Home Maintenance & Summer Decor - Fireplace & Window Cleaning

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Melba Makes

Melba Makes

Ай бұрын

In this video I tackle some maintenance in the house. I clean our brick fireplace and windows for the first time in years. I also decorate the house for summer using pieces I thrifted and got on sale. I also create some summer floral arrangements and style our living and dining room spaces.
About Melba Makes
This channel focuses on a buy “used” first approach to all things that go into making a home. Buying used as a lifestyle has allowed me to get a better value, save, and reduce waste. I create a variety of videos from interior design to following our home renovation journey. Come along for some fun thrifting for treasures, restoring pieces, decorating, and room makeovers. Also join us as we renovate our mid century California ranch house.

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@dawnsullivan7325
@dawnsullivan7325 Ай бұрын
I love ur home...it's so peaceful and calm..I love the paneling and the fact ur not renovating all the mid century charm out of it!!!
@LenaMMcKee
@LenaMMcKee Ай бұрын
That's what I like as well. I'm so glad you kept the wood paneling. It is such a vibe.! Are you in California?
@dawnsullivan7325
@dawnsullivan7325 Ай бұрын
@@LenaMMcKee i wish..no...I'm in illinois
@MelbaMakes
@MelbaMakes Ай бұрын
I’m glad you both also like the paneling! Dawn, not sure where in Illinois’s you are but I enjoy visiting Chicago! Hello to you both from California! 🤗
@dawnsullivan7325
@dawnsullivan7325 Ай бұрын
@@MelbaMakes I actually have 2 homes one is in the country by a lake and I also hav a condo in downtown chicago..best of both worlds!!
@madonnahughey3056
@madonnahughey3056 Ай бұрын
​@@dawnsullivan7325 I'm from Southern Illinois, but I love Chicago and the Cubs and Bears😊
@champagnemommy
@champagnemommy Ай бұрын
The house looks gorgeous. I vote for the runner.
@MelbaMakes
@MelbaMakes 27 күн бұрын
Thank you for the input on the fabric! I may have a enough fabric to do both 🤞🏽hope you had a great last week and good week ahead! 🤗💕
@evanflood7038
@evanflood7038 Ай бұрын
You have such talent, both acquiring and then decorating with, higher end items or those that simply look it. You have an eye for balance and composition, inside and out!
@MelbaMakes
@MelbaMakes Ай бұрын
Thank you for your kind words Evan, I appreciate them! ❤️🙏🏽 and thank you for spending time with Suki and I ☺️💕
@chrismctague5015
@chrismctague5015 Ай бұрын
Love your home. Its a work of art structurally but you have managed to make it feel very warm.
@MelbaMakes
@MelbaMakes Ай бұрын
Thank you for the kind words Chris ❤️🙏🏽
@Caemen87B
@Caemen87B Ай бұрын
My sister has a Cleaning service company. When cleaning dusty windows it’s always better to clean them with warm water and a bit of dish soap, then window cleaner. I can promise it’s the easiest and fastest! ❤ love the video ❤️
@MelbaMakes
@MelbaMakes Ай бұрын
Thank you for the sharing this pro tip Carmen! And thank you for joining Suki and I for this video! 🙏🏽☺️
@buffalure3198
@buffalure3198 25 күн бұрын
So textured and soothing. Runner 🙏
@amycrowe8243
@amycrowe8243 Ай бұрын
Your simple, classy decor mixed with natural, earthy accents really makes your home look high-end. You have a good eye for unique, quality pieces. 100% captured the essence of 'less is more'. The only things I would do differently are replace the charcoal pillows and the dark artwork behind them. It gives it a dark, moody vibe. Which is fine, if that's what you're going for. It's just not light and bright and full of summertime vibes. Great job!! And I LOVE the big, beautiful windows! 😍
@MelbaMakes
@MelbaMakes Ай бұрын
Thank you for your compliments Amy ❤️❤️ we do like this room a bit more moody but aren’t opposed to switching things up if we come across a new art piece that can work there 😄! I’m also excited to work on and share our other room that gets more light / where I lean into a brighter feel! Thanks for joining us, hope you are having a great week! 🤗☀️🌷
@leighmartin5290
@leighmartin5290 Ай бұрын
A wire brush to get off as much as you can, then paint the brick with a fireproof paint, hang a grow light and put a plant inside. Looks great.
@MelbaMakes
@MelbaMakes Ай бұрын
Thank you for all these tips and ideas Leigh! I hadn't considered decorating inside the fireplace before, fun! 💕 🤗
@karenhampton2389
@karenhampton2389 Ай бұрын
Looks gorgeous. You are so talented.
@MelbaMakes
@MelbaMakes Ай бұрын
Thank you for the kind words Karen! 💕
@snjezanasnjezana8332
@snjezanasnjezana8332 Ай бұрын
You home is just wonderful... ✨
@bellewill9748
@bellewill9748 Ай бұрын
Absolutely beautiful 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾❤️
@MelbaMakes
@MelbaMakes Ай бұрын
Thank you Belle!!🙏❤
@meishawelcome8584
@meishawelcome8584 Ай бұрын
You always find great quality things.
@MelbaMakes
@MelbaMakes Ай бұрын
❤😊
@susanmulvey6311
@susanmulvey6311 Ай бұрын
I think everyone hates cleaning windows! Really you need two people to clean windows, one on the inside , one on the outside. My son has to help me, or I’m running inside and outside to clean the patio door! 😂 And I’m too lazy to be doing that!! Your home always looks so clean!! It really love the table runner, it adds warmth and style, especially with the flowers. All the flower arrangements look gorgeous!!
@MelbaMakes
@MelbaMakes Ай бұрын
I had to edit down the window cleaning part so much, I was going back and forth so many times! 😂 two people on deck is a great idea to make it exponentially faster I think! Thanks for your input on the runner and I’m glad you liked how the arrangements turned out! Hope you are having a lovely Sunday🌷🤗☀️
@robertajones6427
@robertajones6427 Ай бұрын
Nice job! It looks light and summery. Happy Sunday!
@MelbaMakes
@MelbaMakes Ай бұрын
Thanks Roberta! Happy Sunday to you too and hope you have a great week ahead! 😊☀️
@kitzimmerman9843
@kitzimmerman9843 Ай бұрын
I love your MCM home. How lucky for you to find it. The pink Stock looks very pretty!
@MelbaMakes
@MelbaMakes 27 күн бұрын
Thank you! We are very grateful ❤️
@sharonhughes588
@sharonhughes588 Ай бұрын
It all looks just lovely!!!!
@MelbaMakes
@MelbaMakes Ай бұрын
Thank you Sharon! 💕😊
@gailwilliams5278
@gailwilliams5278 Ай бұрын
Very Zen, just beautiful. If you can, try cleaning your windows when they are in shade. It reduces streaking significantly.
@MelbaMakes
@MelbaMakes Ай бұрын
Thank you for this tip Gail! Great to know shade helps with streas! 😊🙌
@3TXSisters
@3TXSisters Ай бұрын
We finally painted our fireplace box black. I know, it's cheating; but, I just couldn't get it clean and hated how it looked. I use a shop vac to vacuum it out after I remove all the ashes I can. I may be a little obsessive, lol. Your home is so serene. I love the way you decorate. Take care, Linda 🦋
@MelbaMakes
@MelbaMakes Ай бұрын
Linda, it’s not cheating! The remaining soot on our fireplace bothers me so much too 😂😂 I haven’t considered paint, I’m open to it! I hope you are enjoying your painted fireplace where you don’t see the soot! 😄 hope you are having a great week! 🤗🌷
@3TXSisters
@3TXSisters Ай бұрын
@@MelbaMakes Thank you! I must say that the paint made such a difference! It looks so much better.
@sarahb3606
@sarahb3606 23 күн бұрын
Lovely! Looks so nice in the living room. On my huge windows I use warm water with vinegar and a drop of dish soap then squeegee it off. Streak free and much less wiping than Windex. I do think the sconce would look good there even though you have to cut the panelling. You can break your preservation rule just one time?! The sconce is in keeping with the style too.
@user-uc8cn4dq8c
@user-uc8cn4dq8c Ай бұрын
Your home is beautiful, I think the Irish material would look nice made into cushions but you styled it beautifully, to clean your windows use warm soapy water with vinegar wash on and wipe off with paper towels it will not leave Any steeks , baby girl delived on 21st June both mum and baby are well ❤
@MelbaMakes
@MelbaMakes Ай бұрын
Congratulations Kerrie-Anne and I’m happy to hear that your grandbaby is here and that she and your daughter are doing well!! That’s wonderful!! 💕❤️ thank you for your window cleaning tips and your vote for the Irish linen fabric, I hope I might have enough fabric for maybe cushions and the runner! 🤗
@user-uc8cn4dq8c
@user-uc8cn4dq8c Ай бұрын
@MelbaMakes thank you so much Melba , Cushions and a runner would be nice have a wonderful week ♥️ 😀
@susanvelez6534
@susanvelez6534 Ай бұрын
I really love everything you did such great finds. I would say runner brings a little brightness to the dinning area
@MelbaMakes
@MelbaMakes Ай бұрын
Thank you Susan! Thanks for sharing your thoughts on the fabric, I’ve been enjoying it as a runner! Hope your week is going well 😊☀️💕
@susanvelez6534
@susanvelez6534 Ай бұрын
@@MelbaMakes 🥺🥺🧡🧡🧡
@MelbaMakes
@MelbaMakes 27 күн бұрын
❤️❤️❤️
@susanvelez6534
@susanvelez6534 25 күн бұрын
@@MelbaMakes 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🧡❤️
@annasandoval4837
@annasandoval4837 Ай бұрын
Beautiful- as always!❤
@MelbaMakes
@MelbaMakes Ай бұрын
Thank you and thanks for joining Suki and I. I hope you have a great week Anna!
@annasandoval4837
@annasandoval4837 Ай бұрын
@@MelbaMakes More videos please! Love seeing all your thrift finds!
@debbiehoefert2349
@debbiehoefert2349 Ай бұрын
Beautiful home. Love MCM
@MelbaMakes
@MelbaMakes Ай бұрын
Thank you Debbie! ❤️🤗
@michelenorris9556
@michelenorris9556 Ай бұрын
Norwex window cleaning cloths are the best. No windex needed. Just water
@MelbaMakes
@MelbaMakes Ай бұрын
Thanks Michele, I will look into Norwex cloths! 🙌🏽❤️
@christineb8148
@christineb8148 Ай бұрын
Look at those big beautiful windows sparkle!! Might be worth getting a squeegee to clean them, it would save your shoulders !(plus it's so fun to do the squiggle swipe and get all the suds off ;-)
@MelbaMakes
@MelbaMakes Ай бұрын
It feels like I have new windows 😭 as soon as we get that silicone on there I’m excited to be able to use the squeegee! I look forward to being able to do the squiggle swipe! 😂🙌🏽
@susanm8957
@susanm8957 Ай бұрын
Use the Mr Clean Magic Eraser on windows with Dawn. I use Dawn powerwash, magic😊
@MelbaMakes
@MelbaMakes Ай бұрын
I have yet to try Dawn power wash, I hear so many great things. Thank you for sharing this combo to try Susan! 💕🙌🏽
@RitaVernoy
@RitaVernoy Ай бұрын
Your home is so lovely❤
@MelbaMakes
@MelbaMakes Ай бұрын
Thank you Rita! 💕 I hope you are off to a great week 🤗
@merylkleiman3930
@merylkleiman3930 Ай бұрын
What a truly lovely home you have. It's fun to watch you experimenting and switching things out and finding great finds. Thank you for all the inspiration!
@MelbaMakes
@MelbaMakes Ай бұрын
Thank you Meryl! I also appreciate the feedback on what you enjoy watching, it’s helpful to hear what you all think is fun to see! 🤗
@leighmartin5290
@leighmartin5290 Ай бұрын
Also, cleaning windows, dry one direction on the inside and the opposite direction on the outside. Then you can see where you might need to go over again.
@MelbaMakes
@MelbaMakes Ай бұрын
Another great tip, thank you! 😊🙌
@donnaokoniewski3761
@donnaokoniewski3761 Ай бұрын
Such a beautiful space. Windows look fabulous!! Thank you for sharing. Enjoy your day.
@MelbaMakes
@MelbaMakes Ай бұрын
Thank you Donna! I hope you are having a lovely Sunday and it’s always pleasure to hear from you! 💕😊
@madonnahughey3056
@madonnahughey3056 Ай бұрын
All of your arrangements are beautiful and your home, I love everything! You have an eye for finding and styling the thrift store items. ❤ Suki 🥰 Whats your kitties name? Thanks for sharing 😊❤️
@MelbaMakes
@MelbaMakes 27 күн бұрын
Thank you Madonna! Ollie is the kitty you see in videos today, last year we lost our beloved Remi who looks similar to Ollie ❤️ hope you and your pup have a lovely day! ☀️
@madonnahughey3056
@madonnahughey3056 27 күн бұрын
@@MelbaMakes I'm so sorry, it's difficult 😔
@MelbaMakes
@MelbaMakes 27 күн бұрын
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@user-pw4nf4cn5f
@user-pw4nf4cn5f 28 күн бұрын
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