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[@ginnymccoo]

Lucy! Oh gosh--I'm Kate, the author of MDV and I've been a subscriber of yours for a few years now. (Vlogs are how I turn my mind off and relax! I swear, I couldn't have written the book without good old youtube.) I was so happy to see the book pop up here, and I'm so so so glad it resonated with you.

[@jenniferrothwell2059]

Kate, I read MDV within 24 hours. I wanted to write to you actually - as soon as I finished I just wanted to reach out and hug you. When reading your words, I had to go over them several times because I couldn't believe you'd written something that I understood so purely - it was like you'd copied words from my diaries. You said in your dedication and acknowledgements who this book was for; I just wanted to say thank you. I can't quite find the words to say much more than that. Thank you for writing this story. X

[@PinkDiamond7777777]

OMG ! This is a Taylor Swift Death By A Thousand Cuts situ !

[@sarahbrown3628]

As for all of those cleaning vlogs, my daughter's theory is that they are all extroverts who have to find something to do with their excess energy now that they can't go out and socialize. As for us introverts, we don't have that problem, and are perfectly happy to stay in bed, eating snacks and drinking margaritas. There will be plenty of time for cleaning later :)

[@emilysmith2784]

Sarah Brown haha so true. Your daughter sounds like a wise one 😉

[@shootingxstarxxx]

I love this theory as it means I’m not just lazy 😄

[@belovedsummerdays]

OMG YEEEES IVE BEEN WAITING FOR YOUR BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS FOR AGES

[@LucyJaneWood]

Haha sorry its taken so long! Hopefully theres a few new ones in here for ya x

[@belovedsummerdays]

Lucy Wood where the crawdads sing is quite good! I listened to it on audible and I enjoyed it lot! I’m going to give the first one about the witch hunt a go ! Can’t wait haha

[@annaswanson5903]

same

[@fernandaarias1675]

Looked away for two seconds and Lucy said” you’re not listening”. Almost jumped out of my skin lol. 😂

[@AdorableTwist]

Lucy is one of the three KZbinrs that I don’t skip ads for because she’s lovely and deserves all the revenue.

[@stephaniexx]

I always love Adam's comments "You're like a medieval maiden!", you guys are so funny! Your videos always brighten my day!

[@eleanortaylor3494]

I always look forward to your vlogs!! homey vlogs are always my favs and you and Katie Snooks do them so well!! love them so much

[@LucyJaneWood]

That's really lovely! thank you :)

[@sagittaire1984]

i am absolutely loving the makebox stuff and i wish there was something like that in germany! i LOVE to knit and crochet and want to leran how to weave and do embroidery so bad!! also i love painting by numbers! also: there'S no need to be sorry that you don't do the old videos anymore and people miss them. times change and people change. i like the new stuff very much 💕

[@lizandjohnny]

Definitely read 'Where the Crawdads Sing ' next...it's fantastic.

[@LucyJaneWood]

Oh thats awesome to hear, I'll bump it up the list!

[@kimmythingy]

Another recommendation for this one! It was my favourite of 2019.

[@naomiharrison311]

Same. I loved this book!

[@emmo4765]

This the first book that I managed to read in less than a month 😅 I have no patience for reading.

[@mel8314evaify]

I adore your vlogs!!! And feel like I’m checking in with a friend... so to put in my two cents... Have you looked into digitalising your records and doing your own bookkeeping? I’m an accountant in London and find it crazy that with the technology we all use now that people still view accounting in an old school way, I.e bits of paper and boxes when in reality the options out their now are designed to reduce your time and aim to automate as much as possible! I know, I know *eyeroll* accounting isn’t cool but it doesn’t have to as tedious as people make it!! Xero or Quickbooks to maintain your records, both of these come with ocr tools that allow you take pictures of your receipts on the go with an app and will pick up all the information for you.... therefore eliminating the need for paper receipts... Winner! With new open banking regulations you can also have live bank feeds into your accounting records, match that off with your receipt and voila... you are all done! My aim is to help make clients lives as easy as possible and their are so many options.. feel free to give me a shout and I can point you in the right direction!!! Keep doing what you are doing, you are amazing! Xxxxx

[@PrettyFlyFor_aWifi]

Hey Lucy! You mentioned that you want to get some real curtain pulls at the end of this vlog. I know you’ve been doing a lot of crafting recently, may I suggest you consider making your own? I’ve seen some really cool macramé ones and Pinterest has a lot of tutorials :)

[@amarcelasm]

I absolutely love your book recommendations! You mentioned normal people in a video and that's why i picked it up... I loved it so pleaaase keep doing them even if it's in your vlogs (that i also love)

[@fbh16]

I always look forward to your vlogs! Cheering me up on this gloomy day! Just an idea but for your receipts you could keep a box for them and have 12 envelopes and put your receipts for the month/every week in the envelopes to try and stay organised! But you are probably like me and start well and then give up! I am not organised at all!!!

[@LucyJaneWood]

I do already have this system or something similar anyway, I just forget to actually keep the receipts and put them somewhere safe! I am hopeless x

[@mel8314evaify]

Lucy Wood I adore your vlogs!!! And feel like I’m checking in with a friend... so to put in my two cents... Have you looked into digitalising your records and doing your own bookkeeping? I’m an accountant in London and find it crazy that with the technology we all use now that people still view accounting in an old school way, I.e bits of paper and boxes when in reality the options out their now are designed to reduce your time and aim to automate as much as possible! I know, I know *eyeroll* accounting isn’t cool but it doesn’t have to as tedious as people make it!! Xero or Quickbooks to maintain your records, both of these come with ocr tools that allow you take pictures of your receipts on the go with an app and will pick up all the information for you.... therefore eliminating the need for paper receipts... Winner! With new open banking regulations you can also have live bank feeds into your accounting records, match that off with your receipt and voila... you are all done! My aim is to help make clients lives as easy as possible and their are so many options.. feel free to give me a shout and I can point you in the right direction!!! Keep doing what you are doing, you are amazing! Xxxxx

[@sierranoeldepontes]

Where The Crawdads Sing is one of my all time favorite books. I’m planning on reading it again soon, and I just read it about 2 years ago. I couldn’t put it down!

[@maneskinnnnn7190]

I clean a lot recently just cos it helps calm my anxiety, and takes my mind off my hypochondria and constant feeling of impending doom and worry. You don't have to clean all the time if you don't enjoy it! I heard that we could soon be fined or arrested for buying non essentials in the supermarket lmao.

[@katelockie4324]

I've gotten really into embroidery since that makebox. It's so calming. Plus I'm loving the book recommendations. 😁 Can't wait to see the coaster decoration vlog. 😊

[@katox9519]

Aaah, seeing your desk as an absolute tip made me feel so much better; our whole house is like that the moment with me and the hubby crafting up a storm! 😂

[@rocace6635]

Hey Lucy! I love weaving and have been doing it myself quite a lot so have some advice! My sister bought me that same weaving set for Christmas as I left my proper loom at home. Really be careful with that loom as mine wasn’t strong and fell apart. You assemble it by slotting the pieces of wood together, but when you string it together and attach the weft string, the top and bottom bars on the loom bend together due to the tension of the string and ‘pop’ out of place. My other loom from ‘wool couture’ you screw together and as the bars to wrap the string around aren’t perpendicular to the frame, they face up and down, so when you wrap the loom, it pulls the frame tighter. However as that loom has the little bars poking out at 90 degree angle from the loom, when you string it, it pulls the bars together and makes the loom fall apart as it’s not screwed together and the wood isn’t strong. Mine started falling apart as I was in the middle of a weaving, so had to tape it together with duct tape to keep its structure so I could finish the piece. I also found that that loom didn’t have grooves for the weft string to rest in, which meant that the strings kept coming off of the structure as they’re was nothing keeping them there. I had to get scissors and a knife to engrave grooves for the string to sit in, because I couldn’t use the loom otherwise. And the string that comes with this set is very cheap and is an artificial material, so slips off the loom easily and doesn’t hold tension very well. My favourite string is a more natural cotton string that came with the set I bought online. So if you get into weaving, maybe look into purchasing a higher quality weaving set and loom that can properly hold the tension. If you don’t want to spend lots of money, I got a proper loom set and great wool from ‘wool couture’ on Instagram, and it was a great price, with a high quality loom and comb. I much prefer the smaller comb that comes with that set, than the large long comb that comes with the loom that broke. I hope this helps! And I hope you enjoy weaving, it’s really fun and therapeutic, and it’s nice to make wall hangings as gifts! There are loads of weavers on Instagram to give you inspiration, my favourite is ‘spruce and linen’ who is also on KZbin. She makes lovely wall hangings and pillows which are great for inspiration! I think she also sells wool and sets through Etsy but they’re a little more pricey

[@liabe18]

She could always fortefy it with nails?

[@rocace6635]

liabe18 that could work! Although mine was pine and would have split the wood if I had hammered it together with nails. If she can get that to work it could help!

[@toniallen7942]

Your vlogs are so cosy to watch at the moment 🥰 book chats are alwaysss appreciated! 📚😍 I always love hearing what books people are enjoying! Hope you, Adam & Flo are doing well 💛💛

[@DeeFightingDreamer]

Haha, I have the opposite problem, I keep every little receipt. Have you tried putting them into a cute pouch? I always collect my receipts into my purse as I get them and then at the end of the day, I put them into a little pouch I have in my bedside table drawer. It could be also good if you could organize them by month. The first thing you need to learn is to wait for your receipt, as I know a lot of people leave before the cashier even hands it to them, and then you have to put it somewhere safe - ie not your pocket, because you will definitely slosh your hand in there, find the crumpled paper and throw it away immediately. If it's not on your mind, you're more likely to keep it.

[@annaswanson5903]

From an accounting perspective it also makes it easy to use and keep track of if you tape them onto a large piece of paper and organize by date

[@adventuresofme3853]

Loving these homey vlogs, like a warm hug

[@maddyy9816]

Where The Crawdads Sing is such a great book!! Also, that loom looks like it'll be a grand ol' time. Thanks for another fun video, Lucy xx

[@evrbeen2tx]

Lucy! I feel like our opinions on books are always so similar! Evelyn is also so so close to my heart. By the sound of that last one I think you’d enjoy Trust Exercises! It won the national book award here in the US and it’s really compelling and terrific. Highly recommend!

[@shannonnee8341]

As soon as you pulled out the loom I pictured Sheldon in Big Bang with his poncho on 🤣 that paint by numbers looks amazing!!

[@cindyarrington6787]

“A Discovery of Witches” trilogy, Deborah Harkness. Couldn’t put them down, have read them thrice in the last two years. Wonderful love story, spectacular history and stunning imagery.

[@AmberClareHawleyx]

Yes! Are you part of the official discussion group on Facebook? If not, search All Souls Discussion Group 😊 Deb is active there too 🖤

[@HarlequinPenny]

Thank you Lucy I really needed this chilled out vlog today! Got some very negative feedback on my assignment draft (basically, it's shit.), only one of two i've got to complete in the next month and a bit, and i start my final childrens nursing placement, now as a paid but unsupported member of staff rather than a student, next week amid covid-19. Overwhelmed, had a cry, feeling cheerier after watching this

[@ellenleadbeater3332]

I’ve just finished where the crawdads sing and loved it. If you liked the familiars you will love the binding by Bridget Collins. Think it’s one of my favourite books.

[@Danielle-and-Deborah]

The audiobook for Daisy Jones is fantastic, if you wanted to pick it up!

[@LynnetteReads]

Where the Crawdads Sing is not the type of book I normally read but in March (before lockdown) I went on a reading retreat in Yorkshire and a few of the ladies there had read it. They were gushing about it so much that I want to give it a try myself!

[@phoebematthews6928]

Totally here for book content 👏

[@hannahwilliams9168]

Had to pause where you were talking about The Familiars to say I bought the book for the same exact reason, I really can resist a book with a pretty cover! Thanks for the review too, I will definitely be reading it after I’ve finished my current book!

[@sophiesticatedcreations93]

What's that, milk?! Why did that make me laugh so much 🤣

[@lizzieparks249]

Love it, book section particularly - always like it & it’s perfect timing! 📚

[@Bookswithpeach]

YEEEESSS to Crawdads! It’s the best book I’ve read for a very long time. Enjoy! ☺️☀️✌🏼

[@katerobinson0811]

I love watching your vlog's so much, I am always looking forward to another :) Kate Somerville skincare helped saved my cystic acne skin, her anti-bac range is amazing! Also would love more book recommendations, putting the Familiars down as my next book club pick xx

[@nikkijohnston2891]

Yes more books recommendations ! 😁 Where the crawdad sings is great !

[@AmberClareHawleyx]

Please don't apologise for not doing more "old style" videos - you do what feels good 😊 I will admit though... enjoying the glimpse of books again 😁 loved Familiars too!

[@sarahjames2991]

Adam pinching the cookie is the funniest thing I've seen in all of my 45 days in isolation, I burst out laughing so loud and spontaneous I made myself jump. Thank you very much love watching you videos. Lucy you remind me of my 29 year old self , and at the lovely age of 53 I would love to tell you that one improves with age and grace , I would be lieing for a sad example....talking to my daughter on her once a day, let's try and keep mum sane call ...I suddenly went into a blind panic because I couldn't see my phone anywhere, while my daughter is in fits waiting for the penny to drop 😳 , So I will just wish you an early Happy Birthday Lucy xxx

[@anna-maymoon1001]

This was worth pausing and going to the shops for some milk (plus other bits and pieces that need a top up) for a cuppa and coming back and snuggling up 👌

[@ClareElizabeth97]

Ahh I'm from Pendle!! Have you ever been? It's so fun to wander around in and see the witches in the windows. My mum grew up there and her insta name etc goes along the lines of Pendle Witch. She's super obsessed with it!

[@jogould8839]

Hi Lucy, I'm really enjoying your vlogs. I bought The Familiars after you briefly mentioned it in a video a while ago and loved it so much I bought copies for a couple of my friends. I would love to see a video about your craft kits. It would be great to see you and Adam decorate the cookies as well! Love from up North ❤

[@karencurtis2697]

Always love hanging out with you 🤗, had breakfast and a shower.. I was given a Kindle for my birthday from Lisa my lovely wifey, and just before going on holiday you did a best reads video, I have never been a good reader but the kindle changed this maybe it's the light but I can read for ages without fall to sleep 😴 which was a huge problem for me , I loved reading your choices and since In a cottage in a wood , someone else's daughter, gone girl, Eleanor Oliphant is completely fine. I haven't looked back . Stay safe stay well xx Take care everyone 😉

[@outoftheburrough]

New financial year resolution... do your receipts on a monthly basis? Or at least carry an envelope with you to put receipts in for the month so they are grouped together! Xx

[@shoppingforamoon]

I loved Daisy Jones & The Six so much (already read it 5 times 🖤), I‘m actually thinking about getting a tattoo dedicated to it 🌼 I love your vlogs so much! They always make my day!

[@chooseyourthoughts7692]

Love a book chat! And a crafty vlog 😍😍🥰🥰

[@natsmyspace]

I loved seeing your projects and hearing your book reviews.

[@bonjourmollymoo]

I love your vlogs so much and your book recommendations! I'm currently reading The Recovery of Rose Gold and I really recommend it, so good! Xx

[@adsw3734]

Literally got into your channel through watching your book vids 💕 Edit: And then was hooked by your Disney vids 🥰

[@lucydore5732]

I loved the eyebrows part lol. Also, your craftwork looks amazing by the way. :-)

[@sarahcavanagh7891]

I've done the clock kit, it's so cute and love all those craft projects 💕

[@emmmijj]

This perfect thing to watch while cooking and eating 😊 felt like I had a friend for a company for a while!

[@LucyJaneWood]

OOOOH whatcha cooking and eating?!

[@_cloud.thebagel_]

Lol this is always my first question when someone mentions cooking and eating!

[@emmaRBC]

I just turned 35 lol. Celebrated by eating so much birthday food, including a take away. It was pretty fun actually, I just lounged about all day (wore a tiara for part of it and an inflatable crown for another part)

[@JaydH]

I am reading turtles all the way down atm, love it. Thanks for the entertainment Lucy.

[@Emma-vd6zf]

Bloody hell I live round the corner from Gawthorpe Hall in Lancashire, will def give Familiars a go! Also currently reading The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo and loving it 😍

[@ruthmorris9985]

Loving your videos at the minute Lucy ☺️

[@GeeraffeProductions]

Love the book recommendations :) please keep them coming!

[@suem7172]

Hello, Lucy!! Same here.... not cleaning 5 hours a day here either!! Thanks for the book suggestions! Stay safe!!

[@LucyJaneWood]

Hahaha glad im not alone, take care! x

[@jacquiheywood3142]

Great video. Loved the book recommendations. I loved Evelyn Hugo. I think the Daisy one is basically about Fleetwood Mac.

[@t-dawg5813]

You and Flo always make me smile. 😀

[@gdavies1997]

So I’ve been going through some of your videos to buy books on my kindle for during this time. You’re so good at recommendations so another video about books you’d recommend would be greatly appreciated

[@TheByllero]

It is safe to say that you are my favourite vlogger in the whole KZbin world.

[@VeronicaAnne]

If you like magic and also rich, atmospheric writing, I highly recommend The Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Arden. It’s the first in a trilogy and it is AMAZING. Such a good novel about a young girl who has some special abilities. It is set in medieval Russia... I cannot recommend enough. I’m on the third one now!

[@burntphotography1697]

Thanks for the book recommendations and I am loving the videos. Thanks Lucy glad you are well.

[@zoeb6778]

Enjoyed the vlog!! The books sound good.. heard reading when queuing for the supermarket good way to pass the time too!

[@disneymonkey3695]

I loved Daisy Jones & The Six when I read it last year. It really does feel like it's about a real band! It's actually being adapted to a television series by Reese Witherspoon's production company Hello Sunshine for Amazon Studios.

[@whitneylaurenjones]

I actually love this video so much, you are the best 💗

[@kaylatiede3953]

Yay!! So happy to see another video from you!! 💕💕

[@LucyJaneWood]

Awh thats ace, hope you enjoy x

[@kaylatiede3953]

Lucy Wood I love all of your videos, whether it’s fashion/beauty, books, house updates, or vlogging your day to day life, they’re just the best because you are so genuine and encouraging and so funny. Thank you for everything you do! My fav videos to watch for sure 💗

[@butterpecanrican_]

"You're like a medieval maiden.." LOL

[@KimLong-od2es]

The Gawthorpe estate in The Familiars is across from my house. The name Shuttleworth is relevant to the area too. My daughter goes to Shuttleworth school which is on the edge of the estate

[@carireads1526]

I'm sooo happy you are liking Daisy Jones & The Six. The audiobook is so fantastic I'm doing a relisten soon. I'm going to give the The Familiars a try soon, thanks for the rec! sounds right up my ally! My Dark Vanessa is one i definitely need to read but I'll have to be in the right frame of mind for that one for sure. p.s. can't wait to see the weaving

[@Fran_eeh]

Lucy - I love your videos! Your vlogs have been such a great escape for me during quarantine and I always look forward to your uploads! I heard Crawdads is absolutely amazing, I have it on my kindle and can't wait to get to it soon. If I may, I'd like to recommend My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante as a read, she's an amazing Italian author in my opinion and the story she weaves in this book is both amazing but also very, very raw in a way that will really get to your heart! I hope you, adam and flo are staying safe and have a great weekend! xx ❤️

[@topazriver6892]

Loved the book segment. I did exactly the same with Daisy Jones after reading Evelyn Hugo. Thanks for the recommendations. I just read An Anonymous Girl and really enjoyed it. It’s a twisted story about a relationship between a young woman and a psychologist she comes to know through taking part in a psychology study on morality. Very gripping. Thanks again and enjoy being fancy with your Kate Somerville ;) x

[@jessicaneeds87]

Oh my gosh Where the Crawdads sing is AMAZING. Read that next and then tell us what you thought because I have been recommending this book to all my book wormies! I hope you love it too ☺️

[@cloudy2110]

16:22 oh myyy how cute is that!! love it!😍

[@Noooon123]

The Familiars was one of my favourite books I've read so far this year! Along with The Binding 💜 I really need to get a copy of Daisy Jones and the Six!!

[@Noooon123]

Also the "eat breakfast have a wash" at the end...whilst I'm sat here still in my pjs at 11:25am and not yet eaten 🙈🤣

[@lauraloo4259]

I live half an hour from Pendle hill! I’m about to go order that book! Love me a bit of witchcraft xx

[@lisa_bendall]

Okay but tea content is always riveting☕ ❤️

[@MoniqueARuiz]

Thanks for the book recommendations! I’m a horrible reader. I get on kicks for months at a time and I get off kicks for months at a time haha, but I’m determined to get back on!

[@tasha3529]

Yay thank you so much for the book recommendations! 💗😊

[@sweetForgiveness]

Those vlogs are my absolute faves

[@LucyJaneWood]

That means a lot! Thank you :)

[@zoewilson5211]

Just finished and really enjoyed Daisy Jones and Where The Crawdads Sing so definitely going to try out your book recommendations

[@missgmarsden5888]

Lucy I have just moved into a house (so avidly watch these house Vlogs) and the view from my bedroom is Pendle hill!!!!!!!!

[@megannfrances]

I've spent so much time on Zoom calls that I waved goodbye at the end, totally forgetting that you can't actually see me and we're not actually talking 🤦

[@Cerrie88]

I never thought I would miss homeschooling but this half term has just been crap as we can’t go anywhere we normally go out a lot during half term and I have struggled and the kids have had a lot more tech time than I would like to admit so I am looking forward to the structure of home schooling again from Monday x ( the school set there work so it is all sorted) xx

[@LucyJaneWood]

I cant imagine how difficult it is with kids! You're doing amaaaazing stuff x

[@Cerrie88]

Lucy Wood I don’t feel like it so thank you xxx it is hard but we are as Troy and Gabriella sang “ all in this together” music 🎵

[@laurenbreslin8726]

i loved the book segment, and would love more xxx

[@holsx2334]

your vlogs are the best omg especially after a 8 hour shift. yeah 8 hours. hope you n adam are well

[@LucyJaneWood]

wow smashed it, well done holly! x

[@sarahn1249]

I would love some more book recommendations from you in your vlogs

[@charlottebehan]

As a key worker, 4 days off was definitely a well needed break so I'm glad it wasnt cancelled as many people wanted

[@angieg9065]

Love your vlogs!!

[@elspbethhodgins8874]

It's my 27th birthday today! Sitting at home in iso playing animal crossing and watching this while I warm up the cake my mum posted me haha, good times.

[@hayleebaylee3699]

Just got visions of Henry VIII sipping a margarita, bingo dabber in hand 😂

[@lynmcleod4155]

Wow totally didn’t mean to just comment a suggestion without first saying how much I enjoyed this vlog! I love your vids and really enjoy who you are ❤️❤️❤️❤️🙌🏻

[@JeydagraceXOX]

I've just subscribed to you. I love how happy you are :)

[@hollybeaumont2595]

I love your book recommendations!! Thank you for this video ❤️

[@jenniferrothwell2059]

I read My Dark Vanessa in 24 hours. I preordered it in January. I found it uncomfortable, important and also, honest. It cut very close to the bone for me but it was strangely cathartic. I would recommend it also but it's not an easy read.

[@annaswanson5903]

Your book recommendations are always legit so I will definitely check these out!

[@emilysmith2784]

Also 2 books for you and anyone else who loves the same books as Lucy: disclaimer by Renee knight and tame the beast by Emily Maguire

[@catalinamc9933]

Love your work Lucy. You are officially my friend! Can't wait to catch up again, hopefully soon Xoxo Stay safe

[@Chloe_furlong]

I’m almost finished where the crawdads sing it’s brilliant so far

[@melaniestrickland3090]

I love Taylor Jenkins Reid atm, I actually listened to the audio book of Daisy Jones and the Six and it felt like a film it was a brilliant listening experience!!

[@melaniestrickland3090]

Also Adults 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼