Every corner is so beautiful! That is so ironic you speaking of the wood slices. I go to tree lots and get discarded evergreen branches to make my door wreath every year. For some reason I was compelled to get about a dozen cast off slices where they leveled the trees, but I didn't know why exactly. In my mind I was going to paint them in an old fashioned way. My theme this year is an old Christmas made with natural greenery and old ornaments. You brought into focus for me what was going on in the back of my mind.
This was so lovely to read...I think as we decorate this December there is a feeling that so many can't celebrate...and that is a weight and a burden...bue we turn that emotional burden into loving action and fight for peace one candle at a time...it seems the simpler we make it the more dramatic it becomes. I am learning so much this year about our humanity and faith....thank you so much for being here.....your words are so beautiful. xo With love always, Susan & Dez
Thank you Susan , for mentioning the sadness and grief in the world more so than ever right now. . Christmas will just be another day to try and stay alive this year for so many. My heart feels shattered and to honor all is a wonderful gestured Susan. Your home is beautiful. You find the greatest things. Have a wonderful week with that adorable dog with the great hat!!! ❤
@@carolynhamilton3316 I'm the same this year its one more year without my son and theirs been so much tragedy in the family but I'm pushing myself for my son he would want Mt too he loved the Hoildays so I put up his picture on the tree and a few of his favorite ornaments God bless you this season ❤
@@maryriseling209 so very sorry😔. My baby son died at 14 months old. He only had one Christmas. I was almost 22 and now 79. I think about him everyday. It's a grief that will never leave.
Look at you Susan. You shared with us moving through fear of moving, the hunt for your home and now look at what you have created. I am so happy for you. For what you have accomplished. Thank you for sharing from your heart. A fan in Las Vegas.
At 55, I recently had a very unexpected stroke. I appreciate that you think about the suffering in the world. I’m very thankful that I’m alive and am on the track to determining cause of the stroke. Please just remember to always be thankful for your blessings and not to worry about insignificant things. Merry Christmas 🎄
When it comes to decorating a home, you are a gifted artist. You could easily do it professionally and be in such demand. Your home looks like a Hallmark movie and that's the highest compliment.
Susan I also must tell you I love your small fireplaces from your apartment !!!! I bought one for my living room in my apartment I love it !!!! Thanks❤so many great ideas from you...
Desi is such a honey. I'm so happy that he has a loving home and is well cared for. He deserves every bit of love that comes his way. Merry Christmas! I might get some of my Christmas decorations out by Christmas day 2023.
P.S. Lastly, it was so incredibly heartwarming, sensitive & touching to acknowledge those souls suffering in the world during this time of year, and, acknowledging this in your humble hearth display ... ❤️🩹
I was feeling a little sad and lonely tonight, and then I remembered, Susan and Desi are coming to visit! 🤗 Susan, your home is decorated so beautifully it should be featured in a magazine! I love your vintage Christmas look, so warm and cozy. You have so many places to put trees! I really like the colors on your living room Christmas tree. You are a true artist, you decorate with emotion. Thank you for choosing that song, and thank you for remembering the suffering in the world. Desi is just as cute as ever! Sending you love ❤️ and hugs!! 🥰😌😊💕💖
I loved the way you wrote Susan and Desi are coming to visit tonight, what a wonderful way of bringing us all together. I wish you a happy holiday season from the UK and i will be thinking of you so please don't feel too lonely Marilyn.
@user-tp3db6gf7q Thank you so much! Happy Holidays to you in the UK! My husband passed two years ago so I was feeling a little lonely. It’s so nice we can all watch Susan and Desi together. 😊
Susan, I am blown away with how beautiful your decorations are. I thought about your thrift store finds and so this year I found a few Christmas items that I donated in hopes someone may like them and use them for some cheer. Praying for peace and comfort for all who are suffering around the world. I look forward to all of your videos and hope you and Desi have a wonderful week.
The beauty and sensitivity of your home is reflective of your heart. This season I hope for peace on earth, kindness, love, comfort and gentle healing.
Susan, your empathy for fellow life travelers who are suffering was so touching and relatable to how I feel this holiday season. My wish for 2024 is peace , peace for those affected by war, peace for those affected by separation from loved ones, no matter the reason, peace for people enduring mental, physical or emotional pain ,peace for our country. Blessings and hugs to you, little Desi and everyone.🫂💜🦋
You really got me in the Christmas spirit, Susan. Everything is just lovely and radiates warmth and hominess. But, Desi at the end in his festive hat just warmed me right to my toes, and put the biggest smile on my face. You went all out, and I am sure those grandkids will remember their whole lives, Christmas at grandmas house!
Oh thank you so much! Desi in that hat made my laugh non stop and that just made him mad!!! LOL I hope your weekend is a great happy one....thank you for being here...much love always, Susan & Desi
Your home looks so beautiful and comfortable. A Christmas 🤶 home that we all dream of. Happiness and light and good will. I am an equestrian and I so want a horse to love and spoil. Perhaps a rescue horse who needs a home, warmth, meditation, clean water and a stall filled with clean shavings and wonderful hay. And all my love and care. With a warm blanket on him. THAT'S my wish.. So many animals out there cold and hungry and sick. That's my Christmas Wish.🎉
I loved seeing Desi through the window, so adorbs. Also, I love your friends song, so beautiful. I also love how you decorated, so warm, cozy, and inviting. I feel the same way you do about all the suffering and loneliness during the holidays. I pray in Jesus' Name for peace, protection, and compassion. God bless us one and all.
I love to see homes decorated for Christmas. I am Jewish, so it’s something I don’t do, but do appreciate. Yes, this holiday season is very hard for many. Two members of my extended family were murdered in Israel on October 7. It’s hard not to think about the horrors there, and the families of those who still have loved ones held hostage. I am a grandma, and I fear for my little ones growing up in a country (the US) where there is so much hatred towards Jews. Every day is a struggle laced with tears. I hope for better days for all.
I am so deeply sorry for your loss...I hope you are doing ok. When I was decorating I was smiling and happy and then I thought of hostages...and children crying in terror...and all I could do is cry and think those souls will never know celebration this year...I pray and I pray for peace. Please accept my love and prayers....xxoo Susan & The Dez
Hi Susan, Thank you so much for talking about keeping the holidays humble this year!! So many people have and are suffering throughout the world and showing respect by keeping things simple seems so appropriate.! Thank you so much for voicing this. I think ir's better in general to do the holidays lower keyed.
I don’t know how you will ever see my message with as many followers as you have. I want to to know how much I love you and Desi. You are so important to me, I actually have a notebook- Little Poet divided i. To categories, Decorating, Beauty, style, tips, etc. I’m 73 years old and by myself and I’m so anxious to see each week what you have to share. You are so wise, beautiful and the big thing, honest and you share with everyone. You did the best thing you could do by moving close to your family I was so proud of you. May God keep you and Desi and bring all joy, peace and strength you. I’m so grateful to see you two. Raylene from Arkansas
Hello Raylene! I had a good day with the grand Kids and yours was the first message I read...may I say, I just love you!!! You are so kind and sweet. You lift me up when I am down...you remind me to be better and you teach me to express how I feel..you are an inspiration to me...and I hope you feel my love and prayers this holiday season...much love always, Susan & Desi
Wowza! Your home looks spectacular!!!! Loved Ralston's song! So beautiful! I just have to borrow your floating candle arrangement idea. I love it! Thank you for a wonderful video. Love you, Susan and Desi! Merry Christmas!🎄🎁
I wish for in 2024 to be back home with my family. I miss them so much and this Christmas isn’t going to be to be spent with them. I am praying my new home will close smoothly and I can just be home. I wish for health restored to my two daughters that are very ill and need a healing from God.
Little Poet, there are so many things I wish for. Peace on earth, ending sufferiing & hunger, and so much more! They might sound cliche or corney but these things are real! On a personal note, my son has spent half his life battling addiction. Alcohol & heroin. Haven't heard from him in 4+ months. My husband & I had a long talk the other night and we both fear he could be dead. 2 days later my brother-in-law called. He & another brother-in-law reached out to a Father Bob. He's where my son is and they sent a picture. Father Bob runs a shelter & remembered him! I was in tears!! Good tears! Our family gave us the gift of hope! I couldn't have asked for a better Christmas gift! We texted Father Bob & am waiting for news. PS: Your home looks so warm and welcoming. You surpassed your decorating skills this year! Much love to you & Desi! 💜🌻📸
Susan you’ve changed since you’ve moved and the light you’ve found is shining through you as you share the real reason for this season.. thank you for the video tonight! God Bless!!
Greetings Susan ~ I haven't been on your UA-cam channel in awhile, but I searched you out this evening. I know Christmas 🎄 is past (😕), but I wanted to come and see your Holiday Open House ... You created such a beautiful, cozy & warm environment --- and simply sparkley & fabulous; your 1st Holiday Season in your darling home ... 🥰
May we all pray for the hopeless, separated families and broken hearts. Take a moment and say a prayer for peace. May this Holiday Season bring hope and that spark of magic to everyone in our World. Peace and Light to our Spirits, and provide us all Happy Hearts in 2024. Amen
I love how much thought you put into decorating your home Susan. It really opened my heart. Besides deep and abiding love, I wish for humanity to be filled with joy and peace.
Great song Ralston! So much needed at this time! Desi’s all decked out for Santa! Your home looks beautiful! Your grandchildren will remember it forever!😘❤🙏🏻✨
What a beautiful song from your friend. Your house as always looks absolutely gorgeous and so comfortable, a good warm feeling. My favorite has to go to Desi at the end of the video. He is a dapper holiday dog. Blessings to you this holiday season in your new home. Yes. You make it a home, not just a house.
Hi Susan, I love how your home is decorated for Christmas and your street with the snow truly a magical place! Desi stole my heart, he looks adorable with his hat. I pray for Peace and for God's mercy to flow on the US and the World. Merry Christmas !
The house looks so warm and inviting.. So beautiful all decorated for Christmas! I just can hardly handle the cuteness of Desi all decked out in his Christmas outfit, too! Thank you Susan, as always, for your talent, care, love and inspiration!
oh Susan I'm looking at this video again I did it Christmas time and now it's spring and I'm watching it all over again I just love it..... Retired and living in a small apartment now , I can only have one tree..... In my big home I used to have three...all beautiful and different colors..... I decided that I would keep my memory tree... All the ornaments are memories from my childhood from my children's childhoods and my grandchildren's childhoods , probably 50% are homemade... And each one tells a story and hilds a precious memory.... I just love it ,and like you I put colored lights on this tree. Because it's what should be on a memory tree it holds my family's memories 😊 And when my grandchildren and my children come over they always go to the tree and go through every ornament saying remember when remember when❤
Your home looks so beautiful and inviting. I’ve learned from you and have made my 830 sq ft apt very honey and decorated for Christmas even though I lost my husband this year and my cat who was my child. Life has to go on so I’m working on it 💕
Some many heavy hearts in the world. My world is different this year. Divorce. Friends lost to death. But I keep reminding my self Christmas will come without ribbons and bows for many But because a mighty savior came as a babe in a manger there’s hope for peace and love for everyone. Merry Christmas to you and dezzy. May your hearts be full of love. ❤️
Susan, you really have an eye for decorating. Your home looks so cozy and festive! My prayers for 2024 are for improved health (still struggling on that front), and that the world embraces the spirit of love and generosity -- too many people are choosing hate and selfishness these days.
Your precious home looks so warm and inviting. Lovely decorations. Desi is quite the charmer with his holiday chapeau. What I wish for 2024, is to spend more time with my son and grandsons, and that the world be filled with peace from continent to continent, and from and shore to shore. No more fightingj!!! Thankyou, dear heart for the special tribute fireplace. !!!
Hanukkah begins this Thursday night. When we light the menorah each night for 8 nights and add an additonal candle every night we're adding a light to all the darkness in the world. We pray for peace for Jews and Christians alike! Your home looks amazing and Desi's antlers at the end brought a smile to my face! Much love to you and your family this holiday season!
Susan, I just read your message. How lovely, and what a beautiful gift to your community here. So many are struggling or hurting, and those of us fortunate to truly be enjoying life do wish healing for those less fortunate. The song is so poignant. It is truly amazing what a warm, inviting, lovely home we can create by repurposing someone’s no longer needed goods. You have a real eye and a gift for thrifted treasures and how to use them to enhance your home. Truly stunning! I know your grandchildren will create a lifetime of memories visiting Grandma around the corner. Best gift of all! You and that handsome Desi have a great week ahead.🎄💖
Susan...you must have the best thrift stores around! Your home looks beautiful! So cozy. So comfortable. Desi is just as precious as always. I wish people would learn to forgive & not hold grudges. That's my Christmas wish.
Your home looks so warm and inviting! So much time and effort to create wonderful memories for your grandchildren! Beautiful song. Thank you for opening your home to us🎄
Susan, thank you for showing indirectly, without saying names, your innate compassion for the Palestinians who are being eliminated through genocide. International law has no teeth. We who are compassionate feel their pain & God willing young people will set them free. 🕊️
Susan, your little house is so lovely. This is your first Christmas there, so it's so very special. I'm so happy that you're in your own place and not in an apartment. You can do exactly what you want, Desi has a yard of his own and your grandchildren are near! That sounds like so many answered prayers to me. I know a lot of your subscribers keep you in their prayers, but it's your hard work that's made it all happen. We've ignored Christmas for the past three or four years but this year, I'll decorate. Thanks for the kick in the shins to find the reason for the season. Lots of love to you and Desi xx
I love all of your sentiments! My most precious memory of Christmas as an adult was when my dad gave me and my six siblings a bag of fruit, potatoes , ribbon candy, and peach blossoms. The candy was something we had at Christmas time when we were little and the bag of groceries, for him, was all they got when he was a child. He grew up poor but those little things meant everything to him. So his sentiment touched my heart. I balled like a baby…knowing the thought behind the gift.❤
I loved your Christmas open house. Your home looks beautiful Susan. Thank you for sharing it with us. You certainly succeeded in paying respect to those who are suffering this year. My wish for 2024 is that there would be an end to these wars. Too many innocent people are paying a heavy price. Desi looked sooo adorable at the end. ❤
Susan, this is, in my opinion, one of the most heartwarming, visually beautiful and meaningful video you've ever made (and I've been watching your videos for years - they all are a joy to watch). Your approach to what is gently pleasing to all senses cant be matched, and how you materialized your vision for enjoying the holiday season in your new house is enviable. There is an elegant taste associated with everything you select to bring into your home, a magic that brings the Beauty of the whole to a level higher than the sum of the individual parts ... Ralston's song is the perfect accompaniament. Two ugly wars are being faught while we enjoy the holiday goose. Thousands of children, tru no fault of their own, will not only lack a visit from Santa but wont even have a place to safely sleep or a decent meal to wake up to. Think of Ukraine and Israel. Music may soothes the Beast but what will put love in its heart? Yes, this year once again I wish for world peace, good will to all men ... but apparently not even God can make that happen, I'll settle for a christmas carrol and a hot toddy!
What a beautiful comment you have left me...a gift I will treasure forever. I am so glad our lives have touched. The wars...the suffering and the faces of the little children bloodied by war will be with me forever. All I can do is raise my voice in love and support for peace in every way I can think of . What a joy to know you are standing right by me...I just love you...xxoo Susan
I 100 percent agree with both of your comments you both touch my heart and my feelings for our world. I pray that love over Shadow hate in 2024 with peace and love. By the way your home look absolutely beautiful decorated for Christmas
I LOVE color! That's why I find the modern farmhouse look so cold! All white, gray and black. Sorry, but, YUK! I love the layered look of English country, or Eclectic. So much more interesting! Your home is so beautiful and personal. I love it! It's YOU.❤
Susan. I am so glad that you moved closer to your grandchildren….you look so pretty and so HAPPY…I JUST LOVE YOU SO MUCH…hugs from carolyn in Columbus Ga. Merry Christmas darling…..I met my second husband 34 years ago December 12…..I pray you find someone to grow older with…..I think you should be the next golden bachelorette……you are so positive and have spread so much LOVE TO SOOOO MANY PEOPLE….I love you darling and little Desi
The week has passed And now it’s time To see our Michigan friends. Make some tea And let’s sit down For an honest “heart-to-heart” We talk of life and joy, Mistakes, regrets, and hope. We laugh at jokes, Shed the tears, Share memories, And heal. And so eight years have passed this way, And though we’re still around, There’s something different here, Distinct from other channels. We sit and think, “What is it? What joins us in support? What have we done, Or not have done, That marks us from the rest?” WE are the Little Poet Society. We’re inspiring each other along.
Thank you Susan and Desi, your home looks like a home where I’d love to come eat gingerbread cookies and have a cuppa. Thanks for sharing, our world needs lots of candles to break the darkness and so many more prayers . 🙏🏻🙏🏻♥🌲
I absolutely love how beautifully you decorated your home for Christmas. It looks so festive, inviting and magical. I appreciate your words concerning your thought process in decorating your fireplace mantel. We often forget the suffering that others in the world, and in our country, are going through. My wish for 2024 is for people to realize that our similarities far outweigh our differences and that in order to have peace, we need to respect and hear each other.
OH Susan! The living room (and your whole home) look so inviting, warm and cozy! - (I have come to make my little "Me time" when your video comes on on Saturday evenings, so when you weren't on last weekend It was like a huge void!) - Thus tonight was a true treat. Seeing your home decorated for the holiday is just so heart warming. Everything you have shared shows your immense progress. You are like a "Playbook" for Hope for so many of us. Your contentment is like a "ripple affect." Thank you for making this Saturday evening so special.
Well first I have to compliment sweet little Desi. He looks absolutely stunning in his Christmas hat and so handsome. Susan you are such a good decorator and you do it all from your heart. People like you really give inspiration and we need so much of that nowadays. Thank you for shining a light on us and all who see it may they feel peace of mind. God Bless you and you are such a beautiful soul. 🙏❄️🎄🌼
As difficult as it is to express, I think a lot of us are sensing a grief and sorrow this season because we know so many souls are suffering around the globe. That is likely the case every year, but this year it seems more personal. Thank you, Susan, for bringing attention to this. It is so wonderful your new domicile is close to your family. It no doubt took a lot of moxy, effort and planning to make it happen - but make it happen, you did!!! Merry Christmas
In 2024 i pray i get my grandchildren back. That my family is restored. That my other son finds love. And for my family to love the Lord more and more each day.
Thank you for another special visit. Thank you for keeping it real that this year’s holiday season is not so joyful for people impacted by the strife going on in the world, and we can’t t pretend otherwise. The song by your friend says it all-if only all the world could be as cozy as your sweet home ❤
I thought I was going to be alone again on Thanksgiving. And I was ok with that. Then an acquaintance friend in Church invited me over. Her daughters came, whom I had never met, and brought their pet. Yeh. No, wait for it! It was an OPOSSUM! They rescued her as a 4 oz wet orphan last year. I was thrilled! Love animals. She was sweet. The only down side was they never offered me dessert. They had pumpkin cheesecake. The others had theirs. Lol. And I did all the dishes. Which I offered to do. It was very nice. And memorable. 😂 Wonder what Christmas will bring!😮
That Crystal bowl with floating candles and berries was glorious! I love all things vintage too. I would have grabbed those sweet bells. I find thrifting so calming and when i find something special it makes my day. Thanks for inviting us into your home.
Susan, your home is beautiful, warm and inviting. I look forward to your videos on Saturday nights. Hope you and Desi have a wonderful Christmas in your new home. It is just gorgeous.
Good evening Susan! The song is beautiful truly amazing. I do like what you did with your mantel decorations. Your intent & wishes for those suffering is an inspiration. I do miss having a fireplace and other things mostly family. So I pray for my family & families of all worldwide to be safe, have food, shelter & hope. Desi is adorable as always & your home and decorations are more beautiful than any home beautiful magazine. You have a gift for decorating & blessed. Wishing you and yours a wonderful week. God bless you this nativity season as Christ Jesus is the reason ✝️.
Festive decorations. I like my white and silver ornaments, they remind me of frosted mornings and new fallen snow, and it fills me with nostalgia of my childhood.
Your home looks so warm and inviting I'M SO VERY GENUINELY HAPPY FOR YOU. GOD BLESS YOU AND CONTINUE TO GRANT YOU LOTS OF PEACE LOVE AND YO BE SURROUNDED BY YOUR FAMILY. MERRY CHRISTMAS
Your home is so charming! I love the cardinal theme in your bedroom with the red and white checked bedspread. It could be kept that way all winter giving the room a special winter vibe.
You are the most beautiful soul. Your home is beautiful representation of who you are. It’s warm inviting and peaceful. Thank you for sharing. My wish for 2024 is peace and kindness throughout the world. The end of violence and the beginning of yesteryear. Family togetherness. 🙏
Every corner is so beautiful!
That is so ironic you speaking of the wood slices. I go to tree lots and get discarded evergreen branches to make my door wreath every year. For some reason I was compelled to get about a dozen cast off slices where they leveled the trees, but I didn't know why exactly. In my mind I was going to paint them in an old fashioned way. My theme this year is an old Christmas made with natural greenery and old ornaments. You brought into focus for me what was going on in the back of my mind.
It's my favorite way of decorating ❤it's so beautiful Susan 😍
This was so lovely to read...I think as we decorate this December there is a feeling that so many can't celebrate...and that is a weight and a burden...bue we turn that emotional burden into loving action and fight for peace one candle at a time...it seems the simpler we make it the more dramatic it becomes. I am learning so much this year about our humanity and faith....thank you so much for being here.....your words are so beautiful. xo With love always, Susan & Dez
Thank you Susan , for mentioning the sadness and grief in the world more so than ever right now. . Christmas will just be another day to try and stay alive this year for so many. My heart feels shattered and to honor all is a wonderful gestured Susan. Your home is beautiful. You find the greatest things. Have a wonderful week with that adorable dog with the great hat!!! ❤
@@carolynhamilton3316 I'm the same this year its one more year without my son and theirs been so much tragedy in the family but I'm pushing myself for my son he would want Mt too he loved the Hoildays so I put up his picture on the tree and a few of his favorite ornaments God bless you this season ❤
@@maryriseling209 so very sorry😔. My baby son died at 14 months old. He only had one Christmas. I was almost 22 and now 79. I think about him everyday. It's a grief that will never leave.
Look at you Susan. You shared with us moving through fear of moving, the hunt for your home and now look at what you have created. I am so happy for you. For what you have accomplished. Thank you for sharing from your heart. A fan in Las Vegas.
Oh you are so kind...thank you for being such a light for me and Desi tonight...
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❤ from a fan in LA
❤ I’m also a fan in Las Vegas!
At 55, I recently had a very unexpected stroke. I appreciate that you think about the suffering in the world. I’m very thankful that I’m alive and am on the track to determining cause of the stroke. Please just remember to always be thankful for your blessings and not to worry about insignificant things. Merry Christmas 🎄
When it comes to decorating a home, you are a gifted artist. You could easily do it professionally and be in such demand. Your home looks like a Hallmark movie and that's the highest compliment.
very true. Susan could make her living by decorating the most grandiose posh houses
Yes I totally agree!! So beautiful…❤❤
Susan your home looks so homey and peaceful. My wish for 2024 is to bring peace, love and joy back to our great country. ❤️🙏🇱🇷
What I wish for 2024 is for people to get closer to GOD. Just want to say how beautiful your home is decorated. Many Blessings to you Susan
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Just look at Desi. ' Look what she's got me in now.' Cracks me up. Love you Desi. ❤
I know!!!! He didn't look thrilled!!!
Susan, you have made your home so warm and inviting. So inspirational. Merry Christmas to you and your family
Susan I also must tell you I love your small fireplaces from your apartment !!!! I bought one for my living room in my apartment I love it !!!! Thanks❤so many
great ideas from you...
I got one last year, too - have so enjoyed it!
18:46 could not stop smiling at how handsome Desi looked in Christmas deco !!
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Desi was so cute in his Christmas hat. Made me smile. Merry Christmas to you and Desi and enjoy your family. You are so loved. XO
Desi is such a honey. I'm so happy that he has a loving home and is well cared for. He deserves every bit of love that comes his way.
Merry Christmas!
I might get some of my Christmas decorations out by Christmas day 2023.
You have brought joy to many .. watching your videos are better than a Saturday night date night.
U r so right
I completely agree with you ❤️🌲
Merry Christmas to you and your family ❤🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄Blessings to ALL who need it 💕💕💕💕💕💔
P.S. Lastly, it was so incredibly heartwarming, sensitive & touching to acknowledge those souls suffering in the world during this time of year, and, acknowledging this in your humble hearth display ... ❤️🩹
I was feeling a little sad and lonely tonight, and then I remembered, Susan and Desi are coming to visit! 🤗 Susan, your home is decorated so beautifully it should be featured in a magazine! I love your vintage Christmas look, so warm and cozy. You have so many places to put trees! I really like the colors on your living room Christmas tree. You are a true artist, you decorate with emotion. Thank you for choosing that song, and thank you for remembering the suffering in the world. Desi is just as cute as ever! Sending you love ❤️ and hugs!! 🥰😌😊💕💖
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I loved the way you wrote Susan and Desi are coming to visit tonight, what a wonderful way of bringing us all together. I wish you a happy holiday season from the UK and i will be thinking of you so please don't feel too lonely Marilyn.
@user-tp3db6gf7q Thank you so much! Happy Holidays to you in the UK! My husband passed two years ago so I was feeling a little lonely. It’s so nice we can all watch Susan and Desi together. 😊
Hi Susan and Desi.. love your xmas decor..Desi looks adorable in his xmas hat. Praying for peace and comfort for this world.🥰
Absolutely! ☮️ ❤️
Susan, I am blown away with how beautiful your decorations are. I thought about your thrift store finds and so this year I found a few Christmas items that I donated in hopes someone may like them and use them for some cheer. Praying for peace and comfort for all who are suffering around the world. I look forward to all of your videos and hope you and Desi have a wonderful week.
I swear Susan I think you could do house "staging" as a side gig. Because you make every interior so inviting and homey. ❤
Oh my! Desi's hat is a hoot! Your home looks lovely, Sue. What I wish for 2024 is peace, harmony and love for everyone.
Thank you so much!!! Happy weekend my friend !!! xxoo Susan PS: I know , that hat!!!
The beauty and sensitivity of your home is reflective of your heart. This season I hope for peace on earth, kindness, love, comfort and gentle healing.
My brother used to use the word, hoot, a lot. He passed 4 years ago. Thanks for the smile.
Seeing Desi at the end made me smile and laugh. So precious!
Susan, your empathy for fellow life travelers who are suffering was so touching and relatable to how I feel this holiday season. My wish for 2024 is peace , peace for those affected by war, peace for those affected by separation from loved ones, no matter the reason, peace for people enduring mental, physical or emotional pain ,peace for our country. Blessings and hugs to you, little Desi and everyone.🫂💜🦋
Desi's *hat in the closing shot - unbeatable. Enjoy, Susan.
He loves it! Ok..maybe not...but he is such a sweet boy!!!
You really got me in the Christmas spirit, Susan. Everything is just lovely and radiates warmth and hominess. But, Desi at the end in his festive hat just warmed me right to my toes, and put the biggest smile on my face. You went all out, and I am sure those grandkids will remember their whole lives, Christmas at grandmas house!
Oh thank you so much! Desi in that hat made my laugh non stop and that just made him mad!!! LOL I hope your weekend is a great happy one....thank you for being here...much love always, Susan & Desi
Your home looks so beautiful and comfortable. A Christmas 🤶 home that we all dream of. Happiness and light and good will.
I am an equestrian and I so want a horse to love and spoil. Perhaps a rescue horse who needs a home, warmth, meditation, clean water and a stall filled with clean shavings and wonderful hay. And all my love and care. With a warm blanket on him. THAT'S my wish.. So many animals out there cold and hungry and sick. That's my Christmas Wish.🎉
So many horses need homes, auctions, rescues, even the government auctions off mustangs.
I loved seeing Desi through the window, so adorbs. Also, I love your friends song, so beautiful. I also love how you decorated, so warm, cozy, and inviting. I feel the same way you do about all the suffering and loneliness during the holidays. I pray in Jesus' Name for peace, protection, and compassion. God bless us one and all.
Yes, I pray too....xxoo much love always, Susan
I laughed out loud when I saw Dapper Desi in his Christmas cap. He's so precious ❤
That makes me so happy!!! Desi is so adorable!!! ( and he knows it!!!)
I did the same! LOL!!
I love to see homes decorated for Christmas. I am Jewish, so it’s something I don’t do, but do appreciate.
Yes, this holiday season is very hard for many. Two members of my extended family were murdered in Israel on October 7. It’s hard not to think about the horrors there, and the families of those who still have loved ones held hostage. I am a grandma, and I fear for my little ones growing up in a country (the US) where there is so much hatred towards Jews. Every day is a struggle laced with tears.
I hope for better days for all.
I am so deeply sorry for your loss...I hope you are doing ok. When I was decorating I was smiling and happy and then I thought of hostages...and children crying in terror...and all I could do is cry and think those souls will never know celebration this year...I pray and I pray for peace. Please accept my love and prayers....xxoo Susan & The Dez
Please accept my heartfelt sorrow for your loss. Praying for peace❣️
And for the people of Gazza also and your loved ones.
Hi Susan, Thank you so much for talking about keeping the holidays humble this year!! So many people have and are suffering throughout the world and showing respect by keeping things simple seems so appropriate.! Thank you so much for voicing this. I think ir's better in general to do the holidays lower keyed.
I don’t know how you will ever see my message with as many followers as you have. I want to to know how much I love you and Desi. You are so important to me, I actually have a notebook- Little Poet divided i. To categories, Decorating, Beauty, style, tips, etc. I’m 73 years old and by myself and I’m so anxious to see each week what you have to share. You are so wise, beautiful and the big thing, honest and you share with everyone. You did the best thing you could do by moving close to your family I was so proud of you. May God keep you and Desi and bring all joy, peace and strength you. I’m so grateful to see you two. Raylene from Arkansas
Hello Raylene! I had a good day with the grand Kids and yours was the first message I read...may I say, I just love you!!! You are so kind and sweet. You lift me up when I am down...you remind me to be better and you teach me to express how I feel..you are an inspiration to me...and I hope you feel my love and prayers this holiday season...much love always, Susan & Desi
Your house looks so beautiful, and decorated your words so meaningful it all touched my heart
Wowza! Your home looks spectacular!!!! Loved Ralston's song! So beautiful! I just have to borrow your floating candle arrangement idea. I love it! Thank you for a wonderful video. Love you, Susan and Desi! Merry Christmas!🎄🎁
Such a peaceful home you have made for you and Desi. Very inspiring.
I wish for in 2024 to be back home with my family. I miss them so much and this Christmas isn’t going to be to be spent with them. I am praying my new home will close smoothly and I can just be home. I wish for health restored to my two daughters that are very ill and need a healing from God.
Oh I wish that too for you!!!
Little Poet, there are so many things I wish for. Peace on earth, ending sufferiing & hunger, and so much more! They might sound cliche or corney but these things are real! On a personal note, my son has spent half his life battling addiction. Alcohol & heroin. Haven't heard from him in 4+ months. My husband & I had a long talk the other night and we both fear he could be dead. 2 days later my brother-in-law called. He & another brother-in-law reached out to a Father Bob. He's where my son is and they
sent a picture. Father Bob runs a shelter & remembered him! I was in tears!! Good tears! Our family gave us the gift of hope! I couldn't have asked for a better Christmas gift! We texted Father Bob & am waiting for news. PS: Your home looks so warm and welcoming. You surpassed your decorating skills this year! Much love to you & Desi! 💜🌻📸
Susan you’ve changed since you’ve moved and the light you’ve found is shining through you as you share the real reason for this season.. thank you for the video tonight! God Bless!!
what a beautiful thing to say to me...you are so wonderful...Merry Christmas season to you and yours...xxooo Susan & Dez
Greetings Susan ~ I haven't been on your UA-cam channel in awhile, but I searched you out this evening. I know Christmas 🎄 is past (😕), but I wanted to come and see your Holiday Open House ... You created such a beautiful, cozy & warm environment --- and simply sparkley & fabulous; your 1st Holiday Season in your darling home ... 🥰
May we all pray for the hopeless, separated families and broken hearts. Take a moment and say a prayer for peace. May this Holiday Season bring hope and that spark of magic to everyone in our World.
Peace and Light to our Spirits, and provide us all Happy Hearts in 2024.
Amen
oh yes...light a candle...or maybe 100...
Everything looks beautiful, Susan! Your first Christmas in your new home is sure to be memorable!! Desi's hat is a thing of beauty xoxo
That song was so beautiful. ❤
I love how much thought you put into decorating your home Susan. It really opened my heart. Besides deep and abiding love, I wish for humanity to be filled with joy and peace.
That is so beautiful...I feel so much like you do...I do a lot of praying..xxoo Have a good Sunday :) xo Susan & Desi
Great song Ralston! So much needed at this time! Desi’s all decked out for Santa! Your home looks beautiful! Your grandchildren will remember it forever!😘❤🙏🏻✨
What a beautiful song from your friend. Your house as always looks absolutely gorgeous and so comfortable, a good warm feeling. My favorite has to go to Desi at the end of the video. He is a dapper holiday dog. Blessings to you this holiday season in your new home. Yes. You make it a home, not just a house.
Hi Susan, I love how your home is decorated for Christmas and your street with the snow truly a magical place! Desi stole my heart, he looks adorable with his hat. I pray for Peace and for God's mercy to flow on the US and the World. Merry Christmas !
Desi was such a good boy sitting with his holiday hat! I couldn't help smiling and laughing. Love seeing that little one!
The house looks so warm and inviting.. So beautiful all decorated for Christmas! I just can hardly handle the cuteness of Desi all decked out in his Christmas outfit, too! Thank you Susan, as always, for your talent, care, love and inspiration!
oh Susan I'm looking at this video again I did it Christmas time and now it's spring and I'm watching it all over again I just love it.....
Retired and living in a small apartment now , I can only have one tree..... In my big home I used to have three...all beautiful and different colors..... I decided that I would keep my memory tree... All the ornaments are memories from my childhood from my children's childhoods and my grandchildren's childhoods , probably 50% are homemade... And each one tells a story and hilds a precious memory.... I just love it ,and like you I put colored lights on this tree. Because it's what should be on a memory tree it holds my family's memories 😊
And when my grandchildren and my children come over they always go to the tree and go through every ornament saying remember when remember when❤
Your home looks so beautiful and inviting. I’ve learned from you and have made my 830 sq ft apt very honey and decorated for Christmas even though I lost my husband this year and my cat who was my child. Life has to go on so I’m working on it 💕
Susan your plad pillows are on Google several stores.........
Some many heavy hearts in the world. My world is different this year. Divorce. Friends lost to death. But I keep reminding my self Christmas will come without ribbons and bows for many But because a mighty savior came as a babe in a manger there’s hope for peace and love for everyone. Merry Christmas to you and dezzy. May your hearts be full of love. ❤️
I was comforted when you said this song made you cry because thats what happened to me. Its a wonderful song 🎵
Susan, you really have an eye for decorating. Your home looks so cozy and festive! My prayers for 2024 are for improved health (still struggling on that front), and that the world embraces the spirit of love and generosity -- too many people are choosing hate and selfishness these days.
Love how much Desi is a part of your videos. Adorable overload🥰
Your precious home looks so warm and inviting. Lovely decorations. Desi is quite the charmer with his holiday chapeau.
What I wish for 2024, is to spend more time with my son and grandsons, and that the world be filled with peace from continent to continent, and from and shore to shore. No more fightingj!!! Thankyou, dear heart for the special tribute fireplace. !!!
Hanukkah begins this Thursday night. When we light the menorah each night for 8 nights and add an additonal candle every night we're adding a light to all the darkness in the world. We pray for peace for Jews and Christians alike! Your home looks amazing and Desi's antlers at the end brought a smile to my face! Much love to you and your family this holiday season!
Your home is beautiful and so festive. Love it.
Susan, I just read your message. How lovely, and what a beautiful gift to your community here. So many are struggling or hurting, and those of us fortunate to truly be enjoying life do wish healing for those less fortunate. The song is so poignant. It is truly amazing what a warm, inviting, lovely home we can create by repurposing someone’s no longer needed goods. You have a real eye and a gift for thrifted treasures and how to use them to enhance your home. Truly stunning! I know your grandchildren will create a lifetime of memories visiting Grandma around the corner. Best gift of all! You and that handsome Desi have a great week ahead.🎄💖
Susan...you must have the best thrift stores around!
Your home looks beautiful! So cozy. So comfortable.
Desi is just as precious as always.
I wish people would learn to forgive & not hold grudges. That's my Christmas wish.
It's not all thrift stores !
But I agree she does seem to find great deals!
Desi in his Christmas hat.... no words... 💖💖💖💖💖💖💖
Your home looks so warm and inviting! So much time and effort to create wonderful memories for your grandchildren! Beautiful song. Thank you for opening your home to us🎄
What a Winter Wonderland☃️❄️Thank you for sharing.
🏔️That was a beautiful treat.
🦌May winter light surround u 🎄May a fires warmth touch u
Susan, thank you for showing indirectly, without saying names, your innate compassion for the Palestinians who are being eliminated through genocide. International law has no teeth. We who are compassionate feel their pain & God willing young people will set them free. 🕊️
Susan, everything looks beautiful 🌲🎄❤️
Susan, your little house is so lovely. This is your first Christmas there, so it's so very special. I'm so happy that you're in your own place and not in an apartment. You can do exactly what you want, Desi has a yard of his own and your grandchildren are near! That sounds like so many answered prayers to me. I know a lot of your subscribers keep you in their prayers, but it's your hard work that's made it all happen. We've ignored Christmas for the past three or four years but this year, I'll decorate. Thanks for the kick in the shins to find the reason for the season. Lots of love to you and Desi xx
Thank you for having us into your beautiful home! Merry Christmas to you & Desi
I love all of your sentiments! My most precious memory of Christmas as an adult was when my dad gave me and my six siblings a bag of fruit, potatoes , ribbon candy, and peach blossoms. The candy was something we had at Christmas time when we were little and the bag of groceries, for him, was all they got when he was a child. He grew up poor but those little things meant everything to him. So his sentiment touched my heart. I balled like a baby…knowing the thought behind the gift.❤
Lovely decorations Susan! Love the song. My heart breaks for the suffering in the world. Prayers for peace.🎄🕊️
Hello Katie how are you doing
I loved your Christmas open house. Your home looks beautiful Susan. Thank you for sharing it with us. You certainly succeeded in paying respect to those who are suffering this year. My wish for 2024 is that there would be an end to these wars. Too many innocent people are paying a heavy price. Desi looked sooo adorable at the end. ❤
Susan, this is, in my opinion, one of the most heartwarming, visually beautiful and meaningful video you've ever made (and I've been watching your videos for years - they all are a joy to watch). Your approach to what is gently pleasing to all senses cant be matched, and how you materialized your vision for enjoying the holiday season in your new house is enviable. There is an elegant taste associated with everything you select to bring into your home, a magic that brings the Beauty of the whole to a level higher than the sum of the individual parts ... Ralston's song is the perfect accompaniament. Two ugly wars are being faught while we enjoy the holiday goose. Thousands of children, tru no fault of their own, will not only lack a visit from Santa but wont even have a place to safely sleep or a decent meal to wake up to. Think of Ukraine and Israel. Music may soothes the Beast but what will put love in its heart? Yes, this year once again I wish for world peace, good will to all men ... but apparently not even God can make that happen, I'll settle for a christmas carrol and a hot toddy!
What a beautiful comment you have left me...a gift I will treasure forever. I am so glad our lives have touched. The wars...the suffering and the faces of the little children bloodied by war will be with me forever. All I can do is raise my voice in love and support for peace in every way I can think of . What a joy to know you are standing right by me...I just love you...xxoo Susan
I 100 percent agree with both of your comments you both touch my heart and my feelings for our world. I pray that love over Shadow hate in 2024 with peace and love. By the way your home look absolutely beautiful decorated for Christmas
I LOVE color! That's why I find the modern farmhouse look so cold! All white, gray and black. Sorry, but, YUK! I love the layered look of English country, or Eclectic. So much more interesting! Your home is so beautiful and personal. I love it! It's YOU.❤
Me too!!!
Susan. I am so glad that you moved closer to your grandchildren….you look so pretty and so HAPPY…I JUST LOVE YOU SO MUCH…hugs from carolyn in Columbus Ga. Merry Christmas darling…..I met my second husband 34 years ago December 12…..I pray you find someone to grow older with…..I think you should be the next golden bachelorette……you are so positive and have spread so much LOVE TO SOOOO MANY PEOPLE….I love you darling and little Desi
The week has passed
And now it’s time
To see our Michigan friends.
Make some tea
And let’s sit down
For an honest “heart-to-heart”
We talk of life and joy,
Mistakes, regrets, and hope.
We laugh at jokes,
Shed the tears,
Share memories,
And heal.
And so eight years have passed this way,
And though we’re still around,
There’s something different here,
Distinct from other channels.
We sit and think, “What is it?
What joins us in support?
What have we done,
Or not have done,
That marks us from the rest?”
WE are the Little Poet Society.
We’re inspiring each other along.
Thank you Susan and Desi, your home looks like a home where I’d love to come eat gingerbread cookies and have a cuppa. Thanks for sharing, our world needs lots of candles to break the darkness and so many more prayers . 🙏🏻🙏🏻♥🌲
I absolutely love how beautifully you decorated your home for Christmas. It looks so festive, inviting and magical. I appreciate your words concerning your thought process in decorating your fireplace mantel. We often forget the suffering that others in the world, and in our country, are going through. My wish for 2024 is for people to realize that our similarities far outweigh our differences and that in order to have peace, we need to respect and hear each other.
Your home is so beautiful! You are making precious memories for your grandchildren that they will treasure all their lives. Merry Christmas!🎄
Desi is adorable in his Christmas hat and doesn’t seem to mind that one a bit🥰 Your home looks very warm, welcoming and charming 🎄
Your home looks absolutely GORGEOUS, just like you Susan! House Beautiful should feature you in their pages. Hugs to you and the adorable Desi☺
OH Susan! The living room (and your whole home) look so inviting, warm and cozy! - (I have come to make my little "Me time" when your video comes on on Saturday evenings, so when you weren't on last weekend It was like a huge void!) - Thus tonight was a true treat. Seeing your home decorated for the holiday is just so heart warming. Everything you have shared shows your immense progress. You are like a "Playbook" for Hope for so many of us. Your contentment is like a "ripple affect." Thank you for making this Saturday evening so special.
Well first I have to compliment sweet little Desi. He looks absolutely stunning in his Christmas hat and so handsome. Susan you are such a good decorator and you do it all from your heart. People like you really give inspiration and we need so much of that nowadays. Thank you for shining a light on us and all who see it may they feel peace of mind. God Bless you and you are such a beautiful soul. 🙏❄️🎄🌼
As difficult as it is to express, I think a lot of us are sensing a grief and sorrow this season because we know so many souls are suffering around the globe. That is likely the case every year, but this year it seems more personal. Thank you, Susan, for bringing attention to this. It is so wonderful your new domicile is close to your family. It no doubt took a lot of moxy, effort and planning to make it happen - but make it happen, you did!!! Merry Christmas
In 2024 i pray i get my grandchildren back. That my family is restored. That my other son finds love. And for my family to love the Lord more and more each day.
Thank you for another special visit. Thank you for keeping it real that this year’s holiday season is not so joyful for people impacted by the strife going on in the world, and we can’t t pretend otherwise. The song by your friend says it all-if only all the world could be as cozy as your sweet home ❤
Susan looking back at last years video, I loved your bedroom for Xmas !!!
Your new bedroom is beautiful, but I hope you kept last years also❤
Hello jaye how are you
Omg. Desi w that hat just made my day!
Alright!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I thought I was going to be alone again on Thanksgiving. And I was ok with that. Then an acquaintance friend in Church invited me over. Her daughters came, whom I had never met, and brought their pet. Yeh. No, wait for it! It was an OPOSSUM! They rescued her as a 4 oz wet orphan last year. I was thrilled! Love animals. She was sweet. The only down side was they never offered me dessert. They had pumpkin cheesecake. The others had theirs. Lol. And I did all the dishes. Which I offered to do. It was very nice. And memorable. 😂 Wonder what Christmas will bring!😮
Hi Susan your house is so magical. It is without a doubt a home as in home for the holidays! 🎄 🎅 🧑🎄 ❤...lots of love to you n Desi 🤍 🐾 🎉
Desi, looks very handsome in his outfit!!! I wish for Joy Happiness and World Peace.. tfs 🥰👵🏽
Loved Open House it is Beautiful!!! You n Desi look very festive and happy!! GOD continue to bless you both and family 🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️
My wish for 2024 is peace for all the world and wellness for all those who may be sick. God bless us all!
Beautiful song, enchanting decor and precious little reindeer... Wishing you and Desi the merriest Christmas ever!🌲
Desi in those dear dear little hats. You can't help but feel the joy he brings to the party!
Susan, your home is lovely and welcoming. The song and the videography here are incredible! ♥️
Thank you so much! That just means the world to me...I was nervous I would not do Ralston's song justice....
That Crystal bowl with floating candles and berries was glorious! I love all things vintage too. I would have grabbed those sweet bells. I find thrifting so calming and when i find something special it makes my day. Thanks for inviting us into your home.
Susan, your home is beautiful, warm and inviting. I look forward to your videos on Saturday nights. Hope you and Desi have a wonderful Christmas in your new home. It is just gorgeous.
Thank you so much!
I wish the same I’ve always wished for many years. Peace on Earth in every heart! God will provide if we just accept.
Good evening Susan! The song is beautiful truly amazing. I do like what you did with your mantel decorations. Your intent & wishes for those suffering is an inspiration. I do miss having a fireplace and other things mostly family. So I pray for my family & families of all worldwide to be safe, have food, shelter & hope.
Desi is adorable as always & your home and decorations are more beautiful than any home beautiful magazine. You have a gift for decorating & blessed.
Wishing you and yours a wonderful week. God bless you this nativity season as Christ Jesus is the reason ✝️.
What a wonderful video! Feeling a bit down, but this lifted my spirits. My wish for 2024 is peace. No more sleepless nights for anyone.
That settles it! I am coming on a thrifting tour of Michigan in the late Spring! And thank you for sharing the song and voice of Ralston. 👍🏼♥️🇨🇦
Yes please. We need some recommendations please.
Festive decorations. I like my white and silver ornaments, they remind me of frosted mornings and new fallen snow, and it fills me with nostalgia of my childhood.
Your home looks so warm and inviting
I'M SO VERY GENUINELY HAPPY FOR YOU.
GOD BLESS YOU AND CONTINUE TO GRANT YOU LOTS OF PEACE LOVE AND YO BE SURROUNDED BY YOUR FAMILY.
MERRY CHRISTMAS
God Bless you me deary sweet friend!!!
yes I LOVEEEEE the fact that you are thinking of spring//////I MEAN COME ON//
Your home is so charming! I love the cardinal theme in your bedroom with the red and white checked bedspread. It could be kept that way all winter giving the room a special winter vibe.
You are the most beautiful soul. Your home is beautiful representation of who you are. It’s warm inviting and peaceful. Thank you for sharing. My wish for 2024 is peace and kindness throughout the world. The end of violence and the beginning of yesteryear. Family togetherness. 🙏
Oh thank you so much! I hope your week was a good one!!! I am with you..2024...peace...and love and understanding...for all...xxoo Susan & Deso