Picking PAINT COLORS for my Fixer Upper House!!! // Cleaning up my Flower Garden 🌸

Today we are looking at paint samples and picking paint colors for my fixer upper house!! Let me know which white you like best! After that, my Mom and I are working on cleaning up my flower garden and cleaning other things up around the house exterior.
Hey there! My name is Abby and I recently bought a MAJOR fixer upper house. I am SO excited to work on fixing it up this old house and turning it into my dream home. I can't wait to take you on this journey with me! I am planning to DIY as much as I can and learn so much about home renovations along the way. I am starting out totally clueless so I am sure it will be a grand adventure! Follow along on my channel if you want to see DIY projects, renovating a house on a budget, and I am sure a lot of craziness along the way! I'm just a girl with a drill and a dream.
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  • @gregholl5011
    @gregholl501123 күн бұрын

    Chantilly lace and a pretty face And a ponytail hangin' down A wiggle in her walk, and a giggle in her talk, Lord Make the world go 'round, 'round, 'round 😊

  • @elizabethchetwood1916
    @elizabethchetwood191624 күн бұрын

    Chantilly Lace for the win! It's white without being hospital white.

  • @laurenrizzuto878

    @laurenrizzuto878

    24 күн бұрын

    Yes, a grayish white is always nicer IMO. I don't like creamy white.

  • @ericmcmaster1451

    @ericmcmaster1451

    24 күн бұрын

    Yup it's a good choice and it's what a lot fo designers use for the clients homes. It's warm and inviting and goes with anything!!

  • @Twebb349

    @Twebb349

    24 күн бұрын

    I agree

  • @jburch1544

    @jburch1544

    23 күн бұрын

    Think you all just like the name "Chantilly Lace", screens don't give true colors. Need to be there to see real color

  • @Twebb349

    @Twebb349

    23 күн бұрын

    @@jburch1544 LOL no I just think it will brighten up her house ☺

  • @julianne089
    @julianne08924 күн бұрын

    You might find a “safe” spot on your property to move those rogue perennials to rather than mow them down. Then later as you’re planting your beds you’ll have extra “free” plants. The size of your property and big garden dreams will cost a lot and plant prices have been skyrocketing!

  • @margaretbedwell3211

    @margaretbedwell3211

    24 күн бұрын

    Good idea. Also check with friends and neighbors to see if they are thinning their perennials. You might get some extra plants that way too. Perhaps you could make a nursery bed along the right side of the property (as you face the house). Put your extra plants in there to keep them safe until you need them. Pile the soil up high so they are easier to dig up later.

  • @sharonbeck-hl7cf
    @sharonbeck-hl7cf24 күн бұрын

    Chantilly Lace has my vote. Garden looks great. Please don’t discount Dave’s opinion just because he is color blind. My son is colorblind to a certain extent and has won many awards for his art work over the years.

  • @corricatt
    @corricatt24 күн бұрын

    if you have the rock, make a 2nd layer around your gardens.. the rocks will sink and will help weed growing into the flowers, your Mom is a work horse! so glad you have her !!!

  • @dianak4461
    @dianak446123 күн бұрын

    I follow multiple interior design vloggers who swear by Chantilly Lace. Skippy always makes me laugh on your parents channel, but seeing him being held like he's a chihuahua in a cheetah print handbag is pretty funny. It's great that he had a fun day out, and probably good exposure to riding in the car. Everything is coming along nicely!

  • @dianewilliams9729
    @dianewilliams972923 күн бұрын

    Sometimes girls just like to play in the dirt. Always amazed at the blessings you have of family and friends (and pets)❤!

  • @lorispurgeon2923
    @lorispurgeon292324 күн бұрын

    If you're going with white finish paint add a tint to the primer so you know where you've painted.

  • @angelaarnold4255

    @angelaarnold4255

    24 күн бұрын

    Such a smart suggestion!!

  • @tubeu28
    @tubeu2823 күн бұрын

    There once was a painter helping a customer select a color. 4 similar colors, as you are here, were placed on the four walls. The painter asked "Do you prefer one over the other?" The customer said "Yes". So painter brought all four together and the customer found that they were the same color the whole time! Abby you are correct when noticing the light, natural or artificial, its a major factor. Good luck

  • @anetzband1383
    @anetzband138324 күн бұрын

    Well, I'm just different, but it's not my house. I'm old and I've told myself I'm NEVER going to paint any white "color" on my walls. I know yours will look great in the end, and will fit you very well. To each their own.

  • @cindya.esquivel6876

    @cindya.esquivel6876

    24 күн бұрын

    I have to agree

  • @poodlegirl55

    @poodlegirl55

    24 күн бұрын

    I need some color and warmth, I don't even paint my ceilings white.. I worked in a hospital so I've had enough of that.

  • @diannephillips2689

    @diannephillips2689

    24 күн бұрын

    It’s hard to believe you are at the point of SELECTING a paint color! I love the Chantilly Lace too. But remember- it’s only paint- the easiest thing to change in a home. Making this home yours is what is the most satisfying, I’m sure!

  • @diamondperidot

    @diamondperidot

    24 күн бұрын

    I am happy to know those are others that agree with my dislike of white walls. I always don’t like white cabinets. This house will be lovely.

  • @pamelawoodall5891

    @pamelawoodall5891

    24 күн бұрын

    I never paint walls white .

  • @user-ev5sj9ou5e
    @user-ev5sj9ou5e23 күн бұрын

    Chantelle lace looks cheerful in every room!! Great choice👍

  • @darlenebrowning6832
    @darlenebrowning683224 күн бұрын

    You could go around the flowers two or three times with the rock stacked ❤. It would be very pretty.

  • @desbuckle6907
    @desbuckle690723 күн бұрын

    Chantilly Lace has my vote.

  • @rosawilliams9145
    @rosawilliams914523 күн бұрын

    You got this! You are so blessed to have family helping. Love that.

  • @claudiamerz7123
    @claudiamerz712323 күн бұрын

    Your great mom is in her element!

  • @shellydunn9710
    @shellydunn971023 күн бұрын

    Chantelle lace is the winner!!

  • @karenerstad1793
    @karenerstad179322 күн бұрын

    Chantilly lace❤ Garden bed looks great! Maybe consider putting a strip of some sort of weed barrier/landscape fabric under the stone border to keep creeping weeds and grass from creeping between the stones.

  • @johnking8679
    @johnking867922 күн бұрын

    You've mad a GREAT start on your garden with lots of help from your mom, Abby. I've always thought that you take after your mother. Not afraid of hard work !! Your Dad is a fine example of 'hard work', too !! It's in your genes, honey !!

  • @bobr9895
    @bobr989524 күн бұрын

    Make a stacked stone border around the flowerbed.

  • @lizzytgolf1
    @lizzytgolf124 күн бұрын

    First after doing drywall for many years I am going to recommend you prime paint with PVA Primer it gives the paint an almost skim coat finish. Your mom is kickass she really is a hard worker!!! I am so impressed by what she accomplishes!!! Also I think your family is the best you are truly blessed!!!

  • @bonniethom8291
    @bonniethom829124 күн бұрын

    To contain weeds under stones put a base of cardboard and sand, I like the suggestions of adding a couple of layers to the stone border.

  • @judithgenaway3452
    @judithgenaway345222 күн бұрын

    I get such a kick out of watching what you’re doing! Thanks for sharing your dreams with me in NC!

  • @JansFAMBAM
    @JansFAMBAM22 күн бұрын

    Chantilly lace is the best! The House looks Awesome 🙂

  • @chantaln6843
    @chantaln684323 күн бұрын

    Chantilly lace is a winner 😊

  • @rosiamorrison6531
    @rosiamorrison653123 күн бұрын

    Yeah ! A great start to a nice garden spot of flowers ! Go Mom, Abby , and Trudy . Yeah for family ! 🧡💛💚💙💜💥💫

  • @tracyphillips5754
    @tracyphillips575423 күн бұрын

    I am no garden expert but if you have enough stone I think making the stones 3 to four layers high around your gardens will tie the front landscaping into whatever you do behind the house with those large stone walls.

  • @territn8871
    @territn887123 күн бұрын

    I picked the creamy white cause I like warm colors instead of cool shades! I'm so excited for you to start painting and for the kitchen cabinets to go in!!!!! Love your house!

  • @suephoenix3364
    @suephoenix336423 күн бұрын

    The simple white and white dove are beautiful paint .

  • @johnkomosa9508
    @johnkomosa950817 күн бұрын

    Wew!, exciting, "look'n Good", is an understatement., We need one of Abby's statements... " Ok, I don't want any one to freak out here but look how nice this color looks on this wall!". Ah ha.

  • @stephaniemize321
    @stephaniemize32123 күн бұрын

    Chantilly lace looks very pretty.

  • @djmacsgarden
    @djmacsgarden24 күн бұрын

    Paint colors are definitely a personal choice. White is not as easy a choice, as one may think. It seems that you don't care for a creamy white, but just don't choose a white with too much of a gray or blue/ lavender background, or your home will feel cold. Usually, initial choices are the right choice, but before you purchase a large amount of your choice, you may want to purchase a sample and actually paint small sections of walls. Chantilly Lace seems to be your initial paint choice. Try it and see if it really will work for you. Your first landscaping project turned out beautifully 😍 You could use some of your stones for your front walkway. Is your front porch completion the next outdoor project? Before local friends and contractors get too busy in the spring and summer season, it may be wise to get your driveway install scheduled. Then you can put up your beautiful new mailbox😊

  • @queenbee1920

    @queenbee1920

    23 күн бұрын

    I agree, I’d use those stones for a stone walkway; that would give it that country cottage look.

  • @jburch1544
    @jburch154422 күн бұрын

    You can get free pallets to stack flat rocks on and use Jim's skidsteer forks to move to store out of the way until ready to use. Then can be moved to place you're going to use them when ready. Found this good way to handle stone for landscaping

  • @janeteckhart4886
    @janeteckhart488624 күн бұрын

    That garden looks 1000% better!

  • @pattywhite3988
    @pattywhite398823 күн бұрын

    Love your paint choice. I too prefer white walls.

  • @hayfork100
    @hayfork10023 күн бұрын

    The flower garden adds so much value to your yard. You and your Mom attacked this job with vigor. (But your muscles will be very sore for a couple of days)

  • @autumngraves2053
    @autumngraves205321 күн бұрын

    You should put a flower bed along the front of your porch, and use the rocks as a border for that too. I like the chantilly lace!

  • @cantocant2346
    @cantocant234623 күн бұрын

    Goodness, that little bit of landscaping looks amazing!

  • @sheilak4493
    @sheilak449323 күн бұрын

    Chantilly Lace for sure

  • @lori7366
    @lori736623 күн бұрын

    Chantilly Lace!!!!🎉❤😊

  • @renshaw5darlene1519
    @renshaw5darlene151923 күн бұрын

    Chantilly Lace 🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍

  • @HH-li5xl
    @HH-li5xl24 күн бұрын

    Chantilly lace for the win! Garden looks great !

  • @suephoenix3364
    @suephoenix336423 күн бұрын

    Simple white❤

  • @nrouth619
    @nrouth61923 күн бұрын

    Make sure you check your lighting bulb colours too, they can impact how the paint looks x

  • @kathykelley379
    @kathykelley37924 күн бұрын

    White is wonderful. Then everything you use to decorate, they will pop!!

  • @angelaknight6398
    @angelaknight639823 күн бұрын

    DefinitelyChantilly Lace! 🎉

  • @carolynwarren1306
    @carolynwarren130624 күн бұрын

    Chantilly lace ❤

  • @annsaenz291
    @annsaenz29124 күн бұрын

    Chantilly Lace is my choice and thanks to Mom Brenda for helping with the garden part. Also thanks Trudy for taking lights down off the poles... Good to see Skippy enjoying his time at the house. He has gotten so big. God bless you all and stay safe..

  • @mv8039
    @mv803923 күн бұрын

    Chantilly lace definitely!!!!

  • @Dreamworld986
    @Dreamworld98624 күн бұрын

    I am not a fan of white either. It's a very sterile look. I need color on my walls. But its your house so you do what you like in it. An FYI on the flower bed. I don't know how much shade you'll get there but Hosta's do not like sunlight and will burn in strong sunlight. I just removed over 50 plants lining my front walk because the tree that gave them shade is no longer there.

  • @dragntheground
    @dragntheground23 күн бұрын

    Chantilly Lace!!

  • @ResistanceChicks777-fw4mb
    @ResistanceChicks777-fw4mb24 күн бұрын

    PG here Raining, mostly drizzelly day is perfect to burn up some of the wood. My suggestion for stones is pile them on the flower bed stones for now. Taking them off as needed. Nice display that way. Burn up the wood. It is Great to see the mudding and sanding almost done. White every where isn't my cup of tea. My daughter loves it. Study color. Different colers effect the brain. Pepto bismol pink is calming but a doctor's surgical gown green is really calming. Brown causes people to be trusting, black is authority and navy blue. There are list that explain it all. God made the sky blue, the earth green and gave is a sun and moon for light. I think he is the only one who did it perfectly.

  • @user-ze1gt2vg7j
    @user-ze1gt2vg7j23 күн бұрын

    You are so fortunate to have all that stone. Saves you a lot of money.

  • @xomarz5873
    @xomarz587323 күн бұрын

    Chantilly lace is in my opinion just a true white. No undertones, just white! Its a nice color choice to start and build off of!

  • @lesliemagby8445
    @lesliemagby844524 күн бұрын

    If you have furniture and fabrics with colors that are warm you need to stay in white paint with yellow undertones. But if the decor and fabrics you will be using in the room are cool colors such as gray, use white paint with a cool undertone. Your house looks great! I’m excited to see it finished

  • @ldirk58601
    @ldirk5860124 күн бұрын

    Im sitting here watching you while a hired painter paints my bathrooms. Im finally too old to do a good job of it myself. You should have a yard cleanup party and invite all your family and friends. An all day cleaner upper and then some pot luck and sundowners in the evening or some such. Everyone brings a lawn chair and maybe a dish of food. Id go in a heartbeat for my friends or family. Who knows if you want to get rid of some things others may want it, too. Like the tin or wood or plants. Loved the CL color btw. Perfect.

  • @margaretbedwell3211

    @margaretbedwell3211

    24 күн бұрын

    What a neat idea about a clean up party followed by a pot luck or Hot dogs and baked beans, with friends and family.

  • @revyred8679
    @revyred867923 күн бұрын

    Reminder to keep all your cardboard to put down in the flower bed to keep weeds down.

  • @robertdonaldson6584
    @robertdonaldson658424 күн бұрын

    A Whiter Shade of Pale. Hello from the rocky mid coast of Maine, US.....

  • @NotKev2017
    @NotKev201723 күн бұрын

    The more neutral the colors you paint on the walls, the easier it will be to change other things that will go along with what you currently have. It's fairly easy and inexpensive to buy new drapes/curtains, rugs and throw pillows also. I have had artwork for my walls for years. I have experimented with wall colors with them too. Same with my bathrooms. White fixtures and walls can so easily be swapped out with accessories. Such as towels, soap dishes.

  • @chrysanthepaxinos2839
    @chrysanthepaxinos283924 күн бұрын

    Chantilly Lace looks great.

  • @sheilarowan8664
    @sheilarowan866424 күн бұрын

    Just can't believe you are at this stage did you ever think you would see this day unbelievable well done ❤❤❤❤

  • @juleswins3
    @juleswins323 күн бұрын

    I’ll bet Skip gets over his fear of riding! He’ll be asking to drive in a month or two.😂

  • @piperlynne1
    @piperlynne124 күн бұрын

    It depends on what color your floor is going to be and cabinets in the kitchen. Each white has a different color in it so the one Chantilly Lace looks on my computer like it has more blue in it and the other two have more yellow in them. Of course my computer screen could affect the colors I'm seeing too. I like the Chantilly Lace the best too.

  • @anitafanshaw8932
    @anitafanshaw893223 күн бұрын

    Abby, you could move the stones to temporarily go outside your sliding doors so u can use them until you get your patio done

  • @karenchesser6348
    @karenchesser634813 күн бұрын

    Use all the rock in your garden as a path border. And use the timbers as temporary borders around your gardens until you get them the way you want. The first white is a warm white that is good with brown tones. The second is too white that can be used with more of a color pallet. the third is a cool white that can be used with blue tones. But the Chantilly lace would be my choice. It seems to go better in all the rooms.

  • @deltorres2100
    @deltorres210023 күн бұрын

    You and your mom did a great job. I love to repurpose almost everything if I could.

  • @johnking8679
    @johnking867922 күн бұрын

    I noticed Jay "lurking" in the background - I guess he wanted to wisely stay out of any color selections. Typically, it's the 'lady of the the house' who makes the selection - in this case, it's our dear Abby !!

  • @wendyhenschel.
    @wendyhenschel.24 күн бұрын

    rule of thumb when choosing colors for the walls. Darker color (accent color) goes on the wall that has windows. The brighter color always goes on the non window walls. Reason for that is it will brighten up the rooms with natural light. You will notice the difference right away. also an off white which is the one you have with the yellowish tones will soften the light so things are not overly bright. You also need to check those colors on the walls with lights on in a night setting as well. light from fixtures change the colors big time. they may look good in natural light but then become washed out under the room fixture light.

  • @loiskilgore2118
    @loiskilgore211824 күн бұрын

    Chantilly Lace for sure!! Love it so much.

  • @beek1081
    @beek108123 күн бұрын

    You could always use the Chantilly Lace,which I love too,for the walls and to break it up a bit so it doesn't turn out sterile looking, use one of the other whites for the trim. Very subtle difference but gives everything a little depth . I can't wait for painting to begin. The house looks so wonderful already. Take care.

  • @teresahuston6650
    @teresahuston665024 күн бұрын

    Chantilly Lace gets my vote! You need long handled nippers to cut the big roots. This is what I love to do!

  • @corricatt
    @corricatt24 күн бұрын

    As a former (54 years of my life) country living upstate NY'r, I suggest the whiter paint on the northern walls of the house, which won't get any sun in the winter, so it will definitely need the lighter shade. Use the creamier one to tone down blinding white on the 3 sides of your house that the sun will enter over the 3 sunnier seasons. P.s. don't pick the paint for your bedroom yet. What you might want to do is find inspiration decor (bedding, pillows, artwork, etc.) items to base your paint scheme on. Trust me, doing this will save you much time and money. Accent walls (in any room add interest, all the same color... meh!)

  • @marilynharper759
    @marilynharper75924 күн бұрын

    So many ideas and opinions….go with what you want and forget other people’s views! It’s your house, you’ll be the one living in it. You haven’t gone wrong yet….and if you do, you’ve got a lot of subscribers who are more than willing to tell you! Just keep on toward your dream. You’re doing a great job.

  • @jeanepilgrim4926
    @jeanepilgrim492623 күн бұрын

    I vote for Chantilly Lace.

  • @shoutingatclouds1050
    @shoutingatclouds105024 күн бұрын

    Put some trim work along the roofline of your porch and carry it over the top of that big industrial window in the front of your house to give it a more cottage like look.

  • @greenacresbloom
    @greenacresbloom24 күн бұрын

    You could put a border of stone around the edge of your porch. It wouldn't eliminate the need for edge trimming but it could reduce it. Also there would be less dirt splash up against the porch.

  • @vickiegriffin9414
    @vickiegriffin941424 күн бұрын

    I think chantilly lace is perfect. You guys are the hardest working people! I love how you see the beauty in your accomplishments. The garden will beautiful when in bloom❤️

  • @Kimella777
    @Kimella77724 күн бұрын

    Chantilly Lace ❤😊

  • @deniseroberts460
    @deniseroberts46023 күн бұрын

    The one you like, looks more blue white

  • @marthasullivan7521
    @marthasullivan752124 күн бұрын

    The camera doesn't do any of them justice. If you can get the color strip for each one, you can see where the colors derive. Always helps to see the base color (like the yellow that you don't like). Against the grey of the drywall they all pop! Good luck! Lots of decisions ahead!

  • @CharlenePink-Dufresne
    @CharlenePink-Dufresne24 күн бұрын

    Chantilly Lace! It looks really good.😊

  • @maggiem.2919
    @maggiem.291924 күн бұрын

    You could also make a nice fire pit with some of the stones. I like the white you chose.

  • @mawpatti
    @mawpatti23 күн бұрын

    Chantilly Lace is my pick....it doesn't throw a yellow hue like the simple white one does...you will LOVE Chantilly Lace once the walls are all done!! AS me how I know 🙂

  • @billiehuskins8129
    @billiehuskins812924 күн бұрын

    Love what you done with what you already have

  • @wordvendor1
    @wordvendor123 күн бұрын

    Chantilly Lace. Easy on the eyes and calming too. It's going to give you a white to itty bitty gray at different times, which will be a great effect! Skip is so cute, your mom too! Skip had the zoomies in fast motion 😂🤣 I'm so excited for you!!

  • @morganleticia2316
    @morganleticia231624 күн бұрын

    Chantilly lace 👍 the yard work looks good can’t wait to see everything bloom I remember when you started your channel the back of the yard looked beautiful and it will start popping colors soon 😊

  • @kerrylynnparsons7879
    @kerrylynnparsons787924 күн бұрын

    Absolutely--CHANTILLY LACE!!! ❤️❤️❤️🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

  • @peggynorton5145
    @peggynorton514524 күн бұрын

    Chantilly Lace definitely! Maybe a burn pile day and clear up the junk.

  • @hollyschmadl3186
    @hollyschmadl318623 күн бұрын

    I don't know if anyone has mentioned this but colour changes depending how bright the area is that your painting, a sunny spot will make the colour look brighter and vice-versa if that makes sense. Just a helpful hint. It is nice to see you are at this point now.

  • @kellyatkinson2686
    @kellyatkinson268623 күн бұрын

    Chantilly Lace has my vote but it’s your house & your the one whom is going to be living there. So of course it’s totally up to you.

  • @tayloralexander7597
    @tayloralexander759723 күн бұрын

    Sharon here.... Chantiilly Lace for sure!

  • @lucdeslauriers1021
    @lucdeslauriers102124 күн бұрын

    In French we said that your house have soul. You will be happy in this house: it will protect you. And it is very nice in white!

  • @suewilson163
    @suewilson16323 күн бұрын

    Love a rock wall. Your place is beautiful. Very excited for you. That is so wonderful of your mom & sister to help also. Lilacs are so beautiful & fragrant.

  • @johnmarlow2887
    @johnmarlow288723 күн бұрын

    Three cheers for Mamam.

  • @Tiflan1
    @Tiflan124 күн бұрын

    Chantilly Lace

  • @evangelinelough730
    @evangelinelough73023 күн бұрын

    Chantilly Lace is my choice. I didn’t think I’d be able to tell on camera, but from what I can see that looks best.

  • @SuzanneScordo-ez2xn
    @SuzanneScordo-ez2xn23 күн бұрын

    I think your choice of the chantilly lace white color is a good start for your paint choice. I really like to start with a soft not Stark white when first moving into a home. After a while then you may feel like adding a touch of color in certain areas of your home. I must say I have lived in the "Northern NY" area for almost 15 yrs and most people have all white walls in their homes. I come from the South Eastern coast area and tend to prefer to have a touch of color on the walls. Even if only an accent wall, yet everyone is different. I am just excited to see the progress in your home and I cannot believe that you are at the stage of choosing your paint color! Who knows you may be in your home before the "snow flies" at the end of October. 😁

  • @maddog6493
    @maddog649324 күн бұрын

    Definitely Chantilly lace the garden looks great Nice to have all the free stones if you have to buy them they're expensive ,,,looking good keep up the good work ........

  • @lindahajek5859
    @lindahajek585923 күн бұрын

    The third one looks more yellow the two other ones look good! The first one is pretty!

  • @ima40schic
    @ima40schic23 күн бұрын

    I was a decorator for years, my favorite go to for white was Snowbound by Sherwin Williams. If you haven't picked yet, you might look at it. It's a soft white and does very well in a farmhouse style. It's very calming, but still white.

  • @brianblum4591
    @brianblum459123 күн бұрын

    I'm really not a white wall person but if you want a bright white I agree Chantilly Lace is your color.