Chilly Nights & Log Fires / Slow Living Inspiration / Meadow Afternoon Issue 1

Join me today for a little slow living inspiration. In this issue of Meadow Afternoon we will settle down in front of the cozy log fire, knit something to stay warm, journal, imagine prehistoric caves, bake an apple pie and discuss books for the new year.
Mentioned:
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Featured from the shop:
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Browse Through the Chapters:
Welcome: 00:00
Cozy Crafting - Knitting a Cowl: 02:11
Novel Update: 07:21
Homestead - Collecting Twigs: 15:11
Kitchen Clatter - Apple Pie: 18:14
History Pages - The Cave at Altamira: 22:31
Short Story - Storytime : 26:35
The Bookshelf - New Books : 32:11
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Ida
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Music Credit:
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“Summer Day” by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/b...
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“Easy Lemon” by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/b...

[@MeadowAfternoon]

Hello all! I am excited to be publishing my first full episode in 2023. I hope you enjoy the different segments in this first issue, leave a comment below with your favourite. I personally really like long form videos, as I can put them on whilst I knit or clean. I want these new videos to be a bit like a magazine, with recurring segments and features. That way I can include a little bit of everything, from short stories, journaling and crafting to cooking and gardening.

[@dannmurray1199]

New subscriber and looking forward to your videos! 😊❤

[@MeadowAfternoon]

@@dannmurray1199 Thank you so much 🌿

[@LomiR88]

Just happened to stumble upon your channel through this video, this is such a wonderful and lovely content! I hope your channel will reach a wider audience

[@MeadowAfternoon]

Thank you so much for stopping by and watching 🌿

[@radhikam2401]

Ida - I am SO glad YT recommended your channel to me. You make beautiful videos and your paintings are stunning. I am a knitter and loved the cowl pattern. Thanks

[@MeadowAfternoon]

Hello! Welcome to the channel. Happy to have you here. The cowl was really enjoyable to make. One of my favourite patterns for sure.

[@kuianderson965]

Hello from new Zealand glad I found you. Enjoying your slow living cooking crafts and all things beautiful in the country side.

[@MeadowAfternoon]

Hello Kui, Thank you for stopping by the channel and watching 🌿

[@AfricancoolChic]

Love ❤ the 🦬 Bison story and this peaceful video. More videos please ...

[@MeadowAfternoon]

Thank you so much! I am currently working on a new video and story.

[@annafieduna9588]

What a lovely channel. Thank you for being there.

[@MeadowAfternoon]

Hello Anna, Thank you so much for watching!

[@barbarawhite7385]

I have just found your KZbin channel. You came through my feed, and I am ever so grateful. There are very few channels like yours but I am always grateful when I do find them. Yours is quite unique to you but thank you for the comforting and amazing content that you share. I hope you continue with these beautiful videos. Sending warm thoughts of gratitude to you. ☺️🫖☕📚

[@MeadowAfternoon]

Hello Barbara, Thank you so much for stopping by the channel. I am very glad you are enjoying my videos. I am currently working on the next issue, it will be ready soon :)

[@barbarawhite7385]

@@MeadowAfternoon I can't wait 🌻

[@lindasmith685]

Thoroughly enjoyed your blog and look forward to further issues. Found it very relaxing.

[@MeadowAfternoon]

Thank you very much Linda 🌿 There's a new issue coming out tomorrow 🌷

[@TLK526]

I have some how happened on your channel. What a lovely and refreshing way for me to spend a Sunday. I am now a subscriber and can’t wait to watch more of your videos. Thank you for such a beautiful and calming channel.

[@MeadowAfternoon]

Hello and welcome to the channel 🌿 I am glad you are enjoying the video. Thank you so much for subscribing! 🌷

[@tamstar756]

What a lovely refreshing video 💐

[@MeadowAfternoon]

Thank you so much!

[@biancasherie9240]

I enjoyed this so much! I'm going to watch it again. Thank you!

[@MeadowAfternoon]

Hello Bianca, Thank you so much for watching 🌿

[@nadiasdays702]

Beautiful and aesthetic 🪵💆🏻‍♀️

[@MeadowAfternoon]

Thank you Nadia 🌿 Your channel is also lovely!

[@sharenp3839]

First time watching, beautiful cowel!

[@MeadowAfternoon]

Welcome Sharon! Thank you for stopping by 🌷

[@lianapalumbo8457]

Have just found your channel and I'm so happy I did. Looking forward to catching up on all your episodes 😊

[@MeadowAfternoon]

Hello and welcome to the channel! Happy to have you here. Hope you enjoy the videos 🌿

[@kiaramurphy8712]

I just stumbled across this channel as KZbin recommended it and it was the most wonderfully relaxing video. I’ve just subscribed. Can’t wait for more. Thank you x

[@MeadowAfternoon]

Hello Kiara, Thank you so much for subscribing 🌿 I am glad you are enjoying the videos, there's a new one coming out next weekend 🌷

[@susanchlad8526]

Hello I'm Sue just came across your lovely podcast, just exactly what Iv been looking for. I love it, so inspirational, gentle, everything that is me, except for the fire which I do not have. My family lived in houses with fireplaces, how wonderful it was to experience that. Love your cowls, I will make them for my Xmas friends. Please keep up your videos they are really beautiful and thank you. Sue

[@MeadowAfternoon]

Hello Sue, Welcome to the channel and thank you for stopping by. I am very glad you are enjoying my videos. The cowls make really nice gifts, and are popular in my experience 🌿

[@simpleheartdelights]

Such an artist..and a beautiful video too..❤❤

[@MeadowAfternoon]

Thank you so much 🌿

[@Diana-it8mx]

This video is the first I’ve seen and I found it extremely relaxing and comforting. I have subscribed and look forward to more...I look forward to also watching your channel grow...Exciting things are coming your way! Thank you for sharing your content.

[@MeadowAfternoon]

Hello Diana, welcome to the channel! Thank you so much for your words of encouragement. I hope you enjoy my upcoming videos 🌿

[@paulablanchard9890]

Love your podcast. I just happened to find it. Hope this will be a continuing experience.

[@MeadowAfternoon]

Hello Paula, Thank you for stopping by! Yes I will be making more episodes - I am filming the next at the moment 🌿

[@jackiegates8196]

Thank you for the video, it’s peaceful content is so relaxing. I love that it covers so many of the things I like to do. Looking forward to the next one and as a new subscriber I have all your other videos to watch while I wait 😊

[@MeadowAfternoon]

Hello Jackie, Thank you so much for subscribing 🌿 Very glad you are enjoying the channel. A new video is scheduled for next weekend 🙂

[@monden-kind]

Hei, I just found your channel and I love your artistic and calm contend. You have enriched my day* Thank you!

[@MeadowAfternoon]

Thank you so much Maria!!

[@FreakUsOut]

I just stumbled upon your channel and I am so happy that I did ♡♡

[@MeadowAfternoon]

Hello Ceren, Thank you for stopping by. Hope you enjoy the videos 🌿

[@CrisOnTheInternet]

What's this? How I was so lucky to find this beautiful channel? you like a variety of things and that makes me so happy because I can relate. New subscriber 💜

[@MeadowAfternoon]

Hello Cris, Thank you for stopping by the channel and for subscribing! Very glad you are enjoying the variety of content 🌿

[@syedaanjum896]

Awesome calm and peaceful.

[@MeadowAfternoon]

Thank you🌿 Happy you enjoyed the video.

[@bethanyhall1524]

I don't know how I happened across this video but I'm glad! It's so peaceful and I love all the things you spent time doing in this video. I have only recently begun learning to draw and watercolor so I was inspired by what you do with it. I love the projects you were working on. Thank you for being an inspiration for cold, winter days.❄️

[@MeadowAfternoon]

Hello Bethany, Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments. I am excited to be sharing more videos soon! Enjoy watercolouring 🌿

[@christinebell8980]

So good to see you again. Loved the video. All the segments are great. I'm glad you included a reading of a story you wrote. Stay well and cozy.

[@MeadowAfternoon]

Hello Christine, Good to see you again as well. Thank you for coming back and for the feedback on the segments. If you ever want to just listen/watch to the stories on their own, I am putting them up individually on my author channel 'Ida Williams Author' as well 😊

[@amomentofwonder]

Beautiful video as always! 🤗 It was super interesting to learn more about your novel and the progress you made! 👏🏼

[@MeadowAfternoon]

Thank you Nessa :) I look forward to sharing more as I progress further.

[@ouryarnwhirled]

I love your video!! 🤩 I am a new subscriber and I have already shared this video with a friend. I love slow living and cozy fires. Looking forward to future content. 🙂

[@MeadowAfternoon]

Hello, Thank you so much for subscribing and sharing my channel, I really appreciate it🌿 Next issue is coming soon 🌷

[@amelinajones]

This is such a beautiful video! I love the format and the story is so good!! I am so excited to see everything else you create

[@MeadowAfternoon]

Thank you so much! I'm excited to make more videos soon😊

[@karenbrooks7197]

You're back, yay! Lovely calming and cosy video as always. Enjoying the format and varied content. Thank you Ida. 🤗

[@MeadowAfternoon]

Thank you Karen! Happy to be back with a new video. Very glad you're enjoying the new format 🌿

[@joenperkins2138]

So happy I found you. Love your short story’s and everything about your videos. They bring such joy and peace. Hugs and blessings

[@MeadowAfternoon]

Thank you so much Joen, for watching and for your kind words 🌿 Have a good weekend 🌷

[@aprilh5186]

Ida, I recently found your channel and subscribed. I have gone back and watched many videos throughout the weekend. Your videos are so lovely! I especially loved this episode as it highlights so many of your interests. Thank you so much for providing such beauty and entertainment.

[@MeadowAfternoon]

Hello April, Thank you so much for watching and subscribing. There will be more episodes like this soon, with multiple segments. I am working on the next one at the moment 🌿

[@elizabethlangley5643]

I am new to your channel and so glad I've found you. Everything about this video is a delight x

[@MeadowAfternoon]

Hello Elizabeth, thank you for stopping by! Glad you are enjoying the videos 🌿

[@maryemma7368]

Hi just found you. I have enjoyed your lovely relaxing video and find it very inspiring. We have definitely enjoyed our log fires this winter and very keen to get out in the garden now. Look forward to your next one 😊

[@MeadowAfternoon]

Hello Mary, Thank you for watching. Very glad you enjoyed the video. The garden is certainly calling as the weather begins to warm up again. I am looking forward to planting soon 🌿

[@maryemma7368]

Me too 😊

[@kaitlinmeadows6273]

You are a wonderful creative inspiration and offer us a beautiful reminder to slow down, deepen our creative practice, and enjoy the lovely moments of the quiet life. Thank you for sharing your lovely life with us!

[@MeadowAfternoon]

Thank you so much for stopping by and for your thoughtful comments 🌿

[@cjmeissner8004]

What a delightful, informative video. I'm blessed to now be subscribed to this special channel.

[@MeadowAfternoon]

Thank you so much! I hope you enjoy the channel 🌿

[@cmpatrick87]

I'm thankful the YT algorithm brought me to your video. Watching this was the perfect start to a cozy Sunday morning. I've subscribed and cannot wait to see more of your videos. ❤️

[@MeadowAfternoon]

Hello Celina, Thank you for stopping by. Very glad you are enjoying the videos. I'm currently working on the next 🌿

[@SharjahWays]

Beautifully explained And very soothing video..and rally you sound like a writer. Cozy home and you are a perfect home maker

[@MeadowAfternoon]

Thank you very much for watching and for your kind comments 🌿 Your channel is also lovely, I watched one of your videos this morning.

[@latasrinivasan8001]

I just stumbled upon your video and I am so glad I watched. Loved your storytelling, crafts and cooking. I wish more audiences for you. I feel very inspired by your video.

[@MeadowAfternoon]

Hello Lata, Thank you so much for stopping by and for your kind comments 🌿 I hope you will come back again soon to watch more.

[@janmoore6340]

Hello! I just found you! You were such a blessing on my cold windy day. I am one of those DVD fireplace people that starts it every winter morning with my coffee and keto bar. I now feel inspired to get my paints out. Love your content and format. Look forward to future shares. Love from Texas❤

[@MeadowAfternoon]

Hello Jan! Thank you for stopping by the channel, very happy to have you herel. The video fireplaces are a perfect cozy image and such a nice way to start a winter's day . I hope you enjoy creating something with your paints 🌿

[@lulumoon9]

Lovely variety in this video! I also enjoy long-form videos as I work (sewing and art-making). I dream of homesteading someday, so I particularly enjoyed that segment. I look forward to seeing more!

[@MeadowAfternoon]

Hello, Very glad you enjoyed the video. Yay another long form watcher!! Nothing like a cozy video playing in the background. Thank you for the feedback on the segments - I have already filmed another Homestead one and I have lots more planned 🌿

[@mariamackintosh6816]

Hi, I just wanted to thank you for such a nice, original style video. I especially liked your illustrations and art work in general. I have now subscribed, as everything you covered is just delightful.

[@MeadowAfternoon]

Hi Maria, Thank you so much for subscribing to the channel and for your kind comments 🌿

[@jacquelinemcgowan8164]

This was so lovely and i like your choice of music not to overbearing, the contents was so varied and so thank you, have subscribed have a great week

[@MeadowAfternoon]

Thank you so much Jacqueline! Happy you enjoyed the video. Have a good week as well 🌿

[@HerCupOfSIMPLE]

I can't tell you how many times I checked on your channel to see if I wasn't getting any notifications....🥺 I'm sooooo excited!!

[@MeadowAfternoon]

Thank you Alessandra! It took me a while to get back into the swing of things after Christmas but I'm excitied about the new video.

[@HerCupOfSIMPLE]

Yes, long form videos, please!!🙏💖

[@MeadowAfternoon]

Thanks for the feedback! They are my favourite :)

[@HerCupOfSIMPLE]

@@MeadowAfternoon you are truly talented!

[@shoshannahyehudah3109]

Warm, heartfelt greetings to you and to your viewers. This video is my first, and I find it so relaxing, lovely, and a welcome bit of change from others. I'm not saying the other videos on slow living are less just their personal, lovely style as well. I am thankful and grateful for each. So thank you, Ida. ❤️ Could you please do a review and share this book; "The Diary of an Edwardian Lady"? It looks like such a lovely, gentle book. Blessings ~ S

[@MeadowAfternoon]

Hello Shoshannah, Warm greetings to you as well. Thank you so much for stopping by and for your kind comments. I try to create something that is unique but also compliments the slow living genre. I have added your book recommendation to my list, it looks a beautiful book and I look forward to reading it.

[@sylviabol640]

💚🍀

[@MeadowAfternoon]

🌿

[@lavendervlogs]

💜💜💜🥰

[@MeadowAfternoon]

Thank you,🌿

[@syedaanjum896]

Subscribed.

[@MeadowAfternoon]

Thank you for subscribing! Hope you enjoy the channel 🌿

[@syedaanjum896]

@@MeadowAfternoon God willing. Lovely stuff.

[@lucillestruthers9154]

Could we please get your apple pie dough recipe, it looks amazing😁

[@MeadowAfternoon]

I will work on writing a recipe up - the dough is made with oilve oil instead of butter.

[@michellepalmer8243]

Hi thank you for sharing your creative life, love your artwork and baking. What medium did you use to coat the wooden ornament of the burning log fire, thanks.

[@MeadowAfternoon]

Hi Michelle, Thank you for stopping by the channel. I used a mat acrylic varnish for the top coat. Acrylic paints don't always need a varnish but I wanted to give the painting an extra layer of protection in case I wanted to use the wood slice as a coaster 🙂

[@michellepalmer8243]

@@MeadowAfternoon Thank you for replying.

[@emilysmith2784]

I love your mug with the lid. My kitten keeps putting his face in my tea so it would be quite useful. Do you have a link?

[@MeadowAfternoon]

I bought it in a local shop and there's no website. However I found something similar on Amazon - I don't know if you have access to a Amazon in your country but here's the link, there are quite a few on Amazon in different designs. www.amazon.com/Item-Lavender-Porcelain-Strainer-Gift/dp/B07QKGVCQT/ref=sr_1_62?keywords=mug+with+lid&qid=1677533284&s=kitchen&sr=1-62

[@emilysmith2784]

@@MeadowAfternoon thank you. Very nice of you to go to the extra effort. I’ll have a look on amazon

[@evaesteban6016]

Hola, me gustan mucho tus vídeos . No sé si los subtítulos en español cuesta mucho ponerlos , para mí sería una alegría poder entenderte ...bMuchas gracias desde Toledo ESPAÑA ✈️😘🤗😘

[@MeadowAfternoon]

Hola Eva, Gracias por ver mi video. Puedes traducir automáticamente el video usando subtítulos de You Tube, pero también estoy buscando obtener mejores subtítulos en español, especialmente para las cuentos. He visitado Toledo en el pasado, es una ciudad hermosa y me encantó el museo de historia.

[@evaesteban6016]

Hola Los subtítulos en Español no salen automáticamente en KZbin, gracias por buscar mejor traducción en español ... Me alegra que te gustase Toledo 😘

[@MeadowAfternoon]

​@@evaesteban6016 Hola Eva, Si hace clic en el botón de subtítulos cerrados en el video. Es el botón después de la reproducción automática. Esto activará los subtítulos en inglés, luego haga clic en el botón de configuración, luego debería ver un botón de traducción automática. Entonces debería poder traducir automáticamente los subtítulos en inglés al español. Espero que esto tenga sentido. Estoy usando el traductor de Google y sé que no es perfecto :)

[@evaesteban6016]

@@MeadowAfternoon muchas Gracias 😜

[@AfricancoolChic]

Lovely video ❣️ not sure I know the difference between a cowl and a snood.

[@MeadowAfternoon]

Thank you for watching 🌿 I'm not sure what the difference is between a cowl and a snood either. I've seen one explanation that says a snood has a hood but I'm not sure. The pattern I used here called this a cowl so that's what I went with 🙂

[@AfricancoolChic]

@@MeadowAfternoon Good to know, thanks 😊

[@natashasnaturalnest]

Anne of green gables please

[@MeadowAfternoon]

It's on the list🙂

[@Good-DaySunshine]

I don't see Subscribe button?

[@MeadowAfternoon]

It should be at the top of the page, under the video, on the left hand side.

[@Good-DaySunshine]

@@MeadowAfternoon thank you I'll check again. YT has added weird scrolling ads (their ads) that interfere with page viewing sometimes, in an attempt to gain more paid subscriptions.