Our Home Years ago! ~ Home Before and After ~ Extreme Home Makeover ~ Home Tour Before and Afters

I've always wanted to make a video on what our home used to look like years ago and then bring it up to the present day, just to compare! I finally got this done! I hope you will enjoy and be inspired. 😊
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[@melodylincoln4053]

Mary your home is absolutely BEAUTIFUL. It was so awesome seeing all the changes throughout the years and honestly, it looked so comfortable and stylish for each and every era. I love the kitchen beams, the faux shiplap line in bedroom everything just beautiful. And who wouldn't want all of that gorgeous property. The beautiful country living, the peaceful pond and the nature around you. WOW!! I call you blessed Mary. Thanks for taking us along. A beautiful home. 🤗

[@Betharoot]

Thank you for stepping out of your comfort zone and posting the house tour. Sometimes it takes a person several tries to find their style and I think you've found yours.

[@carolmason8085]

I agree. Once I've found it, I go years without changing it. The best to you all in 2023!

[@GODSPEAKS898]

I totally agree. ❤

[@gladysanderson1351]

In our old house, after I came upon the color for our living room of Sherwin William's "Gray Goose", I stuck with it for years.I loved how the color changed in different lighting.

[@yvonnesmall1318]

Mary, Mary thank you !for the wonderful home tour. The home was beautiful when your parents had it. The home was beautiful when you and John took over. The home is absolutely beautiful today. You and your family are changing with the times. Thanks for sharing with us. An inspiration!

[@lisafriend5535]

Love how it looks now. The outdoors area is so beautiful. Happy New Year to you and your family.

[@beverlymurray6554]

Mary you have created a beautiful home. I love how it has evolved.

[@mistymountainhop1971]

It's all beautiful...I recently thought about changing my decor from the dark primitive colors to more of a white color, similar to yours, but most of my hutches, cabinets are in dark colors, and the thought of repainting them all white...I'm exhausted at the thought.

[@jemma50]

I love house tours and before-and-afters! ♥ Thank you, Mary, for sharing your home and the changes over the years. Sending love. ♥♥♥

[@sandimcdougall2909]

You have made me do a walk down memory lane with how my paint choices & styles have changed. Thank you for this video.

[@aurorabella2000]

It’s always fun to watch the progression over the years of your home. All the changes additions and subtractions of your furniture etc. to see how our tastes change over years

[@beverlybullock4150]

Absolutely beautiful. Love your videos. Happy New Year 🎉 ✨️

[@Kim-C33]

Loved the progress you’ve made! I do need to ask how you keep your house so clean and neat with 2 boys? 😂 TFS❤

[@nancydavis670]

Happy New Year, Mary! Look forward to everything you share in 2023.

[@ellenloveeggleston3251]

Love to see your history, Mary. You are so blessed to be able to have your childhood home. Your home place is very beautiful. Thank you!

[@susanmarks4394]

Surely a dream property! Heaven on earth.

[@gemigirl5521]

You have definitely landed at a beautiful and timeless style.

[@spookado1]

Absolutely love the house the way it is NOW!!!

[@cosinandoconmamachapis7411]

Te saludo desde Atlanta! Love your Chanel!❤❤❤

[@curban616]

I love before and after!! It is beautiful in the past and the present. A home has a history and that is what makes it a home!! ❤

[@kimberlyrader3341]

Don't change anything beautiful.

[@judyopp7485]

Loved the tour! Thanks! I want to share, our home is over 100 years old and when we bought it 40 years ago, the small footed tub in our bathroom confused me a little. I am so glad we had it sandblasted and refinished. Our bath is white smoke on the walls, cherry woodwork and vanity, wood plank look floor with white footed tub. I am almost 70 now and my footed tub is my comfort and joy each evening! I highly recommend a footed tub! The only drawback is cleaning the floor under the tub. I have found easier ways to clean through the years and won't give up my tub until I can no longer get in and out of it! We have our perfect retirement home....5 rooms with 17 windows. We had purchased this house to flip...but when the coal mines closed we were just finishing our project. This house found a place in our hearts and we love it and our neighbors too much to ever move. I found your site during the long days of covid....and I still look forward to each new video!

[@denisecarter5117]

My mother had that same couch that your mom had.😊 Funny how much we change over the years and like you I have moved away from most colors and I love white, light and bright.

[@sandyjenkins3077]

Your home is lovely inside and out. It is cozy and welcoming. Great job!

[@brendastover8761]

Your home is beautiful. I love all the clean look of white.

[@jenka_79]

This was so much fun to watch, thank you for sharing with us. 🏡

[@susanprendergast7384]

I enjoyed this very much! I can't find the like button! They keep changing things around. But, like, like , like!

[@catherineswish]

I think your final plan in white is the best ever, I never get tired of it because it’s bright and cheerful.

[@pjaneheil]

It's PERFECT, THE B4 & AFTER, I have actually learned from YOU, the difference between colored, versus your white, the white stands out SO MUCH BETTER,. thank you for teaching me new methods for changing to a much simple & warmer home

[@marybethbagin4565]

I love this video! I think you did an excellent job with the changes that you have made. It is sometimes hard to make big changes in an existing structure. How do you heat your house?

[@suesmith7088]

Love the before and after. Nothing like going from the past till now. You have such wonderful ideas.

[@kathrynschamanski3766]

It's amazing how a bit of paint and thoughtful changes can make a home so different. I really like the way your home looks now and how the decor and colors have brightened the look of the house. Great changes, Mary. I look forward to seeing further changes as you make as time goes on. Thank you for sharing your home with us.

[@dawndawn6946]

Beautiful job and family history!💖

[@tinasalobecke66]

Fun to see all the changes! I love how your home looks now, very bright and cheerful 😁Happy new year to you all Mary!🎉

[@idoialozu1175]

Maravillosos los cambios, muy personales. Felicidades

[@shainaleed6772]

I always wait for your new videos...from Malaysia 🦋

[@allmy10kids]

I’m so glad you made this! It shows growth and progress and potential. You are fearless! I need to be more like this. Thank you

[@Earthy-Artist]

Agree & I wish I had Mary's skill with power tools and even wish I owned some of those same power tools. With the skill to use them drastic changes can be made to a home.

[@Vnotto]

Your home and property look so special and it must feel even more that way for you, since it is where you grew up. I love the improvements you have made

[@thesmallscape]

Everything looks great! What a fun video and so reassuring that even your lovely style progressed and evolved into what it is now. God’s blessings to you and yours in the new year!

[@Reypeg]

Really enjoyed the video of before and after

[@annettemurielle]

Your home is absolutely lovely, Mary. The changes you've made over the years reflect beautifully your creativity and resourcefulness. Thank you for sharing!

[@ReinventedDelaware]

Love all the changes you have made over the years Mary! We have been married for almost 40 years and the two homes we have lived in have been changed so many times too. Our current home has gone through some major changes and will continue as long as we are able to do the changes ourselves. I hear younger people say "I don't know what I was thinking with those color or style choices." when they refer to design aesthetics they loved in the past. It's always funny to hear that because I think it is perfectly normal to like a look and then change your mind about it in the future. We loved the look so much that we made changes to our homes. Then when we grow tired of the look, we can change it! The great thing about redoing our homes is that we can change things as we see fit for what we currently like. We don't have to be stuck in one way of decorating. Just because we loved flowered wallpaper in the 80s in mauve colors doesn't mean it has to stay that way. We can change it! Our homes will feel fresh again rather than growing stagnant looking. That's the beauty of making all things new again! Thanks for sharing the changes in your home! Happy and blessed New Year to you and your family!🥰

[@gracemoore384]

Excellent description of the passage of time with decor!

[@pamelagay3303]

I have been married almost 52 years! So much longer than you. God BlessAll.

[@sheilabailey937]

Loved this video. It was so interesting to see the progression of your home.

[@teresabell1014]

That is awesome...loved seeing the transformation of your home.

[@Tootsie55]

Change is always good if it’s something you want. Loved all the before and afters.

[@birdie9680]

As always, your fearlessness is amazing!! Your take on some older looks was better than mine! And I think most of yours could still work today! You have a wonderful eye for interior decor. As someone who also redecorates a lot, I really enjoyed this walk down memory lane. Happy New Year to you and yours Mary, as well as everyone watching!!

[@melodytwitchell4898]

Happy new year Mary and family loves. Here to bless year

[@marybroyhill1976]

Love the video of the history of your home.

[@Earthy-Artist]

Loved watching the metamorphosis of your home into it's present state. Here are a couple of ideas for your stairway: Perhaps paint a pattern onto them to make them look like an old vintage Persian style rug is going up them or install an actual real Persian or other style rug. This could also help with the amount of noise while you try to sleep. Or paint some sort of pattern on the back of each step, the pattern could be anything, flowers, vines, birds, words.

[@southernwaysdesign7744]

I think your ideas is fantastic if you like the Persian styles, but I think they would look beautiful staying white and adding a natural new step all the way up I just think with white having the step natural wood is gorgeous.. but the Persian is beautiful in some home with that style and the white and natural just seems to bring it all together in her home , the whites is so bright and beautiful makes the home so clean , natural and fresh and elegant let’s the sunlight pour in helping keep cost down on your utility bill which is very important with the cost inflation constantly increasing .. Also seeing a photo wall is so gorgeous leading up the stairway walls it a place that at times you just want to sit and stare at all of your family or family and friends you can easily just take a seat on your stairway and stare for hours . I just love a gorgeous stairway with the photo wall it shows the beauty and another heart of your home ...

[@Earthy-Artist]

@@southernwaysdesign7744 I think of Persian style rugs to be timeless classics which go with many different & various sorts of decor styles. Such as modern, eclectic, rustic, & farmhouse. I've seen Persian which can also be called Asian style rugs in decorating magazines used often in ultra modern living rooms they somehow ground a modern room and create a warmer vibe. The rugs I'm describing are the same sort of rugs musicians often use on stage during their rock, folk, or country concerts. I think a neutral colored Persian/Asian rug {or other style rug} would look great on Mary's stairs, it would add texture & pattern without a lot of color.

[@gladysanderson1351]

interesting. I will say, our stairway was a lot quieter with carpet on them, and kept less dust from getting into the bedrooms.

[@liatori6214]

Indeed inspiring! I always like to put my mind to change, or better improvement of our home. Being 60 years of age I've had my share of changes. Yet , looking back, I can follow a certain thread throughout all my developements.

[@truthfinderswithlisarobbin4176]

My style has changed through the years also! I love your home and the cottages. Your style is open and comfortable. I enjoy your videos.

[@gindyjohnson8062]

Your home is beautiful....

[@teressamoore1038]

Thanks. Fun to see the changes! Funny as we get older how we just want simple and comfortable around us. Many blessings to you and your family. Happy New Year ♡

[@lynnelovett8999]

Like what you did with your home/family home Ms Mary. Looking forward to seeing what you do in the future. You did such a beautiful job over the years of coming into your style. You also did such a beautiful job with your cottages. May you and yours have a blessed healthy Happy New Year.

[@phyllisanngodfrey6137]

We built our house 35 years ago…….. I never stopped to really think of all the changes, upgrades, and additions we did through the years both inside and out.

[@thisismemoocow]

I really enjoyed this video. I think you have great taste and it was fun to see how it evolved. I actually requested a video like this about a year ago, so I was excited to see it actually happen!

[@toontown0633]

Shoutout to your parents for having you.

[@paulabeaulieu52]

Yes. I enjoyed this video. I even caught myself smiling when I remember some of the changes over the years. I can't believe how long it's been that I have looked forward to Wednesday mornings at 9am!

[@allmy10kids]

You see the red kitchen as primitive. I live in a neighborhood of hundred plus year old mansions and every one of us had a red room somewhere between the 90s and 2010? Here it read as dramatic and elegant. I wish I had pictures.

[@lorenenath6002]

I like the way your home looks now, inside and outside. It is so bright and peaceful, and outside it is so lush,and green! You have a beautiful place there.

[@joysutherland5187]

Love this video . When I watch your videos I always think how expensive and pretty your home is so I was happy to see how much of your home is diy and thrifted projects . You have done an amazing job and it gives me hope and great ideas for my home . Thank you

[@lgcushman9154]

How lucky you are to live in such an incredibly beautiful, light, roomy, airy home. A true labor of love. Your current design scheme is stunning. If I owned a home, I would emulate your style.

[@KT-kv2ke]

You are absolutely pure light! Thank you for genuinely letting that show & for inspiring us in your walk. 🙏🏻♥️🙏🏻

[@pamboone6921]

Hi Mary,,,,wow what a blessing that you got to buy your parents home! It was beautiful when they had it and its gorgeous now!! Nope, I wouldn’t change a thing, you have done a phenomenal job on it. I hope you and yours has a wonderful, healthy and happy New Year! God Bless ❤️

[@mariecrum2303]

Hi Mary FYI I started watching YT during the COVID shut down in March of 2020 and I found your channel not long after that. I watched you do your floor in your bathroom sometime during 2020 as you were painted it! I am a professional Artists working as a Graphic Designer for almost 40 years! My first thought when you painted that floor well it will never last, well you proved me wrong. As an Artist I do love color but your white is nice but not for me! I also struggle with anyone painting wood but so many do and it is nice but not for me either. I have those beautiful wooden oak cabinets in my kitchen and would NEVER paint them. I refinished a table that was my Grand parents that had so many layers of paint on it, it took forever when I was younger which let me with a bad taste to ever paint wood. Just me! I truly love your channel we live in Ohio about a hour from Berlin and I have bought many of your things! Thanks for keeping me entertained with your video! Happy New Year!

[@danasarbu1488]

Hello from România ! You have a beautiful home! If you put the Curtains closer to the ceiling the room will look better and the windows larger. God bless you!

[@carolynlulinski8593]

Loved watching today. Beautiful changes love them all❤. Happy New Year.🎉

[@judybatts1348]

Loved this home tour video. It's always been beautiful but I really like what you've done to it . Beautiful home. Also, isn't that what stairs are for, to give the kids a pick up zone? Mine was.haha

[@pamelagay3303]

Are you eventually going to down size? That is a lot of land and buildings to take care of. I am 71 years old and when I turned 48. My husband and I downsized.

[@cyndiaden9624]

Loved this video Mary !! You have such a beautiful home ! Love seeing the changes over the years !!

[@knut982]

Your property is a piece of heaven on earth. A house is always a work in progress and thank you for sharing the different stages & styles it went through.

[@hollyhasegawa6095]

Oh wow, thanks for a wonderful video, thank you for stepping out of your comfort zone. Your house has made an amazing transformation over the years and so glad to hear that you didn't spend a ton of money ugrading everything. Mary you are so amazing at all of the things you create and DIY and I just love your channel and have watching your videos and the inspiration you give me to try a few things on my own home. Have a blessed day and I hope that you had a beautiful Christmas and I wish you a very Happy New Year. Sending love and hugs, bye!

[@wendyschlegel5031]

This was a fun video. What a transformation over the years. You home is cozy and beautiful.

[@cindydolezal2980]

When did your parents move out? Was your sister already married too? Are they close by still?

[@sheilabarchalk4841]

Thank you Mary for sharing your home. You had mentioned at the beginning that the home was built as an Amish home. Did you have to put the electric in the home or was it built with it?

[@designdoctor247]

everything...each step you took lead u to the perfection of your style now 😀

[@alisedelacey7138]

Beautiful property😊

[@lorrem2539]

Thanks for sharing, Mary. I believe a home is never finished. I have lived in my home for 35 years and have been changing things since I moved in. Just recently we made some major changes to the upstairs. New flooring, ceiling and torn down walls. Started saving for the bedrooms then will save for a basement redo. At the same time I am planning outside changes as well. We have a large backyard so I want to change my current vegetable garden to an herb garden and move the vegetable garden down further in the yard so I can grow more vegetables. Like I said, always a work in progress but I enjoy the process and will continue to work on it until I can’t anymore.

[@deeneedler327]

Love your house, so country. I could live there and not change a thing. I love the all white!

[@parnellbeth]

That's the fun of home ownership, changing things however you want them. A refresh gives you a mental boost. I have had our living room painted a pale blue-grey that changes color through out the day for about 15 yrs and just can't leave that color, it is so calming.

[@conniestephens19]

Your home has always been beautiful from the Amish to the present

[@Ps23cm]

I love this video! And I absolutely love the step by step, over the years transformations. It's a beautiful testimony of your home life and reflects what you value. Very well done Mary. Happy New Year blessings to you and your family.

[@laurawyss112]

Mary, Your home is beautiful. Hearing how happy you are with your painted bathroom floor has inspired me to paint mine!

[@laurieg2436]

I LOVE all the white!!🤍

[@1234dvarela]

I love what you do! The exterior elevation of the house and the landscaping are no exception. ps....I hope you don't paint the brick. It contributes an important element to the architecture and the property as a whole.

[@susanmary4752]

Oh I loved this! My mother was always rearranging furniture and decor when I was growing up. Loved watching her talent and vision change over time. Your home is so lovely and bright. Thanks for sharing!

[@mariahinojosa4734]

You have a beautiful home.

[@tammyi363]

Sure makes you see how color opens up or makes a room look smaller. Beautiful home. Thanks for sharing.

[@patl3070]

Loved the video. Love the current look! Thanks for sharing.

[@southernwaysdesign7744]

Mary , You have done a fantastic job bringing your home to a white and bright Elegant home . It’s gorgeous after seeing all the colors and changes you did previously. You are a natural elegant designer to use the least of materials you used to make such drastic changes for the fresh white theme going throughout. You making it so much fresh clean and a Elegant look but also allowing your home to breathe letting the natural sunlight in and this is definitely helping on the cost of your utilities. Your home is so gorgeous especially since you have done changes with all sorts of colors but when you choose white , you choose the best for it , you brought your home to what it is today Elegant, clean and fresh throughout everything is so bright and breathtaking so welcoming 😢. Goes to show you what some paint and thought of decorating minimalist will do to your home . I think your stairway needs the minimum to bring it right into your home and make it a show stopper by just refreshing the white and making your steps all the way up with the natural wood , would be the perfect blend and most of all the wall making it a family photo wall . This would make it the heart of the home seeing a beautiful stairway just makes the home feel more welcoming leading to the second floor and as you stated you have it on future plans and I would love to see the transition done once you have just added your beautiful touches by not breaking the bank doing it ... your home is gorgeous just the way you have changed it and it will never go outdated that’s the beauty of white when you just change decor by adding a pop of color to go with the season or holiday and it gives it the elegant look for each and every season. But when your home has certain colors you can’t bring it into a gorgeous elegant look for each and every season just impossible to do . This is one of the reasons I enjoy your channel is seeing you transform a gorgeous home every holiday and seasonal change by seeing what color decor you will be adding . Same with your outside living area you always take it to the top with very little it’s the decor you use doing it .. Thanks for sharing this video and thanks for welcoming us into your home showing us it doesn’t take a complete renovation to turn your home into to beautiful elegant home you can do it minimalist with paint and decor and you have showed us by taking us for this beautiful tour of your home , a home we’re you put your Heart In ❤️

[@TRoth858]

My favs are the second to last, and the last. I love your home, and everything you've done inside and out. I think the way it was when you were growing up was awesome too. It was very warm and cozy looking. Our homes are our safe havens. Your mom created one for you, and you in turn have created one for your your children. And John of course. We'll done Mary! 🤗

[@jeannerolig6042]

Your home is beautiful. I love seeing it evolve, and look forward to upcoming changes, when they happen.

[@robindelude3787]

Thank you for sharing, Mary. Your home is beautiful inside and out. The beams in your kitchen are gorgeous! My favorite is the exterior and the incredible landscape that surrounds the house. When everything is in bloom and the trees are lush & green - those pictures take my breath away! So peaceful and serene. Thanks again for sharing! A happy and blessed New Year to all!

[@kimhamburger673]

Mary you have done a fantastic job with the home.

[@pamyacuzzo6614]

Oh my goodness Mary, this is a great video. You all have certainly put lots of love and work into this beautiful home. Love the setting of this home, the beautiful landscaping and the gorgeous interior. You are hands down the most creative gal I know. You have given me so many, many ideas! Thank you for sharing with us!

[@teresaamlin9066]

Your house is beautiful!!! I Love seeing all the changes over the years. Thank you for sharing your home with all of us.

[@annm6941]

Thank you for sharing your home! 🥶🥰✅

[@judywolff799]

Love all of the changes you have made. Happy New Year 🎉🎉

[@tv.8851]

So great upload video 🌳 😍 📹 👌 👍 👏 🌳 Thanks 🎵 🎶 😊 🫂

[@lucyschaefer2144]

Beautiful home

[@valeriedruart1942]

Mary, c'est vraiment un très joli travail , c'est sublime et vous pouvez être fière de votre maison....J'adore 🥰

[@KathyHutto]

It was so neat to see the progression through the years. I love the way it looks now. 🥰