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[@centralWisconsin1]

Kinsley needs her own doggy floatation device. She’ll be in heaven then floating with you in the water

[@alittleshabbychic4421]

I agree

[@kansasgirl8371]

Came here to say this! Get that precious baby her own floatie!💖

[@jsiqueblue4948]

Yes, I agree. She should get a doggy hammock, my dogs love it

[@nata3467]

I saw the cutest video with a dog and a cat with shark fin swim vests- beyond cute. FYI, the cat thought it was a dog

[@dawnwesterbeck346]

Or maybe just a life jacket? 'She can jump in anytime she wants. Get in GET out, In and out. squirrel!🎉

[@bethers89bloom]

Anyone else get excited when she said they're going to Texas next week? (I wonder if she meant next MONTH but either way, my ears perked up!)

[@torijames6168]

Just wanted to say “thank you”! I’m six months pregnant and nesting has taken over my whole life. Today I moved all the existing furniture out of what will be the new babies room BY MYSELF with the mantra “if macenna can do it and figure it out, so can I!”. Started painting and putting up wall paper in there too! I feel so accomplished and so much more likely to tackle projects after watching your videos. Things I used to think I could only do with my husband I now feel confident to try on my own. Thank you!

[@cheriwhitley8385]

Great job!!.lcongrats on your new addition arriving soon..🤰

[@chiaralennon1894]

I’m so proud of you!❤

[@MicheleWalkerWebb]

Excellent 👌 Congratulations 🎉 on pregnancy. That nursery is going to be so adorable!!!!!!

[@kaiwonbradburn]

It’s never too early for fall! Will you be making a wreath for your new home for fall with your mom again? 🤎🤗

[@jayde6873]

Oh my god I loved that video!

[@AshGonEntertainment]

Okay wait, am I crazy? Did anyone hear the “listen to me” whisper @ 16:45 Omg it seriously creeped me out!!!

[@YayaBolender]

You’re right, I’m wondering if it is not a subliminal technique. I don’t like that at all.

[@AshGonEntertainment]

@@YayaBolender I’m just glad I’m not the only one hearing it 😭 what if her place is haunted? It sounded like a kid’s voice 😖😖

[@YayaBolender]

@@AshGonEntertainmentI don’t know about that, I am always trying to find the logical explanation and unfortunately, asking us to listen to her while she is trying to sell us something, seems to me the most logical explanation, and I don’t like that at all. I am not even sure if it is allowed on KZbin.

[@sashagoodall]

Strange.

[@AshGonEntertainment]

@@YayaBolender I guess to me, I feel like I’ve never heard it before so I just don’t think McKenna would do subliminal messaging. But idk, that’s just me.

[@judyshallstrom415]

I was once told that owning a home was like painting the Golden Gate Bridge. They paint one side all the way across. Then paint the other side back. At that time the first side is ready for new paint. Similar to your mom's advice. Although i like her phrasing better. It's good advice for people thinking of buying. It's your largest asset and biggest investment. Love it and live in it. ❤❤

[@mayetcrawley5535]

Hi MaCenna, I totally agree with you saying that all homeowners have to maintain their houses. We bought ours eleven years ago and we spent the first fours years doing it up ( previous owners left it to rot ) my husband did all ceilings and down to picture rail ( we have eleven foot ceilings) then I took over and did the rest of painting. We have now just sold and are moving to a brand new house, I’m so looking forward to choosing paint colours and or wallpaper instead of crack filler or worse, what brand of plaster we want. I’m so invested in your renovations at the cottage and your L.A home. Good luck with everything!!!!

[@sarah.fb.lindsay]

We started a project on the basement stairs and opened a wall to find out the previous owner CUT THE SUPPORT BEAM and removed the support anchor for the first floor!! We had to end up adding a wall in the basement to ensure the house, literally, didn’t fall down. Ended up okay and really cool- we created a secret wine/speakeasy/storage room… it was scary and a lot of work. Grateful it all worked out okay.

[@Lucinda_Jackson]

That's frightening! Glad it worked out - it could have been disastrous!

[@andreabontempo643]

Wow thank God you discovered that!

[@ang_131]

We opened up our basement ceiling to find out the previous own had cut into a first floor joist, too. Like, what are people thinking when they do this stuff?! It made us gut the basement back to the concrete just to make sure we didn’t miss anything else they did that needed fixing (spoiler: we did 😅).

[@L0U1SE]

Hey I use a software on my iPad called 3d it’s an app, green and white. I design and redesign my house all the time. 2d and 3d views of your plans, you can furnish and decorate etc. You would love it. No, I am not advertising for them lol I just like it

[@elecbarberella]

Ooohhhh a quilt! You could do a Quilt-Along! I would TOTALLY be on board for that! Especially for Christmas. I’m currently working on one for fall.

[@Lucinda_Jackson]

Yesss!

[@sandieedward993]

Baby quilt per chance 💕 or one for your little nephew it's about Time again for another 😮😂

[@doublea6252]

I heard financial advice (here on YT😊) that you should expect to spend/save 1% of your house value on your house each year. I thought that was great advice to get my head in the right mind frame! What we don't need to spend in a year should go toward saving for those BIG expenses that come up ever 5-10 years or so! ❤

[@RebeccaTreeseed]

Oh funny! I told my son this :) I added in that if the prior owner did not maintain things, you pay.

[@ang_131]

I budget like this, too. But that’s just regular maintenance. There’s another saving category for renovations, where I include major maintenance items like new roof (that could eat up your whole 1% even if you save for 10-15 years).

[@shondab3177]

I've been in SoCal for 20 years now and I have to admit, you and Romeo find way more shopping areas than I do...lol. That Rolling Greens store is awesome!

[@judyreed9003]

I know what you mean about houses needing upkeep, and attention and $$. I did First Time Homebuyers education workshops for years and tried to alert people to the long term commitment homeownership requires. You are fortunate you have the skills and dollars to care for your new home and the Cottage

[@cbb_creationsceciliabaca775]

Ready to enjoy ❤ I miss your home in Texas 😮😅

[@xomacennavlogs]

heading to Texas next week :)

[@SandiD1959]

I love both your lovely homes, but Texas is my favourite ❤

[@PointSoldiers]

Yes to quilting! I got into the hobby six months ago and have been loving it. I've long wondered why it isn't featured more by interior design youtubers. Making your own is so special and adds so much to a space. My biggest tip is just keep going, one the quilt is finished and washed and dry you truly can't see any mistakes. And mistakes just prove that it was handmade!

[@jayde6873]

My granny was a life long quilter and even up until the end every quilt had a little “quirk.” Something upside down or missing or whatever but those little spots are my favorite to spot on her quilts now that she’s gone

[@michellem434]

Kinsley by the pool with you looking under her, priceless. You saying buggy! Girl, you light up our life!!!

[@Lucinda_Jackson]

Loved the vlog! Very relaxed and sort of stream of consciousness in style. I can't believe it's time to go back to Texas already! I was thinking you'd wait till the end of summer and go back Sept 1st! I'm really going to miss your home and your contentment.

[@gregoriavega2900]

So happy to hear you will be going back to Texas. Can’t wait to see what else you will be doing at the cottage and also spending time with mom ❤🥰

[@akasmrfaroo]

Waterford releases a crystal snowflake ornament every Christmas, they are gorgeous but SO expensive. They've become my favorite thrift find, I get so excited.

[@tambij]

Always “stuck in my head “. Lot’s of anxiety for sure!! Think it’s awesome that you are making a quilt :). I taught myself how to piece a quilt & machine quilting when I was pregnant with my Daughter in 2001. 3 years later I was teaching quilting classes. My favorite thing about quilts is picking out my fabric, machine quilting, & hand sewing the binding.

[@marypeach8]

I was just thinking the other day that I missed your visits & adventures with your mother. Yay…delighted to hear you will be back in Texas next week. Your last several vlogs have been wonderful…had to watch them a few times❣️

[@jack-ku9yh]

Great to get another Vlog - always love the backstory on your projects and thoughts 💭 😊

[@angelica.mercado]

Excited to have you back here in Texas, but take care of yourself first Macenna!🫶🏽

[@marylongoria4974]

Love to watch little Kinsley. She's so adorable. ❤

[@vwwvwvvw2060]

I didn't realize your pool was shaded in the afternoon. I like to float in the sun in the afternoon and read. I really like the turf and the way you installed it around the pool. You're such a handy girl! We have a foam type float for our dog (a Lab) Lacey Jane - she loves it! Kinsley would love it!

[@dawnwesterbeck346]

And that my friends is how you get into the now into the moment. Love it! Thank you so much.

[@MarianneInmarsilia]

Great little vase for your roses and the Waterford is always a great investment. My Mom quilted too love❤

[@barbarashelton6709]

THANK YOU!!!All your hard work brings so much joy to so many people!!

[@marywalker2896]

U need to get Kingsley a doggy life vest and floatey. She would love that.

[@dreamhomewithjas3295]

So excited about the quilt for Christmas!! Please do a chill, cozy vlog while you do it!! I have some Christmas diys to do this year and I would love to have that kind of video on in the backgound!!

[@kellybean2489]

Your Thursday vlog always comes out Friday morning for me (living in Australia) and it gets me so excited and motivated to get into my own DIY projects on the weekend as we make our newly bought original decor 80s house our home 😊

[@suzanneopendo8415]

Watching you prep your Hello Fresh meals has become a favorite 😂 It's kinda relaxing!

[@denises9426]

Love seeing you floating in your pool reading, it’s so nice to see you enjoying the home you worked so hard for! 🥰❤️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@vickinoeske1154]

It's 7:30pm here in Georgia. An afternoon rain cooled it off. I'm on our deck watching the hummingbirds at our feeders and watching your video. Perfect evening.😊

[@mandywells2934]

So excited about your quilt project!!! Can’t wait 💛

[@kayrabey1344]

I’m glad you take some time for yourself. You deserve it.

[@JlNXED]

I love how calming your song choices have been lately

[@kittyglitter8186]

Kinsley is one of my favorite KZbin pets; oooh, she’s so cute! Love her! ❤

[@reflections516]

Everything stops when one of your videos comes on. ❤

[@marycolmery1508]

Totally enjoyed spending time with you tonight.

[@Nanugale]

Ready to enjoy my day watching the video!!! 🎉❤

[@sybilresh1905]

I am amazed at your creativity and execution of all of your fantastic imaginings. I also hear your awareness of your need to quiet your thoughts. Stay on that path of awareness and self-care. I am seventy now and it took me many more years to figure out how to manage a creative mind. ❤

[@nicolemangum5023]

I can’t wait to see your quilt!! I’m a quilter and it’s such a fun hobby.

[@gailbradford305]

You know you can piecemeal (maybe) some of the projects you want for the kitchen. Like… start a savings JUST to change the windows in the pass thru room into doors. That’s something you are sure you want and will add value to the house even if you never change the kitchen.

[@antonellabassi3466]

This!

[@ViThuyNguyen]

You are so talented MaCenna.

[@jeanettewhite2144]

Another great vlog. Looking forward to the next podcast ❤❤❤

[@hithere7282]

Excited to see your quilt project

[@caris.6613]

Glad the leak stopped especially in such a pretty way but never heard of the water level being that high. Wonder if that needs adjustment as well

[@johnjabbora6616]

I’m obsessed watching Kinsley in your videos. ❤

[@J.L.B]

The thought of fall made me excited and thought too its too early but maybe not. Fall is so comforting. 🧡

[@elizabethharrell8707]

you live in such a beautiful neighborhood! so nice, so many flowers everywhere.

[@KRC-es1xi]

Quilting is a perfect pastime when you’re growing a family 🥰

[@cortneycynefin8009]

What a beautiful walk!!!!!

[@racheltegart292]

Cheered me right up to see your video this morning, watching from Australia Have a fabulous weekend ❤

[@geminicris4586]

Thank you, MaCenna, these Vlogs are so inspiring!!! Sending tons of positive vibes and a huge hug from Italy!

[@janspeed2071]

Floating in the pool looks so relaxing!

[@romanslifestyle]

I really absolutely love the videos and podcasts, you truly have many talents ❤

[@deirdregahansuttle5698]

My hubby's Uncle married into the family of the owners of Waterford Crystal. When so my hubbies Mum passed we inherited a few lovely pieces from the 50's. Love them. IRELAND

[@Hollyhock7]

Your'e inspiring and beautiful and your joy for life is contagious ❤❤❤❤

[@EllTeeDee]

Get sweet Kinsley her own floaty! Love your vlogs, DIY/decor/flea/all the home videos & the podcast. Look forward to watching all every week!

[@samanthasims1282]

I miss seeing your mom in your videos. She is beautiful sweet lady.

[@cramperella]

You’re so right about upkeep and maintenance on a home. So few people budget for the inevitable. Gotta have a home fund for repairs and upkeep.

[@caryncrancer6654]

I am really loving your vlogs! You do such an amazing job! I look forward to every episode, the hilights of my week😊 I feel like I am California dreaming ❤

[@lcgibson]

Yes to fall content! In Scandinavia its been a cool and rainy summer, it sure feels like fall now, my favourite season, i cant wait !

[@BP-cs9qo]

You are so inspiring in so many ways. Glad to hear you are going back to Texas soon; we are missing MaCenna and Momma. 💕

[@deborahharrison9401]

Love love kinsley, love your home x

[@aprilsmith6587]

I bet Kinsley would have loved to go on that walk too.

[@Lucinda_Jackson]

She didn't leave from home. While she and Romeo were in the way home from their shopping trip, she had him drop her off a distance away and walked home. It was also the middle of the day and probably too hot for Kinsley and her feet.

[@cheekyllamacreations]

I’ve just got into EPP hexagon quilting. It’s all hand sewing. It’s so easy and I love it! 🐶🌷🪡🧵

[@joannejenkins7379]

To answer your question NO it is not to early to plan for fall. I start the actual transition in September so planning and getting ready with DIY’s in August is perfect. 🍁🍂🧡

[@katjaschankin9878]

I love watching your channels! Truly inspiring! Thank you! Katja from Germany❤

[@alaine57]

Curious, when you need to replace it, will you be able to remove the glue from the brick?

[@lexygibbs8217]

Thanks for pointing that out about upkeep of a home! I feel like I do have a grasp on that but a lot of people don't! My dad builds houses and the calls he gets about normal maintenance things (they think is a problem when it's upkeep) blows our minds!

[@leannayovanov4490]

I have extreme anxiety disorder and I am constantly overthinking about everything and I'm paranoid about the weirdest things. I know exactly how I feel.

[@megangreen4389]

I love ❤ that you said homes are living breathing things. I am always mad when something breaks but this has given me a new perspective !!!! You are so RIght!

[@ltlt3477]

Thank you for mentioning SketchUp (?) I'm always wanting to look at different ways my home could be styled, and wondered how they did it!! Can't wait to see your final mock-up!! Also: I can't believe it's time for you to go back to Texas!

[@Sozomi17]

Oooooo! I've been wanting to make my own quilt for years! If I see you make one, MaCenna, I'll definitely be inspired to finally do it.

[@Lucinda_Jackson]

I started collecting quilt patterns and planning quilts in my mid-20s. I'm now MANY years older. Go ahead and ask me how many I've completed! 😂😂 Don't let yourself get side-tracked like I did. I kept changing my hobby du jour and I STILL haven't made one!

[@cindicarter483]

Made my first of many quilts almost 30 years ago. It’s a wonderful DIY skill that I will forever thank my older sister, Pam, for teaching me. Breast cancer took her from us about 15 years ago, but my quilting memories will always bring me back to her! ❤️❤️❤️ Looking forward to your Vlogs about your quilting journey, Macenna!

[@deathricegolatt4293]

I'm in love with everything you and Romeo are doing for your home

[@mallengirl1834]

Greetings from Melbourne Australia. I am so looking forward to your kitchen renovation. As for sketch up there is another KZbinr - Stefani at Home who did a fantastic tutorial on how to use it. She uses it for all her projects.

[@RhyssFletcher]

My puff quilt was my first quilt too! Use it constantly in our university apartment when it’s cold, to study and for group movie nights! ❤

[@katelynschilling5672]

Love you MaCenna!

[@xomacennavlogs]

LOVE YOUUUUU

[@emesselle]

Your make up & complexion looks SO good 🥰

[@lynseypeters]

It's never too early to talk fall inspiration 🤎

[@carolyngrotaers4454]

The plant nursery shop looks gorgeous, MaCenna. 😀

[@larachristie4475]

Loved your vlog and your walk - the cute community library was so so cute. I defo would like to build one when we move. 😊

[@89Bubblan]

Hi. When we were planning our kitchen we started with using the planning tool on IKEA (even if we didn’t use them in the end) to quickly see how it would look in 3D. Love your videos 😊

[@nitahiltner3348]

I have to say I have never seen anyone work as hard as you do and from it become soooooo talented! I hope you will give yourself breaks and not feel guilty about it. Like you only gave yourself 20 minutes to read that book. You're so busy it seems everything is on schedule. Relax a little and don't feel like you owe us anything! We love you!

[@younailedit]

For the kitchen I would keep the kitchen triangle in mind and also think of what you’d use most to be closer together 😊

[@discoQueen127]

Yay captions! ❤

[@Shahinaz14]

You're a handy pro, super proud of you ❤

[@1stepcl0ser]

i am sooooo incredibly jealous of your pool!!!!!!!!!

[@patsygoddard2791]

How is this vlog up for 7 mins and have over 300 likes and over 3000 views??😊 .... Everybody loves you MaCenna

[@clarehartland150]

I love a crystal candlestick or crystal bowl. Perfect for some twinkly winter candlelight. Those were an absolute bargain!

[@dejaleigh]

TEXAS NEXT WEEK?! Sooo excited 😆

[@HTBACC]

I'm ready for some fall inspo.

[@pman2916]

Swimming at night, floating on your back is the best, especially on a clear night with all the house lights off.

[@genevievemurray7743]

I’m Admiring your door arches again. How does one progress their days without losing time admiring all their achievements. ;)

[@stephanievega4734]

OMG! YOUR AT MY THRIFT SPOT!!!!I LOVE IT THERE!!!!!

[@sandrakicklighter2735]

When you show us the cool shops you are checking out, it would be great if you just mentioned what city you were in. Lots of us live in the greater LA area and that would make it easier to decide if it's worth trying to track down the shop; Thanks. Also September can be the hottest month of the year in SoCal. Doesn't feel like Fall until the temps drop to low 70's or less.

[@marciamellow1211]

Loved this vlog...❤

[@misciasimmons5337]

If you set up a tiny pool for Kinsley would she use it?

[@jenniemartinez3814]

I agree on the by color organization at thrift stores.