Inspired Summer Homemaking: Gardening, Decorating, Decluttering

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[@SweetAndSimpleHome]

Good morning! Thank you for spending this homemaking day with me. This video took me a little longer than usual to edit. I do apologize that this wasn't posted last week as planned. I'm grateful it's finished and can provide you all with summer comfort and inspiration! 💕

[@lisavoegtly1475]

I was giggling a little bit when I saw you talking about cutting up the sweat pant remnants to make rags; I was just cutting up old dish towels over the weekend to use as rags. It just seems like everyone these days buys their cleaning rags and I grew up in a home where we used old T-shirts and old towels and old blankets and never bought rags. Love the video and I will definitely be checking out the book that you referenced.

[@SweetAndSimpleHome]

Thank you! Yes I am all about using old clothes for rags. 😊

[@hollyh5032]

This is a relaxing yet inspiring video! I truly enjoyed it! Thank you Rachel for sharing 🤗

[@SweetAndSimpleHome]

You are so welcome! 🥰

[@dianepedersen8651]

Love the kid’s garden beds and signs. And that you find uses for clothes and linen remnants instead of throwing in the trash.

[@megroux]

Love the children’s gardens, great idea. Your yard is beautiful❤️❤️❤️

[@SweetAndSimpleHome]

Thank you so much! 💕

[@mamajessiej]

Love the pink roses😍 Your videos always bring me so much peace and motivation. Have a great day💕

[@SweetAndSimpleHome]

I'm so glad to hear that! 🥰

[@kathyhullinger1585]

I love your videos! Relaxing, inspiring, informational and fun! I think your roses are so pretty. Your home looks just lovely.

[@SweetAndSimpleHome]

Thank you so much! 💕

[@faytharp1239]

Hi Rachel, You've inspired me to look at things a little differently. Thank you. Have a wonderful day.

[@SweetAndSimpleHome]

Thank you! I am glad you found some inspiration here. 💕

[@StoneCottageHome]

Good morning, Rachel! Absolutely loved this visit with you. This is such an encouragement to cherish the life we've been given and to live it as well as we can. Thank you for sharing and inspiring!

[@SweetAndSimpleHome]

I'm so glad you enjoyed this. Thank you for coming by! 😊

[@goodehome]

That vase on the table is such a lovely peony arrangement. My kids are grown now but believe it or not I miss picking up toys. I wish I had appreciated those little things years ago. Thanks for sharing!

[@SweetAndSimpleHome]

I appreciate you saying that. The day I vacuum or do laundry without army guys or Legos will be a hard day for me. 💕

[@DaveeKilian]

What a beautiful video! Thanks for the encouragement.

[@SweetAndSimpleHome]

You are so welcome! 💕

[@sherrykahn2474]

Hi Rachael!That was a very calming and relaxing video!Your speaking voice and personality are so soothing and sweet!Wish you could bottle your very calm and relaxing ways!Your family is very lucky to have you!!Enjoy the rest of your day!!😁🌹🦋🌷😉

[@SweetAndSimpleHome]

Thank you so much! 🥰 That is sweet of you to say.

[@cathycorriher6313]

Loved the relaxing video. It's good to see the garden in all it's glory and the weeds under control. Good job and your flowers are beautiful, Mrs Green Thumb.🙂

[@SweetAndSimpleHome]

I'm working hard! My thumb maybe turning a little green and I'm quite pleased. 💕

[@emosback65]

The roses in the sweet little creamer vessels are so so cute!

[@SweetAndSimpleHome]

Thank you sister! 💕💕

[@SarahsOctoberHome]

I always have a pile of clothes to give back to my nieces and nephews.😂

[@SweetAndSimpleHome]

It's a constant! I rarely have boy clothes that make it through my boys, but my daughter is the only girl so I pass to nieces. 😊

[@lindasmith5190]

What a blessing someone planted all those flowers for you to enjoy.

[@SweetAndSimpleHome]

Yes! I'm very grateful and working hard to steward them well. 💕

[@marylou8236]

Beautiful video, as always! Your roses and peonies are so gorgeous! Thanks for the inspiration! Blessings!

[@SweetAndSimpleHome]

You are so welcome! Thank you for watching! 💕

[@maryc5421]

Good morning, such beautiful shots of your garden, the roses are so alive with summer! Another relaxing video. Thanks for sharing with us!

[@SweetAndSimpleHome]

Thank you! I'm amazed the roses are doing so well-- I have no idea what I'm doing! 😉😆

[@marshavesta7091]

Thank you for sharing! Always calming, and beautiful inspiration. 😊

[@SweetAndSimpleHome]

Thank you! Thank you for watching! 💕

[@kayspence2788]

I dearly love the scarf you are selling. The flowers on the scarf are chrysanthemums and I am a member of the Vancouver Washington Chrysanthemum Society and would so enjoy a scarf like that.

[@MyBlessedNest]

Delightful video… love to see the decluttering especially!💓

[@lauriecrose8451]

I love Melissa Michael's books! I have a few of them and I follow her blog. The book you talked about is on my Christmas wishlist. I love this type of video. You inspire me to complete homemaking tasks in my home. Your home is curated beautifully. 💗🤗

[@SweetAndSimpleHome]

Thank you so much! I'm glad you are a Melissa Michaels fan too. I find her so relatable. 💕

[@3menandalady273]

Wondering if you could use that gorgeous lap blanket as a table cloth? Thanks for sharing.

[@Toilbaby]

Cut a piece of cardboard the size of your couch cushions. Should help keep their shape.

[@lindapacheco2856]

Thank you for sharing - beautiful home love the tips ☺️

[@mariamoreira4716]

I love your channel. Homemaking is a joy and we are lucky to have it in our lives.

[@marjorielass3118]

Thank you for another inspiring, and calming video! 💐

[@SweetAndSimpleHome]

You are so welcome!

[@vintagebeliever5023]

That blanket would make a nice tablecloth 😊

[@teresabaltazar2130]

Rachel, such beautiful colors in your Peaceful Garden. But, I do love the laughter of children going throughout the yard. How I Miss it, my youngest will turn 38yo in August. She will fly down to celebrate our BD’s . Cannot believe it since I will celebrate 28 🎉again. Enjoy those moment because they do go by so fast….M❤️M of 5

[@SweetAndSimpleHome]

They do go by so fast-- thank you for the sweet reminder. 💕 And I hope you have a lovely time celebrating your birthday!

[@donnapostlewait8141]

Rachel, Thank you so very much for a most beautiful and calming video. You are love, peace, caring, empathy all In one soul. The good Lord put you on this earth to spread this message of thankfulness. I do so many things that you employ but still hurry and forget what is most important. I try to follow the rule to make people feel better after they visit me than they did before. You have mastered that rule. Your childrens gardens were my favorite part of this fantastic video. What blessed children they are. Keep making such happiness. Will read the books and THE BOOK. Love you, sweet lady.

[@SweetAndSimpleHome]

Thank you so much for your kind words of encouragement! I appreciate it so much. 🥰🥰

[@barbstormo7030]

Your roses are beautiful! I wish I could grow roses! I enjoyed watching you doing your tasks! Have an awesome week!

[@SweetAndSimpleHome]

I have no idea what I'm doing with the roses. I literally research each stage they grow and just do my best. The previous owner made them what they are. 😊

[@RebekahGaspar]

If you had to choose one of Melissa Micheal’s books, which would you choose? I’ve never read any of hers and I’m trying to decide between this new one you mentioned and The Inspired Room.

[@SweetAndSimpleHome]

A Lovely Life, The Inspired Room, and Love the Home You Have are my favorites! You can't go wrong with ANY of those. 💕

[@maryloeffelbein5556]

What a treat to get to hear your gentle voice and see your sweet face! Whenever we are missing you - we can just hop on KZbin and be reminded of God’s goodness to your Dad and I as we watch you make your home a wonderful place for our grandchildren!! Love you!

[@SweetAndSimpleHome]

Love you too! 💕🥰💕

[@sharonsomers5513]

This video was very soothing and the roses are beautiful. Such a relaxing and nice video. Thank you for sharing your day. 🌷

[@SweetAndSimpleHome]

You are so welcome! Thank you for watching. 🥰

[@inspiringsimple]

Why is everything listed ‘not for sale’ in your poshmark?

[@SweetAndSimpleHome]

Poshmark labels that way on vacation mode. It will switch back on soon.

[@mehrit1648]

Everything looks so beautiful I ilovet thanks for sharing.

[@SweetAndSimpleHome]

You are so welcome! 💕

[@southernsunshine4886]

Love your new apron! Nothing is better than getting a new apron especially for such a good deal!

[@SweetAndSimpleHome]

Yes! I'm totally wearing it right now too! 👏

[@robbennest8995]

You have such a soothing cheerful voice. Lovely home. Beautiful roses. 🥰

[@SweetAndSimpleHome]

Thank you so much! 🥰

[@donnawiseman9311]

I did enjoy the quotes from Melissa Michael’s book. This video was so sweet as is your voice. I love to just hear you talk. Your flowers are beautiful!

[@SweetAndSimpleHome]

Thank you so much! 💕

[@jenniferb.7250]

Rachel, summer homemaking is the best! Your yellow roses are so beautiful!

[@SweetAndSimpleHome]

Thank you so much! 💕

[@beckid5107]

You have the most relaxing demeanor! I always enjoy your posts.❤

[@SweetAndSimpleHome]

Thank you! I'm so glad to hear that. 💕

[@grandmasewhappyhomestead187]

Your home is so beautiful and relaxing. You encourage me I need to do more things with flowers and spaces. I've been in the process of decluttering and organizing my home. I am putting things in containers where I can let them without help From My Family. I'm also getting rid of old things and trying to decide what new things I want to bring into my home. And I need to do fun things like you said fun little containers with flowers and do those pretty little things. Thank you for how you inspire people

[@SweetAndSimpleHome]

You are so welcome! I'm glad you enjoyed this and best of luck making your home work for you and inspire you. 💕

[@christinawood504]

Hello, Your home and yard is so beautiful ❤️ Thank you for sharing.

[@SweetAndSimpleHome]

You are so welcome! Thank you for watching! 😆

[@vintagebeliever5023]

This was a sweet video.. I have Melissa's books in my cart .. thank you!

[@SweetAndSimpleHome]

You are so welcome! 🥰💕

[@larag1764]

Beautiful. Serene. Welcoming xx

[@SweetAndSimpleHome]

Thank you. 💕

[@v.mishrasart43]

Nice👍👏😊

[@GentleThriftyMama]

Lol! We’ve got a squatty pillow couch too. Thank you so much for this video Rachel.

[@SweetAndSimpleHome]

You're so welcome Erin! And the squatty pillow situation-- why did the designer think mom's would be cool with this? 😆😉

[@joannec4356]

I wonder if you can frame the scarf to make it into wall art, it’s so pretty!

[@SweetAndSimpleHome]

I had thought about it. 😊

[@suebarnard1734]

❤️ the video. Peaceful is what I needed!

[@SweetAndSimpleHome]

I'm so glad to hear that! 💕

[@yvettewalshe9130]

Always love your home. It's so lovely! God bless

[@SweetAndSimpleHome]

Thank you! 🥰🥰

[@strawberrysky21]

I love videos like this, so motivating!

[@SweetAndSimpleHome]

I'm so happy to hear that! 🥰😊

[@cindyjohnson5581]

👍

[@susanvelez6534]

Fun love when you read to us those flower are beautiful

[@SweetAndSimpleHome]

Thank you so much! 🥰

[@justjohanna7]

This was a fun video! Thanks for sharing it!

[@SweetAndSimpleHome]

I'm so glad you enjoyed this! 💕

[@maryholzum2915]

Your roses are beautiful

[@SweetAndSimpleHome]

Thank you! 🥰💕

[@kkinner2762]

I am doing SPS too!

[@SweetAndSimpleHome]

How wonderful! I am truly enjoying it!

[@justjohanna7]

Looks like a great book!

[@SweetAndSimpleHome]

Yes! I'll be revisiting this book every season. 💕

[@danabrown1157]

Rachel this was so inspiring! Thank you! I'm in process of downsizing and looking for a smaller home. Please keep me in your prayers!❤️🌻🙏🏿

[@SweetAndSimpleHome]

I hope you find the perfect home! 🥰

[@trinaroe5132]

I haven’t gotten the latest Melissa Michaels book yet, but discovered her through your channel a few years ago.

[@SweetAndSimpleHome]

I relate to her so well and her decorating colors of blues and greens really inspire me. I enjoyed this new book and I know I'll revisit it each season for inspiration. 💕

[@pohhong1964]

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