Wood Collector

[@LluviaGuerrero-x4l]

Your videos bring me a lot of calm, fun and I learn new things. You live in a paradise, there is nothing better than connecting with nature, it is magical. ❤

[@madacro5671]

You're west? It's beautiful

[@NedGeeslin-hm7xu]

Love where you live and love your videos…thank you❤ love your dog too lol 😂. HNY. Much love from Brooklyn ny

[@MatthewHanken]

Lesibianism has it's advantages I guess

[@shae2662]

I would love to live out there, the beach, the trees, all of nature. I like building birdhouses & walking sticks & I would love to make a bunch of little homes for the birdies in the forest! What area are you in? I want to find somewhere like that to move to. I spent my life following what I thought everyone expected of me but now I'm slowly collecting things to camp & travel. Now I just need a way to get my own van or something to move me around.

[@rustysquid]

Thank you for providing much needed calm and grounding during an era of insanity and hate. Your down to earth narration and Bambi fun are so lovely. Cheers!

[@amanofnoreputation2164]

Sometimes her house seems so far from civilization there isn't even any capitalism there.

[@gold_7944]

I love your videos I'm not much of an outdoorsy person but every time I see your videos I want to wander off into the woods.

[@reflectivelife]

I did not want this to end. What an absolutely peaceful and lovely video. You and your pup are living a wonderful life.

[@ClellWise]

Okie dokie( I apologize) I couldn't resist. Quite possibly your best to date. I know eventually ya' gotta' interact with other humans but the calm and peacefulness of the forest with all the wildlife was so much better than the noise of the lantern festival. I love your inquisitive/adventuresome spirit

[@FlossyRoxx]

Ohhhhh our islands are sooo so so darn beautiful! So glad to call a very similar place to this home!! 🥰 talk nerdy about trees to me!!!

[@machmichmuch]

Unfortunately I can't do it anymore, but you're living my dream....Thanks for that.

[@phillyphakename1255]

The lights festival looked awesome. I could listen to snippets of these for hours. And the metaphorical resonance! Lights in the midwinter darkness, rite of spring, etc!

[@Styder111]

Nicole is the kind of person I"d want to be friends with. Just a cool, positive and chill aura. A beer bud by the fire.

[@donc-m4900]

I would prefer grade A maple suryp instead. Lol

[@MrWoodSplittngKid]

@@donc-m4900 same. it just tastes better eh?

[@euansmith3699]

Nicole Coenen, "Why do I have 20 axes in my vehicle?" This is a rhetorical question, right? What a fun slice of life; and Bambi is such a well proportioned and wonderfully coloured pooch. Thanks for sharing. Lovely landscapes, the wind and water, mossy branches and roots. 😍

[@makingitslowly]

Nicole Coenen: "Why do I have 20 axes in my vehicle?" Subcribers:" Only 20???......need to tool up!"

[@brandon0099]

@@makingitslowly if I were there the first thing I would give her as a gift would be an excellent multifunction knife... but she probably already has it

[@melowyellow7941]

The message about the forest at the end is exactly what I have been thinking since a young age! What a niice video Nicole. Thank you for your time, the dedication and the calmness you put in it.

[@VforValletta]

I LOVE the positive reinforcement with Bambi. It's great to see such a strong recall in the wild!

[@christiankeul9892]

Dear Nicole I wish you a plentyfull and happy new year with some close friends and enough solitude. Shine on ! Lotsoflove from snowy switzerland. Chris

[@lovinglife69]

Yep, I make things out of wood. I love woodworking. We'll make a short trip up to Lake Erie for driftwood also. Good job fixing your hatch! Thanks for showing us your backyard paradise!

[@FitzroyReyes1491]

"And here we see the Canadian Wood Elf in her natural habitat..."

[@lpeterman]

In a Sir David Attenborough voice-over. Totally.

[@FitzroyReyes1491]

@@lpeterman "In search of a mate, she and her canine familiar will gather various pieces of forest detritus and fashion them into ornamental lantern beacons. The hope is to attract either a fellow Wood Elf or even a Forest Witch by the display of craftsmanship and oooh shiny shiny light."

[@lpeterman]

LOL. Well played. Hope Nicole sees this interplay on the sidelines!@@FitzroyReyes1491

[@lpeterman]

Well played. I CAN hear Attenborough's voice narrating this...@@FitzroyReyes1491

[@carlbelton484]

This is exactly why I love forests in the Pnw so green and beautiful. The best place to be. Thank you for sharing this little glimpse into your life 💚🌲💚

[@philhurst9053]

Beautiful video. Wonderful part of the world. Thank You for posting this peaceful and relaxing video.

[@user-uspel]

Природа волшебная. У нас все праздники -20 -30 в Санкт-Петербурге. Волшебное рождество и новый год. Но очень уж холодный. У вас рай.

[@brandon0099]

heaven is not just something related to temperature (of course if it's very cold it's more difficult)

[@user-uspel]

@@brandon0099 That's for sure

[@user-uspel]

@@brandon0099 No one said that. These are your guesses. I just mentioned that it's very cold.

[@brandon0099]

@@user-uspel so try to find a bit of paradise even at very low temperatures, and spring arrives anyway.

[@tabs41]

Lovely relaxing wander through your home.

[@Möve_im_anzug]

your Videos have everything. Calm wood scenes, handy tipps, slice of life, I love it. It's so easy to calm down afte a hard day. Thank you so much.

[@CalvinMorris-cf8jk]

I love it when the pines come to life and start dancing and they are very good dancers.

[@lauraschipane7685]

The landscape you get to see every day is absolutely amazing! I would love to live in a place like that and just be surrounded by nature and all its beauty! Very breathtaking views!!!

[@michaellee6489]

Nicole, a nice piece of wood, when properly carved, polished, and sealed, could make a beautiful ornament of a most intimately enjoyable nature. 🥰

[@gaiaocracy]

Living by the hearth suits you. Bet the forest eyes shed a happy tear when you pass by. Happy trails ❤

[@gan314159]

Wholesome as. Nature, trees, wildlife, community festivals. Love it, thanks Nicole

[@Wend999]

I feel sometimes that I'm walking with you in the serenity of your island. It's wonderful the pleasure you bring to people all over the world. Beautiful, talented and funny 😉 I hope there is someone in your life now to appreciate your gifts kiddo 💚🇦🇺 loves you

[@solennet3236]

ADHD makes me collect a lot of things "for later" but not wood. I guess I'll add it to the list ! 😅 Thanks for sharing these moments in nature.

[@brandon0099]

let's say it's difficult to do something without a little "collection" of tools, look carefully at the perfume part ^__^

[@joshjones6213]

Thanks for shearing! I love you're work its so peaceful.

[@azbidotch]

Phantastic! Thanks for taking us along! You could easily extend the nature snippets to 12 seconds each or more. They are very relaxing. Pity we can't smell the sap, i love that stuff.

[@jean-marcandjoshua-petsjournal]

Thank you. You are blessed by natural beauty. The serenity is what we all need.

[@georgemartin1498]

Really nice Nicole, thank you! Forty one years ago I married a woman which I would characterize as very similar in personality to you: smart, athletic, independent and self confident but with a healthy dose of humility. Living is all about change but I hope you will not deviate from these primary qualities 😊😊

[@ja-bv3lq]

I am 50 years old and have been working on cars since I was 15... I have the same level of surprise of "that worked!" every time I fix something. ❤😂😂

[@WilliamTFLindsell]

Such a beautiful place to be and just exist and feel nature!

[@chainsaw76d]

Keep living our dream. It makes us all a little happier.

[@Kristin-op9kn]

Cool, creative light fixtures. Light and wood just go together. Like lanterns and festivals. ❤

[@baeruuttehei1393]

Nice neighbourhood you live in, Nicole! So many tall and quiet wooden folks around you: enjoy!

[@hexxenbatts6176]

This was awesome. Just the random pieces of a person's life...its really cool. Thank you for sharing that. The light festival looks amazing.

[@karenbarrington4755]

It's cool how the beaver chews the bark off one side of the tree so it grows to be heavier on the side it needs to fall, usually so it goes into the water. Beautiful area!

[@bobbolieu9013]

I had never thought of using Olive Oil for a wood finish. I'm going to do that soon. Thank you for that tip bit

[@joannar2451]

Life is so much better with you and your Bambi in the world!

[@isabellehall9217]

Such a lovely, calming video. Great book collection. I haven't read Braiding Sweetgrass, but I did read her other book about moss, and I loved it a lot.

[@stco2426]

I liked the colours on the trunks at 11:31. Very calming.

[@jeffehren]

This is the first full video I've watched (yes, I've seen a few shorts). I love the connection with nature and a town nearby. What a setting!

[@philiplewis8213]

Thank you for sharing these parts of your life with us. I live a couple hundred K south of you and the forests are similar. That first bit with the wind in the trees was wonderful. I hope you have more good days than bad and find ways for at least a little joy every day.

[@ashleycpearl]

There is an old deep magic within the woods… it sinks into my bones each and every time I go exploring in Mother Nature. It is energizing and calming all at once ✨🌲 The little festival with the paper mache totems, colored lights and burning art/symbol near the end reminds me a bit of Hulaween Music Festival in Florida 😍🎭

[@vcheekv]

One of those videos you don't want to end❤

[@rogerlincoln451]

There's nothing like seeing that asymmetric smile to brighten a cold winter's day.

[@Hightell]

Невероятно успокаивает, что где-то на земле есть такой человек, как вы Правда! А ещё такая чудесная природа. В нашем городе, полном движения и суеты, я по-настоящему скучаю по тишине леса, по чистому воздуху, по озёрам.. когда я была маленькой, тоже собирала кусочки дерева. И делала из них игрушки. Где-то до сих пор лежит сова из сосновой коры.. у неё двигаются крылья!) Ваш канал помогает хоть мысленно вернуться в те забытые места и успокоиться. Вы просто чудесная, и уверена - знаете об этом Спасибо вам P.s. i think, you don't know russian, so I translate the text using internet. Hope it doesn't distort meaning. It is incredibly comforting that somewhere on earth there is a person like you Really! And also such a wonderful nature. In our city, full of traffic and bustle, I really miss the silence of the forest, the clean air, the lakes.. When I was little, I also collected pieces of wood. And made toys out of them. Somewhere in my flat is still an owl made of pine bark.. it's wings are moving!) Your channel helps at least mentally return to those forgotten places and calm down. You're just wonderful, and I'm sure you know that. Thank you

[@geraldstokes5661]

Being a woodworker, I appreciate your enthusiasism,enjoyur beautiful environment ♥️

[@SkSafowan]

The natural surroundings you've captured feel truly magical and enchanting. Struggling with sleep for the past three months now because of Gaza Genocide, but videos like these provides a much needed escape. Truly Thanks for creating this beautiful video.

[@jimw966]

Some fantastic ASMR nature sounds in this one. Just so relaxing 😊 Thank you as always.

[@Zimgirgaz]

You've given me some ideas for a channel with this effervescent posting. This is aside from a lass wielding sharp implements in their vehicle for purposes aside of intensions. The sheer innovation and showing of canine floofers are an inspiration for us old duffers watching on the sidelines! May your maple syrup gnoshings and axe weilding demonstrations endure and proliferate to greater heights and aspirations! You continue to inspire!

[@drkswordsman]

Collecting interesting pieces of wood and driftwood is actually how I got into woodworking. I'm gonna try your fairy lights suggestion!

[@rockytopwrangler2069]

.. Fantastic video .. .. Can totally relate to the saving of unique pieces of wood ,, at times , I would gather driftwood from a lakes shoreline because the shadows of the wet areas created an image of something interesting ,,,, only to get home with a pile of dry driftwood and no longer see the vision I had seen before ... funny how Nature wants to give you gifts while IN nature ,, and take only the memories home ..

[@leviathan.7756]

I don't know how to explain it, but this gave me the most genuine since of calm in my core.

[@chaswarren7239]

All that resin - ideal fire starter material !

[@itsjohannawren]

I could listen to you narrate all day.

[@judewilkinson5486]

You shoot some truely beautiful photography. It's pure joy to watch your query videos from Australia. Loving it girl.

[@Chasantnik]

So excited to see John Plant’s “Primitive Technology” on your shelf. Very inspiring. As you are yourself. Keep it up. 👍

[@eva.pallas]

Bambi is such a good climber☺️the way she walks up rocks and stuff with no effort.

[@kizzmitten1]

Looks like West coast beauty. Super relaxing video, except the car repair segment. That was suspenseful, haha. Thx Nicole!

[@jeffdavis1894]

Thank you so much for this video! It was very good with a cup of coffee! I live in the desert, but could almost smell the pine…

[@dstrome]

Such a cute puppydog. I envy your lifestyle, Nicole.

[@SoloveyX]

Thank you for this very calm video! 😊 Often, when we had to have look at the trees (unfortunately there is a big problem with the Scolytinae), I was not told that the trees have eyes, but that the trees know and feel everything and that we have to take care of the forest as best we can. The situation with stuff in the car is a familiar one... 😂 I recently got a bigger van and it feels like the various things for the horses, the garden and the forest are multiplying by themselves. 😅

[@TressaZimmerman]

Wood can become a lot of different things. Our imaginations can see a lot of possibilities that is a natural piece of wood. Take care.👍🤗🎉💪

[@barrymerrill6282]

Excellent video Nicole... thanks for sharing a slice of your life with us.

[@alanchristensen5735]

You have an amazing life ❤️ Thanks for letting us see it.

[@BaldyMcBaldface]

Thanks for sharing your little corner of the shire.

[@Tomz4tek-jb2ci]

Definitely a class above the rest 👍 approach and skills are top...as usual 😎 keep up the nice work: you're doing good and are needed! 😊

[@isra8397]

I love these video diaries! I really miss living close to the forest because now I live in a big city.

[@skellysuburban6134]

Such a beautiful and spectacular place you live in, so calming to watch as well, thanks Nicole , please keep on making these, wonderfully theraputic.❤

[@telepist]

I love your channel. My father got his degree in forestry studies, and my brother and I both grew up chopping wood in the deep south for heat when necessary. Doesn't happen much these days, as the deep south is super hot and I live in Scandinavia, but I used to live in Kamloops and built a huge pile of logs for the winter. Honestly, your wood chopping technique is miles above mine. Traveling to the Rockies this summer and hope to use some of your tips. Keep up the good work!

[@garyfrey7930]

I love B.C.Canada, you’re plucky to live there year round. Thanks for showing this beautiful area of Canada.

[@ГлафираМихалевич]

The sound of the sea at the end of the video is so nostalgic for me, thank you, I really missed it for a long time, thank you after your video I feel better ))

[@violetivyflower]

Nicole i love your wood designs they are sooooooo beautiful so cool ❤❤

[@paulcummings55]

Wow! Expert Lumberjack, Car Mechanic, Furniture Builder, Lore Master and (my wife's favorite).... Dog Lover! The great polymath of the Northwest :-0

[@KimMcIntyre-ou1ew]

Hey Nicole & Bambi🌼🌹🍃What a Beautiful place So Relaxing the festival looked like Fun ❤’d the Laterns🌈🌊🌴☀️🌺✌️💚😎

[@mikecurtis2585]

Always fun and interesting! Have a wonderful weekend!!

[@Jade85x0]

It's beautiful where you live nice and peaceful. Bambi is so cute take care ❤❤

[@lledwards66]

So fricken cool! Love the light fixtures

[@timterrill6318]

Great Video! Beautiful country!

[@fobbitty]

I'm getting a kick out of your videos and, your hound is awesome!

[@temniyangel9971]

отснято с душой ! теперь хочется весну и пойти в поход )))

[@davedemyan3302]

I love going into the forest on windy days. That's when all the trees are dancing. ❤😊

[@moegardner1]

Mom used to put old tin loaf pans with water in and some cedar sprigs on the side (kind of half on) of the heating ducts in the house. Putting on radiators works, putting on the wood stove at the cabin we never tried, but hey, why not. We had a cedar lined closet in my room as a kid and I would sleep on the floor with me face near it, since I was not allowed to leave the door open.

[@joshualavender]

This was different. Glad to see you're woodworking! The lantern festival was cool. Mainly, I enjoyed this video's variety and the moments of great calm.

[@stevenm8429]

Very good video Nicole. Thank you!😊

[@normcoe5754]

Lovely video, thank you for sharing. Like you I have boxes of collected wood, some pieces I have had for 40+ years.

[@bryancohn9406]

Nicole, every car built since 1/1/2002 has a glow in the dark emergency trunk/hatch release. It’s supposed to be in plain sight but early on some manufacturers hid them behind a panel or carpet. The US federal law technically only requires cars with trunks but many SUVs and hatchbacks have them as well. I’m not sure if this carried over to vehicles sold in Canada, but it’s worth a look. If your vehicle has it it’ll be a green/yellow glow in the dark T handle, pull and the trunk/hatch pops. Hope this helps!

[@nadia_does_random]

This was so beautifully random I love it 😁

[@miket2120]

The WD40 is good for a temporary fix. It's filling in the scratches in the plastic, giving it a smoother surface. But it'll evaporate and weather off, leaving a hazy headlight again 😞. According to CNET, the Cerakote Ceramic Headlight Restoration Kit ($25) does the best job without a drill. If you have one, the 3M Headlight Restoration System at $13 does the best. The rest of your video was sheer heaven.You, Bambi and the Great Pacific Northwest forest: the perfect trio.

[@stephenhoney8752]

Beautiful video. So real and peaceful. Your videos are so grounding. Just what the Dr. ordered

[@bytedude1312]

Thank you for sharing. Your videos are great.💙

[@MaddieMadMoo1]

Such a beautiful video thank you for sharing. I love going into the forest and just chilling. I love finding interesting logs, branches to bring home. One of the Grandads was a master furniture maker and when I moved into my first place he helped me make some small furniture items and decor for my little 3 room house.

[@MalissaWilson]

The way these are filmed just feels like a movie. You've polished your skills with that. It's lovely. *edit* Using the axe like a hammer. 😂😂😂 That was some quick thinking.

[@brandon0099]

there is no art without adaptation and small experiments; she has a beautiful sensitivity and artistic intelligence, I am very sure that if she wants she will do even better

[@ericpetitclerc5519]

Thank you for you rvideos and Happy year to you! First time I see an axe being involved in a succesful car repair... Wow! Keep up the good work!

[@Anton_noone]

waht a cool Video, with no central theme but so many beutiful shots 🥰

[@canadianicedragon2412]

About 4:30 - Nicole "So the trunk of my car refuses to open. We're going to attempt to fix that." Next shot Nicole in the back of her car picking up a hand axe... not the usual tool for car repair... lol Yes she immediately asks "Why do I have 40 axes in my car." - the answer should be obvious.... The joy she gets out of managing to "open" a door... so wholesome. So relaxing to watch these.

[@TheTotya1111]

Thank you Nicole for the new video. I was really looking forward to. Have a nice day.

[@MountainMan104]

Awesome video! Thank you!