Decorating for the Holidays 🎄 DIY Christmas Decor, Winter Simmer Pot, Cozy & Whimsical Crafts

[@jessicajordan680]

THE ideal Christmas mood: simmer pot, hot tea, books, a blanket, and a snuggly honey ❤ I love that your house isn't too "made up" with synthetic decorations and bright shiny baubles. You put the perfect natural touch to a few key places in your home to bring the outside in and to invite the winter faeries in to play! ❄️ 🎄 lovely to see you and Alex together, having fun! 😊

[@MyMoonstoneKitchen]

Awww your comments make me so happy--thank you for all of your incredible support!! 🥹💕 I'm so happy you enjoyed the video, I'm so glad I could share a little holiday magic with you ❤️ Have a wonderful weekend and happy holiday season!!

[@lindseyc3811]

I’m a librarian and always looking for wonderful, eco friendly Take&Makes for the Teen Room, thank you for the pine cone idea! Happy Holidays!

[@MyMoonstoneKitchen]

Your comment made me so happy, Lindsey--I'm so excited for you to share this in your library as a take and make craft, I absolutely LOVE this idea!! ❤️ Thanks so much for your comment and happy holidays!

[@EmmeChatterton]

Such a happy and cozy scene, thanks for inviting us into your home to share this day with you, it's so different from my hectic decorating with 4 kids and 2 cats and broken bits and everyone running in different directions, lol. I really appreciate the harmony and serenity... someday I will have! :)

[@MyMoonstoneKitchen]

I'm so happy you enjoyed the video--Happy Holidays to you and your family!! ❤️

[@zaaratahreem1821]

These magical vlogs are what makes my winter time most special and cosy❤

[@MyMoonstoneKitchen]

Aww that means the world to me, friend--thank you so much for saying that!! ❤️ I hope you have a wonderful and cozy winter!

[@moniquebell7766]

I cannot get over how cute the pinecones are! There is such beauty in these lovely, natural crafts.

[@MyMoonstoneKitchen]

Thank you so much, Monique!! 🤗 I was thrilled with how they turned out, and they were so much fun to make, too!

[@TheMennomilist]

The pine cones look so cute! The Holiday is always a good movie to watch. Cute craft while watching it. I've never seen white hot glue before! I always buy clear! Really sweet that you two worked together on it. I love that you two were reading books side by side. My husband and I were reading books side by side this morning on his day off and it was grand.

[@YrkieIdei]

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[@kimberlyrussell9066]

I'm a cynical GenXer in South Jersey and all I freaking want to do now is find pine boughs and make snowflakes. Thank you for the cozy content!

[@MyMoonstoneKitchen]

Omg your comment made me laugh out loud!! I'm so happy my video brought you some holiday cheer 😊 Thank you so much for watching and happy holidays!!

[@ljdiben7774]

Oh my goodness!!! THANK YOU for this lovely video with so many brilliant ideas! I am going to make the pinecone project and leave it out all winter long!! Huge hugs!!! xoxoxoxo

[@MyMoonstoneKitchen]

Aww you're so welcome, I'm so happy you enjoyed it!! ❤️🤗 And I'm excited for you to try the pinecones, they were lots of fun to make!! Have a wonderful rest of your day 🤗🥰

[@spinstercatlady]

Those doily snowflakes are gorgeous 😍 Love all the natural, handmade decor ❤

[@MyMoonstoneKitchen]

Thank you so much, Shawna--I'm so happy you enjoyed it!! 🥰

[@rozh55]

Seeing this at beginning of October. I just want Christmas to be here! Fab music too!!

[@writerdreamerreader]

These pine cones !!!!!! I'm dying, I want to make some as well. Added salt to my shopping list 😄 It's getting colder here and somehow your video made me feel warm and cosy. You've such a talent for making people feel better, never lose that. Thank you for this surprise video: it helped me be less sad about being back from my holiday. Take care 🌟

[@MyMoonstoneKitchen]

Aww thank you so much for saying that, Maren--your kind words truly made my day!! ❤️ And I'm so excited for you to make the pinecones, have so much fun and please let me know how they turned out! I hope you feel better soon--sending you a big virtual hug 🤗

[@MaerchenRinchen]

Hi Haley, since I discovered your channel this summer I always look forward to your new videos. I really appreciate your work (for the video itself, the recipes, the DIYs). On some days I play your videos in the background while I am working (I am self-employed and work from home) to keep me company. Greetings from a very snowy Germany 😊

[@MyMoonstoneKitchen]

Thank you so much for your lovely comment, my friend!! ❤️ It makes me so happy that you play my videos in the background while you work from home--I'm so glad you're enjoying them 😊 Thank you for all of your support and for being here, I can't wait to keep sharing with you! Sending you a big virtual hug 🤗

[@santsikupponen]

the gingerbread houses turned out to be so cute :)

[@MyMoonstoneKitchen]

Thank you so much!! 🥰

[@jc3teacher265]

Love the seasonal/holiday videos. The snowflakes would look good in my classroom.

[@MyMoonstoneKitchen]

Aww making the snowflakes for your classroom is such a good idea!! I'm so glad you're enjoying the videos 🥰

[@brieannaolder992]

Those little diy gingy houses are so cute!

[@ketutputrining2612]

So cozy 🥰😇

[@minimalist1213]

Everything is Beautiful !!!!!❤️ ❤️ 💐📖🌲📚🎒 🥾❤ My favorite season of the year🙌🌲🤩!!!! 🎄🎁 thank you so much for the video Haley!!!!! You are always so creative!!!!!❤❤❤

[@MyMoonstoneKitchen]

Aww you are the sweetest--thank you so much for saying that, my friend!! 🥰 I'm so glad you enjoyed the video, and I hope you have a wonderful holiday season!! 🎄

[@filmsgia]

everything about this video is so cozy and perfect

[@MyMoonstoneKitchen]

Aww thank you so much--that means the world to me!! 🥰

[@AngelLeosAdorkableUniverse]

So lovely! I love the pinecones, the snowflakes and the gingerbread houses!

[@MyMoonstoneKitchen]

Aww thank you so much!! They were tons of fun to make ❤️

[@lovealwaysjasmine]

How do you not have a million subscribers?! Just discovered your channel and I’m binging all your holiday videos. Love it!

[@ManikaTheStrangerWhoReads]

An unexpected but welcome cosy video from you during the week 😊 You have certainly helped me slow down a bit during November with all the whirlwind life has brought me.

[@MyMoonstoneKitchen]

Thank you so much, Manika--I'm so glad the video brought some peace to your week!! ❤️ Thinking of you and sending you a big virtual hug 🤗

[@LaurieNic]

Thanks, Haley for another cozy and festive video. I am so excited to try the simmer pot. Have a wonderful rest of the week!!

[@MyMoonstoneKitchen]

Aww you're so welcome, Laurie--and I can't wait for you to try the simmer pot!! ❤️ Have a wonderful week, my friend 🤗

[@martindanem4664]

Haley, what a lovely surprise! 🤩 You've just made my day! Thank you so much for this beautiful and cozy video!! ❤

[@MyMoonstoneKitchen]

Aww you're so welcome, Martinda--I am so happy you enjoyed the video!! ❤️

[@TheRealAngelGrace]

I love this. Such a mood 😌

[@monapirie7151]

Pinecone DIY looks so good!

[@MyMoonstoneKitchen]

Aww thank you so much!! 😊

[@moniquecarcel5500]

I loved your craft ideas. My favourite was the snowflakes made out of doilies. Your cottage looks very Christmassy and cosy. 🎅🤶🎄

[@MyMoonstoneKitchen]

Thank you so much for your kind words, Monique--I loved the snowflake craft, too!! ❄️

[@lucasfabregatbarreda6695]

Haley gracias por toda la creatividad que aparece en tu blog y los videos

[@MyMoonstoneKitchen]

Thank you so much for your kind words, Lucas!! 😊

[@nelliecoody19]

A beautiful holiday video. Now you got me wanting to make a gingerbread house lantern too 🥰

[@MyMoonstoneKitchen]

I'm so happy you enjoyed it, Nellie 🥰 and I hope you make the gingerbread house lantern--it was so much fun!

[@yanm6534]

Hello Haley, I loved the decorations, you both are so sweet… Thank you for the time you take in making this videos! 🩷💙

[@MyMoonstoneKitchen]

Thank you so much for your lovely comment, it truly means the world to me!! ❤️ I am so happy you enjoyed it, my friend!

[@ricardapoznanski5604]

❤❤❤lovely lovely video....full of magical inspiration .....LOVE IT!!!!

[@MyMoonstoneKitchen]

Aww thank you so much, dear Ricarda!! So happy you enjoyed it!

[@janjentz1053]

All of the crafts were wonderful . I will have to look for white glue for my glue gun, would love to make some little houses. The Holiday is one of my favorite movies; just love it. Thank you for another Holiday festive video.

[@MyMoonstoneKitchen]

Aww thank you so much, Jan!! ❤️ I'm not sure if your glue gun is the same size, but this is the white glue I ordered in case you'd like to get the same! amzn.to/4a5gmj1 I'm so happy you love the Holiday, too--it's such a fun movie for this time of year! Big hugs 🤗

[@lexip396able]

Everything about this video made me so happy! Excellently done ❤️🌲🎁

[@MyMoonstoneKitchen]

Thank you so much for your kind words ❤️ I'm so glad you enjoyed it!!

[@tawnyachristensen7310]

Fun crafts!

[@ΝΙΚΗΔΡΑΚΟΚΑΡΔΟΥ]

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[@MyMoonstoneKitchen]

Thank you so much for watching, and welcome!! ❤️ sending you a virtual hug all the way to Greece (from the US)!! 🤗

[@karenhanley3912]

Thank you for your Christmas project ideas 🎄🎅🏻 Your home is just so magical !

[@MyMoonstoneKitchen]

Aww you are so welcome, Karen--happy holidays!! 🎄

[@jbruno871]

Those pine cones look so lovely! I also love your sweater. All of your decorations look beautiful! :)

[@MyMoonstoneKitchen]

Aww thank you so much, Jamie!! ❤️

[@ediedee9931]

I love that you gained 3k more subscribers since this morning. May you be blessed with a million more. Thank you for your sharing your kind and joyful spirit

[@evaofslowliving]

Amazing work! very inspiring!Cute sweet couple

[@MyMoonstoneKitchen]

Aww thank you so much, Eva!! ❤️

[@johannakomorek967]

😊 what a lovely video this was Very relaxing Thank you

[@felicitasdieterle4563]

Dear Haley, I LOVE your content, it´s right up my alles . You are a mix between Molly Roberts and Martha Stewart. The christmas vids were so cheesy ( in the best way, because I love all that cheesy stuff, especially around christmas time ) but the music and all ...oh my gosh, I had to cry like crazy ! But It´s awesome at the same time...

[@shilpasamuel6226]

So beautiful

[@juliearmstrong8781]

Oh what a wonderful festive video. Love the pine cone idea and I’m definitely trying your simmer pot recipe.

[@MyMoonstoneKitchen]

Thank you so much, Julie--I am so happy you enjoyed the video and recipes!! Have a wonderful day ❤️

[@susanspisak65]

Your videos truly make my heart happy and put a smile on my face ❤ thank you for sharing such lovely content ….

[@MyMoonstoneKitchen]

Awww thank you so much, Susan--that truly means the world to me ❤️ It's a joy to share these videos with you!

[@missmusicalphoenix]

I love everything in this video! It all turned out so good. The window decorations were absolutely gorgeous and the snowflakes and gingerbread houses were so cute! You have an amazing talent for decorating and making things look beautiful. You always inspire me! We make paper snowflakes and gingerbread houses too, but real gingerbread because I have little ones who love to eat them, lol. Thank you for a beautiful cozy video. I always look forward to them so much!

[@MyMoonstoneKitchen]

Aww thank you so much, Stephanie--I am so happy that you enjoyed the videos and all of the crafts, that is so kind of you to say!! ❤️ I love real gingerbread houses too, and I think we will make some real ones as well this year 😊 And gingerbread cookies, too--I can't wait!! 😄 Thank you so much for all of your support, and have a wonderful start to your holiday season!

[@thepoetspace]

These crafts are amazing thanks so much for the ideas!

[@MyMoonstoneKitchen]

Aww you're so welcome, I'm glad you enjoyed! ❤️

[@Klara_is_finding_herself]

Such a cozy video 🎄 Happy Tuesday evening 🩵

[@MyMoonstoneKitchen]

Thank you, angel-I’m so happy you enjoyed it!! 🎄🤗

[@coke-cinelle]

Wow this video is so inspiring 😊 thank you ❤

[@MyMoonstoneKitchen]

Thank you so much for your kind words!! ❤️

[@cerridwencottagediary9194]

The pine cone decorations look so cute. I love your folk aesthetic!

[@MyMoonstoneKitchen]

Aww thank you so much, lovely!! 🥰 I'm so glad you liked them!

[@shahinooradamjee9520]

Heeeey ♡.♡.♡ love all ur videos

[@MyMoonstoneKitchen]

Aww thank you so much, my friend!! ❤️

[@shahinooradamjee9520]

@@MyMoonstoneKitchen mwaaaaah ♡

[@amomentofwonder]

What a perfect, cozy winter day! Your decorations turned out very pretty, I especially like the pine cones, really a great idea 🌲😊 Ending the day with books by the fireplace is absolutely wonderful. I see Alex is reading "House in the cerulian sea" - how does he like it so far? I think it's an absolute comfort read that fits very well into the cold season. Have a wonderful holiday season! 🤗

[@MyMoonstoneKitchen]

Aww I'm so glad you enjoyed the video and the crafts, thank you so much for your kind words!! ❤️ Alex is loving the house in the cerulean sea so far--he said it's very cozy and heartwarming, and I'm going to read it as soon as he's done! 😊 Happy holidays, my lovely friend!!

[@april4427]

Your videos are always so beautiful and lovely. Thank you! Also I'm about 100 pages into The Enchanted Sonata and am enjoying it! I appreciate all the wonderful ideas you share!

[@MyMoonstoneKitchen]

Aww yayyy I'm so excited to hear what you think of it, April!! ❤️ I'm so happy to hear you're enjoying it so far. Thank you so much for being here!

[@Oldzampire]

What a great idea with these pine cones!:) I need to try sth like that myself because they look so adorable! I love all your diy decorations as they all look natural and very nice!:) It must also smell lovely there. Thank you for sharing your wonderful ideas! I love them all♥

[@MyMoonstoneKitchen]

Thank you so much for your lovely comment--and I hope you get to try the pinecone craft, it was so much fun to make!! 😊 I'm so happy you're enjoying the crafts, can't wait to share more ideas with you ❤️

[@AdrianaPage-vb8zu]

It is so cozy, i can see your joy in everything you make ❤

[@MyMoonstoneKitchen]

Thank you so much, Adriana!! 🥰

[@michellemooney6996]

I luv your channel so much!!!!!

[@MyMoonstoneKitchen]

That means the world to me, Michelle--thank you so much!! ❤️

[@trudysenglishvictorianhome3244]

Your Home looks so festive!! You guys did such a great job on the Snowflakes ❄️❄️❄️ and the Gingerbread Houses! They are adorable!!! 🎄❤️🎄❤️

[@MyMoonstoneKitchen]

Aww thank you so much for your kind words, and I'm so happy you enjoyed the crafts--they were lots of fun to make!! 🎄😊❤️

[@debyoakwitch]

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[@jillychandler]

It is great that you like the holiday, which I presume is a British film - we seem to just get American films here at the moment in England! I LOVE that film, and whats his name is so scrumptious in it - the English actor?! So lovely to see you and your man doing craft together. xxx

[@MyMoonstoneKitchen]

Oh my goodness, I laughed out loud reading your comment about the English actor, Jilly--he is so cute, and it makes me happy that you love the holiday, too!! ❤️ Such a perfect cozy movie for this time of year. Have a wonderful rest of your day!! 🤗

[@jillychandler]

You too lovely folk!@@MyMoonstoneKitchen

[@jteague7]

I love all your decorations ideas. Where did you get your gingerbread houses to decorate?

[@MyMoonstoneKitchen]

Thank you so much!! 😊 I found the paper houses on clearance at Michaels a few weeks ago, but I just checked but can't find a link on Michaels' website anymore--here's a link to very similar ones on Amazon! amzn.to/3T6yRgT

[@dsims868]

Where did get the small candles on window ledge? I love the golden orangy glow. I want to make each of these. I saved this video to my Christmas playlist to watch every year. You and Alex are so cute together. Merry Christmas!

[@MyMoonstoneKitchen]

I got the small electric candles from World Market, such a great find! 😊 Thank you so much for your kind words--I'm so happy that you enjoyed the video and crafts ❤️ Have a wonderful holiday season!!

[@XeniaSketchbookPages]

Greetings from the Netherlands! I love your gingerbread house project. But it is interesting, can I use the same materials as for the pine cones to make it more eco-friendly 🤔

[@MyMoonstoneKitchen]

Aww thank you, dear!! ❤️ I haven't tried making the gingerbread house with anything other than the hot glue, but you could absolutely try it with the flour paste and salt for a more eco friendly option--please let me know how it turns out if you do!!

[@AWomansDiary]

Such a cozy video, I enjoyed it and it's getting me excited for the holiday season. How do you capture your videos (Camera, editing, etc.)? Thanks so much! 🌹🌹🌹

[@MyMoonstoneKitchen]

Thank you so much!! ❤️ I'd love to share more about my filming and editing process in a future video, I just made a note of it 😊 In the meantime, here's a link to all of the camera equipment I use to film! mymoonstonekitchen.com/favorites

[@AWomansDiary]

@@MyMoonstoneKitchen Thanks so much!!!

[@hollytaylor3643]

What lovely inspirations! I’m definitely going to make the pine cones! On a side note, where did Alex purchase your red teapot? It’s so pretty!

[@MyMoonstoneKitchen]

Aww thank you so much Holly!! I'm so glad you love the teapot too, he got it from World Market but here's the link to the exact one on Amazon if you don't have a World Market near you! amzn.to/47Q6eZS

[@hollytaylor3643]

Thanks, Haley! BTW, I made the pine cones with my three year old granddaughter today. It’s a fun and pretty project at any age. I love how you make very doable recipes and crafts. I love Trader Joes and World Market. They both have unique things at fair prices. Thank you for taking the time to make engaging vlogs!

[@vanessahinds1491]

Haley if nobody's ever made this observation I will: You are extemely reminiscent of the 1969 Judy Collins album cover, titled "Wildflowers" please take a look😚! And I mean that as a compliment!

[@MyMoonstoneKitchen]

Aww hahaha thank you, Vanessa!! I will definitely take a look at the album 😊

[@hollytaylor3643]

The link for Amazon is for a different pot…they may be out of them but thanks for trying.,,

[@MyMoonstoneKitchen]

Ohhh I think I misunderstood-is this the one you were asking about? phoebewahl.shop/products/meadow-kettle