MAKING MY OWN PRODUCT, JANUARY WELLNESS & HOME CHANGES | Lydia Elise Millen

[@mercifitPilates]

I must say, I’ve been watching these KZbin’s since October last year and although Lydia’s style is a bit more classic than mine I appreciate it so much, It’s really inspired me to invest in classics, take care of my things, become more organised and also celebrate being dressed up as an act of self love and appreciation and not being ott. I watch the videos when I’m feeling down or just in a rainy day on the sofa as a treat. I find it therapeutic and soothing and just uplifting. I never miss one. I’m also obsessed with her tailor and getting bespoke pieces made with such love and care. How gorgeous. I just really enjoy this content as some uplifting inspiring escapism ❤

[@nicolechantellle]

Here I am, bundled up and freezing in -30 degree weather, marveling at how winter looks in your part of the world. It's so fascinating how seasons paint such different pictures depending on where you are-it’s truly beautiful when you stop to reflect on it. While I can’t help but wish my winter looked a bit more like yours, Evergreen has reminded me to cherish the unique beauty of my own winters, a magic that no other place quite has💛

[@andraskewes5804]

Just wanted you to know that I took your advice and went for my very first walk in the snow in Florida. Yes, you read that correct Florida. We got about 9 inches of snow last night here in the panhandle our first snowstorm in about 100 years but back to the walk it was fantastic Walking in the cold weather was amazing and thank you for writing about it in your book Evergreen ❤❤❤

[@AlexaTrip]

Yes! The snow in Louisiana was magical!

[@debbiestott3651]

Lydia, just be yourself as I love all your content and lifestyle video’s. It’s not a competition and you don’t have to apologise for anything. Like you said about Megan, we just enjoy your story. It must be so hard sometimes trying to think of new things to show people, but basically I think people follow you because they like you. Yes you. X Loved the pantry update.

[@Ivettesabella-o1n]

in the summer I make lavender whipped body cream you get that wonderful scent without using any essential oil as the flower itself smells amazing . love this video Lydia

[@zoemariekaye]

It’s wonderful to see a nice long vlog, especially love to see you in the garden again! Feel inspired to experiment with my own homemade beauty products now! With love from Yorkshire 🌱💚

[@SzazaM077]

I'm afraid that when it comes to perimenopause, you can eat the cleanest diet, exercise, quit alcohol and cosmetics and you still end up with some awful symptoms - once the hormones start to decline and/ or flactuate, you need THEM replaced. On the top of it all, we were lied that intermittent fasting is good for women over 40 and HIIT is the way to manage weight (NO! creates more stress and cortisol circulating in our bodies causing weight gain), and that fat is bad for us (NO! It's not! We need good fats!). So many things I learnt since entering perimenopause! Why nobody told me those things??? Lydia, enjoy your 30s! 😊

[@missybelmont9830]

There ARE so many hormore disruptors in food And cosmetics so Absolutely avoid those chemicals ❤

[@isabellecurrat]

As a health coach aged 44 and seeing women of all ages, I couldn't agree more, especially with IF and HIIT. Weight lifting is the way to go

[@Paisley_Cat]

Also perimenopause begins at 35 years old. By the time women reach the age of thirty, 90% of their eggs are gone.

[@MediaProDana]

Look at Dr Louise Neeson and get those hormones on track

[@Shopaholic2000]

My weight was really stable until late 40's early 50's, I've managed to lose 1.5 stone and maintain it doing the 5:2 I don't even have to do it all the time and of course getting active helps too 🧘‍♀🙏. Lentils, preferably green ones are delicious added to cottage pie not only are they healthy they taste great and make the pie go further, would work in any stew, casserole or soup. Bon apetit!

[@Maykono1]

You can use red lentils in your butternut or pumpkin soup with some carrots and onions/ shallots/leeks, black pepper, salt, a bit of nutmeg or pumpkin spice if you like it. The red lentils make the soup more hearty, filling and smooth. It is absolutely delicious with a bit of cream and some buttered sourdough. You can even top the velouté with some toasted pumpkin seeds if you’re feeling fancy. The perfect meal for cold autumn and winter days. As a kid I called it the orange soup and I love it!

[@S.A.S-Queen]

That sounds amazing. I'm going to try it since I do make lentil soup often. I did a white bean stew today that is out of this world!!

[@Nespa81]

Every vlog this year has been my new favorite! Falling back in love with this channel and how it makes me feel and the person I want to be! ❤❤❤

[@_quartzyoucan2369]

I appreciate that you don’t expect us to replicate what you’re doing- its you starting the conversation or thought process enabling us to alter perceptions or perspectives, that’s the juice of life for me. Trying different things & keeping what does work by eliminating what doesn’t. Streamlining daily routines by habit stacking or identifying windows of time that suit particular activities more than others. HA! Twilight, my daughter & I loved the series- we were going into the second year of losing my Dad at the time it was first released. Welcomed distraction. I know the winter mornings you’re describing. Aotearoa nz has them & they’re my fave. Smelling the crispness of nature mixed with a wood fire burning while having a hot bevvy, what’s not to love. Hugs, Connie xx

[@Shobanapankajakshan1970]

i always rolled my eyes at manifestation stuff until my friend showed up with this crazy new energy after reading Vibrations of Manifestation. they seemed more focused, more at peace, and things just started falling into place for them-like they weren’t chasing anymore, just attracting. it’s subtle but powerful. apparently, the book is hard to find because it keeps disappearing, but if you’re curious, it’s worth the hunt

[@michellefenton3490]

Who is the author ?

[@sueburkhalter8045]

Lydia, what I like about you , as opposed to other influencers, is that you will say that this is your first time trying this or that or planting this or that, and asking advice of someone.. you don't pretend that you know everything about gardening, cooking etc. Please don't change!

[@forever-rosebud]

Living for the extra long content. Thank you, Lydia! 🤍

[@champagneonsunday]

Hello Lydia! I’m not sure if anyone has mentioned this, but as a clinical herbalist I can advise that you should never infuse fresh herbs or botanicals - they contain water which will cause your infusion to go rancid. They must be fully dehydrated first, and then their beautiful natural oils will infuse perfectly into your carrier oils, and be sound for two years or more! So pleased to see you sharing your new hobbies and natural product passion!

[@gelly5950]

Interesting, so dried lavender for example?

[@Anna-qv2pb]

Love that you embrace organic skincare and now even make it yourself!👏🏼❤️

[@kimkolpin4244]

Thank you for the wonderful gardening/greenhouse content - it is soothing to watch. I love the long videos!! Last year I also had a rubbish garden other than the hydrangeas, but never give up! Each year will bring new challenges and wonders. Happy mid-winter!!

[@karenreiter533]

I love the gardening content as well and I am inspired to start germinating seeds right now! Happy mid-winter to you too!

[@elise350-v9k]

I’m so here for the garden content💐💚✨ I imagine it must be wonderful to sit in the green house enjoying some nice drinks and food/snacks!

[@elizabethelms4512]

Let’s all appreciate that Lydia has gardeners that come in and prepare her garden beds ❤️

[@rosemarydewar1707]

You may need extract essences (water) instead of oils. I’m modifying water into the whip will loosen up a little and you can use things like a little bit of arrowroot powder or cornstarch to assist the suspension of the emulsion.

[@MichelleSmith-pp7lf]

So interesting. I’ve been watching you your entire KZbin journey I believe. And each channel I follow is so different from the next. In terms of gardening, fashion, etc - you are the only creator I watch like this. I so, so enjoy your calm videos, your humor, your intellect, Carrie and Ali, etc. ❤

[@reneeferreira4994]

A tip that may help with the body cream - I used to do this when I made my body creams. Use ice blocks, i.e that come with water bottles to keep them cold. We have a couple in our freezer to keep things cold as well (I ramble). Anyway if you stick the bowl of melted oil on the ice block it cools the oils whilst you whisk. Saves you having to put the bowl in your freezer 😊

[@_TheConstantGardener_]

I’ve just tucked up my 3 year old in her bed (as well as my husband in our bed hehehe) and packing my suitcase for a 2 day work trip while watching this video to keep me company. How relaxing watching you tidying up your pantry😅 Thanks😀

[@emmajade8616]

Lydia the Outlander books are very seasonal and includes botany - it is seriously amazing!

[@kirstymcdougall3595]

Could you do a breakdown of where you got your cutlery and kitchen plates, bowls etc. they are beautifully muted and I think it’s so hard to find items like this ❤

[@johannabaumgartner]

I‘m absolutely with you when it comes to caviar! I love it, but as you say caviar is not caviar. My husband is a surgeon and very often thankful patients offered him alcohol, any sort you can imagine. Now, we an alcohol problem = that is in the meantime we have a bar that is better equipped that the bar of any 5 star hotel. As after the operation is before the operation my husband has hardly the time to drink and I won‘t drink alone. One day a Russian patient offered my husband a huge tin of caviar. That was a revelation. Since then, I asked his secretary to tell any patient who asks what to offer him to say „caviar“, just a tiny tiny tin does the job. We just enjoy it so much. And we also bring it with us when visiting family, especially my elderly mother LOVES it.

[@laurenmartin2247]

Vision in White by Nora Roberts is a lovely wintery book, set in New England about a group of friends who own a wedding planning business. Each friend gets her own book and her own season, and they’re very sweet and atmospheric

[@leecarr5497]

Thank you for the motivation to make my own products as well - I used to have a therapy room and I made my own products (with almond oil & fragrance oils), but stopped it. I agree, the fragrant oils are a problem with some people, the do react. Thank you again.

[@karonfrench1012]

Great vlog Lydia once again. Lots of useful, informative and interesting content. Small tip. I’ve decanted my stuff into glass jars for years now. If there is a use by date cut that out and sellotape it to the back of the jar so you don’t see it. 👍🥰

[@newfoundland3030]

Lydia, I could not believe my eyes, that body cream looks so good! I'm sure that would make incredible gifts to give " Lydia's Evergreen Cream." You have inspired me!! Please share the quantities in your newsletter

[@rebeccacole6910]

Just started Callie Coles - A Tangled Web 😍 I’m loving the chapters she’s released so far. Brilliant classic way of releasing a book 📖 independently self published in Devon ❤

[@MrVikingsandra]

I just got a kindle for the first time too. I devour books cause I'm a fast reader so it definitely is the way to go 👏 Love it so far!

[@nina-mt]

I'm also reading the Winter Garden and enjoying it so far! It's a little slow at first, but I'm on chapter 16 and I've come to love it. I hope you enjoy it just as much. ❤

[@barbbusby7862]

I just listened to your book in the car on my monthly drive to Perth WA for work for 3 days, normally work from home, and I really related to your thoughts, I live 3 hours from the city now in a country town, and my attitude to life is so much better being in the outdoors, I don’t normally comment so I am sorry for long winded story 😂. Love your channel.

[@goldamurr2148]

Hey there fellow West Aussie! 🙋🏻‍♀️Mandurah viewer here…I so agree with your comment…we bought a block in the south west and hope to be there sooner rather than later!

[@carolynmarshall1968]

Loved this vlog. You are such an inspiration and love how much you are into nature. How exciting making your own cream and the best thing is knowing what you have put in it, amazing 🪴💚

[@LenaMMcKee]

I used to make so many body butters Lydia give some avocado butter, a try it also can have a faint green hue sometimes and I’m glad you’re adding the vitamin E oil cause it’s a natural preservative

[@otbyvanessa]

1:14:27 Loved hearing this conversation about finding inspiration outside of your industry. I have been a travel agent all my working life and branched out on my own into Ultra-luxury opulent travel and I to was looking at other agents in the industry doing luxury travel and just thinking how do I be different. Then I started watching shows based in other ultra luxury markets like fashion, real-estate and of course this vlog that I started to find alternative ways to finding my customers and how I do my branding to elevate me above what I was originally looking at.

[@ellaa5528]

I’m amazed that with your love for candles you still haven’t made an evergreen candle from your garden I would most certainly buy that

[@sarahcox4180]

Honestly, I've always felt there are too many great books to read without forcing yourself the finish ones that don't suit you. Love you!!!

[@magdalenasanchezsanz2703]

hola Lidia! prueba de poner aceite de rosa de mosqueta con la manteca de carite ,te irá bien es muy nutritiva y también regenerante ,es ideal para tu edad..un abrazo

[@annadance9781]

I absolutely love the gardening content !

[@twktwo123]

you will do great with your new family member. Don't worry about what anyone else says ;) He's perfect. beautiful. You are the best animal parent.

[@christinegrafton1915]

Hi Lydia, I really enjoy hearing about your reading journey and the books that you’re currently diving into. I started a similar journey last year, and my goal this year is to keep it going. I also love books that match the season we’re in. If you’re looking for another great winter-themed read, I highly recommend The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon. It’s a bit long, but it’s a fast read and will definitely hold your attention until the very end.

[@joannemorris6180]

Hello! I’m from the US. Enjoying your videos just received your book. Also trying your evergreen oil but using left over Christmas Tree clippings.

[@RitchelleSebleyStevens]

It's so satisfying watching you sort your pantry especially decanting & the top ups ❤😂😂

[@thwrkrm5848]

Been making my own for years - I feel like when you whip it instead of heating it up is a fluffier consistency

[@HeatherMullins-i8k]

I absolutely love your stove in your greenhouse and you've inspired me to do the same to warm my little sproutlings I'm about to put in. Please can you tell me what brand it is/where you got it from?

[@CountryloverCountrylover]

The cup and saucer plants you mention are easy from seed. The Latin name is Cobaea Scandens start them soon as they take a while to mature,. Just plant them in damp compost - I use root trainers, but a deep pot will be fine

[@ColeyBolee]

Hi Lydia! Where did you get your glass pantry jars from? Love the variety of sizes and wooden lids 🙂

[@deborah21Elle]

Love love love the gardening content ❤. Don't change please your an amazing person, you and your family ❤

[@DollyBobsPaws]

Hi Lydia, you can use your lentils up in soups, just throw some in and they will help to thicken it

[@Naomithenutritionist]

Love the garden and home content ❤

[@caroleaddison5534]

Love love love your content, particularly the garden. Thank you for all your hard work 💚

[@Jayne-Ann]

Wow while it was a long process to make the body cream it turned out amazing. Well done ❤

[@TracyHill-n9p]

Raising Hare is the most beautifully written book & the most beautiful story about Raising Hare taking you through the seasons...Big bonus is it is set in the English countryside

[@karencox107]

Beautiful book I've just started reading it .... Lydia would love it !x

[@Plumtreeavenue]

Miracle Gro already do a canister hose attachment- but mine hasn’t been too reliable so if you can come up with one that actually works well and doesn’t leak then I’d definitely buy it!

[@heatherdorsey4770]

You might like Rosemunde Pilcher books. Winter Solstice for December, September for Autumn, The Shell Seekers for summer, and Coming Home has many seasons but Spring is best.

[@heatherdorsey4770]

Opps! Posted too soon. You didn't care for Winter Solstice. I do think you would like The Shell Seekers. It has England, gardening, Ibiza, etc...

[@waimeagrl5142]

Shell Seekers is one of my favorite books.

[@sarahbroxton7827]

“The Lost Bookshop” by Evie Woods was a fabulous book and may tick some your book requirement boxes 🥰

[@ggfarmgirl8350]

Love your lemon trees! I’m growing my first one this winter, in my south facing laundry room, and they’re blooming right now. Yours gives me inspiration!

[@Sophia.BrM8-21]

try the lentils with rosemary with sautéed celery, carrots, onion and a little garlic, you can also leave a little more liquid to accompany with slices of toasted bread (you can also add tomato puree if you like)😊

[@cares8181]

1:19:45 What I've done so it's less messy, is put the whipped oil into a ziploc bag (do they have those in the UK?) And then cut a hole in the corner and squeeze it into the jars. I find that it's easier and less mess. Although, it's not bad getting it all over your hands, they come out soft and moisturized 😂❤

[@kgfshubhamgmaing3461]

so my friends started raving about this book called Vibrations of Manifestation, and honestly, their lives started to shift-one got a promotion they thought was years away, another randomly reconnected with someone who gave them a huge opportunity. it’s like their energy just leveled up, not in some flashy way, but in a way that actually sticks. people say this book gets taken down fast because it’s too real, so good luck if you wanna find it.

[@natalieedwards6519]

Have you heard of the Glucose Goddess method of eating to help balance your hormones? The goal is to eat veggies first, then protein, then carbs, with sweets last to reduce your glucose spikes. If you reduce the glucose spikes you then reduce the subsequent insulin spikes as well. Overall hormonal balance seems to follow stabilized glucose levels. Take care!

[@katecollins5354]

Watching 🥶from Canada 🥶. Keep up the great work.

[@Sophia.BrM8-21]

🌹💐🌸🌺🌻🌷🌼🪻Hi Lydia, I'm 15 years old from Italy, when you talk about flowers and bulbs I always think of my nonna who loved her garden, she was obsessed with bulbs, and I helped her to remove the weeds, now I've lost her, but when I see flowers I always think of her🌹🌸🌺🌻🌷🌼🥀🪷🪻

[@abbi-annmatthews5580]

Please please please show us how to do the cup and saucer climbing plant!!! Would love that!

[@glenda7846]

The Garden Within and Soul Care are two of my favorite books that I read last year. I have a few more and enjoy books that help me to be better and do better. I find these books beneficial to my life and to the people in my life because I make improvements in myself.

[@lovevivi2945]

Try making the carrot and coriander soup in Cookidoo, its uses red lentils and its delish😊

[@stefaniesombaty8980]

There are lots of plant feeders that attach to your hose. I always wondered why you didn't use one. You can find them at any garden center however, you probably won't find one that is pleasing to your eye. They are normally plastic and bright green.

[@jaybee2720]

Hey Lydia did you know you can buy gorgeous copper essential oil distillers - a bit of a cleaner process and it makes you feel like a mad scientist. You can distill rose, lavender oil. Etc etc

[@jaybee2720]

Also you could put the whipped body butter into a piping bag and then pipe it into jars for a much cleaner look 👍

[@schim516]

Love this content. I watched it whilst folding my laundry. I also wanted to see how Meghan setup her kitchen and garden ( she used to show so much of her home and vacations before she met Harry and all the trolls and haters came about). I feel its all for security reasons she didnt want to film it all in her home. That would give these crazy people a blue print and layout of their personal space. Either way looking forward to watching.

[@Salaa1303]

Hey Lydia, There is a lovely recipe on the thermomix for red lentils: Lentil Moussaka ❤ And another tip: store your nuts in the freezer, so they never get rancid 🙏 xx

[@jinxrose19366]

Hi! Please, be careful about putting supplements into hot environments such as tea as the heat can degrade the vitamins etc. A lot of them are heat sensitive (generally 50 degrees Celsius is the start point of a danger zone) and it would be pity to lose the benefits…

[@OtterHillDesigns]

Well done making the whipped body cream! Inspiring!

[@user-ladygrier4]

So, when you finished the cream, I was like, ohhhh😯 I wanted to try some right away. Love seeing the countryside. You have a beautiful home.

[@MAHA-aaaaaa]

Dear Lydia, You are my comfort person. Whenever I watch your vlogs,I know that I am going to be inspired by something you are doing in the video. You are literally the same exact image I have in mind for my future self. I’m not in the best place in my life right now, but I know for a fact, somewhere in the future my inner Lydia Millen will show up and I will feel my best again. You are an exquisite person and I love all the bits and pieces in your content. But most importantly… I love YOU a lot ❤

[@JaniceInFrance]

@@MAHA-aaaaaa i so agree

[@emilywall852]

Book recommendations: -The London House-Katherine Reay (all of her books are wonderful) -The Last Chance Library-Freya Sampson -The Last Garden in England-Julia Kelly

[@Nicki13Lover]

I find that lentils are great at adding to various meals since (to me) they taste pretty bland and can get spiced up with almost anything… I added some red lentils to my butternut squash soup for some added protein and I can’t even taste them!

[@JenniferRichardson-m9x]

Hi Lydia, you could make your own elderberry instead of using the sambucol, I went to a little workshop and now do my own and freeze it for the winter months, happy to put the recipe on here I use if you want it x

[@johannacollins1130]

Omg that whipped body lotion 😱. Wow ive ordered straight away!!

[@alisonkovacs9519]

Good morning beautiful lydia babe its so lovely to see you again hope you ali and the fur babies are well thanks so much for sharing your wonderful vlog take great care babes ❤❤❤❤❤

[@elizabethpage2912]

Hi Lydia you may enjoy a book called ‘Dear Friend and Gardener’ it is an exchange of letters between two gardeners Beth Chatto and Christopher Lloyd - I loved it 🧡 thanks for the wholesome vlogs

[@JessicaKing-y8c]

I'm so proud of the body cream creation. 🌿

[@GraceReads_11]

You look so beautiful, bright and happy in this vlog 🧡

[@kimberlysidor9427]

My Pilates instructor is obsessed with strengthening my pelvic floor. #teampelvicfloorpower The struggle to maintain my strength and posture in my 40’s has been really hard. I wish I started in my 30’s.

[@sue7621]

Jo malone did a massive amount of research before making her products- My daughter is a doctor of Chemistry from Oxford, but now works in the patent office as a technical transfer officer and gets funding! Lots of people make creams cottage industries It would be ok if it’s just for yourself!

[@MultiJanfi]

Hi Lydia, my husband and I are about to plan our new home. Could you tell us, what are the perks and the downsides of your offices are not on the same floor/ground? We are thinking about, doing mine next to the living room (like Alis) and my husband's one floor up. Thank you so much, I enjoy watching your videos 😊

Since you have bees you should look at skin serums/creams that incorporate beeswax. Supposedly it locks in moisture without clogging pores and would probably smell really nice! I have seen one that uses avocado oil, castor oil, coconut oil, shea butter, beeswax, elderberry and rosemary.

[@lydiamillen]

It’s the next ingredient on my list to use. It was Ali’s idea. He saw a video of someone making lip balm and he said “Lydia I have so much of this stuff for you!” 🥰

[@diannesheridan8384]

Perhaos rose petals infused would create a lovely fragrance ❤

[@SajanKumar-zf1ge]

you know how some people just seem to have everything fall into place? turns out, a lot of them read Vibrations of Manifestation, and they swear it’s not just about positive thinking-it’s about aligning your energy with your goals. my friends who’ve read it seem way more intentional and grounded. finding the book is tricky, though-it doesn’t stick around long, but maybe that’s part of the magic

[@katieattwood6552]

In summer I’d recommend reading “seven summers” by Paige Toon. It’s set in Cornwall, she owns a holiday cottage and it’s a heartbreaking romance. 100% a 5 star read!

[@NadineChloe]

For books I recommend Veronica Henry, Karen Swan and Heidi Swain xx

[@brendacox8406]

First time to comment, lentils, you love your soups and lentil soup is so easy to make. You can add a squeeze of lemon and sumac on the top it's really yummy. We eat a lot of this when we go to Turkey, sound dilly Turkish people enjoy it. Thank you for uour content.

[@SimplyCakesandCupcakesbyJaeYou]

Lentil salad with cukes, tomatoes, spring onions, walnuts. Add additional veg to your desire. Lemon, olive oil, Grey Poupon a little honey dressing. Yummo and so nutritious.

[@evedallas8667]

Get yourself a small coffee bean grinder and chop your greens that way. It saves so much time. Have a great week. We are currently living through three days of of Arctic Temps of -25 degrees below zero in Ohio. My wood burners are on overdrive and my Corgis are NOT happy when when they have to go do their business. Stay Warm!

[@casetasobra541]

Oh! Está traducido al español! Muchas gracias por el vídeo.

[@lhawkes5]

Are slugs/snails good for anything? Maybe I'm wrong but I'd think twice about setting them free (live). We had a heck of a time with them in our gardens last year. They chew up everything. When we had chickens we fed the slugs to them and they loved them.

[@danadpt2012]

Yes they have a purpose, they break down green and brown leaves. Also leopard slugs eat other slugs but mainly they are food for hedgehogs and birds. Balance is key, let’s hope we don’t have another wet year so less slugs and snails.

[@KatieSmith-h1y]

Hi Lydia Please can you tell us what make up products you used? Thanks x

[@cares8181]

I got the Country Home and Interiors!!!! Finally!!! Im so excited. It took almost a month to find 🎉🎉🎉

[@riyagamingff444]

so, my friend wouldn’t stop talking about this book called Vibrations of Manifestation, and I finally gave it a shot. now, they’re making these crazy life shifts-better relationships, unexpected opportunities-it’s wild. they swear by the techniques, saying it’s more practical than woo-woo. the only catch? finding a copy isn’t easy; it’s like the book’s too powerful to stay available

[@jennyonlimetreelane]

Hey Lydia 😊 i throw lentiles in alomost anything 😂 with meat or whithout ... Chili Con carne, Hamburger paties , Bolonaise, stews, soups, you dont really notice them. ...Lots of Love from Switzerland ❤️ Jenny