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[@moiramclaughlin1302]

Your new tea cup is actually a cream soup bowl😊

[@lauramitchell6725]

Or clear consommé.🤷🏼‍♀️

[@Soulfulcottage]

👆🏻 bumping up so maybe she notices this comment.

[@TriciaBengel]

Your teacup is a soup bowl!

[@Fraloob]

Yes it is. 😊

[@Peppadew222]

Came here to say the same thing. ☺️

[@shannonashburn]

FYI... Once a rose (or the bunch) is finished blooming, cut it back to the nearest 5 leaves from that bloom on the stem. They will continue to produce more roses all summer. 😊

[@Ell5589]

It’s so difficult taking you seriously when Kinsley is “eating” your hair. How precious!! ❤️

[@monikaersekova6562]

😂

[@ubetchaslots]

She was sniffing the 2nd hand clothing must have sooooo many diff smells

[@eilaliekovuo3296]

Kinsley is so cute 😍

[@tiffanycave5974]

I think it's silly how excited I get for your videos and all your life's progress in all you do. You really are better t v to watch than an actual show.❤🎉

[@xomacennavlogs]

awww hahahaha you're so sweet! i don't think its silly at all hahah

[@patsygoddard2791]

Same... I live for these videos

[@tiffanycave5974]

@@xomacennavlogs oh AND those dresses are all deadly smoking on u! Yellow is a YES 4 the wedding. Get a little crop top sweater thingy light Knitted white or cream to wear open with it even. And that short short one OMG stunning and made for u. Jaw dropper gurl. Knee high boots or sandles OR heels. Super cute

[@everythingilike-lisalovesf8540]

I feel the same here lol

[@phoebedoeseverything]

I completely agree!!

[@ellfiellfi]

The yellow dress is PERFECT for a wedding! 😍🙌🏻💛

[@Lucinda_Jackson]

I agree - the right kind of wedding and that dress would be perfect! All three dresses (not counting the minis or the casual sun dress) would be great for weddings, depending on the setting, time of day, formality level.

[@Clovergirl7934]

@@dmnicmos3100 Thank you for saying that. My thoughts exactly! ALL her clothes are way too tight!

[@Lucinda_Jackson]

@@dmnicmos3100 Somebody's mom didn't teach them about saying nothing at all if they have nothing nice to say...

[@shabz09]

The yellow looks fab for a wedding .. All the dress loooks fab on u.. How gorgeous are you MaCenna

[@koconnor3814]

You look gorgeous. Ignore the people without manners

[@carolynpotter1738]

Girl, I don’t think I’ve ever commented on anything, but I wanted to let you know when I’m having anxiety I turn on your videos and feel so much better. You’re so positive and upbeat. It’s infectious

[@effie_ga3678]

A nice idea would be if you made a reading nook under the window...so you can enjoy reading your books while overlooking your beautiful rose garden!!📖🌹

[@tiffanycave5974]

You're frame around your t v with your mother's insanely killer stunning painting looks incredibly perfect

[@3Oh3metrostation]

I wish she could swap out the new matte samsung tv because then no one would be able to tell that it was a tv. But alas, aint nobody got the money to get rid of a perfectly good tv especially after just buying 2 houses lol. The frame came out gorgeous

[@lexdreamer]

I love it! I wonder if you could cover it in a matte clear vinyl to fix the glare?

[@jessamymckay938]

I can't wait to see how you decorate your LA home!

[@xomacennavlogs]

thank youuuuuuu im so excited!

[@lemonadedisco4262]

The quality of your videos and how you decorate your home so genuinely and with so much care, has absolutely ruined HGTV for me 😂 this is my favorite internet media, thank you for being a content creator

[@andreamalik2961]

Oh girl, DEFINITELY go dark: don't lose courage & play it safe! X

[@3Oh3metrostation]

YESS

[@jennareynolds6589]

You should do a big round entry table in the center of the room that is always styled & has flowers and stuff like a lot of fancy houses have!! But in your own style as course!

[@MariaTorres-zi5uo]

I was just thinking the same

[@discoQueen127]

Yes!!

[@jonirennirt2391]

YES!!!! I thought that when she was brainstorming about it weeks ago!!! It would be so pretty!! A "receiving room"!!! Her roses would be beautiful on the table!!!💕💗💕

[@3Oh3metrostation]

OOooh like a lobby!

[@prosie1968]

I was going to say the same thing, I live for a round table in a foyer!

[@susinok]

I am pretty sure the white roses are a Floribunda called Iceberg. The pink is probably Queen Elisabeth, a grandiflora rose (literally "large flowered"). The roses are fairly old in terms of when they were bred, and also still sold in garden stores today. They are classics. If you ever want some garden ID or adivce, I'd be happy to help.

[@Jeanne6OH]

I concur on both of those IDs. I grew up with an Iceberg, I could smell it through the screen! 💗

[@kaileerenae9719]

You could do a dark accent wall near the stairs and a black door, but keep all the rest of the walls white or a light natural color. That way the area doesn’t feel too overwhelmed with dark colors and you can incorporate the darker colors more into your decor without oversaturating the area.

[@annieb5647]

Kinsley is your constant shadow. So sweet.

[@helenan7368]

MaCenna... those are consommé/velouté (soups!) bowls, not tea cups! 😂 But if you want to drink tea, coffee on them, go for it!

[@franchescawetter8423]

Came to say the same thing!! 😄

[@ruthelliott3410]

Yes. Soup bowls. Thank you for your cheery and inspiring videos.

[@michellebee7528]

Looooove the dark ruffly dress on you!! And that sweet Kinsley playing with a toy in the background is too cute!! 😘

[@shelli117]

I was just about to comment on Kinsley!! Sometimes I have to rewind the video to watch McCenna because I was to busy watching Kinsley! 😂

[@lakegirl3834]

You could always build new beams using the existing beam as you’re base to attach them like you did at the cottage. I think that room could benefit from a larger scale beam. I’m sure whatever you do will be amazing ;)

[@qwarieawhite1258]

What about turning the entry room into a dark academia library? I love that idea. 🎉😊❤

[@kylieharrison3782]

I suggested that a long time ago. 😂 so I totally agree that ought to be the aesthetic in the LA cottage. ❤

[@CourtneyBishopPOA]

YES

[@EmilyChaytor]

came to the comments looking for this exact recommendation!!!

[@mclemay6703]

Suggestion for your beams: My mother in law just bought a cute little cottage. She has a beautiful beam in her living room that had been painted. It had a raised grain to it, which made it actually the perfect setup to apply an antiquing gel, instead of sanding it. I got the entire thing done in less than an hour! And it looks absolutely beautiful! I did two coats of the antiquing gel. I used Heirloom Traditions All In One Paint, “Vintage Brown” antiquing gel. The easiest way to apply it is with a chip brush. And then you wipe it off and the gel stays in the grain and a little bit on the surface as well. It looks really great! 👍🏼 I’m excited to see what you do to your new home!

[@karenn993]

Now that sounds like a great idea. No way can you strip those beams overhead. That would be a suicide mission!

[@brendasnow8255]

I agree. Much easier to “antique” or even paint dark brown than to strip them.

[@sandieedward993]

Arvin Orlando's partner is doing it and it's Hard work and has been very expensive ... Now this idea sounds great maybe you should post McCenna some pictures of Before & After because seeing is Believing 😮 it Works ❤

[@sandieedward993]

And it Might also help Her fix Her fireplace mantle in Texas Easier as I've also mentioned that technique for Her fireplace mantle and what a Lifesaving hack for those California French Cottage Home Beams...

[@3Oh3metrostation]

The fact that u have no existing furniture to decorate the 1st room is kind of a blessing because it can be the first room u decorate from scratch however you want and its the room that people will see 1st! Excited to see what becomes of it

[@dawnfuemmeler1111]

The front room could be the dining room and you could expand the kitchen into the current dining room.

[@antonellabassi3466]

That’s what I would do as well.

[@lianeabeyta4515]

Someone commented on my idea of a large round library type table in the first room. I see an oversize large vessel with branches or your white roses. Lots of books in various stacks, which can be changed by colors of the seasons. Of course some statuary or decor and a glowing poured candle . Lots of art on the walls.....A girl can dream!

[@sapphyre_skye899]

I don't have a smell phone BUT... When I saw those flowers, WOW! I'm certain I could smell them, LOL!😂🎉 I'm happy for you and your dream garden!

[@deloisphillips831]

The yellow is perfect for a summer wedding!

[@dezembersiebenundachtzig2909]

I love your relationship with your mum - seams like you are very good friends and you chat all the time. It reminds me very much of the relationship with my mum. 😊

[@3Oh3metrostation]

I love that her mom has such a good humor and they laugh a lot together :) What a sweet bond

[@merlin711oregon]

Yes being sustainable is so good and mixing things up! I'm so glad not everything in your home is new and mass produced! I love how you thoughtfully curate things because that's what makes a house a home.

[@Edu_Kate]

Consult Drew for his ideas on your front room. He does such fabulous creations one would never imagine. I'm so impressed with what he's done with his house. How could you not open that box from Castlery?! That would have been the first thing I'd tear into. That = 2

[@CheriJ11]

She probably didn’t open it because Thred Up sponsored this episode. I’ll bet we see her unbox it when they sponsor an episode.

[@jenh9252]

I would not consult Drew, their style is too similar now! She needs to be more individual

[@mariannegoins3610]

The flowers are beautiful.

[@sarahlouisecoleman7709]

🌸🌸🌸 To get your roses to bloom again after the blooms have spent, cut the stem back to just above 5 leaves 🍃 The roses will bloom again! I do this in my garden. 🌸🌸🌸 I Love your garden! So beautiful. Enjoy your summer 🥰

[@sherryfrost2273]

MaCenna love your videos!!!!! Your two handle bowl is a cream soup bowl. :)

[@anncollett7005]

But it's the perfect size for cafe au lait! Yummy!😍

[@HAppytobeHer]

Light pink roses are my sign from my angel baby 💗💕 love seeing you so happy!

[@BrendaHuerta7]

The black one shoulder dress is everything!! Wear that one to a wedding!

[@ZetaSPEDucator]

This is the best way to decompress after work as a teacher… super excited for this vlog

[@delaneybee]

I just want to thank you. You’re such a bright light and make my day happier. I’m going through a difficult time right now and it makes me feel like I’m on Facetime with a friend whenever you drop a video. I can’t wait to see what you do to the LA house! And I hope you’re summer is great (:

[@beckykueng3017]

Hope your days improve and your difficulties will soon pass. I too am going through some stressful times so I understand how you feel...MaCenna is such a joy to watch and always lifts my mood for a while.

[@delaneybee]

@@beckykueng3017 Thank you

[@jeanettewhite2144]

We are so lucky to watch you renovate 2 homes. Looking forward to it xxxxx

[@goodandgreen]

I love the dark staircase inspo pic!! Yesss this house is lucky to have you!

[@dodiweeks2832]

How about using that front room a library/office….make it all moody since it seems that way….use those moody colors you like….

[@lauralee2248]

Millstone gray for your staircase ! Those gorgeous flowers and the breath taking aroma your yard must have 💞

[@abbybogart7382]

Your garden is what dreams are made of 😍 As a florist, my jaw dropped at the shot of the rose-lined walkway. Incredible

[@Rachel_Collins]

That high neck Navy dress suits you so well ❤ so excited to see your plans for the LA home 🎉

[@karensniekers7858]

you should always stuff glass like that with your socks or something. You can be very gentle and pack it well, but if it is not stuffed the pressure of the plane can break the glass if it is just hollow. I always stuff anything hollow and breakable, never have an issue.

[@kittyglitter8186]

OMG, Kinsley at the top of the stair! I just wanna give her a smooch! 😘 precious girl!

[@PP-hs3ep]

I cried when I saw how excited you were to be back in LA and Kinsley looking out the car window...so cute! I have been a gardener for many many years and roses are my babies. If I can give you so advice if you do not know how to care for those glorious roses please hire a gardener or landscaper that can help you at least until you can get a handle on caring for them so that they stay so amazing! Pick them and bring them into every room in your home and enjoy their beauty and scent! Have a beautiful Summer you deserve it!

[@beverlyherring6595]

Your roses are really a treasure. You and Romeo were very blessed in the previous owners of your lovely home. About the glass--if it was vintage, you need to know that glass becomes naturally more brittle with age. If you pack thin glassware again, try bubble wrap and then glass. Your dresses were very smart. Kudos to you for finding lovely things without paying retail. Enjoy your summer.

[@3Oh3metrostation]

Redoing the staircase like those inspo pics would be to die for !

[@britegrl03]

I love the sleeveless dark blue floral with the high neck. The yellow looks great too!

[@Melissa-mh8nv]

Kinsley I just couldn't stop watching her throughout the whole video 😂 she really loves it there. Grooming your hair for you 😂❤

[@juliejones7358]

That yellow dress is ideal for a wedding. A little light navy bolero jacket with a navy hat & sandals or a nice silky wrap. I love the short flowing dress with the long sleeves you look so very young. It’s also very slim in it too. In fact you look stunning in it. It has quite the 70’s look. Plus, if you wore a pale pink (to match your dress) floppy hat it would look beautiful with some nice chunky heel sandals. The others weren’t my cup of tea, but they were still pretty. Also your little latte cup to be, is actually a soup bowl for lighter creamy soups/consommés. But enjoy it as a coffee mug if that’s your choice. ❤

[@music24Klm]

I just love the energy you bring to life. With kinsley and the randomness, and your joy of the roses! I’m living it through you since I’ve yet to have a yard. You bring so much joy ❤

[@rebeccafrancis8227]

I envy your youth and energy to do all those fun things that decorating consist of!!!

[@heathermoore4807]

Omg! I’m loving the vibe you’ve got in your mood board for that room. Can’t wait to see how it all turns out❤

[@krisleonard1428]

Can not wait to start this room! The blue dress totally looks like a dress for a wedding!

[@erinsmith5135]

Love the sleeveless maxi dress for a wedding. The ruffles make it romantic. And it looks fabulous on you! Just went down the Thread Up rabbit hole since I finished watching your video 2 hours ago…thanks for that! Got some great things.

[@lisanestor5464]

YES!!! DARK GREEN WAAAAAALLS WOULD LOOK AMAZING!😍😍 So much more cozy🥰

[@ih458]

🎉🎉🎉 Yay 🙌 for MaCenna Tuesdays!!!

[@MrsLizDuenas]

The black dress is perfect for a wedding!

[@ZeroJewelz]

You truly are inspirational, I have DIY'd my bedroom and living space because of watching your videos on loop!!

[@xomacennavlogs]

OMGGGG that makes me so happy! thats awesome!

[@nataliecadavieco44]

Frills look very flattering on you, it matches your feminine essence. I think you'd really like the Kibbe body type system and season color matching, it's made shopping for clothes fool proof for me.

[@annihamer9169]

I literally can't wait to see what she does with the LA house. Seems like I will be waiting a long time to find out. I've loved the cottage videos. Don't keeps us waiting Mcenna!

[@emilyallen8436]

I love "gardeners" that didn't garden a bit of their property. Meanwhile...I'm killing myself digging up ground on my on and collecting pennies to save for plants. It's all beautiful. Definitely a mood.

[@belindawalker3120]

My favourite words "I really want to paint something "and, "I want to do something crazy..."My favourite from your mood board is definitely the blue entry way. Can't wait to see what you come up with, enjoy the sun and the roses and your outfits looked really lovely, please show us which ones you pick for the weddings.

[@rebeccavinyard2899]

I am so excited to see this front room redo! Eeeek! ❤

[@margarethess5665]

You HAVE to wear that yellow dress to a summer wedding. It’s perfect and stunning on you.

[@Britbabe53]

I would definitely wear that yellow dress to a summer wedding!

[@stephanieblakey1338]

INDIGO SUNSETS! you know it's a wonderful Macenna vlog when this song starts up, love it! Love your houses so much, ypur videos continue to be the highlight of my tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays!!!! ❤ Forgot to add that the roses are absolutely STUNNING!

[@KatSut1978]

SPEWT!!! Lmao. That whole moment was hilarious. PS- I’m so excited for LA Summer at MaCenna and Romeo’s!! Cannot wait to see what you’re going to do in the new house. ❤

[@afolsom685]

I think the front room would make a wonderful library😊.

[@SarahWarrior85]

You bring joy and positivity into my life and heart ❤️

[@1stepcl0ser]

that rose garden is everything!!!! and omg the big dog that entered the plane with you!! there has never been a pet with me on any flights :(

[@Roxyluvsuglycatz]

Yellow seems perfectly suitable for a wedding.

[@maryjenson9799]

I love the way you talk to the nature 🥰 and um hello gorgeous flowers! 💕

[@SeaTurtle515]

Your house gives me French/English cottage vibes with a California twist.

[@kimcarter7567]

Yellow will be so cute for a wedding!

[@alentrevor]

and Mrs T The garden looks so pretty will be lovely to see some of the roses in a vase in the house, Looking forward to the colour you pick for the walls.

[@kiraberinger]

The mood board is GORGEOUS! ❤ I’m so excited to see what you do with that space!!

[@seejillmake]

Had to pause 1:45 in to tell you how much I enjoyed your "that" count 😂

[@rebekahschroeder7949]

Your mood board is 👌🏻! Can’t wait to see what you do.

[@IMOO1896]

I LOVE the dark sleeveless you tried on after the yellow, my favorite.

[@noemigonzalez449]

I absolutely LOVE the moody inspo 🖤

[@carolewhite4659]

OMG, those roses, those flowers...totally mind boggling!!

[@daynadouglas7545]

The flowers are all so beautiful!...The mood board is definitely you, I can't wait to see what you decide...

[@Sooz1234]

Totally agree that cold white is not a vibe unless decorating an operating room, but wonder how dark one can go in a Euro-style cottage without clashing with the architecture and facade? Can't wait to see.

[@LubaAlanna]

Wow 😍😍😍😍 the roses are truly stunning !!! I’m in love! Yes I can’t wait to see a garden tour !

[@zeezahraa285]

I rent, but u inspired me to redecorate my kitchen love your go getter attitude it’s so contagious

[@Cinderella1125]

Your roses are gorgeous! I picked the first rose that bloomed this week and it looks so pretty on my kitchen window sill. Now you have so many pretty dresses for spring and summer activities to choose from. It's going to be fun to watch your front room makeover.

[@Rita-hz2iu]

Oh my gosh…your roses are absolutely beautiful 😍

[@marycolmery1508]

Your garden is what dreams are made of.

[@Shahinaz14]

Love your garden, it's like heaven ❤

[@sierracorthell6575]

OMG that last mood board. The dark. Wow. I can’t wait to see it. So great

[@denises9426]

I can not imagine how incredibly beautiful your rose garden smells!! How dreamy, heavenly, gorgeous. So happy for you! 🥰❤️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@snuggles_thebear5384]

Kinsley is pure chaos this vlog. From barking on the bed during your thread up haul, to eating your hair while you were talking about the mood board. She is living her best life!

[@barbarashelton6709]

The Roses are so Beautiful!!!!! Love all the new things you purchase so nice they look good on you. The t.v. Frame with mom's painting,WOW.

[@lauravandien2363]

Oh my goodness-those roses! What a marvelous thing to come home to!

[@megsgant9892]

We had a patch of bears branches at my old house and it was the best to cut off long stems, wrap them in some tissue paper and give them to friends!

[@eleanor8633]

House of Hackney plantasia wallpaper would be a MOOD in the entry room space ♥️🙌

[@mkp8942]

Yay! I love your ideas for the Cali home. The garden is glorious ! Can’t wait to see what you do thanks for the fun vlog. Can’t wait for the next one 😊

[@bellblue5527]

I always feel relaxed, calm and inspired after watching your videos. As soon as I hear... Indigo sunset and see you and your mum laughing in the intro I know I'm in for a real treat! Perfection! Thank you, just thank you 🙏🏻💚🐩🌺

[@susanhunter1164]

I love the dark mood board!!!!!!!!!

[@phyllisgrossetti4511]

OMG those roses are everything. It must be wonderful to walk through this gorgeous, fragrant gardens. TFS the dress try-ons. All so pretty on you. I adored the dark blue ruffled dress on you. You looked stunning in it. Looking forward to see how the front room comes out. Loving the pins on your mood board.