Christmas Gift Guide 2024 || self-care, crafty, bookish, *aesthetic*

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  • @brickgarden
    @brickgarden 20 днів тому +305

    With the economy the way it is, my kids and I are making everyone a present this year. We've made ornaments out of salt dough and our own cards, dried oranges and branches from fir trees to make bouquets! I feel like they are going to remember this Christmas because of all the crafting we've been doing, and it makes the gifts a little more special ☺

    • @DarlingDesi
      @DarlingDesi  20 днів тому +50

      That’s so sweet, I bet it will be a Christmas they’ll always remember! 🥹

    • @BouncyBrown
      @BouncyBrown 20 днів тому +16

      I like making bookmarks with my kids to give out. when they were really little, I'd just have them watercolor and then cut up the paper. 😅 if you hole punch and loop in a ribbon it looks really nice!

    • @CatTheDruid
      @CatTheDruid 20 днів тому +8

      I love your homemade gift ideas! I made all the Christmas/Yule gifts this year too. junk journals, hand bound books, and other paper crafts, sewn items like potholders and aprons, and packets of treats.

    • @A.RBradburn
      @A.RBradburn 20 днів тому +8

      Yes! a Simple christmas is always more meaningful. It always makes me think of little women

    • @brickgarden
      @brickgarden 19 днів тому +1

      @@A.RBradburn My favorite book!!! ❤

  • @MelissaVines-h2y
    @MelissaVines-h2y 19 днів тому +196

    Yes Desi, We love to watch your " What I Got For Christmas" videos.. Especially the gifts from your wonderful husband Jared. He does such a good job !

    • @Abergie15
      @Abergie15 19 днів тому +8

      Yes, please post those videos after Christmas! We will watch them.

    • @Sassafras711
      @Sassafras711 19 днів тому +2

      Yes, my thoughts exactly. Jared's gift giving is chef's kiss.

  • @CatTheDruid
    @CatTheDruid 20 днів тому +53

    Why would you even ask if we want to see a What I Got For Christmas video?! Of COURSE WE DO! I've been looking forward to it, and watched all your previous ones to tide me over while I wait for a new one! I don't even watch other peoples videos of that topic, because I love yours the best.
    Oh, and yes, I want to see the other Christmas video you made, even if it's after Christmas when it's ready!

  • @millyhunt6684
    @millyhunt6684 20 днів тому +106

    I *LOVE* your 'What I got for Christmas' videos - it's a yes please from me! Take it easy, I hope you all have a wonderful Christmas and a very happy and peaceful new year ❤

  • @emelieallred9425
    @emelieallred9425 20 днів тому +55

    Thank you desi, don't worry about needing a break ever we'll still be here and happy to hear from you whenever you're up for it. No more burn out, take care 🫰

  • @kittyquinn004
    @kittyquinn004 20 днів тому +92

    Yes please to a What I Got For Christmas video!! Your past ones are some of my favorites to watch, because your other Christmas videos get me in the Christmas spirit, but those What I Got videos get me excited for Christmas Day itself!! 🥰💚🎄🎁

  • @Oneleggedninja
    @Oneleggedninja 18 днів тому +11

    One thing my husband always does is ask if I want a gift or an experience. When I’ve chosen gift he’s gotten me nice handbags and dresses. When I’ve chosen experience he’s given me laser treatments, my one and only tattoo, a massage at a spa or we’ve gone on a day trip. I usually choose an experience because we get to do something together. For my birthday this year we got snacks and went to a drive in movie. Love your ideas Desi!

  • @amberpatrick-griffin5538
    @amberpatrick-griffin5538 19 днів тому +26

    Gift giving is CLEARLY your love language Desi! You just light up! :) I hope you feel 100% by Christmas. Merry Christmas!

  • @sarahhales1505
    @sarahhales1505 20 днів тому +30

    When you have a cold, but Desi makes the couch cozy!

  • @cameo6969
    @cameo6969 19 днів тому +6

    The only bad thing about this video is that it came too late because WOW some of these ideas are the best I've seen in a while and my family would've loved some of them! I'm taking notes and I'll wait for next year or birthdays. Thanks Desi!

  • @sadsystems301
    @sadsystems301 20 днів тому +18

    Dear Desi, I would like to say thank you for all the wonderful and cozy hours I spent with your videos. You are such an inspiring person and it feels like we are friends 💗 I wish you the best christmas and the most relaxing days!

  • @aundriealopez7464
    @aundriealopez7464 18 днів тому +7

    Girl make a "what I got for Christmas video" ❤. I would absolutely watch it! I love anything you create! Your content is always wonderful no matter what it is!!😊

  • @jacba8313
    @jacba8313 19 днів тому +6

    My favourite gifts I’m giving this year are 1. A custom 30 piece puzzle I printed at staples for my 3 year old niece. It’s a drawing of the 6 main pups from paw patrol that I did in procreate on my phone. 2. A box of 12 Purdy’s chocolates I customized for my boyfriend based on his tastes and I used procreate to draw a little legend for them and laid it on top of them in the tin. 3. A journal for my boyfriend with the first few pages occupied by a ✨spicy✨ collage also including some cute little doodles of ways to say I love you (like “u feel like 🏠” or “I ❤️ u - - - - > 🌙 and back“). And 4. Every year I give him a calendar which I’ve cut and pasted little doodles of myself into. This year, I was inspired by my usage of procreate and the staples printing, so I gathered one photo of us from each month of 2024 and am doodling little versions of us with our big selves. Then I’ll be using each corresponding month for the 2025 calendar!

  • @DestinyMarie1121
    @DestinyMarie1121 19 днів тому +13

    Hubby and I will be celebrating Christmas until mid January, so bring on the Christmas!!! 🎄🎄🎄🎄

  • @giuliofish
    @giuliofish 19 днів тому +6

    Christmas videos are timeless. I watch my favourites like reruns, all year round.

  • @karenmabe9819
    @karenmabe9819 19 днів тому +3

    If you get gifts that make your heart smile, then I love to see it.

  • @EveryFurtherMile
    @EveryFurtherMile 19 днів тому +3

    For my mom, I did a gift bouquet. I thrifted most items (which she loves because she loves thrifting). I got a gold and white plant pot, really nice dried flowers wrapped in soft burlap, yarn for crocheting, some crafting stickers and magazine (only new item). I put them on sticks that I got at a dollar store and made it look like a bouquet.
    I wish I could add photos! It was pretty awesome. And not a lot of money.

  • @atheaterperson6972
    @atheaterperson6972 19 днів тому +12

    Completely understandable that you need to take breaks! And of course I’d love to see the Christmas video you were working on even if it’s after Christmas! 🎄 hope your Christmas Day is lovely and keep doing what you need to take care of yourself!

  • @TheRavenLilian
    @TheRavenLilian 19 днів тому +6

    Okay, 1: Morning is relative. I used to work overnight shifts and all of us who worked that shift would just say good morning to each other when we came in, because we had mostly all just woken up. And besides let's be real it's morning somewhere. So don't feel bad about saying good morning when it's not "technically" morning.
    2: I hope you feel better soon. Being sick is awful.
    3: Book stamps are such a lovely thing. Imagine if the use of them was more common and you could find second hand books with the stamps from 2 or 3 different personal libraries. Even better if the people have hand written in the years the book had lived in their collection. Wouldn't that be a lovely visible history of the book.
    4: Yes please do a "What I got for Christmas."
    5: I truly cherish watching your videos. Such a warm and inspiring way to start my days. 🫖🌄

  • @emileekadell7266
    @emileekadell7266 15 днів тому +3

    Your kitty looked like a cute little horned owl sitting up like that. Lol❤

  • @HelloEllaPoore
    @HelloEllaPoore 19 днів тому +8

    Hugs back at you!!!! I actually loved this video so much, but I basically love all of your videos because they are so comforting. Please post what you got for Christmas! I would love to see that.

  • @grissopia
    @grissopia 19 днів тому +4

    I love your 'what I got for Christmas' videos. Your hubby is so thoughtful and knows you so well. ❤

  • @jessicawells3379
    @jessicawells3379 19 днів тому +3

    My daughter knitted me a tea cozy last Christmas that I could use on my antique tea pot that I use for tea parties that I have with my grandgirls. It was the best!!

  • @arwenives
    @arwenives 18 днів тому +2

    I'm only 30 secs in and I must say I was struck with how beautiful the intro shot is. You look AMAZING, that hair is really perfect on you, and the warm coloring all over contrasted with your cats eyes. I don't know why it made me feel some sort of way but it did. Your videos are such a visual feast. I love it! Thank you!

  • @zeldamaster8472
    @zeldamaster8472 18 днів тому +2

    I would love a "What I Got for Christmas" video! I look forward to yours every year.

  • @whimsicalsteffy
    @whimsicalsteffy 20 днів тому +7

    I love watching your, “What I got for Christmas videos!” They bring me happiness! Also, I so happy to hear your on the mends now of the sickness! Im on week two of whatever is going around. I love the dad gifts you got! Team Neil!! I am making homemade gifts this year. Im in my sewing era. Merry Christmas Desi!

  • @MyaPapaya
    @MyaPapaya 19 днів тому +1

    AND WE LOVE YOU TOO!!!!! sending the hugs right back atchya. you're such a bright spot of sunshine, and I thank you for all the love and passion and energy that you share with us.

  • @kelseyjean291
    @kelseyjean291 19 днів тому +1

    So many good gift ideas! I love giving gifts and finding the perfect thing for someone... one thing I got for my mom this year (after years of looking on ebay) is a vintage board game she had as a kid and we played at my Grandparents. I think it's a fun gift idea for yourself or someone else to look at things you/they liked as a kid or maybe didn't get as a kid and always wanted (like an American Girl doll, a hobby like coloring, a game/game system, a Build-A-Bear etc.)... make your inner child happy this Christmas ❤ And yes, Desi please do a "What I Got For Christmas" video... I always love seeing what you get! We celebrate Christmas into January, so bring on the Christmas videos... it's never too late!🎄

  • @nathaliedemchenko9058
    @nathaliedemchenko9058 20 днів тому +6

    The most comfortable person on UA-cam is back😊 Best wishes for the upcoming holidays from Russia❤

  • @SunshineDawn7
    @SunshineDawn7 18 днів тому +2

    Get well soon and Merry Christmas and of course we want to see what you got for Christmas! 🥰🌲🌲❤❤💚💚

  • @amberrufener4752
    @amberrufener4752 19 днів тому +4

    Yes, I would love to see a 'What I Got for Christmas' video from you! I've missed your videos! I really hope you feel well for Christmas. Are you and Jared still planning to move across the pond?

  • @lekofo
    @lekofo 20 днів тому +5

    Your video feels like - and actually is one of - the best gifts I get all year around✨️🎄
    Thank you for one more year in your company, cheer, happiness, kindness, and inspiration!
    Loads of love!
    And yesyesyes, I'd love to see what you've got for Christmas ☃️

  • @aklili5527
    @aklili5527 15 днів тому +1

    OMG, you're absolutely my favorite UA-camr, and I adore the warm feeling you bring to my house as soon as I play one of your videos. I love you so much, and Merry Christmas!

  • @mentinfusion
    @mentinfusion 20 днів тому +17

    You look so lovely in this video? How did you get your hair to be so wavy and voluminous? All the ideas are truly thoughtful. I would love to see your what I've got for Christmas video, is seems like a tradition already :D Hope you are feeling better!

  • @vijaylakshmirathore2746
    @vijaylakshmirathore2746 20 днів тому +4

    I'll snuggle up in my blanket and watch it!❤ Love Desi!🎀

  • @ayyyemossy1355
    @ayyyemossy1355 16 днів тому +2

    I think this is my favorite Desi video yet! Which is saying something. Merry Christmas! 🎄❄️

  • @Alexandra-ro3yf
    @Alexandra-ro3yf 14 днів тому +1

    I would die for a whole New Years Resolution manifestation ideas video!

  • @JAMbamthankyoumaam
    @JAMbamthankyoumaam 18 днів тому +1

    Girl, you look so, so gorgeous! 😍
    I mean, you always do, but I think it's the hairstyle today. I love it ❤
    Merry Christmas 🎄

  • @MeganDunroe
    @MeganDunroe 19 днів тому +3

    I'm always happy with whatever you are able to put out for videos. Your videos are so calming, so peaceful, homey and I love them so much. I hope you're able to get better soon and have a merry Christmas Desi ❤

  • @Elfenster
    @Elfenster 20 днів тому +3

    I love to watch your 'What I got for Christmas' videos ☺Thank you for all the video's you make, they are so cosy to watch. I wish you all have a wonderful Christmas and a very happy and peaceful new year ✨🎄

  • @bun__
    @bun__ 17 днів тому +1

    I hope you always know that we love your videos no matter what topic you do and always take care and rest!

  • @jennifersherman554
    @jennifersherman554 12 днів тому

    I do “day” gifts. Gifting someone, pancake mix, old utensils, a gift card to Apple TV to rent or buy a movie, etc. It’s my absolute favourite!

  • @hollynordgren510
    @hollynordgren510 19 днів тому +1

    So glad you're feeling better! Hugs right back to you!

  • @candicemast4209
    @candicemast4209 19 днів тому +2

    I LOVE seeing what you got for Christmas- one of my favorites all year

  • @JayGTheAwkwardBookworm
    @JayGTheAwkwardBookworm 19 днів тому +1

    The little paw print is so cute 🥹

  • @Belovedinc
    @Belovedinc 19 днів тому +1

    I love watching your “what I got for Xmas videos”
    And Binxy is just so pretty, I love her energy

  • @Kkiikkiirriikkiii
    @Kkiikkiirriikkiii 17 днів тому +1

    These are such unique and very thoughtful gifts - I already “favorited” many of them for future gifts, thank you!

  • @elens.cozy.corner
    @elens.cozy.corner 19 днів тому +1

    I love watching your "What I Got for Christmas" so much, so PLEASE do it! Wish you and Jared and your fur babies a very Merry Christmas!!!!🎄Take care of yourself ❤

  • @jannigirl
    @jannigirl 19 днів тому

    Yes to the 'what you got for Christmas' it is sort of our Christmas tradition together!!

  • @sandrakulikowski6305
    @sandrakulikowski6305 17 днів тому +2

    Merry Christmas happy to know you’re feeling better. I would love to see what you got for Christmas. Yes please have a very happy and healthy new year.

  • @amyvaccaro2761
    @amyvaccaro2761 15 днів тому

    I hope you had a beautiful Christmas! And hoping you feel better soon! You make whatever video you want, I will watch! Bye Friend!

  • @evagutierrez3934
    @evagutierrez3934 15 днів тому

    Thank you for sharing these wonderful gift ideas, I love the personal touches ❤ I hope you are feeling better and had a wonderful and Merry Christmas 🎁🎄 God bless you and Jared

  • @natiburnspurple64
    @natiburnspurple64 16 днів тому

    Loved this idea for a video! Would be an awesome tradition along with a What I Got for Christmas video later on! I love those ones. They also inspire gift ideas for next Christmas or birthdays. And you and Jared seem so good at gift giving and it warms my heart to see how excited you get to give and recieve meaningful and thoughtful gifts 💕 Please share your excitement with us about what you got this year! Even if it's simple, chatty short video. Those are so enjoyable 💜

  • @eligipitay8679
    @eligipitay8679 20 днів тому +2

    Yes I’d still love to see your other Christmas video! ❤

  • @emilydykstra7932
    @emilydykstra7932 18 днів тому +2

    I discovered your channel through your 'What I Got For Christmas 2021' video! I'm so thankful that this video came up in my recommendations back in the day! Your channel has truly changed my life. ❤

  • @AnaVieiraDC
    @AnaVieiraDC 19 днів тому +1

    Merry Christmas, Desi, for you and Jared! It's been a wonderful time and, yes, I'd love a what I got for Christmas video

  • @kellym7667
    @kellym7667 20 днів тому +3

    omg please do another what I got for Christmas video bc i LOVE watching them and urs are always my favourite

  • @adriannaamato9833
    @adriannaamato9833 20 днів тому +3

    Yes! I want to see what you get for Christmas❤

  • @Mr.AshleyGriffiths
    @Mr.AshleyGriffiths 20 днів тому +2

    Oooo I am never this early to see a Darling Desi video!!

  • @EasrterRising1fan
    @EasrterRising1fan 19 днів тому

    I would say one of the best gifts I got too was the Rosetta Stone Italian as well. I would say Desi, that even if you have to make it late many people celebrate Christmas season between the Dec. 25 to Feb.2. So better late than never and we will always appreciate a Christmas decor no matter the time of year.

  • @HanneloreHaubentaucher
    @HanneloreHaubentaucher 17 днів тому

    Your hair is so beautiful desi 😍 and the whole video is again so cosy - love it ❤️

  • @MyCozyLife-Lisa
    @MyCozyLife-Lisa 14 днів тому

    Desi, we just watched The Silver Skates for the first time based on your recommendation. We absolutely loved it❤️ What a delightfully charming movie😊 Thank you for recommending it.

  • @himeyeah
    @himeyeah 19 днів тому +2

    I needed a hug 🥹

  • @spiderbeam
    @spiderbeam 18 днів тому

    I like to give sweets or cookies, or make a recipe that they like but don't get often or can't make yet themselves. like, their favorite that they don't have to share with anyone. that's the best feeling, that someone was thinking of you in that way and paying attention!

  • @irhonda31
    @irhonda31 18 днів тому

    Lovely gift ideas! Definitely do a “what I got” video! Merry Christmas!🎄☃️

  • @brunapinheiroyoga
    @brunapinheiroyoga 20 днів тому +2

    I just wanted to say that I really felt your hug ❤ I would love to be friends with you, your energy makes people feel seen and worthy of a good life filled with love and abundance. ❤and Yes to a "What I got for Christmas video! 🥰 thank you so much

  • @polina_pol
    @polina_pol 18 днів тому

    I love your "What I got for Christmas" videos, so I'll be waiting for it and for any of your videos, they are my favourite💛

  • @kelbabecker5645
    @kelbabecker5645 18 днів тому

    Yes Desi! Love your “what I got for Christmas” videos. Actually I watch whatever you post. I love them all. You bring me comfort and joy!
    Merry Christmas 🩷🥰

  • @Allysunmoonstar
    @Allysunmoonstar 18 днів тому

    Hope you feel better soon & can enjoy hosting Christmas! This gave some me some great ideas! Just do the 12 days of Christmas and post after the 25th if you want! I always enjoy your what I got for Christmas videos! Hugs to you, Jared & all your furbabies!❤🎄❤️

  • @shadzilla.
    @shadzilla. 19 днів тому

    Yes please to another video even after Christmas! Christmas passes too quickly so it's nice to continue celebrating in the days following. Hope you are feeling better and Merry Christmas! 🎄

  • @JulNZ92
    @JulNZ92 19 днів тому

    I enjoyed this video. Make it a yearly addition to your content! Everyone needs gifting ideas!

  • @IBeLieveInChrist07
    @IBeLieveInChrist07 19 днів тому +1

    Funny, I never heard you say good morning. Great gift ideas, but what happens when you have a person that if it doesn’t cost $$$ it’s still not what they want. Yet, that person always know what to buy others! ❤❤❤❤

  • @KristenPerkins
    @KristenPerkins 15 днів тому

    Please make what you got for Christmas I looove those!

  • @amberlilynm
    @amberlilynm 20 днів тому +2

    As a person who considers themselves to be a great gift giver these were some great and original gift ideas!! It was really inspiring and now I’m almost sad I’m already done buying presents!! I wish you and Jared a very Merry Christmas!!!!🎄🎁 🎅

  • @margaret-mure
    @margaret-mure 19 днів тому +1

    Yes to what you got, even more ideas for next year! 😊

  • @taliw7736
    @taliw7736 18 днів тому

    Get well soon 🙏 its alright Desi

  • @chanelleie734
    @chanelleie734 19 днів тому +1

    Love everything you do! I always make sure I am not doing anything purely to watch your videos. Merry Christmas!

  • @BeeBaldwin
    @BeeBaldwin 20 днів тому +2

    Of COURSE I want to se what you got for Christmas! 😻 But please take your time filming it; take care of yourself and enjoy your family! 🤗 😊

  • @katysmith5392
    @katysmith5392 18 днів тому

    Desi these are truly such good gift ideas!! So thoughtful❤❤

  • @sunshining_inthe_hebrides4030
    @sunshining_inthe_hebrides4030 19 днів тому

    Oh I love your what I got for Christmas..I’m the age where I don’t get Christmas presents any longer and I love watching others get presents xxx

  • @jaylanmaus4137
    @jaylanmaus4137 18 днів тому

    I would LOVE to see what you got for Christmas!

  • @han2012m
    @han2012m 19 днів тому +2

    Your hair looks amazing!

    • @DarlingDesi
      @DarlingDesi  19 днів тому

      Thank you SO MUCH 🥹🫶🏻

  • @ElizabethLopez-ve6lq
    @ElizabethLopez-ve6lq 10 днів тому

    I loved the content in this video. I hope you do it every year.❤

  • @coleparrish3687
    @coleparrish3687 19 днів тому

    Loving your style today Desi! The sweater is super classy and beautiful with your classic style! I think that pattern is fair aisle, could be wrong. Bless you and yours, and a very merry Christmas to all! God bless you!

  • @cheryl2434
    @cheryl2434 20 днів тому +1

    Love the video, glad you're feeling better. Looking forward to a what I got for Christmas video too

  • @hotmess_84
    @hotmess_84 18 днів тому

    Girl I just want to say I “felt” that hug at the end 🥰 Thank you for showing me how to romanticize the holidays and everyday life ❤

  • @kalenakai6808
    @kalenakai6808 18 днів тому

    Those are some cute ideas for book lovers!

  • @elizabeth.vndr.
    @elizabeth.vndr. 18 днів тому

    I love when you give the camera a hug. Your videos have got me through a really hard year. So thankful for you Desi. I hope you have a blessed Christmas!

  • @ramonap-s
    @ramonap-s 19 днів тому

    Dear Desi,
    I love watching your "what i got for christmas" Videos.
    I hope you and your family will have a wonderful time during christmas.

  • @foreverem-official
    @foreverem-official 20 днів тому +1

    Ferl better soon and yes I would love to see what you received for Christmas 🎄

  • @lamann2437
    @lamann2437 14 днів тому

    Your hair is especially beautiful today!!

  • @graceland6331
    @graceland6331 20 днів тому +1

    I love this wallet stuffed with good times idea!

  • @davidhoward4955
    @davidhoward4955 20 днів тому

    Thank you, Desi, for some relaxing and cozy content this year. My wife Kristina & I regularly watch your videos…and she is a Honeywood Hollow member as well.

  • @kvcavin1
    @kvcavin1 19 днів тому

    Any content you make, I love! Even if it’s after Christmas, I will still cherish it because then next year when I want to get into the spirit, I’ll have even more aesthetic videos to watch! ❤

  • @katiawhitlock8402
    @katiawhitlock8402 19 днів тому

    Glad you are feeling better! ❤ Yes, we love your "What I got for Christmas" videos. And thank you for this beautiful video. So many cute ideas for gifts. Especially the paw print one of Binx:)
    Hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas this year 🎄

  • @carolineickhoff5341
    @carolineickhoff5341 18 днів тому

    That was an awesome video ❤
    Hey, when you are sick, you are supposed to rest. So do not worry if you can‘t get videos up. I am happy with a video every week, every month or ervery other month. And yes, please make a what you got video. Love and a happy Christmas from Germany. We celebrate today.

  • @Allybbbbbb444
    @Allybbbbbb444 20 днів тому +2

    Yes!! Please make a what I got for christmas video!

  • @haleyc.3530
    @haleyc.3530 18 днів тому

    Ngl Desi my breath was taken away by how gorgeous your hair looks in the beginning of this video, I had to pause and comment about it immediately 💕💕💕

  • @belindaknowles7440
    @belindaknowles7440 19 днів тому

    I would love to see a what you get for Christmas video. You make it fun to watch because you are always so grateful for every little thing you receive❤ Have a lovely Christmas 🌲❄️ and a fabulous New Year🫖🧁

  • @meganpatterson2218
    @meganpatterson2218 18 днів тому

    Ah yay a new Desi video! And yes, please do make another what I got for Christmas, I binge those every year lol. I hope your feelig much better!