Cozy Reading Vlog / Making Marmalade, Journaling and Reading by the Fire
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- Опубликовано: 4 июл 2024
- In this cozy reading vlog, I'm making a brilliant cheat's marmalade recipe, as well as seville orange and cardamom gin. I also review Wintercombe by Pamela Belle (a great winter read) and Mum and I chat about our Commonplace Books.
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LINKS:
(affiliate links used for Blackwells)
Wintercombe by Pamela Belle (available free on Kindle unlimited): tinyurl.com/ynafb9kk
Amanda Goes to Italy by Mabel Esther Allan: www.ggbp.co.uk/product/mea-am...
Mount Grace Priory House and Gardens: www.english-heritage.org.uk/v...
Sour by Mark Diacono: blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/pro...
Jam and Genius by Angela Milne (out of print)
Commonplace Books: www.starsmeadbookbinding.co.u...
Tidelands by Philippa Gregory: blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/pro...
All Sorts of Lives by Claire Harman: blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/pro...
Wild Places - Katherine Mansfield short stories: blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/pro...
MUSIC: all music in my videos are from either Epidemic Sound or Artlist, to which I subscribe.
00:00 - Frosty winter mornings in the English countryside
00:55 - Reading catch-up
08:35 - Outing to Mount Grace Priory
09:47 - Making seville orange and cardamom gin
18:37 - Making a great cheat's marmalade recipe
27:21 - Discussing our Commonplace Books
37:44 - Reading wrap-up 
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Happy Thursday everyone! I hope you're having a good week, and that you enjoy this latest cosy vlog. I was definitely inspired by the quote I include in this video with our kitchen adventures: ‘The making of marmalade is one of the
happy, the exhilarating experiences which
prevent January in the kitchen from being frankly
dull.’ - Marjorie Hessell Tiltman, from 'Cottage Pie'
Miranda x
Ahhh, Miranda and Donna, I cannot stop fantasizing about you two being my next door neighbours. How blessed I would feel. Actually I feel blessed anyway, even if I can only watch you on video. Your delicate souls are shining through the screen too. Thank you so much for sharing your precious moments with us! Many hugs from Hungary. Take care, beautiful ladies!
Thank you so much for your lovely words! ❤️
These very words slipping in my mind as well although so grateful that y'all are a part 9f my life at all. Thank you both.
Miranda and Donna, the two of you are just delightful! I watch quite a lot of book tube videos and there are many good ones but yours are the ones that leave me with a happier heart! Loving the twice a week routine too. Thank you for the extraordinary effort to put forth such meaningful content.
Love from Pittsburgh, Pa.
Cathleen
That’s very kind of you to say, Cathleen! Thank you so much 🧡
Miranda living her Cottagecore Life is such good news because it means delightful visuals. The Intro Sequence took me to the 2005 version of ‘Pride and Prejudice’.
Thank you!
I totally agree
Donna and Miranda, I enjoyed your sharing of your Commonplace books. So cozy to see you both sitting at your kitchen table, writing in your beautiful books with the fire blazing in the background. I could almost smell the marmalade. Since January 2020 I have been keeping what I called my "Bits and Pieces Journal" where I write down quotes, insights, lists of books I have read and movies I have watched. My favorite little section is "Characters in novels that I admire or feel an affinity with" (not always the main character). It wasn't until watching an earlier video of yours that I realized it was in fact a Commonplace book. I love the practice and it has certainly enriched my life For 2023, I have added "Little Daily Delights" - those small moments in life that bring me joy. Yesterday it was receiving the dress I ordered online for my niece's wedding and discovering it was beautiful and fit to perfection. Today it is watching this lovely video. Thank you!!💕
Loved reading this, Nancy! Your 'Little Daily Delights' lists are such a good idea, and I'm thrilled to have been on your list today! Hope you've been having a wonderful week ❤️
Dear Miranda, what a wonderful treat this vlog has been. I was so happy and joyful in its anticipation. And when I saw it was 47 minutes long I was so glad. I really love when I see you and your mother interacting you have very kind and friendly personalities. Your friends are very lucky people to have you! I tried the Brusselsprouts salad recipe you shared last week and it tasted delicious. Thank you for that.
I especially liked the beautiful pictures of the frosty countryside. What a heavenly place you live at.
On a sidenote, I just wanted to let you know that yesterday I finally received my books from manderley press which I bought with the gift card I won on your instagram. There had been some trouble with the German postal service. They were so beautifully wrapped, I started right away with 'The Armourer's House'and I love it already.
Thank you so much again for everything! I think I've never found someone as inspiring as you in my life so far and I'm already 51. You show us the beauty of life in all you do and recommend. I think this is so helpful and soothing especially in these somewhat harder times. Thank you for your work I wish you tons of new followers, that's what you deserve! Have a lovely weekend with your mom! Inga
Thank you so much for your very lovely comment, Inga! I really appreciate your kind words. I'm so happy you enjoyed the video, and that you tried the Brussel sprout salad and liked it too! That's great your books arrived - the post is a bit of a nightmare generally at the moment!!! Hope you have a lovely weekend ahead too! ❤️
You and your mom’s relationship is so inspiring! I would love for you to write a book about you & your mum! Much love from Texas!
I absolutely loved that you included sharing about your commonplace books! I hope they will keep making an appearance once in a while ☺️🌸
Love your uploads So enjoyable.
Thanks as always. 💐♾️
Certainly enjoyed my morning with crumpets marmalade and tea. Your sharing is very pleasant 😊❤🎉
I can't explain why, but the shots of a frosty nature in the morning have given me a "Brambly Hedge" vibe❤️ also, the pink dress/blouse you're wearing is gorgeous🥰 you look stunning in it and I absolutly admire your true-classic style!
Oh thank you very much 😊💕
Brambly Hedge! that takes me back 🤗
Lovely 💓
What a wonderful vlog ❤ I simply adore you and your mum and all your adventures, but every time I watch one of your videos my book list gets longer and longer! 😄
Just wanted to tell you how much I love your channel! Your videos are so soothing to watch, and it makes my day when you post a new one.
I'm so glad! Thank you very much 🧡
Hello Miranda and Donna, I'm almost embarrassed to say that because I live just fifteen minutes from the famous jam factory in Tiptree (where they have a lovely shop and tea rooms) I left my marmalade making days behind me many years ago but the wonderful sight of those glowing jars of orange yumminess cannot be bought so thank you so much for showing us your recipe. What a lovely diary and what a delightful series you have begun, it is so cheering. Teresa 🟠♥
I would definitely buy a woodsmoke and Seville candle! I can just imagine how delightful that would be. This has been another comforting and heartwarming video, and I can’t thank you and Donna enough. Time with both of you just flies, at the end I couldn’t help but think oh no, it can’t be over already! And thank you so much for sharing some of your commonplace books with us too. Without being overly sentimental, I just love you both 💕
Thanks so much, Sandy! That’s very kind 💐❤️
I like this idea of a commonplace book. Some of my entries would be about music I’ve listened to and loved.
I don't know about sleeping but you really look beautiful! The dress suits you The landscape the flowers and everything is an absolute delight as always
Thank you so much! Xxx
Your mum reading about marmalade is the most comforting thing.
You country living life seems to agree with you and Donna. It seems like joy just comes through the screen. I love your videos, as always, and that you share some of your daily life. ❤️
Thanks so much, Kami! We do feel very lucky to be living in the countryside ❤️
The intro of this video is stunning. And Miranda's words in it sound like the debut of a beautiful novel ! I'm so appreciating the beauty of the English countryside more and more actually because of this channel. Thank you ! And hello to Mrs. Donna.
Thanks so much!
Just absolutely delightful! And I am so happy, I have been able to find Ma Made on Amazon Canada 😂☺. I have also been able to order a lovely Commonplace Book! Thank-you and your mum so much for such lovely inspiration xo
Thank-you so much for a cosy, comforting and informative blog once again. The crackle of the fire,the marmalade making, the poetry, writing sharing all warmed my heart. I so appreciate moments with you and your Mum so very much.
I’m so glad you enjoyed it, Peta! Thank you for your kind words!
Just came up on my feed, am so delighted to have found you! I love books, country houses, Emma Bridgewater pottery a happy fit I feel! Love the relationship with your Mum. Gin & marmalade look delicious ☺️
Thank you so much! ❤️
Thank you very much for your video, Miranda. Very interesting, as always!
I absolutely love the new format of your videos. Thank you tremendously!
Yay, thank you!
Beautiful images! They make me want to visit England! And I like the idea of keeping a commonplace book. Thank you, Miranda. You always know how to inspire your followers.
So glad you enjoyed it, Isabella! Thank you 🧡
So often things online can take away from us. Take away time or peace of mind or any number of things. But this was such a lovely video that added to my calm and peace and comfort. Thank you for that. I subscribed recently but have only now been able to watch. So lovely, thank you for sharing.
Welcome! I’m so glad you found the video peaceful and comforting!
Another wonderfully cozy video. I really enjoy listening to you and your mom chatting.
When I was a teenager, I lived and worked for a family at their summer home. There were three of us, ages 15 -17, and we were in charge of cooking and shopping and upkeep. None of us had any real cooking experience. The Joy of Cooking became our Bible. When a neighbor dropped off a bag of beetroots, to the Bible we went. It was my first experience peeling them. Purple from head to toe, I vowed it would be my last. The next time the dreaded roots appeared in the kitchen, I tucked them safely away at the bottom of the garbage bin and snuck to the store for the canned “variety.” Our employer declared it was the best borscht she ever had. I’m sure she would love your marmalade, too! 💜🧡 And the gin. 🥃
Love that story, Pamela! And thank you so much for your support, as always - I'm very grateful! Hope you're having a lovely start to the week ❤️
I loved this video so much! Thank you!
Dear Miranda, I enjoy your videos very much. You and your mum together just bring me so much joy and comfort, I can’t describe it but it really warms my heart! You have inspired me to make marmalade and start journaling more.
Have a lovely Friday 🧡
I just finished Wintercombe today and have moved straight on to Herald of Joy! So grateful to you and your mum for the recommendation - I was hooked the whole way through and can't wait to see what happens next.
So lovely to see you and your Mum talk about and use your Commonplace books. You've inspired me to start one. Thanks for the inspiration :-)
That’s lovely to hear! Thanks so much for your kind support too. I really appreciate it! ❤️
I so enjoyed this video! Love watching you and your mum interact. The Mansfield books look interesting and that velvet dress you are wearing is heavenly! Love the color ❤
Hi Miranda,
I know your channel is about books and lifestyle, but I noticed how your complexion is always so radiant, glowing and absolutely flawless in your videos. Would you consider doing a video one time on your skin care routine? You have absolutely gorgeous skin!
Morning Miranda, the mamade took me back about 50 years. My mum used to make it and I had it on toast before going to school. I'm loving the new videos and my treat for today is that my white paper narcissi should be arriving , so excited . Time now for tea out in the winter sunshine .
How lovely, Wendy! Enjoy their glorious scent ❤️
Thanks for mentioning more about how you use your commonplace book! Very interesting concept. I'm planning to start one too :-)
I've just bought Tidelands at Barter Books in Northumberland. You'd both love it there xxx
Beautiful video!😍Those vlogs are splendid.
I am not a huge Philippa Gregory fan but I loved the first two in the Tidelands series.
I’m so excited to try this recipe! There is nothing wrong with making life a little easier for oneself.😂
Absolutely 😄😉
Thank you Miranda. Loving the extra vlogs, such a treat.
Glad you like them! 😊
Miranda and Donna your videos are becoming like a wonderful book!Each video is like a new chapter of interesting things going on in Yorkshire! Once we start the video,just like a great book we don't want to put it down and each episode is a page turner!!So wonderful!!And in your words Miranda "I would highly recommend!"Absolutely exquisite!!xx
So perfectly said. I feel the same way.
Thank you so much, Julie - that’s so kind of you to say!xxx
Hi Miranda I've only recently discovered your RUclips channel and I wanted to say how much I am enjoying your vlogs; they bring a welcome touch of calm and colour and charm to my busy city life, and, of course, lots of reading ideas. I loved Tidelands and highly recommend it. I passed it to my Mum, who thoroughly enjoyed it and to my daughter who also loved it and who has just recently finished the sequel, Dark Tides. The marmalade looked delicious, by the way! All the best, Jackie
Thank you so much, Jackie! Welcome to my channel. Great to hear you enjoyed Tidelands 😃
That marmalade looks delicious😊you’ve inspired me to give it a whirl. Re-The orange Gin infusion I wouldn’t open the lid to top up during the infusing process if I were you. Also you did the right thing re-packing in the oranges too. Just my opinion though (I do infuse the odd thing from time to time) Wintercombe sounds like a great read, I’ll be on the look out for a copy. Thoroughly enjoyed this clip as usual Thank you 🙏🏻
Another wonderful video Miranda I love journaling love how your marmalade turned out so going to give it a try myself. Im just starting tidelands looking forward to Sundays video. Much love and kindness to you and your mum have a wonderful weekend and keep warm in this weather x Lynne x
Oh goodness now I want a Commonplace book!! And a G&T
Awww, your relationship with your Mom is wonderful! I strongly hinted for my guy to buy me the Jane Austin book, Persuasion that you talked about in one of your videos, for Valentine's Day. I love the thought of unfolding and reading those letters. Wish me luck that I get it lol.
Hope you get it! Xxx
@@MirandaMills Hi Miranda! I got the book for Valentine's Day. I am so excited! I will watch your video about Persuasion once I am done reading it. Happy Valentine's Day!
I'm so glad you mentioned Wintercombe. I've devoured Book 1 & 2 and am now about to start book 3. Oh my goodness I am hooked!
Oh good! So glad you’re enjoying the series too! Xxx
Another delightful video. Always enjoy watching you and your mother. Books you read, scenery and so much more. Been gray days here in Iowa, U.S. Your Video brightens my day today! Thank you.
Thanks so much, Mary! Xxx
You grabbed the water bottle for the marmalade and I thought GIN in marmalade? OK then👍😄
Edit: And now I see the whiskey. 😄. Well done ladies👏👏👏
What a wonderful vlog! The music and scenery were so calming. You and your mom are precious together. Makes me miss my mother. ❤ I enjoyed the orange gin recipe and am definitely going to try that. And I so appreciate all the book reviews and recommendations. Thank you and have a wonderful week! 😊
Hi Miranda, lovely to see your latest video. It certainly is the time of year to do cosy things. One of the books you recommended in your previous video - Lucy Worsley's captivating biography of the life of Agatha Christie - we purchased. My wife and I are both avid readers and at present we are on our second reading of Willkie Collins' The Woman in White. We have the Agatha Christie biography close at hand and it will be our next read. Best wishes, Paul and Moira, Sheffield.
Hello Miranda I am so happy with the extra treat of a second video. You have no idea how much joy your videos, your thoughts and visuals, bring to me and, I am sure to all who follow you. Can i make a request please? Could you show us how you make your hot cocoa or chocolate? It is such a cosy detail in the comforting books we all love to read. I can imagine you and your mum make it woith real cocoa and sugar. It would be great to see it made properly and would be another of those delightful domestic details which you do so well and thrill me so much. Thank you so much for your channel.
To be honest I make it with Nestle plenty of times! But will probably do something more elaborate at some point. Hope you enjoy this video & the recipes here. Xxx
Thank you so much for taking the time to reply. 🤗 I wrote my comment when I saw you had posted in delightful anticipation of the joys to come. And now I have watched, I am so overjoyed with your content. Your personal style, your authenticity, your thoughtful nature sequences, your baking and cookery, your book reviews, your commonplace book and other ideas, your wee outings, your joy in your china and flowers and your chats with your mum are so delightful. Your videos are the highllight of my week. Thank you so much😀😍
thank you for your lovely words! So glad you enjoyed the video! xxx
Love the idea of the common place book. I think a seasonal theme is a good idea. I know I would be writing in my favourite Louis McNiece poem snow. I was so pleased to have recommended it on Poetry Please and it was read out on Xmas day on the programme .
Thanks for the wonderful videos!
Thank you so much for your wonderful support, Adrienne! I'm so glad you enjoy my videos! 🧡
It's summer where I live, it's very hot and at times like these I love to read poetry or novels that remind me of winter and autumn.
Thank you for another great vlog
I love them
Miranda I'm really enjoying the new lifestyle vlogs!! I'm definitely making the gin too. Have a lovely weekend. Best wishes, Sara
Thank you, Sara! Hope you enjoy your gin-making 😃
What lovely videos you share, Miranda! Thank you for keeping me such inspired company. It does make all the difference.
Thank you so much for your support and kind words. They're very much appreciated ❤️
I love the idea of a commonplace book, how sweet! I have moved to a list-making app for all of my day book and journaling needs, but everything is sorted by either quote, recipe, journal and not just a jumble by time, which I feel seems a more romantic and nostalgic way to organize! I think I will have to start a new document for this now and record the months as they go and keep these things chronologically, it will be so enlightening when I look back and I suppose I can still separate things into their separate buckets as well! Also, the marmalade looks heavenly!
Thanks so much, Emme!
You and your Mum are such beautiful lady,s. I really love where you live. Such a beautiful life you lead.
Hello, Miranda! I am very happy about your new video! Hope to see it tomorrow evening. I was thinking about Commonplace book, should I begin one or not and now this your video about it! Sorry for my English, but now I begin to read much more books in English due to your recommendations! Thank you so much, my best wishes to you and Donna.
Another charming video. I have notebooks for each interest along with my To Do List Daily one. I pick them up on vacation in museums and wherever I run into something interesting.
I am so excited to watch this! Beautiful! I always look forward to your videos!
Yay! Thank you!
Lovely episode, so good to see your Mum Donna too. The gin sounds delicious and I love the idea of cheats marmalade too. You have such a beautiful home. Yorkshire country side is so beautiful. Thanks again.
Hi Miranda, That rose colored, velvet top you're wearing looks gorgeous on you ! I love Marmalade too ! I wish I lived in such a quiet,beautiful neighborhood.
What an absolute game-changer the ready prepared oranges are 🍊 Very clever. I shall be hanging up my chopping board next January. Stunning frosty images. I used to be a little perturbed I was a January birthday, but I think you've changed my mind. Beautiful frosty mornings, oranges and woodsmoke. What's not to love? xx
Thanks so much, Sally! Wishing you a very happy birthday month, full of things you ❤️ 💐📚🎂
A BIG thank you to you and Donna for this amazing video. Content, decoration, landscape, selected music can't be more wonderful. I adore your channel and your new vlogs. God bless you both!!!!
Thanks so much as always for those kind words, Cristina! ❤️
Really enjoyed seeing the snowdrops poking up in what is otherwise a rather bleak landscape. Living on the other side of the world & in a different hemisphere,
seeing classic English scenes is wonderful as they are the backdrop of most of my reading !
Such a treat spending this time with you both!🥰🇨🇦
Thank you!❤️
Miranda what a joy this has been. I use canned pre-prepared marmalade by Lakeland, it is wonderful and I can be sure it sets! I too keep snippets of prose and poetry, helpful sayings, recipes, planting ideas for the garden, places to visit, music I have enjoyed etc sometimes in books and often on pretty notelets which I can pop straight into a rather beautiful box on one of my bookshelves. I started this myself as a way to keep a physical contact with my daughter when I am no longer here. I hope she can feel that I have still things to tell her and be close to her. Thank you for all you share with us.
Such a cheerful video! I have just bumped into your channel a month or so ago. I have so enjoyed it! Beautiful photography! The journal will be perfect for my favorite prayers. Beautiful! Thank you! God Bless.
Thank you so much! And welcome, Kelly!
I love The Nine Tailors-I think it’s the best mystery ever written!
I agree it’s fantastic!
What a fun video! Ohh I just love your videos. Thank you so much! I will be doing some spring cleaning this weekend. It was 60 degrees and sunny today, I’m just feeling spring! Even if it’s going to drop like a rock back into the 30’s tomorrow. Come what may, spring is on the way!
Loving your cosy winter vlogs Miranda and also the Comfort Book Club. You and your mum have such a lovely relationship. Bless you both for sharing your lives with us, spreading some joy and happiness in a world which is difficult for so many these days x
Thank you so much for those very kind words, Jane!
I really enjoy watching this together with your mum talking about your books and the note books you have together .❤thank you.
I'm so happy to read your kind words! Thanks so much!
Thank you Miranda!
It was pleasure to watch it, so cozy and useful ❤️
This was sublime Miranda 🤗 We're in the midst of a *very* wet hot & humid couple of months here in far north QLD & to be transported to Yorkshire.. Carthurian ruins..frosty morns & jam prep etc.. just a joy!!..whilst i clean & re arrange my bookshelves.. When i miss England (which i frequently do) i take solace & restitution in your videos 💕Best wishes to you & your mum 👩❤👩😊
Thanks so much for your kind words, Melissa! Hope you manage to stay cooler this weekend. I know high humidity can make high temperatures very uncomfortable 💐❤️
Dear Miranda!! I am really enjoying your new videos, it is like spending a little time with you and your mum and having a nice conversation with a friend. They make great company while I am working and make me forget a bit about my work . Please don’t tell this to anyone!!!
Longing for the next one!! ❤️
I’m so happy to read that - thank you so much for your support! It really means a lot and is very appreciated ❤️
I just love all of your videos so very much…🥰 It was so fun to see you and your mom making marmalade and chatting about your commonplace books. I am so excited to start one after hearing you talking about yours in today’s and other recent videos. Thank you for your creative, cozy, wonderful videos! ❤️😊
Thank you so much! That’s wonderful you’re inspired to start your own commonplace book too! ❤️
Hi Miranda, Thank you for another wonderful video. The Mount Grace Priory House and Gardens looked beautiful at this time of year. The marmalade that you made looked delicious. X 🍊
Thanks very much, Jayne! We had such a lovely stroll around Mount Grace Priory xxx
Another lovely and incredibly cozy video, Miranda! It was such a delight getting to "visit" with you and your dear mom. Watching you make that marmalade reminded me of one thing...Paddington Bear and his extra marmalade sandwich tucked under his hat. ;) What fun! And your commonplace books are just beautiful. I've kept one for nearly five years now and it is quite interesting to look back on and see what spoke to me at different times. It is very much like looking back at old diaries. Thank you for sharing such beauty and inspiration through your videos! Happy weekend to you...keep cozy! ♥
Thanks so much for your kind words, Elizabeth! I can imagine how interesting it would be too look back through your old commonplace book entries! Wishing you a warm and cosy weekend too!
A lovely video - now I am in the mood for toast with marmalade!
A delicious combination 😊🧡
How gorgeous was that priory. I need to go to lots of stately homes and castles this year. I love marmalade. I recently had a marmalade spree in Fortnums, a real treat on toast. I’m now awaiting Donna’s line of candles to come out, starting with Seville orange and woodsmoke.
Yes, I find it’s always fun and inspiring to visit historic buildings and places, and there’s such a richness and variety of them here in 🇬🇧 What fun to go on a marmalade spree in Fortnums. I’m sure Paddington would have approved 😀
Hello Miranda. Really enjoy the recipes that you share.
Loved this video! My Mom and I also enjoy our afternoon G & T's. I can't wait to try this recipe out.
Such beautiful images in this vlog!
Thank you so much!
Reminds me of the Strawberry Gin I made this past Summer! So refreshing. I'll have to try the Orange Cardamom.
Such a cosy and enjoyable vlog. The orange gin looks delicious. Mount Grace Priory looked so atmospheric so I think I will be taking a trip up there soon
I enjoyed this so much. You two make me smile the whole time. Loved seeing the snowdrops and the robin. Thank you Miranda!! 🤗💕💕
Thank you, Diane! ❤️
I am in my late 50s now but first came across Nancy Mitford in my teens. The Pursuit of Love and Love in a cold climate are still some of my absolute favourites. I still laugh out loud at Uncle Matthew The mentioning of the comb still is one of the funniest things ever. Thank you Miranda for another beautiful video. All the best to you and Donna.
Thanks so much, Tracy!
Happy Thursday! What beautiful surrounds to wake up to, Thank you for sharing Miranda, what an inspiration your videos are xx
Thank you very much! xxx
I loved that your Mum spoke of woodsmoke and orange as a candle as my signature scent is me mixing Replica's By the Fireplace with a Blood Orange perfume.
Great minds :)
Another perfect video, thank you. I like the sound of the marmalade - I remember my mum using the very same Ma Made cans when I was small - and my husband likes the sound of the Seville orange gin! I don't drink alcohol but I still might make some for him. Mount Grace Priory looks a lovely place to visit, the ruined part is especially photogenic. I'm adding Wild Places to my ever growing list. MARPLE arrived today, and also Nightwalking, obviously both are your recommendations and I'm really looking forward to both of them. However, I've just started on The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches (very much enjoying it so far) so the former two will have to wait a few days.
Thank you very much, Karen! Mount Grace Priory is very beautiful. Enjoy all your lovely new books! ❤️ 📚
Lovely episode so cosy to see you both in the kitchen making yummy marmalade. Loved the idea of the commonplace notebooks. Thank you Miranda & Donna 🏴
So glad you enjoyed it!❤️
I love everything about your channel Miranda and you and your lovely mum xx
Thank you so much!
I couldn't resist...I bought Wintercombe, I am half way through it and I am absolutely loving it! I read the Christmas scene one cold evening, buried under my blankets and with the dancing flames of a few candles in the background, it was magical! Thank you to you and your mum for such lovely, articulate and inspiring vlogs, it is a pleasure to listen to you both. France is often mentioned in your videos, I wonder what part of it you are familiar with (I was born in Grasse - I know we share a common interest in Fragonard!- and grew up in Toulon). Anyway, thank you again, looking forward to the next vlog 😊
So glad you enjoyed Wintercombe! We lived on the French / Swiss border xxx
The commonplace books are very interesting because this is how I've approached journaling as I keep appointments and such digitally. The quotes are a very nice touch as so often I find my words aren't adequate and someone else has articulated my thoughts and feelings more eloquently. I will definitely be trying to make the marmalade and I very much enjoyed the whole video
Thanks so much!
Hi Miranda,great vlog. Nice to see your mum too. Your velvet dress looks so pretty on you by the way. Also,the orange gin looks delicious.😃
Thanks so much, Corrinne! Xxx
Wishing you and your mom a wonderful weekend. I always get a little sad when your videos come to an end because I so enjoy them and wish they'd go on and on,lol I watch them while I knit away. I'm presently knitting a blanket for my daughter who moved to another province and so I don't get to see her too often. Knitting her something makes me feel "close" to her. And watching your videos while I do so is so much fun. :)
That’s a lovely gift for your daughter, and it will, I’m sure, be treasured!