Hanging Christmas Greens, how to make Cinnamon Applesauce ornaments, Christmas in New England

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It's starting to look like Christmas at our old New England home! I got our greens hung, I made more Cinnamon Applesauce ornaments for our kitchen Christmas tree, and I'm sharing a sneak peek of some of the decorating I've done so far. That said, I have so much more coming your way! ©
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[@ruthiewilliams3482]

I love watching you. You calm me down and make me thankful. I’m alone but so love my home as you do.

[@joannpergakis4183]

I feel the same, she feels home to me Merry Christmas

[@julieaustin4684]

I am also alone … I love her style even though it’s totally different to mine. I live in Sydney Australia and it’s nothing like a New England average. ☺️🙏🏼🇦🇺🎄🍷

[@julieaustin4684]

New England acreage. lol

[@connie7125]

I hope you have a blessed Christmas!

[@jo-annmaruszak9885]

Linda, you and your viewers will appreciate this. My husband and I are older and he could no longer help me put up the large Christmas tree that we had. So… I bought a small table top tree that I now can put up alone. ( she is just as beautiful but on a smaller scale😂). But… I miss my big beautiful tree. I know you will understand. ❤🎄

[@newenglandfineliving]

I totally get it!

[@mishloud4215]

Your home is absolutely beautiful. You do such a great job decorating.

[@Motherhubbard170]

sheer class

[@bev3279]

Linda, your kitchen is just lovely. And the butlers pantry tree…. Gorgeous!! Once again thank you for a beautiful video🎄

[@brendacejda7069]

Ooooh, that cinnamon cloud! I love how calm you stayed, and that you left it in the video! It's good to see our heros when things don't go perfect! Your videos enhance my life! I'm so grateful to know you! 🎄🍎🎄

[@newenglandfineliving]

Glad you enjoyed it and thank you!

[@lindakinsman6215]

Linda, you make me giggle, you could be the next Lucille ball lol. A bloopers video would be funny. But seriously your home is so beautiful thank you for sharing, every video brightens my day.

[@newenglandfineliving]

I do joke that I'm a bit of Martha, a bit of Ina, a whole lotta Lucy, and a bit of Samantha Stevens. You should have seen the day I rolled myself up in a carpet by accident on a hill. classic Lucy moment.

[@lindakinsman6215]

@@newenglandfineliving LMAO 🤣 love it, must have been hilarious 😂

[@shirleygardner7456]

Linda everything you’ve done so far is breathtaking. I use to make the cinnamon applesauce ornaments years ago. One year I painted them blue and took a paintbrush and speckled them to look like enamel ware to go with the gingerbread ornaments I left plain. Loved that tree in my kitchen. Now that you’ve reminded of the ornaments I’m thinking about making some. Look forward to seeing your next video. I’m in love with your house. By the way it was sweet of Ben to bring the ladder around for you BUT he should have stayed there and make sure you didn’t fall. MEN!!

[@ravenswood118]

I would have never thought to put (what looks like) vintage skates on a wreath. How nice.

[@bjohnson1149]

The wreath with the ice skates is my favorite thing you've done. It just oozes vintage charm. I'm so glad you didn't edit out the cinnamon cloud. Gave me a good chuckle. It's so real-life 🤣

[@Motherhubbard170]

reminds me of Little Women

[@user-ix1sf9wm8k]

Keep in the cinnamon dust,you make real life so cute.

[@geavonnashel9185]

I so Love, visiting with you more than once a week. What a wonderful treat for all of us kindred spirits! We will all have withdrawal after Christmas, when you go back to one video a week.

[@newenglandfineliving]

Who knows, I might have time for more staring in the new year.

[@TuesdaysChild_77]

Those greens remind me of a childhood memory: we used to cut boughs of juniper and cedar from our property to decorate for the holidays each year. The house always smelled so good.

[@amybarry3807]

Linda everything looks beautiful! Thanks for the laugh, when you turned yourself into a cinnamon stick. Looking forward to your next video.

[@JM-so2ew]

Hi, Linda. I’ve never even heard of this recipe so thank you for covering it. I am going to make this for Christmas and will mix mine in a ziplock bag by first gently pouring in the cinnamon then adding the applesauce. I will then close up the bag and knead the ingredients together. Hopefully, this will save me from the cinnamon “snow”.

[@newenglandfineliving]

Great idea! I do have some extra dough in a ziplock bag waiting me to make more, maybe for gifts.

[@candyvigil550]

I missed seeing Willow on the window seat. She's usually by your side.♥ I enjoyed watching the ornament making. Your kitchen must have smelled wonderful. 🙂

[@tanyahursthomeandfamily]

I LOVED the MUSIC!!! I was tapping my toes 😂😂😂

[@cathyhermanson10]

Dear Good Queen Linda: I enjoyed watching you make those cookies! You made it "real" by not putting it in a blooper. I held my breath when you climbed up that ladder. I would be on the ground trying to hold up that garland and hang it at the same time. I so enjoy your videos.

[@ruthannwatkins3914]

I live in southern Ontario Canada and we have zero snow as I watch this , kind of nice to see this , we hope next week to see some , love your videos.

[@peggy-ann1961]

Hello fellow Canadian, Manitoba here. We had no snow until today ( it was +7yesterday). But now we have a full on blizzard from an Alberta clipper coming through on top of the rain we received last night. The snow looks lovely but the roads not so much. Maybe the snow will keep blowing your way, minus the rain! Have a wonderful Christmas! ❄️🇨🇦🎄Friday Dec 8

[@raymondprizel7626]

Well I have paused and re paused. I will have watch after I take care of the grand babies so mama and daddy have date nite. This is breathtaking so far the cedar window swags.. Have the best day. ( Kimberley)

[@countryhousediary]

I LOVE that you kept in those blooper moments. Nothing is perfect. It really helps to prepare for the unexpected. Thank you too for the beautiful new details. Happy Holidays to this Happy Place!!! 🌹🌹🌹

[@newenglandfineliving]

Thank you!

[@kathyhartsell4383]

Good afternoon Linda! Your Christmas decor is so beautiful and pleasing to my eye! I love your butler’s pantry especially the gorgeous half moon wood table holding the Christmas tree! Thank you for sharing your home designs and wonderful talents! The music is always so appropriate and relaxing! 🎄💕

[@cindyk4294]

Linda, I love seeing the joy you display, preparing your home for Christmas! P.S. your Ben is very handsome too😊

[@cindyfoley1675]

Loving your December Diary series. Your home looks so beautiful 🌲

[@ginaa4436]

Linda, your house is worthy to be on a Christmas house tour! It is stunning! We used to have a tour of beautiful New England Colonials and Capes decorated for Christmas in our town that benefited a cancer organization.

[@newenglandfineliving]

Thank you! It is fun knowing this home was in a town Christmas home tour in the 70s. I found out the home was named Sugarwood then too, from an old flyer found at the historical society, but I'm not sure if it was named before then.

[@carolynswitzer8282]

Lovely!

[@user-es9mb8wi3m]

We are, absolutely kindred spirits. You like Christmas the way I do. I will try the recipe, never heard of that! So, thanks, Linda. Your house must smell delish. So cute when you were overcome by cinnamon dust! Glad you left that in the video. Very funny. I am behind a bit this year in the decorating the house. Like you, it is nice to enjoy the process. Blessings. M.

[@newenglandfineliving]

Enjoy going at your own pace and it will be done when you decide it is!

[@francineclave2207]

You are so gifted with pulling everyday simple things, natural items and thrifted items together! Thank you for sharing and inspiring us❤😘

[@newenglandfineliving]

Thank you so much!

[@victoriasicilian4573]

It's beginning to look a lot like Chirtmas at Sugarwood. Thanks for the great video!

[@JennieSneddon-ib2fm]

Loving everything, especially the ice skates wreath. I wonder if I found some white ice skates, if I could make them look aged by painting them with some brown, black and bronze acrylic paint. Worth a try. ❤

[@patmmathiesen1638]

Dear Linda, Everything turned out just lovely. All decorations are beautiful and so homey. Love love it. You are so peaceful and kind. I love being one of your kindred spirits. Thanks for sharing. Waiting for the next video. Love ya pat❤

[@user-tp3om5jo8v]

Greetings from Indiana, wish we had some snow ! Hi Linda !! I love the greenery under the windows very much! I keep saying ohh when I retire and have more time do those extra touches, silly I know !! I have wanted to make the little ornaments, your little humor made me giggle ! Have a super weekend , hugs kindred spirit , Paula

[@robertkorn7684]

Love your festive decorations, your home is sooo cozy. I might try those applesauce and cinnamon ornaments, probably with a red type ribbon...love when I see your videos go up....gwen

[@pcrice-lr2dn]

New recipe for ornaments,I like it ,thanks Linda ,I thinking of doing a fall tree next year,maybe use for leaves,🍂. My mind always goes to the future. …..geez Thanks. Everything looks beautiful 🎄

[@newenglandfineliving]

Great idea!

[@lindaga820]

I can almost smell the cinnamon !! Think I 'll try those !! I just adore your kitchen , love it more each time I see it . What a great designer you are !!! Sooo enjoy your videos. Thank you .

[@newenglandfineliving]

Thank you so much!

[@user-bl7jd9qk7f]

❤, can’t wait to see it all.

[@reginaray3820]

Love it! Beautiful!

[@user-ix1sf9wm8k]

Awesome as always!

[@bettygotschall4504]

Beautiful!!

[@cares3262]

Love the calm energy felt watching your videos.

[@KathyRopa-uk9ws]

Looks great Linda as always.

[@kimblackwell7105]

Everything is just beautiful!

[@daniellepagnam5784]

so beautiful!

[@ninajohnson6578]

Such lovely ideas!

[@paulacostion1050]

Great video, thanks🎄

[@ElaineIles-ul7rh]

So beautiful thank you xx

[@joleneosignac7123]

Everything is looking so beautiful and festive! 💕🌲

[@evanorvell8368]

I used to make those with my school classes, only I added 2 T. of Elmer's glue. They were made in 1990, and I still have them!

[@peggy-ann1961]

I just commented to Linda and then read your comment! My daughter made some in kindergarten in 1990 and they’ve been on my tree since! Can you tell me what the addition of the glue is for? I’d like to make some, so just wondered.❄️🇨🇦🎄

[@evanorvell8368]

The glue just makes it hard. I've never made them any other way, so leaving it out apparently works just fine. @@peggy-ann1961

[@donnamcknight3175]

Very Beautiful ornaments!

[@nancyvance2772]

Magical! You are so talented!

[@virginiaramirez4214]

What a great ideal 🎄

[@LadyCourtney13]

This post was very timely, going to have my three granddaughters help me make some cinnamon applesauce ornaments! Merry Merry!

[@deborahhamilton3092]

Loving all the “extra” videos we are getting! Happy Holidays!

[@kathleenroberts7972]

Looking beautiful and so festive!

[@debbiegaley2331]

Linda , your home is absolutely beautiful! I love the cozy, warm vibes it gives in your videos . The perfect Christmas kitchen too! I’d be sitting right by the fireplace chatting with you if I could!

[@marciamellow1211]

Everything is looking wonderful..love ❤

[@joannpergakis4183]

I love the recipe to make those ornaments Going out tomorrow to buy what i need Love love it Thank you

[@jmuth890]

Everything is beautiful and festive.

[@sherryhamilton6374]

Love the demo on the cinnamon ornaments and everything looks so beautiful and festive, I use a lot of real greenery too 🎄🥰

[@martymasden2737]

Looks so lovely Linda, 👍😉beautiful

[@pjparkin]

Love the sound effects!

[@vickeypierce293]

Everything is beautiful

[@janicekeisler9225]

Hello Linda! So happy I took the time today to watch this segment. We had a wonderful Thanksgiving and we let ourselves enjoy the time instead of rushing to Christmas. I feel sometimes we miss special moments because of our minds racing ahead. We are in the midst of decorating now and it was so good and calming to see you making the cinnamon ornaments and decorating the outside-windows look great putting greenery at the bottom. What a special touch your mother-in-law’s vintage bells made to the ice skates. Thank you for putting my mind at ease and knowing it will all get done-and enjoying the process.

[@newenglandfineliving]

Whatever you get done will be enough! I am putting things back in storage vs feeling the need to put them out.

[@christinecook377]

Loved this video! The cinnamon stars look lovely. Bet they smell wonderful. Your Christmas videos always give such warm feelings. Can’t wait to see it all completed! Thanks for keeping us up to date.

[@chloemartel9927]

I love feeling as if I am spending time with you, and getting inspiration from you.

[@justgeorge3728]

Thanks for sharing, I will be making these. I love cinnamon stinking up the joint, especially starting in the fall, until spring. You could have those on the Thanksgiving tree! Your Christmas decor looks magical, simply beatiful.

[@newenglandfineliving]

Maybe next year I need to add cinnamon applesauce turkey ornaments or acorns or leaves. Why didn't I think of that? Thank you!

[@justgeorge3728]

@@newenglandfineliving I bet that will excite all the senses!

[@christykulwicki4323]

I love you sharing the good with the bad and the ugly! Nothing is unmanageable when we keep our calm and carry on! It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas!!! Love your style and colors as usual!

[@Foxlairmktg]

That was such a fun video to watch! I always love seeing how you decorate for the holidays, particularly the mantels and garlands with fruit - love the apples on the tree near the apple botanical prints - just perfect! (I'm taking my time to decorate for Christmas gradually this year, as well, and waited until well after Thanksgiving to begin the shift from autumn to holiday decor.) So glad to have these weekday videos to see the latest evolution - thank you for showing us how you're progressing with your holiday decor.

[@joyceschneider8377]

Thank you for helping to remind me to slow down and take time to do things. Merry Christmas.

[@joannlyons9639]

Thanks Linda! Everything is looking so festive. I hope to make the ornaments soon . jd

[@robertdunbar2434]

Linda, thank you for all these great Sunday and weekday videos. Your content, music selections, and filming are the best I've seen. You bring joy, peace, and inspiration to all your kindred spirits. God bless you for touching the lives of your viewers. Looking forward to your next adventure. Robert.

[@patralink]

Such a fun video today. It is really getting me in the Christmas spirit. I am down with covid and unable to do much at this point so I really appreciate seeing all you are doing. Happy holidays!

[@janicebrowningaquino792]

Thank you for making me chuckle-I needed that today. Everything is looking just beautiful 😊!

[@newenglandfineliving]

You're welcome!

[@concettaalcorn686]

Everything is coming together 😊

[@glgardener4972]

Lovely. Also enjoyed the music.

[@lindabrown566]

Good morning Linda! I look forward to watching your videos. Well done !!!!!!!

[@cynthiasirois8295]

Just beautiful, Linda….a real New England Christmas…decorating at this time of year is one of my favorite things to do….thanks so much for these videos…I’m really enjoying them all!🎄🎄🎄

[@bennieshull5555]

Linda my Grandaughter and I made these when she was four...she's 29 and we are still using them any the still have that great cinnamon smell Connie Shull

[@barbarasimmons7637]

What a fun video. I love the way the arrangements look under the windows! Just perfect!! Plus the cinnamon and applesauce ornaments turned out just right. Thank you Linda. I am loving all your videos!!

[@andreaault6215]

Hi from Central Illinois! Love watching your videos! You are so cheerful! Keep up the good work and Merry Christmas! 🧑‍🎄

[@reddog40]

Beautiful Linda, this warmned my heart this morning having coffee.Theirs just something about using naturals and handmade items for Christmas decorating.Have a fun and Blessed day 🕊️💚🎄

[@melindamoore9449]

Your fireplace garland looks beautiful. One of the prettiest I've seen. The ornaments turned out great! I need to try this! Thanks for the demo! Absolutely love the brown boot skates. Perfect!

[@annanorth7997]

Loved the applesauce ornaments! I adore the smell of cinnamon. Looking forward to the recipes. We entertain quite often but hate complicated recipes with tons of ingredients.

[@user-ix1sf9wm8k]

Hi! Sweet Linda. So ready to get your video started.

[@spottedhorsetradingpost]

Love the cinnamon applesauce recipe. Might try it!

[@patkee8517]

I loved how the house is coming along. My daughter lives in Connecticut and we are going up after Christmas Day for a visit so I can enjoy these type of homes. Have to make those ornaments again be fun to make with my granddaughters.🎄

[@lindaboop6156]

Linda, your blooper was a lol one❤ happy decorating 🌲

[@LoriSkees]

I enjoyed this with a cup of coffee and a couple St. Nicholas cookies from your Christmas box! Then I cut a bunch of boxwood branches and made a swag for my kitchen window. It’s so pretty! Thanks for the inspiration!

[@debbulgrin589]

i had completely forgotten about cinnamon ornaments. i made some a while back. im ready again! yours are beautiful, as is the house!! Great video

[@newenglandfineliving]

Wonderful! I hope you enjoy making them again! I love hearing my daughter say it brought back childhood memories when she picked one up to smell.

[@jean2927]

You are a real trooper going out in the snow to hang the beautiful garland which adorns your front door, it looks lovely. The house is looking gorgeous so festive. I really like the name given to the Nutcracker Sir Potwatcher ! clever name made me smile. Great video Linda, so enjoying these Christmas treats! Thank you…🎄

[@newenglandfineliving]

Ooooh I like how you made his name one word vs two. Might modify his name to that LOL.

[@debracurry1423]

Beautiful. We all have different ways of decorating n good to see yours. Very nice. Happy Holidays.

[@carolkranawetter4044]

Enjoy how self-sufficient and hardworking you are in completing a wide range of tasks. For me, it was because I had a great relationship with my dad who encouraged/expected me to think nothing of "doing it myself".

[@kareemahamdy1223]

Love the applesauce and cinnamon decorations. Your home looks beautiful and festive ✨️

[@terrylooper4649]

I love your sense of humor with the cinnamon at least I’m sure you smelled good😁I really enjoy your videos🎄Merry Christmas

[@ginahaynes5596]

Thank you for inspiring me! Was nice to see Mr. Davis. Honey, you are Blessed! Merry Christmas & Blessing’s from Bethlehem, New Hampshire! ❤

[@avondalemama470]

Dear Linda, thank you for sharing these peaceful and beautiful moments. ❤ Cheryl from South Carolina.

[@newenglandfineliving]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@karenhayes1853]

I just love watching your videos. It's like waiting for a TV show each week. I'm also patiently waiting for you to find a good apron so we can all have a NEFL apron at home🎉❤

[@newenglandfineliving]

I will have to get on that! Thank you for the reminder.

[@gina5827]

Your kitchen tree and mantel looks so pretty behind you. I think i will try some of those ornaments next year. I'm sure they smell wonderful. 😊🎄

[@karenstairs8273]

Real life... Cinnamon powder everywhere...I do that too! Your home is so lovely. I am decorating a little each day, and I do not do even an 1/8 as much as you do. You make Christmas Cozy!!

[@peggy-ann1961]

My daughter made a bell and a star in kindergarten in 1990! They have been treasured on my tree for 33 Christmases! I think I’ll make some with my 15 year old granddaughter! By the way, “ Sir Pot Watcher” is an awesome name...clever kindred spirit! ❄️🇨🇦🎄

[@lancaster643]

Amazing 🤩 cinnamon and apple sauce decorations Linda. I’ve never seen anything like those before. Thanks for sharing!

[@newenglandfineliving]

Thanks for watching!