Thanksgiving dining room and Thanksgiving tree, painting a nutcracker, packing for vacation in Maine

The holidays have quickly approached, but I got the dining room decorated for Thanksgiving, including a lightly decorated Thanksgiving tree with foraged items from the garden. I also decided to paint a nutcracker to match the decor of our house before I left for Maine with my husband.
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[@gailcooper5646]

Linda, the way you film your videos is outstanding. I love every one of them because they are so artfully done. The house looks so beautiful.

[@newenglandfineliving]

Thank you so much Gail!

[@patriciaheath1894]

Wow…..Linda you are really talented. Everything is beautiful. 🤩

[@michellelyon3149]

Hi Linda, oh gosh a trip to Maine, I’m seriously jealous! Two other reasonably prices Sauvignon Blanc wines are Matua & Allan Scott. Yes, we are becoming wine snobs I suppose! 😉🍷 But life is too short so drink bad wine!

[@cindyfoley1675]

Happy Thanksgiving Linda. I love the Nutcracker in your pantry😊

[@dianepereira1860]

Luckily you have a steady hand. I'd have blobs of paint all over the place! Lol 🤣

[@newenglandfineliving]

Blobs are fine! His name could be Blobby!

[@dianepereira1860]

@@newenglandfineliving Exactly!! 🤗

[@debbiepochy6751]

What a cozy and welcoming Thanksgiving dining room! Have a wonderful holiday. 🦃🦃🦃

[@irenetovar7756]

Your house is not only beautiful, but so warm and inviting. I love the basket and the use of it. Happy Thanksgiving, and enjoy your little trip. I have become infatuated with Nutcrackers, and I am going to look for some at our local thrift stores so I can start revamping them. Love how you changed the color scheme of the Nutcracker.

[@patriciavenuto170]

So fun. Mr. Nutcracker looks great!

[@brendaw53]

Loved seeing the first snow falling! The nutcrackers turned out great and the mantle looks very festive! I love decorating with nature finds too. Thanks for the video! Have a blessed Thanksgiving! 🦃 ❤ 🙏

[@user-es9mb8wi3m]

Wouldn’t it be wonderful to put together a coffee table book all about Sugarwood’s makeover and have it in stores in time for Christmas next year? Instead of the boxes, I mean. You have all the pictures/videos. As you finish the rooms and gardens, show before and after. It would sell. You are so skilled at videography and magazine layout. Why not?

[@newenglandfineliving]

Kind of in the plans... somewhat ;-)

[@robertdunbar2434]

Linda, thank you for another enjoyable video. You are a talented woman with great ideas. You set a beautiful stage for celebrating Thanksgiving and Christmas. Your warm and engaging personality is the star on top of the tree. God bless, Robert.

[@MariaDiaz-yj9xj]

Happy Thanksgiving day! Enjoy your trip ❤

[@pamcornelius9122]

My late husband and I took a fall trip to New England a few years ago. We got to visit Bangor (he was a big Stephen King fan) and Cadillac Mountain. It was so beautiful and the lobster rolls were out of this world! My little historic town here in Georgia has a street festival once a month. People get so excited about the lobster food truck that the line is a block long, even though it costs $22.00 (plus an additional $7.00 for “extra meat”) for one lobster roll! Wishing you safe travels and a Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃🍁

[@avondalemama470]

This is a truly lovely video. You have so many natural resources that just adds to the ambiance of the room. Just so warm and inviting. Thanks for sharing, Linda.

[@sheriwadsworth5797]

Love your whimsical humor ! Painting the nutcracker was an excellent idea 🎉

[@debbiegaley2331]

Linda you always come up with great ideas! I’m going to try to repaint one of my nutcrackers. I just love Sundays with my friend Linda! Your videos are like no other YT channels! You have an amazing way of making me feel so relaxed and feeling like I’m with a truly good friend after watching your videos! Enjoy your time with your husband ! Looking forward to seeing more of your wonderful videos!

[@deniseconnors8124]

Your home is lovely! Enjoy your trip! 🍂🦃🍁

[@joyceschneider8377]

Hope you have a wonderful trip. Love all the ideas, tips. Thank you again for sharing. Yes, I stopped drinking wine because of the oak. I will have to look for these. So enjoyed having coffee with you this morning via the video. Happy Thanksgiving.

[@rt3box6tx74]

Linda, repainting nutcrackers is genius! I'm going to buy up all the unloved nutcrackers I find thrifting, for my grandkids to customize to their liking. They're boys who aren't inclined to be crafty, but these are soldiers so why wouldn't they enjoy rehabbing them? I can make a few modifications if they get frustrated or can't stay focused, but in the end they'll have a piece they can be proud to display in their rooms. Excited! Enjoy your get away!

[@justgeorge3728]

Thanks for sharing your festive home. My decor is up, but the time is passing to quickly this year that I haven't been able to really enjoy it, but watching your video's give me a moment of peace. Have a Happy Thanksgiving.

[@janegeeo1293]

Love your dining room and the colors used on the tree. The pantry nutcracker looks right at home with his new colors. Thanks for telling us about the boots. Sounds like a relaxing getaway in Maine.

[@barimusgrove9147]

Your home is beautiful. I’m in love with the Colonial decor, and would love to replicate it in mine. I don’t have your talent, but your videos are still an inspiration for me to keep trying. Have a happy Thanksgiving.

[@newenglandfineliving]

You can do it!

[@kareemahamdy1223]

The nutcracker looks adorable! Your home looks cosy and festive. Hope you had a wonderful trip x

[@katescott8130]

the nutcracker that you repainted and put in the Butler’s Pantry is soooo cute! Happy Thanksgiving Linda to you and yours!🍁🍂🥧🦃

[@amyhilger2919]

I always enjoy your videos Linda; thank you! ❤

[@patcutler2823]

Hi Linda enjoyed your video never diss appoint you’re home is so warm and cozy happy thanksgiving to you and Ben enjoy

[@shellypontz4155]

I'm appreciative of the information on oak allergies regarding wines. I used to really enjoy wines, but I could not drink it due to what happens to my sinuses!! We went to dinner with friends last weekend, and I decided to risk it and have a glass of wine... bad idea....I was a sneezing congested mess for the rest of the evening😢. This is an allergy I developed later in my life, I am 56. Wine never bothered me when I was younger! Crazy! Love your channel Linda.

[@songbird5030]

Oh Linda I just love the nutcracker you painted!! It looks so good in the butlers pantry!! I am going to do this with my girls!! You tickle me and I could watch you for hours as you decorate, think and work at your home! I love your home and your style!!

[@daralansing6911]

Loved the video….I am a nutcracker fan also. Enjoy your trip and Happy Thanksgiving. D

[@gwenewing6837]

Enjoyed the video immensely! I must be allergic to oak too! Never realized that, I'll try your recommendation! Have fun in Maine! Happy Thanksgiving to you and Ben from Cincinnati, Ohio!!

[@concettaalcorn686]

Linda your nutcracker turned out great never thought to paint them .Enjoy your time in Maine see you when you get back,oh love the tree ❤

[@CynthiaLarsen-c8l]

I always look forward to your videos each week! Could you please link the books and magazines you mentioned. Thanks.

[@kris5338]

Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!🍗🥧🍷🦃

[@jean2927]

Beautiful video Linda, love the tree, hope you & Ben have a nice trip… love that basket..☃️

[@donna8212]

The nutcrackers turned out perfect. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family. 😁🦃🍽️🍁

[@newenglandfineliving]

Thank you! You too!

[@ElaineIles-ul7rh]

Absolutely beautiful home 😍 Linda you have great style! So wonderful xx

[@ravenswood118]

Hope we get to see your Maine trip! 😊

[@newenglandfineliving]

A bit of it for sure!

[@sharischmidt4712]

My husband and I loved our stay in Ogunquit Maine a couple of months ago The recent shooting in Maine is certainly a tragedy and my thoughts continue to go to the people in Maine.❤️

[@karenstairs8273]

I love your home ready for Thanksgiving! I adore the Nut Crackers!

[@LauraLopez-ux5tb]

I always look forward to your videos. Enjoy time away in Maine with your husband. Let us know your tips and what you e been doing to lose weight because look amazing! Wishing you a happy and blessed 🦃 Thanksgiving!

[@nancybyrnes3957]

Love how you decorate for the holidays and just your home in general! Wish I had seen this show last year because I threw away my nutcracker already and love the colors you chose for the nutcracker😊

[@reddog40]

Linda, love the dinning room how cozy! Have a wonderful time in Maine and wishing you and Ben and your family a Very Happy Thanksgiving 🕊️💚

[@DebraofSENC]

Your Nutcracker turned out beautiful and I love the way it blends in with the wall paper.

[@stephaniefrederick1180]

Have fun here in Maine, have a lovely Thanksgiving. 🌝

[@countryhousediary]

Love your decore. Very Country Chic. Fun Nutcracker project! Do not have any - but did my nails while you 'painted'. Does that count? 🙂🙂🙂🌹🌹 🌹

[@newenglandfineliving]

Yes it does!

[@maryannconner7699]

Rangely is great but then again most places in Maine are😄

[@jeanbrewer576]

🍂Hi Linda, love the 1st snow fall puts me in the mood for the holidays.🦃 I collect nutcrackers they might not be put out this year but we'll see I love decorating but putting everything away takes its time LOL. A short🍁 vacation before the holidays is a great Idea, have fun. Have a wonderful rest of the day, Have great Thanksgiving to you and yours🦃 🙂 👋

[@rhondaz356]

This was so interesting, and lovely. I always learn something from your videos, Linda. 🧡💛

[@marthadavey3703]

The nutcrackers were beautiful the colors they were. Everything doesn’t have to match everything else. The real beauty is in the differences in the vintage colors and also the pops of color they give to a room. I’m all about old time primitive and traditional looking things.

[@haleyrauchhinds1501]

Linda your home is beautiful!!

[@Revmaggie]

A Thanksgiving Tree! Brilliant! Linda, I want to be you when I grow up. P.S. I’m older than you. 😂😂

[@bev3279]

I look forward to your videos…..I always sit with a cup of tea and enjoy! Your dining room is gorgeous Happy Thanksgiving!🍂🍁

[@newenglandfineliving]

Thank you! You too!

[@lindaga820]

Nice job painting the nutcracker, looks perfect !

[@karensmith1243]

What a cool idea for Mr. Nutcracker! Not only did he get a "makeover," but he now has an official title...Sir Pot Watcher of the Butler's Pantry!!! ❤😊

[@newenglandfineliving]

LOL "Sir Pot Watcher"! I think that might have to remain his title!

[@patriciacinea3097]

Very much like the idea of a Nutcracker Night with friends! I never would have thought of repainting them. Very much like the ones you repainted.

[@carolsloss8440]

Linda your nutcrackers look so handsome and festive. I love your idea for a painting party with friends.

[@jodiehatfield7421]

I don’t know I walked away for awhile replayed your spectacular video and it wasent blurry. Awesome pictures. I don’t know what happened lol ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@newenglandfineliving]

Sometimes a slow connection can do that for a bit.

[@jodiehatfield7421]

Sorry

[@user-es9mb8wi3m]

So happy to see your nutcracker gentlemen. Nice paint job! We have collected a variety of nutcrackers over the years. There are fifty nine, with one more to add this year. We place them in rows on our foyer staircase, (there is a back staircase) and they are adorable. It has been a fun, family tradition for thirty years.

[@carolwaite4343]

Love the nut crackers. I just bought a couple this year. I collect snowmen. The house is looking good. Have a safe trip. ❤ Happy Thanksgiving.

[@barbaradzitko1826]

I'm sure Mr. Nutcracker is very happy with his new look. Hope you enjoyed the trip. How did the non-oak wine work out?

[@newenglandfineliving]

It's a nice wine and no sniffles!!!

[@sherilynkoss4546]

Absolutely delightful Nutcracker painting! He is wonderful. Makes me look twice at possibly new nutcrackers too! Happy Thanksgiving!❤❤

[@newenglandfineliving]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@bettygotschall4504]

Love the little toy soldier you painted to match pantry!!! Love your beautiful, cozy home. Happy Thanksgiving...

[@KayeCarterTV]

Absolutely beautiful 🍂💛🍁💛

[@lauravandien2363]

Your home is beautiful and warm!

[@debbulgrin589]

awww! love your nutcracker!! he looks awesome! Love love love your videos! Happy Thanksgiving!!!

[@barbarasimmons7637]

I hope you have a wonderful trip to Maine! That's one of my favorite places. It was fun watching you paint the nutcracker. I would not have thought of doing that! You are always an inspiration to me!

[@johngrayson8431]

No offense, but I’m sick to death of the Christmas memories song. It’s literally all over you tube. I can’t watch any videos without that annoying song. Your videos were the only videos I could watch without putting it on mute. Gayle G

[@newenglandfineliving]

I've never heard it before, yet I don't watch a lot of other videos, just a select few. Thanks for letting me know! I like to have a different spin on my channel when possible

[@johngrayson8431]

@@newenglandfineliving Your videos are one of the few that has music attached that is soothing and pleasant. I really appreciate it.

[@deborahvolz3591]

Oh Linda! I love him!! I have quite a nutcracker collection and due to a move, it’s my first year in about 5 yrs to get them all out again! I’m finding new ways of decorating with them. I’m glad to see I’m not the only nutcracker to enjoy!! BTW: you are looking good. I missed how you lost the 15 lbs?? Any secrets? Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours👍🥰

[@LoriSkees]

I love how your nutcracker came out! He’s so charming, but he needs a name. For some reason, Clarence came to my mind! 😅 I forgot I did a Thanksgiving tree last year so I’m going foraging in my yard this afternoon. Very smart of you to have the store go on “vacation”. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

[@newenglandfineliving]

Someone gave him the name of Sir Pot Watcher and I think that might stick! LOL

[@MarySchlotter]

What a fun project your nutcrackers we’re! He looks wonderful in the butler’s pantry! Thank you for the tip on wines. I’m interested to try the oyster bay wine as we live 20 min from OysterBay LI. My son owns a business there so I’m going to share with him as well. Also for those who don’t drink alcohol there is a delicious product called Töst . A family friend from Vermont introduced us to it. It’s wonderful for festive occasions and it’s delicious! It’s made with all natural white tea, white cranberry, elderberry, and ginger. It’s a sparkling wine and I believe they now have a Rośe , though I haven’t tried it. Enjoy Maine !

[@atticusk8548]

The nutcracker looked wonderful! Too bad Sugarwood doesn't have a crest or coat of arms as that would be perfect addition to his uniform! Have a good holiday!

[@newenglandfineliving]

Maybe we will have to invent one! Hmmmm LOL I see some sketching in my future.

[@terrikruse1111]

Linda I'm so glad I found your channel. I've been looking for you for quite some time now. I love your house and your sense of style. Can't wait to see your house fully decked out for the holidays. ❤

[@newenglandfineliving]

I'm glad you found it too! Thank you for watching!

[@jeaninewalsh5120]

Hi Linda, great ideas! Your nutcracker turned out great! Nice boots. I have celebrating home that's a nice book. Happy Thanksgiving!

[@ruthrucker2753]

Thanks for this lovely video. You always do such a beautiful job of decorating. Im sure your family enjoy spending time in your cozy home. Best wishes for a wonderful Thanksgiving to you and your family.

[@lorenenath6002]

The nutcrackers came out beautifully! Happy Thanksgiving to you,Ben and your families.

[@joannrezendes1323]

Loved the idea of painting the nutcracker to match the room or decor! WellI have about 80 nutcrackers, my mother in law started giving them to my husband for his Nov birthday every year , well then my kids as they got older did also , I had to say no no more! So now I just display the ones that match my xmas decor , wishing you & your family a wonderful Thanksgiving 🦃

[@LULC0759]

My fall Decor has been down for a week and put away. I don’t host Thanksgiving dinner so it’s all Christmas for me.🤣🎄

[@mennelljd]

Eye opener. Thank you for mentioning about the oak and wine. Who knew?! I, too am allergic to oak & some wines don’t agree with me, while others are fine. Maybe this is the reason. Good to know.

[@margaretcurren7577]

The Charles Shaw wines from Trader Joe's are also good if you are looking for something reasonably priced.

[@marilynmckelvey2361]

Love everything you do! You are the best! Thank you for sharing with us!

[@newenglandfineliving]

Thank you so much!

[@susanm8957]

I love the painting of the nutcracker to match, so cute! I was born & raised in Maine, enjoy your time!😊❤

[@dons9228]

I just love everything!!

[@ginny736]

I agree with Linda! You don’t need to spend a lot to find a good wine these days. I love Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc as well and for a light red with no tannins try Bread and Butter Pinot Noir. No headache with this one.

[@Yvonneb_]

Great paint job. Looks so much better. Huge hugs and Happy Thanksgiving 🎉🎉❤❤ xx

[@tamimocco5423]

Never cared for nutcrackers ,because of the colors. But that is great idea. They look wonderful. !!

[@yolandagonzalez1660]

Love all your videos look forward to them. Thank you and Happy Holidays ahead.

[@patriciaconiglio6717]

Happy Thanksgiving.

[@sharonkerr3485]

You had a tree that was decorated with fox and hound theme. It was so cute and I have looked everywhere for these items. None to be found guess I’ll have to come out east. Your house is so beautiful❤

[@glorianelson9538]

I'd love to visit Maine someday. Our family in Boston go there often and they love it. One question Linda: Did you put gravel and dirt in the green ceramic container on the table? I have a beautiful vintage Villeroy and Boch container very similar to yours but I'm not sure how to do it. It doesn't have drainage holes. Hope you and Ben enjoyed your trip!

[@newenglandfineliving]

Hi, The plant is in the pot it came in, and I have it setting on a dish inside of the green bowl so that I can take it out easily.

[@glorianelson9538]

@@newenglandfineliving So it won't ruin the green bowl. That was my concern. Thank you so much!

[@reginaray3820]

Great job on the nutcracker! He looks awesome! The tree is lovely!

[@susanvelez6534]

Yes when I drink wine my face gets really red 🙋🏻‍♀️have a great time

[@lisadodge9565]

Absolutely beautiful thanksgiving tree and mantel decor! Always enjoy your videos.

[@newenglandfineliving]

Thank you so much!

[@susanvelez6534]

I decorate one buffet in nut crackers every year and it looks amazing

[@letsgotravel7724]

Linda, your videos are pure joy! Why didn’t I ever think of repainting nutcrackers that I have seen that I didn’t care for the color. Well, because I’m not an artist like you are! I don’t think I can manage it as well. I hope you realize how gifted you are. Your home is stylish and comfy cozy. Happy Thanksgiving and Merry Christmas!!!

[@newenglandfineliving]

Thank you! Happy Thanksgiving and Merry Christmas to you too

[@kacee9553]

Great Idea for repainting the nut cracker and it turned out cute.

[@bishop2b394]

I'm not sure but I don't think I-pads and Computers like wine. I'm of the old adage that if something can go wrong it probably will. Just don't make any quick stops. 🤣🤣 I hope you have/had a great time.

[@newenglandfineliving]

I got smart once we were packing the car and Ben put them in soft bags ;-)

[@christinechapman3004]

It’s funny that you said you bought your wine in Massachusetts, when everyone here goes to New Hampshire to buy their liquor. Us Yankees love to save a buck!😊

[@newenglandfineliving]

The wine in MA is $9.99 and bought it there when we lived in MA now in NH 19 to $20. go figure LOL

[@user-np6tf8zx1u]

Love the sugarwood nutcracker!

[@courtneybougie7904]

Love your videos. So joyful and inspiring and fun. Yeah to Maine. We live in the greater Portland Sebago Lakes area. ❤

[@newenglandfineliving]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@annjones345]

Another lovely video!