MY FAMILY is coming to visit us! Let me explain... + Painting my kitchen cabinets FINALLY!

After a year since building our DIY kitchen from scratch I decided its finally time to add some colour! Also, I share some personal family news :)
We purchased an 1899 abandoned home with NO KITCHEN! After months of waiting for a $36,000 kitchen order for our dream kitchen we came to realize we no longer could live here with no kitchen since it was SO delayed with no ETA. The house didnt have a bad kitchen it had no kitchen since previous owners ripped it out. We decided to research and build our own DIY KITCHEN on a budget. We took half the deposit for the original kitchen order $5000 and set that as a goal budget to accomplish this dream space. It took us a few months and a lot of love but here we are standing in our dream kitchen. Best of all we stayed in budget spending $5125.00 total! (this budget even includes a pantry/laundry room we are working on off of this room!)

[@anneyday3493]

The kitchen cabinet with green frame and white cubbies is perfect.

[@debbiecrum7585]

Oh I love how the horses were so cautious. Then to see them run. So exciting.

[@maryellenyork2819]

I love the decor I have and I have no desire for change. I see other DIY young ladies hit their late 30s+ and decide they no longer want to follow trends. I am proud of your decision. How blessed you are to have Phillip's help and skills.

[@lornawood3260]

This kitchen green AND the bathroom green are sooo pretty!! Adding the colors will make your home more cozy and personal! Eeeekk! So excited for you, Elysia! 👏👏👏😊🙏

[@micpoi7610]

Leave the inside of that open shelf cabinet all white.

[@janewalker3286]

How wonderful to see the horses react to their big paddock, absolutely loved it!!

[@gardeninginthedesert]

The horses thought you were taking them back to the barn and they didn't want to go just yet. They were so happy when they realized they have all this new running space. 🐎🐎💚

[@susanschultz1762]

This video made me SMILE! I'm so happy to hear about your aunt. And the horses! SO CUTE! It was good to see them run!

[@user-xz2nc9wh2x]

Love the color of the kitchen. How special to see Hudson and London running in their new space. Congrats on your future visitors.

[@lovingmayberry307]

I think the inside backs should stay white, but I'd paint the inside sides green. LOVE that green, it's the color of my bedroom! 💚 Edit: Happy abput your visitors, and seeing H & L running in that big space was delightful! 🐎 💙 🐎

[@sylvettemaricot3836]

Not found of the green for the vent. Still think you'll need to put wood the same way you did your front island. But girl it's your house, you're living in it so just do what you want lol nice to see the horses so happy

[@gardeninginthedesert]

I agree, the green is lovely for the cabinets but the wood would really make the vent stand out.

[@elisenelson3631]

I love the green on the front of your cabinets. I would leave the open part of your pantry shelving white. I love how the horses took their time moving into the paddock, and then take off running.

[@jeanthobaben]

I like the insides all white! Happy that you are reconnecting with estranged family.🥰

[@stephanieboncuk5201]

So exciting to see them running and coming out to eat grass. So fun

[@sharonmaresh]

Congratulations on the beautiful kitchen color, happy horses and family reconnections! I pray all goes well for you with their visit next week.

[@ssoley2097]

So happy for all the things that are happening in the English family!

[@barbarasmialek8789]

Maybe the horses thought they were going back to the barn, and they weren't ready??? They looked like they were having fun with their zoomed. Kitchen is looking great. Excited for you with your family. Enjoy.

[@elizabetha2056]

The horses look beautiful running! When I was 19 (I'm 67 now) I found out my dad did not think he was my father. Wow. It sure explained a lot. I could never make him happy and he adored my younger sisters. I grew up hating him. You see I had blue eyes like my Mom and his daughter from his first marriage and my 2 sisters all had brown eyes like him. I was newly married at 19 with a baby and he secretly shared his doubt with everyone at our reception.(drunk) Later my Mom said to me "I can't believe he still doesn't think he's your father" I WAS IN SHOCK. My sisters blame/blamed me for being a problem in our family. Even tho it was my Father's thinking, not anything I did. I did Ancestry a few years back (after dad had died) and I seriously wondered- will it say he's not my dad. My half sister said "your on my ancestry list", I told her "really? because dad said he wasn't my father" I confronted him way before Ancestry and told him it wasn't nice that he said that, that it wasn't true- it was 14 years ago, he was dying- not sure it totally registered. But his face fell and he was ashamed. I hugged him (he never hugged me) and I felt good that I let him know I knew. Life is tough. God Bless from a Great Gran in Minnesota/usa

[@KatrinaRatliff]

Green is one of my favorite home colors. Especially the tones and shades you are using. It goes with so many seasons and brings a natural feel inside the house. Love the change up !

[@rosedouglas9586]

I absolutely love the shade of green that you chose for the kitchen! It truly does look so awesome with the beams. It was so cool to see the horses running in their new area! They have lots of space when they get the zoomies! Thank you for being so open about your family. I'm glad that they are coming to visit and I hope you have a wonderful visit. You should be proud of the beautiful life that you and Philip have created together. 💖☮️☀️

[@krislange1186]

Seeing as green is my FAVORITE color, I think the color change is PERFECT - JMHO! I loved seeing the horses discover they could run in their new space. Your family has truly made your house and property a "heaven on earth". I also have never been a "trend" follower. I tend to shy away from something everyone "has to have" even if it was something I really liked before it was a "fad" e.g. shiplap. Over 25 yrs. ago we had gold faucets & fixtures put in the master bath. Now gold seems to be popular again. Hence the saying "Everything old is new again." Eagerly awaiting the next episode!

[@melonmahfood2439]

Love the green in your kitchen, it's going to look beautiful! Very excited that your aunt is coming to visit and meet your family. How wonderful to get to spend this time together.

[@marianneeckertjensen4723]

That is a beautiful green color! And those sweet horses, they are shy like rabbits, and like all prey.. 🤩

[@MO-wv5qh]

Just got done watching this video and I am in tears. Tears of joy! So happy you are reconnecting with your family!! Reconnecting means soooo much to me as I know the feeling reconnecting with my daughter. Absolutely the colors!! The green looks amazing with the white and wood. Then you end with the horses running around brought the tears. They were sooo happy!! What a happy time for you!! ❤❤

[@Jewelryplaywithpolymerclay]

Keep the cubby’s the way they are, they look great. Maybe lighting inside?

[@pjcantrell6762]

Absolutely love the green - such a good shade! One the shelf, leave the back and inside side walls white. The shelves by the sink (currently white) with the hooks and display items, paint shelves green leaving the knob hooks white. Leave the front island wood pattern stained as is. That is my recommendation.

[@mlm7598]

Beautiful........love it all. All green for the insets would be my choice. Loved the horses running up and down once they realized they could! Love love love it allllllllllllll..

[@plargent68]

I love the green and the cabinet faces painted just like they are! It's beautiful

[@debralawler-nt9si]

Horses are loving the freedom so beautiful and they have matured beautuful

[@nancystrano4372]

I love you and your family. Your creativity and amazing abilities blow me away!!! I love the color you have chosen for your bathroom and kitchen. I think the inside of the shelving should be kept white. But, it's your kitchen and you need to do what you want to do. I love the horses and all the work you and you, Philip and your sons have done. Enjoy your company. God Bless you and your family!!! 🤟🤟🤟❤❤❤

[@colleenseibel5883]

I think the backs of your shelves would look cute with a peel and stick wallpaper in a cute print or a faux marble like your countertops. I personally like Paisley Cafe curtains and table runners to set things off with visual interest.

[@debbiechaney6607]

Your kitchen is a dream come true. You and your sweet husband and darling boys have worked so very hard to make this homestead a reality. You are the hardest working woman that I have ever had the pleasure to meet and watch all your talents shine through l. The color is PERFECT, and Oh My what a painter and creater you are. Such determined and knowledgeable people. May God Bless You All in Every way!! Sincerely with love 💕 from Grandma Debbie 🙋🧑‍🦽 and Dexter-Dog 🐕🐾 my sweet tiny rescued Chihuahua 🐕 companion living 🏠🌴🙏 a quiet crafty life 🏠🌵 in southern California. 🙏🙏💕🙋🧑‍🦽🐕🐾🌴🏠🏖️😎

[@justgoodness333littlehomes5]

For the open cabinet, I say leave the back and sides white.

[@labbrockington7854]

The horses were so cute not knowing if they could leave their space. They showed you guys how happy they were by running around. Really like the green color in the kitchen. S9 happy you have family coming what a nice treat for you. God bless you and your family.🤟🤗

[@reginapaddick8837]

I vote for a wallpaper for the back of the shelves. Could bring in some of the gold accent with the paper.

[@mikkileon6380]

I wanna thank you guys so much. I just got home from the hospital last night and I have a long recovery ahead of me and moments like this watching those horses run free like that is the light at the end of the tunnel for me and thank you for sharing with me.

[@valentinat3250]

Wishing you a speedy recovery❤

[@sandral2178]

Hudson and London are both so beautiful, it’s so clear your family loves them so much, what a joy it must be for you to see them running and enjoying the new space, congrats on your family coming to visit, family is such a wonderful thing, oh, and I like the green!

[@mem2bam]

I think the cubbies would look good if you use the matching tiles just on the back, if that makes sense like Drew "Lone Fox" did with his marble. I love the color.

[@carriem7832]

Stencil a woodsy print on the wall in the bookcase maybe with ferns and woodland plants.

[@balkec59]

I love what you've done! You and Philip have done an amazing job creating your beautiful home and your property. Love watching y'all!!

[@deborahdownie8039]

The green looks really good! So happy that your aunt is coming for a visit and to meet your family. Have a wonderful time.

[@ElysiaEnglish]

Thank you so much!

[@huntalot3054]

I love that the horses have the zoomies.

[@janet929]

Awesome to see Hudson and London enjoying their new patch of land 🐎🐎 .

[@jennygidluck5497]

Watching the horses running is so beautiful!❤

[@amandamendoza4181]

I say keep cubbies by the fridge white on the inside. Love that green, it is gorgeous!!!❤

[@colleenhaithcock216]

leave the whole back and sides white at least for now!!!!!!!!!!

[@kymkevern1359]

Try incorporating your laundry room wallpaper in the back of the pantry shelves. Or maybe cut out the flowers and appliqué them on. That would pull your gold and green and wood into that side of the kitchen. Worth a try. Or maybe not. Love your kitchen and all the choices you made. Horsing around was great with more space.

[@joycefernandezbaham8380]

I love the green in your kitchen! I never follow trends, I always decorate my home with the colors and items that I love. My husband and I love our cozy home. We always get compliments on it when we have guests over.

[@jenifergorman1223]

Hudson and London running in their new space was so beautiful. They are so happy. I love the green, it brings warmth to the beautiful kitchen. It’s more your family. Warm. 😊

[@gingerdunn6590]

Happy Mother's day 💐❤️ enjoy your time with your boys. Prayers and Love ❤️ From Oklahoma

[@lesliejackson8188]

*Elysia and Phillip - thank you for expanding the horses 🐎 🐎 run as soon as you were able to do so❣️💚🍃 They were so jubilant running, when they realized it wasn't a trick, LOL‼️🤣😜 L🤎VED seeing their "horse zoomies" around the paddock❣️🤎😉* *So exciting to hear about your Aunt and Uncle coming to visit for the full week🍃💯🥰 Hope we get to see some glimpses of your fun times together. 🤍💚🤍*

[@kathywong7661]

Love the green! So happy for the horses 🐴❤️🐴

[@JButler661]

This kitchen looks so beautiful! I would keep the inside of the cubby’s white. The sides and the back.

[@sheliaberry877]

I really like the shade of green you have used in your kitchen: Great choice! It was funny to watch y'alls beautiful horses continue in their "limited area" even after y'all "encouraged" them to come out to enjoy the entire yard! 😂 I love your horses! Y'all have certainly worked HARD in all areas of your property and house to bring about all these fantastic additions. I am thrilled for you that your aunt (and her husband) are getting to come and visit with you, Phillip and y'alls wonderful boys! 🤩😊God bless

[@br6021]

It would’ve been a nice kitchen addition if you had the over-the-stove faucet. Imagine just turning in the faucet to fill your cooking pots when needed. You all have done such a fabulous job on that house so far, and if that old house could talk, it would probably thank you. 👍😆

[@sandrarandazzo5172]

The kitchen looks so much warmer with the green wood and gold. And I like just the white in the background. Just the bac, not the sides. Beautiful job. As always!!

[@marycountry]

The green is beautiful. I think I would just paint the back wall white in those shelves. Enjoy your company😊

[@carolynh.5158]

I vote for painting the entire inside of the shelves next to the tall cabinets. It will look more harmonious. The white will distract the eye. Everything is coming together so beautifully. It must feel like a dream finally having a fully functional home. All of your hard work is really paying off!

[@TheAwakeningangel]

Ah the kitchen s great I love the shade of green, and wow the horses are getting a good run they will be so happy with all the space. I am happy you have Family coming to visit but I have to say when you said " They will get to meet my children and My Philip " the My Philip showed just how much Love you all have. Big hugs Dede xxxxx

[@sherriecollins1570]

Lots of excitement! The family coming, the green and of course the horses running! Loved it!

[@susanmariaking3326]

Absolutely gorgeous, the green goes so well with the wood it’s so pretty .

[@cosmiccoyotedog-doreenb9605]

I love the color in your kitchen also. Horses sure were happy to be on grass again. Be careful that they don't get to much and get a belly ache. Happy for you to be able to see/meet family again.

[@janeturner3535]

I love the white on the sides and back of the open cabinet.

[@sarahschlosser1203]

The green is beautiful! Watch the horses now that they are green grass that they don't get sick.

[@vickiebelk635]

I’m so happy your aunt and uncle are coming to visit. I absolutely love the green in your kitchen 🥰

[@lorikorstanje2964]

Love the colour you added so happy you have your family coming!

[@1elsue]

I love the green. It gives your kitchen dimension .. since your walls are so pale Lovely

[@hotflippinmess9178]

I love love love the green. And OMG the baby horsies!! So cute!

[@karenmiller6229]

I hope you are enjoying your family visit and no where near the fires happening!

[@MematheLion]

Kitchen looks great. Horses seem very happy with new space!

[@ruthrickerd4486]

I love everything you are doing. I usually watch you on the tv but I had to share this tip that cropped up on my Facebook. Pun is intended. They used a muffin pan to make sure the plants were evenly spaced. The person said they were using it to plant their onions but I think you could use it for anything. It was done in a raised bed.

[@patriciawilliamsn9605]

Your horses are so happy!

[@ElysiaEnglish]

best compliment ever! thank you!

[@goinsewin163]

Love the green paint. How about some pretty wall paper in the back of the shelves and paint the side green

[@deborahmiller8650]

Hello English family! I loved the green in your bathroom and I really love it on the kitchen cabinets. Great choice! The horses have grown beautifully and will just love the extra space to roam and feed. Your homestead is really shaping up. Great work! ~Debi in Ohio

[@Hollybank5]

I love the green in the kitchen ❤. As for the shelves- leave the insides all white . It’s a nice contrast 👍 I have an idea for the kitchen curtains… you could make Roman shades ( a nice matching green ) and add the hand painted flowers to match the wall in the utility room … ??? Is that doable ?? Seeing the horses 🐎 finally realizing the gate is open !!! And running around in their new space was so much fun ❤ I’m so happy for you to have family come to visit you . That’s so special ! I hope you feel the love that you so richly deserve 🙏❤️❤️.

[@doloresbingham7956]

I loved watching the horses running. They were so happy kitchens looking beautiful be safe. God bless.❤

[@lauradyer8532]

I think I would leave the open cabnet are white. Love the green trim on it. It helps tie in the other white in the room. Just love that green ! It looks so beautiful. Fun to see the horses running around. They are good babies.

[@CaylaBacho]

I watch your videos and every time I feel that time is freezing, immersing myself in the world of your creativity. Thanks for the moments of magic! ⏳

[@ElysiaEnglish]

Wow, thank you!

[@dotmahar30]

Love the green,,,leave the insides of the pantry white,,and thank u for being so up front and honest about your childhood…you almost made me cry telling your story,,so you enjoy your time with your family that are coming,,soak in all the goodness you can from this happening…and hopefully moving forward you will have loads of loving memories to share..keeping you in my prayers..

[@theresavanes9553]

Love the green. ❤ I say leave the inside where shelves are, white. So happy for the precious horses and excited for you to see your family. 💞💞💞💞

[@brendaprice4664]

I just shared this video on FB! Perfect introduction to your channel! LOVE the green! So excited to see London and Hudson RUN! I cried with joy! YAY YOU!

[@angelahickson3947]

For the pantry in the kitchen, I really like the way it is with just the face frame painted green.❤

[@Peanut1965]

Love the kitchen!!! I got teary eyed when Hudson and London came out of the enclosure💙💖

[@heather87135]

Aww, so excited for you Elysia!!❤🥹 The kitchen looks beautiful!!😍🤗 And oh my goodness with the horses in their new paddock!🥰

[@blk123]

I love the green cabinets. So happy for you that you will see some of your family. I hope you make great memories while they are visiting.

[@karenturner7983]

Loving the green color!!! Thanks for sharing.

[@l.e.bingham6643]

That’s great that your family will get a chance to come visit your beautiful home and land. The kitchen is going to look amazing and seeing the horses have more room to grow and roam around is really exciting, I love horses. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾💖🥰💯💫🌷🕊️

[@kathleenrussell254]

I love the green. Every room looks beautiful . You are so talented! Also...enjoy the visit with your family. I am so happy for you. You and your sweetheart are such wonderful people. Your boys are so blessed to have such kind, loving ❤️ parents. God bless you all. I am so happy for you all. I loved watching the horses run and play...

[@YW84LUV]

Love the green and love watching the horses get the zoomies!

[@ruthannlaidlaw6415]

So excited for you guys on the kitchen. So excited, you’re having your biological aunt & family coming. Can’t wait how ever goes ? 😊😊😊

[@gingerdunn6590]

I like how that one area that you have painted the face of the shelves looks good white inside it make what's inside stick out more and looks so neat . When you were trying to let the horses out they weren't having anything about it. I'm happy for you that you have family coming to visit you . I have my 4 kids and 3 grandkids and 2 nephews . . If there is any other family I don't know where they are. Prayers and Love 💞 From Oklahoma

[@kathleengould6223]

I would paint the whole space with the shelves

[@tammydean8225]

I seen a video of a horse playing in a big infallible kiddies pool I think your horse would love it and by the way love your kitchen and what you guys are doing on the inside out great family love yall!!!

[@kellieroth1710]

LOVE LOVE LOVE THE GREEN 💚 THE HORSES ARE FREE!!!😂 🐎 😍

[@tiffanycave5974]

❤🎉 i got a new foster puppy today! Love more and more animals 2❤😊

[@ElysiaEnglish]

That is awesome! I need PICS send me pics hahah

[@Cherie5353]

In the bookshelf/shelf would be pretty with a peel and stick contact paper with light florals…..maybe

[@Jenna1814]

OMGoodness I love to see horses running and playing

[@malloryparent8555]

So happy that your family gets to meet Philip and the boys and see what a great life you’ve made! I would paint the insides of the tall cabinet leaving the back wall white, but you do you!🤟🏻🤟🏻🤟🏻

[@susanhirtzel8410]

I LOVE the green you are using and think it looks beautiful in the kitchen.

[@nanalynne]

Wow! You’ve done so much since I saw one of your videos! Great job!

[@DebS1965K]

Aaaaw Elysia, so excited you get to see your aunt!!! And your kitchen is turning out so beautifully! 🤩

[@sharonwilliams6962]

I love the Green as for the shelves I'd leave them white inside as a contrast?it's lovely to see Hudson & London enjoying and galloping outside the round pen.well done.xxxxx

[@deborahshufflebarger5381]

Everything looks beautiful ! So happy for your upcoming visit with your family.And happy to see the horses have more room to run and feel free.Y'all are so blessed.Enjoy it all to the fullest. Best wishes from Fort Worth,Texas.USA