Cozy Christmas Decor Ideas | 1790 Colonial Cottage Farmhouse

[@terrysuemakesvideosforyou9940]

Thank you for taking us along in your woods! I really love a walk in the woods. We live in the country and have 7 acres of yard and open fields, but our 3 acres of woods is at the back and calls to me. I think that the trees make God's cathedral. We have paths and have cut wood back there for 25 years. But I like a walk and a look anytime! I hope that this busy season will find you and your family well and happy!

[@nursemarie4819]

My daughter has ADHD and dyslexia and required extra help in school. She just got a master’s degree with distinction- here’s hoping this example and yours give hope to a parent with a “ special needs child”. So glad for your teacher and the gift she gave you!

[@mynewenglandstory]

I had fun reminiscing with you in this Video as I have seen EVERY video you have made. Thank you for a little walk down memory lane my friend!💕

[@JennieSneddon-ib2fm]

Love the Nativity scene displayed in the brick oven. Battery operated fairy lights placed behind it would look lovely too. Everything looks lovely. ❤

[@annecarrick8168]

So good to see you today, Linda, coffee, and Linda on Sunday. BLISS

[@laruetoombs678]

What a wonderful story about the gifts your 3rd-grade teacher gave you. The nativity set plus the understanding that being special is a good thing. Great video!

[@christinecook377]

Coming to you from northwest Pennsylvania where we have over three feet of snow and everything is shut down, so your video is a welcome distraction from being closed in. Thanks for all the great tips for decorating. I got the tree up and will be doing some of the home decor starting today. Wish me luck getting it done! Enjoyed your video and as always, have a wonderful week and enjoy preparing for the Christmas holiday .

[@karenlehn2351]

I definitely missed you last Sunday morning! I figured,you were very busy with the holidays.Noticing,your arrangements,using Pineapples and fruit. I remember,years back,getting out my tall ladder,and adorning the top of my front door trim, outside, with a real pineapple,and apples w/ greenery. The neighbors,I think ,thought I was a little crazy. As we have lived in our New England Saltbox now,for 43 years. Thank you for another calming,creative video.🥰🎄🎄🎄🦃

[@d.l.n.7133]

Happy Dec 1st . I love Tasha Tudor . One of my most favorite children’s Christmas books ( and my grandsons’s as well ) is the book ~ An Early American Christmas. By Tomie dePaola . He tells the story of how the early settlers in New England , didn’t celebrate Christmas like we do today . “Tomie dePaola imagines what it might have been like for a German family, with its rich Christmas traditions from 'the old country,' to move to a small New England town that shunned the holiday. From making bayberry candles to handcrafting 'hearts of man' and other decorations to cutting down a tree, 'the Christmas family' joyously prepares for Christmas." ( from his publisher’s description) The book is charming and Tomie’s illustrations are wonderful. I still read it every Christmas and keep it in my basket of Christmas books in the guest bathroom. It’s a beautiful book 📕 and wonderful for growing imaginations.

[@LoriSkees]

I love the natural decorations. I planted a holly bush just so I can take cuttings to decorate for Christmas! I’ve been a fan of Tasha Tudor since I was very young. I have a couple of her books including “Take Joy”, The Dolls Christmas” and “ Snow Before Christmas”, where one of the characters is named Bethany. I always loved that name so we named our daughter Bethany! I have ADHD so sometimes decorating for Christmas overwhelms me. I’ve decided to make things simple this year, and I think natural decor really makes a big statement without a lot of fuss. Looking forward to seeing what else you have to share! By the way, I was so excited to open my decorations and see the decor items I received in my Christmas box last year!

[@barbarasimmons7637]

Now my Sunday is back to normal! I am glad you took time to do the things you wanted to do for your family Thanksgiving. You certainly deserved it! I am hoping to use more natural things in my Christmas decorating this year, so Iwill be watching to see your ideas! I love Tasha Tudor and have a few of her books and books about her life,garden,crafts,etc.

[@pattylongwell2557]

I LOOK FORWARD TO YOUR CHANNEL IT IS SO NATURAL AND BEAUTIFUL 😊

[@cindyjames4201]

I was born in New Hampshire 69 years ago and now live in the south. I love that I get to go back there sort of everytime I watch you (and since I found you, I never miss a one). Thank you so much and I hope you and your family have a wonderful and blessed Christmas.

[@dons9228]

Even though I live in Texas, I always love Tasha Tudor, I have one of her signed and numbered prints. I’ve always loved all things New England inspired, I guess that comes from my ancestors who were colonists.. thanks for all you do, I love your channel

[@marcyclair]

My grandmother used to make princess pine garland and sell it. Long after she was gone my aunts and uncle kept up tradition of pine picking and wrapping and we would make garland for our homes and also wreaths. Always looked forward to the pine wrap parties as a teen.

[@timothyj1966]

I think a better Title for this Vlog is: How to Decorate properly for Christmas so that it looks Classy and not Store Bought Tacky! One of the better Vlogs on Christmas .... Not Rocket Science - easy on your Credit Cards and looks simply Elegant. WHY I keep coming back to this Channel. The Creche in the brick oven was simple and beautiful.

[@brendacejda7069]

My Sunday mornings are enriched by spending time with you, Linda! We are true kindred spirits, and I appreciate your content very much. I watch and re-watch your videos, always feeling re-assured that it's good to enjoy "fine living" in this "hurry up," and "throw away" world. Always, time well spent is time with you!

[@robertdunbar2434]

Brenda, I agree wholeheartedly! Robert.

[@SueCiz]

I loved your ideas about using natural elements to decorate. I must take a walk in the woods nearby to see what treasures I can find. What a special person your 3rd grade teacher was to give you the nativity set. Such a wonderful idea to make you feel special and bring back memories every year when you bring it out to display. The Blue Jay feather was exquisite. We have lots of Blue Jays here but I've never found a feather. What a prize you found!

[@carolmarlin3852]

Over the past 30 years I have collected Tasha Tudors books, videos, and paraphernalia. Her videos are wonderful! She reminded me of my great Aunt Margarets decorating & lifestyle in the 1950s .Her ways are so warm & hardworking. Wasnt she something!

[@carolmarlin3852]

That Colonial style. Tasha loved the 1830s.

[@Kathleen-rw8iy]

I also have collected Tasha Tudor for 40 years. Toured her home too. So authentic colonial. I have Snow before Christmas out now for the Holidays.

[@Jeannette131]

Hi Linda! It just occurred to me while watching today: Your videos remind me of the old Martha Stewart programs (Ya know the good ones from the 80's/90 era!) I look forward every Sunday to relaxing with you and I thank you for all the effort. Another beautiful video today.

[@patriciamayhew5907]

Your home looks beautiful, I have a nativity scene that is at least 85 years old, my mother always put it out and I have it and have used it for many years and then it goes to my beautiful Granddaughter.

[@robertdunbar2434]

Patricia, thank you for sharing. I too have a nativity set that has been in my family for over 100 years. My father started the tradition when I was a child, to take one piece of straw from our Church's nativity set each Christmas, bring it home and place it in our antique creche. I still keep those original fragments of straw and add another piece each year. Kudos to family traditions and values! Robert.

[@newenglandfineliving]

I love the straw story. My straw is about 52 or so years old.

[@patriciamayhew5907]

@@robertdunbar2434 Thank you for sharing this, what a wonderful thing to do with the straw.

[@Foxlairmktg]

That was a treat to watch! Love the inspiration from your home, your stroll in the woods, the Tasha Tudor books, and segments from earlier videos in New England. So glad you were able to take a week off from posting a video and enjoy Thanksgiving with family/friends and celebrate on two occasions at your lovely home! Happy Thanksgiving - and, now, on to the holiday season! Cheers!

[@marciamellow1211]

No better example, than Tasha Tudor...love her❤ Can not wait to see your Christmas House...

[@queenscotia769]

Your videos are an enjoyable and relaxing part of my Sunday afternoon here especially the seasonal ones which Conjure up a feeling of home for me. ..Thank you for sharing ❤

[@lindamurphy1439]

Thank you for all the wonderful memories. I love Tasha Tudor. I remember my beautiful Mom reading one of her books to my 8 month old daughter many Thankgivings ago. I miss my Mom but these unexpected memories bring a smile. And, as alway, your New England fruit decorations, topped with a pineapple are one of my favorites. Happy Holidays!

[@GiovannaSessantaSei]

Lovely, LOVELY episode - thank you! Can’t wait to see what becomes of the birch bark. When I was young, in Western PA, my mom would take me out to gather princess pine to decorate for Christmas. In the fall, she collected teasels and opened, empty milkweed pods, which she fashioned into “angels” for the tree by glueing the teasel as the head to the upside-down pods as the wings. Sometimes she’d apply a metallic spray paint to make them fancy. ✨ Thanks for bringing up that memory!!!❤

[@organizedone9847]

I've been such a huge Tasha Tudor fan for so long. On December 1st I always watch Take Peace and look through all of her books as my own private holiday tradition! 💕🎄💕

[@barbaracarlson1331]

I love the tie in with Tashor Tudor. I have some of her books. The nativity is perfect in that oven area.

[@donamurphy8182]

I love that you collect Christmas ornaments from the places you travel to. I grew up just outside of Wickford, RI. My dad had the hardware store on Brown St. and I love to visit Wickford whenever I can. His hardware store is now a boutique clothing, and gift store.

[@claudiamann7111]

Your home looks wonderful. So nice that you can do so much foraging outside. Your trusty helper is always along. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@DL-yo5tq]

Linda, you need to bring out a book with all of your beautiful designs and ideas!

[@newenglandfineliving]

I will be sharing more news on that soon!

[@DL-yo5tq]

@@newenglandfineliving I had a feeling! :)

[@corinneburnham5422]

Once was not enough, had to watch again. Love it

[@robertdunbar2434]

Linda, thank you for 31:47 minutes of joy and peace with this beautiful video. Your DIY craft ideas, use of nature, and vintage Christmas ideas for decorating are the best. I never heard of placing a Nativity scene in the hearth of a fireplace before, but it makes perfect sense to me now. If the hearth was the center of a home in Colonial times; what a perfect location to place the home of Our Lord's birthplace, in the heart of the home. You have the gift of appreciating the simple gifts that bring nature and families together in celebrating Christmas; overlooking what has been "commercialized" and valuing what is "creative and meaningful". Thank you for being the "gift" that you are to your viewers. God bless your "kindred spirit", Robert.

[@suzannahbereshnyi8826]

Ohh Linda, I so enjoyed your video today, you featured all of the natural things I love, I discovered Tasha Tudor years ago and was instantly drawn to her unique and beautiful yet simple way of living, I think we must all have a string that connects us to each other when something immediately appeals to us, thank you for showing us how to make an easy bow they are my nemesis too, I returned home from hospital yesterday having had my gallbladder removed and when I was settled in my OWN comfortable bed the first thing I did was scroll to find your latest video, I was not disappointed , it most definately is the Natural elements of Christmas decorations that appeals to me , I have been collecting seedpods, pinecones, interesting twigs and natural additions like cinnamon sticks in bundles, star anise ,I dried orange slices and more by chance than skill they dried to perfection with great colour, I previously liked coloured lights on my trees when my 3 children were small, now I only use the soft white twinkle lights, everywhere, holly and ivy always features in my green arrangements , in Melbourne Australia we celebrate Christmas in the summer time so keeping the greenery fresh is always a challenge especially the wreaths on the outer doors but the plus side is the beautiful fresh flowers in bloom , being a Scottish girl my memories of Christmas are all centred around a cold traditional snowy Christmas, we had to be creative to decorate, I remember tying up mistletoe over the doorways with pretty ribbon and making paper chains and stars, your presentations always brings back those memories to me, although yours are far more richly adorned, so thank you once again Linda, you are a little Christmas gem in your own right, with love to you and yours xx Suzannah

[@sandrabrown5910]

My husband and I made the cinnamon ornaments from your video. They look so good on our tree and other Christmas decor!

[@bettyagin7639]

Loved Tasha Tudor's doll wedding, Captain Thaddeus Crain and the beautiful Melissa!

[@carolmarlin3852]

Yes, that was a beautiful wedding!

[@sylviagrannemann4311]

I can’t pick which segment I liked the best and I’am going to make everything😍🤗👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@kathleenroberts7972]

Loved every minute of this! Loved the natural fruits and such being used.😅

[@juliemcmahon7004]

Love the crèche story, we know so much more about different learning needs now. You have so much knowledge and a creative spirit - we are lucky that you share so much of it with us!

[@LianeLindsey-e2g]

Thank you for your calm and peaceful videos!❤️

[@cherrylwegner6292]

Tasha Tudor is one of my favorite people , not just because of her beautiful books and illustrations but because of how she lived her life . One of my other fav illustrators is Edith Holden , if you google her works you will recognize them ! Thank you for a lovely video ! Cherryl from Canada

[@emilypoulsen8072]

Love this decorating style with natural elements. Two of my favorite childhood books, The Little Princess and The Secret Garden written by Frances Hodgson Burnett were illustrated by Tasha Tudor. Just gorgeous. ❤

[@EdensApple80]

Our woods in Rhode Island look so similar with all the white pines! However, we have an influx of brambles and buckthorn’s that are invasive. So peaceful! Check for ticks, we’re still finding them this time of year. Happy decorating! ❤

[@mariacybulski1175]

Happy Thanksgiving this is how my kitchen and table looked like yours

[@marshalawson6481]

Sugarwood is looking better and better every week. Putting on the holiday trimmings enhances the mood. Thank you for sharing.

[@ninakerstetter579]

Tasha Tudor was so magical. I have had her Christmas video “ TAKE PEACE”for years & watch it at Christmas ( now on KZbin”) Such a treat. ❤️

[@susanaustin6353]

Love your property and love birch. So special a video today.

[@judywolff799]

Everything is beautiful! Love that burl bowl. I love taking time to look at my Tasha Tudor books . Simple is much better...

[@hollyelliott8989]

This was a most beautiful video. I will watch it again!

[@pegbro6163]

What a lovely video and Linda it is so hard to believe that you had a learning disability in school. Just love how you do your video's, so calm with such fine living!

[@janewasson4845]

I had to laugh a bit when l saw how you used Tasha Tudor illustrations for inspiration. I did that in the formal living room when we owned a Cape Cod style house. Now, we have an 1898 Victorian, so the antique Santas and greenery decorate the mantel, instead of pewter, battery candlesticks, etc. ❤️🎄 Thanks! And pats for Willow! 🙂🐶

[@karellarsen939]

Linda, so happy your time off (haha) was fun and so happy with Ben and guests! I always enjoy your time out in your woods! All is looking beautiful! Looking forward to the next video! blessings! ❤️🙏🏻❤️

[@CharlotteFairchild]

We have missed watching you, and I am surprised too that you posted anything this weekend. I have greens and I picked up pine cones. I have my nativity put together. We have sent Christmas presents to everyone. I am playing piano, autoharp and remembering music. Now we need to buy for Christmas stockings. After the big Black Friday weekend we will venture out.

[@Gardenwitch1954]

Love the pineapple mantle decoration!🍍

[@GraceElder-kf4ik]

I love all your decorating...I have learned so much from watching your videos.

[@thebrodabode73]

Magical Linda, just magical. I have quite a few of Tasha's books. They are so restful. I have her cookbook as well but have never cooked out of it. Just read it, lol. What a marvel she was. I love our Sunday's spent together. Hugs to Willow! xoxTXDeb

[@CarolThomas-bw6br]

I have Becky's Christmas signed by Tasha Tutor. Loved her stories. Thanks for sharing.

[@irenetovar7756]

I enjoyed this video while drinking my coffee. So pleasant and such great ideas. I've been putting candles in my windows now, and I love the look and warmth they bring. See you next Sunday. Ciao

[@joyceschneider8377]

Good morning . So happy to have my Sunday morning coffee time with you. I did see your message ( thank you) and hope you had a wonderful time with family for Thanksgiving, Ben's Birthday and now to catch up. :-) WOW your land is really open. Birch bark wonder what you will do with that? haha. Love the princess pine, I always used that as my garland when we lived in New England. Now here in North Carolina my neighbors have a TREE that looks like the princess pine!! Thank you for all the ideas and see you next week. Stay warm everyone. Happy December.

[@debbiejenkins1682]

Oh my how relaxing and enjoyed it tremendously. The book sounds so good im going to get me one. It hit my soul.

[@mariacybulski1175]

I also love Tasha Tudor , I have her Christmas and the one that shoves her every day life video

[@terricapobianco6944]

I so enjoyed this video. I thought the story about the creche wss so beautiful and moving. Thank you for sharing your beautiful home and wonderful decorating ideas. Cheers!

[@jo-annmaruszak9885]

I love birch bark…. And the trees too ❤😂

[@rt3box6tx74]

I literally became obsessed with birch bark in 2004 when contemplating revamping the interior of a small mountain cabin we bought. First I was looking at "birch" wallpaper until I realized I could order large sheets of the real thing. Due to it's cost I used it more for accents than what I initially thought I would. Made my day to find other's who see it's rustic beauty.

[@LoriSkees]

@@rt3box6tx74my neighbor cut down a birch tree and I asked for the branches and he gave them to me. I sliced them to make little platforms for centerpieces, and I made candle holders out of some of them. They are just so beautiful!

[@marlenewaraksa8756]

Holy cats I was worried Silly me so happy you’re ok Wonderful video🎄

[@mustangmama-]

One of my favorite videos you have done. Newer subscriber and so happy to have found you.......

[@cindyfoley1675]

The natural decor is so beautiful

[@SilestePalmeri]

Lovely as usual. Thanks again for all of the beautiful ideas!!!

[@patcutler2823]

Hi Linda from Canada love love your video every thing cozy and decorated beautifully missed you last week but I. Get it

[@dianepereira1860]

Taking a break from taking down the Thanksgiving decorations to transition to Christmas to watch your video. Lol. 🦃🎅

[@janetgreenler7602]

Thank you, Linda! The house looks beautiful and your bow making will be so helpful! Merry Christmas 🎄

[@maryyoung1949]

Lovely video to enjoy and watch on this snowy Sunday afternoon in my area of Missouri. Thank you Linda for sharing your gorgeous home. Wishing you and your family a blessed Christmas season. 🥮🎄🎁🛷

[@gina5827]

Perfect video for me to watch as I am finishing my Christmas decorating. I've never thought to look through children's books for inspiration. I will be this week. 😉 I love all your inspiration photos, etc. I especially loved seeing your creche in the brick beehive oven. I'm so inspired now to work on my decorating. 😊

[@debbiepochy6751]

Your Thanksgiving table was beautiful. Missed your video last week, happy you are back! Happy December! 🦃🦃🦃

[@Joan-k6f]

Thank you Linda..I love all of your videos. But I really love your holiday videos..Thank you as always.. Always wonderful new ideas weather it's holidays or cooking or gardening.. Can't wait.. Until next time..

[@bstlaur4567]

Wonderful video!

[@katescott8130]

Linda love your Christmas home - so beautifully decorated!🎄🎅

[@mikeevans3607]

As usual I enjoyed the video………your home looks inviting and lovely! Carole🎄❤️

[@cynthialasky8686]

I miss you doing the presentations of the Autumn, Halloween, and Christmas boxes. I did order them, but like to hear the stories behind each box.

[@newenglandfineliving]

I know, it was one of my eye openers that something has to change in my work schedule going into 2025.

[@elizabethhealey5609]

Thank you to sharing your you Thanksgiving 🍁🍁🍂 Christmas🌲🌲 decoration I love and I enjoy watching your video have blessing and happy holiday to you and you family🎄🎄🎄🎄

[@BeverleyWarren]

Thank you for sharing your videos as always. I love everything you do and taking us along on a different part of the country is delightful and amazing as I live in Texas and I have not been to New England.

[@KathleenM-kh7ho]

Fantastic decor Linda~ another level~ beautiful stuff~ appreciate it 🍁🍂

[@shelleyimmel8067]

I so enjoy your videos. I think I am fighting off a cold so waiting for my homemade beef soup to cook a bit. Enjoyed a cup of hot lemon and honey earlier which seemed to bring out the sneezes! Watching you on KZbin every Sunday is such a joy and pleasure.

[@tobiepierce6814]

I thoroughly enjoy your content. Merry Christmas!

[@Kathy-Dodge]

So lovely, thank you...❤

[@carolsloss8440]

Good one Linda!! Everything looks so festive.

[@concettaalcorn686]

Linda missed you last week ❤love this video

[@rosemeyer5764]

I met Tasha Tudor many years ago at an antique show in Nashville. She was signing her books. She was a very tiny person. She did a dvd called Take Peace, a Corgi cottage Christmas. It’s so very simple and relaxing. It’s still available on Amazon.

[@KathyRopa-uk9ws]

Linda you are truly a gift to me. I can’t tell you how much I enjoy your podcasts. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. 🙏🏻❤️

[@sheryllawson4868]

Wonderful story about your Nativity and I love Tasha Tudar. Your bows are pretty but brought me nightmares hahaha I used to work in a bow factory making 2400 bows a day. God bless yall

[@maryannaunedi1790]

Hi Linda, your videos are always fabulous and filled with great ideas. This one is beautiful. As Christmas approaches I can't wait to see you decorate. MaryAnn 🇨🇦

[@trishh5633]

What a wonderful video !!! I enjoyed this so much! So many wonderful ideas and you did a fantastic job putting this video together . Thank you !

[@debcunningham5011]

So gorgeous!♥🎄♥Especially love the nativity and thank you for sharing its meaningful story. Your home is lovely and looks full of warmth and life…the arrangements of natural greens are everything! Tasha Tudor is unfamiliar to me, so I will be reserving time to learn more about her. Looking forward to your next video!✨🌟✨

[@jilljensenliving]

Snow!!! We moved to South Georgia a year ago. I am so happy to see winter again! I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving visit. I just finished putting up tree #12 in our historic home.🎄

[@newenglandfineliving]

Tree # 12?! Amazing!!!! I am on two right now, might max out at four or five this year (ok maybe more if little ones count) LOL

[@silviahahne5433]

Você é uma pessoa encantadora e seus vídeos e sua "voz" tem o poder de acalmar e relaxar...quando tudo ou praticamente tudo é muito estressante. Sua casa é linda e suas ideias fantásticas e como consequência, eu já fiz dois projetos seus...o livro que virou uma árvore de natal e as laranjas desidratadas...amei!!! Beijos - Rio de Janeiro - Brasil.🥰🎄✨🎁🎀☃❄

[@loriboyce942]

Vinnie, I often have some dark moments during the day and I’m now turning to these ‘shorts’ for a break…and they’re really helping. Thank you!❤

[@peggyschram917]

I loved this video, Linda!❤

[@vernhedeen9807]

Everything is ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL AND JUST WHAT I WAS HOPING FROM YOU. ENJOY THE SEASON AT YOUR WONDERFUL SUGARW9OD. LOVE AND BEST GREETINGS TO YOU AND YOURS. NC GRANNY

[@ethompson1965]

Loved your video today, your home is so beautiful

[@CreativeHomescaping]

Your crèche scene looks like the set we had when I was little.

[@estherlangille6098]

Thanks for showing how to make a bow.. great