vlogmas :: by the lakeside :: day 1

v l o g m a s 2 0 2 3 * t h e m o s t w o n d e r f u l t i m e
Join me for a day in the life in December.
You can find me here:
Instagram: sandybythelakeside
Shop: bythelakeside.com
Patreon: / bythelakeside
Ravelry: sandyran
Goodreads: Sandra Reuston
Advent Calendar's:
The Cozy Knitter:
www.thecozykni...
Chelsea Yarns:
chelseayarns.com
A Homespun House:
ahomespunhouse...
Camijo Knits:
camijoknit.com...
Dandelion & Dogwood:
dandelionanddo...
David's Tea:
www.davidstea....
Handmade Christmas Tree Ornaments handmade by Joce at The Salvage Life:
thesalvagelife.ca
Pembina Mug Tree by Laurel Foundry Modern Farmhouse (currently out of stock):
www.wayfair.co...
You can find a link to some of my favourite things, here:
www.amazon.ca/...
Some links may be affiliate links.

[@knittedfreshdaily]

You are my Advent Calendar ❤ 🎉

[@bythelakeside]

Thank you!! :)

[@pollyg5731]

Opening your vlogmas each day is a great advent treat. Thank you x

[@athertonca]

I think this is my fourth year watching your Vlogmas and I just want to say thank you for the stunning visuals and cozy atmosphere. I know it is a lot of planning and work. I so appreciate your efforts-they pay off big time.

[@bythelakeside]

Thank you!

[@countrycrossstitcher3573]

I’ve been busy with essays for my bachelors course but I couldn’t let a year go by without catching up with your vlogmas videos 🙂 they’ve become my own little tradition 😄

[@marythompson509]

You just be you and don’t let the negative comments get to you. I don’t know why people think their opinion of their habits is better than anyone else’s. Thanks for a great video and great ideas.

[@marythompson509]

Sandy, it’s so special that you give up your time to vlog for us. Thanks so much and Merry Christmas! 🎄🎄

[@katesmith8892]

It’s the most wonderful time of year. Vlogmas with Sandy! Thank you so much for committing to another year. It feels like Christmas now x

[@HoneysuckleHousewife]

I have watched a hundred other vlogs this season, but yours I'm following. I don't need to see anything else. 10/10

[@bythelakeside]

Thank you so much!

[@valeriedeangelis4970]

Thank you for doing Vlogmas again! You are so inspiring.

[@colleen2503]

It wouldn’t be December without your Vlogmas!

[@knotanitter]

Thank you , appreciate all you do, and thank the boys for putting up with us all watching their Mum/wife we love her!

[@bythelakeside]

Thank you so much, they humour me so much! :)

[@kathythomas4839]

Why do people feel the need to leave rude comments! They are rude!!! Thank you always for your lovely videos!

[@RonnieandKimberly17]

I had to rewind and make sure I heard that correctly, I was stunned, but loved how she just move forward with it lol

[@et1016]

Because they are green with envy and truly miserable creatures.

[@angiemcdermid4845]

Thank you. Always so calming. Let’s not consume the lovely podcast and them criticize someone else’s choices. Let’s assume the best in one another.

[@bythelakeside]

Very kind thought, thank you!

[@simonaanomis9112]

Dear Sandy, your vlogmases are my favorite. I really look forward to them every year. You are such nice and warm person. Merry Christmas to you and your family. Sending love and warm hugs from Slovenia. 🎄✨️❤️🎅

[@bythelakeside]

Thank you so very much!

[@mistyblue5312]

I can relate Sandy! My tree is also looking a bit sad this year. Hope to snag something new for next year. Love seeing your vlogmas again this year. But no pressure with the rest of the fam. You do you. Whatever it is…. It will be fun and enjoyable!

[@Riptide1976]

I am so glad you are doing vlogmas again!!!!!

[@cindymilbauer3133]

Always enjoy your vlogmas. Your home is so cozy and beautiful. ❤

[@freckledcrafts86]

One of my December traditions is watching your vlogs, especially early in the month, it gets me feeling festive

[@annkathy257]

Your tree is beautiful! Thank you Sandy for taking us along on another advent season, I'm looking forward to it! 🙂❤🎅🤶🌲

[@TheKnittingProject-Sharon]

Thank you for doing vlogmas again! I love watching you every day x

[@TerriKelly-rx3it]

Beautiful Day 1 of Vlogmas.

[@beverlythompson3246]

Love your idea of using the Dewalt case for Glen’s advent calendar- I need to remember that for my husband next year!

[@marionlamont8548]

So lovely to see you life is very busy in Belfast N.Ireland today my little darling Grandsons are staying they are a joy ripping open Granny & Granny’s advents 💕

[@gwenmurillo1093]

Thank you for participating in Vlogmas. I'm sure it is a lot of work. You have a beautiful home!

[@HawthornCottageCraft]

It must be Christmas!!! Your Vlogmas, along with Molly’s and Chelsea (Makes), mark the start of the season for me!😊😊I love your Cozy Knitter yarn. It reminds me of the colours of the Quality Street wrappers! See you tomorrow!😘

[@margaretroberts6258]

Yay! I love your Vlogmas!

[@jenkershner2970]

Pausing 5 seconds in to say...just hearing that music start playing makes my heart so happy!

[@bythelakeside]

Hello my friend!

[@pegc3706]

Thank you for doing Vlogmas. I love every portion of it from picking the mug to opening advents. I was anticipating tea flying all over the room. 😯 As always your home is beautifully decorated. Thanks again for making my morning coffee enjoyable.

[@bythelakeside]

That tea made me nervous...not sure why he opened it. :)

[@mnoeliarc]

Your videos are always so nice to watch. You’re have such a gentleness about you and I look forward to watching your vlogmas 😊

[@bythelakeside]

Thank you so much!!

[@barcelonka_]

Love aaall your Vlogmases! Thank you so much for sharing!

[@cindik7268]

I am late for your vlogmas episodes, but am enjoying binge watching them. Yours is a favorite of mine. I love your calming voice. Thank you for your yummy meals that you show us, too. I am one of your Patreon members, and also am a proud owner of one of your small bunny ear bags! I bought it for myself as a Christmas gift last year. My next gift to me will be one of your beautiful tote bags. The problem is what color? So many catch my eye! Now, on to Day 2 for me. Oh, I bought my husband the jam box this year. ❤

[@Kaet_RN]

I have the David’s tea one also- I have gotten it for years. If you use the David’s tea spoon you can get a few cups from each container! I use four scoops for a 500ml tumbler and then two scoops for a mug as well!

[@Girlwthegrnbkpk]

That Santa mug with green stripes is beautiful! I’ve seen him around but haven’t managed to find him to add him to my collection yet 😆

[@bythelakeside]

I've seen versions of it in a few places! Mine is from a Canadian grocery store (Loblaws/superstore).

[@ramonafirehorse]

I loooove the colours of your poinsettias! 😍

[@bythelakeside]

Oh thank you! I love them too!! (Vandermeer's)

[@apaperylife2096]

Ah! Puts a smile on my face when I see you doing vlogmas! I just love it 🥰

[@bythelakeside]

Yay! Thank you! Miss you, Maria.

[@debpereira13]

Sandy, Just hearing the intro music gets me excited for Christmas. I have watched your Vlogmas every year and I’m so thrilled you have decided to do it again this year. It’s become a December tradition for me! I absolutely love your content. Thank you for putting all the effort that goes into making these videos. I know it not a simple task. I’m excited to see what the rest of this month brings on your channel.

[@MissEmilyCG]

Your vlogmas is one of my favorites 🎄 That blue sweater brings out your eyes beautifully and it matches the advent yarn!

[@bythelakeside]

Thank you so much!

[@annahooper9049]

My favourite vlogmas every year! It’s great to spend this time with you Sandy. Thank you! 🎄

[@fionaparkerkosykitchenfibr1041]

Your advent skeins all go together - good choice 😊

[@susanmorris3822]

Thank you for your wonderful video, I so enjoy your yearly visits!! This is going to be a good December watching you and your family, thank you🎄

[@nanettekroupa1371]

Thank you, Sandy, for doing Vlogmas again!! I look forward to it every year. Btw, you need to wear that shade of blue every day, your eyes just pop!!

[@cham2001]

I love you vlogmas. I have been watching from the beginning and have adopted some of your traditions. Including a Christmas journal. I love look back at the previous Christmas events, cooking, movies, gifts , etc. I wish I would have started sooner.

[@bythelakeside]

Love that!

[@karimcnair9890]

I look forward to your Vlogmas every year! So glad you decided to do it again. If it's possible, could you share where you got that fabulous Joyful pillow on your sofa? Thank you.

[@bythelakeside]

Thank you! Yes, it's from Chapters Indigo in Canada.

[@MameysMedley]

YAAAAAAAAAY! I was so happy to see you are doing VLOGMAS again!! No pressure Sandy, we love Glen with his antics and advent calendar but no worries if it doesn't always work out....I love all the videos you put out here on KZbin. Have fun!!!

[@bythelakeside]

You're the best! Thank you!

[@susanjoy2311]

Thank you so much for Vlogmas 2023! It is a joy to share precious moments of the holiday with you and family. Your posts bring so much sunshine into our lives!❤ Many thanks!

[@bythelakeside]

Thank you so much!

[@camilledavis7088]

I'm so happy you decided to do another vlogmas!! It's so good to see you, the advents, home decor, and The Christmas Mugs!!! Wishing you a wonderful holiday season and thanking you for your vlogmas. Hugs.

[@bythelakeside]

Thank you! You too!

[@vijikodi1131]

Peaceful and funfilled.. Vlogmas..enjoyable.. thanks... Pleasure to see you once again presenting...

[@julialucas6626]

Thank you for doing Vlogmas again Sandy. I appreciate your time. Dinner looks delicious. I’m not a huge fan of sausages either. Quiche is delicious 🎄✨♥️

[@wynonacarroll4362]

Beautiful first day. So glad you’re doing vlogmas.

[@barbaramcrae8425]

So happy to watch your Vlogmas again! I love all of the things you show...especially the cooking and cook books. It's fun to watch the whole family opening Advents.

[@bdnstarr]

Sandy, I look forward to your Vlogmas every year. Thank you for another year of your wonderful videos!

[@WickerwomanBrickparachute]

Yay, you are doing it again! Thank you so much for taking the time and happy advent everybody!

[@tarafiebach5588]

Ahhhh, Sandy, your Vlogmas is my very favorite! I am a stay at home mom who also treasures my family and Christmas and preparing for the season. I appreciate your inspiration and so enjoy watching you get ready for Christmas. Looking forward to following along this year! I thought of you yesterday when I popped into Anthropologie (in Kansas City). Enjoy your day!

[@bythelakeside]

Love that! Thank you so much.

[@carolejones5530]

🎉 Vlogmas Wonderful of you to share the holiday with us 🎉

[@jeans.9664]

This gentle and beautiful start to the holiday season fills my heart. Thank you for sharing these moments.

[@shirleyflavell5705]

So lovely to see you all . Thankyou for doing vlogmas, wonderful selection of advent yarns and the mug tree is wonderful.🎉

[@bythelakeside]

Thank you! 😊

[@lisbethbula2195]

I always Watch your vlogmas. Your tree is very tastefully decorated!

[@patriciabuuck5277]

Oh so happy you are doing vlogmas I love your calm lovely home and family

[@mirili3836]

Hi Sandy, we’re back. 😂😂😂 Thanks to you we’re having a blast again. I really love an enjoy your Vlogmas. Xoxo. Miriam

[@lakeviewchicachicago2042]

And just like that it started snowing on day one of Vlogmas. Well done Sandy! Looking forward to your vlogmas as usual ❄️🎄

[@juliabaart7004]

Thanks for the fun and relaxing vlogmas videos. (In previous years yours was the first vlogmas I ever saw.) Merry Christmas to you and Glen and the "boys". Have a great month!

[@colleendraper4520]

Another great start to vlogmas! My favourite, I have my pen and paper (and charge card) 🤭 ready for all your wonderful inspiration! Thanks again for sharing your time with us! 🎄❤

[@bythelakeside]

That is too funny! :). Thank you.

[@DogMom3B]

Beautiful video as always. I love seeing your decorations every year.

[@bythelakeside]

Thank you so much!

[@metterobl]

Can you recommend other Christmas vlogs? I watch yours every year🎄🤶🏻

[@bythelakeside]

Yes, 3 of the advent calendars I have are from people with vlogmas' that I love. I also love Hawthorne Cottage Craft, Penrose Knits and I'll mention more throughout vlogmas.

[@knittylynnie]

Great vlog as usual!

[@catherinecunningham7126]

I think I started watching you last year for Vlogmas and truly enjoyed it and your husband is a hoot. My husband isn’t into Christmas at all but I bet he would love the tea advent calendar. Your house looks beautiful and very festive, Sandy. Thank you. 🎄

[@homesweethomehandmade]

Thank you Sandy for doing vlogmas again, always a highlight of the season. Best wishes Natalie x

[@katrinalevin4064]

Happy holidays to you and your family. I am seeing some secret gifts for family members while I watch. Fingers crossed they turn out well.

[@susanreeves1006]

Thank you for another wonderful Vlogmas...apart from my daughter's...yours was the first Vlogmas i ever watched and i was instantly hooked! Missing Glens magic tricks but totally get he doesn't want to do a repeat 😂😂

[@bythelakeside]

Thank you! Glen found one he likes, so he will be back with something soon! Who is your daughter? I have a guess, but I'm not too sure. Please let me know so I can watch her too (but I think I watch her already). ;)

[@marianeill9360]

Oh my!!! I looked all day for this.. I was so hopeful! And here it is!!! AWESOME!!

[@bythelakeside]

Yay! Thank you!

[@annahase]

Happy vlogmas Sandy!

[@christinalundborg2666]

Yayyy Christmas is officially here 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 my favorite vlogmas is on❤❤

[@bythelakeside]

One year, I will have to come and visit you and we can vlogmas together. :) xoxo

[@alisoncreswick3566]

What a beautiful home you have

[@bythelakeside]

Thank you so much!

[@RonnieandKimberly17]

Oh I love!! Your Vlogmas last year is why I joined your Patreon, everything looks amazing! 🎄

[@sweetskeinomineamanda2059]

happy day 1 of vlogmas Sandy!! I look forward to watching!! ❣

[@littlebigknits]

Off I went to the library site to order the Smith book and to Wayfarer to look at mug trees!! You enabler you 😂 truth be told I’ve been looking for a mug solution but I haven’t settled on one yet!

[@bythelakeside]

Michael Smith is such a great chef and I love his books so much. Hope you enjoy him as well.

[@susanstohlman5418]

I really enjoy your Vlogmas and appreciate the time and effort you put into it. I am a mug lover and love seeing which mug you are choosing. If possible would you name the maker of that day’s mug, so we can enjoy it too?

[@bythelakeside]

Thank you!! I will try to mention, but most of my mugs are from Anthropologie, Emma Bridgewater, The Real Canadian Superstore or a gift.

[@MsPenelope10]

Your house looks so pretty and festive! Great beginning to Vlogmas!

[@bythelakeside]

Thank you!

[@clarewoodland5729]

I love your vlogmases ❤️❤️

[@sarah-janeireland157]

Merry Christmas! Your Vlogmas episodes are always a joy, so grateful to have your lovely company throughout December. Keep cosy 🎄✨

[@bythelakeside]

Thank you so much!

[@jocegreenwood5682]

Thank you so much for sharing. Your tree looks beautiful and I am so glad you like your trim tree ornaments. I look forward to following along. Happy December!

[@Dian-us3dq]

It’s Christmas 🎉 looking forward to spending December with you and your family

[@meaghanparent8740]

❤❤❤I just love watching your vlogmas...so cozy and inspiring. It really brings me so much joy! Thanks Sandy:)

[@janericci8769]

I look forward to your Vlogmas every December!

[@hajuzt]

Thank you soooo much for making vlogmas again! 💝Kind knitting regards from Hanne in Denmark

[@loesbraggaar9722]

That was a great start of my weekend Sandy! Vlogmas day 1! Holiday greetings from The Netherlands 🎅🏻🎄🥰

[@annemacdonald2516]

Love this! Great to see you again!

[@MikiCrespo]

So nice to watch your vlogmas 🍒❤️🌲🎅🏻 amazing advents❤

[@jeanandreas3446]

Happy vlogmas……..love watching 😊

[@RachelCunningham-ut9ks]

if you have michaels near you the deals on the trees are really good and i've been pleased with the quality.

[@bythelakeside]

I do have one nearby, I will check there. Thanks!

[@carolcurtis2220]

Hi. So good to see you are doing vlogmas again. I’ve decided not to “do Christmas” this year but am looking forward to watching all the vlogmas’ on KZbin. Even after 50 years of living in Australia I can’t get excited when it’s not cold with a possibility of snow. 😩

[@Kay-xb9cp]

Thank you Sandy for a lovely Vlogmas Day 1, with best wishes from Scotland

[@ericallerton809]

Happy Dec 1st,,,,!,! Thanks Sandy,,,, Elaine🎄🎄🏡

[@barbaragaspard1989]

As usual, so enjoyable, thanks and Blessings. Wishing good health.

[@nancyjones1060]

I really enjoy the Vlogmas again😊all of it ❤❤

[@JoyfulThyme]

Yay! I'm so glad you are doing vlogmas! I really enjoy your videos :) Thanks for sharing

[@jamiejames5465]

I love it!💕💕

[@joyceivan530]

Your house looks so beautiful and festive. I need to try the salmon quiche. It sounds so good.

[@conniebradley1840]

I’m so happy your doing Vlogmass again 🎄🧡 hugs from Michigan!

[@Pine-uc7pm]

Happy Vlogmas!