MOVING BACK IN // COME SEE THE HOUSE ALL DONE // CLEANING FOR CHRISTMAS

[@rebeccalowry9296]

Your floor looks beautiful! Give yourself grace, Lauren! You have had a life altering tragedy and you deserve all the time you need to regroup! Your loyal followers will be here.

[@SamaraYoung-r1r]

Oh no what happened ?!?

[@louiselill1528]

Sorry for your loss I know how you will be feeling xoxo

[@Dayxpxp]

Just came to comment the same thing

[@hopehayes9127]

Totally agree. Be gentle with yourself, Lauren!❤

[@foreveryoung174]

Her mom passed away

[@Kathy-z8y]

Know that your viewers cover you with prayer and loving thoughts during this difficult time, Lauren. Transitioning from stark white to a warm pallet in this house will make all the difference in creating a warm and inviting haven for you and your family. Think ivory, creams, golds, sienna and tones of green. Take your cues from the vineyards…

[@MASep-bs5um]

You're such a wonderful Mama! I love how you stopped what you're doing when you see Chewy following behind you and give him some lovies🥰 It truly is a testament to your beloved Mom to see how lovingly maternal you are. Praying for your continued strength and stamina, sweet Lauren 🙏

[@coracarp3819]

So true!

[@lorraineearle5967]

Lauren, the floors look great! You hear the profound sadness in your voice. Be kind to yourself and take the time you need to process your grief. Sending you positve energy for healing. ❤🙏❤

[@tadeuszoltarzewski]

Well said ❤💖From Rosie O from Devon England 🇬🇧

[@yvettehayes8813]

Give yourself some Grace, you’ve lost your mom, take some serious time for yourself, blessings

[@michelleschmidt2425]

The table/island in the kitchen is gorgeous

[@monicadabney8471]

I agree !!🌹

[@tadeuszoltarzewski]

Yes georgous 👍

[@sweetness371]

I agree that dark floors would have looked nice, but this color will be so much easier to keep clean and not show dust. It looks lovely.

[@savedraven5096]

Our hearts go out to you dear Lauren♥🙏🏻 Your precious Mom is part of you, so you will always have a part of her within you❤ Thank you for sharing your life with us! We lift you and your dear family in prayer and trust that The Lord will keep you and strengthen you as you go through these most difficult days.🙏🏻 Raven❤

[@denisedevore619]

My Mom passed 7 years ago, I still hear her telling me things. She and I had a love of gardening, and I think of her ALL the time. Let the tears fall sweetie… don’t push yourself. Let your grief process cycle. Think of her while you decorate. She would like that I’m sure. I will be praying for you.

[@kittyhawk12]

The floors look beautiful,and my heart goes out to you with putting house back together and to plan your mothers service . God has your back girl! If you need to take time off we all will still be here and understand.

[@donnaryan9365]

Lauren, I don’t know how you’re doing all of this. Been there with the loss of both of my Parents not that long ago. But as a Women ,we are somehow built to cope with more than God gives us. That water break is actually a blessing in disguise, married to. Contractor for 40 yrs . Certainly the living in a catastrophe was the norm for many many months while redoing our Farmhouse. You all still have a hard weekend coming up with your Moms service. Lean into all the love and support for that. We are NOT ABANDONING YOU EVER!!! You have made some very dedicated followers. We love you unconditionally. And will always be here for you and your family.

[@shirleylaporte4216]

Your choice of flooring is beautiful. You wont get tired of it and it looks cleaner than a dark floor . Don’t second guess yourself. ❤

[@dwagnerful]

Lauren, you are a beautiful soul... you'll find your way soon. It's so tough to lose someone dear. We love to watch your channel. God bless you and your family.🙏💖

[@vickyyingling2252]

I'm really loving the floors!! I know your husband wanted the darker but the darker shows every little spot of dust dog hair cat hair etc. The blonde flooring will be very forgiving with a large family with pets. Plus it looks beautiful 🤩

[@lizadeegan5207]

Honestly Lauren, you're such an inspiration. You must be devastated after losing your mum and yet you somehow find the energy and will to clean your house and record it too!!! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your mum must be so proud. X

[@AuntMoney]

Lauren, I have enjoyed listening to your stories about your mother. Please keep sharing these sweet memories! I am so inspired by your drive and ambition. I am also inspired by the grace you allow yourself during this tough time. Recently I was experiencing a tough time and came across your videos. I had forgotten how much I enjoyed watching them and they helped give me something to look forward to. We’re here for you too… I also didn’t do much decorating for Halloween. I just didn’t have it in me. But I am SO ready to get the holidays in swing so you have a friend in me! PS. Be so very glad you went with the lighter wood floors. As beautiful as the dark wood is, it is NEVER clean! (Also the wife of a contractor)

[@lesliepena2939]

Put your formal dining room in the back area where you have the Chimney period where you have your dinette set. Make it a little sitting area with a small TV. You already have a living room you don’t need 2 big sitting areas.

[@lindsaythomas1113]

Girlfriend we want you to be here for the long run! Take care of yourself so that we can enjoy your videos when you’re ready 🩶

[@patriciacasillas312]

So sorry for the hard times. I lost my mom when I was 20, it was such a complex and difficult time. To lose the person that gave me life. Be gentle and forgiving to yourself. The pain eventually begins to recede.

[@tgriffin6457]

Listen you BEAUTIFUL, creative lady. You take it easy on your self. Your heart has take a tremendous loss and you are handling it with Grace and Beauty. WAY better than i could. Keep on keeping on. We love ro watch your inspiration and we send love, light and prayers your family's way. All is good. Not even Death is final. Just a transitioning.🌈❤

[@ericaladd1839]

Sad with you for all you’ve been going through this past month or so and just want you to know how much this channel has helped me to love my house and season in life and inspired me to get back to caring for it and decorating it in a way that brings me so much joy! Can’t wait to spend the holidays with you❤

[@amandawarren7480]

I love your floors 🤩 I went through a deep depression after I lost my mom. She was my best friend. We are here for you. ❤

[@tadeuszoltarzewski]

Honey bunny grief, loss of a Parent can hit you like a tonne of bricks. You do what you do when and if you can. Your Utube family are always here for you. Thank you for sharing your life with us. Your choice of colour of the floors are spot on👌😊👏. I've just put almost the same colour wood down and I am so happy😊. Sending love, support from Rosie O from a rainy cooler Devon, England x 💜💖🇬🇧

[@MelZel7]

Yay for not living in a construction zone during the worst month of your life ❤ It turned out gorgeous! Hoping you can begin your path to mourning/healing 🙏

[@thesearethedays9398]

As a mom of many children - you made the right choice on the floors lol. You’ll thank yourself. Many prayers for you and your family - your Mom will always be with you. ❤

[@marieippolito1620]

The floors look gorgeous. You can always accent with darker rugs, furniture, etc. Dark floors, and I know from experience, show every crumb, piece of dust, lint, pet hair, etc. While you need time to grieve and process your Mom's passing, it is good to hear you talk about her and share your memories. The ancient Egyptian civilization believed that you never die as long as someone speaks your name. That is so true as the memory of the person lives within you and talking about those memories provides you with an outlet for your grief. Blessings.

[@ahobbitsreadinglist]

The year after my mom died, both my dad and I separately decorated our houses for Christmas the week before Halloween. Something about Christmas makes grieving more comforting? I get it. The house looks great, and I’m looking forward to us decorating the holidays together

[@wendyeskelin8765]

I'm really glad that the leak came before you did all the flooring, even though the timing was still terrible. I can't imagine having all of that along with losing your mom, and just getting back to work full time. While it's annoying having stuff unfinished, most of it really can wait so you don't have to push so hard.

[@stardustgirl2904]

💜✨🙏🏻🕊️ Lauren, please take some time for yourself and your family ❤️ you need to get some rest and find peace! Please take care of yourself and those kiddos! Sending many prayers 🙏🏻🕊️✨💜

[@kimrunyan5106]

I know your Mom is smiling down on you, and is so proud. The kindness and compassion you show your animals is no doubt a sign of the values she instilled in you. Give yourself time and grace.❤️

[@thatgirlmadge]

Love the French Country idea!! ❤

[@wendyeskelin8765]

Aww those little cuddles with Chewie was so cute. I'm glad the CBD is helping. Sending 🐕❤

[@ljhoneywell]

The floors are beautiful and you are right, dark floors need cleaning that you don't have time for while working! You made a perfect choice. Chewy sure was supervising today!❤

[@anishasippy6375]

so Sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers

[@JLP1227]

Perfume is definitely something to remember our Moms by.🙏🏼 Much prayers for you and family. Lauren, I do see what you mean about the floors, they seem pale, but here is an idea. Use the wood tones from the island as inspiration to possibly stain them a bit more to not look so modern. Also for the staircase. It seems the two main things keeping the home from the French country vibe is the black staircase and the black dinner table if you switch those two out it will definitely make a difference. The black fireplace in the den stands out kinda modern but that island can be used for the new tones for flooring and staircase and dining table maybe that can be painted.

[@buzzyboo]

We love you Chewy and Lauren ❤

[@lisazager9315]

Love the light floors. They hide a lot of things better than dark floors.

[@laruetoombs678]

So sorry to hear about your Mom. Prayers for you and your family.

[@LyranSoul]

Dark floors show everything...lots of cleaning. The light wood makes it look more light and airy.

[@roxannepratt5187]

WOWZA - such a difference and the island table in blue is beautiful.

[@donnaw1306]

For your formal dining area, what if you put it in the front living room. I know you had a table in there previously, but maybe a large round table closer to the front door side of the room or a large square table. Then you could still have seating set up in the area closer to the kitchen. Instead of couches, just do 2 or 3 seats of chairs that you can move around easily during the holidays when you put your trees up. Hugs for your momma.

[@mariablomgren3487]

Yes, I too remember the table close to the wall some time ago, I think you can make it work with a chandelier and group the couches closer together, to separate the two areas.

[@shanevarner6980]

I’m so sorry to hear the passing of your mother remember she is always with you and prayers to your family thank you for sharing us with your videos bless you

[@joannpergakis4183]

Sometimes your so hard on yourself You work so hard for your family Your floors are beautiful You did good May the memory of your mother be eternal My heartfelt condolences 🙏 Yes , decorate for Christmas It will make you happy I will be thinking of you this weekend Not easy losing your mother 💔 I lost mine also 49 years ago I still mourn , Hugs my dear , I am maybe older then your mother If I lived closer I would tell you Everything will be okay Happy Friday I love that island Your mom will always be with you ❤️

[@karenhaydon178]

Please let yourself grieve wherever and whenever you need to. My mom has been gone for 27 years and I miss her every day. The perfume reminded me that I have wandered around a store because I smelled her perfume!! I find it comforting. Take it one day at a time and just be whatever you need to be that day.

[@sylviashanabrough6515]

I am so very sorrow over the loss of your mom. I think a lot of people feel the same way about going straight to Christmas this year. So much is going on in the world I think people are just tired. Your flooring is beautiful. Chewy is a sweet baby. I love your channel and will be looking forward to future videos when you are ready to film again. You and your family are in my prayers.

[@tadeuszoltarzewski]

Well said👏💖From Rosie O from Devon England 🇬🇧

[@VL-idb]

Love the light floors Light and bright lifts my spirits. The dark legs on your furniture will have a good contrast.

[@sinead969]

Hi Lauren, I've been watching your videos for quite a while now, across the water, in Ireland. I don't comment a lot, but I wanted to reach out to you today to say I feel heartbroken for you, with everything you've been through in recent weeks, but also to tell you how nuch I admire you. Sending you love and hugs ❤ P.S. I would love if you did a podcast, too xxx

[@ShainO8]

I adore how you stopped to spend time with Chewy when you noticed him watching you. Your renovations are looking fantastic. Thanks for the video.

[@КатеринаОрлова-д7г]

My condolences 🙏💔..........

[@myra4387]

I am so very sorry for your loss. Your mother must’ve been an amazing woman to have such a wonderful daughter. You and yours are in my thoughts and prayers ❤

[@celinemasterson9953]

I feel so bad for you and your family, losing your mom during this time has to be so hard and emotional for you all! Your in my prayers Lauren. I wish I was there to help you with all this cleaning and to give you a big hug from the bottom of my ❤️. 🙏❤️

[@laceydonn]

We’ll always be here Lauren! I know exactly what you mean about being “over” a season or holiday after a hardship. After my dad passed away I felt like I avoided Christmas for several years. This is the first year I feel excited about it again. It takes time, give yourself grace ❤️

[@EdenAtHome]

You lost your mom? I am sorry for your loss. May she Rest In Peace 😢. The floor looks beautiful 😍

[@laurieb6916]

Love love love your new floors. We have dark tile floors and they’re horrid to keep clean and make the house dark in the front room. You made the right decision. Your new floors are gorgeous and have a light country french feel. They will also have a beautiful airy feel with rugs that you put down. God bless you! I know you’re going through a tough time. I lost my Mother also and you will get through this. She’s with you. You’re doing amazing.

[@debsarley5612]

Hi Lauren. I’m sorry about the loss of your Mom. Give yourself some grace, it was a tough loss and it takes quite a while to get back to “normal.” I lost my husband suddenly in February and I am just starting to come around again. Anyway, I love the floors. Once you get the rug that you want, it will make a big difference. I love your vision for the house. Hugs❤

[@MelZel7]

Sorry to hear about your husband. Sending gentle hugs and healing prayers 🙏

[@debsarley5612]

@@MelZel7 thank you

[@Iamhome365]

So sorry for your loss! Said a prayer for you and your husband x

[@debsarley5612]

@@Iamhome365 thank you

[@maryilles2333]

I love the floors! Give yourself grace, you are grieving and living in chaos!

[@glorialockett8776]

Hey sweet lady...Our Heavenly Father has you...We'll be here whenever you're ready...Stay safe, stay strong... We love you

[@maryannlarson3041]

Give yourself a break. Life comes and goes but what’s important is you and your family. We will all be here for you no matter what. Bless you.

[@kimberlyr872]

Hey girl. Your floors are beautiful!! We understand how much is on your plate. Please don’t feel pressure to upload especially when you need a break. You are human and you need to do what is best for you and your family. We love and appreciate you. We are always here for you, even when you are taking a break from KZbin and social media. 💕💕

[@RENEEBEASLEY-or4lr]

YOUR BEAUTIFUL HOME AND GARDEN YOU AND YOUR HUSBAND PUT A LOT INTO THAT IS WONDERFUL YOUR CHILDREN WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER THEIR WELL GROUNDED UP BRINGING EVEN THE CAT AND DOG WILL. 😅 HI TO YOUR PRESIOUS LITTLE DOG PRAY HE GET BETTER!

[@TravelswithTanya]

Lauren-I have been watching you for years. Please allow me to say...I really admire you. Your work ethics really inspire me. And let me add, you really do appreciate life and I thank you for that.

[@mjgiani3944]

Hi Lauren, my condolences first of all. Hope you will take your time to heal. As for the floors: with animals and kids light floors are better. You would have gone crazy seeing all the marks/dust etc on it all the time. They never seam clean enough. Yours are the same as mine and I love them. A big hug from Portugal 🇵🇹

[@nancydeastis9537]

So sorry for your loss! It's never easy to lose someone you love. Take the time to grieve and remember al the wonderful memories you had with your Mom. Your house is looking amazing and I look forward to all your projects.

[@southernlycait]

I’m LOVING the floors! We have dark floors in our house and YES, they show EVERYTHING! Can always warm up a space with maybe a darker paint? 😇 sooooo stinkin excited to see the Christmas content!!❤🎄

[@SunshineShellz]

The light floor is absolutely perfect! You would go nuts looking at dust & hair on that dark floor. You don’t have time to clean it every day😂

[@lindab1664]

Do what’s best for you dear Lauren. Your followers will be here waiting for you when you are ready. Blessings as you go through these difficult times.

[@yembujacox5510]

Praying for you and your family. May God keep you all

[@karencamburn6773]

Sorry for you I lost my mom 21 yrs ago it feels like yesterday, I still feel oh I should call her and share something with her 💔😪

[@nancyvance2772]

I can hear the grief and fatigue in your voice yet you are putting your lovely home back together despite not really having the energy. You are doing that for your family. I am truly sorry for your loss. Losing a mother is the most profound blow, short of losing a child, you could sustain.I am glad you had a mother so beloved and who loved you. I don't know if that fierce love makes it harder or easier, but I will include you in my prayers, Lauren.

[@the-kings-daughter]

Lauren, I lost my mom 12 years ago. I still miss her every day, but the pain gets better. I love the floors! I would've liked the dark too, but the light will be easier. Prayers for you as you navigate through this difficult time. It will get better.

[@MLD11]

Nice to see your progress Lauren, you’re amazing with so much going on, Thank you. Your island gone makes that space so much brighter! I love tor console being used as a table, it’s perfect French farmhouse. I would suggest a thick piece of glass on top to see the rustic surface but have the durability and ease of cleaning. Practical and still preserving the look of it. Also, as for not having a dining and also the small table area that is adjacent to your peninsula, perhaps removing that peninsula return and instead, bumping down the kitchen to that space, and having the u shape in the breakfast nook altogether would allow your sink and dishwashers to fit in that snug, maybe a bifold window to open into the kitchen garden, but also means you could put up a wall to create a pantry where your fridge and oven is currently. Bumping the kitchen down to house the pantry on the same side would allow your big pantry to be removed and remodelled into a larger open family room and dining space!! Some Configuration would allow you to have your long sit down table within that open family room and make use of the kitchen garden connection. Just a suggestion. Best wishes for your weekend x

[@msmandy00]

“Thank you to each of you who decided to stay” my goodness, why would we leave? You’ve been a bright light for me the last couple of years, in through the darkness of what’s been going on in our world…the least I can do is stay and wait for you and support you for whenever you’re ready. ❤

[@paulinemarvin2620]

Hi Lauren, Your floors really opened up your space!!! Looks beautiful. I think with the colors you mentioned you were going to use browns, greens etc. The floors will work very well. I'm a huge Country French Lover. It is always so inviting and comfortable to sit and stay awhile!!! Looking forward to all the fun ahead. You have been through a lot....We are all praying for your family. Keep moving one step at a time.❤

[@lydiavalletta6501]

Love 💖💖💖 for your family, your pets which is so obviously loved ,and for yourself my dear. Today I got to know that you where born the year we got married. I will remember that every time I think of our wedding. God bless you all my dear.

[@thatgirlmadge]

I lost my precious mom too Lauren, be gentle with yourself. There's not a moment I don't feel her around me. Much love to you and your family! God Bless❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@lorimariegrace614]

The loss of your Mom is definitely one of the most difficult ones in life to handle. Give yourself the time and space to grieve; it’s a process. Your home looks beautiful as it is. Praying for you and your family as you travel this journey.

[@lyngartin318]

I'm so happy you went with the lighter floors. I think once you're finished with all of the renovations and decorating, you'll really like the lighter floors. Your house is already grand and 4 children call for a more whimsical, kid-friendly space. Dark floors would make it too serious. Also, don't give up on Autumn Lauren. I know it's always going to be a very poignant time; a time of reflection and remembrance, but I have to think your Mom will come to you in many ways during that season. I hope, in time, you can embrace it again. Last, but certainly not least, Chewy is so lucky to have your family, it's so great that you all take turns taking care of him. Much love to you, your family, and fur babies.

[@stardustgirl2904]

I think 🤔 the dark 🌑 flooring would of been stunning with the chandelier, and white furniture! However for me I like the flooring that has dark and light tones, so you have the best of both worlds.

[@girlygirl0053]

So sorry you have to go through what you’re going through…love your channel.

[@allinspired832]

You have been one of my favorite youtubers for years! I'm very sorry you're going through a hard time. We got you, girl! I continue supporting your channel through all your ups and downs!

[@maryballantyne7993]

All I can say is I love you lauren. Hi sweet chewy, you have the best mommy in the world. I love everything you do, your decorating is beautiful! I love the island!

[@shellyaydelott770]

So sorry to hear about your Mom. I lost my Mom 13 years ago and it was one of the hardest times of my life. Take it a day at a time. Allow yourself time to grieve. I will be praying for peace and strength for your family.

[@michellecromartie8434]

We love you Lauren. Praying for your family during this difficult time

[@virginavaldes2246]

❤😂😅😊 hi Laura I hope you're doing fine the family to your floors look amazing you did the right choice for the pic of your floors you continue doing your good work like you always do believe me mom is looking upon you give yourself some Grace and remember she will always be beside you God bless you take care of the family and be strong keep putting your videos thank you

[@carolynplott5011]

I sorry about your mom what happen to her,you said it was sudden.Take some rest time for you.Because if you don’t you will wear yourself down.Believe me I know it takes sometime to recover.So don’t wear your self down.

[@Judykag]

I love the floors. I chose the exact same thing in my house and I love them

[@KS-xs8bl]

You are so sweet with Chewie...❤ ❤ I don't blame you for going straight to Christmas. It will uplift you and your family. ❤

[@Ann-e5x]

I am in love with the kitchen island! i love everything about it. Beautiful video, Lauren.

[@natashabenjamin4222]

So sorry for your loss. It is ok to take time off from KZbin. We all understand. Looking forward to your Christmas decorating videos.

[@triplethreat2226]

Appreciate you, Lauren! Don’t apologize for what you’re going through. I enjoy all your videos, yet still support what you and your family need at this time. Thank you for taking the time to connect with us. I hope as the holiday season is approaching, it lifts your spirits. The flooring looks great and am anticipating the newer changes to come. And of course, all the snuggles to Chewie, as well!! 😊❤

[@debihuntsman9314]

I'm happy that little Chewy is doing better. Love the new island, it makes the kitchen look lighter and more open. Seeing your mom's urn and her perfume made me teary eyed. As beautiful as life can be, it can also be so hard. Give yourself the time you need. We'll still be here. ❤❤

[@sandralobato3747]

I’m so sorry to hear about your Mom. I lost my Mom 6 years ago and it is hard. I wear the same cologne as your Mom, I love it! Your floors look beautiful! Take some time for yourself your going though a lot. Sending Prayers for you and your family!!💕🙏🏼

[@awesomealexanders690]

I am such an admirer of your channel 😊. You have a great sense of decor, and the floors look beautiful. But I also want to say that my heart goes out to you and yours. I lost my mother seven years ago, and she was my best friend. I hope that you find comfort in those beautiful memories of her and knowing how much she knew you loved her. ❤

[@sharonwilson3529]

Perfect song in the background ❤

[@julieojo383]

The floors are beautiful, and you're right it is a much better choice to have a cleaner look. But I think dark would have been prettier and richer looking. I had dark before and light now and preferred the dark. Even with the extra work. I know when you're done, your house will be magnificent! All the best to you and your family ❤

[@maggieriley3453]

Thank you for sharing Lauren, please take the time you need in the coming weeks, we will be here when you get back.

[@rosieruiz905]

Prayers are being sent to you for strength.

[@lisahaylow3384]

The light colored floors are perfect! The house is bright and cheerful with them.

[@shelton1567]

I love the light floor. The dark tile was depressing. Lauren give yourself the grace you extend to others. You have gone through one of greatest traumas anyone can go through. Do only what you feel capable of doing. If some subscribers leave your channel because you aren’t able to follow your regular schedule they weren’t worth having to begin with.❤

[@kristinabushey8601]

Praying for you and your family in this difficult time. Your are doing wonderful. Floors look great. Can’t wait to see the rest of the renovations.

[@kimberlyhowell6674]

I love the house style and decor! Everything is coming together beautifully!!! Can’t wait to see it decorated for Christmas!! I like the light floor! Looks stunning!!!