How we renovated our 1940's dream home... and paid it off!

[@Without_words.]

I would enjoy sitting in your house and reading a Miss Marple story with a nice cup of tea!

[@ms_prescott_regrets]

Such a lovely idea ❤

[@Realvintagedollshouse]

Oh how I would love to make that come true!

[@user-zh4xr5zp7z]

@@Realvintagedollshouseyour next video perhaps !?

[@Nyctophora]

I'm happy that Rosa chose you and you got your house - after so much!

[@finnjones9979]

As an interior designer who specialises in period homes, I love your passion. People always think that you need a lot of money to create a home...and of course that is true but creativity , thinking outside the box and an ability to express yourself through styling goes a long way as well. Everybody deserves to live in an aesthetically pleasing environment, even if it's a tiny flat. Don't underestimate the power of paint, wallpaper, some cushions and artwork ...even if they're pre loved.

[@Realvintagedollshouse]

Ahhh this is so wonderful to hear! xxx

[@sheilafelix113]

I think the reason your design works is because prior to the late 1950s, people kept what they bought and added to it as they had funds. Money was always tight. So keeping an old sofa and putting a new cover on was cost effective, and a gift of a new trinket or painting was just added to the mix. Post World War 2 is when the ability to spend and build new came about, and when we saw decor become affordable to the masses. And trends came and went, and it became easier to refurnish a room every 10 or so years. Now we have KZbin and people redecorate every 6 months to a year. Chasing the newest look from Shabby Chic to Joanna Gaines. I prefer the eclectic gathered look of hand-me -downs and thrifted items that show a life lived and loved.

[@mabel8179]

Well said and very true! People didn't have matching everything as much as they do today. Young marrieds would be given furniture from great aunts and grandparents, so effectively would be a few decades old.

[@jacqueline8559]

​​@@mabel8179 Even when we were married, 34 years ago, we had very little. We married, and moved into a tiny 2 bedroom house, just when property prices were sky high!! This was the ONLY place we could afford, but we had little money left after paying the mortgage and bills. We bought a new bed. My parents bought a washing machine and fridge freezer, as Wedding presents. My in-laws bought the cooker and a bathroom suite ( there wasn't one !?) My father in law was a builder, so he fitted that and new kitchen cupboards. We were Loaned 2 REALLY old sofas. So, bed, sofas and no other furniture...Each month we saved a little, We bought wardrobes, dressers, carpets, lamps, cushions. The stuff that makes a house a home. We brought our 2 sons home, over the years, Eventually they outgrew the tiny bedroom they shared. We were lucky to find a buyer quickly, and moved to a new build 3 bedroom house. Then, several years later, we emigrated. Now we fully own our 4 bed/4bath house, which I can't believe! We've been very lucky. Still, those years in our teeny tiny house were very happy! It's who you're with, not what you've got. Every small purchase gave us such joy.....

[@millie8984]

The ability to see potential in things is a great gift to have. You are absolutely right about decorating for you.

[@kristinradtke]

This definitely inspires me to pay off my house, which is very Grandma vintage/secondhand furnished too, by the way. Like you and your mum, I pay a lot more per month than the minimum payment. I'm on track to pay it off in 5 years. THANK YOU for the morale boost! Also, love your stove and bathtub.

[@dannicordery3461]

I love your story, your childhood with your mum mirrors my own with my hardworking single parent household. I never went without and she made every rented home (all 12 of them) feel incredibly homely. We also love all things vintage, second hand and Victorian. We now live apart but in 2017 she bought her first and forever home, a small mid terrace that's a treasure trove. I bought our 2 up 2 down 3 years later with my partner, both minimum wage earners so qe had a teeny budget, it hadn't been lived in for 8 years so in bad shape but we have DIYed almost everything and filled it with second hand and passed down vintage furniture. Really glad I have found your channel, its wonderful.

[@mabel8179]

Your house sounds lovely xx

[@dinagreaves6686]

Bet it’s beautiful 😍

[@ONEOFAKINDSISTAH]

It’s great to hear a lovely inspiring story of grafting, clearing mortgage debt and creating your own personal sanctuary. Bless Rosa, your grandparents and you and your mum.

[@robinbirdj743]

I had to create a laundry space in my old house. The basement, where it’s located, was open on 3 sides! Then I found out the house was sliding off its foundation. When I’d dealt with that, I found the whole bathroom subfloor needed replaced; the wood vanity was so rotted, I kicked it apart with three blows and carried it out myself. The upside of the only bathroom being worked on and inaccessible was the air flow to the open basement - you could see right down into it for three days! I had time to think about what I wanted and also determined to make it feel like it went with the rest of the house and that I’d stepped back in time. The OG claw foot tub and fuse box were my inspiration. I found maple flooring for $300 and had it installed for $300, then shellacked it myself. The house hadn’t been heated for two years so all the wallpaper was peeling. All ceilings but two were heavy „ popcorn.“ Some of the windows didn’t close (nor did they open). This year, I found three windows weren’t even glass! The plexi was loose and the amount of air leakage was substantial enough to notice :)) I also designed a kitchen from scratch. Your cooker is AWESOME; you’d love my electric 1927 Hotpoint B&W range! I designed my empty kitchen around it and two Hoosiers . It also has OG floorboards which run the length of the 15‘ room! ❤your channel even more now that I’ve heard your story. I’m also a trauma survivor who landed here in this neglected house as after a tough few years. Old houses are comforting. I’ll sew curtains and bake cookies this morning ❤ Here’s to healing in a house which helps us live more simply.

[@tupelomiss8315]

Yours stephanie & your mums Hannah home 🏡 is so comforting .I love it. Thank you so much for sharing it. 🙋‍♀️🌻🏡

[@madameraquel]

I rarely comment on those that I subscribe to, because I'm a weirdo-super-quiet-goth-girl-nerd. But this whole story is one of the most uplifting things I've watched in a really long time. It was also fascinating to learn how home pricing/finance works on your side of the pond. Thanks for sharing =)

[@Realvintagedollshouse]

Oh my goodness. Thank you so much!!!

[@shellyj7929]

I love your home. We also have a small home. It looks like a dollhouse next to our neighbors. Our was built in 1880. I decorate in all vintage styles. Whatever makes our hearts happy. I’m in the US. We can pay down our mortgage at anytime. It’s interesting how you had to find different lenders. You did such an amazing job paying it off!! Congratulations

[@kellybryson7754]

I am in awe that you could pay off the house in 8 years! That is awesome!

[@thebatridesagain]

Currently updating (or down-dating?) my house to the late 70s early 80s home of my dreams. Not there yet but I’m on my way….. Your home is beautiful 😍

[@Realvintagedollshouse]

Thank you so much!!!

[@frogmella]

I love your style. My husband and i adore late 50s and 60s style. We have a lot of the furniture from the period that we've found in charity shops, ebay, house clearance shops, etc. Its such a deep joy of mine. ❤

[@sezhouse7897]

You are so confident and strong. Your mum sounds great. What an achievement to own your home. I've never had a home to call my own. Thank you for this video. You have worked wonders in your house and garden.

[@Realvintagedollshouse]

Thank you so much!!!

[@gaylepeltier2782]

I tip my hat to you and your mother. Your house is just so very sweet. What the two of you have achieved is beyond phenomenal. And God bless Rosa for wanting her house to go to a family…..she certainly knew what she was doing. I’ve just recently discovered you on KZbin and Instagram. Now I’m trying to watch all your videos. Bye for now. Love from Canada. 🇨🇦

[@TraceyEvans-o8v]

What an inspiring story and you deliver it so beautifully. You have created my perfect home, I hope it brings you many years of happiness and security. ❤

[@1925garden]

Love the ambience created by mixing vintage and antique items from different time periods. It's much more vibrant and interesting than having everything matching from the same era. Deepest admiration for your frugality and diy spirit. And wow congrats on paying your mortgage off.

[@judis6224]

Hats off to you and your mum.😊

[@lilykatmoon4508]

I just recently discovered your content and am in the process of catching up. I loved the home tour video. I really love y’all’s sense of style. You have some absolutely stunning period pieces and lovely, bold color and pattern choices. One person’s calm is another person’s chaos. I love the eclectic, vintage charm of the entire place. So many modern decorative schemes seem so bland and boring to me. Your home exudes the love that created it. Thank you for sharing this wonderful journey with us. I’m so happy for you and your mom that you’ve been able to achieve this dream together ❤

[@soomay9855]

Such an inspiring and encouraging explanation. Enjoy being with your Mum and both revel in your hard work in creating the home of your desires. My Mum and I were also very close, I continue to miss her every day. Enjoy being together x

[@Michelle_moonlover]

I love your home. We dont follow trends and do our own thing too. I love the little nod to Rosa at the end ❤

[@Realvintagedollshouse]

Thank you so much for noticing the end shot 🥰

[@LinFo23]

That is absolutely fantastic! I'm blown away by your strength and willingness to do whatever you had to do in order to complete your dream! Well done 👏

[@Realvintagedollshouse]

Thank you so much!!!

[@SlapHappySewing]

All I can say is GOOD ON YOU AND YOUR MUM !

[@Realvintagedollshouse]

Thank you so much!!!

[@WithLoveKristina]

I adore your house and I’m so happy you were able to pay it off!

[@Realvintagedollshouse]

Thank you so much!!!

[@Realvintagedollshouse]

I so feel like you and me should collab? What do ya say? xxx

[@sylvain123]

I'm really inspired by your channel. I too own a 1940s home in Australia. I am getting lots of decorating ideas from you. You have a lovely welcoming home. It's friendly and cosy like a warm hug. I'm hoping to achieve this in my home ☺️ Thanks for sharing your story 🏡

[@Realvintagedollshouse]

Thank you so much!!!

[@celticlassie]

I love your home. Our dream is to be able to do the same one day.

[@Realvintagedollshouse]

Thank you so much!!! You'll get there! XX

[@luisagomes-fw5ki]

You really know what you want. I do admire you. Keep safe and keep smiling. You are great.❤

[@Realvintagedollshouse]

Thank you so much!!!

[@lorivingot5495]

That was a fascinating story! You're a very good speaker, very eloquent and engaging. 😁

[@Realvintagedollshouse]

Thank you so much!!!

[@harperwood3562]

This is delightful, refreshing, and informative. Thank you!

[@shellyj7929]

I love your home. We also have a small home. It looks like a dollhouse next to our neighbors. I’m in the US. We can pay down our mortgage at anytime. It’s interesting how you had to find different lenders. You did such an amazing job paying it off!! Congratulations

[@vanessacassidy6846]

I adore your kitchen 😍 the 40s are my favourite era. I love the clothes too

[@joleneharwood8493]

I love your story ❤️. I feel like the way you saved your money and your ethos of spending and making the absolute most of your home is a true 1940s way of living 🙏 I loved the authenticity

[@Realvintagedollshouse]

Thank you so much!!!

[@teenabrown9786]

What an amazing story you have shared. I love the fact how real you have been. I to don’t like all these fancy staged mansions on KZbin. It doesn’t fit with me and my stage of life. I’m 64 and live in a 1930’s mining house in Australia. I love what you and your mum have achieved with your dream home. Well done ! 😍🇦🇺🦘

[@jeansando6849]

Great information! I think you highlighted one privilege you were blessed with and that’s your Nan and her wonderful connections to her community that helped you find this great house! It’s a wonderful way to find the perfect house for you to put all that hard work into.

[@autumnfall8829]

You are soooooooo RIGHT!! My hubs and I found a 1920 Craftsman for sale by owner. It has only had 2 owners plus us. We have renovated for 6 years now and it will be paid off in 1 1/2 years, no mortgage. It's my dream home and I've made it 100% ours. Full of antiques and vintage. You step in another time in my home as well.

[@mabel8179]

It sounds a lovely house xx

[@Tiffany-vj1tv]

What an absolutely amazing lovely story… I have seen you Instagram, but did not realize you had a KZbin channel till today! I am so happy I found you and your channel you are an absolutely amazing young lady and your mother seems like an amazing woman. I’m so happy for the both of you. Many blessings! I look forward to catching up and watching your videos. thank you for taking us along on your journey.🙏❤️

[@Realvintagedollshouse]

Thank you so much!!!

[@lianapalumbo8457]

Thankyou for sharing your story. I actually really hate watching channels like you mentioned because it all seems so staged and full of BS! I'm a single Mum of 4, have been homeless with my then young children and did whatever I could to make sure they had what they needed. They are all adults now and I couldn't be more proud of them. My youngest lives with me as she has disabilities but she is an insanely talented artist. 6.5 years ago I too was able to purchase my first home. Yes I had to move to a semi rural area but that was fine as we run a small sanctuary. We also have 2 on line stores and this keeps us very busy. I LOVE old things, always have and my home was built in the 1850s, so I've decided to decorate it like it would've been back then and yes that means old everything. I even managed to find an antique loo 😁. Our town is now expanding and people are building homes so in a few years we will be selling to move to a larger property. But I'll be able to pay out my loan and buy my future home outright. We got really lucky with this place. Hugs 🤗 Liana from Australia 🦘

[@Realvintagedollshouse]

Liana, I am so proud of you, you sound like an authentic and strong woman and I'm so glad you found me x

[@malinmaskros]

I was fortunate enough nine years ago to inherit a large sum of money (and it was from a relative I didn't know existed, so no grief, just gratitude), I payed of debt, and I bought and renovated a house. It wasn't a huge sum, for an average prized house it would have been a down payment, but since I found a very cheap house, I could pay it all in one go. I don't know how it is in other parts of the world, I know it's not easy to find houses this cheap in my country, but they do exist if you can live in the country, in low residential areas, far from bigger cities, etc. I bought my house for about 18000 euro, which for most sounds like I'm joking, or that I just bought a dog house or something, but no - it's a house, a real house, about 75m2 or 800 square feet, and it was in a pretty good condition too! I put in about 15000 euro on renovations, rewiring electrics, fixing the chimney, installing an air source heat pump, painting and wallpapering, and for a house built in 1945, it's in really good condition! I'm so thankful for being able to buy my own house, and for being able to find such a cheap house, and I wish that everyone could be able to experience that! It is possible, even though it may not be very easily achieved!

[@annag8448]

I'm currently starting the search for a house I can afford and so can totally relate to your estate agent horror stories! Thank you for sharing this, it's so comforting to know that people have done it before me so I can do it too!

[@Realvintagedollshouse]

YOU CAN I BELIEVE IN YOU xx

[@robinbirdj743]

Absolutely. Bought a house without even a viewing. Turned out to be a mess. But a vintage mess is strong enough to salvage! ❤ I found mine on an Old House website. Here’s to the search!

[@crisfernandez477]

I'm new to your channel, love the 40s fibe very much. I love your story, you have touched me deeply talking about making you house your home; it's so logical what you say but somewhere along the line between a husband, 2 daughters and living in in a flat (which is the only thing we could afford) this concept was lost for me. I think our ideals and the lack of money clashed, but you've given me new hope and inspiration. Thanks, you're a sweet darling indeed 😊❤

[@kimberlypeterson4883]

Very honest & inspiring story. Good for you & your mom👏👏😊😊💕💕. Hard work & determination always wins. So happy for you both.

[@Realvintagedollshouse]

Thank you so much!!!

[@judis6224]

I know how you feel Hannah,been through crap.still standing,looking at buying our own house,then we won't have the rent raised,or sold.must feel safe.😊

[@asa1973100]

I could listen to you all day you are absolutely hilarious . You’ve certainly got chutzpah

[@marymcmahon2983]

This.. you are absolutely amazing😊Your frame of mind levity and positivity is delightfully contagious. I found myself in your mom’s situation at one time in my life. Have raised a wonderful family of six children. ❤ now find myself. widowed. Your story has just given me fuel and I’m saying, Mary, onward, Christian soldier you and Jesus got this. I live in the States in Chicago Illinois. I’m gonna roll up my sleeves and see what God is going to bring. Thank you, darling you and your mom hugs and kisses from Mary in Chicago…and my gosh, if you’re ever within distance of travel, please stay with me.!!

[@jblkcns]

Glenda's toaster is so practical

[@marysatterwhite1982]

The carved star on your house is for protection. 😊❤

[@mabel8179]

That's a cute idea!

[@Realvintagedollshouse]

Really!

[@kathleenorr9237]

Your mum sounds an amazing woman ❤❤

[@Realvintagedollshouse]

Thank you so much!!!

[@eastcoastrabbit4474]

Just came across your channel. I love your inspiring story, and I love your home. There's something very comforting about the 40s & 50s, an era of stability and promise. Very good job on paying off your mortgage. Being debt free is awesome!

[@davidhenning4487]

Congratulations on a job well done! I love it- it reminds me of my grandma and grandpa’s house in Pittsburgh -those stairs!! They did have an outhouse and finally put one in the cellar- my grandpa was a steel worker so they had to go to the cellar to clean up! Love what you did and know how hard it is to achieve what you did!!

[@gill2292]

A wonderful story and beautiful house..this is very inspiring. I love all things vintage but struggle to achieve the look in my home and dress sense! I am a Brit living in the US and would not know where to start or shops to visit. I have checked out thrift stores here in the US but i don't feel they equate the UK ones. i try to style the home abit Brit cottagey vibe but my family say its quite cluttered! Would love a video on how to style a home with a vintage look and also a wardrobe walkthrough..love your dresses. Thank you God bless

[@Realvintagedollshouse]

Thank you so much!!!

[@megsmith549]

LOVE pattern clashing! Could not agree more about home being sanctuary and creating it around yourSELF. Wishing you many happy years in your delightful, beautiful home!

[@Realvintagedollshouse]

Thank you so much!!!

[@Dianaemanuel]

Really interesting. Buying a house in 2017 for in the region of £80K was really something. I'm in Surrey and back then you couldn't have purchased a bin cupboard for that!

[@maebee562]

You are just fabulous!!!!! 😊 Love your vibe, and your lovely little home 🏡

[@uzeela]

Awesome job! Thank you for sharing your mom and your journey.. Mortgages in the USA are more flexible and you can take out a 15 or 30 year and not be penalized for paying off early..New sub here ..Love your channel .. Greetings from Pittsburgh, USA

[@helleborefiber7978]

It is so amazing to hear you say that you should decorate for yourself only!! I moved into my own home last Nov and I'm still stuck in renters brain! I hope to have a home that I love as much as you do yours one day. ALSO you have pigeons!!! amazing!!!

[@Realvintagedollshouse]

Yes, soon to be a full KZbin video about my pigeon keeping hobby! Keep an eye out! xxx

[@vashti2389]

We found a beautiful 1941 home (Springfield mo), waiting on the Lord to make it possible for us to buy it. It's our dream home ❤🙏😔🥺

[@robinbirdj743]

I‘m two counties over❤ Praying. Found after I’d moved 2020 miles on my own that my new neighbor across the street was praying for me for two years❤ Also, I’ve lived in a 1941 house. It was so sturdy!

[@veg-hb3kt]

Congratulations!

[@Realvintagedollshouse]

THANK YOU xxx

[@KatieRae_AmidCrisis]

Happy for you and your mum, in your home-finding / -buying / -making journey. Thank you for sharing. I live in a little semi, built in 1930, with quite a few original features, in a small row of 3 pairs of such semis (so far sounds not too dissimilar to yours...), in an eclectic street, in a large village in the south-East of England. Where property prices are... decidedly *dissimilar* from the figure you mentioned...!

[@lynseycobden203]

Good for you and mum!!! Girls out there smashing it. So proud x

[@hislittlemrs.9235]

Even if you have to move, dont sell, rent it out to people youve researched and verified as good tenants. That way you will always have a home in your pocket if life knocks you down hard. It happens faster than you can imagine. Wishing you a happy secure future.

[@carlsenlifeafter60carlsen11]

I grew up when they made designs of things like your oven that lasted forever. Once you bought an item, you never had to buy it again. I miss that. I grew up in the 1950s. I recently ordered a kitchen gadget in the whole thing was plastic. I was so disappointed.😢 they just don’t make things like they used to. Everything is just for a few years then you throw it away ,that upsets me more than anything.

[@angelal6700]

I paid off doing same thing! 😊Just without all that revolving paperwork.

[@julieemig432]

Wonderful. Your hard work paid off

[@luisagomes-fw5ki]

Thanks. I am portuguese as well living in Porto.Kisses and hugs. Luisa❤

[@kristinalundbergh7851]

I so needed a positive and loving story today. Thank you for sharing you and your mother’s inspiring journey❤️

[@user-yy1bx8mh1d]

This is so wonderful ❤❤❤ Your home is so beautiful ❤❤❤

[@rooshaeveransje]

Your house is absolute beautiful, Hannah!! I’m currently making over my room and I love that classic 1940s look, and I have to say, I take a lot of inspiration from your home!💗

[@Realvintagedollshouse]

Thank you so much!!!

[@honeygarden2222]

I really, really love your story, your home, your attitude, and also, your dress is gorgeous❤

[@Realvintagedollshouse]

Thank you so much xxx

[@dawnlizreads]

I bought at the beginning of this year - something that would have been impossible, to be honest, if I hadn't inherited money - I am deciding not to decorate. I am not that bothered by how it looks, so I am not going to spend time and effort making it into a "sellable home" (Note about inheritance. The one hand, I'm fortunate. On the other, I'd give it up if I could have the people I inherited it from back).

[@Realvintagedollshouse]

Absolutely, well said, and also congratulations xxx

[@lafarmhouse]

I lovee your story and style ❤❤❤

[@Realvintagedollshouse]

Thank you!!!

[@juliea.extramarieaubertcmo8262]

Cooker from Liverpool yay . You are amazing. Love your videos thank you

[@DaisyMiller-jl9td]

Just found you. I’m a decorator of 40 yrs, the stencilling I’m guessing is 1980s, I used to do it for people back in the day 🇬🇧

[@petuniasmithurst3606]

As I would just love to come round for a cup of tea it looks so lovely and cosy it teminds me of when I was little (I'm 65) I hate new houses they dont seem to have any personality I love your home ❤

[@jaynevassar6526]

Im a new subbie and love your videos, you and your mum have done a great job on making your home beautiful. I've been living on a narrowboat for the last couple of years and I'm now I'm really into old things lol.

[@Realvintagedollshouse]

Have you seen my video on living on a narrow boat for a week? I HAVE to know your thoughts! xxx

[@jaynevassar6526]

@@Realvintagedollshouse I have I loved it I have to say you did a very good job navigating those locks and those cheeky swans we have a pair that come knocking for there breakfast x

[@AliceEade-st2yc]

Your home is gorgeous well done you and mum 👏👍

[@tiredoftrolls2629]

Your home is lovely!

[@Realvintagedollshouse]

Thank you!!!

[@TGardner-oq4vv]

lol. You had me when the estate agent made the tree a “ feature “. Subscribed and settled down with a cuppa tea for the rest of the story.

[@ruthlloyd1163]

stencils were popular in the 1980’s, the patterns were nostalgic for an earlier time. In the US the patterns like yours were based on Pennsylvania Dutch (German) designs.

[@Realvintagedollshouse]

Oh wow, thank you!

[@robinthompson3626]

I live in the US my bathroom is also on the first floor but we like it that way. My house was built in the mid Forties. We have done many upgrades but my house suits us. Housewives

[@preppyandanimals4833]

Wow great job well done both of you gals !!!

[@heathersantellano2751]

Having had a similar upbringing as the only child of a single mother doing her best, I now find myself in another similar situation in trying to transition from renting to finally buying a home. We have a budget to stick to, and we're still early in the process, but you've given some incredible advice here. I've also found that at least in my area, people want newer homes instead of the quirky and beautiful older homes I'm drawn to. You've definitely made me feel more confident that owning my dream vintage home is totally possible. ♥

[@SkintLivingUK]

Well done, honey!!! Good on you for having a go. I love your home its lovely. I too lovely a vintage item or two :0)

[@sabrina9333]

❤ Beautiful 😢

[@katherineburtt2502]

That house is a treasure, for sure, and I’m glad it worked out financially. I can’t even imagine getting a house for that little. I live in the Pacific Northwest in the U.S., and most banks won’t even take on a mortgage for less than $150,000, and good luck even finding anything for less than that, even a studio in a condo building with a big monthly HOA fee. Most minimum wage workers can’t even afford the subsidized rental housing around here, let alone home ownership. All that to say, I’m just glad you have been able to find this house and turn it into a lovely home. And it’s given me more inspiration to customize my space as much as I can as a renter.

[@flibbertygibbette]

It's great to see a family achieve a dream and make it reality. Luck and hard work are probably as important as each other when it comes to finding a decent home on a tight budget these days. I currently live in an 1880s/1890s rental home. It's quite literally falling apart, and really needs a ton of TLC, not just restoration of original features but rescue from rot, rebuilding of rotting door frames and rotting original windows with original glass, rewiring the whole house, gutting and replacing bathrooms, etc. He keeps the roof and necessary things like plumbing in good working order, but it needs help. We're hoping that we might be able to offer to buy it from the landlord at some point in the next few years. He has barely raised our rent in 15 years and has turned away offers from flippers because he doesn't want to kick us out. Housing and land prices have skyrocketed here, though, and we don't know if we'll be able to make an offer that's reasonable to him, even with the state of serious disrepair it's in. And we can't do anything to it until and unless we own it! But if we ever do, I have visions of enlisting all sorts of friends and family to help me learn the skills to renovate this tattered place and restore it to the little working class gem it once was. I'll probably have to start a KZbin channel to try and increase funding for the renovation 😆

[@ibislife]

Wonderful story!

[@Realvintagedollshouse]

Thank you!!!

[@ButtercupBerry1234]

what a beautiful house ....well done 🙂

[@lindaparker7199]

You and your mother have done well.

[@liisaelts7522]

I love your shirt detail, it looks so cute!

[@starklingspars8956]

Stencils were really popular in the mid to late 1990's. But maybe there was an earlier era that had them...I think the late 1990's went through a little homage to victorian era phase

[@susanh3936]

New to your channel from Ohio in United States. 💕

[@dittedatte8046]

What a lovely story, but I can't understand that People who rent have no protection. Here in Holland it's not allowed to sell a property when there are People living in it...😮

[@BellyBurly87]

It's bad here in the UK. My mum has been living in a house for 17 years and has 2 months to get out now the landlord wants to sell. I also gave a friend with 2 kids who has only a month left to get out of her rental house and she still hasn't found anywhere new x

[@dittedatte8046]

@@BellyBurly87: What a bad situation, I feel sorry for your Mother & Friends Family...🙄😬😮‍💨😔

[@juliaforsyth8332]

@@BellyBurly87 Same in New Zealand, but a bit more protection and landlords on the whole a bit kinder.

[@vannesagannon4555]

❤❤❤fantastic 🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@johnwynne-qx6br]

Well done keep on living your dreams

[@mabel8179]

From a tiny child, I have always loved patterns, wallpapers and coloured walls, but my mother laid the law down in the house and went for those hideous white blank walls. My Dad painted our hallway a lovely airforce blue when we went away and mother went nuts. As a 6 year old the begging to keep the lovely walls Dad had spent ages on fell on deaf ears. Poor Dad was made to paint it over with that, yes you got it, that hideous cold white. Years of rented properties means I've rarely lived with the colourful walls I want; even now they are shabby ugly white. Now, I'm allergic to wall paints so it'll be a good while before I can get the funds for all the wallpaper I need and find someone to do the job.

[@lesleyharris525]

Love your story and you and your mum should be very proud of your beautiful home, ❤

[@Realvintagedollshouse]

Thank you so much!!!

[@carolwilterdink3192]

It's wonderful!!🙂

[@bridget1702]

In your first YT video, "How I became the 1940s Girl", you said you didn't know who the owner of the house was before you viewed it. But in this video you say your gran told you her friend from church selling up! 😆