The secret to making FRIENDS as an adult...

[@MayMay-qn2dd]

This channel has become such a comforting little corner of the internet. Brings me joy

[@Caroline_Winkler]

Hearing that has been my very literal dream, I am so so glad ❤

[@youparejo]

Totally agree !

[@maaamiii6918]

71 year old female here. Me too Lynn!

[@carolaratari6373]

Your channel brings me so much joy. Always look forward to the next episode. Love all your content. Your personality makes me cheer, laugh out loud, shout, cheer! You found your platform. And you don’t look like that guy!!! Don’t get down on this! Your beautiful all around and love your long hair!!

[@floriannaramirez394]

Me too!

[@greenglassgoblin]

Two days ago I showed my (very sweet, very non pop cultured) mom your chaotic bathroom makeover video and she commented "Her comedy reminds me of that guy Michael Scott on the Office show you all watch." So there you go, channel goals achieved

[@ericsalem3878]

As a male homeowner with no sense of décor, I came to this channel for the down-to-earth home design tips. I stayed for the cute girl with a beautifully chaotic energy and great self awareness. Make your channel to be whatever you want, because I'm sure I'll keep watching.

[@victsn]

Beautifully chaotic... Well said 👏🏼

[@Vidua10]

Not u calling a grown woman a cute girl, boy bye

[@monlow]

Okay, not a word of a lie: I bought a rug yesterday for my living area in my all-carpet apartment, and when I laid it out and stood back to look at it I thought “yes good it ‘corrals’ this space just like Caroline says” so hearing you talk specifically about this was really funny and validating lol

[@Caroline_Winkler]

YASSSSS this gives me hope and joy

[@shannonkline8169]

"Always corral!" lol

[@KcKctea]

The top insight from this video: love and hate are in one vessel. If you are loveable, you are hateable, and there's nothing wrong with it. Thank you, dear ❤.

[@Caroline_Winkler]

amazingly well put, i love this

[@hannahkruszewski3810]

So is milky coffee and black coffee - same vessel 😂

[@Beany87]

@@hannahkruszewski3810 🤣

[@lisajensen1843]

Yep! You rock! And I’m 67 and think you’re funny as hell but at the same time SO sensitive and kind💕. Love your channel.. us more mature woman are here for you🥰. Haters are so insecure, lonely and sad.

[@Caroline_Winkler]

it means so much to be seen as sensitive and kind at the same time. i think that's what i always got insecure about when being seen as loud or hyper - i felt the other parts of me were misinterpreted. this comment means a lot, and im very very glad you're here

[@mslafave5689]

Thank you for speaking up. I’m 66 and was timid to say anything but you put it beautifully.

[@jelizabethpetrie6656]

62 here, you’re a laugh riot…I want my 30yr old daughter to get your spunk!

[@designdoctor247]

i feel the same way ... by the way...what is this 4:40? i tried to google it but i must be spelling it wrong... my daughter is 22 today...n it is heart breaking to see her listen to ....and adjust/change herself to "fit in"

[@nula14]

@@Caroline_Winkler People who can't see that you're (quite obviously) sensitive and kind arent't likely to be sensitive and kind themselves. Just my 2 cents --- Happy Subscriber from Germany :-)

[@elizabethcmclaughlin]

Someone literally just told me yesterday that "your message will be received better if you don't yell it," and I was like, "Ok. You can unsubscribe." The advice on haters here is great advice.

[@Caroline_Winkler]

hahah the best response. yeah, their feedback would also probably be better received if they didn't have such a poor personality. 🤷‍♀ sometimes these messages just aint receivable

[@elizabethcmclaughlin]

@@Caroline_Winkler Exactly.

[@RetroWykopaliska]

Hater cos someone may have difficulties with tolarating scream.... Come on...

[@toneluy8343]

​@@RetroWykopaliskathey could go "ew I dont like screaming, I'm gonna watch someone else", thats not a hater. A hater goes to the trouble of commenting their hate too. Cause they think everyone needs to hear their hate

[@RetroWykopaliska]

@@toneluy8343 don't agree - i would love to watch and hear Caroline' s jokes about interior design but to be honest its hard for me to listen scream and i do not see anything bad if i admit that - that's it and nothing more.

[@pegm5937]

That chair and wallpaper art is everything. Also, yeah, plenty of us older chicks out here loving your energy and commentary. Don't stop. Please.

[@lyndamoorhead]

I’m still waiting to outgrow the “are those guys laughing at me behind my back?” reflex. It crossed my mind yesterday; I’m pretty sure they were. I am 41.

[@moonhunter9993]

yes, but does it matter?

[@tygerstripes3752]

Yeah, men snarking on women's physical appearance will never, ever stop. I like to call it 'The Judgement of Paris' or 'The Mother Effin' Judgement of Paris'. At least it's usually done behind your back and so is easy to ignore. Guys who do it outright, I wish I had a one-size-fits-all snappy comeback, but it's probably best to ignore them. They're IRL trolls and it would only give them a charge to reply.

[@Caroline_Winkler]

Oo this is a very tough one for me. Definitely happened for real to me a lot in high school and man will it leave a scar

[@801LOVER]

I’m super paranoid, I always think everyone is saying something harsh. I’ve gotten tired of worrying about it. So, let mean people be mean. I’m happy with myself.

[@tygerstripes3752]

@@Caroline_Winkler And *that's* why we all need a snappy retort, preferably just as personal about their physicality. Leave 'em with their own psychic scar, too!

[@marcospacheco5671]

I'm a 40 year old male, living in México, and I love your content, and not just the interior desing part. Its like the charming, and funny and inspirational bits of things you say with each idea. You've got a beatiful channel.

[@BeckhaDoyle]

The editing on this is so funny 🤣 Happy Birthday, Paige! Also, Caroline - love the insight and authenticity as always, you're a fuck*ng inspiration and a total legend.

[@vedranastanivukovic398]

I love how you decided that the "i" in fucking was the most outrageous letter. 😂❤

[@Caroline_Winkler]

Dah ❤🫠thank you for the support Beckha

[@BeckhaDoyle]

​@@vedranastanivukovic398Always do the unexpected, keeps em on their toes 🤣. I only censored a letter at all because KZbin asked me if I was sure it was appropriate.

[@broccolista]

@@vedranastanivukovic398 Hahaha! Loved this too. I'm totally stealing this spelling!

[@donnajarvis9542]

Good. Old Winston! oh yea.

[@michelleb.9637]

I just stopped by to say that I’m a grandmother of 7 and I consider you a national treasure! ❤️

[@byrdonian8365]

I sent your “interior design” vid to one of my bachelor friends. He laughed and said he could see why I liked you because of our similar delivery of opinions 😂 Please do not change!!

[@Caroline_Winkler]

Doh love this. I pray he TOOK SOME NOTES

[@byrdonian8365]

@@Caroline_Winkler He did! He said he needed some accent colors and he totally has the matching pillows that came with the couches 😂 😂 I expect him to be slaying the dating scene soon with the help of your tips!

[@savannah1394]

“Why would you change the thing people love about you, just to placate the people who don’t get you?” Damn, that hit 💜

[@clairebroaddrick5959]

My toddler with me “watch Caroline, watch Caroline!” She loved your chairs!

[@Caroline_Winkler]

oh my god do not mess with me on this one, my heart can't take it!!! I will tell you this - i have been approached by a few tv production companies to explore doing a design show (nothing's happening) but they always ask for *my pitch* and the ONLY show i ever say i would do is an interior design show for toddlers. toddlers are the only coworkers i want and they unjustly underrepresented in the design world! tell your toddler i am a fan of hers

[@drebugsita]

@@Caroline_Winkler wow! just wow! how do you not have producers lining up waving contracts at you?! this is the most zany brilliant idea of cuteness ever. it's like that Japanese reality tv show "old enough" but with the added element of design and Caroline-comedy! please, if nothing else, make this a KZbin series!

[@Will140f]

33-year old male viewer here. I love the interior design stuff, I love the personal stuff, I love how funny you are, and I think you're a great influence for younger women too. My daughter is one and a half so too young to appreciate anything besides baby einstein videos (and she's not even too keen on those) but my partner loves your channel too now that I showed it to her. I get what you're doing here and I love it. All I know is that some people are set on willfully misinterpreting anything you can say. Bad faith abounds on the internet and it's hard to sift out genuine or maybe valid criticisms from all the bad faith interpretations of offhand comments.

[@2cats1gurl]

I've been trying to explain your content to my boyfriend because I am so delighted by you, and finally I just showed him today and yeah, he gets it now.

[@Caroline_Winkler]

hahah wow highest compliment. i welcome this reluctant convert

[@chloe2264]

I've been having the same problem and ya I need to just show him already hahahaha.

[@breesgirl5035]

I’m a 55 year old woman. I enjoy your channel immensely. Street man gave me life. I followed that saga with great pleasure. 😃

[@mimimosa259]

I was hurt badly by the end of a long friendship a few years ago. But recently I realized I am actually appreciative of losing that friendship because it made me look at myself and realize maybe I wasn’t being the greatest friend. I was needy and sensitive and not doing a good job of regulating my own emotions. If that friendship hadn’t ended then I likely would have kept depending on them and not been pushed to grow and try to be a better and more equitable friend

[@innermeetme]

It is really hard to deal with those feelings... Especially when it comes to the question, "is there just something wrong with me? Am I not good enough?" I guess just the same way you get triggered by other people, others will be triggered by you. And while it is so healthy and important to be honest about your feelings, including those that could be hurtful towards others, I think the more you learn what true friendship is -- which is, for me, to choose people I am committed to, who I feel so connected to and care for so much that I would never abandon them, even if they were going through a hard time or were not at their best -- the more you will attract people like that in your life. And quite frankly a lot of people do end friendships because they are not willing to look deeply within themselves to see if their "triggers" point to something they need to work on (they always do) or if the friendship really isn't deep enough to save. But for me that's the point: is the connection so deep that you'll always be there? I don't really invest myself in people that I don't feel fully loyal to, and who don't feel fully loyal to me. Life is hard and dealing with people is hard but being honest with yourself while respecting and loving yourself (and others) is so important. Not everyone will be that way

[@user-dq2ym1nn9k]

I had a long term friendship end too, and it is (was) the most painful experience, however I'm also grateful for the lesson: I need to learn to be my own best friend first and foremost. Depending so heavily on a 'best friend' is setting yourself up for disaster if that person is no longer in your life for any reason. It can happen.

[@skiyogagirl]

@@user-dq2ym1nn9k also, it can give you an opportunity to spend time with other friends who deserve your friendship! I finally realized I had to let a friend go because she was sucking the life out of me! Still painful. I did give her the opportunity to realize how much pressure she was putting on me but she chose to ignore after 7.5 years of friendship! Moving on!!

[@jlina]

I did not even know emotional regulation was a thing until I lost my boyfriend if 13 years! Admittedly he stonewalled me and sent me off but dang I wish I had known about it then. It is so powerful! Sometimes though I just let myself go... If somebody insist on having a conversation I don't want to have at a time I don't want to have it I will still go off on them someone recently told me I was unhinged are out of control and I said no I'm just spitting facts because you're making me! I think a lot of us are basically Caroline's kind of people!

[@pollydolly9723]

67 years old here....and I freaking love your content! If I had my shit half as together at 50 as you do, I'd be golden! I forwarded you "perfectionist" video to my kids and about 20 of their friends. Keep it coming, keep being yourself, and honestly...is EVERYONE in your family talented???

[@Caroline_Winkler]

dah, im so glad the video resonated!! i hope the perfectionist one helps some people. i wrote it with some very specific loved ones in mind and hoped it resonated. and yes all of my siblings are kind of ridiculous!!

[@Cheri94]

You’re the best! Don’t you dare even think of changing one thing about YOU, you’re the friend everyone wants to have! Lol, I’m one of the “older” ones 58 and glad you’re doing this channel Omgosh, your hair looks amazing short!

[@Caroline_Winkler]

ah im so glad you enjoy the channel! i've always connected with people of all ages so it makes total sense to me, and i'm so glad you feel the same!

[@rowenaannelacson2860]

Yes!! Your personality and mannerisms that your true audience loves IS the yelling, squealing, voices, attitude, sass, honesty. DONT CHANGE❤

[@glswain]

I do find your videos more rewatachable than most, I think because the editing is so good and consistent.

[@Caroline_Winkler]

Dying for this feedback❤ absolutely made my day thank you

[@ElleCallanan]

@glswain, you’re right on. Caroline and Paige, brava beeches ✅

[@SweetheartMorada]

As someone who people have tried to shame into being less loud, opinionated and “unladylike” (aka having any fun at all), thank you for staying true to your personality. I’m still working to let my authentic self do her thing after constant pressure to make myself smaller. Appreciate having representation for the sophisticated loudmouth ladies of the world 👏

[@amreiloose1952]

Loving the editing, Paige! It makes this even more hilarious 😄

[@imanilewisglasspiegel2402]

That Tom Hiddleston side by side? Perfection.

[@user-wk5om8kf5b]

Shout out to Paige. You have such a fun editing style. It adds so much entertainment to an already entertaining lady!!

[@VirgoVibe]

32:00 . This goes the other way too. I've have had to silently breakup with a few friends and wondered if I had to have a breakup talk with them about ALLLLLL the things they were doing that I wasn't working. But I overhead someone else talking about the same thing and there said 'Whatever it is that is not vibing with me may very well be that other persons superpower. ' Mind blown! How dare someone take away my superpower and how dare I take away someones elses? Just move on.. Great advice in this video!

[@VIC_ROBLES]

I am watching this video for the first time today after having the most terrible and sad week… and I started to Watch because I also feel like your videos will either make some kind of sense because I identify so much with all you say or Will make me laugh and elevate my spirit. And I also love the office, and I will laugh and sometimes cry watching the office and your channel… i dont know how to explain but it Just brings me comfort and company… i feel less lonely. Thank you so much for your work. Greetings from São Paulo, Brasil. ❤️

[@HappyHarryX5]

I’ve stopped being a people pleaser and am finding that people don’t like me standing up for myself or having an opinion (in my 50s). Standing up to a narcissist is hard and brave but having to defend yourself from the family’s opinions is just as hard. If I got a tattoo it would be my therapist’s shoe print on my butt. Milky coffee rules.

[@ponygirlusa]

True, especially once they were used to walking over you. The response is almost astonishment, like "How dare you have a backbone!" Just continue to be your self, look them in the eyes and never forget no one is better than you, especially those who think they are.❤

[@beckylsparks]

I think being such a people pleaser my whole life is why I’ve had such anxiety my whole life!!

[@marciabutler987]

Creamy coffee rules

[@HappyHarryX5]

@@beckylsparks Hell yes! Never again. May your life be wonderful as you let go of it and be you. Take care of your heart.

[@kmoy]

Preach!! 🙌🏼

[@carolinacaetano9147]

Caroline, that stuff you were talking about around the 30 min mark? Spot on. Keep yellin, I love it! That bachelor video was the funniest yet, and I learned so much even though I am not even the intended audience.

[@cr8685]

Who could hate you? You're fabulous!

[@donnachimenti7]

I agree with that!

[@Cheri94]

I literally was going to write the same thing, she’s AMAZING

[@joanm.h.2513]

They are jealous

[@ligmabouls]

Yes i love her feet and camel toes too!

[@ShaferHart]

​@@joanm.h.2513people don't realize how much jealousy drives hate comments online especially (dare I say it) for female creators.

[@debbielynne]

I'm a 61 yo lawyer. I love your content! I shared some of your videos with my sister, who is 16 years younger than me and runs a small business with her husband, and she also loves your videos. My husband, who is also a lawyer, loves your channel. So you have a very broad range of viewers. Also my undergrad degree was in art and I did a piece for class in college where I did a triptych and in each part I drew a large chair with a wallpaper type pattern behind it. This piece you're doing reminds me so much of that. Love it!

[@sofiasotomayor2688]

I love your bedroom; it gives me cozy pirate ship vibes and I love that

[@Caroline_Winkler]

COZY PIRATE SHIP VIBES!!! oh my god ive never heard this but this is immediately the only way i wish to be thought of. thank you

[@JBenny2010]

She’s so cool!!😎😎😎🤓

[@polymerclayandcrafts]

I also have a "laugh" tattoo but in french "ris", it has always been my coping mechanism since I've met a kind person in the hospital, he was always trying to make me laugh. He never actually knew how much it helped to pull me out of rock bottom. Thank you, Caroline, for being yourself! 🤗

[@eringrey5499]

Listen. I haven't even finished this video and I already gave it a thumbs-up BECAUSE I laugh my ass off every damn time.

[@Caroline_Winkler]

I bless u for this goodness

[@candyce6233]

every.damn.time. ❤

[@CTDP2012]

Spoonflower, get your hands out of your pockets and pay the lady!!! Caroline, your videos are absolutely joyful

[@mr.bluenotedoobop]

As a 41 year old straight dude who was looking for inspiration for my new place, that channel has been great. Keeping doing your own thing, if people hate it, then they can start their own youtube channel.

[@Kgy1371]

“If they choose you, they choose you!” Best advice for life! ❤ Also the skincare comments…spot on!! Have PCOS and problems so deep that over the counter stuff is a joke!

[@ablakeslife]

I appreciated your insights on friendships, relationships, and the importance of defining success on your own terms. Your emphasis on staying true to oneself and not changing to please others was particularly inspiring and reminded me of the importance of self-acceptance and authenticity. Thank you! ☺

[@Caroline_Winkler]

ah this is so meaningful to hear. I definitely don't have all the answers, but i've been surrounded by people, friends and family who are much wiser than me and i love riding the coattails of their wisdoms

[@ablakeslife]

@@Caroline_Winkler as do I! It’s funny, 8 or so years ago I was working with my best friend at the time whose KZbin channel I helped grow to a few mill. I never thought I was good enough to have success on my own terms and never started until this past year. I guess with age and experiences comes self acceptance and belief in oneself.

[@peaceloveandjk]

@@Caroline_Winkler I asked the question about ending the friendship and I appreciated your insights a lot. The insincerity of it on my end is probably the most difficult part, and i've struggled with it for a while. Distancing hasn't worked, so I think a more honest conversation is on the horizon. Thank you

[@lesanimaux4416]

In short: I'm 34F and I'm just fascinated by you as a person. You can make anything cool, as long as you are genuine. Which, I can tell, you are.

[@CW11278]

Caroline, please know that you have me stifling laughter in my cubicle on the daily. Laugh please? I shall.

[@Caroline_Winkler]

Hahah she shall ❤

[@rachaelb.8507]

I love you shouting and when you aren't shouting. My husband and I are much older than your usual audience and we were laughing like crazy watching your bachelor episode. Awesome AF. Your rock. AND love those wallpaper samples. Splendid.

[@Stinkwolff83]

I absolutely get “the office” feelings when I watch you! Couldn’t find what it was exactly, but if thats what you’re going for, you nailed it! Almost like having a friend!!!!

[@johnkluge3421]

This is the most innocuous channel on KZbin. It is a pretty girl giving interior decorating advice. What is not to love? If not love, there is certainly nothing to hate. That Ms Winkler has “haters” further reduces my already very small faith in humanity. Seriously, what is wrong with people?

[@matthewmurray7428]

Happy B-day Paige!

[@Caroline_Winkler]

love this. EVERYONE WISH PAIGE THE TEAPOT A HAPPY BELATED!

[@kellikakes81]

Loved how you included the beginning part (coffee spill) 💞

[@Caroline_Winkler]

not the intro i was planning, but it's the intro i deserve

[@HappyHarryX5]

I do that at least once a week. Did it yesterday. Just give myself a mark out of 10 for style, delivery and the clean up effort. Sometimes I give myself an Oscar. Bonus points for not slipping on it.

[@victsn]

I try to only bump into walls when there are new people there to see it so I can feel more like a spaz in real time. Thank you for showing me the video version.

[@tasticola]

"I'm a female human" yes you are Caroline, yes you are, and we're happy that you are one of us! x Nell.

[@alexnemeth6171]

Hi again Caroline! I forgot to tell you how you keep us laughing and that I also see a younger Jennifer Aniston in you. From her “Friends” days….keep up the great and original content we’ve come to love!

[@martinabauer637]

i also see a lot of Jennifer Aniston in Carolines Features :)

[@a-tg3of]

The ketamine huahahhaahha. I dont really sub to people on yt but your channel is so good i had to. So honest whilst staying funny +helpful. Wish I had a friend like you. Ty for making these videos. Decluttering my cuboard as im writing this cus i was influenced by your other vids😂❤

[@shawnhays6052]

I have been re-watching all of your videos because I had major neck surgery, and can't do much more than sleep and watch TV. I wanted to tell you that you are actually soothing to me, I do not find you chaotic at all. This could be because I have a similar personality to yours. I think we would probably be friends in real life, your humor and energy is so me. Thank you for your content and being an original! ❤️

[@StephanieVelte]

Absolutely adore you Caroline! I’m one of the outliers…56 year old woman here. I found you first through your “Design Magic” video and have now watched all of your posted videos. Your journey has been beautiful to watch and you’ve helped me, even at this age, learn to celebrate my uniqueness and just be authentically myself. You are a beautiful human being and I feel fortunate to have found your channel! Happy New Year…keep doing you! ❤

[@jessemariahennen5614]

So excited your brother is selling more honey pots - I was so sad when they ran out before I could snag one the first round 😭 immediately ordered and can’t wait to receive it ❤️❤️❤️ they’re so beautifully made, and an amazing idea!

[@petunianicole]

Ahhh thank you! I wanted one SO bad on the last round. I just ordered one, thanks to you!! 😘🎉

[@Caroline_Winkler]

ah he literally just re-opened the Etsy shop this afternoon, you found it so fast!

[@nicolemiller97]

Hahaha! "Her brother is selling honey pots" reverbbed in my head like four times before the adult part of my brain said "literal honey, dumbass!"

[@victsn]

I still think it's clever when I say: "HE IS the honey pot." But I'm the only one enjoying that... I did really love them too. 🍯🐝💛

[@milly-y1t2d]

The skincare rant was so real and hilarious, "you've had skin for like 4 days." Also, you really do provide that "feeling" you are trying to achieve through your videos- it's this warm, cozy, hilarious, creative, and smart corner of the internet.

[@Pherine1]

I'm 71 this year and I love you whatever mood you are in when recording a video, keep them coming 🥰

[@beingkitschroeder2507]

I'm 59 years old and addicted to your channel, love you! Last week I watched one of your episodes with my 33 y/o daughter and now she's hooked also.

[@beingkitschroeder2507]

@Carolinawinkler771 I don't think so, bot.

[@beingkitschroeder2507]

@Caroline__Winkler i wasn't born yesterday, bot

[@vishyav]

The Winkler household just sounds so creative ❤

[@log_e555]

32:24 so extremely accurate!! because i HATE when people aren't yelling and delivering their opinions with 200% passion, like what do you mean you aren't excited to the point of belting

[@leahwhite4667]

"Why would you change the thing people love about you, just to placate the people that don't fucken get you?"

[@moonhunter9993]

exactly

[@janicemurphy2305]

I watch you all the time and I'm 74. I think you are amazing , funny and smart. Watching from Toronto

[@SwarmyPopsicle]

It's so frustrating to know that people bully KZbin creators who spend so much time making content that so many people enjoy. I hope you focus on the positive because you're very much appreciated!

[@Caroline_Winkler]

It can be harder some days, but I think it’s a very fair price that comes with the territory! There’s an exchange here 🤷‍♀️and even the ones that really get to me, ultimately offer a lesson in learning my way out of people pleasing. By and large, this place has been extremely supportive ❤❤

[@SwarmyPopsicle]

@@Caroline_Winkler 💜 so glad to hear it!

[@brittahusen1167]

(13:55) your channel makes me feel like the office makes you feel 💗 100% super happy to have found you on here!

[@charmsz566]

"how bout you go to rehab!!" made me laugh so hard i spit out my equally pale, light-brown deliciously yummy milky coffee. cheers!

[@Caroline_Winkler]

lets get that coffee to a LIGHT TAN PLEASE

[@psyche8187]

@@Caroline_Winkler Dear Caroline, can you really quick clarify your coffee? Are you putting cold milk in? So is it immediately room temperature? Please advise.

[@victsn]

Ladies! (& potential gents): Try a drop off heavy cream in your coffee. Perk: it stirs itself.

[@luanna59]

Hi Caroline! I'm a 64-year old who is also interested in design of all kinds (graphic design & illustration) for 20 years was my employment), and I am THRILLED with your sense of design, and your terrific sense of humor!! I've re-watched your videos numerous times when I can't wait for your latest to be posted. Don't change anything about yourself, and who cares what the "Hater's" say! You are amazing!!

[@keliza64]

I absolutely love you. You are real, hilarious, refreshing, bold, brave, honest, beautiful, insightful, daring, creative, brilliant and and so relatable. Thanks for always brightening my day ❤

[@Caroline_Winkler]

very generous list of adjectives 😢thank you bb

[@lir9875]

I'm 56 1/2. You remind me so much of my best friend if 41 years who is Sicilian. She says it like it is and saved me from myself a few times. I love your vlogs, they put a smile on my face every time.

[@andersonfilmandsound]

The older I get the more it has become clear that at the centre of most of our problems is the propensity towards self obsession. The more we can move ourselves away from existing as the centre of the universe and begin to shine our torch on truly investigating others lives and other worlds outside of ourselves the less suffering we experience. This one move is extremely powerful in connecting us together and is remarkable in its healing aspects.

[@margaretwoolley7335]

I'm 70. I love your honesty and your style. Don't change for anyone but yourself...and I love the picture.

[@carolbedrosian4650]

Please don't bite my head off (!!!! 🤣)...I'd want someone to tell me this, so I'm telling you! Maybe you said it as a joke? But did you mean: disingenuous??? There's no such word as disingenuine! Oh, Caroline, I adore you. You are SO genuine. You make me laugh. You touch my soul. Thank you ❤

[@cookiemonster2630]

Hehe ngl I was going to comment something as well but decided against it.

[@andrewj464]

I'm a man and I only drink coffee black, but everyone should drink it however they like it! Thank you for sharing personal details of your life openly and honestly. And forget the haters.

[@alittlebitofjessica]

No, don't forget the haters. Let the haters be the fuel that propels you forward, to reach your full potential and conquer the world.

[@Caroline_Winkler]

You’re my favorite man now

[@inneralignmenteducation]

I love your personality your style and your truth! I’m pushing 50 and I’d totally enjoy a friend date with you. Not to sound creepy. You are super funny and your sense of humor is meant to be shared exactly as you do! Being yourself is an act of rebellion and a beautiful gift. Ty for showing up! 🫶

[@victsn]

I do feel like we'd be fast friends, too! She's so likable & funny. Let's make it a girl's play date so I can join!

[@awareness58]

I’m 57, and I adore your show - thank you for being you - my world is a better place with you in it! 🌺

[@thejillykilly]

Your 'life talks' are my favorites.

[@JBenny2010]

Yesssss!

[@Caroline_Winkler]

aw im so glad! they're some of my most fun to film

[@thejillykilly]

@@Caroline_Winkler You are good at articulating your thoughts on any topic. I subconsciously nod while watching you!

[@judimcdonnell1971]

Best comment on anything anywhere…’ stop telling women in their 40’s about your skin care you’ve had your skin for 4 days’ or something like that 😅 I love it because I’m a sucker and 40 odd and you slay the truth 🌺

[@HappyHarryX5]

Love your sass, opinions, outtakes, boundaries and character. I found your channel as I wanted to know why people change their names as I’m going to. I’m going through a divorce and you are helping me stand by my decisions when people are telling me what I should do for my future and am able to brush off their opinions more easily. Can’t thank you enough for that, the videos really mean that much to me. Watch your videos daily.

[@theresagarza1578]

There are some great videos on KZbin about leading a narcissist & moving on with your life. A lot of people who enable the narcissist ( like friends or family) are so duped by the narcissist they don’t even realize what they’re doing. My friend is a therapist who left her marriage to a narcissist after 35 years & she’s so ecstatic she finally did it. You’ll be fine. Find the videos, they’ll give you strength!

[@HappyHarryX5]

@@theresagarza1578 Thank you so much! You have no idea how much I need to hear it. I’ve been researching it on youtube for 6yrs and I always thought he was just in a bad mood all the time. Didn’t know it was abuse. 32yrs of hell has been enough and grew up with a sister who did the same to me and my Mum enabled her. I call people who give me hope divorce heroes. You are one of them! As soon as I found the videos my first thought was that I had to get my head together and I have, can’t believe how much I’ve changed. Took me a few months to actually say the words out loud that I had to leave. I was still a teen when I met him. Now I can decorate my house and I’m changing my name (despite people hating my potential name).

[@michellehillery2239]

I love your straight talking, blunt and to the point talks. It feels like a conversation with a friend. Thanks for your honesty and the dose of "who cares?". A refreshing counterpoint to endlessly "perfect and perky" youtubers. DON'T CHANGE.

[@JennyInToronto]

I work remotely, and it can get pretty monotonous. Today, I played a bunch of your vids in the background, and it made my work day so much better. Thank you for making videos and being one of my design inspirations!

[@juliemac5604]

Pushing 50 and love your channel. ❤️

[@zeni6450]

I love this so much!!!! I often was called too loud, passionate, or intense but I genuinely can't help yelling, exclaim, or being expressive. I had a group of friends who always hated it and wanted me to be quiet. But I finally found a few good people who are just like me and I feel safe to be myself around. Also my job is literally advocacy so I'm paid to be loud and cause trouble haha Sometimes I miss having a big group of friends but I genuinely have more meaningful individual friendships now. It took me a while to find them, but I finally did ❤

[@rebeccajones9757]

I'm 41 and I find your insights to be very wise.

[@irenethegreek3348]

I would like to see more decoration, you are very gifted and relatable, with easy ideas and you make it look funny and easy and like a fantastic journey.

[@Caroline_Winkler]

im so glad! i will always include decor updates on the channel. I'm trying to think up some new fun projects!

[@BiscuitsInSeptember]

So much levity, yet so much humor. That chair is cute.

[@sarahbass8130]

From where i sit, you have succeeded in what you wanted for your channel. I am admittedly a female in the 20-30s range who is interested in design lol but your channel is the first one i look for most days, ive rewatched many of your videos multiple times, & am now a lover of your podcast. Keep up the good work girl, youre killing it

[@marie-christinederomagna9514]

The feeling you described wanting your audience to come away with is spot on to why I love watching your videos 💓

[@tiffanysd925]

Yes girl!!! I wish we were friends , it’s so hard making friends as an adult. I use to have most of my friends through my job but now I’m a stay at home mom who moved 45 mins away from my old town and now am in Crofton. I met a random lady at target who was like I love ur ugg boots and after texting for a few weeks I find out she’s like a pyramid scheme type of job and wanted me to join a zoom meeting smh like no thank u. Anyways thanks for sharing ur wisdom and being so inspiring. ❤❤❤

[@chloe2264]

Awwwww that's so shitty of the pyramid scheme person :/

[@lorcashine]

I just discovered your videos today. This is my third one. You are so funny. The ketamine comment! 🤣 So random, funny and relatable. Exactly the kind of thing I think about after the fact! Love your straightforward, practical approach to organization. I look forward to catching up with your content.

[@mkayokay3192]

I want you to know that I took in the entire meaning of the finger tat as soon as you read the words. Your description was exactly what I took from it. At first I thought “live laugh love lol?” Then “ohhhhhhh laugh please” yeah. I feel that Laugh so you don’t cry

[@Caroline_Winkler]

this bish gets it ❤

[@ShellyBomb]

"Don't go changin' to try and please me ..." Billy Joel 😂!!!

[@sarahelliott2570]

You’re genuinely so authentic and watching your videos have truly saved me. Thank you for not being afraid to be exactly who you are ❤

[@ashlee7831]

I wish we could be friends!! I feel like we would really vibe, you seem so authentic and honest to god kind.

[@victsn]

Same.

[@laurieb6163]

Gurl….you had me on pins and needles watching you disassemble that picture frame. I used to be a custom picture framer in my past life and you are SO LUCKY the glass didn’t shatter all over your bed. The little metal pieces are called spring clips and they are there to create tension so everything stays in place. Next time, remove them FIRST…for safety reasons. 🤪 Love your videos, your personality and your sense of humor! Thank you for sharing!!

[@sweetsanddandy8639]

From another framer...agreed. 🤓

[@Caroline_Winkler]

OH MY GOD! oh wow i never even thought of that. oooo ok bless you for this, i had no idea. i think i left like for of them out when i reassembled it....🫣

[@laurieb6163]

Happy to help! The piece wasn’t very big so you’re probably good without the rest of the clips. Be mindful of the glass edges as well - the are likely quite sharp - do not run your fingers up and down along the edges. 🩸

[@cvweekendercvweekender4005]

I’m a male in my 40’s. I was looking for some home decor ideas, and your channel came up. I love your ideas and channel, you have such an awesome personality on your channel, I love your sense of humor.

[@SethAGonzalez]

I love your YT channel and come to it because you're just real. Hilarious, flawed, beautiful, smart and funny. Haters hate on you? That's blasphemy. Thanks for your loveable kookiness. I'm going now to sit and reflect on how much I've been attracted to Tom Hiddleston and never knew it.

[@JBenny2010]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😆😆😆😆

[@Caroline_Winkler]

❤ tom and i like to keep it real, we live and die by this sibling code, what can i say

[@thedirtprincess3293]

Your personality is perfect. Keep yelling. One thing i have learned im my 58 years (the first 30 or so being a people pleaser) is.... Never shrink yourself for anyone. Be your ginormous, only partly polished, questioning, seeking, messy, loving self. It is the only way to attract people who DO get you, and love you just as you are. It took a lot of "shrinking to please" to figure out that strategy doesnt work long term. And it's likely to turn you into a serial killer.

[@vicbethen]

I don't know if you need to hear this Caroline, but you and your videos bring so much value to my life!!! I'm always waiting for your next video and rewatching old ones. You are just amazing and smart and funny and resolutive! Your videos just bring me so much comfort and I love them ❤❤

[@noshka]

Oh my god I have NO IDEA why I wasn’t following you anymore ?? but I just noticed it’s been a really long time I haven’t seen anything from you ! I missed you and I have a lot to catch up. So glad to be back !

[@susanboote6525]

Love your joyful funny personality, creativity, and how you choose to cope with life when it isn't always positive. Great role model for a 72 year old mom!

[@revawiseman7517]

I’m a fifty year old woman in Australia and I love your channel! Discovered you a while ago and am excited to see your uploads, I think you’re great! 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@annieevans7609]

I’m a 54 yr old woman and I love your channel - you always make me laugh out loud (not always in the best places… 🤣). Suggestion for the 40 yr old asking for skincare recommendations - start taking collagen and don’t stop! Same for everyone over 40-ish. Including men. The chair pic is gorgeous 🤩

[@loridoherty3302]

Wow you hit the nail on the head. I've always been kind of snarky and sarcastic and I think....... mostly pretty darn funny. But there was a time (when I was trying to be a proper Air Force wife in my 20s and 30s) where I felt like I was a horrible person and that my natural personality just sucked. But I'm not! And I was never happy trying to conform to my then husband's expectations. I now am with someone who fully LOVES me for my wit and humor and it has made all the difference in the world. The haters need to just shut up and figure out why they have to be so nasty because I guarantee they are all miserable in their own lives. Otherwise, they'd be like, "yah, this isn't for me" and move on. Love ya! and I always look forward to your videos!

[@jodes327]

Love your channel! Nothing but joy! Just to insert myself in the joy, here’s a tiny framing tip - you never have to take the whole thing apart. Simply remove one end slide art back in. Et voilà! Attach the one piece that you removed. So much easier. Bisous!