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[@CharleneEvenson]

Instead of putting the closet thing flat against the wall, why not try it on an angle in that corner.

[@Myeverydaywifelife]

13:07 Girl! Take the hooks down!! Don’t worry about eventual new owners liking the hooks! It’s your house now make it work for you. 👍 Its just hooks not removing a wall! You don’t need to leave it eventually for new owners and they may not even want it!

[@ThisMainerMom]

True!

[@socalgal7830]

@@ThisMainerMom Or hang a collection of hats, small blankets, framed pictures, dried herbs etc. to make the hook areas look cozy and functional. The possibilities are limitless when it comes to hooks. (I am wondeing if the wood panels might look a different color if you remove the hook bars.)

[@deniseryan4146]

I say take all the hooks down. I'm sure you can find places all over the house to put them. I love hooks. You could put one set on the left wall entering the room. Or hang your mirror there. Your house has so many rooms...love it! But this new office.....LOVE it!!!

[@bethstratton3391]

Karen you did such a great job of moving your office around, especially moving all the furniture by yourself. The wardrobe looks so much better away from the door. You could consider putting the wardrobe diagonally across the corner rather than against the wall, which would look nice if it fits. To fix the problem with your laptop cable, you could buy a mini power strip with a standard plug and velcro it to the side of the cabinet at the bottom. That way the large laptop plug can be plugged in on the side nearest the glass door instead. With your mint, don’t dehydrate the leaves as you lose all the flavour completely. Do what they do in Turkey and simply tear five medium mint leaves, or six large leaves if you like it stronger, in half (don’t cut them as contact with metal scissors or knife will make them bitter). Then tear three stevia leaves in half. Steep all the leaves together in hot water for 8 minutes and strain into a mug. I think the evening meal you cooked looked so yummy. I am going to make this for my hubby, because although I like fish very much, he absolutely loves fish and would eat it for almost every meal if he could.

[@jessicaquiroz7178]

I think the closet would look better catty cornered.

[@SparrowStockwell]

That’s what I thought, too!

[@SparrowStockwell]

I think it’s always a good idea to keep plenty of extra blankets.

[@rachelcharney4964]

I agree, don't dry the mint unless you are preserving for the future. Just pour hot water over the leaves. I make a pitcher at a time and put the leaves in a strainer so they come out easily. Makes an incredible iced tea!

[@StarrREVA]

Since your small cabinet with drawers and shelves has pegs, that means at least one of the shelves is adjustable (if not both). So, you could move the middle shelf (hopefully) up a peg or two and the big books would fit in it. Or, since you really have nothing on the one shelf, you could move the top one down to accommodate the books there.

[@reginaeudy9249]

Maybe you could move the less used electronics into the small cabinet drawer you put your Bible & prayer journal in, and move the Bible & journal over to the other cabinet with books. Then all electronics would be together. There also are slim to the wall plugs with power strips you could get and use to solve your problem with the cabinet cart and also provide some surge protection for your electronics. So happy you're getting an office back.

[@kimberlylamitie2869]

I love that you said put it in my pocketbook. I’m from your generation. Most kids wouldn’t know what that was 😂😂🤔

[@MsArtistwannabe]

This made me so happy for you. Seeing you shift all that furniture and set up your new office space by yourself. Also I could see how gleeful harvesting your mint and stevia made you is awesome.

[@3boymama]

Definitely put either a plant or a tall vase next to the small nightstand. It looks good there. You can see outside unobstructed from the doorway.

[@shirleycoy4071]

You could move your tech (laptop) cabinet to the left so the plugs weren’t visible from the doorway and the cabinet was flush to the wall. Then put a plant to the right of the tech cabinet to camouflage your cords and outlet. You could adjust your shelves with the pegs to fit your Bible study books on the bottom shelf by raising the middle shelf up a hole or two. Keep the pretty floral paper thingy on top of your cupboard that has your Bible in it. Love your videos ❤

[@SparrowStockwell]

Thank you for the enjoyable and long video! We like those!

[@SparrowStockwell]

Maybe one of those outdoor waterproof tablecloths would look nice on the plant table to resist water.

[@SparrowStockwell]

Oh, I like that white dresser! I think you’ll need it.

[@helenelindholm656]

Great job in the office Karen👍. I say take the hooks down. The fish looked so good. Take care❤

[@Myeverydaywifelife]

10:05 Yoi know the quote: “Girls can use power tools too! “ Well we can move furniture too! I did same thing today, I didn’t think I could do it by myself but I did. Yep I am impatient I did not want to wait for him to help me. 👍💜👍💜👍💜👍💜

[@ThisMainerMom]

Impatience is the mother of confidence I guess!! 😂

[@debbieredhill]

Perhaps you could put an extender cord plugged in behind that side table and tuck the cables somewhere. I'll try to DM you a photo of my set up. The basket I'm using was a street find 😅🤣. I've got a basket. Also you may be able to put the shelf inside the cupboard one or two holes up and your big books will fit standing. It's going to be great to have your office back. xx

[@notjustapw]

Love your office setup!

[@carolynoquinn4573]

Your office is looking cute, too bad you need that old folding table in there! Lol

[@ThisMainerMom]

I might put a nice cloth on it! Hopefully soon it will be full of plants!! 🪴

[@carolynoquinn4573]

Good idea! No offense

[@ThisMainerMom]

@carolynoquinn4573 none taken! I know your heart! ❤️

[@pam14321]

Hellooo Karen, the sun room is looking good,lovely light area,it’ll be wonderful to sit and watch nature while you drink your morning coffee. When we’ve visited the States we’ve often found the plugs/sockets? stick out from the wall, here in the UK our plugs are flatter and the cord comes out from the bottom, it’s more streamlined I think? Still that unit looked nice there, maybe a tall skinny plant as you say or a tall vase that had those sticks with lights would look good too. I could almost smell that basil, such a lovely,fragrant herb. Thank you so much for sharing your day with us. As always my lovely friend much love and light to you from me.🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@jeanettekvinlaug2772]

I cut my green onion a bit longer than one inch and regrow them. Works like a charm. I am so impressed by what you can do yourself now. Thanks for showing the dinner. I am so inspired now. ❤

[@SparrowStockwell]

Yes! A floor plant to cover that gap. Just leave the white drawers where they are. 😍

[@juliaouzts5781]

Hi Karen. Nice to see your smile. It brightens my day. Im so happy ypu are creating a space. I work from home and its important to have different areas for different energy flow. Atleast for me ! have a blessed day and thank you for the video!

[@ThisMainerMom]

You’re so sweet! Thank you for the encouragement! 🌸🌸🌸

[@jennyjenkins877]

I enjoyed all the happenings of the day. I had a roommate that cut up some just-picked mint leaves to boil with frozen mixed vegetables and it made them taste so fresh.

[@ThisMainerMom]

I would have never thought to do that!

[@gaylefarmer5946]

Yes a plant!

[@Joy-zp5lv]

I never dry my mint. I pour the boiling water over the freshly cut leaves and let it steep for a few min (I like mine less then 10 min). You actually don´t need to dry them.🤭 (Except if you want to preserve some for the winter.) I also often put some mint leaves and a slice of lemon into my water in the summer. It´s so refreshing.

[@ThisMainerMom]

I was wondering if I could use fresh mint!! I’ll do that next time! 🙌

[@jokebetweenthetrees]

I do that to, just fresh mint.

[@Bearlee1875]

There is a plug behind your closet in the sun room. If still want to move the small storage. But a floor plant is a good idea too.

[@steifenhornchen2341]

You can just hang your mint up for some days to dry 😊

[@lauravasquez169]

Move the desk and the table closer together. Put a tablecloth over the table. You can still hide stackable containers under the table.❤

[@jillh.9617]

Wonderful vibe and music. Thanks.

[@MangeTout-fv8sj]

Does the closet match the one in your bedroom? If so, move it there and have both together where the desk was.

[@SparrowStockwell]

Even if you made NO changes, your new office/sunroom looks SO charming and fresh. I love it.

[@Denise-Prater]

You did an amazing job, switching everything by yourself ! Was Robin surprised ? Don't overdo it though, I miss you when you take a day off 😢.

[@ThisMainerMom]

Aw thanks! Yes he was def surprised!! 😃

[@beeutiffle]

I'd leave the top set of hooks but remove the rest as it looks really odd the way it is. The top set for an occasional coat or handbag make sense to keep.

[@nickieweinman5131]

I saw a plug in behind the closet that is in the corner 😊and you could move the bottom shelf up a little and the books from the top could fit in the bottom cupboard.❤

[@socalgal7830]

I use a microwave to dry herbs or hang bundled branches from a hook. I have a dehydrator for large batches. (Keep an eye out at thrift stores for one.) Love the transformation of the porch room!

[@moniquefuselier7711]

The fish looked delicious!

[@lillybug103]

I always look forward to your videos. Karen, I need some motivation. 😊

[@ThisMainerMom]

I hope I can help! 😃

[@128titanicsokwonkim]

Hi, Karen. Thank you for your video. Best wishes. ❤

[@ThisMainerMom]

Thank you! You too!

[@Myeverydaywifelife]

Love you new office space, always nice to have a great view. I love the view out my office/craft room window. I dream of having French doors there instead with a patio maybe? Nah! it’s just a dream.

[@CharleneEvenson]

If you have regrets of putting up the hooks, take them down. Maybe put them somewhere else.

[@SandraOgrodnik-wm4ph]

You’re doing great job! I always think, “it’s not the way I’d do it but it’s your room”. But just a thought, you use the door to go outside and haven’t weave between the desk and little table. I’d keep that path more clear. I have the same folding table. It’s wide and big. Can you move farther to the wall for more room? Or get smaller table? I’d remove all the hooks except maybe one row for your purses or a bag or something if needed. Wardrobe could go in your bedroom perhaps. Just suggesting. You live there and know best. I always look forward to your videos. Keep them coming!

[@tammycrookshanks4112]

Hi Karen! Be careful that plants are kitty safe

[@shwycoff]

Have you thought to move the white closet in your bedroom.

[@vanaccessible3613]

Hey Karen, I have my chair against the back wall of my office and face my desk towards the window. I still have my view. Or maybe a slightly smaller plant table moved towards the door to the outside and your desk and small night stand in the corner? It would open up the space from one door to the other. ❤

[@susanwalgren3939]

You might want to oil all your squeaky doors. I finally just did mine!

[@pate2680]

Put closet kitty-corner (diagonal).

[@helenfincannon7367]

Put thecloset in your bedroom

[@deniseryan4146]

😊 I always say "caddy corner".... or " catty corner"..... just a little 😅. I think a lot of things are best..... caddy cornered lol

[@FoxyOxymoron]

And you may know this but the mint, you can just steep the fresh mint leaves as well. That is how Morocans drink it IS much stronger and takes way less mint. Good for when it's fresh and in season. Likely the same for the chammomile.

[@ThisMainerMom]

I wasn’t sure but I think it would be stronger so I will do that next time! 😃

[@FoxyOxymoron]

@@ThisMainerMom I only know because I did a morocan dinner one time and I asked everyone to bring something that fit with the dinner party and someone researched and found that this is how they drink tea. It's so good. Also make you some lemonade with that stevia and put that mint in there. Gril!!!! It's amazing.

[@ThisMainerMom]

@FoxyOxymoron that sounds so fun! Thanks for the tips! 😃

[@ThisMainerMom]

@FoxyOxymoron I’ll try the lemonade! 😍

[@DistanceTraveled]

If you like where the wardrobe is, there are a lot of wall anchoring kits available on the internet.

[@FoxyOxymoron]

I am curious about the stevia though I've been super curious about that.

[@terryruiz7417]

Best to put plants outside, in sun. The peppers especially need the sunlight. Good luck! Also, tgeres a way to dry herbs in microwave. It might be worth it to check into that.

[@ThisMainerMom]

This is our Segway into hydroponic gardening! Thanks for the tip though! 😃

[@SparrowStockwell]

Karen, what about those two blue fabric print chairs that I think are in the basement? I love those chairs. Could they go in the sunroom office? Edit: No. I can see now that they wouldn’t fit.

[@SparrowStockwell]

Karen, sorry for all the comments, but I am usually commenting as I go through your video!

[@ThisMainerMom]

I love it!!

[@SparrowStockwell]

@@ThisMainerMom Oh, good. I’m glad.

[@DistanceTraveled]

With using the oven as a dehydrator, many recipes will just say to bake with the door cracked open.

[@victoriafreke6751]

Id swap and have your desk on the right hand side and thecplant table on left. That way youd have the power behind your right shoulder when you are at your desk and that little chest of drawers can go next to the wardrobe by the power outlet

[@ThisMainerMom]

If I do that and put the long table in front of the double doors on the left, you can't get out of the door to get to the BBQ.

[@victoriafreke6751]

Oh that's tricky I didn't realise that

[@victoriafreke6751]

Doesn't it mean how you've got it now though that the desk gets on way of the doors, or is that not such a issue as it's not such a deep desk?

[@victoriafreke6751]

Maybe a try to find a narrower table for the plants? Then you could have the desk to the right and table to left.

[@RadCenter]

Can't you adjust the shelves in the storage cabinet by the door? Will the smaller cabinet fit under the folding table?

[@sarahbryant6391]

Yum Leo woozy wanted to help lol I love herbs I don’t grow any

[@ThisMainerMom]

Such a difference from store bought!! 😋

[@MelindaMcNeil-ji1rh]

Karen! Could you use the hooks for a plant wall? 🧐

[@allioakley3372]

💚

[@wonderingsanna]

Hi Karen... Just a thought... The two white hutches, the mirror and the white cabinet, do you need them at all? Do you have use for them somewhere else in the house? Can any of them replace another more inpractical piece of furtiture somewhere? Or... perhaps the are at better use for someone else. ps. The hooks, if they are of no use for you, just take them down.

[@lorikmet8313]

Yes don't move that cabinet. A tall plant would work beautifully!

[@theresachristian4246]

Give those door hinges a shot of WD40. No more squeaking

[@SparrowStockwell]

I’m wondering how the wardrobe would look kitty-corner in that corner.

[@solitudewithmichelle]

As you barbecue will your office supplies & papers smell like smoke or a delicious burger over time. Just curious. I know how food smells get into things

[@judenebaer9997]

❤😊

[@susanhutchinson5305]

Hi Karen. What bible is your favourite for study ?

[@kathynolan1966]

When u go to charge your laptop could you put the laptop in sideways so the cord is bent with lead towards the back

[@jessicaquiroz7178]

Ok I have to ask why do y’all call him Woozy?

[@ThisMainerMom]

My daughters were into KPop at the time and named him after a favorite singer! 👩‍🎤

[@helenfincannon7367]

Put off season clothes in closet

[@melissakoon2097]

Need to stray some wd40 on your door please

[@ThisMainerMom]

Haha! True!

[@lynnhall864]

😎🇨🇦

[@sonyahubbard3226]

I don’t think it’s necessary to dehydrate leaves you’re using soon. I like strong tea also.

[@ThisMainerMom]

Yay!! 😃😃