Advent 2020 - Here I Make Calendars For My Family

Welcome to the First Video in my 2020 Advent Series! I'm making Advent Calendars again and if you go to this link you can see the ones I made last year! these are quite different!
• Advent at The last Hom...
The 2020 calendars are going like hot cakes in the shop
www.thelasthomelyhouse.co.uk
along with the Sparkle Cards and the Books and Virtual Makes
Last year on Patreon I made a daily post for everyone from $1 which is still there for you to see. The next in this series - my gift to all Patrons - will be posted on December 1st! Best thing you can buy for $1 I think!
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I love the music at the start and end of this video - from Epidemic Sound it is called Meadows in Smaaland
I'll see you for the next Advent Video soon!
Love
Kate
xxx

[@christyjohnson6967]

Dear, sweet Kate. As always, your videos sweep us away from the harsh realities that surround us all. This was so precious, and I will make an advent calendar for my first grandchild who will join us in January. In the meantime, the lime green sofa, which is always there as a REFUGE, is such a welcomed place to be, even though, I suspect many of us differ politically, we all love biscuits and tea. God bless you.

[@gertihackl6682]

Thank you for the paper-sewing-idea!

[@tinekejoldersma]

I so love you to see all those sweet things for your kids and grandchildren. It's special you make a lot yourself. I remember my oldest asked me why he never had store-bought stuff XD He did have lots of it but I love to make things myself too. Now he's older he knows how special it is.

[@linosquoka4671]

What a BRILLIANT idea. All your music is so calming and peaceful

[@janelloyd1185]

What an inspiration you have been Kate, thank you. I discovered your channel and I've binge watched for a couple of months now. You have filled my head with new ideas and kept my hands busy and my head happy. ♥️

[@MariaLuciaGomezGreenberg]

I found you again! 💕😍👏🏼 I had shoulder surgery after pulling a wheelbarrow, full of water, during 100* degree weather, in one of those super hot California summers. I was out of commission and could not find you. I’m happy to see you again, and I’m inspired to try new projects. Stay safe and thank you for your kind and generous spirit. María Lucía 🤗

[@MrsSeifersClass]

You bring peace to my life at just the right times!

[@cumberlandquiltchic1]

How fun! You’re such a great mom and now grandma. I’m so happy that you are blessed with having a grandchild and I wish many more for you in your future. What fun it will be watching you do things with them. I love your shawl/ scarf. I remember when you made that. Thank you for all of your clever ideas and taking the time to make these videos and share.

[@user-pm1xn8in2z]

I loved last year's Advent series I've watched it all 100 times, my favourite is the one getting the Christmas tree it was like Kate and Anna's day out and decorating the tree with the "prawn". Can't wait for this year

[@orapronobis2149]

November 20 2022 What a brilliant idea. I believe I will get on the move with doing this one for the extra fun of adding treats or a small message for my two teen grandchildren.. I love it with the branch and adds o the natural look of the bags. Thank you for all the lovely ideas and sharing your incredible family. You are such a lovely person and would be so happy with you as my neighbor.

[@sunnyw4148]

Congratulations on 30K. Thrilled you continue to grow your lime sofa while sharing such wonderful things with us.

[@eileensecrest2185]

Kate what a fun video, your kids are so lucky. I laughed so hard when you pulled out the "big guns" loppers and then laughed harder when you brought them in the house for a final snip. Nothing stops you, Kate. What a hoot.

[@ellisburton8733]

What a cute, fabulous and simply homely idea... Brilliant idea 💐. With bit more time to spare they could be hand sewn, especially with kids. 💜💜🏵️

[@barblc3202]

Great idea for an Advent calendar! Thanks. My favourite Advent tradition is to light an Advent candle on each Sunday of Advent, adding one each Sunday and then an extra one on Christmas Day. I try to put together a little tray with branches and a few ornaments on which I place the candles. I'm watching this at the end of March, so I'll keep this Advent calendar in mind for next year (hopefully a COVID-free Christmas season by then!).

[@athiernian]

Now I know what to do with that bright red thread I received years ago as part of a mystery bundle. 😊 The sewn paper package idea will be great for the smaller gifts I have for my grandkids. Thanks Kate! And greetings to everyone on the sofa! I’m passing down some raspberry jam thumbprint cookies . . . 😉

[@carolynmason8678]

All the way from Switzerland, I am so glad I found you, you speak to right to my heart, you inspire me daily, everything you do and how you live and think, thank you, stay well.

[@wendymcfarlane9068]

I made similar with my boys growing up. It's much better than shop bought trash isn't it. I've been watching your advents from last year! It's keeping me company while I'm trapped in and they're so lovely Kate. It's such a joy tuning into your chanel. I hope your wrist gets better soon pet.xxx

[@ednatrent-meyer5256]

Amazing! I wish you a great holiday season and THANKS for sharing all your great ideals with all of us .We are so blessed! Just by your presence .

[@mienboerekamp3606]

I watched this video on the 14 of march 2021 The birthday of one of my 5 brothers. Kate I love watching you it's entertaining ,fun ,with lots of tips .Thank you so much. Lots of love from Holland !

[@claervue7098]

Thank you for the sewn paper packet idea! My Boston professor kids arrive this week and will quarantine in the cottage down the road until they're able to join us here. A string of chocolate filled packets will be there to greet them. You've also shown how to make the pieced paper pin cushions so the one I tried will be tucked in as a special surprise.. Such wonderful ideas, Kate. Thank you. Take care with your wounded wing!

[@dianebrown4559]

This is a great idea and I am going to do this for the two granddaughters for next Christmas 2021. Since it's February, I have about nine months to get them done. How did I not know about this? Love, love, love it. And I have bushes with branches and loppers! Thank you!

[@missyvoigt9021]

What wonderful ideas, Kate! I just love the brown paper and red thread. Thanks, as always, for al the inspiration!! xo

[@dr.glendabaker1998]

I am looking forward to your Advent Adventure this year:) Your videos are warm, inspiring, and full of comfort. Thank you--I realize you put a lot of time and effort into your channel--we are the blessed recipients. Sending hugs:)

[@nannettmcdougal-dykes9339]

Amazing ideas thanks for sharing...Chocolate is always good....what a fun Childhood your Children had with you as there mother...so fun and Creative....take care and be safe

[@rachelphelps6347]

Good job with the loppers!! I love using my loppers! So handy! Love your advent idea. We never did advent when we were kids. We were lucky if we got any gift for Christmas. Usually it was fruit and maybe a piece of candy or two!! It was so yummy!!!

[@shirleykessinger7777]

I so enjoy your videos. I always feel quite relaxed and calm after watching you. I only discovered you about a week ago and have enjoyed going back through your videos. Thank you from Washington state, in the USA.

[@heathertucker7056]

Lovely idea! No tacky plastic in sight!

[@angelarowson6328]

Love that you’ve got your great big loppers right up by your sewing machine… you could use them for thread cutting! Hehehe ... ✂️🧵 ...😄

[@judithjunop]

My mantra is 'how hard could it be?'. And sometime it is harder than you think, but it's the journey no?

[@083purplecola]

Lovely! And how fun to search through for the right number. Hope your wrist heals quickly; pain is an awful thing. Much love and care to all 💚

[@cmcmillan7987]

Re: shrunk jumper, soak in conditioner and gently stretch, soak again etc. This sometimes relaxes the wool enough to revive it. Not foolproof, but worth a shot on a fave item. Love your channel. Caroline, Hereford, uk.

[@Barneysma]

Wow, what amazing countryside you have nearby! Thank you for taking us with you both x

[@narelleworks8448]

So clever Kate. Hmm making me think of doing something similar. Nothing sweet though. And on cue my brain has emptied. Maybe I can regift what they already have and need. My daughter as a youngster (about 10) couldn’t afford to buy us gifts. We didn’t connect missing favourites like a CD, pen, glue stick, etc with anything other than misplacing the items. It wasn’t until unwrapping gifts on Christmas Day that we discovered what she had done. I thought it was brilliant. It brings a smile even now some 20 odd years later. 💜🎁💚😁

[@fairyGrandmother]

Such wonderful Advent calendars! I use brown paper for wrapping gifts and beautiful colored bows! TFS Hugs!

[@candacenagle505]

I just finished making the Advent pouches from your 2018 instruction. I found a used crimper for 2 dollars! I made one for each of my children and grand children and for a few friends...totaled six. Some I made with quotes. Others trivia. And one was unusual scrabble words. It was great fun making them and I thank you, again, for all of the fantastic ideas! In 2018 I had ordered your advent pouches and enjoyed having one each day with a candy and quote...so uplifting at the time. Maybe next year I will try the paper shapes which also looks like fun. I think my kids are going to have an expectation after this year...it's going to be a big hit!

[@nelsonshakespeare2881]

Oh just found a wad of craft paper packing in a box i got recently. Super way to repurpose it for something special like this. 💛

[@sandywilkerson8525]

Great idea! I see you hit 30,000! Congratulations!!🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

Yes! Thank you! Very exciting xxx

[@margm4]

Thanks for all the lovely ideas....love what you do...so peaceful, so motivating. Bless you and your family ...lots of cats! Xx🇦🇺

[@kieferhome165]

Dear Kate - Thank you for leading me to a most beautiful music source.......Epidemic Sound ! I first noticed this music on your episode of November 6th....Redefine by Megan Wofford

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

I'm glad you like it - there are so many lovely tunes! xxx

[@yourock8672]

This is just heartwarming. And I have two rolls of brown craft paper. What luck! Take care! Much 💗

[@levinekerenner2549]

Oh boy! I’m catching up on your previous vlogs but don’t want to miss out on your current ones. I’m having so much fun. You don’t realise it, but we have become the very best of friends! If only we lived closer! I just recently watched your 2019 advent series so I’m all ready for this Christmas. I’ve commented on your instagram posts - I’m Finch Yarns on that. Thanks for the inspiration. X

[@baliroses]

I am so glad I found your you tube channel through Arne and Carlos. I watch your videos and it makes me feel so happy and makes me want to get off my butt and do all the crafts I love. I love your animals they must bring you so much joy. Happy Christmas from Australia. Thank you for giving me inspiration and I do own a green velvet lounge lol

[@ritabrunetti381]

What a sweet idea for your grandchild, Agnes, and your grown kids.

[@lauralinash5341]

I still laugh about the "Christmas prawn"

[@sharonvantroyen9686]

I love this idea and definitely want to make these for my children and grandchildren this year!

[@pamelaloy1868]

Very nicely done Kate, that is both the video and the calendars.

[@TheSabinewalkden]

What a wonderful video and such a simple but very beautiful Advent calendar. Kate, I thought of Arne and Carlos when the large lopper came out as I had just come straight over from their video when Carlos made the star. At least you knew exactly what you were doing!

[@mightymo3044]

Hi. loved this video. Had to laugh when you came in with the big loppers :-) Lots of sewing but i find sewing relaxing. Tfs. Hugs to all the pets. :):):):)

[@eirishemd]

Awesome idea! I came here after watching Arne&Carlos launch their first day of Advent. It was hilarious and now watching this I am totally enjoying Advent. Hugs❤️

[@fmitchell270]

What a brilliant idea for your advent calendars! I always enjoy your videos, take care.

[@gingermolinero8386]

I’m happy to share some gingerbread men cookies with my friends on The Lime Green Sofa as we enjoy these Advent videos together. Thank you Kate and Anna

[@theresewillis5584]

Such a wonderful idea...and lovely to look at!

[@lindapearson3340]

Your knitted shawl is so beautiful. I love the opening of your video with all the animals. You are so talented with the advent shapes. I never knew you could sew onto paper. Very clever idea for sure. Love your channel.

[@paulaarthur57]

Kate you are a jewel! I love your joyous channel. 🎄

[@lyndasnart7823]

Love natural brown paper bags and the feel and colour just can’t be beat does that show my age 😬👍🌍🇦🇺

[@stephanieloffler8566]

Dear Kate, I am making an adventcalendar for my mum every year for a few years now. She made them for me so many years and now it's time to give back. And I get a bought chocolate calender every year. She knows that I am never too old for one 😉 I usually make between 3 and 6 calendars each year, but this year everything is different :) I am also trying to reduce the waste I am creating with the calendars and use things I have or I can collect the weeks before December. xoxo from Germany Stephanie

[@zimnizzle]

What beautiful calico cats you have.

[@margiehart1633]

What a lovely idea,I have never done advent but definitely going to give it ago next year . I am also going to binge watch last years.💕🇦🇺

[@nelsonshakespeare2881]

My yes I do highly support a view of Kate's "2019" Holiday season videos, at least as a warm up if not as inspiration that warms the heart. They must have been "work times 100" but they were fabulous and such an appreciated loving gesture to all on the LGS. Happy viewing and Good Wishes to you. 💛

[@brendaclark4152]

Kate watching you maneuvering around reminds me of ME. You are unique and wonderfully independent. I think I’m going now to the lime green sofa to have tea and cookies with you. Stay safe. Love to all.

[@pamelaandrade6930]

Love the idea of your Advent Calendars, hope your wrist gets better soon, stay safe, much love.

[@anitamorrison5426]

Welcome to my green rocker and a cup of tea maybe cookies too. You have been with me while i sew and do my Christmas project. I found your older videos & you have been my only friend that visit me everyday these past few weeks. Here i Cdn we are on stricter Stay In Places. Many thanks been watch you 2018 & 19 Christmas video very interesting. Your project remains me of 2016 my younger gandgirls blow up 48 balloons with numbers 1 to 24. They had great time breaking them each had a wee gift. On 24th they got light sticks. Now what's up for next week. Thanks Anita

[@rebeccasloan3605]

I made advent calendars (small gifts) for my parents as they got older, less mobile and lonelier. They loved them. ❤️

[@antoinettemccollum729]

love this advent calendar idea....

[@beamiller6188]

Love your advent calendar 🎄❄️❄️❄️🎄

[@carolinesherrie4604]

Hello Kate What a lovely thing to to for the kids 🥰💝

[@elizabethvallely4044]

Brilliant idea 💡 love todo this for my grandkids not sure if I will have time now but one never knows! Look after your arm hope it get better soon, yes get someone else to left the heavy box’s! Look after yourself Kate stay well and safe hugs Liz...

[@tinatippin5705]

I have always wanted an Advent calendar. I had no idea they could be so sweet and simple. I love to sew on paper, haha. Great idea. The little twisted bags you made last year with the crinkle machine I tried to figure out without having a crinkle machine. Oh, I can sew them. I'm thinking about making one for my sweet husband. Now to find 24 things to stuff them with. Best Christmas ever!

[@monikawidensky8815]

Lovely calendars. It got me thinking about, what I want to do for my family this year. Not decided yet, but the thinking has started. Happy advent to you!

[@juliemitchell1567]

Absolutely genius idea. I’ve just found you and you are brilliant. Thank you 🙏🏼

[@lyndaroyce6360]

thank you for all your wonderful ideas

[@Laughsonly24]

What a fabulous idea! You are so inspiring. Sending you Light and Love for your wrist. 💖

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

Thank you xxx

[@evelynburt2024]

I have a 7 month old great grandson and I am thinking that next year I will make a fun advent for him. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@philippajimena9665]

Hi Kate, I would just like to thank you so much for your videos. I have a lovely house like yours out in the country. I also love to sew, craft and garden, I even have hens like you, but and a big but, I have been so depressed for such a long time now and haven’t felt motivated to do anything. Also I live in Spain and our lockdown is pretty brutal! Oh and like you I have my three lovely cats, Basil, Katy and Sally. Also have two dogs, a ginormous mastin called Teddy and a small dog called Grace and we all get on very well. Anyway the reason for my comment is to let you know how much your videos motivate me and are helping me through a very difficult time, thank you xxx

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

I am so pleased. You're doing the very best you can every day xxxxx the animals help keep me motivated! xxx

[@philippajimena9665]

@@thelasthomelyhouse Thank you so much for replying, I don’t know how you find the time! I saw one of your videos last night of you cleaning out your table drawer where you came across a little girls dress pattern. I have three little granddaughters who bring me such joy and would love to make dresses for them. Maybe you could make a video of you making a dress for Agnes, I would love that. Sending love from a cold Spain at the moment xxx

[@kathyterrell1547]

I shouldn't laugh, but while I was talking to my oldest grandson (10) this morning, I said I had an idea about a Chinese Checkers game board. He started to laugh, and said, "You told me 3 times yesterday, Grandma!" Hmm, after he said that, I remembered I talked about it once, but definitely not 3 times! Oh, my memory, or in most cases, the lack thereof. Love your advent calendars.

[@nelsonshakespeare2881]

This note is to your Grandson, if I may? Dear young man: Grandparents can be challenging at times and I realize that you do not know me from the moon, but, i wanted a chance to tell you a bit of life experience that you may be glad someone shared with you. Here we go... After I became the eldest living family member in 2011, I began to think how wonderful it would be if I could sit and listen to tje voices of family who were no longer alive. People like my parents and grandparents. I wished I could sit and listen to her tell me the things i was tired of hearing as a child. I thpught why didn't i make a record of things she said stories she told me and funny things she did and the feel of her hugs especially when she kissed our foreheads at bedtime and said "don't let the bed bugs bite". Maybe you could record her answers to your questions or record her telling you about what things were like when she was growing up. Now with this COVID virus things are a little different but it is a great time to learn about the changes in this world that have occurred in our elders lives. Someday we can share what we heard with younger ones or ones yet to come along. Someday years from now you will have such loving stories about your visits with your Grandma. I imagine she must think you are very very special person because she tells you things. Some Grandmothers are very busy and don't have time to share much with their Grandchildren. Lucky you!. I will be hoping you have a very happy life full of great adventures, friendships, superior memories and stories from your Grandmother. Hope you will enjoy your holidays this year. Sincerely a kind old Native American lady who lives on a hill in Idaho, USA and loved teaching young people too. 💛🎶☺ Joy and peace to you all.

[@suedale1865]

What a great simple idea wish I did this when my granddaughter was younger 🎄👏🏻

[@Hiker_who_Sews]

It's always special spending a bit of time with you, Kate. This Advent idea is perfectly simple. Thanks for all you do!

[@sherriekeller319]

You are so clever. Love your Advent Series. Thank you, Kate. Love.

[@rebeccajourney3183]

I loved that whole process!

[@headlessviolin]

I felt this idea and all though time is running out I used my old gelli print papers to make these advent calendars as well as sweeties we have put encouraging sayings in ours I’m doing four lots I’ve managed to get two out today the others being delivered on Friday a bit late but never mind. Thank you for the idea I loved it xxx

[@catherinepowers2750]

I’ve really enjoyed this one! I’m going to happily copy! Thanks so much for sharing yourself!

[@1959lynda]

What a great idea. My Granddaughter is 2 1/2. Now to think what to put in each one. Thanks for the great videos. Love the chickens and duck at the beginning. Thanks Lynda

[@donna9373]

What a wonderful advent idea. A tip about pruning that size or bigger branches, don't try cutting straight across, cut on an angle, so much easier. and always use the lopper, and save the secateurs for the smaller wood. ( from a 60+ year old lady who does kiwifruit pruning in New Zealand)

[@nelsonshakespeare2881]

Sending you healing love for your all your ills and still looking up at the same moon from here on my hill in Idaho! Blessings to all at the LHH universe with imaginings of kindness and goodness to all!

[@irhonda31]

I love your advent calendars! They’re so natural and organic and beautiful!

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

Thank you so much! Glad you like them xxx

[@ingridterbeek]

Very lovely idea, it looks so nice.🎄

[@marilynpease8782]

You are such a fun mum. Your kids must have had great times growing up.

[@urieljadiel4079]

I know I am pretty randomly asking but do anybody know a good place to stream newly released series online?

[@beckhamcasen1945]

@Uriel Jadiel i use Flixzone. You can find it on google =)

[@karenhenderson2624]

Brilliant idea. Just love it!

[@bonniestalhiem8025]

What an awesome idea for advent! Thank you for sharing...stay safe and enjoy your holiday season.💕👵🏻

[@lauratittensor2691]

These are lovely, am I the only one having brown paper envy

[@lindahutchings5394]

Love traditions. I use to buy or make ornaments for my children so they would have a collection when they grew up. Your videos are wonderful. Thank you!

[@yoshiew05]

Brown paper bags!!

[@suewilson3044]

Wow what a great idea love it; intrigued to what you have put in Agnes's advent bags. I'm glad I'm not the only one hurting themselves doing a daily task that is done all the time, so frustrating. Can't wait for your next video.

[@djrich96]

Brilliant Advent ideas, simple & sweet.

[@RedbushTea1]

Blessings to you n yours lovely Kate..the best thing I've discovered in 2920 ❤

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

ahh - you are so kind! xxx

[@ritatharp5238]

The B-E-S-T advent calendars ever! Luv, luv, luv 💕❤️💞

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

Thank you! xxx

[@kitchenworker446]

I am thoroughly enjoying making my way through all your videos - right from the very start! I am a fairly new subscriber and I am loving watching all your stuff!

[@annosullivan6017]

Thanks for this idea. Love your videos. Just like having a nice chat over a cuppa with a neighbour. Hope your wrist is better soon 🤗

[@joharmon2148]

Cute idea I might have a roll of brown paper in my shed have to go have a look.

[@scrabblehounds]

You are very inspiring and I don’t think you even know it. You inspired me this year to send away advent envelopes in the mail with small gifts for each of my grandchildren. So they will receive an envelope with a very small present each day in December leading up to Christmas. But I loved watching you sew the paper advent gifts and I think I will do it this way next year. Thank you for all your ideas and just being real.

[@vanessal1500]

Beautiful absolutely beautiful 🥰🥰🥰

[@marshamichalecki]

Loved the look on your face when you came in with the big cutter.😊 Wonderful advent idea. M

[@hudsonsailor54]

Your advent calendar design was wonderful!!!!!