I've been dealing with a rough spot in life for a few months and found your videos. I watch them to bring a few minutes of calmness in my life. In fact, I bought "new" second hand furniture for my living room that was almost new in a simple sandstone color. I added some toss pillows and will add textiles. I'll be adding battery operated candles soon. I already feel more relaxed each time I go into the room. Thank you so much for bringing MYS into my life.
I love the idea of Novent. Usually, I have all my Christmas decorations up by now. But this year it seemed like too much too soon, so I haven’t done anything. Novent seems just right. ❤
Its just mid of november. Advent is coming. You've got 2 weeks till...its time enough.It seems,as christmas should come earlier year to year.And I ask:' why?'
There are many reasons I enjoy your channel but, as someone of Scandinavian heritage, one of the things I truly love is seeing your unapologetic use of candles, all over, year-round. I'm married to a "Why would you need anything other than a big, bright ceiling light fixture?" kind of guy. It's taken decades, but he's gotten used to my insistence on using small lamps and candles, especially in the dark of winter. (I covet your Miffy lamp.) I miss having a house with radiators, too- great place to warm socks and dry mittens.
(Commenting on my husband’s account here.) I have so enjoyed watching (and rewatching) all of your lovely content, Benita. Been a fan since the Chez Larsson days. We’ve just moved back to Sweden after two years in Vancouver, Canada. We lived in Stockholm for six years near Odenplan and on Kvarnholmen, but thought we’d give the West Coast a try this time. (We’re naturalised Swedes and Brits.) Just wanted to thank you for the Novent tips as that seems a new phenomenon since we last lived here and for all the historical apartment advice as we’ve just bought a 1912 apartment that we move into in January. So exciting! Hopefully we shall get a Fritidshus further down the line too. I find your videos so informative, but gentle, calming and full of warmth at the same time. Like checking in with a dear friend, thank you so much 😊
We have also just come back after giving our home country (Czech republic) a try. After four years. Now finally settled in Malmö and definitely not coming back this time.:D If there ever is some moving again then it will be within the Swedish borders.:D Sending my greetings to beloved Stockholm - my first home in Sweden.
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I LOVE the minimalist beauty of Scandinavia! I lived in Iceland for three years in the past and learned to appreciate the beauty in ordinary and functional living. We loved our candles in the dark winter months.
I’ve already decorated. I put the tree up early so I could see if my new kittens would try to climb it before decorating. They did not! Also, I’m feeling pretty down lately. I just needed something pretty and cozy to look at,
Good kittens! Mini ate the string light her first Christmas so we had to take the lights down every night and put them back up when we wanted to see them😅
@@BenitaLarssonThat is too funny, but not, with Mini and the lights. Omg, I have a new 4 month old kitty named Ollie, he’s ver active.. but totally adorable. I bet he will love the Christmas tree . lol. I may have to do what u did with Mini. Thanks for the laugh. 😀
Living in the US I usually wait to start decorating until Thanksgiving ( 4th Thursday of November). It’s a tradition my family has done since I was a child. I like to string popcorn and cranberries to make a festive garland to decorate with.
Canada our Thanksgiving is in October. I could not decorate for Christmas until after Thanksgiving Holiday, don’t like combining. I see lots of US have their tree up for Thanksgiving. I like to keep those holidays always separate.
Last week was our presidential election here in the United States and after such turmoil, your video is even more welcome this week. It feels like a mini vacation watching it and walking the city with you. I love your Lily Silk coat & am heading to the website.
Thank you for sharing your crafternoon with Anne. I’ve done a couple of your crafts from year’s past - they are always fun and just right. The archive is amazing! What a gift you are giving to your summer house. 🏡 Enjoy your sewing, and thanks for sharing your beautiful city. 🙂
Love the idea of Novent idea! And great ideas for documenting your renovation. We renovated a 200yr old house a few years back, and decided to spotlight all the old stone, mud and lathe work, layers of wallpaper and paint by cutting out a large area (about poster sized) down to the stonework and kept apiece of each layer visible as you moved to the surface. Then we framed the entire thing with glass and a gorgeous frame cover. Against the brand new drywall, the layers looked so cool.
My friend Sanna's mom lives in a rental apartment in a listed building and they have a little hatch where you can peek inside and see the layers, very cool!
Love the Novent idea Benita. I'll definitely dry some orange slices to decorate with, they are so pretty! Thanks for taking us shopping with you too. Good fun :)
Canadian here- I love to turn on my TV to a fireplace channel and pull out my wax pillar candles- they are a flicker type of electric- I’m asthmatic and burning candles is a problem but these beautiful wax pillars are a wonderful alternative. I have them in 3 main groups across my main living room, dining and kitchen area. Dimmer switches on my lamps and ceiling lights add a cozy glow.
My family’s paternal side hails from Sweden and Denmark. I’ve always been drawn to the simplistic elegance of the Scandinavian way of living and being. Thank you for your videos, Benita! I will second the comment of wanting to live in Sweden.
Realized by watching your vlog, that I was a celebrating NOVENT without knowing it was actually a thing. I love to watch your videos, they are so peaceful and inspiring. Looking forward to the next one.
I love the idea of Novent. Actually, since I live in a much warmer climate, this is the type of decor I have up in January, when the holidays are over.
I'm afraid I'm not looking forward to Christmas this year.. we lost a dear family member this summer, and with him most of our Christmas traditions. I feel sad and a bit broke, but still find some comfort in the coziness of the holiday season.. I love the Novent idea and will try it myself (never heard of it before). Thank you dear Benita for the lovely videos. Best wishes to you and yours, always!
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I absolutely love watching each of your videos, Benita! Thank you for taking us out and about in your beautiful city-it’s so inspiring and feels like a mini getaway every time. Can’t wait for the next one!
Another lovely video, thank you!! As many of the commentators have already said, it is so calming and inspirational!! Although it doesn't get so dark as early as in Sweden here in the South West of England, I still have more candles and lights at this time of year to break up the gloom!!!
Dear Benita, looking forward your next video. I am not that 'christmas person' but I really like the idea of Novent and minimalistic decor. Finally got a title for it 🕯️so thank you for the video. And I really like your archive for the summer house. Very inspiring.
Life got busy and I haven’t watched your videos for almost a year now. I had forgotten how calming your videos were and how I enjoyed the sights and sounds of Sweden..❤️
I find brillant the idea of Novent.What really surprises me is the way you welcome the seasons with some kind of festives.Now is Novent,in June it is Midsommar etcI really love the way that you manage to find even in small things the chance to be in a festive mood and share beautiful moments with friends and family.That is one of the reasons that make me visit your country every year and live for a while among you.Thank you so much for sharing elements of your culture and beautiful images and moments of my beloved Stockholm!❤
Hi Benita! Thank you for a wonderful video. I just love it when I can see your neighborhood and city. It gives me insight to the way of living in Sweden. Things are pretty dicey here in America so any escape is welcome. I am rethinking my holiday decor and will be using old things in a new way. Lots of lights and candles. You got me hooked a few years back! Keep up the good work and enjoy every day.
I love videos in which you show how you can create the atmosphere of autumn evenings with little expense. How wonderful it is to celebrate even such a theoretically gloomy month as November. Greetings from Gdańsk, which is surprisingly warm for this time of year.😊
As soon as the clocks change to winter time, I turn to cosy mode, lots of candles and warm drinks, we have birthdays and seasonal events and foods then lights and towards the end of the month move smoothly into Advent mode, allowing Christmas to flow well into January, snow season if we‘re lucky, maybe a ski week, I‘m in no hurry for spring. I love the long evenings for reading, crafts and watching feelgood videos/films and am actually disappointed when the evenings begin to lighten by February.
Your video wanted me to wrap up in warm cozy blanket light a candle and open the book 📚 I’m reading with cup of hot spicy tea ❤Thanks to remind us to slow down and enjoy the season
Our Xmas is tropical and hot but we still get cozy with candles and minimal decorations. The tree (artificial as a real one just doesn’t last in the heat) is put up in early December. We always celebrate with a traditional XMas roast lunch with plum pudding for dessert while the aircon is pumping.
Benita, your videos always uplift me. I have my share of FOMO and occasional envy, which embarrasses me. I don’t have a cool vintage apartment in a beautiful city, and I can’t sew at all, but I do have a good life. Today I watched your video while getting ready for my day (I’m self-employed too), and I felt grateful for my life and decided to lean into the great things about being my own boss and not dwell on the things that make me nervous. Thanks for your beautiful videos!
Novent sounds like a wonderful concept, allowing you to ease into the Christmas holidays. I bought a felted blueberry branch and a white dove made from cardstock at Scandinavian Specialties in Seattle, WA, which I've placed in my living room next to two felted Tomtes. I've also used a colorful yarn to hang pine cones around plus have a string of felted foxes, mice, and birds. I'm glad to see I'm enjoying Novent without realizing it! Thank you for your additional decorating ideas.
I loved this video! Had not heard of Novent before, such a nice idea. As a native Floridian and daughter and granddaughter of citrus growers, I also enjoyed seeing how you used your leftover Satsuma mandarins. However there are never any leftover Satsumas in my house as they are one of my absolute favorites for eating 😃. I wish you a peaceful and happy holiday season, Benita.
Novent is a great concept. I guess I've practicing some version of it for the last few years without knowing, lol. I am extremely sensitive to losing light in the fall, especially with DST. I also don't decorate for Christmas until around the first weekend of December, but adding little touches of joy & light before that makes the home a lot cozier after a colder day like today. I love the idea of using these archive boxes, they fit so well with your project & that house! & I'm glad they can continue to be of use.
Inspiration for November! I decorate for Christmas on Dec 1 but this is a lovely way to transition into the new season. As a Canadian daughter of a Danish dad, I totally embrace the long winters and all the ways to make them cozy. As always your video is a nice respite in a too-busy life. Thank you ❤🇨🇦🇩🇰
Another peaceful and much needed vlog! I don't understand how over 600 views but only 118 likes!! People...do better❤😊 Also...you can take pictures of the different wallpapers and then create a digital coffee table book. You could include before and after pictures of all the projects. Just a thought💕
@sherrymeurer...We do better. Benita just posted the video 24 minutes ago. Do you really think she will have a lot of views after posting 24 minutes ago. if you can check back later in the day or night I'm quite sure you'll see more than 600 views. 😉
@@francetogo794 when I watched the video, her stats said 600 views and 118 likes. Those were the numbers I saw at that time. My point was why were there only 118 likes if at that point 600 people saw the vlog? I would think at least half of those 600 should have hit the like video.
Oh Benita, your archival boxes are just gorgeous!!! Such a cute little printer. I also loved your faux mistletoe, I need to make some of those. Thanks for the inspiring video. I’m just starting to decorate, putting out things here and there.
Thank you Benita for another cosy and inspirational video! I hadn’t heard of Novent, but love it! I love Advent so what’s not to love! I’ve got my candles going but now want to add some natural decor ❤ Oo & love that cute label maker!
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Hello Benita, i just realised you create a mini museum of your sommer house. That's amazing, because your grandchildren or whoever eventually own this house in future will have a historic / architectual review of the property. Thats a great memento for the next owner generation. And a winter hobby project for you. 😊 I like it and would do it myself if I only had such an opportunity.
Thanks for this wonderful video, Benita, and for informing us about Novent, which I had never heard of. I enjoy all your videos, but particularly scenes when you go out and about in Stockholm. I've made three trips to your city over the last few years and can't get enough of it. I wish you continued success with your postings.
Hello Fromm🇨🇦, Benita. I so enjoy your quiet classy style all thru the year but especially as fall turns into winter. I have adopted your style of bringing in lovely candle lighting this time of year. I’ve purchased a few battery candle sticks and a number of sets of votive candles and designed a safe way of bringing them every evening that even my career firefighter has begun to enjoy. As I listen to the wind howl here in Canada this morning I send you some Novent wishes for a lovely “warm day” where you are an I bundle up to go get my walk in. Cheers
I love the idea of Novent, but here in Florida it's 85°F (29°C) with beautiful light, and there may be another hurricane headed our way. Sometimes I miss seasons.
Fellow Floridian here. 🌴😎 We’ve been getting gorgeous fall sunsets this year. Hope you and your loved ones have been staying safe with the hurricanes this year! :)
Fellow Floridian here as well! I'm doing the best I can to welcome the "season" but it's hot! Fingers crossed we see hurricane season end without any more storms!
Always look forward to your Christmas decorating video 💛 I will probably be starting my Christmas decorating this weekend. Love your use of candles and I’m am inspired by your simple and cozy style. Thank you!
Love the idea of 'Novent.' Even though it's still Spring here, it will be a lovely way to add a little something before decorating for Christmas. Thankyou for sharing.
So relaxing, Benita! ☺️ I really like the idea of Novent as it helps prevent stress of getting ready for the season, too! As a designer, I’ve been wanting to get back into craft projects with my Dad now that he is retired, and I think this is a great way to start.
Thanks for your videos. I've been following about a year and I always enjoy them. I'm making my first visit to Stockholm in May of next year (coming from California), so getting peaks of the city is exciting. And I love the care you take in cultivating your surroundings and experiences.
Hi Benita, I'm glad everything is ok with you, your ideas are always very useful. This idea for a keepsake box is great!! I don't celebrate, so I'm free from all the Christmas shopping and all that stuff. However, we also have plenty of gloomy days and I add lights to every corner of the house. Last week was especially gloomy. Benita, you remind me of my friend, unfortunately our paths diverged because she moved to another country. Greetings to you.🤗🍁🍀🌸💮🏵🌹🌺🌻🌷🌼
Dear Benita! Lovely video again, I love it when you stroll around Stockholm with us and great idea to archive your gems that you found in your summer house✨yes, since a couple of days I put my string lights on outside my house and put some cute houses with electric candles on my garden table, I really need this in such chaotic times, it really calms me down….. so, have a nice week ahead and enjoy your Novent moments!🌟✨✨✨😍cheers from Iris👋🤩🤗
❤ Benita your videos are so calming and inspirational, you make me miss my dear Aunt Alice so much. She also could have been a “bestie” for she was also talented in many areas: an artist, seamstress, gardener and archivist to name a few. Novent sounds like a lovely tradition to start here in the USA. What a beautiful way to transition with light in the darkness ❤
I have done that all my life, wherever I lived, making the house cozier when Christmas months come near. Here, in the North, it is so cold and dark that I pull out all my boxes with electric candles and spice up the house. I even found little electric toadstool candles. Closing the curtains and making it cozy. Love your mistletoe. No Bonus to kiss, though.
I usually wait until December to decorate, but we do put up lights in November, to bring some cheer to the darker days and nights. Lovely video, really enjoyed it thank you!
Novent sounds like a wonderful concept. I will be celebrating it starting with tonight. I have a string of lights on my porch and I’m lighting a candle.
Qui in Italia a novembre non c'è ancora tanto freddo e buio. Io decoro la casa con zucche, noci, noccioline, ramoscelli di piante ancora verdi. Ho mangiato ieri gli ultimi pomodorini del mio terrazzo. Appena ai primi di dicembre iniziamo a prepararci al Natale. Bellissimi i tuoi video, Benita. Adoro specialmente quelli nella casa estiva. Grazie di cuore ❤️ 😊
I love the NOVENT concept. I hadn't heard about it. What a lovely way to keep all the bits and bobs from your summer house ❤. It's such a great idea to keep the history of the house. What a treat that your bestie had to get rid of the boxes and so on. It looks great. I love the mistletoe you made. I'm going to look out for a video to make some. Thank you for sharing ❤❤
Uk 🇬🇧 here. It’s turned very dark and cold here now. I’ve cosied up for winter. Twinkling lights and wool blankets. I don’t decorate for Christmas until my son comes home from university mid December. For now it feels lovely though. 😊
What cosy thing to do. Advent is important to me, and I do not decorate for Christmas until 2 weeks before Christmas Eve. But I am loving the Novent concept. I’m gonna be doing that. Lovely video as always Have a great week 🌿
been trying to craft free novent/christmas decorations. The pine cone with ribbons is a nice free idea. my ikea paper window stars were tattered and i had wanted to recreate them using paper that i have already. Thank you for the great ideas.
Danke, liebe Benita, jetzt weiß ich, was Novent ist. Ich finde das sehr gut, in diesen trüben Tagen, zur Ruhe zu kommen und sich nicht so von diesen Weihnachts Stress mitreißen zu lassen. Gemütlichkeit tut uns alles gut. 👍🌺
Thank you for taking us along on your little shopping adventure!! Love seeing the stores different wares.. Love all the candles!! Waiting until the end of November to decorate!
Hello, my lovely friend. As always, your content never disappoints ❤ Greetings from Canada 🇨🇦 ❤. Ps. I would decorate very early for Christmas, but my hubby is not a big fan sooooo I wait a little later ... like December 1st.
A beautiful vlog, lovely music, calming and super cosy. As for Stockholm you have the most amazing museums which as you say have lovely shops as well. I love decorating my house. I currently have an Autumn theme in my living room with candles and lights. Christmas starts for the first advent, I love discovering things that I had forgotten I had from the previous year. Loved your ideas. Best wishes Karen 🧡🍂🍁🤎
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I've been dealing with a rough spot in life for a few months and found your videos. I watch them to bring a few minutes of calmness in my life. In fact, I bought "new" second hand furniture for my living room that was almost new in a simple sandstone color. I added some toss pillows and will add textiles. I'll be adding battery operated candles soon. I already feel more relaxed each time I go into the room. Thank you so much for bringing MYS into my life.
I'm sorry you've had a rough patch. If my videos have been helpful I'm so glad.❤️
Sending you a virtual hug and a lot of strength and positive energy. May this period pass soon!
@@BenitaLarsson Thank you.
@@SabinaZuskarova Thank you so much.
I was gonna say the same thing! Its a nice safe escape for a little while.
I love the idea of Novent. Usually, I have all my Christmas decorations up by now. But this year it seemed like too much too soon, so I haven’t done anything. Novent seems just right. ❤
We've not really had much cold weather so the fact that it's mid November already and Advent soon, feels a bit odd!
Its just mid of november. Advent is coming. You've got 2 weeks till...its time enough.It seems,as christmas should come earlier year to year.And I ask:' why?'
I celebrate the holiday as if it were Novent! I call it Season of Light. I also love your craft projects! Many thanks.🕯🕯🕯
Season of light sounds beautiful!
That's lovely ☺️. I'm an atheist, but I love Christmas decorations and the lights 😍😍😍😍.
Love that title ❤
There are many reasons I enjoy your channel but, as someone of Scandinavian heritage, one of the things I truly love is seeing your unapologetic use of candles, all over, year-round. I'm married to a "Why would you need anything other than a big, bright ceiling light fixture?" kind of guy. It's taken decades, but he's gotten used to my insistence on using small lamps and candles, especially in the dark of winter. (I covet your Miffy lamp.) I miss having a house with radiators, too- great place to warm socks and dry mittens.
I love the cast iron radiators too for that very same reason!
(Commenting on my husband’s account here.) I have so enjoyed watching (and rewatching) all of your lovely content, Benita. Been a fan since the Chez Larsson days. We’ve just moved back to Sweden after two years in Vancouver, Canada. We lived in Stockholm for six years near Odenplan and on Kvarnholmen, but thought we’d give the West Coast a try this time. (We’re naturalised Swedes and Brits.) Just wanted to thank you for the Novent tips as that seems a new phenomenon since we last lived here and for all the historical apartment advice as we’ve just bought a 1912 apartment that we move into in January. So exciting! Hopefully we shall get a Fritidshus further down the line too. I find your videos so informative, but gentle, calming and full of warmth at the same time. Like checking in with a dear friend, thank you so much 😊
Welcome back to Sweden! Exciting times!
We have also just come back after giving our home country (Czech republic) a try. After four years. Now finally settled in Malmö and definitely not coming back this time.:D If there ever is some moving again then it will be within the Swedish borders.:D Sending my greetings to beloved Stockholm - my first home in Sweden.
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I LOVE the minimalist beauty of Scandinavia! I lived in Iceland for three years in the past and learned to appreciate the beauty in ordinary and functional living. We loved our candles in the dark winter months.
Iceland for three years sounds like an adventure!
I decorate slowly over November with lights and no holiday decor until December. The homemade mistletoe is cute! Thanks for sharing.
Thanks so much for watching!
Every time I watch your videos it makes me want to live in Sweden 😊❤️
It’s very nice living here for sure!
Love the idea of Novent, your videos always bring a sense of calm. Looking forward to your Christmas decor. ❤
So happy you enjoy them!
I’ve already decorated. I put the tree up early so I could see if my new kittens would try to climb it before decorating. They did not!
Also, I’m feeling pretty down lately. I just needed something pretty and cozy to look at,
Good kittens! Mini ate the string light her first Christmas so we had to take the lights down every night and put them back up when we wanted to see them😅
@@BenitaLarssonThat is too funny, but not, with Mini and the lights. Omg, I have a new 4 month old kitty named Ollie, he’s ver active.. but totally adorable. I bet he will love the Christmas tree . lol. I may have to do what u did with Mini. Thanks for the laugh. 😀
@ ha! Cats are so funny. All 3 of mine are so different. I love them all
Cannot wait to see grand-dog in the new fleece outfit ❤
Me too! Hopefully I can execute it well enough to share! I'm rusty!
Living in the US I usually wait to start decorating until Thanksgiving ( 4th Thursday of November). It’s a tradition my family has done since I was a child. I like to string popcorn and cranberries to make a festive garland to decorate with.
Canada our Thanksgiving is in October. I could not decorate for Christmas until after Thanksgiving Holiday, don’t like combining. I see lots of US have their tree up for Thanksgiving. I like to keep those holidays always separate.
Thanks for chiming in!
I’ve only ever seen the stringing of popcorn in movies!😅
In Canada, November is very dark as well and it seems we practice Novent without the name. I will spread it from now on!❤
I think I did too until someone put a name on it😅
Last week was our presidential election here in the United States and after such turmoil, your video is even more welcome this week. It feels like a mini vacation watching it and walking the city with you. I love your Lily Silk coat & am heading to the website.
Oh, we are too well aware what’s happened in the States. If my video is a piece of calm I’m glad!
Thank you for sharing your crafternoon with Anne. I’ve done a couple of your crafts from year’s past - they are always fun and just right.
The archive is amazing! What a gift you are giving to your summer house. 🏡
Enjoy your sewing, and thanks for sharing your beautiful city. 🙂
Thanks so much for watching again!
Love the idea of Novent idea! And great ideas for documenting your renovation. We renovated a 200yr old house a few years back, and decided to spotlight all the old stone, mud and lathe work, layers of wallpaper and paint by cutting out a large area (about poster sized) down to the stonework and kept apiece of each layer visible as you moved to the surface. Then we framed the entire thing with glass and a gorgeous frame cover. Against the brand new drywall, the layers looked so cool.
My friend Sanna's mom lives in a rental apartment in a listed building and they have a little hatch where you can peek inside and see the layers, very cool!
Gosh! Never been this early. Love your content and your voice is so soothing; needed this after the week we've had. Much love from the US
I'm so happy if my video was calming for you!
This was a really hard week, indeed😔
Love the Novent idea Benita. I'll definitely dry some orange slices to decorate with, they are so pretty! Thanks for taking us shopping with you too. Good fun :)
Happy if you enjoyed tagging along!
watching your video is like meditating, calming and soothing. mind-cleaning beauty. thank you 💗
Thanks so much for watching!
Canadian here- I love to turn on my TV to a fireplace channel and pull out my wax pillar candles- they are a flicker type of electric- I’m asthmatic and burning candles is a problem but these beautiful wax pillars are a wonderful alternative. I have them in 3 main groups across my main living room, dining and kitchen area. Dimmer switches on my lamps and ceiling lights add a cozy glow.
I do the fireplace too sometimes! 🔥
My family’s paternal side hails from Sweden and Denmark. I’ve always been drawn to the simplistic elegance of the Scandinavian way of living and being. Thank you for your videos, Benita! I will second the comment of wanting to live in Sweden.
Realized by watching your vlog, that I was a celebrating NOVENT without knowing it was actually a thing. I love to watch your videos, they are so peaceful and inspiring. Looking forward to the next one.
I have too! But it’s kind of nice to have a name for it! Makes it more festive!
I love the idea of Novent. Actually, since I live in a much warmer climate, this is the type of decor I have up in January, when the holidays are over.
That’s the part I tend to keep up a while after Christmas too!
A greyhound would definitely benefit from a jacket in the winter. You're so multi talented.
There are also so many things I’m completely incapable of 😅
I'm afraid I'm not looking forward to Christmas this year.. we lost a dear family member this summer, and with him most of our Christmas traditions. I feel sad and a bit broke, but still find some comfort in the coziness of the holiday season.. I love the Novent idea and will try it myself (never heard of it before).
Thank you dear Benita for the lovely videos. Best wishes to you and yours, always!
I’m so sorry for your loss.❤️
@BenitaLarsson Thank you❤️
Take time to grieve but also try to take time for joy; you will find it in the little things, perhaps nature, perhaps in the things your lost loved one loved.
@@sheilahenderson5973 Thank you❤️
I absolutely love watching each of your videos, Benita! Thank you for taking us out and about in your beautiful city-it’s so inspiring and feels like a mini getaway every time. Can’t wait for the next one!
Aww, I’m so happy you enjoy them!
Another lovely video, thank you!! As many of the commentators have already said, it is so calming and inspirational!! Although it doesn't get so dark as early as in Sweden here in the South West of England, I still have more candles and lights at this time of year to break up the gloom!!!
I'm so glad you enjoyed it!
Dear Benita, looking forward your next video. I am not that 'christmas person' but I really like the idea of Novent and minimalistic decor. Finally got a title for it 🕯️so thank you for the video. And I really like your archive for the summer house. Very inspiring.
Thanks so much for watching it!
Life got busy and I haven’t watched your videos for almost a year now. I had forgotten how calming your videos were and how I enjoyed the sights and sounds of Sweden..❤️
Welcome back!
Love the Novent tradition! A nice transition from all the pumpkins,acorns and conkers! Before the Christmas decs in December for me! Happy Novent 🕯⭐️
Happy Novent to you too!
I find brillant the idea of Novent.What really surprises me is the way you welcome the seasons with some kind of festives.Now is Novent,in June it is Midsommar etcI really love the way that you manage to find even in small things the chance to be in a festive mood and share beautiful moments with friends and family.That is one of the reasons that make me visit your country every year and live for a while among you.Thank you so much for sharing elements of your culture and beautiful images and moments of my beloved Stockholm!❤
Embracing the seasons rather than fighting them makes all the difference!
Hi Benita! Thank you for a wonderful video. I just love it when I can see your neighborhood and city. It gives me insight to the way of living in Sweden. Things are pretty dicey here in America so any escape is welcome. I am rethinking my holiday decor and will be using old things in a new way. Lots of lights and candles. You got me hooked a few years back! Keep up the good work and enjoy every day.
Reusing your decor in a different way👌🏻
Please!!!!! We need a tutorial for the mistletoe you made with Anne. Your projects are elegantly simple. Love your vlogs. Thank you 💕
Your videos are so inspiring. Thank you!
Thank you so much!
I love videos in which you show how you can create the atmosphere of autumn evenings with little expense. How wonderful it is to celebrate even such a theoretically gloomy month as November. Greetings from Gdańsk, which is surprisingly warm for this time of year.😊
So glad you like them!
As soon as the clocks change to winter time, I turn to cosy mode, lots of candles and warm drinks, we have birthdays and seasonal events and foods then lights and towards the end of the month move smoothly into Advent mode, allowing Christmas to flow well into January, snow season if we‘re lucky, maybe a ski week, I‘m in no hurry for spring. I love the long evenings for reading, crafts and watching feelgood videos/films and am actually disappointed when the evenings begin to lighten by February.
Sounds like you’re really embracing!
Your video wanted me to wrap up in warm cozy blanket light a candle and open the book 📚 I’m reading with cup of hot spicy tea ❤Thanks to remind us to slow down and enjoy the season
I’m so happy the video left you feeling cozy!
Our Xmas is tropical and hot but we still get cozy with candles and minimal decorations. The tree (artificial as a real one just doesn’t last in the heat) is put up in early December. We always celebrate with a traditional XMas roast lunch with plum pudding for dessert while the aircon is pumping.
While the air con is pumping!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Your videos are so calming, I just love them.
I've been following for some time and never get bored of them.
Greetings from Australia. ❤
I’m so happy you like them!
Benita, your videos always uplift me. I have my share of FOMO and occasional envy, which embarrasses me. I don’t have a cool vintage apartment in a beautiful city, and I can’t sew at all, but I do have a good life. Today I watched your video while getting ready for my day (I’m self-employed too), and I felt grateful for my life and decided to lean into the great things about being my own boss and not dwell on the things that make me nervous. Thanks for your beautiful videos!
Appreciating what you do have is lovely!
Novent sounds like a wonderful concept, allowing you to ease into the Christmas holidays. I bought a felted blueberry branch and a white dove made from cardstock at Scandinavian Specialties in Seattle, WA, which I've placed in my living room next to two felted Tomtes. I've also used a colorful yarn to hang pine cones around plus have a string of felted foxes, mice, and birds. I'm glad to see I'm enjoying Novent without realizing it! Thank you for your additional decorating ideas.
I’m so tempted by the cute felted animals I see in shops! I’ll probably just admire them from afar but I love them!
I loved this video! Had not heard of Novent before, such a nice idea. As a native Floridian and daughter and granddaughter of citrus growers, I also enjoyed seeing how you used your leftover Satsuma mandarins. However there are never any leftover Satsumas in my house as they are one of my absolute favorites for eating 😃. I wish you a peaceful and happy holiday season, Benita.
Satsumas are my favorite of all citruses! They’re here for such a short time though! Then we get sweeter varieties and I’m not as keen😅
Dear Benita,
thank you so much for this tour of Stockholm. It‘s lovely there 🥰. See you soon 🫶
So glad you enjoyed it!
Love the cozy atmospheres you create and share Benita. 💛
I’m so happy you enjoy it!
Novent is a great concept. I guess I've practicing some version of it for the last few years without knowing, lol. I am extremely sensitive to losing light in the fall, especially with DST. I also don't decorate for Christmas until around the first weekend of December, but adding little touches of joy & light before that makes the home a lot cozier after a colder day like today.
I love the idea of using these archive boxes, they fit so well with your project & that house! & I'm glad they can continue to be of use.
Inspiration for November! I decorate for Christmas on Dec 1 but this is a lovely way to transition into the new season. As a Canadian daughter of a Danish dad, I totally embrace the long winters and all the ways to make them cozy. As always your video is a nice respite in a too-busy life. Thank you ❤🇨🇦🇩🇰
I’m so happy if you enjoy the videos!
Waiting a little bit longer. But I have been inspired by your video to set out twinkle lights and more candles! 💫💫💫
Highly recommend adding a bit of twinkle!
Wie entspannt, jetzt mit Novent anfangen und so gemütlich ... Danke ... 🍃🌺🍃
Danke! Cozy season is here!
Amazing how organised you are Benita - your hard work pay off!
Thank you so much!
I love your home and how nicely you do things, make things and place things, it’s lovely.
Thank you for sharing.
Thank you so much!
Another peaceful and much needed vlog! I don't understand how over 600 views but only 118 likes!! People...do better❤😊
Also...you can take pictures of the different wallpapers and then create a digital coffee table book. You could include before and after pictures of all the projects. Just a thought💕
@sherrymeurer...We do better. Benita just posted the video 24 minutes ago. Do you really think she will have a lot of views after posting 24 minutes ago. if you can check back later in the day or night I'm quite sure you'll see more than 600 views. 😉
@@francetogo794I think she’s referring to the ratio of likes to views…asking people to hit the like button.😊
We have talked about creating a book, one for us and one for the house!
@@francetogo794 when I watched the video, her stats said 600 views and 118 likes. Those were the numbers I saw at that time. My point was why were there only 118 likes if at that point 600 people saw the vlog? I would think at least half of those 600 should have hit the like video.
Oh Benita, your archival boxes are just gorgeous!!! Such a cute little printer. I also loved your faux mistletoe, I need to make some of those. Thanks for the inspiring video. I’m just starting to decorate, putting out things here and there.
Aren't they just the best boxes for the house?
The clothing is beautiful! I look forward to the next video. And yes we started decorating last weekend.
Such great quality! And thanks for chiming in!
Thank you Benita for another cosy and inspirational video!
I hadn’t heard of Novent, but love it!
I love Advent so what’s not to love!
I’ve got my candles going but now want to add some natural decor ❤
Oo & love that cute label maker!
Happy you liked it! The printer is so cute! The brand gave me a discount code: Benita for 15% off if you need a printer. Printer: shrsl.com/4ov5n Labels: shrsl.com/4ov7c The links are affiliate links!
Hello Benita, i just realised you create a mini museum of your sommer house. That's amazing, because your grandchildren or whoever eventually own this house in future will have a historic / architectual review of the property. Thats a great memento for the next owner generation. And a winter hobby project for you. 😊 I like it and would do it myself if I only had such an opportunity.
Yes, I am or at least a cabinet of curiosities 😅
What a lovely project to archive the artifacts /history of the house for future generations. ♥
Thank you! It's a fun project!
Thanks for this wonderful video, Benita, and for informing us about Novent, which I had never heard of. I enjoy all your videos, but particularly scenes when you go out and about in Stockholm. I've made three trips to your city over the last few years and can't get enough of it. I wish you continued success with your postings.
So glad you enjoyed it! Stockholm is always worth a visit!
Hello Fromm🇨🇦, Benita. I so enjoy your quiet classy style all thru the year but especially as fall turns into winter. I have adopted your style of bringing in lovely candle lighting this time of year. I’ve purchased a few battery candle sticks and a number of sets of votive candles and designed a safe way of bringing them every evening that even my career firefighter has begun to enjoy. As I listen to the wind howl here in Canada this morning I send you some Novent wishes for a lovely “warm day” where you are an I bundle up to go get my walk in. Cheers
Thank you so much! I'm so happy you enjoy the videos!
What a lovely idea to keep the history of your house going. Your video is making me feel very autumnal and festive 😍
I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
I love the idea of Novent, but here in Florida it's 85°F (29°C) with beautiful light, and there may be another hurricane headed our way. Sometimes I miss seasons.
Fellow Floridian here. 🌴😎 We’ve been getting gorgeous fall sunsets this year. Hope you and your loved ones have been staying safe with the hurricanes this year! :)
@NintenJon64 Yes! The sunsets and sunrises are spectacular this time of year. Hope you're safe too!
I do love me a change of seasons! Stay safe!
Fellow Floridian here as well! I'm doing the best I can to welcome the "season" but it's hot! Fingers crossed we see hurricane season end without any more storms!
What a lovely video, Benita! I'm going to be visiting Stockholm in a couple of weeks, and can't wait to enjoy all the Holiday coziness!
The holiday lights in Stockholm should be up this weekend so enjoy!
Wow, loved this and adore the idea of a gradual move into the festive season! Inspiring as ever Benita ❤
Always look forward to your Christmas decorating video 💛
I will probably be starting my Christmas decorating this weekend. Love your use of candles and I’m am inspired by your simple and cozy style. Thank you!
Thanks so much for chiming in!
Love the idea of 'Novent.' Even though it's still Spring here, it will be a lovely way to add a little something before decorating for Christmas. Thankyou for sharing.
Thanks so much for watching!
So relaxing, Benita! ☺️ I really like the idea of Novent as it helps prevent stress of getting ready for the season, too! As a designer, I’ve been wanting to get back into craft projects with my Dad now that he is retired, and I think this is a great way to start.
Craft projects with your dad sounds amazing!
thanks for this calming asmr vlog it means a lot and you are right :) I put everything up yesterday because it's a hard month and needed cheering up.
I'm so happy of it gave you a bit of calm!
Thanks for your videos. I've been following about a year and I always enjoy them. I'm making my first visit to Stockholm in May of next year (coming from California), so getting peaks of the city is exciting. And I love the care you take in cultivating your surroundings and experiences.
Welcome to Stockholm! Did you see the guide on my blog? I just updated it slightly www.benitalarsson.com/blog/stockholm-guide-2023
For the first time I am reading to decorate now! I gonna spend next Sunday doing just that! 🎄 Thanks Benita for the inspiration
Happy if you found some inspiration!
Love the decorations you've made so far... can't wait for your next video!
Thanks so much for watching!
Hi Benita, I'm glad everything is ok with you, your ideas are always very useful. This idea for a keepsake box is great!!
I don't celebrate, so I'm free from all the Christmas shopping and all that stuff. However, we also have plenty of gloomy days and I add lights to every corner of the house. Last week was especially gloomy. Benita, you remind me of my friend, unfortunately our paths diverged because she moved to another country. Greetings to you.🤗🍁🍀🌸💮🏵🌹🌺🌻🌷🌼
Here it gets pitch dark at 4pm now so lights are essential!
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Loved this video and CAN’T WAIT for the next one to see how you’ll decorate for Christmas! Thanks, Benita ❤
So happy you enjoyed it!
I like the idea of Novent! We're in the middle of weeks of rain, and some added light would be lovely.
It’s so incredibly dark here already at 4pm so lights are a necessity!
I think it’s a terrific idea that you are archiving the history of your house
It’s so fun to document the process!
The Archive Project is absolutely beautiful 😊
Thank you so much!
Novent is the concept I have been waiting for!
I know! So perfect this time of year!
Your thumbnail and your home look so cozy and beautiful! The archive you made of the Summer House is so cool!
Thank you so much!
Love that idea of you and friend having a "craftenoon"! May have one of them myself!!❤
They're the perfect way to spend time with a friend!
The idea of Novent is something I've been doing for years without know what it was. Interesting. I enjoy it very much.
I did too until some put a name on it😅
Dear Benita! Lovely video again, I love it when you stroll around Stockholm with us and great idea to archive your gems that you found in your summer house✨yes, since a couple of days I put my string lights on outside my house and put some cute houses with electric candles on my garden table, I really need this in such chaotic times, it really calms me down….. so, have a nice week ahead and enjoy your Novent moments!🌟✨✨✨😍cheers from Iris👋🤩🤗
Whatever calms your nerves, do it!
@ so true! 🤗
I love when you take us out and about. I feel like I’m getting a private tour!
Thanks for coming with me!
❤ Benita your videos are so calming and inspirational, you make me miss my dear Aunt Alice so much. She also could have been a “bestie” for she was also talented in many areas: an artist, seamstress, gardener and archivist to name a few. Novent sounds like a lovely tradition to start here in the USA. What a beautiful way to transition with light in the darkness ❤
I'm so happy if you enjoy them!
I have done that all my life, wherever I lived, making the house cozier when Christmas months come near. Here, in the North, it is so cold and dark that I pull out all my boxes with electric candles and spice up the house. I even found little electric toadstool candles. Closing the curtains and making it cozy. Love your mistletoe. No Bonus to kiss, though.
Living here in the north, it's kind of essential!
I usually wait until December to decorate, but we do put up lights in November, to bring some cheer to the darker days and nights. Lovely video, really enjoyed it thank you!
I'm so happy you enjoyed it!
Novent sounds like a wonderful concept. I will be celebrating it starting with tonight. I have a string of lights on my porch and I’m lighting a candle.
It’s such a cozy transition into Christmas!
Qui in Italia a novembre non c'è ancora tanto freddo e buio. Io decoro la casa con zucche, noci, noccioline, ramoscelli di piante ancora verdi. Ho mangiato ieri gli ultimi pomodorini del mio terrazzo. Appena ai primi di dicembre iniziamo a prepararci al Natale.
Bellissimi i tuoi video, Benita. Adoro specialmente quelli nella casa estiva. Grazie di cuore ❤️ 😊
Grazie mille! That makes sense!
Your videos are a warm hug!
Aww, I’m so happy you like them!
I love the NOVENT concept. I hadn't heard about it. What a lovely way to keep all the bits and bobs from your summer house ❤. It's such a great idea to keep the history of the house. What a treat that your bestie had to get rid of the boxes and so on. It looks great. I love the mistletoe you made. I'm going to look out for a video to make some. Thank you for sharing ❤❤
Novent really is such a cozy lead up to Christmas!
いつも動画を楽しみに日本から視聴しています。Noventのアイデアや家の歴史についての保管方法、素晴らしいです！勉強になりました^^これからも応援しています♡
Thank you so much, that's so sweet of you!
Uk 🇬🇧 here. It’s turned very dark and cold here now. I’ve cosied up for winter. Twinkling lights and wool blankets. I don’t decorate for Christmas until my son comes home from university mid December. For now it feels lovely though. 😊
It got SO dark here after the clocks turned back! Pitch dark at 4 pm😬
What a beautiful video, I loved the dry oranges
Thank you so much!
What cosy thing to do.
Advent is important to me, and I do not decorate for Christmas until 2 weeks before Christmas Eve. But I am loving the Novent concept. I’m gonna be doing that. Lovely video as always
Have a great week 🌿
Novent is such a nice slow path leading to Christmas!
been trying to craft free novent/christmas decorations. The pine cone with ribbons is a nice free idea. my ikea paper window stars were tattered and i had wanted to recreate them using paper that i have already. Thank you for the great ideas.
So happy if you found some ideas!
I like the picture above the sofa. I don’t think I noticed that before. Just a touch of the earthy colors seemed to add warmth.
It was painted by my German uncle in the 60’s. I love it!
Always a pleasure watching your videos. I'm going to embrace Novent. I don't bring out Christmas decor til December 1st. 🌲
Thanks so much for watching again!
Danke, liebe Benita, jetzt weiß ich, was Novent ist. Ich finde das sehr gut, in diesen trüben Tagen, zur Ruhe zu kommen und sich nicht so von diesen Weihnachts Stress mitreißen zu lassen. Gemütlichkeit tut uns alles gut. 👍🌺
Getting cozy and slowing down is so needed! Danke!
Thank you for taking us along on your little shopping adventure!! Love seeing the stores different wares.. Love all the candles!! Waiting until the end of November to decorate!
Thanks so much for tagging along!
Hello, my lovely friend. As always, your content never disappoints ❤ Greetings from Canada 🇨🇦 ❤. Ps. I would decorate very early for Christmas, but my hubby is not a big fan sooooo I wait a little later ... like December 1st.
And you have the same weather as we do in Calgary right now ( quite warm) not so much of a Christmas vibe.😊
Yes here in Ottawa, pretty warm. Looking forward to the snow 🤭@Shirley-AnneDickner-lt4zo
Sounds like a good compromise!
A beautiful vlog, lovely music, calming and super cosy. As for Stockholm you have the most amazing museums which as you say have lovely shops as well. I love decorating my house. I currently have an Autumn theme in my living room with candles and lights. Christmas starts for the first advent, I love discovering things that I had forgotten I had from the previous year. Loved your ideas. Best wishes Karen 🧡🍂🍁🤎
It is fun to dive in to last years decor isn’t it!
@ it certainly is and brings back memories 🌲🌲🌲
As you did I am preparing some DIY decoration….love Christmas and the calm of your video 🌲🎄🌲
I'm so happy if the video brought you some calm!