Front Door Old World Colonial Christmas decorations for my home tour and how to make apple peel tea

[@phyllishaynes1544]

Be still my heart! It's almost like being in Colonial Williamsburg. ♥️

[@newenglandfineliving]

Merry Christmas from New England. I hope you enjoy crafting with me and seeing how I made apple peel tea to enjoy.

[@juliecarns]

Love your tea idea: very clever! Does wild life eat your fruit? Julie 🌷

[@virginiawomack7167]

The plate and bowl trick is genius and worked perfectly for me. The elegance and sophistication of the natural Christmas decorations surpasses all other decor. Simply stunning!

[@kimberelyanngunter6341]

I admire your ingenuity and classic taste! Love this channel 🥰

[@cherylsebby5607]

Hello! You definitely have an eye for balance and design. Plus creativity! You are blessed as they are gifts, thank you for sharing your beautiful home. ❤

[@bendavisv]

Dang it! So now i know where our glass dishes went(been looking for those!) , plus i gotta go outside for an apple!

[@bbkklyon]

Absolutely stunning! You make me want to take my front door wreath down and make this version! My decorating style/taste is also colonial so I am anxious to see the rest of your home tour for the holiday. This year, my mother gifted me a large pinecone wreath she made in 1969! You should see all the wire she had to use! No glue guns back then! She would hang it over the mantel each year so I have looked at it for years. It just needed a bit of cleaning and matte spray and it is now hanging over our fireplace. It is truly a piece of art and we treasure it. The simple things are the best to decorate with :)

[@kathierogers3208]

Great tip about the rubber bands for the straight lines on the fruit .

[@sylvievicenza179]

Bellissimo! I love listening and watching your projects. You have a soothing voice. Ciao from Italy

[@michelesamson6591]

Just beautiful! I love the pineapples and apples, it's so unique.

[@douglasmalone662]

Yesterday was the perfect day. Too cold to go outside, so I spend morning binge watching your channel! Love your style.

[@christykulwicki4323]

You are wonderful as usual! Great techniquesi. Think I'm going to start a journal with all these tips I'm learning. I'm going to start looking for faux fruit sales and start collecting them. Have a great weekend.😊

[@michelesmith9750]

Absolutely love this! Many years we had a second home in the mountains because we lived in California I could finally have a Williamsburg Christmas. I decorated all the doors all of the shutters everything with apples and oranges and walnuts. I was thrilled because I knew it was cold enough that it wouldn’t spoil.Went back the following weekend and everything was half eaten! I just stood there and laughed and it still makes me laugh today I left everything alone because I knew the critters were only going to eat it again please makes me smile.

[@jonmcdonald1]

The end result is gorgeous! Thank you for opening your home to us. Happy Christmas!

[@ninajohnson6578]

Thank you for showing all the steps! You encourage me to try new thing❤️

[@kathyl.2536]

Linda, I can’t tell you how much I appreciate all of your wonderful, creative ideas. I just love your resourcefulness. As a Mainer, that is right up my alley! 😊 I’ve been putting cloves in oranges since I was a child, and I wish I’d known about the elastic trick! I also made three Christmas trees from books after watching your video, and I can’t get over how perfectly they came out. Thanks again for all that you share with us; it’s truly enjoyed and appreciated. 😊❤️🎄

[@cindytaylor5457]

Apple peel tea! Making it tonight while we decorate the tree... thanks for the inspiration. Also the urn decorations with the plate and bowl is sheer genius!

[@Cisco36691]

The perfect decor ! Beautiful!

[@franbeeber6132]

Absolutely beautiful! I love the idea of apple peel tea. 🎄

[@gardengirl6854]

Your outside decorations are simply beautiful. Love to hear about the history of your home. Merry Christmas

[@eleanorrkuntzi6422]

I love the design and can almost smell the steamy goodness of your apple peel tea! Love your channel and your attention to detail is spectacular. Merry Christmas to you and yours.

[@stevearnold8467]

As soon as I saw this video, I knew I had to try the pineapple and apple decoration by the front door. My brother is here for a visit, and I showed him the video and told him what I wanted to do. I already had the planter and the wreath, so while I started dinner, he went off to the grocery store to get eight apples and a pineapple, (I told him I wanted four Granny Smith and four red delicious, for the color contrast.) We put it together as soon as he got back and we were both thrilled with the result. Thanks for the inspiration, you gave these two brothers a fun time and I've got a great looking decoration on my front porch to boot!

[@newenglandfineliving]

That is wonderful! and the red and green apples... perfect! Thank you for sharing.

[@parrishlake7321]

Stunning!! We do this every year also on our colonial, and always “oval” my wreaths. Another wonderful video!! And, Willow was very much appreciated:)

[@carolpipher2744]

Hello Ms Linda Smith Davis.... As always, you have dazzled me with this wreath!*# How beautiful & classic, my two favorite things! Lovins! Carol in PA. :-) ☆☆

[@sheilab1772]

Your wreath turned out Beautiful! Love how you mixed in the different branches! Great tip using the rubber band! You are very creative! Thank you Linda!

[@jacih1034]

Love the details of cloves on the oranges. Thank you for the wonderful video

[@TheRayjane]

Absolutely beautiful! My favorite is fruit on the wreaths yet I’ve never done it. It was so nice to see all the steps. I love the way it looks on your Glossy black door...great backdrop. Also the urns look amazing. Apple peel tea...I’ve never heard of it but I’m definitely going to try because it sounds delish! Loved that Willow made a cameo appearance at the end...so precious 🌲❤️

[@cherylcentenioblessedvirgi3241]

Linda, I love your outdoor Christmas decor. Thank you for sharing.

[@JeanTOM-qb5dm]

Your apple peel tea sounds like a yummy idea! I will definitely try this the next time peel fruit.

[@marcyinnocent3168]

The front entrance is beautiful. The wreath is gorgeous. Love you home. TFS

[@gracezeppieri5111]

Oh my goodness. I can watch you all day. Absolutely stunning. Classic and elegant. You have given me endless ideas.

[@tammyleer9268]

The wreath turned out gorgeous, love the urns so lovely. And I must give the apple peals tea a try, thanks for sharing

[@mskulagal]

Your front door is so beautiful - very NE! I miss NE very much this time of year. Thanks Linda for all of your generous sharing ❤️ Mandy from Tucson🌵

[@yarlettegebarowski5995]

Love your colonial decorating for Christmas. Everything looks beautiful. You did a very good job on your planters and wreath. Loved this Linda.

[@sarahratliff482]

Beautiful projects, Linda! Thank you for sharing! Merry Christmas!

[@willothewispl]

The snowy landscape is beautiful. The wreath looks very nice. Love the color on your front door. Really makes the wreath stand out:

[@nkady2]

Only 52 seconds in and I loooove what you did to the urns on the front porch. Ok, back to watching😊

[@leem200]

I totally enjoy your channel. When at the craft store look for a hot glue bowl. Then you dip it in the hot glue. I love mine. A friend Beth gave me mine because I decorated allot at church. Table arrangements etc. I can not remember what it is called. Mine is yrs old and have lost the original box. It works so much better then a glue gun and you do not burn yourself as much. Florist use it allot.

[@anpsteph]

Your decorations remind me of Christmas at Colonial Williamsburg! I think they are the most beautiful. I love watching your channel. You always have the best content whether cooking, decorating or shopping.

[@BetsyH]

This reminds of Williamsburg Va decorating. I live in Va and I love watching your videos. Thank you for sharing all that you do! I love Willow. She is such a sweetie.

[@julialevison3624]

Can’t wait to see what you do with centerpieces

[@cindyk4294]

Just beautiful... I showed my husband and he reminded me that our backyard butts up to a country park. We see all kinds of critters everywhere, especially deer. He said they would definitely eat the display!

[@jillkaiser5064]

The wreath turned out beautiful,love how you decorate with fruit so festive,and classic.Thankyou for sharing,just found you a month ago,truly enjoying you.

[@Lynn-tz3cp]

Beautiful, Linda! 🎄 Wishing you the best as you deal with the winds and SNOW from the Nor'easter!!

[@sweetteawhimsy3998]

Oh one more thing ... the wreath is absolutely gorgeous!!!!!

[@leslikuyweski4576]

Beautiful! I really like the pineapples and apples as well. I'll bet your house smelled wonderful with baking and simmering peels!

[@sherryz191]

Once again I love everything you do. I have a Colonial Williamsburg designed home and you give me such wonderful ideas. Your home is breathtakingly beautiful and you are the perfect people to live in it. Please keep us updated on your up coming surgery. You are in our thoughts and prayers

[@newenglandfineliving]

Thank you Sherry! After getting a second opinion, I am pleased to say surgery is not needed at this time. Phew!

[@anitabarker3125]

I love the wreath and especially the touch of ivy. I like colonial Christmas it’s natural and beautiful. I have done on my home in the past. Your snow is a nice holiday touch however I’m glad we do not get it here where I live in N.C. that much. God’s blessings.

[@nancystaggs8605]

The quote you have on your fireplace is above my window in my kitchen. GREAT words of wisdom. The pineapple is a symbol of friendship? I do not remember. Great video!!

[@newenglandfineliving]

Hi Nancy, I love that saying. The Pineapple is a symbol for Welcome.

[@janbusby6562]

I adore the wreath with the fruit & your urns are perfection! Your videos are so much fun! Thank you!

[@newenglandfineliving]

Thank you so much!

[@VelvetandToads]

Love the urns with the pineapples, that old American symbol of hospitality! And squeezing the wreath into an oval? Brilliant!

[@newenglandfineliving]

Thank you!

[@kathleencremmins286]

I made the apple tea - added a tiny bit of local honey & used ground cinnamon--need to find the sticks--it was delicious - great hot & cold! Also made raspberry thumbprint cookies for virtual work holiday cookie swap this week and will enjoy the tea when we gather. We have to guess whose cookie we were assigned to bake. Thank you for sharing! Happy Sunday!

[@barbiedoll6530]

You have such patience! We used to hang our clove oranges in our closets on a pretty ribbon at Christmas smelled wonderful! The wreath is gorgeous! Willow looking through the window is precious!

[@deeshea3286]

You are such a joy to watch. You are funny and so down to earth. Look forward to your videos. Keep up the good work.😊

[@lisatague305]

The wreath and all the front door urns turned out gorgeous . Your videos are always so warm and welcoming .

[@cathywallace6990]

Just beautiful made think I was at old Williamsburg love the sign on your fireplace was trying to read it And the beautiful floors and Windsor back chairs 🌼

[@richardroyster7100]

Your videos are awesome absolutely wonderful! Your home is beautiful. We live in a Georgian style home in Houston Texas. We also decorate in the Williamsburg style. Being in a warmer climate.we use a lot of faux fruit . For the outside decorations. Faux realist looking pineapples are hard to find. So I make mine by using a floral foam block. Trim it up to the size of a pineapple and paint it to look pineapple. For the top. I use a real top of a pineapple. But I spray it green and hot glue it the top of the foam. The spray paint hardens. Keeping the shape. Will last for about two Christmases. Keep the videos we really enjoy them. Merry Christmas!

[@louisech1963]

I do the same thing but i add slices of orange and nutmeg. Smells heavenly

[@gwenruggeri9151]

Linda what a great idea to add fruit to the wreaths and the pineapples give such a New England colonial look. Very pretty! Thank you for sharing.

[@LoriSkees]

You work on crafts/projects just like me! I hit my head, burn my fingers and am constantly misplacing my tools! 😂 But somehow it all comes together beautifully. Oh, and I can’t do anything without a cup of coffee near. Thank you for showing us how to make these beautiful decorations. Colonial decor is my favorite. I was lucky enough to go to Colonial Williamsburg in December a few years ago. My favorite place! Happy Holidays to you and yours. 🎄

[@rhondaz356]

That wreath is stunning. Thank you for the recipe, Linda. 💚🎄❤🌲💚

[@featherednests4374]

Very talented lady!! It looks so beautiful! Thanks for your taking the time!

[@lindabergman932]

Lol , I like odd numbers w symmetry also. I like being different then the normal group thinking. Makes us special w talented thinking. I ordered your magazines and anticipating their arrival . Shine on my kinder spirit ❤️

[@newenglandfineliving]

Hi Linda. I am glad I am not alone! LOL. You should have your magazines possibly by tomorrow or Monday. It's in the hands of the post office now ;-). Would love to know what you think of them.

[@lindabergman932]

@@newenglandfineliving thank you for such a fast shipping time. I would be glad to share my thoughts w you and your lovely viewers 😃

[@gaylewatkins4685]

You have created a gorgeous holiday entry design. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and creativity. Best wishes.

[@Bastet7270]

What a beautiful wreath! Your front porch looks stunning!🎄♥️

[@lizwalker791]

Gorgeous...love he faux orange with cloves trick..so pretty and it would save your finger tips❤️❤️

[@maxinestone4264]

Love the idea of using fruit on the wreath .

[@anneette3455]

So love the pineapple, wreaths and apples.

[@lindahedrick6442]

Love your home and decor style!

[@944gemma]

Loved this. I’ve been binge watching your videos like crazy.

[@scripturegrip7412]

One word...STUNNING!!! Or is it GORGEOUS!!!! Or both!!! Your ideas are so beautiful😍🍎🍐🫖🎄💚♥️💚♥️ Thank you for another inspiring video Linda!!! Kathleen

[@americanresolutionist7272]

The apple peel tea was an excellent idea. Don't know why I didn't think of that. I usually put it out in the yard for critters to enjoy. We have a groundhog with a sweet tooth that comes into the yard to eat squirrel feed.

[@newenglandfineliving]

Now you can enjoy it first then give them the spent peels

[@joanshute3384]

Oh Absolutely Gorgeous! I Love, Love, Love wreaths made with fruit and your urn is just Beautiul. I would Love that recipe for that tea. As I Love, Love, Love Tea . Thank you for sharing your Talent with us. So until next time God Bless you and your family and have a Blessed day and Stay Safe my dear Friend. Merry Christmas from my House to yours.🎄🎄🎄🎁🎁🎁🌲🌲🌲🍍🍍🍎🍎

[@cherylhall4951]

My home was built in 1836 too! I love your videos! So much inspiration!

[@bevcrabtree6519]

i love the way the wreath turned out ! just so beautiful.... i love your home...it is so inviting !

[@janeyjanedee2493]

Once again, gorgeous ‼️

[@donna8212]

Hi there Linda! How beautiful this turned out. The front entrance looks so welcoming. And the tea looked warming and delicious 😊.

[@silviahahne5433]

A mais linda Guirlanda colocada na porta de entrada que vi esse ano de 2020...parabéns!!! From Rio de Janeiro - Brasil.

[@maryalicehornsby1885]

Linda, absolutely love the wreath and the urns. I live twenty minutes from Williamsburg, Va and it is so much like New England as far as decorating. I love your beautiful home and you are such a talented decorator.

[@scrapycoll]

Simply beautiful. Loved how you did the urns.

[@leticiahernandez4857]

Wow so gorgeous & beautiful so creative l love it thank you for sharing waiting for the Christmas tours .

[@julialevison3624]

From Oregon....so fun to watch your home reveal room by room

[@maureendavidson8264]

The wreath and fruit topiaries look classic and beautiful.

[@franceswitham8214]

Those projects are beautiful. I like the sign on your mantle, too. And the SNOW!!!!💓 I need to move north.😒 We did get enough to make the trees pretty last weekend.

[@newenglandfineliving]

We are expecting 6" to 12" today and tonight. Getting my candles ready in case we lose power.

[@franceswitham8214]

@@newenglandfineliving We got rain. And mild temps. Hope your power stays on. Fingers crossed.

[@sharischmidt4712]

Love the friut wreath!!! When my husband and I lived in our country home, l wouldnt have been able to use any real fruit, the squirrels and racoons would have had them for breakfast!!😊 The apple peels was a grand idea and one l never had thought of, l think it also would be a delicious start to a fall/winter cocktail 😋 Love you and your channel 💗 enjoyed your weekend!!!

[@janiemartin2548]

Absolutely beautiful! Enjoyed your wreath making tips!!

[@carolsloss8440]

Beautiful Linda!!

[@joanellis8276]

Love the door wreath.. Gives me some great ideas.. Thank you!!

[@sandraryan7713]

Well done, as usual. I love your home and decorations. You inspire me all the time. Thanks Linda Merry Christmas!!

[@kathystout8819]

Stunning! Thank you for sharing 🌹

[@catherine142]

Everything looks beautiful! Thank you for sharing.🎄❤️

[@karenross3457]

I attended a wreath making workshop taught by a Williamsburg designer years ago and he used the faux fruit. He used a heavy floral wire that he heated with a candle and was able to pierce the fruit with the wire and then attach to the wreath.I found it to work quite well. Front door is beautiful! Also, I had to turn up the volume to hear you. However, when the music came on, the volume sent me scrambling for the mute button..

[@newenglandfineliving]

What a great idea! Some of my fruit was more like a hard resin vs the other foam ones I used. I am sure there are better ways than I did it. LOL

[@susandestefano1820]

Gorgeous....definitely doing this next year!

[@lindalance6428]

Love that idea with decorating with fruit. Thanks for sharing with us.

[@whisperer5204]

I love watching your video over n over..I learned a lot from your cooking n home decors..🌹

[@newenglandfineliving]

Thanks so much 😊

[@cynthiasirois8295]

Just beautiful! I believe pineapples are a sign of hospitality and welcome. Your home is beautiful and is a great inspiration to me as I will be moving back to New Hampshire within the next few months and I am hoping to find a beautiful colonial myself! I love to “poke around”in little antique shops and consignment stores, and as you know we have many places to choose from in southern New Hampshire and Massachusetts...thanks again for another great video!

[@carolswindler8692]

Love love your wreath and urns!

[@donnaj6987]

Hey hi there! I accidentally stumbled on your channel and I have been a fan ever since. Your decorating skills and design ideas just fit your beautiful home. I absolutely am in love with the kitchen and dining area. Happy Holiday season!

[@karentemple5619]

Another wonderful video..I enjoyed it very much! The wreath was gorgeous..the oval was an unexpected, lovely twist from tradition. I also think I can smell that tea😁 Thank you for sharing🎅

[@anneette3455]

Totally love everything about your house!