I am so happy to say that on New Year's Eve I gifted your wonderful candle to my wife to celebrate the year past and the year ahead. She thought it lovely, elegant, and beautiful in thought and design and sent a photo of it out on her social media. My best to you from wintry and snowy Canada.
Also, to have candles and tea lights burn 25-30% longer, light the candle, wait a few minutes until a small puddle of wax has formed, then with a teaspoon, add 1/2 a teaspoon of salt all around the flame-outside of the puddle of wax. A great way to save money on candles. This really works! 'Til later! 🌷🌷🌷
Cleaning Tip: Make a paste using soda bicarb and dish soap and rub it on stubborn coffee and tea stains. This will get your favorite ceramic mug or teacup sparkling like new again!
Love love love this Nicolas. The best relaxing and calming feeling with your voice and the background music. I always feel at peace when I watch your videos. thank you
I agree very relaxing the music your voice your presentation of things you always put me at ease and I enjoy so much how you explain things and how you enjoy things. Thank you have a wonderful day
I always feel so melancholy when it's time to take Christmas down. I do however leave a nativity up year round, simply because it's beautiful and an interesting topic of conversation due to how unique it is. I also love to start of the new year with clean and organized rooms.
Happy New Year, Nicolas and friends. I always change the batteries in my tv remotes, sensor alarms, and check all outdoor lighting. It’s part of taking down Christmas decorations, inside and out. I clean my pantry thoroughly: remove everything, clean shelves, check dates, clean canisters, etc. if I didn’t consume something, like a jar of tahini🙄, I toss it. Same for freezer. Use any frozen foods ASAP, then replenish and mark dates on everything. Love a clean, organized January! Have a good one. Blessings.
Happy New Year to you and. your Dog Pal,Sophie! Thank you for all the inspirational Videos that you do,which show ordinary life themes done with ease,grace and a Zen-Like touch,making it look easy.I also enjoy your Gardening and Cooking included too.All the best for 2022.
You are the calm... your gentle approach to life, your appreciation of beautiful things reveal a commonality between us though I'm in the states. I too wish you health, happiness and joyous days to come as I wish for us all. Cheers
Oh that BBC Accent, it's like listening to a young Kenneth Kendal - absolutely amazing. The Apartment is spotless - very homes and gardens - I love this so much - you have a flair for this type of thing, a knack - the know how - effortless all around. Well done. Happy 2022 to you and your canine companion.
I enjoy so much how you make the lovely word, 'exquisite', a way of being. We need more of this in the world. Reaching for the top shelf instead of settling for mediocrity. Thank you, Nicolas. You are exquisite. Also, it was really nice to see close-ups of how you arrange & style your tabletops & furniture; to take it in slowly. ty
I had a wonderful calming peaceful moment when watching this video because it made me realise how sometimes we can become so far remove from appreciating the time, care and reflection of being in the present and not rushing or thinking about other things when doing dusting, cleaning, moving furniture, cooking or sweeping leaves. May this calming peaceful moment be the foundation of 2022 and Thank You Nicolas and your Wonderful Team!
Oh, I loved watching you clear away the holidays! Believe me an artificial pre lit Christmas tree is an investment you will never regret...so easy to put up and take down! Love how you ended with making dinner!
Your love of books is a delight. Books are not only a joy to collect and read they warm up any room placed on shelves or table tops. January is the perfect time clean house and edit. I do this every year donating items I no longer use or need.
Lovely video; thank you for relaxing and beautiful content. A cleaning tip shared with me by my mother is use of toilet bowl cleaner for the grout in shower. Apply, and leave on as long as you like. The darker grout may need longer sitting time. Use a scrub brush if needed and then rinse. Its been a life changer!
Sooner or later all artificial trees will wind-up in landfills, since they are not recyclable. I've put up a real tree all my life (I'm 66) and yes, it's a pain to clean-up. I've always used a solution of water, bleach, and sugar, and my trees are often still quite supple after a month. I made the mistake this year of using thick, non-spill bleach, and the polymers prevented the tree from absorbing water. Live and learn. A cleaning tip: I use a 3 inch wide paint brush for dusting, which is particularly useful with objects that have lots of nooks and crannies, and the edges of books. Happy New Year from Michigan.
Household Tip: When you have decided to replace a major appliance (one which needs installation, like a stove) do NOT let the scrubbing and cleaning go, thinking 'I will be getting a new one next month why bother'. A plague will hit the planet, tradesmen will not be able to install the new stove and your life will be a nightmare trying to do the cleaning which was easy enough when you kept up to date with it! LOL! Thank you for the video! Have a lovely week!
Thank you for easing the "letdown" of the Christmas holidays being over. And... You've done a beautiful transition into the new year clean up and adding fresh touches for the winter season ahead. I'll cook the lemon chicken this week. T
I am amazed how you can make cleaning feel magical, in your calm nature & soothing voice. I hope I can enjoy the cleaning moment, just like you do. I couldn’t believe that you found daffodils, my favorite flower, they are a happy flower & make me smile. That lemon chicken looked wonderful, fit for royalty. One more thing, I am glad you are no longer vegan. 😊 That way we get these heavenly protein recipes! (hope that didn’t sound too selfish) May these winter months bring you tranquility of Mother Nature sleeping to renew her land. Happy 2022.
I have a cleaning tip for outside to clean the algae off of wood decks, paving stones or concrete. White vinegar in a spray bottle. Spray it on and leave it for a few days. The green will be gone with no power washing or scrubbing. To clean copper pots use salt and half a lemon to scrub them clean.
When we bought our stainless steel appliances at a big box store, they told me to use WD-40 to keep fingerprints away. I have been doing this for 15 years and it works well, but I must say, your tip to use baby oil certainly would work in the same way and I'm sure, smells much better. I am going to give this a try. Thanks for the tip. I love your channel!!
This was helpful, fun and calming. I just got done with part of my post-holiday cleaning - more to do tomorrow. I was a bit frazzled but you gave me an idea and I ordered some indoor bulbs. I'm looking forward to watching them bloom! Thank you for always leading by example & showing us the beauty of a well loved home. I want to enjoy taking better care of our home more this year & living well in it. You're my inspiration!
I have an artificial tree & can put it up earlier & when taken down on 12th night doesn’t have all the fallen pine needles. You can buy scented sticks to pop inside the tree to make it smell nice. They can be expensive but will be an investment for the years to come. Dedicated bauble boxes are great as you can get rid of all the excess packaging & makes it easier to put up & take down decorations.
There’s only one cleaning tip that I know of that works. If you have a bottle that was housing some kind of oil and now it’s empty and you want to clean the inside, mix sodium bicarbonate with isopropyl alcohol, replace lid and shake a little. Immediately open since there will be pressure build up and replace cap. Then vigorously shake bottle. Then pour out contents give a second cleaning with dish soap and hot water. Should be pretty clean 😊
If someone had told me in 1979 that 40 years in the future I’d be watching someone tidy up their house on a miniature tv screen for entertainment I would have laughed them out of the room. Lovely video as always!
Nicholas, I am just having a coffee break from putting away all my decorations. I decided to buy an artificial tree this year to place in my family room. What a difference in clean up. I was an avid real tree buyer. I bought it as there was a shortage of trees and the type of tree I usually get were very expensive this year. They were asking between 150 to 250 Canadian. So took the plunge. No regrets. I use pledge furniture cleaner for my stainless for years.
If I may offer you a tip….wrap your lights around a piece of cardboard. They will not tangle and make it easier to put on the tree next time. Happy New year!
We are year two with an artificial Christmas tree and totally love it. We were able to keep it up and enjoy it longer. It is even pre-lit. I found pine scented ornaments of sort called “Scenticals” to bring a fresh tree scent to the room.
I used to insist on real Christmas trees Now there are ones that look so real, and no care or mess. Your home is lovely. Hope your candle is selling well. Cheers!
I really enjoyed that nicolas.it was so relaxing.were you always such a perfectionist?you have exquisite taste.you work so hard keeping your home so pristine.you seem to enjoy the results.your chicken dish was so simple and elegant.certainly people who like a rustic or shabby chic look is easier to maintain,it is part of the charm.thank you for your good wishes to your followers.
I agree that the newer artificial trees are very nice - and so much choice we didn’t have before. Knowing someone who experienced a fire started from a real Christmas tree, they scare me.
Nicolas, I wanted to tell you that I received your candle in the mail just today. It arrived all the way to America unscathed and I must say it is absolutely beautiful. It is exactly as you described it and the scent is magical. Thank you so much for allowing us into your life. I am excited to spend 2022 with you and I wish you a most glorious New Year to you and your family. Much love, Cathleen
Nicolas we use the old tree out put orange bird food ornaments different fruits look up different things until the end of winter in the USA Middle of the ND the snow keeps the branches cold
The best cleaner for stainless steel is a spray foam from 3M. One can lasts about couple of years or more depending on how many appliances you have. Spray and wipe clean with a paper towel. It cleans and leaves a film that protects against fingerprint marks.
Nicolas since you like planting spring bulbs you may want to try planting a couple of pots of ‘bulb lasagna’ and put it in your little garden. It’s too late for this year but you can do it in the fall for next spring. Bulb lasagna is where you plant Tulip, daffodil, hyacinth and crocus bulbs in layers in one pot. Do a UA-cam search for bulb lasagna and you can find many ‘how to’ videos ☺️
I have a cleaning business, there are different ways to clean the stainless tops, after getting the grit, I use a stainless polish followed by a polishing mirofiber cloth to get out any streaks. Lovely home, so warm and quaint❤️
Happy New Year! Interesting video! Since you asked for a cleaning tip: when I want to clean the windows I use water with a drop of kitchen liquid soap and one-two spoons of white vinegar. I clean them dumping a cloth in it and then dry them with a dry one. It is fast and easy and when it rains the water leaves no trace on my windows. The same mixture I use to dust and clean my furniture and objects. I believe it keeps the dust away more than a dry cloth
Like you, I have been busy cleaning the house this week.... vaccuming, mopping, polishing silver, etc. It gives me great satisfaction to accomplish these tasks and see the house back to normal. It is hard work but makes supper taste good and helps one sleep well at night.
I'm always amazed at how relaxing house work is at your place. Perhaps if I put Nicholas on to talk to me as I tidy my home, it will feel equally as relaxing here. 😌 Have a lovely 2022, Nicholas.
As I listen to you reflect on your possible transition to an artificial tree, I hear my own thoughts when I made the decision. You and I have so much in common regarding the need to keep traditions and have beauty around us. For the third year, I have enjoyed the convenience and less clean-up of an artificial tree; in fact, I bought two (6.5 and 7.5) for the living room. I researched and found ones that I love, and I have had a couple of guests ask whether it was a live tree. The trick is the lighting and your most treasured ornaments. Should you decide to make that transition, you will be glad you did for all the hassle you will avoid in the future. I love your channel. It's as though I have someone with whom I can discuss decorating and style topics on demand.
Lost my husband this year. As you put away item feels like I'll be doing the same. Entering NewYear without my huband. I will move on. Thank you for your videos. It brings me peace.
Hello Emma, so sorry for the loss of your husband . I pray you find comfort and support with family/ friends . I’ll pray that you feel the Lord’s peace & love all around you. 💝
After ruining my hardwood floors under my real tree, because water leaked and I didn't know it, I switched to artificial trees. Oregon, where I live, supplies the greatest percentage of real trees in the US, but I am now happy with artificial ones. I use fresh greenery around the house for the beautiful scent. I think you'll be happy with artificial. There are some really beautiful ones
My candle arrived today, all the way to the US. It was well packaged for transport and came undamaged. The design is high quality and the scent complex and beautiful. It captures the image of an English garden perfectly. It’s a lovely combination of fresh, herbal, and floral. The shipping cost to the US was a bit of a shock when I ordered, but it’s definitely less expensive than traveling to England to smell the gardens in person. The quality is worth the cost in my opinion. Nicolas, I hope you continue to develop additional household products. A tea service would be nice addition to your brand.
I always love that you share part of your life with everyone. It is a peaceful and exciting part of the day when we are able to watch a Nicolas Fairfield episode. As I said before, Nicolas Fairfield is becoming a household name. Watch out Martha Stewart, you've met your match, above and beyond...❤️
Such a lovely elegant home you have sweet Nicolas. Your soothing voice calms me so much that anytime I watch a video I have to stop what I’m doing, get settled down in a comfy chair or bed and just get all cozy while listening and watching your videos ❤️ Sending love and hugs from southeast Kentucky
It takes me about 3 weeks to put up my decor and a week to take it down, pack and do the new year winter clean. I pull everything from the tops of my cabinets and in the bookshelves and clean all the dust. Nothing like End of the year messes to spur us on!
Again, what a lovely video. I have to say that your dinner inspired me to prepare it :-). I had chicken breasts howerver instead of the required thighs but I had just taken them out last night to thaw so that's what I used. I had eveything else though (I LOVE when I see or hear about a recipe and have ALL the required ingredients...or almost...hee..hee..). I sautééd some mushrooms to add to the sauce and some cous cous and a garden salad!! Thank you so much!!
This is first year I have done winter decorating after putting Christmas away. I like it nice and cozy❤️❤️☃️ I use glass cleaner on my stove after cleaning and my sink too shines like magic
What a hypnotically relaxing and charming video. Thank you for sharing a bit of your home and life. It was gentle and calming. I took down the snowy Christmas garland from my mantle and put up two small ginger jars flanked by two topiaries, with a tall mirror in the center. It reminds me of your mantle. So classic and tidy looking. I’ve been told if you use fabric softener sheets on faucet fixtures, they will stay spot free for longer. Here’s to 2022!
Easy! Nicolas , you just use the a little bit ethanol with a bit dish washing liquid soap and add a lot of water . Pour them into the bottle spray . And just use it on your kitchen areas.
The baby oil tip is great & I’ll be trying that luscious lemon recipe! Two things I’d like to hopefully helpfully mention😉- my friend’s cat became ill from innocently drinking the Christmas tree water, (another reason for an artificial tree if anyone has pets) & also, clay pots/saucers are porous thus moisture can potentially mar our lovely book jackets - it happened to one of my books so pls be careful - I hadn’t overwatered but the saucer did absorb a bit of water.
Dear Nicolas, this post is a jewel, thank you so much for it. I agree there is magic in taking down the Christmas decorations and honour the past year while we reflect and prepare for new beginnings, and this capture the feeling beautifully.
Hi Nicholas! Microfiber cleaning cloths work like magic, to restore and freshen up Upholstered furniture. You will be amazed at how the fibers get into the fabric, and make it appear like new. This also works on clothing. They brush up suede jackets, clean tennis shoes, and can save a trip to the dry cleaners if there's a spot of dried sauce or food. Hope you will try using Microfiber cleaning cloths and the good thing is, that when dirty, just toss them in the laundry with a small amount of bleach. As always, a pleasure to watch video. Best wishes for a happy and Successful 2022! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟♥️🍀🇺🇸🎉🎉🎉
Hi Nic, Happy New Year to you. So glad you were able to travel home for the Holidays . You’re mom (mum) must have been so happy, and I bet she’s so proud of you . I received your beautiful candle this week . The packaging is elegant and the smell is lovely & unique . Your #1 fan in Southern California 😎 -Sandra 🇺🇸
An artificial tree with lights already on it is very simple to set up and take down. On my glass cooktop I use a few drops of black coffee and wipe down with a paper towel to get the last streaks. I don't know if it will work on stainless steel but worth a try.
I've often considered getting an artificial tree, but nothing is better than a real tree and the aroma it gives. I don't think anyone in my family has ever had an artificial tree.
I have a smeg range cooker. I clean the stainless steel hob & glass doors with water & washing up liquid (sometimes with the addition of a splash of white vinegar in a spray bottle) drying & polishing with a micro cloth.
Happy New Year! Looking forward to another year spending a lovely time with friend Nicolas Fairford. Taking down the lights is the reason I bought my artificial Christmas tree years ago. But I was careful to pick the most realistic looking tree possible realizing that this would be "The Tree" for years to come. My advice is to buy early and don't skimp on the price, and you will be happier.
Let go of the old year and look forward to spring with this wonderful bouquet of flowers ... there is no better way to start the New Year, which may be a healthy and successful one for you.
Nice to see you today sweetie lovely view. I'm praying for you and your family. Lovely to see how you decor and clean . That's what I like about you. God bless you today sweetie.
As an alternative to having a Christmas tree inside, I have put up a balsam fir wreath decorated with ornaments, ribbon and lights above the mantle. It's tastefully decorated, adds a seasonal mood and aroma yet does not crowd a room full of holiday revelers. It's only left up for a few days as it would dry out quickly but mounted with the green florist sponge does extend its useful period a bit. A swag or wreath on your outside fencing area would complement this decorating style and create that sense of a holiday welcome as well. I have moved the inside wreath to such an area just after Christmas to extend the life of the wreath in January. Just a few decorating tips that I enjoy using some years depending on my mood. If you plan to travel during the holiday season, this approach is helpful since cleaning up is quick and you can enjoy your post holiday getaway with less effort at home.
We tried an artificial tree one year, long ago. It wasn’t the same and the next year we were getting a real one again. Every year I have the debate, real or artificial. Inevitably, we get a real one from a neighbouring tree farm with our son and his kids. 🤷🏼♀️ Love your style! Thanks for the video. It helped make my day. 🥰
I was so happy to see you today! 🥰. After the tree is down, I say where are the daffodils and crocuses! I had forgotten about the baby oil, which I used several years ago. Thanks for reminding me. Look forward to seeing you soon.
Hi Nicolas! I can relate to the tips you gave and certainly can identify with all of them! Although, everything seems so "elementary" to me now (age thing) I am still learning new things! The tip of putting lights into a basket and bringing Spring bulbs to vibrate Spring are novel ideas! Take it from me, switching to a "faux" Christmas tree is good thing! I learned that early on...and they are just as beautiful! Btw, don't sweat the leaves blowing in your courtyard...from my perspective it is a connection to Mother Nature. I can see your Courtyard developing into a "sanctuary" of garden splendor irregardless of the leaves! Sending you warm wishes for the New Year!!
Isn’t there some sort of beautiful blocking material you can place up top? Like beautiful dried wreaths sticks woven through all of your banisters about a foot and a half high off of the ground. So that way it would be like a beautiful aesthetically pleasing decoration. But also multi functional as to blocking the leaves from blowing down into your courtyard.
I have a tip about your bouquet. Daffodils excrete an enzyme that will hasten the decline of other flowers (especially bulb plant) if placed in the same vase.
I got a beautiful tree for $25 on sale and used it for 25 years! Doesn’t have to be name brand. Once the lights and or are on it, doesn’t matter. They all look beautiful!
I would recommend reall tree but in the pot with roots. I bought last year and I was using for second Christmas this year. And you safe tree been killed. ua-cam.com/video/pKYQNhg1l4I/v-deo.html
I use baby oil to clean and restore the dashboard of my car. It makes it conditioned and it smells great too. I put it on the ends of my dry hair and rub it in before I wash it. Softens it and makes it more manageable. I use it on wood items I use outside here in Florida to keep it from drying out. Great for removing my makeup too.
Your home is beautiful, Nicolas, thanks for inviting us along. I can't wait to see what you do with your garden space! It looks like a fun challenge 🌱 (For cleaning you can't beat 1 part vinegar, 2 parts water on wood, plastic, metal ... almost any surface.)
Well to be honest there are faux trees that are lovely. Some come with pine scent. And you’d have to be terribly nosy to notice they aren’t the real thing😃 Happy new year!
You are a true debonair... Looking like the Prince charming from Victorian era... I feel calm and peaceful while watching your video... Always love you... Lots of love from India.... If you could share the playlist of music that you use for the background music of your video... ❤️❤️❤️❤️
A good quality artificial tree is a good idea Nicolas. Just one word of warning about pre-lit trees. If one section stops working it is a major pain to try fixing it. Stringing your own lights on it would be a better idea. Also, the faux trees are cumbersome to store. Very therapeutic seeing Christmas put away and everything put back in place. Happy New Year 🥳 🙏🏻❤️
Happy New Year…I just stumbled across your channel a few months ago and I get so much enjoyment from your videos. Last night I watched a video from last year… you were cleaning up your apartment and gave a wonderful little trick to polish stainless steel….with baby oil… I tried it today and the results were amazing. All my appliances are stainless steel. I live in South Florida where the water is “hard” which leaves streaks and marks. The baby oil completely erased all the marks… so simple! Thank you!
Your cooking always looks so delicious and healthy.Mineral oil works great for shining up stainless steel as well.A little goes a long way.I really love the music that you play in the background.😊💛
Happy New Year from Ireland Nicholas. Great to see you back after the Christmas Season. It was so relaxing watching you get your home back to normal. We took our tree down today.. it was sad but now that it’s done it’s not so bad. I was gifted the cake stand from the Christmas Villeroy and Boch collection, I’ll treasure it. Best of luck with the year ahead. Looking forward to joining you every Friday in 2022. All the best. Tomás
I love my cashmere artificial tree! After removing ornaments, it took me about 5 minutes to put away! It’s a skinny tree for my small space, but still 7 feet tall! Doesn’t shed hardly at all!
I enjoy your video clips about the gracious way of life. Your decor and home ambiance is so soothing and comforting. As much as live trees are a tradition, Artificial Christmas trees are a better choice for holiday decorations. You can always utilize live tree branches and clippings in various ways to add a bit of that live evergreen touch and aroma that makes having a Christmas tree in the home so special. Also, with battery powered holiday lights, having wreath and evergreen arrangements in places were there is no electrical outlets are made much easier and convenient. Thanks again for your presentations. All the best to you in 2022!
I love your house. I had combination bookcase and china storage built into one wall of my dining room so it doubles as a library. I like that you use your dining table for books. Rooms are best that have multi purposes.
You inspired me to have a mass clean-out Nicolas....as soon as you said 'wipe out 2021' that was all I needed to hear. Now my place looks absolutely super! ❤️
Greetings from Leipzig and I wish you all good fortune in 2022. With all those lovely books, some should be on show. I have a number of book rests on which I place large books, similar to yours, open, showing the wonderful illustrations. Then, whenever the mood takes me, I change them and have new pictures on show that are a joy to see and that change the mood of the room.
Thank you Nicolas! It was so satisfying watching the pine needles disappear into the vacuum lol. I went to the freezer and pulled out some chicken. I have all the ingredients on hand and will try your recipe tonight.
I live in a desert climate. Trees are dry before you can even get them home and by Christmas you’re afraid to have the lights on. My artificial tree lets me keep the lights on many happy hours without worry of burning the house down.
I am so happy to say that on New Year's Eve I gifted your wonderful candle to my wife to celebrate the year past and the year ahead. She thought it lovely, elegant, and beautiful in thought and design and sent a photo of it out on her social media. My best to you from wintry and snowy Canada.
Thank you so much! I’m so happy that she likes it! X
Also, to have candles and tea lights burn 25-30% longer, light the candle, wait a few minutes until a small puddle of wax has formed, then with a teaspoon, add 1/2 a teaspoon of salt all around the flame-outside of the puddle of wax. A great way to save money on candles.
This really works! 'Til later! 🌷🌷🌷
Interesting!
Cleaning Tip: Make a paste using soda bicarb and dish soap and rub it on stubborn coffee and tea stains. This will get your favorite ceramic mug or teacup sparkling like new again!
@Holfast Starspark, thank you for this tip! It may keep my favorite mugs in my life a bit longer.
Or bleach
Love love love this Nicolas. The best relaxing and calming feeling with your voice and the background music. I always feel at peace when I watch your videos. thank you
I agree very relaxing the music your voice your presentation of things you always put me at ease and I enjoy so much how you explain things and how you enjoy things. Thank you have a wonderful day
Mee too
So happy to hear that!
I think this video is my absolute favorite so far! So relaxing and the cooking is always a treat. Thank you Nicolas, and Happy New Year!
I always feel so melancholy when it's time to take Christmas down. I do however leave a nativity up year round, simply because it's beautiful and an interesting topic of conversation due to how unique it is. I also love to start of the new year with clean and organized rooms.
Happy New Year, Nicolas and friends. I always change the batteries in my tv remotes, sensor alarms, and check all outdoor lighting. It’s part of taking down Christmas decorations, inside and out. I clean my pantry thoroughly: remove everything, clean shelves, check dates, clean canisters, etc. if I didn’t consume something, like a jar of tahini🙄, I toss it. Same for freezer. Use any frozen foods ASAP, then replenish and mark dates on everything. Love a clean, organized January! Have a good one. Blessings.
These are great tips!
@@janetclaireSays thank you, dear one! We are all here to live a beautiful life. 😘🙏🏼🕊❤️
Happy New Year to you and. your Dog Pal,Sophie!
Thank you for all the inspirational Videos that you do,which show ordinary life themes done with ease,grace and a Zen-Like touch,making it look easy.I also enjoy your Gardening and Cooking included too.All the best for 2022.
Perfect tips! Thank you!
You are the calm... your gentle approach to life, your appreciation of beautiful things reveal a commonality between us though I'm in the states.
I too wish you health, happiness and joyous days to come as I wish for us all.
Cheers
You have a very gentle and pleasant personality Nicolas. Don't let anyone ever change you.
Oh that BBC Accent, it's like listening to a young Kenneth Kendal - absolutely amazing. The Apartment is spotless - very homes and gardens - I love this so much - you have a flair for this type of thing, a knack - the know how - effortless all around. Well done. Happy 2022 to you and your canine companion.
I enjoy so much how you make the lovely word, 'exquisite', a way of being. We need more of this in the world. Reaching for the top shelf instead of settling for mediocrity. Thank you, Nicolas. You are exquisite.
Also, it was really nice to see close-ups of how you arrange & style your tabletops & furniture; to take it in slowly. ty
Totally agree. Exquisite a way of being. 😍
What a nice thing to say! Thank you!
I had a wonderful calming peaceful moment when watching this video because it made me realise how sometimes we can become so far remove from appreciating the time, care and reflection of being in the present and not rushing or thinking about other things when doing dusting, cleaning, moving furniture, cooking or sweeping leaves. May this calming peaceful moment be the foundation of 2022 and Thank You Nicolas and your Wonderful Team!
I appreciate how real and down-to-earth you are. You can have a crooked lampshade and still have utterly fabulous taste!
Oh, I loved watching you clear away the holidays! Believe me an artificial pre lit Christmas tree is an investment you will never regret...so easy to put up and take down! Love how you ended with making dinner!
Your love of books is a delight. Books are not only a joy to collect and read they warm up any room placed on shelves or table tops.
January is the perfect time clean house and edit. I do this every year donating items I no longer use or need.
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Lovely video; thank you for relaxing and beautiful content. A cleaning tip shared with me by my mother is use of toilet bowl cleaner for the grout in shower. Apply, and leave on as long as you like. The darker grout may need longer sitting time. Use a scrub brush if needed and then rinse. Its been a life changer!
Sooner or later all artificial trees will wind-up in landfills, since they are not recyclable. I've put up a real tree all my life (I'm 66) and yes, it's a pain to clean-up. I've always used a solution of water, bleach, and sugar, and my trees are often still quite supple after a month. I made the mistake this year of using thick, non-spill bleach, and the polymers prevented the tree from absorbing water. Live and learn. A cleaning tip: I use a 3 inch wide paint brush for dusting, which is particularly useful with objects that have lots of nooks and crannies, and the edges of books. Happy New Year from Michigan.
Household Tip: When you have decided to replace a major appliance (one which needs installation, like a stove) do NOT let the scrubbing and cleaning go, thinking 'I will be getting a new one next month why bother'. A plague will hit the planet, tradesmen will not be able to install the new stove and your life will be a nightmare trying to do the cleaning which was easy enough when you kept up to date with it! LOL!
Thank you for the video! Have a lovely week!
Love your comment! So applies to me!
Thank you for easing the "letdown" of the Christmas holidays being over. And... You've done a beautiful transition into the new year clean up and adding fresh touches for the winter season ahead. I'll cook the lemon chicken this week. T
I hope you enjoy it! Thank you so much x
I am amazed how you can make cleaning feel magical, in your calm nature & soothing voice. I hope I can enjoy the cleaning moment, just like you do. I couldn’t believe that you found daffodils, my favorite flower, they are a happy flower & make me smile. That lemon chicken looked wonderful, fit for royalty. One more thing, I am glad you are no longer vegan. 😊 That way we get these heavenly protein recipes! (hope that didn’t sound too selfish) May these winter months bring you tranquility of Mother Nature sleeping to renew her land. Happy 2022.
I have a cleaning tip for outside to clean the algae off of wood decks, paving stones or concrete. White vinegar in a spray bottle. Spray it on and leave it for a few days. The green will be gone with no power washing or scrubbing.
To clean copper pots use salt and half a lemon to scrub them clean.
When we bought our stainless steel appliances at a big box store, they told me to use WD-40 to keep fingerprints away. I have been doing this for 15 years and it works well, but I must say, your tip to use baby oil certainly would work in the same way and I'm sure, smells much better. I am going to give this a try. Thanks for the tip. I love your channel!!
This was helpful, fun and calming. I just got done with part of my post-holiday cleaning - more to do tomorrow. I was a bit frazzled but you gave me an idea and I ordered some indoor bulbs. I'm looking forward to watching them bloom! Thank you for always leading by example & showing us the beauty of a well loved home. I want to enjoy taking better care of our home more this year & living well in it. You're my inspiration!
I have an artificial tree & can put it up earlier & when taken down on 12th night doesn’t have all the fallen pine needles. You can buy scented sticks to pop inside the tree to make it smell nice. They can be expensive but will be an investment for the years to come. Dedicated bauble boxes are great as you can get rid of all the excess packaging & makes it easier to put up & take down decorations.
There’s only one cleaning tip that I know of that works. If you have a bottle that was housing some kind of oil and now it’s empty and you want to clean the inside, mix sodium bicarbonate with isopropyl alcohol, replace lid and shake a little. Immediately open since there will be pressure build up and replace cap. Then vigorously shake bottle. Then pour out contents give a second cleaning with dish soap and hot water. Should be pretty clean 😊
If someone had told me in 1979 that 40 years in the future I’d be watching someone tidy up their house on a miniature tv screen for entertainment I would have laughed them out of the room. Lovely video as always!
Nicholas, I am just having a coffee break from putting away all my decorations. I decided to buy an artificial tree this year to place in my family room. What a difference in clean up. I was an avid real tree buyer. I bought it as there was a shortage of trees and the type of tree I usually get were very expensive this year. They were asking between 150 to 250 Canadian. So took the plunge. No regrets. I use pledge furniture cleaner for my stainless for years.
The chicken looks delicious. Can’t wait to see what you do with the outdoor space
It really is good! Thank you!
Felicidad en este NUEVO AÑO,MUCHAS BENDICIONES
If I may offer you a tip….wrap your lights around a piece of cardboard. They will not tangle and make it easier to put on the tree next time. Happy New year!
We are year two with an artificial Christmas tree and totally love it. We were able to keep it up and enjoy it longer. It is even pre-lit. I found pine scented ornaments of sort called “Scenticals” to bring a fresh tree scent to the room.
Sounds lovely!
I used to insist on real Christmas trees
Now there are ones that look so real, and no care or mess. Your home is lovely. Hope your candle is selling well. Cheers!
I really enjoyed that nicolas.it was so relaxing.were you always such a perfectionist?you have exquisite taste.you work so hard keeping your home so pristine.you seem to enjoy the results.your chicken dish was so simple and elegant.certainly people who like a rustic or shabby chic look is easier to maintain,it is part of the charm.thank you for your good wishes to your followers.
I agree that the newer artificial trees are very nice - and so much choice we didn’t have before. Knowing someone who experienced a fire started from a real Christmas tree, they scare me.
Also if you can store it assembled you can leave the lights on it. So no more fighting tangled light strings and you can get right to decorating.
Thank you so much x
Nicolas, I wanted to tell you that I received your candle in the mail just today. It arrived all the way to America unscathed and I must say it is absolutely beautiful. It is exactly as you described it and the scent is magical. Thank you so much for allowing us into your life. I am excited to spend 2022 with you and I wish you a most glorious New Year to you and your family. Much love, Cathleen
Nicolas we use the old tree out put orange bird food ornaments different fruits look up different things until the end of winter in the USA Middle of the ND the snow keeps the branches cold
The best cleaner for stainless steel is a spray foam from 3M. One can lasts about couple of years or more depending on how many appliances you have. Spray and wipe clean with a paper towel. It cleans and leaves a film that protects against fingerprint marks.
Nicolas since you like planting spring bulbs you may want to try planting a couple of pots of ‘bulb lasagna’ and put it in your little garden. It’s too late for this year but you can do it in the fall for next spring. Bulb lasagna is where you plant Tulip, daffodil, hyacinth and crocus bulbs in layers in one pot. Do a UA-cam search for bulb lasagna and you can find many ‘how to’ videos ☺️
I have a cleaning business, there are different ways to clean the stainless tops, after getting the grit, I use a stainless polish followed by a polishing mirofiber cloth to get out any streaks. Lovely home, so warm and quaint❤️
Happy New Year! Interesting video!
Since you asked for a cleaning tip: when I want to clean the windows I use water with a drop of kitchen liquid soap and one-two spoons of white vinegar. I clean them dumping a cloth in it and then dry them with a dry one. It is fast and easy and when it rains the water leaves no trace on my windows.
The same mixture I use to dust and clean my furniture and objects. I believe it keeps the dust away more than a dry cloth
Like you, I have been busy cleaning the house this week.... vaccuming, mopping, polishing silver, etc. It gives me great satisfaction to accomplish these tasks and see the house back to normal. It is hard work but makes supper taste good and helps one sleep well at night.
I'm always amazed at how relaxing house work is at your place. Perhaps if I put Nicholas on to talk to me as I tidy my home, it will feel equally as relaxing here. 😌 Have a lovely 2022, Nicholas.
I like this idea
If you have to do it, might as well be a little enjoyable!
As I listen to you reflect on your possible transition to an artificial tree, I hear my own thoughts when I made the decision. You and I have so much in common regarding the need to keep traditions and have beauty around us. For the third year, I have enjoyed the convenience and less clean-up of an artificial tree; in fact, I bought two (6.5 and 7.5) for the living room. I researched and found ones that I love, and I have had a couple of guests ask whether it was a live tree. The trick is the lighting and your most treasured ornaments. Should you decide to make that transition, you will be glad you did for all the hassle you will avoid in the future. I love your channel. It's as though I have someone with whom I can discuss decorating and style topics on demand.
Your gentle voice , was just what I needed ! And just watching you undo your Christmas tree was enjoyable. Thanks again 🤗
Lost my husband this year. As you put away item feels like I'll be doing the same. Entering NewYear without my huband. I will move on. Thank you for your videos. It brings me peace.
Hello Emma, so sorry for the loss of your husband . I pray you find comfort and support with family/ friends . I’ll pray that you feel the Lord’s peace & love all around you. 💝
Cleaning tip: To remove lime scale from taps, rub them with a 2 pence piece then wash with warm soapy water. It will remove the lime scale. Job done!
After ruining my hardwood floors under my real tree, because water leaked and I didn't know it, I switched to artificial trees. Oregon, where I live, supplies the greatest percentage of real trees in the US, but I am now happy with artificial ones. I use fresh greenery around the house for the beautiful scent.
I think you'll be happy with artificial. There are some really beautiful ones
My candle arrived today, all the way to the US. It was well packaged for transport and came undamaged. The design is high quality and the scent complex and beautiful. It captures the image of an English garden perfectly. It’s a lovely combination of fresh, herbal, and floral. The shipping cost to the US was a bit of a shock when I ordered, but it’s definitely less expensive than traveling to England to smell the gardens in person. The quality is worth the cost in my opinion. Nicolas, I hope you continue to develop additional household products. A tea service would be nice addition to your brand.
Thank you so much for this thorough and considered review! I’m so pleased you are happy with the candle! Much love, Nicolas x
I always love that you share part of your life with everyone. It is a peaceful and exciting part of the day when we are able to watch a Nicolas Fairfield episode. As I said before, Nicolas Fairfield is becoming a household name. Watch out Martha Stewart, you've met your match, above and beyond...❤️
I agree, I always look forward to the weekly Nicholas Fairfax video! What a treat.
What’s going on here people?! His name is Fairford.
Such a lovely elegant home you have sweet Nicolas. Your soothing voice calms me so much that anytime I watch a video I have to stop what I’m doing, get settled down in a comfy chair or bed and just get all cozy while listening and watching your videos ❤️ Sending love and hugs from southeast Kentucky
It takes me about 3 weeks to put up my decor and a week to take it down, pack and do the new year winter clean. I pull everything from the tops of my cabinets and in the bookshelves and clean all the dust. Nothing like End of the year messes to spur us on!
Again, what a lovely video. I have to say that your dinner inspired me to prepare it :-). I had chicken breasts howerver instead of the required thighs but I had just taken them out last night to thaw so that's what I used. I had eveything else though (I LOVE when I see or hear about a recipe and have ALL the required ingredients...or almost...hee..hee..). I sautééd some mushrooms to add to the sauce and some cous cous and a garden salad!! Thank you so much!!
This is first year I have done winter decorating after putting Christmas away. I like it nice and cozy❤️❤️☃️ I use glass cleaner on my stove after cleaning and my sink too shines like magic
What a hypnotically relaxing and charming video. Thank you for sharing a bit of your home and life. It was gentle and calming.
I took down the snowy Christmas garland from my mantle and put up two small ginger jars flanked by two topiaries, with a tall mirror in the center. It reminds me of your mantle. So classic and tidy looking.
I’ve been told if you use fabric softener sheets on faucet fixtures, they will stay spot free for longer.
Here’s to 2022!
Easy! Nicolas , you just use the a little bit ethanol with a bit dish washing liquid soap and add a lot of water . Pour them into the bottle spray . And just use it on your kitchen areas.
“We do the same- make it fun; music, repair any broken, have a drink! No sadness! Love to you!”♥️💚✨
È sempre un piacere vederti ...il tuo buon gusto è ineguagliabile...con affetto Buon Anno .La tua casa è bellissima .🍀🍀🍀😍😘
The baby oil tip is great & I’ll be trying that luscious lemon recipe! Two things I’d like to hopefully helpfully mention😉- my friend’s cat became ill from innocently drinking the Christmas tree water, (another reason for an artificial tree if anyone has pets) & also, clay pots/saucers are porous thus moisture can potentially mar our lovely book jackets - it happened to one of my books so pls be careful - I hadn’t overwatered but the saucer did absorb a bit of water.
Dear Nicolas, this post is a jewel, thank you so much for it. I agree there is magic in taking down the Christmas decorations and honour the past year while we reflect and prepare for new beginnings, and this capture the feeling beautifully.
Hi Nicholas!
Microfiber cleaning cloths work like magic, to restore and freshen up Upholstered furniture. You will be amazed at how the fibers get into the fabric, and make it appear like new.
This also works on clothing.
They brush up suede jackets,
clean tennis shoes, and can save a trip to the dry cleaners if there's a spot of dried sauce or food. Hope you will try using
Microfiber cleaning cloths and the good thing is, that when dirty, just toss them in the laundry with a small amount of bleach.
As always, a pleasure to watch video. Best wishes for a happy and Successful 2022! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟♥️🍀🇺🇸🎉🎉🎉
Hi Nic, Happy New Year to you. So glad you were able to travel home for the Holidays . You’re mom (mum) must have been so happy, and I bet she’s so proud of you .
I received your beautiful candle this week . The packaging is elegant and the smell is lovely & unique .
Your #1 fan in Southern California 😎
-Sandra 🇺🇸
My whole family were so happy to see me - and I them! I’m SO glad that like the candle - thanks for sharing x
An artificial tree with lights already on it is very simple to set up and take down. On my glass cooktop I use a few drops of black coffee and wipe down with a paper towel to get the last streaks. I don't know if it will work on stainless steel but worth a try.
I've often considered getting an artificial tree, but nothing is better than a real tree and the aroma it gives. I don't think anyone in my family has ever had an artificial tree.
Same here.
Love the crooked lampshade .....just perfect !
I agree ...let it be
I have a smeg range cooker. I clean the stainless steel hob & glass doors with water & washing up liquid (sometimes with the addition of a splash of white vinegar in a spray bottle) drying & polishing with a micro cloth.
Your home is my goal. Create such a warm and cozy place 💕
Happy New Year! Looking forward to another year spending a lovely time with friend Nicolas Fairford. Taking down the lights is the reason I bought my artificial Christmas tree years ago. But I was careful to pick the most realistic looking tree possible realizing that this would be "The Tree" for years to come. My advice is to buy early and don't skimp on the price, and you will be happier.
There is perfection in imperfection.
Have a Happy, Healthy and Prosperous 2022
Let go of the old year and look forward to spring with this wonderful bouquet of flowers ... there is no better way to start the New Year, which may be a healthy and successful one for you.
For cleaning- I LOVE baking soda with a season essential oil - I keep a container under the sink and it cleans all the tough stuff !!!
Nice to see you today sweetie lovely view. I'm praying for you and your family. Lovely to see how you decor and clean . That's what I like about you. God bless you today sweetie.
As an alternative to having a Christmas tree inside, I have put up a balsam fir wreath decorated with ornaments, ribbon and lights above the mantle. It's tastefully decorated, adds a seasonal mood and aroma yet does not crowd a room full of holiday revelers. It's only left up for a few days as it would dry out quickly but mounted with the green florist sponge does extend its useful period a bit. A swag or wreath on your outside fencing area would complement this decorating style and create that sense of a holiday welcome as well. I have moved the inside wreath to such an area just after Christmas to extend the life of the wreath in January. Just a few decorating tips that I enjoy using some years depending on my mood. If you plan to travel during the holiday season, this approach is helpful since cleaning up is quick and you can enjoy your post holiday getaway with less effort at home.
We tried an artificial tree one year, long ago.
It wasn’t the same and the next year we were getting a real one again.
Every year I have the debate, real or artificial. Inevitably, we get a real one from a neighbouring tree farm with our son and his kids. 🤷🏼♀️
Love your style! Thanks for the video. It helped make my day. 🥰
I was so happy to see you today! 🥰. After the tree is down, I say where are the daffodils and crocuses! I had forgotten about the baby oil, which I used several years ago. Thanks for reminding me. Look forward to seeing you soon.
Hi Nicolas! I can relate to the tips you gave and certainly can identify with all of them! Although, everything seems so "elementary" to me now (age thing) I am still learning new things! The tip of putting lights into a basket and bringing Spring bulbs to vibrate Spring are novel ideas! Take it from me, switching to a "faux" Christmas tree is good thing! I learned that early on...and they are just as beautiful! Btw, don't sweat the leaves blowing in your courtyard...from my perspective it is a connection to Mother Nature. I can see your Courtyard developing into a "sanctuary" of garden splendor irregardless of the leaves! Sending you warm wishes for the New Year!!
Car wax on chrome/stainless steel fixtures in the bathroom or kitchen sink is another good one taught to me by my fixture sales gallery.
Isn’t there some sort of beautiful blocking material you can place up top? Like beautiful dried wreaths sticks woven through all of your banisters about a foot and a half high off of the ground. So that way it would be like a beautiful aesthetically pleasing decoration. But also multi functional as to blocking the leaves from blowing down into your courtyard.
Bonne année Nicolas et merci pour tous vos bons conseils, je vais les mettre en pratique surtout la recette de cuisine.
That's exactly how I take my lights off but use tie wraps to hold them! Awesome clean up!
I have a tip about your bouquet. Daffodils excrete an enzyme that will hasten the decline of other flowers (especially bulb plant) if placed in the same vase.
I would definitely recommend Balsam Hill artificial Christmas trees 😊 Happy New Year!
I got a beautiful tree for $25 on sale and used it for 25 years! Doesn’t have to be name brand. Once the lights and or are on it, doesn’t matter. They all look beautiful!
I would recommend reall tree but in the pot with roots. I bought last year and I was using for second Christmas this year. And you safe tree been killed. ua-cam.com/video/pKYQNhg1l4I/v-deo.html
A lot of people have said the same - I will check them out! Thank you!
Please always have a real tree, they are so lovely Nicolas. Love to you and your lovely Sophie. Love from Devon xxx
I use baby oil to clean and restore the dashboard of my car. It makes it conditioned and it smells great too. I put it on the ends of my dry hair and rub it in before I wash it. Softens it and makes it more manageable. I use it on wood items I use outside here in Florida to keep it from drying out. Great for removing my makeup too.
Your home is beautiful, Nicolas, thanks for inviting us along. I can't wait to see what you do with your garden space! It looks like a fun challenge 🌱
(For cleaning you can't beat 1 part vinegar, 2 parts water on wood, plastic, metal ... almost any surface.)
Well to be honest there are faux trees that are lovely. Some come with pine scent. And you’d have to be terribly nosy to notice they aren’t the real thing😃 Happy new year!
You are a true debonair... Looking like the Prince charming from Victorian era... I feel calm and peaceful while watching your video... Always love you... Lots of love from India.... If you could share the playlist of music that you use for the background music of your video... ❤️❤️❤️❤️
A good quality artificial tree is a good idea Nicolas. Just one word of warning about pre-lit trees. If one section stops working it is a major pain to try fixing it. Stringing your own lights on it would be a better idea. Also, the faux trees are cumbersome to store. Very therapeutic seeing Christmas put away and everything put back in place. Happy New Year 🥳 🙏🏻❤️
I'm really looking forward to seeing you decorate your outdoor space. It has so much potential!
You have always been so elegant. Such class.
Happy New Year…I just stumbled across your channel a few months ago and I get so much enjoyment from your videos. Last night I watched a video from last year… you were cleaning up your apartment and gave a wonderful little trick to polish stainless steel….with baby oil… I tried it today and the results were amazing. All my appliances are stainless steel. I live in South Florida where the water is “hard” which leaves streaks and marks. The baby oil completely erased all the marks… so simple! Thank you!
I bought a prelit artificial tree and I love it. Beautiful and so clean and easy
Your cooking always looks so delicious and healthy.Mineral oil works great for shining up stainless steel as well.A little goes a long way.I really love the music that you play in the background.😊💛
Happy New Year from Ireland Nicholas. Great to see you back after the Christmas Season. It was so relaxing watching you get your home back to normal. We took our tree down today.. it was sad but now that it’s done it’s not so bad. I was gifted the cake stand from the Christmas Villeroy and Boch collection, I’ll treasure it. Best of luck with the year ahead. Looking forward to joining you every Friday in 2022. All the best. Tomás
Yeah, I am always so sad to take down Christmas decor! I love it so! Looking forward to the Spring garden here, also!
I love my cashmere artificial tree! After removing ornaments, it took me about 5 minutes to put away! It’s a skinny tree for my small space, but still 7 feet tall! Doesn’t shed hardly at all!
I enjoy your video clips about the gracious way of life. Your decor and home ambiance is so soothing and comforting. As much as live trees are a tradition, Artificial Christmas trees are a better choice for holiday decorations. You can always utilize live tree branches and clippings in various ways to add a bit of that live evergreen touch and aroma that makes having a Christmas tree in the home so special. Also, with battery powered holiday lights, having wreath and evergreen arrangements in places were there is no electrical outlets are made much easier and convenient. Thanks again for your presentations. All the best to you in 2022!
I love your house. I had combination bookcase and china storage built into one wall of my dining room so it doubles as a library. I like that you use your dining table for books. Rooms are best that have multi purposes.
You inspired me to have a mass clean-out Nicolas....as soon as you said 'wipe out 2021' that was all I needed to hear. Now my place looks absolutely super! ❤️
Greetings from Leipzig and I wish you all good fortune in 2022. With all those lovely books, some should be on show. I have a number of book rests on which I place large books, similar to yours, open, showing the wonderful illustrations. Then, whenever the mood takes me, I change them and have new pictures on show that are a joy to see and that change the mood of the room.
Thank you Nicolas! It was so satisfying watching the pine needles disappear into the vacuum lol. I went to the freezer and pulled out some chicken. I have all the ingredients on hand and will try your recipe tonight.
I live in a desert climate. Trees are dry before you can even get them home and by Christmas you’re afraid to have the lights on. My artificial tree lets me keep the lights on many happy hours without worry of burning the house down.