DAY IN THE LIFE | getting work done & making DIY citrus candles 🍋

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Let's create something incredible!💡 Be truly glad...there is wonderful joy ahead. ♡ 1 Peter 1:6

[@gayathriiyer5207]

Hey Allison I can’t believe it’s already 6 years since I started following you. I stumbled upon your channel when I was visiting my parents in India and I am so thankful for that. I have been your follower ever since. I love all your videos and how much they inspire me. I think the world is so beautiful because of people like you. I look up to your videos and the I love the cozy vibes. I learned how to truly romanticize life from your videos and started enjoying every moment of my life. Thank you so much for sharing your day with us. I know that creating content and editing takes a lot of time and I appreciate from the bottom of my heart how much effort you put into them. Thank you so much Allison ❤❤❤❤

[@ALLISONBICKERSTAFF]

You make the world so beautiful, Gayathri 🦋 As always, thank you for sharing your kindness with me. 🌸 I hope you have a beautiful rest of your week 💛

[@kathywest5000]

I love the projects you come up with for each season ❤❤❤❤

[@bandteesnblazers]

Amen 🙏🏼

[@Liam421Liam]

Your home keeps getting cozier and cozier! I love the intentional touches in each room!

[@ALLISONBICKERSTAFF]

Awhhh thank you so much! I truly love working on home projects 🏡💛

[@jeanniecarroll9119]

Hey Allison. A little trick when using an abstract shape when you are pouring candles is to put the vessel in sand and you can get it kevel and hold it still while pouring and setting. Love your videos....so genuine.

[@IntentionallivingwMakka]

I cant describe how happy I get when I get a notification on my phone saying that Allison posted a new video 🥰

[@jessssalemme]

I also have a book club and I love it! ❤

[@ALLISONBICKERSTAFF]

Such a fun community gathering to look forward to 📚

[@jessssalemme]

@@ALLISONBICKERSTAFF agreed! It’s my favorite night of the month!

[@mariamangion21]

Thank you for your incredible content! I look up to you and your whole vibe so much 🥹 The fact that she puts SO much time & effort into her videos literally makes my day 🥰 You give me a boost of serotonin when you post! My favorite thing about Allison is how joyful, caring and honest she is 🩵Happy Easter to you and your family ❤

[@ALLISONBICKERSTAFF]

Happy Easter to you & yours, sweet Maria! 🥹🧚‍♀️ I’m so grateful for you & the light your spread. 🫶

[@carla71511]

Good morning sweet Allison, thank you for this wonderful and lovely videos 💖 I wish you a happy Easter full of love, happiness and beautiful family moments 🌸 Thank you for making this world a better place! Wishing you so much love 💕

[@ALLISONBICKERSTAFF]

Good morning, lovely Carla! 🍋 Wishing you a glorious Easter as well 🦋 much much love 🧚‍♀️

[@malindashumpert7956]

I just love the touches of your home, Allison! It's so spacious and cozy and has a warm and inviting feeling to it, and the atmosphere is welcoming to anyone. I hope you have a wonderful Easter with Brandon, Palmer, and the rest of your family. ❤

[@juliecarns]

Hi Allison, We have given up paper towels, paper plates, paper napkins and cups other than July 4th when we have 50+ people over. What works best for us, is having a stack of Williams Sonoma dish cloths on our paper towel holder next to the sink; so easy to wash up a few extra dish cloths every day and saves us a lot of money to stop using these disposable items.

[@monicamacauley3750]

You should consider planting Dahlias in your planter off your back patio. They are beautiful and thrive in zones 8-10. You plant them as tubers in May and they provide nonstop color until first frost. I buy mine though Swan Island Dahlias but they carry them at big box stores and Costco. They’re beautiful and provide so much color.

[@xprettypinkpolishx]

Loved this video Allison, as we go into Easter weekend tomorrow I’m so excited to watch this!! I hope you have a lovely Easter this weekend 🫶🏻💗

[@mollydeckman]

Allison, I found your channel in the fall and instantly fell in love with your sweet spirit. It’s like you are a real life fairy ❤ You inspire me in so many ways. You are truly a beautiful soul 😊 You are my favorite KZbinr to watch. Thank you for sharing.

[@hairydoghottie]

i was in a sour mood for no reason in particular before i watched this vid and your spirit instantly puts me in a brighter mood and makes me feel inspired ❤ always look forward to your videos

[@courthopejones]

Those candles are so cute! Also your videos make my day! So sweet and full of joy! Thank you! I love watching them while I’m working since I work from home by myself a lot!

[@mariahwyant]

Have a wonderful day! Oh also. I've pretty much have worked factory jobs 99% of the time in the last 5 years since I graduated high school in 2018. I'm 24 and unfortunately have some health problems that I'm working on changing. But I had a job interview on Sunday as a barista at a airport kind near me! I got the job but I'm just waiting on when my start date is going to be. I'm really looking forward to changing my career and being able to say I'm a barista!

[@ALLISONBICKERSTAFF]

I’m so excited for you, Mariah! ☕️

[@dianejohnson7235]

Such a great way to make candles! You think of the best and new way to do crafts and projects! I so enjoy your videos!

[@sharondiesen2924]

I love your channel and ideas . You embrace each moment and come up with such great natural and interesting ideas. You are such a genuine person. Stay sweet.

[@jenstickley361]

The candles are precious! 🍋 🍊 Thank you so much for sharing this fun idea! ☀️

[@jilliankepler2476]

Hello Allison!! Just wanted to wish you and your family a Happy and Blessed Easter Sunday!!! I also just wanted to tell you how much you brighten up my days when you post your videos, you are truly a wonderful example of what inspiration means and what it is ALL about!!! Send all my love and positivity your way from Pennsylvania ✌🏻❤️😊🌈🍋🍊💐

[@klmjtr]

Aww Palmer at the end! Adorable! So sweet! 🐶🥰

[@ALLISONBICKERSTAFF]

He’s such a little bestie 🐾🌸

[@mslee3524]

Well, I'm old enough to be your grandmother! But i find your personality, your home, your content to be a blessing and inspiration! I hope your grandmother loved the candles.....I would 😊. Thank you for the Bible verse (plus vs 7 is really for me today). I love your shades? either side of the fireplace.....where did you find them? Thanks for a day in the life....what a sweet life you're making it......for others, as well as yourself! ❣

[@mslee3524]

Just found the bamboo shade referenced 👍😊

[@HannahCoziCorner]

You're so crafty! The lemon candles were so cute and perfect for summer ☀️ 😊

[@ALLISONBICKERSTAFF]

Eeep thank you! Yes - perfect for the warm seasons 🤭💛🌼🍋

[@bkind12another18]

I loved the candles, so cute and I love the rawness of them... You could see this being a fun thing to make and sale at a cute craft fair.. Great job...

[@greetingsfrombella]

Yay another vlog! It's so rainy today where I live, so I appreciate the spring vibes 🌻 Love the candles, so cute! Have a nice Easter weekend 🐣

[@ALLISONBICKERSTAFF]

I’ve actually been craving a rainy day 🤭🌧️ We haven’t had rain for a while! I hope you have a beautiful Easter weekend as well!

[@lindacarter126]

Love the candles and all that you shared today! Have a Happy Easter!!!

[@spectacularaspiewalker1030]

Great way to start any day! I watch you more than I watch anything else, and you inspire me so much! Thank you for all you do! 🩷🩷🩷

[@BetsyBHAPPY]

Haha, so true. I relate to this comment so much💜

[@mariamangion21]

Same ❤ I always start my day with one of her videos!

[@ALLISONBICKERSTAFF]

🥹💛 thank you so so much

[@kateforreal]

love love love the desktop wallpaper, I’ve downloaded every month since you started making them!

[@HarryThomasPictures]

Happy Good Friday Allison, your candles are beyond beautiful. To say your a talented artist would be a understatement your a inspiration🤩🕯💫!

[@michellewissler3013]

Hi Allison Your video today was beautiful as always! I love the candles you made and can't wait to try and make them. They are so cute! Your videos are always inspiring and uplifting 💖 Thank you so much for all you put into every video! I love your channel and simply adore you! Wishing you a beautiful Easter full of blessings, love and joy. May you have a precious time with your family 💕🐇🕊️🐣🫶

[@rebeccashimer714]

Hi Allison! I love watching your vlogs about different seasons, they help get me in the spirit of that time of year! Would you consider making a how-to/follow along video about how you made your computer desktop background? I would love to create one for each season/month for my own laptop, and I love the idea of keeping the desktop clean by putting files in a "files" folder like you did (instead of having a bunch of shortcuts cluttering up the screen), but I'm not technologically savvy enough to know how to do that on my own!

[@BetsyBHAPPY]

I have been loving your content more and more lately. It just makes me so happy and inspires me to enjoy every minute I spend in my house. I already lost count of how many times I watch your last video. So dreamy!!! Weather is warming up, up here so I will be able to transfer my plants outside soon!🌱🦋🌸💜. Have a blessed day Allison!

[@ALLISONBICKERSTAFF]

I’m so glad, Betzy! That makes me so happy. 🥲🌸💭🦋 I’m excited for you! 🌱

[@BetsyBHAPPY]

@@ALLISONBICKERSTAFF 🤗

[@xprettypinkpolishx]

just purchased love and other words at the book store today! thanks fir the rec, it looks popular it was at the front of the bookstore when I went in!

[@operacionanaconda]

The candles looked amazing!! What an idea😍❤️

[@jylfearn4840]

Yay! I have that book too, now I’m excited to read it! 📖

[@carlyhampton]

Hey Allison, I hope you are doing well? ❤ just wanted to let you know how much I appreciate you and the videos you create. Your home, garden, style and creativity are so inspiring 🙏😊🌷

[@alyroseee]

Allison! I love your videos but really wish you would link all of your beautiful dresses or at least state in the description where they are from even if not available! There are sooo many beautiful dresses 🥹

[@tristamatyus3368]

The candles are adorable!! I’m definitely going to try this craft as well.😊

[@ALLISONBICKERSTAFF]

Hope you enjoy it 🤭🕯️🍋

[@juliep.4483]

I always look forward to your videos allison! You have such a beautiful way about you 🥰🌺

[@tricia811]

Allison, you can also sprinkle lime (or dolomite) to change the color of your hydrangeas!😄It is fun! Happy Easter! I admire your determination in all of the projects, crafts, recipes ,etc. You are so inspiring!

[@ALLISONBICKERSTAFF]

Oh, how amazing! Nature is just so fascinating 🌈🌸

[@TheEmpressgoth]

Thank you and I loved ❤ the candles

[@nataliedaddieco]

Love and other words is Christina Lauren’s best book for sure

[@rosemarypalmer9008]

To get your candles stay level, pour out some rice or beans in a tray and place the lemons in it. Easy way to make them level.

[@andrea.6405]

It's so fun that I just came home with my first ever hydrangea (sorry, unsure about its English spelling) baby plant and learned about the color change, sat down and watched your video mentioning it😄 Great vibe as usual💛

[@alexisnile2656]

I read a tip that when using wood wicks that you should soak them in (any readily avaliable) oil. It helps them burn to their maximum efficiency -more consistantly.. Such a fun craft!

[@keylaguadalupesanchezcarav8603]

Hi Allison, What is your favorite perfume for spring? Or could you make recommendations? I loved your videos🥰❤️

[@anastasiiakremeznaia8694]

After watching this video I got the inspiration to have a candle-making date with my close friends, thank you😍💕

[@ALLISONBICKERSTAFF]

I LOVE THIS! That will be so fun 🥲

[@Chosengirl1]

Great tips on the kettle

[@jennifercasavant-yealy900]

I enjoy your vlogs ~ thanks so much 😊 I am inspired by your potting bench. ❤

[@mssymoneray]

I love the wallpapers! I've been downloading them for months!

[@NikkiScatch84]

I bet those candles smell good! Have a happy Easter! 🐰

[@ALLISONBICKERSTAFF]

So fresh! Happy Easter to you too 🌼

[@darinroberts3528]

HAPPY EASTER SWEETHEART🦋

[@ALLISONBICKERSTAFF]

Happy Easter to you too! 🌼💛

[@fraugray]

Love the candles 🤩

[@rebeccarendle3706]

🐰 Haapy Easter Alison 🐣 🪻 A lovely vlog. TIP: You can use egg cartons to sit the fruit halves in to keep them stable while filling them with wax. The "flakes" in your tea can is CaCO3 from the water.. use vinigar, lemon juice which is acidic to dissolve the calcium carbonate. Use bicarbonate of soda to remove black tea stains.

[@willothewispl]

Allison those candles are so cute. Wish I could smell them. Maybe I will try some. Oh, your pup is so precious. God Bless.

[@imaniinspires]

Love your content so much! My best friend / roommate and I love to watch your videos together. We both recently moved to Orlando & wanted your beach recommendations!

[@marinapico1111]

Hi Allison You bring out the cutest details. 😊

[@ALLISONBICKERSTAFF]

Oh, thank you so much 🥹💛

[@jennwarden5331]

If you want to re- purpose your pink dish gloves, I have a pair that i only use to wash fresh fruits and veggies! Game changer❤

[@beckymoe9194]

Thanks for the video and i love the candles❤👍

[@Jennrenee1983]

Happy Easter to you and your family. I wish we had sun here in my area of Virginia. It’s been cold and rainy for the past couple days. Your vlogs always make me happy. All your decor ideas are so beautiful. The Starbucks I work at saves the coffee grinds and packages them for customers to take who wants them for their garden. Not sure if all Starbucks do that you may have to ask if your interested.

[@glendagomez5014]

Your videos are my happy place

[@xprettypinkpolishx]

can't wait to read love and other words!

[@ChantelKeona1]

Your content is so inspiring.

[@juliecundiff2344]

Thank you for the beautiful video ❤

[@savanahsavell8791]

i really want the floor plans for this house! so beautiful!

[@glx3846]

I enjoyed your video. Me and my best friend watched together. We really liked the crafted citrus candle and love your decor style

[@rachelhele7827]

I love the hydrangeas pink is my favourite colour

[@xokelseyxo9238]

Dearest Allison 🌻🍋 You are so sweet, gentle and full of the brightest light. You are pure and loving. You make everyday a little bit more beautiful, magical and happier. It is truly an honor and a blessed privilege to walk this road to heaven alongside you. You are the most precious, loveliest blessing and gift to this world. It is so obvious that God has a purpose for your journey here on earth. I believe that each soul has it's own message. I believe that your soul's message is to live each moment to the absolute fullest and to embrace each day as a gift from the heavens above. Thank you for always wanting to share your life with us. Please always remember how special and deeply loved you are. Thank you for inspiring me each and everyday. 💛

[@ALLISONBICKERSTAFF]

Kelsey! How encouraging are you 🥹💛 Thank you for being so generous with your words & care for me. I’m so beyond grateful for the beautiful soul you are! 🙏

[@xokelseyxo9238]

@@ALLISONBICKERSTAFF I’ve been following you since your college morning routine! I feel like I have grown up with you. Thank YOU for the beautiful soul that YOU are, lovely!!!

[@RebeccaABeaudoin]

Love a good craft day

[@ALLISONBICKERSTAFF]

You & me both 🎨

[@BetsyBHAPPY]

I forgot to say... I saw a DIY the other day where you use an old frame (any style you like) and you put fabric (preferrible textured fabric) on the board covering the picture) then you glue a fancy clip on the fabric and you can clip leaves, dry flowers,etc. It looks beautiful and I definitely thought of you. You could switch by season. Lovely!💜

[@ALLISONBICKERSTAFF]

Oh, I love that idea! Sounds so whimsical & pretty 🦋 thank you for sharing 💭

[@BetsyBHAPPY]

@@ALLISONBICKERSTAFF 💜

[@yisy3637]

Can you do a step by step tutorial on how to froth milk the right consistency for latte art PLEASE? 😊

[@leilarefea6846]

Hi Allison 🌸 🧚🏼‍♂️ I love your videos so much. They are so inspiring and dreamy. Thank you for being so creative. Wanted to ask you which KZbinr do you watch for inspiration? Bacio Leila

[@edwardleecaliforniausa]

Hi Allison good morning happy Thursday morning and I hope you having amazing day today and I loved your vlogs and you are amazing Supporter and I'm proud of you

[@ALLISONBICKERSTAFF]

Happy Thursday to you too! Thank you so much, Edward 💛

[@edwardleecaliforniausa]

@@ALLISONBICKERSTAFF of course sending you hugs ❤️ 🤗

[@angelamarcinkevich9202]

Read Elsinore Oliphant is completely fine, loved it

[@pumpkinpatchtash2823]

I think it’s called limescale in the kettle? We have to descale our kettles pretty often in the UK😅 x

[@critty]

Grapefruit might make a great candle!

[@ingridmartin7986]

Try hanging a small mesh bag on the inside of the cabinet. That way when you're ready to wash them you can just throw the entire bag in the wash.

[@ALLISONBICKERSTAFF]

That is exactly what I ended up doing! 🤭 the paper towels actually came with a mesh bag so it has been perfect!!

[@lisavega-gutierrez6827]

I love the citrus candles, what kind of wax do you use

[@x.nICoLe]

Do you have any tips how to keep motivated throughout the week I find my self losing motivation by Thursday Friday etc and I dont want it to be like that❤

[@sarahpieren7403]

Allison, do you wash or need to wash your diffuser?

[@SavannahAlvarez]

Your hydrangeas are beautiful Allison! I always get crispy petals on them after they've been in the sun- do you know how to prevent this from happening? xo

[@neveholloway5342]

eeeek the lemony yellow dress is so sweet!! where did you get it?🌼🤍

[@AmeliaRosina]

Do you have a hair tutorial? I need to know how you do your hair 😍💖

[@punjabseth260]

so nice

[@katebellino5499]

Where are your pasta bowls from!? 💕🫶🏻

[@giannellalopez8805]

Allison what happens when the flowers burn? Do they go up in flames?

[@sis9622]

Awesome

[@Piinkstar17]

you remind me so much of Grace from Secret Life of the American Teenager from back in the day. You look and sound so much like her!

[@Unknown-ic1vr]

How do you get the wallpaper onto your desktop? Thank you!

[@andreabrooks2989]

If you liked Love & Other Words, you should try Every Summer After by Carley Fortune! They're so similar it's off-putting to some people, but I loved both of them!

[@ALLISONBICKERSTAFF]

Oh, amazing!!! That’s on the list 🥰📚

[@morgcastle]

Also The Infinity Between Us by N.S. Perkins! Those 3 books are truly the holy trinity of lost childhood summer romance books!

[@kayeherrera3821]

Happy 😊 Easter lovely lady hope you are your husband have a beautiful blessed day see you next time 🐕🐕‍🦺🐰🐇🐥🐤🦢🕊🌻🐞

[@bkind12another18]

Do you have hard water ? This could be from that.. I have hard water in Vegas... we have a water softener.. it is a must have,,

[@thriftytashi429]

Happy Resurrection Day!!! 😊🌻🙏🏽❤️

[@ALLISONBICKERSTAFF]

Happy Easter week, beautiful! ✝️

[@readsandeats2263]

What a lovely video. The candles looked great. Love the sound and look of the spagetti dish. Have a blessed Easter.

[@janebean4075]

Beautiful candles. Next time try sitting them on a small cup or glass to stabilize them.

[@klmjtr]

😊

[@VEGANLIFE-lq1my]

❤❤❤

[@lindaferrell6644]

PLEASE add a little rubber mat under your cutting boards to keep them from moving around.

[@alyssawynn11]

I call them pretend paper towels!! 😂

[@karolinemondry1408]

Wow, where is the dress from? ❤

[@ALLISONBICKERSTAFF]

It’s from free people but I’ve had it for years & can’t find a link ☹️💛

[@aissaaissa9377]

انت لطيفة جدا 😊😊😊😊❤❤❤