Not a video goes by where I don't sit back and relish in the relationship you and your mama have. It's a thing of beauty.

@lisamolinar

3 ай бұрын

I believe you said that best,I so agree with you 👏🏽 🙌🏽 👌🏼 👍🏼 💯 😉

@magwed4120

3 ай бұрын

I was so here for it I was cracking up with them. Not me here rewinding try to analyze what her mom is saying as if I could help😂

@unplannedlife

3 ай бұрын

I really hope I have that kind of relationship with my daughter...right now she is a stage 5 clinger😅

@shereeralph3802

3 ай бұрын

@@magwed4120me too! 😂🤣

@NoYesJess

3 ай бұрын

Me too. I lost my Mom when I was 10 and watching MaCenna and her Mom reminds me of the bond I shared with my own Mother as a child and what I believe it would be like now. Their relationship sure is a beautiful one.😊🖤

Oh I so would've been like, "Mommy, can you just come over and do it?!" Also, I would ABSOLUTELY take a painting class hosted by your mom.

@sharonn7488

3 ай бұрын

Exactly the same thought!

@tacoluverr

3 ай бұрын

THIS!!!! Would be such a great series

@RitaVernoy

3 ай бұрын

Yes!

@jadedavis822

3 ай бұрын

Agree very talented they both are!

@user-er4mg5vi7m

3 ай бұрын

Omgoodness, yes!!!

Re: No cooking during construction - Because you have a toaster oven and a crockpot, you can definitely cook some things! I would set those kitchen tools up in the garage and do as much as possible to avoid spending money on takeout. It's getting close to grilling season too!! Sending you both so much love as you embark on this project!!

@margotjones7168

3 ай бұрын

I was thinking the same thing about setting up a make-shift "kitchen" in the garage❣️

@bettenotap4791

3 ай бұрын

For sure! Use a single induction burner like at the cottage and the bbq. If you can set up a sink, you’d be golden, that’s the tough part.

@goldilocks5431

3 ай бұрын

Yes and possibly a microwave… if you had a big bucket you could use the hose to make a makeshift sink. And you could definitely do sandwiches, charcuterie style boards. Just put things in airtight containers. The fridge will definitely come in handy!

@joycegustafson5057

3 ай бұрын

We remodeled our kitchen over the summer last year. Did all cooking on grill and microwave, air fryer. Save the $$$ for all the other xtra you can! I know you have a budget but so did we and it’s never less or even.. always more.

@innatelyindigo

3 ай бұрын

I would also cook as many meals as possible now and freeze them. That way they only have to microwave it for a home cooked meal.

Who else is excited about watching the transformation of the kitchen? And of course watching baby grow!

@ThatSuzanneSchmid

3 ай бұрын

Amazing that we're getting to see another kitchen renovation in the next few months.

@LindaSesker

3 ай бұрын

Good job on restructuring the painting❤

"it's just paint." Your mom is a wise woman. It can be really hard when I strive for perfection right out of the gate. Beginner mind is just fine. Play with it. It's just paint. ❤

@kayerin5749

3 ай бұрын

My mum was also a painter, MaCenna, and one of her first rules she taught us, even as toddlers with crayons, was "there is no wrong way to paint!" I, like you, don't have the artist's painting gene, but I do enjoy it from time to time. Also, consider that all your skills in building and crafting rely on measuring, making straight lines and maths. It does one good to just let that drop. I think you got it when you "got into a groove" When that happens to me it's like hours pass like minutes!

@alicestephens850

3 ай бұрын

You amaze me!

You could make up batches of soup and other things (chilli , ramen etc) and freeze them in portions. That way you you would still have many options for meals over the period you have no kitchen and all you need is to put it in your microwave, defrost and heat up. It would be healthy and save you a lot of money from eating out everyday. And your microwave can go in the garage or upstairs or anywhere in the short term.

@denises9426

3 ай бұрын

Meal prep before the baby is born, great idea! ❤

@leeleescraps

3 ай бұрын

Yes she could just put the air fryer/ microwave/ toaster in garage on a table too warm up easy meal. We did a summer kitchen Reno and did lots of bbq’ing for meals.

@rosehughes599

3 ай бұрын

I batch cooked chilli, various pasta sauces and curries and filled our freezer. With a microwave and a single ring camping burner, we were able to avoid eating out too much during our 4 month kitchen reno. The money we saved went on nice stuff for the new kitchen

@annh.

3 ай бұрын

They bought a grill last year. They can make all kinds of things.

Watercolor artist here 🙋🏼‍♀️ 2 rules of thumb that would help you achieve your goal: 1. Never use a color direct from the tube, always mix with a smidge of its complementary color (i.e. mix a green with a tiny bit of red and it’ll make it look more organic) 2. Warm tones come forward, cool tones set back. Use warm greens for the foreground and cooler greens as the landscapes extends into the distance.

😲OMGOSH MACENNA!!! I am seriously convinced that there is nothing you can not do! Girl you did that! You and your Mom are hilarious, and, so much fun together.

@ThePawsomeRescues

3 ай бұрын

Totally agree with every word you just wrote. Macenna truly is one in a million. It’s so great she shares so much with us all. 🤗🥰🤗

Mama to the rescue!!! Coming from another artist, you are doing an amazing job! Art should be fun and a bunch of happy accidents😊

“It’s just a landscape” she says. Like I could ever paint a landscape! You did awesome!!!❤

@donnarainville2256

3 ай бұрын

MACENNA WHAT YOU PAINTED IS SO BEAUTIFUL. LOVE THE LITTLE HOUSE YOU PUT IN THE LANDSCAPE. YOU ARE TRULY GIFTED. AND A WONDERFUL PERSON THAT IS KIND AND LOVING. I VERY MUCH ENJOY YOUR VIDEOS. CONGRATULATIONS ON HAVING A BABY BOY.HE IS VERY LUCKY TO HAVE YOU BOTH FOR PARENTS. ❤️🙏🇨🇦

@sewitaliano7423

3 ай бұрын

💯💯💯💯💯💯

I just love you and your moms relationship! You could hear the pride and peace in her voice when you said, “I’m just gonna go for it” and she replied, “you always do.“ Also the way you edit so we can see the funny faces you make while keeping your conversation going is SO GOOD! We get to see silly MaCenna while still not having a lull in the video! I hope you have an awesome day!!

Oh the way Kinsley watches you intently, so precious

@ThePawsomeRescues

3 ай бұрын

Soooo adorable ❤

I just love the interactions between you and your mom. Y'all are so adorable!

@marilynbess

3 ай бұрын

Same, I thought it was fun & would love to see more of this type of content 😊

Macenna I love that you and your mom sat down and she talked you through how to blend and add dimension to your canvas. I can't wait to see how both come out. For your first time you did so good. You have so much talent that you haven't even tapped into yet . Bravo sweetheart. Wow the kitchen is coming fast. Prep meals ahead and freeze to save money. Loved this video 🤗💓💕💞

@sandieedward993

3 ай бұрын

Could always get an air fryer for the cooking in between the remodel 😮 Also LoVe Your Newest art project looks kinda like You e got some talent waiting to emerge from this first attempt as I LiKe it 💝 I think it's gonna shine as these layers appear on your canvas..

Macenna this touched my heart. My dad was an artist. I lost him last August. This blog made me think fondly on all the lessons and laughs we had when I would watch him work in his studio. Thank you for sharing this. The painting looks amazing.

Momma's talent is in your soul. You painted a very beautiful picture.

Engineer standing on the handle of the ladder. OSHA approved. 😂

@guardo931

3 ай бұрын

Came to the comments to see if someone else noticed! How crazy!

@laurawyss112

3 ай бұрын

I came here too looking to see if there were comments. 😮

"I'm going for it"....your mom "you always do"! Priceless..... Looks great!

You could definitely use your grill to cook while the renovations are going on! Hot plates and air fryer are great options too….and paper plates 😂

Im a preschool teacher watching this while the babies nap! I love your videos, thank you, and congratulations on your baby❤️❤️❤️❤️

@carlyherbert

3 ай бұрын

I’m a first grade teacher watching on my lunch break!!!

Artist Mom to the rescue. 'Mess it up' is excellent advice.

I think you did a great job. I love the way you and your mom laugh with each other. That’s the way it should be.

Please keep painting! I've been painting my whole life and hearing you talk about zoning out and getting into the groove made me so happy. Definitely listen to your mom about it not having to be perfect, just vibe with it and let it guide you. The landscape looks soo great!

The way your confidence grew with your mama's encouragement! It's just such a beautiful picture of how truly remarkable the relationship between mother and child is. 💗

I just freaked out - i literally painted a landscape JUST like that on two old textured canvases for my living room the other day! Yours turned out amaaaaazing!

Just a reminder... you have a bbq! lol I'm sure it has a side burner to fry/simmer whatever you need.

Next time you're super frustrated with a water reactive under layer, you can spray it (please spray outside) with some workable fixative. That should seal the layer, and allow you to keep building on top of it with new layers without reactivating what's underneath. It's a super simple fix.

Macenna freaking killing it at painting and thinking she can’t paint so talented!!

When I had my floors done and couldn’t get into my kitchen, I got a cheap electric skillet at Walmart for $20 so I could cook some things. Between that and my toaster oven, I was able to get by. You could also get a hot plate for under $20. You could set up a little kitchen space on your patio or in your garage during the renovation.

@Lucinda_Jackson

3 ай бұрын

Electric skillets are great! I used to even bake in mine after my oven broke. Another great appliance is an air fryer. They're just glorified convection ovens, no matter the shape. But you can buy one that's made to look like and function like a mini oven.

Your mum is a wonderful teacher. You should have another vlog one day when you are both together and paint. 😊

I don't know if you want any of this but Ikea has little electric cookplates that you just plug in. They work great, we used one while camping. In case you wish to have some warm meals at home during the renovation

@TriniMonstera

3 ай бұрын

I think she had one in Texas

@jmk1962

3 ай бұрын

Yes, plug in induction plates are great or she could buy an air fryer as anything you can cook in an oven can be cooked in an air fryer. Since I bought one about 18 months ago I've not used my oven at all.

@Lucinda_Jackson

3 ай бұрын

They have a grill, too! They can do a lot either way that besides just grill.

To avoid having to eat out all the time, get a little cookplate. Also, a microwave. Or you can use a toaster oven instead. (or how about an air fryer or slow cooker?)--My microwave and slow cooker were life savers when I was having my kitchen redone.

Create a kitchenette in your garage with your fridge and microwave so y'all can make meals at home. As for painting canvases, I never thought I could paint until I was invited to a paint & sip party. I got hooked! But everything I've painted was from following KZread tutorials. I would suggest Painting with Jane or Angela Anderson. They both make it very easy for beginners to learn how to paint.

Love you doing a creation while with baby. Mom helping is priceless!

Eating out can be bad as most foods are high in salt. You don’t want that while you are pregnant. Getting a air fryer would help cook things. ( Hello Fresh ) Set up a make shift kitchen in your garage for healthy eating. ❤ Looking forward to the kitchen renovation.

I love your relationship with your mom! You two are a hoot 😂

You may have already thought of this. I would make a makeshift kitchen in your living room on the wall where you are painting the landscape art. Plug your fridge there and put up tables there for coffee machine, microwave, toaster oven and etc. Use that entire wall as your kitchen. It's perfect because it is dead space right now. Bbq grill would be good for cooking too. Freeze meals ahead to microwave later.

@claudettelovingood4050

3 ай бұрын

Makeshift kitchen in garage, later will get use from pool area more than if putvin living room, a summer kitchen is a cool asset

@redberrygirl1

3 ай бұрын

@@claudettelovingood4050 Going to the garage multiple times a day would be so tiring especially for a pregnant woman.

@lauramitchell6725

3 ай бұрын

⁠@@redberrygirl1Yes to the entire temp kitchen behind the sofa,I was thinking the same thing.(every thing you mentioned plus paper plates!)😂😅🤣

@antonellabassi3466

3 ай бұрын

This!

I survived a kitchen reno through: 1) preparing dishes in advance that could be frozen and using them over time 2) setting up a temporary simple kitchen with air fryer, microwave and a small table top induction stove coffee machine 3) Simple meals like cooked eggs, omelettes etc.

@jmk1962

3 ай бұрын

They could easily setup a temporary kitchen in the garage with their fridge, microwave, a plug in induction hotplate big bottle of water and disposable paper plates. It's California so the weather won't be bad and they can use their BBQ too and eat outdoors too.

My late friend who was a wonderful and prolific painter always used to tell me “there are no art emergencies.” And it honestly made me a better artist myself. 🧡

MaCenna, set up a temporary kitchen next to your new painting you painted. Fridge, table with coffee machine and microwave cups , plates and cutlery. Crates with snacks or whatever. It’s just there to help you out and not too out of your comfort zone. Even a two plate stove could help you make simple meals. Just an idea . We did something like this as our kitchen needed a longer renovation plus eating out with our many family members and dietary restrictions, it was just more cost effective and sensible for us. I’m excited for your long awaited renovation and hope it all goes well

I love mom! Don’t be stressed it’s just paint❤❤

Got home from a trip to see family and had 3 (now 4) vlogs to catch on, my heart is so happy!

The painting moment with your mom was hilarious 😂😂

Get you a mini refrigerator to keep on the main floor for small things to snack on. You can always put it in the nursery for the baby or in Romeo’s office.

@lindafrance9192

3 ай бұрын

Why spend the money when they will have the large on in the garage which is close by? She can put that money toward things she might not have (maybe an air fryer)?

@tinashockley2782

3 ай бұрын

@@lindafrance9192 their house does not have a direct access into the garage from within the house. They have to walk outside to get to it. Who wants to walk outside to the garage to grab a drink for three months. Especially when expecting. I thought the suggestion of a mini refrigerator in the main living area would be helpful.

Lots of helpful suggestions for your makeshift kitchen to help you stay out of restaurants. Being pregnant and restaurant food is not a good combination, way too salty. You want to control your own nutrition (I'm sure you know this!)

How is thrive healthy? You only get boxes with snacks

"While Kinsely Sleeps..." I see an artist adding another skill set to her repertoire. Also, there was a great Bob Ross moment as you painted a happy little cabin in the midst of happy trees. You did quite well saving your painting. Well done!

I love that the engineer gives you info you're all over it. Then the artist instructs and its 'use your words'😂😂😂 I love seeing you two interact. Makes me miss my Mum so much xoxo

Is it a new editing technique where when you are talking the filming stops on you but we hear you still talking & then it cuts back in? I am finding it so distracting.

@arielle3677

3 ай бұрын

Really? I love it 😅 it's like we're hearing her inner monologue

@catgrl6698

3 ай бұрын

@@arielle3677only it’s not, lol

Am I the only person feeling frustrated knowing how reliant a growing baby is on Mom eating healthy and yet seeing all of the unhealthy snacks coming out of the box ?!?! AUGH!! Our society has bought in to the endless stream of corporate propaganda regarding how to eat healthy! So sad it’s at the expense of the vulnerable!! Please eat ONLY unprocessed foods, higher complete proteins and less simple carbohydrates!!! I was amazed to learn that of the ideal 25# weight gained during pregnancy the amount gained from eating whole unprocessed foods will melt off versus pounds added from processed foods will prove to be enormously stubborn to loose!!!

You must share more videos where your mamma guides you through a painting class via FaceTime! Your laughter together is contagious and always makes me laugh too!

I cannot wait to see how the kitchen renovation comes out! And of course congrats on ur little boy! You and Romeo will be wonderful parents!

Thank God you painted over that hideous painting or whatever that thing is. I hated seeing it in the back of your videos

Sorry , unsubscribing as I watched for DIY.its now become a sponsored ad

Use an airfryer, microwave, a BBQ, and a campstove out in the garage to cook. The door should be open with the campstove and the BBQ pulled outside.

Don’t Stress your painting is very good It’s your creation your design Personality I love it I’m so happy you can have your kitchen done before your precious baby comes You won’t have that concern,you can just enjoy it

Too much junk food. You need vegetables and fruits for your body.😢

@lauramitchell6725

3 ай бұрын

I think a lot of that was for Romeo,did you not see the yogurt and fruit and then the HOMEMADE LENTIL soup? Sheesh!🙄

Did i miss something? You did not build the cottage.. The cottage was already built and the contractor & subs "built" the addition. You did a lot of work no doubt, however, saying you "built a house" is so misleading. I am not taking away from the work that you did, but there is no reason to exaggerate. You can take pride in everything you accomplished without taking credit for other peoples hard work.

Wie süß, eine kleine Waldlandschaft, so echt...ganz bezaubernd ❤

Oooh happy Thursday! Mother of an 8 monther, not knowing what day it is till i see you post!

Mom you need to paint that for her!! Hannah, you can hang out while your mom does it for you. Hugs to both of you. ❤

Maybe you can freezer prep some soups and other things. Place in freezer bags and lay flat to take up less room and you guys can heat up in a microwave. You won’t feel like eating out all the time. Buy a small freezer from Costco and put in garage.

Your painting turned out beautiful! It was relaxing to sit and watch the painting come to life. If you and your mama ever did a video painting together, I’d watch! Your relationship together is so sweet.❤

Your mom is wonderful ❤. I love how she was teaching you how to enhance your painting ❤

An airfryer will come in handy to still be able to cook food while yall renovate 😊

This is just like helping your mom with technology!!

I think if your Mom had just told you to blend like you do makeup, it may have been easier to grasp what she was getting at for the top line. Glad you figured it out! Looks great!

Can we just stop and rave about your glow??? Girl you are blooming!

Oh my goodness, you and your mom are so funny! The whole time Cathy was trying to find the words to explain softening the horizon, I just kept thinking to myself, BLEND!The word she is looking for is blend! 😂😂 "idk, you gotta make it wispy!"

Ok I love the phone calls with mom she is so cute and funny. I love her energy. ❤

Love your comfy yet dressy style. It is so hard finding a balance when you are pregnant and as soon as you find a look you grow and have to keep reinventing your style. Great job with the painting it looks so nice. Cant wait to see the new kitchen you have such great ideas very inspiring ❤

Macenna, have more faith in yourself. Every time you paint something, I’m in awe!!! You really do have your Mom’s talent, you just need to hone it. You rebuilt A HOUSE! Remember the force that you are!

😂❤ I absolutely love how your texas accent comes out more when you talk to your momma. As a fellow Texan, I understand completely 🤣

I think the new art is looking great! A tonal wabi-sabi style art piece would also look so wonderful with your organic/traditional/French provincial style if you end up changing things or doing more art! I find it to blend really well with more traditional styles and look less modern than other abstract pieces.

It would be soo cool to take a painting class from your mom! I would even be so excited to follow along via KZread video a guided Paint-With-Me with your mom. ❤️

You can still cook using your toaster oven, microwave and maybe get a table top hot plate. This way you can still cook some easy foods. Eating out gets old very fast and expensive. 😊 Will you still be converting the formal living room into the dining room? I feel that now that your expecting, having a formal living room that is always guest ready could be nice. Your living room will become your family room where all the baby stuff will take over the space. I don’t remember your kitchen design but opening it up and adding an island and some sort of eating area will be perfect for your growing family. ❤

MaCenna we have remodeled a couple of kitchens. We were able to make most of our meals at home with the help of countertop appliances, such as a slow cooker insta pot and an induction burner. Your soup could have been made in a slow cooker. The money we saved and healthful meals was a real game changer for us.

Yes you can cook! I've done it twice. Folding table, rolling steel cart, a convection breville toaster oven, and microwave, electric water kettle. Perfect! Oh oh oh, and paper plates for sure.😊

You are a girl of many talents...for sure! 🥰👍

Listening to your mom talk you through your painting reminds me of Bob Ross and that would be such a cute video idea! You both should paint the same thing at the same time while she talks you through it. And then when you’re more confident, another fun idea would be to paint the same thing, she explains it, but you don’t see what she’s doing.

Love where the paintings are going, can’t wait to see the two of them finished together

I love how you're so willing to go outside your comfort zone, even in the little things! It has definitely inspired me on more than one occasion :) thank you!

I had to come on here after listening to you and your Mom. My Mom tried to teach me to crochet once. ONE TIME. She sounded a lot like your Mom guiding me through the steps. She finally said, "What is it you are doing with your HANDS??" Then she told me I am great with words so it's not important to know how to crochet. lol

@lauramitchell6725

3 ай бұрын

😅🤣😂

You should have brought your stand-alone burner from Texas back with you! I'm sure that was really helpful when you were re-doing the kitchen at the cottage. And that air fryer you have on the counter will be a big help too!

You can utlize your BBQ Grill for cooking just about anything, and you can always eat "cold meals" that need little prep. So excited to see the process of the new kitchen!

The way MaCenna is dressed like her painting. 🥰 You and your mama are so unbelievably cute! ❤❤❤ Also, as an artist I’m sitting here giving you tips in my head and then yelling at myself to leave you alone you’re doing great. You went right into the deep end going so big but you nailed it. Fear is an artists enemy. Happy trees only! 😊

Not me sobbing at the relationship you have with your mother. I wish I had that

I know you didn’t ask, but if you still want to be able to cook at home, I totally suggest buying a Blackstone. We got one for my in-laws right before they renovated their kitchen and dining area and it helped them minimize how often they had to eat takeaway. We have a larger one ourselves and my husband uses it to cook everything from pancakes to fried rice, carne asada to teriyaki salmon. ☺️

I absolutely love your painting. It is so soothing and calm.❤

The brush stroke moment was giving Schitt's Creek "fold in the cheese", haha! I can totally relate.

“Don’t be stressed, it’s just paint” life motto lol

Your mom’s painting talent is inside you, you just haven’t tapped into it yet. I’m no artist by any means but I think you did great!

I'm so glad your painting those, I didn't think they went with your style. They look so much better.

Cathedral ceiling would be beautiful with some sky lights!

Just love you! Your mom is good at making you laugh.

oh MaCenna, I'm in awe of how the paintings transformed! You really can do anything!

You can cook at home, with an electric cookplate. 3 months eating out is no good, and expensive too

If you do some dusty cornflour blue shades in the sky it can also help transition the green into the beige 🙌🏼

Love love love your art upgrade - well done to Mama for the video call art lesson

You & your Mom always make me laugh ! And remember all the fun times with my Mom 😊