Weekly Vlog: Life in Durham, NC | Home Goods | Live Music | Cocktails

[@SheilaMiller-od7qn]

So beautiful - you picked the items of my choice for Easter. The table is absolutely priceless - Happy Resurrection Day to you and your Family.

[@jessicapayne]

Yay - I love that!!!!! I said to myself - maybe I should go live to have whoever joins help me pick out the right one. 😆 I’m so bad at making choices when there are so many options! Happy Easter and thank you so much for watching!!!

[@deborahfletcher1180]

Jessica, Jessica, Jessica! You have the gift of making any event fun, exciting and classy. Thank you for taking us along. Can't wait to see Friday's newsletter to see how dinner went. 🌹

[@jessicapayne]

Thank you my friend!! 💕 I appreciate the kind words (as always). Next time I’m going to go live so that you guys can help me in real time. That will be fun!!! Have an amazing day!

[@perfectlycoiffed05]

Yes! The band was a whole vibe!! That’s the table cloth/runner I picked talking to the TV 😊

[@jessicapayne]

Yay!!! I love when that happens! 😆 I was in that aisle for such a long time - but ultimately I went with the one I gasped over when I saw it! And yes - wasn’t the band amazing? I had a lot more footage originally, but KZbin wouldn’t allow me to include it due to copyright claims. Boo!! But hopefully you guys got a good taste of what we experienced!

[@tammyleviner3070]

I liked all the tablecloths and new which ever one you chose would be perfect after you decorated everything! Those branches with the pink flowers looks beautiful in the vase!❤ Love the pieces you chose, they're so timeless & classy. The bowl is the sweetest! The table scape turned out to be gorgeous, so light and elegant.. screams spring!💐 So sweet of your subscriber to send you the album😊 Thank you for taking us along shopping, out for the evening, and sharing in your decorating.. so much fun😊

[@tammyleviner3070]

And hope you & your family had a blessed Easter🐰

[@jessicapayne]

I'm so glad that you enjoyed everything! I went back to that tablecloth aisle a good 5 times before I made a decision - and I'm so happy with how it turned out. And yes, I truly have the best community. You guys are so supportive each week, and you truly keep me going. I appreciate each and every one of you to pieces!

[@MakingHomeWithApril373]

I always wait patiently for your videos because they are well thought out. I love when the "so, let us dance the night away" part of the intro comes on and you do your little dance. 😁😁 You are very welcome for the CDs. I will keep my eyes open for the other ones!!! Wishing you and Mark an amazing week!

[@jessicapayne]

Hahahahaha - I love that part as well, lol!!! Sometimes I feel silly doing it - but if I didn't add it, I know you guys would be coming for me. THANK YOU again - receiving the package in the mail definitely put a smile on my face. And the album is perfection!

[@MakingHomeWithApril373]

@@jessicapayne I think there was one video where it didn’t happen and I said out loud, “Where’s the dance?” 😂🤣

[@ogechionyeukwu6145]

You make life seem so light, peaceful, and enjoyable. Thank you 💕

[@jessicapayne]

I try!!!! I don't always succeed and those times are typically kept off camera (lol!!!) but I'm trying to live as well as I can, even when life is life-ing! Thank you so much for watching and for the kind compliment!

[@feliexplores1813]

Hope you had a lovely Easter! Your tablescape turned out beautifully. Can’t wait to see how the meal and festivities turned out. It’s so cool that you got to enjoy live music covering Miles Davis’ music, given that you’ve been on the hunt for his album. I love when those synchronicities happen! 😊

[@jessicapayne]

I'm so sorry for the delay - I've gotten a little behind in my responses, but I'm carving out time today to get all caught up. I'm so glad that you enjoyed the video and isn't it awesome with those synchronicities happen?! I really couldn't believe it. I loved the concert so much, and while I still haven't gotten my hands on the album, I know I'll find it when it's time to! Hope you are having a great week!!!

[@elizabethmorrison5286]

Happy Resurrection Day to You and Mark, I wish you both, love, Peace and blessings. Second the table scape is absolutely gorgeous! Your eye for design is endless ❤. I pray your Easter Dinner is absolutely great, with your love. Talk next week…❤❤

[@jessicapayne]

Oh no! How did I miss your message??? Thank you!!!! I hope you had a wonderful Easter. I'm so glad that you liked the table scape. I was going crazy there in the aisle trying to figure out which one to select - but in the end, I went with my gut and I think it turned out beautifully. Thank you as always for watching and commenting!!!

[@cynthiapentonyoung736]

I always enjoy your Vlogs ❤

[@jessicapayne]

Thank you!!!!! Knowing that you are enjoying them makes me the happiest. 😆💕

[@Queenann06]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤absolutely beautiful yes you are loved very happy you got one of ur albums from the wish list , love the elegant simplicity of the table and dinner & jazz was nice and calming ❤Thanks for never disappointing

[@jessicapayne]

Oh my goodness - how did I miss your comment! Thank you friend - I'm so glad that you enjoyed the episode. I'm telling you, next time I'm going live because I really needed you guys' opinion! But in the end, I went with what felt good and I love how it turned out. Hope you're having a good week!!!

[@Queenann06]

@@jessicapayne you always make the best decisions it was perfect and you can get more use out of it I would have chose that way as well makes more sense. I also went with your idea for the crystal candy dish I made a very very simple vignette for Easter I will send u a pic it’s one of those holidays I just don’t decorate much at all

[@deamc5943]

I have been watching you for hours I truly enjoy your videos meals staycations trips shopping this is my first time but very pleased with all of your information especially that Usher concert so sorry I missed it....

[@mrc1111-x5y]

I think you made the right choice with that table runner! Springy yet sophisticated!❤

[@jessicapayne]

Yay - thank you!!!! I'm so glad that you agreed - I so wasn't sure while I was standing in that aisle!

[@IAMBLESSED555]

Happy Resurrection Sunday. May Your Day Be Blessed With JOY! This is the Day the Lord has made, Rejoice and be Glad!

[@jessicapayne]

Happy Resurrection Day!! 💐💕 What a beautiful day it is! Thank you so much for watching this morning!!

[@lynnehenry9077]

Absolutely beautiful, Jessica!!!!! (I can hardly get myself out of Home Goods either!)

[@scarletscorpiana8985]

So pretty, I was hoping no bunnies love the ceramic basket. In love with the glasses.

[@jessicapayne]

Yea the more I thought about it I was like, I'm not a bunny girl. It feels forced so I'm gonna go with the runner instead! So glad that you agreed!

[@ToyshiaHughesJohnson]

Love this ❤ thanks for sharing 😊

[@shamrocklotus7245]

When I saw Gregory Porter on the mural wall, I knew that place was going to awesome ❤

[@jessicapayne]

It truly was and I can’t wait to go back!!!

[@marianwylie2523]

That was so nice of her

[@billiehicks6587]

Beautiful table setting.❤

[@jessicapayne]

Thank you!!!!! I’m so glad that I went with the runner vs the bunnies!! 😆

[@Angela-qc1ex]

Happy Easter... hope you get a chance to visit New Orleans soon so we can shower you with beautiful shops and lots of good food and Jazz! Enjoy Spring 💕😘

[@jessicapayne]

Happy Easter!!! Oh I have been dying to get back to New Orleans. I love it there and miss it so. I promise that when I do make it down there, I’ll let you know! Thank you so much for watching today! 💕

[@Angela-qc1ex]

It's like you're my twin spirit... and thanks for the motivation to grab my Spring season bin outta the she shed and get my table done this weekend... !

[@Angela-qc1ex]

Everything is in separate bins for each season so I don't have to search ( all over the place ) and yes New Orleans needs a Jessica like your hubby said 🙌🙏🐇🥚🥚🥚... Best wishes for you and your family love you!

[@Angela-qc1ex]

@@jessicapayne Hi again.. our uptown area is full of upscale and beautiful boutique shops and surrounded by lots of good food eateries/ parking 🅿️ is a problem but it's very walkable like your NY scenery.. bring your walking around shopping 🛍️👠 because it's so nice to enjoy the culture and food... Maybe a pull carrier case 🧳.. it's what I do 🧳🧳🧳

[@Angela-qc1ex]

@@jessicapayne I'm finish with my dinning room table and it's looking beautiful... All guzzyed up and sophisticated... Lots of antiques from different places... Cozy and classy

[@wandaherbert9681]

Happy Easter! Everything turned out lovely!

[@jessicapayne]

Thank you!!!! I do love how everything turned out and I can’t wait for dinner a little later on. Part of me wants to not eat on the table so I don’t mess it up - it looks so pretty. Thank you as always for watching!! 💗

[@Jaanechan]

Happy Easter. 🥰 I'm so glad you enjoyed the concert!

[@jessicapayne]

It was soooo good! I included so many other clips, but KZbin made me remove them before I could publish. Hopefully you got a nice view of what the concert was like. Thank you again - if it wasn't for you, I would not have known about it!!!!

[@Jaanechan]

@@jessicapayne Aww! 🤗You are too kind.

[@jujuanbrown]

Happy Easter 🐣, Jessica:)!

[@jessicapayne]

Happy Easter!!!! I hope that you and your mom are doing well. 💕💐🐣

[@Kiya-p4h]

😊

[@donnaleonard276]

6/25/24 1st viewer. I'm glad u didn't get the bunnie's either. What would u do with them the rest of the year. I like the choice u made. Be blessed 🙏🏾💜 👍🏾

[@jeanniecollier6763]

I live in Durham, and I hate this city. People buy houses and rent them to 10 people in a house, and they are spreading their junk all over the yard. The city is becoming a junk yard.

[@jessicapayne]

Durham has certainly changed over the years. When I first moved here 7 years ago, I lived downtown and absolutely loved it. It still felt small, there was no construction, and every corner of every street wasn’t filled with yet another apartment building. Back then I thought about buying a house / and at the time I would have been able to afford it. Now - not so much! There is still a lot to love about Durham, but with each high rise and apartment that goes up - the city feels like it’s lost its soul.

[@jeanniecollier6763]

@jessicapayne so true. I moved here 21 years ago, and when you come in towards the hospital on Durham freeway, the skyline has changed so much that it looks like Chicago. Not so pretty anymore. Yes, there is a lot to do, but with less money these days, I stay home most of the time.