EARLY CHRISTMAS SHOPPING IN GERMANY
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- Опубликовано: 24 окт 2021
- EARLY CHRISTMAS SHOPPING IN GERMANY// Hello everyone, I'm (Kirsten) am currently in Germany to visit my parents. Sadly Joerg had to stay in the UK as he is very very busy with work and couldn't take time off. It's so strange for me to film without him being there but I try to capture a little bit for you.
Last week my parents and I went to the factory outlet of Villeroy & Boch in Wadgassen, Saarland. Villeroy & Boch is a very traditional brand selling high quality china, glassware and bathroom products. We couldn't help but do some early Christmas shopping as they currently have so many beautiful things. It feels early but we already felt the festive spirit! We will probably go back before I leave for the UK. Hope you like the video. Kirsten x
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10:17 "Ich kauf Dir eine...." -- says every German mother when you say you want something in a store! (*LOL*)
I miss Joerg telling us the history part. Of course, you look like a movie star in your sunglasses. Your parents must be so proud of you two. Keep growing your channel. It's nice to see good people winning for a change.
This quarrel with your mom, because she wants to pay for your napkins reminded me a lot of going shopping with my mom ;-)
Same for me and my Mama.
Mine too.
My mother and grandmother had that same argument whenever they went shopping together - usually they would each insist on paying for lunch! I don't remember who would win but they established a family tradition because my sister and I do the same when we go out together - LOL!
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Haha! My family, too!
The thing I love about Germany is the people are very friendly and the place is so so clean that's so amazing.
Your parents look so young! They are really a beautiful couple. The town's are so picturesque... so incredibly clean and like a Disney set! Oh thank you so much for letting us tag along with you and your lovely family ❤
My first language is Pennsylvania Dutch and I was thrilled to be able to understand quite a bit of your conversation with your mom. 👌
I'm from Pittsburgh!!!
@@autumnsmith3585 I’m in northeastern Ohio.
Kirsten, I have never, never known anyone who was not English speak the language so flawlessly. There is no trace of any accent. It’s remarkable. What a treat, a visit to Villeroy and Boch. I have been to the factory in Mettlach and really enjoyed it and am planning a visit to the outlet you showed us. Love their goods and have been collecting pieces for years. Thanks so much for this video, really enjoyed it. Your parents are lovely.
To me there is certainly a trace of a different accent and occasional odd pronunciation/ annunciation sometimes (nothing wrong with that) , being someone who lives in England and is English myself. But her accent is very good
She is a born german, like her parents too.
@@IChangeMyNamenot for me, never heard her pronounce anything wrong. What have you heard?
So nice to have parent time, cherish it, I really miss my Mom.
I can really imagine.x
Just loved be exposed to the German language which I have not spoken since I was six.Living in Scotland and right after the war we were not allowed to speak in German and had to learn English very quickly .🤗
Kirsten, I LOVE hearing you speak German with your parents!
ABSOLUTELY!!! So charming❤
Kirsten you have no idea how exciting it was to see inside that Villeroy and Boch! Thank you so much and so great to see you with your parents and eavesdrop on your German conversations. It sounded so beautiful to my 6th generation (German) Canadian ears!
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My ears, as well. I’m a 4th Generation (German) Canadian, now living in the USA. Thankfully my family on both sides has kept the language and the traditions alive for all of us to cherish, and pass down.
Oh, Kirsten, thank you so much for taking us along on your visit. My niece received some beautiful Villeroy & Bosch pieces 25 years ago for her wedding. But, I learned so much more from you today about this company and understand why it is so beloved. The towns you visited are so lovely and the history very interesting. However, I must say seeing your parents tour around with you made this a most special video. You are very good to us!
How wonerfull that must have been visiting you're parents cherish those times so cute to see you're mum and dad holding hands all those beautiful things in the shop was gorgeous the flowers where beautiful to even the street looked clean and well looked after have a safe journey home xx
What an absolutely beautiful assortment of Christmas things! This truly is an exceptional brand. When I was young, I would see many beautiful displays of china and dinnerware in department stores. Now the younger people seem to mostly be drawn to plain, bull, neutral colors so that’s all I generally see. This was a treat!
Thank you for sharing. Its really nice to see some more of Germany. Your parents are adorable. Lovely video. ❤
I started loving Villeroy & Boch 16 years ago when I purchased a Christmas Trinket box collection…..and then a set for my Mum. Since then I have the most gorgeous pieces of Christmas Cookie jars, platters, cake stands & decorations which give me so much joy at Christmas. I don’t like packing them up in January in their beautiful red boxes but looking forward to getting them out this year in about another week here in Australia. Thank you so much for the lovely tour in Germany it was very much enjoyed. 🎄🎄
I love Villeroy and Boch. The part of Germany where you’re from is so beautiful. Like a little storybook village. Christmas time and Germany are made for each other.❤️
Your parents looked so sweet, holding hands and strolling along the walkway. I love Villeroy and Boch, esp. their crystal stemware. It's wonderful that you got to spend time with your parents....so very special. Lovely video, thank you for sharing.
I just loved this. America is so rushed full of people. It feels peaceful and calm there and the store is beautiful! I would love some of the pieces! Thank you for the video!
love seeing your mom holding ur arm while walking i love that i did my mom too and my dad
Villeroy & Boch is really a premium brand. Very expensive but wonderful Designs. My parents had these for years. Still looking amazing.
Dear Kirsten, Thank you for another delightful video. This one was extra-special because your lovely parents were with you. They are so sweet, God bless them, and they are obviously very close with you, which is lovely to see. Also, I was so impressed with all the pretty Christmas tableware, thete were so many pretty things I would love to buy, the very small dishes for biscuits and sweets were beautiful. The flower arrangements, especially the Christmas wreath, were beautiful. We have a similar tradition in Ireland. November 1st is All Souls Day or All Saints Day, when it is traditional to visit the graves of deceased loved ones, to tidy up the grave and leave flowers there. Kindest Regards to your lovely Mom and Dad, and to your good self and Joerg.
The holidays in Germany must feel so cozy and special! Even more when you're able to be with your parents. I bet buying Christmas items with your Mom and Dad is extra special -especially when it's filmed for preservation! Years from now you can look back at the video and see exactly when and where you were when it was picked up!
Oh yes, so so special!
Thank you for taking us along.
It’s fun to see the Christmas decor and dishes TFS! Enjoy spending time with your parents and sister too. Safe travels back home as well.😊
Thanks so much!
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Ciao sei molto simpatica !🌹
I know you cherish the moments with your family...so glad you could do this, considering the world "situation". My Mom passed away last February and hadn't seen most of her grandkids and great-grandkids in the last year of her life because of the "situation". These are very special family times, enjoy every moment you are there! Take care...have fun. 🤗
How wonderful Kirsten that you were able to visit with your parents. Loved looking at all the beautiful Christmas dishes!
Your parents are adorable! Yes, please share more videos of your time with your family! I definitely missed seeing Joerg! 🥰
Lovely, thanks for sharing
Было чудесно с вами и вашими родителями! Спасибо! Храни Бог вашу семью!
Love seeing all the Christmas china. Thank you.
Прекрасная экскурсия по городу и магазину. Спасибо.
Never been to Germany, thank you for showing such a lovely little gem of a place it has in its midst 😊
Lovely👏Thank you for sharing, beautiful Kirsten🧿💙🙏
Oh Kirsten that was so fun. Your parents are lovely. I’m so happy for you that you are having such a nice family visit and getting to shop for dishes too.
Love the video! Thank you
I have adored Villeroy and Boch since I first saw their tableware on a popular Italian cooking show here in Canada in the '80's. Beautiful pieces! Very special. How lovely that you got to spend time with your parents and do a bit of shopping. Treasure these times, Kirsten, as I know you do...I so miss shopping with my Mum. She would insist on buying whatever I picked much to my refusal! We would always stop somewhere for tea and a cake or a bowl of soup, and by the end of the day we would be exhausted but very pleased with our little finds! Shopping with my Dad was another story altogether! He would never pay for anything that wasn't on sale, and would get quite cross with Mum and I for loving and wanting to buy something that was perhaps a wee bit expensive....lol
So nice to see your parents it’s so beautiful to see a couple grow old together and their lovely daughter spending precious time with them. Kirsten the bakery with all those German cakes 🤩 I wish you would have had the chance to tell us about them. I’ve never been to Germany and am very curious about the culinary traditions there. The Xmas tableware and decorations at Villeroy & Boch were so beautiful!! I loved the napkins that you picked out. And the music you played while showcasing the store is so soothing!! Thank you for giving us 20 minutes of pure loveliness!
Loved the shopping!
What fun! Thank you for introducing your lovely parents and sharing your trip so far! Hello to Joerg! 😊
Thanks so much!
How lovely.. I hope it's nothing bad that brought you home. Wonderful to spend time with your parents.
I didn't realize Villeroy and Boch had such a huge range. The dainty small multi motif Christmas China and small floral dining set were beautiful.
I see where you get your beautiful skin, Kirsten! Loved the Villeroy & Boch outlet tour. Put me in the Christmas spirit.
We miss Joerg also but it was wonderful spending time with your darling parents. Yummy coffee and cakes plus shopping….what could be more delightful! Thank you for getting me in the xmas spirit. Take care of yourself dear one❤️
I love the plate with the Christmas tree
Your filming was just FINE! We always love to see the two of you together doing things but in real life, we all understand that isn’t always possible. So glad you had some time with your lovely parents. I am approaching 70 myself, my children live away. It is very important to see them whenever possible. I had a fast but joyful visit with them during the summer. Take care.
Enjoy those days with your parents…..they are priceless! Thank you for this lovely video. I have always loved Villeroy & Boch.
I definitely am, thanks so much!
What a lovely time to spend time with your parents!😊
You did a great job with this video !🌟👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏💘👏👏👏
And watching you with your parents💘💘 warmed my heart❤️🙏
Beautiful pieces. Your parade special. 🙏🙏🙏💕💕💕
Such an uplifting video Kirsten. Would not know what to chose from that beautiful store! The flower shop was delightful! So happy that you are spending this time with your delightful parents! To be cherished. Miss you Joerg. Enjoy....absence makes the heart grow fonder! 🥰
My parents spent Christmas many years ago in England and absolutely loved the traditions. We have our own traditions but we have incorporated a few of those British traditions also. I adore old fashioned Christmases. Your parents seem so sweet. I hope you have a lovely visit and safe travels home.
your parents are so cute 😊 another beautiful video delightful 🌺🌺
Aloha! Thank you for the visit to Villaroy & Boch! Hadn't heard that name for awhile! Beautiful! Aloha to your family! Such sweet parents!!! Aloha!
Help Kirsten what a surprise to find you in Germany without Joerg ! How lovely though to be spending some precious time with your gorgeous parents ,I wish mine were still with us. Villeroy and Boch is beautiful and I'm in awe of your self control! I'm afraid I may have been tempted . I hope you are able to film some more before you leave for Britain as Germany is such a beautiful country and I'm enjoying it immensely. Thank you so much for taking time to film for us and make the most of this precious time away .God bless until next time. Xx❤
So lovely seeing you with your beautiful parents..They are so cute. The Christmas crockery was absolutely gorgeous. So much variety and definitely got me thinking about the festive season coming up. My sister bought me a stunning Villeroy and Boch cutlery set a few years back from the U.K. it was so heavy, I still can’t believe she brought it all the way to the US! Amazing quality.I did not know it was a German brand! And she would say it’s the best brand in the world! Thank you
So many lovely items in the shop, I would have got completely carried away. Kirsten, you were very restrained 👍🙂
Have to be restrained I'm afraid as porcelain is very very heavy and I will fly back.
Thank you, Kirsten, for this video! You have lovely parents!
Your Mother is just beautiful and your father is so handsome. Thank you for sharing. I love Christmas items. I hope all is well with your family. I hope you can do Christmas markets in Germany one day.
Loved the Christmas store!
Enjoyed shopping with you and your parents Kirsten. What beautiful places to see and such special dishes. Thank you for sharing. Looking forward to your next video. ❤
What a surprise. Thank you to your parents for allowing us to share your time together . A beautiful store with such beautiful things.
I hope you get the chance to show more of your visit with your lovely family. You did a great job filming on your own xxx
Ach wie schoen dass du wieder Mal in Deutschland bist und deine Eltern besuchen kannst. Ich liebe Villeroy & Boch. Danke fuers Mitnehmen. 😍
Enjoyed this vlog very much,Kirsten
I loved seeing everything!! I lived in Germany and dearly loved it. Thank you😊
I loved shopping with you and your parents! Most of my friends think I am a bit strange starting to get ready for Christmas now, but I find this time of year needs a bit of Christmas early. Wonderful video. ❤️🎄
Thank you for this video. I liked the shopping trip, without leaving the US. Also, my name is Helga and I am an American. It made me smile to hear you speak German with your parents. I don't get to practice my German often, but it is always nice to hear the language.
I live an hours drive from Saarbrücken so I know what Kirsten is talking about. Villeroy and Boch - I have the Herbaria service gifted to me by my mom. Unfortunately it isnt manufactured anymore. But with Villeroy & Boch I always have a problem: their motives are way to pretty to cover them with food! Beautiful weather also here. I was surprised that you went to Germany on your own but then again it is a splendid occasion for some Christmas shopping for Jörg and friends in UK as well as spending quality time with your parents.
Thank you! Joerg wasn't able to take time off, September-October are crazy busy for him with a thousand deadlines.
It was lovely seeing you with your parents Kirsten, such lovely Christmas crockery. I hope you are enjoying your stay x
Thank you so much for sharing, the Christmas ornaments are beautiful
Everything was so pretty I don't know how you had such good self-control I think I would have wanted one of everything
I know, I have to have self-control because I can't take too much with me on a plane since it's all fragile.
@@KirstenJoerg yeah it's kind of hard to take it on the plane you'd almost have to carry it on and hold it in your lap
I 'm a big fan of V and Boch so thank you for this video! Sehr schön!
I lost my Mom in 2016, but this reminds me so much of how Mom and I would go places and just get lost in admiring all the little things. It's so lovely to see you spend time with your parents
How lovely you’re getting to do early Christmas shopping with your parents! Now you’ve inspired me to get out and do this myself! Eeek, anything to celebrate Christmas!
It was such a wonderful day that we really enjoyed.
I loved the visit, especially the footage in Villeroy & Boch. Those pies/cakes looked very sumptuous as well. We all should cherish our parents and spend quality time with them. I miss my parents every day.
I LOVE Villaroy & Bosh - I have a small afternoon tea set. I loved those square and oblong plates 🥰🥰🥰🥰
I just met a new friend she is originally from Germany. I tell her about my little trips to Germany with you and I love all the wonderful tours you share with us ! Thank you . !
Thank you so much ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Beautiful dishes. thanks for taking us with you. your mom is beautiful
A European Christmas is definitely on my bucket list! I love the traditions, food, festivals, shopping, oh my! Thank you for this video, you did a great job. And your parents are adorable!
I have visited England and Italy at Christmas. Germany and Austria are next.
@@karenross3457 lucky you, I bet it was amazing!
Oh I loved the Christmas dishes they were beautiful. The ornaments were gorgeous as well. Thank you for the tour! 🎄🌲
Hello parents glad to see you are doing well lots of love from Tennessee in the states. Kirsten you look like your mom .
i saw that christmas tree love to have that one
So much so beautiful things 🙈
There is a shop for glassware in the bavarian forest, Joska.
I went there, just for having a look, and went out with a bag filled with Mitbringseln and a shock of more than 220€...
You and your parents are very nice and warm, hope you will have a nice long time together ❤
So very nice that you are able to visit with your parents. V&B's yellow and green pattern is my favorite. Lovely store, beautiful patterns.
Thank you for taking us along that store was beautiful and it got me in the spirit of Christmas beautiful dishes. Your mom and dad look very nice your mom is sweet. I hope you go back and buy more I can’t wait to see what you buy if you show us I’m sure you will❣️ yes and I missed your husband to it was different not seeing him..But it was nice that you visited your parents
Thanks Kirsten. I love V and B
You look like your mum Kirsten...such interesting video.
Like the red square plates,well it’s all nice really lol.
I went to Germany years ago just after Christmas it was very cold at the time.
Dishes, dishes, dishes, yippee. Thank you. Enjoy your time at home.
I discovered Villeroy and Boch when I was looking for some cheery dinner plates (after my kids broke a couple of my favorites) - they have the loveliest designs and colors! It was fun to "shop" with you and your parents without dealing with parking or crowds (-: - though it seems you were able to bypass those as well, happily.
Thanks for the lovely video Kirsten ! It would also be for me very difficult to know what to choose among all the so beautiful things at Villeroy & Boch 😉🇨🇭💞
Kirsten,I can’t wait to visit Germany.I love the German people,met lots of them in Italy.x
Hope you can visit soon.
J'adore Villeroy & Boch, il y a plusieurs magasins sur Lyon, j'achète mon service petit à petit. Je ne savais pas que c'était une entreprise allemande
What a lovely tour of Villeroy and Boch, I wanted to buy everything in the store! It's good to see you spending more time in Germany with your parents. I enjoy all your videos, and being of German descent, although I cannot get to Germany myself, your videos enable me to see such beautiful sights!
A soothing, lovely time. Hi, to Kirstens parents from Iowa, USA! Mary
Hope you have a nice visit with your parents. Always love your videos; looks so charming🌞
How very lovely -so enjoyed your festive tour around the beautiful store.
Hope you're family and yourself are keeping well.,enjoy your time with your parents. xx
Che carini i tuoi genitori Kirsten!!! Ho visto tante belle porcellane grazie per questo video ,buona permanenza dai tuoi famigliari e un saluto a Jorge 😘❤️
This was lovely Kirsten. I’m missing my December visits to the German Christmas markets so this has helped to make up for it. I have some of the Villeroy & Boch tree decorations and dishes and there is something very special about them.
Oh Kirsten it was all delightful.Its great because you know the places to go.The V&B tour was wonderful.The tradition you have for All Saints day is so respectful.I may copy that here in Cheshire.It is gentle and caring.The right focus.Your outfits were glorious as always.Thank-you for such a wonderful vlog.Great camera work.
I'm glad that you get to spend some special time with your parents. Kirsten you are very talented to do the filming and editing, it was a lovely video.