I Finished the Cabin!

I can't believe I did it. Holy smokes, this has been a LONG time coming. The structure workload has been high for years. What will be next?
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#cabin #alone #renovation
0:00 alone in the woods
1:30 cat snuggles
1:40 cozy morning matcha
2:24 the plan
3:46 porch installation
5:06 healthy cookie dough balls
5:46 prepping and cleaning
6:11 taping windows
6:56 moisture barrier
8:01 garlic harvest
9:19 peeling, braiding, hanging
10:47 replenish generator
11:03 ran out of stain
11:52 installing cedar shakes
12:22 staining
12:58 foraging
14:32 back at it
14:52 herbal infusion
16:02 grinding herbs and oil
16:20 salve process
17:20 rain storm
17:53 swelling river
18:10 a miracle
18:29 cabin work
19:11 had to stop
19:48 closing in
20:15 the last stretch
21:34 grand reveal
22:49 end

[@lorna5609]

You go girl! Ally Marie, if ever you were asked if you lived a life well lived, you can shout with a joyous and resounding “I did!” Thank you for sharing your life with us.

[@teresajohnson5010]

I am in my 50's and have been married for 34 years but I have the same reaction when I do something amd show my husband what I accomplished. I know exactly the excitement you were feeling proud of yourself and feeling excited that he was proud of you. You did an amazing job.

[@ctget]

Good job Ally!! You are an inspiration and Kyle is so lucky to have you. Finishing projects are so important for mental clarity and productivity. You did an excellent job.

[@BeachAngelTarot]

I was so nervous when you were on the ladder, I just fell off one and broke my pelvis three places no walking for 12 weeks, girl please please be careful ❤

[@ariana12234]

Jeez… wishing the best of recoveries for you. That sounds so scary. Glad you’re around still and healing ❤️‍🩹

[@EmilyBltz]

Wow Ally what a fantastic job. It looks like a true finished house and it looks gorgeous!

[@dawnwilhelm1608]

Watching you helps settles me. I have a lot going on my life and all I feel is tired and sad

[@witch8794]

Sending You Love And Healing Energy Dawn~ Blessed Be 🖤

[@lisawithans]

Wow you are amazing girl! I have to say you give me hope that I can do it too at 60! I just love watching it’s so relaxing

[@lyndamarines]

Wow Ally...congrats! Loved watching Kyles reaction. You two complement each other so well. And Mow...Mow is a cutie❤

[@kaitlinmeadows6273]

Your integrated soul work of living in harmony with nature, doing the noble work of house-holding, nest building, garden tending, heart stretching, and herb healing inspires me forward in my own small life on the island of hope eternal. Blessings and beatitudes.

[@conniebarnes7383]

Ally you are such a GREAT partner for Kyle. So positive and supportive. You did an AWESOME job with the cedar shakes. It looks beautiful. I'm glad you are leaning into this time in your life.

[@peterpiper487]

Girl, don't ever lose that wonderful attitude. It's the mark of a survivor.

[@barbaracade7785]

Girl power at its best. Fantastic job on those shingles. Loving the foraging.

[@BucksMom218]

Well done Ally! What a great accomplishment! You can look at it all the time, and say, I did that! 🥰😎

[@cynthiaharrell784]

Way to hold it down. Kyle is blessed to have and vice-versa. Girl 💪

[@robertbass5283]

The shakes look great ! Good work Ally, you definitely have skill, and the cabin really looks awesome !

[@Alexii93]

How does this account not have 100k+ I’m mesmerized by you!

[@jamieloom22]

Congratulations on completing this long term project, it looks amazing!

[@peggyschmidt7715]

Wow, Ally you are Amazing 👏, thanks for sharing this with us to the end! Take care and stay safe ❤️ 🙏 👍

[@ariana12234]

When you stepped back right before you finished I gasped and said, “Wow, that looks amazing ! Go Ally Go!” Honestly such an inspiration. Love you and Kyle as a pair and as individuals. Love to see everything you have accomplished. You are such a joy to watch. Thank you for sharing your beautiful simple and challenging life with us all.🤍

[@Tcsd70109]

Great job! Just a little tip(if you want your garlic to last through the winter) you need to cure it 1st (usually takes about 10days) hang it, in a dry place with good air flow. Till all the leaves turn brown. Then, you can remove the dirt/trim the roots, and maybe a layer of the "paper " if need be. Then you can braid them.

[@hichambenmira]

what an amazing job you did Ally. it looks so beautiful. To see the reaction of Kyle was so awesome. Can't wait for the next adventures.

[@pariskaipuke]

Ally! You are superwoman!! Thank you for being so inspiring and for motivating me to want to step out of my comfort zone!!! I love this journey for you! ❤❤

[@chrislonsberry1974]

Way to go Ally!!! Great job on the cabin! So cool too you incorporated your love of nature and self into the video! Keep growing and expanding!

[@natechisley]

Great vid Allie! Love the variety... and the beautiful evening garden scene with your new garlic and banana pepper. Good living, keep it up!

[@suemcewing3648]

It’s so great seeing everything you’re getting accomplished. I love seeing you make your infusions and salves. 😃

[@Wordsmyth8]

You did an amazing job, Ally! It looks fantastic! Congratulations!

[@christineumanzio1170]

So proud of you Allie! Your determination and talent are phenomenal!! Greeting from Boston!

[@trisho.8331]

It was thrilling to see you finish the cedar shakes. Well done Ally!! Kyle’s reaction was precious, almost as though he were in Awe. But he knows by now the beautiful soul who works SO hard and who stole his heart and I couldn’t be happier for you both. Hope you enjoy some quality ME time to reflect on all your accomplishments, your future (tho just one day at a time, lol) and simply take time to Just Be. You are one very special sweet soul. Love your gentle energy and joi de vivre, along with this YT channel you have created. ❤😇🤗

[@michygoss7148]

Great job Ally!!!! I was there in spirit with you pushing at night to get it done. So rewarding. Enjoy that weight off your shoulders! 💝

[@krisslager4269]

I’ve been MIA for a loooong time & decided to binge watch your channel today to finally catch up on all the latest. WOW! What a fantastic job! There is just NOTHING more satisfying than the final push! I got teary-eyed when you showed your work to Kyle - amazing. Truly.

[@itscarolinemary]

Amazing job on the cabin! So much love and hard work ❤

[@Dorism541]

What a great job. 68 yr old me was tut-tutting that you didn't eat; but 28 yr old me was saying 'Don't you remember the energy we used to have! Don't worry about it, Mama!' 👏👏👏👏👏

[@ThisFrenchLife]

I absolutely adore the style, beauty, location, and design of your home, Ally. I moved to France from the States and live alone too… in the French countryside, with my two dogs. I have been renovating a small stone cottage and you inspire me to put together a compilation video of the work that’s been done so far. I know how much time and effort goes into this editing and working to share your home with others, the transparency, love, authenticity, and genuine storytelling. I admire and respect you for this sweet video and you motivate me to invest the time to share what I have done with mine. But for now, I have to take care of the gardens, the dogs, and work on other projects. Maybe I will do this in the winter. I wish you all the best for a future full of happiness, peace, and good health.

[@XDemily2010]

I would love to hear about how you were able to move countries!

[@lindalee8040]

Omg. You are a determined young lady. Love your videos. Congrats on the finish. Great job. You go girl.

[@138NastyNate]

Atta Girl Ally!! You are awesome! I dont know alot of young women who would have done that on their own. So proud of you great job!!

[@uppanadam]

Love watching all these strong women building cabins for themselves and making their lives out in the woods!! There are a few of you out there on youtube now...and I wish I could have done the same thing with my life!! Cheers!!

[@justathought1971]

Allie you are my smile in the morning … love ya babes and keep on planting - the force is with you dear 💫

[@ilonakatalindako-tolman5545]

You have such a blessed area, fool of beauty of all kinds, it is just such a motivating area with all you both have developed for your many goals and developing your many abilities....such a wonderful planning...🎉❤ it is a very peaceful and encouraging video, every one of them...I love nature🎉😊

[@kirsteneasdale5707]

Kyle is lucky to have you as a partner, finishing the (his / your?) cabin while he spends 2 months away with his friend. I hope he appreciates you. X

[@odilegabayengel4192]

You rock Ally!! I can t believe how much you accomplished alone ! And you are blooming too 🙂 What an inspiration

[@peterpiper487]

Pull the ladder down, making it extend farther out at the bottom. The incline will be less steep and you can position the top of the ladder wherever you want. Just be sure to brace the bottom of the ladder so it doesn't start sliding.

[@pookienose3]

I am so impressed with the fact you learned how to do all of this and finished it by yourself. You both did a beautiful job making your home in the woods. God bless you both! 😊

[@solrsys]

Ally!!! 🎉 great job doing that all yourself!! What an awesome feeling finally getting that done!!

[@TimMik135]

Fantastic! ❤ Loved seeing Mowgli w you at the table. So adorable. Congrats on the shake finish!!

[@rickmanning8722]

Congratulations Ally on finishing the shakes

[@ghoulgoil5029]

You did it ! YAY! Congrats!

[@jakubb.1735]

The cabin looks amazing! So much time and hard work spent and now is the time for you to enjoy it. I am so happy for you and Kyle! And congrats to the other big thing that's new with you😊Can't wait to see what the future holds for you all❤

[@amberdavis6243]

So 🎉impressive! Your determination is absolutely awesome!

[@ehpeachylove]

Absolutely beautifully done Ally. You have every right to be proud of this work my dear. Your the Boss! I’ve watched you a long while now and seen your confidence and strengthen grow. Well done. You are a courageous, beautiful, artistic and loving woman. A thrill to this older woman to see your videos. Very inspiring and I loved how appreciative Kyle was at how beautiful the cabin looks. ❤❤❤ hugs to you both.

[@AttachedFileDracula]

I thought the flower in the bottom was a crack in my computer, but it was just your creativity coming through the screen!

[@ScottyAZUSA]

Congratulations on finishing the shakes! It all looks great, you've worked so hard. I'm sure you're relieved. And right on time for Kyle getting home. My wife and I liked your little dance at the end. It made us smile and chuckle. Again, congratulations.

[@lisastroud3626]

You're amazing, Ally! Very inspiring!

[@BabyGirl-bh9gs]

Kyle will be very proud of your work and proud that you finished it I'm so happy for the both of you may you both live a wonderful healthy and well you two really are a perfect couple and congratulations to your new home as well you both are good damn kids thank you for your videos and someday you never know we may run into each other on an adventure we do a lot as a couple do love the video.

[@np8173]

You go girl!! I love watching women rock it!!

[@cindybrueggemann5028]

Great job! So proud of you!

[@deniseparker6346]

Well done, Ally. Well done. You are AWESOME!

[@lupitaramirez5009]

You are amazing. I’m so glad everything came out great specially you out there by yourself. Hugs from Arizona.

[@Mercedesbenzz8]

Good for you! Feels good to finish something you created.

[@kraigt22]

You did a hell of a good job! Congratulations!

[@janmattison3425]

Great job Ally. You should be soooo proud of yourself. It looks great.

[@sayedkhalilullahmonib3363]

Hi Ally! I’m bit confused are you guys are staying in this house or you are planning to move on new property?

[@jencusack357]

Ally you are just amazing!! Such a hard worker and fast learner! Great job!! So proud of you.

[@dhgifts]

They are shingles. You can tack a straight edge at the required height to make nailing them easier.

[@crbngrl]

Good job Ally. Girl power. You work so hard but rewarding 😇

[@deettarichardson3682]

Wonderful job Ally! You have such a beautiful home.

[@sandy-sagerabbitvintage2681]

Such an inspiration, you go, girl!!

[@reader649]

Congratulations Ally on your resourcefulness and skills to get this work accomplished!!👍💪💚 When you started harvesting the garden I heard either a wood thrush or a veery thrush both beautiful warbler singers. I bet Kyle is so proud of you!

[@geom7192]

Soooo proud of you. Kyle is counting his blessing for sure. Kind Regards from. Geoff and Linda

[@lorrilewis2178]

Congratulations on finishing a HUGE and challenging (to say the least) project!!!

[@amandabradley6256]

Go you….what an incredible job. I just loved Kyle’s reaction.

[@aravenstale824]

GREAT JOB !

[@anthonymangino5074]

You are a true inspiration and an amazing survivor. If I only would’ve known about this information 30 years ago, I’d be rich today.

[@maricormier121]

Stunning!!!!

[@terrimalek]

AMAZING!!!!! Great job!

[@scottamaral5073]

Looks great!!

[@lonanakken1688]

Great work, Ally!

[@rachellarsen939]

Good job!!

[@maddybpotter]

brilliant job!!!!!!!!

[@MarshaABranch]

Great job, Ally.

[@jennifergraham9679]

lots of hard work with that siding, but you stuck with it and finished it, good job.

[@bobbyolsen2167]

Awesome, good job🤗

[@kevinwiley9696]

Nice Job Ally!!

[@olivernash2240]

Nice job!

[@jessicapower8585]

Looks sooooooo good!!!!! ❤❤❤

[@amybandel1004]

Wow! What an awesome job!!!

[@jannigirl]

YAY So proud of you! Amazing job!

[@ep5005]

Atta girl!!! Looks awesome!

[@ruebennomura9143]

Love your cabin you been busy

[@lilivicordero8077]

So proud of you..great job❤❤

[@tanfastictrancer-bowserapp8350]

Fabulous job Ally ❤️

[@adventureisuncertainty1061]

Awesome job Ally!!! Just love watching you with the projects!! You are so inspiring!!

[@TheArtisticGardener777]

Really beautiful video Ally!❤

[@mirlametcalfe9627]

You are awesome 👏 I’m so impressed on the things your doing on this property . Thank you 🙏🏽 for your beautiful videos 💕

[@amandayoung9884]

Great job!! It looks amazing.

[@Franci0242]

Wow!! What an awesome job!! Well done!!🎉🎉🎉

[@natasha1369]

What beautiful job!!!❤🎉

[@artstrology]

Great job. Looks well done.

[@cherylgain8325]

Proud of You❤

[@spinbains]

Greetings from West Chester, OH - Great work Ally! This looks fantastic!

[@jordanbrascia3483]

CONGRATULATIONS 🎊 👏 💐 🥳 YOU ARE A ROCKSTAR 🎉