Or perhaps keep it all classic red for December and then for January switch up the red for gold & silver or pale lemony yellow & chartreuse to ring in the New Year.
Laura, a quick idea for your rug to save it for another year or two. I have a similar one and I took paint and re-applied it to the areas that were getting worn. It works great if the structure of the rug is still solid. It's a great indoor project that is very relaxing. It has given me several more years of use and didn't cost me anything except my time. Hope this suggestion helps!
I made same comment before I saw you had already suggested it. I think it's a great idea.....when you find the right size and design, it's worth hanging onto it. :-)
Oh that Samantha with her mismatched shoes makes me smile every time. What a character. I love how the children get to be included in these projects. They will never forget it...
Samantha & Benjamin did a really nice job. Benjamin was careful on the step stool and did a good job of decorating. Nice they helped so they take ownership of the decorations, have fun with Mom and enjoy the holiday preparations. Beautiful work Laura. Even Russell approves!
Things are looking festive. It’s nice to be able to get a project done without having to spend more. Seeing the kids participating is always fun they’re at a great age being excited and spreading the joy to everyone around them.
So pretty! Clever use of what you have on hand. That can be a challenge and you handled it with ease. I like the use of the tall slender trees. I love the simplicity of this look but I also like abundance! So many choices.
Laura - loving your new pared down sensibility to decorating for the holidays while keeping a lush look. Simple is always best, and clearly you've embraced that philosophy this year! 🌲🌲🌲
It’s gorgeous, great work. I never would have thought of using icicle lights but they are fabulous and unique. If I were Russell, I would spend each day on my red velvet cushion,lol.
Oh Laura I love your garlands! I used to hang garlands on my railings when I lived in the mountains and had a place to decorate for the season! I love how festive you make your home for you and your family! Best wishes to you and Aaron, Benjamin, Samantha Grace and the rest of your friends and family. (I so love Russell helping!)
Perfect. This is beautiful, Russell wants to check them out! You all do so much, I’m sure it is difficult to put everything away at the end of the year. I really enjoy decorating, but not so much taking it down & putting it away! With your family & everything you have going on, you do so much. It’s so pretty!
One of my favorite decorations you have done is the beautiful pine cone hanging decor with red ribbon you put on the doors to the enclosed porch. However, this year it all looks so festive.
love that!! so classic and not overdone... those lights worked out great! love Russell saying "thank you!" to the new pillows, lol..... and watching the kids hang the ornaments - what memories they will have of Christmas at home... everything looks wonderful and dinner sounded good, too!!! 🥰❤thanks for the video! 🥰❤
It looks beautiful! Love seeing the kids help with decorating and Russel supervising . I couldn’t help but laugh when he sat on the Santa pillow while you were talking about it!
you could always scotchguard the pillows. would make it easier to wipe them off of any debris but for the benches, you could wrap bricks things in wrapping paper and do a "cornucopia" style spilling over of gifts from the benches onto the floor in front of the trees
Only a couple of UA-camrs play actual Christmas music anymore while putting up Christmas decorations. I gotta say it does not put me in the Christmas mood. If fact I just put the mute button on and the CC to read. I'm not afraid to say it. MERRY CHRISTMAS MERRY CHRISTMAS MERRY CHRISTMAS. GOD BLESS THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. GOD BLESS YOU ALL EACH AND EVERY DAY.
Wow, that’s just beautiful! 6 years ago you also did cardinals and that’s my theme this year . Always fun to go back and watch videos of yours . It inspires me with new ideas. Thank you! 🎁 🎄 🌟
I've missed watching your videos. I am catching up on last year now. You guys are amazing. I love it when your husband, mom and sister make appearances too.
The trees are gorgeous. I had my outside tree with no ornaments but now I have another job, putting red bulbs on my outside tree with bow, ribbon and ornaments I already have. Thanks Laura for sharing.
I just love watching your kids helping you hang the red ornaments on the three,good parenting, I bet you did that as a child with your mom. It’s makes my heart so happy merry Christmas to you Erin and family.🙏👍👏👏👏👏👏🤩
Laura, love your portico look. How about using the red ribbon on the side windows with a crisp clean line horizontal and vertical with a bow in the center like a package. Or bows around the pots .❤
Love Samantha in her miss-matched shoes! Making a fashion statement that we will all emulate. You and the children did a beautiful job of decorating! It's very festive and welcoming. Russell looks great on the new Santa pillow. The lighting at night is perfect!🌲
You need to do a quick cooking show with your teriyaki salmon bowls now I’m hungry love all your Christmas decor as always beautiful works. It was fun watching the children help decorate I miss those days.🎄
Love the Red ornaments. Almost like the icicle lights gave you more lights on the trees than just a strand. Beautiful. You get me inspired to go do my outside and front windows. Thank you. Good job by the TEAM! Happy Day. Thank you
Small edible CANDY CANES! Two boxes would be enough to put all over the entryway trees. But you probably would need to buy more as the canes disappear from the tree. There are some that are wrapped individually so hanging is easy and looks nice, too. Santa brings these every year to our family Christmas tree and hangs them while we sleep as he brings the presents in - has for over 80 years in our family. I also think the live trimmed garland would look pretty under the beautiful pot centering the door but out front away from the door. Just green laying around the base. Wow, your simple look is REALLY pretty!
Portico turned out great! After wrapping every branch with lights last night, I’m thinking icicle lights on branches might be easier. Lol. Love the Santa pillows.
I love the Garland on the balcony it makes the house look so stately ,I also love that you used mainly what you had for your trees and entry, I also bought a 7 ft pencil tree last year and knew I had enough things stashed away at home to decorate it. Have a great day.
What would Christmas decorations be without Russell 🐈..🤣 simplicity! Love it!
I love seeing Samantha in her 2 different shoes. She is a precious, unique little girl!
I have to laugh 11:58😂Russell says good job, love my new pillow. If it’s soft & warm cats will call “dibs” on it.😊
Sometimes less is more. I think you’ve nailed it on the porch. Simple but striking. Love it
I love it too. I also think some chartreuse plastic balls with all that red will make the tree POP since it’s shaded by the balcony above.
Or perhaps keep it all classic red for December and then for January switch up the red for gold & silver or pale lemony yellow & chartreuse to ring in the New Year.
Solid RED ornaments for Laura! Wow!!!
Laura, a quick idea for your rug to save it for another year or two. I have a similar one and I took paint and re-applied it to the areas that were getting worn. It works great if the structure of the rug is still solid. It's a great indoor project that is very relaxing. It has given me several more years of use and didn't cost me anything except my time. Hope this suggestion helps!
I was just going to make the same suggestion. 😊
I made same comment before I saw you had already suggested it. I think it's a great idea.....when you find the right size and design, it's worth hanging onto it. :-)
I was gonna say just tape it off and spray paint it...😊 I am very thrifty!!
Laura. Great job. Live it all. Especially when the kids help decorate. Always special. Thank you for sharing this with us 👏🙌😊🙂
Exactly what I was thinking. Great minds!
I love this vibrant red. The simplicity makes this look elegant.
Oh that Samantha with her mismatched shoes makes me smile every time. What a character. I love how the children get to be included in these projects. They will never forget it...
What kimberlysanet8667 said!! They will never forget it and, hopefully, neither will we !!
I just love Samamtha’s fashion choices,…especially 2 different shoes. She is coming into her own.
We need more views from the balcony when the garden is alive! I bet it is breathtaking in every season!!!❤
In my opinion this is totally classy and elegant.
Samantha & Benjamin did a really nice job. Benjamin was careful on the step stool and did a good job of decorating. Nice they helped so they take ownership of the decorations, have fun with Mom and enjoy the holiday preparations. Beautiful work Laura. Even Russell approves!
Does anyone else like the video before you watch it ?!!😅
Festive video with beautiful accomplishments! My favorite part was Russell claiming the new pillows.
I love the heights of the trees. The pots are beautiful!
Always fun to see Samantha and what shoes she decides to put together for that day💕 little girls are so sweet.
Love how the whole family help, including Russel.
Lol Russell has such a fun personality ❤
Things are looking festive. It’s nice to be able to get a project done without having to spend more. Seeing the kids participating is always fun they’re at a great age being excited and spreading the joy to everyone around them.
Russell loves Santa too 💕🐈😻
Knowing when to say When, when doing decorations takes both skill and practice. I love your style!
The classic garland, trees, red ornaments, and red bows looks so pretty. Spot on!
So pretty! Clever use of what you have on hand. That can be a challenge and you handled it with ease. I like the use of the tall slender trees. I love the simplicity of this look but I also like abundance! So many choices.
Huh the video is from 49 minutes ago and you commented 9hrs ago?
@@eshitahossain8665the people who pay into patreon get earlier access to videos.
@@eshitahossain8665she’s a member. She gets the videos early.
@@gardensglory1229 oh thank you 😊
Laura - loving your new pared down sensibility to decorating for the holidays while keeping a lush look. Simple is always best, and clearly you've embraced that philosophy this year! 🌲🌲🌲
Cute kiddos decorating the tree, with a cute cat watching. Norman Rockwell moment. ❤
It’s gorgeous, great work. I never would have thought of using icicle lights but they are fabulous and unique. If I were Russell, I would spend each day on my red velvet cushion,lol.
You’re absolutely right Laura ,sometimes less is more, looks beautiful.
Love the use of the icicle lights in the trees! Great idea.
I love the way it lights up, gentle and easy on the eyes.
Oh Laura I love your garlands! I used to hang garlands on my railings when I lived in the mountains and had a place to decorate for the season! I love how festive you make your home for you and your family! Best wishes to you and Aaron, Benjamin, Samantha Grace and the rest of your friends and family. (I so love Russell helping!)
Red is my favorite color, so seeing people embrace it this time of year makes me so happy ❤
lol .....Santa listening to Russel's wishes......Russel telling he's been VERY GOOD ,,,chasing the rodents ....
Sweet Samantha in two different shoes!!! Ohhhhh they are growing up toooo fast!! Love the simplicity of your design on this porch!
beautiful.....like idea another viewer suggested about the carpet !!!!
I “LOVE” watching you and your family……..and the kitties 🐈🐈🐈⬛ . I specifically enjoy the Christmas season
It's just beautiful!
Perfect. This is beautiful, Russell wants to check them out! You all do so much, I’m sure it is difficult to put everything away at the end of the year.
I really enjoy decorating, but not so much taking it down & putting it away!
With your family & everything you have going on, you do so much.
It’s so pretty!
So beautiful and elegant looking! LOVE IT!! ❤
I went all red & white for my Christmas decorations and then a lot of clear heavy glass Mikasa crystal angels and Christmas trees.
Beautiful classic look. Love it and Russel!
It turned out Beautiful! The kids had so much fun ❤! It's looking merry and bright ✨✨✨
Very pretty...love those trees with just red ornaments....Russell on the Santa pillow was adorable...but then, he always is !
Thank you for making these videos. I look forward to watching each morning.
Oh My Word!!!! the red barn!!! those shelves!!! Paul and Bethany, you 2 are the BEST!!!!!
One of my favorite decorations you have done is the beautiful pine cone hanging decor with red ribbon you put on the doors to the enclosed porch. However, this year it all looks so festive.
Beautiful Laura ! Red bows and garland timeless and classic.
Yes love all the sparkle love watching the kids all of you working together beautiful❤
love that!! so classic and not overdone... those lights worked out great! love Russell saying "thank you!" to the new pillows, lol..... and watching the kids hang the ornaments - what memories they will have of Christmas at home... everything looks wonderful and dinner sounded good, too!!! 🥰❤thanks for the video! 🥰❤
It looks beautiful! Love seeing the kids help with decorating and Russel supervising . I couldn’t help but laugh when he sat on the Santa pillow while you were talking about it!
you could always scotchguard the pillows. would make it easier to wipe them off of any debris but for the benches, you could wrap bricks things in wrapping paper and do a "cornucopia" style spilling over of gifts from the benches onto the floor in front of the trees
Only a couple of UA-camrs play actual Christmas music anymore while putting up Christmas decorations. I gotta say it does not put me in the Christmas mood. If fact I just put the mute button on and the CC to read. I'm not afraid to say it. MERRY CHRISTMAS MERRY CHRISTMAS MERRY CHRISTMAS. GOD BLESS THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. GOD BLESS YOU ALL EACH AND EVERY DAY.
Merry Christmas to you too!
Wow, that’s just beautiful! 6 years ago you also did cardinals and that’s my theme this year . Always fun to go back and watch videos of yours . It inspires me with new ideas. Thank you! 🎁 🎄 🌟
This entrance of your home is the most beautiful.
I've missed watching your videos. I am catching up on last year now. You guys are amazing. I love it when your husband, mom and sister make appearances too.
You did your magic again with the choices for the porch Christmas trees, containers and decorations!
Good Morning! 🎄I am going to deck out my patio this week! I like the red theme! I love the simplicity! The portico & balcony are so pretty!! 🎅🌲❤️
I Love it! I think I would add the garland over each window too.
Love the green and white so festive.
You always do such a great decorating job. No it doesn't always have to be to the top.
Thank you
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Wow so beautiful. The red does it! You had lots of help, too! The lights work perfect!
That's beautiful!!! Low lights in upper garland would be pretty.
A sparkle instead of a shine.
Lovely setting! Anxious to start on mine! Out of town at my daughters. Helping her decorate after Thanksgiving!
Good morning! Portico looks really lovely, simple but lovely.
Very pretty. I vote no on lights on the garland. Russell wants the Santa pillow back!
I was attracted to red this year for my tree also. It just feels so Christmas-y and hopeful.
The trees are gorgeous. I had my outside tree with no ornaments but now I have another job, putting red bulbs on my outside tree with bow, ribbon and ornaments I already have. Thanks Laura for sharing.
I just love watching your kids helping you hang the red ornaments on the three,good parenting, I bet you did that as a child with your mom. It’s makes my heart so happy merry Christmas to you Erin and family.🙏👍👏👏👏👏👏🤩
I love the use ofone color, perfect.
I love the classic look on the portico!❤
Laura, love your portico look. How about using the red ribbon on the side windows with a crisp clean line horizontal and vertical with a bow in the center like a package. Or bows around the pots .❤
Very stunning at night! Love nutcracker pillows!!
Love Samantha in her miss-matched shoes! Making a fashion statement that we will all emulate. You and the children did a beautiful job of decorating! It's very festive and welcoming. Russell looks great on the new Santa pillow. The lighting at night is perfect!🌲
You need to do a quick cooking show with your teriyaki salmon bowls now I’m hungry love all your Christmas decor as always beautiful works. It was fun watching the children help decorate I miss those days.🎄
I love the trees with the white lights and red balls, very pretty and it says Merry Christmas! Sometimes less is definitely more! ❤
So beautiful... I love Christmas! Thank you God for sending Jesus to save us. 🎄
Another wonderful video. Appreciate all of your, your family and employees hard work, valuable tutorials and sweet children. 🎄❤
Beautiful! The trees are so pretty with just the white lights and red balls.
I agree I would switch those pillows out. They are beautiful.
Love the Red ornaments. Almost like the icicle lights gave you more lights on the trees than just a strand. Beautiful. You get me inspired to go do my outside and front windows. Thank you. Good job by the TEAM! Happy Day. Thank you
The sunlight is stunning on the decorations and house
That’s what I call simple elegance. It’s very beautiful, Laura and so festive!
I love the trees and all red ornaments and ribbon. Striking!!!!
This is so pretty! The trees lit up are strikingly beautiful!❤
Small edible CANDY CANES! Two boxes would be enough to put all over the entryway trees. But you probably would need to buy more as the canes disappear from the tree. There are some that are wrapped individually so hanging is easy and looks nice, too. Santa brings these every year to our family Christmas tree and hangs them while we sleep as he brings the presents in - has for over 80 years in our family. I also think the live trimmed garland would look pretty under the beautiful pot centering the door but out front away from the door. Just green laying around the base. Wow, your simple look is REALLY pretty!
Love the use of icicle lights! Will be using that for more trees than before.
So festive! I love the bows and the trees are perfect. ❤❤❤
The trees are gorgeous ✨ I think you’re on to something with the icicle lights! 💡
I have a great-niece who wears two different shoes and crazy combinations of clothes just like Samantha Grace and I just love it❤❤❤
I LOVE the red-themed porch! So Christmassy!!
The house looks so festive and beautiful. Have a wonderful day. Love watching your videos. Have a blessed day everyone.
Wow it looks so cool, this is exactly what look I too wish for for my home, I really love garlands too.
The width of the Christmas trees and pot are just perfect. The icicle lights for the trees are such a great idea. Love the portico ❤
Love the way you decorated the porch. The lights at night are especially beautiful.
Love the icicle lights! And the red bulbs…those tress are elegant. Beautiful project!❤❤❤
I like the streamlined simple look. Beautiful.
Portico turned out great! After wrapping every branch with lights last night, I’m thinking icicle lights on branches might be easier. Lol. Love the Santa pillows.
A very classic look. Just love it.
I really do like your less-is-more look, Laura. That’s the way I decorate at my house, always.
I always love the clean and simplicity look of a Christmas tree I think their classy & beautiful!
WOW WOW WOW ....hot it out of the park....beautiful....thanks for bringing us along .....
I love the Garland on the balcony it makes the house look so stately ,I also love that you used mainly what you had for your trees and entry, I also bought a 7 ft pencil tree last year and knew I had enough things stashed away at home to decorate it. Have a great day.
Just Love your display . It adds a beautiful touch.
Simple and elegant and using items you already have in hand. So creative! Love it!
I decorated my trees for years with ice cycles lights on green cords. It was so fast and simple to do. I don’t know why anyone wouldn’t. Gayle