Getting ready for guests and family! Decluttering before Christmas

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  • @DianeinDenmark
    @DianeinDenmark  День тому +31

    ⭐ Excited about the new craft I'm showing you in the video - cute yarn beanie hats - woo hoo! Definitely feeling a little frazzled today but it's all going to plan and I've just had a wonderful skinnydip in the sea with my Danish Besties in the dark (it is dark by 3.30pm here now) What is YOUR self-care today?! 👏🏼😍🏊🏼 I may be making more beanie hats tonight, ha ha!

    • @bettyjo2737
      @bettyjo2737 День тому

      Hi Diane! Those little beanies are adorable! Tweetie and Sparky 🥰 Your Christmas tree looks great! I still have Christmas ornaments from when I was a kid (I am your age). My self care has been reading a book my daughter got me for my birthday! I hope you have a great rest of your day!

    • @TheDriftwoodlover
      @TheDriftwoodlover День тому

      They’re so cute and a nice way to pass along a sweet.

    • @jenforbes661
      @jenforbes661 20 годин тому

      Those extra cables and electrical cords will leave my house in the new year! Enjoying Christmas activities now, feeling smug and relaxed thanks to your advice to preplan so far ahead.

    • @monikamarsollek3493
      @monikamarsollek3493 12 годин тому

      Sending my last Christmas gifts and hoping they’ll arrive in time, I’ll reward myself with a bath (and maybe some Lindt dark chocolate) in the evening, when it’s dark outside, maybe at 4.30 p.m.

  • @jrcs1347
    @jrcs1347 День тому +36

    I have been sorting through 1000s of photos since my mum passed away. I'm giving old ones out to family and friends with their Christmas cards. They are loving the memories and I am decluttering and sorting!

  • @Carolyn-s6s
    @Carolyn-s6s 3 години тому +1

    Vintage ornaments are so precious as they hold so many special memories.

  • @janisedavis7686
    @janisedavis7686 День тому +14

    I love the special retro ornaments…way more personality than what is available commercially today

  • @dianeschexnyder3376
    @dianeschexnyder3376 День тому +13

    I love the personal retro Christmas ornaments. It makes the tree much more interesting than one with only new matching ornaments. Merry Christmas!

  • @Cherylindiana2
    @Cherylindiana2 День тому +7

    Your little ornaments you made with your daughter are adorable. ❤

  • @MiaCatAdventures
    @MiaCatAdventures День тому +9

    Happy Christmas Diane - thank you for your content keeping us all accountable with our Hygge and Flylady tasks! All the best for 2025! 🎊

  • @SharonKBM
    @SharonKBM 23 години тому +2

    Those little hats are adorable!! I am going to find instructions on making them. I love the idea of giving them with a piece of chocolate. They look cute on your tree, too. Your tree is beautiful and I love that you brought home some family ornaments from your mum's house. I have some from my childhood and it is a true joy to see them each year.

  • @heathermarshall2415
    @heathermarshall2415 9 годин тому

    It's been so nice this Christmas not feeling overwhelmed all the time. My house is ready for unexpected guests or to hold impromptu game nights and parties. Thanks for your encouragement!

  • @GCBookworm
    @GCBookworm 2 години тому

    Beautiful tree decorations! I love when a tree looks cohesive but is still very personal & tells a story.

  • @Julia_USMidwest
    @Julia_USMidwest День тому +7

    Thanks for the inspiration of balance between getting things done and taking time to be creative and joyful!

  • @sherrycote4173
    @sherrycote4173 23 години тому +2

    Thanks for sharing all of your vintage ornaments. I really enjoyed seeing them. I have some of my moms on my tree also. It is the memories that make the magic of Christmas.

  • @rroumeli
    @rroumeli 9 годин тому

    Love a Christmas tree full of memories! I have a beaded angel made by my great aunt many, many years ago, not beautiful but always in a place of honor.

  • @jeannebowes2898
    @jeannebowes2898 День тому +5

    Love the tree skirt!

  • @dianeh1408
    @dianeh1408 10 годин тому

    I spent a lovely evening with my daughter decorating our Xmas tree and talking about the memories from our decorations especially the ones the girls made. My angel was made by my friend in Canada when I first bought my own home and we still use it. Love the pom-pom hats and I’m going to make some this weekend so thank you for the idea.

  • @everystitchaprayer6268
    @everystitchaprayer6268 12 годин тому

    Merry Christmas, Diane! Thank you!

  • @VeronicaFlood-pz5hp
    @VeronicaFlood-pz5hp 5 годин тому

    Merry Christmas @Dianeindenmark! Thanks for your videos all year. Im already looking foreard to hearing about your word of the year for 2025!!!🎄🎉🎄🎉

  • @lynnenameller
    @lynnenameller 7 годин тому

    My Danish friend is coming soon and I’ve cleaned the guest room and made the bed ready. His adult son asked if he could send things to me and his first packet arrived today. He said it was cheaper posted to me rather than to Denmark so my friend will take it back to Denmark for him in the new year. I don’t often have a tree but will cut some twigs and put a few baubles on them next week. Have a lovely Xmas and New Year x

  • @TheKarenOLive
    @TheKarenOLive 8 годин тому

    Thank you for your many videos this year. I'm going to keep my promise of liking and commenting every video!

  • @Heather.C.ButterflySage
    @Heather.C.ButterflySage День тому +4

    Always a pleasure! Loved the Princess Leia crocheted/knitted angel ornament!

  • @KelliJ_
    @KelliJ_ День тому +3

    Love the beanie decorations I will have to make those next year!! ❤

  • @susanmcdaniel9431
    @susanmcdaniel9431 12 годин тому

    Merry Christmas to You & your family! Thank you for cheering and encouraging us on! We are empty nesters and the kids are coming- finally off work so I can push thru to pre & enjoy Christmas!

  • @dmbalsam
    @dmbalsam День тому +5

    I have a few Christmas ornaments from past generations. I love them and they make me happy.

  • @zaramasterton2684
    @zaramasterton2684 14 годин тому

    Loved the video Diane. Thank you.

  • @deniseschmeisser3040
    @deniseschmeisser3040 5 годин тому

    Thank you so much Diane for making my Christmas brighter! I've followed your advice and I'm ready for December 25th. No last minute panic. I'm enjoying the season so much more. Thank you for all your advice - you are a treasure.

  • @amyhutto3775
    @amyhutto3775 4 години тому

    Have been loving your lead up to Christmas 🎄 I followed Flylady years ago and you have inspired me to get back into “Flying”! 😊🥰

  • @susanrikimaru6630
    @susanrikimaru6630 День тому +5

    Thank you, Diane, for your cheerful encouragement this past year. I so appreciate you ❤

  • @juliemix3373
    @juliemix3373 День тому +2

    Thank you for doing this countdown to Christmas.
    It has been very fun seeing you.
    The old tree decorations are so neat to see. Love the ornament representing you Mum.
    Also love the little hats. So clever.
    Cheers

  • @Robug44
    @Robug44 4 години тому

    Merry Christmas, Diane ❤🎉

  • @colleenrowell4202
    @colleenrowell4202 20 годин тому

    Rah rah rah Merry Christmas!

  • @suzsuzM
    @suzsuzM День тому +7

    The Hendricks ornament is so cute 🥰 May you and yours have a wonderful Christmas and many well wishes for the New Year🥂 - Suzanne ❤

  • @alwinleerling
    @alwinleerling День тому +4

    OMG Diane ... the Lindt dark chocolate ... yes! I was gifted some a few years back and have loved them ever since. They are divine. Sending you and yours every best wish for Christmas and the New Year. From Darlene in NZ

  • @judymarkel8029
    @judymarkel8029 19 годин тому +1

    thank you for a year of motivation. Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New year

  • @AubreyR-x7z
    @AubreyR-x7z День тому +3

    Thank you for your videos!

  • @rebeccablashock3829
    @rebeccablashock3829 10 годин тому

    Thank you! 😊

  • @ellenbarnicle599
    @ellenbarnicle599 День тому +1

    I just finished wrapping the final gift and then I went through all my gift wrapping supplies and bags and decluttered all the things I haven’t used in the last few years.

  • @allenbeachy3511
    @allenbeachy3511 22 години тому +1

    I agree with you about the Lindt! ❤

  • @PASwiftUTube
    @PASwiftUTube День тому +3

    Have a wonderful Christmas Diane. Happy house hunting. 🏠

  • @CynthiaMiller-cc3qj
    @CynthiaMiller-cc3qj 4 години тому

    I love your little tree❣️ I have an ornament that I made in Kindergarten plus ornaments made by my children & grandchildren. They are very special to me ❤️❤️

  • @stephanyec.7519
    @stephanyec.7519 12 годин тому

    I love a random Oasis quote in the middle of a sentence! ❤
    What's the story, morning glory
    You are amazing

  • @christinerodgers5115
    @christinerodgers5115 День тому

    Merry Christmas Diane 😊

  • @MarlaThomas-ss7vs
    @MarlaThomas-ss7vs День тому +3

    Love your tree and the ornaments that have meaning or just fun and vintage- Have a wonderful Christmas Holiday 💕💕

  • @kathrynbaker2255
    @kathrynbaker2255 День тому +2

    Ooh, a gift? Looking forward to seeing what that is! 🎁 🤔 My "tree" is fresh - just some evergreen branches in a vase. Lovely scent! 🎄 Glad to see you have a fellow Gryffindor in the family (scarf) 🧣 Have a fantastic visit with your kids (and Kiko, I presume)!
    🐾 😽 ✨

  • @UpstateGrammy
    @UpstateGrammy 13 годин тому

    Our tree, like yours, is a collection of memories. 🦋🦋🦋

  • @marciakistner8977
    @marciakistner8977 10 годин тому

    You are having a beautiful season. Thank you for your encouragement. ❤

  • @reneemenary7641
    @reneemenary7641 День тому +2

    Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Diane - to you and your family.

  • @abigailhortencia5901
    @abigailhortencia5901 День тому +1

    Happy Holidays Diane❤

  • @BelindaBower
    @BelindaBower День тому +1

    Love your jumper, Diane!

  • @ginger7102
    @ginger7102 День тому +2

    Merry Christmas

  • @bw07_r
    @bw07_r День тому +2

    So nice you had your brother to stay for some days. 👩‍❤️‍👨

  • @DarranBrown-p7y
    @DarranBrown-p7y 13 годин тому

    I have fallen by the wayside 😄 Back on track today - love all of your well loved Christmas ornaments.

  • @lisamccauley395
    @lisamccauley395 13 годин тому

    Merry Christmas to you and your family! We can all relax through the holidays due to your inspiration!🎉🎉🎉

  • @aliblue3605
    @aliblue3605 День тому +1

    Happy Holidays to you and your family!

  • @marthaosborne9625
    @marthaosborne9625 День тому +1

    🎄🎄🎄Merry Christmas!!!!♥️♥️♥️

  • @jtaylor5401
    @jtaylor5401 8 годин тому

    Merry Christmas Diane 🎄 🎉 ☃️ 🥂 and thanks for all you do. Lindt dark chocolate is a favourite so I have bought myself some for my pamper basket already.

  • @madebylora
    @madebylora 17 годин тому

    “I’ve got fuzzy feet” haha, Diane you might need to talk to a chiropodist about that hahaha

  • @barb7014
    @barb7014 День тому +1

    Thanks for your uplifting messages; you’re the best. Merry Christmas 🎄

  • @barbaramccrain3055
    @barbaramccrain3055 День тому +1

    Thanks for keeping us ontrack for a peaceful holiday. Hope your Christmas is lovely 😍

  • @reginaquinones4190
    @reginaquinones4190 День тому +1

    Thank you for your video and helping us through these busy days of Christmas. 🎄

  • @jennyjenkins877
    @jennyjenkins877 18 годин тому

    🎄 I donated our artificial tree this year as well. 😊

  • @kabbott2495
    @kabbott2495 11 годин тому

    Me too on the smooth Lindor chocolates! I savor one when I draw myself a candlelit bath. I never liked the other crunchy ones either. 😛

  • @judybelight8041
    @judybelight8041 22 години тому

    A sweet tree full of treasured items and the fun ones too really makes the season! How delightful your brother visited and the kids are heading home! Have a lovely holiday,🥰

  • @dianeyoung8068
    @dianeyoung8068 День тому +1

    Merry Christmas Diane! Merry Christmas to everyone! I will see you on the other side.

  • @melanierodgers5852
    @melanierodgers5852 День тому +1

    What cute little beanies! Dark chocolate truffles are my favorite also. 🎄

  • @14MellyJo
    @14MellyJo 14 годин тому

    Thank you Diane 🎄🥳

  • @monikamarsollek3493
    @monikamarsollek3493 12 годин тому

    Hi, Diane, legendary: Lindt dark chocolate… the cute hats are the nicest package for them. I’m way behind everything now, because a dear family member became sick severely and is in the hospital over Christmas. But I do my best with lists. Love, Monika❣

  • @jackiebowen6239
    @jackiebowen6239 День тому +1

    You cracked me up with the "weird bald angel"description, Diane! 😄 It's so neat to hear the stories behind some of your ornaments. We have some vintage ones like that, too; a very similar reindeer in particular. Thanks for continuing to help us stay sane and cheerful through this last crazy week! 💙

  • @juliascott7824
    @juliascott7824 День тому +1

    By doing a little each day while I was getting over my cold, we're all decorated and, with a daily pupa, in good shape for any company who might stop by. My decluttering over the next 2 weeks is going to be a couple of shelves in our storage closet. That will make putting away the decorations easier when it's time to do that🎄 👍🙂

  • @LaLaCindy226
    @LaLaCindy226 День тому +1

    Great little video of inspiration to get thought these last few days before Christmas. Love your memories of childhood Christmas tree ornaments. I’m making my grocery list of last minute items to get before the holidays ❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉 can’t wait for the new challenges. Merry Christmas 🎄

  • @PamelaFoster-g7i
    @PamelaFoster-g7i День тому +1

    Happy to see you! Thanks for sharing your journey. It’s always motivating and life changing ❤from Canada 🇨🇦

  • @karenholderman2949
    @karenholderman2949 День тому

    Happy Christmas to you and your family. 🎄

  • @alisongregson4740
    @alisongregson4740 День тому

    Have a wonderful Christmas Diane! Thank you for being a beacon of light during stormy times!

  • @ange6315
    @ange6315 19 годин тому

    Thanks for all your inspiration this year, Diane. I hope you, your family and wonderful friends have a wonderful Christmas 🎄🥂💓. I’m looking forward to the New Year I have a few tasks that I’m want to do including looking at my zones and making them simpler.

  • @sarapawsonherrington2595
    @sarapawsonherrington2595 День тому

    Thank you Diane, for the always needed encouragement!!

  • @janeb3024
    @janeb3024 День тому

    I "LOVE" your jumper! And the decorations from childhood remind me of those I kept after my mother died. Treated myself to a candy cane white hot chocolate (with whipped cream!) while I was on a mission to find a wee something to boost the spirits of a friend in need.

  • @johannahartzell1407
    @johannahartzell1407 23 години тому

    I love the sentimental ornaments!

  • @msmith3700
    @msmith3700 21 годину тому

    The little Christmas puddings are knitted. Cute

  • @melissareid640
    @melissareid640 День тому +1

    Beautiful that you have your mother represented on your tree she can be celebrate in heaven while you celebrate here and honor her with your love. Cheers to your mom Merry Heavenly Christmas to her. Happy memories and pleasant thoughts this season. 💝💖💝

  • @debraarmstrong298
    @debraarmstrong298 День тому

    Love the little hats!! Have a wonderful Christmas and thanks so much for your inspirational videos all year.

  • @joyful8072
    @joyful8072 День тому

    It's always a pleasure to watch your videos Diane. I don't declutter as often as I'd like but seeing you and hearing you consistently do it yourself, helps keep me moving forward. I do have items in my storage that belong to others which I'd like to offload at some point. Merry Christmas to you and yours.

  • @Mgoblue1
    @Mgoblue1 День тому

    Merry Christmas! Enjoy your time with family.

  • @luciegallagher2710
    @luciegallagher2710 День тому

    Amazing Diane, thank you! Your house always looks so cosy during Christmas xx

  • @sindiesigmon55
    @sindiesigmon55 21 годину тому

    Lindt Lindor dark chocolate....Yes ❤

  • @cathyb6358
    @cathyb6358 21 годину тому

    Thank you.

  • @sharonw4541
    @sharonw4541 День тому

    Ornaments like your bald fairy are the BEST! My favorite is a balled up piece of foil with things glued to it - the kids look for it every year😂Merry Christmas!

  • @theresepazell7875
    @theresepazell7875 День тому

    Happy Holiday to you and yours.God Bless All..Thaxs again for all you do for us greatly appreciated.

  • @Jo-hello
    @Jo-hello День тому

    I love the funny decorations your brother brought from your mums. They are unusual charming and unique. I love the mix you have on your tree. Makes it so personal ☺️
    Our tree is the same although a lot more tinsel and chaos. My kids decorated the tree and I love it that way ♥️

  • @africke744
    @africke744 День тому

    Thank you Diane. I loved the Princess Leia bauble. That bald angel really reminded me of a wee dolly we used to have. 😂 Always good to see you. Best wishes, Anne

  • @lorainkyusa
    @lorainkyusa День тому +1

    I've recently gone through my parents' old ornaments and Christmas decorations. I kept a few, and the rest was pretty worn out, so I recycled those. Lots of good memories from my childhood 🌲🎁❤️

  • @sharoncampbell3996
    @sharoncampbell3996 День тому +1

    How funny - we will be decluttering our artificial Christmas tree as we move back to the UK after 35 years. It looks identical to yours Diane - although ours is a bit balder through use!!

  • @rebekahphillips2334
    @rebekahphillips2334 День тому +1

    Rah rah rah!!!🎉

  • @TinaKing1234
    @TinaKing1234 День тому

    Merry Christmas to you, Diane! Wishing you and your family a lovely holiday. I love all your ornaments, especially the new Hendrick's gin one (my favorite gin) and the special ones from your childhood.

  • @MissPurbeck
    @MissPurbeck День тому

    I love your home Diana, the beautiful antique furniture and those lovely dinner plates especially. My tree is fake but the decorations on it all have some memory attached, the oldest being older than me I think. Happy Christmas to you.

  • @SilviaN1
    @SilviaN1 15 годин тому

    Oh, I love you got a gin bottle! I think it´s a "hi" 👋🥰from your mum.

  • @sabinek.6927
    @sabinek.6927 День тому

    Everything is planned and organized or already finished. As there is so less to do til christmas I always think I have something forgotten 😂 Must sit down tomorrow and rethink everything. But I guess I am done with christmas preparation❤ A few short tasks on the list that need to bern done right before christmas. Very relaxed this year, but hosting 8 guests on christmas 😅 thank you Diane for your inspiration. Did my selfcare manicure today 🎉❤

  • @DianaH-gq4kw
    @DianaH-gq4kw День тому

    Loving your weird, bald faury! I have my tree up with an angel topper, red velvet ribbon garland andc3 ornamebrscwith my grandkids photos!😂 I decided not to get my ornaments out, and it's very nice to look at my simplified tree. Thank you for your video, especially the fairy. ❤😂

  • @tammyb6497
    @tammyb6497 День тому +2

    Just spent 25 minutes shovelling snow. We’re supposed to get about 10 to 15 cm today with -18 degree C temperatures (-27 C with the windchill). 🌨️🌬️🥶 Might be a good day to bake some cookies since I haven’t done any of that yet this month. 🇨🇦

  • @alidavanveldhoven5167
    @alidavanveldhoven5167 День тому

    🎄💖🕯️🌲🌟🎄🙋🇳🇱Merry Christmas🙏

  • @kittycuddler5973
    @kittycuddler5973 День тому

    Missing your stair elves. Did they not come visit this year? ❤

  • @hortensiengarten
    @hortensiengarten День тому +2