decorating our living room + decor haul | Vlogmas Day 8

I found the cutest decor for the bookshelves in the living room and I am finally decorating our beautiful mantle! Happy Vlogmas Day 8
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[@ems0up]

these daily vlogs spark SO much joy- I know how much work they must be, but MaCenna, know that your efforts are truly truly appreciated! loooove living vicariously through you!!

[@pamelakane864]

9th March

[@heathermacleod7068]

💯💯💯🤩🤩🥰🥰

[@rneustel388]

1000% agree with this comment!

[@leamariechristiansen346]

11:40 Kinsley stealing the finches decoration from the table, is just GOLD 😄❤️ in the same second Macenna says "let's pack these away from Kinsley" haha! KInsley is THE BEST ❤️😍

[@KeanusRandom36]

I came to comment the same about kingsleyyyy so cuuute 😭😭😭😭

[@KeanusRandom36]

The little jump off the table 😂😂😂

[@lovly2cu725]

I NEED TO COME PLAY WITH THAT DOG

[@nottheone582]

came looking for this comment! she's the cutest little rascal we love kinsley!

[@sunshinelady7933]

❣️❣️❣️

[@deannahenley179]

Kinsley is so stealthy lmao she came and got that birth year ornament so fast and inconspicuous 🤣🤣🤣

[@zackcamara8688]

Can we all just take a moment….. If any of you have been watching MaCenna and Romeo start this process from the very beginning and just realize how amazing this whole process has been and remembering certain moments throughout certain vlogs over the last year and a half, almost 2, and the both of them bringing this house back to life. ❤️ Macenna, thank you for bringing us along this journey with you and Romeo and Kinsley I’m so excited for that final video when the house is completely done and you and Romeo just ploppin on the couch and looking around at what you guys accomplished together ❤️❤️❤️ So inspirational ❤️❤️

[@robinwoods9961]

The shelf and mantel looks absolutely gorgeous. You are such a great decorator. Everything you touch looks magical in the place you put it. I'm loving vlogmas.

[@msparis729]

Not Kinsley sneaking and stealing an ornament 😂😂 Too funny. Hope you found where she put it. I just get so excited when you take us shopping. You've honestly changed the things I notice whenever I go now! 😍😍

[@brit331]

A couple seconds later it appears back on the table when she says “let’s get these away from kinsley” 😂😂

[@marthaely8244]

Yep, I saw that, so cute, and her Mama didn't even notice!

[@ig6851]

Kingsley is hilarious! 😂

[@ashlynoe]

When macenna posts you drop everything and watch 💕 My daily boost of serotonin has come from your vlogmas this year so thank you!

[@VictoriaA2085]

Well said!

[@lindaga820]

You got that right Ash !!!! I'm totally addicted !

[@lillianruiz3491]

Same 😊

[@mariedilly3649]

Oh absolutely... getting spoiled by Vlogmas for sure...

[@dwagnerful]

MaCenna, you can never have too many books 📚 on a bookshelf...lol😉 Your cottage is becoming a 🏡 home! ♥️

[@Soulfulcottage]

This! I’m voting for way more books, esp behind the tree, to give it that cozy library feel.

[@MarleeMayI]

I was an assistant to an embroiderer for 4 years, and I ran the big 6 and 10 needle for her while she did the digital work. I'm blown away that you were able to learn all that in such a short time frame. I really struggled with the digital part.

[@itsmemegan1000]

She’s a genius, so of course she figured it out

[@Rebelhomeland]

It looked like Romeo was running it. Some of those machines are super hard to run & trouble shoot. And very expensive. If you where a computer smart person I'm sure it would help. Since she's a pro that most likely helped.

[@rachelbrouard1240]

I've been working for the same company for 32 years doing embroidery. I'm running a 15 head machine, and I love it. My hearing has suffered through 🤣

[@sunshinelady7933]

@@rachelbrouard1240 hope you get well💗💗💗

[@maerorable]

I think you'd really appreciate how Laura Melhuish-Sprague decorates her house for Christmas (and just her renovation videos in general)! I find a lot of inspiration in both of your channels!

[@kathrynphillips4172]

Agreed!!

[@juliechan5017]

I showed my dad the cabinet door video because I wanted him to build me a router table just like yours, and he spent over an hour watching more of your videos and not building my table😂

[@MsLuneNoire]

I love the sofa in the position that it appears in the intro-it gives the cozy vibes you want in front of the fireplace. On the side it looks strange and awkward to watch the tv mounted in the center of the room.

[@alyssataylor2338]

I'm living my Christmas decorating life vicariously through you right now! I still have another full week of law school papers and finals to get through before I can do my own decorating. For the time being I can only watch your vlogs during my study breaks.

[@lizphillips2283]

Good luck with the studies

[@alyssataylor2338]

@@lizphillips2283 thank you!

[@biancamarlow2310]

Clicked the video and heard MaCenna say “it’s lit”. Then I realized she was talking about the tree. 🤣

[@nancyxiong4887]

😂

[@elizabethevanskiikka2184]

Paint the nutcrackers with leftover house paints so they literally match the house decor! ❤️🥰

[@sheilavanduynfote5539]

My heart is full coming home to a video from McCenna makes me so HAPPY. This is so much work for you but please just remember you are making thousands of us so happy. You actually are a light in a somewhat dark time. Thank You❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@dn5582]

I discovered your channel a couple of months ago and you are pure joy. I’m from your mother’s generation and enjoy when you include her in the videos from time to him. However, you my dear and your handsome Romeo are adorable. Enjoying watching your DIY remodel.

[@carlafisher8946]

I think a touch of brighter color, like around the burlaped tree, some ornaments nestled in the swag on the bottom shelf, little touches of brightness, of cute surprise, would make the shelves light up.

[@barbarashelton6709]

Mantel and bookshelves look real nice,you two are making your home look so warm and cozy. Thank You for taking the time to make the volgs, they bring so much joy!!!!!

[@mariannegoins3610]

This was such a good video. Shopping, coffee, Romeo, Mom and design. So quiet and peaceful. CHRISTMAS IS IN THE AIR.

[@reshmadasam5331]

its midnight in india, and the only reason i stayed up is for your vlog!!!! the time difference sucks but, HAVE A GREAT DAY MACENNA!! love you!

[@amberdoran]

Deep in bloom on the wall, on the TV, on the laptop, on the cards. It's everywhere, I get the feeling you like it. 😆

[@carolynallen597]

I love hearing your thought process on your decor designs. I don't usually enjoy when people do that, but you explained it so well it was enjoyable, not to mention original and gorgeous!!

[@Cinderella1125]

Love the bookshelves! You can never have too many shelves to decorate. Love the books, candles, and other vintage decor. Back in the day I used to collect David Winter English cottages. I especially loved the pudding houses such as the one you picked up at the thrift store. It's so exciting to decorate and then tweak the items until things are just right. Thank you for a fun video! ✳❤💚🎄❇

[@kamsisterrs]

Compared to your past Christmas decorating videos, holy smokes! Christmas in the cottage has elevated the game ten fold! Amazing macenna I hope you’re loving it! You’ve been waiting for so long for this moment ❤️

[@mikkileon6380]

Thank you for taking us along with you and Romeo and your mother, shopping for Christmas decorations and taking us along as you decorate your house. I couldn’t even join my children for Thanksgiving and it was one of my daughters first time cooking for the family. So it’s hard to feel very Christmasy, but I really want to. I look forward to this time so much. So thank you for bringing that vibe into my home my life. And helping me get ideas for next year because I’m determined to be better next Christmas. Merry Christmas❣️♥️

[@rimaizri2870]

So much positive energy, and the cottage is becoming more & more cosy 😍😍😍

[@brittanynichols4791]

It looks so good, and cozy!!! I used to set up my grandma's Christmas village, and I would give it a story. Everyone had a name a purpose in the scene. Weird holiday decorating memories 😂🎄☃️

[@deviousfate]

OMG MACENNA!!! that little house you picked up at the thrift store made me SO happy. My grandma used to have a collection of all of those little houses and I absolutely adored them. Would make up little stories of them when I was a kid and rearrange them on her shelf into a new village every time I went to visit. They have long since disappeared but I remember her having that very one amongst her collection and just seeing it again made me so happy.

[@lajuanaadams80]

I would have to put my couch facing the tree and fireplace so I could sit and enjoy all the beautiful lights and decorations. Looks great 👍.

[@itsGabrielaCristina]

Oh my God, MaCenna! Those shelves and that mantel look SO cozy and luxe! Also, as much as I am desperate to see the kitchen progress, I can't wait for you to put your finishing touches on the windows and door in the living room. It's going to make such a big difference!

[@dominiquedejong7073]

This vlog made my heart fill with so so much warmth ❤️ I smiled the whole way through! If only vlogmas with Macenna could be every day of the year!!

[@donnad.7986]

So happy to see the decorating I need inspiration & I know I’ll get it watching you!! 🎄

[@andreamurphy7223]

Such a cozy and warm Christmas vibe...lovely.

[@mklarson2980]

Gorgeous!! Oh my goodness, when Kinsley stole your little birth year ornament🤣😂The garland with those ribbons and big brass bells, just beautiful, I'm so inspired!🎄🎀🔔

[@carolineatterby8106]

I m in love with your cottage...that mantel looks so pretty..for Christmas with the shelving and your tree...loved the Christmas shopping too..vloggmas with Ma Cenna bringing so much joy..🥰

[@jeanninef2110]

Kinsley is just too cute!! She reminds me so much of our Cooky (he's been gone for over 10 years...still miss him lots!) Beautiful Christmas decor!

[@tammyleviner3070]

The mantle looks really pretty, so cozy and cottagy!! The ribbons and bells really elevated it! The shelves are pretty too of course! Totally enjoying vlogmas this year🎄

[@sandrastrobel1254]

It’s looking so beautiful and festive. Thank you for doing vlogmas. 🎄🎄🎄

[@kerrysojan7073]

Just love waking up to check if your vlogmas is on. They are coming along wonderfully. It's a joy to watch you creating the mood.

[@gabl3400]

Love love these videos!! And I am loving the bookshelf decor-the book bundles add that vintage flare

[@deannafelton3389]

Ohh my goodness the decor is just looking absolutely stunning so far !! How cozy can’t wait to see it all done it seriously looks like something out of an Xmas magazine!!❤

[@ravennareins3629]

Your videos bring me so much joy but vlogmas really brings me so much happiness- I don't decorate so watching you really does but a smile on my face - this is my 3rd year watching you and I hope many more years will follow

[@laurajeffcoat4731]

Oh MaCenna I can't tell you how happy I am for you and Romeo. Christmas in the cottage is coming together so beautifully. Love how the Garland is balancing the room. 🎄🎄🎄🤗🎄🎄🎄💓💞💕

[@MsSherrydarling]

Fun times thrifting! The shelves look amazing! I like to dress my shelves the same. The garland looks so nice and the bells!! I will be pulling my Christmas boxes out tomorrow and get started this week.

[@gingermonette7455]

So funny when Kinsley stole one of your ornaments when you were showing us your thrift haul! And--mantle garland looks GREAT!

[@sandygraetz5166]

Love the Christmas decorations and the swags and little trees! I love how you explan what you are doing and why. Like that more green on one side of the mantel as the Christmas tree was on the other side!…love the vlogs!😊 so good! Thank you for all you work!😊🌲🎄♥️

[@BH-ex4hp]

You bringing in old world warmth and charm to Christmas decor… is so good just like what Romeo said! I love it, Thank you❤️🎄❤️🎄❤️🎄

[@sueriley4412]

I enjoy the thrift shops. I found myself nodding to things I liked that you showed to us. 😊 Decorations on the mantle and shelves so pretty.

[@Homesick4Hills]

Oh, an idea! If you had some battery operated fairy lights for the mini trees on the book shelves....it would bring a small touch of light to those areas. You have me so in the Christmas spirit now.

[@angiebartelme]

LOVE you in yellow, you’re beautiful! Thanks for working so hard to give us all content to look forward to, Merry Christmas!

[@joannejenkins7379]

Your Christmas decorating of the mantle and shelves is so beautiful and inspiring, it gets me busy with my own decorating. Thank you McCenna for sharing your journey with us. 🎄🎉

[@TamarLitvot]

The My Bookhouse books are wonderful. We had a set of them when I was growing up, full of beautiful pictures, fairytales and poems. Each volume is more advanced and the wish to read the next one was a major motivation in improving my reading. If you see them again, get them for your future children! Even though we’ve downsized and moved into our own cottage, I kept that original set of My Bookhouse books.

[@monalingan9523]

Kinsley is so vocal and such a mommy’s girl. She is just too cute! Love the way you’re decorating your living room.

[@m.cooper1372]

it looks so pretty and cozy. I love the book shelves!

[@amend021]

Super pretty 🤩 I would shorten the swagged ribbon by three inches or so so it’s a little more in the greenery but it is stunning! Great job!

[@TravelingKristin]

Love that garland! the room is looking so beautiful, warm and cozy. what a fun day!

[@abigailhetcher7803]

Guuurrlll omggg! Loveee your mantel! Giving all the right childhood Christmas vibes!❤️

[@San11006]

I love the garland on the fireplace! The asymmetrical aspect looks amazing

[@cicabezmer]

I love how supportive Romeo is!! You are such a sweet couple!

[@susanmorris-smith5509]

So happy you picked up that sweet little crystal lamp!!! It all looks amazing 🎄🎉🎶🎁🎄

[@sherryhudson9075]

Love the mantle and shelves MaCenna ! It’s just sooo beautiful and cozy ❤️

[@JL11775]

Love this episode! So enjoy shopping with you for Xmas decor and watching you decorate. Meant to say a while back that I also love your Vlogmas opening with little Kinsley peeking over the couch. So cute!

[@michellebee7528]

Isn't that opening darling? I love it, too! Something about a sweet doggie makes a house a home!!❤🎄❤

[@anaguerra663]

How lively was this vlog..I like a traditional green, red and gold decoration and vintage decors..It's so nostalgic and cosy..thank you So much for sharing the vlog with us!! 🙏🙏❤️

[@itsjess94]

Ugh I am obsessed with the decor. It looks very similar to what I was going for this year. Sending Christmas cheer ❤

[@nardinevf4793]

This was so comforting to watch! Also loved it when kensly stole the ornament hahah

[@lindafarrokhzadian354]

Your living room looks absolutely amazing and your Christmas decorations are just everything ❤️🎄❤️🎄

[@953orion]

MaCenna's vlogmas is life!!! Thank you!!! 💚

[@imeldaestrada8896]

It's beginning to look like Christmas!!! Awesome start. You have great ideas.

[@phyllisgrossetti4511]

How sweet is Kinsley pushing her toy to play. MaCenna the fireplace and shelves are like the cherry 🍒 on top to the room. So in love with the cozy cottage vibe. ❤

[@dawnsmith3444]

Love your beautiful cottage home also your Christmas decor and your fireplace looks so cozy.🎄

[@chriswydra1144]

Everything looks warm and inviting. Love the mantel!

[@ruthpena1077]

Ooh, in the intro, I got a glimpse of a sneak peek little something! I can't wait until Sunday!

[@cristalcallejas4]

Love your videos so much especially the Christmas blogs!! 🎄

[@steveschumacher1108]

Love your style of decorating. Thanks for showing us how to have a beautiful home without spending a ton of money. Thrifting is the was to go, Thanks Jo

[@onamissionize]

Your vlogmas always puts me in a Christmas mood. Love it, thank you, and Kinsley is just so precious.

[@wainwrightroad6100]

OMG the sneak peek of the tile in the kitchen! That is such a reflection of the bookshelves in the living room! I am geeking out!

[@kimpike4362]

The rooms are visually balanced! A lot of forethought.

[@Bluegrassprincess]

I missed that!

[@denises9426]

Thank you for all your hard work in putting these daily vlogs together for us!! LOVE your content!!!🥰❤️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@observer4497]

Another great vlog, as everything you touch seems to turn to gold.. Your attention to detail is fantastic and Kinsley of course makes watching extra special, she is adorable 🥰.

[@nicolemangum5023]

Your shelves look great all styled up!! All of your Christmas decor is beautiful.

[@imkristinamarie]

I LOVE your decorating style!! It’s SO GOOD! I’m obsessed with the book shelves!!😍😍

[@sarah_vrg]

your christmas decoration looks so so stunning 🥰🎄

[@magnoliaclay]

I’m so excited!!!!

[@rachelw8549]

What great finds while you were thrift shopping! Kinsley was so cute investigating while you shared your finds with us. Also LOVE the sneaky sneak peak and the holiday decor! 😍

[@teresavandenberge3138]

My favorite episodes are when you decorate! So enjoyed watching you decorate the shelves and mantel❤ beautiful!

[@paulaleeper3668]

We moved into a mid century modern ranch home built in 1971. I miss my mantle and staircase but am learning to use furniture and shelves. Thanks for your amazing inspiration!!! I ❤ your videos. Just FYI, you’re the only one coming on every day. Everyone else I follow is barely doing 1 video a week! So grateful!!!

[@erikahunter652]

my boyfriend and i each painted a nutcracker together last christmas to put on the shelf and it was so fun and personalized, bringing them out this year we almost forgot we handpainted them they look so good!! ❤️

[@traceyroberts7766]

MaCenna, everything looks so cozy. Beautiful. Kinzley is so stinkin cute. I miss my little baby. Merry Christmas to you all!

[@MsNeon33]

The mantle is stunning!!!! I love how the cottage is coming along. I definitely look forward to your videos all the time ❤😊

[@robyndeddens6658]

Beautiful absolutely beautiful! You have inspired me to do vintage next year.

[@marciamellow1211]

Looks beautiful...so far Love when you decorate... This is allllll so fun... we all appreciate your hard work... love vlogmas ❤

[@Ellierua]

Some people just have that flair for design that can bring it together so well.. Looks gorgeous..!

[@pman2916]

Love it all!!! I love how you and Romeo support eachother...I miss seeing more of your Mama and Kinsley is just too cutie..

[@AlexBlooms]

Your place looks so cozy! I am loving it!

[@danabibbs3034]

I love your decorating. You make it look so effortless. It is sheer talent.

[@heidi.a.thomson]

Everything looks so cozy Christmas! Yeh! You finally got to decorate your new home! 🎄🌟🏡Enjoy a lovely evening by the fireplace. 🍹🫖🍷🍫

[@LindaKayHolevas]

My oldest son was also born in 1988. It’s a very special year indeed ❤. I am so excited that you finally get to decorate the cottage for Christmas!! We all have been waiting for this! Yay! Thanks for sharing, as always, MaCenna! 🎄👍🎊🎄❤️🥰

[@robindestasio7563]

Kinsley took off with the finch ornament, too cute :)

[@bmbrown318]

Looks absolutely magical..

[@johnmelissaziech6207]

You found some good deals! Love the tall trees. Have seen in higher end stores in the States and London, snowmen and nutcrackers painted solid white. Looks pretty cool.