Top DIY Cottage-Style Decor & Budget Makeovers of The Year | Cosy Home Inspiration

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New here!✨ they all looked so cute 🤩

you always do awesome job editing, love how curious your black cat is lol. i'll get our firepit going in the backyard and our old cat will just pile up in my lap while I sip coffee. hope you have a great new year! thanks for the thoughtful content 💛

Hi Catherine, i just wanted to wish you a very Happy and Memorable New Year and i hope the channel continues to flourish in 2025, best wishes, David and Jill Hayes, Oxford, England. ❤️ 🙋‍♂️

Your updated bedroom with your new writing desk was my favourite 😊have a wonderful New year 😊

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You have achieved so much this last year it’s amazing! I haven’t done anything this year but next I’m moving house so plenty to do after I move. ❤

I absolutely Loved your garland! I actually like all that you do, and love the green, it’s a more sophisticated version of where you were before. Our Tastes change as we erm, mature, and it’s good to change and adapt. I know this hasn’t been the best year for you personally, so I hope the coming year is bright and beautiful for you. Much love xx

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A little bit of Hyacint Bouqet 😂 yes that’s me. Thanks for everything and have a lovely New Year my dear 🥰

Hi Catherine. I find your videos so helpful and inspiring. 😊

Hi again Catherine! I've had Rheumatoid arthritis since my early 20's, so I'm not able to diy unfortunately! My hubbie does the garden and is happy to plant what i ask, I'm limited to pots now, i really miss my garden so love watching you enjoy yours. I am an artist though and have entered some art competitions which I'm proud of, and I'd love one day to illustrate some children's books. I loved all of your work in this video! I was wondering, where can i get your books in Australia please? x Nell

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Oh my word, Catherine! You have inspired me so much, particularly with this video! I have a bag of cut glass doorknobs which have been in the cupboard since 2014 (I know... 🙈 😅😂) and TODAY, my girl, I'm going to replace all the current knobs with them!! Starting small, but DOING. If you can do these big projects, I can surely replace some doorknobs!! Thank you for the inspiration and nudge. I have a sneaky suspicion that this time next year you're going to find a much improved woman and home! 😆😄😁 Thank you! 🤗 And I'm going to buy a cordless drill because my stupid regular drill is very off putting for ANY job at all!! And during the next few days I'll attack that year's-old wax stash and make those candles!! 😂🤣 And I love the little bottle lamp! I'm going to look for corded light bulb fittings like that - it's genius! I have beautiful bottles too lovely to throw out but didn't know what to do with them! Anyway, let me start with the doorknobs - I'll report back!! Thank you for all the inspiration 🤗🌺

Hi Catherine, so enjoyed this walkthrough of all you have packed in this year! Even though there has been some extremely difficult times you have achieved so much. One of my favourites is your panelling and coving in the front room, looks so good, and loved hearing all about the bees 🐝. Seeing Bonn & Beag they have really made me smile. I hope you are having a good rest, enjoying time with your family & friends. Looking forward to seeing you in the New Year, let’s hope it’s a good one! Hugs Suze. 🐈‍⬛🐈🤗💛 xxx

Loved your videos I have your books which I love. Wishing you all the best for 2025.x

Loved the choices you made in the nook. Great vlog.

Saw you do all, so proud of you. Have a good and steady 2025. I want to read the conditions before it begins as 2024 was not for the faint of heart.

I love watching you in the garden. Post more of these!

Catherine, I wanted to ditto another commenter. I recently finished the bathroom in my basement. Flooring, plumbing, installed a sink, toilet, shower, etc. You have inspired me more than you know! I never thought I was capable of ANY of this stuff but I was like, if she can do it, so can I!! Thank you! Also, my children seeing me do this stuff, I believe has really influenced my own kids to believe in their abilities as well! You aren’t just sharing content, you are changing family dynamics, the way people see themselves and the benefits just continue forward!

That was lovely Catherine and a nod that I have not missed any again this year.
I hope Christmas wasn't too painful for you and your family please know they will be easier from here on.
Take lots of care Catherine and see you in the new year ❤❤❤

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Thanks, Catherine. I have seen all of these projects in the original videos, and it was nice to be reminded of all your great work :)
I hope you are having some nice holiday down time with your loved ones.
A wee tip for candle dye - try using crayons; they are inexpensive and work a charm.
I am a pink fan myself, but the green changes with your floral accents feels lovely and inviting.
I hope you had a lovely Christmas, and Happy New Year to you! 💜🎄🥳

Hi Catherine! It was lovely to see these projects in one video. I watched all the originals and was re-inspired to try some of them in my own home. Loved all the paneling and very interested in doing some wallpapering as well! Wishing you and your family a Happy healthy New Year!

Oh btw found out that my niece's high school keep bees and a beekeeper comes in to care for them. Would like to look into taking classes and possibly help care for the bees! 🐝 ❤

Always wtach your vlogs and ave got your first book a signed one ❤ your so talented merry Christmas and a Happy new year 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉xxxx

HAPPY NEW YEAR Catherine lv Irene 😘 xx

Thank you for putting this up Catherine. Lots of lovely highlights .

Merry Christmas from Fort Myers Florida

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You did a fantastic job in your living room, it looks great❣️

The thing I am most proud of is you. Despite the rotten experience you had this year, your ability to continue with your vlogs is awe inspiring. Thank you for another happy, peaceful and delightful film. Ps when you were successful with your oven hood , I literally clapped my hands and grinned. Much love as always girl 😘

You have such a lovely, soft voice. ❤

Can’t wait, Catherine. Love all your videos.❤

Wish you lived closer 😂 ❤

You really help give me confidence I can tackle diy projects. xx

Catherine, I know that you won't have had the Christmas that you would have wanted this year, but l hope you were able to have a well earned rest and were kind to yourself. Make time to pamper yourself, a long soak in the bath with a soothing face mask and perhaps a 'special' beverage! 🍷
I received 2 very special books from Santa this year, one is a couple of years old and one was released this year, both by a very talented author called Catherine Carton, you might have heard of her! I am very much looking forward to cosying up and reading these gorgeous books over the coming weeks. Thank you for all of your wonderful content and I look forward to much more in 2025! Happy New Year dear Catherine x

Great idea Catherine with a catch up video here.

I had no idea ur house was built in 1999! I really thought it was a proper old little cottage.. what an amazing job you have done to make a ‘new build’ seem so lovely & old, absolutely stunning! Fantastic work 🥰

Very nice video. You got loads done this year ❤ I was scared to change the light pendant cable. Even when the electricity was turned off. As you say, I felt empowered after 💪 girl power ✌️ lol😂 I love watching your old videos even though I've seen them. Especially the Christmas ones, is there a playlist? It's like nostalgic 🌸 I'm also enjoying your current style. You're some woman for the up-skilling. You are such an inspiration, I do be buzzing to do stuff in the house after watching your videos (home and garden and craft) ❤

Really enjoyed the highlights of this year. Amazing how much you’ve accomplished.

Thank you for all the ideas and motivation through the years and wishing you love luck and happiness in 2025 ❤❤❤

Loved watching this video.. I want to start redecorating my house 😊

I love the garland and the mantle it's different to any that I've seen, and that makes it Catherine unique, lol. I think the room looks beautiful.

I’ve loved watching a year in your life Catherine . It’s a grey misty morning here in NE England. It has warmed my heart ,following a difficult year of family illness. I’ve loved watching you grow and develop your channel.
Kate from The last Homely House says “to get out of your head into your hands “ and you do that in abundance . Keep being you and I’ll enjoy picking out some little projects from your books to get through the rest of this winter . Wishing you and your family a happy and prosperous New Year🎉

We had a roll top desk just like yours, many years ago when I was married! I loved it. You did a super job in making it look so good again, without taking away it's authenticity. Beautiful black and white cats, they so love to be involved in what you are doing! Thank you for all the great ideas for DIY. Blessings to you from a damp West Devon, England, and Jilly & Madge the rescue greyhound. xxx

A busy year for DIY in your house and other people's houses too. I always enjoy your content Catherine, thanks so much

Happy Birthday to me, I'm always excited when you add a new video!
Wow, you really do accomplish so much in one year, you my dear are amazing!!
2025 is going to be a fantastic year for you, I just know it!!!
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Thank you for this sweet video. May you have a wonderful new year.🎄