Duncan Carter

Duncan Carter

Exploring the world of mindfulness, slow-living and self-improvement. It's a journey!

Life as an introvert... to me means finding those moments for solitude and reflection, stillness and a slow paced life.

I love nature and I make it a priority to fill my day with moments of quiet.

Duncan x

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  • @sophiajoshi848
    @sophiajoshi848Ай бұрын

    I wet the bed three times

  • @vaniaadeeva1038
    @vaniaadeeva1038Ай бұрын

    😂😂😂😂😂 its so funny

  • @MimMiao
    @MimMiaoАй бұрын

    All these years and I still can't get over this❤🎉

  • @rajarajeshwarimahitha1449
    @rajarajeshwarimahitha14492 ай бұрын

    Such a beautiful space, and youve fitted in so much into it- wish you could share a plan so we can fully understand and appreciate what you've done here

  • @duncan-carter
    @duncan-carterАй бұрын

    I've recently moved house so starting all over again, would it be interesting to see an "in progress" update? or just wait until it's all finished?

  • @flower_mound
    @flower_mound2 ай бұрын

    you have a good taste, i liked every moment in the video

  • @duncan-carter
    @duncan-carter2 ай бұрын

    I appreciate that! Thank you!

  • @sebrickard7356
    @sebrickard73562 ай бұрын

    Incredible attention to detail. Great apartment.

  • @duncan-carter
    @duncan-carter2 ай бұрын

    Thank you very much!

  • @lesleycampbell7519
    @lesleycampbell75192 ай бұрын

    Fabulous place….

  • @duncan-carter
    @duncan-carter2 ай бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @NoName-ub5to
    @NoName-ub5to3 ай бұрын

    Very nice! The dining area with the colored triangles on the walls coordinated with the triangles on the chairs is my favorite part. ❤

  • @duncan-carter
    @duncan-carter3 ай бұрын

    Thank you! I’ve moved home now so I’m starting all over again with a new place 😂

  • @buenavidaestates-livingthe6333
    @buenavidaestates-livingthe63333 ай бұрын

    Wow! The dark, saturated colors are so good! Your use of lighting is what really sets the spaces apart and is creating a lot of drama and interest. That laundry room is also fab. I love the trick with re-doing the grout & the bit of tile paint. I think this is the classiest, smoothest, most well produced home tour I've ever seen. Well done!

  • @duncan-carter
    @duncan-carter3 ай бұрын

    Wow thank you! Such a kind comment. I’ve just moved house so will be starting all over again with the new place 😂

  • @christopherone1
    @christopherone13 ай бұрын

    sorry, just do not like 'plants' in homes...true designers don't do this, unless it's a big unique potted plant...they're just dirty and add nothing IMO

  • @duncan-carter
    @duncan-carter3 ай бұрын

    🙂🏡

  • @avrylmallen273
    @avrylmallen2734 ай бұрын

    New subscriber here!! Everyone on KZread should make more videos like this! Very calming ❤

  • @duncan-carter
    @duncan-carter4 ай бұрын

    Thank you! 🙏🏻

  • @indiasimone6645
    @indiasimone66454 ай бұрын

    What an absolute Amazing place to call home. Thank you for sharing 🌿💚

  • @duncan-carter
    @duncan-carter4 ай бұрын

    Thanks! Glad you liked it 🙂🙏🏻

  • @chesterperkins5057
    @chesterperkins50574 ай бұрын

    'Promo sm' ❣️

  • @dentReviews
    @dentReviews4 ай бұрын

    finally a small apartment that is cozy and has character. not just a white box... nice job.

  • @duncan-carter
    @duncan-carter4 ай бұрын

    Thanks! Literally packing the place up to move now, excited to get going decorating a new place 🙂

  • @johnpaulloja3222
    @johnpaulloja32224 ай бұрын

    omg!!

  • @rosettagrey2851
    @rosettagrey28515 ай бұрын

    This video is definitely reaching the right audience. It was a pleasure listening to you, I share your thoughts about letting ourselves rest and wait through the winter and start taking action in spring. This has been the first new year I've spent without resolutions and I never realized what a stress they caused before. I am barely awake in the mornings, all my energy goes into my obligations, I am in no shape to set new goals. When spring comes, if I feel like it, I'll see what I want to change. For now, I'll settle for cups of tea and time indoors.

  • @duncan-carter
    @duncan-carter5 ай бұрын

    I love this - especially “if I feel like it”. Well said! 🌱🌼🙂

  • @Veeschannel
    @Veeschannel5 ай бұрын

    In recent years I've also found that making resolutions and starting a new year in the middle of winter made no sense to me. All of nature is still sleeping, taking it slow, and so should we ! I am resting now and will be ready to take on new things and truly wake up hen spring comes ! As nature intended.

  • @duncan-carter
    @duncan-carter5 ай бұрын

    Well said! I’m having a guilt-free restful season. When the garden needs me, that’s when I’ll wake up 🙂🌱🌼🌷

  • @feliciasmith2920
    @feliciasmith29205 ай бұрын

    Listening to your " a day in the life" is mentally soothing. Its as if I am listening to an excerpt from a Kindle novel. You use just the right word to describe each thing you touch, pursue or consume. Poetry in motion. That is the definition of your life at this time. Thank you for reminding us how rewarding simple pleasures can be in a single day. 🫖

  • @duncan-carter
    @duncan-carter5 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much 🙂 The world is so noisy at the moment, it’s lovely to know you found it soothing, that’s definitely what I want to share in these videos 😊🧘🏼‍♂️

  • @RoseTorn411
    @RoseTorn4115 ай бұрын

    Um sir, why have that pair of pants on?

  • @duncan-carter
    @duncan-carter5 ай бұрын

    Not sure what you mean tbh, sorry!

  • @RoseTorn411
    @RoseTorn4115 ай бұрын

    @@duncan-carter I didn't realize my answer got jumbled. I edited. I asked it. Why have that pair of pants on? They're literally blown out from the back.

  • @StochasticGreen
    @StochasticGreen5 ай бұрын

    @@RoseTorn411 😂why not? cleaning out a shed isn't a glamorous job to be wearing your best clothes.

  • @StochasticGreen
    @StochasticGreen5 ай бұрын

    Although I think I'd be paranoid that a little creepy crawly might get in cleaning out something like my shed 😅

  • @RoseTorn411
    @RoseTorn4115 ай бұрын

    @@StochasticGreen surly there is a draft back there with those jeans lol.

  • @kaydenl3
    @kaydenl35 ай бұрын

    it feels weird seeing how green and alive your garden is this time of year. i’m in minnesota and even though it’s the warmest winter i’ve ever seen everything is still mostly dead/hibernating usually this time of year it rarely reaches 20 degrees fahrenheit (-6C) and there’s like 2-4 feet of snow on the ground

  • @duncan-carter
    @duncan-carter5 ай бұрын

    Oh wow! We rarely get temperatures below that to be honest, sounds like a real winter with you! Some parts of Scotland get a lot of snow but down in the south east of England it’s rare to get more than a few days of light snow in the year. I’ve had the occasional tender plant make it through the winter some years. I bet all that snow is very pretty in Minnesota though 🙂❄️

  • @kaydenl3
    @kaydenl35 ай бұрын

    @@duncan-carter usually it is, this year it’s all been melting in a few days though 😑 it’s an el niño this year

  • @michaelblake8498
    @michaelblake84985 ай бұрын

    Hi Duncan. Really enjoyed your video, and always find your Scottish accent so calming. Enjoyment can be found in the simplest things in life as you show here, and can provide a 'mindfulness' kind of experience.

  • @duncan-carter
    @duncan-carter5 ай бұрын

    Thank you! 🙏🏻 that’s kind of you 🙂 I’m also trying to approach the whole video making process with a bit more calm (and less perfectionism! 😂) I have spent hours in the past editing the tiniest details and now I’m just trying to be a bit looser with it all 🤷🏼‍♂️😁

  • @SpiritualMother
    @SpiritualMother5 ай бұрын

    You are 100% CORRECT. The new year (according to the ancients) begins the first day of Spring, the start of Aries season. That’s when we should go full force on resolutions. They’ll actually stick! Lovely video. Lovely you.

  • @duncan-carter
    @duncan-carter5 ай бұрын

    Oh wow, I didn’t know this but it makes total sense! Thanks for sharing 🙂 (and for your kind comments 🙏🏻😊)

  • @emilysnyder2869
    @emilysnyder28695 ай бұрын

    “I refuse to treat my life like one long to-do list” 🙌🙌🙌

  • @duncan-carter
    @duncan-carter5 ай бұрын

    so many people accidentally end up in this trap I feel... something about just taking a slow day to read and eat and potter in the garden is so much fun, especially with no real direction or things to do! ☺️

  • @user-jg9ty4xm4l
    @user-jg9ty4xm4l5 ай бұрын

    I’m a new viewer, thank you for your video to remind me that not everything needs to be rushed. I am trying to be more mindful even with mundane tasks as well. Thank you.🤗

  • @duncan-carter
    @duncan-carter5 ай бұрын

    You are so welcome! Thanks for watching :)

  • @ascott2168
    @ascott21685 ай бұрын

    Ahhh always good to declutter. Did you see any creepy crawlies 🦟🦂🕷️ 🥴🥴

  • @duncan-carter
    @duncan-carter5 ай бұрын

    I did! Only one wee spider though... and a few long-dead ones 😳 generally didn't seem to be too much activity at this time of year (thankfully haha!)

  • @user-sq7ln9bh3b
    @user-sq7ln9bh3b5 ай бұрын

    Hello. You will always find peace because you listen to your inner voice. Peace and happiness to you always

  • @duncan-carter
    @duncan-carter5 ай бұрын

    thank you! :)

  • @Donna-rw7by
    @Donna-rw7by5 ай бұрын

    I’ve really enjoyed the beauty and thoughtfulness of your videos. I enjoyed the peacefulness of our recent hibernation, too, and am noticing fewer expectations and more acceptance of my life in the last ten years. As I recently read, “Go with the flow, as the flow knows where to go.”

  • @duncan-carter
    @duncan-carter5 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much 😊 And I totally agree, it definitely feels like just letting it happen seems to offer a more peaceful life of ease and gentleness, even when things could be interpreted as more stressful, generally that’s just worry about some future issue or problem that hasn’t even happened yet. 🤷🏼‍♂️🙂 🙏🏻

  • @Donna-rw7by
    @Donna-rw7by5 ай бұрын

    Please post your new home…loved the one in London and the gardens…I know decorating can be rather addictive…maybe you’re over it. Going off-the-grid would help me cut the cord. Blessings on your new ventures!❤

  • @duncan-carter
    @duncan-carter5 ай бұрын

    @@Donna-rw7by I can hardly wait to get decorating again, but still having lots of delays with moving to my new permanent home so it's all up in the air at the moment, but hoping I can do a "before" tour soon... then months of work to get a nice "after" tour haha

  • @fernandaparente1967
    @fernandaparente19675 ай бұрын

    So beatiful and cozy

  • @duncan-carter
    @duncan-carter5 ай бұрын

    Thank you 🙏🏻🙏🏻☺️

  • @midoann
    @midoann5 ай бұрын

    Hi from 🇯🇵. Is this your new apartments after selling the former one? Your channel is like having the ideal friend but on internet. Beautiful apartment and reflections

  • @duncan-carter
    @duncan-carter5 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much - what a lovely comment! This is the “old” apartment (although I’m still living here as there have been a lot of delays) but I’m excited to get creative in a new place soon 🙂

  • @midoann
    @midoann5 ай бұрын

    @@duncan-carter Thanks for your reply. Great that you enjoy the process and the results of your planning and creativity. Looking forward to see your new apartment and how you will decorate it. Wish you health 🙏🕊🙇🏻‍♀️

  • @elizabeths4371
    @elizabeths43715 ай бұрын

    Nicely narrated.

  • @duncan-carter
    @duncan-carter5 ай бұрын

    Thank you 🙂🙏🏻

  • @ascott2168
    @ascott21685 ай бұрын

    Life definitely doesn’t go as planned 😮‍💨 The noise and “hustle” culture of living in a big city can def be overwhelming. Glad that you found solitude 🌳 🌲 Lastly ! I saw that you replied to EACH comment. That speaks volumes about your character 😊

  • @duncan-carter
    @duncan-carter5 ай бұрын

    I’m trying more and more to just trust that life unfolds as it should. And to take what seem like obstacles to be “redirects”. 🙂 I’m so grateful for people taking time out to comment it’s great to be able to reply 🙂🙏🏻 thank you and hope you enjoyed the video!

  • @ascott2168
    @ascott21685 ай бұрын

    @@duncan-carter obstacles are definitely redirecting you to where you need to be ! And yes, I enjoyed the video. Chill vibes 😎

  • @mollierocket705
    @mollierocket7055 ай бұрын

    💕🏡💕

  • @marenjeworowski9859
    @marenjeworowski98595 ай бұрын

    Beautiful apartment! You did a great job!

  • @duncan-carter
    @duncan-carter5 ай бұрын

    Thank you!! 😊

  • @michaelblake8498
    @michaelblake84985 ай бұрын

    Really enjoyed watching your jam making process. Its inspired me to have a go. Love your kitchen cupboards and worktops too.

  • @duncan-carter
    @duncan-carter5 ай бұрын

    Thank you! Definitely give it a go, not nearly as tricky as I used to think 😂

  • @muhammadfahmi3654
    @muhammadfahmi36546 ай бұрын

    Lovely video. So relax and nice.

  • @duncan-carter
    @duncan-carter6 ай бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @lukethompson2252
    @lukethompson22526 ай бұрын

    So relaxing to watch... let us know how it tastes!

  • @duncan-carter
    @duncan-carter6 ай бұрын

    Yummy! Hehe. But not that sweet tbh!

  • @Chezarcat
    @Chezarcat6 ай бұрын

    What a lovely day :) I love making jam in the autumn, usually, but now I think I'll try doing it in the winter too 🤍🤍

  • @duncan-carter
    @duncan-carter6 ай бұрын

    It was on the to do list for all of autumn hehe, but took me a while to get round to it. Definitely seems to work well with frozen fruit 🙂 I’ll be interested to experiment with different types of sugar in the future so see how that affects things 🙂

  • @duncan-carter
    @duncan-carter6 ай бұрын

    I had a great afternoon making this little batch of rhubarb and strawberry jam, it's a great way to spend a cozy winter day! I've left the recipe I followed in the video description, but I only learned how to make jam recently so do let me know if you have any tips. 👨🏻‍🍳🍓

  • @nellyh6349
    @nellyh63496 ай бұрын

    Very lovely, but the kettle under the cupboards boiling away is a disaster waiting to happen. Truly, the finish will bubble and the wood may warp.

  • @duncan-carter
    @duncan-carter6 ай бұрын

    Oh I never even thought of that - will look into it. Thanks for the tip! 🙂🙏🏻

  • @KohalaLover
    @KohalaLover6 ай бұрын

    “I have lived with several Zen masters -- all of them cats” - Eckhart Tolle

  • @duncan-carter
    @duncan-carter6 ай бұрын

    I love that quote! 😻

  • @KohalaLover
    @KohalaLover6 ай бұрын

    Duncan is charming and I adore his touches. The paint colors are yum, the use of mirrors and flowers is double yum. An enchanting flat, I believe you call an apartment. Peace from California. ✨

  • @duncan-carter
    @duncan-carter6 ай бұрын

    Thank you for the kind comment. Glad you liked the apartment tour 🙂

  • @Ma_Pooh
    @Ma_Pooh6 ай бұрын

    You have a really lovely home.

  • @duncan-carter
    @duncan-carter6 ай бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @carolcollins3108
    @carolcollins31086 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much, you have a lovely home. Well Done.

  • @duncan-carter
    @duncan-carter6 ай бұрын

    Thank you 🙏🏻

  • @sandieedward993
    @sandieedward9936 ай бұрын

    Your place is adorable as I watched "Your Gorgeous interior space first "; so now wondering where LiFe has taken You to..and what kind of Life You're now enjoying as your London Apt spot is absolutely magical with Your fantastic designer skills...Hopefully Your finding Your dreams coming true...Since Im watching these on Dec 27th 2023 am going to search to see 🙈 where Youve landed up and what You're Now Creating...Much Prosperity 🤔 for 2024 I'm 🙏 praying You're Finding 😮🎵🎶🎶🎶 & Joy & Happiness as You're Adorable 🥰

  • @duncan-carter
    @duncan-carter6 ай бұрын

    Thank you for the lovely comment🙏🏻 I’m hoping to be moved very soon, so hopefully will have a fresh new space to call home in 2024! 🙂

  • @lautresonge1337
    @lautresonge13376 ай бұрын

    Magnifique

  • @duncan-carter
    @duncan-carter6 ай бұрын

    Merci! 🙏🏻

  • @feliciasmith2920
    @feliciasmith29206 ай бұрын

    Hopefully your next "nest" you move into will provide an ample landscape for planting. A garden is so full of life and the gardener has the privilege of caretaker and partner in the gardens magical yields. Prayers for your new path of life. Stay in touch with your audience when you can. 😇

  • @duncan-carter
    @duncan-carter6 ай бұрын

    Thank you, hoping the move will be in the not too distant future. Editing a new video at the moment so should have that finished soon 🙂