Can't live without books, I have antique ones for decorating, and beloved ones for reading.

I’m not even a dog person, but I love the way you cuddle your “babies.” I have to agree with another commenter that you pretty much have the perfect KZread recipe: humor, knowledge, relatability, and you’re impossibly cute to top it off.

@GarrettLeChic

2 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you Susan!

@avonleap.edwards7458

2 жыл бұрын

He just seems to be a good person with a kind heart. You can see how loving he is with his puppies. I also find him smart, logical, classy and funny. I like that he actually studied home decor, and you can tell he knows his stuff.

@GarrettLeChic

2 жыл бұрын

@@avonleap.edwards7458 😁😁😁

You're one of the few timeless designers. I love you for encouraging people to learn how to incorporate their sentimental, historical pieces into a current scene!!

@GarrettLeChic

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

Garrett I love how you incorporate budget and environmentally friendly tips into your design advice without making it all about just that. Haven’t found anyone else who can pull that off quite like you!

@GarrettLeChic

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! I guess we are all unique in our own way, and I just try to provide as much information in a fun and non-judgmental way to help people.

"Save the things you love and enjoy, even if they´re not the most trendy or popular thing." Thank you for this very good advice! I definitely can't live without my antique brass fixtures and opal glass shades...these are so out of style I can't even remember the last time they were trendy. I LOVE opal glass, these lights are so beautiful!

@GarrettLeChic

2 жыл бұрын

You're so welcome!

@ophilianecr

2 жыл бұрын

Oh yes! Opal glass is very pretty! Brass is not ever going to be out of use in home fixtures, i think. But things seem to be more clean and streamlined than the ornate fixtures and hardware of previous decades. Besides, quality never goes out of style, and having authentic heirlooms is more special than up to date decor. By all means enjoy your unique, lovely opal glass! 💜

Albert is definitely the reason that I subscribed immediately subscribed, when I first found your channel, Garrett. I liked your obviously decorating expertise, but in that first video I viewed, Albert dropped by, and your care for your darling little "special friend" made it obvious that you were a truly caring individual, and that sealed the deal.

@GarrettLeChic

2 жыл бұрын

Welcome to the channel Elizabeth! It's great to have you as part of our very valued subscriber family! We feel it is an honor and a privilege to have Albert as a part of our family. He's an inspiration and a hero. We love him so much, and his brothers do too. They respect him. :)

@daledavis6984

2 жыл бұрын

@@GarrettLeChic Garrett, a person that loves a special needs pup is very special in my world. You are a gem.

@GarrettLeChic

2 жыл бұрын

@@daledavis6984 Thanks so much. My husband and I love Albert very much.

@fabienneroure9995

2 жыл бұрын

Elizabeth Richards Same here! I love how he hugs them and they seem so well taken care of! 🌟🐶🌟🐶🌟🐶🌟

@fabienneroure9995

2 жыл бұрын

@@daledavis6984 Well said I totally agree!🤗❤

Can't live without baskets, they're the best catch-all to keep my home tidy.

OMG! You can't have too much blue and white. It's just not possible!

Antiques and family heirlooms are most of what I grew up around. With the passing of a generation, I inherited a lot, so the tradition continues. Not every piece is kept "just because" it belonged to someone, but the sense of connection coupled with quality and curation is what makes home for me. I wouldn't want it any other way.

I'm in total agreement on wood furniture. Have to have it and don't want it painted. Also, I can't live without all my books. There are books in every room of my home.

Loved this! I’m a lamp person, too. And yes to real, unpainted wood furniture! I think the decor I can’t live without is things from travels. When I look around and see the woven box I brought back from Italy or the wall hanging from Argentina or the carved wooden animals from Tanzania or even the photos of Iceland and Ireland in the bathroom, I get to relive some of the best moments of my life.

@GarrettLeChic

2 жыл бұрын

Love that!

Please bring Albert into every video! He is the cherry on top of every perfect video! 🐶💓

@GarrettLeChic

2 жыл бұрын

I try to include all three pups fairly regularly in our videos. :)

One of my must-have Essentials are battery operated lights and candles. My house lights up like a Christmas tree around 4 every evening. And in the spring when the electricity goes out in the storms I'm the only one that has lights. And I love antique books

I really loved this one. I think it’s because you hit on a few things I struggle with. Family pics is one. I have no family pics in my living room but in the surrounding rooms and I think because I don’t see many family pics in KZreadrs’ home. And also I have more artificial plants than real ones. I moved to Las Vegas recently and my plants die here. I’m still trying to figure this out. Keep doing you. I love it.

@GarrettLeChic

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Much more to come. :)

When I first saw the caption, I thought it might be suggesting to buy things that were a must for the home. LOL. Instead, I was pleasantly surprised to realize that the things I already have in the home, are a keeper!😊 Great analysis of what makes a home beautiful. As usual Garrett, your voice of reason and practicality keep me watching your videos. Thanks so much 👍

@GarrettLeChic

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! I don’t just make videos about selling things. Useful information is the core not the sprinkling on the cake. 😊😊😊

A video that features sweet Albert and your other pups is always a winner!

I cannot live without a picture of my recently departed dog. It warms my heart every time I look at it.

@GarrettLeChic

2 жыл бұрын

🐶🐶🐶

Thanks Garret! My husband likes to charge his phone in the bathroom. Years ago, he started tucking his phone charger in a decorative vase I kept on the counter. We hate clutter, and I thought this was ingenious. It not only looks better, but we don't have to worry about wires getting in the way. I also love drawers in side tables to tuck all of my essentials. In the bedroom, I keep my hand cream, lip balm, ,etc... In the living room next to my comfy chair, I do the same, but also keep some office supplies: pens, pencils, a pair of scissors, and even a box cutter. I like opening my Amazon packages there, lol.

Traditional Rugs (Persian mostly), green plants, vintage mirrors, lamps (I'm obsessed with lamps), artwork, blue and white china (hehe), white bed linen, oversized blankets, silverware, brass ware and orchids. I have one orchid which is 22 years old. I am so in love with it. Ohh and books. Lots of them.

Thank you for addressing the need to include our furry children into our decor. In honor of Albert, I think it is worth mentioning...a blind dog will use rugs to help navigate their way around a room. I once put down rug runners to lead my dog to his bed.💓 Also, with a blind dog, furniture should not be moved around, lest they bump into it. Hugs and kisses for my fav...Albert! 💘

@GarrettLeChic

2 жыл бұрын

Albert does amazingly well at navigating his way around, and he is kept safe at all times.

@bamasher4384

2 жыл бұрын

@@GarrettLeChic you are such a loving parent i know know Albert is living the blessed life with you. My hope was to bring awareness to those who may not have thought about it. Love that you share your furkids with us!💖

Love when you bring Albert sometimes on your video, such a calm and lovely one.

Hello Garrett! I found you not too long ago but I have to say, you speak to my heart. I've never known or seen anyone like you who enjoys and loves what you love nearly in the same way I do. It has made me feel so relieved and low-key validated that we seem to enjoy many of the same things when it comes to interior design. It's also SUCH a breath of fresh air to see an interior designer who knows what they're talking about that doesn't just follow trends but follows their passion and style. You inspire me tremendously and I'm currently looking to rent my very first apartment, and whenever I wonder "what should I get for x?" I watch your videos to get inspired. I LOVE blue and white porcelain as I think it makes a space look so chic and sophisticated. So happy to have found your channel and please please please keep up the excellent work! Sincerely, a forever loyal fan❤️

@GarrettLeChic

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! Welcome to the channel! It's great having you as part of our very valued subscriber family. I'm so glad you are enjoying the videos. :)

Albert throwing some serious shade

I love how you are with Albert. So, so, so sweet. You are a very kind person.

@GarrettLeChic

2 жыл бұрын

😊 thank you

Who needs plants when you have sweetie pie Albert! I love the over sized comforters, good bedding is must .

Because of this channel I have never loved my home more. It is totally my style but elevated!

@GarrettLeChic

2 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you!

Garrett, I wonder if you recommend any specific type of blanket for your dog beds? Our dog sheds so much and even though we wash the blankets, the hair persists! I'd love a pet decor video!

@GarrettLeChic

2 жыл бұрын

We just use simple soft quits as they love them. I would suggest speaking with a groomer about deshedding methods if it’s very excessive. I will give some thought to pet decor.😊😊😊

Blue and white is classic. It’s a color that’s been around for centuries. I so agree with live with what you love.

Plants and flowers are must in my home. I also have things from my travels all over my house to remind me of the wonderful experiences. Last, as a new parent, muted tones or neutral baby gear is a necessity.

Garrett, I adore your pups but Albert oh Albert has my heart. Plants and flowers are essential for a cozy happy home. Thanks as always.

@GarrettLeChic

2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

Hi Garrett, I am building a new home. It's all white, with mainly black metals, and some brass for a bit of colour. But taupe couch, white pretty much everything!.....I love that look, but like you said ....some blue in with the white (the island, special pottery, pillows, here and there, just a bit ) and yes, a few plants up high so my cats cant get them!...Sounds like I'm doing it right from what you said. And as you were saying, my lifestyle includes my 2 cats (white!)....and all their stuff. I can't wait. (wood tables and floors). Loving it, and can't wait! Love your vids:)

I can’t live without luminary candles set on timers sets a wonderful ambiance

Thank you for always making me laugh. And for showing off those beautiful superstar dogs of yours! ❤️ My "can't live without" is green. Especially vintage green glazed earthenware, green glazed ceramics, and green glass. I painted my apartment a soft grey-green, my bedding and some of my upholstery is green, etc. It's easier to mix different greens than other colours. And it's just a very peaceful, calming colour, like bringing nature inside my home.

We were twins separated at birth! I'm an Interior Designer, (female), LOVE, LOVE, LOVE blue and white and did my whole house in Asian blue and white, I use decorative boxes to hide essentials like glasses and lip balm and perfume spritzer around the house, and I totally not only believe but KNOW that layers of lighting are essential in a room. Aren't we smart??? AND chic!

@GarrettLeChic

2 жыл бұрын

Very sweet comment! Thanks Page. :)

Can't live without art, art, art!

100% agree with this list of necessities . I personally would add That I can not/will not live without multiple vintage Persian or Turkish rugs in a home with hard Flooring.

Another great helpful video. I like how you're always positive and encouraging to with advice how to decorate with the things we love. Things I can't live without are items from my grandmother, mom and mother in law, that have been passed down. I always like to find a place for them. No matter if they are on trend or not. :)

@GarrettLeChic

2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

I Garrett. First of all let me say Little Albert stole the show. Love him ❤. Tomorrow I am going to put an end to the travelers in my home. The only one that needs a getaway is me and not the woven rugs in my kitchen. Thanks for the tip.

lamp lighting, sconces -- YESSS!!!

Hi Garrett! I am so happy I found your channel! I love mahogany furniture. I love woods, dark woods. I also love dark paint and white trim. My favorite wall color is a rich dark gray which many design experts say is out. I have been painting my house gray since the 1980's and I have always loved it. I have tried painting other colors but I always go back to dark gray. My home is a mix of nice furnishings and some matchy matchy and cheap stuff that needs to go. I need to "finish" decorating my home and feel comfortable in it. I have been stuck in a design rut for a while, I searched many channels before I found yours. You are the first interior designer I have come across that says "You do you!" and means it! You have inspired me to move forward and finish my home! Thank You for being you!

@GarrettLeChic

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! I’m really glad you are enjoying our content. I appreciate it. 😊😊😊

Favorite part of this video is that "he doesn't have to put things away because he's a baby." Man, I adore little Albert!

My Heart skips a beat whenever I see Albert. He is adorable.

@GarrettLeChic

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

Vintage frames! Vintages boxes! Yes! ♥️

Blue and white. Classic and eternally beautiful!

@GarrettLeChic

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed! :)

Love your essentials list! For me, musical instruments bring so much warmth to our home. We have a beautiful antique upright and multiple stringed instruments…they all get played regularly which is lovely.

@GarrettLeChic

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

Thank you for your love of family photos!!! I think it’s crazy to not have photos of your family around you-it makes it feel like home!

Loved this video! My fav point is the wood piece you mentioned about. Wood brings the kind of warmth nothing else can!

Thank you for sharing all this tips

My 1 absolute essential for my home that i can't live without are beautiful lush expensive throw pillows, flowers, Vessels, books, lamps and Wall Art!! So basically everything 🥰🥰🥰

100% agree! Everything is spot on

I moved in w/my dad & stepmom when I was 14 years old. Thus began my love affair with “blue & whites”, old books, and amber glass. Mom had me wrap and ship the amber glass to myself during one of my last visits before she passed away (she lived in the northwest and I live in the northeast). Hearing you talk about these things has me thinking it is time to circulate the display in the dining room. It also prompted some lovely, warm memories. ❤ Thank you.

@GarrettLeChic

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and sharing Debora! Please take a moment to support the channel if you haven't already, and join our very valued subscriber family. :)

Beautiful colored and clear glass candle holders of all kinds, tealight candle holders, candelabras of all sizes, floating candles with flowers. Really sets the mood and sets the table.

I just love your videos, Garrett! You have such good practical advice. I am so grateful for you telling people it is ok to have what they love in their homes! After all, one can tweak trendy with a couple of small things, but as you have said before in other vids, trendy and trendiness can add way too much to the trashing of things, and hurt the planet! Classical elegance is the timeless way to go 💖you have really got that right! Love you and your advice, you are the best on youtube, imo, and love your adorable dogs (special hugs for the very special Albert 🤗🥰)

@GarrettLeChic

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the lovely comment Lisette!😊😊😊

Thank you for your useful knowledge and sense of humor. Really enjoy your videos.

Ok, I am hauling out ALL of my little boxes!

I love artwork depicting nature. I often find something at a thrift store or yard sale of animals or flowers that have been painted by someone unknown but are beautiful.😍

Love that you upcycle frames and boxes so sustainable and gives a part of your creative work and thought to the space.

And to add I totally agree with you about family photos, I love my family and miss them as they live far away from me they are very important to me.

Albert is so adorable 😍

I love beautiful candles.

I agree with you I love family photos

Vases!!!!! Obsessed with them! ❤️

The T. LOL. Love you!

Albert!! So beautiful!! 😍

I was not expecting Albert to be so cute!

I love lamp!!!!

Whoa! Love the big vintage frame with the smaller paintings inside! But I love Albert more!!

Albert is so precious 😭

@GarrettLeChic

2 жыл бұрын

Very that!

I hope my Grandfather is looking down and smiling. Everything he owned had to be blue, including every single car he ever owned. 💙 He was definitely all in. It is the color that speaks to my soul as well, but thankfully I can moderate. Lol.

Catching up on my Garrett videos and I don’t why exactly, but Garrett you were cracking me up the whole time!

I love Albert!❤️

I love Albert! 😍🌞

I am no longer just bingeing these videos for the knowledge but because I’m on a little love nugget search! Albert is too cute. 😍

@GarrettLeChic

2 жыл бұрын

He's a sweet, and very smart boy!

Hi Garrett! I thank you for sharing your space and your knowledge and the editing makes watching your videos engaging and fun!

@GarrettLeChic

2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

Thank you for highlighting family photos, my husband moved to my country and family connection through pictures are very important. And I enjoy seeing my family members. Just do it tastefully.

Yes to family fotos 🙌 yes true I have my granddaughter and my marine kids 🙏

Thank you, thank you Garrett!

@GarrettLeChic

2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

Love your take on family photos and I agree completely. Love that you include pictures of your own home, I'm always curious to see the home of the person giving decor tips. You're inspiring!

@GarrettLeChic

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

Can’t live without art

Oh my goodness Albert. I love love love him.

@GarrettLeChic

2 жыл бұрын

Albert and I appreciate you watching, and supporting our channel by pushing that subscribe button. :)

More interior designer secrets please! Great video as always. I love burl and was thinking about buying a burl coffee table that was quite expensive. Now I know, I can just buy the burl box and get burl incorporated in that way!

100% agree with you on the lamps, Garrett. One of my friends who’s an interior designer calls me the “Lamp Lady” ! 😂

@GarrettLeChic

Жыл бұрын

😁😁😁

Your pets are adorable

I’m for family photos everywhere except the bedroom. I don’t know why. Maybe it’s because if I’m upset with someone or missing someone who’s gone, I don’t want to see their picture first & last thing. And, there will NEVER be such a thing as blue & white ceramics and porcelain not being amazing! It’s been beautiful for 1500 years and counting.

Just love your posts, I always learn something and I love that you encourage people to fill their space with things they love!

@GarrettLeChic

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! I’m glad you are enjoying the channel. Much more to come.😊😊😊

I love Albert thank you for sharing him! I can’t live without candles. I have to have them. Thank you so much for your videos!

@GarrettLeChic

2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

Awwwhhh. You adopted a blind puppy. Thank you

@GarrettLeChic

2 жыл бұрын

Albert was rescued 3 years ago, and is now about 16. He is a joy to have, and we love him so much as do his two brothers. It's an honor to have such a courageous and inspirational dog as part of our family!

Albert is such a mood!! He brings joy to every video he’s in!

@GarrettLeChic

2 жыл бұрын

🐶🐶🐶

One item that I would add to the decorating essentials: clocks. I have them in almost every room. Also books on a shelf. A few of them stacked with a figurine on top is a nice look, I think :)

I love all your videos! Thank you for including your pets. They always make me smile!!!

@GarrettLeChic

Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome Maria! Glad you are enjoying. Please take a moment to support the channel if you haven't already, and join our very valued subscriber family. :)

Like you, I love blue and white. I have it all over the house.

We love you Albert

I love that you have great style AND promote reality. Pet toys, trash cans, electrical cords are a part of a happy life lol. You give it style and it is so refreshing. So happy to have found your channel.

@GarrettLeChic

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

Love this Gareet. Thanks for being real. For me it’s lamps and accent lighting - specially in vintage style. They make a home look like a home even when the lights are out. Could you please make a video on how to incorporate them with modern furnitures?

Thanks for the tips. Practical, colorful, traditional, right up my alley. My favorites: blue and white, cream toleware, and celadon lamps; cut crystal vases; Audubon prints; red lacquer trays; etc.

And you just get better!

Oh I have three dogs and one of mine is blind too .. I love that showing pup things

Love Albert! and it's clear how loved he is!

@GarrettLeChic

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

obsessed w Albert!

@GarrettLeChic

2 жыл бұрын

Yay! Thank you! Thanks for watching and supporting us by pushing that subscribe button. We appreciate it.🐶🐶🐶

Brilliant! I live in the Rocky Mountains, cant live without the wood and bringing nature in!

@GarrettLeChic

2 жыл бұрын

Sounds great!