Preparing For The Festive Season - How to get organised & A festive floral arrangement
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- Опубликовано: 14 окт 2024
- Join me in this video as I start my preparations for the festive season. Even though it's still a little early, I think this is the perfect time to make sure your tree decorations are in order, and that you are ready before the day arrives when it is time to put up the tree!
I'll take you on a tour of some stores which are all ready for the festive season, and finally we will make a beautiful flower arrangement that will look wonderful on the table.
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Hi everyone! Thank you all so much for your patience in waiting for this week's episode. I have had the most stressful time trying to upload it since Friday as I really don't enjoy keeping people waiting. Finally it is here and I hope you will enjoy it! Thanks once again for your kindness and understanding x x
Don t worry we love you so much!
Thanks...bestest wishes for now and the season before us .
“It is worth the wait, believe me!”♥️
Pls don’t get stressed out - technical issues are to be expected sometimes. We all appreciate you ! 🥰
Dear nicholas,please dont put yourself under pressure.your videos are like a comforting embrace,drinking hot chocolate.you are such a perfectionist.entertaining to see.the best i could manage would be more rustic.i did like your previous blonde highlights,lovely pics of you on instragam.you always look great,but more importantly.youre brave,kind and gentle.you have cheered me on a bit of a lonely sunday.x
You must show us the Christmas lights in Edinburgh once they're on 🎄
Definitely! Even if he just walks and narrates with music in the background! It would be lovely and might be a nice break for him!!!
Great idea ! That would be wonderful 💕💕💕
Yes. It will be very pretty scenery: Christmas with light on.
Agree ! 🎄
Beautiful houses and river at the beginning of the video. We would like to see more of the beautiful landscape . Thank you.
That’s the Dean Village. Because of the dramatic, hilly geography of central Edinburgh, you get this unspoiled spot which is like an ancient craggy Scottish village nestling in a crevice far beneath the bridges and the Georgian city. It’s a little Brigadoon, walkable in minutes from Princes Street.
@@tommoncrieff1154 thanks. You should have your own channel because you know a lot.
@@ThuLe-eh1xe That’s a nice thing to say, thank you. My grandparents and parents were all from Edinburgh, all long gone now. My mother was born a few streets from where Nicolas lives and my grandmother lived there into my childhood, so although I don’t live there myself, I know the area and its history.
@@tommoncrieff1154 where do you live now? Still in London or in USA? I live in USA.
Still, i wish that your dreams will be fulfilled. Have a nice day.
@@tommoncrieff1154 Thank you for that information. I have never been to Edinburgh, but always London, but think I should make a trip. Love the architecture.
Please give us a tour of Edinburgh during Xmas. Thank you.
Always a class act. Great Comfort. Thanks .
When making a floral arrangement, it's better to start with the taller flowers in the center and then work outward toward the sides with the shorter flowers. When cutting the stems, cut on the diagonal so there's a larger internal cut area exposed to drink up the plant food. Use warm water in the beginning and when changing the water. Warm water will help open the pores of the cut area of the stems to revitalize the blooms. It's like splashing warm water on your face to open the pores rather than cold water which does the opposite. When I do this, the arrangements (depending on the flowers) can last over two weeks. Your home is lovely. I like the "mouse" color you chose. Very elegant.
That's interesting, Donna - it makes sense to start at the top & work down, with a floral arrangement. Everything in balance that way.
Not so sure about the warm water though - a plant (cold-bodied) is not like your face (warm blooded). Because of osmosis (basically, evaporation of water from the leaf surface) a cut flower will grow limp without water. The water is sucked up to the leaf surface - so it's not dependent on the stem cut, down in the water. I cannot think that warm water will do anything but damage the plant's cells - it's certainly not what happens in nature. The cut edge of the stalk will naturally fail first (because it's not getting fed anything nutricious, only water); so cutting the rotting stalk back will help. Therefore, when you are arranging, start with the longest stalks possible.
Tradition in my family is to put the tree up on the last Sunday of the month of November and then to keep it up till the day after New Year. It is such a special time of the year that we as a family made this decision years ago to celebrate the month of December and the beginning of the New Year with the Christmas tree and lights. It is also quite an effort to get the tree up and decorated - thus the idea to rather celebrate the whole month of December. I was in Edinburg a few years back and the Christmas decorations and lights in the City was magnificent! Please share it with us when it goes up?
Enjoy youur holiday
I think it’s actually buddleja, lilac is usually out late spring time.
yes~ butterfly bush. Lilacs are gone by now :) Beautiful arrangement ~!
Yes, not lilac!
Very much admire how respectful you are of your dog, Sophie I believe, by unleashing her in your walks when available. A wonderful gesture that mankind needs to heed. Our animal friends need our love & compassion. St. Basil pray with us for our animal friends! 🐶
I so agree. When it is safe to do so, I always give my shih tzus their autonomy.
It must be so beautiful in Edinburgh with all the Christmas decorations. This video was amazing!
The stems you thought may be lilacs are from a butterfly bush. I grow that plant in my yard. Your arrangement was beautiful!
The plant is called Buddleia davidii. Aka butterfly bush, summer lilac or orange eye. It’s lovely.
I commented that as well before I saw your comment. I would not have thought to use them in an arrangement but I shall now!
Yes, those are definitely dried flowers from a “butterfly bush”. Gorgeous centerpiece!
Oh Nicholas, your videos are the highlight of my week! You are so talented and you create the most beautiful pieces of art in your home. Thank you so much for sharing this with us.
This was worth the wait and I for one definitely understand how hard you try to make everything perfect. I adored the little green frog ornaments in the shop ! I’m always amazed at how creative and thoughtful your ideas are. The arrangement was gorgeous and the look of happiness on your face while doing it made my day. Thank you for another wonderful video Nicolas 😊
So happy to be with you this morning!
Your videos remind me that beauty can be found in quiet places and in doing something you enjoy. I'm sorry about the technology issues--if it helps, the result has provided some peace and harmony for us.
Thank you Nicholas for another beautiful video. The walk through your neighbourhood was so breathtaking. Perhaps you will show us more at a later date. Your floral arrangement was stunningly beautiful. I like your idea of using chicken wire to hold everything in place. Cheers from Toronto.
Très belle composition florale. Merci Nicolas.
I love the sentimental decorations. Each year I buy one tree ornament to document the year and it's lovely looking back at them each year and remembering where and when I bought them. Can't wait to see your tree!
I do the same! I started in 1985, and like looking back over previous Christmases, and also choosing something to add each year.❤️
You always pick the BEST background music!
Happy Sunday Nicolas and to all☺️
Hello from California and as always we cannot wait to see your videos! Love your holiday design!
Hello from Ottawa Canada love your utube videos
Always a joy watching your presentations. Always look forward to them. Beautiful beautiful Beautiful Always.
I love your point in floral arranging not to use floral foam. I never thought about it but you’re correct, it is styrofoam. I will try using the chicken wire as well. Great idea. Your floral arrangement is gorgeous.
Very good tip about testing the old tree lights in advance. I don’t know how many times I have got all ready to put up the tree only to find there’s a fault with the lights. By then all the shops have sold out. Very frustrating!
Hi , I used to have the same problem , was so annoyed that every year I had to replace bulbs but didn’t know which bulb had blown , in the end I decided to buy a whole new set of LED Christmas tree lights , what a relief it was , no more bulbs blown as you don’t have to replace bulbs on LED lights , If you can afford it , I fully recommend them , now I have a stress free Christmas tree lighting , another thing I decided to do was wire the lights to the branches of the tree so I didn’t have to put the lights on every year , it’s made putting my Christmas tree up a pleasure and not a headache ….
@@janebruce6625 🤣 so annoying!
Nicolas I wait for your videos like Christmas. I have a rough week (although things are much better) It is so nice to look forward to Friday for another reason and that is your videos. Please never apologize about being late as long as you post!
I want to share something I thought you would find amusing. When you close and say “I would like to thank you for watching…” etc t I let out : “ Oh no! It’s over!” because I just want your videos to go on forever. lol
I hope you found that amusing because it just slipped out. I was alone and I can imagine it sounded quite funny- anyway thank you also for sharing a special ornament and its meaning for you .It was beautiful. I adore you and I’ll see you next Friday!
Xx
A tartan themed Christmas will take you through to a Scottish New Year and then Burns Night!
Lovely as usual 💕
Greetings again Nicolas from Yankee New England~ love your beautiful ornaments you have! Since I'm 73 years old and have decorated our Christmas trees for over 45 years, I found over time that it's very hard to get rid of lovely ornaments that one collects, they end up being like old friends one hasn't seen for a year! I had three boxes of ornaments and got it down to one, by sharing old ornaments still in good shape with my children and grandchildren or friends. But, I add new ones I like as well. "Make new friends, but keep the old, one is silver and the other gold"..old Girl Scout song! Also having been a fashion illustrator in NYC and a floral designer, I would say that not are you talented and gifted at interior design, you're also a great floral designer as well! Thanks for sharing another lovely day with us and I love how Edinburgh looks, like something out of a magical storybook in those opening views! Much love, peace and namaste~
beautiful!!!!!!!!
Love all the Christmas decorations you have old n new n your Floral arrengement looks so pretty with ornamental cabbage (the prettiest) white roses n green leafy branches such a beautiful combination :)
No need to thank us for waiting patiently for this weeks video because great things are worth the wait! ❤️
Thank you for the wonderful flower arrangement. I think the flower is buddleia or butterfly bush. I wish you a wonderful time preparing for Christmas.
Hi Nicolas. Love your opening video as usual . Just love watching both you and Sophie taking a stroll among the greenery . Love the Bird Decoration which represents one of your family member who has passed. It's so important that we make time around the Christmas Holidays to remember our loved ones who have departed. Your Christmas decorations tips are great as usual. Love from Trinidad and Tobago
That table decoration is so beautiful Nicolas, you have a flare for being creative and making beautiful things! x 😊
Never give away old decorations. Some of of mine are over 70 years old. I used to buy a few each year. As the tree grew larger that was lovely. My husband died a year ago but I will pass these on to family. I can’t celebrate Christmas any more but the beautiful old decorations will continue. If you bash the stems of roses just an inch at the ends they do last a lot longer and a couple of disprins in the water also helps. Love your blogs 🥰
What a calming video!
Just beautiful Nicholas. Thanks for the tips and do have a lovely weekend and week two.🌈💕🇨🇦
The reason(s) that I love Nicolas Fairford videos include the fact that I can relax and observe and learn. Unlike 2 other very popular lifestyle influencers here in the USA in the areas of nature, home and food, Nicolas Fairford does not require exacting adherence to whatever he is presenting. Especially, I love that he will unapologetic about putting aside kitchen appliances and using manual preparation when electrics are not really necessary. Decorating by reupholstering, repainting, etc. himself particularly resonates with me because I prefer doing as well and using professionals only when necessary. Most importantly, Nicolas Fairford reminds us to also live a balanced, healthy life....and looks like he does exactly that! Thank you, Nicolas Fairford, for being a wholesome resource for me and many others!
Who knew that Edinburgh is so scenic and romantic. I find your vlogs so soothing
“And 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻I so enjoy your way with flowers and plants!👌🏻 You certainly have an eye for arranging with flowers and plants- you are my inspiration for elegant living, Nicolas! Thank you!”💋✌🏻💫
Beautiful floral arrangement.
What a special tradition for your family pertaining to your sister! That is just so lovely.
Lovely walk-about town.
Pretty flowers.
Very nice ... Great job!
Hello Nicolas! I love your flower arrangement! Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Simply beautiful.
Nicolas I said it before and I'll say it again. You need your own television show. You have so much content. I could make a list and it would definitely go over a year.
Its easy to become anxious and overwhelmed thinking about decorating for the holidays and your video helps me see that by taking steps ahead of time will eliminate the anxiety and chore. This was very helpful! Thank you! 😊
Great episode! What a brilliant idea to use chicken wire like a flower frog! Stealing!!
You are worth waiting for ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Just gorgeous. Couldn’t see the leaves so well but those may have been butterfly bush not lilac. The florals you get there are superior. So fresh! Loved seeing your delight over ornaments old and new, it’s a magical time of year! Do you get a fresh tree, assuming yes since you wait till 15 December, wondering where it will be placed and looking forward to seeing it.
Obviously buying from a florist and not grocery store
Très jolie composition florale , les couleurs ...la forme globale ...tout était parfait ; bravo Nicolas et merci pour le partage .
Cordialement .
Bethsabée
Thank you for showing us how you arrange your rosebud for the festive season Nicolas 😉
Where did you learn all these amazing techniques? You possess genuine class, Nicolas! Pretty exceptional for any age. All the best from Santa Barbara, California. ❤️
omg i have found peace and heaven here literally within 2 second into the video
I think it’s buddleia, commonly called butterfly bush, rather than lilac. Lilac flowers in spring and you would recognise the smell. Buddleia flowers flowers much later.
I agree. I have both. Lilac flowers are larger and bloom very early spring but the butterfly bush blooms later but is lovely. I don’t get mine pruned as I love the butterfly’s it brings.
Yur town is beautiful/ clean/ quiet/ and charming!!!!. What a wonderful atmosphere you live in💥🌟🦋
Darling, you should consider becoming a interior decorator! Your home is to die for, thank you for showing us around your beautiful home.
I'm glad to see you today praying for you sweetie. Lovely view. Love the colors and content. Take care God bless you more.
Lovely arrangement. Your videos are worth waiting for.I weeks retail for years and now that I am off on Friday and the weekend after Thanksgiving, that is when I turn the house into Christmas. No Black Friday says mess.Feels a blessing to be able to stay in and decorate and maybe get out for a nice dinner after decorating all day. Please show us your village in it's Christmas finery. We love seeing all the places you go. Hugs from Texas.
When I lived in London I so enjoyed shopping for Christmas decorations at John Lewis and Harrods. The shops were decked out with all kinds of baubles and the colors were amazing! I miss London but I will enjoy watching you celebrate in Edinburgh. Mandy from Tucson🌵
I’m so happy you were able to post a video. Everything is so lovely 😘~ Janet
Hi Nicolas, another lovely video! I live in Canada but have a Czech background and we don’t put up our tree until mid December as well. I find that people are decorating for Christmas sooner and sooner these days and I’m still enjoying fall! The dried flowers are not lilacs; they are buddleia otherwise known as butterfly bush. Cheers 🥂
The way the sun hits the wall behind you and the artwork is just lovely.
Your videos make me so happy! Keep up the great work! Sending love from the Lone Star State!
Your video was worth the wait 😘. You never disappoint, love the opening scenery , the chicken wire suggestion and your co-star Sophie . 🤍🐶🤎
Nicolas i so enjoyed your video it was great to watch look forward to seeing more before Xmas so nice to see a young chap appreciate the finer things in life take care 😀💖
Your videos are so inspiring.
Everything so lovely like always. Can’t wait to see your Christmas decor.
Beautiful! So glad to have a video this weekend - I do look forward to them! 😊
Gorgeous floral arrangement! You are so talented and take such good care of your guests. The spiral like flowers in the arrangement look like “butterfly bush”, Buddleia Davidii. I have several in my landscape for hummingbirds, butterflies and bees. I truly enjoy your videos… just wish they could be longer haha
I agree, it’s Butterfly Bush. Good eye!
Who could not like this? Bah humbug!
Absolutely beautiful!
☀️🍃🍂” The setting is incredibly lovely! Thank you for sharing your dreamy life, Nicolas! My family and I are getting prepared as well- what we’ve began doing when the holiday is over is to celebrate by listening to music, checking the decorations by repairing any that are broken, carefully wiping them off before carefully packing them away and, most definitely, checking all the lights as well. Ending the year by celebrating in this way gives us a more uplifting start for the upcoming year! Thank you again for your lovely videos- everyone can live a charming life!”💋✌🏻🌟🌟🌟
That sounds like a lovely tradition!
A very beautifully arranged centre piece! I love the texture and colours!
I love you Nicholas , thank you for sharing.Greetings from NY.🤗❤️🙏🥰
Loved this 🥰
Hello Nicholas!
I'm so glad that you decided to hold on to your Christmas tree
ornaments from past years.
They will all grow to more
Special with each year that you use them.
I totally agree with your idea of having a Christmas tree with many ornaments! I have been given so many and each year l buy More and the result is a tree that is Encrusted with ornaments, 9" tall it came pre-
lir with 2000 clear lights, but l grew up with multi-color lights so l've added another 1,000 new multi-color lights. People who visit are always amazed when they see it. I used a bolt of gold
mesh, wired ribbon instead of
tinsel garland.
Love the Beautiful floral arrangement. My Mother was a florist and she would make beautiful arrangements. 2 or 3 drops of bleach will help to keep the water from going bad.
It's a bit of effort, but to make the flowers last, they should be given a fresh cut about every
3rd or 4th day. Also, try to not touch the flower petals as this will cause them to bruise and turn brown.
I'm looking forward to more tips and ideas for keeping Christmas! Do you send out
Christmas cards? My list is smaller now, l had about 150 l would send and now l'm down to 115. I love to receive them and l hand them on red velvet ribbons on a double doorway.
I also have a Nativity that l began collecting when l was 7 years old.
Thank you so much you have so much Natural talent and are a Joy to watch!
Hope you will make your favorite Christmas cookies and treats, with recipes!
Your friend in Kansas City,
Tom 😃🍀🌻🍁🦃🌟♥️🍁🎉🇺🇸
Your tree sounds really amazing!
@@sylviekins
I would give annual Christmas parties and one of my favorite comments from a guest was
"I love coming here to see your beautiful Christmas tree. It's the only thing that can make me feel the wonder and joy as l did when I was a little girl! Thank you so much!"
@@sylviekins
Thank you for the compliment! 🎀🎄🎅🌟☃️🎄🎀🎅🌟☃️🎄🎀
Nicolas, I absolutely loved your floral arrangement, it should have been in a floral magazine. Have a fantastic week. Hugs to Sophie. Take care 🥂
I love the ornamental cabbages in your arrangement. I've never seen that before in a flower arrangement and they're gorgeous! Such a beautiful presentation.
Stunning floral arrangement Nicolas, it's getting me in the mood to start doing something lovely for the upcoming Holidays.
Si beautiful flower arrangement 🥰
Beautiful. And great tips.
Nicholas,, absolutely gorgeous flower arrangement on your dining room table!!!!😁🦋
Fabulous video - well worth the wait - the floral arrangement is a triumph xx
Hi Nicolas, got worried when I didn’t see your post. ……glad everything is ok. ….Beautiful center piece!
Love to see the kind and lovely person you are. The ornament that you will place in your tree as a memory of a dear loved family member. That says a lot about who you are, beautiful inside and out! Sending love and hugs .
Wow! You made it look so effortless and easy! :) Just beautiful.
Such a beautiful floral arrangement. Thanks for showing us how to do that! I love your quiet elegant videos reminding me to make life a bit more peaceful and beautiful.
Je sais pas si c'est Edimbourg l'intro de la vidéo mais que c'est beau! Ça m'a enchanté pour toute la soirée 😍
Le buddléa sec, quelle idée judicieuse!
Absolutely beautiful ! Thank you...
The opening sequence was stunning! Beautiful photography, Nicolas!
I’m still admiring the colour on your sitting room walls, I just love it 👍
Your arrangement has inspired me, thank you 😊
Absolutely stunning!! I enjoy your videos so much - you are very talented!
Hugs from Colorado! :)
( Maureen ) Thank you Nicolas , your videos are always so beautiful .
Beautiful, as always, Nicolas. Thank you. I love watching your videos. When will your pictures go on the walls in you dining room?
Wonderful selection of flowers .. "Fillers, spillers, and thrillers ! " Beautifully done. So glad you have a "storage area" off your entry. So convenient and necessary. Enjoy your week, thank you Nicolas .
Magnifique ! We have very similar taste Nicolas.
I can hardly wait to see how Nicolas designs his garden space this spring!!! I keep forgetting he has that space now!! So exciting!!!
Yea ! Love the new paint color! Best wishes for the holiday and greetings from Las Vegas !!
Enjoyed the episode 💐
I love the ornamental cabbage. I must look for that.
I think the lilacs are really butterfly bush flowers. You have created a beautiful arrangement!! Looking forward to your Christmas decor!