Welcome to my new home!
I'm a first-time home buyer in my golden years and have found my golden home in Gold Country! It's nestled in the luscious hills of Northern California, with breathtaking views, and lots of work to be done! I will be doing a reveal of everything I've accomplished w/ the house after the 1st year! Come and help me Decorate, Furnish, Design, and Entertain with me along the way! Follow me as I navigate through Gold Country and these small towns to find the perfect pieces for the holidays (my top 3 are Halloween, Christmas, & Easter)!
Together, you, me and my grandkids can make this a happy & stylish home! Thank you for watching and please feel free to subscribe if my channel brings you joy! :)
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you watch mr ballen lol he has some great stories
@@jeaniebee3657 oh my gosh,,,yaasss! I only found his channel recently through watching Mr. nightmare but I definitely like Mr. Ballen better. :) I am pretty much addicted at this point lol
@@thisgoldenhome i found him a few years ago my son told me about him. lol
Always double check the sizes listed. That's my advice. The only disappointments I've had from temu were sizes, and that's on me
Oh wow, you've gotten lucky then. :) I'm pretty sure I say to double check the prices in my video as well as get out your measuring device and see if the size listed will work for where you want to use it. :) We all have our own opinions about the items we buy, that's what makes these types of videos interesting! 😃 Thanks for your comment, I appreciate it!
Truck driver? That's awesome. You're a BA! Also, you're wreath turned out great! I can tell you're a perfectionist like me lol.
LOL, I try...;) Thanks so much! Yaaassss, definitely a perfectionist! I feel like I was better at this stuff when I was younger for some reason?? Maybe I could see better? lmao!
@@thisgoldenhome lol maybe! I'm suppose to wear glasses. I lost them four years ago and never got them replaced 🫣 I can see close up just not far away.
@@StellaLiveThrifts 😂
Your wreath looks amazing! 😀 Don't sell yourself short!
Aww thanks!!! I appreciate that, I do like it and will most likely put lights on it to make it show up better at night, but it doesn't look like the one I was trying for lol But hey, what can ya do? 😏
Never would have thought you were a truck driver. WOW !
LOL, yeah that's what most people say. Been doing it for a while now though and glad to do the 'piloting' jobs :) (less stressful)
Big Lots has some of the best Halloween decor, I went yesterday they did not have the item I was looking for and I wound up buying a lot of other things. I´m really wanting that old telephone, Every year I say I´m not buying no more Halloween stuff then when the stores get it in I can´t resist I just love Halloween decor.
I totally agree with you about Big Lots! They really come through w/ the goods and at such a great price! :) Is Halloween your favorite holiday?? :)
yes Halloween is my favorite decorating Holiday. I got those black lighted twigs from big lots a few years ago I put them in a flower pot and put the clip on bats from dollar tree on them. I live in Georgia.
cool stuff! Love the Pupper just lounging and watching. Adorable! Like your ideas and looking forward to the decor
Hi! And thank you! I always crack up when I see him in my video's whilst editing! LOL He is a sweetie, do you have any pups or animals? I am looking forward to decorating this year more so than ever because I'm filming it this time. :)
@@thisgoldenhome Oh yes, I have a dog and 7 cats! I cant wait to decorate either! I wanted to start in June but made some decor instead. I'm busting loose August 1 though as I want a nice long time to enjoy my Halloween season. Have fun decorating and I'm looking forward to seeing your finished look! So excited!
@@piastruck6190 Aww how nice, a houseful! Oh wow, I thought I was early with September 1 lol it’s hard for me to do it so early because it’s so hot now still in August even in September UGG
@@thisgoldenhome You're right! I was sweating bullets but I thought it would take me much longer to do my Haunted London Jack the Ripper street on my mantle. Turns out, my mantle isn't as big as my imagination hahaha. Its way early but too late now!!
@@piastruck6190 oh my! That sounds absolutely amazing! I wish I could see it!
You have a very elaborate theme planned. And planning where everything is gonna go, so organized. I usually pick the simplest theme and wing it for the most part 😂
That's what my friend said! LOL I think since I'm not a 'year-round' dark decor/spooky person I really get 'extra' w/ my favorite holiday! haha But who knows how it will actually go when I start decorating.🤣
There is a simple trick you can do on TEMU. if you use the app on your phone. Click on the item you want then click on it again your phone will automatically scan it then you hit the little emblem in the top corner of your phone that looks like a camera and it will scan the item and then it will show the same item available from all different sellers and all the different prices.
I love everything you got. Can I make suggestion. You have a large window behind you, and the glare is blinding. Can you pull the shade down a bit so that that glare doesn't take away from your video. My birthday is Halloween so I love everything that has to do with it.
@@julielyons9180 Hi and thank you! I appreciate your suggestion and will definitely look at that video! During summer I don’t keep drapes up and don’t have blinds but I can probably turn around to face the other side which faces the living room. Hopefully that helps :)
Very nice!!!
Hello and thank you! Did you have a favorite item I showed? What's your Halloween decor style? 😃
They might be discounted from the seller you originally bought them from but I just seen all of these on there today. So you can still buy them. I just bought the skull lamp and now praying it doesn’t come broken!
Nice! I'm going to go take a look right now, thanks for the info! :) Yes, I'll keep my fingers crossed yours comes in one piece!
@@chelsoinked so I went back on there and searched for everything that had been shown as discontinued and they are still discontinued? Not sure where you’re finding these items? Are you on Temu?
@@thisgoldenhome yes I’m on TEMU. I’m not sure what the issue is. Maybe location? Idk but everything in your video is still on there. I just went back and checked again.
@@chelsoinked so weird?! I’m going to have my friend in SoCal ck for me lol
I just found your video and I’m hooked! You cracked me up when you said you get scared if you’re home alone and that’s me! My dumb cats don’t help when they act like there’s something in the house🤣 that only they can see or hear! Love Joanne’s and all the great Halloween stuff you showed. Now to go dig out some Halloween things in my shed🦇🎃👻
@@user-ic6nn5pg8k well I’m so happy to have you!!! 😊 That’s hilarious about your cats! My dog does the same thing! And only at night! 🤔 So funny you’re digging out your Halloween stuff, my next video will be me doing the same thing and organizing and seeing what I will use this year. Keep an eye out for it this Sunday! 🎃
I agree with your thoughts on Halloween! I get more creative when I have a glass or two of wine it's when I do my best decorating! Enjoy!
Yaassss!!!! Great minds...;)
I normally go in and scan the isles first so no one snags something I want while im filming lol. I bought that glittery raven. Wish they had it in the opposite. I would of bought two lol. Im still watching. We can still collab. Just hard to communicate on here. Do you have Instagram?
That is too funny! I am going to do that!!! Great idea! :) I feel the same way about the left and right items. If you do a mantel or a shelf you need them to be opposite! Yaasss my insta in under this golden home (I believe) lol if not it's under my name kortney ballard :) And I would love that! I'm getting sooo excited for the season!
@@thisgoldenhome I will search for you
We can't complain about temu.have you seen the ridiculous prices in Joann home goods and 90 bucks for candles in bath and body works. They are so Freddy knowing how special halloween is to some folks
@@alisaannunziato1084 hi and thank you for your comment and opinion I appreciate them all! :-) I definitely agree with you about the prices at Joann fabrics, I literally just spoke about this stuff in my latest video. I don’t shop at Bath and body Works because of the chemicals they put in their candles , so I don’t know how expensive they are, but I can only imagine. 😕 My reviews are simply for people that want an honest review and not someone who is sponsored and most likely making money off their review. But, I was satisfied with the majority of the items I received. :-)
Haha love your co-pilot! Thank you for your honest review!
@@user-zz6gc9qg9m 😂 Thanks, I forgot to mention her! :)
@@thisgoldenhome 🧡🖤🧡 haha luv it, she needs a name:) Hallelujah the Halloween decor is fabulous this year. Have fun searching- my list keeps growing 😬 🕷️🧡🕷️🧡🕷️🧡🕷️
@@user-zz6gc9qg9m Tell me about it! I’ll be broke before August! 🤣
@@thisgoldenhome Yep, I feel the pain- lol 🫣 me looking at my wallet!
I just went to tj Maxx last night and scored the new popular Martha Stewart ghost. I was so excited 😆
@@StellaLiveThrifts Nice! Is it the one in my video?? I don’t know of this popular Martha Stewart ghost lol :/
@@thisgoldenhome No, it's a different one. It's has a texture to it and it's eyes aren't cut out. It doesn't have the annoying multi colored lights either.
Great haul! I can't wait to see everything in your home
@@miguelmascarenaz5176 Thanks! I’m really getting excited! 🎃
Based on this review and a few others, I think I'm going to steer clear of TEMU. Stuff looks ok for decor but don't trust the site nor do I want all the texts. CUTE puppy dog by the way!!
Aww thank you, she (Spicer) is my friends dog (but I love her like my own), my doggie is Smoky and has recently started making some appearances in my shorts video's! :) So, I ended up doing a few more orders this year for TEMU, but I was hoping they changed their ways lol but unfortunately, they haven't (they actually seem more expensive now than last year but same quality stuff!). I will be doing my last haul and review this coming Sunday so keep a look out for it! Btw, thanks for all the support, it means a lot! :)
That's literally me 😅
@@miguelmascarenaz5176 😂
Masterpiece!
@@piastruck6190 Thank you!!! 🎃
Now THIS....THIS!!! This is how you decorate for Halloween!!! so refreshing to see it done right!! Well done on the look and detail that weaves together a creepy looking Halloween scene! LOVE your style. I've suffered through so many that bore me to tears because its just a few cheesy things placed around. This is my kind of Halloween decorating. WELL DONE!!!
@@piastruck6190 oh wow! Thanks so much! It’s nice to know all my hard work didn’t go unnoticed or unappreciated! Can’t wait for this year! What’s your Halloween decorating style??
@@thisgoldenhome Mine is old school decor like headless horseman scenes with full moons and trees with headless skeletons hanging from them. I did a voodoo and voodoo doll type theme one year. I did the body part chop shop one year. Love anything creepy or old school monster stuff. Plenty of black cats. your graveyard was my type of yard decor lol
@@piastruck6190 love that!
Lot of work, but so much fun too!
@@user-zz6gc9qg9m Definitely!!! It’s a passion of mine haha plus the grandkids love it!
Love the patriotism vibe, our neighborhood, celebrated too. Awe such beautiful babies, they’re so precious in their ❤️🤍💙
@@user-zz6gc9qg9m thanks! It was so hot but super fun!
🎆 ❤️🇺🇸❤️ 🎆
Awesome videography work, also enjoyed your creativity visual as well! Thanks for sharing you creative talent, definitely great ideas, you have! Glad I have subscribed… Maryann
Hi Maryann! Thank you for your wonderful comments, I so appreciate them! I'm so glad you subscribed too! :) I am still trying to work on videoing and editing but it's a work in progress haha So, what is your Halloween decorating style??
@@thisgoldenhome You’re doing great, I kinda do the witch and skeleton theme. But it does gets addicting, when you find awesome decor! 😂
Love your rite aid finds.
Thanks! They came through last year and at such a great price!!!
Congratulations- your new home is beautiful, she has great bones! Love the natural beauty off the patios, such a peaceful place to relax. Your haul from Joann’s 🧡🦇🧡☠️🧡🦇🧡brought me here today. I loved your haul and your personality- I had to subscribed:)
@@user-zz6gc9qg9m Thank you….?? What’s your name?? :) thank you so much for all the positive and complementary comments, I greatly appreciate it! :-) I’m so glad you like my personality, I personally feel like I come across a bit flat and dull lol I guess it just takes time when you are a new channel to get your bearings and feel comfortable. 🥰
I love your decoration and your neighborhood looks really awesome!
Hi! Thank you so much! I call it understated elegance haha The street parade was fun, and I was surprised at how many people turned out since it was 90 degrees already....ugh!!! What did you do for the 4th?? :)
I love Halloween decorations 😍
@@paranormalnora Hi! What’s your Halloween style?? 🙂
@@thisgoldenhome best described as "spooky cute" 😆
@@paranormalnora Ohh nice! I love to see how everyone decorates and how they use the pieces they have! :) Thanks for watching all your comments, I appreciate it!
Those are some awesome decorations, I can't wait to see how they look in your beautiful house!
@@miguelmascarenaz5176 Thanks! I keep having to remind myself to pace my spending lol it’s only June or at least it was when I bought all of that stuff! :-) I can’t wait to see how I decorate either! 😂 Will you decorate this year?
You have BEST ideas! I love seeing what you come up with!
@@miguelmascarenaz5176 Aww thank you so much!!! That means a lot because it’s hard work lol
I haven't even watched the full video yet, but I'm loving everything so far! I ended up going back to get one of those bats 😅 Also, I feel you Ghoul, I can't do math either 😂
Can't wait to see your DIYs and decorate with me!
I’m so glad! I feel so honored when someone like yourself watches my videos and comments! :-) I’m definitely going to try to do better this year with putting out better videos better quality lol I’m just old so it takes me a minute ha ha I had a feeling you were going to end up getting one of those bats lol the detail in the face is what really got me, but yes, I do wish they were flat! We should try to think of a way we can get them flat to the wall …? 🧐
@@thisgoldenhomeThank you! And yes! I was thinking I might try to glue something flat to him because he just rolls to the side. If you think of something, let me know lol. And old? You're still so young, but I get it, I have trouble sometimes too lol. Maybe we can do a diy collab when dollar tree puts there stuff out.
@@StellaLiveThrifts well, thank you so much. I appreciate that! And that is an excellent idea about gluing something flat to the bat. I was thinking of cutting it in half 😂 Yes!!! I would absolutely love that! I always love trying to decorate for the holidays with the cheaper items from stores like that, because not everybody can afford to go to the big name store do you know?
I love the skeleton bag!
Thanks!!! Can’t wait to use it! :)
Was this today???
Oh definitely not, I wish! ;) this was last year. I live in a Podunk town in northern California and we only have a Walmart TJ Maxx, Joanne fabrics and big lots lol nobody has Halloween except Joann fabrics where I live and they are taking their sweet time getting everything out on the shelves ugh
Do they have Halloween out in the stores where you live? :)
@@thisgoldenhome yep!!! It’s started out well but can’t wait for more!!! ❤️
@@thisgoldenhome I guess you are lucky to have a TJ Maxx!!!
What incredible images! Like guaranteed and registered! Happy and blessed day! Big hug from Brazil
Hello and thank you….not sure what images you’re referring to though 😂 Wow, I’ve always wanted to visit Brazil! 😊
Love the cat picture, and everything else too!!!
Thank you! :) I can't wait to get out and start my Antique & Thrifting hauls again for the 'Halloween' season!
I got the skeleton one last year from Temu!!!
Oh my gosh, I absolutely love it! Do you use it year-round? And hey, thanks again for commenting!!! I love getting them! :)
@@thisgoldenhome I love them all year long but I try to just use them after the 4th of July-Thanksgiving!!!
@@juliepowell6656 Yes I am pretty much the same lol Halloween is my favorite holiday, but I am really a spring/summer person....;)
@@thisgoldenhome I live in AZ so not a summer fan, I love spring and fall!!!
@@juliepowell6656 Nice! Yes, I can definitely see why you’re not a fan of Summer lol
Cool!!! Thx for taking us along!!!!
You bet! :)
That Craftsman was gorgeous and I loved the built in!!!! ❤❤
Hi! Thank you so much for the comment! I love getting them :) oh my gosh yes, I really did love that one but the only issue was the neighborhood :/ I was just thinking about that house the other day since I am starting to gear up for Halloween lol that would be the perfect house to decorate for Halloween!!!
Very exciting!!!! Congratulations!!!! 🎉❤
Thank you!!! 😊 I am gearing up for my house reveal video soon. I will go through all of the changes I’ve made and everything I’ve had done! :-)
I like all the stuff you got!!!! Very interesting stuff!!!! Keep making videos!!!!
Aww thanks! I love love, love going Thrifting and antiquing, and will actually be going out today looking for stuff for this Halloween season! :-)
Arise and Calme
Hi, are you stating that you like the Aplos drinks?? LOL
All of your decoration looks amazing! I really wish I could be there to see it in person before the end of the season
Wow! What a beautiful house!
Thank you Miquel! I really appreciate that! I'm about to do a "My Top 5 Mistakes on Buying This House" video LOL so keep a look out for that! :)
Thanks for sharing your beautiful home with us and all the beautiful things you found picked up for hot. Oh my gosh, a wonderful decorating video.
Thank you so much for commenting! You will see my beautiful home shortly though since I just closed escrow. :)
Did an awesome decorating your home for Halloween this year I love all the Halloween cup shared they all look beautiful