FORTNUM & MASON AT CHRISTMAS | Vlogmas 2021 Week One

Welcome to vlogmas 2021 in London. Today I took a trip to the iconic Fortnum & Mason in Piccadilly London. We toured all the Christmas decorations, windows and amazing gifts. Enjoy the food, chocolate and the treats in todays vlogmas! Merry Christmas x
(my sparkly hairband is from Zara 2 years ago)
Please note this was filmed prior to the change of mask rules in England
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[@YouChwb]

Liked the window features were the little animals were thinking of Christmas in their sleep with those dream balloon scenes.

[@peterthermocline]

Hannah, thanks, makes not being able to travel painless watching up-to-date street scenes of London.

[@jomackenzie7065]

I agree!

[@jomackenzie7065]

I agree!

[@HannahRicketts]

So glad you like the vlogs!!

[@michaelv.9622]

Thanks, Hannah. It is SO refreshing to see an old fashioned department store still going all out for Christmas. Online shopping just can’t replicate the experience. Enjoy your chocolates!! 🎄🎄🎄

[@EMartin70]

Michael yes very refreshing especially watching in the USA.

[@HannahRicketts]

It’s really amazing isn’t it! Thanks for watching

[@skippyalbrite2431]

Online lacks the excitement of discovering all the goodies for yourself as you browse.Love it all!

[@SallyAnn191]

Fortnum and Mason - my favourite store. We go once a year on our 'luxury' shopping trip. This year I bought the Fortnum's clock Christmas ornament. It's such a special shop.

[@renmacsjraimo]

FANTASTIC! A person could spend an entire day in the store! I'd love to visit someday. Thank you for posting this and all videos. The videos are never too long!

[@annaburch3200]

When I finally get to Fortnum and Mason, I may never want to leave. I'm going to have to budget a whole section of our trip time and funds just for that store!! 😊 So fun, Hannah! Thank you for taking us on another lovely tour. And yes, I am now drooling . . .

[@YouChwb]

I'd never heard of them as I have been in Oz since I was a child, but my mother knows who they are and I'll be sending a link so she can also watch this lovely video. :)

[@diannedutton6127]

I had afternoon tea there with my aunt, never will forget. I love London, I love English countryside, all of it!

[@Claudia_K.]

“Biscuits snap, cookies bend.” LOL 🤣

[@marilaucher9989]

Thanks so much. I spent some time in London years ago. I miss Harrods and tea at Fortnum & Mason. Love the new Christmas decorations.

[@donnaclark2832]

Absolutely love fortnum & mason - agree with you about the staff on the chocolate counter super helpful and friendly. The shop fitting is exquisite and the windows are far better than Harrods 😍

[@davinaweller6163]

Fantastic vlog as always Hannah . F&M ‘s christmas decorations are stunning xx

[@markbrown5703]

Terrific job Hannah, sharing all the wonderful sights at the gorgeous F & M flagship store! It is particularly enjoyable to see your immediate reactions to all the displays in each department! Well done, as usual & thx for sharing!!!

[@Tiffany-vj1tv]

Ohhhhh my gosh ‼️I would love to be locked up in this store overnight 💕😂😋this was such fun... thank you so much Hannah ❤️just lovely as always 🎄xxx I truly enjoyed this 🥂🍾💕well done and I love a long Vlog soooooooo do go on😊👏👏stay safe thank you again for taking us along!

[@leighmackay7486]

Hannah, Fortnum, and Mason = shopping fun. Gorgeous store.

[@johnarnald4326]

Wonderful and truly magical! Thank-you, Hannah! 🇨🇦

[@dalefriesen7812]

Thank you Hannah, for bringing us another beautiful edition of Hannah Ricketts at large. You are so courageous to tackle such a vast array of product in one go. Fortnum and Mason is obviously, consistently at the top of it's game . The whole subject of tole is an interesting one too. Good idea to stay hydrated. Merry Xmas and see you next time.

[@HannahRicketts]

Thanks Dale!

[@pomme800]

The F&M Window Displays are dreams (shown in "bubbles" ) that the little animals sleeping below were having......

[@wendyreynolds8940]

Can I just say that your hairband in the vlog is EVERYTHING and that I need one in my life? Also, that sweet teapot ornament is calling to me--I hope there are some left when I get there on the 21st!! Thank you for the beautiful vlog--I had a horrid day at work today, but sitting with a cup of tea and some fruitcake, watching today's video, brought me right back to full-on, 100% holiday feels! You're the best!

[@HannahRicketts]

Thanks for watching! Hope you have a good trip when you go!

[@mammagiggio7824]

Fortnum & Mason is amazing. A great memory from our visit at Christmas several years ago. The tea was so lovely, we went twice. First full day of the visit, and then, last full day. I am celiac, and they have an amaaaazing gluten free selection. The window displays of "dreaming of food" you showed were just so well done, and adorable. Thank you for bringing back such wonderful memories of London!!

[@HannahRicketts]

There’s so much gluten free in London now! Thanks for watching

[@jasonpayneuk]

It feels like a lifetime since I was last in Fortnums, thank you so much for the video, I’ve really got to haul myself down there again, lol just not when I’m hungry!

[@gloriaurban4389]

What a wonderful shopping trip. I was there one Christmas a few years ago on Saturday...I could barely see anything as the crowd was packed solid. I grabbed several tins of biscuits and fled. I cannot wait to return. Thank you so much. I feel like I saw the best of everything!

[@deliacrocker7282]

Thank you so much for this! I wish I was there. Such a beautiful store. I loved seeing the window displays with the little critters dreaming of those treats. Maybe someday I will be gifted a Fortnum and Mason hamper. A girl can dream. Happy Vlogmas!

[@jojoply]

Hannah, thanks for a glimpse of the high life! Where I live there is nothing that compares to this. Our shopping malls pale in comparison. That staircase is stunning.

[@michw3755]

My mouth is practically salivating at the thought of those pickled Brussels sprouts (not! 😜). Looking forward to vlogmas 🎅🎄🤶🎄👍

[@Babba08]

Those windows are adorable. I agree, the tins are gorgeous and such a variety of designs. I really like the iced cookies. They're fun. Pickled Brussels Sprouts?! What? LOL. The Christmas decorations, the wreaths and trees, are amazing. The dog ornament is certainly quirky. You're right, I'm very hungry now. The chocolates were reasonably priced for good chocolate. Can't wait for the next vlog.

[@lesliereynolds4492]

Love that you vlog all the high end stores. Never knew Fortnum & Mason had a sweets floor. Next time I go I’m going to every floor before I leave. When I lived there I would pass that store many times and I always thought it was a fancy hotel. That was 43 years ago before internet. I missed out on so many things. Thank you for all your hard work and showing so much.

[@HannahRicketts]

Thanks for watching! Yeah I think people are scared to go in. Hopefully more will after seeing this!

[@gillianm9367]

Wow! I'm speechless, Fortnum & Mason- the windows, interior, staircase, star decorations- all beautiful! I was willing you to buy the tree decoration that was a little tray with teapot and cakes- perhaps buy when you visit with your sister for afternoon tea? I was doing a 'virtual shop' as you went round, imagining myself filling the lovely themed bag with the musical tin, a pretty tea set, loose leaf tea, some mince pies. Thank you so much for sharing, the amount of work you put into these vlogs on top of your fulltime job is definitely appreciated! Would love to see you unpack and taste test at home also ! 🍹🧁🍪🍰🍷

[@HannahRicketts]

Glad you enjoyed it!! Yeah I like to show things so people can pretend to shop too!

[@sheilaenglish7329]

It was nice to hear you say the sales person wasn’t snooty. I remember being there with my mother when I was a child and the sales associate was a very snooty middle aged man wearing striped trousers - very formal.

[@LeeJohn70]

Another excellent stream Hannah Loved the Sparkling Hair Band, you looked liked a Princess. Beautiful store with great products. I loved the Christmas Decorations the hanging F&M basket was fun. Your chocolates looked yummy. Thank you for showing us another great London Store Looking forward to your next stream Best wishes Stay safe 👍🏻😁

[@HannahRicketts]

Thanks Lee!!

[@iloveparee]

I so enjoyed Fortnum tour. I'm dying of hunger and would love to sample so many things. I'm sure you realize how lucky you are to live in London with so many beautiful, iconic stores. thanks for sharing, enjoy yourself.

[@arthuranderson7741]

Fortum & Mason way ahead of Harrods on the decor front, also looks a far better layout...you picked the best time to go at night..HAHA pickled brussel sprouts is that to try and make them taste better...too much chocolate for me complete sugar overload I'd be a diabetic within a week..your going for it girl with those chocs well done, its that time of the year.

[@HannahRicketts]

Thanks for watching!!

[@noddybebetrain9896]

F&M has the best glass displays out of all the stores, I'm used to Paris where store fronts are dedicated for children. So it's whimsical and Christmas-y unlike the brand sponsored displays at Harrod's and Selfridges. They even have platforms where the kids can stand to watch the marionettes dance at the Galeries Lafayette, Le Bon Marché. Christmas after all, is for the children and children at heart.

[@jahnavisingh6118]

i can't wait to live in london for a few years to experience all the afternoon tea, all the royals and adjacent stuff. i recently started watching you and your vlogs are so fun

[@jackiebeans2689]

Great trip to Fortnum and Mason!! Beautiful decorations and amazing treats!! Thanks for taking us along!! Love your hair band!! 🎄💕🎄💕🎄💕

[@mpadov121]

Hannah, what a lovely video... Thank You!!! I love your hair band thing, it makes you look like a Disney Princess. Much Love

[@WildflowerNJ1]

What a beautiful store! Thank you, Hannah, for taking us along! We always do have Christmas crackers....not the expensive ones, though! It is fun to pull them, read the joke, get the prize and wear the hat through dinner. Enjoyed this so much, thank you!

[@jedilegoarts9882]

Beautiful window scenes. They usually leave me cold, but these are heart warming. Lovely stuff.

[@S.Georgia]

I swear this is so entertaining and fun to watch. Just pretending I'm shopping in another country 🤣. Just subscribed!!

[@HannahRicketts]

Thanks for watching!!

[@xyz987123abc]

@@HannahRicketts Thanks for showing. Personally I could have taken a while longer...

[@leslikuyweski4576]

I absolutely love Fortnum & Mason! I'd spend far to much money and enjoyed every minute of it!

[@amythomas8945]

I absolutely adore your vlogs. They are stunning and I love your commentary.

[@gailmcgregor3642]

This Canadian is really enjoying your vlogs of London, especially your Christmas ones!! Thank you🎄🥰

[@egonrhoodie2745]

Beautiful wish I was there! Blessings 😇🙏

[@jea6474]

Greetings from Nova Scotia!🇨🇦. Thank you for allowing us to experience an international adventure - love England !

[@linaleblanc8288]

Oh it's the most enchanting place ever. That will take one back to childhood. I love it

[@bristolishome8049]

Great stuff! So lucky it wasn't too crowded and glad to see all the different chocolates- I couldn't even get to the counters as there were so many people! Guess I'll just have to go back 💁‍♀️

[@HannahRicketts]

I got lucky with the crowds!

[@Elfman126]

Man, Fortnum and Mason looks stunning at Christmas time Hannah. I want to go to that chocolate section so bad now to get some tasty chocolates. By the way, love the random commentary it was hilarious. 🦔🎄👍

[@HannahRicketts]

Thanks Tobie!!

[@markhirstwood4190]

Love it, thanks for that, and yes, much less wobbly, much better.

[@tanyawillisanderson]

That bag was lovely!! Go back for that one lol Yum on those chocolates 🤩

[@fionafrazer8820]

Wonderful! FYI - Spode (which you hadn't heard of) is one of the oldest china companies, and that pattern (The Christmas Tree) has been around for years. Also, you did ask, so this bossy old lady will tell you, that Glace is pronounced Glass-a (with a short northern style glass, rather than glarse, with a at the end! There aren't you glad you've got know-it-alls as subs! Loved this one - the decorations were great and the food that is available in London department stores just can't be beaten. Can't wait for the next one!

[@nisatrinidad5750]

On my next visit to London after Covid, I'll be sure to visit F & M. Thanks for sharing.🌞

[@latinaalma1947]

I live in the tropics and am lucky to have a mature tropical garden with Meyer lemon,lime,clementine, calamondin, and orange trees They all are filled with fruit just now...every year at this time. I like to give jams, jellies, marmalades and chutneys from my garden to friends for Christmas presents along with my best cookie recipes...I want a STACK of those Fortnum Mason cloth bags to put them in....wahhhhhh!

[@alibol2343]

The shop windows are such an art form and a lot of thought and knowledge and skills has gone into developping them. I love the brocolli my favourite vegetable. Shops shouldn't be against filming inside. They should understand that people who flm and put it up on youtube are just showing other people what it's like who can't actually go and see for themselves

[@AuntBecky1]

Broccoli is not just my favorite vegetable, it’s my favorite food. Go team broccoli!! 🥦 🥦

[@tommoncrieff1154]

It’s because legally the store must not allow the filming of customers and subsequent broadcast without the customers’ knowledge and consent. By allowing you to film but not requiring you to gain customers’ approval they are putting themselves in a grey area. Also, not everyone is going to be saying nice things. some will be slagging off F&M, you could get a Marxist commentary showing customers saying they are the rich exploiting the poor. Etc.

[@alibol2343]

@@tommoncrieff1154 Yes I completely get that about not filming customers. I would hate to find myself on Internet in someone's youtube video when I was shopping or doing anything else and I am a big advocate about personal privacy. The solution would be for these shops to film inside their own shop so you can really see all the products because not all of what they sell is online and you can't feel the atmosphere of Christmas by shopping online it's just not the same feeling.

[@AuntBecky1]

@@tommoncrieff1154 just out of curiosity…which law are you referring to? I am not aware of any law prohibiting filming inside a store in the UK. A store rule or policy is very different than an actual law. I am also not aware of any law prohibiting filming without consent. I am not saying you are wrong. I would just like to know so I can be informed.

[@lindsayturcaloro5661]

Wow! Just stunning! Thank you so much for taking us along with you! Sending you lots of love from Canada! ❤️❤️❤️

[@kathleensmith8365]

Fortnum and Mason was lovely. Really like their seasonal window displays. The shopping tour was so well done. Love the marble counters in the chocolate shop. Thank you. Hannah!

[@lisaferris6319]

Just love your vlogs Hannah! Really appreciate how much work it is especially on top of your normal job! Hope you enjoyed your chocolates 🍫😋 xx

[@manguian8984]

Oh my goodness!!! I would drop so much money in F&M!! 💸 Loved the tour!! Thank you so much!!!🤗

[@stephaniesharkey3538]

Oh your a girl after my own heart here💛loved this tour!!!! Thanks Hannah🎄

[@linzbarber]

Oh my goodness Hannah, I love this store and especially at this time of year, it’s my idea of Christmas heaven. You could lock me in there from now until Christmas Eve and I’d be a happy bunny. Totally gorgeous selections in there, I want at least one of everything haha. Hopefully I’ll be back in there next Christmas🤞🏻but until then I’ll live vicariously through your beautiful vlogs . Loving the sparkly hair band, you look so stylish xx

[@HannahRicketts]

Thanks for watching, more to come!!

[@jamesklatt]

I am hoping to visit london in the future especially when hyde park winter wonderland is around.

[@deebee5339]

I’m going there next week, I keep forgetting to go upstairs- I definitely will next time!

[@annettewalter2273]

I’m so glad I’m not the only person who likes to see what they are buying. I have often wondered if it’s me being strange. The tiny tree decoration hamper was gorgeous. I don’t like chocolate but I do love the marzipan and fudge.

[@danielintheantipodes6741]

I bought a Harrods hamper from eBay for a fraction of the price from Harrods. Naturally, there was no longer any food in it, but that did not matter because I wanted the hamper, not the food! Thank you for the video. I hope your week is epic! The vlog certainly was!

[@HannahRicketts]

That’s a great way to buy one!!

[@daniellechambers2711]

This was so delightful to watch, thank you for sharing.

[@leebiddies106]

All so beautiful, there is absolutely nothing like this in Australia. Thank you so much for your vlogs and the time you spend on doing them, a lovely respite from all of the covid sh.te..!! Ps your head band is lovely and your nails are beautiful 🤩..

[@HannahRicketts]

Thank you for watching!! Really appreciate it!

[@ArtsyInQuispam]

Spectacular lights and what an array of goods at F&M's. Your channel is the best antidote to the pandemic Hannah.

[@terripastor256]

Love your Fortnum & Mason trips. Panettone is a meh for me too, but I do appreciate their packaging. :)

[@jasonsmart3482]

Use to work in Albermarle Street about 5 mins away. Use to sneak out early just before Christmas to get a few treats at F & M before the crowds arrived. Miss those days.

[@jennifermorton3675]

I used to work around the corner from there a long time ago. Many a happy lunch hour was spent wandering around that store.

[@annettescott5884]

Haven’t been to F&M for ages - so lovely to see all the gorgeous goodies. I loved the exploding hamper too, but those stars are so pretty! Thanks for another lovely vlog (and no it wasn’t too wobbly!) x

[@snukme]

Hahah he little critters are dreaming, that's very creative!

[@carloschbn]

Very, very beautiful vlogmas" !!! By the way, Hannah, I like very much when you look at something nice and interesting that you like and you say " Soooo Beautiful! ". Your reaction express exactly what we would like to say if we were there, at each one of these stores in London! In my opinion, the Christmas' season is the most beautiful and awaited one. Shopping centers and stores always introduce a huge variety of amazing and beautiful novelties as christmas' decorations and new products, and it is quite impossible for us not having the desire to buy everything! Merry Christmas Hannah🎅🎄🎁☃️❄️

[@HannahRicketts]

So pleased you liked the vlog!

[@steverennie5787]

Love your shopping adventures in London's iconic shops. Brilliant. I'm sorry I said something last time about your camera work, but this time around it was tons better! Thoroughly enjoyed today's video.

[@HannahRicketts]

Glad you think it’s ok now! Been trying to work on it!

[@jonedwards182ify]

'Ooh flippin eck someone probably just got shot, nevermind" 😂

[@angelatester2471]

OH Hannah! Thank you so much - wassn't expecting another vlog uuntil the weekend!

[@HannahRicketts]

I’m trying 3 or 2 a week!

[@angelatester2471]

@@HannahRicketts Well, thank you!.

[@tinakon4386]

that was a yummilicious tour of F&M! thankyou Hannah.

[@daniellawson2804]

Thank you for the VLOGMAS video!! The foods from desserts to beef Wellington all look delicious!!!!! Love the candid moments 😂

[@juno2013]

Someone got shot, oh well. 😂 What a perfect video Hannah! A little of everything. A trip around the store with shots of all the yummy bits & sprinkled with your sense of humor. Can’t get better than that!

[@jankapf5807]

Thank you Hannah! I could not wait for your next video. Hope you had a nice time while not uploading. I am so so soooo looking forwars to your Christmasy videos and London Christmas atmosphere.

[@howcotube]

Once again you are such a gracious host and do such a fine job filming and editing for us! I loved the Harrods and now this F & M vlog. Makes me want to book a trip during the holidays next time !! Happy Christmas and a wonderful New Year Hannah !!

[@greeneyedcat717]

Thank you Hannah for sharing this!!! Absolutely LOVE the Fortnum & Mason visit, everything is so beautiful and I feel like I am right there with you. What a treat. I love Christmas and Vlogmas is the BEST!!! Also really like your sparkly headband. We need to bling where we can, and if not at Christmas, then when? Love from Australia.

[@HannahRicketts]

Thanks for watching!!

[@wendywood6452]

Love love love your vlogs! I’m such an Anglophile! Thank you for making my day! 🎄❤️🎄🎁

[@HannahRicketts]

You are so welcome!

[@BEACHLIFE78]

such a stunning store and love the xmas lights.Great video 🙂👍☃️🎄🎅

[@elizabethjamieson3829]

Thank you for taking us around London … missing travelling and London very much these lovely vids help so much !!

[@helenprince1420]

I can't wait for your vlogmas 2022. I have been watching all of your vlogs for several years now.

[@teruterubouzu]

I love when you imitate your viewers giving you a hard time, “show the posh honey” 😂

[@HannahRicketts]

There’s always something someone moans I didn’t show! Lol

[@susanhall3438]

Hi Hannah, great vlog, what a beautiful shop that is. I could spend a fortune in there. Enjoy all the goodies xx

[@juliekealy2999]

I just love your vlogs, I live in Sydney so seeing Xmas in London is a real treat, thank you, am so jealous 😍

[@rozbrockie2684]

Fortnums at Christmas so beautiful 🤩 thankyou so much Hannah.

[@kat_e_kornered5666]

Love watching your vlogs! Did you not notice that each window was a dream? The animal at the bottom was sleeping and the”cloud” was its dream.

[@naelissimmer4152]

So much fun! Thank you for the tour. I liked last year’s exploding hamper better as well, but it’s a pretty display. I don’t blame you for seeing more you’d like! London does Christmas right!

[@peachesmama]

If I ever get to travel to London, I want to go shopping with you! I miss these kinds of stores. They are very rare in the States nowadays.

[@Jubilee-Livy]

Another Amazing Christmas Vlog…… You a certainly on Santa’s Nice List…… Thank you for sharing……

[@mickymouse3491]

Another great video Hannah 👍. You bring a lot of joy to a lot of people. Merry Christmas to you and your family.

[@agent4you2]

I just love the dept. stores across the pond. They always seem to be lovely and festive, even when it's not Christmas.

[@margopaton3240]

This was amazing! I loved the tour around the store and seeing all those beautiful things! There is so much to choose from. The chocolate section was heavenly. Your videos are never too long, the longer, the better.😊 You got some lovely items. I’m rather fond of the traditional style stores. Thank you for taking us with you. Nothing wrong with your camera work at all. You look beautiful with your sparkly hairband. Super enjoyable.🎄🎄🎄❤️🎅🏻

[@HannahRicketts]

Glad you liked the vlog!

[@rebeccarendle3706]

Love F&M... Their windows are stunning this year... Thank you for sharing. Way nicking than Harrods. Thanks for this vlog Hannah 😊... Love your shop vlogs... You make the best ones👍.

[@andreas4268]

How absolutely fun! How could one make up their mind on what to buy! Wow! Thank you Hannah! 😊

[@nancyallen5008]

Your videos are awesome, thank you. I arrive in London on Friday and cannot wait to see the sights and do some shopping.

[@pamelastory1333]

Thank you Hannah. Lots of fun!! Great job🌟🎄

[@marknicholson6562]

Have not been able to travel back to the Uk for over 2 years from Canada. Thanks for the magical images of Fortnum and masons. Magical!!