Slow Living HOMESTEAD || Simple Living Vlog 🕯

[@ForgottenWayFarms]

Hello friends, Working on two more videos to come out over the holidays! Thank you for watching and leaving all your amazing and kind comments from last week. I felt so much love and support, you all are wonderful!! Wishing you all a blessed Holidays Season - Abby Jo

[@countrymousesfarmhouse497]

That snow looks so beautiful. I really hope that cute cottage can be done up too. Thats a bit special. You're right , I love that island bench !😍 I have a friend who collects red furniture though , she would have loved that red. The glimpses of the kitchen look perfect. I've been looking at a lot of French country kitchens for inspiration, even though most of it won't suit this house, I'm seeing them use all different cupboards and hutches and in different colours . The good thing about not getting to do this kitchen and indeed whole house yet , is that I have much more dreaming time . Did I tell you about the beautiful black Belling oven we got off our local thrift shop owner? She bought it and didn't like cooking with gas , it worried her. We got it for a great price and you can't even tell its been used at all. Ive never had a black oven. It sure is pretty . Give my love to Johanna , that's exciting for her . Life is such an adventure. Love to you all and stay warm my lovelies ❤

[@ForgottenWayFarms]

@@countrymousesfarmhouse497 Oh, how exciting to find such a good deal on a stove!! So very happy for you ❤️ Funny thing is red is my favorite color, but I just didn’t feel it work with what I was doing in the kitchen and would clash with the brick wall we plan on doing. I love that you have plenty time to dream and plan your future remodel. It really is best to live in a home and get a feel for it. I am so happy for Jo, it’s wonderful to see her blossom and bloom. We are staying warm ❄️❄️❄️ but lots of snow ⛄️ lots of love and take care!

[@rachelc.7152]

Abby Jo the kitchen looks incredible! I love how even amidst a complete remodel you do you beautiful job bringing Hygge to your home. Is that a vintage Kelvinator refrigerator that I spy by the fireplace? I'm swooning! That buffet turned kitchen island is stunning!

[@ForgottenWayFarms]

@@rachelc.7152 You and I have similar tastes 🥰 It is a vintage fridge, not sure what kind. It’s going into the kitchen soon! I feel like my house is a real life Rubiks cube and I’m always moving things to work on something else. 😂 Merry Christmas Friend 😘❤️⛄️🎄❄️

[@rachelc.7152]

@@ForgottenWayFarms we do share a love of vintage kitchen tools! My grandparents had thier Kelvinator for over 40 years. Before it went to the recyclers I kept the enamel drawers and use them to this day in my pantry. I dropped you an email via your webpage 😉.

[@kathycates5151]

I somehow just found you! I thank God for you! I work at the hospital and needed a new something. Getting ready to retire, tired of my home space and worn out from the world - you have inspired me and I can feel God's smile again! Thank you so much for reminding me how wonderful a simple life can be❣

[@ForgottenWayFarms]

Thank you, and welcome to our channel! I'm so glad this can be an inspiration to you :)

[@kristielagasse1447]

I just came across your channel and I love your videos. They are so relaxing and peaceful. I enjoy the baking and homemaking ideas you share. Your home is beautiful. I look forward to watching your future videos.

[@ForgottenWayFarms]

Thank you, I’m so glad you found our channel ❤️

[@dixiejones6800]

Your kitchen island turned out beautifully! I can’t believe how much you got done before the snow arrived. I love seeing how your family works together to get things done.

[@ForgottenWayFarms]

Thank you 🥰

[@farminginmyapron1718]

LOVE the island! That green is beautiful! And the music, oh my word.

[@ForgottenWayFarms]

Thank you dear, I was so thrilled when I spotted it at the thrift store!!!

[@sandrarivera8374]

Your island looks beautiful!! It's nice to see your older children helping you. The stove is also very nice

[@ForgottenWayFarms]

Thank you ❤️

[@sherriesthilaire]

It’s nice to see you all again doing what to do best, cozy family living. Your island is beautiful! Nice to see Jo in the mix! ❤️

[@ForgottenWayFarms]

Aww 🥰 I have been thinking about you dear. Yes, having Jo here was a delight ❤️❤️❤️

[@galels1]

That island looks amazing. I live the green color and the wood countertops. And that pizza you made looks delicious! I am so glad I found this channel.

[@ForgottenWayFarms]

Thank you, so glad you found our channel too :)

[@frenchcountryorchard]

Absolutely beautiful work on your new island, it’s truly stunning and has such antique character to it. So happy to see how comfortable and cozy you made the place so quickly, your children will always remember the atmosphere you intentionally created. Also, very happy to hear your eldest daughter got to come visit 💙🤍

[@ForgottenWayFarms]

I love making my home and surroundings cozy and comfortable! And the kids do love it that way ❤️❤️❤️ That island was such a find! And my eldest has been able to visit many times this year which makes this mama happy.

[@MissNatashaMarie]

The kitchen is looking so beautiful! Love the colors you chose!😍

[@ForgottenWayFarms]

Thank you dear, it feels so good to have a working place to cook and bake again 🥰

[@dollydog1903]

The “ little ones” are adorable. Love the new island.

[@ForgottenWayFarms]

Thank you. :)

[@karlinebohne789]

Your little ones watching the cookies bake, was so heartwarming ❤️

[@ForgottenWayFarms]

Awww, I love how kids get so excited to bake :)

[@debbiefletcher4781]

I absolutely LOVE everything about your videos. I could smell the cookies and pizza baking in the oven. Your island was the perfect transformation needed and the fireplace was so warm and cozy. Your video brought such sweet memories of my childhood growing up. Thank you for sharing your journey with us. Enjoy this wonderful holiday season. I look forward to your next post. Blessings. 😊

[@ForgottenWayFarms]

Thank you 😊 I’m so glad that the video brought you back down memory lane 🥰🥰🥰

[@trudysenglishvictorianhome3244]

I absolutely LOVE that your kids are part of your remodeling journey and cooking!! That pizza 🍕 looked DELICIOUS!! 😋. That Buffet Island is GORGEOUS 😍😍😍!!! SO enjoying your videos!!! ❄️☃️❄️☃️❄️

[@ForgottenWayFarms]

Thank you, so glad you enjoyed it 🥰🥰🥰

[@aleshiasterland460]

So glad you are back. I love your garden. Still waiting on green beans and second crop of peas . Canning corn and freeze drying strawberry, making fresh jam. Blessings Helena Montana

[@ForgottenWayFarms]

Sounds lovely all of you canning and preserving 🙌

[@lauraklein6405]

My goodness! What a lovely video! Just randomly found your moving video and this one auto played while I was away from the screen. The music brought me to the screen, and the rest is as beautiful as the music! Subbed and thank you!

[@ForgottenWayFarms]

Thank you! I’m so glad you enjoyed it and welcome to our channel ❤️

[@karenfolsom8357]

The home redo looks great I know your going to love it even more when it is done. Love the beautiful(new) kitchen island. Merry Christmas to you and your family.

[@ForgottenWayFarms]

Thank you 😊 ❤️ I really get excited with each new phase.

[@quaintlittlehome]

The kitchen island turned out gorgeous with green and I think the wax made it a little bit more matt which looks so beautiful! Lovely family video. I especially enjoyed seeing your little ones being around! 💕

[@ForgottenWayFarms]

Thank you dear 🥰❤️🥰

[@TheSimpleBrunette]

The island looks beautiful 😍 I love cozy moments with family and you captured them so well :) Happy Holidays!

[@ForgottenWayFarms]

Thank you, I was so happy to find something that would work in the kitchen and for a good price ❤️ Family is the best. Happy Holidays to you! 🎄❄️⛄️❤️

[@cedarhousesoaps]

😍 I love that green!!! Island turned out amazing🤗 my husband loves to watch the videos with me now and always asks when your next one is coming out 😉👍🏻 also fun to see how the wood logs were delivered…. A little different than here in ID. Looks like you will be cozy and warm this winter 🤗 Happy Holidays my friends…. Keep up the good work and thank you for sharing the journey!!!!

[@ForgottenWayFarms]

Awww, that makes me happy you both are enjoying it together! Tell him a new Christmas video comes out today. Miss you friend and a Big Merry Christmas to you both :)

[@elizabethhealey5609]

thank you to sharing the food you cooking for your family.

[@ForgottenWayFarms]

🥰🥰🥰

[@leem200]

Just watched you video and subscribed. Love sharing people's journey. God Bless you and your family. I really enjoyed it. Peace!

[@ForgottenWayFarms]

Thank you, so glad you enjoyed it and thank you for subscribing ❤️

[@madelynsmith8281]

Merry Christmas to you and your family also. The renovation is looking beautiful. The food you all create is yummy. I could see you owning your own sweet cafe someday. 🤶🎅🎄🎄

[@ForgottenWayFarms]

Awww 🥰 thank you!

[@susefink6099]

What a lovely video,i enjoyed it very much. Your place looks wonderful and cosy already. That green kitchen reminds me of my childhood,even though our kitchen was lemon and beautiful🍋. Abby Jo, have a merry and blessed christmas and your family too🎄🕯🎁☃️🕯🎄

[@ForgottenWayFarms]

Thank you dear 🥰😘🎄⛄️❄️🕯Merry Christmas to you!

[@oakhillstudiotisha5434]

It all looks beautiful! I love your new island! Lots of blessed times ahead. Merry Christmas to you and your family!💓🙏

[@ForgottenWayFarms]

Thank you so much 🥰 and a big Merry Christmas to you 🎄🎁⛄️❄️❤️

[@oakhillstudiotisha5434]

@@ForgottenWayFarms 🤗🎄❤️

[@narellefialkowski2270]

What a beautiful lifestyle you are living, your new cottage looks so cosy and warm. Your new island looks so lovely in the kitchen, it show's that you don''t have to spend a lot of money to have something so functional and also looks good at the same time. To you and your family have a blessed and happy Christmas.

[@ForgottenWayFarms]

Thank you 😊 I agree it doesn’t take a lot of money to make something functional and beautiful ❤️❤️❤️

[@arlenerodrigues4032]

The island is gorgeous!

[@ForgottenWayFarms]

Thank you 😊❤️

[@TarnishedTreasures1]

It’s coming along! The shade of green is so popular right now. It’s so nice to see color and life in a home.

[@ForgottenWayFarms]

Is it popular! I didn’t know that, I just love green. It went well with my dove grey cabinets. I love color in the home. ❤️

[@SerephinaNadet]

Merry Christmas! Love seeing your house turn into a home!❤️ Thank you

[@ForgottenWayFarms]

Merry Christmas to you!! ❤️🎄❤️

[@vintagebeliever5023]

What a beautiful transformation 🫖❣

[@ForgottenWayFarms]

Thank you!

[@cheryllamb8831]

Another cozy video! The new kitchen island is very cottage. I knew it wouldn't be long before your touch warmed your new home. It really is a statement piece. Glad you had all your children participate & close - such a good feeling. I love the new color. I have made some of your recipes from your Christmas cookbook. Tasty. I have also made your pizza dough & it made a great base for creativity! Thank you. Precious watching the littles in front of the oven. Wishing you all a wonderous Christmas season 🎄❄🛷🧣☃️🕊

[@ForgottenWayFarms]

Thank you dear, I do feel it is my cozy kitchen statement piece 🥰🥰🥰 I’m so glad you are enjoying the recipes 🙌🎄❄️🎁 makes me happy! I wish you a very Merry Christmas ❤️

[@lauriewerts3687]

love love love that green buffet💕

[@ForgottenWayFarms]

Thank you 😊 ❤️

[@enlacasadesilvia]

Beautiful kitchen, Beautiful Family. Merry Christmas ☃️🎄😘

[@ForgottenWayFarms]

Thank you 🥰❤️🎄❄️⛄️

[@celineloeffler1909]

Your beautiful video made me cry so hard. I too have seven children, and next to Christ and my husband, they are an endless source of joy and memories.

[@ForgottenWayFarms]

❤️❤️❤️ Yes! I feel the same way.

[@Karenlemley]

Hello from North Carolina I'm new to your channel and I love your videos.. your voice is so nice an sounds like your a story book teller ..

[@ForgottenWayFarms]

Awww 🥰 thank you, and welcome to our channel ❤️

[@margrietneels6031]

I absolutely love your new island you made yours! It is gorgeous!

[@ForgottenWayFarms]

Thank you 🙌❤️

[@smokeytrailcottage]

Abby Jo, When you are traveling back and forth we live 20 miles off Exit 200 in North Dakota. Please feel free if you in need of a place to wait out a blizzard We have room. Alene

[@ForgottenWayFarms]

Thank you, that is so kind of you! ❤️⛄️❄️

[@carolinehatley3783]

Enjoyed your video. Thank you

[@ForgottenWayFarms]

Glad you enjoyed it :)

[@sharenp3839]

Beautiful video. Love the green on the new island, Merry Christmas 🎄

[@ForgottenWayFarms]

Thank you 😊 Merry Christmas to you! 🎄❄️🎄

[@ginagonzalez6547]

Don't feel bad about not being done by now. It took me a year just to unpack. Of course as I unpacked, I purged as well and had an outside job and live by myself. But yes, it takes a long time to get settled.

[@susantaylor8507]

Its going to be beautiful when your finished

[@ForgottenWayFarms]

Thank you!

[@linseymain254]

I'm a new subscriber so thought I'd pop by to say hello from Scotland and a very Happy Christmas 🎄

[@ForgottenWayFarms]

Thank you for subscribing and saying Hello ❤️🎄 Merry Christmas to you!

[@simplelivingvn6725]

I love your videos ! Really great

[@ForgottenWayFarms]

🥰🥰🥰 Awww, thanks!

[@dickybirdsnest]

Beautiful buffet island! Love the cabinets painted color too. I was going to ask if all your children moved with you. Thanks for telling us. Michigan - well the UP I should clatify 🤣 - and it’s residents are very attune to slow living. Well the long winters help that. 😬

[@ForgottenWayFarms]

Thank you 😊 Yes, very long winters ❄️❄️❄️⛄️⛄️⛄️

[@dickybirdsnest]

@@ForgottenWayFarms and I love where I live in WI because of it!

[@susannethomas.3027]

I am so enjoying following you on you tube. I am a very creative person and for us it is hard to do things slowly as our brain is on to the next idea. Your videos really help me to be present in what I am doing. Thank you.

[@ForgottenWayFarms]

Yes, it is hard as a creative to slow down. I think time and circumstances has helped me learn. ❤️❤️❤️

[@gregoryhall8639]

Abby Jo, love the island, what color green did you use?

[@ForgottenWayFarms]

Thank you, It’s by Jolie paints and called “ French quarter green” ❤️

[@susantaylor8507]

Love that green color what brand of paint did you use

[@ForgottenWayFarms]

It’s called French quarter green by jolie

[@lynludwig1323]

Your kitchen is looking fabulous Abby Jo ..the dresser is ideal as a island..Love your new stove 🤩😍 MERRY CHRISTMAS 🎅 🎄..To You All ..I hope 2022 brings health and happiness 🤗🥳

[@ForgottenWayFarms]

Thank you dear! Loving my kitchen, it still has a long way to go before it’s finished, but I’m already in love. Merry Christmas to you and yours 🎄❤️❄️⛄️

[@amberthistle2803]

If you've never had a convection oven before a pro tip is decrease your temp by 25* for whatever the recipe tells you to use. So if it says 350* decrease it to 325* When I went through my culinary arts program that was one of the first things they teach you. The forced air cooks things faster and more efficiently so things tend to burn on the outside and are under cooked on the inside if you use temp settings for a conventional oven, which is what most recipes call for.

[@ForgottenWayFarms]

Thank you for the great tip ❤️

[@jmeh2388]

I love your videos Abby Jo! I was so pleased to see you’ve moved to the UP! I live in WI and love it. How many children moved with you to MI? Looks like you have lots of helping hands which is so wonderful! Merry Christmas!

[@ForgottenWayFarms]

Thank you 😊 we had five move with us and two of my adult children stayed in Idaho. Lots of helping hands here. ❤️

[@Emily-if8vg]

What product do you use on your butcher block? Your island looks beautiful!

[@ForgottenWayFarms]

Thank you! I use mineral oil on it once a week and I clean it with homemade lemon vinegar spray or sometimes a good organic all purpose spray. :) I plan on doing a video soon on the care of the island.

[@Emily-if8vg]

@@ForgottenWayFarms thank you so much! My husband and I are in the process of buying a home with an island very similar to yours and I want mine to look as nice!

[@ForgottenWayFarms]

@@Emily-if8vg How exciting ❤️

[@dakotaovdan]

We’re remodeling our kitchen at the moment too!

[@ForgottenWayFarms]

Exciting!

[@ibelong2god1899]

Hi Abbey Jo. What is brand and name of the Pretty green paint. Its so gorgeous

[@ForgottenWayFarms]

Hello, it's called French Quarter Green by Jolie paints :) I love this color so much!

[@nancylodge6340]

Hi Abbey Joe. I just got a convection stove and I am having difficulty using it. Can you give me any advice? No instructions came with the stove/oven.

[@ForgottenWayFarms]

I’m still learning mine, but I have found it cooks quicker with the fan. I found out you should lower the temperature by 25 degrees when cooking. Here is a link on tips using a convection oven. www.google.com/amp/s/www.thekitchn.com/5-important-things-to-know-about-baking-in-a-convection-oven-226272%3famp=1

[@ginagonzalez6547]

This is the second time I see wax being put on the furniture, what does wax do to furniture or paint on furniture?

[@marilyncapehart663]

Thanks Abby Jo & Daniel & Family 3-21-2023❤

[@Crew4Life]

What color is your island?

[@ForgottenWayFarms]

It by Jolie paint - “ French Quarter Green “

[@candacekesting1786]

can't believe you covered the red !! YIKES !

[@ForgottenWayFarms]

Someone had painted before me 😊 I liked the red, but it didn’t work with my cabinets.

[@cocokai9661]

I've watched several videos now. Seen lot's of artistic shots of people doing random, unexplained things...rubbing stones, etc...never any explanation as to why or what is going on. Seen people painting? maybe, don't know...green? Red? Don't know. Wonder, after 3 videos, what this place actually looks like. I get it, you got an A in photography class and have always longed to have a career in this field, and yes, the random, disconnected shots are lovely. But for those of us that are watching to see a mobile home renovated, this series is simply too disjointed and random. Just show your projects maybe. With a brief explanation of what you're doing and some after shots from when the project is finished. I'm thrilled you made cookies, but didn't really need the close ups of that process. Thrilled you made some warm, nourishing food, but again, where's the renovation video I was promised.

[@ForgottenWayFarms]

These videos are geared more for slow living , relaxing, with projects and remodeling going on. Not sure what videos you watched but there are a few that we tour what we are doing. Everyone has their own style, and as the saying goes "to each his own"

[@themississippicottage9395]

Love the buffet so much!!😍😍do you have an Instagram?

[@ForgottenWayFarms]

Thank you! No, I did a while back. I might start one again. I will tell you if I do ❤️