WHAT I GOT FOR CHRISTMAS 2023 | Lydia Elise Millen

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[@anniamarabondarenco6838]

an advice from someone who constantly watches your videos, the sound quality is actually better without the fancy microphone. love you!

[@mjrh45]

I have followed you for many years now and am delighted to see how beautifully you have matured over the years. I am looking forward to the 2024 journey.

[@linhambleton6975]

Lydia what have you done to the sound it is not very good

[@brittanylane4016]

The sound set up is off in this video which is a huge shame😢

[@kiawilson650]

Not sure if you’ve ever heard, however burning candles using diffusers etc, can sometimes affect your hormones..

[@AfsanaFK]

😮😮😮

[@cj705]

True, they are known as endocrine disrupters along with cleaning materials, plastic water bottles and plastic food containers

[@gracecoldicott]

“Just to be a thought in someone’s mind is a wonderful thing” ♥️♥️♥️

[@lollypops1]

Is it just me or is the audio off?

[@Sky47467]

The sound quality is terrible. Much better without the microphone.

[@christinemack2153]

Thoughtful and helpful gifts resonate as many of us buy for ourselves all year round.

[@Pianistforlife]

Truly inspiring to see influencers who are mindful of philanthropy and giving back into the community. That’s what Christmas should be all about. Time when we reflect on the world as a whole and how to bring about positive impact on others. I truly appreciate that of you Lydia. Keep shining. ❤

[@clubcocotravels]

I JUST saw the 1 MILLION! Congrats on this milestone 🎉 🥂

[@VondaSims]

Have finally gotten the audible version on UK, for this little US lady waiting on the book! So happy, and listening to the first chapter so far realized what a beautiful job you've done, from one book worm to another! Thank you for growing into a corner of each of our lives Lydia. 💚💙💚💙

[@carlaelswood6078]

Oh my gosh Lydia, Ali's gifts are so very thoughtful 💕

[@sahoosan1]

Your mic sounds extremely muffled and hard to hear clearly

[@MissAlexoDino]

Love love love this video!😍 But I just couldn’t get through it because of the sound 😣 it sounds like you’re in a box, sometimes it’s so loud and sometimes not at all and at the same time the sound is so high pitch! Your videos usually are impeccable when it comes to sound so I really hope you go back to the way you used to do it 😣😅 sending love and hugs 😍🥰

[@dorothysliben3382]

I have been watching you for ever and this grown up Lydia is such a joy. Thought those pearls were going to be vintage from Diana 😅 love watching and listening to you ❤❤

[@karinakeseru74]

Hi there 🥰 please check on the voice, it sounds weird sometimes. I hope more the comments on this, the message gets delivered. 💚

[@she_goes_simply]

I am currently reading Tom Lake for a book club and it is so fantastic, it's a great insight into how much we do change as we grow, how our old flames fade and we find new love but we never forget. I'm only 3/4 way through but I would highly recommend this book to anyone! I'm reading it but might also have a listen to the audible as I've heard Meryl Streep reads. Thanks for sharing!

[@kirstyvinter712]

I’m sat watching this trying to put my makeup on, the minute you said that about turning to Ali and saying that you know what you want for Christmas, I could feel the tears welling up! I think it was also because the way you said it was so heartfelt x ❤ sweet, Lydia! X

[@RogeGalmish]

Love seeing your generosity, Lydia! So inspiring!! You are glowing in this video. Do you have a breakdown of what makeup products you used for this video?

[@MissDLinx]

Umm…. I have a brass fountain pen that’s exactly like yours where you have to unscrew the cap then screw it back onto the butt of the pen, and it brings me so much joy every time I use it! I feel like the lawyer from the Disney movie The Aristocats. Seriously, it’s great, it feeds the little grandmother in my soul.

[@bethpazo5284]

I loved her videos without the microphone.

[@aileenreynolds5604]

Listening to YOU changes how I feel Lydia. Thank you.

[@sabrinaklimkiewicz3018]

The sound with the new microphone is not good, it was better before!

[@charlottemoore9467]

Instead of a hot water bottle, I didn’t know that even made those still why is it that you don’t use a heating pad you can regulate the heat and it stays on until you turn it off

[@Sky47467]

You know you’ve made it when you have a fancy toothpaste squeezer 😂

[@princesst7976]

You need to ditch the microphone, it’s spoilt the video again x

[@rosemarycardenas2756]

Beautiful ❤thought on giving back, you are a beautiful soul inside and out! Keep shining Lydia

[@lindachapman9765]

what a lovely comment and i could not agree more xx

[@mamandtwins]

€670.00 EUR for a toothpaste dispenser?! Pure madness. There is a Marvis one that costs £19!

[@TaniaEstes]

Total manic waste of money. Just to look fancy and rich. Dumb.

[@christinebourlioufas1336]

Oh what? She's crazy!

[@pamkirby4390]

I am from America in the state of Alabama, where it’s actually snowing here today. I’ve heard you speak of your days in Florida so you know how rare snow is in the Deep South. I just purchased Evergreen and I’m so excited as I have too, decided to read more and also at bedtime. You are inspiring and I also am fond of Eli, Barkley, Porter, and Lumi. I hope you have a very blessed New Year and that you are all healthy and happy. God is so Great blessing, prayers and love 🇺🇸🤩💛

[@carolynmarshall1968]

I have your book Lydia and I’ve read the first part ‘Midwinter’ seems wrong to read the next part. So I’m saving that till Spring. It’s like a hug in a book and one I’ll keep forever 💚🙏

[@destinyJoeliva]

I’m the same! I just can’t read a seasonal book, out of season! We should start a book club hey . ;)

[@user-ws2zh6tj2x]

I’m struggling to watch your videos because of the sound, this is the third time I have turned off a video because of the sound 🙈

[@martymcgrady5535]

I got a very similar toothpaste holder. It is perfect for my arthritic fingers. Lovely and functional.

[@jacque3737]

My daughter’s boyfriend bought me a Victoria Beckham eyeliner and Evergreen for Christmas!!!! I told her he’s a definite keeper!!! Xx

[@courtneyschwartz9357]

My husband bought me the Soho farmhouse bathrobe!! I saw yours and fell in love ❤

[@245char]

I love your videos, but i really struggled with the audio on this one. It sounded a bit underwater at times. I also found the visual of the mic a little off-putting, too. Sorry to criticise, but hopefully, it's only constructive ☺️

[@ednawilliams3608]

Hi Lydia, love vintage books and decorate with them ever since I read that every home should have original art, books and plants to give it life. What wonderful friends you have. Stay on your path, you're doing great. 37:08

[@user-lt6ki6is1m]

Just finished reading your beautiful Evergreen book. Every chapter was “so me” we live in a rural Scottish private valley surrounded by sheep, cows, deer and giant Hares. Our chicken coop is going to be renovated in the Spring so we can get 3-6 young chickens 🐣🐥🐓

[@lidiakuhn6505]

Has Lyds mention her new engagement/wedding rings ?

[@maryporter3637]

It was a joy watching these thoughtful and unique presents, it will inspire me for next Christmas gift ideas

[@enidford9160]

Dearest Lydia! May you, Ali and furry babies have an awesome 2024! Keep going just the way you are! Hugs frm São Paulo, Brazil

[@Doubleoseven502]

Lydia, I’m no expert but you are over modulating. Perhaps look at your sound set up. Ive seen some videos recently with amazing sound and they use Rode.

[@mljones99]

Both Ali and Lydia could benefit tremendously from a better audio setup.

[@willowbenn9718]

This one is a little worse than usual. Shame cause the video quality is great

[@GeorgiaCxxx]

It might be the mic she’s wearing?

[@boston8449]

It's probably just the gain set too high, a very simple fix on the audio settings

[@Cezzlina]

It’s the new mic set-up, it’s awful. The sound quality before was always good, so I’m not sure why the mic was needed. I can’t watch using my headphones any longer either.

[@starabaker]

Love those beautiful vintage looking books you received. So the new engagement/ wedding ring is not part of your Christmas gifts? It certainly looks beautiful. 😻

[@calvin1148]

I’m shocked ppl in the UK are still using hot water bottles, in America we use “Magic Bags” a lot safer

[@remi.fragrance]

Yay! Lydia I was just listening to Evergreen AGAIN. And here you are! lol can’t get enough 🥰 I hope you’re having a beautiful day! Thank you for being so wonderfully you 🌼🌸

[@dianedorney5147]

Lydia, your values have changed and its so inspiring, you love the written word, color and design the simple finer things in life that enriches our lives....i relate to you also it made me think hey girl your not strange lol!!! Being your American you tube friend is important to me.... take care cheers

[@Msshburg]

Such a great way to approach the classic theme of showing Christmas gifts; and what a lovely selection from your loved ones. It's really great to see you so happy and continuing to build and strengthen your resilience and passion for life. I was secretly hoping you might share the engagement sparkly upgrade as it is STUNNING and suits you very well. Perhaps another time...

[@sueleighmck20]

Love your new wedding stack! Can you share more details? 😍

[@rebeccaavalentina]

The mic is great but it's a bit distorted with the sound when your volume goes up x

[@nancyholm815]

I loved this video! You bring me new hope with your positive attitude! Ignore everyone who aren't nice! I love book's as you do. I live in America and can't wait to get your book. Keep up your fantastic videos.🩷🤗💝

[@martinezdirce9225]

I live in Japan 🇯🇵; has ordered Evergreen before Christmas and it will arrive in March💫… I don’t mind the wait… with you I have become a lover of the eternal evergreen, which despite of the changes around, remains lively like our souls… 💫

[@SzazaM077]

Dressing gowns are a great gift idea! Love it!❤🙌

[@diefluse]

Okay, I don't quite know how to start this but, I work for DKMS and we campaign with influencers to draw attention to the important subject of stem cell donation for cancer patients. I would love it if you and your team would give the subject a look. Saving a life is just as easy as donating blood but because genetics are very specific and not everyone can donate to anyone. It's important to find genetic "matches". Therefore DKMS is advertising a lot that everyone could get genetically "typed" and potentially become a donor and save someone's life.

[@DollyBobsPaws]

You got some lovely thoughtful gifts Lydia 💚💖, especially love the hotwater bottle 😍 and cookery book. Do you think the beautiful brush would be suitable for the suede Reginas? Did you know that in Ayuverda, you are not recommended to drink super cold water, in fact it should be at least room temperature. Chilled water causes an imbalance in the body, the cold water means your body has to use more energy to heat the water and it slows down the digestive process x

[@twiddy1980]

I know from previous videos, that you suffer around your time of the month, as do I, a friend of mine reccomended an electric menstral heat pad, its so discreet and is amazing, I can't be without mine, which I got from Amazon. One of my favourite Christmas presents was your amazing book, have read from cover to cover at least twice already and have also listened to the audio book, your voice is very calming, I now turn to it when, my brain is going at full speed and I use it and your voice to give me some calming energy.

[@enigmabunny1]

Please can you sort out your microphone - the sound quality is atrocious 🙄

[@TheAshleighw89]

Darling Lydia, I love your video's. They make me so happy. I have had to buy your book through audible because i just couldnt wait any longer. Im in australia and the company i pre-ordered your book through back in August have just continued to push back the date, now they're saying that i wont get it until March. So i am now enjoying it through audible, until i can get my hands on the actual physical book and im so excited for that, it is such a beautiful book and will look lovely on my book shelf. I just wanted to say that i am loving it, and its so nice hearing your voice while im listening to it, i have definitely cried a few times. Haha. Thank you for writing it and sharing it with all of us. Cant wait to see what the new year brings for you. Happy New Year Lydia xo

[@itr7430]

wtf the toothpaste squeezer is 670€ ¿???? THAT CANT BE TRUE :')

[@TaniaEstes]

Shittin' in high cotton, money to burn. I guess she thinks she will make millions on KZbin and advertisements forever. I hope she does spending money that wildly.

[@destinyJoeliva]

I also have a mini library around my bed, I got a few books for Christmas too and I just love that this was mainly about books 😅😅💕💕

[@HealthIsWealthWitchcraft]

Hey Lydia, I read Evergreen over Christmas and absolutely loved it. It filled me with so much gratitude for the now and so much hope for the future and helped me to see things in a very different light after a long period of struggling. Being out in nature has always been my happy place and it helped me to reconnect on a much deeper level. I cannot thank you enough for the gentle approach you took with this book. As a very sensitive person I found more positive change and happiness in Evergreen than in anything else I've read. I've recommended it to so many people. Lots of love 🥰💖✨🙏 xx

[@natashaluna717]

Loved the video! ❤ just want to let you know the new microphone is not good :( Whatever you were using before this microphone was fine 😊

[@Cezzlina]

I’m really not enjoying the new mic setup- everything sounds strangely harsher, but not as audible/clear at the same time.

[@sallyowen1177]

I am totally with you about cards .....love getting them , love sending and choosing them ....and then when Christmas is done I will make gift tags out of them for next Christmas or any birthdays ❤.....you have had si e beautiful treasures for Christmas....think my favourite would be your tiny fountain pen ❤❤❤

[@deanablack7268]

I purchased both the autographed copy and the audiobook of Evergreen. I started listening to the audiobook yesterday and it was perfect timing! I am loving it!

[@rosemarydewar1707]

I am enjoying all the growth and changes. This will be an amazing year and all that comes with it.

[@sonnylovesfreddy340]

Love the podcast and book recommendation. Thank you! And love the presents ...all so lovely and thoughtful.

[@loytoco]

Lovely gifts. I read Evergreen over the Christmas break and it was a perfect read for that time, imo. I realised how much I had aligned myself with the seasons when I stopped being outside as much as I used to be (things in life changed). I am still making room for it, but it's not currently how it used to be. It was particularly useful to be reminded of minding what we "digest" in terms of socials, but in particular how what we read about and watch even during the day can impact our sleep. I only read "good mood" books now before bed.

[@Susan-kw3dt]

So nice to hear of another cleaning their shoes after they are worn. I also started doing this. Use baby wipes to clean the shoes after wear and I clean the bottoms of the shoes as well before I place them back on the shoe shelf. ❤

[@clairelaydon3097]

Hi I noticed in Scotland and now,your wedding rings have changed . Spill ❤

[@OceanBlue-l1u]

Another video i have to pass due to the microphone. I guess your staff dosen't read the comments? 🤷‍♀️

[@rexysmum]

I guess the number of watchers that didn’t have a problem with the sound outweighed the number that did 🌸

[@AfsanaFK]

It was filmed during her break so she can't go back in time... Also agree though the mic is terrible.

[@Bebe-pg1lv]

​@@rexysmum new year, same old miserable rexysmum... still don't have a life? Pathetic😂

[@saritu]

Lovely as always. I'm not sure about the microphone though, I think your voice sounds better without it, if I may say so. Nevertheless, I can't wait for your Scotland Vlog!

[@littleluxuries_01]

Ali sounds like such a good hubby! You received some lovely gifts xx

[@user-my5bv9mp1j]

Not loving the sound w this new mic.

[@laurenrule1672]

My boyfriends mum was going to give her copy of that Readers Digest book to charity!! I quickly took it for our flat, even thought we don’t have a garden at the minute, we will one day and it’s such a gorgeous book!! ❤

[@livinginthealgarveportugal3357]

Me and my husband couldn’t afford presents this year because we are doing a house renovation so we decided to do presents when we can afford them….but I still enjoy watching what you got 🍾🥂💫🇵🇹🌞🌻🤩🥳

[@Tonyredbone]

I so enjoyed EVERGREEN 😊😊😊 THANK YOU MUCH

[@cathm652]

Never mind a hot water bottle - get an electric yonder blanket! Got mine on now - love it.

[@olivialevers3413]

The sound was so much better before the microphone 😢 it’s so hard to watch your videos with the sound so muffled 😢❤

[@sydneylynns]

This is the kind of influencing the world needs ❤

[@TaniaEstes]

The engagement ring is sized incorrectly. Sliding to the side. I know it's a big diamond, but it should sit on the finger properly.

[@dawncrawshaw2122]

Great vlog as always Lydia , but I was very distracted tbh, The makeup around your eyes was absolutely stunning every time you opened and shut your eyes this beautiful colour just embraced your face , flawless… and looking extra relaxed and refreshed x❤

[@louiseprice9519]

how many times do you need to say you didnt get a main present??

[@Juli28809]

Happy New Year!! Glad you are back. Missed your videos.

[@thelisalyons]

I love the smaller gifts, how lovely! I have already read Evergreen, and it sits beautifully on my nightstand, but now I will take inspiration from you, and read a passage before bedtime instead of scrolling. xx

[@GertsGhouls]

St Eval candles can be purchased in pots and jars via their website 🙂👍❤

[@phyllisgehringer5445]

Look for an antique book called “A Book Of The Country and The Garden by H M Batson ~ you will be thrilled ( published in Britain 1903

[@GettingHyggeWithIt]

Letters of note sounds lovely!!

[@yasemer]

👏👏👏 bravo Lydia! Very inspiring! I am advising my daughters to do the same, donate to a worthy cause

[@katrinawest487]

What a glorious vlog, so thoughtful that you donated to charity like you said you would what an influencer you really are, that’s the sort of inspiration a lot of bigger vloggers should do, and it shows your generosity is true to word, I will start reading your book now, I have had it but was waiting for the right moment, what did Carrie get you though, did I miss that gift xx

[@loralee3232]

Lydia, beautiful video! Thank you sharing the gift of the podcast & I already have your book & love it!! I’m really enjoying the positive energy & messages you’re sending out in your videos for 2024! 😊❤️

[@denisecurran1293]

Carrie- enjoy this fabulous ticket for a glitzy box at the opera 🥰 Lydia -🙌 Lydia - oh here u go Carrie a dressing gown and a pack of flower seeds Carrie-😏 If ur reading this pls giggle only intended for giggles 🤭

[@lemontree9019]

I loved Ali’s gift, the bottle… he is very thoughtful… on the other hand, he could just let you to borrow his shoes brush!,,😅 Happy new year!

[@imanmakki4031]

Lydia , why do you have a pair of Chanel shoes behind you ?

[@unamynes4561]

Lovely video congratulations on 1Million subscribers ❤

[@jessk7240]

If you (or anyone watching) like the 'Letters of Note' book, and want to see more shows in 2024, look out for 'Letters Live' - they usually do a show at the Albert Hall in the autumn, lots of fab actors reading some really entertaining/profound/funny letters. Such a good night out!

[@IsobelCeline]

Love the mix up of sit down videos ❤

Thank you for the link to the podcast. I can’t wait to listen to it ❤

[@SzazaM077]

OMG!!! I LOVE the hot water bottle with a bunny!!! MY absolute favourite!❤❤❤It looks like a cover from "Watership Down" by Richard Adams.🐰🐰🐰

[@Nubianette]

I have to say, I’m not into the “what I got for Christmas” videos, except for yours. I enjoy that the gifts you receive are very personal to you, and interesting. You have great people in your life! Funny, I knew you were getting an ice maker. Hehe! I remembered that from that cottage stay. 😆

[@PjTexas]

Purchasing your book on Amazon here in America when it launches. Looking so forward to reading it! 🌿

[@crystialst3203]

I bought Evergreen on Audible on release as a birthday present, I fell in love and purchased a signed hardcopy from Waterhouse, and they do international shipping, so I was able to get it in time for Christmas in Canada 🇨🇦