It’s hard to believe it’s been seven months since our last house tour video. Time really got away from us, but we finally filmed a fresh walkthrough to show how things look now that the kitchen is finished. This video is eight minutes of me wandering around the house, talking about details and pointing out changes, all captured on a handheld Flip camera with that intentionally shaky, home-video vibe. We thought it was a good moment to share the space since we’re about to start a few new projects: landscaping, updating one of the three bathrooms that still needs work, and building a large deck out back. So come on in and take a look.
A few notes about the tour and the filming:
- My voice is still a little scratchy a couple weeks after the flu, so apologies for the croakiness. I kept talking anyway because I wanted to get everything on camera while the house is looking nice.
- I made a brain-fart and used the word “trifecta” when I meant two things. Yes, a trifecta is technically three, but sometimes your brain substitutes words on autopilot. Moving on.
- Progress update: my bra is not draped over the bedroom chair in this video. Small victories count, and this felt like one.
- On that note, I was actually wearing a bra during filming this time, which I consider an improvement in on-camera preparedness compared to past videos where I wasn’t. Real life in the background makes for more honest house tours.
- Some viewers have said they hear certain celebrity voices when I speak, but after listening to the recording several times I still can’t hear Natal ie Portman or Mila Kunis. I gave it a good try, though.
- I recorded about five minutes, noticed a view into a part of the house tied to a secret book project, and restarted the whole thing so the reveal would stay hidden. Minor production hiccups like that happen when you shoot by yourself.
- Playing “Where’s
WaldoBurger” is part of the fun. If you pause the video in spots you can spot little surprises — a friend arriving, a glimpse through a window, or a shadow making dramatic gestures. House tours are as much about the people and moments as they are about design. - I gesture wildly while I talk, and you can actually see my shadow moving as I discuss a stuck playroom door. Apparently I talk with my hands whether anyone can see me or not.
- Holding a camera, walking through rooms, and narrating at the same time is tricky, so the footage is intentionally shaky in places. Consider it part of the authentic, behind-the-scenes feel.
Beyond the tour itself, a fun little pop culture moment: a ceramic rhino that lives in our house made a brief appearance on a recent TV episode. Seeing a piece of our home show up on screen was a surprising, amusing thrill. It feels like a small sign that sculptural animals are having a moment in interiors again—like elephants and owls did before them. Ceramic animals, whether rhinos or dogs, keep cropping up on shows and in celebrity homes, and it’s funny to catch one flickering in the background of a scene.
Speaking of decorative animals, I’ve noticed ceramic dogs and fluffy props showing up next to TV personalities more and more. They add personality to a set and seem to be a quick way to give a space character. I’m amused by the trend and by how quickly certain motifs—like owls once, and now rhinos—move through popular decor. It’s entertaining to watch what becomes the next playful accent that people add to mantelpieces and shelves.
If you enjoy these tours, there are a handful of previous house tour videos from over the last few years that document how the place has evolved since we moved in. Watching them back-to-back really shows the progress: small updates, big design choices, and the occasional project that takes longer than expected. We’ve been chipping away at rooms one by one, and sharing the process helps us stay accountable while getting feedback and ideas from viewers.
We’re excited about the upcoming projects: finishing landscaping to make the yard more usable, tackling a bathroom upgrade that will modernize fixtures and storage, and building a sizable deck that should expand our outdoor living space. These next steps will be practical improvements that also open up more possibilities for entertaining and everyday comfort. As always, we’ll share the process, the setbacks, and the final reveal once each project is underway.
Psst—If you want to see how the house looked at different stages, check out our previous tour videos for a clear timeline of progress and ideas. They’re a good source of inspiration if you’re planning your own updates.