Valentina. Today, however, wondering if Valentina is ok? After 5 negative comments/observations about Jack, I stopped to write this comment. I also notice that many comments are directed at Jack to lift his spirits.....Maybe viewers feel the same way? Hope all is well.

[@HouseofValentina]

I think I will need to apologize in the upcoming video! He's a great guy! I guess I must have really come across harsh but I wasn't upset with him at all! I really was just joking around!

[@PelvicHealthMatters-ee9vu]

@@HouseofValentina Relieved.! Ya'll are precious. And a good marriage is a blessing and a gift!

[@janicecondron5714]

Much prefer the RH piece It added character ❤

[@noely791]

Yes to recipes!! Looked delicious!

[@T-wi3mq1jw6h]

Balsam Hill has a beautiful collection of outdoor flower pots! For all seasons specially front porch!!!

[@marleneyanchus4644]

Those consoles look like vcr cabinets from the 1980's

[@houseofvalentinaliving]

Ha, I hadn't thought about those in years!

[@glendashine9468]

When you go to the nursery, have written down of what you are wanting to plant next to. Many plants don’t get along together or may need a different amount of water or sunlight. The holes in your leave are bugs not squirrels. Spray with Neem oil on top and under the leaves. Many bugs lay their eggs underneath the leaves.

[@HouseofValentina]

Thank you!!! It's such a learning process- literally, one plant at a time and even based off of where it is located! But I love the challenge and adventure of it!

[@virginiaashmore8643]

V, you and Jack have a filled schedule for sure and we love that you share your lives with us. Enjoy each season that your life is in and don’t feel pressured to please anyone but yourselves. Landscaping is an art of its own and it may not be Jack’s gifting or in his timing. If you can’t hire it to be done at this stage, maybe graciously accept its beauty just as it is in the moment. You’ll look back two years from now and see all that you’ve accomplished together, just like you’ve done inside. BTY, if you want your RH piece back, consider moving your thermostat as long as it lines up in the general area to the AC unit. If basement is unfinished have them add ductwork to vent it towards laundry room so it isn’t blocked. You are both appreciated greatly.

[@b.walker5955]

Drooling. Ok, I have been from the start as always, but grilled LEMON. I have many lemon trees and have NEVER grilled them. What is wrong with me? THANKS LOVE! PS. Plant whisper...if you still have the mail order tree...I think it is the medium in the pot. They can't use crazy heavy material when shipping so it is light bark etc. When you get it home and it is acclimated to your environment, gently roll to release and massage the medium out of the roots. Put it into a good rich soil that can maintain a constant temp and hold on to moisture.

[@dalilamckay8152]

I also love the RH dresser better under your staircase. I don’t dislike the others - maybe if the black and white picture was off and you styled it with your great decor pieces it might grow on me. I’ve bought the Trader Joe’s pasta and loved it but will definitely do the lemons and olives - it looked amazing. I kept yelling V, pay attention to the pasta while you were speaking but it looked amazing. I love the white scalloped bowl your lemons were in. Ugh I wish it wasn’t so expensive otherwise I’d buy it. Is there a dupe on Amazon? By the way, I’ve planted gardenias and they hare full sun - learned that mistake and now I have them in partial shade growing much better. Also, there’s many plants that hate sharing a pot with Ivy so I’m not surprised the rosemary is annoyed. Love your yard and can’t want to see the changes you make. I actually love the big trees in the back. There’s a plant called “Jacob’s Ladder”. That grows under trees and has a variegated lead that looks stunning under tree shade. It’s low growing and covers any ground imperfections. I recently went to a home that had it and fell in love. Anyway great video V.

[@judithpresgrove739]

Keep the RH piece! It was such beautiful relief from all the modern decor. Everything though, beautiful, could use a little interest and I think your RH piece fit the bill. Also, your paintings are starting to look "all the same". I love what you do and how you decorate, but think about adding just a few different styled pieces and give the eyes some rest. Since moving back to GA from Texas, I have gone back to my Southern Cottage decor but now have incorporated some of our beautiful contemporary paintings and they add such interest in to our rooms. ❤ from GA

[@debraweiss9734]

I love the RH piece no matter where it ends up. But I did like it at the staircase - I think the extra height of the RH chest provides a nice balance with the fireplace mantle... especially with the super high ceiling height!

[@HouseofValentina]

Hahaha! That's because they are the same piece! Well, not every time, but nothing ever stays anywhere for long, but you are so right. Stay tuned to see what we do next! And welcome back to GA! There's something about GA that makes us crave that Southern Cottage decor, don't you think?

[@ednareid5315]

The pasta looks delicious!! Must try!

[@HouseofValentina]

You will love it! Let me know if you try it! xoxo

[@lauramccollum5686]

Your outfit looks amazing on you! 😍

[@lisaanderson2900]

Try sprinkling cayenne pepper where you don't want critters. It works for us when I remember to do it.

[@lolasalesmoore236]

I love ALL your videos V… you have the personality to die for.. blessings!!!

[@houseofvalentinaliving]

Wow, thank you so much!!

[@rafarazo2657]

I hate the new console table and the old one is way better

[@Ann1234]

Hate!?

[@wells328]

I like the RH dresser back in the living room, the new dresser doesn’t seem to fit the space

[@afeefacellularhamzacellula4730]

I wish that my husband woukd be invested in our homr like this, and be so agreeably

[@CandaceReed-d8r]

Don't we all. I don't think that she realizes what a treasure she has in him.

[@wiezers]

She is so lucky to have him

[@carolyngrotaers4454]

Poor, Jack. The garden watering and gardening in general should be a shared arrangement in the family. The pasta dish looks good, but again, it should be shared.'V.'🤔 See you soon in your next video. 😀

[@jacquelinefloyd7467]

I agree! The watering of the garden should be shared. They can also have their children water the garden too.

[@HouseofValentina]

We definitely divide up the tasks around the house! I do almost all of the cooking and cleaning, laundry, etc so watering lands in Jack's court, but everyone has tasks to do! It's too much for one person to do everything!

[@colleenharmel8856]

You should hook up a simple drip line to your planter beds and they’ll water themselves.

[@T-wi3mq1jw6h]

Rosemary smells great and grows fast I heard!

[@saraahmed-dj9uf]

I CANNOT get enough of you, Jack and your lovely home. I absolutely adore you, Valentina. I literally saved this video for a blissful moment with coffee. ❤

[@HouseofValentina]

aww! We love having you all over! xoxo

[@Ann1234]

Sorry don’t agree on the new piece you moved in by stairs. It looks too small and the painting on top, doesn’t quite work IMHO. 😊 Your porch looks awesome!

[@minicufer]

You might want to try if those plant water/soil indicator sticks help. My husband put one in all of our indoor citrus plants to let us know if it’s time to water it because it changes color. And, we finally have some fruits hanging!

[@mjrh45]

Loved seeing all the home updates. Everything is beginning to look so pretty.

[@janaculbreth007]

Listen girlie don’t you complain about our boyfriend Jack!!! ;) I never see my husband hardly at all being we work and especially in the summer, he lives on the golf course!!! I would love for him to have some of the same likes as I do and enjoy home decor and styling but no, I married a competitive athlete, we are alike personality wise but that’s about it! You two are a dream team and I adore you!! ❤

[@darlenefoster3379]

Same here. Mine is on the golf course every day or cycling. I have to ask multiple times just to get our garden hose winder replaced

[@neksraven]

Looks like you have Japanese beetles from the holes in the leaves. They will eat everything.

[@monicasaleh3]

Luv the video and all the home Renos and updates! RH dresser is irreplaceable..luv it in its prior placement under the stairs..can u share how u did ur nails?! So pretty

[@yamneb4291]

RH piece look better in the living room

[@CPARROWHEAD]

Loved this video, your garden is beautiful! Can’t wait to try the pasta dish! I do like the RH piece better, but the new piece looks nice too!

[@melodymulhall7860]

PS I love the old RH dresser. Don’t like the new at all.

[@breannelee4638]

What a wonderful video!! Thank you for the update! By the way you look fabulous! If memory serves me I know you have been working out, what is your routine?

[@HouseofValentina]

Thank you! I love to do work outs through the Les Mills On Demand App at home. I love their kick boxing and weight lifting classes!

[@charlsiepecoraro]

Thanks for the tour! Everything is looking so lovely. You might want to put your potted plants and front garden on a drip system so that you don't have to remember to water. It will pay off in the long run since you won't be replacing plants. I follow Laura on "garden answers YT channel" and she puts her big planters on drip. I am still hand watering everything and this hot summer has been daunting. 🙂 I always enjoy your videos!

[@jsx7197]

Hi V Have you considered putting in irrigation lines for your front porch plants? It’s affordable and a simple DIY for You and Hubby. I put mine in all By myself and happy that watering is focused to the plants that need it when they need it Cassie it’s set up With a timer. There’s are tons of videos online to help walk you through each step. Your porch is nicely set up so the lines can be kept inconspicuous. Happy gardening❤

[@houseofvalentinaliving]

That's a great idea and would be a fun project for us to work on. Thanks for sharing!

[@jsx7197]

@@houseofvalentinaliving No problem! Total game changer. I have a thriving garden to prove it😉

[@neksraven]

add coffee and mortar ground clean eggshells for the ficus at least (most plants like coffee grounds for the nitrogen, and potted plants need more nitrogen and calcium than most. Rubber trees especially. If you're not already fertilize them every three months with at least a general fertilizer - best with a specific fertilizer. That weeping ficus will perk up in no time.

[@christineclements506]

I like the height of your amazon piece by the stairs, but also liked the darker color of your RH piece because it brought the fireplace tile tones into that area. Can't go wrong with either. Love seeing the progress of your various spaces and can't wait to try the pasta!

[@virginiajackson8437]

The pasta looks delicious and fun to make 😋 I will make it with sundried tomatoes or asparagus because i hate olives 😊

[@erikamar205]

I love your garden. How you thought of putting your desk (the one in the garage) where the RH chest is at? ❤

[@aliciatai8083]

I always enjoy watching videos on your home; thank you! ❤ would you please share the paint color on the exterior of the walls and window sills of your home

[@Ms.T2U]

I've searched your channel. Where did you get your front doors from? I absolutely love them!

[@ellynmehan6515]

What color and what type of paint are you using in the garage?

[@janaculbreth007]

I am way too chatty today, so sorry!! I do like the new piece instead of the RH piece because I haven’t seen the RH piece in there before. So to me it looks great!! Also that’s not an area that needs great attention so I think it’s perfect. Even though it’s suppose to be minimal some cute black accents (handle, knobs) May level it up a bit. Your house is perfection!! Thank you for sharing it with us!!

[@wiezers]

Maybe you weren’t having a good day when filming this video I have to agree kinda bossy towards Jack,he is soooo sweet just goes along with everything,your home is beautiful

[@staceyharrington5367]

She’s always bossy to sweet Jack. And he just agrees with everything she says. He knows to.

[@donnaprice5206]

Jack is very kind. Anything that doesn't work out is Jack's fault. Valentina, I love your channel, but you speak very demeaning to Jack. It stings.

[@DonnaRo]

LOVED THIS! 😍LOVE YOU GUYS! 🥰❤️

[@aliciasward6693]

I love the dresser. For some reason (on TV anyway), it looks like it belongs on the bottom of the staircase. I admit I don't live there, though. Lol.😂 I love it all, and I really liked seeing these cabinets.

[@Shyrlee_]

Love it all! Can't wait to try the pasta!

[@maries1381]

The low profile furniture looks good in that space. Although the picture in the background is too distracting - if it was black with white strokes it might be better - although I'm not sure - when looking through the screen it just look a little too 'dizzy'. - too busy. I love lemon pasta! Trader Joe's also sells grilled olives which are scrumptious! oh and if you like sauteeing the pasta you should try “spaghetti all'assassina”. Sooo good!!!

[@houseofvalentinaliving]

Thanks for that recommendation!

[@maries1381]

@@houseofvalentinaliving Love the top you are wearing!!!!

[@joancarver1]

Love this video.. love the inspiration I get from you and the decor in your rooms. May I please ask you, where I can get that phone cover you have? ❤️❤️❤️

[@donnaw4960]

Been watching you for years! Love your videos! I almost didn’t recognize your voice in this video. You must have a new camera/mic. lol You’re a beautiful lady and top notch designer!

[@jainna22]

Thank you! Can you please share ideas on how to upgrade garage doors? Share your garage door color too please.

[@anisk8627]

Nope , like older dresser better but love ur video

[@debraweiss9734]

Yup

[@jacksprat1556]

Can’t wait to try the recipe!

[@houseofvalentinaliving]

I hope you like it!

[@T-wi3mq1jw6h]

I'm Soo doing that dish ok!!!

[@realtalk5711]

No I loved the bigger dresser. I also think it’s too big for laundry room. Bring it back to the family room foyer hall. Also the desk I. The garage would make a great makeup desk if not for you for someone.

[@cjacobs6834]

Gardenias don’t do well in full sun in the south. They like some shade at least where I live in texas. I recommend white iceberg roses shrubs. They look dreamy and classic. Easy to grow in full sun. Love your channel!

[@angelicacruz6696]

The pasta recipe is look good I am going to make it 😊

[@shannonbartholomew4107]

The RH dresser always looked like a bedroom piece to me. Keep the new!

[@ginarobinson9500]

Love the hair Jack!

[@kristinmessick1669]

What is the brand of watch you are wearing?

[@andrea9674]

Love Pike‘s! PTC

[@rosehughes599]

I like the "new" piece by the stairs but think it needs to scootch a bit to the left. I feel it's too close to the right hand corner

[@ruthahern8299]

Hi from UK 🇬🇧, just a thought why don’t you get automatic watering for your Boxwoods on your porch? That way they won’t die due to Jack forgetting to water them? Also because your weather is so hot out there, they probably need to be watered twice per day otherwise. 🌳💦🌳

[@judymiddleswart9350]

Yum to the pasta!!!

[@sarahjensen8095]

I liked the rh dresser so much I. Fact I’m looking to do the same thing you had before

[@tamarawilson9339]

Pasta looks fantastic. Love the lemon bowl. Where is that from?

[@kimkay8635]

My mouth is watering with the pasta dish, I’m going to make it!!!!