DECORATING MY OFFICE FOR CHRISTMAS! + holiday light show!!

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  • @imtaramichelle
    @imtaramichelle  Год назад +86

    happy vlogmas day 2!!!! 🥰🎄

    • @madnatty
      @madnatty Год назад

      Hi Tara. I think you would enjoy Icelandic Pepper cookies…you can find the recipe online.

    • @kurstynf7255
      @kurstynf7255 Год назад

      Happy Vlogmas Day 2!!! Your holiday content inspired me to make some holiday baking! I also just love you, you are absolutely amazing. ❤️

    • @barbaracardoso27
      @barbaracardoso27 Год назад

      Eu Amo o NATAL . ❤❤

    • @cinthiavirgen6710
      @cinthiavirgen6710 Год назад

      Girly I find does houses in th max and home goods and the price range in between 5 dll to 15 for the biggest ones I have

    • @MommyandLanni
      @MommyandLanni Год назад +1

      I need to have the link to that top pls I love it

  • @meganw4854
    @meganw4854 Год назад +199

    When your thinking “I really just wanna watch Tara but I’m all caught up” and you refresh to see she posted 11 seconds ago.

  • @rachelpal
    @rachelpal Год назад +38

    Hey Tara! Cookie baker here :) when you make cookies don’t melt the butter! Try to use softened butter and cream that together with your sugars until it’s lighter in colour and fluffier! Hope that helps! 🫶🏻

  • @tanyabonell4147
    @tanyabonell4147 Год назад +102

    I am so happy you decided to do vlogmas in your terms Tara! You are by far my favourite youtuber and I always pause whatever I’m watching on Netflix or stopping whatever I’m doing to watch your vlogs. Even if I’m not in a wifi zone😂 Happy vlogmas we love you! Ps would you ever consider doing a PO Box so the viewers can send you Christmas gifts? And have like a tara Christmas viewers edition special?

    • @imtaramichelle
      @imtaramichelle  Год назад +26

      thank you so much Tanya!!! and that is so so sweet of you but I absolutely do not want you spending your money on me!!! treat yourself! ❤

    • @tanyabonell4147
      @tanyabonell4147 Год назад +8

      @@imtaramichelle you’re most welcome🥰 that’s okay and totally understandable! I love to crochet so I had an idea of something I wanted to make you🌲Thank you so much I will! I’ll treat myself to a mani-pedi for my Christmas/winter themed engagement photos coming up💜

  • @sanarazimchoudhury6093
    @sanarazimchoudhury6093 Год назад +43

    To avoid crumbly cookies the butter and sugar have to be creamed. Using the hand mixer will help to get it to a voluminous light point

  • @sharonc1326
    @sharonc1326 Год назад +14

    Tara when you were at the Holiday Light Show and said “people are going to think we are actually together” I was reminded of a story my mom told me. She and my step dad were walking through a dark aquarium together many years ago, and as they went along, took each others hand while looking at everything. Only to realize my mom was actually holding the hand of some random lady she had never met. They both thought they were holding their husbands hands 😂 😂😂
    The office looks so pretty! Loving the table too! 🎄❤️

  • @MLs_Space
    @MLs_Space Год назад +7

    Hard tapping the measuring cup on the counter compacts the flour. You may have ended up with more flour than you needed.
    House looks fantastic! Awesome to see you really happy, finding your flow and truly settling into your Canada home and life. 🎄

    • @maddihoward1733
      @maddihoward1733 Год назад

      Watching this a few days late❤❤ but I hope she sees this comment bc I think that’s what happened as well

  • @adriscorner
    @adriscorner Год назад +30

    For the little white houses they actually have them at Target for like 10 and 5 bucks each. Only thing is idk if you would have to make a Buffalo trip again to get them 😬 but beats 40 a piece 🤗 love your vlogs always! Happy vlogmas day 2! ❤

    • @laurenofmay
      @laurenofmay Год назад +1

      Also look on Etsy! That’s where I purchased mine from

    • @wendyvick9908
      @wendyvick9908 Год назад +1

      Idk if every state has a Five Below but that's where I got mine!

    • @adriscorner
      @adriscorner Год назад

      @@wendyvick9908 ooh Florida has Five Below too. I love that store!

    • @adriscorner
      @adriscorner Год назад

      @@laurenofmay good point! sorry I'm late to replying 🤦‍♀

  • @amycicci1977
    @amycicci1977 Год назад +11

    Hi key, I feel that you always go through your office / storage closet at Christmas time and it is because you use them for gifts or holiday decor. So I do not blame you. You have a maintenance schedule that works for you!! And it’s good that you acknowledge when it’s time to declutter it! So I’m proud of you!

  • @krystalcrompton1241
    @krystalcrompton1241 Год назад +2

    Tara make sure you use scales to measure not cups and softened butter not melted always use half brown sugar half castor sugar and you can’t go wrong :) also cream the sugars and softened butter until light and fluffy add your egg, vanilla then fold in flour, baking powder and chocolate chips.

  • @jennydoerksen5934
    @jennydoerksen5934 Год назад +5

    I'm so happy to see an advent calendar! It wouldn't be vlogmas without one🥰

  • @kendallarena2072
    @kendallarena2072 Год назад

    Professional pastry chef here and the toll house cookie recipe is my go to. Don’t melt your butter and use it room temperature. You beat and butter and sugar together until they are light and fluffy, slowly add eggs and vanilla and then add your dry ingredients. I like gooey cookies and find they always turn out much better and chewier this way.

  • @AcetalDigital
    @AcetalDigital Год назад +5

    Im so happy to see you prioritizing yourself this vlogmas. And enjoying the longer vlogs as always!

  • @laurenelizabeth6524
    @laurenelizabeth6524 Год назад +2

    Chopping up my meal prep and hanging out with Tara on this wonderful Vlogmas day.

  • @ccclogger15
    @ccclogger15 Год назад +15

    Try not packing or tapping your flour in the cup next time you bake. Spoon it in instead until it’s heaping over the cup and then level it out 👍🏻

  • @kathystallings7088
    @kathystallings7088 Год назад

    I really like your kitchen lights. Everything has turned out so nice in your place!

  • @Elli_8022
    @Elli_8022 Год назад

    When you cook, there is only brown sugar that you have to squeeze into your measuring cup. The flour must remain fluffy even if you equalize it with your knife. Little trick for you, but you cook the way you want !😉 When your preparation is too dry, you add a little butter. For your little white houses, go see on the site of Bouclair, there are discounts.

  • @celesteavedikian7212
    @celesteavedikian7212 Год назад +2

    When you compact the flour by tapping the measuring cup you end up with more flour than you should. Try "fluffing" the flour in the bag with a fork, then gently scoop and level with knife - Happy Baking🥰

    • @collaredphenix
      @collaredphenix Год назад

      I was going through the comments just to make sure someone already mentioned this! Thanks for beating me to it 😊

  • @googlypub
    @googlypub Год назад

    yes, you looked so gorgeous and you're right, nothing wrong with feeling yourself at all. self confidence is everything!

  • @esthergroeneweg1625
    @esthergroeneweg1625 Год назад +2

    You need to get a cheese advent calendar next year!! I got one this year and omg it’s soooo good!

  • @krissyk354
    @krissyk354 Год назад +1

    Love when you decorate! Doesn’t feel like Christmas until every part of your house is decorated. The Christmas tree, mini Christmas tree and the reindeer looks so good in your office. can’t wait to see the other part of your office is decorated. I can vision white houses with the garland, mini decorations on the mini tree and maybe some white or beige decor ontop of the shelf? 🥰 🎄

  • @kamilahschwab8907
    @kamilahschwab8907 Год назад +1

    Best Choc Chip Cookies Ever!
    Chocolate Chip Pudding Cookies:
    1 cup salted butter, softened
    3/4 cup brown sugar
    1/4 cup white sugar
    1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
    2 eggs
    2 1/3 cup flour
    3.4 ounces instant vanilla pudding mix
    1 teaspoon baking powder
    1 teaspoon baking soda
    1/4 teaspoon salt
    1 1/2 cup chocolate chips
    Preheat oven to 175°C. Line baking sheet with parchment paper. Cream together the butter and sugars in a large mixing bowl, 1-2 minutes until light and fluffy. Add vanilla and beat 1 egg in at a time. In a separate bowl mix flour, pudding mix, baking powder and soda, and salt. Combine the two bowls together. Then slowly add chocolate chips. Bake 8-10 minutes or until edges are lightly golden brown. The center will look a little underdone. Let sit on baking sheet for 2-5 minutes before removing to cooling rack. Enjoy!

  • @libbyreid8652
    @libbyreid8652 Год назад +3

    Okay obsessed with how the office Christmas decor is coming along!! 🎄🫶🏼

  • @prisilahernandez9620
    @prisilahernandez9620 Год назад +4

    Hi Tara thanks for the upload!! I’m watching while cleaning up and organizing my room hehe also happy holidays 💓

  • @bekkadowland
    @bekkadowland Год назад +1

    Binge watching your vlogs right now!!

  • @estellesalle12
    @estellesalle12 Год назад

    I love your videos so much you are the only RUclipsr I dont get bored. Thank you so much. Sending love from Paris!

  • @yunj5455
    @yunj5455 Год назад +2

    Love how my weekend start with this vlog 🥰🥰🥰🥰

  • @Navarrobrooke
    @Navarrobrooke Год назад +1

    Loved your outfit😍 the green sweater so festive 😍

  • @Lindsay7211
    @Lindsay7211 Год назад

    Girl, you need to be browning your butter in those cookies, game changer!

  • @jisselldominguez2008
    @jisselldominguez2008 Год назад

    A recc my mom always gives me; clean as you go so there’s not a huge mess to clean up at the end 🙌🏽

  • @andreabryant1131
    @andreabryant1131 Год назад

    heyy tara!!❤❤ couldn't wait to get back and see your vlogs!! happy holidays!! hugs and kisses 💋😘😗😚😙🤗💋

  • @elbow7991
    @elbow7991 Год назад +1

    Love the outfit! Green looks so good on you! 😍

  • @tishbrown7475
    @tishbrown7475 Год назад

    Happy you decided to do vlogmas your way… I’m like you I keep things for memories.. plane tickets, concert tickets, money from another place.. Sending positive vibes your way..♥️♥️♥️

  • @amycicci1977
    @amycicci1977 Год назад +1

    Holy molly the tree is perfect in that corner too!!

  • @ashleyblossoms
    @ashleyblossoms Год назад +3

    I feel like every morning till Christmas I have to watch Tara’s video first with my Christmas tree on behind my tablet!😍

  • @ChillinWithRen
    @ChillinWithRen Год назад

    Today has been a rough day, I found a card that was written to me from my late mom back in 2014 that made me miss her so much. Your video on my subscription feed gave me a little sense of comfort so thank you, I really needed it ❤️🥺

  • @brookedeluca6364
    @brookedeluca6364 Год назад +1

    Walmart has some white houses that look exactly like your inspiration pic!!

  • @krystalmarcotte6190
    @krystalmarcotte6190 Год назад +2

    So excited for all the videos this month! 🥳

  • @theresawilson7386
    @theresawilson7386 Год назад +3

    Loving Vlogmas! I was surprised that the recipe called for melted butter, usually softened butter creamed with sugars. It would change texture, but they tasted good which is the only thing that matters 💜

  • @DaphneMarie
    @DaphneMarie Год назад

    I'm glad you decided to do vlogmas your way and I hope this way helps your mental health and overall wellbeing stay good and healthy! We all would rather you be happy and healthy than frustrated and struggling! 🥰

  • @michellebelle6269
    @michellebelle6269 Год назад

    I think you'd love scrapbooking! You kind of do already with the photo album memories, but there are so many cool papers and stickers out there, as a sentimental person you might enjoy it, it's pretty therapeutic 🙂

  • @alyssalynne5961
    @alyssalynne5961 Год назад

    Home sense and shoppers has those little small houses! That’s where I got mine this year

  • @immabemyself1
    @immabemyself1 Год назад

    My fav cookie recipe is the bon Appétit brown butter toffee chocolate chip cookies. I am not kidding when i say they’re insaneee & my family only requests me to make those now. So highly highly recommend them!!

  • @chanbaaby
    @chanbaaby Год назад +1

    Tara you can get those little house christmas deco at homesense that’s where i get mines and they’re decently priced too :-)

  • @felicitydoeding5363
    @felicitydoeding5363 Год назад

    You have to try Nestle Toll House cookie recipe that's on the back of their chocolate chip bag! It's my absolute favorite and I make it for my family all the time, they also love it!! ☺🍪

  • @graciethegoodwitch
    @graciethegoodwitch Год назад +1

    In the office you definitely should add some twinkle lights on the shelves or the desk, maybe even in the fireplace! Also a light green and white placemat/tablecloth/table runner type thing on the desk…maybe you can picture what I mean😂

  • @sarakohler3388
    @sarakohler3388 Год назад

    Raspberry Melt-aways are always a hit with the fam.

  • @panicwag81
    @panicwag81 Год назад

    Hey hon, take that wreath that you hung on the wall and put that 3 wood wick candle in it. Would be adorable in your office!!

  • @michellemcneill5313
    @michellemcneill5313 Год назад

    I would add a pop of red or some silver or gold to your Christmas Decor 🌲 I love Snickerdoodles so Delicious. Sometimes I put some Christmas sprinkles on them they are a Hit at my Christmas Gatherings. I love Christmas 🎄🥰

  • @lezannetouma
    @lezannetouma Год назад +1

    omg i’ve never been this early before!! what a great way to start my morning with a tara vlog ❤

  • @koenig1121
    @koenig1121 Год назад

    I love the Chocolate Chip recipe from Joanna Gaines 2nd cookbook. She uses brown sugar only and they are sooo good!!

  • @denaewells2963
    @denaewells2963 Год назад +2

    I love that green sweater you’re wearing! Where is it from? And target had some of those white Christmas houses for way cheaper!

  • @DejaGrow
    @DejaGrow Год назад +3

    Tell me I wasn’t the only one who while Tara was trying to fix the bottom of the tree in their head said “use a zip tie! Use a zip tie!” Right before she said “I can use a zip tie” 😂

  • @CassMaxwell13
    @CassMaxwell13 Год назад +1

    Tara I have made a lot a lot of cookies and honestly the recipe on the back of the toll house chocolate chips bag is the best. You can just google it but a couple things I do different is I brown the butter (and you must use real unsalted butter) and I beat the butter, sugar, egg and vanilla mixture on high in my stand mixer for no less then 10 minutes. Until it starts to resemble a meringue. Other wise I fallow the recipe to a T. They are the absolute best ppl are crazy about my cookies.

  • @sararawda
    @sararawda Год назад

    You have the most feel good videos! Love watching your vlogs ✨

  • @imcourtneylu
    @imcourtneylu Год назад +1

    I make cookies for my friends all the time! I’m at the point where they have little tins they bring me for refills haha. I’ve yet to meet someone that makes as good of chocolate chip cookies as me. I literally just follow the nestle toll house recipe, but I brown the butter instead of melting it in the microwave (use kerigold). Then I also ball and chill the do for a few hours. That’s what makes cookies stay fluffier and softer! Bake for 9-10 minutes and then let them sit on the pan for a bit to finish baking a little more. They are chefs kiss😘👌🏼

  • @10Jazlyn
    @10Jazlyn Год назад

    tara is my favorite youtuber ever! thank you for making my days so much better. please don’t ever stop making videos❤❤❤

  • @oliviaaiello7733
    @oliviaaiello7733 Год назад +1

    Definitely check HomeSense for the little houses! They usually have them every year :) Love the decorating vlogs!

  • @andreapatin9244
    @andreapatin9244 Год назад

    Just wanted to say you are such a beautiful human being, inside and out. 😘 ❤️

  • @ScrappydayzBlogspot
    @ScrappydayzBlogspot Год назад +1

    1 teaspoon loose leaf tea per cup.
    Your Christmas decor Looks wonderful! I'm liking the tree with lights more than I thought I could.
    Check out Target for your houses. Very reasonably priced.

  • @credler17
    @credler17 Год назад +1

    What about fairy lights on the shelves behind you and a holiday table runner type thing on your desk? 🥰🎄

    • @credler17
      @credler17 Год назад +1

      Or a garland on your desk

  • @cideliawray1473
    @cideliawray1473 Год назад

    Oh my gosh girl. You are simply too much fun. Love your vlogs. Love u

  • @taylortillt2751
    @taylortillt2751 Год назад +1

    Ooo I’m so excited for the new advent calendar

  • @ummaykhan7840
    @ummaykhan7840 Год назад

    I genuinely look forward to your vlogs everyday! They make my day lol

  • @cheesypoofs614
    @cheesypoofs614 Год назад +1

    You should make the tea calendar an afternoon/evening treat 😁

  • @KKC05
    @KKC05 Год назад

    I've been waiting all year for your vlogmasss 🥹❤️

  • @tiahc3
    @tiahc3 Год назад

    Next time you make cookies pull your stick of butter out of the fridge and hour or two before you make them. Using your mixer cream your butter and sugars together and mix the flour in and stop, over mixing does change the texture of the cookies. Also if your a higher elevation than sea level you need to adjust your recipe. Bake one or two cookies, refrigerate a few and freeze a few. The reason the recipe says to put it in the fridge is so the flavors meld (similar to how marinated meat had more flavor). Plus raw cookie dough stores in the freezer and you can pull several out, bake them fresh and they are amazing! Canada has a brand of chocolate chucks for cookies called Chipits that I've seen another Canadian baker use and I want to try them!

  • @ervinsmoviecorner8748
    @ervinsmoviecorner8748 Год назад +2

    Great office decorations!🎄🎄

  • @lightning1321
    @lightning1321 Год назад

    They sell sets of those white village houses at Canadian tire and bed bath and beyond!

  • @camn9126
    @camn9126 Год назад +1

    I love your vlogmas so much!!!

  • @katemckinnon5866
    @katemckinnon5866 Год назад +1

    What about olive tree that was downstairs in the corner of your office where lamp is. You could put lights on it, or just uplight it?

  • @danielah6522
    @danielah6522 Год назад

    Girl! Bed bath and beyond had the little white porcelain houses for $30.00!!!!

  • @rotru4977
    @rotru4977 Год назад

    Ooh I love Casa Loma for Legends of Horror but this Christmas set up is super pretty! I'm tempted.

  • @yolandahoward1099
    @yolandahoward1099 Год назад

    That looked like a fun
    night. Let the Vlogmas
    begin.

  • @pattikendall3848
    @pattikendall3848 Год назад

    you are so creative!! you should leave your candles out all year round... MERRY CHRISMAS!!

  • @melishness5854
    @melishness5854 Год назад

    Peanut butter cookies
    1 cup peanut butter
    1/2 cup sugar
    1 egg
    Roll into small balls then press them gently with a fork to create cookie shape and pattern on top
    Bake 350 for 8-10 minutes
    *optional- sprinkle with sugar*
    Quick cookies that taste like peanut butter fudge

  • @xtinnnnnne
    @xtinnnnnne Год назад

    LOVE the little white Christmas village! I have the set from crate & barrel and it’s worth it! They are quite large too! 🤍🤍

  • @kaytimoore193
    @kaytimoore193 Год назад

    1 cup salted butter* softened
    ▢ 1 cup white (granulated) sugar
    ▢ 1 cup light brown sugar packed
    ▢ 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
    ▢ 2 large eggs
    ▢ 3 cups all-purpose flour
    ▢ 1 tsp baking soda
    ▢ ½ tsp baking powder
    ▢ 1 tsp sea salt***
    ▢ 2 cups chocolate chips (or chunks, or chopped chocolate)
    INSTRUCTIONS
    Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking pan with parchment paper and set aside.
    In a separate bowl mix flour, baking soda, salt, baking powder. Set aside.
    Cream together butter and sugars until combined.
    Beat in eggs and vanilla until fluffy.
    Mix in the dry ingredients until combined.
    Add 12 oz package of chocolate chips and mix well.
    Roll 2-3 TBS (depending on how large you like your cookies) of dough at a time into balls and place them evenly spaced on your prepared cookie sheets. (alternately, use a small cookie scoop to make your cookies).
    Bake in preheated oven for approximately 8-10 minutes. Take them out when they are just BARELY starting to turn brown.
    Let them sit on the baking pan for 2 minutes before removing to cooling rack.

  • @manvir4362
    @manvir4362 Год назад

    I think once you have pictures in those frame for your office, it’ll loook all put together

  • @stephaniemcfarlane4434
    @stephaniemcfarlane4434 Год назад

    Bouclair has those houses and so does homesense if you’re able to find any left 🤣

  • @jayleejohnson6086
    @jayleejohnson6086 Год назад

    Tara!!! To stop the raccoons from digging up your grass, try putting out black pepper. It should stop them in their tracks and won’t hurt them!

  • @ashleybarss766
    @ashleybarss766 Год назад

    I think they have those little houses at like Superstore! Which is like Loblaws/President’s Choice.

  • @anitajanjua9038
    @anitajanjua9038 Год назад

    Oh please try Giada de Laurentiis fig and walnut cookies…it’s a bit of work but oh, they are good. We make it every Christmas..😊

  • @Gratitudemindset_111
    @Gratitudemindset_111 Год назад

    Perfect timing, much needed to watch a video of yours today

  • @susieestella7852
    @susieestella7852 Год назад

    If you have some patience I honestly recommend bon appetit chocolate chip cookie recipe. So good it's life changing.
    But also you should try to let the dough sit for a bit. It let's the flour hydrate thr dough and prevent those flour bits you got. It'll also brown more evenly.

  • @rakshitar6642
    @rakshitar6642 Год назад

    Obsessed with your vlogs!!! Always so good 💯 ohh also… Maybe you can add a garland around one side (right side) of the rectangular mirror above the console in the living room!

  • @samanthasmith8570
    @samanthasmith8570 Год назад +1

    Everyone has THAT hidden away messy space somewhere in their home 😂 No judgement here!

  • @elizabethlillian8288
    @elizabethlillian8288 Год назад +1

    I've watched this vlog 3 times! I think I search tara michelle 100 times more through vlogmas!

  • @dakotasampson1026
    @dakotasampson1026 Год назад

    For your cookies I suggest sifting the flour as well.. not tapping the measuring cup on your counter to fit more in.. Happy vlogmas Tara!! 😊

  • @hannahfield3064
    @hannahfield3064 Год назад

    Bouclair has the little white houses!! Bogo 50% right now too

  • @lelannazalee2730
    @lelannazalee2730 Год назад

    Love the office! I kept my dyson airwrap container to keep everything in, but my mom uses hers as a storage container for her wool mittens and hats.

  • @karolynnigula1603
    @karolynnigula1603 Год назад

    Me to my tv: just ziptie the branch!
    Tara on my tv: I can ziptie it!!
    Yesss, same braincell

  • @nedra2307
    @nedra2307 Год назад

    Hi Tara, DYSON box would be good for your memorabilia instead of the basket you have it in. I love what you have done to decorate your house for Christmas!

  • @missdamzlroost
    @missdamzlroost Год назад +1

    For the hanging branches you can always use one of the other branches and bend it up and around a branch above if you don’t have zip ties =]

  • @hannahnicolemcghee
    @hannahnicolemcghee Год назад

    very happy for the vids we’re getting during vlogmas🥹 your vids are always so fun to watch

  • @tinapanna3613
    @tinapanna3613 Год назад

    You can absolutely feel & say u feel pretty!!!! No shame sister- love ur hair too.

  • @sherrysimpson4440
    @sherrysimpson4440 Год назад

    Great video
    And your tree by your deer reminds me of the Charlie Brown tree...lol
    Looks fab

  • @cinthiavirgen6710
    @cinthiavirgen6710 Год назад

    Girly even thou you hate to do the vlogmas i love it … you are so fun

  • @mommanewell
    @mommanewell Год назад +2

    The cookies were different because of the melted butter , sugar and butter mixture should be fluffy 🍪 Happy vlogmas

  • @capteirestreeter8136
    @capteirestreeter8136 Год назад +1

    Only because you asked….cream your fat and sugar together until light and fluffy. Then if you don’t have weight measurements in your recipe, always scoop with a spoon and level off the flour with a knife without shaking or tapping. Tapping until you get a smooth surface greatly increases the amount of flour you use and gives you the lumpy cookie. When you add your chips, try to avoid overmixing ( I don’t know that you did). Most doughs don’t like being overworked, just stir until combined. Hope that helps and doesn’t sound critical. And thank you for your veggie prep videos. My sisters really enjoyed the broccoli when I copied your seasoning.