hello september🦔misty mornings, fall candles, facing my fears 🍂 the netherlands vlog

welcome to the first autumn vlog of the year! although the weather hasn't gotten any colder yet in the netherlands, i was so happy to experience the first misty morning of the year! i also go fall candle shopping, visit the amsterdam parks and show you how i made homemade oils and focaccia. this week was also a scary one for me as i had to give a speech aaa. hope you enjoy this vlog!
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[@morph3e8]

It's autumn, her power is growing

[@luiiiandmovieee]

autumn bender

[@l1k1v1]

FR✨🧡💅🏼

[@morph3e8]

@@luiiiandmovieee best ref ever

[@Jantonov1]

Autumn will always feel like the new year. It never goes away. New Years feels like an unwanted birthday but September is a time of hope.

[@samanthag3314]

fun fact - the Jewish new year is in September!

[@tylershaymorace1654]

On point! I thought it was just me😭 This September 1st felt like a fresh start like New Year's is supposed to feel

[@whateverbabe]

I feel the exact same way!

[@sophspice32]

wow you expressed my thoughts with this com

[@so-meichi]

Quick PSA about writing: The thing about loving books is that it often goes hand in hand with wanting to try out writing yourself sometimes. The tricky part about this is that because most book lovers have accumulated such a high standard from their consumption, they often haven't put what they've learnt into practise. This leaves you with the awkward situation of being knowledgeable enough to be aware that what you're writing is bad but not being knowledgeable enough to know how to fix it. I've gone through this (still am tbh) and im sure others have too. What you need to remember is that writing is a skill that is honed and crafted over time, not some talent you're born with, much like other art forms. The only way to get better is to try it. And after you've tried it, practise it. It's hard, but that's what makes it worth it.

[@julietbeck2945]

thank you for sharing this!! have you read Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott, it reminded me of this

[@so-meichi]

@julietbeck2945 no, unfortunately I haven't. But it sounds interesting!

[@meem3538]

I really needed to hear this. Like, you've genuinely healed a part of my self-loathing as a fledgling writer. Thank you for your comment!

[@saberchild]

oh i needed to hear this

[@vyn409]

an autumny leonie video is always such a treat

[@Leonie_Christel]

:)

[@barbaramccleery7469]

I'm 49 and I still have the same feeling of Autumn being the beginning of something new.❤

[@matiaibba4956]

I use my empty candles for a lot of things: hair elastics, make up brushes, kitchen items, I put fairy lights in them, paint them and use them for my bookmarks, as a pen holder on my desk etcetera

[@michchow7385]

It's hilarious how Leonie processes her emotions about having no more candles in real time and we all get to watch it. Love your booktube videos and vlogs!

[@hellokaity]

I'm 37 and I still look at fall as being a season of renewal! I think the crisp air just energizes me and it's the sign of the fun of summer being over and getting back to longer days indoors, etc. This is when I usually try new things, new skills, settle into better routines.

[@ninaklt2682]

Tip for the candle problem: refill them yourself! ✨ I will usually keep the glasses and collect leftover wax from other candles as well, buy some wicks and do my own candles. Also you can use your scent yourself! It's really really easy believe me :)

[@pettyella6607]

just take care, bc if you reheat the glass too much it will crack and make a whole mess (besides being dangerous ofc)

[@ninaklt2682]

@@pettyella6607 Yes you're right ... that's why I am usually just trying to scrape the excess wax out of the glasses and then clean them before refilling them

[@emr2220]

you can also pour a little bit of hot water into the candle jar to melt the leftover wax out! makes it a lot easier to clean @@ninaklt2682 and totally seconding refilling them yourself! you can also buy little scentless wax melts that are specifically for candle making (or even just the melts that are for a candle warmer) and add your own scent with essential oils, etc.

[@cax8442]

HELL YEAH THIS MADE MY DAY

[@Leonie_Christel]

love that!

[@MRECoelho]

Years after graduation and not even having a typical summer holiday, September still feels like the start of a new year.

[@pienhoefnagels9789]

she’s back!! she’s thriving!! she’s vibing!! AND IT’S FALL

[@denakaye5101]

I am 58 and it is still the same for me that Fall is a fresh new beginning. Love your channel! 🎃

[@mimmixoxo]

I get fall as a beginning because of the harvest season 🌾🍂 I know a lot of cultures see that as a beginning since harvesting means that the land is bare and ready to start fresh again 😄 (also a helpful tip with strong scented candles is to bring coffee beans and smell them after each candle - it helps neutralize the smell and keeps your nose from hurting)

[@pha_izah]

i live in a country with a tropical climate so i know i can always count on u for the cozy autumn vibes 🍁🫶🏽 ur videos r a blessing 🥹

[@momentmemos]

Proud of you for smashing the speech!! I‘m terrified of public speaking too, my stomach was almost cramping just watching you do it omg😭😭

[@sorrynerozumim8605]

When you're sad and tired but Leonie uploads a new video❤

[@sbug4]

AH! Seeing the notification that you’ve posted is the best part of my week

[@Leonie_Christel]

Yay! Thank you!

[@listenann]

I’m out of school for 6 years and I still look at autumn as a beginning of something new. also looking at students with envy

[@itskimberlyrodriguez]

I just discovered you also have a personal channel! Yai! Excited to binge your videos! ♥️

[@cynderblock11]

You can use boiling water to get the bottom of the wax out of your candles and you can clean out the glass jars and keep them. You can use the wax that’s left in the very bottom and wax warmers if you have that at all.

[@colourfulkatie145]

Used candle jar tip! I usually clean them out and use them for storing things like pencils/bookmarks/art supplies, vases, and put small plants in them (keeping the pant in a the plastic pot and just setting it in the pretty jar). To get the wax out, I boil water in my tea kettle and fill the jar up to the brim with boiling water. It melts the left over wax and solidifies on top of the water as it cools (sometimes need to do this twice). Then if you have a wax warmer, you can use the left over wax for that!

[@SAT-Trip]

Leonie !!! the concept of a work & fun candle is amazing! I came across it by accident, to try and get myself to love being around my favourite candle scent and trick my brain into loving to work in the space - IT WORKS !!! j'adore

[@lenavolkening5299]

Hehe I work at Uni as a lecturer. So, fortunately, autumn still really is the beginning of something new and I love this so much!!

[@UrbanWetBread]

And here in Italy autumn is like a shiny pokémon: there's summer, then abrupt winter, no in-between anymore. Halfway through september and we still hit almost 30°C where I live + lots of humidity all year long. Watching vlogs of places where autumn exists and is coming in strong makes me feel at ease, the gray skies really give me hope for a good, cold winter this year, where I may be able to put on my warmest and fanciest clothes and drink a cup of warm tea/chocolate in a cozy blanket :)

[@julieg9847]

Congratulations on being asked to speak. Autumn is my favorite time of year. As life progresses and your habits change September won't feel so momentous. 🍁🍁🍁🍁

[@emkatreads]

I put boiling water in the candle and let the wax float to the top, then clean the glass and recycle it. You can also freeze them and use a knife to pop the wax out.

[@jessica.isabell.m]

Congratulations on that speech! You can be so proud of you for doing something that scared you. Same with the writing class! This video is an actual inspiration for trying new things 😊 And of course for autumn in general ❤

[@karlablpz]

Hi! I'm Spanish and I think you should know that your channel and your voice is very nice for learning and practicing my English!!! Thank u so much. I love your vibes and your channel❤

[@anemelo-tsourekaki]

The oil segment is such a witchy touch 🤭🍂

[@glaciel13]

It never goes away! 12 years has passed since I have finished university and still autumn is beginig of the new cycle. 😊

[@BrendaMichelleReads]

Still waiting for autumn to arrive in Belgium it has been so hot 🥵 But love your vlog it gave all the fall vibes 🍵🍂🧡🍁

[@nbunnysnowboard]

When my candles run out I pour out the last bits of wax and clean it out and use it to store things like sunglasses, candy, hairbrushes, etc. I switch them out based on season so it always fits the theme

[@CosmicSinger1]

A company called Arbor Made makes refillable candles! I have one, and they send the wax separate from the jar, and once the candle has finished the jar allows you to pop out the old wax and put in the new. It's really neat!

[@SpaceBunno]

I like to use empty candle containers to store things because with fabric and elastic you can make some what of a lid. They also make for perfect wrapping for weirdly shapped gifts and then the get a pretty vase to use afterwards. Just make sure to clean them extra well.

[@Ojasoomaa]

Tip for the candles - you can go to a craft store to buy new wax and wicks for your diy candles. They also sell candle scents separately. If you have used your candle up, you can pour hot water right into the jar, the wax will melt and rise to the top of the surface, it is easy to remove it that way.

[@paulzrulz]

I’ve been out of school 5 years and I still associate fall with new beginnings and new opportunity

[@mmcoookies]

I always save the leftover wax and melt them into new, smaller candles :)

[@hystdd]

leonie discovering tkmaxx candles is exactly what i needed

[@nightgreen1201]

Hi Leonie, it was perfect, I hope you take time for this channel, I think they are my favorite videos. Have a good fall, only 3 days left.

[@lynnm6611]

This vlog is the essence of coziness and autumn vibes. You’ve made my day, can’t wait for another video on this channel!

[@aleksandrrakitin9747]

the art on a pumpkin coconut jar lid gives me deadly education vibes

[@jackiesliterarycorner]

Autumn feels like a cozy time a year for me and it's of reflection.

[@ingerlouise]

if you want to take the time to get all of the leftover wax out, wash the soot off and take off the label you could reuse your candle glasses as just regular glasses to drink out of. i especially think the blue colour would look awesome and then after a while you’d have a cupboard filled with different coloured/shaped/sized drinking glasses 😊

[@spaceylacey7285]

Tip for empty candle containers. If I like the shape of the container I will wash it out/sanitize it and use it to store other things. I keep cutting swabs/balls in them in the bathroom. In a sucker for a glass container/jar/bottle and I always try to repurpose them if I can.

[@arpenmanukyan63]

This was very fun and calming to watch, as someone going through a literal war right now, I appreciate the comfort your videos bring, can't wait for the next vlog🩷

[@mehrnooshmana]

Your video definitely encouraged me to go grab some candles and burn it while I am writing 🤗

[@isafeld]

you had me laughing out loud in a coffee shop!! definitely going to bring more candles into my life.

[@peppyshalamar23]

For your candles you can put the almost empty ones in the freezer and once they freeze you can pop the wax out super easily. From there you can use the empty candle holder as a jar/container of some kind and get a wax burner to burn the extra wax! Also so glad your speech went well!!!! ❤❤

[@kimabou1733]

I’m so ready for fall, it’s finally spooky October my favourite month of the year and the temperatures have decided to rise up to 38 🙃

[@lisannevstheuniverse]

this is my third autumn after finishing uni and i feel exactly the same way about it feeling like the start of a new year!! even more than new year’s eve i think although that also feels like a place for new beginnings

[@cologne_jungle]

I always use the glases from these candles as plant pots... 😄

[@luiiiandmovieee]

19:08 I really want this skeleton plate. It's so silly I love it

[@ingframin]

Leonie, for the focaccia you should have consulted an Italian, not BBC XD. Anyway, the trick is to let it grow for a couple of days. My recipe is: 500g of flour, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 tablespoon of sugar, 7g of dry yeast (Dr. Oeteker), around 300mL of water. Mix everything together and put to rest in a bowl. Cover it with flour and try not to let it dry. Maybe cover the bowl with cellophan or a towel. Every few hours you mix it again. The day after you can put it in a tray and cook it. Set the oven to the maximum! A typical thing we do is also to put olive oil on top (just a bit, don't drown it in oil or it will fry in the oven).

[@zoe8608]

really enjoyed this vlog! autumn is my favorite

[@moonflower1616]

Oh my god, the day you woke up feeling nervous and freaking out....I could feel that in my bones. 😬 But you did it though! I am impressed. That's so intimidating!

[@erynreagan7747]

I always burn a candle when I write hehe so I totally agree on it programming your mind that you're working when the wick is lit

[@roguetaco5487]

I reuse my empty candles jars around my house as containers. First you put the candle jar in the freezer only for a few hours, take it out and gentle pry out the remaining wax with a spoon. Leave the jar on the counter until it warms back up to room temperature (you don't want to put cold glass into warm water). The next step I do is fill a bowl or the sink (if I'm doing a bunch), with warm soapy water. Let your jars soak for a few hours. This should do two things. First, help scrub off any remaining wax residue and second, peel off the jar paper label. Now, you should have a clean pretty jar (hopefully you kept the lid). I use mine in the bathroom for cotton swabs/balls/etc or in the kitchen to store wood picks, kitchen tools. Oh and if they are clear jars you can use them as little terrariums! So many uses really. The hardest part is just cleaning them out.

[@clairelaffan7670]

When I'm done with a candle and I want to keep the jar, I just pour boiling water into it to melt the wax away and then run it through the dishwasher. I like to use them to store q-tips and cotton balls and other odds and ends, or as a propagation vessel for plants :)

[@oliwier5093]

hehe love it :3 yeah, the weather has been such a mess. I live in Germany, about an hour from the Netherlands. There was one could and foggy day, too, but after that it was tank top and shorts again hahaha

[@breadstickavenger]

watching this from the southern hemisphere where our days consist of 40 degrees celsius weather, but i’m loving the vibes anyway

[@karolina8465]

Leonie I bought scented candles with wooden wick in Action - both smel.... well, one is gingerbread, and the second one is cinnamon. I was surprised by that crakling, but got used to it, and I also burn a candle when I work on something.

[@NineRegs]

This fall also feels like a new beginning for me coz it's my first since I finished university, also because I'm starting a new job and moving to a new city (there is SO MUCH to do 🙏🏼) Honestly i hope this way of looking at time won't goes away i kinda like the fact that we can have multiples beginning, it means more opportunities for me (:

[@LuLu-yp6ig]

I looove ur fall content and ur other videos too ofc :) We also have a heatwave in Germany :( i thought it will finally cool down but maybe even october will be hot :( it feels so normalized now, but I knew September as the rainy storm month not as a second august. Its a weird feeling

[@ketterdama]

Same in the uk, so happy the heatwave is over, i love autumn

[@azfarsyed7082]

Many seasons, reasons, life times, Forever People meet . Good to growing together. .

[@nka30]

I moved back home to the southern hemisphere last year and I still see September as the start of Autumn 🙈 for me it IS actually new beginnings, given it’s Spring now. My head is struggling lol Btw your videos are always pleasantly ASMR to me.

[@ritatouilles00]

I also moved back to my tropical country this year and I miss the feeling of autumn so much!

[@2871lola]

For the candles I always put some boiling water in there to take out the remaining wax. After a second rinse you can pot little plants or propogate avocados (Albert Heijn avocados and mangoes are fun to give a try) in them or put pencils/annotation tools😊

[@mutedspace]

awe i loved this video! :') also huge congrats on the google talk that's wild ♡!! fall totally feels like an invitation for new beginnings!! almost like the year's second wind

[@ReadingNymph]

Soo ready for autumn 🍂 also love how you have candles for different things, I may adopt this

[@harrietfreeman5304]

Congrats on doing such a big speech, that’s super cool! (Although 100% nerve wracking i totally agree). This video was such a comfort and came at the perfect time, thank you for all your work ❤

[@radix2830]

The Netherlands is such a beautiful country.

[@MsGloomyLamp]

Same as you use old porcelain mugs as pots, you can use candles holders as pots! Just make sure to put your soil into a plastic pot with holes first (can't remember the name for them in English). Also, use them as a jar for anything you like, I use them as sort of organizers in the drawers for things like scrunchies, earphones, coins, random bits and bobs. (to wash the leftover wax you can freeze the candle for some time, then scrape the wax out)

[@haribobjornernam]

the editing on this video is gorgeous 🥺

[@Leonie_Christel]

thank you aaa

[@fatimaf5433]

Tips for making labne ( as it is my favorite thing and it Lebanese ) use a pillow case to make it its better and add bit of salt to the yogurt to spice it up. Best eaten with zaatar and olive oil (superior mix) Enjoy!!

[@RGsDevilship]

For the soot problem with the candle, trim the wick down each time before you light it, even at the start of a new one. And if you notice it being sooty again while burning, blow it out and trim it again. Also, I melt the wax out at the end and then recycle the glass jar, messy work, but it makes me feel better knowing it's not all going straight in the landfill.

[@itsailuo]

For the scented candles, i usually would empty the container from the wax then using it as pen holder or something! You can remove the wax by adding hot water to it and then it would rise to the top :D It always feels like a nice memory to look at these empty containers and remember the times i watched that candle burn in

[@romalibra_books]

I finished Uni in 2017 and I still see September as the beginning of the year 😊 I hope it never changes

[@maddiem982]

It's finally getting cool and cozy where I live, so this was the perfect reminder to start burning candles again. 💛 I personally love woodsy scents like pine. It makes my room smell like the forest.

[@CaitFrizzell]

September 12 is my birthday! I was maybe the only person in dutch history to be absolutely *thrilled* when there was fog and mist in Leiden on my birthday. 😂 What a fabulous gift!

[@yuyufloof]

I love watching your videos while I do stuff around the house. Your voice is very soothing. Love the videos 🥰❤

[@christinagallo7558]

Hey Leonie! I love your videos! They are so aesthetic and I love your vibe! If you're looking for refillable candle, I know a small company called Arbor Made makes refillable candle and they have a bunch of scents!

[@soymikleo]

i dont really feel the autumnal vibes yet for myself but the editing leonid omg its soooo cozy and warm 🖤✨

[@mars-eg8ji]

this video is just so cozy and delightful

[@AmandaPace85]

The fact I'm watching this video the FIRST day of Autumn! Definitely my favorite season and your vlog gives me all the autumnal vibes I loved it so much!! I'm so happy you did so well at your speech!!

[@untitledunknown433]

Richard Papen trying to get into Julian’s class as Leonie trying to get into 8-student writing class. P.S. I’m myself taking a painting course this fall for the same reason #autumnalvibes

[@jamesduggan7200]

I remember the first time I as rejected/not admitted. It's a weird feeling. Anyway, writing is a lifelong activity so a few months makes little real difference in the long run. Very good to see you again, LC, as always.

[@MarioNerbonne]

One thing that could be done with your candle remnants is melting down the leftover wax and combining it with old dryer lint into little balls or cubes (a large ice cube tray works nicely) and then you get quick and convenient fire starters. For campfires and such 🙂 As for the container, perhaps it could find a second purpose as a plant pot?

[@ormdian]

this is my 13th year without going back to any kind of school in September and I still definitely feel like the new year starts here. and I love it and I celebrate it :)

[@apapchan9265]

I fell in love in view of a canal covered in fog. 😭

[@brooke-d]

We're going into spring and just had a 4 day heat wave (36c). Not looking forward to summer so thank you for letting me escape to autumn for a moment 🧡

[@rissahaven]

I graduated from college four years ago, and yes, I still look at fall that way. Maybe it has something to do with the feeling of relief that accompanies the end of a really long, really hot, really humid New England summer, or maybe I'm just an academic to my core!

[@celly589]

Props to you for doing that speech! Public speaking is absolutely terrifying. I HATED school presentations. Also doesn’t help that I work in a job where I will have to eventually talk/present to clients…😬 but that’s not for a long time but I’m still dreading it. I totally get what you mean about being weirdly calm when doing the actual thing that was scaring you. I think it’s the anticipation and the not knowing that’s sometimes more scary than the actual thing itself.

[@buuuuuuuuuu]

i just re watched you last video, so excited to watch this one!!! (also, idk if you figure what was causing the fruit flies problem but in my experience it can be that one of your neighbors have a lot of rotting fruit or a compost pile, both cause a lot if fruit flies especially in summer)

[@georgieraereads5331]

This video is so cosy, I watched it whilst updating my reading journal and it felt so warm and wholesome 🍄🍂🕯

[@roxannehuston6268]

So glad your speech went well!!! Congrats!

[@roxannehuston6268]

Thank you so much for your response! I really love your content. It relaxes me, and I like hearing about the books I should read or can bypass. There's a calm in your content and aesthetic that helps me get calm. 😁 Keep doing what you do! 👍

[@IzzadorahLee]

I also get rejuvenated when fall weather hits, it's a time for shedding the old and taking care of yourself vs the busy busy of summer activities. Side note: where do you get your video game themed background music? Makes me love your videos even more

[@Bookisholaa]

I love an autumn in Netherlands, especially in my town 🍂

[@maireadfoleyy]

New comfort youtuber xxxxx love from Ireland

[@_ashleylh]

Nope! That fall new year feeling has never went away for me! January doesn't give me new vibes - it gives me let's make soup and then go to sleep vibes. As it should 😅