Decorating for Christmas with Nature

Just a shortie episode ( compared to most of my videos) to show you how we bring the loveliness of Nature into the house for our winter decor. It's easy, beautiful and costs nothing. This is the first in my December weekly series for the Christmas season.

[@NickandJulie]

nothing beats the beauty of what you can find in nature. God's creation 😍

[@JeriLandersofHopalongHollow]

Absolutely!

[@carolfreeman2962]

With all the turmoil in the world, your voice calms me. Thank you Jeri💗

[@JeriLandersofHopalongHollow]

We all need a sense of peace.

[@wendyking2769]

I live in Montreal and since my daughter, living in California, can't come home this dreaded year I have sent her home made items from the garden . She has never had a Christmas without family and I hope it reminds her how much we love her. Love the tree.

[@JeriLandersofHopalongHollow]

It will do her heart well... your the best kind of mom.

[@weaver7249]

I was in the mood for (really needed) a little Hopalong Hollow. Beautiful - just like the olden days. God Bless!

[@tonimactavish9937]

Oh such magic fingers. This gives me such a feeling of warmth and contentment!

[@saramartinez103]

Dear Jeri, we don't mind if they are two hours long!!!! My goodness, your talents are out of this world!

[@JeriLandersofHopalongHollow]

Thankyou! But there is no talent required for making these items... nature already took care of that.

[@saramartinez103]

@@JeriLandersofHopalongHollow You're right! The creativity to use nature in the way you showed us is a talent indeed. And you have so many others that we enjoy.

[@judymcintire8061]

Love how you incorporate everything, even the peacock feathers! So beautiful! Everything looks so warm & festival, and you are right why should we just have flowers in the spring & summer! I make a potpourri at Christmas for family & friends that you simmer on the stove. You take 1orange(sliced), 3-5 cinnamon sticks, 1-2 sprigs rosemary, 1 cup fresh cranberries, 1 Tablespoon cloves, 2 tsp nutmeg. Fill pot w/water & simmer. This will fill your house will a wonderful, holiday aroma! Everyone looks forward to this every year! 🤗☃️

[@normatrewhella9003]

I loved every minute of your video. The donkeys, wreaths and music.

[@Elizabeth-arb22]

How beautiful! I loved every idea you shared, and every moment of your lovely video. Yes, "what could be more beautiful than what nature has to offer?" So true. Thank you!

[@terria9739]

What a great way to keep Christmas simple and naturally beautiful.

[@franceswitham8214]

My day has had a most delightful ending as I've thoroughly enjoyed each and every one of your projects. That's a very clever method for making a swag. Thank you so much for sharing your. Christmas projects and without ads. 💓

[@JeriLandersofHopalongHollow]

I've so avoided the ads, although my son keeps trying to talk me into it, I refuse.

[@maureenwells7609]

@@JeriLandersofHopalongHollow Thank you for your decision. Greatly appreciated.

[@debbiewilson6527]

I love everything you do. Merry Christmas

[@jacandtea]

Merry Christmas, Jeri. I’ve been waiting for a Christmas post. Thank you.

[@theartofnaturegermany]

All these animals around you are just the cutest 😍 Hi, I'm Alina and I just found your wonderful channel some days ago. Your rosemary wreath looks amazing!! I've never seen one with rosemary before. Here in Germany we make wreaths with fir and put four candles on top ☺️ It's called advent wreath and the candles are lit sequentially on the four Sundays before Christmas. Just made some with my grandma for a video, it was great fun ☺️

[@maureenmay7195]

It's just perfect Jeri. A wonderful post from your idyllic home 💕 My name is Maureen I'm Irish living in the UK. I have just discovered you, everything about you reminds me of myself so Im really going to enjoy your channel thankyou so much. You are an inspiration. Have a lovely day, in my words, in your perfect home 💖🌹

[@JeriLandersofHopalongHollow]

Hi Alina, Nice coincidence, I just saw your channel the other day and was liking it a lot. I saw a German couple making an Advent wreath on another channel as well, that's the first I had heard of one. Very lovely and nice to meet you!

[@JeriLandersofHopalongHollow]

Thank you Maureen, My husband is happy to see an Irish on the channel, you're the first and only! Irish is his heritage. It is nice to meet you and see that we have much in common as a lifestyle.

[@theartofnaturegermany]

@@JeriLandersofHopalongHollow Oh really, did you 😃 That's truly a great coincidence! Thank you so much 💚 That you like my channel makes me very happy ☺️ Nice to meet you! I'm looking forward to your future videos

[@lindacook9300]

Oh Jeri, you are so talented. Never would have dreamed to use garden bits the way you did. Just wow! Cant wait for more. :)

[@JeriLandersofHopalongHollow]

Thank you so much!

[@lindapetro5594]

I loved this and watched twice so far! The metal hanger is ingenious!!! ❤️🎄👏👍🥳

[@RR-ep6uc]

So excited to see there is a new video from you. It’s perfect timing I’m just sitting by the fire place having my night coffee. Thank you for making this day perfect. Now back to your video

[@JeriLandersofHopalongHollow]

That fireplace sounds very inviting.

[@jamieboylan641]

Night coffee...sounds so wonderfully cozy!

[@sharondeyoung5778]

Everything you touch turns into a thing of beauty! 💕🙏 I would love to see you create a Victorian tree!

[@JeriLandersofHopalongHollow]

I am going to do that... and make VIctorian ornaments.

[@sharondeyoung5778]

@@JeriLandersofHopalongHollow can’t wait!! I will keep an eye open. Thank you!

[@franceswitham8214]

Me too!

[@sandrabrown6326]

Love them all. But my favorite was the last one the coat hanger with fruit on the top and those beautiful Peacock feathers. Thank you for showing us all the nice things we can make .

[@JeriLandersofHopalongHollow]

You are so welcome!

[@evelynbyrd4961]

Lovely, lovely, so simple, very beautiful...e

[@ohiojen9390]

My heart just grows full when I watch your videos. What a beautiful gift you have to take what the Lord created plant it for enjoyment then give it another beautiful life in arrangements. You are a blessing in how you teach and steward God’s creation. Merry Christmas!

[@JeriLandersofHopalongHollow]

So glad you are enjoying!

[@susanstage9279]

Oh my your a good teacher! I had lost that feeling, but you bought it back! Even though it’s after Christmas.! Thank you!

[@joenperkins2138]

That was fun. Thanks. Have a blessed Christmas.

[@DLynne222]

I love gifts from nature for decor. Thanks again for this inspiration!

[@VictoriaN72]

Always think ‘winter decor’ instead of ‘Christmas decor’ -- longer lasting ❤

[@JeriLandersofHopalongHollow]

Very true, I leave the wreaths up all winter and into spring.

[@patriciajustice5299]

I love all your video ,but I think this is your best one so far ! Looking forward to the next one.Thank You so much !♥️👵

[@23Josilee]

Some years ago, I brought in a found bird nest for decorating...tremendous mistake. Had to have the whole house exterminated for lice and mites...talk about a mess. Won't ever do that again. Some kinds of greenery, etc., needs to be draped across a fence and debugged (water spray, and some other methods) before bringing into the house. I learned this the hard way. But, using nature for decor is still the best. Love it. The front door swag and chickenwire vine tree were absolutely beautiful

[@JeriLandersofHopalongHollow]

Oh dear! That's awful... I guess I've been lucky in that regard. I've placed most of mine on the porch or in the potting cupboard.

[@poetry_is_in_nature1955]

So beautiful and effective!! 😊💓💓

[@TraditionsByTheSeasons]

I’m amazed how you took items from nature and transformed them into beautiful winter decor. Everything you made is gorgeous. Thank you for sharing. 🎄🦌☃️

[@JeriLandersofHopalongHollow]

Thank you so much!

[@rwatts2155]

Merry Christmas Jeri. And thank you for the lovely gift of showing how you create such beautiful decorations for your home. These works of art are simple in the best sense of the term, easy to make, and free. The thing I always appreciate about your videos is that they are "real". You clearly LIVE with your creations. They are not "props" or pseudo antiques. They are real with the charm and patina that cannot be faked with chalk paint or other artificial surfaces that look so "cute" that they border on kitch. Your rooms are an extension of who you are and the HOME that you have created for yourself and your husband and that you share with us. Perfectly imperfect. Your videos are as comfortable and comforting as an old tweed jacket or flannel pajamas and large, loosely fitting cashmere socks on a winter day...a favorite book with a cup of tea or hot cocoa by a warm fire of apple wood in the hearth. I bid you peace, health, and warm fires with loved ones gathered in your home for your holiday season and throughout the coming year..

[@JeriLandersofHopalongHollow]

Thank you Randy, as always, your impressions are thoughtful and sincere. And I do like being as comfortable as "an old Tweed Jacket.. I love that.

[@LearningCurveAcres]

I love the idea of bringing outside in for the winter months. I actually dig up and bring in my rosemary plant every year because it's too cold for it to survive. I also bring in pine and cedar boughs that need trimming. Take care my friend - Marcie

[@diannerobb8376]

That set of forbids you saved, touched my heart. So, so lovely. Inspired now! Merry Christmas!

[@lindaparra6002]

Again Jeri, the music is Wonderful at the intro with the ducks walking and now the music enters with this beautiful tree made of chicken wire and ivy. I love the flowers, mostly how they add color. I love it! And I grabbed my cell because at point 18;04 on the video is a beautiful picture of your window with the clock in the middle and haziness from the outside light. Thank You so much Jeri. I love this video. You're sO creative!!! Blessings in Abundance Jeri!

[@JeriLandersofHopalongHollow]

I had to go back to 18:04 to see what you saw! Ah yes.... I love my geese marching along in the frosty morning, they have such purpose.... heading to the corn bin.

[@juanitaberry9320]

Hi Jeri, it’s all beautiful. Can’t compare to Mother Nature. Thanks for sharing.

[@marybazargani6929]

This was so inspiring , Jeri. I have plenty of rosemary and holly to make something for Christmas. I've had my holly bushes about 10 years as well and it did take a long time to see the red berries. I thought it was because we had a drought the first year, but maybe not. I enjoyed seeing your wreaths.

[@JeriLandersofHopalongHollow]

That is so curious about our berries, I hope they increase every year. Our berries only appeared on the lower branches this time; maybe they creep upwards as time goes on??!

[@jessicacanfield5408]

I loved the sound of ypu putting the holly in with the roasemary bunch

[@mp5132]

Thank you for all the different ideas. I bet this smells wonderful....I love decorating with nature...

[@JeriLandersofHopalongHollow]

Ah, that room smells like the forest!`

[@flowerpixel]

I can't wait for more Christmas videos and different types of trees! Thanks for reminding me...I have gomphrena in my yard that I forgot about. It'll look beautiful inside

[@JeriLandersofHopalongHollow]

Never let that gomphrena go to waste, You can always remove the seeds after it's outlive usefulness in the house.

[@kathyball554]

Oh this made me miss the little farm that I used to live on so much. I had mini donkeys, cows, a llama, horse and even a resident skunk. Love your video and will be following. Merry Christmas.

[@RR-ep6uc]

I feel so Blessed to have found your channel. I have learned from you how to live a Beautiful Simple life. I love how you arranged with all of Mother Nature beauty. I have been using all your advice on decorating and gardening. I can truly say that, I finally feel my home is very warm and cozy and it makes me feel very content. I look forward to you decorating your tree Victorian style. Thank you so much for reminding me that, I don’t need to spend money to bring beauty into my home.

[@JeriLandersofHopalongHollow]

I haven't put up a Victorian tree in years, it will be a big surprise for me to open the boxes of old ornaments to see what I've been missing.

[@jimkosmala9178]

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[@sirgnome1114]

Love your videos....I just don't know which of the projects I like best. I think the tree...maybe...oh the door swag...everything so natural and unpretentious...of course it helps to have an artist's eye and all that lush greenery outside your doorstep. Oh...what a delight! Plus the little storyteller in you just is the icing on cake.

[@trendatoops1835]

Jerri, I loved all of this ... your prelude into the video with the guitar playing “I Saw 3 Ships” ... the sweet decorations you made from your gatherings outside ... and your beautiful ivy tree. Truly a work of art in all senses. Thank you! 🌲 Trenda

[@JeriLandersofHopalongHollow]

Thanks so much!!

[@dianneeverett1633]

Such an inspirational video. Using what is in your yard. Very nice.

[@sharongruener6078]

Sooo lovely and you are right, Free. Thank you for sharing. Blessings.

[@charola41]

Thank you for sharing your beautiful soul and gifts with us. You inspired me to no end with ALL your videos since I "met" you just a couple of weeks ago. Thank you for being. You are one of the most wonderful people on Earth. Hi from NW Spain.

[@JeriLandersofHopalongHollow]

You are so welcome here, good to meet people from all over the world!

[@candacenagle505]

Thank you for the inspiration. I have been wracking my brain to come up with a birthday gift for my best friend....this is just the perfect plan. So tomorrow I will go foraging in my garden and will make her a winter wreath!

[@JeriLandersofHopalongHollow]

She will love that, its a great gift.

[@candacenagle505]

@@JeriLandersofHopalongHollow It turned out beautifully! I even found some other beautiful foliage on a walk and added to it...it made for a lovely way to spend the afternoon!

[@stevenssunshinefarm5560]

Hi Jeri! Another great video! Can't wait for the others! I am savoring a more simplistic, natural holiday this season! Lots of naturals, greenery and such. You are very inspiring and I simply can't wait on the other videos. Melissa

[@minahammonds7511]

Your video is a delight! Thank you

[@lauratonelli7875]

I just love all your beautiful arrangements!🎄❤️

[@jbellbird9050]

It's so relaxing to sit with a cup of herbal tea and watch you make your beautiful ivy Christmas tree and rosemary wreath. The smell of rosemary is lovely and I love the essential oils made from it, along with lavender. Will look forward to your next video!

[@JeriLandersofHopalongHollow]

It was so easy to make, and turned out perfectly imperfect.

[@melindanapoletano235]

Jeri I just love all your videos....you made some wonderful decorations on this one. Again, I learn so much just watching your videos! I love them all!

[@jackieh1530]

Looking forward to more videos! Beautiful greenery in your projects, everything is gorgeous!

[@claudiaauricchio8385]

I love watching your videos. Thanks!!! 💖✨ 🇧🇷

[@create557]

Tfs your knowledge with us It’s wonderful! Diana Romero❤️🙏🏼👵🏼💐😷

[@LoriSkees]

These beautiful arrangements remind me of the Christmas decorations at Colonial Williamsburg. I had the joy of going in December a few years ago. I love the natural look, and your arrangements are so beautiful! Thank you!

[@JeriLandersofHopalongHollow]

Best place to be at CHristmas time!

[@cheryldimatteo9046]

What a pleasure it is to view your videos. Your voice is so calming and lovely. When I see you’ve posted a new video I know I’m in for a wondrous time filled with your talent and knowledge. You show us all how we can get back to a kinder, gentler time. I wish your Hopalong Hollow was open to the public. I’d make the trip from NYC, gladly! God bless you and the good work you put out to our sometimes too fast and broken world ❤️

[@JeriLandersofHopalongHollow]

I appreciate your comment, really nice. Hopalong Hollow is a pretty humble place, not sure if it would be worth such a long trip!

[@jamieboylan641]

Thank you for the wonderful inspiration! ❤️

[@vickyboyce1641]

I love your beautiful videos they bring me peace God bless

[@frankiedickens1212]

Oh how this video touched my soul. I grew up on a farm and now I long for those days of being able to go out into nature and relish in its beauty and bounty. Thank you for sharing with us. The dried flower tree is beautiful. I wait in anticipation for your next video.

[@JeriLandersofHopalongHollow]

Well said!

[@lorahargrove9710]

Thank you as always wonderful wonderful decorations do you have wonderful wonderful giftedness and making so many things play God bless you at Christmas and always have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year🎄😇❄

[@janetstraw191]

Absolutely brilliant! Thank you! 🥰

[@sheilabernadetteclairemcin1107]

Inspirational and delightful

[@lindanicholason878]

# ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS 'chicken wire' TREE & Everything Else You Did in your Christmas Decor ; ) # LUV

[@cajuncottagefarm2253]

Very beautifully done. I love watching your videos they are so calming. You are so talented and creative.

[@daniellereid01]

Just beautiful! Thank you so much for all of the inspiration, Jeri xox

[@buckeyefangirl1976]

Love it. I love ducks and animals.❤️❤️🦆. Just a beautiful video. I'd love to save it so I can watch over and over again if ok with you. Brings me peace. Blessings to you and yours.

[@JeriLandersofHopalongHollow]

T Its fine for you to save it.

[@doreenmaggio3624]

Dearest Jeri Happy Holidays and Great thanks for all the Joy you have brought into the lives of so many . I can’t thank you enough . I am so inspired by you Dear Jeri . Oh Joy its out to the woodlands and garden again lambs ear was something I never tried , how delightful . Everything is So Very Magical all wreathed with fruits and fairy flowers The Moon danced and the Stars sang All for you ❤️💕✨

[@JeriLandersofHopalongHollow]

I can tell that you are going to have a good time today!

[@lindarader8108]

Oh Jeri...I love your channel and so enjoy the tours and stories of your home. Peaceful and serene in these days of chaos. Awaiting tea with you in your next video and using your delightful teapots and charming china.

[@poesiavisual5714]

Thank you friend for sharing part of your paradise with us, the natural ornaments are charming. A hug from Argentina.

[@JeriLandersofHopalongHollow]

Hello Argentina!

[@sophiaerling7714]

Thank you from Sweden. This is what we all do here!

[@JeriLandersofHopalongHollow]

I love your red houses too!

[@jazzydebhall5017]

Why do i get that warm fuzzy feeling after watching your videos!! Simply Beautiful ❤❤

[@JeriLandersofHopalongHollow]

I'm so glad!

[@autumnmoon5014]

That tree you made is absolutely beautiful! i just had to comment that.

[@carolswindler8692]

Everything you make is gorgeous ❤️ I’m going to make some Sleepy Time Tea now!

[@jyotichugani2996]

Thank you very much 😊❤️ for sharing all this with us. Looking forward to more of your videos. Season's Greetings 🍂🍁🍄

[@josefasararamirezlizon4309]

Nice!! 💚

[@paulineholmes54]

just beautiful perfect thankyou.xx

[@vintag56h77]

Hi Jerry ,I love everything you do. I love your nice voice, you beautiful house, your pets and peacocks, how they love you .Everything is great. I will wait for the next video. 🎄🎁

[@JeriLandersofHopalongHollow]

You are so kind, thank you!

[@alicejump2290]

Just the uplift I needed today! The window ledge with holly and the perky birds is simply lovely! Blessed and safe days!

[@JeriLandersofHopalongHollow]

The window ledge is my favorite...

[@aprilninthr2886]

Jeri, you must know more than I about it but there is probably no male holly bush nearby which is what your female holly bush needs to get berries. Watching you makes me miss my yard and garden. I have become a flower thief! Loved this video and look forward to the next.

[@JeriLandersofHopalongHollow]

I knew a little about the male and female holly, not much. But every single bush is producing the berries now and there are 5 bushes.. odd.

[@shirleyhawkins1307]

Absolutely beautiful and so creative!❤🎄

[@pauladylan5388]

Your videos are a joy to watch. Thank you so much for sharing. XX

[@kathleenmueller8660]

Your Christmas decor is beautiful! Wishing you a Merry Christmas!

[@roseannerainwatersmith12]

You're like the Saint of all things natural. I LOVE your videos. Stay safe 🙏 ❤

[@JeriLandersofHopalongHollow]

Wow, thank you!

[@amymorgan7409]

Absolutely beautiful video. Thank you so much. Blessed Advent and Merry Christmas.

[@nancymatarese2019]

Looking forward to all the videos you have planned!

[@cindyk4294]

Thank you for all the handy tips...

[@bobbilynnmiller742]

I am beyond happy that you are giving us these beautiful Christmas video gifts , sharing your creativity and beauty around you ! Including all your farm critters ! Thank you , Jeri , and for the anticipation of each upcoming Christmas video gift you will be sharing in the upcoming weeks !!

[@JeriLandersofHopalongHollow]

I am just glad I have the time to to it, it's going to be fun!

[@bobbilynnmiller742]

I anticipate each one !

[@anonymoussource3664]

Your videos are comfort and sustenance. Abundant Blessings and Merry Christmas to you.

[@feralgal46]

Your ivy tree is gorgeous, Jeri! Do you know how much that would cost in a gift shop or garden store?! !! A small fortune! I've never seen Holly with the smooth little leaves before. When I was young, we had two giant trees but they had the sharp points around the leaves. That was near Portland, Ore. I should research those. The Cedar Swag is also stunning..everything you do is exquisite! Thank you for sharing! Karen

[@ramibu239]

Same born & raised in Oregon & all of the Holly I'm familiar w/ here is the kind that stabs you to death to try to work w/!!!😖😅

[@JeriLandersofHopalongHollow]

I'm glad mine doesn't have those sharp points!

[@JeriLandersofHopalongHollow]

It would be so expensive; even a simple evergreen wreath is around $30 to $40 these days.

[@arela1030]

Hello again Jeri , what a great gorgeous idea,fresh herb 🌿 and fruits perfect. Natural resources ,what a beautiful lovely sweet life style.i loved all you do. You’re sweet voice makes me happy 😊 no wasting everything is organized.your a perfect teacher to all of us.Thank again.god bless and peace grace.Merry Christmas 🎄 to all your beautiful family circle.💙🦋🧚🏻‍♂️⭐️🌲🌲🌲⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@JeriLandersofHopalongHollow]

And the same to you!

[@suzannekehoe3898]

Thank you for sharing this beautiful video 🎄

[@cynthiahamblin-perry5880]

Thank You! You and Donna(Donna Davis Art) have inspired me. I wasn't going to do any decorating this year as family is not able to be here and it is just us two (and no one can see our home as we live far from the road). I love the chicken wire tree! I have an abundance of that ivy climbing on our stone house so I'm heading out to collect before the snow comes!

[@JeriLandersofHopalongHollow]

I wrap the ivy around the picket fences, clay pots and hanging baskets; it is so very useful.

[@carolynbakers2777]

Beautiful and artistic as always a pleasure to watch.

[@solsticesummer982]

Beautiful! Timeless video. I would love to see your little greenhouse decorated for Christmas! And I hate I missed the felted bees. I would’ve loved to have invested in at least one of those. Maybe a spring dressed up lady duck. Or, if you decide to do a frog and toad…. My daughter and her fiancée.. would be a great gift. ☺️

[@JeriLandersofHopalongHollow]

I still have a few bees left: www.jerilanders.com

[@l.lively9993]

Thank you Jeri! I have large rosemary bush and never thought to do a wreath.

[@JeriLandersofHopalongHollow]

You should!

[@maryannedeering1663]

I cant wait to see the Victorian Tree. Loved this video. Absolutely Loved it❤Have A Merry and Blessed Christmas 🎄

[@florarhea1661]

So lovely! God has truly blessed you .

[@susanbucklin3204]

Jeri, I love your tree, thanks for the inspiration!

[@carolynmarie4008]

Gorgeous! You are so very talented. I am looking forward to your next videos.

[@tscarletespin2261]

You are such an inspiration. And thank you for the reminder to not stress out this time of year. These ideas are wonderful for everyone right now. Great to do when we are all stuck in our homes.

[@JeriLandersofHopalongHollow]

Too much stress in this world as it is, we all need to calm down.

[@tscarletespin2261]

@@JeriLandersofHopalongHollow Amen to that!