Hygge Life and Home! Early Christmas Planning, Flylady Kitchen, Clutter, Danish lifestyle

[@DianeinDenmark]

Good afternoon! Do you have a favourite radio show? I'll be on Irish Radio later this week (Friday evening) with Ellen Leonard "Friday Feeling", Midlands 103 ( www.midlands103.com/on-air/schedule/2021/10/08/ ) and we'll be chatting about the Danish art of hygge! My favourite local Danish radio channel is P6 Beat (a mix of talk, punk/rock, electronica). Listening to the radio or music keeps me motivated! And the winner of my October Giveaway (a private coaching session) is: Lakia M. Congratulations, Lakia! 👏😀

[@lilybee_]

Is there a place to listen via a link? I'd love to hear your interview!

[@noconnell874]

Omg so excited for you Diane! Sure you’re practically Irish yourself with your Celtic roots!🥰 I will be tuning in and can’t wait to hear you on the radio! Enjoy the interview, you have such a wealth of knowledge to share 🤩 Niamh in Dublin

[@shannonengelken4629]

Relevant Radio 😇 is my favorite!

[@annemariem7951]

yay! I will listen in, will be lovely to hear you on the radio, hello from Wexford Ireland

[@saraream133]

Isn’t it wonderful that we can participate in things from all around the world? I’m in the United States and I’ll be listening to a Scottish lady living in Denmark on Irish radio!

[@laurahigginbotham5565]

“A bright spot in your day” could not be a more appropriate slogan for you and your channel. You’re such a lovely person, Diane.

[@donnalittle3622]

Dear Diane, Just a note to say how very much I have appreciated your wonderful posts over the last several years. Thank you much for your energy and inspiration.

[@juliaf7068]

Hi Diane. I came across your videos over a year ago now could have been autumn 2019. It was a very dark time in my life with terrible family issues. My motivation had gone and I was struggling. Finding you on tube helped me focus so much and took away the anxiety of feeling overwhelmed. I just want to say thank you to you 🙏 Still have a few dark days, not every issue got resolved (the hardest one to live with 😥 is still unresolved) and I have days where I struggle but you helped my mind set and helped me get some sort of organisation. Bless you x

[@marylynch951]

Julie I wish you every good luck And you will get through the tough times God bless you

[@juliaf7068]

@Mary Lynch. Thank you for taking the time to send your message 😊

[@emmelia-6068]

God bless you Julie, and good on you for continuing to keep moving on through the struggle. ❤

[@DianeinDenmark]

Thank you for the kind words, Julia - I appreciate them! Sending you hugs and know that we will all be cheering you on! 💕

[@juliaf7068]

@Amy Beckal and @Diane in 🇩🇰 Thank you. Youmade me smile on a wet windy UK afternoon 🙋‍♀️😁🇬🇧

[@saraream133]

I think green goes with every color because most flowers have a green stem! 💐🌻🥀

[@lilybee_]

You're absolutely glowing! So happy that you're able to have life back to normal and enjoy socializing again.

[@lauragreen4899]

Thank you for all the good you are doing for so many women! Bless you!

[@MsPants1632]

I must say, your outfit is absolutely beautiful!! Looks fabulous on you 💕💕 Or maybe it’s you that makes the outfit look beautiful 🤩

[@dianeyoung8068]

Thanks so much Diane. I have a challenge with having few plans for the holidays. Maybe I am not alone in this? Even though I do not know many people I would love to plan some outings and get out to enjoy the beauty of the season.

[@ElloetteLightbringer]

In England we learned blue and green should never be seen except for on a fairy queen :D hehe I love your red and green - så hyggelig!

[@leannewith3]

My mum always told me that too. I always ignored it anyway 🤣

[@thatswhatisaid8908]

I am an Aussie, we learned that "blue and green should never be seen," fullstop. But i could never understand why, so i did it all the time.

[@leannewith3]

@@thatswhatisaid8908 I’m an Aussie too. And also ignored it…if it is good enough for trees and sky then why not?

[@brigidkeogh416]

Hi Diane, Im Irish and from the Midlands. Such a great surprise to hear you are on local radio. Will definitely tune in. 🥰

[@marydrummond6303]

Hello ... Your looking wonderful .. just taking a break ... and as soon as you go off ... I will be bringing in a desk from outside ... and I am 100% Irish ☘️ .. You make me so HAPPY . Enjoy today .. Smile 😊

[@leannewith3]

I got the first gift I purchased delivered yesterday. It feels good to be started. We are in lockdown here, unsure of exactly what will be happening at Christmas. But I am planning as much as possible. I find it hardwork choosing gifts because I don’t like adding clutter to other peoples houses. But I have my list of people ready for when inspiration strikes.

[@elizabethkirkeide2458]

i love my salad spinner, oxo brand so useful and beautifully designed.

[@jo-annoconnor3]

Actually found the decluttering tips very appropriate. I will go through my kitchen today with them in mind. We do hang onto things just because we've had them a long time even if we've never or hardly ever used them. Thanks for this.🇨🇦

[@KCallaAK]

Oh Diana! We are moving from Alaska to Utah. Many miles. I have sold and given away 90% of our things. But just now I went to the kitchen and got my crockpot and salad spinner to dispose of. :) Thank you.

[@christineward7146]

I'm a fan of the first Richard Osman book too. I've heard they're making it into a film so I'll look forward to that. I appreciate you taking the time to do these videos for us ❤ thank you Diane

[@marydrummond6303]

Love your window and the fall trees outside .

[@cherylb8233]

🙂 Find those pockets of time - don’t go buying anything - those gem tips that makes me so glad I found you Diane !!!

[@maryrose7842]

The roasting bags are great they keep the oven clean & the meat or poultry is so moist.

[@barbaramaver2404]

What a difference the Flylady App makes. I can zip through the morning routines now. The Weekly Home Blessings had me stumped though. Ten minutes a week vacuuming and two hairy dogs!!! I bought a Roomba. Now I think "What would Diane do? You have a common sense way of adapting things to suit your own circumstances.

[@paulaw6601]

Baked my Christmas Fruitcake and started feeding it with some good Irish Whiskey, scheduled a fami!y Craft Party via Zoom (we are spread out around the country) and bought an herbal tea Advent Calendar. Looking forward to a relaxed holiday this year.

[@walkingexercise5375]

I think it is wonderful that you are going to be on a radio show! Will you be posting a clip here on KZbin? I used to listen to the radio, I need to listen to the radio more! Thanks for the motivation.

[@noconnell874]

Well done Diane, I listened to you just now and you were fantastic! Great tips delivered in your inimitable style of positivity and empowerment! They didn’t read out my text on air but I basically said you have a way of helping us all through the hard days with your positivity 🥰 Niamh in Dublin

[@DianeinDenmark]

Yay, thanks for listening in, dear Niamh!

[@suzannebunbury2961]

Great video! The pumpkin you made is adorable 🥰

[@lifestidepools]

Christmas prep, yay! I just dropped off two bags of Halloween things at local charity shop, I'd gone through and saved them for months to donate. Looking forward to going through my Christmas things earlier this year so that I can donate those items I'm not using so others can get some more use out of them. I've been following you now for several years now and things are starting to "click" though I'm still in the baby steps of this journey. Love you Diane!

[@Lori..]

Thank you for a lovely pep talk video!! Much appreciated!! Love the fall colours through your window (and your pom poms 😉) Have a wonderful day! 🙂

[@marylynch951]

Hello Diane You look absolutely beautiful I love the colour green on you Thank you so much I really appreciate your videos God bless you and your family always

[@tijana7029]

Hi Diane, I love all yours videos 🌸😘, So happy for Cristmas prep🥂

[@heartquaked]

Your videos are such a wonderful gift. I thank you very much for them 💜

[@kathygordon9627]

Your joie de vivre is so infectious! Thank you!

[@DianeinDenmark]

Thank you, Kathy! 🖐🤩

[@lindaroberts2282]

Oh I love the red and green on you; so cheerful! Again thank you for the inspiration.🍂

[@sosacu3785]

The Autumn leaves I'm your garden apples and candle are the perfect scene. I'm impressed with the pumpkin- thought it would be tiny! Good luck on the radio and enjoy.

[@sallycroft2191]

Thanks, Diane for the reminder to look closely at items, as we declutter. I would have held on to bags in drawer because they might be useful or were useful without me saying "Will I use them today?". Alwaysr delayedr decision, then to declutter. Now I see once declluttered never to be thought of again. Thank you.

[@liddlekiddle1962]

Great comment and so true!

[@edelinprogress]

Thanks Diane. Looking forward to hearing you on the radio on Friday! Just got my paperwork sorted today for P&P day, I love the that it just takes a few minutes when dealt with regularly.

[@moirashapiro100]

That's so exciting that you're going to be on the radio. I hope I'll be able to tune in to give you a ra ra ra😉😉😉

[@inderwink]

Was sitting and watching thru my YT feed. Diane came on and said “Get off your bum and do something while we talk.” So I did. Thanks for the reminder right off the bat! Rah-Rah-Rah!

[@DianeinDenmark]

Rah, rah, rah right back at you, Inderwink!

[@joanrevell5767]

You helped me declutter my old jewellery. Now I'm having a new piece made from my old. Thanks xx

[@DianeinDenmark]

Wonderful, Joan - I hope you'll enjoy your new piece!

[@ellenh278]

I can think of no better guest than you, Diane, for a 'Feel Good Friday' show.

[@DianeinDenmark]

You are so sweet, Ellen!

[@The_Beach_Lady]

Excellent work with your crocheting! 🧶

[@virgierutledge3004]

Love your pumpkin.

[@jofrench2674]

I was brought up with Red and green should never be seen unless there’s a colour in between. Either way you look very chic! 👍😀

[@CountryloverCountrylover]

I love your Christmas prep videos, it always means I feel so much better organised. Thank you for doing them

[@susanhelling8347]

Have been watching you for years! Thank you 😊 can't believe we are talking about Christmas but it's fast approaching. Have an awesome time on the radio. You will be awesome 👌

[@DianeinDenmark]

Thanks for being here, Susan!

[@marcemiss]

I'd love to spend Christmas in Denmark so much! Wow, you'll be on the radio, how exciting is that!! 🤩

[@lisamarierebillotcollins7232]

Love your chats! They are a life line in the chaos of life. 😊

[@DianeinDenmark]

Aww, thank you, Lisa Marie!

[@louo4816]

So delighted to hear you will be on Irish radio this week and Midlands 103 too! I am moving to the Midlands in the new year after 20 years abroad and really looking forward to it. Will be sure to listen in on Friday for some Hygge ideas. Good luck! ☘️

[@melissaandrews1603]

I just found out last night that I have ancestors from Copenhagen! Now, visiting one day is on my bucket list. 🙂

[@DianeinDenmark]

So cool, Melissa! 🇩🇰

[@brandymcgouirk3223]

The view out of your kitchen window was looking very hygge! I very much enjoyed my brunch with Diane. I’m in a busy season of life and the reminder to take small pockets of time to work on the zones was just what I needed. 😃💙✌🏻

[@marybethsteinel4466]

I have already gotten Christmas gifts taken care of ✔️. You got me started thinking early years ago. I try to be done by November 1st. This year grandbabies are visiting the end of the month so I wanted to be done before then. It makes the holidays so much more fun!

[@ashoakthorn369]

I have very similar hydrangea I my kitchen right now too!

[@sharonlavespere4323]

I like the ideas of holiday preparation. I love autumn and I love Christmastime too. I do decorate a little for fall. I love the colors, scents, and comfort food that comes with this time of year. At the end of the month we are taking a road trip to meet up with my Dad, his wife, my brothers and sisters. It has been three years since I’ve seen my Dad. I’m so excited. I love your pumpkin. I am crocheting pumpkins too. I plan to give one to each of them as a little gift. I love your videos. Enjoy your day Diane! 🧶🎃🍂🍁

[@marylynch951]

Me too I love these seasons

[@luciegallagher2710]

Ps I have done some decluttering in my kitchen today plus I’ve organised the outside furniture and ordered all advent calendars for the family. Feeling quite chuffed about that xx

[@jinxie228]

I spent time in my kitchen today, sweeping, mopping and decluttering little items. ALWAYS love seeing your posts!

[@DianeinDenmark]

Love that, Jinxie - go you!

[@juliab628]

I just started knitting pumpkins like that this year! I'm on my 3rd one, but mine are smaller than yours, Diane. Go you!!🧶 And, I decluttered a pancake thing like your heart one....it was a leaf!

[@clarelawton4653]

It’s never too early for Christmas 🎄 already planning my Christmas tree decorations 😊

[@DianeinDenmark]

Go you, Clare! Sounds like a very hyggelig project! 😍

[@michellegiblin6812]

Do u buy a lot of things for Christmas

[@michellegiblin6812]

What kind of things do you buy

[@clarelawton4653]

I have lots of plain baubles so going to jazz them up with some glitter and rhinestones 🎄

[@averildaniels7479]

Just beautiful. Ps…Tell Karen from South Africa, Averil, the South African ( in America) say …. “How it” 😊

[@Deanna143]

Already started a bit of Christmas planning! Trying to stop the overwhelm of last minute pressure!

[@DianeinDenmark]

Woo hoo, go you, Deanna! 😍

[@leannebarber7082]

Christmas prep! How I love this time of year with you! I go way back to when you started this, I think. It feels so festive 'your way' and not stressy. Really looking forward to it. About hanging on to things you've always had. I hear you. I'm thinking hard about it - I can give up many things but sentimental things are hard for me. Now that you've brought it up, I'm stretching my mind and will work on this. Thank you! Love across the miles

[@elizabethlewis1311]

Diane, I just found your channel... I can't listen to you at work, you are voice is so relaxing, makes me a bit sleepy! But I LOVE all of your advice! On the note of your being left-handed, my daughter is as well, and with my husband and I being right handed, I have found that sitting across from her helps her to literally copy what i am doing and she has been able to learn things that way.... now, with that being said, she is only 9 years olds and has NOT tried to learn to crochet, knit, etc.--- but MAYBE this might help the next time? Best of luck with the crochetting, and I look forward to more from your channel as we all begin preparing for the holidays!

[@DianeinDenmark]

Welcome here, Elizabeth! Yes, we sat mirror fashion so that K could help me with the crochet 😀

[@danaerakstad7924]

I really appreciate the public service announcement at the beginning, you really do care about people.

[@emmelia-6068]

So funny you mentioned the juicer!! Yesterday I took mine from the garage and put it in a donate box. It was a wrench but I haven't used it in at least 2 years so out it goes 😄

[@DianeinDenmark]

Go you, Amy!

[@marshabryant9429]

I just finished sewing 14 aprons for friends and family for Christmas.

[@DianeinDenmark]

Wow, you are ahead of the pack, Marsha!

[@emmelia-6068]

Aprons!! What a lovely idea! A wonderful way to be creative and use that beloved fabric stash as well as give a homemade and fairly clutter-free gift. You and Diane have inspired me this morning 🌄

[@marshabryant9429]

I am blessed to have a daughter in law that does monogramming to make it extra special.

[@auntyjo1792]

Sent a Halloween themed cake mould to the charity shop as the children are grown (along with some summer clothes I was never wearing.) Have fun on the radio show!

[@donnasnell5250]

Thanks so much Diane! You have been helping me yesterday and today with your previous home upkeep hour playlist! It really helps me get started and carry on. I feel like I am steadily hygge-ing myself out of a hole. Xx

[@raia9]

Are you Donna Snell a Baha'i from NZ?

[@donnasnell5250]

No, sorry!

[@AMC-G-k1b]

Diane I wish you could have a word with my daughter who won’t ever let me get rid of a packet of dried fish we bought on holiday in Iceland nearly 5 years ago. That must surely be one of the strangest ‘sentimental’ items in my kitchen 😝😂 Thank you as always for a lovely, uplifting and motivating video. Have a great week and all the best from Kent U.K. 💕🇬🇧

[@emmelia-6068]

Haha, I can relate... for years we kept a tiny jar of Vegemite that was given to us by a couple of young Australian boys who stayed with us during a choir tour. 🤣🤣

[@AMC-G-k1b]

@@emmelia-6068 glad it’s not just us who keeps sentimental food 😂❤️X

[@DianeinDenmark]

LOL! I can smell that fish from here, Anna!

[@HappyHayleyW]

Thank you I appreciate your videos sooooooo much!

[@harmony1307]

Sorting out the washing and at the end I just messeged my two friends to pick a date for Christmas get together. Have to say my diary is rather empty at the moment tho.

[@bex438]

Hey Diane, my mum tried to teach me to knit when I was a teenager and I couldn't even seem to hold the needles properly. I'm left handed too and I used to joke that they must be right handed needles and that's why I was struggling 😉🤣

[@clarelawton4653]

I’m left handed, my Nan taught me to knit as a child, I knit right handed so her needles must have been right handed ones too, lol 😂

[@DianeinDenmark]

LOL! I'll be using that excuse too, Bex! 😅

[@bex438]

Claire I knew I wasn't just making it up 😉🤣

[@bex438]

😉👍

[@ruthg4889]

I am also left handed but my family call me cack handed. My mum still can't watch me cut a loaf of bread - which I do very well I may add but to her I just look cack handed. I have found that it is best to ignore the fact that I am left handed - the majority of things I do like a right handed person. E.g. when I learned to iron as a child all irons had the cable on the side - so was just not possible to iron with the left hand, so I iron with my right hand. Nowadays the cable is in the centre - why didn't they think of that before? As for eating, in the UK we use the fork in the left hand - so that is obviously very easy for me - I couldn't swap the fork and knife - would be very difficult. I also learned to knit from my mum and grandmothers and it didn't occur to anyone that it could be done any other way. However, I have never been able to learn to crochet or any of the other types of scoubidou craft.

[@luciegallagher2710]

You are rocking the green and red!!! ❤️

[@lakiamonet]

Yes, please to a coaching session. And as usual, I am so helped by your videos! Happy Fall. And yay for Christmas planning 😃.

[@DianeinDenmark]

Hi Lakia! Did you see my message on my last video...you are the Giveaway Winner!

[@DianeinDenmark]

Hi Lakia! Did you see my message? You are the winner of the Coaching Giveaway! Can you send me a mail to [e-mail] so we can get you set up? Thanks! Diane

[@jeriwestad5692]

Yes please, for a chance at a Coaching session. 🙌😊

[@maryodwyer9827]

I also tried crochet but like you I am left handed so it was impossible.So I gave up and stuck to sewing and knitting.

[@lindal3966]

Hello Diane! I have never heard that saying regarding red and green - I have heard blue and green should never be seen. But really wanted to confess that I was a teensy bit sceptical about DYT...I recently did the quiz and watched the videos and omg, I am a type four to a T!! How could I have ever doubted you?! Sorry!

[@annmartin5347]

I heard that BLUE and green should not be seen except with something in between, from my Liverpudlian Mother-in-law. I'm Irish and never heard the expression in Ireland!

[@DianeinDenmark]

LOL, Ann! I have never heard that one...and frequently wear blue and green together! 😅

[@annmartin5347]

@@DianeinDenmark Me too!!

[@barbaradevaney4904]

Liverpudlian here and that’s how we say it - blue and green without a colour inbetween

[@pamelakay3160]

I would love to win a coaching session with you! I definitely need a game changer in my life!! Thank you so much, Diane!!

[@everythinghome5527]

Love your videos 💗

[@DianeinDenmark]

Aww, thank you!

[@srinivasam3638]

👍👍Thank you very very much 🙏🙏

[@michellegravolin5186]

Christmas - hands over ears

[@JoanDam248]

Fine pom poms. 😊❤️

[@ena2613]

Hello, i would love a couching session! (An need also🤭) Take care! Ena

[@lisaann6267]

yes, some people have fantasy self issue. i finally am passing on some yarn because a friend was trying to encourage me to crochet. i'm just not interested even in making a simple scarf.

[@julieamling8118]

Would love to win the private coaching session!

[@patstidman7356]

Diane, Please tell me what brand Steam iron you use. Time for me to upgrade mine. Thank you

[@DianeinDenmark]

Hi Pat! I wouldn't recommend my current one but look for a "steam station" and check reviews/prices.

[@tiffanytamboury9548]

"We're not decorating in the month of October." 😂😂😂😂

[@sherrykishitani4087]

I love your videos and I’d love a chance to win a coaching session with you!

[@judymarkel8029]

I'm left handed too

[@elizabetherowley99]

Hi, I would love to sign up with you for a session! But it looks like your only working tomorrow and the next day.. is that right?

[@DianeinDenmark]

Hi Elizabeth! Yes, I have appointments available tomorrow (Wednesday) and Thursday, will have more next week 🖐😀

[@DM-ym9jh]

Hi! I’m trying to find the winner of the give away, but I keep looking and not seeing a name in the ‘pin’. Forgive me, I’m so untechnical.

[@DianeinDenmark]

Hi! The Giveaway Winner for October is Lakia 👏😀

[@pattyomalley833]

I'm looking forward to Christmas preparations! Your crocheted pumpkin is looking good. I always keep your helpful tips in mind. Enjoy your day!

[@carabeag32]

ZHi Diane, please let us know which radio station you’ll be on so we can tune in. Sláinte.

[@DianeinDenmark]

Hi Mary! Midlands 103, this Friday evening, from 7pm "Friday Feeling" with Ellen Leonard! 🖐😀 www.midlands103.com/on-air/schedule/2021/10/08/

[@carabeag32]

I feel so silly Diane as you had all info posted already. I got so excited & acted too soon. Thank you for your patience. I’m looking forward to listening to you on Friday. ☘️

[@sandiellis8305]

2 things ..... 1. Yes the saying RED & GREEN should... ... My thought was YOU are the Queen 1👄 2. TO DO LISTs ......putting of cos they are hard work/ boring jobs 🤯 I am going to put nice things on my list too....like a reward for getting down the list and getting things done 😁🇬🇧

[@scaredofmice8658]

To teach the friend that has a opposite predominated hand sit and face them

[@DianeinDenmark]

Yes, that's exactly what we did! 🖐😀 "Mirror sitting"

[@sylviabol640]

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[@monicalevis6325]

Include me in!

[@dirgniflesuoh7950]

We do not have tvat saying about red and green, we used to have " the colour rules": Do not combine complementary colours. That is not red and green or blue an yellow. Blue and yellow was also considered a bit like dishonouring the flag thing? Except for uniforms and national team clothes, and the national dress. Others were do not combine blue and green, or red and pink and a bunch of others, blue and green was the most umportant one I think. All of these are more or less forgotten now, blue and yellow was a big thing in the 70ies, along with t-shirts and underwear in yellow with flagblue crowns all over it, or a big one on the chest ... or more unusual, reverse flagblue with yellow pattern. Most famous the "Eat More Porridge" , "Ät mera gröt!" , t-shirt with the flag on it ... These days it is more like _everybody_ is scared to death of humiliation by the fashion police if they combine any colours. Only combintations permitted are like black, grey, beige and offwhite and a colour, but even safer is sticking to neutrals only ...

[@abigailhortencia5901]

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