Christmas 2020 at England’s Finest Manor House - a Special Holiday

[@cjp592]

I know she is lucky to have married her husband. But her husband is lucky to have married her, too. She is active and hands on involved and has taken on looking after a lovely estate but huge responsibility. She has the right personality for it.

[@AmericanViscountess]

Thank you for your support 😊

[@mf5531]

and she also treats her staff with complete respect - like they are equals....

[@lbrando18]

Oh I think he’s way luckier. Without her. Mapperton would probably be in real trouble. No ladies of London to promote it, no ladies of London to launch her into other shows. Not to mention modernizing stuffy English society with a KZbin channel, further monetizing the estate. He’s lovely but she’s clever and prob saved their estate to be honest.

[@camrobn]

I like the blustery day, the messy hair and your vibrancy. It makes you real. Viscountess but a real person, just living her life, loving her family, and working for a living. Bless you. I love the decor.

[@TWROC96]

At the 20:00 minute mark, the kittens wearing sweaters/cardigans are adorable. I'm sure they were a big help too with the decorations.

[@AvaT42]

I like Raymond, I think he should be in more of these vlogs. I think the cats look strange wearing those coat things inside the house. That is a lot of work making all those swags, they looked lovely. I loved all the lights on I. The house with the lights on the bushes. It was all so pretty.

[@kristyrash927]

Julie you crack me up. 😆 Thank you for being real.

[@AmericanViscountess]

Always! :-)

[@Kimloganshand]

I have just recently found your channel and this episode. Love the natural decorations! So wonderful to see you making decor from things in your landscape. So much nicer than going to a store and hot gluing a bunch of fake things onto fake wreaths and swags!

[@christinesmith39]

Excited to see this episode. Julie you are a bright spot in today's world. Thank you so much , thank you for sharing your family and holiday with us....Merry Christmas to all of you.🎅

[@AmericanViscountess]

Thank you so much Christine! Happy Holiday!xxxxx And here's to a bright 2021.

[@lynnmaupin-simpson1215]

Watching you and "The Brit Coms" simultaneously. Love that you use natural material to decorate with. The house looks lovely.

[@missylowe4357]

Julie, you are living in an absolute dream world! I'm also an American, from a small community in Texas. My hope is to visit England in a couple of years when my husband retires. I enjoy all of your videos and tours. I hope you and your family have a wonderful 2021! Best wishes!

[@AmericanViscountess]

Please do! and Have a wonderful 2021! xx Julie

[@barbarawillingham9980]

Missy, I have the exact dream as you and am a fellow Texan. I bet we could put together a group and invade Julie’s space.

[@missylowe4357]

@@barbarawillingham9980 my husband is retiring in 2 years and since we will be 57 that's still young enough to travel. And I'm holding him to his promise to take me to England! Where do you live in Texas?

[@barbarawillingham9980]

@@missylowe4357 I live in Duncanville, it’s in southwest Dallas, Co. I’m already retired and 62. Planning on selling my house and downsizing then I’m heading to the UK and Mapperton and hopefully to take one off f Julie’s yoga classes.

[@debbiemize2269]

Another Texan here in a really small town (pop 1500)! I have been to London once (2007) but would love to tour England and go to Mapperton! And to the one from Duncanville, I’m not too far from you! Meridian, TX!

[@kristyhand6209]

HI JULIE AND FAMILY AND ALL THE PEOPLE AT MAPPERTON. MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU ALL AND GOD BLESS. I HAVE NO WORDS FOR THIS YEAR, BUT PEOPLE LIKE YOU HAVE KEPT A SMILE ON MY FACE AND KEPT ME GOING. THANK-YOU. I WILL WATCH THE RERUN WHEN I GET HOME, AS I AM WORKING THE 24TH, 25TH AND 26TH, 12 HOURS EACH. FRONT LINE PROFESSIONAL. WE THE PEOPLE, SENDING LOVE AROUND THE WORLD!!! XOXOXO. MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL!!!

[@AmericanViscountess]

Thank you Kristy, hope you stay safe ❤️

[@kristyhand6209]

@@AmericanViscountess I will, I'm eating healthy and taking my vitamin C, D and Zinc. It is working well. Thank-you. MERRY CHRISTMAS.

[@krobar999]

This channel has become our new Christmas tradition, having these holiday episodes on while we are getting our own home in order. Thanks for putting this channel and these specials together. Top notch!

[@kimclarke5018]

I use operating room drapes under my tree base because they are waterproof. Then a tree skirt to hide it but still wood floor is protected

[@SeldimSeen1]

You remind me of myself decorating for Christmas. It's exhausting but so much fun. Such a satisfaction when it's all done.

[@jamieyoho2310]

Wow I just love how much u appreciate the house and history. Just think, as the Lady of the house an army of servants would have done ur bidding. Im so glad I found ur channel

[@jaymesilber6154]

Thank you for sharing with us! You are just delightful!!! ❤️

[@user-kz2zq4kj6n]

The kittens are adorable as they "supervise"!

[@rhondamartin3575]

Beautiful Christmas video! I love the natural wreaths and swags! Great job, Julie! I love how your cats are just watching everything you do! Adorable 🥰 ! Raymond did a wonderful job with your tree! Thank you for sharing!

[@janetrogers5429]

Your decorations are beautiful . I wish I had your energy.

[@AmericanViscountess]

Thank you! 🤗

[@goddessar19]

Julie seems so relatable. Would love to meet her in person one day!

[@sarahstrong7174]

Great video. Taught me a lot about wreath making. Moss in the back to keep it moist. Lovely dried fruits for colour.

[@mirchshake50]

I have been binge watching this delightful series. Can I come and live at Mapperton? I can cook 😀

[@l.b.3152]

Lol! And I can be her lady in waiting, and eat your cooking!

[@bwhitedale]

So love watching your videos. You are so upbeat, charismatic and funny! And so well-suited to the life you're living ! Those Reethes are amazing!! And I love your comparisons between all things English vs. American. X

[@AmericanViscountess]

Thank you so much!!

[@lorihogue5015]

Happy Christmas from a fellow Montagu in California. I adore your decorations !!! Keep warm 🎅🎄

[@AmericanViscountess]

Thank you! You too!

[@Kvmilla]

This is the after in those "commoner-marries-royalty" Hallmark movies 😁

[@kathleensmith8365]

It really is a family home! So much fun to see all the natural decorations from the estate. Beautiful. Especially moving seeing Julie take charge of the annual holiday dressing of the house as has been done by generations in this home and the earlier manor. Women still make the holidays happen. All the best from Texas.

[@kristiLB93]

AAAHHHH!! A MAPPERTON MUG!!!😱😍 I love how organic and whimsical your swags are! Exactly how they should be. Magical. I also love learned ng the different English/American slang. So much fun!😆🇬🇧🇺🇸❤️

[@AmericanViscountess]

Yay! Thank you!

[@thomaspadilla8628]

Oh, this "following me around" thing? The words medication and counseling comes to mind. Go with it!

[@lisaharrington6488]

I missed out on this episode when it first aired but I love it. Julie, you are so creative. Love your wreath & swags!

[@AmericanViscountess]

Thank you so much!

[@bettysha3154]

Hello from Illinois! You are such a good sport about everything. The family is so lucky to have you. I love watching you work because you are quite animated in the process.

[@AmericanViscountess]

Thank you! You too!

[@melissaphillips3088]

Wonderful job Julie👏🏻

[@CLR10251]

Watching in 2021 as I wrap my Christmas presents. 😊❄️🎄🎅🏼

[@Mary-mj9mf]

Raymond seems an absolute godsend! New subbie here and I love what I see. Thank you for sharing with us x

[@AmericanViscountess]

Thanks for subbing!

[@barbarawillingham9980]

Julie, you were my favorite on LoL and I love your KZbin videos!! I live in Texas and I’m in love with the UK.

[@graceproby2662]

I’ve just found your channel and as love history I thoroughly enjoy your videos. Im going through them gradually. I’m English and of course I have heard of the Earls of Sandwich but never really knew much about their history. The royal family receive public funding as they are heads of state. Just didn’t want anyone thinking we are biased. Boxing Day was a day when servants would visit family and they would have gifts in a boxes for their families. Loving the videos I’ve seen so far.

[@YvonneO]

Just found you julie, and so enjoyed this video. Watching from rainy Michigan and you've lifted my spirits in losing myself in your decorating that fabulous estate. I could live there😉🤝I'm sure it was a wonderful Christmas 🥳enjoy your channel in catching up🤓💛

[@hdyu5419]

I prefer your natural KZbin vs a perfected hair and make TV show. Your so relatable.

[@ShaunaMarieSings]

Oh...LOVE you!!! You are so wonderful and 'Englishly' eccentric...reminds me of my time as an American living in England...our garden was amazing too...full of treasures...I made my own Christmas wreath once too...hehehehe...'once'!!!!! 💗💗💗

[@allsorts4041]

Gorgeous swags and wreaths. Love the variegated leaves in the swags. The cats were cute...I’m thinking that they were curious as to what was in it for them lol! Lovely video Julie! Merry Christmas to you and yours 🎄❤️🎄

[@AmericanViscountess]

Happy Holiday to you and yours as well!

[@Rebekahlow]

I've never put together a wreath. Your ideas are wonderful!!! Your swag and wreath are beautiful!! Love from Vermont

[@AmericanViscountess]

Thank you so much!

[@debbiemize2269]

You have inspired me and given me ideas on swag making! Thank you!

[@jeannelange4820]

It looks like you have ‘blustery’ Winnie The Poo day to put you into the decorating for Christmas Day. Wonderful!

[@shirleystarling7300]

Keep being you Julie, love your personality.merry Christmas to you and your family.

[@susanforrest4056]

Merry Christmas everyone!!

[@debbierobinsonakad.s.robso6298]

Love this, I have all these videos to binge watch, I'm in so much pain, broken pelvis, This helps me forget for a while. Happy and Merry Christmas and Holidays 🎄 🕎 🎉❄☃🎅🏽

[@janetrogers5429]

I'm loving you all more and more each day

[@kameswaridigumarti1453]

Happy Christmas to one & all......

[@AmericanViscountess]

Happy holidays!

[@patrickgomes2213]

Next year, use a little extra floral wire on each end and make a loop for each nails.

[@jeannelowe480]

Very nice wreath ,,look”s lovely 😊

[@janicedelp2775]

Couldn't ever be bored with your amazing videos. Janice from USA

[@AmericanViscountess]

Wow, thank you!

[@thomaspadilla8628]

Use a sharp cutter, razor or knife to put in a little track that the wire can latch onto instead of slide about when it comes to twigs and limbs.

[@sharene411]

Beautiful. Wonder what the tree looked like after decorations?

[@vanessariley3710]

😢 so sad - I miss England so much

[@saprenna]

I'm married to a Brit as well. You make me proud, unlike some other Americans who are married into the royal family and seem to go out of their way to make us look bad.... keep up the good work!! ❤

[@susandavis6477]

Why don’t u just call her by name ?

[@joannebogias9299]

Beautiful

[@susanforrest4056]

Julie how on earth did you get the cats in sweaters (jumpers) and to sit still?!?!

[@AmericanViscountess]

They. are still technically kittens so actually behave rather well! (so far!)

[@susanforrest4056]

Julie that is great!! I’m so looking forward to all this yuck being over. My husband and I plan on riding our bikes from land’s end to Edinburgh. Mapperton is now on the route.

[@myrdawg]

I’m very much enjoying your videos! Thank you for your work. You may find inspiration on the you tube channel Garden Answer. I can see you two getting ideas together!

[@patriciaodoherty5202]

Lovely!

[@MissToDo]

Are these cats wearing jackets?? It must be b.... cold in there😂😂

[@jaye6568]

Christmas is my favorite time of the year. I can't believe 2021 is almost over. I always make it a point to put up decorations at least 6-7 weeks ahead so that Christmas lasts longer vs 2 weeks prior or last minute. Those were jolly good door wreath and swags that you made. Do they still look good the following year? Merry Christmas 2021.

[@thomaspadilla8628]

Have you ever realized that you have to reduce the opportunity for introducing more mold spores by what you do to prepare your stuff. I bleach boil by cones stuff can come in the house with them even insects. It helps clean them out and reshape them and preserve them for annual use. Are your pomogranites imported or is the weather dry enough to desecate them?

[@l.b.3152]

How you dry the fruits?…perhaps a “how to” video. Thank you!

[@lucindahinostroza8010]

Merry Christmas

[@AmericanViscountess]

Happy holidays!

[@janicedelp2775]

Excited about your videos! Janice from USA, actually Arkansas.

[@EvaLovesDisney]

So magical! ❤️

[@clairepoirier2856]

Love you julie would like to know a little about why and where the history of swaggs and wreaths and thanks its lovely to see your energy. And making a go of things very inspirational

[@AmericanViscountess]

Coming soon!

[@tabitha4135]

Think queen Victoria started Xmas 🎄 trees

[@TheRayjane]

Wow Julie that would be my dream If I was there I would love to help I used to volunteer at Christmas decorating a small mansion in my area. Love everything ♥️

[@tarahskinner923]

Love Your Show. Pure Delight! I'm Addicted! Such Beauty`~~~ displayed` Shared in so many ways! For that i Thank You.

[@AmericanViscountess]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@ubejhane1384]

The worst part is taking the decorations down. I always feel sad when doing so

[@sherrylush5474]

Lovely tabby cats❤️

[@chatterjeelinda4]

I like those swags so much 🙂

[@howardboyer9092]

Yes my friend a cup of coffee is nice

[@clairepoirier2856]

Hope you give the recepy of the wasail drink for x mas tks

[@bsrk3170]

Very relatable. She’s as bad at this as I am! I really enjoyed this.

[@caroledevereux591]

The kitties are adorable.

[@susanforrest4056]

IU Football had an amazing season considering only to end up being excluded from the New Years Day Bowls. Julie thank you for everything this is helping me to keep sane.

[@luisaleonardi666]

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[@luisaleonardi666]

Nice Christmassy atmosphere in the gorgeous house.

[@giginha9175]

You are Marvelous !!!!!!

[@mymodernhomestead]

Beautiful!

[@AmericanViscountess]

Thank you!

[@lauramritenour7243]

Why are the cats wearing shirts? They are super cute! If I put one on mine the house would be destroyed in his attempt to get it off.

[@AmericanViscountess]

They had just been spayed, so the jumpers were to stop them playing with their wound. You'll be glad to know they're fully recovered now and definitely grown out of those jumpers!

[@SuperCarlyms]

Very nice

[@catherinecornick7940]

It's beautiful

[@shellysmith3452]

Is that blue delft behind you?

[@janetrogers5429]

Use your 15 century chair to stand on 🤣

[@lucindawilson5510]

haha hehe boot /hood glove campartment/cubbyhole great job young lady thanks for sharing.

[@nadiazahroon6573]

What are the enclaves beside the front door. What were they for?

[@MP-xf6gq]

ha ha ha "and she is Steven's girlfriend" lol Too Funny. :-)

[@ladyangelaIII]

You should include them at Netflix ;)

[@kiki29073]

Odd seeing a dried tomato on a Christmas Wreath. I always think of tomatoes as summer decor not winter/Christmas. Lol

[@Kimloganshand]

I think they are actually dried persimmons. Beautiful, nonetheless.

[@pamelahelengunchick654]

You are so much more inventive and talented than Fiona Herbert aka Highclere !

[@stacygrimshaw5556]

Isn't that a persimmon, not a sun dried tomato?

[@Luckyraindrops]

Message to Luke: You married the right American!

[@set921]

Watching some older episodes on this channel so sorry for the late comment, but I have to know what the kittens are wearing.

[@AmericanViscountess]

They had just been spayed, so it was to stop them licking their wound

[@janicebrowningaquino792]

You need a gator Dear, from John Deere 🙂

[@janicebrowningaquino792]

A gator (sp ?) would make SO many jobs on the estate incredibly easier than you could imagine! 🙂

[@yeshaya24]

very good camera work you should use him now

[@janetrogers5429]

I would do one swag and I would say we're good

[@mircat28]

Is it poor form to have a butler?

[@risalangdon9883]

Bless your heart. I am watching this way after Christmas lol. However, you should get yourself a hot glue gun (battery operated is awesome), and you could have went ahead and clipped all the rose hips and just left them in with the dried fruits and nuts crate until needed.

[@chatterjeelinda4]

Why are the cats wearing Tshirts?

[@ubejhane1384]

Use green cable ties instead of wire

[@janetrogers5429]

Hello from peoria illinois

[@janetsanderss]

KITTIES!!!!!!!

[@lisainnewzealand8461]

Julie amazing. Love watching but you do come across bit of stress and panic

[@alexaez2946]

Wow no servants?? - bring all the tree branches on foot - I can't believe you don't have a pick up truck and just put on the back of the pick up truck and there you go, no more complain how hard it is to carry from the storage room to your castle

[@carolsloss8440]

HaHaHa. Thorns hurt.