How we decorate our house for Christmas

Flower farmer and florist Georgie Newbery shows you how she decorates her house for Christmas.
I have strong feelings about what kind of tree makes a good tree, and why there's no point in trying to be chic about Christmas decorations. Trying to be chic about something inherently unchic is unchic itself in fact. Be too matchy matchy with your Christmas tree decorations and you'll inevitably end up with a tree that looks as though it wants to be in Harrods food hall instead of a real home.
I think Christmas decorations are about happy memories and handed down treasure - not valuable treasure, but things that are treasure because of the meanings they have for each person.
Anyway, have a look and I hope you enjoy. My absolute favourite Christmas decoration is our little town of Bethlehem which is also made of quite a random mix of little houses, a pub, and a great many kings as well as three ships, one of which is flying.
And then I take you to the 'dining hall' we make out of our back hall where I show you why table cloths don't have to be perfectly ironed, but do have to have creases straight along the table's lines, and give you the top tip for candle lighting that you may have always needed.
This time of year is dark and gloomy here in Somerset, and I love the sparkle that Christmas decorations bring as well as the excuse to light candles for the winter solstice, reminding us that light will return, that the year does turn, that there will be spring and summer again, and that all will be well, and all will be well, and all manner of things will be well (as Dame Julian of Norwich wrote as the plague raged across Europe in the 1300s, nearly eight hundred years ago.)
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[@BottlegardenUK]

I can’t tell you the joy I have going through your decs with you. I have inherited my parents and grandparents decorations. It’s such an emotional unboxing each year, but I love it. I used to have a matchy matchy themed tree as a young woman. But over the years I’ve got over myself! I’ve collected and been gifted such glorious trinkets and treasures, and they all smoosh together on the tree. A conical representation of my family through 4 generations. And like you I struggle so much with the dark, the grey rain and bleakness. Thank goodness for Christmas, for hope of spring, for the comfort of family. And an extra serving of good food and laughter.

[@theflowerfarmer]

I love the treasures that the Christmas decs are - and I also love that they get put away for most of the year because the fun and surprise and pleasure one gets when one gets them out makes up a bit for the dark days x

[@kathrynmettelka7216]

My cousin kept the tree topper her older daughter made in kindergarten or first grade. It was a picture of an angel drawn on a paper plate. Her mother kept giving her expensive, tasteful tree toppers, but my cousin used the paper plate angel for years. I love your tree. It shows family love.

[@theflowerfarmer]

I think the paper plate angel very important x

[@mmladyg]

...and your KZbin channel has been unexpected fun for me this year! Such inspiration for growth in life--humans and flowers. Thank you, Georgie.

[@theflowerfarmer]

My pleasure - happy Christmas x

[@donnakufus8087]

Those tender bits made by your children make the tree and the little town what we can identify with. So sweet and may this be the kind of decor that will soon be discovered by House Beautiful. Thanks for sharing what peace can be found at home and in our communities.

[@theflowerfarmer]

My pleasure x

[@Freshfrommygarden-Smita]

That's is so gorgeous 🥰 Beautiful decorations

[@theflowerfarmer]

Thankyou x

[@caroljohnston3715]

I love love,love your little town of Bethlehem. So much fun!

[@theflowerfarmer]

It really is! x

[@jeanshadron1443]

What an absolute treat! Loved seeing how you decorate your home for Christmas. I love it all, especially the room with your table with the tall candles. It was so cozy. Your little town of Bethlehem with the handmade cottages Fabritzio made was beautiful. Also loved the shoes on the Christmas tree. Your home reflects your warmth, love of family and uniqueness. You are very special. Wishing you a very Merry and memorable Christmas with your family. Wish I could be a little be a little 🐁 in the corner of your home on Christmas morning. ❤️ your friend in South Carolina.

[@theflowerfarmer]

happy Christmas South Carolina xxx

[@youareblessedyouareloved9278]

One of the most fun things I'm doing this year is to go into my old photos and pull the "bits&bobs" or "odd lot" pictures where people are making cute & funny faces and the figures in the images are small. I crop them out and put them into the beautiful little Christmas tree ornament frames - they are all on sale now at the Art Supply & Crafting Shop here in the US. The frames are so very pretty and come with a ribbon. The funny & cute little pictures look adorable and bring back so many memories - my grown children & my old friends are now reliving their childhoods with these photo ornaments I'm making!

[@theflowerfarmer]

such a great idea! x

[@Holly_at_gypsyhollergardens]

This is absolutely delightful !!! I have only recently found your channel , and have been gobbling up all the the past videos . I had planned to save this for Christmas time however I could not resist ! You simply make me so happy and inspire me with your talent and humor 💙💙💙 thank you so much !

[@theflowerfarmer]

Thank you so much! x

[@bertdejonge56]

You have inspired me... Years ago I built a mouse house (from recycled materials) in our heating room which is part of our farm in the Netherlands. I think I'm going to move everything and make a mouse house Christmas tree with the grandchildren. Seems great, don't you think? I love love your Bethlehem town. But most of all i think you are a very creative and lovely women. Above all, continue to be a wonderful person

[@theflowerfarmer]

sounds gorgeous x thank you x

[@ryguy2358]

Georgette you have such a charming home and just love the beams. The old fashion style home are so charming and beautiful.

[@theflowerfarmer]

thank you x

[@theresalee9392]

Thank you for your wonderful tour, especially the bookcase! ❤ Almost the 2023 Solstice…

[@theflowerfarmer]

all the little people are coming out of their boxes here again today x

[@maryannewatt2118]

So much fun! We have a winter storm warning here in Valemount in the mountains of British Columbia, but are warm and snug in our little house with the wood burning stove! Wishing you peace, good health and love now and in the New Year. Can't wait to see what you get up to next! My new seed catalogues are arriving daily, so lots of dreaming going on. I have a feeling I will be out of control again this coming year! There are worse things.

[@theflowerfarmer]

definitely time to be ordering some seeds - happy Christmas to you x

[@bettecannavino4047]

Love the way you decorated for Christmas. Now I know what to do with our baby shoes!

[@theflowerfarmer]

it's a good way to see them each year x

[@veemcg3682]

I love your decorations George! I thought we were the only ones still decorating with the little "treasures' we've gathered over the years... they mean nothing to anyone else but a lot to us! Bethlehem is beautiful too and I can see a project involving a bookcase in our house. I do love your style and I really love all the traditional family and church centred things we have always done at Christmas. I usually stick to cooking and cleaning but now in my 60s I might just tackle the tree and decorations if God spares us to Christmas 2024. God bless you for sharing so kindly with us. Love vera in Northern Ireland ❤

[@theflowerfarmer]

go for it and hello Northern Ireland x

[@fernie5128]

I love this so much Georgie that I have watched it twice (today!) and shared it with family. I can't stop smiling. All the best in this new year to you and yours. And I am so inspired by Googie's quilts that I have ordered 4 story panels. I am just now finishing my first quilt ever, a child's quilt and it was slated to be donated along with the others I will be making. Yay for Joy and sharing. Thank you for sharing. Cheers from Minnesota

[@theflowerfarmer]

Brilliant xxx

[@sandrahickey3593]

I love your spangly tree decorations, lots of memories. I especially love your Bethlehem village which takes over your bookshelves what a good idea. Just watching how to make a garland with garden greenery tutorial.

[@theflowerfarmer]

Thank you so much! x

[@traceyowers9095]

Omg I love your bookcase. I think if you have a double decker bus I think you could have a church. My tree means alot to me coz of special things on it. Lovely

[@theflowerfarmer]

totally agree re the church x

[@wildlifegardener-tracey6206]

Our tree is exactly the same. Though no shoes on our tree I do love that touch. Your 'nativity' is one to copy fabulous 🤩 Great Christmas ethics.

[@theflowerfarmer]

thank you x

[@darleneridgeway7452]

You are delightful! The most common sense of anyone! God bless you & the family!

[@theflowerfarmer]

thank you x

[@lindafischer877]

You are truly a gem. You brighten my day and make me giggle

[@theflowerfarmer]

thank you x

[@rachellebrooke4614]

I adore your humor!

[@theflowerfarmer]

thank you x

[@susieb9743]

Feel exactly the same about Christmas trees, ours is full of memories and ornaments given to us by family. Love your Christmas style 🤩 Merry Christmas 🎅

[@theflowerfarmer]

Thankyou- glad you agree x happy Christmas x

[@rinakazimierczak7080]

Love your toen of bethlehem, so many lovely memories and it looks amazing

[@theflowerfarmer]

Thankyou x

[@bloomingnut23]

Love your decorations! Love your videos! Thank you and have a Merry Christmas

[@theflowerfarmer]

My pleasure - happy Christmas x

[@amandadoyle2676]

lovely charming cottage adore the bethleyhem village the adorable little houses that fribitsio made love them the memories on the tree just fabulous loved this wishing you and family merry christmas adore your channel georgie

[@theflowerfarmer]

Thankyou Amanda and merry Christmas to you x

[@hannahbest2274]

Thanks for sharing, our Christmas tree is much the same, with many sentimental items, fun and full of colour.

[@theflowerfarmer]

Happy Christmas Hannah x

[@karenm5681]

To make that middle candle stay upright, you could drip a tiny puddle of hot wax in the holder, then set the candle in and hold for a few seconds while the wax starts to cool.

[@theflowerfarmer]

Haha - I try every year but my boy made this at school when he was about 7 and the hole is irretrievably wonky x

[@nikkikennedy551]

This video gave me such 😊 joy!!

[@theflowerfarmer]

I'm so glad! x

[@youareblessedyouareloved9278]

hilarious & adorable.

[@theflowerfarmer]

thank you x

[@Undine532]

Absolutely gorgeous decorations - i love kids hand made things makes you smile every time , Marry Christmas to you all

[@theflowerfarmer]

Thankyou - and merry Christmas to you too x

[@kellycarroll6829]

lovely. blessings to you and your family.

[@theflowerfarmer]

Thank you so much! x

[@fionasaunders7646]

Absolutely adore your Christmas decor!🎄 we too have kept our childrens handmade ones and bring different ones out each year. A stable made of sticks from the garden and a hand carved nativity scene from my home in Malawi, with a great variety of animals eg a pangolin ! Complete the scene with fairy lights. Thank you wholesome and inspiring vidio

[@theflowerfarmer]

thank you x

[@bristolveggiebeds5310]

Love the town! I have the same looking piano!

[@theflowerfarmer]

I think the piano here came from the village hall where my mother grew up - I hope they got another one!

[@km-ug9jp]

Beautiful Georgie. Have a lovely one 👌

[@debbiescott2748]

A beautiful love filled home Georgie. Wishing you and your family a wonderful Christmas and all the best for 2022 xxx

[@theflowerfarmer]

and happy Christmas to you x

[@oldtavernfarm]

How utterly uplifting and charming! I feel exactly the same way about trees and overall Christmas swag. Everything here is connected to a memory of something or someone, including a tree ornament ball my mom made in the 60s which looks like it came from a Star Trek theme tree in Elizabeth Taylor's lounge lol. Its dark, snowy and cold here in the Adirondacks, so I feel your winter blues. Love everything you do, keep shining! Merry Christmas!

[@theflowerfarmer]

Merry Christmas to you too - big wave to the Adirondacks x

[@jessicacarpio7963]

Georgie, what a lovely tour and message today. I am so happy to have stumbled upon your channel here. I echo your sentiments about the spirit of Christmas. I absolutely loved listening to the stories about each ornament and I look forward to all you will share in the new year. Peace and light and many blessings to you and your family xo

[@theflowerfarmer]

And to you Jessica - happy Christmas x

[@babystepsgardening9414]

Happy to be celebrating the returning of the light with you! I’m with you about a tree full of family memories & FULL spangle😀. Thank you for opening up your home to us xx

[@theflowerfarmer]

yes FULL SPANGLE is the way forward - happy Christmas x

[@susanmelling5272]

Absolutely love your videos. Learnt so much from you. Started growing cut flowers for the first time this year and am loving it. A very Happy Christmas to you and your family. X

[@theflowerfarmer]

Hurray for flowers bringing us together - happy Christmas xx

[@HarmonyHillsHomeandGarden]

I love your Christmas decorations, and I love the live that shines through your voice! Wishing you all the best for a wonderful holiday season!

[@theflowerfarmer]

Thankyou and you x

[@carolhendley760]

Your Christmas tree is enchanting. A true celebration of family joy. Merry Christmas to you from South Georgia, USA 🎄

[@theflowerfarmer]

Happy Christmas South Georgia xxx

[@juliereilly6308]

Happy Christmas Georgie, thank you for all your videos and information and wisdom. X

[@theflowerfarmer]

Happy Christmas to you too x

[@rebeccathomas9804]

I absolutely adored this video! Little town of Bethlehem made my night. Possibly the cutest thing I’ve seen this year. Merry Christmas to you and yours from Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA!

[@theflowerfarmer]

Happy Christmas Alabama! xxx

[@nickklassen6962]

Sentiment is a catalyst for much joy! Happy holidays and a merry Christmas!

[@theflowerfarmer]

Merry Christmas to you too x

[@alpinegardeners]

A very happy Christmas Georgie what a pleasure to see your Christmas memories, I feel each year opening the boxes of decorations is like opening Christmas memories filled with so much, I to add a new one or two each year, in the children stocking I always add a decorations so they can add to their memories too I say children they’re 35 twins! & 27 still having stocking!!! 😂 I love your little town of Bethlehem that’s just so beautiful Fabritsio (Spelling?) is so talented love those little houses … You’ve made this gardening year full of knowledge beauty & laughter ☕️ which I’ve enjoyed so much here too 2022 🥂 thank you

[@theflowerfarmer]

my pleasure - and happy Christmas to you x

[@classvideosbydrstarrs6433]

Yes! so true, love doing the Xmas tree with all the memories every year. Très domestique, pas designer du tout!!! Thanks so much for all the sharing you have done this year, it has brought much cheer in these dreary times. Happy holidays Georgie, wishing you and yours peace & some festive merriment. Looking forward to the 2022 growing season...with the return of the light and less frigid temps...eventually...we don't really get out of the deep freeze here in Qc until end of April-beg of May! Joyeux Noel :-)

[@theflowerfarmer]

happy Christmas to you too xxx

[@artisanwoolworks3790]

I love, love, love this video. You make such extravagant glorious bouquets for clients, but your own house is so authentic!

[@theflowerfarmer]

Thank you so much!

[@honoregale856]

Loved your tour of Christmas decorations - a Christmas tree filled with nostalgia and family memories. I am enjoying watching Sarah Beeney on your recommendation! I presume all the floral arrangements are your creations - beautiful. A very happy Christmas and New Year to you and your family. Thank you for all the fun and pleasure you bring with your videos. Keep safe

[@theflowerfarmer]

Yes the flowers in the Sarah Beeney prog are mine xxx Thankyou for kind comments and happy Christmas to you x

[@lorihuntley836]

Thank you for sharing your Christmas decorations. I love decorating for the holidays.

[@theflowerfarmer]

Me too!! x

[@glendawalton6760]

That was a lovely trip around your decorations🌲🎁🧑‍🎄. Have a lovely Christmas and I look forward to more videos of your lovely flowers etc in the new year.

[@theflowerfarmer]

Thankyou- and happy Christmas to you too x

[@rebeccabedwell4682]

We always celebrate the solstice and last night just around 6 PM we had a power cut so out came the candles and the room did look lovely! Our house is filled with greenery and we love it, so right Georgie Christmas is about memories and family. Thank you so much for all the top tips and videos during the year.

[@theflowerfarmer]

my pleasure xxx

[@laurawinslow565]

Always enjoy you 🥰

[@theflowerfarmer]

Thankyou - merry Christmas x

[@catherineatkinson1729]

I was hoping to see you before Xmas. Thanks! I agree with you about the light returning. It made me happy all day. I also scoop up silver bits. Love them. I’ve got you on my KZbin calendar for 2022. Can’t wait. Hoping to get your books for Xmas. I’m going to give growing flowers a better try. Thanks for the encouragement! Merry Christmas!🎄

[@theflowerfarmer]

Good luck growing next year and happy Christmas x

[@tamiratliff4459]

What a fun tour of your home and love all your mixture of baubles and spangles, living in Alaska we also love the winter solstice, now we go forward, MERRY CHRISTMAS 🌲☃️

[@theflowerfarmer]

Merry Christmas Alaska! X

[@tamiratliff4459]

You are such a sweet , happy person, so uplifting and very creative and resourceful in all you do, so happy I happened on your channel

[@theflowerfarmer]

@@tamiratliff4459 ah Thankyou xxx

[@aliceheidecker1853]

So lovely and meaningful.

[@theflowerfarmer]

Thank you and happy Christmas XX

[@debjanibhowmick5870]

Thanks for sharing, merry Christmas to u and yr family!

[@theflowerfarmer]

merry Christmas! x

[@1944JerriMellas]

You are lovely Georgie with a “Sparkle and Wink” 🎄☃️❄️⛄️🎁🎄😉. You bring the Merry in Merry Christmas.

[@theflowerfarmer]

Ah - merry Christmas to you x

[@gardengirl7446]

All IS well! Enjoyed your Christmas 🎄decor! 😇

[@theflowerfarmer]

Thankyou x

[@theresalee9392]

Our tree is also family stories!

[@theflowerfarmer]

it makes putting up and taking down lovely doesn't it - so many happy memories x

[@susancoffman6516]

Merry Christmas to you and yours.

[@theflowerfarmer]

And to you Susan x

[@tammiloving1729]

So sweet and fun to see you Christmas decorations, your love for your children’s creations is similar to mine, and, next to honoring Christ’s birth, hold the highest positions in the display. So many memories 💚. Merry Christmas, and thank you! @basketofblooms

[@theflowerfarmer]

Merry Christmas to you too x

[@helenrider8781]

Very nice l love it 😊

[@theflowerfarmer]

Thank you! 😊 x

[@rosamgaspar]

In Portugal we would put shoes near the fireplace instead of stockings.

[@theflowerfarmer]

I hope they're big shoes xxx

[@rosamgaspar]

@@theflowerfarmer They were usually filled with money.

[@theflowerfarmer]

@@rosamgaspar ooh x

[@theresalee9392]

My third comment..I am going to use your wording and go Full Spangle 🎄

[@theflowerfarmer]

hurrah! x just putting up this year's tree here myself x