House Update, Book Haul, Antiques Hunting & A Tearful Animal Update | Lydia Millen

Lydia spends her weekend managing her garden, shopping for antiques, and handling personal tasks while highlighting new clothing pieces and providing updates on her pets.

• Home and garden — harvested a small batch of raspberries and tomatoes [02:38]

• Reading habits — currently reading The Life of an American Style Legend Bunny Mellon while using the audiobook to help with focus [04:04]

• Renovation status — working on the Wisteria room, including a headboard update [14:11]

• Fashion haul — showcased several outfits from Halara, including gingham dresses and linen shorts [14:26]

  • Focuses on comfortable, breathable, everyday pieces [15:05]
  • Shared two discount codes for the brand [15:31]

• Pet updates —

  • Porter, the dog, is showing signs of recovery after an injury [37:20]
  • Visited the vet for her horse, Atlas, due to health concerns [52:18]

• Beekeeping — husband harvested a successful yield of honey from their hives [41:00]

• Antique finds — took a trip to Newbury to hunt for home decor [34:22]

  • Bought a Persian rug for a lower price than expected [48:58]
  • Acquired a writing table, military flags, and frames for a gallery wall [1:00:37]

• What influenced the decision to start buying and displaying coffee table books?

• How does the creator manage her feelings of guilt when balancing her professional work with her personal health and pet care?