Simple Holiday Decor & Minimal Gift Ideas

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  • @BenitaLarsson
    @BenitaLarsson  11 місяців тому +1

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  • @Seeking_Myself
    @Seeking_Myself Рік тому +147

    I've been waiting all day for the notification that your video is up! Have watched it with a cup of tea, my cosy blanket and my sparkly lights on. Thank you for another beautiful and inspirational video. Lovely crafts - love the toilet roll one 🎄🕯

    • @BenitaLarsson
      @BenitaLarsson  Рік тому +13

      Thank you! That is such a satisfying one to make!

  • @happypace9414
    @happypace9414 Рік тому +71

    Yours is the first Christmas decorating video that hasn't stressed me out! Calm and peace are what I need from my decor this year. 😇
    My craft of the season has been knitting dishcloths to give as gifts. 14 sets completed and one to go! I have enjoyed it so much I'm not sure I will be able to stop. 😊

  • @susanferris
    @susanferris Рік тому +9

    Two other gift suggestions. Make a donation to the charity of the gift receiver’s choice or create certificates of service. A day of dog sitting, mowing the yard, running a half day of errands for example. This was a beautiful video.

  • @emilytemple3609
    @emilytemple3609 Місяць тому +2

    Replacing existing decor with Xmas decor so it’s not overwhelming is such a simple yet effective idea! I’ve always felt my space is cluttered by adding extra seasonal decor but it never occurred to me I could switch out stuff instead. Thank you for this tip!

  • @janeb3024
    @janeb3024 Рік тому +46

    This is exactly what I needed today, our first snowfall in southwestern Ontario🇨🇦 Every idea, Benita, is inspiring me today! Another minimal gift to consider is one my nephews give me every year: a donation to the Terry Fox Foundation and/or UNICEF. It always warms my heart to know that others in greater need than I are receiving support.

    • @BenitaLarsson
      @BenitaLarsson  Рік тому +7

      Yes, donations are a great idea!

    • @anaalves3658
      @anaalves3658 Рік тому +3

      I don't give gifts to adults, instead I make a donation to a worthy charity. I let people know who has received the contribution.

    • @janicegardner5027
      @janicegardner5027 Рік тому

      @@anaalves3658 It seems to me that this takes the recipients needs and wishes totally out of the equation. Doesn't feel like a personal gift and if the recipient truly needs or wants something they are left feeling hollow. Just my thoughts.

  • @rebekahschroeder7949
    @rebekahschroeder7949 Рік тому +35

    Warm and cozy without the clutter. I love it!
    I enjoyed seeing your crafts and gift wrapping. Sweet and simple which reads elegant to me.
    Thank you for sharing!

  • @ani9603
    @ani9603 Рік тому +1

    I pretty much love everything about you. But I must say that how you take care of your cat really touches my heart. What a good mommy you are.❤

  • @beitheleaf8221
    @beitheleaf8221 Рік тому +9

    The mistletoe over the kitty’s spot had my heart fluttering ❤ this video helped cheer me up before this busy day gets started. Looking fwd to getting into Santa mode and finding meaningful gifts for my loved ones

    • @BenitaLarsson
      @BenitaLarsson  Рік тому +2

      So happy if my video got you into Santa mode!🤶🏻

  • @Kathy-sh1dm
    @Kathy-sh1dm Рік тому +4

    I always wait to watch your videos until I can give them my full attention! Not on my phone but on a bigger screen. They are so calming

  • @DashaKopylova
    @DashaKopylova Рік тому +47

    No better way to calm down and finally soak in the upcoming winter festive routines than watching you, Benita! Many kisses and happy upcoming new year!

  • @san21.5
    @san21.5 Рік тому +50

    Merry Christmas. Love your sustainable flower decorations and the idea of mistletoe over Bonus's space 🥰

  • @nancyinboise2160
    @nancyinboise2160 Рік тому +3

    I really like your Greenery on your headboard! Makes it look so much more warm and cozy. When our 3 adult girls were grown we realize that they really didn't have the budget to buy everybody presents at Christmas. Now that they have their own families the same as even more true. Not everyone has a resources to buy multiple gifts for people. We try to avoid gift cards as they can be seen as fairly impersonal. Instead we do stocking stuffers small items that we know that they use and enjoy and some homemade food items. This year I did some olive oil packed roasted organic tomatoes that I grew in our garden. Minimal gift ideas to me are really also minimal outlay of cash with the economy the way it is and prices way way up at least in the United States. Concert tickets, depending on what kind of concerts you're talking about can be exorbitantly expensive for most people. Unless you're talking about local small symphonies? Or? You can really save a lot of money if you do your own Foods as far as cooking, making your own smoothies Etc. I know some of those pre-made smoothie drinks are handy but can get pretty expensive over time. But if you can afford it go for it!

  • @anne-mariev.3295
    @anne-mariev.3295 Рік тому +10

    What a lovely video, as always!
    The bit about the mistletoe and made me laugh and almost tear up at once 🥹 I’m going back to France this Christmas, so will be spending it without my cat Pixie who will stay in the warm Australian summer.
    I believe time together, paired with an activity, makes for a great gift - we’re so busy, especially during the silly season, that a “voucher to go to the movies together” (where I pay for the movie ticket, and let my friend pick the film of course) is always appreciated. So I’m not only giving my money, but also my time, to my loved ones.
    God Jul to you too Benita!

  • @denisearonow4921
    @denisearonow4921 Рік тому +4

    I love the calm, organic colors of your Christmas decorations.

  • @ninanina-le5zx
    @ninanina-le5zx Рік тому +2

    Étant musulmane, Je ne fête pas noël, cela dit je devrai acheter un bougeoir pour égayer mon salon. Votre décoration est épurée et simple comme votre façon de vivre.

  • @williamclark1244
    @williamclark1244 Рік тому +22

    Happy Holiday season to you Benita and yours. I really love the hand made crafts. I've been wanting to decorate this year but didn't want to accumulate a lot of stuff because I have limited storage space for something that is only used for a few weeks out of the year. I'll be making the cardboard ornaments you shared. Love that idea! 🎄

    • @BenitaLarsson
      @BenitaLarsson  Рік тому +8

      If you don't want to store them you can recycle them!🌲

  • @LV12800
    @LV12800 Рік тому +11

    Love your moderate and tasteful Christmas decorations...just enough to brighten the grey days and highlight the joy of the holidays. Everything well thought out, and just perfect!!! Loved the toilet roll craft...so simple but beautiful! Another inspiring share! Thank you! ❤❤❤

  • @jeanwhite2705
    @jeanwhite2705 Рік тому +8

    Hello from 🇨🇦, Benita. I always enjoy your holiday decorating video so very much, that I watch them multiple times even thru out the year. I love seeing your minimal lighting adding warmth and cheer to your apartment. I too love setting up my Christmas lights around our home and enjoy them well into the new year. I have added two IKEA type window stars to our decor and with two small berry wreaths and a couple of small garlands of cones and cotton, we are enjoying our small additions well before December this year. Have a lovely day .

    • @BenitaLarsson
      @BenitaLarsson  Рік тому +4

      I think a lot of people starting to decorate early this year. A bit of nice in a not so nice world.

  • @Rositasparks
    @Rositasparks Рік тому +7

    Benita, I really appreciate you and your videos. Hello from West Michigan. ❤ 🎄

    • @BenitaLarsson
      @BenitaLarsson  Рік тому +1

      Thank you, that's so sweet of you to say!

  • @lillebillex
    @lillebillex Рік тому +6

    Wonderful decoration, Benita❤️🌲 We put our christmastree on the balcony in the beginning of Decmber. It lights up our kitchen from outside and gives the warm feeling we all need. Furthermore, it stays fresh and in January we can throw it down, unfortunately😉 and will have no needles in the flat🙈. Many thanks for your ideas all over the years. Greetings from Hamburg/ Germany and god Jul! Anni

    • @TeeBoyd88
      @TeeBoyd88 Рік тому +3

      That is a smart idea!

    • @BenitaLarsson
      @BenitaLarsson  Рік тому +3

      That sound so lovely and cozy!

    • @jillengel4124
      @jillengel4124 Рік тому +4

      I like your idea of putting a tree out on the balcony. I don’t have room inside for a tree so this would work nicely.

  • @carolynmarshall1968
    @carolynmarshall1968 Рік тому +4

    🇬🇧 Benita, what great ideas, the toilet roll decorations, how creative and a bit of up cycling. Love your Christmas Stocking hanging on the door, love the colour green.
    I have a Swedish friend who lives in the UK and at Christmas she wraps the Swedish flags around her tree 🌲

    • @BenitaLarsson
      @BenitaLarsson  Рік тому +3

      The flags is an old tradition that we've never done in my family since my mom was German. Look cute though!

  • @Michele_6815
    @Michele_6815 Рік тому +4

    I don’t enjoy making crafts, but those cardboard flowers are gorgeous! I might actually have to make them. You always have the best ideas! Your holiday decor is lovely. 🕯️

  • @penny3767
    @penny3767 Рік тому +8

    I spent the last couple of days watching all of your holiday videos, so you can imagine how delighted I am to see this one pop up! Thank you ⭐! Hugs to Mr. B. 🐈‍⬛

    • @BenitaLarsson
      @BenitaLarsson  Рік тому +2

      Aww, thanks so much! Will distribute hug!

  • @nathaliedasilva555
    @nathaliedasilva555 Рік тому +8

    Hi Benita 🤗Love your Christmas decorations - I can't believe you've already been there for a year! Wow! time really does fly 😍

  • @rosset4music
    @rosset4music Рік тому +1

    I like getting an interesting book. A whole adventure, or something to learn in a small package. And, you can pass it on to a good friend after you've read it.

    • @BenitaLarsson
      @BenitaLarsson  Рік тому

      Yes! I'm all for passing on books and puzzles to friends!

  • @charisedaniels1237
    @charisedaniels1237 Рік тому +1

    I love the toilet paper roll flower! I'm going to have to squeeze that in this year. I LOVE your style and I am a minimalist, but my family isn't on board for such neutral and calming decor. A sweet elderly friend bought me ornaments one year because she thought my tree was plain. Thank you for quality videos!!!

  • @BeFabWithGab
    @BeFabWithGab Рік тому +2

    Simplicity is definitely not overrated. The calmness that this look offers is exactly my plan. I don’t have family or guests coming over so for me a delicately lit home is perfect and also helps with the heavy nostalgia that can show up this time of year. Thank you for all the time and detail you put into your videos, you have created a beautiful new home. Oh! I love the idea of just switching decor, keeps the look fresh and clutter free 💕 Merry Christmas Benita.

  • @katiedolan14
    @katiedolan14 Рік тому +1

    So pretty :) Our family picks names for each adult with a budget limit per person. None of us make very much money these days, so it’s nice to know what level of gift expectation to buy without feeling pressure to spend more than we can afford.

  • @lisarhoades965
    @lisarhoades965 Рік тому +1

    I am in love with the mistletoe as I never have seen such a thing. Wonderful video, Benita as you prove that you can surround yourself with beauty and warmth modestly. Wondering if Bonus might enjoy a middle of the night walk through your headboard garland! 🤭

  • @AnaMaria-io9pp
    @AnaMaria-io9pp Рік тому +10

    Love your Christmas decor. Your craft ideas are amazing, affordable and doable. I'm not a crafty person, however I've made your lovely heart from last year and I'll probably have a go at making this year's flowers, as well ❤

    • @BenitaLarsson
      @BenitaLarsson  Рік тому +4

      These are so easy and satisfying to make, so go for it!

  • @FITGAL1968
    @FITGAL1968 Рік тому +5

    Soothing and lovely video as always
    I love the Minimalist decor and gifts

  • @suzieferguson1065
    @suzieferguson1065 Рік тому +1

    I often feel a calmness watching your videos. Thank you

  • @amoijoy573
    @amoijoy573 Рік тому +2

    I always look forward to your content. I love all that you do. You calm me in ways that I can’t express. I too am a mom on a son who wants to give me so many gifts all year long & I have to beg him not to. Next year my aim it to live the simplest life as possible with less.

  • @sicooper4230
    @sicooper4230 Рік тому +3

    The tree support you have is brilliant! I have a baseless tree and was scratching my head on how to stand it.Thanks Benita!

    • @BenitaLarsson
      @BenitaLarsson  Рік тому +1

      Thanks! It was one if those builds that I winged but it works!

  • @kirstybain89
    @kirstybain89 Рік тому

    I adore northern Europe in winter, its so incredibly cozy. Here in Aus we just get warmer and warmer days

  • @videooente
    @videooente Рік тому +4

    Tusen tack for the - as always - amazing and cozy video, Benita ✨️ In my family we read a lot and we have this tradition that each one writes down their book wishes on little pieces of paper and puts them in an envelope (usually a few more wishes that people that are engaged). My mother than hangs them up on a string at my parents' house and each member chooses one book of each of the other envelopes. So for example I gift a book each to both my parents, brother, and partner and I will get 4 books in return.
    In that way everyone gets only what they wish for but will also be surprised what books they get by whom 😊 Greetings from Vienna!

  • @aprillr2158
    @aprillr2158 Рік тому +6

    I love your holiday video always! I don’t like the clutter of holiday decor but enjoy the festive mood. This always gives me on ideas on how much is just enough. Thanks for sharing 🎄

    • @BenitaLarsson
      @BenitaLarsson  Рік тому

      I'm so with you on loving the festive mood more than the clutter! Well put!

  • @esm6000
    @esm6000 Рік тому +4

    Love watching your videos. So calming and this was one was just the right amount of festive. Thanks for inspiring me to keep life simple.

  • @purplemoon8637
    @purplemoon8637 Рік тому +1

    Benita, I love the simplicity of your decor and the calm music❤

  • @kimtaylor268
    @kimtaylor268 Рік тому

    I made some toilet paper roll ornaments last night. The shapes remind me of the rosettes my mom made at Christmas time during my childhood. Memory unlocked!

  • @disney.daze.55
    @disney.daze.55 Рік тому

    If there’s a museum nearby, a membership to the museum for a person or family is great. I have lots near me and there’s a great kids museum. A family membership there could get used often.

  • @mariaborden7
    @mariaborden7 Рік тому +4

    Oh my goodness, I absolutely love these ideas! I'm definitely going to use them next time, now that we've finished our Christmas shopping for the year. Unless I happen to come across something small that they really want, I won't be buying anything else. But for now, I'm super happy with what we've got.

    • @BenitaLarsson
      @BenitaLarsson  Рік тому

      Great job on being finished!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @ap2650
    @ap2650 Рік тому

    Those toilet paper roll flowers just match your tree perfectly! What an inspiration~

  • @tea.chi3
    @tea.chi3 Рік тому +3

    I LOVE this crafted decoration idea. Beautiful and simple

    • @BenitaLarsson
      @BenitaLarsson  Рік тому +1

      It turmed out so well, such a simple thing! Thank you!

    • @tea.chi3
      @tea.chi3 Рік тому

      I think this would be such a great craft to do with my grandchildren ❤

  • @TeeBoyd88
    @TeeBoyd88 Рік тому +1

    Oh, I'm sorry to hear your Joy Advent Lights is no longer working. I have always enjoyed all the lights you have chosen for the windows. Especially the two advent lights & the large paper star light. Gifting is something I love, receiving not so much. I hope to get a seasonal fruit basket or homemade goodies. Things that are not permanent.

    • @BenitaLarsson
      @BenitaLarsson  Рік тому

      Yeah, that's a bummer! I had no idea it would be so difficult to find a replacement transformer!

  • @melissalee333
    @melissalee333 Рік тому +2

    I always love watching you decorate. So simple and beautiful.

  • @Chrissyhappy
    @Chrissyhappy 11 місяців тому

    I kept my Christmas decorations very simple this year. It was so much more manageable for me. Usually I manage about two weeks and then I need to clear them away. I think because I pared them down I was able to last four weeks. My wonderful dad gifted me a real tree on 1st December. I normally put mine up on 12th. I donated lots of decorations in early December for other people to use them. If my home is too cluttered it really affects me adversely. This year was that magic, happy spot! I’ll be doing the same in future too. Your home looks beautiful ❤

  • @AnnaISmith
    @AnnaISmith Рік тому +1

    Love your gift ideas and your toilet paper stars. Thanks for an inspirational video. And God Jul from someone who still misses Sweden each and every Christmas even after 40+ years in California.

  • @fiddlersthree8463
    @fiddlersthree8463 Рік тому +1

    Love the cardboard flowers!!! So unique and beautiful.

  • @CoffeesChypresBooks
    @CoffeesChypresBooks Рік тому +1

    Hi from Michigan USA, Benita! I recently discovered your channel, and I love what I see. Your minimalism is so calming to watch. Thank you for your inspiring videos.

  • @jennyfulcher8035
    @jennyfulcher8035 Рік тому +2

    Very lovely Holiday decorations ideas! I love the use of light, homemade ornaments, and little touches here and there that aren't too cluttered. Everything is color-coordinated and goes well with your living space. Thanks for sharing your tips. Jenny USA

  • @darlenechandler2403
    @darlenechandler2403 Рік тому +1

    Was so waiting for your Christmas decorating of your home. All your decorations and ideas are fantastic. Brilliant what you did with the toilet paper rolls. Those decorations are so nice. I commented last video, but have to say again, I do love that chest in your kitchen that you are waiting to take to your summer home. You Ikea tree is nice decorated simply and makes the room so cozy at night with the lights and candles. Always like to see how you gift wrap your gifts each year. I do like the greenery on your headboard and I too should do the same. You place is so cozy now, quite a difference this Christmas when you can actually enjoy all of your renovations you did. Nice to see you and your friend Anne making decorations. So look forward to your next video. Love your sofa more and more and that lovely painting above it. Merry Christmas to you and your family.

  • @simply.k3573
    @simply.k3573 Рік тому

    I love the simple Christmas decoration around your home...no fuss with muted tones.

  • @donnalusk995
    @donnalusk995 Рік тому +4

    A wonderful video. I love the simple beauty of your Christmas decorations and the calmness that your home brings. I enjoy decorating for Christmas myself. I love to decorate the shrubs outside my home in white lights. I do keep it fairly simple indoors. I also used to have live trees but I invested in an artificial tree that really has the look and feel of a real tree. We spend our Christmas and winters in Florida. Lots of warmth and sunshine, but, I still love the peace and stillness of the cold winters night. Have a blessed Christmas season🎄🎄🎄

  • @snowdrop8509
    @snowdrop8509 Рік тому +3

    Your video has put me in a cosy xmas mood , I even made your decorations today with my old toilet rolls and I'm so happy at how well they turned out for a first try , thankyou for all the tips and xmas vibe

  • @britta4563
    @britta4563 Рік тому +3

    How beautiful !
    Every year I look forward to your Christmas decoration video. I have already adopted some of your ideas.
    Thank you so much for the video. The new mistletoe is practicularly beautiful 😍
    Greetings from Germany

  • @MCC0599
    @MCC0599 Рік тому +4

    I have been excitedly anticipating this video. Now, this puts me in the Christmas mood. Everything looks wonderful and festive. The garland over the bed- nice placement. But if you tire of it, make a wreath for over the bed. Just a suggestion. I like it just as it is. Love it , love it. Happy Holidays.

  • @sharonshmuel3386
    @sharonshmuel3386 Рік тому +2

    Dear Benita I loved how you so tastefully decorated your home for Christmas 🎄 everything is so beautiful & loved your thrifted items & your craftsmanship skills. Lucky Bonus under the mistletoe - although I know he gets much love from you on a daily basis ❤

    • @BenitaLarsson
      @BenitaLarsson  Рік тому

      I wish he loved my kisses as much as the little toothbrush 😅

  • @jillengel4124
    @jillengel4124 Рік тому +1

    Love your tree - it was cute seeing Bonus enter the frame as you were assembling it. I noticed you had what appears to be a magnet mounted to the ceiling which made it easy to use the hook with the magnet to hang your decor. Where do you find and how do you mount ceiling magnets? I’m all in for consumable gifts. I’ve pared down my home items considerably and don’t need more stuff. I decorated with small stuffed winter owls this year. I have them sitting on a white ceramic tray with fairy lights. Also have candles, greenery and fairy lights placed about. Those are things I’ll leave up all winter for hygge effect. Bring on the chai tea and cakes!

    • @BenitaLarsson
      @BenitaLarsson  Рік тому +2

      I found the magnet at a store called Clas Ohlson. It's adhesive so you stick it to the ceiling and leave the base there. Then you can remove the hook part when not in use. It's just a little dot that's hardly seen since it's so high up.

  • @linedallaire9631
    @linedallaire9631 Рік тому +2

    Omg, ❤ I will probably watch this one over and over, so well done. Bravo 👏 my friend. Love from Canada 🇨🇦 ❤️.lol just watched it again 🤭

  • @JoanaAmbrosia
    @JoanaAmbrosia Рік тому +3

    I do appriciate your life style and all of your minimalist tips. I m trying to do it here in lisbon. 🍂

  • @sabinegoetz1448
    @sabinegoetz1448 Рік тому +3

    Lovely video Benita. I love your aesthetic, especially your choices of Christmas decor. Twinkly lights, candles, a few special ornaments here and there. That is enough for me. I will be decorating today after being inspired by you. Let the holiday cheer begin🕯🎄🕯

  • @janicegardner5027
    @janicegardner5027 Рік тому +2

    Thank you for sharing - I love the way you have decorated and I am so happy for you that this year you are much more settled and able to enjoy the Christmas season!

    • @BenitaLarsson
      @BenitaLarsson  Рік тому

      This Christmas will be a calmer one for sure!

  • @sheilahenderson5973
    @sheilahenderson5973 Рік тому +3

    Just in time for my afternoon cup of tea. Thank you so much that was beautiful 🤗 👍 🇬🇧

  • @szymela
    @szymela Рік тому

    Every year I make quince juice for tea. Decorate the bottles for Christmas and give them to my friends.

  • @MyCozyLife-Lisa
    @MyCozyLife-Lisa 4 дні тому

    Simple yet so beautiful and cozy🎄 I love how you show all of us how less is more😊

  • @spoly8139
    @spoly8139 Рік тому +3

    Lovely Christmas decor. I will definitely copy some of your ideas!

    • @BenitaLarsson
      @BenitaLarsson  Рік тому +1

      So happy of you feel inspired to try them out!

  • @kimbitner
    @kimbitner Рік тому +1

    Your decorations are so beautiful, Benita. I also love using light as decor for Christmas, and have been thinking more in terms of winter decor. When things aren’t specifically for Christmas I am more open to leaving it up longer into the winter. I’m in Canada and our winter is also long and dark, so I love having more light to make the winter seem softer and cosier.

  • @Julie-ii9px
    @Julie-ii9px Рік тому +4

    Gorgeous vlog. Merry Xmas to you Benita and Bonus 🌲⛄💕 I like to gift and receive consumables too. Love the decorations and the mistletoe for Bonus.

  • @alyssarosengard6674
    @alyssarosengard6674 Рік тому +1

    Your house looks beautiful. A minimal gift I asked for was a calendar from a fox rescue I love.

  • @teresa5007
    @teresa5007 Рік тому +1

    Thank you Benita for another lovely video. Your apartment looks so pretty and cosy with the Christmas decorations. Your Christmas tree is so simple and yet so beautiful. There’s such beauty in simplicity. The mistletoe over Bonus’s bed is such a loving thing to do. He really is blessed to have you or your blessed to have each other! 🐈‍⬛❤️🎄🍲🥧🥂🇭🇺🇦🇺

  • @KarMa-ws3ll
    @KarMa-ws3ll Рік тому

    My mother loves the coffee of a small rostery in my town but she would never buy there herself due to the price. Now I always have the perfect gift which makes her a little bit happy everyday ,does not clutter get house , and helps the coffee project workers.

  • @tubular07143
    @tubular07143 Рік тому +2

    Lovely as always. Such a warm video and I love the gift wrap and decorations 🎄

  • @susanproctor-brown9762
    @susanproctor-brown9762 Рік тому +3

    As always Benita loved your video, so calming, relaxing and inspirational to watch. Your Christmas tree so simple but so beautiful x

  • @Ori11.11
    @Ori11.11 Рік тому +1

    I love how you decorated your apartment for Xmas. Lovely ❤

  • @suer292
    @suer292 Рік тому +1

    Inspirational vlog. I am minimalist in decor. My decor usually goes up the middle of December but have a tradition of taking it down on the 12th night after Christmas. But I love the idea of a few lights up, so may well do that. Great gift ideas.
    Enjoy your December 🌿

    • @BenitaLarsson
      @BenitaLarsson  Рік тому +1

      Mine usually comes down before new year’s😅

  • @mlg8398
    @mlg8398 Рік тому

    I planted my annual amaryllis bulb last Friday. Very much enjoyed learning that you also follow this tradition.

  • @noemiatome9396
    @noemiatome9396 Рік тому

    From Portugal, Merry Christmas and a 2024 full of health, peace and personal achievements

  • @degunver7672
    @degunver7672 Рік тому +2

    🕯️ perfection 😊 Thank you Benita for a calm, festive, and inspiring video.

  • @dellnichols4625
    @dellnichols4625 Рік тому

    I enjoyed watching this video so much! We had several Swedish families as neighbors in the 1990’s and learned to see the beauty in more minimal decor well before the current trend. The simple beauty of adding white lights is so calming. I wish you God Jul och got nytt ar!

  • @08Stella
    @08Stella Рік тому +1

    I love everything. Yes indeed, twinkly lights are welcome during our 'dark days' but no ornaments yet. Since 2020 we are starting earlier and earlier I noticed. What's that insert you made for the Christmas tree? When was that? Looks great but I'd miss the scent of the tree... and I don't understand that mirror image at 15:22. That's the hallway with the pom-poms so how is there a mirror? I believe there is a door on the left, how did that big mirror get there? FUNNY that Advent story... He-he. For years I had the most beautiful naturally decorated wreath, - as advent - with a big chunky candle in the middle and I burned down one a week. The GARLAND is going to end up on your head in the middle of the night... LOL.. your should hang it with some lights on around the balcony door.. ♡♡♡ xx..

    • @BenitaLarsson
      @BenitaLarsson  Рік тому +1

      I didn’t film making the insert, it was just something I needed, so I made it. There is a mirror in the entryway next to the kitchen entrance!

  • @crgreen8145
    @crgreen8145 Рік тому +1

    So gentle & festive!

  • @carolannaitken5812
    @carolannaitken5812 Рік тому

    Every year I buy a bright red Amaryllis for Christmas I love watching them grow and bloom. There such a beautiful plant. Your home is beautiful.

  • @ingaurban404
    @ingaurban404 Рік тому +1

    Very festive and beautiful! Well done, as always!❤

  • @peggymohr7899
    @peggymohr7899 Рік тому +2

    I love your christmas decor. It is so lovely and not cluttery. Happy Seasons.

  • @franciscamoreno8996
    @franciscamoreno8996 Рік тому

    Merry Christmas and a better New Year, may PEACE reach the entire world, good health and may we respect the Air, the Seas, the Rivers and the Plants of our Planet. Love for Family

  • @debbiepalmer1094
    @debbiepalmer1094 Рік тому +2

    I always love your Christmas decoration videos, they are my favourite! The metal mistletoe is beautiful and so sweet that it ensues Bonus gets extra kisses. xx

  • @thelettera9041
    @thelettera9041 Рік тому +1

    Gorgeous. It's summer where I am so it's all a bit peculiar to put up lights when it's still light outside in the evenings, but I'm saving these ideas up for midwinter. I'm going to decorate then and who cares if it's June?!
    I loved the mistletoe and the legally binding requirement to smooch Bonus!

    • @BenitaLarsson
      @BenitaLarsson  Рік тому +2

      Thank you! Our opposite seasons always fascinates me!

  • @irishussong8197
    @irishussong8197 Рік тому +3

    Dear Benita! I enjoyed your video so much, your decorations are so tasteful and clean, but also with a cozy twang! The paperstars are gorgeous, such a simple but effective idea🤩 and , of course, the metal mistletoe over Bonuses place😻I wish you and your family a wonderful Christmas time ❤️🎄🍄💥☃️❄️

  • @traceybeaumont8535
    @traceybeaumont8535 Рік тому

    As I get older I don’t want as much stuff, especially as I have a birthday in Dec too. I like to stock up on perfume, skincare, nice underwear & nightwear. I also enjoy a beautiful scented candle, small box of luxury chocolates or luxury biscuits or chutney which I wouldn’t buy normally on my weekly shop. I like orchids too. I had a big birthday last year and was thrilled to receive a voucher for a facial and a voucher for an afternoon tea. I love your simple decor, I’m going to put less out this year so it’s not such a huge job to clear away in the new year

  • @LadyBeeSting2434
    @LadyBeeSting2434 Рік тому +2

    I always enjoy seeing the old fave lighting and the new ones that you come up with! Your craft nights look so fun and your ornaments I am so going to try! Happy Holidays!

  • @heliaandrade146
    @heliaandrade146 Рік тому +2

    Merry Christmas to you and your family, just love your white felt angel, among all your other decor, everything looks Devine.thankyou for all the time and thought you put into these videos for our enjoyment and ideas.💚

  • @manuelabarradas6680
    @manuelabarradas6680 Рік тому +3

    Hi Benita! I really like your ideas and I appreciate the care you put into everything you do. Thanks for sharing and merry Christmas 🎄🎁

  • @petecilione4166
    @petecilione4166 29 днів тому

    I like the flowers. Thank you for a simple, but pretty decorative idea.

  • @mountainbruum3431
    @mountainbruum3431 Рік тому +1

    I admire your creativity----simple elegance! Blessed Holidays, Benita 🎄🌟

  • @c.j.valentine3027
    @c.j.valentine3027 Рік тому +1

    Your videos are so calming. I watch them at least twice. I hope your holidays are merry and bright ❤

  • @annaromanova2956
    @annaromanova2956 Рік тому +2

    Perfect! Can’t wait to decorate my house soon 🥰

  • @GotItAtGoodwill
    @GotItAtGoodwill Рік тому

    That toilet roll craft is amazing. I can’t wait to try it with my daughter.

  • @Angelica-cu7iz
    @Angelica-cu7iz Рік тому

    I started a little over a year ago the transition to minimalism, and this Christmas is quite a challenge; however your video has been a good dose of inspiration.... I also enjoy to do crafts of all kinds and I love the ideas you have given us. Here in Spain we have more sunlight throughout the day, especially in the southern half, I'm in Madrid, so at this time I appreciate the sunny days, but now, thanks to your ideas, I also enjoy when it gets dark, it's time to put the candles and cozy lights; and now this decor is so lovely and peaceful. 💖💖 Thank you so much for sharing Benita! 🕯🕯🎄