THIS IS GETTING TO US... LIVING ROOM RENO PART 3

[@jennyjohnson9012]

Maddy dont worry about the mess, as my daughter says "the housework police aren't coming". lol. You always get through it! Your home is lovely and getting more lovely by the hour. xx

[@Wheezywatches]

The hardest part of a renovation is always the mess. It has to get worse before it gets better especially when it’s your full house! The beauty of going room by room is that you can make those clean respites like your kitchen when you do finish a space. But take your time to do things right and you’ll be happy without feeling like you’re unfinished or have more to do. Such progress already!

[@heidigresh2743]

The strips of wood to hold up the shelves is called shoe molding here in the US. It replaces the plastic clips. You would have to decide the spacing of the shelves because it would be permanent rather than adjustable.

[@amandadobbs8609]

Or cleats. But as you said, those are fixed mounts. Personally, I always prefer adjustability. If Olivia wants to keep the feature of adjustable shelves with zero-clearance storage, she could talk to the carpenter they're using about other built-in options, such as sawtooth tracks or various decorative rabbets (or all kinds of other things I've never heard of, since so much furniture these days is lazily designed and cheaply made). As far as I know, the tracks are usually the better option, since they're invisible to the front. You used to find them in old houses all the time, before people started gutting the built-in storage for more -cheap and lazy- fashionable builds. [EDIT: I don't suppose side-mounted tracks exactly qualify as zero-clearance. But, still. Something like that.]

[@phyliciajoykloes]

Madeleine, wow girl! You've got so much going on. Props to you also taking on Vlogmas besides all the home renovations. When you mentioned accepting good enough is enough, it reminded me of my therapy sessions. To (partially) let go of perfectionism OS a process! Good luck!

[@DerrynEHahn-ir2jv]

Yes we have mince pies down under too❤️✨Simple fix for your shelves- get some wider trim for the front, sides and top to make them look more substantial

[@helensmith3214]

Good thing about a cottage is you can allow for wibbly wobbly bits which makes it charming. Cottages aren’t supposed to make sense..that’s why we live in one!! Keep going both of you..it will all be so worth it. Great vlog.🦋

[@cathylynnpietranton]

Hi Maddie and Alex the livingroom is coming along. Just leave those bookshelves. fill in the gaps give them a coat of paint they'll look fine.❤

[@bee3456]

For the book cases you can definitely fill all the holes you don’t need (if you’re not already doing so) and IKEA sells door hinges that fit perfectly into the existing holes so you could attach doors quite easily

[@JoannaLouise200]

There's always tons of work in gorgeous period houses like yours ~ always pace yourself and have plenty of short breaks & treats. It's surprizing that when you take 20mins out every now & then and stand back, you find solutions to what seem unfathomable conundrums. Your living room is already looking better with the lighter walls. I don't know how you feel about large mirrors but one in a wooden period frame on the opposite wall to your living room window would visually expand the space ~ spreading light around. It's possible I suspect Roxie is feeling unsettled because of the furniture upheaval, so she made a cosy 'den' in protest...gorgeous girl!

[@swenger27a]

You could get some gold or bronzed L brackets to replace the plastic pieces in the book shelves. I did that in my kitchen cupboards.

[@zantomko1780]

Not much is minced in Minnesota except our words

[@damelesley-annewakefieldkt4128]

Yes we do eat Mince Pies in Belize and anywhere British families are. The MINCE is made up of diced apples, rasins, or dried grapes. Brown sugar, cinnamon, rum or lime juice. Boil to thicken, and fill a pie with it. Of course you can use any dried fruit.

[@bethlayton7496]

Silicone caulking over the foam Will give you a smoother finish. The foam might be a bit porous looking, like a sponge. You can get paintable caulking too. Also for “closed” storage in the meantime, get some big baskets for the bottom few shelves. It’ll add some texture too.

[@flibbertygibbette]

Invisalign is awful for about 2-3 weeks and then you get used to it, and your gums loosen up, and it's all a LOT better. If you change your aligners at night then by the time you wake up any discomfort is usually gone. If it's tearing up the inside of your mouth, some dental wax can help until your mouth adjusts.

[@sarahward9723]

If you ever decide in the future to add internal access to the garage room, would you also consider also breaking through behind the log burner and making it double fronted into both rooms? Practical from a heating pov and would look great too! House is looking amazing, and remember this is your forever home, take your time and try and enjoy the process as much as the result!

[@mariannaisari]

you could put a piece of wood at the back of the bookcases so that the shelves can be flash on the back of the bookcases. Whatever you do look great anyway so don't stress about it! kitchen looks fantastic! cant wait for the garage to be done!

[@khalilahd.]

I LOVE YOUR HOME DECOR! Your videos are giving me life. You actually inspired me to make my own channel so thank you! Can’t wait till the next video. Also I LOVE your stove! 😍😍

[@chepas05]

I'd say most of the Commonwealth countries have Christmas mince pies too :) We do in Aotearoa at least and Oz does too.

[@dAuriaVlogs]

"The invisilign- ✋🏻 I'm over it." I CACKLED! 10/10 can relate!

[@debbebunch9973]

I remember getting to that point when I did a complete Reno on my house...! It's good enough! It's done! I decided to love perfectly imperfect! 😊 and I am happy...

[@cathygainge3033]

Australia has mince pies in the shops for Christmas but you can't beat home made.

I love to watch how your home keeps getting nicer and nicer! I'm so happy for you! Enjoy your new kitchen :)

[@loissaedder2214]

Yes we have mince pies in Australia. I'm not fond of them but my 95yo mother loves them.

[@kimslemontrees9950]

gosh your vlogs are so nice and funn something so soothing :) thanks for your contents in the month of december ! its making my day!!

[@PaulaJoW]

We have mince pies in Canada. Love them! Happy to see I'm not the only one living in reno mess (and electrician holes). It feels never-ending, but the light at the end of the tunnel will be like your beautiful kitchen!

[@judysheldon3852]

I commend you both for all the hard work you are completing yourselves. It’s never a fun time to live in a mess especially month after month. That said you will have a beautiful home when finished & be very proud of your cottage. I will be envious 😢!

[@malice41414]

I'm from the U.S and when I was little, my father used to make minced meat pies. Also, didn't have any meat. That was some time in the 70's. This week, I saw that Walmart sells the minced meat mixture in a jar. :D I don't think it's too popular, though. :D Love your videos.

[@rebeccakufeld7121]

I'm so with you! Our house is a building site, not even one room is finished. I'm longing for a cozy home!!!😭 I'm tired of all the chaos, dust, tools and missing floor ect. But it will be worth it in the end.

[@melsdowninit]

We have fruit mince pies in Australia

[@KendraWilson]

We just sold our reno-baby! It was a harrrrrrd slog for the past 4.5 years with babies plus a uni degree but now all the mess, decisions and hard work has paid off 🥲.

[@ashleygunter8712]

Love the sarcasm you are cracking me up this morning! I’m enjoying your vlogs so much! Love from Alabama, USA

[@Britbabe53]

You can tack/glue a finishing strip on the front of each shelf to make them look more bespoke and that will hide the pins that the shelves sit on, similar to what laura melhuish sprague did to their ikea shelves in their snug.

[@briangenny8670]

Thankyou for your vlogmas , my sink is the same loads up ,gets cleared and more appear! Take a break & go to a cozy cafe for some r&r we all need to pace ourselves at this time of year too.

[@sherryhudson9075]

Yes. We have mince pies in the USA. I make one large pie every winter. So yummy. My recipe is full of fruits, spices and nuts. I’m from the south, and live in Texas

[@kathleenclark5877]

As I have progressed into what I call the Crone zone (I have just turned 70. Yippee!), I have begun to realize that things do not have to be done 5 minutes ago. So, my new mantra is that “I give myself permission to … hire someone to do the heavy lifting or fix this or that or … well, whatever

[@kathleenclark5877]

Whoopsy! Didn’t finish. Anyhoo. Just take the pressure off. Give yourself time to euphemistically “sit down for a minute” . Go see the Christmas lights. Have lunch. Have a cup of tea. And so on. Having all that stuff in the hallway IS annoying but just for the moment. No one you know and love will think less of you considering what you are trying to achieve. And … what you are trying to achieve is amazing! The kitchen is perfection. The only time line is Christmas and having your family and friends over but as I said above, no one will care. Your living room is shaping up brilliantly and, clearly, Roxie already thinks it is the bee’s knees. So … what else matters? Just sayin’.

[@margaretorden7568]

I lived in NZ until I was 10 but my mum’s mother was English and mum made 6 dozen mince pies every Christmas. She gave 2 dozen to my uncle and I think my father consumed most of the remainder! I live in England now. I had an Aga a long time ago. The toast made on the hot plates is amazing and I would have loved one of your mince pies warmed in the Aga. Your kitchen is just beautiful and the rest is coming along nicely. Roxie is adorable!

[@jacquim8907]

It's all coming along very nicely and you work so hard whereas others would pay others to do it all

[@lindamclaughlin2274]

I am binge watching your videos! You are just lovely and your home is going to be wonderful. I live in Atlantic Canada and yes, we have minced pies at Christmas. My mother used to make the best.

[@belovedsummerdays]

Curious how the sage will look on the bookshelves!

[@erikalouwrens3992]

Christmas mince pies are a Christmas staple in South Africa too!

[@melissasubatch1324]

You could caulk some of the gaps in the bookcase, then paint, could make it look better

[@annehinchliffe7794]

Our family loves mincemeat pies in Canada 🇨🇦. I make a big batch every two years and keep it in the fridge. Perfect for two years and then I make more. Christmas tradition that is delicious!

[@karin9373]

Omg that bread. That looks absolutely scrumptious 😋 just had dinner but now I am hungry . Great job with the front room and don’t worry about the mess. You are doing an amazing job. Thanks for posting. I so enjoy watching these daily vlogs 😘

[@OMGitsaClaire]

So we *sort of* have mince pies in the US but it’s the kind of thing only your grandpa or that one great aunt eat at the family Christmas party. You can buy jarred mincemeat pie filling in the US around Christmas but it’s super old-fashioned. And we make it into full-sized pies you slice. We just have so many different varieties of sweet pies in the US that it kind of gets lost in the shuffle. My grandmother used to make it and it’s my uncle’s favorite pie, but my grandmother was half Canadian so I’m wondering if that’s something more prominent in Canada than the US.

[@skyethebard]

I grew up in upstate Pennsylvania (US) in the 70s and 80s and my family ate mincemeat pies (the fruit kind) during the holidays. I live in the south now and was just last weekend commenting to my husband that nobody seems to know what they are down here. They were too spicy for my taste when I was a child but I imagine I would enjoy one now. Maybe I'll take a crack at my grandmother's recipe!

[@KatherineMcG]

We absolutely have mince pies in Canada. My mother made them every Christmas - I never do lol.

[@laurat4977]

I have no idea how to use one, but I'm lusting over your Aga Stove.

[@laurat4977]

@@7ofthem That's so different from my electric stove/oven. I'm sure they're wonderful, especially in cold climates. Thanks for the info!

[@wendyp4135]

I think probably in every Western country that celebrates Christmas, will have mince pies. I'm from Australia. Making them from scratch is so worth it!

[@bridiewright1519]

Hi maddy I'm exhausted too after moving house Thursday xx

[@miriamslack4086]

😍 Love real time too...thank you!!!

[@emmabenson7519]

We have minced pies in aus💖

[@heidigresh2743]

The shelves can be improved with trimming and a carpenter could help design doors for the lower shelves. I don’t like the plastic clips holding the shelves. I worry about how much weight it can really hold.

[@danielleravitch]

Ah, I agree... I have a hard time being happy with the progress bc I just want to get to the end result. I’m often reminding myself “it’s good enough” too 😊

[@danielleravitch]

Guinness is perfect for car bombs on St. Patrick’s day ☘️

[@lynndixonsilva9961]

Can you wipe the excess foam filler before it hardens because it's a little hard to cut after it dries (in my opinion) ....

[@ehpeachylove]

Good morning Madeline and Alex. Gotta love some comments, don’t worry about the peeps that don’t like chats. Love you being honest and direct. I had a coffee this morning with toast and marmalade. I’m putting my Christmas stuff today and the tree is almost done. I love mince pies. In fact my mum is British so we grew up with them along with Christmas cakes and jam tarts too along with sausage rolls. All home made. I have her tart pan and use them every year. Along with the tart cutters in original tin made in England and bought in 1944. Everything is going to turn out beautifully. Hang in there, take mini breaks and rest when you need too. Sending love and hugs from damp Northern California.🎄🥰🙏✨❤️😘🤗🎄🎄🎄🥂 Roxy just wanted to be in a cozy, safe place and too cute for words 🥰 I love the book shelves by the fireplace, it gives such a cozy feeling to the room. Once the books are in place, you will be ok with them. Xoxo

[@gillabsolom5940]

You probably both need a break from all the decorating , painting, plastering etc - you've both achieved so much & worked hard since moving in. A home is ongoing - you can't make it perfect straight away - you have to do it a bit at time. Also with Xmas just round the corner I think you are right Maddie to simply get the Living Room clean, tidy & comfy - it doesn't have to be perfect. (Its good to see you thinking like that). You need some space to relax ....it will be fine. I bet you'll both finish on time anyway you always seem so organised. x :)

[@teacupdreams5735]

Roxy hiding away is honestly a whole mood 😍😂

[@katherinedemerson8817]

We definitely have mincemeat pies here in Canada :) The meat type and also the fruit-only type.

[@roxymcdonald6518]

Mincemeat pies are very popular here in Canada 🇨🇦

[@robinwalters634]

You can shine your copper pans with lemon and salt.

[@patrickclark9285]

Oo fancy, now I need to buy some copper pans

[@mickilicyes5399]

Yes we have mince meat here in Michigan, but I don't make the pies any more cause I'm the only one who likes it. I would normally say more for me ,but it was only making more OF me!

[@kelann89]

You can get fruit mince in the US in the international alse. I have never had them. I want to try them though. Especially after watching the bake off and british vloggers.

[@debj4829]

Have you considered putting the tv on one of the side walls that the couch faces? It is going to look like a painting anyway but you’ll be able to watch it from where you sit, not have to stand in the doorway 🤔💖

[@sadiemiller1780]

Mince pies are not a common tradition in the US but I recently purchased a Peter Rabbit advent book for my girls. Coincidentally, the story today was about mince pies and the activity was to make your own. I'll look into your version as I don't think I can even get a can of mincemeat here 😄 Loving your vlogmas!

[@Italiana911]

Your living room is going to look great with a sofa that’s purchased to fit. 😊 We don’t have mince pies in Italy, but then we have things that U.K. doesn’t have, for example deep fried pizza dough with Nutella spread on top. 😋 Keep going with the reno’. It will all be worth it in the end. x

[@lizkennedy3894]

Canada definitely has mince pies and tarts. It wouldn't be Christmas without them :)

[@susanclark7872]

Dear Madeleine, I love your channel food and renovations! My other favorite Vega channel is Good Eats from Sweden. Y’all inspire me. Blessings

[@emeliasoderlund]

As Amber form The fairly local family said about the mess in the kitchen: "we're actually living here". All the best to you!

[@siancox5846]

Some ornate beading all around the edge of the bookcases would finish them off nicely ……

[@doreengreen8973]

Maddie your so funny, can't wait to see end product of living room.. garage gonna be gorgeous. Roxy building her own denn 😄 Great vlog maddie an Alex ❤

[@asmaa_vlog_85]

When I get a notification that you have uploeded a video, my happy time begins 📸❣️🍊♥️🥳.😘.🥰🤩❤️ Happy Christmas 🎄⛄

[@kimvoogel9152]

Think the green be amazing, it all looks very cute xx

[@celou82]

Hello Madeleine & Alex from France ! We don't have mince pies here. I had to Google it to check because I didn't understand why they were called mince meat but had fruit in them ! It's always interesting to learn things about other countries ! Your house is absolutely gorgeous ! I really enjoy your videos ! Also I read this comment about too much talking in a vlog video.... 🤦🏻‍♀️ I know the human brain remembers more the bad stuff (like this only one comment) rather than the good stuff (like everybody else LOVING your vlog !). I feel sad for you to have to deal with this as you seem such a nice person. Well, anyway just a little bit of support for you both and your inspiring channel ! Céline

[@AbelFamilyofFour]

Australia main supermarkets have mince pies

[@robinmccartney1546]

Yes we have Mince meat 🥧 in the US. Also pecan pies. I personally don't care for them. My favorite is pumpkin. My Italian Grandmother , used to bake them all. Love your experiences.

[@YvonneBretoniere]

Goodevening from a windy cold somerset.Sourdough with cheese and cranberry delish,as for a messy kitchen,its a lived in kitchen how it should be cant be always need and tidy.Not keen on mincepies give me Dutchapple Pie or applecake with cinnamon.Iam from the Netherlands and i would bring mincepie with me to my fam,The dried fruit is so sweet like Xmas cake and icecing also far to sweet.Wow the light in the garage.Great work.!!!!!!!!!

[@catherineatkinson1729]

“Maybe you like Guinness?!” Hysterical!

[@lindakurtz2653]

The hard part is remembering to stop and assess if I stressing out in the pursuit of perfect- it’s a tease and an illusion. I just have to remember that. Trim on the book cases will make it look more built in. Sometimes good enough is good enough.

[@christinezarvis4761]

Is “misting” the same as priming?

[@rachelspoon4741]

Living room is looking beautiful! Amazing what a lick of paint does! (No pun intended :P) i am going to steal your wise wisdom as i am a perfectionist at heart and sometimes we just have to accept that not everything has to be done perfect :)

[@hazelrogers2455]

Our downstairs cloakroom Reno starts on Monday . We have waited a year for the plumber and the front room is full of bathroom furniture . Will it be ready for Christmas I don’t know 😂

[@glynnL]

We put a rosette of buttercream icing on top of our small mince pies. I don’t like them, but everyone else seems to.

[@jadeartfx]

Maddie I love your living room fireplace, will you eventually frame it with stonework when you are able to budget it to look like the one in the kitchen? ❤️ from the U.S.

[@MadeleineOlivia]

No we don’t plan to! Happy with just the granite lintel 😍

[@jadeartfx]

@@MadeleineOlivia I agree with you Maddie, it is beautiful as it is, I read you wrong, you sounded undecided at the time.

[@kim8641]

Ceilings are so hard!!!

[@anne-mariewildbore3725]

Have mince pies here in NZ

[@SarahsOctoberHome]

I Love your accent.😍 ❤️ Speaking of coffee, I am going to make me a cup.☕️🤍

[@MadeleineOlivia]

Enjoy your cuppa!

[@juliegray1519]

Hi, have you thought of adding a piece of board stood vertical that fits in the whole shelving space at the back, and just pull it forward and secure it on the back edge of the sides and then all gaps will be hidden behind the board ☺️ If you understand my explanation of this then you're a genius, alternately I’ll book in for a Teams meeting and explain 🤣

[@Erlrantandrage]

I'm an American my uncle's favorite pie is mincemeat

[@discoQueen127]

@0:45 “I’m on a diet” 😂

[@Motherhubbard170]

comment on an American sitcom "sorry bout the mess, but we live here :)" I live in Canada and we definitley get mince pies here, but then again we live in British Columbia Canada.

[@gailhenderson7196]

Aldi do vegan mincepies too x

[@s30123]

I love Guinness ❤️ haha 😄. The house is looking amazing

[@ClareGak]

Lol at Alex saying a Marmite flavoured ALE tastes like our Irish STOUT, Guinness.. absolute shambles of taste buds 😂 Not quite as much of a shambles as your house is these days mind you 😂

[@dakotaovdan]

Do you have earth balance butter their? It’s my favorite from the states, wish I could try those pies!

[@lulaboola74]

My husband always tells me "if you add more milk it's not a cappuccino" 😂

[@marendajudkins1262]

You get so much done! It’s encouraging to me🥰I love your videos! Roxy is so cute

[@brigittastone-johnson7683]

I think mince pies are available world wide

[@bettyallam1548]

Canada has minced pies. isn't it amazing how eyes and faces can tell alot about a person. just saying folks.

[@shalomshaloms]

Alex seems to be quite angry because of those walls 😆 but honestly I can imagine this state of mind

[@Angela-1974]

Marmite are getting into everything by the looks of things. Did anyone see the lynx Africa with Marmite? I love Marmite but I wouldn't want to be smelling of it 😂