HOLIDAY PREP BEGINS | christmas decor shopping & meal planning

[@anniepantheraleo]

I appreciate that you try to avoid filming other people in public spaces A LOT. I totally don't mind there being less 'outside' shots because of that! Also, for holiday content: any books you're looking forward to reading over the holidays? Or recommendations?

[@NikkiVegan]

"this valley of nonsense" 🤣 hahaha love it

[@abundancemindsetloading]

"It has to be my period doing this right?" Most relatable content ever 😆

[@annabellehenry_]

You might wanna check with your local Anthropologie if they can order items for you. I'm from Montreal and all on the Anthropologies I've been to have told me if ever there's something I want from their site I can either call the store or email them to place a order. I think you also wouldn't pay shipping or duties, just conversion. But just double check with them if that's correct. I think I've only ordered like twice and both times it was pretty smooth and quick to arrive.

[@katrijnhendri7595]

For all the Beatles fans, you muuuuust watch the movie "Yesterday". It's such a feel-good movie ❤

[@222Arlene]

I watched the Beatles video earlier this week. I strongly related to your reaction after watching the « story » of how the song came to life. I used all the tissues! The imagery, the comradery and the musical process, just gave me all the feels. You wonder what treasures they may have created if they had been able to get back together. This gave us a small glimpse and left me wishing for more. (PS George was my secret crush ❤)

[@valeriejkelly]

Where did you get your meal planner?

[@SweetAngelPinay06]

I just finished reading Iron Flame today!!! That ending!

[@SliececeilS]

Loooooooooooved the video.❤❤❤

[@myhauntingromance]

I relate to crying for music. I regularly cry in my car when I am surrounded by impactful songs. Recently it is Linkin Park, especially sjnce they released an unreleased track with Chester's vocals. I never thought I'd hear new music from him. So many times I hear their music and cry thinking about the lyrics and how much I miss him lol

[@AmandaBrookhaus]

Love it! and I am deep into Iron Flame and don't want to do any real life at the moment...

[@evebananas]

I say "carmel" and I'm from the midwestern US. Most people here say it that way in my experience!

[@scrapbookingmuchmore9884]

Love the sweater

[@figureskater71889]

Ok, that documentary last year, I BAWLED through all three of them. Well until the rooftop concert, I just got way too excited to see it in decent quality finally lol.

[@caitlinmariedasilva]

I felt the exact same way 🙌😭

[@Faz0207]

Where is your cardigan from at 4mins in? When you’re discussing the tapered candles? I love it!

[@bpal5644]

The crochet flowers look like they could be coasters! 👀

[@bpal5644]

Omg you just said it after I wrote it! Great minds think alike, hehe.

[@kellyhopchin2922]

I had to hold off on the music video because I knew I would sob. I had to be ready for it lol. I'm so happy that they could all come together once more for one last masterpiece. ALSO, I know everything is going up in price but has anyone noticed homesense/winners/marshalls just... really going up? They had a $40 mug in the fall

[@michelestorms3497]

Where did you get the beautiful candle?

[@pa-trycja]

Wrap the top of the candle in aluminum foil and that way the edges will heat and melt

[@iriname]

Hi Caitlin! Could u share please where is transparent mug from?

[@ashleymurphy1641]

How are you liking Iron Flame? In about 50 pages in

[@sarahsymons5711]

Australian here! 🙋🏼‍♀️ we saw cara-mel too :)

[@ChantelleArts]

i really should start meal prepping too 😆😆😆

[@khloeabrown]

Do you see the "Christmas" season starting in November in general or are you wanting to get some new-season (and very lovely) content out for your channel? I see November as a fall month and December through February/March as winter months. This could be because I'm American and my location gets more snow during those months than in November; I'm just wondering where you stand just 'cus I'm wondering. I also don't decorate for Christmas (but plan to one year soon) so I don't feel that "rush" to get the season going.

[@caitlinmariedasilva]

I definitely get started early because of content purposes - there’s so much to shoot for reels/tiktok/youtube! So that’s definitely part of it! I also think because in Canada we have Thanksgiving in early october, mid/end of November always feels more Christmas-y to me haha Everyone’s gotta do what works for them 😎

[@khloeabrown]

@@caitlinmariedasilva I absolutely agree - I'm happy going my own pace but celebrate with others that start early and really get into the season. It's great to see the joy of the season from everyone! It's a lovely time of year ❤🎄

[@imElainee]

Me to the ribbon: oh like $30 You show the price Me: WHAT (my neck moved forward towards the screen and everything. If it was a looney tunes edit my eyes would probs bulge out LOLLL)

[@simplygrace5585]

First comment! God Bless! Merry Christmas!

[@caitlinmariedasilva]

♥️♥️♥️

[@basant.wael97]

#FreePalestine 🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸

[@myhauntingromance]

Okay, i know this will prob get ignored, but Iron Flame is getting icky with her disrespectful appropriation of Gaelic and her pro-Zionist stance right now. Before anyone defends, reading has always been political and by promoting this book, you are (perhaps unknowingly) promoting these ideologies. This isnt meant to be like shaming, just bring up another perspective

[@ninthusiva7546]

Just shut it.

[@Abby-pt6zr]

thank you for saying something. I feel like a lot of us are hesitant to point these things out. I think separating the artist from their art is valid. However, it is morally your responsibility to make it known whether you support the artist's views or not. Staying silent just makes us think you support them. Rebecca Yarros husband is pro-Israel which is probably why she's taken her specific stance. This is why I've been unsubscribing from anyone who's stayed silent about the genocide of Palestine. I do hope people take this view as constructive criticism and really consider where we are coming from.

[@Abby-pt6zr]

Disappointed in your lack of mention of the genocide in Palestine, and your continuous support of authors and brands who are actively funding the Israeli Armed Forces. I will be unfollowing you. I do think people can change and learn so I wish you all the best!

[@bpal5644]

Instead of being patronising why don’t you tell her which brands she needs to be aware of? Maybe she innocently has no idea? You seem to be someone who wants her to endorse change yet you’re not helping in anyway whatsoever with your comment.

[@Abby-pt6zr]

​@@alexwyler4570 if my comment has riled you up enough to type all of that, boycotting brands and influencers is working.

[@da.j.9096]

I support Palestine too but I don't see why some of you need to try to turn everyone into an enemy like this. It's a vlog about Christmas decor shopping... you don't need to unfollow people who didn't discuss world issues in a video or vlog channel that is clearly about something else. I mean, do what you want, but this constant judgmental attitude from people on both sides of the conflict makes people not want to say anything at all and remove themselves from all that hate and drama entirely. I really think it's having the opposite effect you want it to. Anyways, not reading or replying to any comment here because I too don't feel like getting involved in judgy internet drama.

[@Abby-pt6zr]

​@@da.j.9096 Because of social media, the entire world gets to see exactly what a genocide looks like. If regular people like you and me are more selective about who we give our money and attention to, we can turn the tide. Have you noticed how brands and influencers are going back on their word or finally speaking up about the genocide? It's working. Up until now, social media has been distracting us from world issues, but now we're seeing everything as it is. Also I made this comment on this video because it's her most recent video, not because of the content in the video. I'm choosing to curate my life to be influenced by people who can encourage me to stay on the right side of history and do what I can to make a difference. And if you are pro-Palestine, I know you are definitely not following celebrities who have been extremely vocal about being pro-Israel. Staying silent is just as bad. I hope I have explained my side well enough, I hope you can understand where I'm coming from