My children were a bit older than Agnes is now when a friend gave my children a wooden Advent Box with tiny drawers. She then included laminated cards with things for them to do such as: Sing a Christmas song Have a mug of hot chocolate Attend the school Christmas concert Make a Christmas card Buy a toy for a child in need Bake cookies Read a Christmas book Open 'A' and make the craft inside .....and on and on. I think there was about fifty cards plus over the years I made additional ones (not laminated) that fit our family. So there was always something we could fit into the day (doesn't take long to sing a song :) ). And except for days like the school Christmas concert, it was always a surprise and they truly enjoyed it. I would keep ahead just a few days with the cards so that something like 'bake cookies' fell on a good day to make them. My youngest still asked for me to set it up into high school :). It was so wonderful because it was mostly about doing, not receiving and much involved parents and children so that was so good. Just some food for thought for older children. For Agnes' age, I absolutely love the Duplo blocks a little at a time - so clever and I think it will be so much fun for her as the excitement builds and builds as she receives more blocks :). So glad that you will be taking care of yourself - you are setting a great example for us all. Take care - wishing you a blessed Advent and Christmas.
I enjoy all of your content but my favorite playlist has been "Taking Care". With the uncertainty of the pandemic and the isolation of lock downs everywhere at that time, yours was a haven of peace, hope and so very comforting. For a few precious minutes, the world felt safer and less chaotic. ❤
I love seeing you all the time. But I'd rather you be healthy and well. So take your time. I have watched so many of your videos, and there are many more. Be safe, be happy, and enjoy your days. So much love to you.😊
So glad you're taking your doctors recommendation and taking some time off. It's a great gift to give yourself. The Advent Calendar looks beautiful. Happy Christmas, and we'll see you at our New Years celebration on the LGS. Happy Christmas to all my fellow viewers, as we inch ourselves through the season, with a prayer in our hearts, and into the next year! Much love to all.
Too much necessities for your videos but I watch them all the time! You are great with your videos and you are my favorites to watch- wish I was close- I live in Western Florida- but originally from Massachusetts I’m understanding what you have to do and I’ll miss you when you more substructure yr videos- Great for adventure with Advent! Thank you😊
The essence of joy is happiness I've always been a happy person but I feel even happier enjoying every aspect of your videos,- they are magic 🪄! Thank you and God bless you, Kate. God bless your family and God bless all your creatures ...🦢 Take good care and know that you are loved and revered by us all. 💖🙂
Awe I'm really sad I love and really look forward to your December videos my favourite one which I've watched a hundred times is when you and Anna went to get the Christmas tree and of course decorating it ...every time I see a prawn I laugh anyway I understand you need to look after yourself and I really hope the rest works and you meet 2022 full of health and happiness
I discovered Kate while looking for someone who could show me how to make fabric stars. What I discovered was a patient, caring teacher who invited me to stay, learn, and reflect. The lime green sofa was not in place quite yet, but I didn’t mind. It was soon delivered, and I found a permanent space to rest, delicious treats, and a wonderful community. It’s also lovely to get out for a drive with Kate and see her beautiful countryside! Here’s wishing Kate and her lovely family all the best, now and going forward into the new year!
So…it’s February 28, 2024 and I’m watching this video for the first time. Seen loads of your videos…..Anyway…wanted to climb into the computer and paint with you. This is such a cool project. Love the little cabinet. Bet it will still be used in Agnes’ house when she grows up!🦋
Thank you for the lovely clip of Ilene at the end! Love your advent for agnes. I had a thought, wouldn't it be fun to decoupage the boxes with scraps of your fabrics? Each box a different fabric so that the overall effect would be like one of your quilts.
I never had an advent calendar nor did I do one for my son but I have to say I love this one. This will be like a memory box that will go on for years. You are by far the greatest grandma a child could have. Agnes must feel the special love she gets from you and in the years to come her memories will come flooding back at each special moment. You know what I mean...things that trigger a memory. God Bless you Kate and take real good care of yourself.
Kate, the beautiful trailing plant behind you is shining its light in this one, and all your plans and crafty fun for your family are a balm to my soul. All my best to you and yours, and the LGS neighbors. “Pass the snacks, please” 🥰
How lucky dear Agnes is to have such a loving and caring Grandma! Blessed Christmas for all of you, and health and peace in 2022. We all could use it, couldn't we?
I had to laugh at your “frenzy” about making the advent calendar because as I was watching your video, I as in the process of making one for my little great niece. I started too late and things weren’t going well for me LOL. Took me all day with a break to go get something I forgot. It didn’t turn out as I expected but she will love it. Thank goodness children are so accepting, right? Do take care of yourself and let others help when they can.
I was one of the lucky ones who happened to hear you were live-streaming moments after you started last New Year's Eve. It was such a treat, and one of my favorite New Year's Eves. I'm so glad we can join you again this year. Save me a place on the lime green sofa.
I’m so glad that life gets in your way too. I feel so guilty that I don’t get done what I intend for my grandchildren. The advent box is absolutely adorable and Agnes will love it. In fact her children will use it too. I wouldn’t be surprised.
Kate, I have spent the afternoon and evening knitting, making scones, and listening to your videos on your New Zealand trip. I went to New Zealand in March of 2014. I nearly broke the bank going. I used money I had saved to redo my bathroom and decided that on my death bed I would rather be thinking about a glorious trip to New Zealand instead of a shiny new updated bathroom. It was a good decision and a life changing trip. Have a wonderful and restful holiday season!
I remember last New Year's Eve and spending it with you on the lime green couch. I was home by myself which was fine but I felt so peaceful being with you and it made the evening so nice. I will be with family this year but will try to join you again. You are so wise to take care of yourself and I know I'll be right here watching past videos and waiting for your return. Love Agnes's advent calendar and all the time you take to make it special. I am so grateful to consider you a friend even though we have never met. Take care!
I love this project you are making for Agnes! My grandchildren love Duplo blocks. You come up with amazing ideas. With that said, I was admiring the quilts in your background and noticed, I think, that Agnes’s quilt is underneath the one on top. Please take care of yourself. It’s a lesson we all should learn. Your health is so important. You have Agnes who needs her grandma time🥰 and your children need their mother😊 Your viewers are blessed to have you, so we will be waiting on the line green sofa with snacks ready💕
I have enjoyed every single video - Love all the cooking, gardening, knitting, quilting, sewing, traveling and visiting. but I think my very favorite theme was the reading of "Emil and his clever Pig". A wonderful story: the pure pleasure to just sit and be read to was the best rest!
Don’t feel bad about the video for Patreon last year. Sometimes the Universe thumps us on the head and tells us “No! You’re not to do this.” And such it was about last year’s video. But the alternative that you did, filling in with reading The Polar Express, will always stay in my memory as one of the most beautiful holiday gifts I ever received.
OMG! The NINS are adorable! Oh, Kate, I know you have a vision for the Advent calendar, but please take care if yourself. Agnes loves her Grandmum, and will be delighted with your gift.❤❤
Hi Kate! Lucky little girl that Agnes! She's going to love the advent box and I suspect it will be one of those yearly traditions that we all carry with us even into our senior years. I will truly miss my Sunday sit-down with you, but totally understand, and after-all, your well-being is of utmost importance to all of us on the lime green sofa. I'm wondering if you even know how inspiring you are to so many, in so many ways...Best love!
The Advent box looks wonderful. Perhaps just sanding, coating it, and leaving it in a natural wood allows the color of the boxes to pop. Agnes will be thrilled. One of my favorite videos is the treehouse update. Your videos are great! Take care!!-Dianna 😊
Bravo for taking care of yourself!!! And, you’re right, we should all be doing that, especially in December. Such a clever advent gift box! Agnes will have such a lovely time with all the colorful boxes. I’m so looking forward to New Year’s Eve with everyone on the lime green sofa and all the snacks and drinks! Take care, have a wonderful and restful month, and have a very merry Christmas!!! 🎄🎁🎉📮📯💚❤️
Agnes is such a lucky, well loved little girl! That's such a sweet gift and she may end up using it to keep treasures in. I bought my daughter a hand painted tiny dresser for her earrings when she was a little girl and she gave it in turn to one of her kids who kept treasures in it. Little ones love tiny containers! But if they keep it just for Christmas, it will be fun to create ways to fill it every year. I don't know that I can do the NYE Live but will join Patreon. If enough of us do that, perhaps it will reduce your stress levels. I'm so glad that you have such a loving family to make certain you're cared for!!! You raised wonderful adult children!!!!!!!!
Oh, Kate, what a thoughtful grandma you are! Thank you for sharing the Advent box with us. Take good care of yourself… I will patiently sit on the green couch until you return! ❤️🌲
What a sweet loving gift for Agnes. That will be such a treasure. Kate, we will miss you tremendously. Its always like visiting with a friend. The quilt behind you is gorgeous and so welcoming. I wish you very well and until we see you again, heres lots of hugs for you. 🤗🤗🤗
Such an amazing idea for Agnes, she will grow up knowing how much she is love and how creative her grandmother is. I so enjoy your videos and always look forward to a new adventure with you. And revisiting the previous RUclips videos will be fun too. Take care Kate..see you new years eve.
Advent calendars had never been a part of any of our family traditions. But last year, after having watched a couple of your advent videos and with covid and my mom being 2000 miles away and pretty lonely, I made one for her. Not as creative as yours but with a fabric panel. She loved it, having something to look forward to each day. Thank you for your inspiration. Agnes is a lucky girl. Looking forward to New Year's Eve again.
Kate, you are looking so well! Do rest and take care of yourself. I continue fighting this cancer and working on doing more and trying to get stronger.
Kate, I love the Advent box-it is so cute with each drawer a different color. Agnes will love it. Great idea to use each year as she grows up. Have a great December and a healthy 2022!
Sorry to be so spasmodic by posting three times, but I must say, my favorite videos have to be the book binding ones. Going to watch them a few times more as I try my hand at it! IF you've never bound books, it is so rewarding... and Kate is an excellent teacher!
PS I forgot to mention which past video of yours I like best. I would have to say I love your series on tidying those large drawers in your table the very best!😃 I love all things tidying and organizing..I know, a bit crazy huh?😅 I love organizing my own house and sewing room etc. And I also love seeing how other people’s brains work out organizing as well. Plus it was so interesting to hear your stories about some of the long lost items you came across. Yes, that was a great series👍🏼
Thank you, Kate, for your company in 2021. Wishing you good health and look forward to seeing you in 2022. The Advent calendar is so special for your beautiful granddaughter. ❤️🙏
Seems like Advent is being given more attention this year on social media than in years past. Kate, if you haven't seen Arne and Carlos' first 2021 Advent video released today on RUclips, you really must watch it. It's a scream, especially Arne. I will look forward to joining your New Year's Eve gathering here. In the meantime, I hope you will have a relaxing four weeks before Christmas.
What an original beautiful advent box for Agnes that can be filled with interesting things over the years she can treasure it. Have a good rest Kate you deserve being kind to yourself fell well soon 💕
Happy St. Andrews Day Kate, and also happy 11th. birthday on RUclips! Your Advent Calendar video is a real joy - thank you! I’m so relieved that you are listening to your body, (and your doctor), and know how to pace yourself. You are a VERY special person who makes our lives so rich. Thank you so very much - sending lots of love Xxx
Best invitation ever!!! Thanks Kate, New Year's Eve sounds delightful! Yes, last year was lovely. Happiest Healthy Holidays to you and your wonderful family! Blessings.
Brilliant Advent box idea. I started chuckling when I heard you say the whole thing should take about an hour. Oh, Kate! I will miss you terribly on Sundays, however, I want you well even more. New Year Eve it will be. A gentle start with many friends around the world. My calendar is on the way now and I am so excited to receive it. Your photography of things about you is what makes my heart sing. Agnes is going to love her Advent box for many years. So, I wish you and your precious family a Merry Christmas and will celebrate the New Year Eve with you (and my Mr. Ron). Rest well, dear Kate.
It came out so cheerful and fun! I love it, Kate! I'm sure Agnes will treasure it for years to come! What a loving gift!! 💗 Excited to hear you will be with us live on New Year's Eve again this year! That was such a fun surprise last year!! See you then! 🎉
Hi Kate, love your new look calendar. My mother in law was Irish and told me it was bad luck to open calendars! Me being snoopy always check them out! I missed out on the box…too late. Loved your mums quilts last time. Your advent box for Agnes is delightful. You have boundless energy. Glad you’re feeling better. You’ve had a bad time lately. It’s not a waste of time our thinking about you. Take care…love from ❤️🇦🇺
I'm happy to see you've recovered so well Kate! Please take care of yourself, stay healthy. I enjoyed your video about the advent calendar. Thanks very much! Agnes is a lucky girl with such a loving grandmother. God bless you and your family.
I really enjoyed the New Zealand tour. That was lovely! Thinking about it has made me nostalgic to visit Ireland/UK. LOL! I hope you are on the mend and feeling better soon! I miss Norma supervising the project work. ❤️
Streaky is kid friendly... sort of like crayon. I had a pantry stepstool I painted for better and different colors....years of scratches and wear. My daughter was upset about that. I learned a lesson of what comforts children. It had been the original colors all her life, then poof that part of her life was erased with a shock. So let the boxes be what they are, and the colors and finish what they are. They will be important. Hugs on you from the limegreensofa in Indiana. ))))
Glad to hear you are going to take care of yourself as we all care about you. You are a better Grandma than I. I would have sprayed the container with clear coat and only painted the fronts of the boxes. You are the best!
Oooh, the advent box is beautiful!!!! I have a feeling this will continue to evolve... I can see you adding a bit to it each year - decorating the sides, the back.... Whatever the year brings! I love the Brussel sprout chokkies - how perfect! I loved your livestream last New Year's Eve, it was wonderful! Looking forward to this year - a LOT! Take care of you! xx
I'm so happy you'll be taking time off to take care for yourself. I'm looking forward to New Years with you and to the holiday season with my family. Much love to you all.
What a delight Agnes's Advent box is! Oh to be a child again! Got the notification my Christmas box will be delivered today. (Squeals of giddiness!) Kate, take care of yourself and have a happy, healthy holiday season. Best wishes to your family as well! ⛄🎄🎅🤶🦌
Delighted to hear you are taking things a little easier Kate. The break will do you so much good. We can binge on your old advents etc. they are all so good than any will be enjoyed time and again. Love the advent box you have made. What a hit it is going to be for Agnes. Take care and enjoy your break 🎄🎄
This year, I’m doing my 1st advent calendar! It’s for my daughter, who is 34 😬☺️ Because why not? I love the drawers for Agnes, and all the colors! I last New Years -I just happened across (I never see notifications because I don’t check mail often) it was a lot of fun 😉
Thank you, Kate and support team for the newsletter that arrived in this morning's emails in the Philadelphia area of the USA! I will pop in at 5pm eastern USA time to watch your 10pm GMT live stream on RUclips! Looking forward to it! Rest for as long as you need. Your fans will find you again! Loved reading your newsletter! 2021 has been a very busy year for so many people! Pandemic recovery has been at the forefront of daily life taking so much of our time. Wishing your family and you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year!
Loved that clip of you and Agnes’s playing with the Duplos… (saw Norma resting there too…miss that sweet cat) great idea for an Advent that can be used from year to year…brilliant!!
I received my Christmas box this week here in North Carolina. It was so beautifully packaged. Loved all of the wonderful gifts inside. My 41 year old son has really enjoyed the gold coin chocolates. Loving my new apron. Just put up my Christmas tree this afternoon and will hang my special tree ornament shortly. Thank you for a wonderful treat which was my birthday gift from back in October from money my husband gave me. Merry Christmas.
Hello Kate 💕 We will miss you on Sunday’s. I love love watching you at night before I go to bed. You are soo welcoming and you remind me of like a wonderful neighbor!! I am very happy I came across your YouTub!! Please Please take care of yourself!! We all want you to keep making your videos !!! Thank You very much for your time to us all !! Bless You !!
Duplos brought back many memories. My grandson loved them and we have a ton of them here. In fact, I still have the huge tub with them in it. And there they sit, my grandson is almost 27 years old. Thank you for bringing that memory back to me. Enjoy your Holiday season. I'll be here with you on New Year's Eve. I was here last year, too. Stay warm and well.
Kate, so glad to see you feeling better. I have been missed you and your furry animals. The advent boxfor Agnes is beautiful. I know she will cherish it forever. Take care and I wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas.🌲❤😽
Kate, Kate …. Please take care of yourself. You make me nervous to be quite honest. You aren’t old (slightly older then me) but if you are having health issues you need to take it easy. Those of us who really care about you want you to do what’s in YOUR best interest. Last New Year’s Eve was the first time I tuned in. Didn’t understand the Lime Green Chair thing at the time, but I do now. Patreon hear I come.
Hi Kate 🥰 I love the little Advent Box. What a find 👍 I think this little Advent Box could be a KEEPSAKE for Agnes and a TRADITIONAL Christmas event that happens every year for Agnes. Every year you could refill it with a different theme for Agnes. I really LOVE that idea. Please let me know what you think 🤔🎄🌲🎄🎄🎄
My children were a bit older than Agnes is now when a friend gave my children a wooden Advent Box with tiny drawers. She then included laminated cards with things for them to do such as:
Sing a Christmas song
Have a mug of hot chocolate
Attend the school Christmas concert
Make a Christmas card
Buy a toy for a child in need
Bake cookies
Read a Christmas book
Open 'A' and make the craft inside
.....and on and on.
I think there was about fifty cards plus over the years I made additional ones (not laminated) that fit our family. So there was always something we could fit into the day (doesn't take long to sing a song :) ). And except for days like the school Christmas concert, it was always a surprise and they truly enjoyed it.
I would keep ahead just a few days with the cards so that something like 'bake cookies' fell on a good day to make them. My youngest still asked for me to set it up into high school :). It was so wonderful because it was mostly about doing, not receiving and much involved parents and children so that was so good. Just some food for thought for older children.
For Agnes' age, I absolutely love the Duplo blocks a little at a time - so clever and I think it will be so much fun for her as the excitement builds and builds as she receives more blocks :).
So glad that you will be taking care of yourself - you are setting a great example for us all.
Take care - wishing you a blessed Advent and Christmas.
I enjoy all of your content but my favorite playlist has been "Taking Care". With the uncertainty of the pandemic and the isolation of lock downs everywhere at that time, yours was a haven of peace, hope and so very comforting. For a few precious minutes, the world felt safer and less chaotic. ❤
I couldn’t agree with you more. I felt the same way. Love from Chicago.
Well said, friend!❤
I love seeing you all the time. But I'd rather you be healthy and well. So take your time. I have watched so many of your videos, and there are many more. Be safe, be happy, and enjoy your days. So much love to you.😊
Really nice soothing green❤L
Fun! watching yr painting- green! - and your ideas more! Love yr goodies! TY Kate🥰Sandi M
So glad you're taking your doctors recommendation and taking some time off. It's a great gift to give yourself. The Advent Calendar looks beautiful. Happy Christmas, and we'll see you at our New Years celebration on the LGS. Happy Christmas to all my fellow viewers, as we inch ourselves through the season, with a prayer in our hearts, and into the next year! Much love to all.
I’m certainly going to miss the Sunday videos, but you have to take care of yourself. Agnes is lucky to have such a creative grandma!
Hi Rhonda it's actually fun to go back to the beginning and watch through =-) Take care.
@@lorrainerichardson3280 That’s probably what I’ll be doing. 😊
Me too !
@@lynnfinney2611 Me, as well! And these children ARE very lucky to have this fabulous Grandma.
Too much necessities for your videos but I watch them all the time! You are great with your videos and you are my favorites to watch- wish I was close- I live in Western Florida- but originally from Massachusetts
I’m understanding what you have to do and I’ll miss you when you more substructure yr videos- Great for adventure with Advent! Thank you😊
Self care is a holy venture. Yes, Kate you have a good plan😊❤️
The essence of joy is happiness I've always been a happy person but I feel even happier enjoying every aspect of your videos,- they are magic 🪄!
Thank you and God bless you, Kate. God bless your family and God bless all your creatures ...🦢
Take good care and know that you are loved and revered by us all. 💖🙂
Awe I'm really sad I love and really look forward to your December videos my favourite one which I've watched a hundred times is when you and Anna went to get the Christmas tree and of course decorating it ...every time I see a prawn I laugh anyway I understand you need to look after yourself and I really hope the rest works and you meet 2022 full of health and happiness
I discovered Kate while looking for someone who could show me how to make fabric stars. What I discovered was a patient, caring teacher who invited me to stay, learn, and reflect. The lime green sofa was not in place quite yet, but I didn’t mind. It was soon delivered, and I found a permanent space to rest, delicious treats, and a wonderful community. It’s also lovely to get out for a drive with Kate and see her beautiful countryside!
Here’s wishing Kate and her lovely family all the best, now and going forward into the new year!
So…it’s February 28, 2024 and I’m watching this video for the first time. Seen loads of your videos…..Anyway…wanted to climb into the computer and paint with you. This is such a cool project. Love the little cabinet. Bet it will still be used in Agnes’ house when she grows up!🦋
What a beautiful, fun grandma you are! Agnes is so lucky!
Thank you for the lovely clip of Ilene at the end!
Love your advent for agnes. I had a thought, wouldn't it be fun to decoupage the boxes with scraps of your fabrics? Each box a different fabric so that the overall effect would be like one of your quilts.
I love your ideas Kate. What about next year put tiny doll furniture and tiny dolls or animals for little Agnes x
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Irene was a wild swan😎
The advent box is lovely!! She will play with that for years, and it's very versatile. Imagine all the little treasures she will hide in there :)
I never had an advent calendar nor did I do one for my son but I have to say I love this one. This will be like a memory box that will go on for years. You are by far the greatest grandma a child could have. Agnes must feel the special love she gets from you and in the years to come her memories will come flooding back at each special moment. You know what I mean...things that trigger a memory.
God Bless you Kate and take real good care of yourself.
Little Agnes has the best grandma in the world.
Kate, the beautiful trailing plant behind you is shining its light in this one, and all your plans and crafty fun for your family are a balm to my soul. All my best to you and yours, and the LGS neighbors. “Pass the snacks, please” 🥰
How lucky dear Agnes is to have such a loving and caring Grandma! Blessed Christmas for all of you, and health and peace in 2022. We all could use it, couldn't we?
This is absolutely gorgeous! Keep well dear Kate, I am having a wonderful time catching up with your videos! 🌷🌷🌷
I had to laugh at your “frenzy” about making the advent calendar because as I was watching your video, I as in the process of making one for my little great niece. I started too late and things weren’t going well for me LOL. Took me all day with a break to go get something I forgot. It didn’t turn out as I expected but she will love it. Thank goodness children are so accepting, right? Do take care of yourself and let others help when they can.
I was one of the lucky ones who happened to hear you were live-streaming moments after you started last New Year's Eve. It was such a treat, and one of my favorite New Year's Eves. I'm so glad we can join you again this year. Save me a place on the lime green sofa.
I’m thrilled about New Year’s Eve! I was with you last year. Yes, take care of your health. We so enjoy!
I’m so glad that life gets in your way too. I feel so guilty that I don’t get done what I intend for my grandchildren. The advent box is absolutely adorable and Agnes will love it. In fact her children will use it too. I wouldn’t be surprised.
Kate, I have spent the afternoon and evening knitting, making scones, and listening to your videos on your New Zealand trip. I went to New Zealand in March of 2014. I nearly broke the bank going. I used money I had saved to redo my bathroom and decided that on my death bed I would rather be thinking about a glorious trip to New Zealand instead of a shiny new updated bathroom. It was a good decision and a life changing trip. Have a wonderful and restful holiday season!
I'll bet she will have this advent box for many years and cherish it
Kate!! that is absolutely adorable. I am sure Agnes will treasure this special gift.
I remember last New Year's Eve and spending it with you on the lime green couch. I was home by myself which was fine but I felt so peaceful being with you and it made the evening so nice. I will be with family this year but will try to join you again. You are so wise to take care of yourself and I know I'll be right here watching past videos and waiting for your return. Love Agnes's advent calendar and all the time you take to make it special. I am so grateful to consider you a friend even though we have never met. Take care!
I love this project you are making for Agnes! My grandchildren love Duplo blocks. You come up with amazing ideas.
With that said, I was admiring the quilts in your background and noticed, I think, that Agnes’s quilt is underneath the one on top.
Please take care of yourself. It’s a lesson we all should learn. Your health is so important. You have Agnes who needs her grandma time🥰 and your children need their mother😊 Your viewers are blessed to have you, so we will be waiting on the line green sofa with snacks ready💕
I have enjoyed every single video - Love all the cooking, gardening, knitting, quilting, sewing, traveling and visiting. but I think my very favorite theme was the reading of "Emil and his clever Pig". A wonderful story: the pure pleasure to just sit and be read to was the best rest!
Don’t feel bad about the video for Patreon last year. Sometimes the Universe thumps us on the head and tells us “No! You’re not to do this.” And such it was about last year’s video. But the alternative that you did, filling in with reading The Polar Express, will always stay in my memory as one of the most beautiful holiday gifts I ever received.
Take care of yourself Kate. We all want you to feel well and rested 🥰💗💕🎄
By painting the box next year , it shall be new to Agnes. It is so lovely. I shall be with you again on New Years, thanks for the invite
Thanks Kate, lovely to see you. The boxes look great. What a nice treat for sweet Agnes. Stay safe and warm.
I am thinking about all the different uses Agnes will have for this cabinet as she grows up - painted by her Grandma. Look after your health Kate.
I’m so very glad to know that your taking good care of yourself Kate!
With out a doubt, my favourite holiday video was the tree decorating with Rita. It deserves its own stand alone playlist!
OMG! The NINS are adorable! Oh, Kate, I know you have a vision for the Advent calendar, but please take care if yourself. Agnes loves her Grandmum, and will be delighted with your gift.❤❤
Hi Kate! Lucky little girl that Agnes! She's going to love the advent box and I suspect it will be one of those yearly traditions that we all carry with us even into our senior years. I will truly miss my Sunday sit-down with you, but totally understand, and after-all, your well-being is of utmost importance to all of us on the lime green sofa. I'm wondering if you even know how inspiring you are to so many, in so many ways...Best love!
The boxes are lovely. I bet Agnes will want them to be out and available all the time. Take care, Kate.
The Advent box looks wonderful. Perhaps just sanding, coating it, and leaving it in a natural wood allows the color of the boxes to pop. Agnes will be thrilled. One of my favorite videos is the treehouse update.
Your videos are great! Take care!!-Dianna 😊
Bravo for taking care of yourself!!! And, you’re right, we should all be doing that, especially in December. Such a clever advent gift box! Agnes will have such a lovely time with all the colorful boxes. I’m so looking forward to New Year’s Eve with everyone on the lime green sofa and all the snacks and drinks! Take care, have a wonderful and restful month, and have a very merry Christmas!!! 🎄🎁🎉📮📯💚❤️
Agnes is such a lucky, well loved little girl! That's such a sweet gift and she may end up using it to keep treasures in. I bought my daughter a hand painted tiny dresser for her earrings when she was a little girl and she gave it in turn to one of her kids who kept treasures in it. Little ones love tiny containers! But if they keep it just for Christmas, it will be fun to create ways to fill it every year. I don't know that I can do the NYE Live but will join Patreon. If enough of us do that, perhaps it will reduce your stress levels. I'm so glad that you have such a loving family to make certain you're cared for!!! You raised wonderful adult children!!!!!!!!
Oh, Kate, what a thoughtful grandma you are! Thank you for sharing the Advent box with us. Take good care of yourself… I will patiently sit on the green couch until you return! ❤️🌲
You are a very sweet grandma. Agnes is a lucky little girl.
What a sweet loving gift for Agnes. That will be such a treasure. Kate, we will miss you tremendously. Its always like visiting with a friend. The quilt behind you is gorgeous and so welcoming. I wish you very well and until we see you again, heres lots of hugs for you. 🤗🤗🤗
What a fabulous idea doing Agnes an advent treasure chest…….such lovely colours. She will enjoy it for many years to come.
The advent box looks amazing, Agnes will enjoy opening a drawer every day. I look forward to the aprons coming to the shop.
Such an amazing idea for Agnes, she will grow up knowing how much she is love and how creative her grandmother is. I so enjoy your videos and always look forward to a new adventure with you. And revisiting the previous RUclips videos will be fun too. Take care Kate..see you new years eve.
Advent calendars had never been a part of any of our family traditions. But last year, after having watched a couple of your advent videos and with covid and my mom being 2000 miles away and pretty lonely, I made one for her. Not as creative as yours but with a fabric panel. She loved it, having something to look forward to each day. Thank you for your inspiration. Agnes is a lucky girl. Looking forward to New Year's Eve again.
Oh Kate, I love chatting with you. Thank you!🙏
The advent box will surely be treasured by Agnes and perhaps her children to come...Love, as always, to you and yours for a delightful holiday!
Kate, you are looking so well! Do rest and take care of yourself. I continue fighting this cancer and working on doing more and trying to get stronger.
Kate, I love the Advent box-it is so cute with each drawer a different color. Agnes will love it. Great idea to use each year as she grows up. Have a great December and a healthy 2022!
Sorry to be so spasmodic by posting three times, but I must say, my favorite videos have to be the book binding ones. Going to watch them a few times more as I try my hand at it! IF you've never bound books, it is so rewarding... and Kate is an excellent teacher!
PS I forgot to mention which past video of yours I like best. I would have to say I love your series on tidying those large drawers in your table the very best!😃 I love all things tidying and organizing..I know, a bit crazy huh?😅 I love organizing my own house and sewing room etc. And I also love seeing how other people’s brains work out organizing as well. Plus it was so interesting to hear your stories about some of the long lost items you came across. Yes, that was a great series👍🏼
Thank you, Kate, for your company in 2021. Wishing you good health and look forward to seeing you in 2022. The Advent calendar is so special for your beautiful granddaughter. ❤️🙏
Seems like Advent is being given more attention this year on social media than in years past. Kate, if you haven't seen Arne and Carlos' first 2021 Advent video released today on RUclips, you really must watch it. It's a scream, especially Arne.
I will look forward to joining your New Year's Eve gathering here. In the meantime, I hope you will have a relaxing four weeks before Christmas.
Very cute idea for Agnes to have to count her days to Christmas. Thanks for sharing 👍❤️😊
What a lovely grandmother x
What a wonderful, fun Grandma you are!!
What an original beautiful advent box for Agnes that can be filled with interesting things over the years she can treasure it.
Have a good rest Kate you deserve being kind to yourself fell well soon 💕
Happy St. Andrews Day Kate, and also happy 11th. birthday on RUclips! Your Advent Calendar video is a real joy - thank you! I’m so relieved that you are listening to your body, (and your doctor), and know how to pace yourself. You are a VERY special person who makes our lives so rich. Thank you so very much - sending lots of love Xxx
I loved the time planning! Ten minutes for sanding? Each one? Nahhhhh. When you commented on battery exhausted, I said aloud "Aren't we all?"
The advent box is gorgeous! I'm sure Agnes will LOVE it! Our niece absolutely LOVED duplos at her age!
Best invitation ever!!! Thanks Kate, New Year's Eve sounds delightful! Yes, last year was lovely. Happiest Healthy Holidays to you and your wonderful family! Blessings.
Thank you for all you do ❤️ We love you Kate. Enjoy you December and have a Merry Christmas 🎄🐾❤️
Brilliant Advent box idea. I started chuckling when I heard you say the whole thing should take about an hour. Oh, Kate! I will miss you terribly on Sundays, however, I want you well even more. New Year Eve it will be. A gentle start with many friends around the world. My calendar is on the way now and I am so excited to receive it. Your photography of things about you is what makes my heart sing. Agnes is going to love her Advent box for many years. So, I wish you and your precious family a Merry Christmas and will celebrate the New Year Eve with you (and my Mr. Ron). Rest well, dear Kate.
It came out so cheerful and fun! I love it, Kate! I'm sure Agnes will treasure it for years to come! What a loving gift!! 💗 Excited to hear you will be with us live on New Year's Eve again this year! That was such a fun surprise last year!! See you then! 🎉
Hi Kate, love your new look calendar. My mother in law was Irish and told me it was bad luck to open calendars! Me being snoopy always check them out! I missed out on the box…too late. Loved your mums quilts last time. Your advent box for Agnes is delightful. You have boundless energy. Glad you’re feeling better. You’ve had a bad time lately. It’s not a waste of time our thinking about you. Take care…love from ❤️🇦🇺
I'm happy to see you've recovered so well Kate! Please take care of yourself, stay healthy. I enjoyed your video about the advent calendar. Thanks very much! Agnes is a lucky girl with such a loving grandmother. God bless you and your family.
I love this idea!!!! so many little things as she gets older.You are a perfect grandma.....
We DID have a lovely visit last New Year's Eve. So fun! Looking forward to it!
I really enjoyed the New Zealand tour. That was lovely! Thinking about it has made me nostalgic to visit Ireland/UK. LOL! I hope you are on the mend and feeling better soon! I miss Norma supervising the project work. ❤️
Streaky is kid friendly... sort of like crayon. I had a pantry stepstool I painted for better and different colors....years of scratches and wear. My daughter was upset about that. I learned a lesson of what comforts children. It had been the original colors all her life, then poof that part of her life was erased with a shock. So let the boxes be what they are, and the colors and finish what they are. They will be important. Hugs on you from the limegreensofa in Indiana. ))))
Fabulous Advent Calendar - I’m sure Agnes loved it xx
Glad to hear you are going to take care of yourself as we all care about you. You are a better Grandma than I. I would have sprayed the container with clear coat and only painted the fronts of the boxes. You are the best!
Oooh, the advent box is beautiful!!!! I have a feeling this will continue to evolve... I can see you adding a bit to it each year - decorating the sides, the back.... Whatever the year brings! I love the Brussel sprout chokkies - how perfect! I loved your livestream last New Year's Eve, it was wonderful! Looking forward to this year - a LOT! Take care of you! xx
I'm so happy you'll be taking time off to take care for yourself. I'm looking forward to New Years with you and to the holiday season with my family. Much love to you all.
Thank you. You are such a sweet person and such a joy to watch and listen to. Take care.....till next time from Florida USA.
Please take all the time you need to be well. All will be awaiting your healthy return. Thanks for all you do for us. From the USA.
What a delight Agnes's Advent box is! Oh to be a child again! Got the notification my Christmas box will be delivered today. (Squeals of giddiness!) Kate, take care of yourself and have a happy, healthy holiday season. Best wishes to your family as well! ⛄🎄🎅🤶🦌
Delighted to hear you are taking things a little easier Kate. The break will do you so much good. We can binge on your old advents etc. they are all so good than any will be enjoyed time and again. Love the advent box you have made. What a hit it is going to be for Agnes. Take care and enjoy your break 🎄🎄
You’ll be missed but glad you’re taking all the care you need …. X
This year, I’m doing my 1st advent calendar! It’s for my daughter, who is 34 😬☺️ Because why not? I love the drawers for Agnes, and all the colors! I last New Years -I just happened across (I never see notifications because I don’t check mail often) it was a lot of fun 😉
I really enjoyed this chat thank you Kate. Your advent box is so bright and cheery, I'm sure Agnes will love it! Xx
Please follow Dr's advice. I for one will miss our Sundays but look forward to seeing you well again soon!
Thank you, Kate and support team for the newsletter that arrived in this morning's emails in the Philadelphia area of the USA!
I will pop in at 5pm eastern USA time to watch your 10pm GMT live stream on RUclips! Looking forward to it!
Rest for as long as you need. Your fans will find you again!
Loved reading your newsletter! 2021 has been a very busy year for so many people! Pandemic recovery has been at the forefront of daily life taking so much of our time.
Wishing your family and you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year!
Please look after yourself.
Love the advent calendar! It came up beautifully.
Loved that clip of you and Agnes’s playing with the Duplos… (saw Norma resting there too…miss that sweet cat) great idea for an Advent that can be used from year to year…brilliant!!
Decoupage with Xmas scrapbooking papers. Love that it has 24 boxes
Much Love! Take care Kate 🌷❤🙏
I received my Christmas box this week here in North Carolina. It was so beautifully packaged. Loved all of the wonderful gifts inside. My 41 year old son has really enjoyed the gold coin chocolates. Loving my new apron. Just put up my Christmas tree this afternoon and will hang my special tree ornament shortly. Thank you for a wonderful treat which was my birthday gift from back in October from money my husband gave me. Merry Christmas.
That's wonderful! I so enjoyed spending New Years with you last year. It warmed my heart. Looking forward to it!
Hello Kate 💕
We will miss you on Sunday’s. I love love watching you at night before I go to bed. You are soo welcoming and you remind me of like a wonderful neighbor!!
I am very happy I came across your YouTub!!
Please Please take care of yourself!! We all want you to keep making your videos !!!
Thank You very much for your time to us all !! Bless You !!
Duplos brought back many memories. My grandson loved them and we have a ton of them here. In fact, I still have the huge tub with them in it. And there they sit, my grandson is almost 27 years old. Thank you for bringing that memory back to me. Enjoy your Holiday season. I'll be here with you on New Year's Eve. I was here last year, too. Stay warm and well.
Kate, so glad to see you feeling better. I have been missed you and your furry animals. The advent boxfor Agnes is beautiful. I know she will cherish it forever. Take care and I wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas.🌲❤😽
Aren’t Grandchildren just “The icing on the cake of life” ❤️🥰
Kate, Kate …. Please take care of yourself. You make me nervous to be quite honest. You aren’t old (slightly older then me) but if you are having health issues you need to take it easy. Those of us who really care about you want you to do what’s in YOUR best interest. Last New Year’s Eve was the first time I tuned in. Didn’t understand the Lime Green Chair thing at the time, but I do now. Patreon hear I come.
Hi Kate 🥰 I love the little Advent Box. What a find 👍 I think this little Advent Box could be a KEEPSAKE for Agnes and a TRADITIONAL Christmas event that happens every year for Agnes. Every year you could refill it with a different theme for Agnes. I really LOVE that idea. Please let me know what you think 🤔🎄🌲🎄🎄🎄