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Hello, thank you for this vides...I really appreciated the journey through part of your book collection....All the best...Melanie Fay
THank you for sharing. Blessings.
Beautiful home! Looove your style. Thank you for your inspiration❤
Thank you so much!
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Love your collections!!
Thank you, Melanie!
Wish I could give you more than one like!!! What a beautiful collection of books. Your videos are so peaceful and a joy to see and hear.
Aw thank you so much, Ann! I really appreciate your encouragement! :-)
Wow! This almost made me CRY.
Aw sorry!
I want to echo all the positive comments before me…your videos are certainly a pleasure to watch…I appreciate your collection !
Aw thank you so much, Nilsa! I appreciate your kind words! :-)
A beautiful collection, so relaxing to watch. Thank you for sharing these lovely books and their little extras within. ❤️
Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed it. :-)
I am a fairly new subscriber to your channel, and I found this video to be so enjoyable! Thank you for sharing your beautiful collection with us. I am slowly growing my collection and hope it looks like yours one day. Would love to see more!
Thank you so much for the encouragement, Lori! And thank you for being here. :-) Books are one of those things you can collect all throughout life - it's a journey for sure!
I'm 68 and have been married for 50 years. When I was 8, a friend of my Father gave us many books from his Father's library. I have taken them with me in every move. They are much like yours and give me joy whenever I bring one out. It is encouraging to see your love of old books. Young people now days don't seem to understand how amazing it is to hold a book in your hands, asking where it came from. My books are like friends from the past. Thank you for sharing, I would also like to see more from your collection.
Beautiful!
What a wonderful treasure you have! Thank you for your encouragement! :-)
Lots of german books, so interesting. Are you able to indentify the old letters (Sütterlin)? My grandparents learnt to write like that, almost a form of art
I studied German for 3 years in high school and I've started to try to read the old letters but it is still definitely a challenge for me! :-)
This reminds me of a collection my late father had, of Maltese novels, written in Maltese language that was so old it was written differently and was half Italian. Sadly it had become infested with tiny bugs after his passing and, not realising its value, we had thrown them away !
Oh no! That would have been so interesting to see!
Melissa, your original publication of Mary Jemison's story piqued my interest because we have only read the children's version by Lois Lenski titled Indian Captive. I would love to be able to read her original.
I think the original was published even as late as 1967, so there could still be copies floating out there if you're interested in reading it! :-)
What an absolutely gorgeous collection! ❤️
Thank you so much! :-)
Oh that skirt is so pretty and flattering on you. The bow in the back is perfect
Thank you so much, Peggy! :-)
Oh what a lovely video! Yes, would love to see more of your collection. And I didn’t realize you were a professional church organist. How wonderful. Would love to hear and see you play. ❤
Thank you so much, Peggy! Yes, church music is my other passion in life. Maybe I'll try to share some playing sometime. :-)
You have some lovely treasures; thank you for sharing. I especially liked the German book of poems with the floral illustrations. Love old books ❤️🙏❤️
Thank you so much, Leslie! I love that one too. :-)
These books are so incredibly special! I'm so glad you have them to cherish 🙂🙏
Aw thank you, Anna!
This was such a lovely and calming video. Exactly what I needed to see on a day I've felt out of sorts all day long! I love this and am always glad to "meet" another old book lover!
Aw thank you! I'm very glad I could brighten your day. Hope tomorrow is better for you! :-)
I loved seeing theses old books. I would love to be able to collect some myself. Thank you for sharing them in this video!
Thank you, Amber - I'm glad you enjoyed it! :-)
Lovely books and video.🌱
Thanks, my friend!
My father, who was born in 1911, enjoyed Tom Swift's adventures when he was a boy!
Aw I love that!
I would love to see more of your books. Thank you for sharing your books.
My pleasure, Karen - I'm glad you enjoyed watching!
Hello Melissa. I greatly appreciate you and your channel. I find each video to be beautiful, relaxing, inspiring, and never a waste of my precious time! I also collect antique books. Most are leather bound circa late 1700s and early 1800s.What appeals to me is the content of the old hymnals. They don’t have musical score, just the words like some of yours. What first attracted me to your channel was its name. I love old hymns! Yes, I would enjoy seeing more of your book collection. What I would greatly enjoy hearing is hymns played by you on the organ. Do you think you could arrange that?? Maybe a special Christmas video with you playing the sweet music of Christmas??
Thank you, Rhonda! Sounds like a lovely collection you have. I would love to share some organ playing sometime.Thanks so much for watching! :-)
Loved seeing a few of your treasures- I love old books too. Would love seeing more ❤
Thank you so much, Vicki! :-)
I feel inspired to read antique literature
Hehe I'm glad! :-)
I love books and gave a collection of old books.loed this video
Thank you, Ruth! I'm glad you enjoyed it! :-)
Thank you for sharing your antique book collection. I adore my books especially ones passed down through my family. Bygone treasures are beautiful pleasures.
Thank you, Mary! Books passed down from family are the best!
Thank you for sharing your treasured books with us! I would love to see more.
Thank you, Harley! :-)
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Beautiful!!! Thank you for teaching us.
Thank you! :-)
Enjoyed your video with all your fresh ideas with your decor. Your skirt is lovely 🦋
Thank you, Carol! :-)
Seeing this made me miss the days of baby-wearing and nursing. But I definitely have those memories stored in my heart as I watch what incredible adults they are becoming. You found such cute things at Goodwill, even if it was picked over! I heard a tip from another thrifter : to go to areas that are affluent and shop those Goodwill stores. But when I do that, the prices are crazy high. Usually, tablecloths here are between $1.99 and $4.99, depending. But making a skirt out of one is so genius! Yours turned out so lovely!! 💜
Thank you so much! Yes, I've found some of the prices at Goodwill to be quite off-putting but sometimes you can still find a deal, especially if that color tag is on sale that week. Thank you for watching! :-)
Love your kitchen, Shalom
Thank you! :-)
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Beautiful content, thank you
Thank you so much!
So awesome thanks for sharing
My pleasure! :-)
Was looking for a tutorial like this. Thank you I am your new subscriber and a fan ❤
Aw thanks for being here! I'm glad you found it helpful! :-)
The canle holder was beautiful
I thought it was neat too!
I would have definitely gone for the little tea pot and cup combo. 😊
It was love at first sight for me! :-)
Skirt looks very nice
Thank you!
A love the skirt...it indeed was a perfect item to make with the table cloth. Loved going thrifting with you...until next time :)
Thank you so much! Hope to go again sometime soon! :-)
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I hardly ever shop at goodwill anymore. The prices are outrageous for used and to me is not real thrifting prices. I have been finding a lot off FB marketplace. I love your videos! They are always so comforting and peaceful. Refreshing.
Thank you, Chrissy! Yes, the prices have gotten ridiculous for most items. Thankfully they still have discount days for certain color tags so that makes it a little better. ::-)
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Your video content is so peaceful. I love the unique wood piece, I’d place it on my porch with either candle or potted plant in it.. or it would be a great centerpiece too
Aw, thank you! :-) Those are great ideas!
All your transformations are lovely! I especially like the skirt.
Aw thank you, Leslie! :-)
The Lord’s blessings to you, your family and your home.
Thank you, Tina! :-)
Lovely❤ I wish you would make a video of you playing the piano.
Thank you, Cathy! I actually used to have a music KZread channel in college and it's still floating out there, haha...