my past and how things came to be - winter in a little house

[@TheCottageFairy]

BTS @ 7:56. I’m officially a quarter of a century! Hoping for several more ☺️ I thought I’d share a bit about my former lifestyle, and how being true to myself helped me make peace with my personality and embrace a new rhythm. My life has changed so much since I was 18. I’m starting to divide my videos up, adding a more casual conversation section at the end of each, let me know what you think!!! The liquid recipe I made is Orange Jelly 🤍 links in description

[@meyhuorphone1199]

Hi😚Me 🇰🇭😘🌈🥰💕

[@younis9545]

I loved that. I mean when you said I am officially a quarter of a century old. Watching the vlog. 😍🤩

[@mariarosaleon6708]

Happy belated birthday dear friend ♥️🎂🎊🎉💐🎶🙏♥️ Thank you for sharing your thoughts and experience with me. I wish this new year is the best year yet.

[@larissaalmeida9602]

😍😍🤗❤️💮🌹 Muita paz você transmite...

[@larissaalmeida9602]

Gostaria muito que se fosse possível, Legendas em português nos seus vídeos...❤️😊💐 Mas Amo demais cada um.. Fico sempre na expectativa por mais um vídeo... Deus te abençoe..

[@boomerchop]

I have 40 years on you. You may be only 25, but you are wise beyond your years. Beautiful video, beautiful food, and a lovely life. Thank you for sharing and yes, do please continue your two-part video format. I enjoy our quiet chats.

[@stacypruett1588]

♥️🙏

[@almalopez3959]

🙏♥️

[@debmadden4157]

@Paul Webb. Very well said. I agree with you. What I'd do 41 yrs ago with the wisdom Paola has.

[@ramyavanmaele9643]

@@debmadden4157 yes I agree

[@dodiekoehler5256]

Yes I really enjoy these two part videos. You are so blessed to be figuring out all this life stuff at such a young age. It's taken me much longer. 😊❤🎄❤

[@GILady86]

Boy, I thought I was the only over 50 years old enjoying this young ladies videos. I am happy to see I am not the only one. This woman is fantastic. Thanks for your videos, Paola.

[@powerofloveism]

I will be 55 next week and I am watching, glad to know I am not thee only woman who does not take kindly to driving in the winter. I am just so nervous , I live in Northern Ont. gets dark at 4:30 pm going into winter , another reason I am more comfortable near home. I had a job for six years just across the hwy and down another back road , it was a good job and close to home. Unfortunately having a Brain Tumor got me fired and so I have been staying house bound and taking a college course and actually just wrote my final exam. My goal was to write my final exam before my 55th birthday so I have at least reached that goal. I know getting used to the cold, the snow and harsh conditions are not easy and even compounded when you move to a new location and do not know anyone

[@jamesgardner8986]

Who else is tucking into their weekly therapy session with Paola? Happiest of Birthdays to you :)

[@marandamurphy]

I thought it was just me that considers this therapy. You are hilarious @jamesgardner.

[@samarneson9475]

Always! ❄️

[@DJBou0407]

I look forward to her peaceful voice every week.

[@fairytalesoffink]

Amen. Lol 🙌✨💗🙏

[@DEPARTMENTOFREDUNDANCYDEPT]

Paola provides a weekly oasis of calming insight and loveliness to help us weather the storm of a chaotic world. She is the best thing I have ever discovered on KZbin by far!

[@dianeshiffer364]

I want to let you know that you have made a new friend! My daughter Millen (who is close to your age!) has Down syndrome and so appreciates your kind gentle demeanor and the slow quiet way in which you move through your tasks. Coincidentally we are making noodles to add to our soup this evening and it was fun for both of us watch your method. Please know that you are very loved and your work is so appreciated.

[@sharonerb9236]

💗💕💗💕💗💕💗💕💗

[@goodshepherd3438]

@Diane Shiffer God blessed your precious daughter. My name is also Diane I am 77years old from Canada 🇨🇦❤

[@amandaclaudetteg]

Diane, are you on tik tok?? If so, your videos are so calming. Makes so much sense you watch Paola as well 💗

[@lizmcauley7169]

So nice to read this. My sister has Downs Syndrome, I miss her so much ❤

[@dianeshiffer364]

@@amandaclaudetteg Yes! I am @YourChubbyVintageNana! I’m so charmed that you watch my videos honey. Thank you 😘

[@wellamarie5600]

Hi Paola! In response to your question to viewers regarding your new video breakdown: I really enjoy how you are currently breaking down your videos with a more cinematic experience in the beginning and the talking portion at the end. However, do whatever feels best to you! I find that when we do what feels most authentic to us, we shine most brightly and our environment can feel that. Thanks for sharing little bits of magic with us every week! It's both inspirational and much appreciated!

[@MyBestLife1]

Just wanted to cosign this perfectly worded comment! I agree with you 💯%

[@riannatripp6594]

Ditto

[@chatswithdonna6030]

This. I've loved everything you've done so trust your instincts and do what feels right at the time. We will follow you wherever you take us. :-) Happy birthday!

[@AwkwardBirb]

Same! The first part feels like going for a walk with a friend and the second like sitting down for a chat with them. ❤️

[@jenemar14]

Agreed!

[@anthonyskrobul3726]

I'm 70 years old, and I like to think I have gained some wisdom from age. You are wise beyond your years. I think living close to nature helps nurture wisdom. I love the two-part video format. Thank you for sharing your charming life with us. I pre-ordered your book, and I look forward to reading it.

[@tammyroyal7547]

Here's some wisdom from a 50 year old. Definitely take care of your health because before you know it time creeps up on you & you're middle aged. What choices you make now will greatly impact your life later. Also, enjoy your life because it goes by so quickly & better to live with memories than regret. Love your videos the way you're doing them now. I enjoy our visits so much ❤️☺️🐶

[@Paul020]

This is very true. It would take a great deal of maturity to grasp in ones 20's.

[@SusanChristmas]

I remember my dad telling me and my friends who were in our late teens how quickly we would be middle aged and that we would have no idea where all that time went we laughed at the thought we could ever be so old but that is exactly what happened

[@maybee...]

Someone once said to me that life is short, I wonder how he got so wise, he was 2 years older than me, I was 21 at the time.

[@KP-ej7gc]

@@maybee... that’s deep man

[@DianaKayUSA]

I took a mental health day today. I baked, cooked our fav dinner, crafted, sewed, and stumbled upon you, TheCottageFairy. Wow! I’m hooked.

[@kiyanania]

I appreciate your authenticity and vulnerability in these videos. As someone who is sensitive or at least I’ve been told, which I don’t mind, I love that part of me. I feel deeply every emotion. I can drown or float in my own tears, I can feel alive or burn in my own anger. I love love. I love the feeling of love. I love loving on living creatures. Where I live I always felt out of place with people due to their life styles that didn’t resonate with me. It’s nice to know I am not alone in feeling, alone and indifferent.

[@whoisrune]

This resonates with me! Sending you alot of love♡♡♡

[@kiyanania]

@@whoisrune Aw thank you, same to you beautiful 🤍

[@arnicepernice8656]

You have a way with words😊

[@margietucker1719]

When I read your comment kiyana--I could really relate to your words. Sometimes I feel such a deep love for all the living creatures, I wish I could just enfold them all into a circle of protection and keep them safe. I too...am out of place with most people...as their lifestyles don't resonate with me either. This has always been true, throughout my life. It is always a joy to find others who are like-minded.

[@kiyanania]

@@margietucker1719 aww, I don’t comment much on here or on channels much, because I don’t want to cause discord or uncomfort for others with my opinion. But I’m so happy it brought you a sense of familiarity. We are here. 🤍

[@irisheyes8433]

I bought a tree in a pot which I will plant after Christmas. This is my plan from now on, every year, instead of cutting a tree for Christmas, I will be planting one

[@HowCaseySeesIt]

No judgment to anyone who likes clubbing and partying, but I never liked it either. It made me feel like such an outcast in college for not liking it and it became isolating. I’m 29 now and it’s better, but I still struggle with it sometimes. I appreciate you talking about it.

[@LILZRTY]

It's ironic to me that you thought you were not interesting enough just being you. As you are being yourself now, you are infinitely more interesting than people who just go to clubs. You're videos are beautifully done and your lifestyle is so intriguing. Good for you. All the best.

[@rosemarywilliams9969]

At 25 I was at my high point in life. Trying so hard to be the perfect wife the perfect student and the perfect carrier woman. I paid attention to what everyone around me I admired said I should do, that I lost myself. Being a people pleaser is like leaving a kettle running and forgetting all about it. Trying to acquire the highest wealth while being a housewife was all too much before I snapped and everything came crashing down. 😔It took a long time to come to terms with myself and get back to my personal relationship with God. Now that I'm 36, I spend more time reminding myself of the person I am and not care about what phase in life people think I should be in. I know myself more am closer to my values and a lot less stressed and no longer needing medication to live my best life. I would tell anyone younger now to just be you and don't live by other people's expectations no matter how well they mean. 🤗HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU FAIRY LADY.

[@liz_21]

Loved your thoughts 🤍

[@Viewofsaturn]

Thanks for sharing your tough experience...you are great until right now to hold of all. And i wish you have a good life always and be happy..

[@chloemartel9927]

@Rosemary Williams, you found your true identity. It is who we are in our relationship with Christ. Until we find that we are lost.

[@snowwhite2146]

Exactly! Don't follow the crowd! Be individual YOU.

[@shepherdessofskymeadow]

It honestly blows my mind that you only just turned 25. You are wise beyond your years! Wishing you all the best in this next year and many more to come. Thank you for sharing your gifts with the world. 💛

[@brightpurpleviking]

I wish I had lived like this in my 20s. But it’s never too late to begin today 💜

[@mahnli]

Agree!

[@gerryannn]

So calm, relaxing, and very comforting. I love listening to your voice :>

[@kcorn04]

Ready for my weekly fix! Going through a lot of anxiety right now and I always look forward to beautiful and calm videos. They are a wonderful reminder to just focus on the important things in life 😊

[@TheCottageFairy]

Sending a big hug ❤️

[@minus1t3]

Yessssss! I could not agree with you more!!!

[@lizbruso334]

I can’t help but feel that I stumbled upon your videos by divine intervention of some sort. I’ve been feeling lost and sad lately and going through some major life changes this past year and your videos and content are extremely comforting for me. I’m trying to change….and work on myself. Trying to figure out life on life’s terms now that things have changed a lot for me at the age of 40. Thank you so much. 💫💕

[@jennifers1977]

I believe the same that everyone is special and no one is more so than another. I try to explain this to my little 9 yr old daughter hoping she believes it as well.

[@janshifferd972]

I am 70 now! My head says I am 25! I was in Greece on my 25th Birthday having a wonderful meal gazing at the Mediterranean Sea! Seems a life time ago! Enjoy every year because they fly by! Keep your videos just as they are!

[@joannekempf3350]

Socks! I love getting socks! Looking back to when I was 25 I was still quite a child. While I had just gotten married, I was very much looking at marriage and life with an unrealistic romantic mindset. I had lost my mom two years before and I think I was looking for something to replace the secure feeling I lost when she died. Although the marriage lasted 29 years I don’t feel I truly grew up until I reached the 1/2-century mark. Life is such an interesting journey. Thank you for sharing little snippets of yours.

[@delightfullydotty7130]

Me too….I’m 49 and haven’t been an adult for long🙂

[@michellejarvis7878]

Me three...grief and loss can really stunt growth, as it did in my case. Fortunately I'm a new adult on her way to being happy and well...at 56 years.

[@RobynG70]

Youre a very beautiful young woman with the eye and heart of an artist... Im enjoying getting to know you a little more in the new style of video. Im quite a bit older than you (51) and listening to you lets me know as long as we have young people like you out there, we're all going to be okay. Happy birthday!! 🍨🧁🍭🍰🎂🍾🥂

[@Eloisa-LissyRChi]

Yees she has an artistic eye, how she focus her camera

[@LeftTenantCaprice]

You are much wiser than I would expect from someone so young. This is a lesson in humility. You can learn from anyone.

[@ritaking8827]

I turned 54 in November. I can tell you, that you never stop wondering where you are in life, or where your going. You never stop looking ahead, and looking back. You never should. This is how we grow, and learn. How boring life would be if we did stop... and I got socks for my birthday also. BIG FUZZY ONES! Getting old is beautiful. Happy Birthday.

[@gayathris6111]

❤

[@ICExcellenceT2]

The story about you following your friends to outings spoke to my soul. I've wrestled with my identity during my college years and even occasionally in the present, eventually feeling like I didn't have one at all if I didn't take interest in what the people around me did. Following your videos, you embody an entire personality that many would admire and seek for themselves. Your testimony invites others to trust who they are and pursue whatever interests truly appeal to them. Thank you for sharing, and happy belated!

[@marialyshoj8963]

Thankyou for this beautiful comment! I just came across a book about "HSP" highly sensitive personality, or something similar. I could really recognise myself - and others around me - in that. Have you heard about that? It's always comforting to realise that one is not alone... Lots of love!

[@colleenkeegan8113]

Happy birthday 😊 I have a December baby on her way. She's due on the 19th and her name will be Chloé. Her nursery theme are wild flowers and I have some of your artwork hanging up for her. It really ties in the theme. Thank you for always grounding me with your videos. ❤

[@nicolaj3294]

How lovely, good luck for the birth and Happy Birthday to Chloe

[@LittleKikuyu]

Best wishes from Germany for you and your baby girl ❤️

[@charisamartin2152]

We have similar personalities...I am energized by time alone, while some are energized by time with people. Glad you found out what nourishes you best! ♥️

[@sheiladyck4768]

Oh wow - you took the words right out of my mouth!!!

[@bibs1310]

i've been having problems with anxiety this end of the year because of school, and watching your videos helps me a lot, so thank you

[@unlockyoursoulmemory4199]

lots of love to you, thank you for being here earth angel... and whenever you sense anxiety could come in, go into body sensations, go into grounding, touching the floor with your bare feet and simply sensing... there are ways out of this, it just might need some time

[@rmaharaj2798]

I'm new here and you have been so comforting and soothing for me. So glad I found you ❤️

[@csc8697]

I'm new too, the music, calm voice, beauty, just lovely.

[@goodstorylover]

Same here today

[@nennepanrikefairytaleart4773]

Your message is so healing... We are limitless beings. We do not have to define everything inside us. I recognize what you are saying so much, the feeling of not belonging in high-sounding parties. Thank you for sharing your life so openly, allowing us to learn from you ... Watching your videos for me is like an inner cup of hot chocolate. With that I mean a room of peace for introverts, like me who think the world is moving much too fast and it is ever so important to learn how to slow everything down inside of us. A late happy birthday and take care!!

[@OriginalAcefanatic]

It’s not just you. I am the type who loves useful, practical gifts.

[@KeshLife]

Your content inspires me a lot for a simplistic life! To value what nature gifts is with and to stay grounded. Mostly your videos really calms me down! Keep up your splendid work! 🌿🌾🙏🏻✨

[@TheCottageFairy]

I’m so glad they are calming! Thank you and hope you have a lovely day ❤️

[@chippychick6261]

I was mesmerized with the care you took to prepare the pasta. Not just food but art. 💛

[@lakemichigan6598]

I really enjoy watching you create something artistic &/or edible. The beauty & the care you put into everything you do is impressive. And dogs will be dogs. They are such chow hounds there's little you can do to squelch their naturally incandescent desire for food - but I must say in their defense, I've never been married to anyone jumping up & down happier to see me walk in the door than my dog.

[@hollyjohnson9688]

Yes my little dog Bella is a light in my life! I get what you said!

[@sopeace9968]

Happy belated birthday, dear Paola! You are really one of the "old souls". You don't appear like a 25year old to me and I am just impressed on how wise and calm you always behave, not missing out on some bits of humor. I am thankful for all of us out here that you exist and share your beautiful thoughts and art with us :) In the last part of your video, your eyes are shining in the exact same color as your sweater. It is just beautiful on how you always look so harmonious, just like a beautiful piece of art (:

[@anastasiawalter2390]

Hi Paola. I will soon turn 50 and I still don’t know what I want to do when I grow up. Ha ha. Finding ones purpose in life can sometimes be hard. I love all the cooking you do. All those jams, pies & pasta look amazing!

[@teresanewman4656]

Stumbled across your channel.WHATTTT???? So calming, so beautiful. I am hooked.

[@brookebrammer6622]

Hello! I clicked as fast as I could once I saw you posted. I love your content so much! It is so comforting and chill. Perfect to watch when it’s raining outside and you’re all cozy in a blanket❤️

[@FaithTravelBucketList]

Same! I am addicted to these videos! Sooooo good for my soul!

[@hrdemaio]

Wow I really needed this video. I’ve watched a few in a row now and I feel each one is telling me what I need to know. I’m 38 years old and I feel so behind in pursuing my dreams. I’ve followed you for awhile now and I compare myself to you (I’m human). I always thought that you have always lived this way and it felt difficult for me to achieve. I also pushed myself to live a different life.. clubs, drinking, being overly social. It was the opposite of who I was and still am. I always wished I was home reading a book but I pushed myself to do what everyone else was doing to belong. This video gave me a realization - I can achieve a simple life, a quiet life, away from the city. It is not wrong to want to be alone or near a few special people and to desire slowness, quiet, solitude. I will get there!

[@Godismystrength555]

Im the same age and the Lord Jesus taught me that im not following paths of peace ; seek peace and pursue it .... i cried and im now inspired and want to be true to myself or who God made me to be

[@gl4621]

I totally agree regarding your compassion for the trees. It actually saddens me to see trees being cut down for people to enjoy for a few weeks, then throwing them away not considering the years it took for them to grow. After reading The Overstory, it really made me think about trees in a whole different light! I won't ever look at trees again. I highly recommend the book.

[@athinaforouli]

I find it very interesting to learn how a young person feels,reacts,makes choices at such a young age. I was just existing at that age and imitating!

[@mariettehamel12358]

Just a suggestion: in winter, some people that are sensitive (like me) have to have a humidifier because to much dryness irritates the throat and make us cough! Do you have enough humidity in your house (minimum 35, ideal 45 or more) PS... I do like your format, half content and half you talking 💖

[@meganolivia403]

This!! I had a humidifier but it broke and now use a glass pot on the stove to bring steam & humidity into the house! 💦

[@ldyshallott]

When I lived where we got winter (moved to Florida) I simmered a large kettle with water & orange peels, cinnamon sticks & bay leaves and other smelly good things ❤️ here I just run a dehumidifier.

[@btsbarbi7351]

Happiest of birthdays my fellow Sagittarian! I celebrated my 52nd year by going to five concerts in seven days, BTS, and it was a week long party with 125000 Army, my people! Otherwise, I’m very introverted and at home, as I’m on disability with several chronic pain diseases! This year was a memorable one!

[@thehomemakersblog23]

I love how truly authentic you are. You don't follow trends or do things because other people do, you do what makes you happy and it inspires me to do that same! Thank you for another wonderful video 💗 Ps - the green cardigan you have on is beautiful and suits you so well!

[@sheamaloney5527]

I am saying a prayer for you as you journey into your next quarter century! Thank you for everything you share with us all. You are a huge comfort. May God bless you abundantly and always!

[@JeriLandersofHopalongHollow]

Socks are one of the best gifts, especially in a cold climate or a cold house, like mine. I never had a dog eat through my clothing, but I did have mice eat through an art satchel because there was a package of chewing gum in the side pocket. They enjoyed several chunks of my art prints as well. Your hair looks marvelous in the braided bun, I must do that. And a very happy belated Birthday to you!

[@TheCottageFairy]

Oh! Haha that is too funny, I have to keep an eye out for those naughty mice too. It is lovely to hear from you Jeri, I’ve been enjoying your videos, take good care ❤️ wishing you the best

[@sheilaackers3854]

Two of my favourite people. Happy birthday Paola wishing you many more.

[@margieinnes4638]

I also wear my socks until they're beyond repair!! Very Happy belated birthday wishes, really enjoy the new format:)

[@beatrizgarcia6525]

Jeri gusto verte aquí, me llego este video., Linda y bendecida tarde tengas 🙏 🙏 🙏.

[@rozaliaslaboiu7810]

I could stay here for hours ... and hours. Your inside world is BEAUTIFUL, MAGIC, PURE... You could be a writer, a teacher and for sure a therapist, artist,... Your Creativity and Beauty are unlimited....

[@zerinewahid7576]

Love the piano in the background. It's so uplifting, so typical of this season. Your reflections and the music make it sound and look so magical.

[@karaleemanning27]

I love your creativity and how you look at life. I enjoy the first half and then your conversation afterwards.

[@fariaahamed]

I love your videos. They are so calming.Keep making these videos and never stop!

[@gathercreatelivewithleslie8340]

Being a half century old I would recommend reevaluating who you are and what makes you happy every year. Many people wait too long and then realize they were just going through the motions of life. You're on the right track.

[@Carmen_Tatis]

Practical gifts are the best! As a kid, I didn’t love getting socks. But as an adult, I love getting socks! :)

[@laurascholz7334]

I would really like the recipes you put in your videos. It would add so much more to what we watch. Thanks, I loved this video.

[@littlelucieb7633]

Happy belated birthday Paola 🎂🎉 I can 100% relate to everything you said today and I am so grateful to grow into the person I am now 🥰 It's been a long process and there's still a plenty of room for improvement but I think it's a blessing for people to learn their worth and to be happy with who they are ❤️ And I LOVE practical presents 😁😁 Have a lovely day 💖

[@zigm7420]

I just love the chats - it feels like I’m sitting down with a good friend. Please keep doing that and showing your life in the country, for all of us city-dwellers who dream of a quieter life!

[@malissahyatt2425]

I'm actually a city soul who craves the noise and bustle. But these calm and slow me down when I need to. They're wonderful at bedtime. My oasis of calm, sanity and peace in our very scary world now. 🕊️

[@lianapalumbo8457]

I've said it before, you are truely wise beyond your years Paola. Having experienced my own "not fitting into the norm" and then accepting that I don't have to be like others, and we are all equal, I'm finally living a life happy in. Things can always be better and I will always improve and learn, but that's the beauty and excitement of life. Much love Liana xx

[@bellatrn9125]

Your name is so pretty

[@sweetstufff]

I love your videos. I prefer your usual videos with your usual content with voiceover while showing us your lifestyle. It feels like watching a magical fairytale.

[@rootsrocksfeathers1975]

Happy belated birthday, lovely lady. It is amazing how much the world has changed in my 65 years. One of my grandfathers lived to be 100 years old, as well one of my grandmothers was 100 years old when she passed around the year 2000, and she lived through Castro's evil rise to power, lost a son to his firing squads (my father, long story). Just imagine how the world changed during their sojourn on earth. I must decide how I want to spend the time I have left on this earth and it's a more difficult decision in the vastly changed landscape of our society now. I know this much- I want peace and solitude. That is why I am drawn to your videos, though at your age, you could be my granddaughter. I appreciate the effort that goes into making them, so thank you. ~Cynthia, North Georgia mountains

[@lorrainedempsey3320]

Your videos are beautiful, in every way. I think simple times to ourselves, is so nuturing, for any human being. It is good to have private time, for our own thoughts, and needs. Change is important in our lives, and I have always learned to go with it. Love to all.

[@debmadden4157]

Belated Birthday Blessings to you Paola. Listening to your soothing voice, the music & scenery, I feel as if I am being transported to a different unknown magical gentle era. Paola, do what makes you happiest with your content. You'll always have admires who will follow your blog. Thank you for being you. Sending lots of love.

[@LS-um3zq]

For being 25, The Cottage Fairy is remarkably accomplished.

[@rebeccabentley2991]

Happy YOU Day!!!! Being 25 was like waking up with a bright beam of sunshine coming right through the curtains and into my brain! Please enjoy this next chapter of Living enlightened. You make living so much lovlier for me, and Ive been 25 a couple times now! Your art looks so wonderful on my walls, thank you again.

[@robynp8697]

I'm always fascinated by your recipe segment, trying to guess what the combined ingredients will turn out to be! Beautiful video.

[@craftyhobbit7623]

I understand about the socks! Mine have become quite old, dirty and worn out. I've not been going into town since the pandemic started because there are just too many people around and having a medical condition means I have to be careful about crowded spaces right now. They were all pre-pandemic and were old before it started. I usually buy some when I'm out and about but not being able to go has meant I've been stuck with them. I managed to get some new ones, though. One of the things I do for winter is to try and stock up on pantry food that lasts a long time, too. You can never be sure when an illness is going to hit so having things that are easy to cook when you can't go out is a good thing. It's been hard this past two - three winters because of what's going on in the world and the pandemic has made it challenging no matter where you live.

[@wtfhappenedtome]

Can I offer some feedback? This feels like 2 separate videos. The beginning put me into a very calm, focused and zen state watching and listening. I wanted this to either continue or end. It was difficult to focus on you talking because I found myself wanting to stay feeling the same way I felt earlier in the video. The visuals, music and your quiet narration are a meditation for me. But when you start talking later I find myself tuning out. If it was a separate video I would really enjoy that more. You are incredibly special and talented, and I hope my words are helpful not critical. I am recovering from a serious and severe illness. I used to run, walk, bike and hike every day. But eight years ago an illness put me in a wheelchair. After trying many things, I have now found the way back to health. Progress is very slow, but it’s happening. Today I can walk half a mile. You have been accompanying me on my journey. I’m so grateful for what you’re putting out here, you have no idea. You’ve shared so many things that resonate deeply with me. I’ve had some very similar experiences. If I had resolved them in my 20s instead of shoving them back down inside me and trying to force myself to get on with life, I don’t think I would’ve become so ill. I didn’t know any better. You are wise.

[@Arienhly]

Happy belated birthday, dear! I'm glad you figured out which path to choose and are more true to yourself. We're all unique and if we choose to embrace that, we shine our true light in the world.

[@leahforrest5711]

Yes, your chats are lovely, too. Please continue.

[@natureisbeautiful9675]

Hearing the dog story made me laugh so much because that is exactly how my dogs are, if they smell a treat they will stop at nothing until they get it 😂 Happy to hear you got a new coat and happy belated birthday!

[@Englishroserebecca]

You are so very beautiful, resourceful ,genuine, authentic, what an amazing human being you are.

[@vimmary]

It is just the most peaceful and relaxed feeling watching these videos from The Cottage Fairy. I look forward to them so much. Happy birthday lovely lady.

[@setmylifetomusic]

Happy late birthday! I had a friend, that has since passed away, but she would celebrate her birthday the whole month.

[@viviannango4730]

The dog story was so funny! 😆 my dog went digging into my pocket because I had left a Easter egg inside! Happy belated birthday Paola. You are a beautiful soul. I love that you care for nature and animals. Great blessings to you and your family! 💙 💜🎄🐶 🙏 🤲

[@emilyvian8853]

I love the new added convo part of the videos!

[@siobhankerr9423]

I agree Paola. "... reflecting on who we are and where we are going..." When you get to your 40s, those reflections can come with confidence if your compass continues to seek Truth & Beauty. Though this time can feel precarious for you, it's also very exciting.

[@anjakathy8559]

I feel the same about trees (and about flowers in general) - I love looking at them in their natural splendour and seeing them alive, as living beings

[@steffifernando8871]

Every single time I watch you, it's like an Angel speaking to me ❤️! So lovely, calming and openly shares what you genuinely feel about. Wish you the very best Paola ❤️✨ Lots of love from Sri Lanka!

[@minervabird1967]

A very happy birthday to a wonderful artist. Thank you for your videos.

[@benjaminbrewer2569]

I love your format whatever you choose. Your quiet magic still shines through. Happy birthday 🙏

[@catherinejustcatherine1778]

I'm so glad you had a perfect birthday. Birthdays are like people; celebrated completely differently!

[@LifeWithLeMaige]

I adore ur style of storytelling….it puts me at ease and inspires as well. 🙏🏾

[@dannmurray1199]

Oh to be a quarter of a century old again! If I had it to do it all over again I would definitely concentrate on and enjoy my creative side. I think it's so important. I have become more aware of that in my latter years and I'm enjoying it but I urge the youth to really appreciate nature and celebrate it, protect and honor it. You know so much and your life is just beginning. 🌾🌿🌱🍂🍃🍁

[@cherylwebb8340]

I remember 25 well. (That was 40 years ago!) I was a whole lot like you. It takes awhile for for some of us to admit that we love home, quiet time, and maybe we're not the all important athletic, etc. Your creative ability is amazing! Sweet dreams to you too and have a blessed Christmas 🌟

[@JbFerronier]

Hello Paola. I just wanted to thank you because your approach and vision of life has been helping me to get closed to God :) by appreciating and celebrating the tiniest things, by better observing and having a better sense of beauty… So, in a way, you woke me up. ❤

[@melienaire]

I am pregnant with a lot of anxiety and just listening to your voice calms me down. Thank you 🙏🏼

[@ginadawn1424]

Thank you so much for your beautiful, sweet videos! I like the new way you are speaking directly at the end. Sending love 💕

[@Rattymischief]

Happy birthday Paola! Thank you for making life more magical for us all

[@amishgirl1000]

It’s lovely to meet a young person who has lots of skills like canning and making pasta and wreaths. Many young people I meet today just seem to spend all of their time glued to a screen.

[@TudorositiesbyMaureen]

Happy Belated Birthday! My two sisters are December babies on the 26th and 27th respectively. I think you are quite wise for your 25 years here. Figuring out ourselves, what a life journey means is the great mystery of life. Better yet sharing with others is a treasure of wisdom. To many more wonderful years, Happy Winter Holidays.

[@John--qh9xl]

a belated Happy Birthday, Paola! ♥ thank you for another beautiful visit. i wish you a very blessed week sweet friend. ♥ ann

[@angelahagood7143]

I enjoy listening to your dreams, lessons learned, and just daily life. I also love your cooking segments…canning, what a treat! The stores in your town look so inviting. I’d love to know what you did your pasta. Maybe it was too pretty to cook! Reading the comments is one of my favorite times. It’s comforting to know we all have junk in our lives and we’re more alike than we realize. You give us that opportunity to share, thank you for your channel.

[@leesanderson6885]

How amazing that you have at such a young age found your happiness ..so many of us in our middle years ..are now finding that it's living the very simple life now that our families have grown ..relationships have passed on. That living a simple life alone. Is all that we now desire. What you have now is a very very rare treasure in this dark world. There is a way to live a higher level if existence.

[@briananders2068]

Ah, dogs! If you have one you life will be filled with spontaneity! Also a constant reminder, " It's not going to be what you think!" Happy birthday, Paola, and many more. Canoes, to be floating like a leaf. The most sublime of watercraft. The new video format is👍 especially getting to see expressions cross your face, and emotions reflected in your eyes. Thank you 🙏 .

[@goodshepherd3438]

You are a beautiful young woman. From:a 77years old lady from Canada 🇨🇦 Will be watching more of your videos. I find them very relaxing. ❤

[@TheAnimalsMagicShop]

The home made pasta looks amazing! I agree it's harder to be motivated to cook for yourself. Sometimes I'll spend a Sunday cooking something that will last for a few meals and it's really helpful, but I don't do it regularly. Sorry your furbaby got your jacket. My dogs have done similar and always the cause was a forgotten treat! Happy Belated Birthday sweetie!

[@eileenconsidine9365]

I like to see you face to face and talk so yes please keep doing this🌲☮️💜🐾🐾🙏🏻

[@gplourdes]

The Cousin It jacket-modeling moment made me crack a smile from ear to ear. I look forward to your videos. A few minutes of beautiful calm during this season of....not so calm. Gracias. Preciosos videos, Paola. Bendiciones. Y...felicidades a tí y a tu novio!!

[@irenekotarac1346]

You are a beautiful soul! Enjoying this life & earth as it was meant to be. Thank you for your beautiful videos.🌻🙏🌻

[@elsamere]

Happy Birthday, Paola! It’s hard to believe you are only 25; you are wise beyond your years. I think you may be a very old soul. A good soul. 🧡

[@roxannhanrahan7639]

You are a precious soul. I am listening while napping on a soft bed in the Winter sun. How did you know? Thanks for the sweet dream wish. I really enjoyed this video.