Creating a home cozy and ready for the holidays

[@avondalemama470]

I love Thanksgiving. It really reminds us to be grateful and thankful ….. and that puts us in the right mindset for the real meaning of Christmas. Secondly, autumn is so breathtakingly gorgeous, it’s so important to recognize God’s beautiful creation. Great video Linda, thanks. 😊

[@elainem4583]

Linda I love your channel. I am 72 yrs old and feel yo are an old soul. It haa taken me these many years to appreciate fine living. I so wish I found this enjoymaent whaen I was 30, 40, 50 or 60. Now I dream .

[@cindyfoley1675]

A beautiful time of year to be in New England. Can't wait to see your Thanksgiving Tree😊🍁🍂

[@Ann1234]

When I wake up in the morning I like to think about what I can do today to make someone else’s day better. In turn that will make my day better too💕😊

[@gina5827]

I am enjoying your videos so much. I love the Thanksgiving tree idea and I loved all the beautiful fall foliage you collected. 😊

[@myhappynest6125]

Oh I just never want your videos to end😣. Willow has found her comfort spot for sure. Such a great idea adding the window seats. Thanks for all you share Linda. ❤️

[@lindamurphy1439]

What I did today and every Sunday was watch your video. It brings me such peace and happiness. Thank you for that. Your pretty metal square cake plate with the pineapple and tangerines is one of he prettiest Christmas decorations I've seen.

[@newenglandfineliving]

Thank you! We eat the fruit so I need to replenish it

[@robertdunbar2434]

Linda, thank you for this great video. You are such a talented and inspirational woman. You radiate joy with your ceative ideas and positive energy. As a new subscriber, I am hooked on your videos. I love your classic colonial style, and your engaging personality is an absolute pleasure to watch. I know that I am in for a treat when one of your videos pops up. I am looking forward to your upcoming holiday celebrations. You bring out the best in life. God bless you and all your endeavors. From NYC, Robert.

[@joyceschneider8377]

I agree, your videos make me so homesick for New England especially in fall. Thank you for sharing and teaching. Have a great day.

[@lindapowelllindadawn9029]

I look forward to every video you create. As usual, you motivate me to create decor from my outdoor surroundings and the many vintage items I have gathered over the years. Thank you, Linda!

[@rebeccaharrill7824]

Thank you for sharing all your household tips. Love the necklace your Dtr made, she's creative like you.

[@Revmaggie]

You’re the best, Linda. Thank you for not rushing the Christmas decor in your home. I love Thanksgiving!

[@desertdweller8374]

Beautiful as always! I sure didn't want this video to end! SO LOVELY! You have a great eye for decor. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@rt3box6tx74]

Confession: I never had the patience to watch the videos on making vanilla. So many youtubers are shooting for a specific length video, thus spend time on superfluous details. Thanks Linda for making it so simple. You're a doll!

[@bar-b9431]

I love that you're not following trends by moving straight into Christmas decor! At least two radio stations here in Orlando, Florida began broadcasting holiday music barely a week after Halloween! Thanksgiving seems to be a forgotten holiday in recent years. It's no wonder people are tired of the holidays before they even arrive, and that we all forget the true spirit of the season.

[@debrahalcrow1933]

Journaling is so helpful to find happiness and find pleasure in life. Thank you, Linda.

[@jo-annmaruszak9885]

I just love your life… your home… your gardens… your creativity… and most of all your energy. ❤ which is what one would need to accomplish so much on a daily basis. 🥰

[@willothewispl]

Thank you for showing us how to make our own brown sugar. I am going to do exactly that. God Bless.

[@carolpipher4839]

💫 ~Beautiful content Miss Linda! And... I love your little table in the background with the lamp & nut bowl. ~The house looks so New England gorgeous!! 🍂🐿👍

[@Foxlairmktg]

Can't wait to see the Thanksgiving tree again - such a treat! Enjoyed the various projects (making vanilla, brown sugar, etc.) and always appreciate your clever tips to make things go more easily or address any issues that occur. Love going along with you to see the delightful shops in your area and finding inspiration from their creativity and yours! I've been re-watching some of your older autumn and holiday videos for idea reminders. Lots of fun things to look forward to on your channel in the weeks ahead!

[@beverlywarren3675]

Thanks, this was very enjoyable. It inspired me to try my hand at more things. I am so happy that you do these videos. I look forward to seeing you on Sundays.

[@Yvonneb_]

Great video xx

[@barbaracarlson1331]

I have put bread slices in dried brown sugar and it helps soften it too.

[@nimblewimble]

I so appreciate your philosophy of living in the moment and enjoying the current holiday vs jumping straight to the next one. I've made the mistake of jumping right into Christmas too early, and by the time it arrives, I'm so burnt out that i don't enjoy it anymore. This year I'm going to follow your example and cherish the beautiful November autumn and upcoming time with family.

[@newenglandfineliving]

Enjoy!

[@johnoquinn8458]

Trena from Florida here, just want to say how much I love your videos, they are so relaxing :))). It’s your sweet voice.

[@etudda7547]

Thank you for taken us on this tour of your local shops. When I lived on Long Island my girlfriend and I would make a early evening of shopping at our local shop that decorated like your shop. So inspiring! To end our evening We drove around our local neighborhood and seeing the homes decorated while playing holiday music. Magical times. 😊

[@JeannieMitchellMyers]

Thanks linda, always a pleasure to watch!

[@MerileeWARDE]

I always enjoy your videos and appreciate your love of cooking, baking, decorating, gardening and thrift store treasures. I also make my own brown sugar and vanilla. I've found it much easier to make the brown sugar in the food processor. It really infuses the sugar with the molasses. It keeps well and does not become dried out or hard. Thank you, Linda for all you are with us. You are amazing

[@pcrice-lr2dn]

Thanks for another fun video,my Daddy took butter and smashed it together with Molasses and ate it on toast for breakfast,also did the same with honey But no peanut nut butter ,never ! I am finally learning to be kind to myself and give myself Grace,regret I didn’t do it many years ago .. I have never done a Thanksgiving tree ,now I want to ,I will start collecting this year for next ,can’t wait to see yours ,already put in my journal 🍁🍂

[@brendaw53]

With all the construction going on last year you still made your home cozy and festive. (Watched again last night) 😊Excited to watch your holiday videos! Glad for the videos because I watch them repeatedly, especially the Fall and Holidays! Everything looks amazing! I love decorating with nature finds too and the textures and colors in the stems and branches are some of my favorite colors! I enjoy making vanilla and other flavorings too. I put a marshmallow in my brown sugar helps keep it soft. The necklace is beautiful and the quaint shops were beautifully decorated! Thanks for posting another homespun, cozy video! ❤ 🍁 🎄

[@robertkorn7684]

Love when I see you have a new video up, as always it's enlightening and fun....gwen

[@lisawfriday]

Hot pink looks so good on you 💖. I’m so excited about the coming weeks on your channel, I just adore the area you live in and your home. Thank you for sharing!

[@ImHome-yl4ur]

I haven’t the time to watch this right now, but I already know I’ll love it. When I watch you, I get off my duff, and do something! I just started a channel, and I must work on it now, but I’ll watch this evening! ❤️

[@kareemahamdy1223]

Hi Linda...new follower here from 🇬🇧 I just love your home and creativity ❤ New England is on my list of places to visit, it looks beautiful x

[@newenglandfineliving]

Welcome!!

[@lindafee205]

Hello Linda, I love all you do especially Christmas. Everything is so pretty. Happy Thanksgiving and Merry Christmas.

[@martyroberts3870]

I always add a slice of bread in my brown sugar container and it keeps the brown sugar soft.

[@patriciagrisham5938]

I got lots of inspiration from this video, Linda! Thank you so much for sharing how you make homemade vanilla. I made it many years ago, and the recipe said to cut the vanilla beans. It was messy & time consuming. I loved seeing the shops decorated for the holidays. Enjoy the rest of your Sunday.

[@nikkivenable73]

Linda, i ordered that turtleneck that you have on in two colors. I love it so much. Also, your channel is my favorite all year but Autumn through winter are my very favorites. The way you showcase those seasons is just wonderful. I am going to be extra excited about Christmas this year. It's my first Christmas in Maine and I'm in love. As a child and all through my life I always dreamed of seeing a snow in New England. I am excited to see everything you have in store for us.

[@marciamellow1211]

Honestly, Linda... How in the world do you think of alllllll these ventures? You are something else. I stay busy every day, so much to do..My Christmas has taken me.... 7 solid days of decorating, Beautiful. 🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲

[@kathyday9066]

Thanks for sharing how to make brown sugar. I had no idea that was how it was made. It will definitely come in handy with all my holiday baking.

[@reddog40]

Hi Linda, another beautiful and relaxing and helpful video.i always celebrate each season and holiday it's a "NE thing", how I was raised and raised mine.I didn't know about using the apple slices for the brown sugar or how to make my own, and tomorrow I'm going to try one of your Dad's sandwiches 😁I love all your fire places going how cozy and I was eyeing your beautiful cake stand with the fruit love that!The holiday shops was a treat.Looking forward to seeing your decor and baking and cooking.Have a wonderful and blessed week.🕊️💚

[@barbaradzitko1826]

What a lovely shop, Linda. Can't wait to see what you bought. Looking forward to holiday decorating.

[@karellarsen939]

I love watching your videos, Linda. You always relax me with all you projects! Such a lovely home! 😘❤️😊

[@susanvelez6534]

Hi Linda did you share what you sent in your boxes yet. How beautiful to have your home all done for this Holiday season. I made vanilla last year (June 2022) it is delicious! With all that is going on in our world I’m making my gifts and baking using my vanilla. My heart hurts and this year trees will go up and food will be cooked but I’m not going to kill myself buying presents. I’m taking it back to praying and celebrating the birth of Jesus. I’m not rushing to Christmas either 🙋🏻‍♀️🙋🏻‍♀️🙋🏻‍♀️

[@yolandagarza7897]

This is a n excellent example of what the holidays really mean,love this video,how beautiful is your home, so cozy and welcoming, happy holidays to all 🎄💥🙏

[@newenglandfineliving]

Thank you so much!

[@godisgood678]

My grandpa had molasses and butter with bread…. Or white or brown syrup with butter or peanut butter with bread. ❤️

[@deborahr.7696]

I love peanut butter and honey sandwiches. Molasses does help soften stolls and go to the bathroom. Maybe that's why he ate it. Also, a slice of bread works to keep brown sugar soft.

[@revonda5204]

Peanut butter and honey is one of my favorite sandwiches! I dislike peanut butter and jelly!

[@cindyk4294]

Linda this was a fun video… I have my Thanksgiving tree up, and I used corn from my stalks outside and leaves. I started doing this tree the first time I saw yours!

[@MarilynDean-i5b]

Just love how you make happiness happen that is so totally me. Bring it on kindred spirit. I also like to challenge decorating for the Christmas seasons. Your homes is so well done. I use to journal lots, but time took me to other places in time. Things are falling in to a better place now and I am so ready for Christmas season. I will think about what I can today to make my life better. Love going along shopping with you sweet Linda. See you in the next video.

[@lorettadavis9508]

Hi Linda love your channel. I’m going to make some vanilla. Just ordered my vanilla beans can’t wait to get started. You are so motivating and I love your home it’s absolutely beautiful. That’s my dream to live where you live. Although I live in Colorado and it’s absolutely beautiful here. I’m a native I just don’t know if I could ever leave. Have a Happy Thanksgiving my dear. 🍁🍂🍁🍂🍁🍂🍁🍂

[@jo-annmaruszak9885]

Loved it all as usual. 😊

[@debbiepochy6751]

Hello from Connecticut Linda! I enjoyed this video so much. I was taking a break from my own Christmas decorating. I put up 5 trees and do the whole first floor of the house, so it takes a while, but is a labor of love! 🎄🎄🎄

[@lauraflores5777]

Wow! Do you do real trees or artificial?

[@debbiepochy6751]

@@lauraflores5777 All artificial, because after all that work, I love to enjoy everything throughout the winter and take everything down about mid-February. 🎄

[@lauraflores5777]

Good luck and hope you have a wonderful holiday season 🌲

[@patriciaconiglio6717]

I just love your channel and I am so happy I found you. I love everything you do and I always look forward to your videos. I am so glad you do Thanksgiving decorating. Seems like a lot of people are decorating for Christmas earlier and earlier in November and forgetting about Thanksgiving. By the time Christmas actually comes they can’t stand the decorations anymore. I start Christmas decorating on December 1st. and leave it up till January 6th. Epiphany but most of the time till mid January.

[@joannemacgillivray8196]

I just love watching your videos, I always come away with ideas for our home thats different. So looking forward to your next video...thanks for sharing!!! Your daughters necklace is beautiful, she is very talented...like her Mom!!!

[@ellef4812]

I'm from the South and grew up eating peanut butter and molasses sandwiches - LOVED THEM!

[@0JReynolds]

So I had to write you and tell you that I had no idea about making brown sugar, or softening it. My daughter was in the hospital and she couldn’t eat her apple. She was going to send it back but I grabbed it and brought it home. I followed your instructions and bam, my brown sugar is soft. My daughter went home that day and is improving. Thank you for teaching us that nifty trick ~ Janet 😘

[@cynthiasirois8295]

Linda, thank you so much for this video. I have been wanting to make my own vanilla extract for a while now, so you have inspired me …..and have you seen how much real vanilla extract costs in the grocery store? It’s outrageous! I also never thought of making my own brown sugar, but will be doing so from now on. There are so many wonderful Christmas “open house days” in the Monadnock area and I will be attending as many as possible!! Lots of fun……Christmas decorating is my favorite thing to do! Until next time🎄🎄🎄

[@Sylvia1976]

I love that you are wearing heels while you clean the fireplace😂

[@tyeteames7192]

I am looking forward to this year's Christmas decorations .

[@Nancy-fo7lc]

I put a piece of bread in my brown sugar and it moistens back up. I liked that you shared how to make our own - thank you!

[@peggy-ann1961]

Here in Manitoba Canada there were kids who took molasses sandwiches to school, I love molasses! Another weird peanut butter sandwich is with dill pickles! Yep anybody else out there had them? They’re delicious! ❄️🇨🇦❄️

[@sydneykasmar]

I love peanut butter and pickle sandwiches.

[@deborahhopkins7763]

Thank you for all of the great information. 😃

[@cduke1241]

Wonderful video!!!!! One of your best!

[@gailcooper5646]

Love the Cinderella boots! I loved today's video. I truly believe there isn't anything you cannot do. Looking forward to next "Sunday with Linda". 🍁

[@patralink]

Such fun Linda. Thank you!

[@letsgotravel7724]

Thank you so much for explaining about how to make the vanilla extract thoroughly, so I understand it. I just have one question though, so you keep for years and you keep adding more vodka do you have to keep adding fresh vanilla beans?

[@newenglandfineliving]

Yes, over time you can use the inside paste to bake and adding fresh beans over time

[@barbaralevel7225]

We mixed homemade butter with homemade molasses and just ate it with a spoon. I had forgotten that until you told your story. My grandma made molasses’s cookies and I was allowed to dip in coffee as a child. Wish I could do that again 😢. Thanks for memories.

[@bethmann3283]

I always learn so much from you!!

[@maz3002]

A lovely relaxing video with lots of inspiration ~ thank you! I think 'll be making a batch of vanilla essence for family gift giving this Christmas 🎄❤️

[@JennieSneddon-ib2fm]

I absolutely love the ship painting with the lanterns over the fireplace. I loved it at your Groton home, so glad you kept it for Sugarwood. Are you losing weight? Those jeans and pink top looked awesome on you. You always look lovely, I just noticed you’re looking slimmer. Secret please. 😊

[@pman2916]

I always enjoy your video's 😊

[@patkee8517]

Enjoy this one, have to try the brown sugar one. I just love you house. I have to take one holiday at a time, we’re getting in such a rush to get it out of the way and move on, take time to enjoy.

[@KayeCarterTV]

What are fun video to watch… I’m a lot like you Linda, which I love to share my Thanksgiving decorations at Thanksgiving. I’ll start my Christmas decorating the weekend after. Thanks for sharing those recipes sending hugs, love, prayers and kindness with positive thoughts.❤

[@karencatalano4349]

I just looked this place up and it’s only 30 minutes away from where I live. Definitely going shopping there after Christmas no time now

[@lobstahchowdah8920]

Good morning from Nova Scotia! Molasses and peanut butter sandwiches were a childhood treat for us. Now I prefer molasses drizzled on toasted brown bread or raisin bread. Mmmmmmmm!!

[@amyhilger2919]

Lovely video Linda, thank you! Especially appreciate the brown sugar tips! ❤️

[@susanvelez6534]

I have the same bottles and I did not cut my beans 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👍🏼

[@marietownsend8396]

A slice of bread will also keep brown sugar soft.

[@hollywebb4491]

My dad loved peanut butter and molassas sandwhiches! I eat them on occasion even now. Try it!

[@mariekendall5471]

A slice of bread inside an air tight container, can keep your brown sugar nice and moist. 😊

[@Dawn-pe5to]

These videos are like going on retreat! BTW Linda, your father's penchant for molasses on peanut butter is not as unusual as you might think. A traditionally very common after dinner treat in the middle east (at least in lebanon!) is a small dish of tahini topped with carob molasses..you dip a piece of pita bread in the dish to get a tasty sweet ending to the meal. Slightly different ingredients but the same idea.

[@teemom78]

I loved this video. I have been wanting to make my own vanilla. I remember my mother always used a slice of white bread to soften her brown sugar.

[@revonda5204]

Your morning journal writings reminded of Lamentations 3:22-23, that says God's mercies are never ending and new every morning! 😊

[@janeclancey8044]

Thankful for your inspiring videos and sharing your helpful hints on home made brown sugar and vanilla. Love the tour of the shops too! Can’t wait to see how you decorate the Thanksgiving tree! 🌲🍁🍂🌾

[@malissathornton1389]

Great video, Linda! I wonder about adding a little vanilla to the homemade brown sugar? I’m going to try it. Also, a great trick to keep brown sugar soft is to as a couple of large marshmallows to your container! Love all your videos! ❤

[@newenglandfineliving]

It might make it too wet. I, myself, would wait to put the vanilla in while using the brown sugar for baking.

[@lisaa8437]

Hi Linda, where did you get the Christmas tree you showed us? I love the branches and that it’s slim! 😊

[@karenstairs8273]

You have inspired me...I am decorating my first ever Thanksgiving Tree. Pine cones, Turkey Feathers, Imprinted leather pieces that have the words GATHER and GRATEFUL on them. I also found some little scarecrows to add on it. I have wooden beads the color of cranberries...I am so excited. I'm sure I will find more items from nature.

[@colleenmartin9467]

I loved the shore bird in your garland on the mantel but he looked lonely so I was hoping you purchased the two other shore birds at the first shop you showed us.

[@newenglandfineliving]

It was tempting, but the lonely bird was made my a friend of my mothers and I'm not sure if he would play well with others. LOL

[@lindamcconnell1653]

Bonjour Linda from another Linda. I live in the eastern townships of Quebec and absolutely love New England, it's lore and beautiful sceneries. I always enjoy your videos but this one, in my opinion, was one of the best. Thank you for sharing your tips on food and decor. Happy Holidays!

[@bonnie532]

My mom made sandwiches with molasses. Peanut butter sandwiches and bread and butter with molasses. She was from Pennsylvania.

[@debbebunch9973]

Super fun video! Inspiring 😊 Thank you!!

[@kathy5216]

I add a 1/2 of a piece of white bread in hardened brown sugar

[@jeanbrewer576]

🍂Hello Linda, I so enjoy your videos, thanks for the information on the brown sugar, when my bs would get hard I would toss it out, not any more I'll know what to do now. Thank you have a great rest of the day 🍁 👋 🙂

[@barbaracarlson1331]

I had no idea that was how brown sugar is made. Thanks!

[@lynnsteiner1580]

I make my own vanilla and have used Spicy Rum, Bourbon & Vodka. I received my Christmas box but didn’t open it. I’m saving it for Christmas morning.

[@newenglandfineliving]

Some wonderful flavors!

[@rachelmiller7525]

OMG, peanut butter and molasses I'm from Texas and we do that I thought we were being strange that is unsettling.

[@sandybohannon4403]

Hello, Liz sent me 😊

[@daliam.rodriguez7572]

Linda,we grew up eating peanut butter n pancake syrup with hot fresh made tortillas,Happy Thanksgiving from Dalia south Texas🤠🇨🇱🦃🌾🍁🍂

[@sydneykasmar]

A friend from New Brunswick, Canada got me into toast with molasses. I imagine molasses with peanur butter is just a stronger version of honey and peanut butter.

[@jennifersanders2456]

Such a lovely video. I need to journal. I am not great at self care 😒

[@willothewispl]

I just keep a piece of bread in my brown sugar jar all the time. Keeps it soft.