VLOGMAS 2021 DAY 17: House Updates + Pack With Me!

[@MiissAlexandraMakeup]

Jess I can't express how much I appreciate all the effort you are putting into vlogmas. These vlogs have been so cozy and have helped me relax and get into the Christmas spirit! I am so excited to see the final result with the house, its gonna look amazing!

[@DuvAngel1]

A while ago, I studied and watched videos about minimalism….. and eventually things became easier to manage. I used to have a large library of homeschool books and materials from preschool to college. In events that were unforeseen~ it was gone….and though I mourned, there was a freedom that I felt~ and now I am keeping things in mind as they are needed~ minimally , so less to manage, more time for real relationships. Also, packing cubes REALLY, REALLY helped with packing and traveling. One more thing😁~ I lived in my very nice campervan for one summer~ it has lessons built-in. When many things bogg one down… voluntary changes are easier than involuntary ones.

[@jessicajean-denis2462]

Jess, I'm sorry things have felt overwhelming recently :( as someone else pointed out, we can wait for your vlogs to go up while you take care of yourself and family 💙 On the flip side, this has been one of my favorite vlogmas episodes, particularly because of the coffee, makeup & books 😊

[@cat_pb]

Jess, you always complain about the lighting but I love your blogs because of that yellow light ✨I also think it suits your skin so much! Don’t fuss about it

[@Gmcw002]

You’re doing a ton and you’re doing great! Loved seeing the house, it has progressed soooo much!

[@marymccartan8386]

The ultimate Saturday morning breakfast accompaniment ❤️

[@fattyonabikeinmytumm]

Jess, I love watching your vlogs and as a new mum to a 3 month old I completely understand how you feel. Sometimes you just want to get things done! But I have to be reminded to slow down and look after myself, sleeping, resting and just not doing anything productive are worthwhile. Just enjoy your christmas and don't pressure yourself to get vlogmas out ❤ you have created a life and now have to look after it constantly and that is work enough 😊❤ Sending you lots of love, you are smashing it ❤

[@cat_pb]

Jess, you always complain about the lighting but I love your blogs because of that yellow light ✨I also think it suits your skin so much! Don’t fuss about it! ALSO for packing I suggest you to do outfits for each day, it’s just better and less troublesome ~ also you can just read on your kindle and not pack any books … it will be less stuff ad it’s really not necessary!

[@jamiesuejames]

Agreed with most of the comments- we can wait for the vlogs and ultimately want you to take care of yourself and really enjoy this time of the year. Your vlogs have been an absolute joy but if it means it's draining you please take care 🤍✨🎄

[@ESmithonlyonthursday]

Good morning from the US! You have been killing it. This is the one of the only two vlogmases that I’ve been watching! ❤️

[@librariansunited]

Sending so much love Jess! Your vlogs are beautiful, absolutely love them!!! Festive magic all round 💖 also love you and want you to always prioritise your wellbeing and your family xxxxx

[@marguiWaterland]

Thank you for all the effort you put in doing Vlogmas for us

[@LittleOwlLoves]

Loved seeing what your reads are going to be! I've not had time to read lately but want to get back into it in the new year 📚

[@raniadarani6971]

Take your time with the vlogs and take care of yourself ! No need to rush. Thank you for all your efforts ☺️🌼

[@Itsmmka]

Don’t feel rushed girl. Thank you for doing this 🤍

[@emgaillard8143]

Thank you again Jess ! Go easy on yourself, we can wait for your videos to show up ! I feel guilty to rush you up that way 😔

[@kierralincoln]

i can definitely tell a difference in your hair! it looks great! happy holiday!

[@kierralincoln]

love love love your grwms! drinking my coffee and watching on Sunday morning is so calming!

[@kierralincoln]

has jess said when she thinks their house will be done with the remodel and move in ready?

[@r34580]

She said a few months ago that they hope to be in for Xmas 2022 :)

[@yht61304]

I also mistakenly referred to it as iq84 for the longest time but it’s 1q84! I continue to read murakami but his writing has definitely lost some of it’s glamor for me as I’ve gotten older. I’m sure you’ve touched on some of the issues in his writing before as well!

[@samipun9789]

Hey Jess, you mentioned about your back a few times now...hope its getting better! Just in case you've not tried the shati mat yet but it really really helped my partners back and hes been using it every night since. He even got his sister and niece one too!!

[@DANNYTHEFROG123]

I love the cut. Beautiful as always

[@Sophia-bx3vn]

Can't wait to see your house 🤩

[@InGhostlyCompany]

I just read Children of Time and loved it!

[@BasicMemory]

Great video.

[@responsibleregalia]

Omggg the nails!

[@hania649140]

I don’t know if Jess mentioned before but why did they decide to buy a Victorian house and do so much reno as compared to just buying a readymade modern look type house ? Like is doing Reno cheaper than compared to buying a new house ?

[@kendramadelyn]

Definitely not cheaper in this case. Their house is massive, in zone 2, and is requiring a full gut Reno. It’ll likely end up costing double what they could have paid for a decent ready-move house in the same location. Suppose it’s either a long term investment (albeit the mentioning of them selling it in the future?) or a desire to have a bespoke house - which seems to be the case here.

[@hania649140]

@@kendramadelyn ohh I see! Thank u sm for answering!

[@josepha133]

I feel like you'd be a character in an Erin Morgenstern novel haha.

[@deliaiannalfo5160]

I just finished Killing Commendatore by Murakami and I loved his writing but the payoff was less than desirable in my opinion. I also found his way of describing young girls bizarre and disturbing.

[@Jjoujou]

I love murakami’s writing but the portrayal of women in his stories are questionable and it sucks cos he is a modern writer so he should know better

[@deliaiannalfo5160]

@@Jjoujou Exactly!