I love watching others decorate, and watching Christmas theme shows, craft and cooking videos, and the old holiday movies until after Thanksgiving. Then slowly, gradually, I start adding Christmas touches to my home, but I don't actually decorate it fully and I don't have a tree in my house. I used go full bore and decorate everything when my children were young, but not any more. Now, I have a separate building that I decorate for Christmas, which has the tree and lights and all the glitter and tinsel, where I host two large family gatherings in December. There is where I put most of my decorating and hosting efforts now. This will be our 16th year to host and we usually have about 30-35 people at each event. I do adore a decorated home, and yours is beautiful. Thank you for all you share with us!
Ahh...so relaxed now😊 It's a lot of work for a short season - I see nothing wrong with an early start. As a seasoned wind-in-my-face, frozen fingers, 66 yr. old Northerner, I feel I have earned the right to deck the outside as the weather dictates. I didn't turn on the decor lights until last night, though. Your home looks beautiful, Mary! Also, I never heard of Southern Living until about a decade ago when it started being sold here. My fave mag is Southern Home, so I subscribed to S. Living too. I dearly hope magazines never disappear! Thanks, as always, for a lovely visit, Mary 🦃🎄🏡
Southern Living magazine was a favorite of my Mom’s,I have yearbook from about 17 years ago,I had it out this week,some years have the best ideas ,I can’t bare to part with it ,I donated all my others ,a friend used to give it to me every year,but every time I look at that one I get an idea . I must look at the Dec. issue every year and to see the BIG WHITE CAKE,a white cake of some kind has been on the cover since 1995 ,I have made several over the years but always for New years ..I decorate outside the week before Thanksgiving but don’t turn the lights on . Inside always the day after,my thoughts on decorating is WHATEVER MAKES YOU HAPPY . I am realizing a lot people cook collards at thanksgiving and Christmas,,we just didn’t. Tell Daniel I was checking out his Knife ! Definitely cook outside 😂. Thanks as always 🌿🌱
Your house is a Christmas dream! I love the shots of your attic, now I don’t feel so bad about my own holiday storage in mine. It seems to multiply each season.
I start the day after Halloween. I love it for all the reasons you stated. Makes me and every one who enters my home joyful. Hope your Thanksgiving was wonderful 😊
Yes, I have discussed that in previous videos. The house was built for George Bailey. I especially like that because it reminds me of "It's a Wonderful Life".
@@thetartantopiaryI edited a book by Florence Seymour, who dated Jimmy Stewart and said he wanted to marry her. She was Charles A. Pillars’ assistant, and wrote and published an art book.
I started today. Oh gosh I wish I had attic space like you do for storage!! I have loads of Christmas decor! We have such high wind on the north of our house that it is hard to anchor things! I used to put wreaths on the upper windows and love that look, but now as age has come upon us it is too difficult to climb the ladder to hang them. Makes me sad. ❤❤
Mary, will Daniel share his recipe for collards? I used to make them with hocks, but the ham hocks today have a chemical smoke flavor that I don’t like. Where do you land on whether to add sugar and or vinegar? And how long do you cook yours? Ala dente? Or soft enough to eat without dentures in?
Hi Mary! I'm so accustomed to your videos on Friday around noon that I watched 2 videos from years ago, while waiting for today's video to post. Loyal fan here. Happy X-Mas!
You are very sweet. I added some pics from yesterday to this video and did not anticipate the uploading process to take so long. Thanks for your patience.
I love watching others decorate, and watching Christmas theme shows, craft and cooking videos, and the old holiday movies until after Thanksgiving. Then slowly, gradually, I start adding Christmas touches to my home, but I don't actually decorate it fully and I don't have a tree in my house. I used go full bore and decorate everything when my children were young, but not any more. Now, I have a separate building that I decorate for Christmas, which has the tree and lights and all the glitter and tinsel, where I host two large family gatherings in December. There is where I put most of my decorating and hosting efforts now. This will be our 16th year to host and we usually have about 30-35 people at each event. I do adore a decorated home, and yours is beautiful. Thank you for all you share with us!
Ahh...so relaxed now😊 It's a lot of work for a short season - I see nothing wrong with an early start. As a seasoned wind-in-my-face, frozen fingers, 66 yr. old Northerner, I feel I have earned the right to deck the outside as the weather dictates. I didn't turn on the decor lights until last night, though. Your home looks beautiful, Mary! Also, I never heard of Southern Living until about a decade ago when it started being sold here. My fave mag is Southern Home, so I subscribed to S. Living too. I dearly hope magazines never disappear! Thanks, as always, for a lovely visit, Mary 🦃🎄🏡
I hope this doesn't sound presumptuous but you are a kindred spirit!🎅🌲
Mary, I found my heart, you are keeping it in your attic ❤. A wonderful and inspiring moment in my day. Thank you for all you do!
Southern Living magazine was a favorite of my Mom’s,I have yearbook from about 17 years ago,I had it out this week,some years have the best ideas ,I can’t bare to part with it ,I donated all my others ,a friend used to give it to me every year,but every time I look at that one I get an idea . I must look at the Dec. issue every year and to see the BIG WHITE CAKE,a white cake of some kind has been on the cover since 1995 ,I have made several over the years but always for New years ..I decorate outside the week before Thanksgiving but don’t turn the lights on .
Inside always the day after,my thoughts on decorating is WHATEVER MAKES YOU HAPPY . I am realizing a lot people cook collards at thanksgiving and Christmas,,we just didn’t. Tell Daniel I was checking out his Knife ! Definitely cook outside 😂. Thanks as always 🌿🌱
Your house is a Christmas dream! I love the shots of your attic, now I don’t feel so bad about my own holiday storage in mine. It seems to multiply each season.
Why are you so eager to pull on my heart strings? And why am I so content to to watch you decorate?
Mom loved Southern Living Magazine for the recipes, travel, decor and the South was her home, when she didn’t live in 7 other places, including Guam.
I start the day after Halloween. I love it for all the reasons you stated. Makes me and every one who enters my home joyful. Hope your Thanksgiving was wonderful 😊
Teamwork makes the dream work. Continued blessings and success
Thanks for them decorating inspiration Mary. I never focused on the Bailey House historic placque before. Did you explain that in a past video?
Yes, I have discussed that in previous videos. The house was built for George Bailey. I especially like that because it reminds me of "It's a Wonderful Life".
@@thetartantopiaryI edited a book by Florence Seymour, who dated Jimmy Stewart and said he wanted to marry her. She was Charles A. Pillars’ assistant, and wrote and published an art book.
Thank You!
Gosh the flowers look so good but it is too cold here to have them outside. We have had several freezes already.😊
I started today. Oh gosh I wish I had attic space like you do for storage!! I have loads of Christmas decor! We have such high wind on the north of our house that it is hard to anchor things! I used to put wreaths on the upper windows and love that look, but now as age has come upon us it is too difficult to climb the ladder to hang them. Makes me sad. ❤❤
I am w you!! We ALL need a nice, cozy attic!!
Love the garland at the door, love Christmas I enjoy your Chanel , thank you for sharing
I appreciate that very much!
Mary, will Daniel share his recipe for collards? I used to make them with hocks, but the ham hocks today have a chemical smoke flavor that I don’t like. Where do you land on whether to add sugar and or vinegar? And how long do you cook yours? Ala dente? Or soft enough to eat without dentures in?
Hi Mary! I'm so accustomed to your videos on Friday around noon that I watched 2 videos from years ago, while waiting for today's video to post. Loyal fan here. Happy X-Mas!
In Poland we have around midnight now. I like her videos as well. Happy X-Mas to You!
You are very sweet. I added some pics from yesterday to this video and did not anticipate the uploading process to take so long. Thanks for your patience.
@@tomjeery2741 Mary is simply THE BEST!
@@thetartantopiary I'm hooked, so I'm happy you were able to post!
Mary, Thanks for sharing for your “collard” Thanksgiving and decorating your home for Christmas!