April Vlogs Day 12 🌼 Twinkly lights, bookshelves, answering your questions

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  • @sheridenlomax325
    @sheridenlomax325 4 місяці тому +7

    My little brother who passed away at 50, 20 years ago,had Money for Nothing among others played at his funeral. This brought me happy memories! ❤ Love your vlogs 🎉

  • @reneewalker6925
    @reneewalker6925 3 місяці тому

    Love the bookshelves and books in rainbow order! Really enjoying catching up with April vlogs.

  • @TracyKNixon
    @TracyKNixon 4 місяці тому +3

    Oh team Dan! I think you should be able to leave all of your Lego creations on display forever! If Ali can have knitting and crocheted projects left in bags all around the house then you should be able to have Lego projects on display all around the house! Go Team Dan! I support you! Let your sets be on display always Dan!

  • @jackieleipert1950
    @jackieleipert1950 4 місяці тому

    I am glad Dan keeps his Lego sets together. I bought my grandson a huge set, which he wanted, and dad had it together for a bit, then the parts were all thrown into one mixed box of Legos. Ugh!

  • @margaretnorth7103
    @margaretnorth7103 4 місяці тому

    Money For Nothing, one of my favourite tracks, I love Dire Straits and also all Mark Knopfler’s music. Eric Clapton is another of my favourite musicians.

  • @elena---c1558
    @elena---c1558 4 місяці тому

    love the rainbow of books on your new bookshelf! I reckon the shelves would look lovely with a nice stain on them. The fairy lights are a delightful idea too, they look so cute! I had a good chuckle at your tangent into Aussie phrases 🤣

  • @knittydee
    @knittydee 4 місяці тому

    Oh my, your rainbow of books is amazing! x

  • @nadinestapler3881
    @nadinestapler3881 4 місяці тому

    Ali I bought that sketchbook. I chuckled to myself when I saw the front cover because it looked like Dan on the front cover.

  • @margaretgerth1067
    @margaretgerth1067 4 місяці тому +1

    You may not like summer but you CERTAINLY don’t have “a cold Winter heart”. You are absolutely lovely.

  • @mary-rosewigan9502
    @mary-rosewigan9502 4 місяці тому +2

    Hello lovely Ali, I just love waking up to your videos here in Australia! I feel like I’m having a cup of tea with my “bestest” friend (a favourite saying that my Kindy students say)! Thank you for the laughs, the wonderful ideas that you share and most importantly, THANK YOU for sharing your life and your beautiful family with us. April Vlogs are the best 🎉❤. Lots of love Mary-Rose xxxx

  • @nolamisskel
    @nolamisskel 4 місяці тому +1

    I love Dire Straits! It was such a cool video and I loved Sting singing backup. I want my MTV!

  • @crochetcakes
    @crochetcakes 4 місяці тому

    What are your favorite pizza toppings! Friday nights are pizza night for me as well, or sushi ❤

  • @EvieO1950
    @EvieO1950 4 місяці тому +1

    I laughed so hard at Dan and his heart palpitations that hubby wanted to know what was so funny. Lol
    Must remember “twonk” for when I’ve driving instead of using inappropriate curse words. There are lots is twonks on the roads out there.

  • @LeeinaRee
    @LeeinaRee 4 місяці тому

    I am all for Dan to leave his Lego creations on display for others to see.
    Thanks for this enjoyable episode.

  • @cecilehoare3053
    @cecilehoare3053 4 місяці тому +2

    Money for nothing or your chics for free!! My husband and my dating music was Dire Straits, Mark Knopfler, Eurythmics, Mike Oldfield-Tubular Bells...then Jimmy Buffett, my husband was really into music! BTW we're a wee bit older than you two! ;) Dan needs shelves like your book shelves to go on his side of the room to put his Lego display boxes on! BTW, I thought Dan was worked for the Legion?

  • @lauralea86
    @lauralea86 3 місяці тому

    I have developed the habit of grabbing gum when I go on my work lunchtime walks. It keeps me from the chocolate.
    Dan, I could not fathom mixing Lego sets either. What if you wanted to sell or donate them. I would think they would be more desirable as a set.

  • @YvetteODowd
    @YvetteODowd 4 місяці тому

    Bewdy, bonza, crikey cobber! Yeah, nah - modern Aussies left this language behind a generation ago. We do still say g'day, although we probably don't realise we do. If you watch Bluey, you get a fairly accurate view of how we tend to talk. And if you haven't watched Bluey, get onto it! It's the best 😂

  • @marionhandsley7959
    @marionhandsley7959 4 місяці тому

    Hi Ali, loving the daily vlogs . The difference between cordial and squash is, Cordial tends to be thicker than squash. So you don't need to use as much cordial to make a drink. I was watching some old podcasts on your other channel and you had bought a t towel whilst on holiday and you said you would make a bag with it. Did you make the bag? Love Marion xxx

  • @jillfoster6369
    @jillfoster6369 4 місяці тому +1

    Have a fabulous Sunday all of you and thank you again for another super duper vlog.x

  • @WhatVictoriaRead
    @WhatVictoriaRead 4 місяці тому

    The book 🌈 looks fab! Word of warning though; you’ll forever be fiddling with it to get the colours in the ‘right’ order 😂 which one are you most excited to read? Thanks for another fab vlog and for keeping me company whilst I mark ☺️💛

  • @francescasaxena3826
    @francescasaxena3826 4 місяці тому

    Hi Ali! I’m loving your daily vlogs. Thank you for sharing your life with us. I’ve been wondering, do you draw/paint portraits? Have you ever thought of drawing Mia? She looks so perfectly framed for a picture portrait in some of your videos. 😊

  • @heathertucker7056
    @heathertucker7056 4 місяці тому

    Dear Dan having palpitations at the thought of mixing up his Lego sets made me smile! Bless him and I’m quite sure you’re not the harridan he makes you out to be! So enjoying your daily vlogs Ali. Thank you so much x

  • @davidlowes3746
    @davidlowes3746 4 місяці тому +1

    Hiya. Lovely vlog. Enjoyed the chat about Dire Straits and Mark Knopfler. The theme from Local Hero (a fabulous film!) is called Going Home...a wonderful piece of music 👍🙂

  • @thelimeysretreat4976
    @thelimeysretreat4976 4 місяці тому

    As an ex library assistant I have to have my books in alphabetical order lol xxx

  • @barbaramartin6837
    @barbaramartin6837 4 місяці тому +1

    I love the books arranged by color. I think that’s a great organizational technique.❤️📚

  • @Rocky-ce8zb
    @Rocky-ce8zb 4 місяці тому +1

    American versus British English!
    Your description of something as a cordial was funny because we don’t use that term here.
    Or if we do ,it tends to be an old fashioned term for a sweet fruit infused liquor.
    Squash would be like Tang, but I don’t know if Tang still exists, very popular in the 1970’s.
    Orangeade?

    • @highlandheffalump
      @highlandheffalump 4 місяці тому

      Aka diluting juice, mixing juice. I spent a year in America about 30 years ago and never saw what we call squash/cordial.

  • @readingoffmyshelf2088
    @readingoffmyshelf2088 3 місяці тому

    I love Dire Straits and live in the Northeast.

  • @georgianasstudio
    @georgianasstudio 4 місяці тому

    If you want to get started sewing your own clothes now, you could start by sewing your own knickers because it’s quite easy to get the fit right, they are very quick to make, don’t take much fabric and you can use scraps of fabric to make them. Would be fun and easy for you!

  • @janicemcculloch654
    @janicemcculloch654 4 місяці тому +1

    Look at you and Dan being like grown ups and having a late night 😂

  • @zbenfor9179
    @zbenfor9179 4 місяці тому

    Talking of questions...how are you getting on with 'Wild'? I'm trying it now too x

  • @janeoxley4829
    @janeoxley4829 4 місяці тому +1

    The UK has all the best pop groups ever in the world. Liverpool, The Beatles, The Searchers, Gerry and the Pacemakers. Cliff Richards, The Shadows, The Animals, The Police, The Who, The Hollies, David, Dee, Dozey, Beaky Mick and Titch, Amen Corner, The Maniac Street Preachers, too many and numerous to mention.

  • @wendyluvsbooks1580
    @wendyluvsbooks1580 4 місяці тому +1

    I love your book shelves 📚📚📚📚 I think it’s missing a 🍄. … 😂 ,… I went to Tarias sketchy adventures channel looks like she has a really good book out …… maybe you could do a video of you sketching a house because I think your sketches are so good and I love seeing them 💛 I just brought a couple of your badges off your shop 😊….. 📚🍄📚

  • @rossiej100
    @rossiej100 4 місяці тому

    My son still gets asked for identification and he is about to turn forty!!!!

  • @FrannyDoMakes
    @FrannyDoMakes 4 місяці тому

    Oh Dire Strats is such dad music. They were my dad’s fave too. He used to love listening to the alchemy live album. And when I was little and money for nothing came on the radio he would pull out my arms and play me like a guitar. This is why I have the guitar from the cover of the money for nothing album as a tattoo. For my dad. I also love that they did the music for the princess bride too.

  • @suecoles7824
    @suecoles7824 4 місяці тому

    It surprise me Ali that you arrange your books in the colours of the rainbow😊 yes I agree with the Tile wholeheartedly “Everything is better in Pyjamas” 😂 Dan horrified at the suggestion to mix his Lego sets!!!! 😮😮😮 love him 😂 love & Hugs Suze. 🍕🐈📚🤗💖 xxx

  • @defaultuser1447
    @defaultuser1447 4 місяці тому

    I read some mystery books set in the UK, and the lead character frequently drank orange squash made with fizzy water.

  • @ukaly1
    @ukaly1 4 місяці тому

    So many old rockers are from Newcastle or North Shields! I just found out that Sting moved to the street around the corner from where I grew up about a year after we left that street 😕. Then the following year we emigrated to America. So close but yet so far 😂
    My son is almost 41...his 3 year old son now has all of his old Legos...after our daughter's sons finished played with them.

  • @Making_Through_the_Seasons
    @Making_Through_the_Seasons 4 місяці тому

    I love your book shelves. The rainbow book order was totally channeling what Victoria reads! My husband has a Lego display area just by his desk in his office. He keeps them out and I don’t really go in there. Works great. 😂

  • @Jo-throughthekeyhole
    @Jo-throughthekeyhole 4 місяці тому

    I also saw Dire Straits in concert. The theme from Local Hero is called Going Home, perhaps why your dad wanted it played at his funeral 😊

  • @Gypsy-Bluebird
    @Gypsy-Bluebird 4 місяці тому

    Love, love, loving the daily vlogs Ali … so nice to wake up in Aus to a video each day. Ah, Dan makes me laugh .. I love the relationship you have together 🩷🩷
    Your new bookshelves look so pretty!

  • @juliemansius9921
    @juliemansius9921 4 місяці тому

    My husband, who is American, had an unpleasant experience with squash when he first arrived in the UK for a job. He bought what he thought was orange juice and in the morning poured a large glass of squash and took several big gulps before he realized something was terribly wrong with his orange juice 🤣

  • @elaineheisler8584
    @elaineheisler8584 4 місяці тому

    I put my boots away and now going for my sneakers. Soon be the heavy jackets. Love the organization of the books in colour way.

  • @andalltheangelssay212
    @andalltheangelssay212 4 місяці тому

    We used to say “crikey” growing up in Nottingham in the 60’s and 70’s . Interestingly it was what Billy Bunter used to say in the Billy Bunter stories from 1908-1940) The Billy Bunter stories were about a fictitious school called Greyfriars in Kent, your neck of the woods lol. We also used to say “blimey”

  • @stephanieholt4981
    @stephanieholt4981 4 місяці тому

    Hi Ali I have an "everything is better in pj's sign too I love it.
    I watch Lauren and the books. Lauren is an archers fan so that's how I found her. She has an archers podcast too. Loving the April vlogs ❤

  • @WhatVictoriaRead
    @WhatVictoriaRead 4 місяці тому

    I’m exactly the same with Patreon; I’m always half thinking about it but I just know it would be too much pressure!

  • @pameladawson4081
    @pameladawson4081 4 місяці тому

    Hello from southeastern North Carolina. You mentioned Dire Straites, and I like the song you mentioned also. I still listen to the CD on occasion. Have you ever listened to the group Collective Soul?? I personally like a variety of music. What about your viewers?? Thank you for your daily vlogs...

  • @sandiking1584
    @sandiking1584 4 місяці тому

    Had a visit from a few Americans, so in my best Aussie voice I regaled them with all the Aussie weirdness....Struth, Stone the bloody crows, Mate, Beauty bottler, yeh right and so many more. All of which is not my normal conversing

  • @highlandheffalump
    @highlandheffalump 4 місяці тому

    I can totally understand how switching to Patreon could change how you feel about making the videos. I make items for a gallery as and when, as soon as I get a custom order that I am obliged to make it’s less enjoyable and the stress is higher because I think the expectation they have is higher.

  • @shetlandlace
    @shetlandlace 4 місяці тому

    Your videos are always delightful. In the US they also say Nikee. The story of Nike is fascinating. Sarah aka Yarnmugs is another favorite. It is warmer than usual here, also. We have had 'drive by snow storms' all winter. Temperatures have been a year round roller coaster ride for several years, and we are currently on the up side of the roller coaster.

  • @Bis1998
    @Bis1998 4 місяці тому

    Loving the daily videos. Please could I ask which yarn advents you purchased? I can’t remember which video you mentioned it on to go back. Thanks

  • @MrsMonstargh
    @MrsMonstargh 4 місяці тому

    Hi Dan. We have a china cabinet that we use to display our lego builds, mixed in with some awards, heirlooms, etc. Do you think Ali would let you have a shelf to put some on in the bedroom? (Ali: I also have a Dan as my eldest lego loving child - they are a special breed!)

  • @deborahking7873
    @deborahking7873 4 місяці тому

    Love dire straits,Just love April vlogs love knitting along as you chat. Have a wonderful weekend.
    Looking forward to see the bluebells.

  • @RuthLong-jh1uc
    @RuthLong-jh1uc 4 місяці тому

    Going back a few vlogs the film The Holdovers was mentioned, can highly recommend, the music in the film is really good too
    Enjoined the vlogs , thank you ❤

  • @pammyers1982
    @pammyers1982 4 місяці тому

    I love seeing your books in rainbow order! Never thought of that! The pics on the shelves are lovely. 😊😊

  • @ericallerton809
    @ericallerton809 4 місяці тому

    ❤great books!!!!🎉🎉
    I must do some sorting today of books!!!!!😮
    Elaine 🏠💗

  • @darlenewatkins4999
    @darlenewatkins4999 4 місяці тому

    Loving your daily vlogs!! I look forward to the end of my day sitting for a bit, knitting and catching up with your posts!! Dan... Money for Nothing....haven't thought of that song in such a long time!! I can just "see" the MTV video!! I feel sorry for all the kids today growing up without MTV videos!!

  • @ElaineB59
    @ElaineB59 4 місяці тому

    I share Dan's horror at the thought of mixing Lego sets!

  • @pameladawson4081
    @pameladawson4081 4 місяці тому

    Another comment, please. You mentioned one of the band members was from Newcastle England. I traced my ancestors back to that area. I got as far back as the 11th century, Woodcroft Hall, the home of the Blacketts. I was very surprised indeed...

  • @jop5547
    @jop5547 4 місяці тому

    The shelves look great - interested to see what you think about the new David Nicholls novel. Great vlog, keep the song of the day coming please x

  • @booksandbargains
    @booksandbargains 4 місяці тому

    LOVE your bookshelves and totally agree that everything is better in Pyjamas

  • @jillbeck6531
    @jillbeck6531 4 місяці тому

    Oh my goodness! I've never heard my name said on UA-cam. I'm all of a flutter.
    Thank you for answering my question. One of the reasons I asked was because I have several Christmas themed sets and a red double-decker bus that I store away and bring out the first of December. I'm never tempted to take them apart and mix them up but wondered how others handle the storage issue. If Dan wouldn't object, I'd love to see his birthday sets that are still out.
    Your vlogs are wonderful and I look forward to seeing what you all are up to each day. ❤

  • @marymurphy9447
    @marymurphy9447 4 місяці тому

    Hi, really like your vlogs Ali, could Dan have some shelving on his side of the bedroom to display his Lego sets?

  • @cornflowerlane
    @cornflowerlane 4 місяці тому

    So happy to have your vlogs to look forward to each day again. We got married on the beach in Scotland that is in the movie
    Local Hero and played the Dire Straits song while we got married ❤ Also agree with Dan Metallica Master of Puppets is a great song 🤘🎸😆

  • @elaineatthecraftshed1993
    @elaineatthecraftshed1993 4 місяці тому

    I love the look of your rainbow shelf but the past library assistant me has slight palpitations seeing books sorted this way! I keep meaning to ask about Lillia's past cat allergy. I'm assuming that has settled given how much time Mia spends with you now !

  • @stevenr3162
    @stevenr3162 4 місяці тому

    Dire traits Dan? We love their records! Great choice. Someone mentioned tubular bells by Mike Oldield another favourite back in the day. Love your choices Dan. And my two grandsons are mad about lego and have all their sets on display. Books look great Ali on the shelves. I have fairy lights around mine but I get battery ones. OK here is a question for you Ali.. Have you ever dropped a book your reading, in the bath?

  • @lunafreja1354
    @lunafreja1354 4 місяці тому

    Loving the vlogs. Do you have an updated review on wild deodorant? I'm not a fan looking for something similar though

  • @marshawoods2634
    @marshawoods2634 4 місяці тому

    Craftsy is still a thing, different iteration. I recently took advantage of an offer. That great instrumental is aka Going Home.

  • @w.a.8825
    @w.a.8825 4 місяці тому

    Hi Allie, How do you make your pizza crust, or is it store bought? Could you recommend thank you

  • @amnie5456
    @amnie5456 4 місяці тому

    Hello Ali
    Thanks for answering my orange squash question. We have a shop called A Little Bit of Britain - I will check it out and let you know how it went. 💐have a great day🧶🦋

  • @elizabethworthington5228
    @elizabethworthington5228 4 місяці тому

    My Scottish friends call Squash 'diluting juice', I wondered if your mum had heard of that? According to the gospel that is Wikipedia, squash is also known as cordial. To my mind, squash is the everyday more affordable version. QI fact (?!) Ribena was invented in our little village outside Bristol...
    So love your vlogs, thank you 😊

    • @highlandheffalump
      @highlandheffalump 4 місяці тому

      My husband calls it diluting juice and his dad was Scottish. I grew up on the Wirral and call it squash.

  • @kellyfazekas7831
    @kellyfazekas7831 4 місяці тому

    QUESTION: would Dan be willing to read the book, complete with voices of course, that he read to the children when they were young?

  • @lauralea86
    @lauralea86 3 місяці тому

    I am so happy you have not gone to Patreon. Trouble is I cannot support every UA-cam channel I would like to. I do let adverts roll. I hope you receive revenue from that. I do understand, however, that you are providing content for us because you choose to. I do not take it for granted. You are a top favorite channel. You are there with Victoria Knits.
    BTW, I do not know if I ever mentioned it, but I first heard of her channel from your podcast. And, I actually bottom eat her in September of last year. She and her husband met us for a couple of days in Yellowstone. That is why I would miss you so much. I learn about British way of life. I get to see beautiful countryside and places I wouldn't get to see. You get the idea. 😃

  • @mzmarihudson8013
    @mzmarihudson8013 4 місяці тому

    Lol Dire Straits not cool??!! Back in the day for us too. My husband last day we played the Yankees game, pretty sure he could hear it , I bet your dad could hear his favorite band too .

  • @jeanettegillings7202
    @jeanettegillings7202 4 місяці тому

    I’m in Australia. I don’t say crikey or bonza or gday 😂😂😂. I think, when I’m tired, my accent becomes quite “broad” and I tend to cringe when I hear it 🤣🤣🤣.

  • @caroldaley7187
    @caroldaley7187 4 місяці тому

    Where did you get your lights?

  • @carolynbulson2081
    @carolynbulson2081 4 місяці тому

    Every time I see Mia, I find myself saying out loud, “Hello, luvvy.” I must be nuts. 🤪

  • @joniedishner
    @joniedishner 4 місяці тому

    Hi Ali! I've been thinking about starting a vlog channel for a while now. Are you self-taught in editing? And do you have a particular software that you really recommend? Thanks in advance! Jonie from Maine, USA ❤

  • @pammyers1982
    @pammyers1982 4 місяці тому

    Craftsy is still a thing. Sneaky, too.

  • @talesfromcuckooland
    @talesfromcuckooland 4 місяці тому

    🩲

  • @kimcunningham2107
    @kimcunningham2107 4 місяці тому

    The correct pronunciation is (NIGH-KEE) Nike! 😂 🥰😉

  • @cynthiaricecindy8295
    @cynthiaricecindy8295 4 місяці тому

    Hello I love your little lights you and the man always so happy.

  • @barbararadzeviciusbondi4150
    @barbararadzeviciusbondi4150 4 місяці тому

    I love your positivity xx

  • @cynthiaspear-duncan7661
    @cynthiaspear-duncan7661 4 місяці тому +1

    Do the lights plug into an electrical outlet or USB?

  • @rebeccacorser-wallace9885
    @rebeccacorser-wallace9885 4 місяці тому

    ❤ fab vlog

  • @juliemusgrave9310
    @juliemusgrave9310 4 місяці тому +1

    Yes Ali! Your drawings are good! I would pay money for one💰As a matter of fact I’ve tried 😂. But you won’t sell me one😭🤣. Love your vlogs!

    • @ThisLittleWonderfulLife
      @ThisLittleWonderfulLife  4 місяці тому

      😅 aw thank you Julie, and it's true I won't but thank you for the compliment of even asking 🥰

  • @jeanettegillings7202
    @jeanettegillings7202 4 місяці тому

    Please don’t say you’re drawings aren’t good. They are! You do have talent. We’d love to see more. Take care xxx. PS. Thank you for the vlogs. There was a horrendous stabbing here in Australia yesterday. The news was upsetting and I needed to get into a better frame of mind. What better than watching my favourite vlog. Needed something to remind me that there are good things in the world ❤

  • @margaretlyons8764
    @margaretlyons8764 4 місяці тому

    For me my option on patreon (spelling check?), u-tubers that I follow have patreon account slack off on u-tube. That upsets me a little bit. I am not in the position to pay them right now. So if they not posted much on utube, I tend to unfollow. I don’t know if that is controversial but there are plenty of u-tubers out there. Just my opinion.

  • @lauralea86
    @lauralea86 3 місяці тому

    I do not mind your sponsors either.

  • @dorotheechadda9932
    @dorotheechadda9932 4 місяці тому

    Poor Dan…he deserves a shelf for his legos?