" It's perfect, coz I chose it!", said Melanie's dad calmly - this is exactly the energy I'll be bringing going into 2024 and right now.

Happy Birthday to your Dad! I hope he has a wonderful 60th! We only see him every so often but it is clear he did such a amazing job of raising an introspective, kind daughter, and it is nice to see him interacting with his grandkids(who are lucky to have him so close by!)

“It’s better to have the space, than look for it” Another one for the Thomas wisdom book 😂👍

Love these cozy updates, and it's inspiring to see your home change more and more to reflect you. Also, so much respect for how you've prioritized finding a home with space for your dad-it's nice to see progressive-minded people challenging individualism and prioritizing family! 💚

Discord is usually the go to for specific communities! But also I think patron is a good platform for people who are committed to an activity. I read the book "you're a badass at making money" and she mentions that even if you do stuff for free, a lot of people won't take it seriously - but if you charge like $1 or $5 the person spending the money is committed to this *thing*. It would be cool to have a patreon as the specific structured book club to interact with you, then have a general discord book club for people to access for free and do in their own time. Also I would LOVE to see wardrobe videos - remember in like 2014 when people would upload the inspiration outfit change videos? I think that would be fun to bring back. I just wanna see fun outfit ideas 😅 I'm so glad you're feeling more freedom! 💚💚

This video felt so wholesome and calming. I woke up this morning with a terrible cold and couldnt get out of bed and waking up slowly with your video on has really cheered me up. Thank you 😊

I ended my job at the nursery a month or so ago to move to medical school and I'm missing my babies like crazy 😭 everything is reminding me of them. Like one of my first girls had a big onesie coat like that, she loved it and she looked so snuggled in it

I love your cosy home renovation vids. Only just watched this now but belated happy 60th to your Dad. I love you built a home for him on your land. This is a renaissance of the culture society needs, intergenerational care and community. So happy for your Dad huge congrats. Plus love your cute cosy unpretentious house

You’ve got the kindest heart Melanie ❤️ thank you so much on using your voice for innocents suffering. May Allah protect us all

Do a built in ikea pax wardrobe hack for your dressing room! That's what i'm planning on and if you have a handy bloke its a fraction of the cost. Lots on instagram of people hacking them to look built in by raising them up and using trim. Can also paint them if use the right kind of primer. Love seeing all the house updates for yours and your dad's. don't know how you do it with kids the disruption, mental load of making so many decisions etc. is a lot and i don't even have kids! totally get the thinking you can do it bit by bit and realising everything is interconnected!

I don’t use patreon and I’ve never felt the motivation to but 100% would pay to support a film club or any work you chose to share on the platform. I vibe with your content and would love to support more 💚

Happy 60th to your Dad! It will be a great time in his life coming up, with his new bachelor pad right next door to you guys!

a 46 min vlog?? YESSSSSSSS we need more of this!!

Hi Melanie! My dad has a construction company. Melamine is a really good option, just know that it can chip way easier than wood and that some finishes get fingerprint stains (that are easy to clean). This last part is something my mom doesn’t really like so that’s why I’m mentioning it, it’s sort of like fingerprints on glass. I don’t find it annoying, but I think you won’t have much trouble bc you will be using it on a closet, I wouldn’t recommend it for a kitchen or bathroom ( idk if I’m making any sense). Hope this helps a bit.

Oh yeah, melamina is very common in Argentina and it lasts decades. Very appropriate for a wardrobe, very easy to clean and maintain. I liked this update!!

So much love and light for your Dad in his birthday!! 🎉have the best day and the happiest year

In terms of the wardrobe, I love watching women self build wardrobes on TikTok. I’m such an ‘I can do that’ person 😂 I would consider looking at some kind of UV protection film for the Velux in the roof - I’m so paranoid about fading clothes in the light. But I love open wardrobes. We have a makeshift one at the moment and there is also a dust issue with the shoulder of the clothes facing outwards. Probably worsened by our renovations. I am also paranoid about weight bearing of the rails too as I’m a total overloaded, and then there’s never enough quantity of shoe storage. I am obsessed with meticulous storage because I’ve never had it!!

Just one thing to consider with open closets : it is in fact lovely to be able to see all your hanging clothes, however it is a huge pain to keep it dust free as well. Requires constant upkeep to keep the shoulders of blazers etc free of dust. If I'd do it again I'd go with doors in front of the shelving.

My husband and I just bought a 1997 house that we want to renovate at least a little bit, and we love love this series for inspiration! All of our walls are currently white, and seeing all the gorgeous colours you guys have are making us very excited

I really like Patreon! To me it's not about the exclusive content, but more about supporting my favorite creators and knowing they have a stable monthly income to help them be creative. I support Hannah Witton, Leena Norms and Ariel Bisset ☺️ (parasocial connection to a group of friends going strong, lol).

Hi Mel, melamine is a pretty common material in most desks, tables, kitchen cupboards, etc in my country! Its super resistant and maybe worth exploring for your closet or any kind of pantry! The only negative i have found from my experience or friend's experience is that humidity can make it warp, though that only happens under serious humidity and abandon tbh. Hope this helps! 💚💚

A full size mirror at the back wall of the dressing room in proper doorframe trim would be so cool in the dressing room, granted I'm not fully up to date on the plan nor the original layout!

This video was so nice. Happy Birthday to your dad! I don’t use instagram but if it’s on KZfaq I’d be interested in the film club.

I love the yellow your Dad picked! It’s such a warm lovely colour!

So glad you are doing so well you are such a genuine woman melanie love your videos you are stunning happ 60th birthday to you dad

Happy Birthday to Papa Murphy! Hope he enjoyed his party! That shed is coming along so well! And I am excited for your closet to be done that soon! Wow I mean I know it's been a while but it genuinely is also like so much is coming along at pretty good paces and that is amazing for you all! I would love the idea of a film club! Patreon for that or to help you write more books would well be worth it to me I think! In full transparency though I'm not great with money so subscriptions aren't always my favorite, that also being said, I have supported another KZfaqr who offered specialized content on Patreon in the past, I only stopped because I broke my wrist and had a massive pay cut. I have mostly gotten back to regular money and although I haven't gone back to that creator, it's more because of the specific content that he offered isn't relevant to me currently, whereas movies and books are always up my alley, especially movies!

I used to watch a lot of cinema therapy on youtube, they show clips of films and talk about their takes on it as a therapist and a filmmaker, that style is pretty fun and i often paused the video and went away and watched the movie or just watched it if I'd already seen the film ☺️

Your shed looks like my house 🙈❤ i love it!! Hope your Dad had a great birthday and delighted to hear the reels are flying!

Yes, yes, YES to the film club Mel 💚 I've been trying to suggest one in work for a few months now (a small theatre in Dublin) but an online one could be so much more convenient for everyone part of this community x

It’s making me so happy to see your new reels being so successful. I’ve been loving all of them 😍💚

I love how your videos reflect where you are in life! It feels like catching up with an old friend every time i sit down to watch 🥰💚💚💚

Happy Birthday Melanie's dad, have a lovely day!

I have supported a few people on Patreon, for me it just depends on what the offer is for exclusive content! Love the idea of a film club

Thank you for sharing little bits of your motherhood though! It's very inspiring! I'm not a mother yet, but it makes me feel very-very cozy ☺️ Movie group sounds fun! I like the idea of hobbies)

Oh Melamine is the perfectly right choice for shelving! Most shelves are made out of the exact same material :)

A film club would be great. KZfaq is my favourite of all the platforms. Which ever option is the most fun and simplest for you. Those who are interested will join whatever the platform is. Just started reading Glass Houses last night, I didn't want it down. 💚

Happy birthday to your dad!! 🎊 Such a great video, as always. I love watching anything you post, your energy, mindset and the way you are with your family members is just amazing to look at 💞

Happy 60th birthday grandad! 🥳

Happy 60th birthday, grandad! Hope it’s a lovely one! 💚🥳

Ikea kitchens are all made from Melamine! It’s good, sturdy and hard to chip - can’t wait to see your Carrie Bradshaw wardrobe come to life 😍

First order of business, message to Papa Murphy: 🎉🎂😎 Happy 60th Paul! I hope the year to come is filled with good health, great fun, and enjoying the fruits of your labour in your lovely new home! To Melanie: 💚 watching your videos is one of my favourite ways to unwind, and they feel like a hug. Like catching up with a friend over a cup of tea in front of a cozy fire 🍁🍂🍃. I've got my mum hooked too, and she always gushes over your kids (today while puttering around the kitchen, she was delighted with your daughter's walking and sweet conversations with your son 😊). On a personal note, doing okay, but it's getting into the "crunch time" of the semester (in my 3rd year of a 2nd degree) that I always dread, so anxiety's affecting my sleep. Trying to remind myself to get out and move - if only to hear the crispy leaves and feel the cool air on my face. And your videos are always a treat. A movie club sounds like loads of fun! I dont have Instagram as I tend to keep my social media presence fairly minimal. So while id love to hear your thoughts and comment through KZfaq, honestly do whatever is most manageable and fun for you. Im so pleased to hear about the sucess of your reels, and how much youre enjoying the shorter form content. Whenever youve spoken about films and series you enjoy, I feel such a kinship with you because a love of stories is in my soul. Always such a pleasure to hear about your life, how you're doing, and your home reno projects! 💚

I LOVE the colours in your dad's place, I bought my house in beige and haven't changed it and now i'm itching to, because it looks so beautiful. Love your content, idk how many years I've followed along but it's a few! Happy you're posting these once in a while. :)

This has been so cosy to watch. I'm pregnant with my second and we're lightly renovating the upstairs to get ready and I didn't realise how much I'd missed sitting down with a vlog and seeing other people in the same boat. Although you guys have so much going on and I can't wait for some relaxation for you!

Happy Birthday Dad! From some old kids in Canada! 🇨🇦

So here for the movie-outfit-series!!😊

Omg that mustard wall is everything ❤good job PAPA Murphy !!

You had me at “comfy, cozy vlog”.- just all the seratonin knowing I get to cozy up and enjoy what I used to feel about wholesome Autumn nostalgia. What a gorgeous safe space! edit: oh the ghost nails squeeeee so damn cute

LOVE the idea of a film club!

I loved this video! Oooh film club! I’m excited! I’d be happy to do it in any format. An Instagram live would be fun. Patreon is such a great way to foster community but I see why free content is preferred. If it went towards you being able to keep creating books and films then I would be interested. It may be a great way to share passions you have that don’t feel like they fit on KZfaq or Instagram. 💙

Wishing your dad a veryyy happy birthday Mel! You are glowy and have that soothing energy as usual.. I'm so happy to see how far you are progressing.. And many more to go! You got this💚💚

I adore the style of your living room. Sooo cosy, especially this time of year. I'll finally be moving out and renting my own place with my own money this week and watching your home-making, lifestyle content increases my excitement. Even though I have little creative control over the house as a whole (sharing with two others I don't know), it's a chance to start new and design my space as much as possible to reflect my personality, wants, and needs. Today, I bought a duvet and duvet cover for my bed. And I'm excited to try to live minimally because I will have very little space so might as well try to see the plus side of it. P.S. Happy birthday to your dad! I like the idea of a film club and I'm not against you doing it the way that suits you best. I'd prefer free content, but I'm not against patreon in principle

Love your Dads new place, the wall colour is beautiful ❤ Happy 60th birthday🎉

Melamine is pretty common for cupboards in my experience. It’s super useful and affordable, plus it can sort of be used as a whiteboard (although you might get some staining if you don’t erase soon enough) - which could be cool for the kids room. The only issue with it is that once it gets old I’ve seen it sorta separate from the chipboard underneath and look ick. That’s often in old houses with moisture problems. Should be fine for a wardrobe I guess - I usually see it messed up in kitchens and bathrooms.

Patreon is perfect for passion projects!

Belated birthday wishes to your dad! Would you and Thomas ever consider making a video/Q&A video about Thomas' pilot journey? e.g. the intensity, the amount of prior knowledge needed, cost, difficulties during training etc (if you've not already done one that is haha).

I find your videos so relaxing. Thank you so much for sharing 😊

I think Patreon for a film club would be a great idea! Because it's a completely different thing than putting some of your content behind a paywall, as it would be for a very specific purpose. And if it would help you put time and energy into it as a passion project then all the better, as the people that would subscribe would be on a similar wavelength too!

Sending you lots of love I always love watching your videos, they have something so cozy about them :)

I'd love a film club, too! I did film education in college and really miss having to research the influences films have on us hehe. I don't have Facebook and never came across Patreon before, so would need to read into that. Instagram live or KZfaq sounds great for me though ☺💚

I honestly love Patreon. And it's not as though you have to have tier rewards. Everyone could just do the lowest amount and get the same benefits as anyone who might have the disposable income to give more generously. Definitely consider all the monetary possibilities as well as how to go about a Patreon. Also, many belated happy returns to your da! I hope he's doing very well. And I hope you and the rest of your fam are as well, given what's going on in your lives right now. Many hugs and kisses from Canada. 💚💚💚

Yes to the movie club!!!!

Hey Melanie, great video as always. Can I ask where you got your coat? Love it and I've been on the search for something similar. Happy birthday Daddy Murphy 🥳

Happy birthday to Papa Murphy!! 💚 May he be blissful:) Very excited for you to have the wardrobe of your dreams Melanie! As a cinephile, count me in for the film club! 😍📽

HBD papa Murph! 🎉 Your a gem!

When we built the extension on for my sister who has Down's syndrome I felt the exact same she will always have a place

film club would be great😍will def join, great vlog as always , your voice is so calming ❤

It would be fun if you did KZfaq livestreams where we all talk about the film after we watch it! No editing required and super interactive 😄

Melamine is a material that is used a lot in kitchen and bathroooms here in Canada. It is super durable! I think it would be a good option if you are okay with the fact that it is not wood

yes, do that on youtube!!!!!! HB to your dad!

Happy Birthday Dad!

Loved this video thank you for sharing I love watching the house Reno’s .. such a relaxed cosy one that I really needed .. ❤️🌺💚

Happy Birthday Pappa Murphy 🎉 You’re a gem and Melanie is very lucky to have a dad like you so close. I’d love a book/movie club, and while I’d love it to not be a cost, I get it if it is. I don’t subscribe to any patreons, it is not in the budget. Maybe you could do one of those “buy a coffee” or something of that sort to help get funds for passion projects? Unsure, it is a tricky one.

The idea of a film club sounds great. I have no idea how you'd do it, either though. I have not supported anyone on Patreon but I probably would consider it for the film club content or something extra. Yes to the weird endings, Mel! 😂❤

Your vlogs are so warm and chill! I needed this🙏🏻 And the house for your dad is becoming so beautiful. I love the Mustardy walls all over in combination with that floor, gorgeous and so cozy :) Happy 60th bday granddad!🎉

So interesting that you brought up wanting to make content about movies and such. Earlier in the video, when you showed the castle tower candle holder and I saw all your fantasy books I was thinking that it's a shame that you don't make videos about your more nerdy interests which I share like videogames, fantasy movies, etc. So I would love the film club, dvd collection video and other similar videos! Maybe also a video about the movies you watched and loved the most when you were little.

Melanie where is your green turtle neck from its so nice!!!😊

thank you, Melanie! 🇵🇸❤‍🩹

I am so down for a film club! what a cool idea!

i love the blue, don't change it, carry's is really dark as well!!

I love these long vlogs so much. I’d also love videos about movies, maybe the book club could just be a KZfaq format? Don’t like reels in general btw. But glad it’s working for you!

Yess all for movie club ❤

My god i would LOVE a film club. Even on KZfaq, maybe having guests on videos where you talk about a certain film. So far, i have not supported anyone through Patreon, so i don't have much of an opinion on it. Any way you do it itll probably be grand 🥰

I’m gonna answer the movie question first- Love love love that idea!! Brilliant. As someone who adores film, I love talking movies, hearing others talk movies, and sharing. As for where- Im a KZfaq only person. No Facebook, no TikTok, no instagram, and I don’t even know what reels are 🤦‍♀️🤷‍♀️ Loved hearing you talk a about the experiment with the babies seeing their mothers face go blank. I was shook when I first saw it. Wasn’t even a mom yet and it struck me. I do the majority of my ‘phone’ time once she’s in bed also. And if I do it while she’s up, I try to have my back to her. I hate her seeing me in my phone. Also, My girl despised riding in the car for the first 8 months of life. It made me dread having to go anywhere. It made me resent all the endless trips to the Pediatrician they insist you go to while they’re infants. I was a mess each and every time. Just remembering those days gives me the shivers. So grateful it’s behind us now. Cottage house looks adorable ❤

i would love a film club or a book club honestly 💚💚💚

I would LOVE a film club

Film club is a great idea 😊

Good video! Happy birthday to your dad🎉

Yeah! Film club, make a seperate channel!

Happy Birthday - avoid being led into open fields

I’d love a film club!!!

Patreon movie club sounds amazing! Perfect funding for the closet ;)

Would you consider IKEA for your wardrobe ? And then get it professionally spray painted? Ikeas wardrobe dept are super and they can design it for you in the store. You just need to give them the room measurements

When I was 5 my family all dressed as the Adams family. I loved it. BTW what blush are you wearing it's lush ?❤

Happy Birthday to your Dad! Hope he has a lovely day 😊 Really enjoying your vlogs and especially from house to home. I think the film club is a lovely idea, Patreon has a lot of new features that might support this but I also understand wanting to keep content free for all to watch. I use Patreon but personally I have chosen to support multiple people I enjoy watching at a lower rate so it is affordable for me and I can give a little bit towards people I enjoy watching. Obviously usually this means I don’t get all the benefits of higher tiers but I personally am not so bothered as I generally just enjoy watching their content. Unless you did something like Leena Norms where you have access to everything but can have a limit so you never spend more than you can afford. Just some thoughts I hope that’s helpful and I realise that I say this as some who’s never used discord although I hear it can be good but I am just unfamiliar with it and for Instagram although I like it, I find it addictive and try to limit my use of it.

Happy birthday Paul 🎉

weird video ending was ao funnyyyy🤣🤣

Yeeees Crash Bandicoot!!

Yeeeessssss moviessssss!!!! Maybe on twitch?

I don‘t currently Support anyone on Patreon, but I would be more than happy to support anything you posted on there and I would looove a movie club!! I also know that Discord is a great place for such things, though, if you wanna keep it free for everyone. But I repeat, I‘d personally be more than happy to support you in a small way :)

Happy Birthday to your dad! I’m ok, just started an Open Uni course (is that available in Ireland?) and I’m still finding the swing of things. Personally I wouldn’t use Patreon but would love to be part of a film club, an Instagram live is a good idea or a Facebook group with lives?