Our Home Years ago! ~ Home Before and After ~ Extreme Home Makeover ~ Home Tour Before and Afters

I've always wanted to make a video on what our home used to look like years ago and then bring it up to the present day, just to compare! I finally got this done! I hope you will enjoy and be inspired. 😊
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[@Betharoot]

Thank you for stepping out of your comfort zone and posting the house tour. Sometimes it takes a person several tries to find their style and I think you've found yours.

[@carolmason8085]

I agree. Once I've found it, I go years without changing it. The best to you all in 2023!

[@GODSPEAKS898]

I totally agree. ❤

[@gladysanderson1351]

In our old house, after I came upon the color for our living room of Sherwin William's "Gray Goose", I stuck with it for years.I loved how the color changed in different lighting.

[@melodylincoln4053]

Mary your home is absolutely BEAUTIFUL. It was so awesome seeing all the changes throughout the years and honestly, it looked so comfortable and stylish for each and every era. I love the kitchen beams, the faux shiplap line in bedroom everything just beautiful. And who wouldn't want all of that gorgeous property. The beautiful country living, the peaceful pond and the nature around you. WOW!! I call you blessed Mary. Thanks for taking us along. A beautiful home. 🤗

[@curban616]

I love before and after!! It is beautiful in the past and the present. A home has a history and that is what makes it a home!! ❤

[@yvonnesmall1318]

Mary, Mary thank you !for the wonderful home tour. The home was beautiful when your parents had it. The home was beautiful when you and John took over. The home is absolutely beautiful today. You and your family are changing with the times. Thanks for sharing with us. An inspiration!

[@beverlymurray6554]

Mary you have created a beautiful home. I love how it has evolved.

[@susanmarks4394]

Surely a dream property! Heaven on earth.

[@kimberlyrader3341]

Don't change anything beautiful.

[@gemigirl5521]

You have definitely landed at a beautiful and timeless style.

[@spookado1]

Absolutely love the house the way it is NOW!!!

[@sandimcdougall2909]

You have made me do a walk down memory lane with how my paint choices & styles have changed. Thank you for this video.

[@aurorabella2000]

It’s always fun to watch the progression over the years of your home. All the changes additions and subtractions of your furniture etc. to see how our tastes change over years

[@janecarrico5297]

I love both the primitive country look and the farmhouse look. Both are cozy and welcoming. I have found as I get older that light and bright in my rooms is what I prefer.

[@michellescountrygardens23]

A women after my own heart. I think just paint can do amazing things and so low cost. Your home is lovely.

[@catherineswish]

I think your final plan in white is the best ever, I never get tired of it because it’s bright and cheerful.

[@lgcushman9154]

How lucky you are to live in such an incredibly beautiful, light, roomy, airy home. A true labor of love. Your current design scheme is stunning. If I owned a home, I would emulate your style.

[@lindagarner781]

I love the way your house looks currently- so bright, warm & welcoming. You are a beautiful gem.

[@brendastover8761]

Your home is beautiful. I love all the clean look of white.

[@deeneedler327]

Love your house, so country. I could live there and not change a thing. I love the all white!

[@jonimosteller8946]

I love all the plants in the bassinet, what a cute idea and a good saving for memories. You have definitely been a proverbs 31 woman God bless you.

[@Reypeg]

Really enjoyed the video of before and after

[@tammyi363]

Sure makes you see how color opens up or makes a room look smaller. Beautiful home. Thanks for sharing.

[@mistymountainhop1971]

It's all beautiful...I recently thought about changing my decor from the dark primitive colors to more of a white color, similar to yours, but most of my hutches, cabinets are in dark colors, and the thought of repainting them all white...I'm exhausted at the thought.

[@jemma50]

I love house tours and before-and-afters! ♥ Thank you, Mary, for sharing your home and the changes over the years. Sending love. ♥♥♥

[@lisafriend5535]

Love how it looks now. The outdoors area is so beautiful. Happy New Year to you and your family.

[@ellenloveeggleston3251]

Love to see your history, Mary. You are so blessed to be able to have your childhood home. Your home place is very beautiful. Thank you!

[@pjaneheil]

It's PERFECT, THE B4 & AFTER, I have actually learned from YOU, the difference between colored, versus your white, the white stands out SO MUCH BETTER,. thank you for teaching me new methods for changing to a much simple & warmer home

[@patkee8517]

Looks like a typical home I grew up with, love the change.

[@pennyharris1543]

The white defiantly looks best in my opinion. Your home looks so cozy.

[@phyllisanngodfrey6137]

We built our house 35 years ago…….. I never stopped to really think of all the changes, upgrades, and additions we did through the years both inside and out.

[@conniestephens19]

Your home has always been beautiful from the Amish to the present

[@toontown0633]

Shoutout to your parents for having you.

[@judybrown4883]

Love all your changes. Its exactly what I do when I get tired of the same old look.

[@seasonalliving2881]

I wouldn't change a thing. all your styles through the years are just so pretty and peaceful. I really love your landscaping too. 🍃

[@denisecarter5117]

My mother had that same couch that your mom had.😊 Funny how much we change over the years and like you I have moved away from most colors and I love white, light and bright.

[@judyopp7485]

Loved the tour! Thanks! I want to share, our home is over 100 years old and when we bought it 40 years ago, the small footed tub in our bathroom confused me a little. I am so glad we had it sandblasted and refinished. Our bath is white smoke on the walls, cherry woodwork and vanity, wood plank look floor with white footed tub. I am almost 70 now and my footed tub is my comfort and joy each evening! I highly recommend a footed tub! The only drawback is cleaning the floor under the tub. I have found easier ways to clean through the years and won't give up my tub until I can no longer get in and out of it! We have our perfect retirement home....5 rooms with 17 windows. We had purchased this house to flip...but when the coal mines closed we were just finishing our project. This house found a place in our hearts and we love it and our neighbors too much to ever move. I found your site during the long days of covid....and I still look forward to each new video!

[@marybroyhill1976]

Love the video of the history of your home.

[@laurieg2436]

I LOVE all the white!!🤍

[@parnellbeth]

That's the fun of home ownership, changing things however you want them. A refresh gives you a mental boost. I have had our living room painted a pale blue-grey that changes color through out the day for about 15 yrs and just can't leave that color, it is so calming.

[@tammyallen7471]

I loved seeing the changes over the years. It shows your visions and creativity. What a beautiful property!

[@janrowley2473]

Thank you so much Mary for showing your home in progression. You have made a beautiful home for your family 💕

[@Tootsie55]

Change is always good if it’s something you want. Loved all the before and afters.

[@sylviapayne1376]

You have a beautiful home Mary. The Lord dwells there! Thank you for sharing.

[@martadefranco6072]

The house looks so much nicer with white ,much brighter and elegant

[@karenlock7715]

Change is good white makes things bright and airy

[@rapturesoon6567]

I prefer the colors you used...white gets OLD, too! Your property is gorgeous! 💘

[@gindyjohnson8062]

Your home is beautiful....

[@gillmanwoman]

I think you've morphed your look to your home until it's perfect! I love the clean, crisp look of the white with subtle touches of wood tone and green. Love watching your channel!

[@ruthtyler1722]

It has always Been beautiful, but my favorite way is how you have it now ,all the white. To me, the outside could not be any better. it is beautiful, Especially in the spring when all the trees bloom out & look beautiful. Love your home.

[@bobbipetty7411]

How fun. We've lived in our house 40 plus years and have also done alot of work. Even added on 2 bedrooms and a bath. My husband did alot of the work himself. Change is good.

[@lorenenath6002]

I like the way your home looks now, inside and outside. It is so bright and peaceful, and outside it is so lush,and green! You have a beautiful place there.

[@suesmith7088]

Love the before and after. Nothing like going from the past till now. You have such wonderful ideas.

[@janlabbate3277]

I love the old photos. They definitely show how far you have come. Your house is beautiful and thank you for this video.

[@sarahmcnutt242]

I love seeing the changes! Andreas is our favorite local place for furniture. 🥰

[@cruzn4ever169]

Thank you, Mary for sharing your journey. Love it. It's home Mary that's All that matters.

[@bonnieblackmon7783]

What a fun walk down memory lane!!!

[@knut982]

Your property is a piece of heaven on earth. A house is always a work in progress and thank you for sharing the different stages & styles it went through.

[@susanprendergast7384]

I enjoyed this very much! I can't find the like button! They keep changing things around. But, like, like , like!

[@Vnotto]

Your home and property look so special and it must feel even more that way for you, since it is where you grew up. I love the improvements you have made

[@thetapequeen5489]

Your home is lovely. I appreciate the fact that you show so many inexpensive ideas on your channel.

[@alisedelacey7138]

Beautiful property😊

[@connietowler3725]

Love seeing the pictures of before. I am 73 so I remember some of the look your Mon and Dad had 🙂 You have done a beautiful job updating. The outside is just gorgeous. Can you fish in the pond, it is so pretty. Thank you..

[@MarinaJA7]

Love the farm house style! Thank you for sharing. You have a way of making everything look so comfortable and cosy and at the same time chic!!!

[@katherinestobbe5556]

❤ Hi Mary, I SO love your home decorated in mostly WHITE! My favourite colour…of all colours is White! I hope you won’t change your incredible flavours that you now decorate with! ❤

[@designdoctor247]

everything...each step you took lead u to the perfection of your style now 😀

[@jenka_79]

This was so much fun to watch, thank you for sharing with us. 🏡

[@shainaleed6772]

I always wait for your new videos...from Malaysia 🦋

[@paulabeaulieu52]

Yes. I enjoyed this video. I even caught myself smiling when I remember some of the changes over the years. I can't believe how long it's been that I have looked forward to Wednesday mornings at 9am!

[@wandajenkins9324]

The house does seem so cozy. I anticipate more great videos in 2023. You have taught me some great decorating tips.

[@maryv4612]

Your home is beautiful,I can’t imagine it in the darker colors,I love all the whites,and light colors

[@patriciaknox8169]

I leave in a 5th wheel and I have painted everything white with a splash of color. I love your house and I have gotten lots of ideas from you. Thank you for sharing with us.

[@mariahinojosa4734]

You have a beautiful home.

[@KT-kv2ke]

You are absolutely pure light! Thank you for genuinely letting that show & for inspiring us in your walk. 🙏🏻♥️🙏🏻

[@DonnaRo]

I loved seeing the changes over the years! Love the changes that were made. The whites really are so serene. 😍

[@debbiewood3819]

....very inspiring!!,....love your Spirit, Mary...you just have a vision and dig in!...love your clean, tidy, simple look....your industriousness...your abilities. ...the evidence of a strong, supportive, respectful marriage....your parenting, with evidence in your sons....thank you....Praise God from whom ALL Blessings flow....

[@danasarbu1488]

Hello from România ! You have a beautiful home! If you put the Curtains closer to the ceiling the room will look better and the windows larger. God bless you!

[@ananuccio1533]

you have found your style, it is simple, clean and very bright

[@carlajones1711]

Mary I think change is good in a home and yours is very pretty. I enjoyed the video. Keep doing what you do. Home is a reflection of what one feels comfort,love and happiness.

[@sleepinglioness5754]

Love it. I do like your original green island. My favorite color is a soft/winter white. Earth tones go so nicely with it and it never gets old. You've done a terrific, terrific job.

[@rnupnorthbrrrsm6123]

Everything you touch is beautiful, but I love the white with dark features !

[@kathrynschamanski3766]

It's amazing how a bit of paint and thoughtful changes can make a home so different. I really like the way your home looks now and how the decor and colors have brightened the look of the house. Great changes, Mary. I look forward to seeing further changes as you make as time goes on. Thank you for sharing your home with us.

[@dreamagood8321]

My home also changed over the last 20 years since we moved in .. I have done 95% of the work & changes.. it still needs something’s done , but I will get it done … one day ! But I’m so happy with my little home ❤

[@marylenhastings6533]

Thanks for sharing your before and after pics of your home! You have worked very hard at the transformation to what it looks like today. The old barn beams in the kitchen tell a story and add lots of character to your kitchen.

[@sandyjenkins3077]

Your home is lovely inside and out. It is cozy and welcoming. Great job!

[@jackieburnett6881]

Ty so much for sharing your home tour! There is nothing I would change about your home! It is so welcoming and airy feeling but the embellishments that you do makes It cozy!

[@annettemurielle]

Your home is absolutely lovely, Mary. The changes you've made over the years reflect beautifully your creativity and resourcefulness. Thank you for sharing!

[@truthfinderswithlisarobbin4176]

My style has changed through the years also! I love your home and the cottages. Your style is open and comfortable. I enjoy your videos.

[@ReinventedDelaware]

Love all the changes you have made over the years Mary! We have been married for almost 40 years and the two homes we have lived in have been changed so many times too. Our current home has gone through some major changes and will continue as long as we are able to do the changes ourselves. I hear younger people say "I don't know what I was thinking with those color or style choices." when they refer to design aesthetics they loved in the past. It's always funny to hear that because I think it is perfectly normal to like a look and then change your mind about it in the future. We loved the look so much that we made changes to our homes. Then when we grow tired of the look, we can change it! The great thing about redoing our homes is that we can change things as we see fit for what we currently like. We don't have to be stuck in one way of decorating. Just because we loved flowered wallpaper in the 80s in mauve colors doesn't mean it has to stay that way. We can change it! Our homes will feel fresh again rather than growing stagnant looking. That's the beauty of making all things new again! Thanks for sharing the changes in your home! Happy and blessed New Year to you and your family!🥰

[@gracemoore384]

Excellent description of the passage of time with decor!

[@pamelagay3303]

I have been married almost 52 years! So much longer than you. God BlessAll.

[@sharenp3839]

If your house could talk! So much hard work has gone into your home, you should be so proud, which I know you are! I think it’s gorgeous ❤️

[@user-dp8vv9mz7d]

Ohio is wonderful! Ohio were you live and I live. OHIO! ❤

[@LaLadybug2011]

Your family is blessed to have you Mary! You've always made a beautiful home for them. It was fun to see the style changes over the years-brought back some great memories for me and some of my decor.

[@cosinandoconmamachapis7411]

Te saludo desde Atlanta! Love your Chanel!❤❤❤

[@melodytwitchell4898]

Happy new year Mary and family loves. Here to bless year

[@lucyschaefer2144]

Beautiful home

[@teresabell1014]

That is awesome...loved seeing the transformation of your home.

[@allmy10kids]

I’m so glad you made this! It shows growth and progress and potential. You are fearless! I need to be more like this. Thank you

[@Earthy-Artist]

Agree & I wish I had Mary's skill with power tools and even wish I owned some of those same power tools. With the skill to use them drastic changes can be made to a home.

[@DownSpriggLane]

Love how the paint brightened everything up!! Beautiful place!!

[@kelleymcfadden9675]

It was a lovely home to begin with, but you made a lot of beautiful changes. I really liked the red kitchen, but the white definitely made it more open and clean looking. Thank you for sharing all that with us.

[@lisaw7478]

Your house is beautiful. It was nice seeing all the changes through out the years. You inspire many of us to change things in our homes.

[@dawndawn6946]

Beautiful job and family history!💖

[@janicelavoie2457]

This is the kind of video I enjoy watching.....no selling stuff. Just your hard work over the ages.