VLOGMAS DAY 1: finishing the bookshelves & decorating our Christmas Tree

[@xomacennavlogs]

I saw a couple of you guys asking where I got our Christmas tree from! Its from Christmaspalace.com and its called 10 FT NORWAY SPRUCE pre-lit. I dont see it any more on their website but they do have the flocked version 🎄 www.thechristmaspalace.com/collections/trees/products/10-ft-norway-spruce-snowy-pre-lit-warm-white-led-lights

[@teresaewers8522]

It’s really pretty!

[@sandyallen1488]

I agree with Romeo…the tinsel is so awful….and so bad for the environment. I’m sorry…I had to share that.

[@UponTheStarz]

Holy cow. Meanwhile I can only afford a £25 tree and I still think it's a ripoff lol

[@MaryLHill-wd5xh]

Best VLOGMAS YET. Beautiful Christmas tree. Can’t wait for the next vlogmas.

[@JRSAMPLESBR549]

We only live in the front 4 rooms of our house we had a fire, so I cream WAY too much into my house for Christmas. More is More!

[@helenhypnotic7625]

Romeo saying it's cold while wearing shorts in winter is a whole mood 🤣🤣🤣

[@xomacennavlogs]

Hahahahahhaa

[@heln2299]

Tell me you’re from California without telling me you’re from California 😂

[@helenhypnotic7625]

@@xomacennavlogs that is totally me though, I'd rather freeze than wear a coat!

[@mistress_ofdune]

@@heln2299 You read my mind😄

[@janetbrannon5245]

I haven't started decorating for Christmas yet 🙃 I'm currently painting my livingroom. Nothing like having company coming to make me kick into high gear! 😆

[@Katsimagination21]

MaCenna, don’t feel like you have to put all the ornaments on now ! Collecting them thru the years and cherishing ones made or given by friends and family is what’s best about decorating the Christmas tree ! I Love your cottage, your family Romeo and your Mom , little Kinsley too ❤

[@purplewitchdragon8106]

Tinsel done 'perfectly ' is 1 strand at a time, working from the inside out, top to bottom and done after all the balls , garland,etc. are done. It takes a lot of meditative patience, best done with music & wine . I wish we had a photo of the tree my mom did (many years ago). It was sooo beautiful. It took her about 12 hrs. ... enjoy the process.

[@EmilyChaytor]

this!!!!! one strand is what makes the tree have that glow from the tinsel instead of in bunches!!! i did mine this year and it took me about four hours for a medium size tree!

[@lindarosenthal6835]

So agree.. happy holidays

[@Alexandra-jj2qh]

You are correct, one strand at a time. That's how my mother started each year, but once us children started to "help", whole handfuls went on! Tinsel all over the house for months! I as an adult, don't like tinsel or garland on the tree, just the small lights and many ornaments, ball kind and figures, musical instruments, sleighs etc. Am fortunate to have my Grandmother's creche and beautiful (fragile) ornaments from Germany. So many happy memories involved.

[@dianaduncan4800]

Keep the tinsel away from Kinsley’s reach. It can tangle up inside their intestines if they eat it!

[@CHomen100]

I remember trying to help my mom when I was a young girl with the ice cycles tinsel. And she too would say one strand at a time. I thought that seemed a bit much and totally became uninterested to help. So much work!

[@jazzyaguilar470]

Favorite part was Romeo saying, "Ew!" at the end!! I think the tree is going to look great with or without the tinsel! Love seeing you videos every week!

[@alexandratracey8252]

Kinsley in the intro animation is just everything good in the world. I’ve never loved a dog I’ve never met more. ❤

[@lovly2cu725]

AND HER RUNNING WHEN THE TREE UNFOLDS 😃

[@xomacennavlogs]

isnt she cuteeeeeeeee uugggh i love her so much

[@conniesisco6468]

We called what you’re calling tinsel, icicles. We always put icicles on the tree when I was small and my kids loved doing it as well. I don’t use it anymore because I don’t particularly care for the way it looks now. When we were kids we would scoot around the carpet in our socks and then get close to the tree and stick our finger out and the icicle would fly up and touch our hand and zap us with static electricity. Lol We loved it.

[@chattykathie7129]

I’m confused today is dec 2 did I miss the first day of vlogmas?.

[@allisong2159]

Same here! That dog is precious and I would LOVE to have a dog like her!

[@iriamonge1704]

I'm with Romeo on the tinsel, the tree is beautiful with the ornaments and lights

[@tanasuter5777]

“Way to crush my Christmas dreams!” she says. “Sorry.” He says. So cute.

[@MicheleWalkerWebb]

Love ❤ Complete love.

[@mrspatriciasteele]

Macenna every day for a month? I’m so lonely and broken-hearted this year. This will seriously keep me going and also inspired to DIY. First my table! I might record it and start my channel. Anyone who wants to subscribe and help me through this season and transition please feel free! I love you Macenna. Thank you for being so wonderful to us

[@judy-angedv7590]

A faraway hug for you! Wish you all the best from The Netherlands.

[@mrspatriciasteele]

@@judy-angedv7590 thank you, that’s so kind of you

[@lindaschwartz5836]

Hugs and much love and support to you❤

[@martamanfrin5675]

Sending love and positivity from the UK!

[@TamarLitvot]

It’s a rough this time of year if you’ve had losses or hardships. Hope things get better and bravo for starting a channel!

[@katesullivan1038]

First, that tree is so beautiful… even with just the lights!! Second, I love how curious little Kinsley is! She is a joy to watch.

[@SeaTurtle515]

I’m 67 and when I was growing up, my mother put LOTS on tinsel on our tree every year and she was a pro at doing it. She always said you can only put on a few strands at a time and plan for it to take awhile. Me…I don’t get near the stuff! Also, I had to laugh out loud when Romeo tossed the top section of the tree up there, I have 3 sons all about his age and I could totally picture them doing that… and me screaming! 😂😂 Looking forward to our daily dose of Vlogmas. Thank you.

[@Lucinda_Jackson]

Same! (67 and with a mom who loved tinsel) We experimented and did it lots of ways - a single strand at a time, 2-4 strands together (Mom was a big fan of 3), even standing back and just throwing them at the tree in handfuls - they sort of cascade down as they land so they’re not quite as clumpy as it sounds. It’s how my Dad’s family did their trees so we had to give it a try. We even used to try them crumpled and then straightened out a bit before draping and I was a fan of that until they started making them from plastic film and they didn’t crumple any more. It created a lot of reflective surfaces, but they weren’t as shiny. I even went through a phase where I broke her heart and was “Team Romeo” so we had two years without icicles (what we called them). I always had them on my tree until I stopped doing s tree a few years ago. I had them stockpiled from years of buying them in the after Christmas sales for pennies! Okay, now I want to put up my Christmas tree… I’ve got all the antique and vintage ornaments from my grandparents’ childhood trees, my parents’ childhood trees and my childhood trees! I wish I had my own, but my daughter has them. Bittersweet, but she loves them and now my grandchildren are learning to love them, too.

[@sheilasaal9145]

@@Lucinda_Jackson tinsel when I was a kid was made of foil. That was outlawed because it conducted electricity and started fires. The plastic tinsel that they came up with after that is so light weight and will blow off if you walk past the tree too fast. It is also super static electricity magnets and will attach to everything if the humidity level is low in the house. All that being said means I'm on Team Romeo also. I got a bunch of reflective icicle ornaments that I would hang as close to the tip of the branches to look like real icicles.

[@teresacrissman6195]

Yes! One strand at a time!! It was a whole day event at our house growing up 🎄

[@sunshinelady7933]

@@sheilasaal9145 I hope Macenna will be able to read your comment for PRECAUTIONARY MEASURE/S!

[@truthfinderswithlisarobbin4176]

I love your tree! Perfect!

[@alleyj826]

Kinsley trying to get all the ornaments was just too cute 😂😂😂

[@morghannallison8570]

I love how much support this has gotten in the first three minutes. 😆 I think everyone was as impatient as me

[@kylieholman3877]

I sure was!

[@lindaphillips7936]

So true

[@stephaniefalzerano1146]

Kinsley in the intro and jumping for all the ornaments just made my whole day!!

[@himbaek8533]

Romeo had me cracking up! "What is that?" "Tinsel" "EW!" Your tree looks gorgeous, MaCenna! Though I have a feeling you may have more ornaments stashed in another location haha

[@haileywatson5822]

I totally agree. There’s no way that’s all of the ornaments 😂

[@bringlight369]

I think it will probably look better without the tinsel. Just saying 😂.. but do what’s make you happy always.

[@mikkileon6380]

As soon as you said, there’s deer in our yard, I thought how perfect you’re putting up your tree it’s the beginning of your 25 days of Christmas Vlogging, you’ve got the Christmas movie on the TV as your fireplace is going and you’re getting ready to decorate the tree and it’s just like oh my gosh couldn’t be any more perfect♥️🥰

[@gingermonette7455]

Kinsley is half the fun! So cute jumping to see all the ornaments.

[@Sooz1234]

Kinsley is like a little person dressed in a sherpa onesy- too cute, and always so helpful with projects! Tinsel "clumping" is a tinsel crime usually only committed by guys who want to get the tree decorating over with quickly so they can start wassailing. One strand per branch looks nice and delicate. Beautiful tree! Happy Vlogmas!

[@littledorritt8966]

I'm with Romeo on this, the tinsel is a no from me 😅 excited to see the house transform! Both renovation wise and Christmas decorating 😍

[@lindamashburn6109]

The tinsel will look better if you use one strip for each branch

[@Jacquelynrose94]

I’m always fascinated how people decorate their trees every year and their traditions. In my house we’ve always used a tinsel garland that spirals down the tree and then we put on the ornaments! The ornaments we use are sentimental ornaments from family and we add a new ornament each year that sums up that year. It’s so cool how everyone’s tree decorating traditions are different! 🤍🥰

[@TamarLitvot]

I’m Jewish and we don’t celebrate Christmas, but I grew up helping decorate my best friend’s tree. I love Christmas decorations and lights and treats and many of the carols. Enjoyed your last year’s Vlogmas and this one, with you in the cottage, is going to be even better!

[@Sarahx-jf6sd]

Same as I’m Muslim - enjoying watching this 😊 holiday season is truly lovely

[@TamarLitvot]

@@Sarahx-jf6sd Yes! We non-Christians can have fun with Christmas even though we don’t celebrate it ourselves.

[@supernatural5354]

I'm an Atheist and don't celebrate Christmas but I looooooove a Christmas tree! Sadly can never get one cause of my cats 😅

[@Plant-ed]

This is the best thread ❤️

[@rneustel388]

The painting your mom did goes so well with the color of the bookshelves. I’m glad that you finished out the bookcases-it just goes much better with the cottage style.

[@marionsiman8808]

I was sad when you paused the kitchen renovation but I’m in love with how homey your living room already feels. Idk why but seeing your TV up immediately made me happy for you. I’m so glad you finally get a more comfortable living space, and just in time for Christmas!

[@seejillmake]

I audibly gasped and said "ooooohhh" when we first got the view of the TV up over the fireplace. Just pulls the whole room together ❤️

[@dkirov]

We've done part of our Christmas decorating, we left the tree for this weekend. Btw, the secret to tinsel is to get a few of those strands like you were but then toss it up (underhand toss with a sharp flick of your wrist upward). The tinsel naturally separates with some landing towards the top and some falling lower. Then you can place individual strands at the end where you think you need it.

[@mrg-k2r]

no to the tossing, thats too sloppy lol

[@noreenmcmenamin9610]

Think romeo is right about the tinsel, the tree is beautiful without it, great to have vlogmas back, good Christmas vibes 🌲🎄🎅

[@clementinemeyniel-breguet6018]

Vlogmas are my comfort videos. Juste love to see you, Romeo and Kinsley playful at Christmas time ! My heart is full of joy. Can't wait for Cade's first Christmas too.

[@nataliegayoso]

Let’s all just take a moment for the vlogmas intro 👏🏽👏🏽 from the Christmas decor transition to the anthropology advent calendar… it’s giving Disney movie vibes ✨ I just love it!

[@Lucinda_Jackson]

Soooo much better than Disney movie vibes!

[@debbiegavin353]

Tinsel goes on one piece at a time. I used to watch my Dad apply the tinsel to our tree every year. It was his job. He had a beautiful voice and he would sing Christmas carols while he worked. Take your time and make it perfect.

[@angelapopp8563]

Romeo almost telling us the surprise you weren’t ready to share yet was hilarious but I’m so excited to hear what it is! Also love that you are a subtitles person on your Tv 😂I can’t hear without my subtitles!

[@TamarLitvot]

My hearing is fine but, like you, I miss too much without captions. I always use them when they’re available.

[@Bluegrassprincess]

I bet they are buying a house in LA!

[@Lucinda_Jackson]

@@Bluegrassprincess I bet they’re buying THE house! The one she fell in love with!

[@Bluegrassprincess]

@@Lucinda_Jackson I hope so! They just aren't suited for small town life at this stage. Babies come, maybe and to be close to Cathy but right now they are trying to for real nest! Haha

[@Tambisme]

@@Bluegrassprincess Yeah either that or they are launching the online shop.

[@Mary-Petraki-Greece]

Yes!!!!!!I don't believe it. The time has come for another vlogmas. Last year it was my first and now after such a long renovation journey here we are again!!!!💝🤸🤸🤸🤸🤸

[@kylieweitz]

When the outside is decorated, maybe we will have a live action opener of Kinsley popping up in the window of the Christmas cottage!🎄♥️🐶

[@stefaniaq8166]

THAT INTRO!!!! And that polo sweater!!!!! Ahhhhh

[@cece2120]

Ahhh it looks so nice with the Christmas tree 🎄❤ I thought I’d mention it for Kingsleys sake but if you’re unsure about the tinsel it’s probably best to go without it because it can be extremely toxic to dogs!! I think that’s why most people stopped using it as decor

[@Akashuia]

I think it’s because it can cause damage in the digestive tract somehow. But it does make me a little nervous with how she likes to chew on everything.

[@melodyfisher1512]

The tree is looking so beautiful…fits the cottages personality perfectly already! Sweet Kinsley reminds me of a little lamb…she watches over you with such devotion. Adorable. Romeo will come to like the tinsel when he sees the finished look. He is more open minded than most!

[@marysamaniego8050]

I LOVE KINSLEY'S ATTENTIVENESS!!!!

[@champagnemommy]

After watching you thrift ornaments for two years, it was so satisfying and joyful to see each one go on the tree! Lovely.

[@conniemorgan8402]

I am so excited for you both !! Your first Christmas in your cottage !! Girl, you guys feel like family, and I know that I’m definitely not alone in feeling this way ❤️❤️

[@jennschaeffer85]

I dont know how you do everything...all the reno's, plus filming and editing, and decorating...AND keep such a upbeat happy personality...I'd be happy if I could do half of what you accomplish! You are my goals!

[@pman2916]

Yes yes yes!!

[@sarahmarie2996]

YOU’VE WAITED SO LONG TO DECORATE FOR CHRISTMAS!! Watching you almost 3 years now and I’ve been waiting for this!!

[@marylyn5965]

We still put old fashioned icicles on our tree. Ours are iridescent so they sort of look like they're holographic rather than silver lead ones. I put them on a branch and pull them through the needles, so only about 1" is hanging on a branch. The rest is dangling down like real icicles. Both the tree and the living room look gorgeous! And Kinsley is extra adorable today. Thank you for your first first vlogmas video. Can't wait to hear what Romeo and you have for a surprise.

[@debrabeard1830]

Just started and will be going to cut our tree tomorrow! I don't know how much or when I will be able to finish and be able to celebrate as my husband is ill and will be back and forth to doctors! I am wishing you and all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! I am doing my best to carry on! God is Good!❤️🙏

[@cristianarmenta1256]

It’s the most wonderful time of the year indeed Vlogmas 2022 ❤

[@jamiemckenna4814]

I had to stop the video and comment because when you were struggling just a tiny bit to lift the heavy section of tree your Romeo stepped in and helped. It was magic! I live the two of you! So sweet! This video made me so happy! Your tree is beautiful!

[@lowbatterryr2093]

This is my first Vlogmas!!! How exciting, I am so grateful to have found your channel this year and followed the progress of the cottage and the vlogs in general. You are just an amazing soul and it is lovely to find something nice to watch!🎄🎄🎄🎄

[@alessia_architecture]

ahhhh vlogmas! you’re the only youtubers vlogmas i watch consistently i’m so excited

[@sunnivahaldorsen1144]

I feel it’s more common in Norway to decorate for Christmas later in December because you have to get through advent first. We often end up decorating the tree on the 22 of December😅 but everyone’s different ❤️🎄⭐️

[@Skipperau]

I agree with Romeo, no tinsel . I love the tree and vintage decorations.

[@donnad.7986]

Yes, It’s time for Vlogmas🎄🎄🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻 Thank you MaCenna for sharing so much with us. I truly admire your work ethic & how much love you put in each project. I haven’t finish decorating for Christmas 😩

[@xomacennavlogs]

Thank you so much!!!!

[@BobiJadue]

I decorated on mid november!! hhahaha too exited

[@mariaarroyo4012]

I've been waiting for this moment for what seems like forever! Been with you every step of the way. I'm not crying! Tinsel is life! PS: LUV seeing Kingsley in the intro again!

[@lyndapeters1243]

Loving the intro with all the elements including Kingsley, so good. Makes me appreciate it even more knowing how long it takes to make. Loving vlogmas, can't believe how quick this year has gone. Happy vlogmas xxx

[@BThirstyPretzel]

Intro is perfection. Im so excited that it's finally vlogmas! I cant have tinsel on my tree cuz my cats try to eat it

[@sorayabejar7108]

So happy Vlogmas is back. Twenty four days in the life & times of MaCenna & family is the best Christmas present ever. Looking forward to it all. Renovations, Christmas decorating, shopping. Thanks MaCenna. I know how much work must go into doing a daily vlog so thank you.

[@m.o.8530]

Vlogmas 🎉! I‘m so excited! MaCenna thank you so much for your time, love and effort that you put into vlogmas! I‘m from Germany, so your Videos goes online in the evening. And what is better than end my day with a little time spend with you and your content ❤.

[@xomacennavlogs]

Thant makes me so happy!!! 🥰

[@lauralarregoity5903]

I love your blogs!!!. My house was completely burned on may 3. We lost everything including our 4 dogs (2 Yorkies, a Chihuahua and a shitzu) and our car. It was very bad, but we are grateful that we are alive. Next week we will be moving in and I will decorate it. I have learned a lot with your blogs. Merry Christmas 🎄💗🎄💗🎄

[@TerriCogan]

@@lauralarregoity5903 Hugz from North Carolina and my condolences. Praying for a wonderful Christmas for you in your new home.

[@Lucinda_Jackson]

@@lauralarregoity5903 Oh, how heartbreaking! I’m so sorry! But Christmas will be very special this year because you are alive and strong and ready to make new memories. All the best Christmas wishes to you! ☃️🎄🎅🏻🎄☃️

[@carolwood9270]

Love, love, love Kinsley “hanging around” for every occasion, Reno’s, Xmas baubles, so endearing…..

[@jocewaitwhat]

Totally havent decorated yet! I feel like December snuck up on me and so excited to see what you do for ideas!!

[@xomacennavlogs]

I totally feel like it snuck up on my too this year!!!

[@sabrinahemingway2970]

Little fluff ball Kensley is having the best time, jumping around and sniffing out all of the ornaments. She’s a good helper.

[@Lisa-ks4zr]

I’M PUMPED! Thank you for doing Vlogmas again ❤

[@Chantilly_Chateau]

I’m so happy I get to see you everyday. It’s a similar feeling to a friend coming to visit from out of town

[@amienguyen8415]

I’m ready to watch vlogmas with a hot cup of hot chocolate 😭😭😭 Edit: I already decorated for Christmas 😅

[@sailorgirl2017]

We just finished decorating our boat today. The mast running down through the main salon to the keek becomes our "tree". We wrap with artificial boughs and lights and then add fresh greenery and decorations...I add fresh Cedar boughs where I lay our Santa and wax trees as a display. You are way ahead of the game for me! Happy Christmas! xo

[@lorraineyanez4301]

Happy Friday 😊. Kingsley is a cutie. Hope to see her in a Christmas sweater.

[@CRAFTGENICS.03]

I just love you,Kingsley, romeo,mom macenna, and everyone...you are soooo kind,talented ofcourse...you really gives me warmth....I would love if you get a real tree for the outside...it will be soo magical....and sorry the tensile thing on tree was honestly bad...🤭and honestly can believe it's been year,still remember those beautiful moments of vlogmas 2021 with you guys....

[@lauralee2248]

Kinsley is sooo adorable bouncing all over 💞 The tree is amazing in firefly mode.. The tinsel covers the original lighting and beauty of the tree, try not to put too much on ...just enough to make it sparkle a little more 💞

[@lauraburton9526]

Omg I can tell u how excited I am for vlogmas !!!!! I know it’s so much work for you and I really appreciate it !!!! Sooooo exciting

[@judy-angedv7590]

In The Netherlands we celebrate the feast of "Sint NIcolaas" on the 5th of December. Lots of people, including myself, will wait untill the old guy has sailed back to Spain where he lives before we start decorating for Christmas. As our family will celebrate his feast a bit later this year, I will start decorating after 12/12.

[@janekopley3893]

When my daughter was born on Dec 4th one year my husband wanted her day to be hers and not part of the Christmas celebration soooo… no decorations up until the 5th. Now that she is an adult and out of my home I feel guilty to begin before the 5th to decorate! Your home is looking so cozy! Love your Vlogmas tradition.

[@kellayy]

So happy you’re doing vlogmas!! I hope you’re planning to do a frame around the tv! Can’t wait to see all the projects you have in store, the cottage looks beautiful already!❤

[@rous123]

If your secret project is what I think it is I'm super excited! Also tinsel can be a bit tricky, but my parents do it on the tree every year and it looks so pretty! Make sure to do like two strands at a time max, and only at spots where it can hang freely. When it rests on other branches it starts to look messy quick. I have yet to do my Christmas decorating but I'm gonna do it this weekend once I've finished my deep cleaning.

[@Lucinda_Jackson]

That’s my favorite way, too! Either 2 strands or sometimes just 1 and always hanging freely!

[@familylifeonthechattahooch4587]

I’m so excited for vlogmas to be back!!! The intro to last years vlogmas with the cottage and Kensley was my favorite! It always gave me all the good vibes and I’m loving this years as well😊

[@jenh9252]

Kingsley is so darn cute she wants her own ornaments lol

[@ireneclark3993]

Love the shelving and the draping tinsel really catches the light when your candles get put on

[@katieh4839]

So excited for VlogMas!! The tree looks great! I will say that Tinsel can be VERY dangerous for pets. Watching the tinsel go up, I thought of your little lady playing with the thread earlier in the video and worry that she may get a bit too curious about the Tinsel. So something to keep in mind. Even if you keep it high on the tree, it has a tendency to slip and fall to the floor.

[@marya7621]

Vets warn about it every year..please if you use it keep an eye on the pup pup...the tree is beautiful with r with out it with all your great vintage finds

[@Okkuurritsmichael]

We appreciate your hard work! It has got to be difficult tackling a renovation and then adding filming it and editing it is no easy feat. I appreciate your content and always get excited when I see it pop up in my recommended

[@LindaFoyle]

I can’t believe it’s been a year already…happy holidays to everyone…peace & love…and to the real star is “Kinsley” who always makes me smile…I love her❤…thank you, you guys, what fun…OC🌊

[@TallMChannel]

I can not even tell you how exciting I am listening to the intro music! The best time of the year just started!

[@victoriafleming8215]

🎄𝒴𝒜𝒮𝒮𝒮!! 𝒱𝓁𝑜𝑔𝓂𝒶𝓈 𝒽𝒶𝓈 𝒶𝓇𝓇𝒾𝓋𝑒𝒹!! Thank you MaCenna 🤎 and all the best for December doing ‘all the things’ 😃 You’re a wee worker and we love you Our Friend ☕️ I remember your video many moons ago with Romeo & you making Christmas jumpers 😄 was a hoot!!! Lots of love & snugs from Belfast Northern Ireland 🥳 Time for a hot chocolate and cosy to watch xO Ps it’s Christmaaaaasss!! 😃👏🏼👏🏼 Ps Your intro & Kinsley 🤎 OMG Cuuute!!!

[@xomacennavlogs]

Awww thank you so much !!!!

[@victoriafleming8215]

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[@lorrainebritton3802]

Oh my ❤ love the intro with Kingsley! Ours went up last weekend and I love it! Tis lovely to come down the stairs and see our tree 🌲 with presents wrapped underneath, it has over 400 baubles and decorations on it and takes 2 days to decorate as I’m very particular where they all go. On with the show, so excited! Love to all from the uk 🇬🇧 x such a wonderful tree. We can’t have tinsel strands as have a cat and I remember as a child we had a cat named bonzo who would eat it and then his poo poo would be decorated 😂 can’t wait for tmw! Thank you xx

[@sharonbrown5238]

I’m not into tinsel either so I get how Romeo feels and it can be very hard to get off your tree before you put it away. Most people that use tinsel use real trees where they can just throw them away instead of having to pick that stuff off the branches. Good luck with yours.

[@Lucinda_Jackson]

I’m old enough to remember when icicles actually had a bit of metal so we pulled them all off the tree every year and saved as many as we could. Even after they became plastic, we pulled them off and threw them away so animals wouldn’t eat them and they wouldn’t blow all over the neighborhood!

[@kellyrobin718]

I am married to a Filipino as well, Christmas begins in September, we slowly put up decorations from then, the Tree always goes up in September. Btw: I watched that Christmas movie, your watching, last night!! It was good, sweet. I love “kind” movies...no drama or danger. 🥰 looking forward to your vlogmas season!🎄🎄🎄

[@cyndeem55]

The cottage is looking so good! I love the idea of putting a frame around your tv. We also have a frame tv and would love to put a frame on it but I refuse to spend the $700 they want for it. I really hope you are planning to do a video on how you make your frame so I can hopefully follow along and make one for mine. Love Vlogmas!

[@joan01sessions]

You've come sooo far in the renovation! You go girl!

[@NitrosMom074]

I didn’t want this video to end! Your tree is so beautiful!

[@calliebolstad1345]

I feel the same about Vlogmas…like it wasn’t that long ago but it was. Excited to be here for another round of it!

[@gingerpunk916]

Love the start of vlogmas. If Romeo lets you keep the tinsel, I would be careful with it around Kinsley. It could be cause for some vet visits if she (or your stray neighborhood cats) swallow it.

[@kerryjames2168]

Love Kinsley's excitement !! And loving the tinsel tooo

[@thecaptain8624]

We’re closing on a house next Wednesday and I will definitely decorate as soon as we get the keys!! You’ve inspired me to renovate my house myself and I can’t wait to get started on my kitchen! Love you girl💕

[@xomacennavlogs]

Congratsssssss that’s so exciting!!!

[@bhuwnanaik3425]

That tree reminded me of Monica's when others decorated half of the tree and chandler say It doesn't feel like Christmas, then Monica turned her side of the tree. Yours is the other's side right now. I admire your effort to make it look traditional.😚😚 The house is looking great...

[@kaitlynhogan6227]

We just brought out our trees and putting them up today. Does anyone else do multiple trees in their house? Usually I set up early, but November went by so fast!

[@mixdorfk]

Growing up we had seven Christmas trees in the house. So you arent alone!

[@Lucinda_Jackson]

We had 2 growing up. There was a big one in the living room. And we were lucky to have a huge room off the living room with French doors that was our playroom and we had one in there, too. We decorated it with white paper snowflakes and colorful paper chain garlands. We tried stringing popcorn a couple of times, but we ate more than we strung and didn’t know you were supposed to use popcorn that was a few days old so we got frustrated when it would break. We moved and then just had one tree, but I always had one in my bedroom. As an adult, I’ve only had one big tree and small trees in my daughter’s room and the guest room.

[@MyConsideredHome]

I grew up with tinsel on our tree. I haven’t done it in years but Margo Roth just released her holiday Christmas home tour and at 11:07 you see her tree with tinsel and it looks great. I think if you show Romeo this tree and apply the tinsel how she did you well be happy with the outcome. Absolutely love your videos. Thanks for all you share and the hard work you put in to provide such great content. I’m in the middle of a basement Reno your cabinet builds have been great inspiration and helpful! Happy holidays!!

[@wellhowthehellareya]

Tinsel is so bad for pets!! It can cause intestinal damage if ingested. Since kinsley is so curious with the decorations please please be cautious.

[@kerriedimarzio8891]

Kingsley in the intro 😩😩😩😩 me, stop EVERYTHING and watch vlogmas! Literally sat down mid housework to watch 😛😛 love love love your tree & all the vintage finds. With the tinsel, dont put it on in clumps. I used to use it & I just virtually threw a little at a time onto the tree, building as I went. Can’t wait for tomorrow 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@lexsishae]

Just be very careful with tinsel....if kinsley eats it , the tinsel can become lodged in her instestines....I had a dog that happened to and he had to have surgery to remove it

[@yvonnecooper2327]

YES . . . NO TINSEL!!! Please keep Kinsley safe❣

[@nopitseneklidou8982]

So excited for the vlogmas! I love the intro!!! The deer in the yard are amazing!!! The Christmas tree is perfect with little tinsel!😍😍

[@Tcfodiaries]

Is it normal that I’m more excited for you to decorate your house for Christmas this year than I am? 😂

[@lindaga820]

Me too!!!

[@jessicaglasgow1507]

I have been desperate for you to start vlogmas!!!! I cannot think of anything better than a video from you every day🙏❤

[@lizlagle671]

Keep tinsel away from Kinsley, she'll eat it.

[@lucy2beme]

Romeo is so sweet to jump in to help with the tree. You did great with the tree, MaCenna.

[@treenakurek7643]

Just be careful with Kinsley and the tinsel!!!! Don't let her eat it!!!!!

[@antonitta8352]

It's very bad for dogs!

[@angeldye4168]

Your hard work is paying off! Your home is so lovely. Merry Christmas! ❤