Karen, your home just looks so cozy during the holidays! Don't you just love watching Christmas movies by the tree with a coffee or tea, ugh, so relaxing!! I will definitely check out Shelly's channel! Talk soon, xo!
+Cassandra D Hi Cassandra! I hope you had a wonderful Christmas! I'm embracing the coziness of my tree this week before I take it all down! 🎄😂 Thank you for checking out Shelly's channel! Hugs! Karen 😘
Your vlogs are never boring! You really do such a great job inviting us into your home/life, and we really enjoy it, and feel we're all friends! Hope you have a great Christmas!
+Alison Siem Alison,you are so sweet! We do feel like we have an amazing extension of friends thanks to our UA-cam channel! Merry Christmas to you and your family! Hugs! Karen 🎄😘🤶🏻
hey Karen! Nothing like a packed house full of family and loved ones on the Holidays!! You are blessed to have them and they are blessed to have you! You are so warm and to open up your home to all of them makes you extra special! I loved watching this and seeing all the quaint homes and the town you live in! Picture perfect!! Have to say girlfriend......you put that outfit together with class and taste!! Loved that lace top! You looked stunning!!! Thx for sharing your week with us!! Merry Christmas to you and yours!! LOVE LOVE!!!!
I am watching this in October 2018. Getting ready for Christmas again (since the stores already have their Christmas decor out) with your Christmas vlogs! 🤗
+Denise Millikan thank you so much Denise! I'm enjoying all my Christmas decor this week as much as I can! Then it'll be time to take it all down! Then I always feel the house looks bare! Lol! Happy New Year! Hugs! Karen 😘
So So pretty....love the coziness of your family room! Christmas tree lights, fire and hallmark channel - my fav!!! Merry Christmas to you and your precious family!
+Suzy H thank you Suzy! It is so cozy and I'm going to be sad when we take it all down I hope you had a wonderful Christmas! Happy New Year! Hugs! Karen 😘
My girls are home now too for the holidays so I know how you feel lol. Groceries everyday !! I love your enthusiasm for life ! It's contagious ! Love your vlogs ! 😘🍷
+jamie m thank you Jamie! You're so sweet! I try and surround myself with happy people! Thank God Mark is a wonderful husband and keeps us laughing! Happy New Year! Hugs! Karen 😘
Oh my gosh I never want you're vlogs to end ❤️❤️to me it is the best Christmas video nobody does Christmas like you and Lauren love u both Merry 🎄 Christmas
Hi Karen. ..another great vlog. I loved the farmhouse..such cool unique things. You look amazing as always. I just want to say you have such a sweet calming voice and beautiful smile. I just love both you and Lauren. The cookies looked good..sweet and salty ..my favorite. I need to make them. Your house looks beautiful..Your tree is just gorgeous. Merry Christmas to you and your family!!
Such a good santa intro! Your town is so pretty, love the houses you showed at the end. Whenever I see a video from you two, it's the first one I watch :)
I just discovered your channel! I know it's almost March, but I still love looking at Christmas decor-really! I'm just like that. I've enjoyed watching you and your friend's makeup finds. Keep up the good work!
I thought vlog was wonderful, its always full of interesting things. Like I've said before I wouldn't be able to hang with you, I would need a nap. The snow was beautiful made everything look like a fairytale. Have a wonderful Christmas, I'm heading over the Shelly's channel and subscribing. Thank you for telling us about her.
Karen your home looks so beautiful and cozy !!!! Love your vlog's!!! Hope we get some snow soon!!! I will check out your UA-cam friend😊 Texas Lady xoxo
I came across your vlog as a recommendation to me, and I love it!!! What an amazing shop you visited to purchase your candle, etc. I love White Birch! Your home is decorated so beautifully. I'm so happy to have found you!!!
+Leslie Valenciano-Lopez Hi Leslie! I'm so glad you came across my vlog! Welcome to our channel! You are so sweet to comment! I hope you subscribed! Hugs! Karen 😘🎄
I just came accross video......ughh I miss Ohio!! As I've mentioned before .... I used to live there. I also want to mention I just LOVE your Archie. He is just so adorable. Karen Thank you for this video, I know it's old, but always new to me. Thank you, I do realize that these videos are not easy to make and I thank you and Lauren for the hard work that is put into these videos.♥️♥️ Puppy kisses to Arch😙 ♥️♥️🎄
Thank you Dolores, you are so sweet!! Archie sends you puppy kisses back! 🐶💕!! I can’t wait to start my Christmas decorating and filming it for all of you!! Hugs! Karen xo
Karen I'm not even half-way through the video and I had to comment - YOUR SKIN LOOKS AMAZING!!!! You are aging backwards right before our eyes :) Please, please do a video on your skin care routine. Is it the Obagi?? I don't know what your doing but I NEED to copy :) My daughter (who is named Candice, we were going to name her Caitlyn) is home from college for the holidays too. She has one more semester than graduation but oh she is ready too! :) Thank you for making this season so special. I feel like the both of you ladies are girlfriends who I visit with weekly. It's so special!! Merry Christmas to you both! Much love, Barb xoxo
Just added Meander Hill to my live list. 6 1/2 hour drive to Youngstown Ohio. Not bad. I feel like I remember seeing somewhere that one of the countries largest Christmas stores was also in Ohio. Karen and Lauren...any idea what one it might be? It was a while back so who knows if it's even open anymore
@@EnhanceTheSeasonswithKaren yes!! Tis the Season I think is the one I was thinking of. I’d love to plan a road trip in the fall because I love the harvest festivals too! I can hit those up along the way.
That was fun....I love that shop. The Warm Glow Candle outlet is about an hour and a half from me...it's a half way point for my daughter, Lisa and I to meet, I love it there...And...it was so funny....I thought your coffee mug looked familiar ....I looked over and I was having my morning coffee from the same mug...lol. This cold weather is just not fun...lol. I have to carry my Lily out to potty...lol. Have a great weekend...my family all comes in tomorrow for our Christmas...so today is my cooking day..lol. Love..Patty
Oh my gosh- I'm playing catch up here on The 2 Orchids channel & I am feeling so festive & inspired watching the vids! 🎄 My late husband was born in West Philadelphia & lived Drexel Hill before his family moved to Northern Va when he was elementary school age. His extended family are scattered from PA to Columbus, OH. When I heard you say " I'm going to just putz around" - it brought back so many memories. My late husband always used the term " putz ". That is not something I hear often here in NoVa, so it was just a bit of nostalgia to hear you say it. Also, so funny to me is to see you driving when it's snowing or snow on the ground. I live in NoVa & in my area, when it snows, schools close & people don't venture out until the snow plows have done their thing. My husband used to laugh at how our county would shut down schools with an inch or 2 of snow. It never seemed odd to me at all. The forecast calls for snow & everyone panics & goes for food supplies & TP 🤗😂. Per usual, I loved seeing a glimpse of your lovely holiday decor & always appreciate when you share recipes! I'm planning to serve brie Christmas Day, and may abandon my recipe for the yummy looking fig/ walnut version your daughter was prepping. I hope I find the recipe linked. Merry Christmas to you & yours. 🎅🏻❤🌟
+Susan Morris thank you so much for your sweet comments! Hahahaha that's funny! I didn't realize u said putz! Lol! But you're right, it's a common word here! I hope you enjoyed the Brie! It is a delicious recipe! I hope you and your family had a very merry Christmas! Hugs! Karen 😘🎄
awwww so many things to talk about. 1st, I have been enjoying the Merry Christmas intro, so well done. I just love your and Lauren's channel! It is my #1 fave. Each and every video is so wonderful! Also, Karen I have been meaning to ask where did you get the light on your kitchen counter next to recipe stand in the video. It is multi color, like tortoise shell. It is so beautiful and looks so cozy.
+Lynn B hi Lynn! Your are so sweet! I feel honored that we're your favorite channel! I got my light from Scentsy! scentstand.scentsy.us/shop/p/29118/amber-fluted-shade-warmer I love it! Hugs my friend! Karen 😘🎄
+Lyndsey Pearson thank you! I'm using It Cosmetics Illumination CC cream! That's all! I can't seem to find a foundation that I like right now! I'm on the hunt! Hugs! Karen 😘
Just wanted to let you know you can do this yourself. I had the same thing happen when I went to the Doctors last spring. I take one fish oil 1000mg a day and I am eating salmon two times a week at least some times more. We great the salmon a Sam's Club the big one. I cook half that way I have about 2 lunches out of it. After 3 months I was all good. 30pd down also. I just cut carbs and sugar. Not completely. I really just made a lifestyle change. I don't say that I am on a diet. Good Luck I know you can do this. Ask your Dr about the fish oil pills. I put mine in the freezer she told me to do that. Then you don't have the fish taste. Let me know how you are doing with it. XOXOX Teresa
+Teresa (FiftyFive&Fab) thank you Teresa for all of your tips on getting my cholesterol down! I really appreciate it! Great information! I'll keep you posted! Happy New Year! Hugs! Karen 😘
Loved the scenery/snow at the end, that area reminds me of New England, especially that country store at the beginning. Congrats on your daughter graduating college!!! I do have a question about your Nespresso, I know I've asked you about it before and maybe your husband would know better, I know he likes the strong coffee like I do...I don't care for flavored coffees at all...it has to be dark and strong and that brings me to ask how is the coffee in the Nespresso because I don't like ANY of the Keurig coffees...they all taste the same to me and they taste almost like "instant" coffee.....don't use my Keurig at all. So I was going to get the Nespresso Vertuoline like you have that can also make the expresso....BUT I'm wondering if the coffee has that same "instant" tastes like the Keurig. So to make a long story even longer.....guess what I'm asking if the Nespresso is better coffee than the Keurig.... Any input would be appreciated!!! I'll definitely check out your friends channel! Thanks Karen, beautiful vlog! xxoo
+Beverly Saylor Hi Beverly! Definitely get the Nespresso! The coffee is much Stronger! It's fabulous! And the espresso is fabulous! You will love it! The coffee has much more of a fuller body taste than keurig! Mark doesn't like flavored coffees either! Let me know if you get it! Happy New Year! Hugs! Karen 😘
Karen, your home just looks so cozy during the holidays! Don't you just love watching Christmas movies by the tree with a coffee or tea, ugh, so relaxing!! I will definitely check out Shelly's channel! Talk soon, xo!
+Cassandra D Hi Cassandra! I hope you had a wonderful Christmas! I'm embracing the coziness of my tree this week before I take it all down! 🎄😂 Thank you for checking out Shelly's channel! Hugs! Karen 😘
🙌🏻🙌🏻 Thank you for linking all the recipes!! 🙌🏻🙌🏻
+Susan Morris you're welcome Susan! Hugs! Karen 😘
Your vlogs are never boring! You really do such a great job inviting us into your home/life, and we really enjoy it, and feel we're all friends! Hope you have a great Christmas!
+Alison Siem Alison,you are so sweet! We do feel like we have an amazing extension of friends thanks to our UA-cam channel! Merry Christmas to you and your family! Hugs! Karen 🎄😘🤶🏻
hey Karen! Nothing like a packed house full of family and loved ones on the Holidays!! You are blessed to have them and they are blessed to have you! You are so warm and to open up your home to all of them makes you extra special! I loved watching this and seeing all the quaint homes and the town you live in! Picture perfect!! Have to say girlfriend......you put that outfit together with class and taste!! Loved that lace top! You looked stunning!!! Thx for sharing your week with us!! Merry Christmas to you and yours!! LOVE LOVE!!!!
Thanks for sharing your beautiful snow! Your home looks so cozy and Christmasy! Loved this Vlog. Have a Wonderful Holiday filled with Love and Joy❤️🎄
I am watching this in October 2018. Getting ready for Christmas again (since the stores already have their Christmas decor out) with your Christmas vlogs! 🤗
I love that candle holder , and that wreath..great vlog Karen, your house looks so cozy ! Archie is too adorable , love him !
+Denise Millikan thank you so much Denise! I'm enjoying all my Christmas decor this week as much as I can! Then it'll be time to take it all down! Then I always feel the house looks bare! Lol! Happy New Year! Hugs! Karen 😘
So So pretty....love the coziness of your family room! Christmas tree lights, fire and hallmark channel - my fav!!! Merry Christmas to you and your precious family!
+Suzy H thank you Suzy! It is so cozy and I'm going to be sad when we take it all down I hope you had a wonderful Christmas! Happy New Year! Hugs! Karen 😘
Really enjoyed watching this Karen. I love to see you wear that lacy cream coloured top. So pretty on you!
I just love you and Lauren. I adore your vlogs.
Lovely video. Merry Christmas, Karen!
Wow nice Store I felt like I was in a winter wonderland country store.Congrats to your Daughter on her Graduations awesome Vlogmas xoxo🎄🎁🎍💖💕
Goodness! Full house!! but so fun to have everyone around!! great vlog! xo
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That meatball recipe sounds so good! Great Vlog. Thanks for sharing your Christmas traditions! xx
+Christie Anastasio thank you so much for watching! I hope you had a wonderful Christmas! Happy New Year! Hugs! Karen 😘
My girls are home now too for the holidays so I know how you feel lol. Groceries everyday !! I love your enthusiasm for life ! It's contagious ! Love your vlogs ! 😘🍷
+jamie m thank you Jamie! You're so sweet! I try and surround myself with happy people! Thank God Mark is a wonderful husband and keeps us laughing! Happy New Year! Hugs! Karen 😘
Oh my gosh I never want you're vlogs to end ❤️❤️to me it is the best Christmas video nobody does Christmas like you and Lauren love u both Merry 🎄 Christmas
+Kristina Roberts thank you so much Kristina! You are so sweet ! I'm so happy you enjoy my vlogs! I hope you had a wonderful Christmas! Hugs! Karen 😘
It's so fun to see a local UA-camr! :) Big Lots, believe it or not, had some wonderful woodsy candle holders. I'm using one now with star cut-outs.
Hi Karen. ..another great vlog. I loved the farmhouse..such cool unique things. You look amazing as always. I just want to say you have such a sweet calming voice and beautiful smile. I just love both you and Lauren. The cookies looked good..sweet and salty ..my favorite. I need to make them. Your house looks beautiful..Your tree is just gorgeous. Merry Christmas to you and your family!!
+Julie Lancial Hi Julie! Thank you for your sweet comments! It really means a lot to me! Merry Christmas to you & your family! Hugs! Karen 🎄🎁🤶🏻😘
Such a good santa intro! Your town is so pretty, love the houses you showed at the end. Whenever I see a video from you two, it's the first one I watch :)
Wonderful vlog " happy tears" . Archie kills me every time lol.
Great Vlog Karen!! Your home looks Beautiful!! And Hello to Archie❤️ Merry Christmas!!!
+Valerie Meza thank you Valerie! I hope you had a wonderful Christmas! Hugs! Karen 😘
I just discovered your channel! I know it's almost March, but I still love looking at Christmas decor-really! I'm just like that.
I've enjoyed watching you and your friend's makeup finds. Keep up the good work!
+KathleenO16 welcome to our channel! I'm so glad you found us! I hope you subscribed! We really appreciate you commenting! Hugs! Karen 😘
I thought vlog was wonderful, its always full of interesting things. Like I've said before I wouldn't be able to hang with you, I would need a nap. The snow was beautiful made everything look like a fairytale. Have a wonderful Christmas, I'm heading over the Shelly's channel and subscribing. Thank you for telling us about her.
AWESOME video Karen! Luv ur new jewelry! U look BEAUTIFUL as usual! Hugs🤗
+Lolu Hi Lolu! You are so sweet! Thank you!! Hugs! Karen 😘
Love your party look! Just beautiful, Karen
+JoLane Tilley thank you Jolane! Hugs! Karen 😘
Yes you looked So Beautiful, and that necklace looked so pretty with your blouse.
Loved the visit to the 🚜
I just found your channel a couple of weeks ago and I just love you!
Yay😃👍
I wish we had a country store like that one near me, I love it!
Karen your home looks so beautiful and cozy !!!! Love your vlog's!!! Hope we get some snow soon!!! I will check out your UA-cam friend😊
Texas Lady xoxo
+Linda James Hi Linda! I hope you checked out Shelly! She's so sweet! Happy Holidays! Hugs! Karen 😘
Omg, Karen! My son goes to Penn State!!! WE ARE PENN STATE, hahahaLove you and Merry Christmas!!
I came across your vlog as a recommendation to me, and I love it!!! What an amazing shop you visited to purchase your candle, etc. I love White Birch! Your home is decorated so beautifully. I'm so happy to have found you!!!
+Leslie Valenciano-Lopez Hi Leslie! I'm so glad you came across my vlog! Welcome to our channel! You are so sweet to comment! I hope you subscribed! Hugs! Karen 😘🎄
Yes, I did subscribe and I'm looking forward to your future vlogs as well as watching your previous vlogs!!!
I just came accross video......ughh I miss Ohio!! As I've mentioned before .... I used to live there. I also want to mention I just LOVE your Archie. He is just so adorable. Karen Thank you for this video, I know it's old, but always new to me. Thank you, I do realize that these videos are not easy to make and I thank you and Lauren for the hard work that is put into these videos.♥️♥️ Puppy kisses to Arch😙 ♥️♥️🎄
Thank you Dolores, you are so sweet!! Archie sends you puppy kisses back! 🐶💕!! I can’t wait to start my Christmas decorating and filming it for all of you!! Hugs! Karen xo
beautiful. blessings
+Janie LLeyva Thank you Janie! Hugs! Karen 😘
Karen I'm not even half-way through the video and I had to comment - YOUR SKIN LOOKS AMAZING!!!! You are aging backwards right before our eyes :) Please, please do a video on your skin care routine. Is it the Obagi?? I don't know what your doing but I NEED to copy :) My daughter (who is named Candice, we were going to name her Caitlyn) is home from college for the holidays too. She has one more semester than graduation but oh she is ready too! :) Thank you for making this season so special. I feel like the both of you ladies are girlfriends who I visit with weekly. It's so special!! Merry Christmas to you both! Much love, Barb xoxo
I really enjoyed watching your video
+Betsy Persiano thank you Betsy! Hugs! Karen 😘
I just love this vlog, got me into the Christmas spirit. Congrats to Caitlin!!! ~Elizabeth
Just added Meander Hill to my live list. 6 1/2 hour drive to Youngstown Ohio. Not bad. I feel like I remember seeing somewhere that one of the countries largest Christmas stores was also in Ohio. Karen and Lauren...any idea what one it might be? It was a while back so who knows if it's even open anymore
You'll love Meander Hill! I think you're talking about the Christmas store in Millersburg, OH. !
@@EnhanceTheSeasonswithKaren yes!! Tis the Season I think is the one I was thinking of. I’d love to plan a road trip in the fall because I love the harvest festivals too! I can hit those up along the way.
That was fun....I love that shop. The Warm Glow Candle outlet is about an hour and a half from me...it's a half way point for my daughter, Lisa and I to meet, I love it there...And...it was so funny....I thought your coffee mug looked familiar ....I looked over and I was having my morning coffee from the same mug...lol. This cold weather is just not fun...lol. I have to carry my Lily out to potty...lol. Have a great weekend...my family all comes in tomorrow for our Christmas...so today is my cooking day..lol. Love..Patty
Oh my gosh- I'm playing catch up here on The 2 Orchids channel & I am feeling so festive & inspired watching the vids! 🎄
My late husband was born in West Philadelphia & lived Drexel Hill before his family moved to Northern Va when he was elementary school age. His extended family are scattered from PA to Columbus, OH. When I heard you say " I'm going to just putz around" - it brought back so many memories. My late husband always used the term " putz ". That is not something I hear often here in NoVa, so it was just a bit of nostalgia to hear you say it. Also, so funny to me is to see you driving when it's snowing or snow on the ground. I live in NoVa & in my area, when it snows, schools close & people don't venture out until the snow plows have done their thing. My husband used to laugh at how our county would shut down schools with an inch or 2 of snow. It never seemed odd to me at all. The forecast calls for snow & everyone panics & goes for food supplies & TP 🤗😂. Per usual, I loved seeing a glimpse of your lovely holiday decor & always appreciate when you share recipes! I'm planning to serve brie Christmas Day, and may abandon my recipe for the yummy looking fig/ walnut version your daughter was prepping. I hope I find the recipe linked.
Merry Christmas to you & yours. 🎅🏻❤🌟
+Susan Morris thank you so much for your sweet comments! Hahahaha that's funny! I didn't realize u said putz! Lol! But you're right, it's a common word here! I hope you enjoyed the Brie! It is a delicious recipe! I hope you and your family had a very merry Christmas! Hugs! Karen 😘🎄
happy Holidays! Where did you find the gingerbread coffee??? It is my favourite, and i havent been able to find it this year.
Karen, I thought you might want to know that the Under the mistletoe Lush link is to NatKingCole CD...LOL
lovely vlog!!✨
awwww so many things to talk about. 1st, I have been enjoying the Merry Christmas intro, so well done. I just love your and Lauren's channel! It is my #1 fave. Each and every video is so wonderful! Also, Karen I have been meaning to ask where did you get the light on your kitchen counter next to recipe stand in the video. It is multi color, like tortoise shell. It is so beautiful and looks so cozy.
+Lynn B hi Lynn! Your are so sweet! I feel honored that we're your favorite channel! I got my light from Scentsy! scentstand.scentsy.us/shop/p/29118/amber-fluted-shade-warmer I love it! Hugs my friend! Karen 😘🎄
you were not to far from me when you went to Pittsburgh I live in Huntingdon by lake Raystown have you ever been there
were is this shop I would love to go there
you look so beautiful karen
+Jennifer Greene thank you Jennifer! Happy Holidays! Hugs! Karen 😘
Hello- great vlog as always. Checking out Shelly's channel right now. Thanks for the recommendation.
+Jodi M. Thank you Jodi! Shelly is such a sweetheart! Hugs! Karen 😘🎄
Your skin looks so pretty, what foundation are you wearing?
+Lyndsey Pearson thank you! I'm using It Cosmetics Illumination CC cream! That's all! I can't seem to find a foundation that I like right now! I'm on the hunt! Hugs! Karen 😘
Just wanted to let you know you can do this yourself. I had the same thing happen when I went to the Doctors last spring. I take one fish oil 1000mg a day and I am eating salmon two times a week at least some times more. We great the salmon a Sam's Club the big one. I cook half that way I have about 2 lunches out of it. After 3 months I was all good. 30pd down also. I just cut carbs and sugar. Not completely. I really just made a lifestyle change. I don't say that I am on a diet. Good Luck I know you can do this. Ask your Dr about the fish oil pills. I put mine in the freezer she told me to do that. Then you don't have the fish taste. Let me know how you are doing with it. XOXOX Teresa
+Teresa (FiftyFive&Fab) thank you Teresa for all of your tips on getting my cholesterol down! I really appreciate it! Great information! I'll keep you posted! Happy New Year! Hugs! Karen 😘
Loved the scenery/snow at the end, that area reminds me of New England, especially that country store at the beginning. Congrats on your daughter graduating college!!!
I do have a question about your Nespresso, I know I've asked you about it before and maybe your husband would know better, I know he likes the strong coffee like I do...I don't care for flavored coffees at all...it has to be dark and strong and that brings me to ask how is the coffee in the Nespresso because I don't like ANY of the Keurig coffees...they all taste the same to me and they taste almost like "instant" coffee.....don't use my Keurig at all. So I was going to get the Nespresso Vertuoline like you have that can also make the expresso....BUT I'm wondering if the coffee has that same "instant" tastes like the Keurig. So to make a long story even longer.....guess what I'm asking if the Nespresso is better coffee than the Keurig.... Any input would be appreciated!!! I'll definitely check out your friends channel! Thanks Karen, beautiful vlog! xxoo
+Beverly Saylor Hi Beverly! Definitely get the Nespresso! The coffee is much Stronger! It's fabulous! And the espresso is fabulous! You will love it! The coffee has much more of a fuller body taste than keurig! Mark doesn't like flavored coffees either! Let me know if you get it! Happy New Year! Hugs! Karen 😘
2 Orchids Thanks Karen, I'll let you know!
What do you mean not a fun vlog - the two orchids always have fabulous vlogs. My life is so boring compared to yours - lol.
PS: I love this scarf you are wearing - where did you get it?
+joy wells thank you Joy! Lol! I got my scarf from Macy's! Happy New Year! Hugs Karen 😘
yeah mine too ! lol