*Gently* Roasting My Subscriber’s Homes

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⏱ Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
00:40 - Dana
05:49 - Jay
10:52 - Bobby
17:24 - Outro

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Dana's Home
➤ Article - Aquila Napa White Office Chair
➤ Article - Baarlo Oak Desk
➤ CB2 - Alva Brass Metal 3-Light Floor Lamp
➤ CB2 - Remi Natural Linen Table Lamp
➤ CB2 - Jorgen Golden Calacatta Marble Table Lamp
➤ Amazon - EMME Cotton Throw Blanket
➤ Amazon - ARLO BLINDS Sheer Bamboo Roman Shades
➤ Article - Hira Natural Ivory Rug (Couldn't find the original product in video)
➤ Piglet in Bed - Dusty Blue Amberley Stripe Linen Pillowcases
➤ Etsy - Linen bedding set in Dusty Blue
➤ Society 6 - The Loneliness Art print
➤ Minted - Squiggles

Jay's Home
➤ H&M - Linen-blend Roll-up Curtain
➤ Rugs USA - Petra High-Low Wool-Blend Rug
➤ Article - Riley 84" Sofa Bed - Napa White
➤ Crate & Barrel - Ambie Walnut Wood Accent Chair by Jake Arnold
➤ IKEA - LINDBYN
➤ Article - Seno Oak 36" Round Dining Table
➤ CB2 - Colombe Burnished Brass and Glass Single Light Wall Sconce
➤ CB2 - Rainier Brass Conical Wall Sconce Light
➤ CB2 - Bianca Red Marble Table Lamp

Bobby's Home
➤ Article - Mansfield Brass 32" Round Wall Mirror
➤ Article - Lenia Walnut Sideboard
➤ Sundays - Rest Easy Nightstand With Drawer
➤ Sundays - West Coast Rug
➤ Amazon - Picture Frame Solid Wood
➤ Brooklinen - Washed Linen Hardcore Sheet Bundle in Charcoal Chambray and White Stripe
➤ Wayfair - Theo Plaid Throw Pillow Cover & Insert
➤ Etsy - Modern Oval Frame
➤ Crate & Barrel - Dalton Brown Suede and Metal Dome Table Lamp by Jake Arnold
➤ Crate & Barrel - Hyde Brass and Bronze Metal Tripod Floor Lamp
➤ CB2 - Channel Rust Orange Faux Fur Throw Pillow
➤ Ruggable - Alessia Royal Red Rug

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[dorothysorensen]

For the first room - one of the tricks people sometimes do when picking fabrics for quilts is to take a picture in black and white. If everything turns into the basically same grey, you need more contrast. So even if everything technically plays together nicely, it all feels boring because they're all in that same value range.

[zzsgkns]

I love how Nick talks all sassy and directly at other videos, but when he is talking about real people with feelings, he is all respectful and careful with his choice of words. I think you explained yourself really well and achieved to say what you thought in a nice and productive critic way😊

[venice]

I vote that you do more of these. We get little decorating nuggets from real life situations. Love it

[howellomaha]

Dana,
If you love your artwork, consider moving it over the desk area. It is a bit too close to the ceiling and moving it over will enable you to lower it a few inches. If you are not in love with it and want something new, consider something horizontal that won't be hugging the ceiling so much.

[suepenfold]

I would love a follow-up show where we see the subscribers’ spaces after implementing your advice!

[ThethBasement]

Jay: “You may not be able to tell.”

Nick: “Jay, I can tell.” 😂

[momoffour]

For Jay, I would start by taking about half of the stuff out! As you said, showcase the pieces you truly love. The place would seem twice as large if it weren't so full.

[paintingmonkey]

For Dana, one little addition you could consider is to get a basket that your rubbish bin will fit inside and that's a little deeper so it hides from most angles but is still very accessible - that could be a way of introducing another warm, textural element while retaining your practical bin-with-liner situation that is obviously there for a good reason :)

[nogames]

When you get something handed down from you from someone who has passed away, it is sometimes hard to get rid of it. I’m dealing with that right now with some things that I got when my sister passed away. I don’t want to get rid of it because it feels like I’ll betrayed her. And yet it’s not my style at all. I know, I got to get over it, but it’s hard. But I have noticed that with the stuff I have gotten rid of so far I don’t miss it at all and I don’t feel bad. So I understand that Jay has a lot of things and maybe he doesn’t want to get rid of things for certain reasons like that. He’s not alone.

[SD-czog]

Aw, the second one is so Grandma core. I just want to sit down and have a cookie with Grandma at that table and I expect a hug. 😊

[elizabethwright]

Hello, I love your comments and ideas. For Jay, I had an antique couch given to me (it is mahogany and had a terribly dirty gold damask on it. The cushions were stuffed with horse hair!! My husband was allergic to it without us knowing). I let it sit for several years in storage with tarps over it but then had saved money and had it reupholstered with a fresh but period appropriate print. It it is now one of my favorite pieces. Good luck with your future upgrades!

[PaintingandExercise]

Jay, what I have done when I find myself clinging to a lot of sentimental items is to move them into my garage and store them for 3-6 months. Almost all of the time when I go to my garage to decide what to do with them I end up donating them to charity. I have learned that letting someone else enjoy what I not longer need nor want becomes a great gift to people that I will never know.

[xoshalu]

More contrast to the bedding will let Pusheen have his moment!

[jenniferlynn]

Jay: One suggestion I have is regarding your couch, which looks older than it needs to because the cushions are quite thin and flat. For extra loft (and greater comfort) you can pick up a roll of batting from a fabric store, unzip the cushions at the back, and put a layer or two of it between the foam and the upholstery material. That’ll help tremendously! 😊

[SamWiseTheGrey]

I used to take all my family's stuff and my house was so crazy and not cohesive. Years ago I stopped feeling bad and got rid of most of it. Now I love how my home is decorated and it's much more my style. 🥰

[fazdoll]

3:37 "Room placement" The Dear Modern youtube channel would roast that room placement instantly. The headboard is intercepting too much energy from the door, and the lack of symmetrical night tables will prevent her from finding The bed needs to be in the command position, and the desk needs to have more support to protect her from being assassinated through the window. So, now you know!

[ignacioojanguren]

Love these types of videos! Great to see real life examples, and how things should be changed!

[karenzack]

Jay, I think you will find that getting rid of stuff is very liberating. Less chaos will make your home feel so much calmer.

[jenschafer]

You really gave Jay a solid helping hand! It’s easy to be totally overwhelmed by all that deep vintage and ruffle. But you had a tempered and compassionate take that was super helpful!

[merimichelle]

I so needed this reminder. I had family move overseas and they literally gave me all their stuff. So I’ve been trying to work with it, but most is in a large storage unit collecting dust. I’m going to weed it out and sell or donate. Thanks for the reminder ❤