OCTOBER HOME MAKING | HOME REFRESH, ORGANISATION & STYLE TIPS | Lydia Elise Millen

[@falusitablet8747]

I love the fact you are so in love with your home, wanting to make it as pretty as possible. You guys are maturing so lovely. It's too bad a lot of your viewers aren't mature, leaving unnecessary ridiculous comments. I'm glad you don't waste your time responding. Happy Autumn 🍂

[@rexysmum]

👏👏👏👏👏👏🌸

[@deberabaileyschroer1637]

It is wonderful that you and Ali are finding your own style not only with the clothes you wear, also for your lifestyle. In several years people who have focused on trends instead of classic style will regret trends instead of personal style. Trends are like condiments, to enhance not dictate. You are right quality and classics are definitely the direction to go.

[@elke_hmc]

❤

[@IS-gk4jf]

Another lovely vlog 🙏. I noticed many people don't wash new clothes,sheets, and pyjamas before use. Fabrics are treated with cancer causing chemicals. It's always best to wash before use.

[@Daunou777]

@@IS-gk4jf agreed. I ALWAYS WASH ITEMS BEFORE PLACING NEXT TO MY SKIN

[@saramargiela6596]

you look absolutely stunning without makeup! honestly it almost feels like a waste when you are wearing your makeup as you are glowing and look so so healthy without it!

[@lydiamillen]

You’re so kind x

[@NinSedy]

Thank you for the video Lydia. It has been a nice distraction from our very intense hurricane season here in the US. I am hoping for the best this evening and I am praying for everyone in Florida and all the other states being affected by it.

[@nicolarae1306]

I follow hurricane season each year, from the UK. I've never seen it like this before. Milton is an absolute monster 😮. Praying for everyone in its path

[@rexysmum]

Stay safe xxxx🌸

[@lydiamillen]

Thinking of you 🤎

[@NinSedy]

@@lydiamillen Thank you Lydia 💞

[@heidil.4651]

This is one of my ABSOLUTE FAVORITE videos of yours! I LOVE your home! Just gorgeous. So watching a busy day in the life where you’re homemaking is relaxing and fun for me! Thank you.

[@lydiamillen]

Yay! Thank you!

[@nvrgonnabeaninfluencer]

Women supporting women, all the way. Love this event, so excited for your edit! AND, your little pouch method, you talked about when you got a new car, and I now always have a little pouch with medication and other essentials, game changer! Love always being the one that has all the things, great tip!! :) I love the Moutain is you! Such a wonderful book!

[@katrinawest487]

Hang on a minute, did you just say, “if the influencer dosent work out”, Lydia, you are the best of the best, you are like a supermodel, of all the models, in comparison as an influencer, I honestly couldn’t want anymore than what you give, every aspect, whether it’s your purchases, your home styling and conversions, your garden, your days out, you just give it all ❤ and the cutest pets, Lumi, in particular

[@sharronr]

I always love fresh linens. I put them in the wash as soon as I get them and they are fresh for me and my guests

[@carmengrauwels]

That haircolor is so natural, that if I didn't knew it's dyed you could have fooled me ✌🏻🍂

[@trudiegordon6327]

I have a scarf or two of my father's that I treasure. He lives on for me with his elegance and my daughters always said he was a trendy grandad. He smiled at that.

[@l.t.3656]

Sweet Lydia 🫶🏽 citric acid is not used for whitening fabrics, but rather as a fabric softener at the end of the wash because it neutralizes the alkalinity caused by the detergent. To help whiten white fabrics, you should use two tablespoons of sodium percarbonate and select a long wash cycle at 40°C (Celsius)... I hope my English is understandable. Anyway, this is what we have been doing for generations in my home. A hug from Milan. ❤

[@lemontree9019]

Citric acid whites... the white😊

[@lindasvenssonsmith4794]

Thank you for the tip 😊

[@Kourshidloves]

I just can’t with the shoes in the house. I love how you are obsessed with your home I can’t wait to have everything how we’d like in our home and feel that feeling.

[@teresahalliday3680]

Your hair just looks so much healthier and the color is wonderful! I love all of the scarves especially the burgundy tartan which will look gorgeous with your ivory coat! Very nice video.

[@snez9496]

You are a champ Lydia, keep prospering and knocking it out of the water….

[@jojodesrosiers8096]

You should always always wash your towels, bathrobes, sheets before using them. It’s an absolute must…..

[@calastraisaac306]

Hmmm

[@anneauton9640]

No

[@Citrus1992m]

Love that you have gotten into your coloring so much. I can tell by your color choices that you are very conscious of what suits you. The clothes you select paired with your new hair and makeup are so harmonious. ❤

[@sharonmbayabu1042]

Beautiful vlog❤Lydia. And I think this video just solved my problem. I’ve moved into a new house with my parents and my bedroom is lovely but I’m trying to pull inspiration from Pinterest of how to make it look cozy romantic and elegant. Low and behold you are filming in your bedroom and I look and I say Eureka! 😂

[@SharonMacMahon]

Hello Lydia loving the vlog….can I suggest you give everything a quick was before you wear them as I was told they spray them in storage to keep the bug away….love to all x

[@elinamakela8435]

Yes the chemicals in new clothes stay in your body and have been linked to infertility and skin cancer!

[@pinhaoadriana6723]

Totally! I always wash new clothes before I wear them.

[@anneauton9640]

No, for goodness sake stop being obsessive. Do you eat ultra processed food, breath air in cities, drive a car? All much more dangerous to your health.

[@SharonMacMahon]

@@anneauton9640 I was thinking more as to it possibly being more irritating to her guest’s skin if they were sensitive….

[@pinhaoadriana6723]

@@anneauton9640 just like you wash fruits and vegetables from the supermarket before you eat them, you should wash clothes from the store before you wear them. Basic sanitary education.

[@PjTexas]

Love your Wisteria and Oak touches in your guest bedrooms. You think of everything! ❤

[@lydiamillen]

Oh thank you!

[@Shir463]

I'm am definitely going to use that idea great tip thank you Lydia...love your home and taste.

[@michellefenton3490]

@@lydiamillenhave you shown us the oak room and it’s bathroom yet ? Dying to see it

[@courtneyrose5453]

Tip for keeping whites bright- Blueing liquid keeps whites from fading to yellow. A good brand is Mrs. Stewart's Unscented Scent Laundry Whitener Liquid

[@jaybee8276]

TIp - instead of using steamer put your creased item into the tumble dryer with a couple of icecubes and run for 5 to 10 mins gets rid of the creases or softens if something has dried stiff on an outside washing line (one or two items not a dryer load)

[@superthevibe]

Tip - not everyone lives in a country where dryers are ubiquitous or owns one. Use whatever works best for what you have

[@fundamonium]

I always worry about shrinkage with the dryer … do the ice cubes maybe prevent that?

[@MichelleGordon-p9r]

Little constructive feedback sent with love and best wishes, no hate. You look fabulous as always, I totally understand that you are pushing yourself out of your comfort zone, just a little tip ditch the phone, you have a great personality and interact very well, just a little more eye contact with everyone would be really good as you have a sparkle, use it babe! you interact and host so well, looked a great event, Best wishes

[@lsager1970]

Great vlog! Congrats on your event you looked so happy. I giggled when you said “redonkulous” lol 😂 I say that all the time 😊

[@lydiamillen]

Thank you!! 😁

[@lynnrobertson6629]

Highly recommend you wash towel and bath robes before you use them. Washing the embroidered towels in vinegar will prevent the dyes from bleeding onto the white towels.

[@karonfrench1012]

Well, I absolutely loved that vlog Lydia! The dinner looked amazing, hats off to Ali on that. Plus yes it’s law if it’s dark cold and raining you must light the fire! 👍🥰

[@lydiamillen]

Exactly!!

[@BClanBeauty]

I agree with the lights on timers. I have many lamps on timers in my home but I use the light bulbs that is wifi connected and I can dim the bulbs as well from the app. For example, I have a lamp on my kitchen counter that at 6:00 pm, it comes on at full 100% brightness and I have also set it to reduce the brightness to 10% at 9:00 pm and off at 11:00 pm.

[@TkK-sm4jj]

I always use Vanish in every wash, keeps the clothes white and bright, for how ever long your clothes last.

[@lydiamillen]

Great tip!

[@godsbuckets]

Congratulations on 1 million subscribers!

[@rebeccaaspinall7236]

I vote that your bedroom is called the Evergreen room 🌲

[@lydiamillen]

So good! I feel like it needs more green though 😂

[@helensilvers7397]

Ivory just looks so dramatic with your new hair colour. I love it! 🤩

[@LP-en9eo]

LOVE your relaxed home making videos! They are definitely my favourite!

[@LaChat-Noir]

I watched Rajiv Surendra's how to wash whites video and found it super helpful ans always refer back to it - his channel is amazing in general for housekeeping tips. Very similar interiors style to you Lydia 😊 Your new hair colour looks fabulous by the way! ❤

[@tabithajoy2815]

What a lovely vlog, Lydia! 🥰 … that baby girl at your lunch party was such a cutie 🥰 the way she looked at the camera when you were sitting at the table with her gorgeous mama. 😊

[@user-cat2024]

WOW that closeup you did just shows us how well you take care of your skin, truly naturally beautiful Lydia. Continue to share your beauty products and tips, if you ever do your own line I'm in. It was the close up that did it!!! ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨

[@lydiamillen]

Thank you so much!

[@jfd1959]

Tip! Dry your whites in the sunlight to increase whiteness and brightness.

[@lydiamillen]

Such a great tip! We don’t get much sun in the winter so not great for drying x

[@Anna-qv2pb]

Thank you for an absolutely lovely vlog! By the way, your hair is perfection! Lot’s of love from Sweden!❤️

[@lisaelwen653]

Loving the chilled pace Lydia, have I missed it already or have you not shown us the finished bathrooms and guest bedrooms??

[@WonderfullyEveryday]

I've had my bread machine for years and that is such a great idea!

[@lindagregoire8001]

To keep your whites bright use Mrs. Stewart’s bluing agent . You have to read the directions carefully but the blue brightens whites by contrasting the yellow that whites get with age . There a person on KZbin that teaches people how to clean anything , he explains how to use bluing agent , his name is Rajiv Surendra . I can tell Alli would appreciate this persons advice too ! The KZbin title is “How to wash your whites and keep them super bright with Rajiv Surendra” 👍

[@LisaNeal-j1k]

Lovely video I just still can’t get over your hair it is stunning the colour is gorgeous you look so beautiful it really suits you so so much and the way you style it looks beautiful xx

[@titi7178]

Lydia this new hair color suits you beautifully. It really make your eyes pop. Very lovely.

[@AnnekenMe]

Love the slower pace of a vlog.

[@Patrycjaojko]

Hi Lydia, your new hairstyle is giving me Princess Catherine vibes 😍🥰

[@kirsteenwefit3153]

wow Lydia, one of my favorite videos of indulgent cosiness! I love the boot room! you have created such a wonderful life and home and both deserve every ounce of success and all that is to come. Thank you for sharing your luxurious abode and for ideas, tips and inspiration. I didn't want this video to end! hahaha. crumble, log fire and autumn leaves, what can I say, delish. thank you!

[@zeynebozkan2952]

Please please please do more luxury cozy workout sets / “loungewear” sets

[@dr.dolittle4606]

Hello Lydia, been watching your vlog for a while and love how you change, add and evolve. You may want to try an organizer for your Hermes bags, they make a big difference, especially that you have a camera and would definitely carry extra battery + your must haves.

[@tabithajoy2815]

This hair color and the curtain bang look stunning on you!!!

[@hani7562]

Genuine question but how are you ok wearing shoes in your carpeted bedroom? Do you get your carpets regularly cleaned? Thanks

[@alexcambridge8550]

I love researching my colour season, such a great way to find clothes and make up that suit my skin tone best! I find the concept wardrobe a really useful website 🥰

[@lydiamillen]

I totally agree!

[@lianafaye95]

Your natural hair looks so nice Lydia! Love it curly!

[@Marie-FranceSHORE]

Thank you so much Lydia for taking the time to share with us all these beautiful finds and hacks, and just about everything that makes you happy... Always a treat to watch your videos. They are so inspiring ! In return, I would like to share with you a painting I have found on an Swiss website selling antiques. They have for sale the painting of a sausage dog that could stand very nicely in your home. Let me know if you are interested and I'll give you the name of the website. (I precise that I have absolutely nothing to do with this shop. I was just browsing and looking for paintings for myself and found out about this very particular painting). Wish you a beautiful Autumn.

[@lequa1]

Your skin is glowing!!!

[@tzwrtzina]

I loved this amazing vlog💛

[@tinatina5913]

Wash the towels before use Lydia😊

[@mandyreardon2177]

Hi Lydia. I bought the Percy & Reed hair mask on your recommendation. I used it overnight on Friday, and it's amazing, thank you!! I also want to say that I love your new hair colour - you so suit both light and dark! ❤❤❤❤

[@AndreaTerdott]

Nothing like fresh linens 😊

[@beverleyabrown488]

My daughters Chef’s White’s are washed with fresh Lemon juice and Bicarbonate Soda. Something her College tutor recommended. Xxx

[@christinawilliams4589]

Did you’ve got a Millie washing machine? Just use the white powder and it will come out so white you won’t believe it. I use mine all the time. I love it.

[@valeriab.3669]

New hair really suits you! I think this color and your light blonde era a few years back might be my favorite. I wasn’t a big fan of the coloring technique that your stylist used on you in recent years, I thought it was a little streaky.

[@marilenafieru927]

I am in love with your green scarf ❤. Beautiful patern 😊

[@shooanna1]

Love this for you Lyds, what a great launch - I blimming bought the white coat didn’t I - can’t believe the quality at such a great price point 🙌 Also, really nice to see you so relaxed with the team celebrating - well done on another great collab xx

[@siobhanmillington1998]

🥔🥔🥔 Potato Tip 🥔🥔🥔 My cousin is a chef and said base potato portions on one baked potato! If you wouldn’t eat more than one baked potato then by cutting up one roughly gives you how much you need per person. Hope that helps 😂xxxxxx

[@amyhutchinson8442]

Still loving your blogs ❤️ Please when doing your dry ingredients for bread making, use a jar and not zip lock bags unless they are reusable 😉🫶🏻 Keep being you beautiful xx 🇦🇺

[@golderabi1557]

I really enjoyed this vlog! Great tip you passed on about ingredient prep for bread machine.Please could you post your favourite bread recipe?❤

[@martinamanca8152]

The Ivy room would be so lovely for your bedroom 🤍

[@TheoriginalANGEK439]

When washing whites, don’t wash anything but whites. No mixing other colours in with it. That’s what causes discolouration ! 👍

[@SzazaM077]

1:03:07 My brushes!!! I have the middle one in Junior size x 2 and I think they are the best brushes on the market. Plus, they are British!😊

[@lydiamillen]

🤎🤎🤎

[@MegaTelenovela]

Yumm perfectly delicious meal at the end. Loved it all

[@sandracollett693]

I can recommend Colorwow extra large for your hair Lydia. I've just discovered it and it gives volume without feeling sticky. You really can't feel it in your hair at all and it lasts. I've also not used straighteners since using this product 😊

[@Nubianette]

Funny, I saw all the silk Amazon scarves you showed, last week. I was looking for a head covering for being in the sun, to protect my scalp (I just got my hair braided, and my straw hats don’t fit, now). I bought the light mocha, animal print. It’s much nicer than I expected. Looked great on, but it was too warm. So, it’ll be perfect in the cooler months.

[@gwynethglas-brown9171]

Those scarves are so pretty 😍

[@Giulorma1121]

I always thought I was a cool winter, but cool colored makeup looks terrible on me. I was told by my hair stylist I should try bright spring colors. Now I’m wearing gold, warm browns, bronze and peachy colors and I look so much better. My mind was blown.🤯

[@DeathByFashion1]

Order Mrs Stewart’s liquid bluing for the whitest whites

[@hannahk.1706]

First of all, I love your videos Lydia! You have helped me so much to elevate my wardrobe, from brands you share, ways to style something and most importantly being reassured that you should wear whatever makes you feel best. When you mentioned your thoughts on dressing up and how we mostly appreciate that on older couples (23:25), you put into words what I thought at the ballet yesterday evening. While waiting in line for the bathroom I marveled at the looks and handbags from older ladies and wondered what their pieces probably already had seen in their lives. And whenever someone my age slipped by the image cracked. I truly wonder if that also has something to do with fabrics and just the general decline of quality in garments and in this regard the way Polyester etc. picks up light so differently than natural fibers like silk, wool etc. It seemed like there were worlds (better: ages) between the styles of the older generation and mine. In this way your philosophy on choosing pieces that will age well and at the same time are worth their money in the long run, has really helped me to be mindful with my resources - that's why I bought the silk scarf from H&M you showed a couple of months ago and I love it! So, thank you, I really appreciate your work

[@JS-oy6ig]

Mother of a 25 & 30 year old here… I’m sure you wipe down your dressing room counter top after cleaning your 👢👢 🥰 If you have a couple of old towels… you can always lay one down on any surface and clean your shoes on top of the towel…then off to the wash 😉

[@comealongwithme..9571]

Lydia, what do you mean with putting apple crumbles in the freezer? I'm not a native speaker, so maybe I therefore missed your point. I'd love to do something like that myself. Thank you.

[@calastraisaac306]

I’m careful not to mix my change of money with other essentials Moneys are full of germs It should go in a lil change purse

[@martinanail5309]

Hello. You NEED a book called Laundry love from Patric Richardson. He explains everything about laundry, spot treatment, whitening and everything about laundering. He's got even a book about cleaning your house (just using the same products that works for your laundry) it's a GAME CHANGER !!!

[@juliet12383]

Love your video! ❤

[@mariposa1933]

Haven’t seen the guest bathroom. It looks beautiful Lydia! 🍃🍂🍃🍂

[@kelleygrover7593]

I wish you could make your Amazon storefront available for Amazon US as well!!!!

[@vanessaf.223]

Yes, please make your items available for Amazon USA. Thank you : )

[@emmagrovesport6938]

I get that with my neck and ears! Sometimes the face wash I’m using x

[@jacque3737]

Watching you whilst laying on a sunbed in Fuertaventura x

[@lydiamillen]

🤎🤎🤎

[@JYYJZ]

the sun is my whitening trick haha

[@lydiamillen]

Can’t relate in England x

[@thetravelingwhites]

Hey Lydia, you need Mrs. Stewart's Concentrated liquid bluing. Everything you own will be sooooo white!🤍

[@Cjsunshine82]

Oh fab here early for a change have the best week everyone watching sending big loving vibes to all ❤

[@sam1819]

What a lovely person you are! Thank you! If only everyone were like you. Lots of love to all from Baku ❤

[@rexysmum]

Same to you !!!!! 🌸

[@Galorgeous_]

Vanish whitening. I would put ur coins in a separate little purse as money is very dirty and the coins will also damage your makeup packaging and having dirty coins rolling over your sanitary product is not great even if it is just the packaging you still have to remove the packaging. Anyway lots of reasons to keep the coins and any money separate

[@Audrey_1929]

Make-up!! Finally🎉

[@KarenWatts-m2l]

Hi Lydia I’ve been soaking my white T shirts and pillow cases in salt Just for an hour before putting them in the wash and they come up lovey .

[@GmaMom]

Side part is the most flattering on you.

[@kv7654]

Agreed

[@vandammelore6736]

I love your new hair 🥰

[@Gweynn5]

I use Mrs Stewart's liquid bluing to brighten my whites

[@karenreiter533]

Mrs Stewart’s liquid bluing is fantastic and available on Amazon. My grandmother had the whitest sheets, napkins and clothing from using liquid bluing and I have loved following in her footsteps. 💕💕💕

[@NicolaAnnePearce]

Lydia, your eyebrows are beautiful, what (if anything) do you have done to get them looking like that?

[@Vickiboe592]

Lydia, Alex, Laura. Favs‼️ where was Josie ?

[@starabaker]

I love your new hair so much 😊 I love all your Amazon recs. Especially that Tartan cashmere scarf. I might buy it soon. Are you happy with the GHD? do your hair stay put all day, or do they frizz?

[@jakesamra3172]

To make things extra white in the wash. Add your normal plus washing powder for whites from any supermarket and 1/4 of a cup of toilet bleach

[@del_ecuras1836]

Bicarbonate of soda and white vinegar With your washing products 😊

[@lydiamillen]

Thanks for sharing

[@danielbsigma91]

Would be so nice to start seeing yours and Ali's vlogs in 4k.

[@tinkerbell2939]

Tinkerbell's Everyday Cleaner and Laundry Soap Powder - my homemade recipe. Process it all in stages in a food processor you use just for laundry soap powder. Use 1 tbsp per load, 2-3 for heavily soiled. Put the powder in the basket of the washer. Safe for all washers. Great for all clothing (baby), linens, delicates, and dog bedding! 4 oz bar of Dr Bronner’s soap or homemade soap bar, grated 1 cup baking soda 1 cup oxygen cleaner - the safest one is Dollar General’s True Living 1 cup washing soda 1/3 cup Epsom salts 3 tbsp sea salt To make Everyday Cleaner put 4 tbsp hot water in a pint spray bottle and add 2 tsps of this laundry soap powder, shake to combine, add cool water. It's an awesome cleaner for indoor and outdoors! Works excellent on vinyl siding.

[@eliemai12]

Those flowers are so gorgeous