Christmas Episode - Greens, Easy Bow, Table Setting Ideas, a Parade and a new addition to Sugarwood

[@newenglandfineliving]

I hope you enjoyed today's Christmas episode. My Christmas home tour will be available in a day or few.

[@skyethebard]

Thank you so much for the bow tutorial!

[@roksannastephens4375]

Looking forward to all your hard work Linda !

[@hildamclawhorm6305]

I am very excited to see your Christmas episode😅

[@rneustel388]

I eagerly await every single video!

[@teresabrewington7371]

Ohhhhhhh myyyyyyyyyyy !!!!!!! I’m 60 years old . I’m a Lumbee Indian from Pembroke N. C. My daddy had a truck just like that when I was a little girl. But it didn’t have the wooden rails . My daddy passed away in 2016. A few days before his 83rd birthday. My husband passed away 2019. I’m depressed but seeing this truck made my day. Thank you for sharing. Teresa Brewington

[@123stephanieb]

Beautiful! I have never seen that square shape in vintage china before. It's gorgeous and so unique! Tell those hungry men that they'll just have to go back for seconds, or better yet it can be their built-in holiday portion control! That way they can have more cookies! Lol! Merry Christmas Linda!

[@CS-bu9kd]

I love Ben’s truck .., I have an F-150 pick up that I have been driving for 20 years and my husband drives a sports car .. I love my truck .. ♥️ and it is so useful too ..

[@rhondaz356]

Not only are your videos so *informative, inspirational and interesting, Linda, but you always remind me of what a positive difference one person can make. 👏💚🎄❤

[@gailchurch194]

I grew up in a small town. Loved the parades. Americana at it's best!

[@WhatMatttersMost]

That Meeting Hall is EVERYTHING! Thx for sharing the small town parade - LOVED IT!! Love the truck (and color) too! I hope he parks it near the road so the neighbors can see it (I'd want to if I was your neighbor!)

[@nancybrown616]

Oh Linda, what a lovely video! It was a pleasant surprise. Thank you so very much for the smile you put on my face. I've enjoyed everyone.

[@judithpresgrove739]

So charming! Your town looks like a "Norman Rockwell" painting AND so does Ben's truck!

[@roksannastephens4375]

Everything is beautiful. Wow that Devonshire dish set is so gorgeous. Your volunteer work sounds so rewarding, and getting involved right away in your community.

[@cindymarie2475]

Love the truck!!!

[@alicearnold4117]

Thank you Linda, I so enjoyed your arrangements. I realized I was smiling all through the local Christmas parade. It’s great to watch communities doing for one another. Beautiful “new” truck too!

[@theenthusiasticgardenerind3490]

Yay for saving the old Meeting House. I love decorating, gardening, old things and history.

[@phyllisanngodfrey6137]

That truck is the BOMB. You could lease that out for Family Christmas Photos 🥰

[@tresawilkins7159]

I don't know how the rest of the world celebrates, but I DO LOVE a Christmas parade! It is certainly not the reason for the season, but it's fun.

[@tennesseegrannydebbie3384]

I thoroughly enjoyed being in New England tonight!!!! Thank you for such a wonderful visit !!! A perfect Christmas🎄🏡

[@donnamahoney3356]

Me too.

[@janicebrowningaquino792]

OH MY GOODNESS!!! I LOVE the truck!!! 😊😊 I can’t believe the Reed & Barton bowl price, my jaw headed southward when I saw price!!!!! How WONDERFUL! As always I find so many ideas when watching the latest video. LOVE the arrangements. Also, I have the largest glass flower frog myself. As I watched you continue to unwrap so many I truly was flabbergasted. They are a great addition to any collection of items used in making arrangements. This was a GREAT video, LOVED the parade, thank you both for taking us along to a typical small town New England Christmas parade-it was FUN 🤩 !!

[@TheRayjane]

Linda just loved seeing your table settings and greens arrangements. What a wonderful thing to be living in a quaint village. The wholesome gathering in the town and the parade just warms my heart. I love love love Ben’s truck. I’m a car buff so I really appreciate it. How about naming it Nathaniel? Call him Nate😂 for short. Thank you so much for the video. Cant wait for the big Christmas tour reveal.

[@LoriSkees]

Not many people set a beautiful table anymore, but I love to do it. Your tablescapes are so festive!

[@downbytheriver6987]

One of the things I love watching is how much you and your husband are such a great fit. I have been a realtor and home builder my whole life and the way you two came together on moving and finding a new home is pretty rare. I always felt more like a marriage therapist than a realtor or builder. Way to go setting a great example on marriage among other things ❤🙏

[@jomackenzie7065]

Thank you for the great tips. The truck is iconic. When you can get your hearts desire and still have time to enjoy it ...life is sweet.

[@newenglandfineliving]

That should be written as a quote! I love it! When you can get your hearts desire and still have time to enjoy it ...life is sweet".

[@nancychestnut8928]

A small town parade is the best because you know everyone participating! The church looks beautiful. I could watch your videos all day. In fact, I think I have on several occasions. I have the same silver bowl with the red ornaments. It's in my "donate" box but its coming out and will be filled with vintage Shiny Brites. You're really on to something with your videos. Thank you for your hard work.

[@lindakinsman6215]

Aw love Ben's truck! The best of all. We motor heads out here can picture it all lit up. Congrats to Ben. 👍👍

[@anneedfitzpatrickfitzpatri3294]

Love hubby's new truck and the parade was fun to watch, thanks Linda! The arrangement came out beautiful!

[@janicewhite8076]

I love the music you play in all your videos, not just the Xmas ones, even consignment shopping. Its all very relaxing and calming. Love that.

[@judywolff799]

Loved your greens and that bowl was perfect. Enjoyed going to the parade as well. That truck was awesome! Merry Christmas 🎄

[@dawndawn6946]

How fun! That’s a beautiful truck! I loved all your greenery. I didn’t much greenery this year, but you’ve inspired me to add some. It’ll add a cozier atmosphere after I take he Christmas decor down.

[@susanneflaherty8681]

Your truck would be great in the parade next year! Really enjoyed the parade from the warmth and comfort of my chair!

[@Catsanddogslivingtogether]

Love the new family member.

[@RoseCottageColleen]

What a wonderful truck!

[@concettaalcorn686]

What a wonderful video love your new addition to your family. ❤️

[@sandrasina3335]

Linda , what a nice Video! What I love most about your floral Arrangements is that you use real twigs and branches. For me it's so much nicer than artificials and you got the smell for free. And I love the truck! Wow!

[@donnaendres3235]

I love the arrangement you made with the flower frog! I purchased one while antiquing but wondered how it was used. I will be making an arrangement with it. Thanks for sharing your ideas!!! Love the new truck. Ben is a happy man!

[@susanb.1856]

Great video! I love the truck. Congrats Ben! I appreciate seeing Willow joining in the family fun - parade and washing the truck. Good dog Willow! Good 🐕. 👍

[@sandyallen1488]

That truck is so beautiful…straight out of a Norman Rockwell painting🤣. I love it.

[@Alex.smiffy]

Congratulations to Ben on the new arrival!

[@bishop2b394]

We love our Firemen. God Bless them.

[@chorton38305]

What a gorgeous truck! I love the wooden side boards. It would be a great parade truck.

[@bettyteesdale9495]

Love Ben's new truck and how you are enjoying your small town events. I grew up in a small town and have many fond memories.

[@lorihaddad7535]

Looks gorgeous! My grandmother would place candy canes in the holes of the flower frogs for a cute twist at Christmas time ❤️

[@newenglandfineliving]

Great idea!!!!!

[@loridamico3368]

I love the truck! That would be a great addition to next year's parade.

[@1955missellie]

Really a special episode....table settings, greens, parade.... and the truck is incredible!

[@seasonliving6916]

Everything is so beautiful, you are so amazing. I sit and watch your videos and am so impressed on how much you have accomplished with all you have had to do with your move, and yet you are still able to provide such great videos. My favorite is the Staffordshire table setting. I love the elegant rustic style. And that truck is fantastic. Great job.

[@kathyphifer7546]

Oh those gorgeous double handled soup bowls are divine! So hard to find them. Lovely Christmas ideas!

[@patriciaconiglio6717]

Gorgeous truck. So beautifully restored and so shiny. Love the bow making tutorial.

[@Michelle-ky8tn]

Wow, what a fantastic surprise for Ben, to find that truck in such beautiful shape, hope to see you in next years parade!

[@dawnbarnes8729]

This was great. Loved the mirror garland, the table settings. I know you are having a blast making Sugarwood your own. And the new member of the family, fabulous! That will be an excellent entry into any parade!

[@hawthornetree646]

I hope you all join the parade next year, you would decorate the old truck wonderfully!

[@donna8212]

Oh Linda…I’m totally IN LOVE with Ben’s new truck!!!!! Wow, it’s a beauty!!!!! I loved the video too 👍🏻❤️🎄😁.

[@cynthialambert9067]

I have dozens of LED candles in my house. I use rechargeable batteries in them. I don't have to keep buying batteries, which are expensive, and I don't fill the landfills with expended batteries. Win/win. There are also rechargeable candles now, where you actually plug them into a recharger. I just got a dozen tea lights that recharge, and love them. Happy Holidays.

[@barbarasimmons7637]

What a fun video! I am having guests for dinner and your tablescapes got me thinking! Loved the parade ! The joys of a small town Christmas! That new truck just goes with a lovely old home!!!!

[@karenstairs8273]

I have a few frogs...No one I know how great it is to have them! I love the arrangement using your green bowl!

[@MaryMathews-gp4tj]

Oh my goodness what a beautiful truck. Thanks for sharing.

[@victoriasicilian4573]

Everytime I watch this video the Parade makes me cry. I miss New England!

[@newenglandfineliving]

I've cried watching it too!

[@elizabethhealey5609]

I love the table escape , the very good ideas for this holiday . Both the table setting is beautiful .

[@queenscotia769]

I have been watching your KZbin videos for almost a yr now .and congratulation you on all of your wonderful accomplishments .how far you have come in such a short period of time I remember. an old saying "" That you never miss the water until the well has run dry "" . I moved house 7months ago and now in hindsight wish I had listened to my Gut instinct bcuz now am regretting the decision. We live and learn . Wish you continued success and happiness in your lovely new home 💐🏡🎄.

[@terrytt2932]

Ben's "new" truck is a beauty! Would a fabulous addition. Can't wait to hear her name!

[@Living_Your_Best_For_Less]

Oh that truck is gorgeous! I have always wanted one of these old trucks!! My dad collected old cars and would drag me to the Iola Car Show every year as a kid. I hated it then, but ended up growing such an appreciation for old cars now! It is my dream to have one of these old trucks or a Wagoneer!

[@Living_Your_Best_For_Less]

He should be called Henry! For Henry Ford!

[@sylviavandegrift1388]

Love the parade. Your table settings are beautiful. Thank you for taking us to the parade!

[@barbarakozlowski2642]

I really liked the greenery arrangement you made. I liked watching the Christmas table scape and parade even though its June and tomorrow we are celebrating fathers day. I ❤ Ben's truck. Love the color.. I want an old pick up truck for yard art. We have been looking. It doesn't need an engine, seats and it can be a rust bucket. My husband wants to clear coat over the rust, put solar or electric lights in the headlights and I will do the decorating. We use to own our own classic body shop, so this would be a fun project!

[@lindaortolano7837]

Hi Linda! I enjoyed this video however...........I love Ben's truck!!! My Father had an old truck and as a kid I loved going for rides in it!!! I would bounce all around when we would hit a bump and it was so much fun!!! Good Luck Ben with old Betsy!! Have a great day! :)

[@patriciacinea3097]

A video chock full of good design ideas! Thank you. That truck is mint!

[@kathyhartsell4383]

Good morning Linda! First, as a fairly recent subscriber, I want to say that your voice is soothing to listen to as you describe the things in your videos! I live in North Carolina. I enjoy seeing the decor you choose for your new home. I love the green bowl with your fresh greenery. Congratulations to Ben on his beautiful truck! Looking forward to seeing more videos! Thank you! 💕🎄

[@arell56]

That was so much fun! I love your videos! Tell Ben congratulations on his new truck! She is a beauty. And so are you, dear Linda!

[@michellesolheim9984]

That you have known Ben since you were twelve is so sweet! Watching the parade brought memories of the people of Waukesha, Wi. to mind...prayers for healing for those victims.

[@drdtexan]

New to your channel, and going through past videos! Love all your decor and how you bring the New England lifestyle to us here in the South (Texas). And your husband’s truck is just the coolest thing!! Can’t wait to get to your current videos. Love Sugarwood, so jealous of all the winter greenery that you get from your yard. I grew up in the Midwest and miss the cool weather for the holidays!

[@newenglandfineliving]

Welcome to my channel and Sugarwood! It's always nice to meet new kindred spirits.

[@DH-qz2so]

So lovely to see your town enjoying the holiday spirit.... our province in Canada just got word, that starting on Sunday...we are back to rules and restrictions...a huge step back.... no gatherings for Christmas again this year... I will stay tuned to your channel to bring my spirits up as that is all I have left....unless they turn off the power as well....!

[@d.m.thomas8989]

Wow! We're car people. Love it. Qe just Wednesday picked up our new 2022 corvette. So appreciating the truck. And just like my husband, washing it to a shine.

[@deko2485]

Your settings were lovely as usual but that truck - that truck is a beauty and the exact one on my wish list except I want the dark wood rails and flooring on the back. Oh my! What an absolute beauty. Saw two today around town in beginning stages of remakes. My heart could barely stand it. Then you showed Ben's truck and I went wild. My hubby thinks I am crazy. As to a name, well, one would need a ride in it, to love it, pet it, and just sit in it would they not? :)

[@bevcrabtree6519]

sweet ride Ben ! dont blame him for giving it attention... i love both of the trucks ! that would be so fun to ride in next parade ! dress accordingly though... so you'll be warm ! lol.. love what you've done w/sugarwood so far Linda ! cant wait till your next video ! i SO LOOK FORWARD to your videos !

[@d.l.n.7133]

OMG Linda , l went to camp on Lake Fairlee, in Ely VT in the 1960s, and the camp had several green trucks just like Ben’s to transport small groups of campers .( l am pretty sure l still have photos ) I remember going to church in one . You could walk to church , ( one that looked like the meeting house you showed ) paddle “war canoes “ or take a green truck . The older l get the more l treasure my youth in VT and NH.

[@I_XIMD]

Love, love,love that truck! Thanks for all the great decorating tips too.

[@annapoole132]

What a beautiful video Linda!!! You definitely have "fine living" perfected..."no matter how big or small". I love everything you bring! This video just makes me feel warm and cozy for the season! God bless all of you for a wonderful Christmas! 🎀❤🌿😊

[@mildredwest2541]

❤ the new old, n old truck! Classics Ben!! Like Linda u have great eye for color, form n functionality...🎄

[@pyc1959]

As always I enjoy your video. My grandson loved the parade. 👍🏼 Congratulations on your new addition.🎉

[@patriciacaughey5122]

Great video. I love Ben's new truck. The arrangement you made is beautiful and you made it look so easy. When I make my bows, I struggle but again you made it look easy and I will have to try. Thank you.

[@nancycolombo4137]

Everything looks so beautiful and I love that you and Ben have known each other since you were 12!

[@ladyofthelake6957]

I collect the very similar glass frogs❣️ Very versatile sizes for arrangements 🥰Everyone a Treasure 💫

[@leslieW5177]

I don’t know which is prettier …the green bowl or the green truck !! 😁💕🎄

[@luella2897]

LOL !!! I had to skip ahead to see what the new addition to your family was! I hoped for another dog, oh well, I'm sure Ben will love his pretty old truck !! LOL !! " Tin Lizzy" LOL !! When I was a small child , our 4-H club built a free wheeling Ford Model T, it was powered down the parade route by 2 high school boys pushing underneath. Well, the rest of our club walked behind singing " I'm a little piece of tin, nobody knows what I might have been, I've got four wheels and a running board, I'm a Ford, oh I'm a Ford. " I do love the color of his truck !! Merry Christmas, Linda & Ben !!! ps: Yes, I love the candle lights that I purchased from your Amazon connection! They are so lovely and come on each evening with the timer setting for 6 hours . Thank You for that recommendation.

[@patriciafay-magiera1304]

Wondeerful Linda! I am from New Jersey, the wonderful, beautiful town of Montclair! But I alwys loved those winter pictures of New England and New England towns. Thank you for helping me celebrate Christmas there, as though I belonged! Looking forward to next Christmas in N.H. with you! May all the blessings of Christmas and 2022 be yours! Patricia

[@jeantopping8193]

Linda, I have been busy today doing wreaths and a mantle garland, using greenery from my garden. Thank you so much for your videos which have encouraged me to get ready for Christmas. Our family in England will not be with us this year, due to the Covid Omicron variant outbreak, so I needed to get over the disappointment. Thank you Linda for inspiring me!! I was thrilled to see your soup bowls on the first place setting. They are Spode’ Pink Camilla’. I have gradually been collecting this for some time now and I use it every Christmas! Joyeux Noel from Brittany, France! Xx

[@robinmah8492]

So lovely! Our lighted parade is tomorrow night! Love the truck. Thanks for sharing!

[@tammyhoushour8070]

That was so much fun 😄 enjoyed this so much...I have a hard time making bows my hands get to hurting. Sorry you didn't get to go to the bon fire. Yes you will see less of Ben for a while lol I called my husband's old car his mistress lol it is a beautiful old truck and I love the color hope he keeps it . ENJOY 💖🎄

[@elisabethaheatherington3287]

Loved the parade and truck., What fun, and sorry you missed the bonfire.

[@marialane1805]

This is just amazing! I can’t sleep so I decided to watch this. Now I want to go outside and gather greens from my Canadian Hemlock, but it’s too dark outside! I’m so inspired! Thank you 🙏

[@michelecanfield9184]

That's handy to know about how to make bow's, the struggle is real. Oh and the Holiday lights is what we do here in NEPA

[@weescotties]

Really enjoyed your Christmas episode! The parade was great. Love you husband's new truck! I also moved to New Hampshire from Massachusetts about 15 months ago. I ordered some of the Christmas candles through your link. Love that you can program them for 4 or 6 hours.

[@elizabethhealey5609]

Linda ! the Parade is beautiful , thank you very much to share this .

[@amandadoyle2676]

loved it linda table setting was beautiful the parade was amazing love the truck thanks for sharing

[@debweissler7808]

Love the use of fresh greens. I really don’t care for the faux greens so many buy from the big box hobby stores. Thank you for sharing your local Christmas parade. By all means that new truck will make an awesome addition!

[@bethmann3283]

That truck is beautiful and a very long time dream of mine!! Enjoy!

[@rneustel388]

This was such a fun-filled video with so many warm experiences to share. It’s wonderful y’all have such a great community you can get involved in-and volunteering is really the way to be involved. Is where you’re living now quite a bit colder than Groton? That’s a reason to stock up on some very cozy clothes! The tablescapes were all very nice, and I loved the greenery centerpiece you made, along with the greenery on the mirror. One of the best things I took away from working in different florists was the ability to make beautiful bows. Yours is really pretty. Ben’s new truck is so gorgeous. I can see you driving New Hampshire’s back roads in the Summer and Fall with Willow. ❤️

[@paulineortiz345]

Morning great video, I am out to buy some greens, arrangement for the table. Thank you for the idea. Loved the local parade. Tell Ben that’s a nice looking truck. I’m all about clean and shiny vehicle. Waiting for the home tour.

[@justineclark5431]

I absolutely love this truck!!!! Thank you for sharing this wonderful post!

[@Kib-kd3iy]

Everything is beautiful, including the truck!!

[@frankieniedorf4463]

Tablescapes were beautiful. Cute town parade and good looking truck, what a way to share Christmas joy! Merry Christmas to you and yours from Frankie in Texas

[@skyethebard]

Oh, wow, I LOVE your new/old truck! I grew up in a small town in PA but currently live in the suburbs of Atlanta, after living right outside of Philly for twenty years. I'm ready to return to the area I grew up in and your small town parade caused a wave of nostalgia to wash over me. Hopefully, by this time next year, my family will be attending our small town Christmas parade in rural NY :-)

[@pamdennis1007]

Congrats to you and your husband on the truck. Its beautiful. I would love to have one in red.

[@vintageresalemama903]

I love your husband's new old truck!