Our Biggest Renovation Regret, New Hair & Trimming the Wisteria

I have wisteria envy as I can't grow one where I live - its going to be stunning!! I have hard water issue as well that damage my clothes (really annoying) but it's not my pipes it's because my well water has a lot of iron so I'm looking into getting an iron filter thingy.

Last year I did a creative writing class and this year I'm doing basket weaving. It's 10 weeks long, one evening a week and I really look forward to it. I'm in my late 20s and work a 9-5 office job but I love crafts and it's been great to learn a new skill and spend time doing something i enjoy. I know that some people see it as a waste of time but I think it's so important to spend time on your interests outside of work/making money

Do you speak Cornish? Or do you learn it at school? Or are there courses? I am fascinated by those Celtic languages.

Good Mexican (really Tex-Mex) foods for a crowd is burrito bowls. I don’t think you have Chipotle in the UK, but basically the idea is make some cilantro (coriander) and lime rice (plain rice with those stirred in), various protein options like spiced black beans or a copycat Chipotle vegan sofrito tofu, then have plenty of veggies and other toppings to put on top (fajita veggies, diced tomato, shredded lettuce, etc.) then different dips/sauces like guacamole, pico de gallo, vegan crema, or different salsas (red, green, spicy, etc.) People can put their own toppings on and customize it to what they like.

Hi Maddie, I love your NG dress, that style suits you loads...just to say, if you’ve not already heard of her, Gudrun Sjoden do beautiful Boho clothing, they have a gorgeous boutique at Seven Dials in London, my mum and I go there each year to treat ourselves (I live in Truro) I’m sure they’re organic and sustainable too! Lovely lovely vlog, thank you ♥️🐚

Haven’t your friends bought your book yet!! 😘😘

just a little tip if you didn’t already know if you have a coat where the pockets are sewed shut you can open them up just carefully open them with scissors or a sharp knife :) and then you have pockets

Can't wait to see your wisteria in full bloom! I know it was hard work but you did an awesome job. Loving the jewelry you were sent and also your new necklace...lovely! Thanks for sharing with us and have a great week ahead!

To keep your avacado fresh.. Take the stone out.. Squeeze lemon juice over it or olive oil and wrap tightly in cling film.. ❤

I really enjoyed this weekly blog, maybe because you seem more relaxed. Taking time for yourself and having fun really looks good on you. ❤

As a non vegan, I'd be happy to try vegan food that a friend had cooked. Hello from Queensland

Hi Maddie. I just wanted to let you know that you have changed my life. About 4 months ago my cholesterol levels were dangerously high. I began making food based on your vlogs and now your cookbook. My levels are now amazingly good and my doctor is thrilled. I gradually introduced plant based meals and never felt like I was missing something. I am not a vegan, but I am close. Thank you so much for sharing your life. I hope you know that you are making a difference.

Alex's enthusiasm for the hair clip... 😂

I thought you had a cute little shed in the back garden area?

Hi great vlog , I love Wisteria it will look beautiful. As soon as I watched I had to go into the kitchen and make the breakfast and it was yummy. I have tagged you on Instagram I hope you don't mind. ❤

Love Alex keeping you humble! 😂❤

Love mushrooms and cook them same way you do. Interesting re vit D as I crave mushrooms and maybe why?
Lovely vlog as always, such a lovely community here ❤

Hi, about the washing machine. You can buy a filter that goes between the tap and the washing machine. Super easy to fit yourself. Think they are about £20-40 online.

All hair dye or glossings end up going warm, not just dark ones. 😉The cool tones usually don't stay that long in the hair because they are not as pigmented and heat etc. brings the warmth out after quite some time no matter if it's dark dye or again glossings for blondes.

Hi, Maddie!! I love all your videos, they are so relaxing and give me so much joy❤ Also, I wanted to say that this weekend I made the brownie you shared lately and... OMG, BEST BROWNIE I have ever had!! My non vegan family loved it a lot. Thank you for all the wondeful recipes and videos. Have a lovely week❤

I am half way through the book you recommended Four Thousand Weeks and have to say I am bit annoyed he calls distractions like watching you a way of avoiding real life and what we need to do. I disagree as you and others I watch are my choice and have given me inspiration and a very welcome distraction and how dull life would be without you all. Real life is fine but what I watch is about real life all over the world. I watch people in New York, Tuscany, wilds of Sweden and Stockholm, Italian Alps and of course dear old England. He is quite depressing and yes we are all going to die but lets not dwell on that hey?

You seem a Lovely warm person so down to earth too a Lovely watch X

Love your videos.....

Have a look at Nancy Birtwhistle’s Green living books. I’m sure she’ll have a remedy for rusty secateurs, and theycan be sharpened.

So nice to see signs of spring in your garden. Thank you for the tips on how to prune wisteria. I never know how to handle our beast, which has a clematis or two tangled up in it as well. We are currently buried in snow here in Nova Scotia, with many more weeks to go before the green shoots appear.

I think it makes more sense yo have a shed in the garden rather than at the front of the house for the reasons you said and I imagine it would make the front look better without a shed?

Awesome job on that wisteria, Maddie! Can’t wait to see it in bloom later this year!

Who doesn’t like mushrooms?! They are the best 🥰

I could never get sick of your videos 😊❤

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I love the up bun hairdo! And you Maddie have the cheekbones for it x

Hi Maddie! I think pizza would also be a great idea for when you have people over and don't know what to cook. You can make homemade pizza dough and have different types of toppings so people can choose, vegan cheese, vegetables, different sauces like tomato sauce or pesto, vegan meat options... We do that here sometimes and it's always great fun.

Thank you for sharing your life, love watching your routine at home and friendly meals...a house can give lots of work, I know that and the anxiety one feels for doing nothing. Alex seems a nice companion to share life with and have a glass of wine

How more could I relate? I have trimmed my wisteria last week using the same tips from Michael Griffiths 😅 Loving your videos Maddie, so relaxing! x

I would send you and Alex a bit of my sourdough starter! I think you might fall in love to make bread with it! Let me know 😊 eheh

For cool and unique tableware I suggest going to charity shops - Oxfam in Truro has a whole massive section with weird and wonderful tableware and kitchenware, sorted by colours. Might be a good idea if you need cheap things for photoshoots x

BEAUTIFUL MADELEINE 🩷🌸🌸🩷🌹⚘️🥀🌹Hi Alex 👋 😍

please take us charity shopping again—homeware and clothing! xo

I struggle with garden sheds, too. I also have found that I experience decision paralysis with my ADHD, so picking a design and committing to it is really fatiguing. However, I was considering making one that looks like a really small victorian greenhouse, and instead of windows that show the mess, putting in like... mirrors, or something so they just reflect the garden around it. I feel like it would be more aesthetic than a shed, but I'm also kind of extra. 😂 Anyway, don't be afraid to do something a little out of the box if it makes you happy.

I so love your gardening conent!! 😍 Makes me really look forward to spring. Since I live in southern Sweden, you are at least one month ahead of us. In March, we can hopefully start doing some gardening. 🙏

You look beautiful with your trim! I’m glad you are enjoying it

Heyy Madeline great video!! Your vlogs are always a treat to watch 😄
Could i please a request a video (If it isn't too personal, private) on finance and saving tips as i struggle with it due to my ADHD, thank you ❤😢

, a tip you can buy liquid rust remover , I used it on rust on white clothes and it worked brilliantly 😊

Love the bread recipe and love the cookbook! I especially love the visual overview of the recipes in each section - makes it so easy to navigate! <3

You should try cooking your mushrooms with white miso paste!

Looking very trim in those leggings Maddie. Good legs🥰

I’m tall like you and I find the LuLu’s are the best too!! I buy them second hand, so I’m not giving the company any cash. We need to be kind to ourselves Maddie❤

"I'm no arrogant, I didn't cut it" dying. Best response. Your and Alex's dynamic is fantastic!

Our wisteria is rudely healthy thanks to my husband pruning it in Jan and early Feb, he bases it on the twigs, I'm off for a break with my Family for a bit, but when I get back I will send details, we planted it when we bought the house in 91, and it bloomed twice every summer and people walking by have asked if its real, like I'd put dollar store crap on my porch! Know the timing is off, but will be helpful for the future!