Traveller shows off her yellow, ‘laminated’ living room makeover and everyone’s saying the same thing

A TRAVELLER has shown off her living room transformation that took her three days to achieve, but people have been quick to comment on one aspect. While some were quick to praise Pashy, 42, for her hard work, others couldn’t get past one key detail - the plastic-covered mats and sofa. TikTok user @gypsyqueenpashy1 did the grand reveal in a video and said: “My new front room. “All done, I absolutely love it.

“It's the big moment everyone's been waiting for. “It's killed me the last three days, um, doing this, so I went yellow, haha.”. She panned around the lounge, which has grey and white sofas, and yellow mats, which were still in their protective plastic wrappers. The traveller shared how she had continued the yellow theme with some large flower arrangements - and she also added new wallpaper too. She continued: “I made this flower arrangement up myself.

“Honestly,it took it right out of me. And I've still got to do my bedroom yet. “But done it! Look—nice and fresh looking, everyone. I love my flowers. I wanna get some more yellow ones. “I never ever thought I'd go yellow, 'cause I've always been a pink person. I love pink—everything's got to be pink with me. “But I thought, you know what? I'm gonna go for a change. “And I thought, you know what? Spring's on its way, summer's on its way. And I thought, perfect—that looks nice.

“So, yeah, I like it. I bloody worked hard, and I still ain't finished.”. Her video has racked up 44,000 likes, and although some people complimented her lounge makeover, others couldn’t get past the plastic. One said: “Omg the plastic everywhere.”. Another added: “I bet the clear plastic is such a relaxing sound to lounge on.”. A third commented: “Not a lover of the rugs and I dont like them in plastic..sofas in plastic ideal but not rugs.”.

However, one pointed out: “Looks lovely. Don’t understand the need for the rude comments this woman is so lovely and harmless. “Plastic on things is just a traveller tradition.”. And one supportive person wrote: “Absolutely Stunning. Gorgeous. Beautiful Job.”. HERE we take a look at some of the traditions many gypsies follow... Family-Centric Living: The family is the cornerstone of Romani life, with extended families often living close to one another. Elders are highly respected and play a crucial role in decision-making and maintaining cultural traditions.

Nomadic Heritage: Many Gypsy communities maintain a semi-nomadic lifestyle, moving seasonally to find work or attend cultural gatherings. This tradition is deeply rooted in their history and identity. Distinctive Décor: Romani homes, whether they are caravans or fixed abodes, are often brightly decorated with vibrant colours and intricate patterns. These decorations reflect their rich cultural heritage and love for beauty.

Communal Gatherings: Social gatherings are a significant part of Gypsy life. Celebrations, such as weddings and religious festivals, are grand affairs involving music, dance, and feasting, often stretching over several days. Spiritual Practices: Many Gypsy families incorporate a blend of Christian beliefs and traditional spiritual practices. Homes may feature religious icons and amulets believed to offer protection and bring good fortune.

Craftsmanship and Artistry: Romani people are renowned for their craftsmanship, particularly in metalwork, woodwork, and textiles. These skills are often passed down through generations and are a source of both pride and livelihood. Hospitality: Hospitality is a valued tradition. Guests are treated with great respect and generosity, often being offered the best food and drink available as a sign of honour and goodwill.

Sharing Stories: Storytelling is a vital part of Romani culture, preserving history, morals, and lessons through generations. Elders often share tales that are both entertaining and educational. Pashy responded to comments about the plastic saying she will take it off once her son is older, but she doesn't want to risk him drawing on her new furniture right now. However, she said she may decide to leave the plastic covers on her sofa, just to protect them as they're white and grey leather.

Previously, Pashy opened up about her life as a gypsy and shared that people accuse her of being “dirty” and claim that gypsies “don't like paying for anything”, but she is keen to silence the nasty haters. Posting on social media, Pashy clapped back to a mean keyboard warrior that wrote: ‘Your lot don't like paying for anything and you leave places looking like s**t’. To this, Pashy wrote: “Don’t judge us when you don’t know us.”.

She then explained that people are incredibly fast to judge her, as she opened up: “Judging before they know you. And this is why I'm on this app - to prove that we're not dirty. “How can you take the food without paying? Please tell me. Because when you order fish and chips, you order your bit of grub and then you pay for it, and then you sit and you wait. “So don't judge before you know, alright? Because you don't. Be kind to others. I am.”.