HOW WE TRANSFORMED THE EXTERIOR OF OUR HOME & HOMEWARE HAUL & PANTRY ORGANISATION | Lydia Millen

[@GodsGrace987]

Okay I just have to say that Lydia is probably the luckiest woman on the planet to have Ali. Not only is he a handsome man…he cooks, cleans, does chores, electrical work, carpentry work, is super fashionable, fantastic sense of humor, upbeat and friendly, positive, hard working and goes to his grandmas house to help her with chores. Honestly he is the epitome of provider/protector. Men watching Lydia’s channel if you’re out there take note…this is the kind of man women are looking for!!! Well done Lydia! You found the unicorn!!! ☺️🤣🤣🤣

[@lydiamillen]

He’s honestly incredible 🤍 so lovely of you to notice 🤍

[@zestrus11]

Raw Nuts and seeds need to be stored in the freezer otherwise they go rancid. Best to buy nuts in their shell and crack them yourself and then soak them 8-12 hrs so the body can actually digest them.

[@JDiaz-z2c]

You’re aware she makes more than him and basically pays everything. Him doing his part shouldn’t be rewarded it should be expected.

Ali is in unenviable and unlucky position. His earning is way bellow hers what many men find challenging. And he seems will not experience fatherhood what yet again many man would not settle for. Some men lack selfesteem and selfconfidence and adore their wifes losing some of their musculinity and menhood. Imho.

[@rexysmum]

I’m gonna say this to you, on behalf of all of us that follow Lydia for the right reasons. Those hundreds of thousands of us that appreciate the fact that she puts out lovely content for us all to enjoy. You have brought absolutely nothing except negativity to this wonderful community. I’m not sure if it’s intentional, or you just have very poor social skills, but it’s not needed here.

[@snoopybluejeans]

Here's a little tip for hanging pictures on wallpaer. Decide where you want the nail ect, then scribe a small triangle into the wallpaper, pull back the wallpaper and just fold it down. Then if you decide to change things up, you just fold the wallpaper back up, secure with a bit of paste and viola, no holes in your wallpaper. Hope that helps.

[@heatherpoulson5407]

Brilliant! Clever! Intelligent! ❤️🌟

[@JT-qd2sk]

What a good idea 👍🏻

[@lindachapman9765]

Fab idea x

[@rexysmum]

BRAVO !!!!!🙌

[@meganmoniz7133]

Wow!!! You just saved so much beautiful wallpaper! Thank you! 🎉🙌🏻

[@alisonwoodhouse7102]

I prefer the old bedside tables, they are so elegant and contrast so nice xx ❤

[@SharonBishop-Reynolds]

I was just about to type the same x 👍

[@mariatsipe2763]

I agree

[@kimberleyhardcastle6912]

agree

[@katiealvarez1807]

I love how your fur babies shadow you from room to room and they have to know what you’re doing. So precious! They love you so much!

[@sharronr]

The old bedside tables are perfect ❤️

[@lydiamillen]

Totally agree! They are back in situ x

[@josannecamilleri373]

Hey Lydia I prefer your the first beside tables to the ones you ordered. They have a coziness feel to them.

[@kaitlinedgelifestyle7464]

I’m only halfway through but this is my favourite vlog ever! It’s so chill and simplistic 🥺😍 the birds singing in the morning, organizing, house Reno’s! ☀️Like YES! And even Ali’s “DO YOU NEED ME?” 😂😂😂 Just, love♥️ Made my day, honestly ♥️

[@julietpackard9236]

I agree! This has been my favorite vlog in a very long time! Ali’s mime joke at the end had me chuckling out loud 😅

[@mariposa1933]

I’m that dork who is excited by that beautiful LABEL MAKER. 😂❤ The room looks so pretty and cozy! No one will want to leave! 🐑🪴

[@citronlune]

You are right, heritage is something so important. I am French and your English countryside makes me dream. Here in France we also have an incredible heritage, I have the impression that you have to spend thirty years to become aware of the beauty of the stones. In any case, for my part, it was at thirty that I began to realize that heritage was something incredible and that it had to be preserved. Looking forward to seeing the rest of your exterior work.

[@lilym353]

Thank you for this vlog!!! I loved this so so much - just Lydia being Lydia and taking us along for whatever you’ve been up to. These have to be my favorite. They feel the most real and the most YOU. So thank you again!

[@A.E123]

I totally agree❤

[@ConcettaMarie]

I’m two minutes in and listening to the birds sing as we are in the middle of what will ultimately be 8 inches of snowfall is so peaceful.

[@beverleyabrown488]

I’m so glad I watched this video. the two of you together having a friends day was lovely to experience. You have such a great friendship. ❤

[@kokocn]

I personally prefer clean wholesome language in the vlogs I choose to watch so I am happy with that rule. Makes the vlogs even that much more healing and restorative 💆 . Because life can be excessively noisy and chaotic, choosing a soothing environment online makes a world of a difference to wellbeing. I have found myself easily tuning out of vlogger content that does the opposite

[@A.E123]

I love these videos of you and Ali working on the house and the conversations btw u two and seeing what u eat and at the end of the day, get to see you guys off to sleep😴 Strangely so comforting 😅

[@lydiamillen]

So glad!

[@triciaoquinn9238]

I adore your Real Life videos! They're Down-To-Earth BOOGUEE... Thank you for Always keeping it Real and Beautiful!

[@savvytaylorminogue]

OMG LYDIA YOU JUST BLEW MY MIND - how did I never think of this. Plugging all my lamps into socket timers for perfectly timed mood lighting every night! I hate running around turning them on/off but love how the house looks in the evenings.

[@lydiamillen]

You can thank my grandma for that one 🤍

[@savvytaylorminogue]

@@lydiamillen adding to cart now!

[@donnaschuoler1]

We’ve got the Hive app… all lights either switched on with our phones or the timers set on the app when we are away! They are also connected to Alexa even better just shout “lights on”

[@jasminevillo2060]

Love seeing your home improvement projects! A tip to prevent onion tears - don't cut through the root (the hairy looking end) as that's what releases the gas that makes your eyes tear up :)

[@userl697]

Is that so? Ill have to try this

[@eveoliver6846]

Ali, we love you. You all are so blessed to have each other. Always, always, more blessings.

[@JS-oy6ig]

I started back up with watching the video and realized y’all have Yew hedges☺️ We planted Yew bulbs so not hedges in our front walk planters but love the hedges too but thinking you might like the bulb style for the front planters.. they are the same concept of the boxwoods just a bit wilder🥰

[@anitaclemens2609]

Oh, the front of the house is going to look so lovely. I love that you can walk from pub to pub and order drinks and sausage rolls. I do not think you can get a sausage roll in all of America and I have been all over America on business so have eaten at quite a few restaurants around the U.S. My husband Jim is like Ali, Jim is an electrical engineer who can do a lot around the house. My husbands' hands are also dry and crack in the winter. Not sure I could get him to wear my cotton gloves at night after moisturizing his hands before sleep. You too so remind me of my husband and me when we were a lot younger and doing the house over and landscaping the yard like you have done with your house. Good luck, it is so exciting to see it all come together.

[@debbiestott3651]

Love the pantry and the guest room. Darker cabinets look warmer and add a vibe to the room. Hope you are ok Lydia.

[@ninaguimaraes7277]

I absolutely loved that video with lot's of your thoughts on interior and exterior of the home. I'd love to see more videos like it.

[@HeyShae]

The pasta scene cutting to Ali with his shirt off. His pasta must HAVE been as good as he claimed it would be 😄❤️

[@theressaweter293]

My goodness that was a wonderful video…love Linda and Carol to bits. Miss all of It and lived there for 4 years. Adore the Cotswolds. Love and prayers to you and Ali and the sausages and Lumi .

[@sophiekirk3048]

Love how much you can really hear the birds around your house xx

[@thevonhaffs]

Thank you Lydia, looking forward to watching this. I love Mondays yet they can be challenging and cause lots of stress especially around work and obligations. But at least I know that by 5pm, there will be a genuine respite whilst watching your vlog.

[@lydiamillen]

Bless you I’m so happy I can provide a little respite x

[@JS-oy6ig]

Hello… the front of the home 🏡 is coming together just lovely🤍 I wanted to mention to you that last year we had a freeze come through in the middle of Spring and it killed 12 mature boxwoods which look like what you have in your front planters. We live in 🇺🇸 but our Beautiful state of Tennessee 🧡 has all 4 seasons (❄️🌸☀️🍁)…we were told that the boxwoods went through a shock from warmish weather to freezing weather overnight😢 We replaced our boxwoods with Yews instead which are stronger plants and less expensive too… they are similar to the boxwoods but definitely have more of a wonderfully wild look which I thought you might appreciate🥰

[@traceyclark3125]

I have followed you for 9 or 10 years . You are always so open and honest and such a genuine lovely sincere person . Your book is Brillant I have now bought ones for my daughters and daughter in laws aswell and they love it . May I suggest you invest in a cricket machine you can then print stickers for all you seeds and chutney you can add pictures with the stickers on it

[@donnakeane5754]

Lovely, joyful video. As for the new step being built outside the front door, while you shared in the last video that the drain would remain in place you may want to seriously consider your choices. The closer the outside level is to the door jam the more likely water can get in under the door during times of heavy rainfall or flooding. I have never observed shadows on the front of the house, leading me to believe there are few or no trees in the front garden. Trees absorb tremendous amounts of water from the ground, helping to prevent runoff from lawns. Without trees the soil can only absorb so much before water pools on top and runs downward. In the case of a raised step, if water pools there and the situation arises that the drain becomes blocked with debris the water will flow through the path of least resistance, which may be under and around your front door. As for labelling your jars. If you desire both labels and a clean visual surface you can place the labels on the backs, bottoms or tops of the jars. When placing on the backs you may want to situate the labels towards the bottom so that they remain unseen from the front even when the contents of the jars are low. Another point to consider with placing labels on the jars rather than the tops or bottoms is that you may pick the jars up with damp/wet hands and want to wash the jars between fills. Unless your labels and ink are waterproof you will find yourself replacing them with every wipe down, wash or handling with damp/wet hands. It is always lovely to see and hear you and two of your favourite people sharing laughs. Keep on smiling! With gratitude and grace~XO

[@anonymous-uo7cb]

You should wait to put the frames up until the new backboard for the bed comes in. The higher backboard will really change the feeling so my advice is to wait a little longer before putting holes in your new walls

[@TinaSomethinSomethin]

The bedroom looks really good! I love the wall paper! Well done! So consistent with the rest of the house. In harmony!

[@yelookgreat]

Hi Lydia. Someone may have already said this but I think over the last few years across the UK and Ireland bux hedges have been experiencing a disease and Monty Don recommended removing affected plants. I think it's called Box blight. At least you know it wasn't anything you / Ali / gardener did wrong. Love the stone work choice and design details. xx

[@sharonevans6261]

It is so fun to go along with you and Carrie on your hike. Thanks for including it. I look forward to the next one. I also appreciate the catch up on the house. It is looking so beautiful. I love your taste ❤

[@ruthshopping-wv5oj]

Can I just say: cow-pats and yoghurt! 🐄 In the past I’ve commissioned new brickwork for clients and we wanted to naturally age the brickwork, encourage subtle moss growth and generally help the bricks look like they’ve been there forever. We mixed natural yoghurt with fresh cow-pats and painted it onto brickwork and newer slate roofs. It works brilliantly!! 😀

[@lydiamclaughlin7100]

OMGoodness! I do the same thing at night- only I put castor oil on my hands, and then the white cotton gloves, it was the only thing that cleared up my severe dry skin, cracking and bleeding! Try the castor oil- it worked better than the few meds the doctor gave me, blessings from Ontario Canada :)

[@lindah0816]

Lydia. Paint that window hardware with Rub and Buff to turn them brass. Cheaper than changing out the hardware. I’m ordering new Linen duvet covers from that bedding company. I can’t wait. Thank you for showing the linen throw ❤

[@elenatomaselli5555]

Loved to see your guest bedroom coming together! Your home is just a beautiful source of inspiration ❤

[@mollyfaye]

Your voice is so soothing. You're becoming my comfort KZbinr 😊

[@Miss71Michelle]

Omg Love! So many things to comment on Lydia ❤️ First…. The beginning of this video made my heart smile. Just finished your Audio book EVERGREEN So I immediately noticed so many things. The birds in the background chirping away happily like on Q lol The excitement in your voice explaining the house transformations. Btw I totally understand why you’d want to for the cohesiveness while still keeping it individual. Bonus the neighbors are happy too. 🤩 You seem so much lighter, your eyes are brighter too. I love that🥰 This video is proof of it❤️ 😢 Everyone get Lydia’s book EVERGREEN!! It was beautifully written. I got the audio version. I’d pay her to read anything. Great narration.❤️😊

[@helenstella2666]

I agree with other comments Lydia .. I prefer the dark side tables in your guest bedroom 👍 Your front of house will look splendid 😊

[@talishakamalpatelkotecha]

I literally do that image search all the time! The best life hack

[@Francesca71441]

Lydia , your channel is so calming. I love watching you videos . Terrific job . Thank you for putting out content for your audience .

[@yassibazz4002]

Your boxes were attacked by the box moth caterpillar. The caterpillars start in March and decimate box in no time. The moth lays eggs around three times a year so you have to be constantly checking for signs of attack. The moths are white with a brown edge to their wings. I’d really suggest you replant with yew or an alternative as you’ll be constantly spraying them. RHS Wisley can recommend some good alternatives to Box as they’ve been trialing alternatives. Good luck, from a Box tree warrior!

[@ednawilliams3608]

Love everything you've done to your home. Makes me want to change something in mine. Every time I suggest some change to my husband inspired by your vlogs he says okay, but no chickens. Ha ha ha. We're elderly and in our retirement home. ❤😊

[@Ash-yc6ql]

Love your home & garden vlog series. Can't wait for things to evolve with spring and summer 🌿🪻

[@hgmediaworks2298]

Re: Lamp shade - Was 30" inches inadvertently checked instead of 30cm? That happened to me with a photo I had printed. 😁 Love the guest room! Very much looking forward to seeing the bathroom reno. Strong work, Lydia.

[@bigeyedfish09]

Hi Lydia. For the guest room I think it’s prudent to wait for your new bed to arrive before settling on nightstands. The height and depth that you prefer may vary once next to the bed!

[@PjTexas]

That tiny lamp is adorable! Sometimes it’s the little things you share that catch my eye. I want one now. Must find me one. :)

[@elle1014elle]

Congratulations on making 1M Lydia! 🎉🎉🎉❤

[@lydiamillen]

Thank you so much 😀

[@emerkelly4916]

Super video as per. I loved the hike whereby a glass of champagne was consumed to kick it off,brilliant. It's so good to see and hear how happy you are, I think you are wonderful.

[@cathmorgan6359]

Ah such lovely wholesome content in an otherwise weary world xx

[@maggiemae1510]

Enjoyed seeing your home updates, it is exciting to go along on your journey. It's always fun to watch you and Carrie. Could you provide the recipe for the homemade yogurt with spinach and herbs? That's a "bloomin" great idea!

[@jdotcurtis]

i bought a niimbot label maker last year and absolutely love it! yours is too cute😍

[@eduardasimoes6505]

Love to see you both as a team ❤

[@MorganPrinsloo]

I always love watching your videos ❤ I always get so inspired by your home and fashion style. I always leave happier! Thanks for sharing.

[@Sarasstorytime22]

You have such a beautiful and peaceful home.

[@PriscillaStringer]

Lamp base. / Lamp shade / lamp bulb 😊

[@julieadurant]

Lovely work on your home, My personal taste prefers lamp shades with a silk lining not white stark it gives off a better light and just looks better when lit. Lighting is EVERYTHING.

[@janeturner7938]

Omg…..I love these vlogs with you and Carrie, you’re so funny together.😊

[@gigiamharic468]

Landscaping is super important and I’m sure you will be pleased with the new look…and you will probably update your shrubbery/plants

[@louisedeacon3192]

I'm absolutely loving this content you're doing now. Serving Lydia realness!! ❤ xx

[@ladyinmaking]

Simply another wonderful Video, thank you ❤

[@janpowell7536]

It’s called a pub crawl where I’m from not a hike 😂🧡

[@lydiamillen]

Bursting our bubble like that is completely unnecessary 😂

[@janpowell7536]

@@lydiamillen 😂😂

[@carolsloss8440]

Your lunch looks perfect. Also the stone is going to look so good.

[@GurjitGill-r3d]

Yes I totally agree Ali is a lovely husband helps a lot , so you are lucky 😊

[@maxinemuhammad5979]

Great home update it is looking great love it 💯💯💯😍😍😍❤️❤️❤️🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@dianeorfanelli940]

May I suggest you turn your lampshades so that the seam is not visible. ❤

[@RosemaryOltarzewski]

Agree it's my ocd.😊

[@snoopybluejeans]

Here's my 2 cents. I like the brown side tables much more. I also don't like the white cold bulbs in your lamp. Also place the seam of your lampshade against the wall, so you don't see it. LOL I'm doing a reno at my place and no cold white bulbs are allowed, they make ones skin look ghastly. 🙂

[@MoniqueARuiz]

It’s been a while since I’ve caught one of your vlogs but I’m excited for the home updates for you!

[@liviavh2236]

I use a glass pen for the use by dates/ date I opened the package so that I can wipe it away once I refill. I just have the date in the back so you don’t see it when it sits on the shelf.

[@AmritReyat]

Oh! Did you do the Ayurvedic test before buying the Champo? I notice one is Vata and the other Pitta. I’ve not done it before but wondered what you thought if you did. It’s supposed to be amazing. Even helps inform what foods you should avoid, digestion etc x ❤

[@cg3560]

I had to stop just to say this: that pantry door with all the jars... Amazing! I want one.

[@lydiamillen]

So glad you like it 🤍

[@mindeebeckner5792]

Lydia, This vlog was absolutely beautiful in all areas! I just loved it so much! You and Ali are such a dream team and you both are my two top favorite vloggers! Blessings to you both always……..😊

[@allisonvanvuuren4875]

Thank you for another wonderful vlog!! Loving the energy for 2024 💛🌼

[@lilwhit28]

Hiking adventures with Carol and Lynda are the best!

[@cathm652]

I totally forgot about your book! I haven’t read it since last year. Must start tomorrow - Ash Wednesday. Goodnight. 😊😊

[@Gradycat9]

I worked the weekend, so I am off today. Started with a luxurious bubble bath, then made delicious mocha coffee, and now a new video from sweet, lovely Lydia! What a splendid way to begin the week. Love you, Lyds. ❤💜💙

[@nataliecox9474]

Lydia, your dining table is so so beautiful but I can’t find anywhere that sells anything quite like it! Please may I ask where you got it/commissioned it from? I want a truly organic and natural looking table and yours is just dreamy 🤩

[@pollybrown3204]

I saw a nice idea where the lady put her labels on the inside of the lid. And she put the expiration date too

[@lydiamillen]

Such a great idea x

[@courtneyschwartz9357]

Love the walks with Carrie! ❤

[@jcnorton55]

re: the front door -- Would you consider taking out the little brick walls and use half-circle entry steps? Height-wise, they would be only a few inches high, but it would make a spot for stone pots for trees, holiday displays, summer flowers. The downside is visitors wouldn't have the overhead rain protection, but it would make for a welcome grand entrance.

[@julieannelissehyland9205]

Back from work, ready for a nice dinner and listen to Lydia’s wonderful stories. Made my Monday!

[@lydiacarels7912]

It's the torso and the wink for me!! Lóve Ali 😂😂❤❤ Your walk with Carrie has inspired me for a long beach walk with a friend next Saturday! 😘

[@qhride1]

Really loved your decorating very tasteful glad you are leaning towards keeping things traditional with the stone work at the entrance. Oh we would of loved to off seen your pub crawl ! 😅 just to piont out ketchup with sausage roll, not keen on the mustard for that 😁x

[@lydiamillen]

I don’t even like mustard but trust me give it a go! 🤍

[@MS71794]

Your Buxus balls either have blight or caterpillar, I honestly wouldn't replace them with the same. Try Ilex Crenata or Yew.

[@laurenlawrence7949]

you have the best laugh! Loved watching your hike, would love to do that someday!

[@SophieKnowles123]

What lampshades did you end up buying lovely? I’ve got these lamps and would love a recommendation on a lampshade! Thank you xx

[@carolcostello6792]

Brilliant lydia, hi Ali hi Carrie. Room will be fabulous Lydia. So much happening , your a busy bee. Cannot wait to see the end result. Thankyou.

Its very challenging to turn very modern sqare block style bungalow to be seen as rustic cottage. Let alone costly. Good luck. 🤞

[@lydiamillen]

This is where you should never let your thoughts limit you 🤍

[@rexysmum]

@@lydiamillen👏👏👏👏🌸

[@shooanna1]

Am I completely missing something - the house isn't a bungalow & doesn't look like one? 🤷‍♀

@@shooanna1 how do you then call one ground floor dwelling in Uk?

​@@lydiamillen...never limited my thoughts and visions, and never said/wrote it is impossible to achieve, I just stated obvious fact that it is challenging to do it well and costs.

[@AlexisI753]

Im confused - why the need to change the exterior to look like every other house in the area? Was it the pressure to fit in or just for resale value? Just curious!

[@angelamoreno5914]

To fit in with the area and using local materials and obviously better for resale.

[@sharronr]

When they first moved into the house it was very stark modern home. I think this is just one more thing they have changed to make the house more harmonious. Added value and curb appeal surely came into the decision.

[@lydiamillen]

Absolutely No need to change it at all, but we wanted to because we think where we live is a very special area and we love the idea of our home honoring the heritage more and not standing out when it’s not really necessary and it’s been a lot of fun learning how to do it, what works and what didn’t etc x

[@AlexisI753]

@@lydiamillen Ahh I understand, thanks for the insight!

[@Liochooo]

We need this yogurt recipe, please! My mouth was watering just looking at it 🤤

[@BrownieBrownBostick]

What color is the greenhouse painted? Love the label maker - already ordered, glad it’s available on the US Amazon site. Also ordering jars for pantry.

[@AnnekenMe]

My favourite type of content!

[@homeofhowards4776]

This is my favourite vlog to date!

[@marketacomorkova9944]

😄 you are so cute Lydia. I love how you pretended to be sleeping at the end of the vlog. Ali is a lucky man!💙

[@beasleyben9191]

Hi Lydia, I recently found your channel so I am very new here. I absolutely love your channel and content! I would like to ask is that a Hartley Botanical green house that you have? I have loved them so much and yours looks like it could be but I dont know. I wondered if you were looking still to move as one of the first videos I seen was of you looking at a home to purchase a year ago. ( the date was a year ago but as I stated I just found your channel so have not watched the entire year yet) Thank you!

[@theresapaige678]

Your guest bedroom is a DREAM!!

[@StephL1111]

I loved this blog with all the interior/exterior design, organizing, and potential miming. 😂

[@noraschmalkoke7734]

10min in and I’m already loving all of it❤

[@redlantern3371]

Lydia, Re: Boxwoods, There might be several reasons that your boxwoods appear sick. Not necessarily blight. If they were trimed too close to the cold weather, the new growth may have been burned. Also underwatering as well as overwatering can cause that type of damage. If they get diagnosed with blight, be sure to never plant another boxwood in that location, because the pathogens stay in the soil and the disease will attack the newly planted boxwood.