A Minimal Festive Evening - low waste, simple living

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Hi there,
My name is Niamh and I have a BSc in Nursing Science. I make videos on simple, low waste, natural healthy living. I hope you enjoy! Thanks for watching.
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[@peepingjo]

What a wonderful escape from the gross consumerism and excess being shoved down our throats this time of year. A beautiful and stress reducing video with an important message. Thanks so much!

[@dianeyoung8068]

I couldn't agree more.

[@FairylandCottage]

peepingjo nice to hear your thoughts. Thank you. I try to create a calm alternative to the mad consumer world.

[@lanalana8872]

@@FairylandCottage heyy the lights in your room are so calming what lights do you use

[@helennorman9601]

Absolutely agree with you, my thoughts exactly😊

[@earthmama9597]

Just thinking the same thing! Had been watching Clean & decorate with me videos and people are putting fake trees in very room of the house and spending hundreds of dollars to change their Christmas themes. Problem was I was starting to get caught up in it! Thank you for the reality check!

[@vaazhghavazhamudan]

Truly you are The Queen Of Simplicity. Nature's kid.

[@roo_13]

Only KZbinr in 2019 where I watched every single video! Learned a lot and can’t wait for 2020!

[@FairylandCottage]

R F ah you are a true gem my dear. Thank you for all your support. It means so much to me. Xxx

[@adityatruckid]

hello friends greetings from indonesia ..

[@skjaldmoo]

You have such a healing energy and I LOVE it. Everytime I feel like something's not okay, your videos help me stay grounded

[@FairylandCottage]

Skjaldmø ohh thank you so much. That’s so kind of you to say and observe. X

[@adityatruckid]

hello friends greetings from indonesia ..

[@RavenousTree]

Skjaldmø I agree same here ❤️

[@Brooder85]

The greatest thing about Fairyland Cottage and living minimally, is that it allows you to get in touch with your creativity and artistic skills. I like what you do with natures gifts! And me and my family also reuse the same decorations every year too. We've had the same ones for a decade now. Ill always be subscribed to your channel! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and Fairyland Cottage. See ya next year! ☺😊🌈🎅🎄🎁🎉💝

[@FairylandCottage]

Brooder85 awh thanks for the lovely message. Means a lot. Blessings from Ireland see you next year x

[@christinebethencourt6197]

Chestnut ‘s soup with cream is pure even, specially for Christmas 🤗

[@phoe23nix58]

I wish I could give more than one "like!"

[@FairylandCottage]

phoe23nix you are very kind :-) xxxx

[@adityatruckid]

hello friends greetings from indonesia ..

[@suecollins5596]

phoe23nix me too

[@TheQuietCottage]

Those cards are absolute stunners! Love them! That looks like such a wonderful festive evening in at home :)

[@catrionagarde4410]

Nothing wrong with using the same decorations like your granny did. It's only once a year, it's sustainable and it creates traditions... 😉 Have an amazing Christmas break!

[@FairylandCottage]

Catriona Garde hehe my mum has them all now! I love seeing them :-)

[@TomTom-df9ph]

Oh please , why would anyone do a thumbs down.? Do you not feel the peace and warmth of these wonderful soothing videos.?

[@Aastha-Sharma]

Your videos are like reading a literature book (calm +imaginary story)!! You inspired me in many ways ❤❤

[@beccaxbee]

i don’t think i am capable of expressing how much i love this video and this channel

[@FairylandCottage]

Karis wow thanks so much my dear xxx

[@Uapa500]

I had a walk in the wood, picking few branches, fir cones and leaves that fell, to make a bew decoration 🙂 I thought of you ☺ Have a joyful Christmas 💖

[@FairylandCottage]

Uapa500 hehehe thanks! Nothing like a forest walk :-)

[@BJo4230]

I see you are using pinecones they are versatile I like to use pinecones as air fresher put essential oil on the leaves and set in the bathroom, bedside table, living room. Makes the room smell good without all the extras ♥️♥️

[@lotta7235]

Thank you and Happy Holidays! ❤️

[@nicoletanico5578]

I love this atmosphere... Have a lovely and peaceful Christmas. 🎄🍀🎅

[@rosastratton6503]

You are such beautiful soul! Happy new year!

[@ambergr46]

I've made my holiday decor more natural in the last few years and it makes Christmas so much more enjoyable. Just some lights on a natural tree, orange slices, homemade ornaments made of cranberry and cinnamon. It smells AMAZING. This year, on my dining room table, I put a candle in the middle of a bowl of red apples and pine, and that's my holiday decor along with my tree. Christmas is so much nicer when consumerism is left out of it.

[@daniellereid01]

I remember my Dad roasting sweet chestnuts over the fire for us at this time of year. It's one of those precious memories I have of him. Merry Christmas to you and your family xoxox

[@FairylandCottage]

Tokyo 1964 how lovely. Was it an open fire? I’d love to try that. Special memories indeed :-)

[@ElsieJoy39]

Me too.. Dad used to prop them on the bars of the open fire. It was usually a hit and miss affair as one of two fell in the fire or they were burnt one side and raw the other! Happy, happy memories. I roast mine in the oven but they just don't taste the same

[@amylouise9853]

Today’s I’m cleaning and decorating the house so this was the perfect inspiration for the natural and simple theme I’m using this year for the first time

[@GradKat]

Love sweet chestnuts! My gran used to bake them every winter on the stove top. Beautiful video, as usual.

[@francineh.7825]

Happy Holidays to you and your family Niamh!! Thank you for all of your beautiful videos and words of wisdom throughout the year.

[@FairylandCottage]

Francine H. Thanks Francine for coming on the journey and for all your support over the year.

[@bellahnemetona5924]

I love eating chestnuts❤ I pick them up on local graveyard ☺

[@Cindy-bee]

Thank you Niamh and may you and your family have a wonderful Christmas. You have started my Sunday mornings off showing all the wonderful things to be grateful for and a peaceful way to live.

[@FairylandCottage]

Lovely to hear Cindy... so special x

[@leslieMClass80]

Such a peaceful video. Merry Christmas! Enjoy your time off!

[@mariacrepaz1315]

I really like the calm mood and natural beauty that comes from your videos. Thank you for that! I also whish you a merry Christmas and nice Holidays!

[@carrolinebennett5462]

Good Morning from the USA!

[@FairylandCottage]

Carroline Bennett good morning my dear x

[@florchip4467]

Have a beautiful Christmas. I look forward to new videos next year.

[@lodlemouse4118]

Instant calm ....just what’s needed , thank you ! Have a truly wonderful Christmas xx

[@melissaoleary8196]

Have a Merry and peaceful Christmas. And thanks for all that you do to spread a bit of that peace all over the 🌎.

[@bobtom4533]

Thank you for the kindness you have shown and the sharing of beautifully complex gifts of nature that surround us.

[@chantal5676]

Everything you do is meaningful and brings joy. You’re such a gem in that consumerist world. I wish you a merry Christmas full of peace and joy.

[@FairylandCottage]

Chantal56 very kind to say. Thank you. Peace and joy to you and your family. :-) x

[@philipdoyle-allen6575]

Bless you and your family , merry Christmas and happy new year 🍾

[@wickedartist1451]

Thank you, Niamh, and Merry Christmas to you and your family!

[@lindagoode1251]

Niamh, thank you for a warm and delightful video! Best wishes to your and yours for a Merry Christmas and a safe and Happy New Year!

[@rachelkarslake7787]

My great grandmother used to make flour paste for my art projects when I was a little girl. We used it to make everything, including newspaper/stick kites! She was the ultimate teacher in reusable/sustainable living, as most who lived through the depression were. This video made me think of her. Thank you.

[@FairylandCottage]

RACHEL KARSLAKE great grandmothers knew how to make something out of nothing. Truly skilled and resourceful. Lovely memories you have of yours.

[@creativelight129]

Thanks 4 the peaceful energy! I heard that the next year would be success in his or her endeavors! Do our best for our ideals from our now places!

[@marinavedmidskaya]

Big thanks to you Niamh for this great year of amazing videos! I've been looking forward to every Sunday just to have a few minutes' look at your fairyland! You have shown the way how simple and beautiful life can be when you focus on gratitude for what you have and respect for nature! Happy holidays to you and your family!

[@sirnovaway6508]

Merry Christmas Niamh! Thank you for all that you do! 🌲⭐️🍁

[@pujabiswas3341]

All the things are so beautiful, minimal, and peaceful.. merry Christmas..🎄🎅💜

[@MaynightMemory]

I absolutely love your videos and one thing they have taught me already is to think and plan ahead - collect berries, chestnuts etc. in summer and autumn so we have something to snack on in winter, collect moss and oranges in autumn so we have Christmas decoration etc. Instead of buying everything that we desire right here, right now because it is available your approach makes us pause for a little while and think ahead. It teaches us patience as we do something and put effort in and reap the benefits weeks or months later. This is a rare skill nowadays and I'm glad your videos remind me of grooming it constantly :)

[@FairylandCottage]

MaynightMemory thank you for verbalising what I visualise in the videos. You have a beautiful way with words.

[@bloodmoon1956]

Feeling soooo relaxed.Unbelievable the absolute crap I cleaned out of my home today.Thankyou beautiful red haired Irish lady.

[@AG-io5wr]

I sent out many holiday cards but did not make them myself. Glitter all over the place. Wish i did this instead. So simple and sweet.

[@cecilyerker]

A G it’s ok it’s the thought and time of sending out a card that people will appreciate

[@FairylandCottage]

A G hehehe the fairies just wanted to sprinkle their dust all over your home :-)

[@AG-io5wr]

@@FairylandCottage Hahaha indeed they did 😂

[@katewheeler7385]

You have inspired me this year to use natural decorations. On my walks with my pup I have been collecting some holly and leaves, looks so pretty:)

[@prav1027]

You're videos are so peaceful. Thank you.

[@CubanGirl-oo4pg]

The same glue we prepared in my country Cuba whrn I was a child. We used it for school projects. We did not have other glue to use. I remember my mother making the glue in the kitchen. Oh! It is such a precious memory.

[@sophietopham8822]

Wow I love your channel so much. will miss it over Christmas but will be sharing with family and friends :) so calming inspiring and shows less can sometimes be more satisfying and complete . It is amazing how much the land provides for us

[@SarahsTarot]

Such a beautiful way to celebrate winter and the festive season 🎄 I so love your channel, it is a haven of peace and tranquility. Wishing you a magical 2020 💕💕

[@RoseyPinzon]

Merry Christmas Niamh! I’ve enjoyed the content on your channel and look forward to what you have in store for 2020!

[@carolynheaton6068]

Merry Christmas, Naimh. Thank you for all you do.

[@nynke9858]

I could watch this for hours...so calming

[@rockhead5578]

I truly love watching your videos, it brings a lot of peace to the mind and soul.

[@ElizaSandra]

I've loved this minimal series! Thank you so much for sharing your advice and experience throughout this year and I hope you have a restful holiday!

[@LanaFeyah]

Yes, I adore sweet orasted chestnuts! They are my ultimate autumn/winter mood food!

[@a_f_anabela]

So beautiful and calm✨✨✨✨💫👌

[@FairylandCottage]

Anabela glad to hear that. Thanks so much x

[@michelleneubauer5099]

I love your channel so much !! It always calms down my anxiety! Merry Christmas to you and your family ❤️

[@elizabeth4090]

Wishing a happy 2020 to you and to everyone in this community of kindness and simple, gentle living that you’ve created. It’s special. Thanks. 💐

[@FairylandCottage]

Eliza Bradley thank you Eliza your support is everything. Thank you for bringing love and kindness to the channel. May 2020 be a magical year for you. X

[@elizabeth4090]

Fairyland Cottage 😊💐

[@christinetheravenclaw27]

This is so inspiring and beautiful and calming. I really love watching your videos. There's so much love and care in every video 💜

[@FairylandCottage]

ChristineTheRavenclaw awh so special for you to say that. X

[@agataesinska9271]

Thank you for creating such a lovely, calm harbor on the internet! I hope you will have a wonderful time off in this magical time of the year - Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year for you and your family.

[@FairylandCottage]

Agata Skurczyńska calm harbor. I like that. Thanks for sticking around and enjoying the videos :-)

[@agataesinska9271]

@@FairylandCottage I will stick around for good here. :)

[@brendasorrelles3253]

Roasted chestnuts is still a favorite of mine. Mom would use them in her holidays dressing but I would eat them as nature's candy. Such a delight, like decorating with ivy and holly with red berries and fragrant pine boughs beginning on the solstice...making ready for Christmas with candles and lights and old family glass ornaments. Happy Holidays. See you next year.

[@sixtenjohansson5468]

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! 😃

[@v-man2355]

Thank you for the effort you put into every one of your videos. Happy holidays!

[@ibislife]

You are so creative. Beautiful. Have a wonderful Christmas❤️ and New Year celebration. 🎊

[@tramdoan8088]

Have a wonderful time off, thank you for being here to help many of us pause and slow down our days. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Australia 👼🏻🎄☃️

[@FairylandCottage]

Tram Doan thanks for slowing down with me :-)

[@briannemorna4268]

We strung popped corn and cranberries. After Christmas the birds love it.

[@FairylandCottage]

Brianne Morna love it!

[@artikathakur]

Thank you! Have a happy holiday :)

[@candacenagle505]

I love the moss Christmas tree! Many blessings for your holiday time and new year...Thank you for such a peaceful and soul nurturing world that you share.

[@FairylandCottage]

Candace Nagle thanks Candace for noticing that. Have a magical time over the few weeks. X

[@liberatedlioness6478]

Happy holidays. I got into your vlogs a few weeks ago and I have really enjoyed them. So much of what you produce and share resonates with me. The environment where you live seems like an escape into serenity. Thanks for all that you have shared. I have tried some of your recipes, particularly the oat porridge, crackers and facial cleanser 🙏🏿

[@monabaldwin649]

Thank you for your sweet spirit which is consistent, it's very healing in this world that has gotten so frightening. Warm loving hugs to you and your family from Vermont

[@Kate42]

I'm always so relaxed watching your videos! May you have a wonderful Christmas and a Very Happy 2020 New Year!

[@jessicacanfield5408]

I need to start planning ahead for decorating next year. I do have pine and acorns and such

[@britta4563]

Thank you so much for all the beautiful Videos, all the inspirations and all the love . Whishing you a healthy, peaceful 2020 with joy and laughter .

[@FairylandCottage]

Priya beautiful message. Thanks. Peace and joy to you too. X

[@uncreativevagabond7319]

Warm and cozy....... Have a peaceful vacation.... Stay blessed....

[@robinpresley8922]

I love your mantle and little moss tree! Thank you for all of the beauty and encouragements and inspiration you’ve brought us each week this year! I hope you have a wonderful holiday break and look forward to learning more in 2020! Merry Christmas!🌲

[@FairylandCottage]

Robin Presley thank you for your lovely message xxx

[@patrickfarley8036]

Hi Niamh, I just found your site tooling around on youtube cause I'm having a bout of insomnia (again! 😠) and PLEASE, PLEASE don't take this the wrong way, but this is just what I needed! 😉 The tranquility and calm, the peace and quiet of your surroundings, the music and most of all your soothing and absolutely lovely brogue! On one hand it's hypnotic and like a lullaby to a child, I could drift off. But on the other hand, I could listen to you speak forever! My mom and most of the Irish side of my family are all originally from Birr, Offaly, and you sound just like them. Well, anyway I just want to let you know you're a blessing to me and I look forward to more of your videos! Merry Christmas and a very healthy and Happy New Year! Bye for now and, God bless and keep you!

[@sophiebell1711]

Love your channel and videos! The make me feel calm and collected in my constantly on the go/haywire life! It’s good to be reminded of what is really important 😍

[@rizultra]

watching your videos really feels like theraphy

[@LoveIsAnOldfashionedWord]

What a beautiful way end the year on your channel. Here's wishing you and your loved ones happy holidays.

[@armoniamg6750]

Happy New year to you and your followers. Sunny days and rainy ones. Thank you for your beautiful and inspiring videos

[@dinaoreilly9483]

Merry Christmas Niamh and may 2020 be another peaceful, joyful and beautiful year for you and your family...

[@FairylandCottage]

Dina Wiltshire thank you!

[@swatipai168]

You are an inspiration. Happy holidays!

[@margheritagalasso947]

Very lucky you to have plenty of time to spend doing pretty things all around! Anyway, merry peaceful Christmas!

[@Lseverett5]

Good morning Fairyland! Lovely peaceful video to start my wet chilly Sunday morning as I ready for church. Thank you for all you do to share your life with us. Have a wonderful holiday season, looking forward to seeing you in the New Year. Peace and blessings on you and yours.

[@FairylandCottage]

Ah thanks so much... May you have a wonderful season too filled with peace and joy x

[@lisadawley]

Have a wonderful Holiday! Thank you for sharing your gift!

[@paulyorke5639]

YOU ARE A BLESSING!

[@andreelavigne3774]

All the best to you too. Thank you for sharing the way you live and your wisdom

[@HomeLifewithRebecca]

Maybe in 2020 you can write a book!!! Merry Christmas, it has been a joy and blessing to watch your channel grow. I feel like I know you!!! Have a great holiday season 🎄🙏❄️

[@marjamerryflower]

Merry Christmas and thanks for your warmth and wisdom. God bless you and your family. Enjoy your time off

[@MaraD.Arcy.]

Thanks Niamh!! Have a merry Christmas!!!🎄🎅🤶✨✨✨💖😘

[@FairylandCottage]

D'Arcy M you too my dear!! Xxx

[@76moonshadow]

Simple+natural=beautiful

[@minimalmomgreece]

I eat these every evening. I love them

[@marjiecleveland]

Thank you for all the ideas and inspiration. Love the simplicity and using what nature provides. Have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Blessings!

[@sharontorres7778]

What a lovely video. Wishing you a wonderful season. Thank you for sharing your life with us.

[@ldilley8113]

Just lovely💕 Thank you for this. Merry Christmas.

[@elena71contoman]

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Thank you for your beautiful videos!

[@amrcreativeco]

Have a lovely Christmas and New Years. Thank you for all you do! God bless

[@FairylandCottage]

Two Freelancers And A Bear thanks! God bless

[@rhondacurrier4592]

Merry Christmas! 🎄 I'm looking forward to taking a break from media during the holiday to renew and reflect! 😉 Blessings and joy to you and your kin! You are precious! 😇

[@FairylandCottage]

Rhonda Currier ah thanks so much! Enjoy the media break and quality time with family.

[@StephenWarrenArt]

Merry Christmas hope you had a great year 😊

[@martinawalsh4426]

Thank you for all your videos, they have been wonderful to watch! Enjoy your Christmas and best wishes for 2020 :)

[@doro8856]

Lovely, as always, Niamh. I really liked what you did with the lights on the mirror. Wishing you a Merry Christmas, and all the best in 2020.