VLOGMAS 2019: Week One | Fleur De Force

[@sandrabrophy9603]

So so much respect for getting Rivers presents from Oxfam - you're dead right giving them a second home and absolutely nothing wrong with them! And at her age no need to spend £££££ on presents but those presents will make her very happy.

[@angwee]

Sandra Brophy yes this made me SO happpy !!!!

[@jessicawatson7360]

Yes and so much better for the planet

[@philipbrady5914]

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[@marygates8261]

I really love how Fleur is someone who owns and loves her designer pieces, but is totally down to shop secondhand. No shame, no stigma. It is awesome!

[@shalula85]

Also, I love that River is in vlogs a bit more, it’s lovely seeing how much she’s grown! She’s so cute!

[@nsooklal]

Dear Fleur, I’ve been watching you for 5 years now. I absolutely love watching your vlogmas, it makes me feel so warm and magical. Thanks for putting it out there and I’m so glad I found it. Watching you motivates me during this time of year. Thanks for the inspiration! Can’t do without watching your vlogs during this time of year! Take good care!

[@ndav]

Would you do a house tour? Even if it's just downstairs. Your house looks like a maze! Haha

[@linja3060]

Naomi Davies omg yes please

[@NickyJane95]

Would love to see a house tour!

[@jacksayers99]

She’s always said in any of her previous homes that house tours aren’t really her thing...

[@glitterq4949]

Naomi Davies I wish she’d do a house tour too! Her house looks amazing! Every room is bigger than my whole downstairs 😂😂

[@helensworld7833]

Naomi Davies s

[@kellym587]

I had THE BIGGEST SMILE on my face when this popped up in my subscriptions, and smiled even bigger when MDF said, "Get ready for the jingle!" Fleur, your vlogmas has always always been my favorite, and I've been watching since 2011. Thank you for bringing us along. :)

[@alexmcginness8859]

“I definitely prefer my own Mike.” Omg dying. 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@LisainCalifornia]

Your lip issue is actually a bacterial infection. My daughter gets it every winter as well. You need to use something like Bacitracin ointment on it. The reason it comes in winter is that your lips get chapped from the cold, then that creates little microscopic cuts, and bacteria starts to grow. If you just put regular lip balm on it, it is only a very temporary help, then it comes right back, as the bacteria is still there. It is related to Cheilitis.

[@julespyrite]

It's still a jingle, get ready for the tune just doesn't sound right :D Love the kitchen reno updates and the new benchtops are gorgeous, would love to see it when its done.

[@amyw778]

Hang on, River was only born yesterday, since when did she get so grown up 💞 such a beautiful little girl 💫

[@SarahBCordell]

Since when is River a full on grown up human being! She’s so big. You had her only like 3 months ago. WHAT?!?! wow time flies by.

[@ddiiaannaa97]

I love how you are obviously making an effort to be more environmentally conscious but aren't pushy about it. I have been doing the same and it really shows that it is a process. Showing off options that will make it easier for anyone watching that is interested is super helpful, so thank you!

[@francescad7046]

Advent calendar with a toddler is brave 😂

[@roxyhurley22]

My 3 year old destroyed his on day 6! LOL

[@JustAnotherLondoner]

I'm surprised they went for such an expensive one for a kid whod be just as happy with cheap chocolate 😂

[@adelinefae]

When River took the camera and you were like "great angle!" That cracked me up, lol!

[@kyleebrown5224]

i love british homes. they are so much more different than those in america. the old fashion detail and how closed off each room is, is stunning. in america, a lot of homes have an open floor plan and with that, i feel as you can’t make each room their own if everything it’s technically one room. definitely excited to see what the kitchen looks like in the end!

[@mmmarmalade]

That shot of river drinking out of the giant to-go coffee cup gives off massive baby yoda vibes. So cute !

[@Ania_In_UA]

Oh I remember the time Piglet ran off in the dark and Mike spent ages looking for her to finally find her somewhere in the nettles. Crazy little one :)

[@laurakerin6715]

So happy you’re doing vlogmas this year! Always makes me feel so Christmas-y 🥰 lovely to see River too and more of your family life.

[@nataliepolito7150]

Love the kitchen and the color you chose for the cabinets, great inspiration for future renovations in my home. Loved that you brought the vlog back watched all the pregnancy vlogs while I was pregnant with my son, he's 10 months now and when I see your daughter running around I get excited to think about him being close to that too!

[@tweetyjl68]

River is so adorable, I can't believe how quickly she's grown!

[@Japanerin_in_Oesterreich]

Why am I watching old vlogmas from Fleur in the middle of summer??? Haha I just really love Vlogsmas 😊

[@accountforwastingtime]

I can't believe how much River has grown up!! That happened so fast! I do really admire you for keeping her away from the camera, I swear some youtube moms are just obsessive about mommy vlogs/views, it gets ridiculous. And sometimes these are people who know they have crazy fans and even stalkers, and it's like they'll still do clickbait about that. So it's so refreshing to see you just keep being you, and talking about mommy life but not just constantly making River be in videos. Oh, and I LOVED seeing Piglet again!! I'm so doxie obsessed, she is the cutest!

[@bisqyt]

Fleur and Mike as parents..it still tears me up...you cuties

[@nikki88ikkin]

Mikes reaction to the toys for River would be my other half’s exact same reaction 😂 really made me laugh

[@stephaniedavis6496]

Such a lovely family.Your kitchen is to die for.

[@Mokiecon]

So many things I loved about this vlog: Family De Force cameos, that you really are going the sustainable route with buying secondhand for River and a non-white kitchen!

[@Katiebac]

The Christmas lists!!! My brother and I used to do the same thing when we were little, so cute

[@rvolzie]

Mike during the haul of things for River... just so unimpressed. He is every dad ever. 😂😂

[@katfire4]

Fleur for your lips see a dermatologist, I have similar reactions and was told it is contact dermatitis. Simply you're probably allergic to something you're using, I've had issues with toothpastes in the past. I was prescribed hydrocortisone cream to apply to the area.

[@triciap6006]

Mike's face when you were showing him the toys 🤣🤣🤣

[@purpledragonfly4]

Really annoyed me.

[@agatam5882]

Yeah, it really feels like he's not very supportive of the idea at all. Perhaps not posh enough for sir 🙄

[@triciap6006]

His expressions are just the best 😃

[@laysum2]

Mike so SOOO not impressed with the thrifted toys for river 😅. So happy that you are doing vlogmas though! Have missed all of your homey vlogs for the past year!!!

[@danniihumph2681]

The kitchen looks amazing and totally up my street! Also- how cute are the dogs! 😍😍😍

[@cassandraf7392]

When you first showed your kitchen I literally gasped, the light gray was so beautiful. The darker color is stunning as well, my style preference just much preferred that light gray with the marble counter. Airy, timeless, and beautiful!

[@EmmaBiteMe]

Been watching these for like 10 years, only youtube i still watch from when i was in highschool

[@PerfumedByTheSea]

Oh wow that light when you walked into the kitchen 😍

[@VideoPrettyBrilliant]

Yes, it’s that time again! I’ve been watching your vlogmas for years and years and still love it to bits! ✨ Thank you for taking the time to share the special festive moments with your loved ones with all of us!

[@donnanancekivell9430]

So good to see you all and enjoy another vlogmas with you.......I just can’t get over River, she really is her own little person and is so grown up...not sure who she takes after, she is just herself.........the house is really coming along Fleur and the kitchen is going to be gorgeous, sounds like it should be done by the next vlog, so you can give us a complete tour then.........have a great week.............Donna in Toronto

[@TayTks]

Oh wow it's been a while since we've seen the London flat! I'm glad to see you still have it. How cute is it.

[@ameliaw5078]

For my dog we have a seat belt extender to clip onto his harness, if you have an accident piglet will be going straight out the window!

[@jessicawatson7360]

Yes, wanted to comment but thought I’d get hate. It’s so unsafe

[@BurnItUpp2009]

Oh my goodness. How is River already that grown up?! That's actually insane. What a little cutie!

[@HuurreHerkku]

that kitchen is stunning! such a dream, love the natural light in there

[@susanreynard1871]

Mike's face at all the toys is too funny! 😆😆😆 Love the kitchen! Thank you for lovely cheery vlog 💖

[@marafeenchen1478]

I absolutely loved this vlog! Especially the bit when you showed Rivers presents, it was just so endearing to see your excitement. I am so so glad you decided to do vlogmas this year!

[@marafeenchen1478]

Also how cute is River helping you decorate the Christmas tree 😍😍😍

[@amandaelizabeth21]

I love how how this week's vlogmas was essentially an advent calendar of home decorating... something new updated everyday.

[@Kay-ql6kd]

I AM OBSESSED WITH THAT KITCHEN. Love the black cabinets and just everything!!!!!!

[@heatherwallace1129]

AH-mazing vlog!!! A whole half an hour! Yayyyyy! Thank you for all the sneak peeks of the kitchen too, am loving watching interior reno vids at the moment and yours looks stunning xxx

[@gabbyhagood9175]

the camera shot of river when she takes the camera! i chuckled! she is so darn cute!!!!

[@mariangela77]

Mike's face when you were talking about the Magic Mike show was hilarious!!! I love you guys sooo much and River is such an adorable little girl and she's very stylish just like her mother!

[@Lornawhitney]

Always the BEST vlogmas series to watch! When River took the camera OMG how adorable is she!! 😍 Merry Christmas to you Fleur, Mike, little River and all your fur babies 🎄🐾🎅🏼

[@BenWillmoreBallooning]

A Fleurdeforce video at last 😊 loving it all as always - just need more!

[@MissCarMil]

The natural light in your home is so beautiful!

[@gracecorlet6821]

Never too early to wrap! I had all mine wrapped and ready to go under the tree for the day we put it up 😂 lessens the chance of someone accidentally seeing what they are getting

[@spellwizard]

Good for you for going plant based. I went whole food plant based and have lost 23 lbs. and off all my medications and feel great. Your house is amazing as are you, Mike and River.

[@loyoga5966]

Ah, missed your vlogs so much!! We are totally having the “no, you just have one a day” with our little 2 year old too!!! 🤣

[@geyj1]

I just love this Vlogmas. I love your house. Would you do a house tour once you finish the kitchen? You have a great style. Your Xmas trees are so lovely and not over-decorated. What a sweetheart is your daughter, River! Such a good girl

[@tamsinhartney4891]

Silver plated tea,coffee and sugar pots! Oh how I live through you vicariously 😂❤

[@uranuran9133]

OMG River's grown up a lot. I haven' t watched her videos for long time. Feeling like seeing old friends.

[@littlemecarmie]

Yes!!!!! I haven’t even watched it yet but my December has just been made!!!!! Love you guys xx

[@smileyourrun8505]

So Happy To See Vlogmas! Great to see you guys. It feels like Christmas for sure.

[@MsSportychic11]

Honestly best lip balm is carmex, smells terrible but it holds on especially at night. It creates the most protective layer. I can have split and uni-lip and max one week and you’re fixed

[@jessicawatson7360]

Love the creativity with the Xmas list, I’ve always just read a list.

[@ElleFlorence]

So lovely and nostalgic to watch your Vlogmas Fleur, it definitely inspired me to join in on the virtual festivities and I am still Vlogging every day until Christmas today, so thank you!

[@nicolasmith11]

River is so sweet!

[@HermioneOnABike]

"If only you weren't so small Riv Riv" that cracked me up 🤣🤣🤣

[@cobalong]

I've had that lip problem for aaaages throughout my life. I definitely recommend Nuxe Reve De Miel lip balm. You want something thick.

[@mv5375]

Omg as a child I used to have the matching bed to the play pen you got !!! I use to play so much with it !

[@mollyevansp]

I love seeing your renovations! Your house looks like it's gigantic! Would love a partial tour. My favorite thing in the world is seeing other people's houses. Not to compare or envy, just because I'm weirdly curious! Anyway, loved this first Vlogmas video!

[@aphraell]

This made me so happy that i got teared up in first minute lol. Your vlogmas is like a cup of warm chocolate, i just feel comfort and ease. I'm a long time subscriber (like 5 years maybe?) and i really adore your positive energy. Now i can watch the video with my cup of tea

[@louisecloherty5338]

weleda baby calendula weather protection cream, you can absolutely put it on you lips as well as skin, it will moisturise while the calendula helps to heal any sore skin, also as it's for kids it's good for super sensitive skin

[@westcrisa1]

Aw my goodness gracious! Tree without the rock fairy! ... guuuurl! :D glad you found her, beautiful trees (even though i miss the 2 stories tall one from your hallway in the other house) and wonderful looking kitchen, can't wait for it to be fully done

[@laurastrath6988]

YESSSS!!! So happy you are doing vlogmas this year, too - because you are my favourite. This just made my day! Now snuggling up with a cup of tea and getting ready for the jingle ❤️✨ lots of love, xx

[@constancew]

The natural light in the kitchen is gorgeous!

[@candiev2703]

I saved to watch this when it was quiet in the house. So 11:30 at night is when I can enjoy and not be interrupted 😉 It was worth it! Merry Christmas 🎄🤶🎅

[@lvirtanen93]

This video was so cute, River, the dogs, just SO CUTE!! And your house looks so good and comfy. I’m so happy you’re doing vlogmas 🤩

[@saramathews1069]

Oh my word your kitchen is going to be wonderful !! What lovely choices you’ve made. Loved your second hand purchases too (think Mike might have to find his love for pre loved mind you!!) Lovely content as usual TY

[@VictoriaYoutube12]

FLEUR VLOGMAS VLOGMAS VLOGMAS!!! Your Vlogmas and Gift Guides are part of my Holiday Traditions!

[@SixMinutesForMe]

The Laneige lip mask is great for really dry lips

[@ScriptiCat]

Completely agree, it's making a massive difference!

[@TayTks]

I commented about this in her previous video too. It really is a life changer.

[@FPWER]

Clinique pep start lip mask is great too

[@kimtbarnes]

Loving the vlog. I have to say I love your old jingle so much. It just screams Christmas to me. Can’t wait to see the kitchen all done. Living vicariously through you. Would love to do a bit of Reno’s.

[@DScritchy]

Ermagerd! Vlogmasssss! I didn’t think you’d be doing it this year. I’m so stoked!

[@ShaliniDaisy]

Wonderful to see River 🤗 she’s growing so fast, touch wood !

[@struckanerve88]

lol mikes reaction to the bits for River would be exactly the reaction I'd have too

[@haleyanderson7611]

The little Vaseline lip balms save my lips when they are super dry because they act like a barrier! so hydrating!

[@kellyroo3]

In regards to a chapped lips solution, I use the La Mer original cream as a base layer before I apply a thick lip balm every evening and will also use it in the morning if I’m going to be using a pigmented lipstick. I experienced a period of very sore lips last winter and had a trial size in my samples stash (I’m oily so I wouldn’t use this on my face). It worked amazingly well, and now I can’t imagine not having it.

[@coffeemonster26]

YAY its back! one of my favourite ways to get ready for xmas

[@andreaberg3995]

The Blistex tube one has helped when me with the same issues as you have. Its cooling too 😊!

[@elizabethpasolini4883]

Rawleighs ointment is a lifesaver it also helps with nappy rash

[@TheDeerfriend]

Mikes face when you go through the Oxfam haul is hilarious!!

[@TheJumpyLion]

Been watching you for awhile and I dropped off but saw you were doing vlogmas so I’m back ❤️ I’m so happy for how long it is!!!

[@natchosm4320]

It's been a long time since I watched your videos ( last time was Rivers birth) and after watching this I'm pleasantly surprised. It's lovely that you're more sustainably conscious and it's even more lovely that you're sharing it with everyone and passing it on to others too.

[@sharonmarie91]

Your kitchen will end up looking beautiful. I imagine (if it were my kitchen) I’d paint the bottom cabinets a deep deep green and the top cabinets white!

[@pe-ga-sus]

I am really thrilled that you're giving things a new life and River will love everything, I'm sure. :-) Good job, Fleur!

[@lisaowens4645]

I’m sooo happy 😃 to watch your first Vlogmas of 2019. Loved, loved , loved it It was like old times ( have been watching a number of years) can’t wait for the next 😍

[@emmamorgan9161]

It may sound strange but I find the best thing for really dry, sore lips is bepanthen. It heals so quickly!

[@JYYB]

I have also thrifted a few of my kids toys for Christmas... and I like the idea. Giving the toys a second life. 💓

[@Gingegirl220981]

Oh wow that kitchen is going to be amazing 😍 I used to get sore lips right up to my nose and down to my chin as a child the only thing that ever helped was blistex! Nothing has ever compared!!!

[@lilythomas485]

Get ready for the jingle! Missed you guys vlogmas! Xxx

[@Meredithlovification]

It’s not a true Christmas without y’all ❤️🎄

[@thelmawarren8828]

River is so cute!!! Ur kitchen is going to be absolutely beautiful.

[@Mangomartinisful]

FDF Vlogmas is one of my favorite Xmas traditions. Wouldn’t feel like xmas without it!!

[@sassystevens]

oh my goodness this video has made me realise how much I've missed your videos, thank you for sharing Fleur & family!