Settling Into Our New Home | finding calm in the chaos, making it feel like home | moving diaries #3

[@Livingthelifeyoulove]

Hope you're all having a great weekend so far & enjoy this weeks video. We're slowly getting there with making our new house feel like home. 🏡 The first 500 people to use my link skl.sh/livingthelifeyoulove10241 will get a 1 month free trial of Skillshare premium!

[@christinenewton8129]

Hope you all have a great time making loads of nice memories Kay xx

[@doreengreen8973]

Awe Kay you're doing an amazing job, can't wait to see transitions. Totally agree with you on lighting and colour. And it's you're taste that matter it's you're home. ❤❤❤

[@christinaoldham6614]

This viewer from the US watches not because of your cottage, but because of YOU, Kay! Oh, and the cats, of course. Love all you do and your slow living spirit. ❤ Your home is coming together so well, and it's going to be just beautiful. Oh, and I love that you sewed those curtain seems by hand!

[@simonedutch1264]

Warmest congratulations it's absolutely beautiful, you certainly know how to make a house a home. I'd consider moving the kitchen dresser up to the left and put a nice sitting chair by the back window where the kitchen dresser currently is. That would make a lovely cozy place to sit. Enjoy your amazing new home and making memories. Thank you for sharing XX

[@Livingthelifeyoulove]

Thank you so much 🥰 I really love the idea of a chair in that space, maybe once our little one is not using his highchair anymore we will do this as it would be a great use of that space. xx

[@simonedutch1264]

@@Livingthelifeyoulove You are so kind to reply. Thank you so much. I've always been a quiet viewer but I just wanted to warmly congratulate you all on your beautiful home and I know you will have it to your taste over time. I live in Sydney Australia and I love watching cozy, English homes. And yours is just perfect. Thank you again for replying to me, that was very special XX

[@Livingthelifeyoulove]

@@simonedutch1264 that’s so kind of you, I always appreciate when people take time out of the day to leave me a message 💖 enjoy beautiful Sydney x

[@AndreaVláčilíková]

I was thinking similar thing, i think the dresser would be nicer if it was centered and not in one of corners, you could still have the highchair on the left like it is now and move it closer to the table when needed 😊

[@butterfly-kb4cn]

I’m new to your channel but wanted to tell you your home is so beautiful! You have such a wonderful warm personality. I’m so glad that your videos were suggested to me. I am American and it’s so neat to see how other countries and people are different but the same. I’m from Texas and live a simple life. Congratulations on your new home. ❤

[@sapphirex27]

Kay, I have to say you are my most favourite you tuber. You are so down to earth and humble. It's so refreshing to watch someone who isn't what i call 'samey' like other you tubers who live such Beige lives in every way and feel they need to keep up with each other. I no longer watch people like that. You truly are a breath of fresh air and the sweetest lady. I always feel so calm and relaxed watching your videos, you really are someone I can relate to. Never stop being you! 💕💞💗💓

[@nabihashaikh305]

You did really well with the challenges of your new house. Your positively was inspiring. Stay blessed

[@yorkshirerose146]

We moved into our 'new build' 4 years ago, as the second owners. We have slowly brought a cottage style in and have loved developing it slowly, a similar style to yours. I'm sure you will make your home cosy very quickly, and transformed into your style in time. Enjoy the process x

[@TallulahMorgana]

I'm so glad that you upload on Saturdays. Many people choose Sundays but it is usually Saturday that is my slow start and rest day! ❤ I'm so happy for your new home, I love the energy and atmosphere that you create in your homes too. xx

[@Livingthelifeyoulove]

Aww i'm so glad to hear that. I used to upload on Sundays but I thought, well, this way people can choose when to watch in their weekend. Thank you so much xx

[@MissLi78293]

Oh I love your personality and the slow down mindset! So impressed of your hand sewing! I saw the tour of your new home and was surprised about how messy the seller left it! In Sweden where I live it is the seller who is responsible for hiring someone to clean or doing the cleaning themself before the new owner moves in. It is called moving cleaning there need to clean every little inch of the home. But I love your energy when you tackled the dirt, so happy and so full of joy😍 I hope your will have a wonderful time in your new home. Merry Christmas and happy new year to all of you🌲✨🎅

[@GillianMarks-p4q]

It’s lovely to see you settling into your new home, and great job on your cleaning. You have a wonderful speaking voice that draws me into watching your channel. So good luck for the future. 😅

[@AnitaWalters-h4i]

I have depression and two physical illnesses that would possibly stop me from doing and end of tenancy clean but I would make sure I had the money put by to get a company in to clean the house if I moved out, no excuse 😳 The house is beautiful and I can’t wait to see what you do with it. I love that sideboard and the weeding tool is something I need in my life 😀 I had to laugh when your cat walked on the wet floor, mine can be fast asleep and not have moved for several hours but if I mop a floor they instantly wake up and walk all over it 😀

[@patriciakelly2714]

Hi, I know you had a lot of cleaning to do, but the quality of the fittings etc, look really good 👍. I live in Spain, when you buy a property here quite often they remove the light fittings and kitchen units. You have to make sure that what you want needs to be included. I think you’ve got a lovely family home. Xx 😘

[@wendy-d9n]

My daughter Emma and I love watching your channel! We are from NC in the states. We love the warmth and peace your channel reflects and always look forward each week to your videos. Congratulations on your new home!

[@Sue-np9fp]

Kay! your excitement and sheer joy, of being in your new home, just shines through! It's such an exciting time for you all, and for your son to have the outside garden space, will be lovely! You are loving your home back to life-the best is yet to come! look forward to seeing your vision becoming reality! lots of love, sue xxx

[@TheRayjane]

I’ve watched you for a while now but am usually silent. I’m so happy for you! Your new home is lovely. You are such a precious soul and so sweet. Dom and your little one are so blessed to have you in their lives I wish you many blessings beautiful lady ❤️

[@butterflysagepnw]

Oh Kay, we Americans don’t watch you for cute little British cottage home and styles. We watch you for you. We love you. Your new home looks beautiful now that you’re in it. Congratulations!

[@Woeschhuesli]

Having a virtually untouched garden can be a real boon! Many years ago I got the idea from gardener Bunny Guiness to make a path round the outside of a good-sized garden like you have - not only easier for you to get at the fences for maintenance but that energetic little boy will soon want to ride his cars, trike, scooter, bike and having a „track“ round the outside keeps things under control and you can make your actual garden with grass and flowers etc. inside those parameters - it doesn‘t need to be a very wide path. I think in the original plan there was a row of rose arches to make a tunnel over part of the path, too… Also good for people with dogs who need to stretch their legs or get zoomies 😂

[@miriamgiles6162]

Hi Kay...just watching this vid with great interest. Lovely to see you in your new home. Was fascinated to see Dom building your new Ikea round dining table...same as mine! 😂 Wanted to share a great tip I picked up from Emily Norris: invest in heavy duty tempered glass cover for the table! So easy to keep clean while protecting your table top. And as your babe grows up, you'll find the glass table top so easy to keep clean - food, paints, crayons, felts, etc. I think mine cost in the region of £250 - best money we spent in 2022!!!

[@louiselill1528]

Congratulations on your new home you are making it look beautiful. The toys for children are so awesome love your sons tea set

[@itsacarolbthing5221]

Kay, if you're ok with the shape of the kitchen cabinet handles, just spray paint them. You could have them done and back on in one day. X

[@lynnlaw7770]

Your home is looking beautiful. You've done such a wonderful job in such a short space of time x

[@dominiquebutel3755]

The new lounge sideboard is a lovely colour, goes well with your carpet and sofa. Nice peaceful colour

[@Briardie]

Yay for net curtains!. They really are the best for letting in light, for privacy and for keeping fresh and clean. Love your plans and amazed at your progress so far.

[@Livingthelifeyoulove]

Aren't they gorgeous! Love the soft light they give. I always feel like saying 'net curtains' sounds like it's going to look dated but they really don't have to be do they 😍 We're on a bit of a mission as you can tell... 🤣

[@marietighe2602]

If you are putting up nets you measure the width of your window and doubled it to give you enough gather unless you want it straight

[@katherine4145]

Congratulations on your beautiful new home! We have the same kitchen units except ours have wood worktops and a different finish on the handles 😊

[@maritaostler5906]

Soo happy for you both xx love your easy going vlogs. It’s already started to feel like home may you make make happy new memories as a family in you new home xx xx xx

[@inezswaffield48]

The wall space in your dining room would be a lovely space for a picture wall to showcase your little boys artwork x x

[@Livingthelifeyoulove]

Such a lovely idea 🥰

[@xitzlaurenx4308]

Awe Everything in this video is two CUTE Kay You all did really good job xx Loved this!🥺💖

[@patriciakelly2714]

I forgot to say, I love the black handles they go with your dresser. X

[@emilygibson9142]

A cute little shed would be good in the corner of the garden

[@kerryfenton4737]

Definitely think the tv would look better above the fireplace as it is more central, everything is coming along nicely, love the sideboard. Wishing you, Dom and your little boy many happy years in your lovely new home not forgetting the furbabies.

[@Livingthelifeyoulove]

I agree! I was worried it would maybe be too high, but it would be high on the sideboard anyway, but at least that way it's out of reach of little fingers 🤣

[@emmakeally936]

The sideboard looks so lovely the colour it is now

[@Livingthelifeyoulove]

I agree! It's a lovely colour. I just feel white is more my style so will see how it looks. I could always paint it back to brown after if I think it looked better ❤️

[@christinepickard7804]

I can see you are settling into your new home,it looks lovely..You are making your house a home..And i know you & Dom will in time make your garden beautiful how you want it...All the very best wishes for your new home...☕️🌹🌺😀

[@lisatiptoes]

The house is really coming along. I called Echo 35:42 when he was on the table. He was surveying his kingdom. And you made me laugh about being 30. I just turned 60 two days ago. Everyone is different. You like homemaking and the things that go along with it. I have been on vacation this week. Home is my happy place. If I could, I would not work outside of it. Lovely video. ❤

[@lisatiptoes]

Called King. My phone acted weird. Sorry.

[@lalala6420]

Your love and care for your family and new home is so lovely to see ❤ I hope you all have many happy years and memories in your beautiful new home x

[@kellyAI84]

Hey Kay for the garden re: trees, look into tree like shrubs like Robina (Red Robin) - we have 2 and gorgeous changing colour all year around. Great height and awesome for privacy. We also have Salix (Flamingo) trees which are light and airy but provide lovely gentle privacy and look stunning all year around. If you can only have a few trees, it's worth getting ones that are more evergreen as they look great all year! Also great are Laurel as it provides awesome coverage and privacy as well. You can plant some stuff now while it's still autumn if you know where etc. Start with trees and big shrubs first which will anchor the garden and go from there. Enjoy! You have a great space!

[@laurajane1900]

Some warm wood tones in your kitchen would look nice. Chopping boards, candlesticks, maybe a wood board on the table with the flowers and a candle

[@jocelynwright9927]

I love a clean and tidy, organised home x

[@janetlovesjesus100]

Spray the handles in the kitchen. Works great and very economical. I did mine and they have lasted a long time. Everything looks lovely 😊

[@Livingthelifeyoulove]

Interesting idea!! I will definitely look into that, I couldn't believe how many handles we had when I started counting them to price up changing them 🤣

[@janetlovesjesus100]

@@Livingthelifeyoulove even if it's just a temporary solution, it will let you focus on other things. Try Rustoleum. 🙂

[@rhtinkcp]

I second this! We did that and it worked well for years until we redid the kitchen! Way more affordable than buying new ones 😊

[@joolzmac1]

I love my Vileda spin mop, dries so quickly and the mop heads can go into the washing machine for cleaning. You’re getting it sparkly clean, so satisfying! 😌

[@cathylynnpietranton]

Kay, we really like the new table the way the middle piece fits inside. Good find on the sideboard. 👍👍❤❤ We are sure you will make your home cozy and give it a cottage feel.

[@lifeaccordingtocynthia5657]

Loved you bringing us along for more settling into the house! I've learned a lot in the way of sewing from Bernadette Banner, too! When we moved into our house a few years ago, it was pretty clean but I cleaned it anyway. It just felt more like "my home" when I did the cleaning myself!😊 And I made curtains for all the windows and took down the dirty blinds. What a difference! I think painting the kitchen cabinets would look very nice, and adding new handles/hardware. I'm so happy for you and know you will add much new character to this home. Frankly, those stairs in the other place scared me after you had your little boy!😮

[@JCap106]

Just love your videos, Kay! It’s becoming a new Sunday tradition for me to sit down with a cup of tea and enjoy a new Living the life you love video. I’ve never done vlogging and can’t imagine how much work it is to manage that and live a very full, busy life. I appreciate your hard work and enjoy going along on your adventures. Don’t stress about the content. Just pick up the camera and bring it along when it feels right. I’ve yet to see a video from you that didn’t bring me peace or joy. So excited for you guys in this new chapter! 💛

[@traceyjane4288]

i like country modern minimal style and we live in a 1960ts bungalow which is a great size but needed lots of things changing we have done some of the rooms but its ongoing like your house will be it does take time to get what you really want x

[@mozit8063]

Hi Kay. The house is looking so lovely and Im like you, not keen on modern. Love the cottage feel and love voile /net curtains and tie backs.Youll get there and youve made such progress. Well done x

[@KatieSimmonds1]

Your hair is looking so beautiful and healthy! 🤍

[@CJ-bs7zl]

Happy new home ❤. I love sewing. It’s really helpful when you are mum to a little boy! The amount of school shirt repairs and trousers that need taking up!!! Life skills. ❤

[@Annabhawan]

The house is looking beautiful. How about some botanical prints on the dining room wall? They would tie in with the cottagey, shabby chic look and would look lovely with the green that you’ve got going on in the house. 🌿🌱

[@janinehall3536]

You are making your home beautiful xx

[@louzelleferreira7557]

You are just so gentle and lovely my darling !!! xxx

[@lovelysarah367]

You have made your new home your own and so cozy , well done x ❤

[@adventuresforthecurious]

You've really made so much progress in settling in and making your lovely new home really yours. What a wonderful sideboard - and what a bargain! I'm enjoying watching you organize and clean - it keeps me motivated to do the same! Have a wonderful week.

[@debrairvin9776]

Congratulations on your new home! 🏡 It’s beautiful and perfect for your sweet little family. I’m just sorry it was left so dirty for you. I’m looking forward to seeing what you do with it. Sending love from North Carolina, USA… 💗

[@Chris-cp1zb]

Well done Kay and Dom, how hard you have worked. It is all beautiful, l could move in tomorrow! So very pleased for you all. It can’t be anything else but cosy very soon with Kay at the helm !

[@sofiasilva7998]

You are radiating beauty and happiness, so happy for you Kay and your lovely family ❤

[@LoubinaA]

Congrats on achieving so much, the house already looks like a home ❤ maybe to take away from the box feeling and give character, some coving on the ceilings - b&q have some good ones. Enjoy this new chapter 😊

[@TheCatlady63]

It's all coming together. Give yourself time everything will settle. Of course cats love cupboards and boxes.lol. It's nice to see they have settled in too. xx

[@katiec4606]

New subscriber here, Kay. I love your videos. I wish you and your family many happy years in your beautiful new home. Enjoy this stage of life with your little one. They grow so fast. My youngest is near 30 ! Can't believe how quickly time flies. I'm twice your age, and we will be downsizing within the next 6 months. Im trying to rehome a few items each day with trips to the charity shops and the tip.. Exciting times !

[@johnnybigbutton]

It's lovely and your joy is contagious!! ❤

[@geraldinefay7058]

So happy for you Kay and your family. Your new home is going to be lovely I have no doubt. Love all your choices so far.

[@cljmustard]

Loving your new home it's coming together beautifully xx

[@Livingthelifeyoulove]

Thank you so much xx

[@bridiewright1519]

Hope you're happy kay, you'll probably miss the old house for a while ❤

[@GinaAdams-tw7lh]

Looks lovely, great to see you hand sewing, I learnt from my grandma but I'm nearly 60 now, definitely a dying art.😊

[@dianewaud7485]

So pleased to see you’re keeping your lovely country cottage style. Your new home’s looking beautiful already 🪄🤍✨

[@susangeddes3298]

Love watching you make your beautiful home Kay. You have great ideas and enthusiasm. I too love to layer blinds , floaty net and curtains at my windows. Your garden is a blank canvas to work at cant wait to see it develop and grow. 😊😊

[@marietighe2602]

Put a clean mop head on and wash all your walls and skirting boards with the mop and bucket much quicker x

[@patsydewdney1998]

Hi Kay your home is looking so cosy already! your cats look like they have settled in too! Beautiful sideboard! love the home content and variety of your vlogs thank you!

[@nicolapendleton]

I really don’t watch you for the cottage element its truly ur positivity and relatability as a young mum so don’t feel any pressure to make ur beautiful home anything other than ur home/happy place! ❤ xxx

[@sew_what_knot]

I love seeing u getting excited about yr new home, it's lovely to see u make it yours xx

[@Livingthelifeyoulove]

Thank you!! 😊 we’re very happy here xx

[@pamelapattison7921]

Kay and Dom i so im Loving your new Home videos i am so excited cannot wait for next week ,your Home is Looking really nice and will just get Better as time goes on XX

[@shainalowery964]

Hi Kay, I have been watching your channel for a couple of years now and I just love it! I always look forward to seeing a new video from you. Congratulations on your new home❤ It's looking so good with what you have done so far and can't wait to see more updates!

[@BeccaTugs]

Your new home is looking beautiful. The side board is stunning 🥰 xx

[@sued616]

Beautiful floors ,love your cats they love checking everything out .your doing amazing

[@carolAlex.6109]

Gorgeous house it’s coming together so lovely ❤

[@CoffeeandNature]

Your positive mindset and good energy make my day! Thank you Kay!❤🐈 Your home is looking beautiful!

[@kirstyheaton8509]

Your videos are an absolute joy and highlight of my week...thank you!

[@rosieg1603]

Love the cupboard/ sideboard Kay will look amazing white against the colour you chose for the walls 💜it takes time to make changes to a house to make it a home...you will get there 💜you did a wonderful job on those sheer curtains nice and neat 💜 and the garden will be a lovely place for your little boy to run around in and for Rory & Echo 💜 have a lovely weekend xx💜xx

[@stephaniebell8586]

Your new home is starting to take shape, so lovely and light. Awesome job on the kitchen curtains 😺

[@kayalford6746]

So exciting to see how great your kitchen is looking. The hardest thing about moving into a new house is having the patience to get each room settled and decorated. I’m excited to see how you put your personal touch on each room. And the garden! It will be a work in progress for a while but it will be so nice to see each plant you put in and the design you and Dom come up with. I wonder if the new owners of your old house would let you take cuttings from the plants in that garden. In your utility room if you have enough storage you could possibly take the door off the cabinet that the litter box is in front of and put the box in there. I’ve seen this done before. When my kids moved out I finally got to get the boxes out of my room and put them in another bedroom. I miss my kids not living at home but I don’t miss having the litter boxes in my bedroom.

[@melaniecurrey1472]

Everything looks amazing and in time you will make it look just the way you want. It feels like home already!!!

[@lindanewton1142]

I love the cottage farm house look. you doen so well kay house looks beautiful x

[@alanalynk8067]

You are going to turn your beautiful house into a warm, inviting home! It is already looking so nice! X

[@SvevaEmma]

Very exciting new chapter in your life! Love your videos 😊

[@MegaBwelsh]

I love your cabinet as it is ❤

[@blacksmithhouseblackforest]

I, for whatever reason didn't get any notifications for ages...went onto your page to see what had happened and found you are moving house!!! Am so pleased and have binge watched it up to date. Love the new sideboard and I actually love the colour it is but understand the white if you are painting the wall. Love the feel of the house and looking forward to next week...

[@itsacarolbthing5221]

As far as the sewing, Bernadette Banner is inspirational. I've been following her for a few years now. The sound of shears cutting material, especially those orange ones, makes me cry. It's a sound i purely associate with my mam. X

[@sarahfromtheuniverse]

Youll make it lovely, Kay , for your family. ❤

[@jillychandler]

I have a cupboard (quite a tall one) in the corner of my little sitting room, and I have the tv on top of it - it is on my far wall - and my sofa is on the other far wall, and I find it is just perfect for watching the tv, and the screen does not seem to take over the room at all, as it is high up. Love your sideboard, and as you said, that was a real bargain, and adds the character to the room that you are after. xxx

[@Livingthelifeyoulove]

Love this! I'm hoping it will all come together in the end, just have to trust the process in the meantime don't you. Oh i'm so pleased with the sideboard, it's exactly what I envisioned. ❤️

[@TheEmpressgoth]

Beautiful your home is coming along nicely ❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊Have a wonderful week

[@luisagomes-fw5ki]

The curtains are a good choice. That s the sort of curtains we still use in Portugal, in order to keep your privacy and still allow the sun to come in.❤

[@Livingthelifeyoulove]

Love this, such a timeless and elegant way to give privacy 🥰

[@pamcain7893]

Your house is looking beautiful!! I moved into a bungalow, and it was just over a year ago, and you look so much more organised than me. I have downsized, and there is very little storage space! 😲😩 so consequently my daughter and I are still unpacking, and trying to find a space to put everything. So believe me, you have done brilliant,,, and you have two cats, and young baby. Good for you getting through what you have. Big hugs to you, I am so happy for you both. ❤❤

[@katrinajeffrey2565]

Hi Kay, Your new home is truly beautiful, and I love your style of home decorating also.

[@Livingthelifeyoulove]

Thank you! I like keeping things light and bright but also cosy.

[@nataschalully3646]

Congratulations on the beautiful house! 💐

[@rebeccam1027]

I love the side board color now!😊

[@lisabatchelor5659]

I love all the changes you are making to your home . Hand sewing is very therapeutic and a great skill to have . Your new sideboard is adorable and will certainly look even better when its had the 'Kay treatment ' applied to it ! Its lovely to see how happy you are in your new home and looking forward to seeing all the changes you make to it in time 🏡

[@Livingthelifeyoulove]

It really is, it's my new favourite past time and even more satisfying now i've got new techniques up my sleeve. Ohhh I cant WAIT to give it the 'kay treatment' 😍 thank you so much for your lovely comment x

[@lindagreenacre630]

Good luck in your new home!!! Love your dear little boy. Can't wait to see what you do in the new place. Lots of room for the cats and little one to play. Aren't they gorgeous cats? We just bought a new kitten yesterday. Xxx

[@suecorrigan1216]

Love seeing you settling in!! ❤️

[@jennyjohnson9012]

It's looking so lovely Kay, you have such a good eye! A lovely home is in the making xx

[@katesmith8628]

Hi please can you tell me what the green paint you used is in your little boys bedroom please? Love the new house, you will make it into a lovely home! 😊

[@brittanythompson9079]

I cannot believe how the past owner left your beautiful house!! It’s so wonderful your family has bought this house to show it some love 🫶🏼

[@Livingthelifeyoulove]

🥰 it's been nice making it feel like ours and feels like the house has breathed a sigh of relief!

[@mikafy9628]

w pełni się zgadzam! z zaniedbanego domu Kay zrobiła śliczny, schludny dom wypełniony światłem