We Should Really Catch Up | Homestead Renovations

[@Alisunshinee1]

Carrie, you are the most loveliest and humble soul on YT. I LOVE watching you, Alex, & Lanka live out your wildest dreams. You deserve allll the happiness that comes to you. Thank you for sharing your life with us. Your videos always calm me, make me smile, and dream even bigger for myself too.

[@CarrieRad]

Wow this is so kind. Thank you for being here. 💕💕

[@aduff5306]

Love how you 'think' then decide what to share and not to share, I think it is so important. I always advocate, less is more, even down to the economy of words. Looking forward to what you and Alex both bring in 2022, cheers to a great year ahead

[@AlexanderAyling]

I love the jazzy relaxed vibes of your video. ❤️❤️

[@CarrieRad]

🥰😘😘

[@nataschiarechards9630]

Hi Carrie It 's nice when you share cooking, decor, gardening, etc... It really encouraging. You share a lot with us . Yes, privacy belongs in everyone's life. So enjoy it. I see you can handle all that stuff in the boxes to organize. Enjoy your stuff. I can imagine that you and Alex feel very comfortable after doing so much work in and around the house. Enjoy every moment to the fullest. What you have done up to now in the house and in the yard. It looks fantastic. I ENJOY IT ! 🤗😁 THANKS FOR SHARING YOUR STORY. ALL THE BEST, FOR YOU AND ALEX. 💖

[@jessicadeering6190]

I like this: Sometimes the easiest decisions are when it unfolds the way it’s supposed to

[@starsdaisuki]

Thank for the update! We miss you❤️

[@CarrieRad]

Thanks for being here :)

[@Megan7088-6]

I appreciate you too Carrie thank you for your chat's, cooking, sorting, gardening, sharing your home 🏡 your personal space, all the reno's and more, so glad your fam member is doing much better and you both had a wonderful Xmas and enjoyed new year celebration 🥂 Happy New Year and have a blessed day 🌞

[@charmaineczora8312]

HNY! So glad you took a break, you seem refreshed. It's great to see you cooking in the kitchen again, I can see how much you enjoy it and it transfers out. I don't really like zucchini but now I want to try that recipe 😅! I hope your family member stays well. I think you will find that most of us (followers) totally respect your privacy and you really don't need to explain yourself to us with that - it's a given that you must keep some things private. Really enjoyed this content, thanks Carrie x

[@elahhale9057]

The more I watch you, the more things I love about you. So pleased you had a great time over xmas and new years, which would've helped to throw off the dashed anticipation of going home to the states. That planner, is a Virgos dream 🤭😁🌺

[@CarrieRad]

Ah wow that is so kind. This virgo knows exactly what you mean.. planners are the BEST.

[@TatjanaHW]

I love saving your new videos for when I have a quiet moment, usually with tea & breakfast 😌 so calming!

[@jennyjohnson9012]

Love your videos, the garden, the cooking , the pets, all of it. Thankyou for sharing your life with us x

[@jasonmuir4201]

Hey good to see u back and good to see u re charged...hey good to see u had a break from that is good

[@oursussexfamily]

Aw Jerusalem is our favourite cookbook too! My husband’s auntie bought it for us when we moved into our home a few years ago! 💚

[@aleynahweber8037]

Loved this video! So happy you took a break, but definitely missed your content. I went back and watched old videos and vlogmas from years ago!

[@sharontihore1585]

hi carrie nice to see your happy smilely faces ,well yes its another year so many things happening , im glad to hear your whanau is alright .looking forward to both your new videos this year cool ! will be awesome . thanku for sharing

[@ceramicnurse]

Lovely video, once again…..looking forward to the 2022 chapter ❤️

[@mercedesclunie8082]

Love you Carrie! Have followed your vids for many years now and this years content has just been so wonderful to watch! Thanks for making days brighter even in chaos and major moments of change

[@CarrieRad]

Wow thanks so much Mercedes :)

[@flossyangel1]

Lovely to see you again.

[@SweetHeavensSunshine]

Happy 2022! And sending lots of warm thoughts and wishes your way, for a happy, healthy, memorable 2022! Love the reminder about finishing everything in the fridge. So hard not to have some produce left at the end of the week that doesn’t spoil. Inspiring me to get more creative with cooking in the kitchen!

[@shannonsteven808]

Nirvana Interiors in greytown have some really fabulous rugs at the mo... I was eyeing them up the other day - a little pricy though!

[@maytheodds]

Last year my garden produced a lot more parsley than basil so I made parsley pesto instead. It’s so good! I can’t go back to regular basil pesto anymore. The parsley flavor absolutely explodes and is so 🤤🤤🤤🤤

[@mirandah6348]

I'm glad you're back!

[@ladysukisockington]

Next year try buying your planner before Christmas. I don’t know why but I’ve noticed that options for planners significantly reduced after New Years. I’ve definitely seen the month by month planners around, though they are not super common.

[@annajoie700]

Your videos are always so calming! Thank you for continuing to share with us! Wishing you and Alex a happy and blessed New Year! xo 💛🙏🏼

[@moniquevelasco20]

Lo que hay!!! I do that too.🤣 So glad you guys took time off and enjoyed your alone time. You look so fresh and beautiful. Exited for the new projects. Love and be safe. 😘🤗🌼🇻🇪

[@sharonmacnz6068]

Happy NY Carrie & Alex! Were up your way recently visiting friends, such a lovely area you live 💛 & your home is looking amazing! All the best for 2022 😊

[@lisiamei94]

I love how over time you've adopted some kiwi slang. It really suits you! Keep chucking your gumboots in the mud room girl :D I just love it aye!

[@msgriz56]

Happy new year to you both. Found the Jerusalem cookbook on Amazon. Can't wait to watch what recipes you pick! Thanks for the recommendation.

[@dianellajensen]

Happy new year Carrie! Good to have you back, can you please do a garden update? The good, bad, new everything about starting a garden again 🙏

[@CarrieRad]

Will be doing much more in the garden in the coming months - you got it :)

[@JohleneOrton]

Your home is looking so cozy 💛

[@marinaoliveira8989]

Hey, happy new year!!! I hope you keep sharing your recipes on Instagram. I miss when you used to do that more 💜

[@susanhammond2724]

Happy 2022 and sending get well wishes to your unwell family member.

[@Bellenickna]

Love this Carrie, u have such a beautiful vibe about u i find so calming.

[@queens6583]

Looking forward to the New Year with you guys !!!

[@lvlc5]

Your videos are so soothing....

[@lifewithjess12]

Happy New Year! Thank you for your video. I am travelling to New Zealand in a few weeks and watching your content makes me so excited to go!

[@effie-Toronto]

Happy New Year Carrie all the best for 2022......Love your video

[@AmazinglyChina]

Happy New Years Carrie, and best wishes for 2022! Thanks for sharing your beautiful video!

[@Tom_McMurtry]

Relaxing intro! (It's all I'm up to so far) :))

[@lynnerussell1647]

I have missed your face. I am glad the holiday period was good for you. Did you get many Cherries to enjoy. I am looking forward to seeing your harvest of other fruit. Look after yourselves

[@CarrieRad]

We harvested a bunch of cherry plums today. Thanks for following along. :)

[@AshleyShane]

This video is the best birthday gift!

[@CarrieRad]

Happy birthday!!!!

[@AlexanderAyling]

Happy Birthday Ashley :)

[@AshleyShane]

@@CarrieRad omg THANK YOU!!!!

[@AshleyShane]

@@AlexanderAyling AHHH Thank you!!!!

[@fawnjaylene8797]

Happy New Year! Watching your videos always puts me in such a positive, calm headspace...thank you for sharing all that you do!

[@carolynenochs9139]

Hi Carrie, I have followed you all since you two met I believe. I know when you get things comfortable at the homestead, you will shift to whatever is next. Your planner made me think of a guy you might want to check out. His name is Jon Acuff, a speaker, author, goal setter and all around funny guy. He has a website and podcast. May help with your future plans to support your new life and lifestyle. Happy New Year, I wish your family all the best!

[@cordeliastockwell1837]

happy new year to you, Alex, Lanka and your families! love watching your videos and especially love the change to Jazz music with this video 💖 so cozy!

[@catherinewelsh7828]

We call using what's left Touski in French, as in "tout ce qui reste". ♥

[@casslarkin4567]

Such a lovely person you are. I enjoy your content very much.

[@samanthaz341]

Happy New Year!! Thanks for the update, Carrie! I have loved watching your Homestead content. It has felt so intimate and has been a lovely escape for me when you post a video ♥️ Also, I’m loving your couch! Would you be able to share where it’s from?

[@akw8051]

Happy New Year Carrie, I am loving following along your journey with you ❤️

[@MeanderingMeagan4]

if you want bigger apples, it helps to glean some of the fruit to give more space to grow, and reduce risk of disease

[@CatzMarina]

I love doing that, mainly with soup! Coincidently I call it the "o que há" soup (the Portuguese version of "lo que hay" I guess 😄) and I always feel so accomplished afterwards for not letting the food go bad.

[@joannewinter7879]

Carrie Happy New Year . Thank you for this video. ❤⭐

[@nicoletripp3331]

I adore your videos. During my lunch time most days I will watch one of your videos. It’s a way for me to relax and feel at peace. Is life in New Zealand truly peaceful and calm? The US is such a rat race.

[@RebeccaM-h9m]

I have a planner that you were on about from Kmart was like $7.00 roughly and it's in a teal blue color :) also in NZ next time you look for planners and note books etc look there 1st :)

[@AjsGirl70]

Love you Carrie!!

[@carly9533]

I love your videos! Happy new year ♥️

[@isawthesign4421]

I love that planner! What brand is it? I want one lol

[@Peakviewretreat]

Happy New Year Carrie, loved the update, best wishes for 2022

[@isabelle_anna]

You are an inspiration! 💛

[@tracyjohnson3596]

Happy new year, love your videos they are so calming x

[@kattekira3294]

Yay been excited for your videos 📹 ☺

[@BrendaAnderson]

Sounds like you had a relaxing/fun Christmas/New Year break after all those last minute "go to America/don't go to America" decisions you had to take. Also, no, I don't think anyone in NZ would commonly use the term "mudroom". More than likely, it's simply referred to as the laundry. That's the usual "back door" entrance, and you just leave your muddy gumboots on the stoop outside. :)

[@rearose2980]

If you love the Ottolenghi Jerusalem book you’ll love his Simple book. We always make his yummy lamb feast for our big family Christmas dinner.

[@twainslureca]

Happy new year Carrie

[@stevieelliott6135]

That’s one of my favourite cook books! Zucchini turkey burgers yum

[@janices6136]

Happy New Year Carrie. Kiwi from Virginia

[@geecee1288]

Happy New Year Carrie ❤️

[@mirandza]

Happy New Year Carrie and welcome back ❤️

[@CarrieRad]

Happy New Year!! Thank you!! 💕💕

[@ezgirecol1454]

Happy new year Carrie!

[@CarrieRad]

Happy New Year!!! 🎈💕

[@j4eva1]

Happy New Year~ not judging or anything, just wondering.... you don't clean your mushrooms? like there's earth crumbs(I guess - not a native speaker) on them, I always cut that out. is that safe for consumption?

[@paulalaurie7935]

I was going to say that too. I always wash mine before I cook them.. I think it is the mushroom compost that is stuck on them and have no idea if it is edible?

[@desireehopkins7466]

Not supposed to wash mushrooms just wipe the dirt off with a paper towel.

[@paulalaurie7935]

@@desireehopkins7466 well you live and learn but I think I will prefer to wash them first but thank you for the information.

[@musicians_with_gunts]

Love your hair 😍

[@stillflow.jennymax]

Miss the self care videos - will you be making more of those this year?

[@CarrieRad]

Definitely :)

[@meganmclelland4860]

When you thrift for clothes, do you get them altered if needed or do you only select options that fit ?

[@CarrieRad]

I usually only select options that fit when thrifting

[@annmcnamara8]

What did you call your house

[@johanmeischke9189]

Lol.changeable weather welcome to the two long thin islands smack in the middle of the roaring 40s called Aotearoa or more commonally NZ

[@taylorfranklin616]

omg so cozy. the music in the background reminds me of sex and the city music!! so jazzy and relaxing!!

[@honee2short200]

🥰🥰🥰

[@nikkimclay5474]

hoped to see renovations ??

[@CarrieRad]

Of course :)

[@siwarn27]

be careful! the book is written by an Israeli chef so I'm pretty sure he is calming that Palestinian dishes (hummous, chakchouka, makdous, kunafeh, quidreh....) are theirs! please be careful! ans search about it!

[@annmcnamara8]

Does that piece of hair on the left of your beautiful face not annoy you it annoys me I just want to clip it back because I just enjoy every thing you do

[@Elaine-ed1lm]

Did you get veneers for your teeth? They don’t look natural.

[@CarrieRad]

newp.. they are my real teeth :)