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The Vanity - From the Mind of Christine McConnell

🕑 Added 2022-04-28 14:46:50 +0000 UTC

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Dawn

Love the vanity episodes. Please do more. Thanks

Sharyn Partington

I don;t know about diameters, but the glass is called a bobeche, and they have some on amazon, or you could look at lighting fixture supply companies websites. (in case you were still curious)

Tiffany LaBarbera-Palmer

I adored this episode! Please do more like this - so much fabulous inspiration!

Jotei

Oh my god, thank you so much for this one!! TT Please, when possible, do more vanity / beauty / organisation projects! ++

marlene jack

Hi Christine, i love the Martha Washington table idea. The whole show was fabulous. Thank-you

jessicacg Cardenas-Gonzalez

Love this vanity one! Please do more arrangement /organization videos :)

Mary Kessler

Loved this. Please do more.

Rachael Fox

Loved this one! Please do more arrangement inspiration videos!

Amy Mullen

I so enjoyed this video that I was driven to line the drawers of my dressing table and reorganize them. And I loved the idea of remote controlling the lights! I'm not crazy about smarthouse tech, so I bought radio-controlled plugs with a remote. Turning the lights on from across the room fills me unholy glee. Thanks for the inspiration!

Laura Brubaker

I have a Martha Washington cabinet and can’t figure out how to best use the deep storage parts as when I put fabric in there I forget I have it! 🤣 this is genius and I may have to convert it into a makeup station in the future.

Alexandra Conrad

I’ll say... I’m not even into makeup or getting done up in the slightest but I enjoy living vicariously through you lol

Elizabeth Gordon

I love this !! Anybody know the name of the floor lamps she found on Amazon ???

Kararaina Te Ira

I really enjoyed watching this! A couple of years ago I remember you changed the packaging of some of your make up, do you still do this? I was wondering have you ever done a similar video where you organize your wardrobe or maybe accessories/shoes? For years I have been trying to find inspiration for my own that isn't the IKEA white box wardrobe approach. Not that there is anything wrong with that btw, but your approach to your vanity but with a wardrobe would be wonderful.

Amanda

Very relaxing to watch

Janice

This episode has just inspired me to redo my vanity.

Nicholas Frig

What vases are those? I have been looking for vases like those for a while and I cannot find the right ones.

Rachel

I bought some of your mohawk gilding spray paint and did my own vanity mirror🪞 it was incredible. Worked great and was a simple esthetic transforming project! Thanks for that tip!! 😁 BTW This was one of my very favorite episodes..

Heather M

Loved this video! I ended up using Mohawks on several DIY's lately! What a great bit of info!

Léonie Sableblanc

Really enjoyed this video. I have a lovely antique vanity and now I feel I want to make more of it. Yes to more arranging videos

Carole Moore

I loved watching this. And, does anybody else feel better about the amount of hairspray and cosmetics they own after seeing his? I usually think I have alot --- but I never get near Christine's amount. And I ADORE her for it.

Sam Hussey

I Loved this , thanks so much😻

Jessica Davidson

So beautiful and inspiring to watch! Thank you!

Gregg Clark

I wish you would begin your own clothing line - so beautiful ...Pauletta

Tracy

I finally made the time to watch this episode. Thank you, Christine! it was very enjoyable, and I would love to see more like it. Great tip about the Washington desks, can't wait to find one or two.

Christine McConnell

I love this idea!

Sapphire Aguilera

It think it would be cool if you did a Closet episode and show off some of your clothes. Talk about your favorite pieces. Pieces you would like to one day add to your collection. Go over accessories and Jewelry. I think you can do a follow-up video of a dress that you make to add to your collection.

Logan Ersatz

Please show us more! I’d also love to see your jewelry collection! ❤️

Sara Sweeney

Can anyone tell me if Christine released info about the graveyard competition yet? Have I missed it? X

Toni Zoblotsky

Yes! Love this sort of thing.

Jenny McKinsey

I'm a total grouchy McCranky pants today (there are admittedly a lot of overwhelming things happening in my life at the moment) but I have to say that watching this ethereal transformation today has been such a lovely reprieve for me! Thank you Christine!! :)

Vicky

I loved how your vanity came out totally incredible.

Danielle Hughson

The reveal was so shockingly beautiful! More please!! 🐈‍⬛

Lisa L

Another thought just occurred to me…not sure if this is of any interest to you, but I would be very interested to see antique/vintage jewelry restoration. I don’t know if that is even in your repertoire, but if it is, I would not be surprised! That would be so cool.

Lisa L

Christine, I absolutely love these types of videos from you! I’m obsessed with anything that involves antique/vintage fixtures and accessories. My absolute favorite posts from you aside from this one are the “Resurrecting vintage vanity cases” and the “vintage themed makeup tutorial”. Of course, I’m interested in most of your content, but I would love to see more of this specific category. So well done, as usual.

Shelley Anders

Loved this! Yes, more of these please. Also, a tip for those who hate lining drawers-I use vintage placemats,dresser scarves and or linen doilies. They work great and are easy to pull out and clean when needed.

MurrieCurl

Yes, I’d love more videos about organizing spaces 💖

Carson Brubaker

Also, seeing how you organize your kitchen would be awesome!

Carson Brubaker

I have been on the hunt for my perfect vanity for years. Right now my area where I get ready is a wreck. This is so inspirational. Please more videos on organization! I would love to see your sewing room, for example and the different tools of the trade.

Francisco Reyes

Amazing!!!

Genevieve Fernety

Love this episode and also the outfit in this is très Prada.

Dania

I can’t get enough! It’s almost cathartic watching. I tend to take organizing/ decorating to whole other level and seeing someone else do it in such a beautiful way, makes me so so happy! Thank you for everything you do, and please keep these and other episodes coming!!!

MecaniqueFairy

I didn't see the makeup containers you customized in your Antique Makeup Transfer episode, do you still have them?

Laura T

I really enjoyed this and would love more organising episodes! I'm all for beautifying or adding to what you already have and getting things in order. Oh and that hair tool organiser thingy, revelation! I'm away to order one and add it to my simple 1930's dresser. Thank you!

Megan Sennett

Love this, and will take any and all organisation videos you want to make tbh haha. For removing the drawer lining btw you can soften wallpaper paste with warm water and fabric softener, just apply it liberally and leave it for 20 mins and then peel off :)

MecaniqueFairy

Yes please! ^_^

Ayla Nolen

love this! moody and soothing

Meghan

I loved this episode! I would love an episode about arranging and organizing jewelry. Right now I have a beautiful glass hand for my rings but I’m trying to find a creative and stylish way to display necklaces and earrings.

Jennifer Gabris

Loved the video and would love to see more space arranging episodes.

Analicia Moffatt

Love love loved this type of video! Arranging spaces in this type of decor was very helpful and inspiring!! More please

Lesley

I loved this video! What a stunning vanity area. What is the name for that type of vintage light fixture you were recreating?

Emily N

Holy cannoli that is the most BEAUTIFUL vanity I’ve ever seen!! You did freaking incredible!!

Leslie

I would love to see more styling videos like this included in the future!

Mary Horning

Nicely done! I would be interested to see an episode organizing the space for your workshop tools -- Dremel and bits, pliers, dusk mask, gloves, paints...etc

Samantha Cooper

I literally gasped when I saw the finished product. This is absolutely beautiful!! 😍😍 I really enjoyed this episode!

Kimberly Mullikin

Thoroughly enjoyed this episode!! Thank you!

miz vitko

Christine, I was thinking that if you were concerned about any rattling or instability of the lamp shades you had to wire onto their bases, perhaps a thin rubber ring, spray painted to match the metal, would be helpful. The kind used in canning, or something you cut out yourself out of some rubbery material, like a yoga mat, except thinner.

Rebecca Valentine

If you like old dead lady colors I’m surprised you haven’t checked out Jeffree Stars cremated line. 😂

miz vitko

Beautiful arrangement, lighting, everything! All those cosmetics, stc., make mefeel quite inadequate, though, as I don't have enough makeup to fill a little strawberry basket. I put it on in the bathroom, too, no room for a vanity, although I do have a waterfall-style one in the basement. There's a window in the loo, and the light is crueller than any over-frank lamp! 😮

Isabelle Rivard

Wow! This was so incredible and beautiful Christine! I was wondering if you still use your beautiful vintage compacts and bottles? That episode was also one of my favourite 😊

Rachel

I loved your mirror gilding demo.. I have a mirror tray I want to paint gold. Can't wait to try it!

Jennifer Edwards

so pretty.and right on time I am literally starting my own vanity project so this was a great surprise episode. I love these types of episodes

hillary 96 renteria

love this set up! super fancy yet so functional

Caroline Brown

Amy Mullen

The Martha Washington tables usually have a little wooden tray for the top drawer, which is what she used for the lipsticks.

Kathryn

Could you provide the link for the holders you found for the flame lamps? The ones you frosted? I'm curious what the diameter is as well as the diameter of the aperture :)

Dawn Hargy-Louden

Not sure if Christine will even see this but just wanted to say I love these episodes. It's amazing to see things we can potentially do in our homes to so we can get that 'vibe'. I appreciate these enormous intense episodes Christine does but I love these little ones just as much. So anything that can show us how to add some 'glam spook' to our own homes is wonderful. Much love.

Kathryn

I would also like to know this! Let me know if you find out!

Tilda König

OH my godness how beautiful that turned out! Yes!! Definetley more videos like this where you orginize and make a space like this. It would have been nice to see more of an overview in the end though but love this and thank you for sharing!

Sam Gajdos

I caught my neighbor about the bring a beautiful vintage vanity to the dump. Needless to say I saved him the trip and have been pondering how to make it over. This couldn't of come at a better time.

Shayla

Loved these last two episodes, and YES, I'd love to see more videos like this. Your staging style is phenomenal!! Thank you for sharing your creativity!

Kelly Phillips

Love this episode 🥰❤️

Kimberly H.

I enjoyed watching this kind of episode. I am not a makeup/vanity kind of girl, but I can imagine those drawers filled with embroidery threads, crochet hooks, yarn, pencils and paper….yeah 💕

Victoria Cooksey

Nice! Yes, I'd love to see more videos on arranging items. And I'd love to learn more about staging an area to shoot a video and perhaps a video on filming equipment, editing software and lighting for videos. Thank you!

Amira Liese

Absolutely gorgeous!! Goals✨

C A

That was very soothing! Love the final result. The Lashify thing definitely has a learning curve. They bothered me until I realized that I was putting them too close to my lash line. I could definitely see them not working for some people, though! If anyone is interested in trying them but doesn't want to spend that much, I've switched to a brand called Lilac St. and they're excellent.

Paige Phoa

I love this so much and would gladly watch any and every video made regarding decor and organization…❤️

V

I love the episodes where I see little parts of your house come together to your vision! I love when rooms or spaces start to get revamped in your style :) keep em comin~

Shelley

Love how your flower arrangements give a total funeral home vibe. I know you'll take that as it's intended....a compliment 😉😙🖤

Bethany A. McConnell

I loved this inspirational organizational style of video. It helped me rethink some areas of my own that need some refreshing!

Deborah Wiltshire Whaley

Loved this so much! I actually have two Martha Washington “chests” or cabinets that are in other rooms I will now move to my vanity. I love the lamps and, well, everything 💗

Page Brunner

Also, would love some easy to do vintage, creepy and/or floral treats for a summer Victorian tea outside.

Page Brunner

Yes! Really enjoyed this. Practical yet beautiful. Really merged Victorian style with modern "magic." I am always being teased for trying to make work spaces look nice.

Bonnie Connelly

Really enjoyed this! Especially how the lamps came together. Such creative ideas. I love watching how you have a vision and watching come together.

Audrey Prothero

I loved watching you place and arrange and would like to see more. I was surprised that you didn't set up up your beautiful customized makeup kit you created awhile back. That was one of my favorite episodes.

Bryce

YASSS WAIST!! Amazing like always, the vanity looks incredible ! xo

Elaine Harper

I loved this! Thank you so much for posting. I grew up in an old house with lovely crackling fires but have ended up in a 1950s house in Wimbledon, London so no wonderful Victorian splendour here (lots of tennis though!). I would love to see how you do your makeup sometime. My son is about to play a Victorian boy in a rather scary film with Julia Garner and his bit is set in a spooky Victorian theatre in flashback so I will get the channel my spooky Victorian vibe there for a few days watching him. 😂

Tan

I can’t say I enjoy the decoration episodes as much as the crafting ones… it just makes me wish I lived in a country where getting these type of antiques wasn’t so expensive! I do enjoy watching them a lot though.

Mariana Escobedo

Yes! More like this, please!!

Cee Fee

Oh I just loved this… I love every video you do, and I’m slowly working my way through projects you’ve taught us to do. I really loved having an insight to your beauty products as well. Honestly watching your videos is better than therapy. I instantly feel like I’m taking on a journey. Sending so much love to you the captive and all your little minions x

Natasha

My Grandmother had a vanity that looked exactly like that one! Huge mirror and all... I always remember it being huge (although I was a lot shorter back then, being a kid and all :P) What a great find! It all looks beautiful! Would love to see more videos like these!

Janeen

Lurve it 🥰 Yes, please more videos like this

Anna Radaelli

That was so much fun and I'm just amazed at the glorious lighting that you created! Yes please ... do more videos like this one because it's great to see how you organize and put things together!

Amanda Leib

I loved this episode so much! I have a vintage vanity from the 1940s that I adore, but could definitely use some more space. Right now my makeup is all on top of the vanity, and the drawers have my gloves, hair flowers, and other hair accessories. The Martha Washington desk tip is brilliant! I’m definitely going to keep an eye out for one.

Christina Raney

Absolutely love and would love to see more like this

Sacha Wells (Edward.Insane)

I loved this organizing episode. I hope you'll do more!

Sabina Flapperina

Thank you for this. You've made my day.

Aunt Debbie Halloween

The vanity turned out so well - old Hollywood chic! I would love to see more like this!

Tavo Alvarado

I just need you to interior design my house because I love your aesthetic so much, do I need a vanity like this? No. Do I even need a vanity? Also no. Do I want one now like this? Yes

Alice

Love this video! You did a beautiful job, it looks so ethereal! Definitely would enjoy more arranging style videos.

Alexandra Kear

Wow your setup turned out stunning! So hard to find such nice antiques in Australia

Leslie Langenegger

Had fun exploring the Mohawk Antique Mall last fall. I grew up in the area.

Erin

Loved this episode! I've been wanting to set up a vanity in my room and this was very inspiring. Love to see more videos like this.

Melissa C Curtis

Love this!! Drawer organizers or even DIY matching dividers could be a great addition :)

EA Hanks

I love these mis en scene videos -- I'm sure in the new(ish) house there are lots of opportunities to show how you've styled things. I also liked in the curtains episode how you styled the area to more match your style. So lovely, thank you!

Jessica Darne

Gorgeous set up! I’m obsessed with the lamps! I would love to see how you organize and arrange your closets and kitchen! I feel like those are the places I’m constantly rearranging and editing and they don’t always feel right. This was a fun episode! Motivating and easy!

Meghan MacKrous

This is amazing! I definitely want to see more of these!

Mia0909

Oh, I love these kinds of videos so much ... I learn something new every time I watch your videos thank you

Kelly (Nellas)

Yes, I love these kind of videos Christine. Thank you so much for sharing! 👍

Tammy R Dowden

GOR-GEOUS!! I have always wanted a vanity (I have nowhere to put it, but the heart wants what the heart wants, as Rose once said! ;-) There's one at my local antique store that I'm really longing to have. It's a little pricey, but perhaps they'll be open to negotiation...

Danielle Alloy

This is perfect timing as I’m currently redoing my vanity! I also have been scouring the internet for MONTHS trying to find a way to give chrome a gold color, so thank you so much for that!! Maybe I missed it but where did you get your drawer inserts/organizers?

Merissa Monroe

Absolutely beautiful!

Jane French

The vanity turned out beautiful, I would love to get ready there. I’m going to a start working on my own . Please have more like this it was fun. Thank you!!

Deniz Berkay

I am happy with everything that you show us❤️❤️❤️ even if i will never have a vanity at all😂

Amy Bainbridge

Really enjoyed this episode! “Turn on my vanity” made me giggle though 😁

VStreet

Love it!

Lauren Hughes

loved this episode!

Sandra Martinez

Yes, I would love to see more of these types of vignette episodes! I love seeing more of the mansion, antiques and of course all of the sweet fur babies.

Brittany Menke Pull

I LOVE that you love Trixie Mattel too!

Anastasia

You also use Aqua Allegoria? They have such pretty bottles, perfect for your vanity. Which one was that?

Laura Chambers

I would love to see more of arranging! This gave me some good ideas

Noni

Love it!

Annette

Yes please, more of these set up type segments. Absolutely gorgeous 🥰💕

Tiana Coats

I really enjoyed this episode. It turned out so good! I think it would be a great idea to make similar videos.

Rachel Forrest

Love the video and I love your outfit!

Drea

What type of light bulbs, the size, and wattage did you use for the lamps?

Rebecca Ude

Oooo!! I LOVE this idea & we know how much she loves her costume jewelry 😉!

Tammi Harris-Crocheted Atrocities

I loved this episode. It gave me a lot of great ideas to incorporate into my own vanity setup. <3

Caroline Rudacille

Yes please do more videos just like this if you can! It makes my OCD heart melt! It always seems like organizational stuff has to look so modern and it’s really difficult to find inspirational videos for organizing/staging with beautiful, classic antiques. I am in love with colonial decor, but it can be very challenging to make it functional for modern life! Dyson air wraps weren’t really a thing back then I guess 😆

Rebecca Ude

STUNNING!! Yes please to more arranging/vignette videos! 💜

Danielle Gutierrez

Well we have a where to put our skin products video. Now where will we put our Vintage Jewelry! 😄 🖤💜🦇

Brenda Fairbanks

I loved seeing you put together such a beautiful setup! I would love to see more episodes like this.

Christine McConnell

I know! I used up a lot of the products and need to refresh those soon :D

Christine McConnell

That is SUCH a great idea!! :D Thank you for sharing it Amanda :))

Nichole C

Beautiful

Danielle Gutierrez

I Love seeing all the products you use! I definitely need a bigger vanity 😆 My reason to shop now😂 Thanks Christine!! And we did end up buying tickets to Midsummer Scream, I'm so beyond excited to meet you!💜🖤🦇💜🖤🦇💜

Chelsea Ashworth

I spy a Trixie lipstick! I’m betting the color you chose is Eden - am I right? Also, even though Trixie has been putting out some palettes with bright colors, she always talks about how her natural draw is to neutrals - I would die if you two did a palette together!

Amanda Ferguson

I use newspaper or grocery store ads to make templates when I line drawers or cabinets. It's especially useful for weird cabinets like corner cabinets or ones with pipes that you have to cut around.

DMCM

I’d love to see more videos where you’re designing and arranging areas. Beautiful vanity.

Maria L.

Christine, I loved it!! Please, continue with episodes like this <3

Carol Blum

Love this one! Have you ever worked with sola wood flowers? I’m enjoying them more than silks because I can customize colors.

Shaé Emery

It's so sad that you're not using any of the antique containers you made last year !

Robots Bath Water

This was absolutely beautiful and amazing! Now I have to go hunt down those torch fixtures🖤

Twyla Faere

I can't wait to watch tonight! A bowl of popcorn, puppy on lap and watching this is my planned evening! Yay! <3

Shelby Snow

This was so fun!

Liana Palumbo

This was AMAZING 😍 just so dreamy looking. Thank you 😊🖤🖤

Sonya Colley

Great episode! So cozy by the fireplace :-)

Liesl Anne

Thank you for continuing to create and share these!

Paranormal Kativity

Absolutely loved this one! Getting to see the decor process was so fun and inspiring!

Lisa Ames

Looks so awesome ! I love the Syracuse Antique Exchange - have found lots of great things there. Was in your neighborhood last weekend and stopped at the Mohawk Antique Mall - Great stuff! Have you visited the Ontario Antique and Flea Mkt in Farmington just outside of Canandaigua?

Alex Kroll

You’re the only other person I know who uses this chi line, I love it!!!

Jennifer Kavjian

For "dead old lady" color lipstick I recommend the brand Necromancy Cosmetica in color Paper Flowers. On their website the photo looks like a pale pink but on a person in natural lights its more of a muted greyish dusty rose. https://necromancycosmetica.com/collections/lipsticks?page=1