Cozy Christmas Decorating & Thrift Haul + making vanilla extract

[@ourprairiecottage]

Love how your Christmas decor came together in your bedroom! So beautiful! 🎄❤️

[@OhSoLovingly]

Absolutely ADORE your exposed beams!

[@SarahsOctoberHome]

Thank you. It was a fun project for Titus and I.🥰😍

[@christinewilliams7005]

How pretty, Sarah! I love the plaid ribbon on the white deer and the green velvet pillows with white trees - gorgeous!

[@SarahsOctoberHome]

Thank you, Christine.🥰🎄

[@naomibaker7175]

I just love the coziness of your home ❤️ the Christmas decor just gives such a sense of “home”.

[@SarahsOctoberHome]

Miss you.❤️

[@hishersandours2022]

Love your words about balance during the holidays, and your homemade vanilla❤️

[@lianapalumbo8457]

All looks so peaceful and calm. With your old pillows try to see if a sanctuary or rescue will take them. I run a sanctuary and go through pillows/cushions like anything. Sometimes you can ring your local vet and drop them off there then the sanctuary can pick up all donations sheets, blankets, pillows etc 😊

[@SarahsOctoberHome]

That’s a great idea! Thank you.🥰🎄

[@phyllistisler3293]

Perfection with peacefulness. as always. What a beautiful eye you have for making things so lovely.

[@SarahsOctoberHome]

Thank you.🥰🎄

[@susanjacobs279]

Bless your heart ❤️ I can so relate! I put things in a particular place telling myself that now this will make me remember where I put them. I think that most of us homemakers are the same. Every thing you ❤️ decorate is just so beautiful! I love ❤️ your home and I know ❤️ that your beautiful family appreciates everything you do to make a wonderful home. You ❤️ are beautiful inside and out! I hope 🙏 that you and your family have a very Merry Christmas 🎅 🎄 ❤️ Blessings to all!!! Godspeed!!!

[@SarahsOctoberHome]

I did this all the time.😂 Merry Christmas, Susan.🎄🥰

[@lisastegall944]

Hi sweet friend Sarah, what a fabulous video. Your bedroom is absolutely gorgeous, sooo cozy & peaceful, I luv the white stags with the plaid bows, very festive, and the swag & bells are adorable. And the homemade vanilla...l can only imagine how wonderful it smells. Wishing ya'll a happy week with many blessings. Luv, Bob & Lisa ❤❤🎄🎄🎅🎅

[@SarahsOctoberHome]

Lisa, the vanilla smells so beautiful.😋 Hugs & much Love, sweet friend.🎄🥰

[@handandhomemade]

Stunning as always Sarah! I especially love the touches of green velvet ribbon. 🎄✨ I’m going to have to try my hand at making my own vanilla extract 🤍

[@SarahsOctoberHome]

Haley, thank you so much.🎄🥰

[@rorriewright9011]

Thank so much for sharing!!... I have been wanting take vanilla extract!!...video was beautiful 😍

[@RobinJohnsonDecor]

Absolutely gorgeous styling! Everything looks so festive and cozy!

[@SarahsOctoberHome]

Robin, thank you so much.🎄🥰

[@susandavies1024]

As always Sarah loved watching you just love your bedroom the way you have decorated it such a calming room by the way great idea vanilla extract gift as always ❤🇬🇧

[@SarahsOctoberHome]

Thank you, Susan.🥰🎄

[@marm2371]

Looks great! I had no idea it was that easy to make vanilla extract. A Christmas tree would look amazing in the spot where your dress form is. Merry Christmas!

[@SarahsOctoberHome]

It was fun to make. It so would!🎄🥰

[@0JReynolds]

I use three pillows and have for years. I tried to use only one or two but I’m always uncomfortable. My husband says I use up the bed as well. We only have a queen size so not tons of extra space and my husband is thin. 😂. I have never decorated my bedroom. Just mostly the living areas. As for parties, since I lost my daughter I’m not in much of a festive mood. This will be the third year without her at Christmas. It just doesn’t seem possible. I enjoyed watching you make vanilla extract. What a beauty gift. I suppose I will have to try this. ~ Janet 😘

[@SarahsOctoberHome]

Janet, we are so much alike.🎄🥰

[@mariae9584]

I Love your crocheted throw on your bed and I love how the plaid ribbons turned out! Great idea with making vanilla extracts as Christmas gifts...already added items to cart...thank you for another great video. I Love your channel!

[@Jenshouseof6]

Everything looks so lovely, Sarah! ❤️

[@SarahsOctoberHome]

Always so sweet, Jen.❤️

[@cindyhancock5261]

I love your bedroom decorations for Christmas! And what a lovely gift idea!

[@maggiesapanara3959]

Love your recipes,hope you do more, I made the cheese ball for the holidays and everyone loved it, will be doing this vanilla one for gifts next year . thank you for the information where to get everything, even the labels were a great add on. Will definitely finish off. The gift.

[@cinder8290]

Your bedroom looks wonderful, very comfy and peaceful.

[@SarahsOctoberHome]

🥰🎄

[@kathleenroberts7972]

Sarah, everything you do is beautiful!

[@SarahsOctoberHome]

Thank you, Kathleen.🥰🎄

[@alexandrakozub2501]

Hi I’m new to your channel I see you like decorating like me. Lol my son says to me every surface is covered in your house. I love many things that I have thrifted over the years from capidemonte lamps to a tiny mouse porcelain made in England. Merry Xmas take time out to smell the flowers and family first. So blessed have 3 grown sons and four grandchildren. Love

[@SarahsOctoberHome]

Alexandra, your home sounds lovely. Merry Christmas to you too.🥰🎄

[@susanvelez6534]

I’ve had my vanilla beans soaking since June in a dark place smells amazing. I too am gifting that this year. I think I’m buying 4 pillows but they are going to my kids so I’ll call the company tomorrow different addresses and they need a special notes

[@SarahsOctoberHome]

Susan, you are ahead of me on the Extract.👏🏻 What a great gift. We really love them!🥰

[@ednajohnson2190]

Sarah, so serene and beautiful. Looks like you found the green velvet ribbon.

[@SarahsOctoberHome]

Edna, thank you so much, sweet friend.🎄🥰

[@ginamaria2579]

Everything you do is so relaxing , I had no idea making vanilla would be such a great idea, I have bought really good vanilla for gifts before and it’s really expensive but I will say the receiver of great vanilla always loves it 🤗💕 Have blessed week Sarah ☺️

[@SarahsOctoberHome]

Gina you too.🥰

[@joannalexa2531]

I love your reindeer and all of your Christmas decor.

[@SarahsOctoberHome]

Joanna, thank you.🥰🎄

[@melindaferreira9879]

Love this!! Beautiful ❤️🕊️🎄⛄🦌

[@MartinlovesFrances]

Very cozy and beautiful! Love your white deer with the festive bows! I also love your cozy and comfortable casual dress! Enjoy the holidays with rest and family/friends!

[@SarahsOctoberHome]

Fran, thank you.🥰🎄

[@kathryntrapman3917]

Thank you Sarah for sharing, I bought the Marlow pillows as well,we love them. I’m gonna try your recipe for the homemade vanilla, what a lovely gift idea.

[@SarahsOctoberHome]

Kathryn, we love them too. Such a nice addition for sleeping.🥰🎄✨

[@jodinebecker4196]

Cheers ☕️

[@sallymoffit3751]

Thank you Sarah. The music almost lulled me to sleep. I've wanted to make vanilla for a few years. So glad you enjoyed doing it.

[@SarahsOctoberHome]

Sally, thank you.🥰🎄

[@janjentz1053]

Your bedroom turned out so beautiful. I have never made vanilla extract. Will have to try it sometime. I do make homemade Kahula though; its really easy.

[@SarahsOctoberHome]

That sounds fun to make too, Jan. 🥰🎄

[@heatherhelton4029]

Love how your room turned out! Beautiful Sarah!❤️ Absolutely love the vanilla you made, they turned out beautiful as well.....I have been shopping for a new pillow, I think I'm going to try this one! Thanks for the review😊🧡

[@SarahsOctoberHome]

We really love them.🥰 Thanks for being here, sweet friend.❤️🎄

[@TheRayjane]

Love your videos Sarah ....when I’m stressed, I love to listen to you. Your bedroom is so lovely. Very French country and shabby chic. You have created a beautiful sanctuary there with all the white and cream colors. The Christmas decor look so nice with your French look.

[@SarahsOctoberHome]

Thank you.🥰🎄

[@melindamoore9449]

Lol. The struggle is real. I too put away purchases and invariably will not find them until after the holiday or event is passed. Now my husband has me place all new purchases to be used later in one closet. It has helped..... a bit. Looks beautiful Sarah!

[@SarahsOctoberHome]

🥰🎄

[@janmoore6340]

Those are the classiest stags!!! I stopped my morning to get a sweet dose of comfy. Can almost smell those vanilla beans from here. Pray safe and healthy holidays for you and family. 🙏 Love from Texas❤

[@SarahsOctoberHome]

Jan, thank you. The Vanilla smelled beautiful.🥰🎄

[@myrtlesmith624]

Thanks for sharing 🙏🏾❤️

[@SarahsOctoberHome]

Myrtle, thank you. Merry Christmas.🎄🥰

[@susanfjelinek2806]

Very beautiful!

[@debcunningham5011]

Simply beautiful, Sarah! ♥🎄♥

[@SarahsOctoberHome]

Thank you.🥰🎄

[@barbaramonalisa1992]

Me emocionei com o decoração do quarto, achei tão poético, tão lindo e suave. Quanta elegância e bom gosto até agora foi a decoração mais graciosa que vi ❤💕👏

[@SarahsOctoberHome]

Thank you, Barbara.🎄🥰

[@charmaineprince9313]

Good morning Sarah. I see you found your green ribbon. Your bed looks like something out of a magazine. Beautiful. Are you still doing a thife basket for your sisters. I buy a Christmas tree bauble every year for my daughter and granddaughter, but I've stopped buying any new decorations for myself. I've got all I need. Some of my mothers, going back years and years. Plus my brother calls me a Eco Warrior. I'm trying to save the world singlehanded. For the last few years Christmas and birthday gifts are all wrapped up in brown paper and string. Just like Mary Poppins. Have a good week chick. P.S Sorry I ramble on. But it is like talking to a friend.xx

[@SarahsOctoberHome]

Charmaine, you don’t ever ramble, I love your comments.🥰 We are not doing thrifted this year. Maybe next year.🥰🎄❤️

[@hollyashton7009]

Beautiful gifts to give!!

[@SarahsOctoberHome]

Holly, thank you.🎄🥰

[@sarabrunsvold2461]

Your bedroom is gorgeous. Your bed is so comfy and with the beautiful Christmas pillows, it’s perfect. How long does it take for the vanilla to be used? What a unique gift!!

[@SarahsOctoberHome]

Sara, it’s best to let it rest about a year.🥰😋

[@cherylheywood7902]

Love your beautiful bedroom! As an aside, Proportions/instructions for the extract would have been helpful. Merry Christmas!

[@SarahsOctoberHome]

Cheryl, it was a 6oz bottle with 3 vanilla beans, topped it off with Vodka, and I will let rest 6-1 year. I just looked up a recipe and tweaked it for me.🥰

[@cherylheywood7902]

@@SarahsOctoberHome Oh my! Thankyou so very much!! 💕😊

[@cherylheywood7902]

@@SarahsOctoberHome oh my! Thankyou so very much!

[@connieh.4689]

Your bedroom looks very nice.. on another note, I got to watch Penny Serenade. It was fantastic thanks for the suggestion.

[@SarahsOctoberHome]

🥰🎄

[@cherylstark99]

The longer it sits, the better the vanilla. If you make it now for next year it will be amazing.

[@SarahsOctoberHome]

Cherry, agree. I plan to let it rest for a year.😋✨🥰

[@brenyule]

I was wondering how long it needs to rest. Great idea for a head start next year! I will make some! Thinking of what else I can gift with it. Maybe some mulling spices or some simmering pot goodies.

[@karenmuhlig8185]

Beautiful Room🎄

[@taniaphillips9886]

Beautiful video thank you for sharing 😊 ❤️

[@SarahsOctoberHome]

Tania, thank you for being here.🥰🎄

[@kristindriskell4027]

I really like your rooms brick wall and sliding doors.The sunlight adds warmth I'm sure..Did you use panel fake brick or is it real bricks with thick mortar?

[@SarahsOctoberHome]

It’s brick pavers and real grout. My sister and I did it.🥰

[@lindawrench8437]

Your bedroom looks so nice. I've never made homemade vanilla before but it looks easy enough. How long does it need to set to use?

[@SarahsOctoberHome]

Linda, about a year?😋🥰

[@bridgetmcgrath3964]

Fab

[@SarahsOctoberHome]

❤️

[@mygirl25041]

I loveeeeee your mirror on the dresser the larger one. Can you please tell me who makes it? Can I purchase it or was it thirfted? I really love it and your decorating. ❤️

[@SarahsOctoberHome]

Hi, it’s from Anthropologie. It’s the Josephine mirror.✨🥰

[@kathyemmons145]

Where did you get your deffiffer and do you remember the price. Where do you get your oils for it please

[@SarahsOctoberHome]

It’s from Young Living. The diffuser is around $300 the oils are from Young Living too.✨🎄🥰

[@susanvelez6534]

Question where did you purchase the green tree pillows ? Everything looks great. I used vodka in mine, I ordered the same beans 🙋🏻‍♀️🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄happy holidays

[@SarahsOctoberHome]

Susan, I would link them, but I bought them 2 years ago at Home Goods. Thank you.🥰 Let me know how your Vanilla Extract turns out. 🎄😋

[@susanvelez6534]

@@SarahsOctoberHome I will ! My bottles are a bit different they seal. Next year I’m going to try it with bourbon 🥃

[@territina5365]

Everything is lovely...I am especially smitten with your bells. Where did you find them, were they a thrift item? MERRY🎄CHRISTMAS TO YOU & YOUR DEAR ONES, God Bless & Happy New Year! ⭐🎶😇🎅❤☃️🙏🎶🔔

[@SarahsOctoberHome]

Terri, I thrifted them.🥰🎄

[@territina5365]

@@SarahsOctoberHome, Thank you for your reply...FAB FIND! 🔔🔔🔔❣🔔🔔🔔

[@lydzphens]

❤️❤️❤️

[@lisafriend5535]

I would like to make the vanilla. I don’t see the links in the description ??

[@SarahsOctoberHome]

Just added them.✨😋

[@juliafeliciano5372]

Beautiful 🔔🦌🌿❤️

[@SarahsOctoberHome]

Julie, thank you.🥰🎄

[@Sassygrannyvlogs]

💗

[@SarahsOctoberHome]

🥰

[@ginnyevans1035]

Lovely video. Please tell the recipients of your vanilla to let it sit for at least 3 months before use. A year is best, though.

[@SarahsOctoberHome]

Yes, a year is best.:) 😋🥰

[@tinacolecampbell]

❤

[@SarahsOctoberHome]

🥰🎄