I am speechless yet again! Why aren’t you doing this full time? Your design style is by far the best I’ve seen on KZread (even better than the “professionals”)! You obviously have the passion and creativity for it! Another outstanding makeover!!!!

@markh2200

Жыл бұрын

Well, any guidance or assistance in spreading the word, sharing the videos, marketing the Well-Lived brand, would be most appreciated by Jessica (I'm sure)!

@jessicapayne

Жыл бұрын

Oh my goodness - what a compliment!! 🥹 Thank you for that!!! I work really hard each week (in addition to a full time job) and it makes me so happy to hear that people are enjoying it. One day I hope creating content and helping others make their house a home will be my full time gig. Until then - I’m gonna keep having fun and learning along the way! 😘

@deborahfletcher1180

Жыл бұрын

Here's an idea. In your spare time, have Jessica design a few small tables and cabinets, or anything that is practical but yet beautiful. Take them to New York or cities wherever square footage is at a minimum. Price the items for the extravagant buyer. See what happens.! I am a believer. Oh Lord, I sound so bossy. 😆

The textures the tones the new builds your space is magazine ready. ❤

Your home decor looks excellent You and Hubby such a great team working together every piece of ornaments speaks to each other in the living room area god gave you a gifted creative pair of hands 👐. Loving your decorating ideas ❤❤❤it the colors used gives out lits of lighting in the living room. Again thanks for sharing your awesome videos blessings to you and hubby. on the vacation trip enjoy every moment of it.

Jessica, 0:54 you and Mark created a warm cozy living space. Thank you for showing me and others how to take your vision for your home and bring it to life. Enjoy your vacation birthday for Mark.

@jessicapayne

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!! I am so in love with our new space! It’s been a long time coming and it’s so satisfying seeing everything come together. I must admit that this break is greatly needed and I cannot wait to spend some much needed time relaxing and soaking up the sun. Thank you so much for watching and commenting - I really do appreciate it!

You are proof that a vision and hard work pays off. Well done!

@jessicapayne

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for saying that!! 🥰 Lots of hard work, but it’s all paid off!!

Omg I’m jealous! I’ve never felt like this watching KZread vloggers. I love everything u do.

@jessicapayne

Жыл бұрын

Awwww I love that compliment - thank youuuu! 🥰 I really do love this channel and am so happy that you are enjoying it!

Excellent job! Definitely a very warm and cozy space…handmade by you! Love it! I’ve gotten so much inspiration from you on making our house a home.

@jessicapayne

Жыл бұрын

Oh I love hearing that!! 🥰 I’m so happy that you love how everything came together. I keep saying each separate space that we’ve made over is my favorite - but I’m thinking the living room is now (my current) favorite. When you’re in the space you can see that all three spaces really do compliment each other - and I love it!

It’s absolutely stunning! I love the recap video. I would love to see an angle of the foyer from the living room if possible. The sofa table is spectacular! Enjoy your trip, y’all deserve a break and happy birthday to Mark!

@jessicapayne

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!! I will definitely get a wide-angled picture of the entire space. I tried to get it on video but it didn’t work how I wanted. But stay tuned!! So happy you love how it all turned out! 🥰

Jessica, this looks absolutely stunning and jaw dropping! You brought it all together in such a luxurious way. You guys gotta add Earth Wind & Fire to the album collection. Happy birthday Mark! 🎂I'm looking forward to the vacay vlog!

@jessicapayne

Жыл бұрын

Ooooo I definitely will grab that one too. There are so many that are on my list! Thank you so much for watching - I love that you love the space as well! 😆 2 more days and we’re outta here - thank you so much for the birthday wishes!

I have just discovered your channel this week WOW, what a bing all week. Your energy and imagination is so uplifting! I have enjoyed everything….please keep up the different content. Your reveal was EVERYTHING! Enjoy your vacation…. See you at the next one!

@jessicapayne

Жыл бұрын

Yay!!! I just love when new followers find me. I’m so happy that you are here and that you are enjoying the channel! This reveal is definitely in my top 3 - I just love how everything came together. 😆

Everything looks gorgeous!! The sofa table came out just perfect and looks fabulous. The whole room is cozy yet classy! That is my favorite Stevie Wonder album! Have a wonderful time on your beach vacation. Rest and relax and have a great time!

@jessicapayne

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!! Absolutely the best album ever - every single song is perfection. I’m so happy that you love how everything turned out. I keep looking at it and smiling because whoa, what a transformation. 😆 Thank you for the travel wishes - I honestly cannot wait to get there!!!

BRAVO!!! Everything is absolutely gorgeous!!!! I love how warm ,cozy, and inviting your entire area turned out!!! You are truly an inspiration!!! God bless you!!!

@jessicapayne

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!! 🥰 I’m so happy that you enjoyed the video and love how everything turned out. I’m obsessed with the results - it’s quite the transformation!

Love, Love the sofa table that you built; it is beautiful 👍🏽; your living space turned out really good ♥️

@jessicapayne

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!! It wasn’t until the last minute that i knew it would work and the dowels would line up - but I’m so glad they did. Next up I think I’m going to try and build an ottoman. 😅

I was just so overjoyed after watching this video. I was so impressed with the variety of skills and tools you utilized on this “monumental” project. Thanks for your example.

@jessicapayne

Жыл бұрын

Awwww thank you so much - I am so happy that you enjoyed everything. It’s been a long time coming but I really do love how everything turned out! Thank you for watching and commenting - it means everything to me! 🥰

Jessica, I am so proud of you and Mark. I am speechless as well. Job well done! Now, I teared up when I saw Stevie Wonders album cover, Songs in the key of Life" it is truly one of my favorite albums. The song AS, is a duet that me and my deceased sister Eileen would sing all the time. 😢 Now, you and Mark enjoy your time away. And, HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARK! MAY YOUR DAY BE ALL YOU DESIRE AND MORE. 🎉🎉🎉

@markh2200

Жыл бұрын

It will be great day! We are going to....oh wait, i haven't even told Jessica yet 😊 I told her pack for warm weather , that's about all.

@jessicapayne

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!! I just love how everything came together - what a transformation, huh?!! I truly feel when we all hear those songs from Stevie Wonder, it’s impossible not to have a specific memory around them. What a beautiful memory you shared with your sister - music has a way of connecting us like no other! Thank you so much for watching and for the birthday wishes for Mark. We are going to have the best time - I cannot wait!

beautiful room my sister great job, no bling, how refreshing, love your taste

Outstanding! This is a gorgeous space. Way to go and so talented!!!!! Thanks for sharing.

@jessicapayne

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!! So happy that you enjoyed it - I definitely love how it all turned out! 😆

I loved the Reveal! I love your style and the way everything goes together without being matchy Matchy. It looks so comfortable where you can sit and read a book, entertain or unwind after a long day.

@jessicapayne

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!! 🥰 I do love that there are many different seating areas in the space. The brown chair is the best for reading because it swivels and rocks.

Hi Jess I absolutely love it the book ends are stunning such a elevation to your space , im obsessed with good accent pillows love the ones from Pottery barn such an amazing job and the pull together ❤ enjoy your vacay Happy birthday Mark !!🎉

@jessicapayne

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!! The pillows were the one thing that I struggled with a bit. But once I saw the ones at Pottery Barn - I knew they were going to be a perfect fit! 😆 Now it’s time for a little break and I cannot wait to get on that plane on Thursday!!! Thank you for the birthday wishes - we are going to have a great time!

Oh my goodness! I love it! You two have created such beautiful, warm and cozy living spaces. I echo others’s sentiments. You should definitely be doing this full time and I’m sure one day you will. I have enjoyed following this journey and can’t wait to see what is next!

@jessicapayne

Жыл бұрын

Thank you friend!! 🥰 One day this will be a full time gig - I’m putting it out into the Universe. We all deserve to do what brings us joy for a living - if that’s what we desire. So hopefully one day soon! Thank you so much for watching and I’m so happy that you love how everything came together!

You and Mark work so well together. You both have such a knack for great design. I am in awe of your design. Wish you lived closer to me we would be best of friends. I love what you and Mark do.

@markh2200

Жыл бұрын

Oh, and we totally always 100% work perfectly together, with no debate or challenges. Right Jessica? 😇 The key is to keep talking it out, and sometimes someone may just have to give in and try do things their way, which may or may not prove to be the right way. You just can't get actually mad at the other person. You can get frustrated, maybe even a little snippy, but when you are both trying to figure things out you have to just appreciate that two people will often have 2 different ideas, and that's perfectly OK. It's even better than OK, as it's helpful so as to see all sides of a situation. My left brain and her right brain (or vice-versa, I forget which is which) eventually finds the right solution(s)

@jessicapayne

Жыл бұрын

Awwww thank you so much! We really do make a great team and have been surprised by some of the creations we’ve built. We’re having a lot of fun learning how to do all of these things for the first time. Hopefully things will only get easier and faster. 😆

Love this reveal, Jessica! You have created such a beautiful space. I love seeing and hearing about all the personal details you've curated - items that mean something to you and Mark, thrifted finds, and locally made goods. Those are the things that make your space uniquely yours! :)

@jessicapayne

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Sarah!!! I know the process was long - but this is why I took you guys through every decision and project. I didn’t want you to see just a room of stuff - I wanted you to feel you were a part of the process and understanding why I chose every single piece. So happy you love it!

Yasssss honey yasssss! It looks fabulous! Such a warm and cozy space. I absolutely love how it all came together including the foyer and dining area! This area belongs in a magazine. You should be proud because I am in awe! Looooove

@jessicapayne

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!! 🥰🥰🥰 I can’t wait for you to come and experience it live. It looks great on video but it’s even better in person!

As I looked through this space you’ve shared I see calm, and peace of mind. I’m sitting on the sofa or one of the chairs looking out watching the seasons go by without the measure of time…It would be so difficult to abandon this space…you and Mark have allowed for multiple variations and change of color based on your neutral palate…you have pops of color along with subtle earth tones which make it so warm and inviting. I certainly enjoyed the journey and look forward to future unveilings! Enjoy your time away! Happy Birthday Mark🎉! PS I’m making smash burgers this week! LOL got er’thang today! 💥💪🏽

@jessicapayne

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Jen!!! My goal is always to make the spaces beautiful - but to also make them practical for every day living. I love all of the different seating areas in the space and my current favorite is sitting in that brown chair (because it swivels and rocks) reading a magazine and of course sippin on a little something. 😆 I look forward to you seeing it all in person one day soon. Thank you for the birthday wishes for Mark - I cannot wait to get on that plane!!!

@jessicapayne

Жыл бұрын

Oh!! And let me know how the smash burgers turn out!! 😋

Absolutely perfect, Jessica!!! You and Mark are so talented! I love it all.

@jessicapayne

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Denise!!! We are getting better and better with each project. I’m so happy that you love it!! 😆

Wow Jessica what a journey! Good job on the behind the couch table, looks beautiful! You and Mark work good together, and deserve a vacation! Enjoy, can't wait for more interesting and exciting journeys. You do inspire me to want to do more. That Stevie Wonder album is one of my favorites too, I use to play it all the time.

@jessicapayne

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Sharon!! I was so unsure until the very end of the dowels would actually fit. 😅 It was a nice relief when they did. I really do love how everything turned out!! Sooooo much work, but looking back - it was all worth it. And now we break….and I cannot wait!!

Applause!!! This was well worth the wait as everything came together so handsomely. I had a Latte Du Jour at brunch (thanks Amuse VMFA) and their lavender syrup made me think of your channel lol. There are just so many things in your space that literally is a feast for the eyes and to know how it was made makes us appreciate it all the more. I pray you and Mark enjoy his birthday celebration. We’re taking a similar approach this year to create memories. Thanks for sharing these moments. 🤗

@jessicapayne

Жыл бұрын

I love it!!! 😆 I’m still adding the lavender syrup to my coffee each day - I love it so much. Thank you so much for watching - makes me so happy that you like how everything came together. Now it’s time for a much needed break and I cannot wait to sit down on that plane come Thursday morning!!!

Oooh I like how the bookshelves look like built-in Parson shelves

@jessicapayne

Жыл бұрын

Yay!!! That was definitely more towards the look I was going for! 😆

Inspiring reveal! Congrats! // I saw the fabulous Antonio Carlos Jobim's LP on the shelf, and love it. He is from my country, Brazil.

Everything looks amazing. Love the sofa table that you guys made. I have to say that it along with the cabinet and that basket are my favorites. A job well done.

@jessicapayne

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!! I’m so happy that the table came together like we planned - I really do love it! And yes, the basket is an absolute favorite! 😆

So Inspirational!! I learn something every time I watch your videos. Thanks a Bunch!!😍

@jessicapayne

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!! 😘 I love hearing that and am so happy you leave each video feeling inspired!!!

Soooo nice, you are such a visionary...the room looks beautiful, comfortable and just inviting.

@jessicapayne

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!!! I never want my spaces to feel like you can’t sit and be cozy in them. I want them to be beautiful and still be very practical for every day living. I think I achieved that!! 😆🥰

I really enjoyed this video Thank you so much for sharing!❤

@jessicapayne

9 ай бұрын

And thank you so much for watching and taking the time to comment - I so appreciate it! 😆

Ok...done...waiting for an invite to have a glass of wine and listen to Stevie😊....love the "Key of Life"...seriously...your vision came to life and the outcome...Marvelous!! Have a great vacation. You both deserve it. House beautiful ❤

@jessicapayne

Жыл бұрын

An invite is coming soon!!! 😆 I’m so glad that you love how the space came together. I’m still staring at it with a smile on my face because it is quite the transition. 2 more days til vacation - I seriously cannot wait!!!!!

Awwh Jessica, What a beautiful space. There is so much that I could write but I'll just say "You are AMAZING! In my opinion your vision for interior design is flawless. Everything comes together to reflect your spiritual eye for beauty. Okay, let's talk. You are an outstanding interior designer. You are able to see the value in every piece you shop for. You can vision the piece of furniture you want and build it. You can design and make the most beautiful pottery. What am I missing? lol Oh yes, you love making things better than they were before you touched it. And what is your daytime job? lol Girl, you need to seek the Lord and find out when you need to make the change. Just saying........lol Have a wonderful, much deserved vacation. Thank you Mark for hanging in there.

@markh2200

Жыл бұрын

I'm going disclose what I think is a secret, but I'll do it anyway. That table behind the sofa was mostly designed, materials purchased, and table built in one day. Sure, we had some ideas but we did not have much of a plan until we woke up one day and said 'Let's do this'. A part of the idea, other than the fact that we wanted a sofa table, is that sometimes you can build things yourself for not a lot of money. That table did not require fancy tools. For the bookshelves, good saws were really helpful but for this sofa table we did most of it with a hand-held jigsaw and an orbital sander and drill bits. We could have bought a table, or even thrifted a table, but with this we got whatever length and depth and color we wanted. Plus, the dowels in the soda table are a hat-tip to the dowels in the dining room table.

@jessicapayne

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Deborah for your kind words as always!!!! 🥰🥹 I absolutely love design and stretching my mind and creativity in ways I never thought was possible. There is nothing more satisfying than seeing the vision in my head play out in real life. I pray that one day I can do this full time and I’m working so hard to make that happen. Oh my full time job is I work in healthcare - at a pharma company in scientific communications. A far cry from my true passion - eh. It’s paid the bills and help fund my dreams for years - but one day I would love to hang up my corporate hat for good. 🙏🏽 Thank you again for your kind words - from your lips to God’s ears (as I often say). 😘

6/25/24 Hello 👋🏽 New to ur channel. This is old, but' next time place the tree branch in water in a narrow vase. Place in down in ur large vase. Also! U can do that clear acrylic stuff that makes it look like it's in water. Just to preserve it. Be blessed 🙏🏾💜🌹

LOVE it! That new table is perfect!

@jessicapayne

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!! I really do love how it turned out! 🥰

You have excellent taste, proud of you sis. Just subscribed.

@jessicapayne

Жыл бұрын

Yay!!! Welcome to the channel - I’m so happy you’re here and you found me. 😆 And thank you!!!

I recently covered my couch too! The feeling is sooo lovely! You are so nice! I’ve just found you ❣️ I’m in process of covering dining room chairs . Full of inspiration after watching YOU💓

@jessicapayne

11 ай бұрын

Awwwww yay, I love hearing that!!! Also - welcome to the channel - I’m so happy you found me. 😆 Covering the couch is probably one of my favorite projects to date. I was highly intimidated but once I broke it down step by step, I found that it became a lot less stressful! Thank you for being here and I hope you continue to enjoy the channel! Good luck on your couch!!

Both of you have created this amazing living space ❤️

@jessicapayne

Жыл бұрын

Thank youuu Brenda!!!! So glad that you enjoyed it! 🥰

Such a lovely design. I like your style and enjoy.

@jessicapayne

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!! It feels really cozy and personal - we are very much enjoying the new space already!!

Gorgeous!

OMG !!! It's seriously awesome! Everything just flows. It's so beautiful. ❤❤❤My favorite is the table with the dowels and the shelves and the couch you reupholstered. Beatrice the mantle. I hope you don't mind that I named her. She's spectacular. I love your designs.

@jessicapayne

Жыл бұрын

Beatrice!!!! Yes! We shall name her Beatrice. 😆 Thank you so much Loretta - I’m so happy that you love how everything came together. I’m sitting here now just looking around with pride!

Wow absolutely beautiful!!! You’re so inspiring! LOVE THE TREE BRANCH 😭 the table turned out soooo nice! I love it. If the stairs behind you are wood underneath I’d love to see them with a runner!! 😅 That would look so beautiful with the whole space

@markh2200

Жыл бұрын

Ugghhh. Those carpeted stairs with builder grade old carpet. It's 'on the list', not sure it's current place on the list.

@jessicapayne

Жыл бұрын

Thank youuu!!! 🥰 I love that last minute addition of the tree branch! I think im just gonna keep adding them all summer until I can find a good faux one to replace them with. And that carpet is absolutely coming up and we’ll be replacing the railing as well. For now we are going to take a little break - but we’ll be tackling this project soon!!

Omg u made a console table! That’s nice! I want one!

@jessicapayne

Жыл бұрын

Hold on to that because Mark and I were talking last night and we just may be making some to sell one day soon! 😆

@Tmoney6868

Жыл бұрын

@@jessicapayne yeah u pre make with instructions. Lol

Gorgeous ‼️💥♥️♥️🪭🪭💥❤️🪭💥💥♥️🙌🏾♥️💥🪭🪭🪭🪭♥️💥

@jessicapayne

8 ай бұрын

Thank you!!!!!! I so love how it turned out! 😆

I Love it

Hello Jessica new subbing I have enjoyed watching this video everything is so beautiful can't believe how talented you are with a wonderful taste!!That sofa table is beautiful Thank you for sharing this video!😊

@jessicapayne

Жыл бұрын

Yay!!!! Thank you so much - I’m so happy that you’re here and that you subscribed! Truly means everything to me. Every project I get more and more confident in my skills - so I’m really proud of everything so far and really love the sofa table!! 😆

Beautiful ❤

Such a beautiful and wonderful reveal. You put together and collected some amazing pieces. I’m glad I was able to see you put it all together.❤❤

@jessicapayne

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Dad!!!! Now come see it in person. 😘

Beautiful space!

@jessicapayne

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!! 🥰

Literally love you

@jessicapayne

Жыл бұрын

Awwww and I love you right back! 🥰

LOVE IT!

@jessicapayne

Жыл бұрын

Thank youuu!!!! 😆

Hi Jessica, everything looks beautiful. Can you situate your camera so that we can see all three spaces at the same time. I couldn't get the full affect.

@jessicapayne

Жыл бұрын

Hi there!! I will try this angle in the morning once there is more light. If I stand in the dining room - I may be able to get the shot! Stay tuned

It's the Indian Food for me 😋

@jessicapayne

Жыл бұрын

Right?!!! And it was sooo good!!! 😋😆

Stunning! For the record, your walls and built in are Alabaster?

@jessicapayne

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!! 😆 Yes it’s the Alabaster from Sherwin Williams - the Cashmere line!

Two things I can never do: white kitchen & white sofa lol

@jessicapayne

Жыл бұрын

Same!!! Luckily the fabric that we selected is premium and literally everything wipes clean very easily. I’ve already spilled a few things on it and with a damp cloth (which they showed us at the store) does the trick!! 😁

@markh2200

Жыл бұрын

​@@jessicapayne We saw a demo at the Pottery Barn store that convinced us the fabric resist liquids and stains. And, no children or pets are in the house.

@Heyu7her3

Жыл бұрын

White simply takes too much effort for me. White baseboards and window trim are next on that list 😅

Gm. Omg u love me some Indian curry and naan bread. Mmmmmmmm

@jessicapayne

Жыл бұрын

The best!!! I do love it so and don’t have it nearly enough! 😋

Your husband must be a contractor. 😮

@jessicapayne

Жыл бұрын

Hahahaha I wish - if so then maybe I could do less work around here! 😅😂🤣

@markh2200

Жыл бұрын

It's really her (Jessica). I offer guidance if I happen to have experience or knowledge about something but 1) we both have full-time jobs that are unrelated to design or building/renovating, and 2) More often than not, we'll say 'How are we going to attach this piece of wood to another [joinery]- and we then begin a conversation and that may lead to us watching KZread videos. A lot of things we are really just figuring-out as we go. She wanted bookshelves of a certain size- we just created something that seems to have worked. There could be other ways, there could even be better ways. But, it worked for us and we literally sat around with pieces of scrap wood and said 'What if we did this' and 'What kind of wood can we get that will fit...' Once we had it planned-out with our little pieces of scrap wood, we went out and bought full-scale quantities of wood and did it.

Your work is absolutely amazing.

@jessicapayne

Жыл бұрын

Thank youuuu!!! I so appreciate you watching and enjoying the video. I really do love how everything came together! 🥰