TRADITIONAL ENGLISH CHRISTMAS HOME TOUR | Vlogmas Day 6 🌲

[@OMGitsaClaire]

Mince pies are an absolute novelty in the US. In fact, my office is having a White Elephant gift exchange and I made a little British Christmas gift basket together from things I found at an imports store. I have Christmas crackers, mince pies, a pretty Christmas tin of loose tea, and a mug (which isn’t from the UK, but it is just a nice cream and beige stoneware mug you can use all year). I’m hoping it goes over well.

[@MadeleineOlivia]

That sounds like the most beautiful Christmas gift basket! How thoughtful!

[@darlenemahaney1258]

Growing up in the Midwest in the 60s-70s, my mom made an easy mince dessert that was a favorite (although I do agree that the mini mince pies are a novelty to me): line a rectangular baking pan with slice and bake sugar cookies. Cover with a topping made of a large jar of mince pie filling, chopped walnuts, and chopped maraschino cherries. Bake and enjoy! Canned mince is easy to find in the US.

[@jenniferhirter817]

I hope your British basket went over well! I fell in love with mince pies after spending two years on the Isle of Lewis, I’d never had them before and didn’t think they were real actually 😂. Like maybe just in fairy tales. I’m a midwestern girl and back now for years. Can’t find them anywhere nearby now 😢. Not even the filling!

Alex balances Maddie with his sarcasm and getting to the point much faster than Maddie does sometimes

[@MadeleineOlivia]

Very true 😂

[@itchystitchy]

I love the garland on the beam in the kitchen. It's free-form and wild. 🍝

[@MadeleineOlivia]

Thank you! ❤

[@megkralicek9926]

On the contrary, I really enjoy Alex’s sense of humor. I always thought he was joking. My husband & I are like that. It makes like & our marriage so much fun!

[@francineh.7825]

🌶🍝🌶 I would hope that people would know that Alex is always teasing. I raised boys and have 3 nephews so you get used to being teased pretty quick haha and to me it's fun!

[@MadeleineOlivia]

Haha I agree it’s so fun it’s why I married him!

[@avocadelina]

🍝 Just ordered 'Make it Vegan' on Amazon and, as a non-vegan, I'm very curious about your recipes, the ones you've shared on your channel look delish! Lovely and cozy vlogmas videos, keep up the great work, Maddie! 🍝

[@kelle30]

I love the intro to each video this month. Very pretty,cinematic storytelling 🥰

[@laurynvanleeuwen8450]

The shot at 8:38 feels so calming. It’s almost like the perfect Christmas postcard. I really love how you guys decorated the house.

[@beckobreak]

This video is like a warm hug 🥰

[@Erlrantandrage]

I love your videos, and I will absolutely be buying your cookbook. That pasta looks delicious! I had to take a break watching them as they deserve more attention than I had to give. But now I'm off work and almost finished with gifts so I can enjoy your videos with a warm cup of coffee whilst sewing the last bits of holiday gifts for my parents.

[@michelegeltat356]

Your Christmassy home looks so cozy 🎄❤️ 🍝

[@PaulaPerpetuo]

🍝the pasta dish looked YUM-MEE. Made your 'Pumpkin Spiced' biscuits again today (friend came round for tea, she's not vegan, but she loved them). LOVE all the garland you have around the house, looks amazing! x

[@MadeleineOlivia]

Awww that’s so lovely you got to share them with your friend! Thank you!

[@jennaclark5882]

I’m about to buy my first Cornish cottage and your videos have inspired me so much, I can’t wait to get started🥰 your vlogmas is my favourite by far🎄

[@eileendeshpande5902]

Your house is gorgeous! The opening segment with the garland and wreath on the Dutch door is absolutely beautiful!! I love it!

[@Phthalocyanine.Stardust]

I wheezed when the wreath fell as the serene music played!! 😂 Lovely decorations all over!

[@brittneyabel2777]

🍝 8:50 I hope Roxy was a paid actress for that performance napping in front of the fireplace. She set the coziest vibes for the rest of the video

[@MadeleineOlivia]

She receives a high salary of treats and her bonus every day is copious cuddles

[@shelleyimmel8067]

The garland looks great. I love all your different wreaths and that you reuse them. Adding a new bow, maybe plaud, would look nice. Enjoy your efforts this year with Vlogmas🌲🌲

[@marykelley782]

I am so excited to see how to make mince pies! Ive always heard of them. Never had one. Very curious! That mug is adorable by the way! Have a great day❤

[@cerridwencottagediary9194]

The house looks really cosy, jolly and inviting. We haven't made any mince pies yet this year but are planning to tomorrow

[@christinewaters170]

🍝 plus I love your angel tree topper (old style Christmas decoration) your greenery around your home you've done looks great also x

[@MadeleineOlivia]

Thank you!

[@janlisseman6302]

Your house looks gorgeous anyway but with the Christmas decorations up even more gorgeous, the garland in the kitchen is really nice, like the fairy for the top of the tree but santa not so much, but you love him that's all that matters, mince pies will have to give them a go, delicious 🫔x

[@zinavanlandingham5753]

What a good idea! A Christmas mug! I may have to make that a tradition for myself because I have such a difficult time getting into Christmas but I can certainly get behind a cute mug!

[@charlottethiery9071]

I love your house, you have inspired me to add more foliage to our cottage this Christmas. Your garlands are beautiful. I love your dried wreaths too- I think you should add a big red velvet bow to the one in the back door ❤

[@MadeleineOlivia]

This is such a good idea I think that would be beautiful!

[@norabihun45]

Love the branch. Well done. Your home is cozy and beautiful.

[@KlaraL-_-]

🍝 Watching this like a day before Christmas 😄 and it´s so nice to feel the holiday mood. Thanks for the videos 😊

[@amyharris7337]

The garland swag looks lovely on that beam. All of the details and beautiful touches make the cottage so cozy!

[@sueallen8291]

The Garland on the beam in the kitchen looks lovely, as does the rest of your beautiful home. The pasta dish looks delicious, I have preordered your book so can’t wait to try it 🍝 xx

[@carethmatzenbacher6849]

I think Alex is literally so hilarious and I get the sense of humor. Anyone who doesn’t like it is just trying to start stuff haha and they can go 😂😂

[@carethmatzenbacher6849]

Also 🍝

[@carried7223]

Love everything about the way you decorate your house & your cooking ... we moved into our Georgian house just a year and half now and the first thing i did was take a huge cutting from our tree and put it on the dining room wall, Now we decorate it for festive occasions, love to see you making all your own things, i made my own wreath this year which was a first and a few sore fingers later, so enjoying vlogmas from your house so thank you 🙂

[@anniejones89]

Everytime Alex appears in the opening credits it makes me laugh out loud. I feel like Americans won't get his humour though. British humour is basically being sarcastic 24/7 😂

[@laurenkerr2701]

🍝 the clip of the living room should be one of those cozy 3-hour fireplace videos. I would love to have that playing while I'm reading on the sofa! Also, I find Alex so funny. Everything he says makes me laugh out loud.

[@meghanableson3824]

I’ve been watching up your vlogmas videos every night in bed before I go to sleep and it’s my new favourite tradition. I have my fireplace and small Christmas tree lights on for all the cozy vibes. 🍝

[@karinarey6488]

🌶🍝 for Alex and Maddie! I miss your vlog channel, so vlogmas is great! I hope to try real British mince pies for Christmas one year! 🤞🏼

[@phoenixlenchanteur8234]

9.54 Alex laughing 😂 So funny😅

[@darklingdesigns8999]

The garland on the beam is lovely. We still have some 'vintage' 90s Christmas decorations which we love but I also love the idea of decorations that don't last forever; sort of a reflection of nature where everything has a life cycle and a season. It also means that you can create something slightly different each year. The pasta looks yummy! 🍝

[@lozb5842]

It’s giving WHOLESOME 🫠✨🙏❄️

[@953orion]

6:06 you can get a small battery-powered light set for the foraged Greenery, and they usually have a timer, so turn it on once, and it will go on and off on its own.

[@acoeurlacouture]

🍝hello thanks for this new vlogmas. I m thinking about this more and more as i seen the house. I think you figure out this too. The back door looks incredibly like it is the front door, even more now as “all” the garden work is done. Looks lovely

[@MadeleineOlivia]

You’re right! Originally the back door was the front door!

[@Emiluna1994]

Honestly I would just watch a video of your fireplace on a loop for a few hours lol. I love the crackly sounds!

[@madeleinebonella1844]

🍝I’m getting increasing more excited to watch your daily videos! So wholesome and festive!

[@robinzaleski5]

🍝Making mince pies this weekend and can't wait to eat them! To me they are the epitome of Christmas treats.

[@vivienneknox8347]

I love the natural look. Your home looks beautiful. You should look up Tracey from Rural Refurb, she has done a fabulous job with natural foliage. ❤

[@MadeleineOlivia]

Wow I’ve just looked and now I have added to my watch later!

[@vivienneknox8347]

You British ladies truly have a unique style. Always elegant and very classy.☺️

[@joannefildew9092]

Yep she’s fab!

[@Maya-11146]

Your videos are so beautiful and peaceful. Love all your videos and how you make everything so cosy and homely. Your decorations are absolutely stunning 😊❤

[@mrsladybugnz]

Thanks for sharing your lovely Christmas videos. Very festive and uplifting. Really appreciate the Christmas cheer your spreading xo

[@philippawood5047]

THE LOVE ACTUALLY REFERENCE.

[@carolinejohannsen8002]

People who have been here for a while know that Alex is always teasing you in front of the camera, because he is camera shy and scared to be sincere 😂🍝

[@shopcookeatwi]

I need to try my hand at the mince meat. I haven't had a mince meat pie in 40+ years. I can never find good mince meat. I'll have to take a look at the international market this weekend. This video is the epitome of festive Maddie. 🎄I have a husband that is so like Alex. I get the humor :) 🍝

[@alentrevor]

and Mrs T You have done a lovely job with the floral arragements so well done

[@michellehooper661]

Another lovely vlog and good to see all the house decorations. My sister and I are making the garlands this Sunday ( going foraging Fri) can’t wait! Thanks for the inspiration 🍝

[@carolinecoffey5404]

I love your home it’s simply beautiful lots of love thanks for sharing ❤

[@MadeleineOlivia]

Thank you so much!

[@jackiehorwood1603]

Maddie, I love Mince Pies. Glad that you mentioned me in your vlog re Father Christmas I will re-watch on catch up and let you know how much he is worth loving the vlogs 🍝

[@dawnrobinson4451]

I just love watching your videos ❤ I've decorated my house very similar. I'll be honest I've had all my decorations from my local charity shop. Your home is absolutely beautiful 🌷🎄💜 xx

[@Dontletthemdullyoursparkle]

I love your vlogs Maddie. When i first started watching I thought Alex was really unhappy and older than he is and would have guessed you would be about to break up but now i have got used to him. I love his little jokes on camera and you can see how u get on so well. Alex is very perceptive and in tune with you. You can see how in tune you both are with eachother xx 🍝

[@sheilaschnell8963]

🍝 love all the decorations - very inspiring ❤❤❤

[@rebeccahenderson731]

immediately thought of Love Actually too the second you said that 😂😂😂

[@Alaskaventureswithbrodie]

We love Alex and totally get his sense of humor 😂

[@debbebunch9973]

MY GRAN MADE MINCEMEAT TARTS...! 😊 The snug looks like the cover of a book! ❤ So lovely...

[@lindachapman9765]

Beautifull and cosy, festive and welcoming love your festive decor xx

[@glgardener4972]

Your home is so beautifully done-you and Alex have done very well. It is so comfortable, warm and cozy-a place to linger. I love the branch on the beam. Your Christmas mug is extra special . Love the BH garland on the stairs. Love that wallpaper in your bedroom: who is it by and the pattern please......Love you opening segment-dreamy. You have the best videos this Christmas on the you tube. Love, love, love........ Congrats.

[@marilynbates5939]

Mince pies have always been part of Thanksgiving/Christmas in my family for generations.And…I live in California!

[@ruthpaino6171]

The garland looks great...xxx

[@HelenBeeee]

Loved this vlog mince pies cosy decorated house Alex being Grinch……..😂 only kidding love it all and appreciate Alex’s input in front of and behind the scene.🙂 love your Mum decorations very traditional Christmas is the one time you can go over the top certainly suits the era of your home.

[@s30123]

🍝 loving the videos so glad you do vlogmas

[@michellematthews3237]

Love your Xmas mug.. my mum had a similar angel when I was little, brings back memories 🧚‍♀️🍝

[@holymolyforever8730]

🍷🍺🍸argh! Couldn’t find spaghetti so instead I’m drinking!!!I really enjoy seeing Alex and you interact with each other-adorable!

[@wordsbygemm]

Really enjoying vlogmas so far! 🍝

[@stephaniejenkins2446]

Love all the Garlands the cottage looks beautiful & the mince pie’s looked delicious, love your videos thanks for sharing 🍝❤️🇨🇦

[@suzettebristol3683]

Cannot wait to get my cookbook! Your home is simply lovely. 🍜 🍝 🍜 🍝

[@bridiewright1519]

Love the intro, love the robin mug and love your cottage 😂❤and love the angel

[@sarahforrest9570]

🍝🍝🍝You guys are the best❣thanks for all the hard work your putting into clog as- you’re spreading the best and positive holiday vibes❣

[@xemita]

🍝 that Christmas topper is very beautiful!

[@tundeholczbauerczere3009]

Oh mince pies. I just remembered how much I loved them when I lived in the UK. ( during the video I texted my sister who lives in Scotland to bring some mince pies home :)) 🍝🍝🍝🍝🍝🍝

[@nataliemartins2282]

The kitchen looks lovely ,🍝

[@janiehaig2521]

I just caught the Keira Knightly reference! You are quite pretty!

[@loredepalo6863]

You make it look so easy to prepare mince pies!! I end up ordering them online.

[@momentmemos]

🍝 I need to make that pasta asap!

[@teresapaskell5459]

I want to go to Maddies house for Christmas lunch🥳

[@MadeleineOlivia]

You’re all invited!

[@cathylynnpietranton]

🍜 Maddie I think this is a bowl of Pasta. Thank you for such a lovely vlog.❤❤❤

[@janetshaffer687]

It looks lovely across the beams😊

[@loredepalo6863]

Thanks for sharing your lovely Christmas decor

[@curleq77]

🍝 I'm loving vlogmas and the emojis at the end. Silly and fun. 😅😂

[@rebeccafairweather8611]

🍝 yum! Can’t wait for the book!!

[@cherylnewman9098]

❤❤❤ Vlogmas suggestion. Maddie I think you would adore Hilary at Old World Home. She just made a gingerbread house that is a replica of Beatrix Potters cottage. I first I thought it might be your beautiful home. Merry Christmas.🎄 🎄

[@jeffcota693]

Magical! Love your vlogs 😊

[@juliemunroe8942]

🍝 looks yummy 😋 x

[@wellhello1603]

Please everyone be careful about bringing sticks and branches from the outside ❤️ there can be insects in it that you don’t want in your house, such as termites and bedbugs. Especially ones that were found on the ground! I always quarantine mine for some time in the bathroom after giving branches a very hot shower (boiling water pretty much).

[@mdute]

Termites are not found in Europe, and bed bugs are also very rare here (and they do not live outside, just as their name suggests). What you can get in England is spiders, ladybugs, butterfly cocoons, flies and such.

[@jaynesanders4149]

🍝

[@wannabe535]

🍝 looked so delicious!

[@avrinamontgomery]

🍝Your house is looking lovely and festive.

[@MadeleineOlivia]

Thank you!

[@MMargaretRiley]

Your living room is gorgeous.

[@MadeleineOlivia]

Thank you so much xxx

[@alisondoughty2194]

Yum re your spaghetti.Wow what a fairy,it's beautiful.😆🌲

[@brendalyn73]

🍝Your dinner looks amazing!!

[@bonnieolson80]

🍝🍝🍝🍝🍝🍝🍝❤❤❤❤wish your video was longer! Beautiful.

[@marierulander6896]

🍝🍝🍝 …. Decor looks lovely!

[@LaMelu]

Now I’m hungry 🍝😋

[@staceytaylor1502]

Have to try that pasta! 🍝🍝

[@veronicafiliberti9854]

🍝🍝 I'm in love with your house❤

[@MadeleineOlivia]

Thank you xxx

[@tracys8206]

The house looks lovely and so does the pasta! 🍝

[@kizziehoad2384]

🍝 yum

[@only1tacy]

🍝 🌲