Decorating My Parent’s House for Christmas in the Midst of a Home Renovation! 🎄🥰❤️ // Garden Answer

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[@ardiscovert7847]

My husband has been a contractor for years…the fact they are taking their time to get it right is priceless. Too many people worry about time and end up with issues. It is going to be beautiful!

[@mxmm572]

It’s often the customers that are hurrying up the contractors. And if they make any mistakes customers blame the contractors too :DD

[@lynnoconnell6062]

Amen... my husband is also a contractor.. Many of his jobs spent correcting mistakes of people who did NOT take time to correctly complete a project.

[@patriceg1100]

So true!!! ❤❤❤

[@claytoncomeaux414]

Not gonna lie, I was a wee bit jelly. So lovely!

[@scottiesantiago4490]

It would be great to have the family members write verses & well wishes to your folks on the subfloor. I saw that on the set of ‘The Chosen’ and thought it was a great way to bless an area.

[@kaitlynmadden4600]

Shout-out to the contractors who took all the extra steps to keep it clean and get it ready for your family! I also love how you are embracing the process and romancing the ordinary.

[@debbigal4423]

What a beautiful transformation. It just go to show that you don’t need a lot of stuff to make a space usable and magical. I wish you and your entire family a blessed Christmas.

[@eberlinschwinn5634]

This video truly celebrates the meaning and magic of Christmas. The bringing together of people to simply enjoy the company of loved ones without stressing about the perfect food, the perfect house, the perfect etc. Romancing the Ordinary indeed. I love that your folks said “ Nope… we’re having Christmas here anyway.” You gathered and used things you had to beautify the space. I love that the contractors helped with the steps and table and some working outlets. It takes a village. Merry Christmas to all.

[@kerryschultz7116]

What a great example of making the most of an unexpected and inconvenient situation. You guys are an inspiration. You are right, this will be a Christmas to remember for sure 🥰!!!

[@salimorton641]

This is totally "romancing the ordinary"!!! Your Dad and Mom looked pleased with the set up. Merry Christmas everyone!

[@patricialeet1851]

Laura please tell your mom I’m jealous. Her new space is so pretty it’s going to be lovely when it’s done. The decorations are absolutely gorgeous. You girls sure are talented. Merry Christmas.

[@cherylbrubaker37]

Laura, you said this video was to report on your folks' house renovations, and to show how you all are coping with marking Christmas this year...and thankyou for THAT, ... BUT, you forgot to add how helpful it just might be being for encouraging so many of us whose lives have construction, or deconstruction, or emergencies or great sadness flowing through our families this Holiday season. Thankyou for that.

[@babe9293]

Talking about “romancing the ordinary” . . . I loved everything about this video! What a marvelous idea. This year’s Christmas for your family will be one you’ll remember for years to come-even down to food preparation. This is truly what the spirit of Christmas is about-enjoying family and friends by any means necessary. Thank you for bringing us along.🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

[@jerriecook6908]

Romancing the ordinary was the thought in my head all through this awesome video 🎄🎁🎅🎄🎁🎅

[@shellbells339]

Yes! I thought the same thing! ❤ Just lovely.

[@cahough2312]

Love your whole family.....wonderful event! Merry Christmas and have a blessed new year as I know you will!❤❤❤❤❤

[@cahough2312]

You just created Heaven on Earth! So gorgeous❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@terri.schenk]

This will be one of your family’s greatest memories! Merry Christmas to ALL! 🎄❤️

[@kristibrooks967]

We made Christmas"ice palace" in my sister's garage one year to serve buffet dinner for twenty family members. I agree Laura, you all will remember this one. It's not what's on the table but who's around it that counts. ❤

[@kevinhollis2204]

I just love your mom. She is so sweet. I love how your family comes together and work on projects.

[@jakebr8ke]

Such beauty and elegance in the middle of turmoil! I love how your family always stays positive and bands together to make the most of what is put in your path. The memories that will be made this year will be priceless. Take lots of pictures and candid videos for your family archives. You will looks back on and treasure them for sure. Blessed Christmas to all!

[@kiwi_housewife]

Merry Christmas Laura & family ❤ I know you are all very private but I felt compelled to comment to you to tell you how encouraging your faith has been to me in my new walk of life and that I can watch your garden grow whilst you tend to your lovely family, is a huge blessing. You are a special kind of people and I adore that and am inspired. We need more traditions and kindness in this world. God Bless you ! I am encouraged and changed watching your channel ‘ I don’t think I am the only one. ❤❤ Love from New Zealand 🇳🇿 🎉 😊

[@nancyhoffman8815]

Your Mom is looking SO YOUNG. Thank for proving that it's about the love, not the venue. Have a blessed Christmas.

[@vernayoung2467]

My sentiment exactly!!

[@JaniceFiorovante]

😮😮😊😮😅😮

[@mrs.riche3939]

Your mother really embraces joy and romancing the ordinary. I am grateful for you all being willing to share with us. Merry Christmas and much love from Utah 💚🎀🎁🎄❤️

[@rebeccalowry9296]

You transformed this space into an elegant dining space! You will remember this Christmas forever! Making lemonade out of lemons! Merry Christmas!!

[@JeffBitler]

9:40 "It's better to have 'em and not need 'em than need 'em and not have 'em." Way to go, Mom! I say that all the time!

[@Deb-xn6yr]

I will now say that to everyone from now on !!😂 especially when buying plants (and Christmas decorations)🎄😂LOL

[@espiefermina8379]

It is amazing how these 3 creative ladies can transform something so magical just like that. MAGIC!

[@jeanwouters2732]

This reminds me so much of the "Bohemian Party Space" that I created in my mom's basement in her new house many years ago. She didn't have room to entertain the whole family upstairs, so I transformed the large open basement. I divided it up into buffet space complete with a buffet table made from a curb found hollow core door sitting on a pair of sawhorses that dad made and used in his building business, our old dining table for a snack table, a square card tale for visiting, and a round table with hanging light over it for putting together jigsaw puzzles, a dining area, complete with a 16' table, a dessert table and a hot beverage table, (all tables were covered with fabric to evoke the season, a living room area created with my mom's old porch furniture, a kids toy area stocked with my grown son's old Fisher Price toys, a bedroom area, a roughed-in bathroom area with a tub that we filled with ice to cool beverages, and a rolling cart that my deceased father had used in his carpentry workshop, that we set up for a bar complete with Dad's old liquor, and our final area was a storage area where we could set up a roaster for cooking the meat of the season. I used quilts and matlasse spreads to cover concrete walls and make room dividers. We also had lighted trees and a lighted grapevine garland suspended over that ran the length of the dining table and one that framed the double wide opening between the buffet and dining area. In the buffet area there was a large braided rug made by my mother's mother and a patchwork quilt also made by grandma with leftover fabric from items that she had sewn for my sisters and I. In the living room area there was a rocking chair from my 3x great grandparents. It was 16 years ago that I did all that, but you helped bring back all those memories. Your comment about not having to worry about spilling or messes was something that we thought about also. A very merry Christmas to you and your family!

[@carolnelsongerontologist]

Great reminder of past Christmas’s when I never ran out of energy and decorating ideas. Nor I am exhausted just watching you all. I love your creativity and fun just being together. Your love for each other and enjoyment being together is an inspiration 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

[@l.m.4014]

Ditto! > "Great reminder of past Christmas’s when I never ran out of energy." > Now just getting through a Normal day is a struggle. (like a lot of us...that Watch these videos) Sadly, Celebrating Christmas is huge chore... I won't relax until it's over. (I'm only about Laura's mom's age (62) and suffer with Chronic pain) *Count your Blessings this very minute! 🙏 Celebrate any way you can, your way, not their way! > When you've got your H e a l t h you have just about Everything!

[@pollytiks3885]

I was thinking the same thing - living vicariously through Laura and family! 😂

[@suefellows1392]

You girls know how to get things DONE! SO CLASSY and cozy. One of my favorites to watch! Merry Christmas 🎅 🎄

[@marmaladesunrise]

That was magnificent. Just lovely. The simple elegance is beautiful. The family unity is unparalleled. The branches were the right touch. I'm so glad y'all made lemonade out of lemons. This space is so perfect.

[@jilladcock5648]

Talk about romancing the ordinary! You’ve made a lovely cozy space where your 2023 memories will be made.

[@maryalicehuffstetler3026]

WOW!! Leave it to you ladies to make nothing into something BEAUTIFUL!! Merry Christmas to you and your sweet family!! God bless each and every one of you.

[@JackieMooney-fr1lo]

Your mom should have all the grandkids sign the subfloor before the flooring goes down. Then there all their signatures will be part of the house! Merry Christmas!!

[@staceytaylor1502]

I feel for Susan not having the space she dreamed of for Christmas, but you all were able to make the space extraordinary! It's beautiful and a family memory that will last through the generations. Enjoy! Merry Christmas to you all!

[@amydeeds6248]

The blue velvet just glams up everything! Now aren’t you and Aaron getting the home renovation bug after seeing how great your parent’s house is going to be? This Christmas will definitely be memorable 😊

[@sherylemoore8626]

What an incredible transformation! It looks so cozy and elegant at the same time. I am digging that big square table. So much talent in your family. What fun you have. Merry Christmas and blessings everyone.

[@brendabradley6215]

The most important thing is to be together as a family

[@chrissihr1031]

This is such a fun video! Please pass on my merriest Christmas wishes to your parents, Laura! 🎄I hope their house project wraps up quickly without too much trouble and they get to enjoy many more happy years together in their refreshed nest soon, too! 🏡

[@boysrus61]

When same old same old are strung together year after year it is difficult to form a real good memory of it bc of the repetitiveness.This probably will be a memory for you and the kids. Get some chalk and let the wee ones color on the floors and date it too! When my grands come to visit I paint their hands and make a print on my laundry room walls. They love it, I love it.

[@1579list]

What fun! I love watching you put those dinner plates on the baby seat! No quick stops huh? LOL You are genius ladies!

[@MicheleLHarvey]

Now that's what I'd call sweet lemonade made from lemons! Thanks so much for sharing this Christmas cheer & showing us how with a little elbow grease, even the most hodgepodge of a setting can be made into a homey & festive place! Merry Christmas to you & yours!

[@shirleysenkler781]

Proof that wherever family is makes Christmas. You have turned a big empty space into a cozy soon to be a memorable Christmas celebration. Wishing you and all the family the best Christmas ever.

[@djterry1218]

Your mom and dad raise some wonderful daughters!

[@paulamyers103]

The renovation is glorious! It’s going to be spectacular. I can see how much your mom loves having the decor - it’s amazing you guys did this. Absolutely beautiful.

[@allisonbellefontaine9561]

WOW! You never disappoint. The reflection of all the lights on the windows at night was extra magical. I look forward to future videos of the completed project of your mom's house. I got hooked on your channel when you were pregnant with Benjamin and putting up a nutcracker decorated tree in your kitchen. Thanks for all your hard work for all of us to enjoy. Merry Christmas. 🎄🎄🎄

[@gail5794]

Sisters with a “can do” attitude. Utterly amazing❣️

[@sandyamckaysmith4251]

During the opening shots of the overcast and misty, I was expecting a horse trotting down that lane. Magical

[@MissusCaeoimhin]

This is the most normal thing I feel like I've seen you do and I love it. I watch your channel to get away from my brain and into your dreamy garden but I'm currently homesick as heck (recently migrated to France with my 'new' husband) and this video soothed me in a way I didn't know I needed see. Thank you so much and seasons greetings Laura, mom, sis and family!

[@patriceg1100]

How absolutely lovely!!! This episode should be called a Christmas to remember! What an amazing space!! Susan, your vision is spectacular!!!

[@tiffany7138]

I just can't believe how much larger the house looks with just that bit of porch added to the inside square footage. It looks absolutely gorgeous! And yes, this will be a Christmas to remember. So fun! I applaud you all for being adventurous and really transforming this space into a super warm and cozy place to gather and spend your Christmas. I hope you enjoy it and have a wonderful holiday!

[@kaymorgan2877]

What a great idea! Drawing on the floor. Kids would have a great time.

[@lyndaweddle6741]

I just love this Family…truly Romancing the Ordinary! Merry CHRISTmas to you all! Blessings!!🙏🏼❤️🎁🎄🌟

[@julietbowden6189]

Romancing the Ordinary! Warms the heart to see something so sweet and sincere put together for your mom and dad. We don’t have to live in a grand place to make it beautiful with simple items foraged and reimagined in a new way! Merry Christmas!

[@kathy8832]

Good morning! Your Mom’s remodel is absolutely beautiful. I can’t wait to see the finished project. Has she decided on window treatments? What a glorious Christmas decor & you will remember this more than any other. Merry Christmas to everyone.

[@deneishadaguilar-foster6202]

Now this is Romancing the ordinary!!! Turns out amazingly beautiful.

[@verastocker2743]

This will be a very memorable Christmas. You did an amazing job of creating a magical scene with the simple things. Just love it.

[@dia9491]

May I just say that siding is something special. I wouldn’t even want to paint it. I love that color.

[@holly_kay5570]

You created elegance and warmth in an unfinished construction zone!!! And the lights reflecting in all those windows...wow, just wow! I wish your family a blessed and peaceful Christmas 🌲❤

[@vallietmc9553]

Did you forget to place a flower display in the bowl on the top of the candelabra of the cocktail table? The end result was celestial!

[@GardenerPhyl]

Cheers to the first of many memories in this fabulous space 🎉 Merry Christmas to you and your family - may your hearts be full of peace and love 🎄 PS I love all of the windows, such a breathable space and “so much room for activities!”

[@billierenshaw3302]

THIS FAMILY. KNOWS HOW TO “MAKE DO “ ..WHAT FUN …YES LAURA THIS IS THE CHRISTMAS TO BE REMEMBERED…..ALL JUST “PERFECT “ 🙏🥰

[@judywyse7088]

You are right about remembering this Christmas in a special way. We had a smaller project at the same time of year and had a Christmas open house even though we had subfloor, doors without handles, and unfinished drywall. We still talk about how nice it was that we did not have to worry about any spills or messes !! It all looks beautiful. Merry CHRISTmas.

[@bonnielesher1325]

Laura, if you see this, I think your Mom had a really good thought…’if the kids colored on the floor and not minding a mishap.’ On the subfloor have her family use permanent markers and write blessings, B verses, dreams, draw pictures, prayers, etc. Of course, take pictures to remember. That way when the hardwood floor goes down those words of covering over their home with their family will be set in as long as they have their home. Our church did this at a renovation time before the carpet went down. There were many prayers, joys, and even some tears as they wrote their blessings on the concrete. X still marks the spot where my husband would give our girls hand of marriage one day. Blessings to you all. Merry Christmas.

[@susanmason3432]

Dad got his Easy chair upstairs!! Spectacular transformation! Romancing the construction! You’re right Laura, I agree that this will be one of your families most memorable Christmases. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all GA Team and families.

[@regiroettjer3874]

☮️The true reason for the spiritual season🎄🙏❤️😇A strengthening bond of celebration of family n friends 👍Sharing togetherness n making memories🥳with love n laughter 🎉Nothing can compare or stand in its way!! Not even a remodel 😊 Merry Christmas 🎄 ✝️

[@Debber0401]

Wow, you guys are so talented at decorating!! It turned out beautifully and looks so cozy!! Merry Christmas everyone!!

[@hjcarpentier6072]

aw your sister is so sweet. Cherish every moment with her. My sister just passed and I miss her so!

[@hehasrizenful]

Beautiful , A Mother and her daughters can do anything love seeing you guys together❤

[@bettypisiakowski2148]

This will be one of the best Christmas’s ever ..Gods blessings on your family..Luke 1:14 ❤

[@roymavistanner8399]

What a TRULY MAGICAL space that turned out to be!!! So incredibly warm and beautiful with all the lights and candles. Amazing transformation! Wonderful that you recorded it all to be able to have the memories! ~M~

[@imsassi]

I come from the age of "make do with what you have" and oh my, what you ladies did here today --- feels very cozy. One thing that catches my heart is the huge tree outside the door, perfect in the middle of the door frame....can only imagine what that will be like in the summer months. What an exciting time for your mom and dad. Might test the nerves but so worth it. "Dad" should be so proud of what his girls has done. Merry Christmas and God bless all of you. 💞💞

[@artistapprentice7021]

This brings back lovely memories of my siblings helping my mother decorate for Christmas. Priceless! Merry Christmas to the whole GA family and fans!

[@kimwright392]

This will be the Christmas to remember! We did this when my kids were about 10 and 11 years old and now that they are in their 40s they remember this Christmas as the best Christmas ever.😂

[@juliabinford6500]

Love your Christmas transformation!! Seeing the space serve its purpose for the first time will be so special:) I hope it takes some of the sting out of being confined to the basement. I want some pre lit branches now!

[@reneebassett5479]

It turned out beautifully, but that’s not surprising. The three of you are so creative! My favorite part is the little branches.

[@lindagardner711]

You’re so right that you’ll look back at your 2023 Christmas as a special memory🎄. The teamwork produced a perfectly lovely place for your families to gather and celebrate a warm and cozy Christmas. I’m sure it means the world to your Mom and Dad to feel that their imperfect home feels perfect right now…it’s a wonderful life because you all care for one another! Happy Christmas everyone 🥰

[@krisschmucker3668]

What a beautiful space! Glad to see progress on the renovations. I would suggest eliminating steps altogether (where you have the wooden steps now), if possible, and doing a sloped sidewalk instead. Your elderly selves will thank you in the future. My brother did this for my patio, and it has been so, so nice. Not only do the elderly in our family love this, but it is so useful for rolling things (Green Stalks, wagons, planters, etc.) from the patio down to the garage.

[@danakenoyer106]

Making your family Christmas happen is a treasured moment. God bless you all.

[@jaznjaimee]

Love the French Sliding Doors instead of the French Doors!!!👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼♥️

[@Sunbeam4291]

What awesome contractors to prep all the walls and floors for you. The house looks beautiful and cosy even at this stage. Enjoy Christmas day with all your children, and grand kids. Blessings to all.

[@anjabrunner5100]

Aus Deutschland sende ich die herzlichsten Grüße und wünsche : Frohe Weihnachten ...🎄 und frohe Weihnachten für alle Menschen auf dieser Welt❤❤❤Eine wundervolle Dekoration im Hause Deiner Eltern, Liebe Laura...Gruß Anja

[@loisdunn950]

watching you add plates to the kids car seat reminds me of the days I did that and on the seat and had to use the seat belts to keep that stuff in!!!

[@cshamber]

One of most memorable Christmas’s I remember is when our entire downstairs was under construction. All the way down to just studs on the walls and plywood for floors. We had a full house and the best time!

[@meccastewart2282]

Your mom and dad’s house is going to be beautiful! Love all the windows bring in the outside! Great job on Christmas decorations ladies! Merry Christmas

[@donnabraden3126]

I completely believe that, no matter what the “chores” are, it is actually a venue in itself for a chance to have fun together and purpose together! I mean having to do that all alone-if there were just one of you-would be so difficult to physically maneuver and tiring, and not near as fun.

[@terrilarock-stewart7725]

WOW what a transformation! The whole area looks fabulous. ⛄️🌲❄️❤️

[@dottiolsen1672]

This is what Christmas is all about❤my heart just smiled watching the magic happen. Thank you Laura and Aaron for all you do throughout the year. The most blessed Merry Christmas to you and your extended family🎄🌴💐

[@rebeccawoodbixler9536]

I am not the least bit surprised at how you three made this space magical. Susan, you are an inspiration to me. Hopefully, we can see just a tiny bit of when the family is milling about enjoying your first Christmas in this new space. If not, I can pretty well imagine the laughter and smiles. Merry Christmas!🎄 ❤🎄

[@jillcochran9794]

Sometimes, doing something different makes for the best holidays!!

[@jaded2306]

So happy for you all to be able to have Christmas there! Looks beautiful! Merry Christmas❤️

[@samanthatorres9517]

90,000+ views😮 We love your family! You gals sure know how to class up a space❤A very merry Christmas to all🙏🎄

[@lindaweaver8131]

Your mama's house is going to be so beautiful when it is finished. I like how you can look outside the side windows, where your mama is sitting, and can see the potting shed and raised garden beds. What you and your sister do to help your parents is just wonderful. Have a blessed celebration of Christ Jesus. Also, check out Baldwin Brass catalog for those ornaments.

[@saraw8503]

So wonderful to have a large family with which to celebrate.

[@Sarah-bq2md]

“Glass half Full”, what a true statement. ✨Your remodel is going to be gorgeous Susan. What a beautiful family celebration. Merry Christmas 🎄

[@AdinaShoshanaSturman-os6tk]

Longing for guided tour of both your and your parents homes and other buildings... Room by room, each of your wonderful finds and how you chose to place them. ❤🕊️🎀🕊️❤️

[@ja-uh9gz]

It goes to show that you don't have to spend a ton of money, buying a lot of decorations...to have a beautiful Christmas atmosphere with some lights and imagination. Just use what you have on hand. It's lovely. The new addition is coming along very nicely. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all! 🎄🎄😄

[@susanpeterson9947]

Thank you (and Susan and Monica) for the wonderful tour. I’m sure that you’re going to have a wonderful Christmas together! Happy Holidays to all!

[@JanieH10]

Decorating this new space is such a moral booster, for sure. Maybe just what your mom and dad need so they can finish strong. Seeing the plywood floors reminds me when we built our house we took sharpies and wrote favorite scripture verses on the subfloor before the hardwood floor was installed.

[@jcking6785]

What a magical space you, Monica and Susan have created. I have no doubt you are right about this Christmas being the one that stands out when you look back years from now. ♥️🎄♥️ Merry Christmas to you all!

[@l.m.4014]

> "Great reminder of past Christmas’s when I never ran out of energy." > Now just getting through a Normal day is a struggle. (like a lot of us...that Watch these videos) Sadly, Celebrating Christmas is huge chore now and I won't relax until it's over. (I'm only about Laura's mom's age (62) and Suffer every second....with Chronic pain) *Count your Blessings this very minute! 🙏 Celebrate any way you can! > When you've got your H e a l t h you have just about Everything!

[@kevinwilson296]

That's very thoughtful of you Laura and Monica to make this Christmas season especial for your mom &dad

[@duane3897]

My wife and I watch/enjoy your videos and learn a lot from you and Aaron. We think you SHOULD do a video after Christmas to see if the kids did color on the floors. Thank you for your high quality content.

[@lindalowry2341]

What a transformation you did to the unfinished space! It turned out beautiful with the lighted branches and all the candles. Wishing all of you the Merriest of Christmases.

[@pattylombardo8671]

This will be such a memory! Everything is beautiful!!

[@justatitle]

I wanted to thank all of you for sharing such an intimate part of your life’s. It means a lot. The room looks so pretty. I wasn’t sure how you’d pull it off, but as usual you never fail to inspire. Merry Christmas!

[@danalaborde1525]

You girls are the best daughters and u will remember this one!

[@sharonhanson9538]

Beautiful! Brings back memories of our first Christmas in our house. We were the contractors and working hard to finish. Those are the most spectacular moments and memories! Merry CHRISTMAS to you all 🌲🌟