See What a DIY Blogger's Home REALLY Looks Like: My Home Tour - Thrift Diving

[@ThriftDiving]

I forgot to include my stenciled half bathroom in the house tour! But you can see it here in this makeover video! - kzbin.info/www/bejne/g52vgHaCaZlqfck

[@ellenmellon64]

Dad's in heaven

[@richardwilson1234]

I also think it's great that you admit your mistakes.

[@richardwilson1234]

Also I know what it's like to have difficult neighbours and I don't know what you've done so far to engage with her but perhaps putting it on youtube is not the best. Felt a bit uneasy with that part....

[@lexxipearl]

Maybe you could paint the kitchen. Mine were painted and look great. Saw a chalk painted kitchen recently and I think I could've saved money had I went that route.

[@naomiscollectionofvideos4231]

Thrift Diving I love, love, love your home and style 💕 I know this is an older video but still wanted to leave a comment. I found your channel via your playhouse makeover and am SO GLAD I did!

[@poppyshoessp]

There's absolutely nothing wrong with your home. I'd rather live there, instead of the house where you can't touch or sit on anything. It's a home, not a museum. More importantly...are you and your family happy? That's all that matters.

[@terrynorman1222]

poppyshoessp I so agree with u!! I love her cozy home!!

[@ThriftDiving]

Awww, Terry, I love you! LOL :) Thank you so much!

[@ThriftDiving]

You are so right!! It's definitely a lived-in home that has begun to FEEL like home over the years! :) Thank you for pointing this out!!! :) And yes, we're happy!

[@rencesbunt]

The kids look very relaxed and happy in their pleasant home!

[@flooshoomoo7104]

There was a flipping fort! What kinda miserable person can call a home with a cushion fort crappy?! 👏👏

[@jessicasheppard2339]

I think you just became my favourite vlogger! Its the first time I’ve seen a real home with real life happening, that looks like my life and house! Thanks for being brave and sharing.. your home is lovely and being able to relate on every level, is realllllly refreshing and motivating! Thanks! Jessica

[@ThriftDiving]

Awww....thank you, Jess!! That means the world to me!

[@rachealkirby3657]

Miss Jess me too

[@theviralvloggers794]

Miss Jess me to I've just subscribed it is so nice to see a real home that looks lived in and not a show house just a happy home. Well done on your video.

[@theviralvloggers794]

Just a little P.S. I think everybody should sub and like as a form of support for a lady being so real. ✨🌟✨🌟

[@ThriftDiving]

Thanks so much!! I really appreciate that, Glynis! :)

[@SunshineinGeorgia]

Thank you so much for being transparent. I never show my home or have company because I think it is never nice enough. When really life is a work in progress. That is why we are DIYer's anyway.

[@asdahquench]

I love love love your video. It’s authentic and raw. Most youtubers, “tidy up” and their videos about home tours seem staged. Amazing cozy home :)

[@ThriftDiving]

Thank you!! Yeah, there was no special "tidying up" or staging! LOL Glad to know that people are okay with me keeping it real!

[@susansharphaynes555]

I love the fact that you showed it just like a comfy lived in home! Kudos!

[@stephandozzie]

I absolutely LOVE that you showed real life! this is what i plan to do with our home. It is refreshing to see homes in their normal natural everyday state instead of unrealistic staged. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SHARING!

[@ThriftDiving]

Thank YOU, Stephanie, for your positive comment! :) I really appreciate it!

[@conniebrown7946]

It was a refreshing change to see a actual work in progress. Not like most channels where the homes are absolutely 100%. Perfect without cost as a factor. I love up cycling and makeovers. It was nice to see I'm not the only one with a ongoing to do list. You have nothing to be embarrassed about. Love is in your home and the things you touch.

[@feyman1]

I love it! You’re not alone in feeling this way about showing your home. It’s a very personal space. Some people state their homes to show on KZbin and I’m glad you didn’t. This is how a lot of real people live.

[@akristax]

such a real home. it's not matchy matchy and cold feeling. it reminds me of all the homes ive been too with friends or family etc that just fill their home with love and whatever they like not according to what is trendy 💜 I love it!!!!

[@NapturallyBrown13]

Your house screams COZY! Don't feel nervous about your space!!!! It's yours and it's beautiful! Have you thought of creating a vision board for each room??

[@ThriftDiving]

Thank you! Great idea on the vision board. The way I usually work through this house is by doing 30-Day Room Makeovers with my readers. I'll take one room in the house along with my readers and I will tackle the room at that time. It's the only way I got done several of the rooms in my house. I usually do a "vision board" when it's time to do a room makeover. I don't function well with doing a little THIS and a little of THAT all over the house. I have to commit to focus on a room all at once in order to get anything done!

[@aromaofzanzibar]

I discovered your wonderful channel couple of weeks ago and I am addicted . I love your home and I have a similar situation my house was built 1978 and we have been here for 3 yrs am just getting around to start working on it have inspired me tremendously . Be blessed!

[@lolitarobles9871]

You have a beautiful home, and more important of all: a beautiful family!!!💗💗💗

[@ThriftDiving]

Thank you so much, Lolita!! Have a great night. I'm off to bed now! ZzzZzzZzz

[@drakedrones]

Your home is your nest...a place to relax and build memories. It’s not a museum for others to judge or visit! It’s a stunning big home filled with family members and most importantly.....life and love.

[@vboo91]

Your home is absolutely wonderful! I think due to KZbin and other social media platforms we get an outrageous amount of images that make us feel we need bigger, more expensive, finished homes. What you've done and what you have is truly amazing.

[@andreareyes3427]

Your a carpenter! Be proud of your amazing skill. That piece that held the legos was genius

[@ThriftDiving]

Thanks! This is one of my favorite projects. I have a few others, but this one was really fun. I had a few challenges, but it's amazing how what is sometimes a challenge becomes a good lesson! Anyhow, I'm rambling. Thank you, Andrea!

[@ritabrown2226]

You have a lovely home. "A work in progress!" I love a home that the parents allow the children to play and express themselves. You have nothing to be embarrassed about and I love the projects that you have shared with us. Your home has a very loving welcoming vibe.

[@vgirl808]

You get so much done with being a mom of 3 boys! Beautiful job especially the bathrooms and laundry! I did most of my home with DIY and recycled furniture while my kids were growing up. Our house was a safe place for a lot of kids and I was never worried about the furniture getting ruined! lol I see a loving home and happy family....the most important projects you could ever do.

[@thehandmaidhome]

I ABSOLUTELY love this video and your home. Sometimes blogs and videos can be a bit deceptive, even if not intentionally, because we shoot from sections of our spaces that give us the perfect composition. But no one sees the other side of the room. LOL . You are REAL and I love that. Your house is a WIP and you'll not get bored or lack for DIY projects. My home is from the 1960s, so I'm always doing things too, but when I start feeling overwhelmed, I make myself finish a space. Just channel my energies into that one room or one wall or whatever so that I can feel a sense of accomplishment. Have fun!

[@barbarapolk5883]

WOW! So refreshing to see a "real" house where people actually live. I decorate my home around my grand-children, and not the potential visitors. I love it!

[@tinapike2066]

I love your home. You have great style. Your home is a home, where your adorable children and you and your spouse are happy, loved, and thriving. There's nothing more beautiful than that. So just be you and anyone who feels the need to give negative comments aren't worth your time.

[@PenelopeRose238]

Thanks for the reality check! I am a thrifter/junker on a budget and my place never looks like those magazines + I always feel guilty about all these unfinished projects. Plus I'm always 'finding' more stuff to do projects with. Seeing your home helped me realize it's OK and when you are doing things yourself and on a budget everything is a work in process.

[@emmao109]

so many projects to be done means more ideas from you and diy that we can watch and follow. love your personality and blog.

[@venicemitchell1407]

Yes

[@loribrown2142]

I love the idea you did with the table in the laundry room! You're house is cozy...rooms are always changing :)

[@ThriftDiving]

That's what my mom says, Lori! That my house is "cozy." She said it reminds her of the Brady Bunch home or Leave It To Beaver or something. LOL Thank you!

[@klowery100]

I have only watched 45 seconds of your video & I can guarantee your home does not look like crap!!!!!! Thanks for posting

[@kacianthony9672]

Your home is great it just takes time to get everything done nobody is judging your home is beautiful can’t wait to see it when it gets done

[@youaintneverlied]

Your house is a home. It has PERSONALITY. Thanks for sharing with us!

[@gigigreer]

I say again, "Serena, You are my Sheroe!" I love everything about YOU. Thank you for sharing. Keep inspiring, keep being u. I'm going to keep watching, learning, and enjoying who u are and what u do.

[@ThriftDiving]

Awww....you've made my day, GIGI! Thank you so much for the support! This was a hard video to do, and I almost didn't post it, because my house doesn't look like many bloggers' house--especially the design bloggers who love everything about layering and making every corner perfect and curated. I hate curated. I just like clean, simple, and cheap. LOL. But I am easily embarrassed that I'm not "super woman" and haven't been able to finish the basic things in my house, such as matching curtains! Glad to know that you guys won't stone me for that! LOL. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!

[@puppykat800]

Honestly being a mother with younger kids and singlehandedly running a website at the same time gives you a reason to have kind of a messy house lol, and yours isn’t even bad. Don’t be so hard on yourself!

[@burney6211]

Just watched this for the first time. Love your house! Love how your kids wander through your videos. It's almost like you're a real family! lol

[@burney6211]

Yeah, that Lego storage ... absolutely brilliant.

[@rebeccabarr2726]

Absolutely love your REALNESS in showing your house in REAL time! That was brave and I appreciate you for it!

[@elizabeth-gl8ki]

Thank you for opening your home to us. I appreciate that you are fixing up your house like a REAL person, one thing at a time. Sometimes I feel so inadequate watching those shows that renovate a house in half an hour. It's nice to see that it's okay to take it one step at a time.

[@debbievidal9536]

I like your house because I can identify with it. So many house tours show perfect matching colours and furniture.....show houses. I have 4 rescue dogs so my house is never pristine and I'm rather untidy. I'm always doing projectscand have up cycled many items from the thrift store. Xxx

[@bvivid1975]

This is what I love about your channel !!! You are so transparent and honest /open !!!! Your home is beautiful !! My home has so many of the same /similar updates needed. We often want our homes to be perfect but what most middle class people and upper middle class people don’t understand is that there will ALWAYS be home improvements. Just when you finish one project ... something has aged or needs a renovation!!

[@maiashaver9272]

It is so special! You can remember all sorts of little memories that you have creating your home. I think it's beautiful. Thank you for showing your real life (the laundry room). You are an accomplished woman!

[@debracreech9878]

You are a doll with a beautiful family and beautiful, lived in, cozy home. Thank you for sharing.🤗💖

[@rosemarywilliams9969]

your the definition of real. don't ever change. my mother says a home is something you take time to improve to fit your needs. the fact that you are doing everything on your own is amazing.👏😋

[@barbarakitzmiller2418]

Those cabinets would look great with white countertops. I’d stay with all black iron, white walls, and tons of natural elements, peppered with green plants.

[@annburkhalter495]

Thank you for the tour. My favorite thing about it is that you're creating a wonderful home for you and your family by putting so much of yourself into it. Your talent and enthusiasm are inspiring.

[@ThriftDiving]

Thank you, Ann! It's definitely a labor of love and a journey to make it as welcoming and cozy as possible! :) Thanks for commenting!

[@lauriesendeavors8668]

Beautiful family home-glad you were brave enough to be real, not waiting until everything looked like a BHG photo shoot! Beautiful projects! Beautiful family with lots of love-Blessings to you! ♥️

[@ThriftDiving]

Aww, you are so sweet! Thank you!

[@JahleeyahKalonji]

Yup, this video made me subscribe....an actual real youtuber showing real life living, lolol, you didn't even shush the children and tell them to go somewhere....freakin awesome.

[@seariakett6929]

I 💜💜💜💜 that your home is so livable and not all "Boring Blogger White."

[@shirlenekitchen4567]

Serena ~ You + Family + Home + Vlog + Blog...are all gorgeous and inspiring. Thank You for being vulnerable and courageous to show us your home. I too get nervous about showing my home, I think most people do. So by you making it cool & trendy...hopefully we can all get through our sillyness and get on with sharing our homes and spreading more love. You ended perfectly on the high note fact that you will be vlogging forever! LOVE LOVE LOVE

[@mariagalbick7729]

Thank you so much for showing us your home. Like you said so many times we feel so inadequate compared to others. Your home looks homie and a place your family loves to be and that's what's most important. I continue to look forward to your new projects. Have a blessed day.

[@itstime9986]

I appreciate your honesty. I try to go all out, basically spending too much only to have it not look as good as I wanted. You help me see that I can take my time.

[@tabeamuller6467]

Thank you for this authentic house tour! It’s helpful for people who want to live frugally to see that a home makeover doesn’t need to happen all at once and that even you 😀 are exercising patience in it, taking one step at a time. I especially loved the kids‘ bathroom! 👍🏻

[@osamal5]

Your house so beautiful And your kitchen too My suggestion for the kitchen is don't change the capnets Change the color of them to white And change the handles for them Make the common colors of your kitchen white and blue Will be sunny and comfy even in the winter or the night The second suggestion change the whole house lightning from yellow to white light At night or winter will be more lightsome

[@ThriftDiving]

Great tips! There is no way that hubby would let me change or paint the cabinets considering that we paid about $10K not that long ago to remove the old cabinets and replace them with these. I agree with you, though--I want white cabinets! I love light, bright spaces and the kitchen is a bit too "warm" tones for me, but I work with what I got. LOL. Oh--and the lighting--YES!! These yellow lights drive me crazy. I do like the yellow light in the family room, but in the bedrooms, it drives me crazy. Thanks for the reminder to change the bulbs! :)

[@miml9280]

+Thrift Diving (Serena Appiah) to pull in the blue and white you could take the white faux fur rug from the family room and put it in the kitchen. :)

[@miml9280]

+Thrift Diving (Serena Appiah) I love the bathroom, really all the upstairs look great except that desk! I agree with you, something needs to be done!

[@whatever123651]

osamal5 @ thrift diving maybe add some white hardware to the cabinets that way it pulls some white

[@alanstevens9029]

I realise that this is an old video and that you may have resolved your dilemma over the kitchen units by now, but I thought I'd add my two pennyworth! My husband is just like yours - he doesn't like painting over wood. However, our kitchen units are light oak and I can live with that. Is there anyway you could put false fronts over the unit doors that won't damage the originals? If so, I would definitely paint them off-white. Also the lighting - I agree that warm-white bulbs would be so much more comfortable on the eye. Your bedroom is absolutely beautiful - the colours, the furniture, the light airy feeling, could you please come to the UK and decorate my bedroom?!! @@ThriftDiving

[@arethareynolds302]

Your home is beautiful. Love the spaciousness. Continue to take your time withe the deco/reno. Can't wait to see what you do next.

[@xyx6903]

I watched your fireplace and shower makeover videos and thus recognized you when you came up on this most recent search--and thank you for sharing your imperfectly perfect home tour! With a bias of the mom of three grown sons, I LOVED the Lego storage makeover. But the most wonderful DIY of all---you didn't mention--your children observing their pro-active, can-do mom making their house a home, playing together at the computer desk--rolling along the sidelines while you videotape. After a lifetime, I am FINALLY redoing everyTHING, and enjoying it. But, the real MAGIC is the journey--where you are RightNow--with your boys watching, rolling, and growing. Thanks for sharing your wonderful progress. God bless you, your family, and your wonderful journey.

[@lorig2828]

I love how real and honest you are! Everything is perfect, happy thrifting!

[@deborah6972]

Love this video! Love your dresser reno, your brilliant lego storage and your navigation bathroom so much! I'm inspired to add baton board to my bathroom now, many thanks ;) Most especially you have a lovely and well loved home and it shines through clearly. Thank you for bravely being genuine and transparent with your home tour. Its refreshing to be invited in during your process and progress, to hear the upcoming projects you envision and share reassurance with all home owners that updating takes time and there's always something else to tackle next! So much more valuable than a tour of a staged show house no one can actually live in 💗

[@charlenesantos4082]

Oh my goodness! Your home is down to earth and truly a well loved home! The best part of your home is YOUR FAMILY! Your family appreciates your creativity. It's truly a 💟HOME SWEET HOME💟

[@ThriftDiving]

+Charlene Cruz Thank you!! :) You guys have changed my mind about my house! :)

[@kittymama45]

I can totally relate to this video! I know exactly what you mean when you say you get nervous to show others your home. I, too love home decor and pride myself on decorating my space and finding old pieces to refinish. I also have 3 boys and there are so many unfinished projects in my home that it makes me nervous when people come over and want to look around, lol. Thank you so much for making this video. Your home is beautiful!

[@belovedspear53]

I love your your house! Mine was built in 1966, a foreclosure I bought in 1986 and it was stripped of appliances, a/c and heater, needed sheetrock repair, counters, you name it! If I had known THEN, what you've shared NOW, I would have thrifted/DIY'd all these years. You've inspired me to start. It's never too late. THANK YOU.

[@hottestlatestcelebritynews5637]

Your house is fine. As long as you and your family happy thats all that matters and your home is very spacious.Thanks for opening up your home to us.I love your channel!💜💜

[@tonib1029]

You have a lovely home! It's filled with life and love! I love your bedroom color and recognizing different projects on the tour. Thank you letting us in for a visit.

[@moirajilani1]

love yr home...not staged...its great that you are sincere and just truly want to show us yr beautiful home..I especially love yr laundry room, kids bathroom, and yr master bedroom..GREAT JOB!

[@michellehougland8240]

I love your home and thank you for opening it to all of us. I have so much more respect for someone who is genuine and real then superficial.

[@33agray]

Oh they sell stainless steel contact paper for appliances on Amazon...just an idea. I love your house. This is a real house tour!!! I love it!

[@vonreeves17]

April DeShields I remember someone actually painting their refrigerator on one of these KZbin channels! Yes, there are other options instead of blowing money on all new appliances because it doesn't match!

[@ThriftDiving]

Great idea, April!! That could make sore a really great video tutorial, too! LOL Headed to Amazon right now to check it out! :) Thank you, girlfriend!

[@D_Parks]

Thrift Diving Do you not use contact paper on any appliance that creates heat i.e. Your stove and your dishwasher. But they do make appliance paint that will tolerate heat.

[@ivyhousewife4944]

Such a big beautiful home. I love that it's packed with your DIYs. You can just look around knowing, I did that and that and that!

[@luanaimperatrizhighprieste5510]

This video tooks a lots of pressure of my shoulder about how keep the house organised when you have children messing around all the time. You house is huge and plenty space in each room. I feel excited to see how all the projects going on. Love so much. Thank you for your adorable videos and for show your beautiful house and family. 😍😍😍

[@rolandaellis4563]

THANK YOU FOR A REAL HOUSE TOUR!!! Your House has so much distinctive character

[@ThriftDiving]

My mom tells me it reminds her of the Leave It to Beaver house. :) In a GOOD way, that is. LOL

[@edwalker3271]

I love the LEGO drawer and the navigational theme, so clever! Thanks for showing your beautiful home!

[@susanphend2189]

I just discovered you today and have watched several videos. Your home is just fine! Please don't doubt that ever! You're clearly a remarkably talented person. It's so gratifying to see old pieces renovated so beautifully and given a useful existence. ❣

[@terriupton7006]

Love the chandelier! Just give it a good cleaning.

[@luella2897]

I love your "REAL" home!! You do a fantastic job of redoing all your thrift finds. Thanks for sharing them with us!!

[@TheMode6g]

I love your home. Its so big and full of potential projects. Also, your son's fort melted my heart...so sweet.

[@patriciadavenport1655]

Your home is filled with LOVE and that’s THE MAIN IMPORTANT INGREDIENT. You have a beautiful home and family. Stay daily blessed 👍🏻💜🦋

[@ThriftDiving]

Thanks for the support, Patricia! :) Man....all these nice comments about my house, you all are making me feel so happy! I was really worried about putting my home out there and feeling like it doesn't measure up to some of my blogger friends' houses! THANK YOU!

[@funkypunkypine]

A) why does your neighbor not like you? You seem like an incredibly likeable person! B) Hun, if you think your house looks like crap, you have not had to spend much time on the "other side of the tracks." Your place is gorgeous!

[@lauragarza8286]

Thanks for share your privacy space with us.....I love, how your kids play around the house FREEE.....happy. ....

[@am5019]

Thank you for your transparency and I love how ''down to earth'' you are! You are such an inspiration.

[@kwilson3947]

I love home tours that are completely authentic! I love your home it has your own personality to it and not cookie cutter! 😊

[@ThriftDiving]

Awww....thank you, Kayla!! I was so worried that I would get slammed for having such a "real" house, and you and everyone else has been amazingly supportive! I appreciate that!!

[@bethi5978]

YOu're home is very homey. Thank you for sharing. You're projects are great.

[@candiceturner8951]

Honestly you were worried for nothing because your home is beautiful and your projects are all so very inspiring. In fact after watching your footage I got so many darn ideas. So thanks for sharing and being an inpiration. God bless you.

[@devina1100]

Your house is a home and a well loved and used one at that.. I can't imagine why you were embarrassed. I love the projects you've completed as well as the decor. A real home is one that grows with you and your family over time and that's what you have. It's lovely x

[@joyc544]

I love love love how real this video is!! Like hello! Life happens and our homes should show it! Your diys are so awesome! TYFS!! This is a fantastic video!!❤

[@24hrlib]

This isn't a house. It's a home with your personal style. Loving your channel...you're inspirational.

[@novindichar]

You're right, Serena. Your house isn't amazing. But it's the love and care that you've put into it that makes it special. It's unique and charming in it's own way. ❤

[@TheSupersister]

I am so jealous of your huge home. My home is 2000 sq ft and I wish it looked like that. I remember your office make over and the basement as well. It is amazing to see your kiddos grow up on your blog. I am proud of you juggling it all and doing what you love as your full time business. Go girl!

[@aniegonzalez1898]

your home is lovely. very spacious and comfy. Don't be embarrassed of any part of it, inside or out. You've done a great job on the work that has already been done and the best part is, you did it all yourself.

[@klk12399]

Love seeing all your diy projects. Your home is beautiful. Every home is a work in progress.

[@1damiyah]

I appreciate your honesty and think your house is what most people consider to be a HOME! Keep doing what you do.

[@ThriftDiving]

Thank you so much for the support! :)

[@christinachiew3156]

SO AMAZING how much you've DIY done to update your 1970s home!!! It's well planned out, fresh & modern!!!

[@christinachiew3156]

Everytime we watch your videos, we feel encouraged & empowered that we can do DIY projects!

[@pennyproper4575]

LOVE your house.... lots of room.... a house is always a project... Love that you shop at thrift stores.... Thank you for sharing

[@margaretmitchell6236]

you have a very nice house. It just looks lived-in which is exactly what it should look like. no one should have to live in a museum! You got kids You got a nice house. You got a lot of talent. Be happy! Life is too short not to be!!

[@izmarie821]

I love how alot of your home either you did yourself or bought at the thrift store . So inspiring loved this .

[@auntiesister]

Love e tour. To me, older homes have more character. Your rooms are nice and large. Doing DIYs make your house a home. I've had brand new homes (nightmare) and resale homes. I don't believe I will ever buy a brand new home again. You have done a lot a great projects. I LOVE that big bird chair......lol

[@kathleenreyes4345]

I LOVE your home! It appears to have “good bones” and a solid foundation! Over time, it-can become what you want it to be...take your time to love what you have! I’ve gone thru 3 homes & didn’t love them at first, but made changes over time and ended up loving each one

[@jayandme2198]

Exactly! It's where your family loves. Very well said. And yes, there's always a project to do... It keeps your mind busy and your body young lol. Enjoyed this video.

[@zussanne1]

Thank you Serene for sharing with us. I like your house, it is a really house and not a makeover just to show us. Your bedroom is beautiful. Thank you!!

[@earniemaedeen2703]

Your home is great. It is clean , not really cluttered and lived in. It feels like a home not a display piece where you feel afraid to move or sit. It is clear you have done a lot of work. It also feels good to know other people also have incomplete projects. Thank you.

[@queenbee0079]

Thank you for inviting us into your home. It’s so refreshing not to see a staged house! There’s a difference between a house and a home. Your home is lived in and well loved! Keep living and loving in your home❣️ p.s. I always feel the same way when having company

[@chipietune]

Your home is perfect; never say that it is bad or be upset about showing, this is a work in progress and will be until you move or decide this is it. I have an apartment for which the decor is revolving over and over and over again, it is a mess, but a loving mess. I love the changes and the colors and texture, just enjoy it also, you will feel so much better. You are an artist, your vision are shown in your upcycling of furniture, and home in general. You have the vision, just share and let us enjoy your ideas which we will make our own also. Thank you for all you do.

[@ellison2024]

Love it! It is so welcoming. I didn’t see rooms not yet done. I saw rooms where function and fun take priority. Great job!

[@eleanorbarsic8065]

Omg! You have done so much. Love your ideas for remodeling the house... We've been sitting in our fixer upper for 5 yrs (w 5 and 3yr Olds) and have done nothing since we moved in (painted and cleaned house), but your house is so beautiful! And the Lego storage.. Genius!

[@timthompson3817]

You have a beautiful home. I remember growing up our house was filled with the things that my folks made: lamps, end tables, quilts, blankets, picture frames, and a million other things. I’m not very handy, but I'm trying to do the same with my house. You're building a home. Right now your kids are busy being kids but they are aware of your work. As they grow older they will look back fondly and may even decide they want to build a home like you have done. Again, you have a beautiful home.

[@lisalabrecque5947]

Hi Serena! I love that your house looks real and lived in. It’s perfect! The wall colors are beautiful.

[@LorettaLynn55]

Your bedroom is my favorite! It's bright and beautiful. Tyvm for the tour. I really enjoyed it. I look forward to more DIY projects.

[@valenciamdotcom812]

I love love love your home!! It's not a house it's definitely a home!! So many beautiful projects and pieces. The refurbished items gives life and memories to your home as well! Thank you for sharing 💖

[@ThriftDiving]

You are so sweet! Thank you, Valencia!! :)

[@hondaqueen21]

You have a huge beautiful house! You and your family are truly blessed. Keep up the good work😘