HOME REVIEW: The Sorry Girls

A design critique of Becky, from The Sorry Girls, Toronto home! REMEMBER -- DESIGN CRITIQUE ONLY : - )
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[@wasselpa]

design critique only! the girls seem lovely!

[@katarnett]

I think overall you’d like their company. They do a lot themselves and a lot of their influences come from thrifting to be more eco friendly.

[@moonbeeps]

@@katarnett I think overall she wasn't very interested in their style. They are very different and honestly idk why people recommended it to Paige...

[@ashleydobson1532]

You could definitely appreciate the sorry girls channel, but idk if you'd necessarily like all their content. Becky is one of the original sorry girls + Kelsey. They have a team and have added a 3rd sorry girl since starting their channel. Been watching sorry girls since they first started so this was fun to see pop up! Becky's STYLE is mid century and 70s - not her HOUSE. I feel like Rachel, the new sorry girl, is closer to your style.

[@jesselanders4688]

The episode where Becky redoes her stairwell and puts up the wallpaper and gallery wall is a fun one. Theirs was the first of the KZbin diy channels I found during quarantine, and while I don't like a lot of their style, it is entertaining and informative to watch them. It also opened up this whole world of KZbin content, including your channel, so I'm not mad about it. I must say, though, that I really am not a fan of Becky's backsplash and exhaust hood. It is too cutesy and too sparse, simultaneously. But this was a fun mashup of some of my favorite KZbinrs! Thanks!

[@vanessatorres1741]

@@moonbeeps Paige has great insight and adds helpful suggestions in her reviews, even when they are polar opposite of her taste. Her critique is for people trying to better encapsulate their style, or to consider a different perspective. People want her reviews whether it's a positive one where she LOVES the home or not.

[@tabathaogost4982]

She tried so hard not to be rude. lmao good job Paige.

[@angelasagenda]

I know lol!!! I caught that right away

[@michaelfrancistan]

This is why I love Paige, she tells it how it is and freely expresses how she feels

[@elizabethevanskiikka2184]

🏆🏆🏆

[@heidimcdonough378]

I think she’s usually more critical because many of the people she critiques are celebrities with insane budgets and the ability to renovate or select the perfect piece in for a room, so the criticism is more about their personal taste because they have no limits to what they could buy/do to the house. Becky’s home is an evolving project she’s been working on over time and while you can see a lot of seventies styling in the house right now, there’s still some boho that is clearly not Paige’s style haha

[@samarneson9475]

it honestly cracks me up but i want her to go full unfiltered like other videos lmao

[@laurentlasnier]

The Sorry Girls were part of the og DIY youtubers back in the day, and even though they have improved over the years, I feel they still lack an understanding of scale, balance, and how the eye travels through a space; resulting in rooms and houses that feels a bit disjointed, too trend based, and quite cluttered. For example; the backsplash and the kitchen counter are awkwardly too close in scale and colors, and are both quite busy and clash with each other, not in a good way. I agreed with your critique and I always enjoy your videos!

[@rallyrally]

Yes always thought that about the backsplash since the reno video

[@laurentlasnier]

@@rallyrally Same! I had to let it out and release my frustration lol

[@striketochill]

Perfect way to describe it! I know she didn't want to spend the money to change the counters but then she could have changed the color of the backsplash she was doing instead.

[@laurentlasnier]

@@striketochill yes totally! Pull a color from the granit and do a simple monochrome tile in that color, or if you do a pattern/texture make it bigger scale so it doesn't fight with the granit!

[@Muton230]

Completely agree. They just don’t have the foundational knowledge to create truly unique, beautiful spaces. They end up chasing trends

[@loriegabidel]

I'm surprised she didn't talk about the ceiling wallpaper to the basement. Unless she changed it, it was vintage wallpaper that she found and really loved.

[@hllymchll]

you can see it at the end of this video and Paige mentioned it

[@loriegabidel]

@@hllymchll yes, but Paige mentioned it by saying Becky didn't. I was surprised that Becky didn't.

[@rita2506]

That’s what I thought when I watched the Sorry Girls video!

[@hllymchll]

@@loriegabidel I know I was saying you can see the wallpaper at the end, so she didn't change it but yeah I was surprised she didn't mention it.

[@aathenaiz6151]

same! such a special feature and i was disappointed when i watched the tour and it wasn’t really shown

[@seattlegirl2077]

Barn door in this area makes sense. Accessing the closet with a regular door would be a pain in the butt.

[@ffiggy]

I think a pocket door would be awesome but much more involved to install

[@seattlegirl2077]

@@ffiggy It would be a great solution, but as you say involved to install and having had one that came off the rails, hard to repair. Really I think the barn doors here are the best solution and attractive with the black paint.

[@justRoRo]

Yeah sure, but the GLASS barn door (instead of solid) is an odd choice when using it for a storage/pantry area, unless that area stays super organized and visually appealing. I think that was the point of the critique.

[@seattlegirl2077]

@@justRoRo Ah yes, glass.... I didn't pick that up and I'm a little anal about are organized inside cabinets so that wouldn't have been a deal breaker for me. But for others, sure.

[@leighalexandra7899]

This authentic home is refreshing to see. Like many homes, including my own, it's important to tame the clutter and let the style shine. Don't get rid of things, but instead rotate things and freshen a space.

[@rknrlgrl6146]

It's like your in my head and speaking my thoughts! I 100% agree with your input. Wish I could afford to have you interior design my home. You get me! 😂

[@hannahhartnett424]

Both practical magic and B Jones style have really fun and interesting realistic home tours on their channels

[@meh5069]

I loved B jones style’s original house tour! Not so much a fan since it’s been renovated 🙈

[@TheRobotjane]

They are literally everything you hate… stirrers recommended this one! lol

[@TheRobotjane]

If painted arches were a KZbin channel…

[@striketochill]

@@TheRobotjane LOL! I think Alexander Gater takes that title but The Sorry Girls are definitely getting the silver medal.

[@JenMUA]

I wonder about your thoughts on Alexandra Gater.

[@sophiawoodward7243]

I've been following them for years and was very curious to see your take on their style. Definitely like some of their ideas some not so much.

[@brookebeatty2508]

One of the other girls, Kelsey, just finished a complete renovation of her house, and did a tour of it pretty recently, you should check out and critique that! I like your perspective on their style, as I feel like they create and decorate to trends for the most part. Given that you talk a lot about pieces that withstand passing trends, its interesting to take a trendy space and revise it slightly to make it more workable and well-styled in the long term

[@katieeckler7543]

I’d like to see your take on their office space. I think the office is pretty cool:)

[@mariab1850]

I’ve been hoping for this!!!!!

[@Mcvac]

I’ve been waiting for this

[@oriananicole1046]

The 70s thing is because Becky loves 70s design so it inspired her home design.. the home itself isnt a 70s home

[@likesorad7320]

she also has done it room by room and over many months. the dressing room was one of her most recent spaces, so I think her style has been evolving from more trendy-boho to trendy-70s. i love their channel and have gotten some inspiration, but there has also been some misses, and they will be the first to acknowledge that not all of their choices have wide appeal (Kelsey painted her bathroom a brown color everyone hated but it's hers and she likes it!)

[@carleytuska2969]

AHHH! When Becky posted this, I was hoping you'd do a review.

[@Hoopla29856]

Her house was a cluttered over filled mess tbh. I like the idea of her style but the house is way too small for all the things she’s squeezing in there. Trash the disco ball and glass table top those two things were killing me haha

[@Julz796]

It’s definitely not a 1970’s home - she mentioned it’s a 1.5 storey house Toronto, so it was probably built 1940-1960s

[@robinriley5984]

completely unrelated but you may like to check out the 'Scotland Home of the Year' videos. The homes are beautiful but very personal as well, not trendy for most part, and beautifully sited. Lots of architectural details and most videos are only 5 minutes. I think there is also and 'Ireland HOTY' as well. Thanks for your posts and your interior design recommendations/opinions/comments.

[@debbieyates29]

I thought the entire house was too cramped with "stuff" & to me not much complimented the space. The backslash did not go with the counter tops. Definitely her taste; but surely not mine

[@LawOfAttraction-ed2mx]

It is big mess of everything I would never want in my possession. You were so diplomatic. Everything is no way, my dear. She must of been teenager in 70’s and is stuck been there??? Idk. Only like garden… but I like gardens always. I love gardens when masterpiece of a master manifest in it. Magical places, like portals…

[@vaderladyl]

She is a millennial, not even alive in the 70's.

[@nataliap05]

Hey you should check out this KZbin channel called gorgeous kitchen it’s based In Paris and it’s this woman she does a lot of Paris flea market shopping but she also has really cool Paris apartment tours in her channel it’s a small channel right now but the people that she features they have really good art and style I think you like it.. and another video is a house tour of fanny saulay in Paris She’s a art collector I believe

[@Janelou42]

I feel like I liked the spaces that are for work or dorms more than their spaces like kitchen and bathrooms... Also my taste leans more towards kelsey's style.

[@marieamelieforrer472]

I really like TSG but they always have been trendy, even when they try not to. I feel like they try to bring in new viewers everytime which makes sense since they have grown as a whole ass business. They have started to have their own style and have gotten much much better at it but they will always feel trendy to me. I still watch all of their videos because I like their personalities and sometimes they do make very cool stuff. You take what you like basically and watch for entertainment. I also like that they have shifted towards a more eco-friendly approach. Really loved your take on it (well, I always like hearing your opinion on things so ...)

[@carollorac8034]

How many followers did you say they have ?!???

[@angieatienzo]

Omg no

[@isabellarose3560]

Review Julia and hunter havens ! ☺️

[@batcavegirl26]

You love this, you don't love that. Where is the critique? Or was it just a click bait title?

[@mackenziehaffey7014]

I think you would equally like and dislike the sorry girls, I follow them and really enjoy their content but I would say for me personally the design choices are about 50/50 hit or miss.

[@TheVeeBeast]

Same ! Don't always love the results, but I love their attitude and tips, the whole team seems nice

[@chalybion]

Same! Completely agree

[@dishappywithlife2556]

Yeah totally 💯

[@tarynbuskard1738]

One thing I will say, is Becky loves clutter. Every surface is decorated somehow. I personally think Becky designs other peoples spaces better than her own, but I also think Becky really loves her home and IMO that’s what matters. My home isn’t for everyone and there is a lot of stuff I do in my home design I would never do in anyones elses

[@renesteinhauser2742]

As a Sorry Girls fan myself, I know Becky is heavily influenced by 70s/mid century design. Her home is probably just a basic Toronto home that she decorated to be her interpretation of mid century. You're not going to find any authentic architecture unfortunately. They are also a DIY channel by nature so it's going to feel very personal and lived in but I think that's totally fine.

[@wasselpa]

another great take!

[@bumblebee_ms]

Great points Rene, I also am a fan of theirs and I know the kitchen granite top was part of the house and she didn't want to renovate it as they are all about sustainable living, which is a big part of why I like them so much.

[@godblessamericamyhomesweet1094]

It looks more boho/shabby chic than mcm. Not knocking her style, but I'm missing the mcm in the hats and pampas grass.

[@vaderladyl]

To me it looks more Boho Eclectic with MCM touches. She has given it her personal touch and I think is endearing.

[@chelseamorley2982]

I audibly gasped when I saw you were doing this video cause I was like “oh no Paige will not like the sorry girls!” I would be interested for you to look at Kelsey’s house tour because her style is slightly more mature.

[@ArtisanJanelle]

Agreed.

[@madelineadamson9249]

I personally find the sorry girls so hit and miss - I love their individual DIYs but I find there is always something off about the way they pull a room together. Plus, in the last couple of years they have gotten increasingly trendy which just does not seem to fit with they way they also push sustainability - i.e. they will thrift something but "upcycle" it into something that no one will want in 2 years time because its already out of date. Becky's home is probably the most cohesive space they've showcased, and the most similar to your taste, so if you were lukewarm on that I wouldn't recommend their other videos.

[@JustCaite]

100% agreed - Paige will not like their content ahhahaha

[@angelasagenda]

AGREE

[@aclementine9928]

That's an interesting point ! What's the point of upcycling something into something that's going to be thrown in a year or two??

[@Johanna.EG.]

I stopped watching when they made a number of dangerous choices over a short period of time. Just a sign of how views matter to them more than careful planning and research.

[@warribe]

I agree with you on that sustainability thing. Besides being boring when a channel tries to tell you how to be this or that it's very hypocritical of them. They use tons of materials to throw them away afterwards just for the sake of making views, both of them NEVER used one outfit twice in the history of the channel and when it's about making their own homes it's ok to buy (or get it from article) a brand new couch

[@and_were_just_supposed_to_4110]

I personally would love to see you review some homes from Never Too Small! It’d be a middle ground between ideal and realistic... and it’d also be interesting to get more of your tips on decorating a small but practical space. :)

[@sonja73224]

I was going to suggest this too! Definitely would love to see a review of a video from the Never Too Small channel

[@jenkenj]

Ohh yeeessss!! I adore Never Too Small!! It makes me wish I was good enough at math to study architecture ha. They recently added this video and I struggled to find something wrong or I didn't like. The entire thing is just brilliant kzbin.info/www/bejne/qYCXqGWirNZge7s

[@kmichel2797]

I LOVE that channel it’s so pretty and peaceful

[@lindsayashton]

Girl we’ve been waaaitttinnggg for this one! I agree with all of your critiques. The lights upstairs are cool. And ultimately the house is a bit cluttered and has a lot of boho influences not very many authentic mid century influences in the decor choices. It’s truly just more boho leaning.

[@vaderladyl]

I think the quantity of stuff is ok especially as a Boho Eclectic style goes,but it definitely reads as Boho Eclectic with touches of MCM not MCM as main style. She has always been very Boho in her style.

[@bleugene7924]

I feel like you would really appreciate chriiissstttine’s channel! She doesn’t do them that frequently anymore, but she has quite a few home tours of friends/mutual friends that are nice to watch

[@anEllenJamesian]

💯

[@violetpheasant]

They are friends!

[@autumnlove7931]

I can't find that channel. Do you have a link?

[@anEllenJamesian]

@@autumnlove7931 Search for "chrissstttiiine" (slightly different spelling) 🤗

[@lulubelle65]

Funny that you compared this to the Motel girls because you can see the Sorry Girls in the video of the opening weekend. Totally the same vibe.

[@chalybion]

The sorry girls also have a vlog going to the opening 😂

[@JustCaite]

This was hilarious to watch! You’d hate the sorry girls videos, I enjoyed them when I was young, but they’re very 2010/trendy. And their makeovers are always a bit off, really not your vibe

[@foxwilliamulder]

Nothing fully came together in this home for me. There were pieces that I enjoy, mostly the light fixtures, but in no way would I walk into this home and think “mid century”.

[@ericaquint1895]

I agree, the house could use some editing

[@Lynsey17]

I do not share Becky's style but I do think part of the reason is not entirely hitting the mark style-wise is bc the Sorry Girls channel and personalities have stayed in the "budget friendly" zone. They've also really embraced sustainable practices. So yeah, there's some 70's curtains by an Article sofa on a generic rug with a coffee-table that doesn't go style-wise but is in too good shape and is too practical to replace. That's very representative of their philosophy. It's just an entirely different type of content than celebrity home tours or famous designers walking you through their massive renovations. And it's nice to see reviews of the various types of designers.

[@Ineverusemychannel]

@@Lynsey17 ironically, buying cheaper and trendier pieces isn’t more sustainable or necessarily cheaper than investing in higher end pieces, as evidenced by Becky’s chronic redecorating. I am a fan of the channel (the girls are lovely people) and I appreciate that they’ve kept with average-ish budgets since they’re average-ish people but they’re really only sustainable when their sponsor tells them to be. The only reason Becky has her old article sofa and boring table is because they haven’t sent her a new one.

[@vaderladyl]

Yes reads more eclectic with touches of MCM to me.

[@rockylily36]

There's no wrong way to style your house, so I'm not sure I understand the goal of this video. Is your taste superior because someone decided it is, or because of some sort of education/ extended experience? Not that either of those things justify criticism of someone's home on the internet.

[@vaderladyl]

I agree.

[@Muton230]

Her living room is so dark, cluttered and ‘heavy’ that it feels oppressive. The heavy curtains with the oversized leather couch, large wood pieces and decor on every surface doesn’t give your eye anywhere to rest. It ends up making the space feel cramped and messy, when she clearly put in a lot of time to style it. If she simply took away some textures (less faux fur and heavy knit) and had pieces that were sized appropriately for the space, I think it would work better. The only room I liked was the upstairs closet/spare room.

[@SivanIlan]

Can I just point out that 70’s and mcm are two entirely different decades! in interior design and her style is neither

[@striketochill]

THIS. Then she's talking about an "80s filing cabinet"?? The style is so disjointed and cluttered both in concept and execution.

[@Muton230]

THIS

[@JeddieMPB]

I don’t get how people don’t understand this!! the time period of mid century is literally in the name “mid” as in middle as in the the time period around the 50s.

[@hereforit2347]

In fact, MCM ‘officially’ ended in 1969. 😂

[@vaderladyl]

She calls it MCM but in reality is more Eclectc. I give her props for trying to put her interpretation of it.

[@rachspeed]

paige pls review my home!! i need help lol

[@Lynsey17]

So, the house is in Toronto and based on the size/layout/location I can almost guarantee it was built around the 1930's (as many, many Toronto houses were). Most of these homes in Toronto are pretty hit or miss re: original architectural features. It depends on how much they've been renovated and I know from watching her series Becky's kept anything she could that had any character, which unfortunately wasn't much. The kitchen was a very early 2000's red-stained cabinet mess, I don't love her version but it's a significant improvement. A couple things: 1) I know that at least one of the reasons her storage closet by the dining table is a sliding barn door is bc of space issues - not much room for a door to swing open but a nice stretch of wall to hang the hardware is at least the proper functional use of that style. 2) The first bedroom in the basement she says in the video they haven't really touched so the wallpaper/paint was there already. 3) She did a video about the wallpaper on her stairs. I'm pretty sure it's vintage wallpaper.

[@RedSonya4]

It’s not actually a mid century home. She thinks her decor is 70s/mid century.

[@rosezingleman5007]

She “thinks” it is, is true enough.

[@Barnacl3_Boi]

That film reel next to the fire is a huge potential fire hazard, I don't know if it's nitrate film or not but she should store it properly

[@outloudkat]

That last room in the basement was done for a video in which different KZbinr friends picked out each element independently and Becky had to make it all work together in one design. They also have a video where she installs the staircase ceiling wallpaper.

[@HOLINESSTOJESUS]

That’s funny cause I just commented that I thought this was how she decorated the entire house 😭

[@em84c]

I don't like how the disco ball is against the curtain like that. It should be in the middle of the room. Though that room doesn't suit a disco ball. I like the idea of a disco ball but it needs the right room and colour scheme.

[@KitoGarcia]

(in the spirit of recommendations) would love to see you review lone fox sometime in the future as well!!

[@rockyquinn3374]

She would hate it all. He’s good but very generic KZbin er style I imagine Paige would tear up lol

[@mikaylasmith7600]

These interiors give me that 2010's je ne sais quoi. I feel like I've seen all of this on Tumblr when I was 13.

[@nessiejs7492]

yeah you can tell it was her style for quite some time, there's some remnants here and there

[@valentina_melethiel]

Is a rental, a rental home especially if is the first house where you move in is the place where you make a lot of mistakes and especially your taste and style evolves. She bought a house that she’s still renovating and the vibe is totally different and of course you can tell her house is more cohesive and more mature. I find the comments quite harsh and unfair honestly.

[@deeluvs02]

That decor was a "no for me dawg".

[@autumnwhitaker2979]

If you want relatable home tours, I would recommend taking a look at the"apartment + home tours" playlist on chrissstttiiine's channel. She has posted some of her spaces, but she has also shown some friends spaces. I love them.

[@justRoRo]

How does anyone remember how to spell that, sheesh! 🤣

[@autumnwhitaker2979]

@@justRoRo lolz. I literally went to her channel and copy and pasted because I can't remember it!

[@chalybion]

Im a fan of the Sorry Girls! I even met Kelsey in person once. I will say that they are amazing to start designing your house on a budget because of all of diys, thrifting and simple approach to decor. I wouldn’t do or follow every diy or design aesthetic that they show, but it’s a great first step!

[@tarynbuskard1738]

Also super funny you mentioned motel makeover, because they are huge fans of the Sorry Girls who were invited to the opening and pictured in the last episode of the show. I’m pretty sure their project manager featured on the channel

[@rosezingleman5007]

Yeah, that color, and the Santa Fe-style faux fireplace was just painfully bad. Paige got it right. She misused the good pieces she has, and compounded problems which apparently existed. Amateurs.

[@tarynbuskard1738]

@@rosezingleman5007 I mean I think we all have things in our own home where we go “yeah it’s hella tacky, but I love it”

[@rosezingleman5007]

@@tarynbuskard1738 This is true, but they should be the exception not the rule.

[@tarynbuskard1738]

@@rosezingleman5007 I mean I have to admit that I was underwhelmed by both Becky and Kelsey’s homes, but I think it’s because it does feel amateurish, and they’ve been doing this now for a long time

[@minniemeowmix2934]

I haven't watched a ton of Sorry Girls, but I've seen a few. I think they are inspiring in that they do their own renovations that require trips to home depot and stuff. That part of DIY is interesting to me. Taste and design is kinda separate, though. I take what I need from each video I watch. I feel satisfied if I get one idea for what to do with a space- it doesn't have to completely be my taste.

[@wasselpa]

great take!

[@emaw3420]

Save your soul, don't watch it Paige 😭 If you don't believe me, do it. One idea is not worthy 😝

[@ArtisanJanelle]

I think Paige would appreciate their earlier work over their current stuff. Before Covid and the making over if their new office and Kelsy's home. The original DIY content is still absolute gold.

[@welpppppppppppppp]

with her kitchen, i think it’s lovely considering the before! honestly i think Becky has a good eye even if her aesthetic is a little overdone

[@hayeslundry]

People don’t know what mid century or most design styles actually are. Because people didn’t research or go to school for it.

[@LieselBee_]

I don’t think you’d vibe with them! I love their personalities and I’m sure it’s worth watching a few more of their videos but I’ve been watching them for years and I don’t think it’s a match for you.

[@nae6485]

you should check out Christine McConnell home tour! her style is interesting and i think you would enjoy something completely different than who you have been reacting to kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHiaXoR8ZdGWg7c here’s the link to the tour!

[@JustJamera]

Oooh good suggestion! It would be interesting to hear her take on this home because it’s SO distinct and eerie

[@Muton230]

I’ve always wanted to see Paige review Christine!!!

[@nae6485]

@@JustJamera i really love her content and her new home is so pretty as well

[@Londonb5698]

My backsplash is natural stone.. I do not like anything about her home. It’s ugly

[@katecritic]

the lighting was really good. (chrome table lamp!) and that martini art.

[@wasselpa]

YES

[@oatmealhoney7446]

we all knew this showdown was inevitable, I just didn't realize how soon we would see it

[@GadgetsGearCoffee]

I think you're gonna be disappointed when you see the DIY of the chest drawer in her bedroom. It's not a bunch of actual tiny drawers, just the look of it. 2 visual drawers = 1 actual drawer. It's an Ikea MALM if I remember correctly, with added hardware for the look only. Not functionality.

[@phosphenevision]

I always knew this day would come lol

[@jlacasse3750]

I am a huge fan of The Sorry Girls, they are so talented and inspiring. As you said so well Paige, that home is a well lived in, middle class place from a hard working lady with a limited budget. Personally, I prefer those reviews over the rich and famous who never clean or organize themselves. Thank you so much for picking a Canadian home ;)

[@jml4774]

The house looks so filled with small stuff that I cannot actually "see" anything. it's exhausting. I would not find this home relaxing at all and I hate glass tabletops. There is not a crotch on the planet that I want to look at while I dine. The backyard looks great though!

[@emmelinesprig489]

I think she has a lot of good concepts and items in each room, but the styling and arrangement is awkward. There isn’t good balance. It feels like everything was chosen and then thrown together without much attention.

[@daltontracee2542]

I don’t know anything about these sorry girls but I agree with what you are saying in this video Paige! Idk I also just feel like everything feels messy and could be put together better.. just a personal style opinion.

[@sutefaniichan]

You should have a look at the channel 'never too small' some of the homes they feature are really unique (though some do feel quite cold/empty) and have a lot of interesting space saving ideas, but designed by actual architects that have a more elevated taste level. It's one of my faves.

[@kimhaas7586]

The Sorry Girls do a lot of DIY and thrifting. The focus recently has been on their office space. Probably my favorite room that either of them have done is Kelsey’s kitchen. She was stuck with some green elements she couldn’t change right away. I can just picture myself in that kitchen at the banquette With that oval marble bistro table. It just looks really nice kitchen mini update that cost hardly anything.

[@colletteloraine3340]

I need Paige to start offering design consultations 😂 anytime I look for something for my home I always think would Paige Wassel think this is too trendy?

[@paix1234]

Is behind fireplace good place for plant? It’s all cheeeeesy.

[@vaderladyl]

If she likes it, why not?

[@jessine]

I think the reason why typewriters and vintage cameras don't feel like decor, is because they are inherently NOT decor. They are tools. It just feels disingenuous, because it gives off the impression that the person living with this is faking being "creative" or "quirky", when in reality it's just useless stuff to them.

[@amberdoll1125]

I love to watch the sorry girls but very seldom like their design style lol…it’s a love hate situation

[@jennyvillarreal5490]

I think she tends to gravitate to trends. She’s into 70s, mid-century, but then also boho. She seems to remake her space for content for their channel.

[@Muton230]

Right? Whenever they are grasping for content they redo their homes. Obviously no one can afford to do high end upgrades multiple times a year so it ends up looking cheap.

[@rmonson5002]

@@Muton230 Super cheap.

[@gabym3904]

This is my one thing with the sorry girls, too fucking trendy

[@vaderladyl]

Well she might be, but anyway, 70's, MCM and Boho are actual styles that are trending now but are not trends per se, but I get what you mean.

[@MimiByrns08]

I’ve been watching the sorry girls for years and some things I love, some things I don’t! But at the end of the day they’re real people doing things on a budget + being eco-friendly so they can be a really good inspiration!!

[@paigee4819]

I think the thing about vintage decor that feels cheesy is that it became popular to accessorize your home with vintage pieces. It feels inauthentic because it's vintage pieces (working or not working) that are probably just sitting around being accessories. Vintage items were typically made pretty durably, so it feels wrong to have it just sitting in your house to make it look cute. I think to have vintage items in your house they have to a) be authentic and B) actually be used. If you're going to put the money and potentially maintenance into a vintage typewriter, you should actually use it. Same with books, clothes, furniture, etc. That being said, I do really love the Sorry Girls and typically love most of the projects they do.

[@hereforit2347]

With the exception of books, I would have to disagree with you. Everyday vintage items like cameras, telephones, electric fans, and typewriters were at one time so beautifully crafted, I don’t think it’s fake or cheesy to use them solely as decor. They’re truly works of art. If you *can* use them, great. If not, or you don’t want to put wear and tear on them, I think it’s wonderful to have them around if you find them pleasurable to look at. If I collected books, I wouldn’t take out my oldest, most valuable editions for reading; I’d buy paperbacks so I can get pizza 🍕 and coffee ☕️ stains all over them and feel no pain. 😊

[@vaderladyl]

@@hereforit2347 I agree.

[@annagarcia8487]

This is a house that is lived in, with personal choices. Feels more real than a celebrity’s home. I prefer it.

[@vaderladyl]

Me as well.

[@andil6784]

OMG I had just muttered “that dining room looks so cluttered with that glass table. You can see all the mess through the glass”, then you muttered the same thing! Great minds think alike!

[@flyktus]

Glass dining tables are so noisy - you can't put anything on them without a coaster etc. pointless IMO. And also gets really dirty-looking real fast. Tell me a place you would put a glass table?

[@meh5069]

Yeah I couldn’t wait to move on… it just wasn’t done very well , there was a lot going on lol.

[@olenabi]

There’s nothing I dislike more than glass tables.

[@AbigailsArtfulAbode]

I always get a college dorm feel and budget from them. Not your style.

[@luccabrunner8106]

I watch the sorry girls for a long time now. Becky was really into boho back in the days but her style changed more into 70s. Seeing in her dressing room. What I like about the sorry girls is that their so likable as well as their diys are always really affordable and accessible for normal people.

[@jakob9585]

i love this home. personally becky is my favorite sorry girl.

[@KitoGarcia]

oh i been WAITIN for this one

[@lizabethswitzer9113]

I haven’t watched the Sorry Girls either. I loved seeing someone’s real home that wasn’t done by a professional designer. I knew there would be pieces that weren’t perfectly matched together just like most people! Great idea Paige!

[@evelinabugaychuk7855]

You’re being so nice Paige 😂 but you said you haven’t watched their page before… let’s just say when i watched them there were so many things in their videos of things you recommend to NOT do

[@Hollysays]

70’s...not mid century

[@Helena-xv3ti]

I kind of feel like this is the evolution of someone who had a lot of urban outfitter pieces in their dorm room. I can just see this woman walking through a thrift store, seeing a cool piece and feeling that she has to buy and display it regardless of if it really makes her space better. It just doesn't feel very grown up. I get that she is a maximalist but one can also have a much sleeker look in the style that she likes.

[@andil6784]

And. . . .I’m wondering……..It seems there’s a difference between ‘Mid Century Modern’ and ‘70’s Mid Century Modern’. Just saying. Mid century Modern is classic Madmen/Desi and Lucy style and 70’s Mid Century Modern is shag carpet, disco balls, polyester and Peter Max overtones……kinda tacky if you ask me. Oh, sorry, you didn’t ask me.

[@ShanaGlee]

No, you don’t want to go down the rabbit hole of watching the Sorry Girls. I found there was nothing real adventurous about what they’re doing. There used to be this genre of music that was very popular called MOR (Middle Of the Road), I saw them as MOR.

[@Muton230]

I hate the Sorry Girls’ taste, I get they are DIYers but their stuff always looks so cheap and Pinterest-y in a bad way. They beat trends to death. As women established in their 30s, you would think they would give a shit about long lasting, classic pieces.

[@kayingthao5072]

I appreciate your fair assessment of Becky’s space. Yes you should watch them just for fun or just for more design to critique. It’s either hit or miss with them and that’s why they are great! They are just girls on a budget who like to diy and thrift….that’s why so many relate to them

[@jasontodd03]

Not sure what’s going on in this home. It’s a mish mash of hopes and dreams but looks more like a nightmare. It doesn’t say Mid-Century. I get more Blu Dot, CB2 mixed with some actual mid-century pieces but it just feels all over the place with no cohesive flow of anything. It could have been put together better without this odd cluttered feel. I grew up in this period and this feels like a wanna-be faux mid-century vibe. I’m not even going to say anything more about the disco ball hanging on the drapery and the random baseball cap hanging on the wall in the second bedroom/walk-in closet. There are too many wires from plug-n-hang lamps and just looks messy. She has some really cool pieces but it’s just confusing.

[@craigmerkey8518]

She is very charismatic ! The house as a whole feels a little dingy and cluttered unfocused! It all comes down to her happiness!

[@serriedavis]

The thing I love about the sorry girls is how hit and miss their designs are, it makes them feel more human to me? Like my DIYS go south half the time and so do theirs, it’s a relatable DIY channel. Like beckys poop brown bathroom, is it the right choice? No, but was she trying to do a thing and it didn’t pan out exactly the way she expected? yeah! And is she sticking by it? Yeah! And I kinda like that. Also I really agree with a lot paiges assessment here.

[@a.2461]

it was kelsey’s bathroom

[@debgibson5570]

it was Kelley's house that has the poop brown bathroom. hated it at first, but as she shows it, it doesn't bother me anymore!!

[@northwoodfalls1403]

I don’t know how to explain what I am about to say …. But any Canadian’s in the audience will understand what i mean. The Sorry Girl’s are very much of an aesthetic that is The Canadian Of A Specific Age …. It’s very much the barely making ends meet college student/aspiring creative/socially conscious type of young adult Canadian living in an urban centre. I dunno … just walk around any Trendy But Not Yet Gentrified neighbourhood in Toronto, look at the stores and restaurant decor and the street style of the people walking around the streets and you’ll immediately understand The Sorry Girls. It’s not so much good design as it is a vibe. It’s as much a uniform for the lifestyle as Doc Martens/Birkenstocks and a “vintage” band t-shirt and some crazy patched together pair of Levis you thrifted that you’re convinced are super unique but really every single one of your friends also has a pair they wear way too often and some ratty old cardigan your grandmother knitted out of itchy wool that isn’t comfortable or cute but you swear is the best thing you’ve ever owned, you don’t know why, but you just love it. Honestly. You swear. But really you just want those Kurt Cobain vibes….. cause you’re edgy and a total individual but socially and environmentally conscious. You know, just like everyone else you hang out with. Who all look and sound exactly the same …. In their own unique sort of way …. But they do occasionally have some cool DIY ideas.

[@LittleCocoStudio]

Also - if you haven't checked out the My Sweet Digs series, it would be awesome to hear your take on those homes! I loved that series because it felt like I was visiting a friend's (not celebrity's) home.

[@sofiejacobi]

so ugly and trendy usually tho ahah

[@deneshae]

Kelsey’s Making Home series was a pleasure to watch and she’s the Sorry Girl with a cleaner, more appealing style (to me anyway).

[@ei_maj]

06:15 I have a huge unpopular opinion... but I officially dislike monstera plants. Like, a hard dislike. Out of the thousands and thousands of plants to choose from, or grow yourself... why. Why is everyone and their mother picking the same 2 or 3 plants over and over again? I do love her mustard yellow curtains tho.