VLOG: shopping for the new house 🏡 our home budget + prepping for the move

[@kristyfuller92]

Guilty of being a silent watcher. I have only just started liking videos haha. I’m so happy for you and Nick. Can’t wait to see the moving videos ❤️

[@smileycitrus]

thank you lovely 🥹 I appreciate any support ❤️❤️

[@kirstyanne4716]

Perfect timing as usual! Kiddos in bed and I can relax enjoy a cheeky drink and watch my favourite vlogs! So so excited for you and Nick for this new journey and next chapter of your lives! Can’t wait to watch you create you new house a perfect home for you both! You guys really do deserve all the happiness life is bringing your way! ❤❤

[@smileycitrus]

you're the sweetest!! thank you Kirsty ❤️❤️ hope you enjoy your cheeky drink and some quiet time x

[@hollymaynard2972]

I look forward to your videos every morning! It truly feels like catching up with a friend. So happy for all the good things happening for you 🫶🏻

[@smileycitrus]

this makes me so happy to hear 🥹 thanks lovely 🫶🏼

[@natalieclark8368]

Loving catching up on your videos Ella! 💜

[@danaadcock7043]

I definitely am a silent viewer but I would just like to say thank you for your videos I have just bought a house by myself at 22 and am set to move in start of May. It’s terrifying especially with the rise in cost of living. I really appreciate the transparency you have around finances especially surrounding your house, it helps me feel like anything is possible with planning and implementation.

[@maloumasereel966]

Wow congratulations!! That’s a huge accomplishment 😮

[@kiarag313]

Would you ever consider doing an OOTD series on Insta with links to what you wear! I love your style! Have a similar body type and have no idea how to style myself so I just wear oversized jumpers!

[@hannasmith794]

Love seeing all the house stuff. We moved into our new place almost a year ago and it’s amazing how many costs there are once you move in! Also an Adelaide girl and I know pretty much all the places you went to, so funny seeing them on my tv!

[@Emma-1133]

Loved this video Ella and definitely not boring! Look forward to watching every week 😊💗

[@miscellaneousmabel]

Love hearing others experience and finances around new home builds. Hubby and I are currently waiting on our new tiny smart home build, also looking at blinds and fridge 😂 exciting times!

[@smileycitrus]

who knew blinds and fridge shopping was so fun 😂

[@edwardleecaliforniausa]

Hi Ella happy Tuesday night and I hope you having amazing day today and I loved your vlogs and you are amazing Supporter

[@claremcintosh664]

When I was growing up Harvey Norman was called "hardly normal" 😂

[@smileycitrus]

BAHAHA

[@indiannamarrone]

I’ve followed for a while but recently have been binge watching your videos. I’m a fellow Adelaidian and it’s so fun seeing such familiar places in your videos! You make the exact niche of content I live for and I’m so here for it. Thanks for bringing us along on your journey 🥰

[@smileycitrus]

ahh thank you lovely! I LOVE seeing any Adelaide content 🥲 it's so comforting to see familiar places or places to check out. Appreciate your sweet comment 🥰

[@NikkiAtwell]

I loveeeee these vlogs! So keen to see you move into the new house xx

[@coloursoftheworld5828]

Haha, this is so funny. So I’m really behind on vlogs, but I’m actually watching this on Easter Monday 1 yr later (2024) 🤭

[@marysiachamp]

I really enjoy watching your videos and I am always a silent watcher! But something we learned after buying our first dishwasher was to buy one where it is easy to take out the filter and clean it! Our first one had screws that you needed to undo just to reach the filter so I did not do it regularly and that dishwasher barely lasted us a year and a bit - there was other mechanical problems too that happened right after the warranty expired so that was just a hard lesson. Our next one was a kitchenaid with an easy to clean filter and was going strong after 7 years when we sold our place and we repurchased it with our new home.

[@alannahhamilton6781]

I have the Mitsubishi fridge, and I love it sooo much, expensive yes but so so good.

[@smileycitrus]

ahh that's so good to know! thanks gal x

[@tahlia4189]

Loved this vlog, Ella! You are always looking so gorgeous 🤍 So excited to come along with you for the move! Xx

[@smileycitrus]

can't wait to show you 🥰 thanks love!

[@amandacarr3929]

Hey Boo hey, I love your videos you’ve been helping me maneuver the space of marriage and finances as my husband and I are looking to get a home soon and I’m trying my best to be as prepared…. kinda like you we’ve been living with our parents for awhile now we’re newly weds and yk we’re just figuring it out as it goes. We want to ensure we’re prioritizing our finances and have as much avoidable debt as possible. It’s definitely a sacrifice it’s definitely not rainbows everyday we’re just choosing to remain in a space of gratitude. And your openness has helped along the way so much. I look forward to posting under your video saying we got a house 😁in the near future. You're awesome and we appreciate you.

[@smallcatalogue]

We used Dulux Lexicon (quarter ?strength) in most areas in our house. It is brilliant. Because it’s not white white, matching colours and various white shades is easy. Can’t wait to see your finished home!

[@sheriberrix]

The furniture spreadsheet was so interesting! Would love to see the full video once you've moved. Excited to see the new house !

[@smileycitrus]

thanks Sheri! can't wait to vlog it all 🥰

[@BusesTrainsandbubbletea]

Have you thought about getting roller shutters instead of blinds? Because the shutters are an extra security element too. Plus they help with temperature control and you don’t have to worry about the dust accumulating. Please think about what you’re going to implement for security (alarm system, security cameras, shutters, gates). After a few close calls me and my partner are getting them installed next week.

[@smileycitrus]

We have thought about it and might in the future! Definitely have thought extensively about security as that's so important to us

[@haylou6707]

All these house purchases are even more exciting because you had to wait so long 🤗 We are the exact same about furniture and quality pieces! Early 20’s loved myself a bargain or second hand and now in my early 30’s its so nice to buy items that will last and that all matches 😂

[@smileycitrus]

yes exactly!!

[@hayleym4561]

We bought the Nevada dining set for our first home, the table is amazing! 🫶🏼

[@smileycitrus]

it's so beautiful!! definitely a winner 🤍

[@darciepalmer4356]

As someone building and moving soon, I need that spreadsheet 😅😅

[@smileycitrus]

my life line right now 😅

[@bernifolmli4511]

How fun is house shopping? So exy though 😅 the dining room table with the raw edge that you liked is the one we bought haha you have great taste!

[@smileycitrus]

hahaha are we the same person? I love itttt

[@picnicjournal]

I have a spreadsheet like this for all of the baby stuff I've been buying and it's so helpful to make sure we don't go crazy and buy everything we see!! So excited for you to move into your new house!!! 🌷🎉

[@smileycitrus]

what a good idea! that'll be me when we have a baby 😅 And thanks lovely! ❤️

[@melann6791]

OK glad I didn't buy the stanley now I purchased the frank green bottle and I'm happy with that.

[@smileycitrus]

good call

[@kimsmith3265]

Thanks for sharing your spreadsheet. I loved it. Don’t second guess 🙂

[@smileycitrus]

so glad you enjoyed seeing it!

[@rebeccaframpton1983]

You absolutely inspire me to be better with money! ❤❤❤

[@smileycitrus]

ahh this makes me so happy ❤️❤️

[@bethaneydunne9682]

Perfect Amazing as Usual Ella keep it up 😊😊😊😊❤❤ cabt waut for next one 😊

[@smileycitrus]

thanks Bethaney 🤍🤍

[@katrinasmith8891]

With your dishwasher have a look at Bunnings we got ours from there and it was quite reasonably priced. Plus end of financial year is coming up too so there will be sales coming out in around June which could save you more money.

[@smileycitrus]

Will have to check out Bunnings! thank you x

[@LauraLivyBeresford]

Try supergluing the Stanley handle back on!

[@smileycitrus]

I will! I just don't think it should break so easily haha

[@kimberlypeoples589]

I only watch 2 you tubers...I think you are super interesting. I hope to be buying a house next year so I know you are excited ☺️

[@JessicaMonique1993]

Aware I sound incredibly lame but I was SO excited to purchase our fridge. Electrolux bottom mount 496L. It’s huge and beautiful. 😍

[@smileycitrus]

oh sis you are talking my language 🤌🏼

[@crazy9nic]

id contact them about the cup or buy a new one then take the broken one back with receipt

[@smileycitrus]

I have!

[@amymichellehobbs]

Literally shopped online for pillow talk for years and only realised we have one right here in Adelaide last year 🙄😂

[@KrystalKensbitt]

Ella: “Is this even interesting” Me: *eyes glued to the screen wondering if my obsession with financial excels is healthy* “yes”

[@smileycitrus]

HAHAHA i'm cackling

[@DarbyAlex]

I’m also guilty of silent watching 🙋🏼‍♀️😅 When I get comments on my videos it definitely makes my day so I’ll definitely start doing the same too! Loving your videos lately!! 🩷

[@EmsFitVenture]

I almost fell off the treadmill hearing the price of blinds! I measured all my windows myself and got custom cut blinds from Home Depot. I then got curtains and rods from Marshall’s. All for under $1000 and I have like 9 windows.

[@smileycitrus]

haha definitely an investment for sure 🥲 glad you found something that works for you and is so affordable- love that!

[@DonnasWonderland]

I comment a lot on people’s videos in the hope the karma will come back to me lol. I know what a difference it can make to a creator and their channel so when I enjoy I comment and like ❤ I LOVE the house move spreadsheet share and your explanation of your reasonings I think it’s totally worth spending when the item is a keeper item we spent £800 on our dinning table but it’s likely to be the last dining table we ever buy so more than worth spending on something more solid and something we love ❤

[@emmawright200]

Notification squad, where u at? Here from KZbin notifications! Already liked the vid EVEN b4 watching as I know I will ❤️ it!

[@jessgauci]

Don't get a dishwasher with a cutlery drawer instead of cutlery basket! My parents bought one with a drawer & they have soooo much regret!!! It's such a pain in the arse!

[@smileycitrus]

really?! my parents have one and we LOVE it

[@moonmother.]

🤍🤍🤍

[@smileycitrus]

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