vlogmas :: by the lakeside :: day 21 (a walk by the lake, quiet day and Christmas lights)

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
The recipe for Crockpot Creamy French Onion Chicken and Orzo by Half Baked Harvest can be found here:
www.halfbakedharvest.com/fren...
It was possibly the best slow cooker recipe I've ever had! I will be making this again and again...highly recommend!
Advent Calendar's:
The Cozy Knitter:
www.thecozyknitter.com
Chelsea Yarns:
chelseayarns.com
A Homespun House:
ahomespunhouse.com
Camijo Knits:
camijoknit.com/en/
Dandelion & Dogwood:
dandelionanddogwood.co.uk
David's Tea:
www.davidstea.com/ca_en/home/
Other mentions:
Melanated Boho Bae:
melanatedbohobae.com
Jenny Bird Jewelry (I have Sylvie necklace and it's on sale):
jenny-bird.ca
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.com/kitchen-table...
You can find a link to some of my favourite things, here:
www.amazon.ca/shop/bythelakeside
Some links may be affiliate links.

[@CamijoKnitDesign]

I have lived by the ocean all my life, it is just amazing how big lake Ontario is, it looks just like the ocean! And the waves! I am so happy you are watching my vlogmas, Sandy. I received your beautiful package today Sandy, thank you SO much!! I am so excited and in love with everything inside!! 🥰🙏🙏

[@bythelakeside]

Your vlogmas is one of my favourites! I love your positivity and cooking and home! And I hope you enjoy what I sent you. ❤️

[@victoriabailey-johnson5868]

I didn’t realize the Lake Ontario has rolling waves. I love the sounds of waves. They are so soothing to watch and hear.

[@DanaBarbieri]

Same! I had no idea. It's amazing. I would be there all of the time.

[@MarshaNovak]

With you on charts most of the time

[@DanaBarbieri]

The sweater will be wonderful. I loved you taking us to the lake with you. It's beautiful. The lights and skating were so nice to see. Those cookies do look very yummy and festive.

[@Liz.Green789]

Thank you so much for taking us to the lake today. Light sparkling on the water like that is my favorite thing.

[@laurieosterndorf]

I grew up in Milwaukee on Lake Michigan. ❤️ the Great Lakes!!!!!!

[@joannemoseley8994]

I will have to try that recipe…looks so yummy! Do learn to knit from charts…you won’t look back. It is so much easier to not get lost when following a chart. Think of it like a piece of knitted fabric…it is showing you exactly what your knitting should look like. This will be such a snuggly sweater!

[@heatherleask3752]

Fabulous vlogmas…so sad things are coming to a close. Yours was the first one I ever watched years ago and lead me to Cozy Knitter socks, now on the last few days of year three. You are always inspirational to watch and have so enjoyed how the boys have grown from year to year. Have a great Christmas and Happy 2024.

[@bythelakeside]

Thank you so very much!!

[@kristinahill3708]

Huge half baked harvest fan here! Your sweater is going to be so gorgeous.

[@barbaramcrae8425]

The lake walk was so beautiful!! It looked just like when I walk by the ocean here! The chicken looked sooo yummy! I've never done a lot of crock pot cooking, but I need to try this one!

[@karenlowes7802]

Lovely slice of life at Christmas ❤ Thanks.

[@georgia4793]

Beautiful walk I don’t remember taking us for a walk there before. Thank you. My BUKU advent this year is knitted blanket in round, I almost didn’t make it this year as it began with a center cast on, using double points. Of course I do t like them because it fiddile sp 😮. So glad I persevered coming to the end have throughly enjoyed. Thanks for sharing your Christmas preparations with all of us. {{HUGS}} 🎄🙏❤️

[@monikaberzins7960]

Thank you for the walk along the beach. I love Lake Ontario. Merry Christmas to you all and all the best for the New Year.

[@lauracurry9917]

I don’t think I’ve had a recipe from Half Baked Harvest that I didn’t like!

[@user-tu8iv5pb9p]

You have to try her Spicy Garlic Lemon Butter Shrimp with Parmesan Corn Polenta if you have not done so already! So delicious!

[@bythelakeside]

Oooh, I will!! Thanks!

[@ericallerton809]

Thanks sandy!!! Elaine

[@susanjoy2311]

What a wonderful walk along Lake Ontario. It is quite beautiful! The chicken dish is perfect for cold days. You have such a beautiful skating rink nearby. Nice to see the Christmas lights decorating the way! Love your choice of yarns for the sweater. Can’t believe this is #21. Solstice greetings to you and family!❤

[@bythelakeside]

I can’t believe it either! Just a few more days and that’s it!! Thank you so much for joining me. 💜🎄💫

[@annkathy257]

Beach scenes, beautiful! Thanks for including your walk! Did Glen decide against getting gelato? 🎄

[@bythelakeside]

He didn’t get any…. He didn’t like the look of it. ☺️

[@catherinecunningham7126]

I’m so glad the chicken was good because it looked fabulous! Aren’t you guys usually buried in snow by now until spring? Merry Christmas! 💚❤️🎄 Wait so did you and Glenn get Gelato? 🍨

[@bythelakeside]

We did not get gelato! It was freezing and he said it didn’t look very good anyways. ☺️ we usually have some snow by now. More in January and February but it’s been so mild up until this week so who knows?

[@SpinDrift55]

Meiomi is our favorite wine also!! 👏👏👏👏

[@knitnut246connie7]

I am the same ,prefer written instructions ❤️🇨🇦❤️

[@TrudySchwartzBurrill]

What heel did you do on the sock in the intro today? Thanks. The reason i don’t do socks is the combinations are confusing. I saw a more rounded toe yesterday on a short on Instagram that said on toes increase on one side only. It looked very cool I may try it. She put sock recipe on screen sio I screen shot the images on right foot/ left foot. I do like toe up. I really hate socks that come off the heel and slide down your foot and bunch up under your. Arch. Any guidance anyone can offer I VERY much appreciate it. And if you could reason why it’s your choice and or what to avoid is also helpful. Thanks in advance.

[@bythelakeside]

It's just a traditional heel flap and gusset which I use from Susan B Anderson's How I make my Sock recipe

[@kathythomas4839]

Do you have to drive to the lake or just walk? I used to live 3 blocks from Lake Huron in Grand Bend.

[@bythelakeside]

it's walking distance to the lake, but this stretch is a longer walk. I drove because it's so cold.

[@DanaBarbieri]

Sandy, have you been enjoying your coffee syrups? Still considering the loom?

[@bythelakeside]

Hello! Yes, but I don’t use the syrups that often… just when I want a special treat. I went ahead and ordered a loom which will arrive in the new year. Happy New Year to me!! 💫🥳

[@DanaBarbieri]

Yay!! I hope you’ll share once you start weaving. So exciting!