House Tour 2022!

[@l.cindra1641]

My dad always says a house is never "finished", because our needs and preferences change over time, so we might change our house to acomodate that as well :)

[@roxannlegg750]

That is SO true - because our lives are always in flux. We did extensive renos to our post war home over a long period of time (my story is above) but now the kids have left - it has structural probs - but we r now remodeling AGAIN - due to covid WFH. We dont officially had an office - we had an office spot for a small desk and lap top - but not printer - wifi station - wifi repeaters thru the house blah blah...and now its IT based TV's?? WTH. SO modern life is biting us now like it did for the Edwardians with a VIctorian home needing to install telephones and gas and electricity!

[@rachelcookie321]

A house is never finished because we’re too broke to add anything past the bare minimum.

[@l.cindra1641]

@@rachelcookie321 that is also true lmao

[@rachelcookie321]

@@l.cindra1641 my family, we built our house like 6 years ago and we just started getting landscaping done because we can finally afford it. We bought like 6 trees. We only got trees though lol. The trees also might be dying but we can’t tell because it’s autumn now.

[@l.cindra1641]

@@rachelcookie321 trees are great! I hope they survive tho. Our house is around 10 years old now and we slowly got things done, but just now we planted some vegetables :)

[@ksen1011]

Ruperts commentary was adorable 😆 seeing the before and after of the home was so cool. Here's to many more happy years/days there 💛

[@OkieJames]

I just melted with love, makes me miss my nephew so much!!!

[@assaultedpeanutt]

How did she hear it?

[@marleneengelmaier0707]

@@assaultedpeanutt hearing aids!! :)

[@Purkaschannel]

@@assaultedpeanutt hello

[@Purkaschannel]

@@marleneengelmaier0707 hello

[@NataliaNNS]

I’d love to see another collab with Molly Burke about renos! She’s also renovating a home, and I think it would be really interesting to see you both sharing your perspectives on what it takes to make a house accessible for different people 😊

[@ronjaj.addams-ramstedt1023]

This is a great idea and I would definitely watch a video like that!

[@annikan42]

Oh I adore this idea! Commenting for the algorithm~

[@fwogboy]

ohhh yesss this is a fantastic idea!

[@katyjewett9523]

I love that Claudia is more a part of the videos. She's such a lively, spirited, fun woman, and she's so fun to watch!

[@resourceress7]

I'm curious why you didn't choose a downstairs master bedroom that would be accessible by wheelchair. Or is there another room you temporarily sleep in as needed, when stairs don't get along with you? Actually, could you do a video about the accessibility features of your home and what, if anything, changes in how you use it when you are using feet vs crutches vs wheelchair?

[@kyneshyatetley3257]

Im always thinking about this seriously, master is beautiful tho.

[@isabellakeman2016]

i think i spotted a bed in her studio

[@alexandramallard]

Claudia talking about her patio tiles and limestone slabs kills me 😂😂😂 I totally understand

[@raeperonneau4941]

Ladies, the fact that your relationship not only weathered this remodel but did so with humor is a true testament to your love. 😂 The house is gorgeous! I would never leave the kitchen. …and the windows, stunning! Congratulations!!!

[@dw7896]

Not only just a remodel, but a covid remodel whilst trying for and carrying Roo to term…their marriage is rock solid to weather all of this happening at once

[@alyxholder8773]

I appreciate the Claudia appreciation shot while she was trying to pin the blackout curtain up 🤣 tricep and bicep goals EDIT: as a South Floridian, I can appreciate Claudia's passion for limestone. Much of the older buildings down in the Keys are built of limestone and they are basically indestructible AND beautiful.

[@stellamax1734]

You guys make me want to look into getting limestone. lol

[@_TheRoseCrow]

Hi Jessica! I got diagnosed with EDS yesterday! While I am not happy to have the syndrome, it’s great to finally know why my shoulders hurt and partially dislocate all the time. I’m really happy to know about it because of your videos, so thank you! 💖💖

[@jennifers5560]

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[@westzed23]

It's nice to get a proper diagnosis. Now you can make a plan for yourself. Best of wishes for you.🥰

[@_TheRoseCrow]

@@alykil6333 thank you so much!

[@_TheRoseCrow]

@@westzed23 To you as well 💖

[@94badwolf]

I love Claudia's enthusiasm so much. I would absolutely love a better homes and gardens by Claudia edition

[@maebaby]

THAT GARDEN 😭 OH MY GOODNESS THAT'S MY DREAM 🌿🌱🌳 the patio, the balcony, and the stairs look incredible! Claudia was right about the limestone. Very well done on your vision and design! I love you guys ❤

[@AshAshBaby]

This is exactly the sort of thing I'd love to do some day with an older home- really renovate/restore it to modern functionality while keeping that sense of timeliness. Not that I'm anywhere near financially able to buy a home yet, but someday haha ^^ The house looks lovely!

[@shaaba]

love this! the before and afters are amazing x

[@cheskaarana6097]

Yes! The side by sides are such great help in visualizing the layout.

[@SophiaSaysSmile]

Your home is so lovely and light! The backyard, the crisp, clean cabinets 😍My husband I are finally getting to the point where we can start working on making our house “us”. We moved in at the end of fall, so we’re excited to start painting and cleaning up the yard!

[@abee948]

Watching this video just made me so dang happy! I’ve just never seen lesbians living out normal (ish) lives and talking about simple things like patio tiles and banisters 😂. I’m glad you guys are here!!!

[@alifowler1405]

I'm so happy to see Walter! I've been missing his furry little face!

[@ang_131]

It’s beautiful! It looks like it should have always been that way. I loved the huge sunlight in the kitchen and the terrace. Claudia’s time was not wasted on those patio slabs and the balustrades are a wonderful touch, Jessica!

[@jennifers5560]

Looks beautiful Master Jessica! -Love that you kept up your sense of humor during construction . The two of you are able to get through anything with flying colors!

[@westzed23]

Humour is the best way to deal with so much. Working together in an entire home reno can be stressful. Laughing together can ease stress so well.

[@jennifers5560]

@@westzed23 you are so right!

[@Nixie172]

I’ve got to say I’m absolutely in love with your kitchen/dining space and the garden!🪴I’m absolutely envious! Also love Rupert’s walk-in wardrobe! Fantastic organisation, fingers crossed that outfit will fit him on his first birthday! 🌸🍃

[@caimacler7712]

I'm only 20, I'm years away from owning a house as my post-uni career will lead me to apartments in the city, but this video makes me want to get a house with a huge garden. You both look so happy! Congrats!

[@ta_203]

This whole video is just so adorable!! With Rupert’s tiny hand reaching for the camera, Walter and Tilly running around and Jessica and Claudia being lovely as always. You all made my whole week! (btw lovely house of course, looks like something out of a book!)

[@motheatenmouse6094]

My seed box is organised into 3 sections. Green Not Green Flowers It works really well and is easy to keep up.

[@ceirwynsinclair4198]

I would love to see a garden tour at the height of the growing season! I bet it will be absolutely gorgeous!

[@zabrielleholloway2662]

LOVE all of this! As a recent home-buyer myself I am so curious to see a breakdown of how much customizations like this would cost. It's so amazing how custom it all is!

[@SaltofSaturn]

honestly the patio is SO elegant. I love the whole house but the patio feels the most stand out elegant bit of the house.

[@DawnOldham]

At 7:44 I was very impressed with your mad MacGiver skills. Great diy room darkening shade so you all get a bit more sleep!

[@VeretenoVids]

I'm with Claudia regarding seeds. Poppies are one of my favorite things to sow because you just dump some seeds in your hand and throw them in the general direction you want poppies to grow. 😂

[@normamcphee8956]

I don't know what Rupert was trying to say, but I appreciate his enthusiasm for the subject.

[@sarahg5284]

I love Claudia's favourite room! Your garden and terrace is stunning, relaxing and inviting. I love it! Claudia inspires my garden! Can't wait to see what she plants next.

[@MegaCMlover]

Claudia and her seed box is so sweet!

[@sunflowerspirited4974]

I’m obsessed with that patio :00!! I think that’s my favorite bit of the tour, it’s gorgeous! Very impressed with Claudia’s limestone sourcing wowowow

[@SarahBethBeauty]

Something I love about European homes, well any home that’s not American really, is that the tv is not the focal point! I think it really shows a lot about a family and the quality time they most likely spend together 💕

[@magic_sjs5623]

I love your house so much!!! Also the entire Kellgren-Fozard Family is so beautiful and lovely, literally my dream! I just love how everything in the house flows together aesthetically and exudes calmness and an elegant homely feeling!

[@andrewhaywood3853]

I love Jess saying ‘you have to go through three doors and turn sideways’! That is British housing in a nutshell! Now I’ve watched the whole video, I can see you’ve taken a pretty average British house and made it amazing! Well done guys, it shows us all what is possible with some taste and class.

[@cleokaiba9597]

Rupert is the best co-host! 10/10!

[@manicmuffin]

Wow, it turned out amazing!! How do these radical renovations get done? Does the homeowner redesign it, or does an architect come in? All the changes to the house turned out so beautifully, but I wouldn't have the first idea of doing so much redesigning on my own.

[@lellepad]

I love that Tilly is your mom’s spirit and gets to live with you all as you set up your family and first house!!!!

[@maranutt775]

You are all so amazing to have lived through a pandemic, having a child, and all this work!

[@rayanagi]

The terrace! I literally gasped when I saw it. So elegant... The whole house is beautiful. 😍

[@ivym7661]

It's SO ACHINGLY BEAUTIFUL, I am, like, totally enchanted, I could never ever manage to make my house look this elegant and beautiful, it's just *keels over*

[@kristianbjrnjensen5388]

Yes : Rupert´s nursery IS my favourite room ---because of the painting on the wall . The kitchen and the room with the large star watch window are fine places, too.

[@Kaythought]

I hope all you lovely people have a lovely day 💕💕💕

[@wrinklesandsprinkles]

The changes you two have made are stunning. I love the light filled kitchen!!

[@andromacha83]

Girls, your home is absolutely amazing! What a great job you did!!! Wonderful, absolutely wonderful!!

[@charrussell5774]

it's a lovely home. the two of you have put so much of yourselves into it and it really has made a world of difference

[@gigi_m_l]

I love the windows. I'm obsessed with natural light

[@mysteriousmagic1341]

So beautiful...think my fav parts were the limestone porch, the kitchen skylight and cant forget the tiny chair !!

[@jennifers5560]

Yes! The tiny chair was so cute!

[@elspethfougere9683]

So lovely seeing run down old houses getting some tlc and lovely creative people in them! This is so lovely to see, for you guys sake to enjoy your hard work and god going through all that amongst covid must have been hell with no quiet private place to retreat to! But it looks so beautiful now! Such a fun part of family home life, making a loving nest. Its also lovely to see, as I've had big dreams of building my own house, which has all been on hold since my spinal injuries, and it's nice to see other disabled people still able to make big dreams happen, while still resting and managing the fluctuations of health. I started watching you years ago, when you were talking more about budgeting and living on a low income as a disabled person, and using thrifty vintage creativity, and it's actually really lovely to see you thriving, and still living those values but in a more secure way now. I'm still at the stage where I don't know how my injuries and pain etc will pan out long term, so this is a nice reminder to stay hopeful, and even if I remain compromised from my original life plans, I will still be able to find a way to do some or all of my dreams maybe in a slightly different way. I want to do earthbuilding, which is ecological, cheap, and so pretty. But also takes a heap of manual labour, and organising work troupes.. So, we will see how that goes. In the meantime, thanks for sharing your family joy

[@jennifers5560]

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[@jcatsjcats6896]

Tell Claudia we need a plant tour! What she’s been enjoying growing, what she has plans to grow, etc!

[@Peppermintytea]

I adore your house so much I can't decide which is my favorite! The terrace with the balustrade and even-colored limestone are perfection! And it's so meaningful to see a happy lesbian couple create a beautiful home together. It makes my heart happy. ❤️❤️❤️

[@fmcm7715]

Love that the doggo has her own chair. And that ye kept ye sense of humour throughout living in a building site. It’s not easy.

[@HOHNancy]

Your house, backyard and your garden are all so beautiful! ☺I also enjoyed seeing Walter and Tilly,. Rupert is adorable with his comments. Thank you Jessica and Claudia for your tour of your lovely home! ❤

[@tsukineneko]

Girl, you look so elegant, that I thought you were going to show us your castle. Beautiful like a queen!

[@kyivstuff]

Love your kitchen! So much light!

[@Victoriasm31]

Your house and garden are gorgeous! Lovely to hear Rupert chirping away in the background x

[@connie6545]

My goodness! I remember the two of you living through all of that construction, ceiling leaks, etc. and, I'm sure that all of the noise, noise, noise must have been maddening. How did you function with all of that work? LOVE the results, and I'm really impressed with your studio (you hid all of the wires and cords). THIS is far more beautiful than I had imagined. Congratulations!! 😊💓👏🥂

[@amidnightblue]

The house is looking beautiful! Rupert had some great words of wisdom to share in this one, he clearly loves it as well 💜💜 As an Aussie, I was confused for a second about why you were pointing out that it's normally sunny in the play area. I was thinking that the shade was perfect! And then I remembered that you're in the UK and sunshine is a rare and precious thing. I'm so used to the sun being too dangerous to be under between 11am-3pm (remember to always slip, slop, slap!) 😂

[@mma3161]

Love the patio and garden! Can't wait to see it in full bloom and the play area!

[@ericafox5098]

I love how posh and tasteful Rupert's wardrobe is. Here in the States, the only clothes gendered towards baby boys are, like, a grey t-shirt on it with a picture of a truck or a dinosaur that says "LADYKILLER IN TRAINING" or whatever nonsense.

[@irhonda31]

Wow, what an undertaking! My favorite “room” is the garden, but the whole place is beautiful!

[@JessicaAkers]

The kitchen is obviously the star of the show. It looks like something out of a magazine!!

[@ClaireRousseau]

Oh, the house looks so good! Congrats on getting so much done in a year, that's amazing. My favourite room is probably the kitchen, it's so open and light now, plus I love your green cupboards (I've got a very similar colour on my office walls, it's really soothing) and your butcher block countertops look fantastic. I'm with Claudia on being obsessed with gardening now, hope your plants are doing well despite the recent crummy weather!

[@bethfarnsworth1727]

Absolutely gorgeous. I love all of the customization. You both clearly put a lot of time and effort into making your home something special for your family.

[@elyset911]

Love your acknowledgement of the squeals and screams 🤣.

[@sara.1492]

I feel like the house reprents you and Claudia very well!

[@AutumnMoonlight95]

Your home is beautiful! The skylight in the dining room is amazing. Looks like something from an old conservatory. I am so jealous that Claudia was able to get Jerusalem stone for the patio. I love that stone and am hoping to have it in our house someday.

[@jennifers5560]

You are so right about the skylight! …I could not figure out what it reminded me of.

[@EmmeChatterton]

Every space is so beautiful, calming and cozy! I have to say I love the terrace the most, it's just stunning and magical, very fairytale romantic! The kitchen area is also a favorite but every room is beautiful, really. Wonderful work and so happy you can enjoy it now, and still get to have that fun renovation feeling into the future!

[@evahartmann6083]

The house is beautiful! My favorite room is rupert's nursery. I just looove the tree on the wall! You inspired me in so many ways, I am really grateful that you make such lovely videos ♡

[@0cerealism]

I really appreciate that you did show it at this stage, its nice to see just how much transformation you have achieved, but also the fact that it is your home and that it's a wip that will keep evolving with you as a family. Temporary solution for your office is a little external brise soleil/ canopy that could deflect a lot of the summer sun before it hits the glass. I also second the comment about a video on why you choose this house and adapted it from a mobility/disability point of view.

[@laviniasnow4494]

I feel like SO MUCH WORK HAS GONE IN THE HOUSE TO BE MADE INTO A FITTING HOME FOR YOU. I wish you many happy years in your lovely home! ☺️

[@blacklavoux]

I always prefered natural lighting in my house and your kitchen is basically showered in sunlight. Love ❤

[@jessreallywantsitall]

The house is beautiful! It's amazing how much different it looks now compared to when you first moved in! I think the kitchen is my favorite room, but the nursery is a close second. 😉 Speaking of which, I'm curious: when you have your next baby, will the nursery become their nursery? Or is that room going to be Rupert's bedroom? Thanks for the tour!

[@rachel.beth99]

I want Claudia to do a gardening series so bad

[@kayleighclarke4032]

I absolutely love your backyard with all your plants and flowers! Soooo gorgeous

[@Rocklicker1991]

'You can suck up ANYTHING' Claudia has such a way with words, that made me laugh so much!

[@joytotheworld2100]

My favorite...can't choose because is is beautiful throughout. Ok ill choose the garden because I'm a gardener. The columns on the patio with the engraved bits are absolutely stunning. Good job ladies.

[@curlyhairblacklilacs]

The amount of natural light you have … I’m obsessed. I adore it. The skylight in the kitchen 😭 Your home is a home! Love from Missouri 💗

[@isabellapether476]

this was a such a cosy video!! so beautiful to see this amazing space you are creating xx

[@hannes8835]

Your home looks so amazing. You've got a wonderful style and taste. Thank you so much for showing. I like the master bedroom the most. Especially the windows and the cover from the radiator.

[@dorismosley2107]

Great video loved it all but the kitchen is my fav 😍 and that little chair is adorable all it needs it little Rupert and one of his cute vintage rompers 🥰🥰🥰

[@gwynnmccallan8856]

Love all of it!! But especially...the kitchen, kitchen cabinets, sky light, patio, radiator covers, the windows in your bedroom, and the closets. Show us the bath next. And a walk through from the front door throughout so we can see the flow/lay out. Love the soft light colors. So peaceful. What an immense amount of work! Can't believe you had to live in it all the while. Must have been difficult. But so worth it! Gorgeous home.

[@shay494]

The kitchen and the garden are simply amazing, it's like the perfect place for a fairytale to happen!

[@adventuresinlaurenland]

The master bedroom is beautiful, as is the kitchen. I also love how organized everything is, my home is more "organized chaos" so I like your organized calm ☺️

[@westzed23]

I love the garden and terrace. It is so lovely, and will be wonderful for wee Rupert in his play area. I like how you combined the kitchen and dining room and then extended it. That makes the rooms much more usable. Cooking and then sitting at the table and watching the happenings in the garden. Relaxing there. Love Rupert's little table. Such a lovely home.

[@EnderGirle]

I love the entire house but I absolutely ADORE the garden!!! You both have such beautiful taste

[@karolinaa3944]

Loved this tour, you have a wonderful home and it's clear there was so much love put into it! Thank you for sharing it with us, I dont have a favourite room because my favourite part was how passionate you both were about the small details of each space 💕

[@KayBethBookish]

I adore the garden! And I laughed so hard at "Jessica spends so much time pre-planning, nothing gets done"- I felt called out 🤣🤣

[@ashby7m]

i think my favourite room is your kitchen, i love how open and light it is. And the patio is stunning too, it's so elegant and picturesque!

[@alyburr6645]

This is an absolutely gorgeous house and Garden! I think the kitchen is my favorite, I love the aesthetic of it and it seems pretty practical to cook in too!

[@zivagoldman2001]

The house is beautiful! I love all the big windows, especially the sky light. Hard to pick a single favorite room, but the Mistress suite with the giant wall length wardrobe is in my top 3. :)

[@glomontero6011]

I would like a walk through from the front door into every room downstairs including the garden and then up the old stares through every room including the WC . Then the finish video in the same sequence. Thank you for sharing ur home and ur lives with us all. Luv fm Ca.

[@erinysea]

Your home is gorgeous! I didn't realize the amount of work you did, as I am a newer subbie who followed at the beginning of 2021. So impressed how seamless it is! 😍

[@9thgalaxy778]

Props to you and Claudia for coming this far so quickly! We started renovations the year my brother was born and he's now 11. We only finished recently, and even now, it's not "properly" done!

[@joceslayback1231]

Your home is beautiful. The amount of detail you were able to put in your space is amazing. It is apparent you filled you home with beauty and love 💕

[@auntie_M]

I'd love a video of Claudia and Jess's best buys and necessary items. With links, obviously. Because I'd love a magical wet vac as well as anything that could make my chronically ill single-mum life just a wee bit easier.

[@MultiDaisy1995]

I love watching people renovate their homes to become their dream house! Your home is absolutely beautiful!

[@ems0up]

I LOVE THIS VID SO MUCH, lmao BEAUTIFUL BEAUTIFUL home, such lovely accents and amazing attention to detail- so happy and hoping that you guys feel that the wait was worth it! ALSO loved Claud grabbing the cam at 16:00:00 and being proud of her nook and then accidentally showing everyone everything- IT'S SUCH A PARENT THING TO DO, pure chaotic mom energy- I'M CRYING, I luv u my lesbian moms

[@novelninja1843]

I’m loving the whole kitchen area. My mum always says that the kitchen is the heart of the house

[@dees3179]

I’ve been in my house three years this week. It looks worse than when I started! Well done you two. It’s so lovely. Everything I’ve done lately looks rubbish.

[@lulusinner]

I was 5 when my family redid the kitchen. We lived and ate in the living room (I still remember it) Love this video for reminding me about that weird building time