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[@drewconway7135]

The fact that she didn’t complain about the gap in the lights would have me up there fixing it as a sort of reward for gratitude 😊

[@beekwa]

I say tapestry like your husband does. I also love that you’re recommending Danni’s channel - she is hilarious, especially when she’s helping her mom.

[@juliecalene8281]

so do I

[@homeschoolteenswithjenny]

My tween also had an issue with clothes all over the floor... I realized her clothes were falling off bc she needed adult size hangers. It's definitely helped!

[@LeafLikeOnATree]

Oh Yes! I didn’t mention it in the video, but I bought both of girls new adult size hangers for Christimas and we got rid of the majority of the kid hangers. We kept a few for jeans only. They are the perfect size for hanging pants.

[@ellengross1027]

The love has been spread. And while I'm at it, thank you for modeling resiliance, acceptance, and love for yourself, your family, and your community. We appreciate you!

[@LeafLikeOnATree]

Thank you Ellen 🥺🥺🥰🥰

[@tarat26]

It always surprises me how many things end up under the sofa and beds. Room looks fabulous. The love has been shared. x

[@LeafLikeOnATree]

I’m not surprised…. “Go clean your room.” (Shoves everything under the bed) “Mom, I’m done cleaning my room” 😂 I’ve since wisened up and ask “what about under your bed.” Under Ella’s it was just a bunch of little stuff that got kicked under.

[@lauriestueart6031]

Just an idea - my mother made me clean out under my bed about quarterly. As I grew up I made sure nothing ended up under my bed because I hated cleaning under my bed. Even now in my early 60s I don’t let anyone put anything under the beds or under the couch or chairs.

[@lindamcdermott9980]

You are such a great mom! Taking such interest and care to make her room just the way she would like it. You are also blessed to have Steven participate in the makeover. You did a great job. Kudos to all of you.

[@leeann5588]

This was one of my favorite of all your videos. Seeing Ella’s smile at the end said it all. Came out beautiful!!😊❤

[@danniraearranged]

Oh my goodness lady I just LOVE ya. You are the SWEETEST! I hope you know how much I appreciate you! I watch your channel all of the time and you are doing an amazing job dear! And you did a fantastic job on your daughters bedroom, wow it looks beautiful. (Tape-astry 🤣🤣🤣) you and I are so much a like lol. I love the tapestry, and yes way easier than painting, that was a great idea, I also want to get a canopy for Zoey's room when I makeover her room. Soo cool we're both doing makeovers, great minds lol you did great and thank you for showing me so much love. I'm heading back over to my comments to say hi to all my new friends. Luv ya lady 🥰🥰😘

[@LeafLikeOnATree]

You are so welcome! You are such a light and just had to let you know. I’ve got a pretty great crew over here willing to help me spread the love!

[@vazlet]

Loved this video! And your daughter is awesome for being grateful and not mentioning the little gap. Good job mom!

[@BlueBird-nf2gp]

So fun seeing your daughter's reaction! Especially love the tapestry!

[@moniquefuselier7711]

I know she will so enjoy those decluttered spaces!

[@Lizzy43645]

Oh my goodness - as soon as you said she wanted a muchroomy forest theme I thought of Kim’s daughters room and hoped you had watched it. Yay for the cool theme!!!

[@TheWhites6]

Tap..like tap water, definitely. Great job on the room!! She picked a fun theme.

[@monaskelly3159]

I love Erica and Dani. Watch them all the time. I'm a subscriber to both of them. One of them told me about you. Now I subscribe to your channel. I'm pretty much decluttered my one bedroom apartment. It feels so good

[@lulahbelle970]

Oh girl 🤜 it IS so fun to progressively see their style and preferences grow in the space. Just got to do another update on daughter's room. Requested a jungle theme 🐆🌴 Challenge accepted! Sooooo appreciate her knowing what she wants and communicating. Used a lot of what we had on hand and then the budget went to etsy prints, making for easy art decor swap outs, them lights you have, we have as well and really make TAPestry's pop! We have a large gap where the ends don't meet, and I wasn't buying more, so I stragtically positioned it over her bed where she doesn't see it when in bed... And I made a tree out of craft paper and tissue paper. Still mighty proud of that one! Thrifted a bed skirt, pillowcase and jungle animals and it transformed into her Jungle🥰 💪

[@jnicolay3587]

Good morning! The room turned out great - the tap-estry (sorry, Im team Stephen 🙈) is super cool, with the couch, makes it look like an awesome reading nook! And what a lovely big room too! I enjoy Danni Rae as well, and I'll go check out Erica Lucas - oh and I forgot to mention in the last video, it was Christine from FFM who originally sent me over to your channel, and am I ever glad she did! I'll go spread some love! Have a really wonderful day! 🌞 (Oh, and if its any piece of mind, Im sure Grace will be just fine - I used to have emotional attachments to things too, rescued A LOT of rocks from their horrible outdoor living condtions, lol, and also saved every clothing price tag off my clothes because I couldn't bear to see them thrown in the garbage, that would be mean to them, seriously, and Im pretty sure it worried my mom too, but alas, I turned out alright. I keep my house pretty tidy, and happy to report I can happily now throw out tags! lol, ...now my son has me worried, cause he's starting to be me when I was little....lol, Im sure he'll be fine...right? lol)

[@LeafLikeOnATree]

This is too funny. I haven’t even mentioned the rocks 😂. We have rocks EVERYWHERE. Thankfully I Can discretely throw them back outside and they have yet to notice 😂. All three of my kids will collect rocks.

[@j.n.w7903]

Love that gratefulness! You guys rock! You know, you could add a 3D mushroom or gnome in that light spot.

[@darabowen8077]

Hello, Shannon. Trade school is just as good as. college, but with no tuition debt. Three of our four kids went to trade school and are doing well for themselves. It's a great option, (in my opinion)). Have a good day!

[@LeafLikeOnATree]

I agree! My brother did this too. Knowing what I know now I should have gone to cosmetology school instead. I almost did after the fact, but with all the college debt I decided to pursue something with my degree

[@StarrREVA]

The love has been shared. I watched both of them before. I haven't watched Danni for a while -- she is definitely funny. I like that you, Danni, and Erica all sometimes look at the camera and just ask, "Why?" when you find something unexpected like an empty box in the pantry or linen closet.

[@sprouts2go]

Love the "Frog reference. Eat that Frog was a great read. Still hard to eat the frog first sometimes.

[@EricaLucasLoves]

YOU ARE AMAZING!

[@graceh8866]

That came out too sweet 💕💕💕your hubby was pronouncing tapestry correctly😂😂😂you had me dying with your pronunciation💕💕💕.

[@kimberlylamitie2869]

We did the same with our children. We cultivated and gave them exposure to their interests. They still owe loans but both have achieved their career choices and are self-sufficient and happy with their choices.

[@LeafLikeOnATree]

That’s all you can hope for for your kids. Well done momma!

[@juliemakepeace1875]

Ella is so sweet, and I’m glad she loves her room. It turned out great! I say tapestry like Stephen does. Sorry Shannon! I’m going over to share the love at the two channels you mentioned.

[@Renata_Staszak-Rzanna]

That's my first one video of yours, thank you so much for mentioning Danni, I'm from her channel, love her to the moon and back, can't wait to see all of your work on this channel, that may take a hot minute 😁 🥰🥰🥰

[@gaild9003]

What a beautiful tween room! I love the lights and tapestry! My son is a colllege freshman studying civil engineering with a minor in marine science. I can't wait until he gets into more of the oceanography and marine wildlife classes because I enjoy learning about that too! He's interested in engineering boats/ships and submarines. He still doesn't really know what he wants to do for a career, but his eyes light up when we talk about naval ships and sharks. I feel like his calling is in there somewhere ❤️

[@gaild9003]

Oh and the love has been shared! Danni is really funny!

[@LeafLikeOnATree]

I wish I would have pursued my interest in marine biology. Or meteorology.

[@gaild9003]

@@LeafLikeOnATree it's never too late to learn! I for one am glad you followed THIS path, because I truly enjoy your videos and you inspire me!

[@emmajane94]

The love has been shared!! Faithfully Created, I'm hooked!!!

[@judyfarmer2962]

Great job Shannon and Steve. Looks so awesome. I know your daughter is happy. Now tell her she has to keep it clean.

[@kimdallas2811]

Her smile at the end of the video is EVERYTHING!!

[@Ragt0p]

If I may make a suggestion that really worked for us: my child was very attached to all their things. Had a hard time getting rid of anything. We talked about the need to make space, either for presents, or just space to play. We acknowledged the attachment, and promised that NOTHING would leave unless they said it was ok. Then they were ok putting some things in a box to be put in storage «for a while», promising that it could be temporary if need be. We then tried it again later. A few more things go in storage. We visit the boxes to show they are not lost. After some time, the attachment lessened, and we talked about who might like to use the thing. Either a cousin, a small child in need, or a friend. After a while, they were able to offer some things to a charity or a friend, offer clthing to a cousin. Seing their thing in use, or being praised for generosity enforced the good experience. And gradually the room got decluttered and organized.

[@LeafLikeOnATree]

That sounds like such a gentle approach. Thanks for sharing.

[@patriciap8112]

I'm already following and subscribed to Erica and Dani's channels love them both❤😊🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

[@jos_world_]

When i was 12 years old not only i was cleaninig my room... I was cleaning once a week the whole house and i was cooking too... And i was baby sitting my little brother ...he was 1 year old

[@Ariesmary3387]

Great Job on the makeover! I have washed you from the very being and it always me smile!

[@debbiegroeneveld125]

Ella’s smile at the end was priceless! Love you my Ella Bella!

[@faithdenis6746]

The teen room looks great!

[@LeafLikeOnATree]

Her smile was pretty great!

[@FrugalFitMom]

What a fun makeover for a tween! My Hailey had those lights on the ceiling for a few years, too.

[@LeafLikeOnATree]

I’ve watch both of her room makeovers and loved watching her style evolve.

[@rebeccadenson4054]

Thank you for starting to post more frequently again - I find them inspirational when I need to get things done around the house and in general.

[@findingaway5512]

My tween loves everything woodsy and mushrooms too.

[@carolynoquinn4573]

You guys have worked so hard! I'd love to take the top off your house and cut your inventory on half! Lol

[@anitabyars9082]

The love has been shared with danni rae arranged! and I love your videos!

[@anitadally8991]

The love has been shared! I love watching both of them too! I found your channel through Erica Lucas😀

[@anetteholm6384]

Good job! Very nice. 🙂I love Danni! 😍❤I´ve follow her nearly since the beginning! She is really great and funny! ❤Very nice shout out, thank you! ❤

[@terrilaycock3789]

My grandson doesn't ever say anything about his room. I have even asked him if he would like some different things in his room. He is into electronics that's what he has and he is perfectly happy. My granddaughter now she wants hers changed all the time 😆! Ella seems very happy with her make over. Great job! 👍

[@pinadelmonico]

Love Erica & danni!! Not sure who introduced me to who but love all of u ladies!!❤❤ love has been shared!!🥰🥰

[@jenniferpolat194]

Its amazing he still keeps me around 🤣🤣🤣🤣 God you are hilarious Shannon... I feel ya sooo much... I am such a dork when it comes to handy stuff... but now I can Laugh about it🤣🤣🤣

[@sharonmakowsky172]

Hi Shannon! I have watched you and the two ladies you talked about. Love Danni Rae! She is a hoot. I love watching your videos too. You are so laid back but truthful. I enjoy these kind of videos. Love to get to know these KZbinrs. I have been hooked for quite awhile. Keep up the good work!👍🥰💜

[@lauramatsuyama9742]

While I was the baby of the family.. I felt like the middle child. It’s funny how things work out that way huh… I’m praying that your daughter doesn’t feel that was but that she feels the love and laughter that you both share with the others. Enjoy what you did to the room. How long did it take before she realized the gap🤣🤣 Also, I enjoy the two KZbinrs your encouraging us are o visit this week. Dani is a hoot I tell her that all the tim, especially when she works with her mom!

[@DocTardis10]

It’s “tap-es-tree”. Another idea for the tapestry is to make it into a canvas by making a frame from furring strips (roughly $8 total) and stretching it over them. I made several large “canvases’ using this method and shower curtains. The room looks great!

[@Crystal-je7gx]

Stevens reactions when you said “tape” lol. 😂

[@JessThim]

I shared the love again for you, I just love your channel.

[@valeriehopkins644]

I've watched Erica. Danni is a hoot! Never a dull moment. Love her catchy Danni Raearrange. 👍

[@LeafLikeOnATree]

Such a clever name!

[@sburwell75]

I love Danni and Erica and you! I say tapestry like your hubby does.

[@FrogeniusW.G.]

Now I know who you're reminding me of! Arven (the beautiful elb-girl) from Lord of the rings!!! 💙🌸🌺 The tapestry is sooo cool! I love it! Will def. get one for my girl! (I think it's tapestry like with tap rather than tape. But that's just a unqualified guess from this side!! 😅)

[@reginabeasley872]

Beautiful those lights are amazing Ella has been taught gratitude as she appreciates the work you both did . in time you can fix the gap .I see she has a cast on her arm hope she heals soon I only have the use of one arm due to my cerebral palsy .the room looks beautiful

[@LilBruno63]

learned about your channel from Dani Rearranged! She mentioned you back in her video.

[@angela_flute52689]

It's definitely pronounced with a short A like Steven is saying. Fun lights!

[@brendahamilton4426]

Her room is lovely 🌹. Good job.

[@amonralice]

Shannon, your family is so amazing. God bless you all. ❤

[@LeafLikeOnATree]

Thank you Alice 🥰🥰🥰

[@kristinehamilton214]

Oh I love both ladies. My mom and I had a great relationship like danni and her mom.

[@jeanettekvinlaug2772]

With the oldest I totally agree. If it is notva problem, let her have them. If you cange your mind it often can help to rotate her stuff. Let her put a lot of stuffed animals etc. in storage. When she specific ask for one, she can switch it with another. If some is not asked for in for example a year, maybe it can be donated? And if she can know who is getting them, it is often more easy. Like:children in hospital, refugees, etc.

[@missyholz]

I watched the other two creators! Spreading the love!! ❤ ❤

[@Lizzy43645]

Danni is hysterical!!! I love that I already love both of them!!! Consider the love shared!!!

[@brendadunston9895]

Hi Shannon! Great job on her room. All three of you, Shannon, Erica and Danni are awesome. 💜💜💜

[@kristinestocker]

I say Tap rather than Tape. Enjoyed the redecorating 😃

[@judenebaer9997]

Love the make over and the smile at the end 😍

[@riverfallon2636]

Hi 👋 here to share the love ❤️ came over from the danni rearrange channel and started watching your videos 🤩

[@fabienneclavier5984]

Great job! Your daughter seems so sweet.

[@bounsisayaket7373]

Looks good! Find something cool to fill the area where the lights are missing.

[@JacquieG]

Love spreading the love! I loved watching you guys clean and organize!

[@barbaraweber3084]

I used to have to wait until my kids were at camp to deep clean their rooms. My husband and I shampooed the carpets, cleaned the windows painted, wallpapered, the whole nine yards.....it felt so good to clean it up and have it stay that way. We would forget what those rooms originally looked like without all the clutter and trash.....do churches still have camps? The one we attend now does not. Our son went to fish camp and our daughter went to bike camp ...that was thirty or so years ago ...

[@MzLady-rr8gj]

Girl I love how you keep it real and roll with it. Loved how the room turned out 💝

[@missyholz]

I’m with hubby on this one tap-estry.

[@sherrygantt2158]

Such a fun video. I love the way you and your husband. Works together for y'alls kids. I love the wall hanging. You both are doing a great job raising your kids. They are happy with whatever the end results are. Enjoyed this video. Love your family.

[@jennifersershen927]

I love the room; the tapestry is great. I recently bought a sweatshirt from Walmart with a mushroom theme. Amazing teamwork between you and your hubs.I’ve been watching you for a few months-been watching Dannirearranged for years. Both of you are very funny. Love sent to others💜💜💜

[@tonibergquist61]

I love Erica Lucas ❤️

[@ucfhillcollege8296]

Danni and Erica have been great. Been subscribed to both for years! Pronounce it like your husband. Cute theme! I would fix her lights. Go the distance for her. From one middle child to another. She feels that it is not right, but is so kind to not complain. We are working on a dinosaur theme for a granddaughter ( almost 7) theme. I love the tapestry idea. Well done!

[@jennyhall6614]

I love your videos. You are the sweetest person.

[@CookandcleanwithJulieB]

The love has been shared!!!❤❤❤❤

[@vivianzuniga8814]

Very cool! Tapestry as in tap out

[@Montanamom247]

Tip for hanging anything fabric on walls. Submerge the fabric in liquid Downy fabric softener, ring out & place on wall like wall paper it stays up perfectly. No nail holes & when your done just pick at a corner & pull off. Bonus your room smells great. Awesome video today. Love you guys. ~Samantha

[@LeafLikeOnATree]

Very cool! I had no idea you could do that.

[@beverlyschroeder5573]

I watch both of these ladies as well. Wow...great job on the room

[@ChristianAnneSmith]

The love has been shared. ❤️❤️❤️

[@amandaabelove9600]

Great job!

[@dorisrougvie1793]

Looks great love the lights n tapestry

[@rvmomma8687]

The love has been shared! 💜💜💜Erica Lucas!!

[@DipityS]

That is a wonderful makeover - the couch nook is so welcoming. I usually pronounce tapestry by hitting that 'a' as I would say 'at'. I remember being like your oldest - but it wasn't only sentimentality that made me keep up with my bears and dolls - it was a sense of guilt. They were real little people in my mind, and so I couldn't do anything that might hurt their feelings. Looking back, it's sort of a bit unpleasant, honestly, a sense of responsibility for my little group of 'face' toys which carried quite the weight. Little kids minds are odd things 😊

[@LeafLikeOnATree]

That sounds just like her. She looks at them as stuffed animals with human emotions and the thought of separating “families” and “friends” from each other is legitimately heart breaking for he. I try to be understanding, but it’s becoming a bit much.

[@DipityS]

@@LeafLikeOnATree being a mom isn’t easy - trying to maintain a balance of respect for this burgeoning human’s individuality and doing what you feel is beneficial for her mental health is a tightrope walk. And I do think being buried in stuff has a detrimental impact on children’s mental health- I think most of us feel that emotional weight of too much stuff to be able to maintain quality of life. I don’t envy mums and have deep respect for the lifelong job mums sign up for. If it helps at all, my entire doll and teddy collection could be lined up with heads on the pillow and me also in a tiny sliver - a tight fit but it could be done. Since then the tusmani of cheap items have swamped our children and I’m sure if your kids tried to tuck in their collection they’d end up sleeping on the floor or maybe even in the hallway 😊 Thank you for sharing your journey and providing much needed motivation and pragmatism.

[@shelbybeatty4039]

My middle child is named Ella too! She’s only 18 months old right now but she definitely also fits the stereotype of a middle child so far

[@DanceInTheRain4God]

I was the same way with stuffed animals (still to this day... even to the point of saving my siblings stuffed animals LOL), I did have some bad experiences letting go of some stuffed animals that I was not ready to when I was younger (I bought as close replacements as I could find on ebay LOL)... so I appreciate your gentle approach (my parents weren't forceful but at the time I felt pressured to let go of a certain amount each time, some I never thought about again, some I couldn't get over. So as the parent I recommend if your kids make any decisions about very sentimental items or stuffed animals, maybe pull it on the side after the fact and tuck it in a sentimental bin, just in case they realize they made a mistake in decluttering it) I think what helped is just always being asked if there were any I was ready to let go of consistently and also just time. As I have grown up it's been getting easier and easier to let go of stuffed animals, certain things just do not hold the same emotional value as they did before and some things still very much do. Something that helped me let go of things, not just stuffed animals was to take pictures of the item/items. I just recommend you have a folder for these photos to get dumped in, and even if I never look at it again, it was the security of knowing I have the picture that will bring up the memory/feeling from looking at the item/s. Our brains don't finish developing until the mid 20s, I personally found it easier to detach emotion from stuffed animals at that point in my life (as well as deciding if it was worth spending the time and money to organize them, move them, store them, clean them etc.) As always, I love your videos!

[@jennyjenkins877]

You could make the gap look intentional by sticking an E in there or have Ella make a cut-out heart or mushroom or whatever she wants.

[@LeafLikeOnATree]

Nice idea!

[@jessicacamp1990]

I love your love and faith shirts♡♡♡♡... I love this video and the mushroom wall

[@LeafLikeOnATree]

Thank you!

[@strider6074]

I love the tapestry!

[@angelarothbauer8096]

Love this ❤ and the another in the fire shirt

[@mommamoore]

oh my goodness, the gap in the lights.... I would have been very frustrated... almost a laughable moment though...adorable room!!

[@ellielizhavenofbless945]

I'm here from Erica Lucas!

[@vsgmom]

The love has been shared. Great makeover today. Also, hate to say it but your husband's pronunciation of tapestry is correct 🤣

[@LeafLikeOnATree]

It happens every once in a blue moon that he is right so I’ll let him have it 😜

[@vsgmom]

@@LeafLikeOnATree 🤣🤣 that'll cover it for the year

[@mamak504]

The love has been shared.

[@brittanyconverse5836]

What a great declutter and makeover for your daughter! I studied Environmental Studies and took a study abroad in college to the Bahamas for marine studies, oceanography and island biology. It was the best memories I have of college and I made my long lasting friends there. Keep encouraging her dreams to to wherever it leads and it might be something everlasting. I'm repaying the love and subscribing from Danni's channel.

[@LeafLikeOnATree]

What a cool experience!

[@KellyJelly9976]

this room came out so nice and I agree...that is a grateful child :)

[@TracyisCrafty]

Super job on the make over sharing the love with Erica and Danni hugs from Tracy in UK 🇬🇧

[@annemarner3071]

Love has been shared 🥰💞