EXTRA AF CHRISTMAS DECOR AND TREE REVEAL | CHRISTMAS WITH THE MILLEN-GORDONS DAY1

[@Nubianette]

This is so much how my mom would do a Christmas tree! She loved a formal look in the living room. Every year, there would be a different color scheme. She also made ornaments as well. We always were encouraged to help. She would dress the tree in stages, savoring the process. The ornament stash was huge! My mom is no longer alive, but I’m enjoying watching your formal tree coming together.

[@afiyaadnan2028]

This literally is what a school project looks like. Sara does 99% work. Kal has no idea what’s going on the whole time. Lydia (my spirit animal)says she’s gonna help but doesn’t really 😊. And finally Ali disappears at the very beginning and doesn’t show up till the very end. How do you lot get any work done is beyond me. 🤣🤣

[@lydiamillen]

This is the best comment EVER!

[@mgood3642]

afiya adnan you answered your own question...Sara done it all🙄!!

[@gracemarie2368]

Hahaha love this!!

[@ScreamPanicland]

HAHAHA! Im always Sara at team work projects...

[@calmacbeth564]

Hahahaha I love this!

[@allijerabek]

Lydia, I’ve been watching you for a couple of years now and I’ve never commented. I just had to comment on this video as this vlog is honestly the happiest I have ever seen you. I can really tell that you love Christmas. This vlog was so funny and full of laughter and shows how Christmas brings people together. Thanks for putting a smile on my face today. I look forward to the rest of your vlogmas. Your trees are superb!

[@b.walker5955]

I realize you didn't write this to me, but I just wanted to let you know YOUR comment made ME happy. What a fabulous world we can make when we are all so grateful for kindness and deposits of joy and smiles we share. Your first comment is a gift to all that read it. Well done! Can't wait to read your future comments! Thanks for the joy allijerabek!

[@a56635]

@@b.walker5955 Both of your comments made me happy :)

[@lydiamillen]

You all made me happy thank you ❤️

[@lorrainecowie6269]

I’m happy too 🌹💜💞😉

[@sallynoble4317]

I can’t even imagine having everything so perfect and orderly! Our tree has ornaments we’ve collected from my childhood, my parents childhood, and their parents childhood. This looks like it could be in a catalog!

[@lydiamillen]

Ahhhh that is lovely! not everyone gets such sentimental Christmas tree ornaments but such a lovely idea for the future. x

[@susannaholdren9625]

Normally I have one tree with all the ornaments, but this year I'm planning on having two, so one will be my "fancy" tree with a theme, and the other one will be one with multicolor lights and all the sentimental ornaments.

[@KarinaSwan]

Yes, that's because Lydia was going more for a tree that you would usually see in stores, hotels, etc. More commercial beauty than sentimental/family beauty 🌞

[@Gamecockinnc1]

Sally Noble I do a few trees. In our entryway we do a really tall themed tree. In what we call a bonus room (game room) here in the US I do a large tree with keepsake ornaments, family personalized ornaments and my collection of snowman (I love them) ornaments. In each of my three boys rooms they have miniature trees and in the theater we do a tree with only lights and a favorite tree topper.

[@TwinGeeks]

The trees look super pretty, but I agree with Ali you can hardly see the tree.

[@neelumahmed1757]

Yes me too think they looked lovely at the start with small lights but then turned into shopping mall kind 😊

[@orphanedhanyou]

I like both kinds. Sparse trees and then super super packed with ornaments trees

[@Brendeeta]

We’ve had our Balsam Hill tree for 4 years now and it’s as beautiful now as when we first got it! Whatever people say on here about the over the top, to each their own I say! You look *beyond happy with them and that’s what matters ❤️

[@manateepottery]

“Its like it was designed to have a star on top” 😂 love a good snarky cal comment behind the camera

[@lydiamillen]

hahah he's such a bitch! xxx

[@THETAYLORDIARY]

haha. I'm obsessed with Cal.

[@ShopaholicXo03]

Haven't gotten past the intro, but I had pause! I absolutely love the intro. The clips are so cute and the music is so pleasant. I know its a small touch, but you nailed it! Now on to the video (:

[@Alice-fj3qx]

Never seen flowers on a christmas tree, makes it kinda summery. I loveeed the trees before they were decorated, great trees!!

[@petreadaria9206]

Who look in 2019 September

[@petreadaria9206]

@@hblve There are 76 days till Christmas yeeeyyy I am soo happpyyyyy💖💖💖😀😀😀

[@msworld4422]

October lol!

[@dawncrawshaw2122]

Totally love your tree decorating want to do mine. Ow x but I only get away with dec 1st x love your vibes

[@boxwoodlaneflowers2972]

I LOVED this video! Watching at work and the girls were like, why are you over there giggling! So funny brightened up my day!!💖

[@karencurtis2697]

Couldn't wait any longer , so had to watch last years just to keep me happy . Take care everyone 😉

[@kaysmart5715]

Karen Curtis me too

[@kaysmart5715]

Sad to see lynx

[@karencurtis2697]

Kay Smart must admit , I find it hard to watch videos of my pets that are over the rainbow, as I'm sure is the same for everyone. I hope your as excited for Xmas as I am , I have just finished my lounge, looks great , this year Xmas starts with everything finished on Thanksgiving my new tradition no more rushing. Take care 😉

[@jengrimmett9449]

Beautiful Trees Lydia! I bought myself a balsam hill tree last year and this year I just bought all the ornaments and tree picks and tree skirt from there! They are absolutely beautiful!! LOVE balsam hill!

[@peonieme3460]

Imagine someone walking into your home and saying they don’t like your tree. Hopefully the ghost of Christmas past visits some of you this year, to remind you what Christmas is about. Beautiful video. The trees are lovely Lydia x

[@carjhb]

Such a LOL at 18:18 when you said "you missed a bit!" Loved the organza magic... Totally going to give that a try!

[@AndreaJSeverson]

This was fantastic! I laughed and smiled the whole way through. I kept rewatching certain bits to laugh again because you all are just too funny. Looks like it was such a fun day and the trees turned out beautifully. So excited for Christmas with the MGs! :) xx

[@lydiamillen]

I am so glad you enjoyed it lovely! I hope you are enjoying the festive period! xx

[@HannahGeer_LoudNewMedia]

In between the annoying adverts

[@LaraJoannaJarvis]

So much laughter in this vlog, I love it and love Christmas!!! x

[@stephchambers145]

Hi Lydia the trees look lovely and festive. Its always nice to get some help when yr tackling bigger trees in a bigger house. Nothing wrong with getting advice when yr not sure. I love yr tongue in cheek sense of humour. Just wish other people wd get it and realise that you dont take yrself seriously when doing these things. Keep yr sense of humour!! Lovely vlog x

[@b.walker5955]

This just popped up in my feed, 5 years later. Just wanted to sign the guest book. Look how far you have come! Merry Christmas 2023 MG's! XO

[@queeniehayward6470]

I’m not one to normally comment on KZbin videos but I do read them. I’ve noticed you’ve had quite a lot of negativity thrown about recently and I just wanted to say I hope it doesn’t effect you or the work you put into your content. You’re one of the only influencers I still regularly keep up with and I think you’re just as fun and humble as you were when I first found you. Keep it up and ignore them. Those who spend their valuable time commenting nasty things are the ones lose out in the end. Happy Christmas to you and you lovely little family 🎅🏼

[@darcyferrigno]

OMG Sara's laugh is the best! I love all the fun going on! This made my morning! xoxo

[@karent9887]

All 3 trees are beautiful but my fav is the one under the stairs ...great vlog so much fun

[@lea-sophieernst3688]

Everytime I watch your videos I get so motivated and happy ❤️

[@killakym]

Lea-Sophie Ernst same!

[@EvaRedson]

me too! :) I was super happy when she liked one of my recent videos! :D

[@lydiamillen]

That is such a positive thing to take from my video! I'm so happy xxx

[@HarrietDodsworth]

this showed your sense of humour and your personality and i loved it! feeling festive

[@Pk-wu9tl]

Lydias videos are the best hangover cure

[@kellymckinney3926]

Gorgeous! So happy for you, I love watching your joy putting up the trees, I feel exactly the same way

[@janmariebrunette-hunyady1386]

I must get a pre lite tree. Putting up and taking off the lights are the worst part of tree trimming. Love the organza tip.!!!!

[@heatherjohnson4935]

I have a Balsam Hill tree in my wedding boutique! I've gone through a few trees in my time but the Balsam Hill ones are in a different league!! We move house next week and I can't wait to get another Balsam one for the new house!!!! xxx

[@Kae-ToyaLee]

The Range Christmas section is epic!!!!! It is really a sight to behold.

[@EricaShand]

Actually bursted out laughing to your reaction at Cal saying he wouldn’t put up a Christmas tree. So good!

[@andreapirringer7008]

It is getting more and more comfortable in your house ... Like it! The last tree is the best. So beautiful!

[@carolinaochoa7900]

The trees turned out lovely. Not so sure about those baskets with the black letters though. What's their purpose?

[@sarahjane3290]

Carolina Ochoa hamper basket. Like £150 for it. So it’s there for a sort of statement lol

[@rach5516]

They are Fortnum and Mason hampers, very much sought after from a shop that has a Royal endorsement. They do gorgeous cakes!! And tea, and biscuits and hampers.

[@carolinaochoa7900]

@@rach5516 Yes, I had already realised that, thank you. But what is their purpose in front of the Christmas tree. They look like they are being advertised, it's weird. Of course, it's all personal taste, I'm not too much into flashing brands.

[@AM.000]

@@carolinaochoa7900 instagram probably. A visual vignette. Might contain actual snacks, for the media room however.... Edit: FYI: In the world of interior design, a "vignette" is a small, pleasing picture formed by grouping several objects

[@carolinaochoa7900]

@@AM.000 And does that basket actually look pleasing in front of the Christmas tree? Looks more like something that was left there accidentally while you were tidying up elsewhere. Or maybe you just took the ornaments out and haven't put it away yet.

[@gitoismoyo]

October 2019, can't wait 🌲

[@shahadjz2]

That room with the windows and big Christmas tree is so dreamy! I'm adding it to my vision board!

[@ShadeyBangs]

"It was like it was designed to have a star on top" oooh the subtle shade 🌚😅

[@shareeligons3786]

I love the tree under the staircase! This is already giving me major inspiration for next year.

[@starlightabi]

Lydia! Order Cal a potted one from Bloom and Wild! They are tiny and they come with baubles! X

[@biankibellini]

This video is the best!!!! I smiled all the way through. Thank you for cheering me up after a whole day of studying!!! Love you Lydia!

[@emilye1962]

Them trees are absolutely stunning! Sarah has a real talent. I literally couldn't stop laughing when you morphed your face onto her 😂😂 Love the intro as well. 😍

[@MannyWC]

Hello Lydia, ALL looks SO lovely! FYI, I am a licensed naturopathic doctor in the USA. I know you are having hormonal issues... those scented plugins can contribute to hormonal imbalance. I just want you to feel the best that you can be

[@elizabethcamping4444]

WOW WOW WOW! The trees look stunning! I really love the cinema room tree, I love the shape. The organza is such a beautiful touch. Can't wait for more Christmas with the MG's

[@sarahjane3290]

What a absolute lovely lady Sarah is to take time out of her day to come and decorate 3 trees beautifully. But I honestly think you should of helped her more. You wanted her to teach you how to dress a tree but half the time you weren’t in the room or messing around.

[@goodreads4022]

Sarah Jane If she had filmed the whole days worth of tree doctorating, we would of seen about 12 hours worth of footage. So how do you know exactly what she was and wasn't doing during the whole day, through 36 minutes of footage? - Get a life.

[@lemonita347]

How do you know she didn’t pay Sarah lol

[@jennielongstaff3634]

Is she not her sister in law?

[@3cose]

Hope they had dinner together too as, according to Lydia, Sarah left at 10pm....

[@next2years]

Ahh so excited for Christmas with the MG's!! This was such a fun first video, all the trees look so amazing!

[@aliciadiatto2654]

Lovely trees! I'm so happy for you guys. Enjoy your first Christmas in your beautiful new home. Happy Holidays! 😍

[@admanthachristians2579]

Merry Christmas Lydia! Such a fan of the trees! Everything you’re doing looks beautiful keep it up!

[@clairepretorius2671]

Absolutely stunning Lydia! Sarah is so lovely and talented. What a lovely start to Christmas.

[@lucyambler9014]

“Oh my god they’re fucking horrific” over the light up baubles... I’m dead 😂😂😂

[@dragana_S]

“She will teach me how to decorate my Christmas tree” -Oh my gosh what social media does to people!

[@goldier2264]

Lady D I find it sad really. Help to decorate a Christmas tree?? What happens when they have children? No it doesn't go there .. Omg PULEEZZE .

[@avorotcivanin]

her channel is built around luxury aesthetics... it makes sense she would want to have her trees professionally decorated (the way they do them in stores or public squares). the only downside i see is that she didnt share this info/tips. i always just randomly place the ornaments, but it seems theres a strategy to it. i like that they seem very symmetrical and well spaced out.

[@annajames1065]

zi gi Common sense really - space them out, spread across tree, turn on light....tadaaa!!

[@TheLuxuryHybrid]

Happy Holidays to all of you! ✨Wishing nothing but health, happiness, and blessings for everyone 🥰

[@anatrieseverything]

@@goldier2264 She's done Christmas trees before she just wanted to learn to do it better** she mentioned this was a one-time only and that in the future she wants to do it on her own. She's also mentioned that they don't want kids so it shouldn't be an isssue..... not that it's anyone's business anyway.🤷‍♀️

[@kbear6863]

But nothing beats a mismatch family Christmas tree full of collected ornaments over the years 😁

[@larasophia6269]

Exactly! Lydia's trees are beautiful but I love my tree with its mismatched ornaments - some old, some new, some handmade. My grandmother made handmade beaded Christmas ornaments and balls for years and we use so many of them on our tree - it's lovely and a great reminder of her. xo

[@nicst3373]

Nicely done! If you dressed up the handrails of the stairways, and drop some vertical hanging stars at the double volume space it will feel super festive

[@KarinaSwan]

Does anyone else love the way Carrie edits the videos? I think it's so nice, detailed and funny 🌞

[@Nicole-xw3zj]

first of all the intro is ADORABLE and the whole xmas vibe in Lydia's home is GOALS

[@loranoodle]

Lovely christmas set up, very magical. Also, I just love your armchairs - the combination of the light coloured pattern & the buttons looks wonderfully plush.

[@lifestyleesther2233]

I've been a subscriber for a while but have never seen your Christmas vlogss!! I love them!! Can't wait to decorate my flat now hahah! Excited for more!

[@meme-jc5ks]

This gave all the Christmas joy feels. So much happiness. What a great start to December!

[@tillysanders2593]

Lydia please do research about air wicks and candles -- they are banned in some states in the US because their chemicals properties are known to cause respiratory illnesses and cancers such as pancreatic . Think of your cats too . I like many people used to use air freshness , burn candles and use fabric softness etc. until I was educated on just how harmful they all are to our health and even the environment .

[@juju_8898]

The smallest colorful one is my favourite, probably cause Christmas is in summer here and the white one don't seem festive to me. Lovely trees though.

[@louisefunnell]

Lydia, your reaction to the light baubles was hilarious and exactly mine too! However I also know if it weren't in my house, I'd also be the friend who'd turn them on everytime I came round

[@cassielynn5563]

The trees are beautiful! Absolutely love Kal! Missed Carrie decorating with you.

[@jacklynebest735]

I look forward to your vlogmas every single year. The other week I was even thinking about it, it gets me even more excited for xmas xx

[@gracemarie2368]

Thanks so much for this video Lydia. I understand this is not for everyone but I think each to their own, all three trees are a work of art. Hope you have the best Christmas

[@lettermansgirl90]

Looks like so much fun. Would love to spend the aft with Lydia and Carrie!

[@lyssabird]

If the tree under the stairs is too short you could put it on a box and then wrap the wicker base around it to make it taller 👌🏼👌🏼🎄🎄

[@parisbear1818]

The cats are to have such fun!! Triple even!! Laughed with the banter of Lydia to me from me etc.

[@yvonneberfelo5549]

Love love love your trees!! Especially the one in the kitchen! And I'm so excited for Christmas with the MG's ❤

[@sofiebenini83]

Absolutely stunning. I have a friend who is really good at decorating and I usually bribe her with some food a small present to come help me decorate. She has been doing it for 5 years now, still haven’t learned how to decorate 😊 Sara, I mean Lydia did a wonderful job decorating.

[@marilynlucas3072]

So beautiful we anchored our trees with some sting to the wall as we came home 1 day and our cats had somehow pulled decorations and down came the trees.

[@sanita8841]

I actually quite liked the tree with only the lights turned on, its a little bit to much of everything on it the way they did it.

[@thesewingsessions8314]

Would love for Sarah to do a tutorial on decorating the tree and using organza xx

[@BeaBeaBerlin]

What kind of lights are you using on your trees? They look so nice and so evenly spread!! 😍🎄

[@orphanedhanyou]

Think they are prelit trees

[@heatheralfano1871]

Merry Christmas to you, Ali, and the fur babies! 😊💕

[@stunbunny28]

Finally catching up to the vlogs. Loving everything I'm seeing and getting amazing inspiration for next year. LOVE CAL! More Cal!

[@jolove2439]

Cal and Carrie is so funny they totally make the video! 💕

[@Daniel.boiXSS]

Good job with the fireplace it's like it was there all along!😍👍 Excellent job Sarah with the trees!!🤩👍

[@katiehorn2914]

Just watching this & thought the baubles were the same ones as mine from The Range. Have just realised I got light up ones too!! They were my favourite too 😩 I just won’t be turning them on ever!

[@kathydoran6176]

I absolutely loved this first video, you are so funny and I'm in love with Kal he is just like family...Can't wait for Day 2!

[@lourdesardenghi7838]

I'm quite surprised about the negative comments that you have been receiving in your latest videos, I just don't get it!! Lydia you and Ali are amazing, funny people and your trees look amazing!!!! It's so sad that the more followers you get the nastier the comments. I just don't see the point on being so negative really, If I don't like something I don't comment anything about it unless what the person says or does is wrong

[@shoeboxenterpriseslinda3151]

Success and the fruits of it can be unattractive to some people. It is the nature of the beast that unfortunately the same vessel for bringing wealth and happiness is also responsible for bringing such negativity and judgment. I don't agree with all of Lydia's channel, though I often do find it entertaining, and I find it sad that people on social media seem to forget these are real people sharing so much of themselves, even if it is to make a buck; who are we to judge another. I wish they'd just not watch rather than be so critical when the feedback is often not even framed constructively.

[@lourdesardenghi7838]

@@shoeboxenterpriseslinda3151 totally agree

[@ajwajw5758]

Don’t think it’s weird that Ali doesn’t decorate the tree, my husband helps me put the tree up and I decorate it. It’s a bit of a tradition :) x

[@annajames1065]

AJW AJW Thought the same, it's a tradition for us also. I guess they will create their own traditions in due course.

[@misssophiamae]

Right, everyone gets to make their own traditions ❤️

[@edensroot]

Your homeis Gorg! I love your decor and furniture choices. Fun video!

[@sharyncampbell7546]

This had me cracking up 😍😂😍😂 and I wish I had just half the enthusiasm for Christmas that was filled in this vlog.

[@gobeagirl]

Ok, so I can never make it through the whole video before committing. Sorry for the many comments. All your trees turned out to be stunning. I so so enjoyed the fun you all had putting them together. It reminds me of spending time with my parents. We all get going and it's a laugh fest. So good for the soul!

[@Temblett1]

Fab video as always Lydia - love seeing Carrie’s personally coming through with the editing, your whole vlogging arena is getting more and more layers as it evolves - and it’s fantastic. Keep up the excellent work! Xx

[@FB-xm9rn]

Everything that Lydia does is always so beautiful. Such beautiful beautiful trees😍

[@caitlinrosepennell9685]

Lydia!! Trees look amazing and beautiful. Love you and your vlogs!!!!!! I love how much you get into Christmas!!! You have me dreaming of decorating for Christmas like this once I'm finished with University :)

[@apearson1308]

Love Christmas with the MGs!! Beautiful beautiful Christmas trees. Can you share with us how to tie the organza on the Christmas tree please? Your house looks beautiful and you look so happy.

[@breakfast_burrito2405]

I rarely comment, but I just have to say I love this. Have been following for a while, but in between I felt some videos to be a bit...too perfect and lifeless. This is what I came for though! I loooove the genuine fun, the occasional swear word and the self-humour! Awesome :)

[@IrishMist640]

So happy for you and Ali! You both have worked so hard and come a long way. Every bit of success and happiness you've earned. Thanks for sharing your journey with us. Your home is lovely and I'm looking forward to your holiday vlogs! Sarah is so talented and a good friend. PS don't let the humbugs commenting on your blogs get you down. Sour grapes. You keep doing you! ❤️

[@KE12352]

The trees are so beautiful - they look so real!

[@clairem7123]

Lydia, I originally fell in love with your videos during your old vlogmas. This vlog reminded me so much of your old content. Loved it!!

[@bimpecalfos5346]

The tree under the stairs - stunning, absolutely stunning!

[@jessicayflores]

I thought I knew what extra af Christmas decor was before I watched this video. I. Had. No. Clue! Loving your vlogmas video, Lydia! xoxo from NYC

[@jessicabirkenheuer4867]

Thank you! That‘s the best series i‘ve ever Seen! You are the Queen of christmas and that‘s the perfect way to celebrate the Christmas month! Sarah is amazing too! And can we just take a Moment to appreciate how Beautiful you are?! 🥰 it‘s just like hanging out with some old friends 🙏🏻

[@natashajaynedevereaux6322]

'oh my god they're fucking horrific' was my favourite bit 😂😂😂

[@PrimroseBigwood]

Way too excited for your vlogmas!! This is beyond incredible! x

[@amyhall8917]

Yes to the jingle! And the trees of course😊🎅🏼

[@Siblysm]

Never saw in my entire life (which is pretty long...)so wealthy and gorgeous christmas trees, ever !

[@Queenduchateaux]

I have been watching your 2017 vlogmas vlogs and have been waiting for 2018 in your new house!❤️❤️ I love it!

[@brisamendoza]

I love the intro! It is gorgeous. Excited for your vlogmas videos

[@lilwhit28]

Epic episode!!! Trees are gorgeous!! I can’t wait for the next one!

[@minarose3193]

air wicks are not good for cats they dont like it. might be toxic but my cats got sick. I use the pheramone p[ug ins for cats now the feliway or thunder ease!

[@6fenfen]

That is true, anything with artificial scent is toxic for cats, even some kinds of flowers can make cat sick :(

[@TheLuxuryHybrid]

Uh oh... I have been burning scented candles for several years now around my 3 Persian kitties 😩

[@faywickens]

Not good for us either

[@minarose3193]

plz be careful with floor cleaner as well , I use only a sustainable natural product to clean my floors. They walk with their paws and any of the regular cleaners at the supermarkets are also toxic. certain plants and flowers as well @@TheLuxuryHybrid

[@TheLuxuryHybrid]

That’s one thing I did. I changed out my floor cleaners. I’m using Puracy. It’s a natural multi surface cleaner that naturally derived, plant-based, non-toxic. It’s from Austin, Texas United States. Have you heard of this brand? Are you in the UK? And is your cleaner from there as well?