DAY IN THE LIFE // GET READY WITH ME // HOME PROJECTS // PUFF PASTRY TOMATO SOUP AND SALAD RECIPE

[@brownxblonde]

I know it's not trendy, but I am such a fan of "closed concept." I like my spaces having their places! The thing that sold me on our current home is our huge grand waste-of-space formal entry and library with fireplace to one side and large dining room to another. Although we don't use those spaces often, when we do it's completely necessary! I can easily accommodate 14 people at our dining room table and I love it

[@SkySkyBrooke]

Great idea to create a formal dining room! I think it was actually meant to be a part of the house. I'm excited to see the remodeling you will do, I'll patiently be waiting!

[@pamelamaurer2076]

You’re real life videos are great to see. Meaning you show the messes and say how you are feeling overwhelmed by the house and all the projects. That is normal!!!!

[@eileenhoffmann701]

YES! you can tell that part of the garage was once part of the hous.What give it away is that window.I would do the same thing,take back the house girl!

[@dwagnerful]

Your remodel ideas for the dining entry are spot on and will add beautiful aesthetic to your home. I also believe it will be much more functional and will increase the value of your new home. We all loved the victorian house and understand that it was hard to leave behind all that charm, but you can add a lot of that back into this house with your improvements. Both homes are beautiful in their own ways and having all the extra space as your children grow is a big plus. God bless you and your family!

[@lisalowe7679]

I’ve remodeled. 8 of my own homes. Built from 67 to late 80’s. I made them all look like an old traditional home with woodwork. Lots of woodwork !!!!!! And hardwood flooring everywhere. You have the right ideas for sure. It CAN be done.

[@kathytappero7179]

Two years ago we moved into a 1970’s tract home in a great neighborhood that was so in need of help it was a total gut job! My husband is very handy so we spent our time stuck at home during covid to completely update it. It finally feels like home. Next year we are landscaping!

[@tammye6905]

Hello and Merry Christmas Lauren. I’m so impressed with everything you do and maintain a young family as well. Watching you and your designing is reminiscing of my childhood. My mom did everything herself for home, designing and decorating. She also had long blonde hair and adorable. She’s 75 and still goes all out with decorating and designing her home. Thank you for sharing your content. You should be very proud of yourself. You are amazing ! 🤩🌞

[@Iamhome365]

Ah lovely seeing chewie. Our poor sweet dog died recently, she was 19 and absolutely heart broken but so so well loved and taken care of 💔

[@donnaryan9365]

You did a beautiful job painting the front door and stairway Lauren, and YES YES YES!!! ON the opening up that space. You Def. Need that formal entry and dining room

[@JennerationOfGrace]

I've never seen so many pillows on a bed before!! 😂 y'all could make one heck of a pillow fort in that master bedroom!

[@debradarcy5176]

Luv the front door, cannot wait to see the chandelier hanging up.

[@ruthdixon7556]

Lauren you are such a good mum. Merry Christmas🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

[@lilykatpeterson5586]

Yes and Yes.... do both the dining room and the pony wall ... both great ideas!! You are AMAZING!

[@manonouellette4503]

Bonjour Lauren, j’adore tes vidéos. Joyeux Noël à toi et ta famille. Je te fait pratiqué ton français. 😊Une fan d’Ontario, Canada

[@foreveryoung174]

Mrs Lauren multifaceted multi-talented Nicholsen.

[@jackiel.6410]

Hey Lauren! Love the video. I think your idea for a dining room is awesome. Great use of space. I do have a question! Where is your office? I know during the original home videos you showed that your youngest son was going to use the office as a bedroom. But in this video, it looked like your office is in an actual room. Where is it located?

[@Pandasarethebestest]

I totally agree! It’s kind of weird that there isn’t a foyer in your house and you’re straight into a formal living room. The dining room idea is a great one, I think it’ll make more sense. The front door, stairs and lights look great.

[@susanbarnard4098]

The entry wall would look great with a collage of 8x10 family photos

[@thatgirlmadge]

Love love the black door and railings!

[@tanyalewis2873]

I love the idea of having a formal entry way. The pony wall would be great to add that separation and adding a formal dining room. You’re definitely on the right track

[@shirleylaporte4216]

Just LOVE your videos !!!!❤

[@leanneadams2804]

You are a hardworking lady. I am impressed with all you do for your family, yourself and your subscribers. Always love seeing your adorable kitties and sweet dog. Thank you and Merry Christmas 🎄

[@lilianaleca6813]

Good Morning, Enzo, Fortuna, Feruccio and Chewy"😸😸😸 Love your cats❤️❤️

[@ericasimplylightcandleco]

Great vlog, it was like hanging out with you! 🙂

[@teresahatfield4521]

Lauren You are doing some great home improvement projects. Everything looks beautiful. Really like what you have done. It all looks so good. Definitely better. Thanks for sharing!

[@markellwilliams3594]

It would be French because I’m going back soon. Im French creole and never learned . The elders in my family spoke it most of the time with each other. Louisiana had to learn English when my grandmother went to school. Thanks for the intro for babble. Have a blessed weekend darlings ♥️🙏🏽

[@roseduke8271]

OMGSH, LOVE , LOVE, LOVE these longer videos! I'm totally addicted to your channel, girlfriend. Merry Christmas to you and your family. XOXO'S

[@kristenhammond5153]

Absolutely put a wall in to create an entry hallway. I also am not a fan of houses that have the front door open straight into the living area of the house. That double height ceiling in an entry way would look amazing.

[@rebeccaholzinger2165]

Your home is so beautiful! I love the decorating, cleaning, cooking and home improvements all together. I can't wait to see the kitchen cabinets and chandelier.

[@kellyejones9495]

Yesssss, Lovin tha door black, island black & white cabinets w/countertops too…. Can’t wait 2 c it all come together…. Think, opening up 2 make a formal dining rm would b awesome also…. Good Luck!! TFS, here 4 everything ya do…. Try 2 rest/relax some…. LoL!! Take Care & Merry Christmas!!!🎄🎁🤶🏻🎅🏻❌⭕️❤️🙏🏼

[@bcgirl9369]

Thank you for a lovely calm video, and it was nice and long!!! Could listen to you for hours☺️ can't wait to try the tomato soup and the salad wow, would be great to serve to guests. Love the front door! I voted black so was well pleased to see it come to life!!! And all the light fixtures look amazing! Well done ✅

[@cynthia6055]

Honestly Lauren, with such a nice size living room, I would make your family room a beautiful dining room. To have a fireplace in a dining room is so lovely and it's all right there beside your kitchen. I would put your tv in the living room and it's fine the way your front door comes in, keep cozy carpeting in your living room and with the different tile or if you changed to wood it designates the foyer area. I think you need the extra garage storage and I think with your nice large bonus room on your second floor you just may not need that family room by your kitchen. Otherwise I just love your other ideas and DIY's, loving the black banisters and black front door and your kitchen painting will be beautiful. We have the very same kitchen lights and I love them. Good luck with all your decisions......whatever you do will be perfect.

[@lindafaierson6030]

Everything looking awesome. My mouth was watering while you were making that salad. You are quite the organized young woman. Can't wait for more of your redo adventures.

[@mildredwest2541]

I like the idea of dining room, formal entry. 💕 the front door is gorgeous! "Oh my" the staircase is stunning! Kitchen lighting wow! The chandelier Wowza!! Dinner scrumptious! 💕💕

[@laceydonn]

That door makes everything look SO MUCH better!!! Definitely feels more like your vibe!

[@deniseborchardt4491]

I don't know how you do all that you do in a day?! The door looks great and love the stairwell painted black also. A big "YES" to your home improvement ideas, especially the dining room! I miss not seeing that set-up. You've done a great job so far in a short amount of time. Also, your food always looks so yummy!

[@chrismahoney4230]

I am going to use this paint on the next project I have. I had to prime then paint my door when I painted it last year. It turned out great but this looks much easier. Thanks Lauren for the tip😁

[@patriciareeps3389]

I agree you need a dining room. The original plans should be in your towns public records. I’m planning on some small projects. I’m also painting the front door black. I changed the shutters from green to black. I’m replacing my hot water heater in early January. I recently updated the front landscape. You certainly have lots of plans to renovate 29:57

[@lisalowe7679]

I cannot believe the paint. I’ve always used Ben Moore and sand and primer. You sold me !!!🥰🥰🥰

[@Carole712]

I love your idea for the formal dining. Not a fan of tomato soup but that entire meal looked yummy. BTW…. I loved the longer video. I know this is your hobby and not your life but I always enjoy your content.

[@wendysheriff8673]

The door turned out beautiful! Thank you for sharing all the projects. I can't wait to see the kitchen transformation. Merry Christmas!

[@barbarashelton6709]

Great idea for the dining room, the new entry way will make your home look so nice!

[@deirdregahansuttle5698]

Yes cut the wall for diningroom. Yes put up a pony wall n separate the entrance. I would even knock into your pantry as I think angled walls in ur family room always look awkward no matter how good ur decor is.

[@jillp1762]

My house was built in 1999. This year I replaced all of the floors and next year it’s a total gut of the primary bath and adding a screened porch.

[@maitelopez2329]

Wow really nice. Well let me tell you. My house was the. Same situation and one room was next to the kitchen and next to the garage. We open a big French door and built a wall by the garage. And now it’s a extra room that the house has. Super nice. Yes make the change it will look. Beautiful ❤️❤️❤️

[@lisafriend5535]

This video was packed full of good stuff. Love the door and the food. My mouth is watering. Definitely going to do the soup and salad.

[@BClanBeauty]

Yaaassss for the formal dining room addition and formal entry way! You have the space utilize it. I agree paint the kitchen and see where it goes in the future. When it comes to home improvements, it’s never a hard no unless it’s structural, but, that too can be remedied.

[@carriem4719]

Breakfast burritos in foil - great idea! Thank you. Your new home looks really beautiful. The black front door is perfect. The formal dining room space sounds perfect. You rock woman!

[@markellwilliams3594]

Love the dining room formal entry way thought. Can’t think of a better way than the way you thought of it

[@jls2915]

Love the front door. I wouldn’t want to disturb all your Christmas decor right now but….. when it comes down I would paint all the trim around door and side lights black as well. I think you’d love it. Would make your front door look huge. 😊

[@Iamhome365]

I got my parents beautiful crystal chandelier from my childhood home for my kitchen, it's huge, 16 lights and can't wait to get it installed

[@debbiebamrick4020]

Everything is coming along beautifully. I have so many projects lined up for the new year- one is to paint our staircase just like you did- I was so excited when I saw you doing yours that I couldn’t wait to show my husband and said- we need to get that paint! Lol. Keep those videos coming- you are such an inspiration to so many of us! TYFS and have a great day!

[@mshockey73]

Aww...Chewy under the blanket. Another vlogger I follow just finished painting her kitchen cabinets using beyond paint. The outcome was beautiful. Looks like you had a great experience with it as well. I'm definately giving it a try. I have a bathroom vanity that needs a refresh. Thanks Lauren and Merry Christmas!!

[@curlycurly004u]

Love the door and lights. I did something similar. I painted my door a dark grey and I ordered a front entry way light. The door made such a difference :) it's dark but somehow it looks brighter.

[@cdani9972]

It almost does look like the previous owners had it done like that but maybe when it was built not after. But yes, that is the perfect space for a dining room. Love the lights & door. Live in a tract home but it was built in the 80’s so enough time has passed that colors, remodel & mature landscaping helps not make the homes cookie cutter.

[@linziyouscar]

That paint looks so good! I need a project now! Also that salad is mouthwatering!

[@dianecervantes2662]

Your house is so beautiful can't wait to see the chandelier when it's put up everything came out really pretty have a blessed Wednesday ❤️

[@lisalowe7679]

Love the formal dining idea. Yes! Perfect

[@viktoriarust9764]

ANOTHER AMAZING VIDEO LAUREN! WOW.... I’M AMAZED AT YOUR ENERGY FOR ALL YOU DO! YOUR HOME LOOKS BEAUTIFUL. CAN HARDLY WAIT SEE THAT CHANDELIER UP! AND, I’M MAKING THAT DELICIOUS SALAD! :)

[@ThisIzSeanie]

Great video as always! My family is actually moving up North from San Diego tomorrow! Loving the black on the banister - such a great idea!

[@debbiegordon7622]

So cute seeing chewy under the covers..I had a cat that did the exact same thing he loved being under the covers..great video as always..your house decorated for Christmas is so magical..love it..🧑‍🎄☕🐻‍❄️☃️⛄❄️⛸️🎄🦌🌲❤️ love the idea for the formal dining room

[@ginamaria2579]

Girl I’m getting ready to paint banister and railings, I’m so glad I saw your channel I’m so using this paint. YAY thank you I’m inspired I was a little nervous to get started 🤗💕

[@theresawelsh4573]

I bought a small condemned 1900 Victorian. It’s been an adventure.

[@brandyurban9415]

You are the best mom and home maker ❤

[@elenasoto5026]

Did you use black color in the front door or it’s other color??whats the color name please?

[@PaulHLYS]

Great video. Have a great day, Lauren ❤

[@lisalowe7679]

Yes, I absolutely Would have a formal entry. I like your idea 👍👍

[@carmencowart5739]

Lauren I wonder what it would look like to turn the room off the kitchen with the fireplace into a dining room. And make the room in front of the house your main living room. I think that would be pretty with the fireplace while you dine. Just a thought. I love everything you've done so far.

[@ThisMamasHouse]

Love seeing chewie! I have a chihuahua named Rolex aka Lexi. My subscribers named her 🥰

[@audreysantiago7491]

Lauren, you r AMAZING and such an inspiration. I see ur PASSION for ur Home and family, u have a natural ability to see the vision. Love u Sis.

[@lyngartin318]

Our house was built in 1960. Our basement steps come up into the kitchen, and I absolutely hate it. So, we are going to remodel the kitchen/dining area and I'm closing off the basement stairway, but the way it's configured, I can make a laundry room/pantry, so that's the plan. The door looks fantastic! I am going to repaint my kitchen cabinets too, and I'm planning to use the Beyond Paint for that. I can't wait to get started, we're also realigning the kitchen cabinet configuration. It's a project. I've actually considered starting a KZbin channel using the remodel as a starting point. Might still do that, not sure yet, lol!

[@lisalowe7679]

That’s was AMAZING coverage with the first coat. Wow

[@joanndelise7292]

Love the front door painted black. Great idea about creating a dining room. Everything is looking beautiful. Thanks for the recipes, the soup and salad look delicious. Have a blessed day.

[@joannhannis8292]

I cannot wait for you to do your kitchen & counter tops. I’m waiting because I want to do mine. Oh I hope it turns out GREAT, for you and then me. 🙏❤️

[@estelleadamski308]

I think the dinning room idea would look great. Check w/someone who has the same model as you and see what they have.( if there are some other houses like yours) To me it does look like the room could have been inside at one time. An architect can tell for sure.

[@robinrobertskidcertoons3168]

I’m so excited for all the remodeling you are doing!!! The front door looks great!! I will be using that paint for sure on a project I’m doing next year!

[@kathleenroberts7972]

Tomato soup is so comforting!

[@threeoaks2004]

Saved this video for my morning coffee! Ready to get motivated!

[@kimreese8434]

I love the idea of adding that additional wall at the entry door. For some reason I don't like walking directly into a living space without a foyer, but that's just me. Great video!

[@LoveIsKind2008]

Awesome video, the door turned out beautiful 🤩 as always the food looked delicious ♥️

[@Panikovskii]

You are super woman! Your morning makeup/hair routine is my Christmas eve routine :))) I got so lazy ahaha

[@carmenkurz241]

Hola 👋 que bueno todo lo que están haciendo . Te doy una idea: No quieren poner el comedor en la salita donde está la chimenea y poner un sofá pequeño en donde está la mesa redonda .poner la mesa redonda afuera en la terraza… ? así no tienes que tumbar ninguna pared

[@southernlycait]

LOVVVE the long videos!!! Will forever love long form vs short form content 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@tadeuszoltarzewski]

Made the soup amazing. Thank you. ❤️😊🍅🇬🇧 Love Rosie O from Devon xx

[@martinaluna5080]

Love all the upcoming projects, I can see a beautiful wrought Iron railing it would look dramatic and elegant.

[@fmm269]

Black door looks fabulous!

[@gabrielleg.1347]

Wow that dinner looked absolutely delicious Lauren! Your family is blessed to have such an incredible chef!

[@alessioconnie]

Great idea for that formal dining room

[@sandraoregel4527]

Love the idea of a formal dining room!! Love the door

[@helenwoodcock5140]

I think the dining room would be a great idea id start it now if it s all there it can be done in a few days once you took the wall down you,d probably find the beam to support the floor above i think that s how it was before i love long vlogs thankyou for doing one the door looks great and the staires look lovely

[@sammyallen9152]

Lauren the channelliers look beautiful the door turned out really good I love it black and the tomato soup and the salad on my goodness looks so good

[@nicolegrabowski5704]

Lauren, do you miss your double dishwashers & refrigerators? Those were AMAZING in your last house! Love your energy & inspiration!

[@jeanniecarroll9119]

I love seeing Chewie and the kitties. Great video and motivating!

[@cecilia_cherieblossom]

The door is beautiful now !

[@paigerosner8574]

Maybe you pull turn the front porch into a formal entry and just add a new front porch in front? Not sure if that’s possible.

[@brandontodd3799]

Oh my God I'm so hungry after watching that.

[@juliatoro109]

OMG I have no words just Absolutely stunning 🤩 And the food WOW 😍 you amaze me every time ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@kkelly4360]

Your house is beautiful and I know you are going to keep improving it over time. I can’t wait to see what you do with this place. I think wood floors, natural wooden art/shelves, and living plant/trees would make it 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤!

[@meritxellgarciapalomo9558]

Me encantan tus vídeos y me encanta como tratas a tus mascotas como uno más de la familia. Un abrazo desde España

[@skkay89]

Yes 100% add a formal entryway!