Wednesday Housekeeping MasterClass for the Lady of the House

[@juanitahofmeister6605]

Holding the title of “Lady of the House” and “Keeper of the Home” is the greatest blessing. Nikki, you showcase this so beautifully in your videos. Thank you for all the heart and work you pour into these masterpieces. I cherish these videos! ❤❤❤

[@TheLadyoftheHouse]

It truly is. Thank you for saying that, Juanita! I really appreciate your uplifting words 🌹

[@annmargaret2106]

What beautiful music! You make house cleaning a work of art!

[@janetmcgee4525]

You did a wonderful job explaining the details needed to clean a kitchen, the office, and tidy the entire house. It inspired me to try again to clean the grease spots off the wall around my stove using Krud Kutter and a scrubbing sponge, and behold...they began to come off. I thought it would be impossible. I may try the Krud Kutter for kitchens. Thank you, Nikki, for the encouragement.

[@tamif64]

I am absolutely loving these daily “inspiring” videos! ❤

[@TheLadyoftheHouse]

That's great news!

[@KairyMarquez]

I am loving this series Nikki 💖. Hugs from Atlanta.

[@tracywaring3769]

Hugs back at you from England xxx

[@TheLadyoftheHouse]

I'm so glad!

[@Paladin_18]

I'm currently a full-time student living in a studio apartment, but I love watching your videos. They help me in my daily life, but more importantly they help to prepare me for when I have a house of my own. Your content is beautiful. 🤍

[@TheLadyoftheHouse]

This is so nice to know, thank you!

[@BarbyDailey-Rurallife40]

Watching this I realize how much I'm missing (regularly) when I clean the kitchen. It's overwhelming, especially as I'm older and not as easy to reach certain places. But your videos encourage me so I'll do what I can.

[@TheLadyoftheHouse]

I'm happy this could encourage you! Doin a bit each week makes it less daunting too.

[@rebekahschroeder7949]

These are the best videos! I still reference your videos you did similar to this series that followed the list from Old World Home. I have shared those videos with friends and I am doing the same with this series. One can read lists, or hear lists, but when you go and SHOW the lists in action in such a graceful manner…now THAT speaks to me. The music, the grace, the beauty…that speaks to me the loudest.

[@wonderingstar29]

Lovely series.. enjoying very much!!

[@TheLadyoftheHouse]

Thank you, I'm so glad you can still enjoy those. Thank you so much for sharing them!

[@anye76]

Fabulous series💕🌷🌹💗

[@TheLadyoftheHouse]

Thank you!

[@aliawright]

Thank you for sharing this series! It’s really helping me get on a schedule again and feel productive ❤

[@TheLadyoftheHouse]

That's wonderful!

[@cambiumlayer1318]

Hi Nikki, Thank you for your time Nikki. It is so thoughtful for you to create visuals to the cleaning cards. Your beautiful square neck dress looks beautiful on you. Fawn getting tucked in was so precious 👋.

[@TheLadyoftheHouse]

Thank you so much! I'm happy these cards could be useful for you 🌹

[@barbarapeterson8030]

Hi Nikki, family, and fur babies. Watching now Nikki. STTB

[@tracywaring3769]

I really love this series you are doing . I’m laid up in bed so cannot do much but I’m getting a lot of ideas . It’s such a joy to look at your home and your dogs because our beloved chihuahua looked just like yours but is no longer with us , it’s snowy again today just when I thought it had done . Sending peace and love to you all xxxxx

[@marlengood1972]

Snowing…in which state?

[@TheLadyoftheHouse]

I'm happy you like what you see, even with the dogs. We miss them so much when they are no longer with us. Sending warm wishes your way 🌹

[@mysticalheart8107]

Thank you Nikki🙏 Such a help...love your explanations and real time cleaning...God bless 🙏😌 isabella

[@TheLadyoftheHouse]

You are so welcome!

[@cooldesert30]

Hello Nikki, I appreciate the time an effort you took to put these videos together. It is so helpful, to me. Although I work outside of the home, there is still work to be done, and if get up a little earlier, I can adopt the Master Class Lady of the House plan in my own unique way. Thank you Barbara Cuadras

[@TheLadyoftheHouse]

Thank you for your kind words, Barbara! Absolutely, getting up early is a game changer when it comes to getting the work done.

[@ecoknitty]

This is so elegantly made and so inspiring ✨️

[@donnadoverspike9139]

Loving this series it is teaching me better ways to clean my house. Blessings!

[@TheLadyoftheHouse]

I'm so glad!

[@emmaronan6611]

Hi Nikki,loving this series,thank you x

[@TheLadyoftheHouse]

Hello, Emma! I'm really happy to know you are loving it 🌹

[@user-kd4ct8qb4k]

Design the menu...how beautiful and classy. That's the term I will use from now on. Thank you. On a given day, how much time would you say you take to complete your lady of the house tasks? 4hrs? 6hrs? Trying to adapt this to my life. Thank you. Love this types of videos you make.

[@lisbetsoda4874]

I would guess 2 hours would actually do it most days. 1 hour for daily tasks and 1 hour for a bigger project. Maybe an extra half hour for laundry and ironing/putting away.

[@TheLadyoftheHouse]

I'm so glad you like that! I would say about 1 1/2 hours but it could take 2 if I have a lot more energy and want to do more than usual in each space. This time doesn't include the time I take to get myself ready for the day or completing the laundry once dry or on a day that I'm dragging.

[@user-kd4ct8qb4k]

​@@TheLadyoftheHouse Thank you kindly, very encouraging... so it's not a full day process. I'm super inspired. God bless.

[@marilynhodgkinson5299]

Hi Nikki l am really loving this series. Your lamp in your office is absolutely beautiful, when you were cleaning it l noticed how lovely it is. Thank you again for a inspiring video. ❤

[@TheLadyoftheHouse]

I'm so glad! My mom got that lamp for me and I enjoy it so much 🌹

[@heatherathome545]

I'm loving this series so far! Thank you for dedicating so much time and effort into it.

[@TheLadyoftheHouse]

I'm so glad, thank you, Heather!

[@pinkroses135]

I appreciate how practical yet extensive your approach is

[@TheLadyoftheHouse]

Thank you!

[@kayburris8464]

I have enjoyed these video's Nikki, very helpful. I love you lamp its so beautiful. You alwsys clean with such grace, and make it look fun. If you don't mind me asking ? When do you prefer to do your Bible study daily. When do you work that into your day?

[@TheLadyoftheHouse]

Thank you, Kay! I enjoy studying at the beginning and end of each day. Sometimes I add my research to the middle.

[@Eli-bz4vv]

Nikki I just had to subscribe again. Something happened. It is always good to keep the eyes open for those things. KZbin can be very Weird. Great video again ❤

[@TheLadyoftheHouse]

That is so weird. They don't want this message out there! Thank you for checking and for your kind words 🌹

[@skromnypani23]

When do you fit breakfast into this schedule?

[@TheLadyoftheHouse]

If my kids want breakfast I make it between starting a load of laundry and cleaning up the kitchen. What you see me washing are usually the breakfast dishes. Making myself brunch later, after my work is done. If I eat first, I feel tired quickly.

[@nissa4644]

Beautiful Nikki and thank you for making The Lady Of The House Cleaning Cards available. Perhaps I am mistaken, however it seems like the Everyday card you have mentioned at 0:53 is absent from the Patreon printable. It may also well be by design.

[@TheLadyoftheHouse]

Thank you! The “Housekeeping & The Everyday” print should be available as well but further down as I released it prior to the cleaning cards. I will include it as a separate printable in the same post though so you won’t have to search for it. Thank you for bringing this up🌹

[@cristinac.m.523]

Wonderful! I look forward to Thursday. xx

[@TheLadyoftheHouse]

I'm so glad!

[@samantha_budhu]

Beautifully done Nikki! Cleaning along with you. 💕

[@TheLadyoftheHouse]

I'm so glad! Thank you, Samantha 🌹

[@dreag5717]

I’m trying to wrap my mind around- when a exercise routine would fit in and how to clean after getting fully dressed and presentable for the day

[@TheLadyoftheHouse]

I can't answer that for anybody else but I enjoy swimming 1st thing in the morning so I'm there before 6am. I leave dressed and ready for the day on those days. As far as cleaning while fully dressed, that's something I don't have a problem with but again, that's just me. Hopefully my videos show how it can be done 🌹

[@TheLadyoftheHouse]

*I leave the pool dressed and ready for the day on my swim days.

[@marlengood1972]

But really, I can’t picture you on your hands and knees cleaning the kitchen baseboards while wearing those dresses. Do you do it after cleaning the floor really good? Do you put a mat or towel or something to kneel? Do you gather your dress over your lap? 🤔 I have a sister in law who can hand wash dishes wearing long sleeves and keep herself clean, dry and well put together, so I know is possible but I struggle to be able to clean while nicely dressed. 😔

[@jessicacollins6971]

Lovely video Nikki! I’m working my way through the week and this is such a great routine! I was browsing your old videos and I was wondering if you have ever done one on proper undergarments?? I know it’s strange but I’m just having such a hard time finding classy slips, underwear or bras! If you haven’t maybe there is an elegant way you could help all us ladies out!

[@miriam8026]

There are several videos regarding undergarments on her channel. I don't know if they answer your questions, though. You can use the search engine on her channel to find out 🙂

[@TheLadyoftheHouse]

Thank you, Jessica! I'm so happy you find this routine helpful. I have made a few videos on the subject but not with specifics except that I love purchasing vintage slips and nightgowns. They just don't make them like they used to. Search "vintage lace slip" on Poshmark. That's how I found many or "vintage nightgown". Thrift shops are also a place I have found some treasures.

[@jessicacollins6971]

@@TheLadyoftheHouse thank you! I have seen those videos but seem to be striking out on Poshmark! Maybe I’m just being too picky with what I want, 😆!

[@lashaniesimms6817]

Your eyes are so beautiful!

[@TheLadyoftheHouse]

Thank you kindly 🌹

[@lindamanders3191]

I know you do devotionals. When do you fit that in?

[@TheLadyoftheHouse]

At the beginning and end of the day. Sometimes I research during the day as well.

[@tammy3424]

Nikki, I love this series! If you would be so kind, would you please share where you found your kitchen window valance? It is lovely. Thank you.

[@TheLadyoftheHouse]

I’m so happy you love it! The balance was purchased from Target when they sold the Simply Shabby Chic line.

[@tammy3424]

@@TheLadyoftheHouse Thank you, Nikki. 🙂

[@genniejefferson6588]

I grew up on a farm and we hung our clothes out to dry. I did it for a few years after I got married, but no longer do it. There got to be too many bugs.

[@katie7748]

That's the only thing I don't like about it. This year, we had ladybugs constantly laying their eggs on our laundry, which smear and stain bright yellow. Oh, and bird poo. Lots of bird poo. Many things have gotten a second wash because of all this. Oh well.

[@christinaortega-pysherconk693]

How do you keep your clothes from getting cleaner on your pretty dresses? My old clothes gets bleach stains all the time when I clean.

[@TheLadyoftheHouse]

It's all about the material of the dress. If I'm going to be cleaning with bleach, I like to wear polyester. Otherwise I just make sure to be very careful.

[@Lunaslair678]

How do you keep yourself from becoming bored or disillusioned with attending to the same housework day in day out? -From one Lady of the House to another. ♡

[@d18nac]

I guess we should 'believe' in what it is we are doing? When we focus and have intention I personally find it very satisfying, I too have previously been disillusioned but I am now converted.

[@TheLadyoftheHouse]

Not every lady enjoys the tasks at hand but she can enjoy the end result. I find infusing these daily tasks with other things I look forward to like beauty and ambience to be helpful. Tomorrow's newsletter will cover this subject on Patreon.

[@veronicalopez804music]

Where did you buy your dress?

[@TheLadyoftheHouse]

It's by Gal Meets Glam and I purchased it through Poshmark.

[@cynthiakunelis4996]

Do you use store bought products? Or diy?

[@TheLadyoftheHouse]

Store bought 🌹

[@JeannieS59]

????? I know you say ....to get up and dress like a lady, I love That!!! But how do you incorporate exercising/workout wear in the day? Thank you!!!

[@TheLadyoftheHouse]

For myself, I swim before I get ready for the day and then complete the rest of the everyday list once I'm back home. It gives me a boost of energy 1st thing in the morning.

[@DelphineSerenity]

Just curious about why you don't wear an apron when cooking or doing more intense cleaning? I'd be so worried to ruin my dresses with oil splatter, sauce stain etc. Aprons can be so elegant and beautiful, especially vintage styles, I feel they are practical and pretty, and of course help to keep your dresses in great condition, so would fit really well into a lady like life? 😊

[@TheLadyoftheHouse]

I do wear them, I even sold them in my Etsy shop. If you watch more of my videos you may notice this but it’s not something I wear all the time when filming.

[@janedough6575]

I know it’s irrelevant but you have beautiful eyes 😊

[@TheLadyoftheHouse]

Thank you!

[@southwestfarmhousebliss6659]

Where do you find all of your beautiful dresses? I look all the time and never find any I like and feel like it’s hard to find modest dresses especially

[@TheLadyoftheHouse]

I've found many of mine from Poshmark like this Gal Meets Glam one over the years as well as TopVintage, The Pretty Dress Company and Ross. In each description box I try to list the dress of the day's maker.

[@katie7748]

It's so insulting when people insist that people like you don't exist and that it's all an act for clicks. That no one "real" cooks and cleans and raises children with "perfect hair and makeup." No one "real" cooks and cleans and raises children "in a $200 dress." (Yes, I know you buy secondhand...not the point lol) No one "real" has a clean house. Et cetera. Et cetera. Are they just projecting their own shortcomings and insecurities? Are they jealous/envious? Are they simply miserable and disillusioned about their own lives? I'm not sure, but it bothers me hearing so many people, usually women, saying these things. Thank you, Nikki, not only for being real, but for setting such a wonderful example. (This is prompted by recently being part of a conversation on this topic where it got to a point that I had to just walk away. I'd have better luck talking to a wall...especially when the ridiculous notion of patriarchy/misogyny came up.)

[@kathyesargent9088]

What about cleaning for your children, their clothes and their rooms. It seems its mostly about you.

[@TheLadyoftheHouse]

My kids have been taught how to wash their own clothes and clean their rooms. This is a very important part of parenting that I don’t take lightly as I’m raising children to become self sufficient adults. I speak about this in other videos, especially the one about laundry. Caring for the home, especially when like mine, has more than myself living in it, could never be mostly about me. The work involved in taking care of this household of 6 is quite overwhelming which is why having a schedule is so helpful and keeping things to a manageable level is important. Bedroom(s) is on Monday and laundering “theirs” is on Saturday if the kids are too young to be taught or if a mother chooses to bear that workload herself. I hope this answers your question🌹

[@lisbetsoda4874]

When you wear such lovely clothes around your home - even when doing chores, did I see you walk barefoot? That just seems kind of odd to me. Maybe a little slipper would be nice ...

[@TheLadyoftheHouse]

No, I always wear slippers. They are blush pink.