Lovely vlog. I favour a natural makeup as well Laurie. I struggle with eye makeup because I have dry eyes. Loved the light show. Pleased things are working out for you and Vanessa.❤🎄🥂
What a lovely Christmas event! That music is gorgeous, isn't it? I listen to that kind of music when I'm writing. Love it! It's from Edward Scissorhands. I loved that look you wore with the blue floral shirt and your hair up! You looked fabulous! xx
Hi Laurie, it was a lovely vlog. The light show was wonderful and I love your bee pot. The merit make up looks good too. I am like you and I celebrate the shortest day too. I simply can't wait for Spring and the lighter nights. Take care and have a good rest of the week. xx
Thanks Jacqueline. The Merit brand is worth looking into. Today is the shortest day 🙌 Here's to clocking that extra daylight. Have the best Christmas xx
We are at 5.05pm and it's getting dark in TR NC. Love your videos so down to earth . Our Christmas decorations are amazing in the shops and hotel's loving this Christmas. Xx
Your evening looks wonderful. Thx for sharing. We were in UK last Christmas and walked Blenheim Palace. Our favorite memory. If we get to Sussex (hope!) we'll check it out. I'd love to see it in summer.I love that light green coat!
Enjoyed the vlog Laurie. Have ordered one of those brushes they look great. Will be interesting to see how you go on with the teeth whitening. Glad to see you happy again. Wishing you both a lovely Christmas together. X
Thanx for sharing the lovely light show - was imagining myself walking under that archway. I’m checking out Merit makeup haven’t heard of that one. Have a lovely Christmas with Vanessa and doggies things always work out in the end xx
Thank you for your make up demonstration. I tend to do a very light no make up look most of the time. I've not come across Merit and will now have a look at it. The light show was beautiful. I'm sure you will go back throughout the year. Lovely to see you both looking very happy. Wishing you a wonderful Christmas and a very happy 2025. Love Chris xxx
Hi Chris. Yes, I will certainly be going back to Hellmingham Hall when the weather is nice. Do check out the Merit brand. I'm impressed. I've just started using some of the skincare as well, and that's good. Excited for Christmas this year. I will see you once more before it arrives xx
I love your videos and tips. 😘 ❤ An eyebrow product is important for us "older" girls!👍🏼😉. I cannot live w/out mine.😊 Is it okay to say that my favorite is legendary eyebrow gel is Charlotte Tilbury? 🤷🏼♀️
Do you know Laurie, every time we see Vanessa in your vlogs, even if it’s just briefly, I can tell how nice she is, what a good sport she is, and just how much she would do for you, and I love her without even having met her, and know that you are happy now, loved and cared for, and most importantly safe. She did that, and I love her for it. If you come down this way to any Xmas thingys over the Holidays, let me know and I will meet you both there for a drink or lunch, or both x x
Thanks, Deborah. I got very lucky! The fact that Vanessa has helped me all through the year with all the troubles I've had as well! Here's to a good 2025 xx
There’s only one way to go when you’ve hit the bottom kid, what doesn’t kill you and all of that, I think 25 is going to be my year too, but if it isn’t, it couldn’t be worse than the two that I’ve just had, didn’t think that I’d make it at one point, but hey here I am, talking to a fellow warrior right here right now 💪😉🫶 All I gotta get me now is a male Vanessa, although not for another couple of years or so, as I’m a bit anti relationships at the minute, I just love watching you and Ness getting happier by the day, that’s good enough for me right now ❤️
Hi Alison. Thank you. I'm just trialling some Merit skincare as well. Everything I've received is very good. I'm hoping to get another film out before Christmas yet. Fingers crossed haha xx
Merry Christmas and a wonderful new year ,, a new beginning all the very best ,, beautiful place we are so lucky in uk to have historic homes 🏡 did festival lights longleat amazing beautiful place anytime but magical at Christmas time x
Hi Denise. Thank you. 2025 is going to be so much better. I'm heading to Hyde Hall in Chelmsford this week. I'm excited for that too. Have the best Christmas xx
I’ve never even heard of Hyde Hall, but I like doing all the same things as you and V, like anywhere Green, Floral and beautiful, stately homes and just walking in beautiful places, so unless a man can enjoy all of those things and buy me a Range Rover outright, I’m staying on my own with my Dog, nobody more loyal than your Dog xx
Hi Laurie. First of all I’m so sorry you are still dealing with the aftermath of your separation. I do hope things improve especially now you have not got to pay out that money. You are absolutely right about working on your relationship. Someone has to instigate times to do things together so you can talk and keep that bond strong. You are my go to person on all things makeup so my eyes and ears pricked up straight away. I already have many of these products so I will be looking at this new brand and the teeth whitener. Loved your tree Enjoy your first Christmas together xx
Thanks so much. I'm so lucky to hear from you every week. The Merit brand is worth looking at. I'm enjoying some of their skin care as well. Once again, thanks for all your support xx
Hi Laurie, wow - where has this year gone to? This time last year we were all so worried about you, and🎉here you are - still keeping us updated with new make-up, beauty and outfit inspiration. Ten out of ten for resilience and belief. Wishing you a fabulous (and restful) festive season and here’s to all that 2025 gives you!❤X
Hi Penelope. Yes. What a year! I keep getting Google photo flashbacks to this time last year and I still find it hard to believe what I've been through. I'm my most settled right now. It's taken a year! Thank you for sticking by me. It means a lot xx
Enjoyed the video and the light show was so pretty and very festive. Here's hoping you can put 2024 behind you and look forward to a brighter and fulfilling 2025 🙂
Oh my goodness! You are so tough on your poor skin when you apply foundation in particular 😅 You brush it all in so fiercely I can hardly bear to watch. Perhaps you could pat it on using a sponge so you wouldn’t drag your skin? Otherwise the makeup was interesting thank you.
Hi Laurie The teeth whitening machine 🥴🥴🥴🤨🤨 Medically teeth are not white. Can be an off white/whiteish but never pure white. I would be quite apprehensive using this machine If it works then great All those Christmas lights Stress is a ‘killer’ I ended up in A&E in Seattle in May 2023 having nearly died. I then received bill from them in January this year This was ‘hanging over me’. and making me ill but I sorted it out in June 13 months later ❤️❤️🏴🏴☝️☝️
Hi Joanne. Oh my goodness, this does not sound good! You used the perfect phrase ' hanging over me' I'm still trying to get off my tenancy, but someone won't sign the papers! I still have that and the divorce to get through. Getting there though xx
Merry Christmas to you n Vanessa lovely ending to your vid enjoy
Thank you. Have a lovely Christmas xx
What a lovely end to Your reel Laurie ..May your first Christmas be full of special memories ☃️🩷🎄🧚🏻
Thanks Irene. Have a lovely Christmas xx
Happy Christmas. I always look forward to your vlogs. Jx
Thanks so much Judith. That's lovely to hear. Have a lovely Christmas xx
Lovely vlog. I favour a natural makeup as well Laurie. I struggle with eye makeup because I have dry eyes. Loved the light show. Pleased things are working out for you and Vanessa.❤🎄🥂
Thank you Margo. Have a lovely Christmas xx
Loved this vlog 😊lovely to see you soooo happy 😊
Thanks Deborah. Have the best Christmas xx
What a lovely Christmas event! That music is gorgeous, isn't it? I listen to that kind of music when I'm writing. Love it! It's from Edward Scissorhands. I loved that look you wore with the blue floral shirt and your hair up! You looked fabulous! xx
Oh I love it. I'm glad I managed to get a little of that in. Thank you Suzy btw xx
Happy Christmas to you both.😘🎄
Thank you Janette. Have a good one xx
Hi Laurie, it was a lovely vlog. The light show was wonderful and I love your bee pot. The merit make up looks good too. I am like you and I celebrate the shortest day too. I simply can't wait for Spring and the lighter nights. Take care and have a good rest of the week. xx
Thanks Jacqueline. The Merit brand is worth looking into. Today is the shortest day 🙌 Here's to clocking that extra daylight. Have the best Christmas xx
Love the hug at the end and your great big smile, a very happy Christmas to you and Vanessa xxx
Thanks so much. I'm feeling very lucky. I will be here for one more film before I finish work for the year xx
Happy Christmas Laurie. Love your vlogs! X
Thanks so much Jane. There's one more to come before I finish for the year xx
So glad to hear about your good news. Hope the New Year brings you peace and happiness x
Hi Chris. What a Christmas bonus that was. It's just the tenancy of the house to sort now. Someone won't let me sign off it! xx
@@VanityAndMe what a nightmare, some people 🙄x
We are at 5.05pm and it's getting dark in TR NC. Love your videos so down to earth . Our Christmas decorations are amazing in the shops and hotel's loving this Christmas. Xx
Hi Linda. That sparkle everywhere is just so beautiful isn't it xx
Your evening looks wonderful. Thx for sharing. We were in UK last Christmas and walked Blenheim Palace. Our favorite memory. If we get to Sussex (hope!) we'll check it out. I'd love to see it in summer.I love that light green coat!
Hi Sara. I haven't been to Blenheim Palace. It's on my list. You must come here some day. It's beautiful xx
Enjoyed the vlog Laurie. Have ordered one of those brushes they look great. Will be interesting to see how you go on with the teeth whitening. Glad to see you happy again. Wishing you both a lovely Christmas together. X
Hi Deborah. The Kabuki thick brushes are fantastic. I think the fine hairs of the brush really give a good blended finish xx
Thanx for sharing the lovely light show - was imagining myself walking under that archway. I’m checking out Merit makeup haven’t heard of that one. Have a lovely Christmas with Vanessa and doggies things always work out in the end xx
Hi Sal. It was really lovely that light show. I'm enjoying the Merit bran. I'm just trialling some skincare as well, and that's really good xx
Thank you for your make up demonstration. I tend to do a very light no make up look most of the time. I've not come across Merit and will now have a look at it. The light show was beautiful. I'm sure you will go back throughout the year. Lovely to see you both looking very happy. Wishing you a wonderful Christmas and a very happy 2025. Love Chris xxx
Hi Chris. Yes, I will certainly be going back to Hellmingham Hall when the weather is nice. Do check out the Merit brand. I'm impressed. I've just started using some of the skincare as well, and that's good. Excited for Christmas this year. I will see you once more before it arrives xx
Thank you for sharing, love a light show, magical 😊
Hi Pamela. Thank you. It really was lovely there, an I look forward to visiting in the summer xx
I love your videos and tips. 😘 ❤ An eyebrow product is important for us "older" girls!👍🏼😉. I cannot live w/out mine.😊 Is it okay to say that my favorite is legendary eyebrow gel is Charlotte Tilbury? 🤷🏼♀️
Thank you! And yes, of course. If that works for you. Fuller shaped eyebrows can make a huge difference to how you look I think xx
We’re exited for you both too xx
Do you know Laurie, every time we see Vanessa in your vlogs, even if it’s just briefly, I can tell how nice she is, what a good sport she is, and just how much she would do for you, and I love her without even having met her, and know that you are happy now, loved and cared for, and most importantly safe.
She did that, and I love her for it.
If you come down this way to any Xmas thingys over the Holidays, let me know and I will meet you both there for a drink or lunch, or both x x
Thanks, Deborah. I got very lucky! The fact that Vanessa has helped me all through the year with all the troubles I've had as well! Here's to a good 2025 xx
There’s only one way to go when you’ve hit the bottom kid, what doesn’t kill you and all of that, I think 25 is going to be my year too, but if it isn’t, it couldn’t be worse than the two that I’ve just had, didn’t think that I’d make it at one point, but hey here I am, talking to a fellow warrior right here right now 💪😉🫶
All I gotta get me now is a male Vanessa, although not for another couple of years or so, as I’m a bit anti relationships at the minute, I just love watching you and Ness getting happier by the day, that’s good enough for me right now ❤️
Happy monday laurie excited for this video , have a nice christmas ❤🎉😊 xx
Hi Deborah. Thank you! I hope you enjoy it. I hope to load another film before Christmas yet xx
Lovely vlog Laurie,love your make-up.Must look at Merit.Wishing you and Vanessa all the best for a Happy Christmas 🎄💖.
Hi Alison. Thank you. I'm just trialling some Merit skincare as well. Everything I've received is very good. I'm hoping to get another film out before Christmas yet. Fingers crossed haha xx
It looks lovely and cosy
Merry Christmas and a wonderful new year ,, a new beginning all the very best ,, beautiful place we are so lucky in uk to have historic homes 🏡 did festival lights longleat amazing beautiful place anytime but magical at Christmas time x
Hi Denise. Thank you. 2025 is going to be so much better. I'm heading to Hyde Hall in Chelmsford this week. I'm excited for that too. Have the best Christmas xx
Ooh I’m exited to go there too
Hyde Hall? It's beautiful at this time of year xx
I’ve never even heard of Hyde Hall, but I like doing all the same things as you and V, like anywhere Green, Floral and beautiful, stately homes and just walking in beautiful places, so unless a man can enjoy all of those things and buy me a Range Rover outright, I’m staying on my own with my Dog, nobody more loyal than your Dog xx
Lovely colour coat, it really suits you x
Thank you. It's very lightweight but very warm xx
Really enjoyed this, thank you ❤
You're more than welcome Charlotte. I'm glad that you enjoy the films xx
Hi Laurie. First of all I’m so sorry you are still dealing with the aftermath of your separation. I do hope things improve especially now you have not got to pay out that money. You are absolutely right about working on your relationship. Someone has to instigate times to do things together so you can talk and keep that bond strong. You are my go to person on all things makeup so my eyes and ears pricked up straight away. I already have many of these products so I will be looking at this new brand and the teeth whitener. Loved your tree Enjoy your first Christmas together xx
Thanks so much. I'm so lucky to hear from you every week. The Merit brand is worth looking at. I'm enjoying some of their skin care as well. Once again, thanks for all your support xx
Awwww loved this video.. thankyou...xxx
Hi Lisa. Thank you xx
You are so lucky to find a partner that enjoys doing the same things xx
Yes. I find myself extremely lucky. We both like the same things and laugh at the same things xx
Your looking good even with no makeup 🎉
Haha. I never think so, and I often edit my films thinking ' are you really putting that film out' xx
Hi Laurie, wow - where has this year gone to? This time last year we were all so worried about you, and🎉here you are - still keeping us updated with new make-up, beauty and outfit inspiration. Ten out of ten for resilience and belief. Wishing you a fabulous (and restful) festive season and here’s to all that 2025 gives you!❤X
Hi Penelope. Yes. What a year! I keep getting Google photo flashbacks to this time last year and I still find it hard to believe what I've been through. I'm my most settled right now. It's taken a year! Thank you for sticking by me. It means a lot xx
Enjoyed the video and the light show was so pretty and very festive. Here's hoping you can put 2024 behind you and look forward to a brighter and fulfilling 2025 🙂
Hi Maureen. Thanks so much. I'm looking forward to 2025. The only way is up xx
Beautiful. The queen used to stay at Helmingham hall regularly with Prince Philip.
Hi Angela. I didn't know that. I'm certainly going to go and have a look around there in the summer xx
🎄beautiful ❤❤
Thank you Elaine xx
I think eye liner is so unflattering on older, hooded lids - just accentuates them.
Hi Susan. Thick eyeliner yes. I just apply the thinnest line, just to accentuate my barely there eyelashes
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Thanks Julie. Have the best Christmas xx
Put Daffs in the pot so you know when spring is here
I bet you’re never as behind as me 🙈
Oh, don't you believe it!xx
Oh my goodness! You are so tough on your poor skin when you apply foundation in particular 😅 You brush it all in so fiercely I can hardly bear to watch. Perhaps you could pat it on using a sponge so you wouldn’t drag your skin? Otherwise the makeup was interesting thank you.
Hi Rosalind. I don't think I am. The brush is super soft. I know I drag a bit, but trust me it's fine
I do wish you wouldn’t keep dragging your face down when you apply creams or foundation 🙈 every time I watch you I’m wincing when you do it x
Bad habit! xx
Very bad 🫠🤦♀️❤️
Hi Laurie
The teeth whitening machine
🥴🥴🥴🤨🤨
Medically teeth are not white. Can be an off white/whiteish but never pure white.
I would be quite apprehensive using this machine
If it works then great
All those Christmas lights
Stress is a ‘killer’
I ended up in A&E in Seattle in May 2023 having nearly died. I then received bill from them in January this year
This was ‘hanging over me’. and making me ill but I sorted it out in June 13 months later
❤️❤️🏴🏴☝️☝️
Hi Joanne. Oh my goodness, this does not sound good! You used the perfect phrase ' hanging over me' I'm still trying to get off my tenancy, but someone won't sign the papers! I still have that and the divorce to get through. Getting there though xx