We’re getting video-happy again. It’s time for another house tour — it’s been about six months since the last one and a lot has changed. Here’s a new ten-minute walk-through of me and John wandering the rooms together while I chat and he films (John = steady hands, Sherry = the talker). We’re definitely embracing the tech. Come on in and take the tour with us.
A few notes about the video and what we noticed while watching it back:
- I listened to the clip several times trying to hear a familiar voice that people say they hear, but I just couldn’t pick it out.
- We filmed this with our new camera and will share more about it soon — we’re still getting a handle on the audio, so you might notice that.
- John teased me for pretending not to know how our dog gets into a chair (around 33 seconds in) — he joked, “does he jump? does he fly?” which made me laugh. Truthfully, Burger just seems to materialize in those spots.
- Seeing the house through video helps me notice things I miss in person. For example, looking from the office back into the dining room makes me want to raise the art about six inches above the buffet so it connects with what’s beneath it but still breathes better.
- My voice changes volume because I’m moving relative to the camera. I tried to stay close to John to keep it consistent, but I’m naturally expressive and tend to flail when I talk.
- You can actually catch John and me doing our goofy video-making teamwork reflected in the mirror of our master sink nook at about 5:53 in the video — that shot is priceless to us.
- Drinking game idea: take a sip each time I say “secret book projects.”
- Those brass doorknobs feel like they’re sucking the life out of the room — they’re kryptonite for me. Replacing them is on the list.
- When I say at 9:13 that Clara’s room will always remain a nursery, I don’t mean she’ll stay in a crib forever. I mean the smallest bedroom will remain designated for that purpose: Clara will move into the playroom as her big-girl room, and if we have another baby in the future, the smallest room makes the most sense for a crib.
- The ending felt embarrassingly dorky — I was recovering from a stomach bug and said something silly like “all you need is love.” It was a weird moment, but real life slips into these videos and that’s part of the charm.
- Apparently I tend to get sick before every video tour. Maybe cleaning and getting the house in order while recovering from a bug triggers the urge to shoot a tour when everything’s tidy.
For comparison, I’ll link back to the previous video tour we shared six months ago — it’s fun to watch how much has changed. The earlier video is shakier because I didn’t yet have John’s steady hands behind the camera, so it’s a funny reminder of progress. Do you ever tape your house just to see how it changes over time or to document projects? Sometimes our footage looks a little Blair-Witch-ish thanks to flail-y hands, but that’s part of the personality. John deserves a little award for holding the camera while I jabber on — maybe a handmade one courtesy of my flail-y hands. If you’re curious about our ongoing to-do list while watching the most recent tour, our updated project rundown has the details.
Psst — we’ve posted several other house tour videos since we moved in. They’re a great way to see the changes over time, including outside tours from last year and this year. Viva la video camera!