I haven’t seen your work before. I was attracted to all the purple, and the Dark Academia. It’s wonderful! I used to do themed trees with much more … usual sorts of decorations. Back when I had a house and an enormous attic to store all the stuff in. So many colors of lights! LOL. My favorite years were the rainbow tree, probably followed by the purple/blue/silver one. I also loved the one that was all stars - including the lights! Happy memories. Thank you for sharing your beautiful tree and your process. It’s stunning, and a lovely lift to my heart in an otherwise challenging year. 💜💜💜
Thank you! It was a fun, weird challenge to source and do... can't say I will forever be a maximalist, but it was a treat wrapping my head around it the best I could! I love solving a good problem.
Hey Sean. I started watching and got halfway into it when you said, "eggnog." I gratefully grumbled at your mention because it reminded me of a bag of groceries I forgot to bring in from the car. Alas, I couldn't salvage the biscuits, but the milk and eggnog are saved! Restoring Sean: saving Christmas and dairy one video at a time. 🎄🍶 (Now to finish the video.)
Note to you and to any other eggnog aficienados: have you tried Southern Comfort Vanilla Spice? It is Southern Comfort brand but non alcoholic. It will CHANGE YOUR LIFE!! ⛄🎄
I love Dark Academia, and your tree is spot on for that esthetic. The contrast between the serious, dark, and elegant vibe you were creating and your oftentimes hilarious commentary during the process made for a joyous holiday watch. Your warmth and sincerity at the end made me want to give you a big hug. You're a treasure, Sean. Merry Christmas, kiddo! See you have next year!
New to the channel - and beyond thrilled to find this content. I’m drawn to Dark Academia in my crafting - and so fun to see this tree come to life! Thank you for sharing your talent, and Happiest Holiday Wishes to you and your family.
You are adorably cute, funny, and a joy to watch! I'm addicted to home renovations so now that I have subscribed I will enjoy watching all your reno episodes. As a Christmas nut myself, I have loved watching the Christmas episodes. Thanks for sharing so many new ideas. Now sit back and enjoy all that hard work. Happiest of holidays, cute man!
3rd time was, is the charm! Love your tree, just beautiful!!! The color combinations and all the textures work so well! Love your crown candle holders too! I need to find those! Tree is magazine worthy, museum worthy too!🎄👑✨
Well that is VERY kind of you to say, thank you so much! I keep saying 'labor of love' with all of these Christmas videos but this one truly was, hahaha. 3rd time was indeed the charm!
Okay, first of all I think your tree is stunning. It’s unique and I love the color combination. Second, I envy your patience which is something I lack and last, Thank you so much for putting a smile on my face every time I watch one of your videos! Sending you love all the way from Athens Greece and hope you have a magical Christmas and New Year! ❤
All the way from GREECE! Holy smokes! Thank you so much for the compliment, and I am SO happy you're enjoying these! Merry Christmas and happy New Year to you!
I love the color palette and the florals. They worked together. I especially loved the top with the gold florals. It’s a very beautiful tree. Awesome job on your tree young man
You are very hard on yourself, the tree is simply beautiful! All the tones just play off one another perfectly. Purple has been my favorite color since childhood and it was pure delight to see you struggle for perfection. I'm new to your channel and look forward to catching up on your other magnificent creations.
I'm a fan of purple so I like it a lot. One thing I'm in the habit of doing, I put my lights on then turn them off to put on all my ornaments, etc. so when the lights are off, the tree looks great w/o light.
Your commentary while decorating cracked me up, that’s exactly how I sound. Thanks for keeping it real. Purple is my favorite color and I have small tree decorated in purple so of course I think your tree is absolutely stunning. It is very difficult to find ornaments that are dark purple. Haven’t thought about spray painting… great inspiration!
There was a place in the plant district here in NYC that would flock your tree in any color if you bought it from them. Starting with a really dark tree -green, purple or black would be half the problem solved even before any decorating. The final result looks very nice 👍🏻
Former florist here and Christmas is my jam. Your tree turned out great. Don’t be afraid to invest in good ornaments. Even if you only buy a little every year. We sold Christmas trees at my shop and I always took home a Frasier fir tree. But now I only do artificial trees.
Pretty beyond what I thought it could be. The purple / magenta lights and golden lights work together. I never would of imagined your successful results but it is an A+
Your tree turned out beautiful. What I learned years ago is just before you put your tree in the stand, cut a about a half inch disk off the bottom and get it in water immediately. Otherwise, the sap will seal it over and no water will get into the tree. You have a Merry Christmas.
My main tree is an all Santa tree. When I first moved here, I did an all purple tree...so hard to pull off in 1991. Yours is a triumph. Esp love the brown poinsettias...elegant! BEAUTIFUL edit to conclude the video.
LOVE IT! I Moody and whimsical! I easily watched the entire video unlike other how-tos on decorating, I skipped portions haha. By the way Sean, if you don't mind, I included your 'Everlasting Gingerbread Village' video in my Christmas Movie and TV Watch List that I do yearly. I have seen a plethora of how-tos and holiday home tours here on TH-cam but I chose your video. At the end of the holiday season, I will post the list on my Facebook account all the holiday-themed videos I've watched this year. Considering this will be your last video for this year, "Merry Christmas as well and a bountiful new year to you! ❤❤❤
Great job as usual, Sean! Love the dark palette. To a Scandinavian, this tree has an American feel, and I love it! And your sweater matches the tree! Now that’s commitment! If your cats beat the hell out of it, I expect another video ☺️
Hahaha they're too old to care much! But there has been some nibbling on those black leaves at the bottom, lol. Can't say the sweater choice was an accident; yes, I am that person, hahaha. Thank you!
OMGGGGG!!!!!!! Just came across this video just browsing. I LOVEEEEEEEEEEEE your tree!!!! 😍 I love maximalist decor too!!!!!!! You are soooo me. Even the swearing. LOL. But I'm an old lady and should watch my mouth! Thank-you for sharing your decorating. I will be looking forward to seeing more of your videos!!! 💜
Greetings from the beautiful island of Barbados in the wondrously sunny Caribbean - had to rub that in 😁 I just love, love your Christmas tree. I also admire your determination to stay the course that leads to excellence; many people would have given up after one or two tries but you held on cause deep down, you knew what you are worth! You're definitely good at what you do. Wising you and all those you love a joyous and peaceful Christmas, and a new year filled with many blessings. P.S.: I've been so inspired it led me to "like" and "subscribe" to your channel -- expecting more excellence in 2025.
That is so kind of you to say, thank you! And I'm expecting 5-8 inches of snow tomorrow so I hope you enjoy that sun for all it's worth for me! Wishing you a VERY Merry Christmas in return, and a happy New Year to you and yours!
Definitely a more maximalist than Dark Academia tree based on the colors. It's kind of a Mardi Gras tree -- green, purple, gold. I enjoyed watching your process.
Well, Sean, trees always look smaller in the wild don't they. The last time I went into the woods and chopped down a tree was when my brother was a kid and that baby was huge when we finally managed to get it inside. It was a Griswold tree if I ever saw one. In my opinion that is a very pretty tree. I love the purple lights. They are such a pretty color. I want to try my hand at making the velvet ornaments.There is nothing more satisfying after a day of decorating the tree than sitting back that night and enjoying your handiwork. So, you definitely deserve an evening enjoying your beautiful tree. Merry Christmas!!
Thank you so much! And give the velvet a try, for sure, it was so much easier than I thought it would be and I really do love the effect. Merry Christmas to you!
Hey Sean. Merry Christmas! 🎄 I gather that wasn’t your favorite tree. But I love how you try different things. Very creative and hard working you are indeed.
Completely and utterly fabulous. I have purple twinkle lights from Halloween and I never thought about using them for Christmas, but I will now. And I love the velvet ornaments. What exactly does academia mean? I thought it meant education. Anyway, Thanks for the ideas!
Thank you SO much! I need to be better about using my string lights for things other than a singular holiday, that's for sure! Regarding Dark Academia, I'll go over this much more in the coming weeks, but in general, that aesthetic refers to focusing on themes of intellectualism through a sort of mysterious (sometimes gothic) atmosphere. For me, it's darker colors, lots of books, and interesting/quirky objects to pull it all together
When you say in other videos that you are ridiculous, you're absolutely correct. LOL! No way would I put a tree together and then undo it to re do it! I love that you want it just right though and are willing to work to make it exactly how you want. Although I don't love the color choices for Christmas, I think it looked great when you got it finished. Merry Christmas!
I am new to your channel. I love your content. That tree was so beautiful. I thoroughly enjoyed watching you put it together. Thanks for your inspiration.
I am speechless 💜💜. One of the best Christmas tree I ever seen 😍😍. Fall in love with you and your Christmas tree 🎄. And I love your attitude and beautiful smile 😄. Merry Christmas 🎄🎁. Stay healthy and happy always with your family 💜💜. Lots of love for you cutie 🥰. And yeah you did a great job ❤. No doubt.
I have a pretty maximal look with purple, silver and white and a teal highlight. I need foliage and flowers! But next year I want to switch to peacock. The faux velvet is brilliant. Will use that!
You’re tree turned out beautiful. Purple is definitely not my favorite colour but it looks amazing in your space. I always start with the crown on the tree. I love the little crown tea lights by your mirror. Where did you find those? Love how you keep it real Sean. I hope you have a Merry Christmas.
The ornaments at 4:10 (gold on top, clear on bottom, elongated) are those plastic or glass? They're pretty! I usually won't buy plastic ornaments but I'd make an exception for those!
Actually professional tree decorators ALWAYS do the topper first so you can work it in and tweak it without messing up the design on the rest of the tree. So see your professional and ya didn’t know it. Merry Christmas!
I think putting the topper on last was popularized in movies. It just makes so much more sense to put the topper on first especially when you’re doing a large or complex arrangement. I still have some friends who like to argue that the topper should always go on last but I have decorated hundreds of trees for myself and many clients and why risk messing up all of your hard work. Go with efficiency and beauty over tradition, especially on a glamorous tree. Although I should say if you are doing a family tree and are lifting a small child up to cram a star or angel on top to be the finishing touch on a fully decorated tree that is perfectly delightful and sweet.
@@raymondscottii6251 Agreed! I think iot's that 'nostalgia' mindset of "Well, for the grande finale, here we go!" But unless it's JUST a star or angel or... I don't know, a Chucky doll... it really does make more sense to do your big showstopper at the top first and then work downward.
Beautiful tree! I want to tell you there is a primer for glass, whether craft or home. I use STIX by Benjamin Moore and it really makes a difference on adhering to glass. Merry Christmas
Well Sean , it’s not my style of tree ! But that being said! It’s very pretty and different! I like purple! Good job! Your fun to watch ! And different is ok ! Merry Christmas to you and your family , and your sweet cat!❤
I haven’t seen your work before. I was attracted to all the purple, and the Dark Academia. It’s wonderful! I used to do themed trees with much more … usual sorts of decorations. Back when I had a house and an enormous attic to store all the stuff in. So many colors of lights! LOL. My favorite years were the rainbow tree, probably followed by the purple/blue/silver one. I also loved the one that was all stars - including the lights! Happy memories.
Thank you for sharing your beautiful tree and your process. It’s stunning, and a lovely lift to my heart in an otherwise challenging year. 💜💜💜
It looks freaking fantastic! I’m a maximalist myself. The way you brought the AI to life is astonishing. All of your hard work truly paid off! Bravo!
Thank you! It was a fun, weird challenge to source and do... can't say I will forever be a maximalist, but it was a treat wrapping my head around it the best I could! I love solving a good problem.
Hey Sean. I started watching and got halfway into it when you said, "eggnog." I gratefully grumbled at your mention because it reminded me of a bag of groceries I forgot to bring in from the car. Alas, I couldn't salvage the biscuits, but the milk and eggnog are saved!
Restoring Sean: saving Christmas and dairy one video at a time. 🎄🍶
(Now to finish the video.)
Note to you and to any other eggnog aficienados: have you tried Southern Comfort Vanilla Spice? It is Southern Comfort brand but non alcoholic. It will CHANGE YOUR LIFE!! ⛄🎄
Awesome work! The whole thing is magical! Love how you catch the light reflecting off of the tree, ornaments, mirrors, etc. Awesome work!
Thank you! Sometimes I'm happy for the missteps along the way, they just help point you toward something beautiful in the end
I love Dark Academia, and your tree is spot on for that esthetic. The contrast between the serious, dark, and elegant vibe you were creating and your oftentimes hilarious commentary during the process made for a joyous holiday watch. Your warmth and sincerity at the end made me want to give you a big hug. You're a treasure, Sean. Merry Christmas, kiddo! See you have next year!
Thank you!! I’m so happy you feel like I nailed it, haha, because so often I step away from the tree and just shrug 😂 Merry Christmas to you as well!!
New to the channel - and beyond thrilled to find this content. I’m drawn to Dark Academia in my crafting - and so fun to see this tree come to life! Thank you for sharing your talent, and Happiest Holiday Wishes to you and your family.
Thank you so much, and welcome to the channel! Happy Holidays to you and yours as well!
I love the remade tree. Very beautiful.
Thank you!!
You are adorably cute, funny, and a joy to watch! I'm addicted to home renovations so now that I have subscribed I will enjoy watching all your reno episodes. As a Christmas nut myself, I have loved watching the Christmas episodes. Thanks for sharing so many new ideas. Now sit back and enjoy all that hard work. Happiest of holidays, cute man!
Thank you very much! Happy holidays to you as well!
Incredibly beautiful tree!
Thank you!
Thank you for sharing your talents with all.
My absolutely pleasure
I think it is lovely and meets your goal of dark academia and it feels good in your house. Stay safe and merry Christmas
Thank you! It definitely feels good in its little corner, I adore it. Merry Christmas to you!
Incredibly beautiful xx
Thank you!!
I love your tree! The colors, the textures, the TOP! Plus, you're fun to listen to. Next year ... blue and silver.
Thank you! I think the top is my favorite, it catches the light in such a cool way. And I'll keep that noted for next year, thank you!
Dearest Sean,
I have truly appreciated your Holiday Decorating videos. You are an absolute joy to watch. Merry Christmas 🎄
Thank you so much for saying so! Merry Christmas to you!
The tree is gorgeous!
Thank you!
Maximalist to the death am I. Gorgeous, gorgeous. Particularly love your gingerbread village. Great job!!
Hey thanks!! I appreciate that!
Beautiful.
Thank you!
This tree is very nice! Next year a Steam- punk tree with moving parts!🎄✨🤭
Now THAT would definitely be a challenge! I will keep that in mind, and thank you!!
Love your tree, you are amazing, looking forward to next video Merry Christmas.
Thank you! Merry Christmas!
Very beautiful.
Thank you ♥️
3rd time was, is the charm! Love your tree, just beautiful!!! The color combinations and all the textures work so well! Love your crown candle holders too! I need to find those! Tree is magazine worthy, museum worthy too!🎄👑✨
Well that is VERY kind of you to say, thank you so much! I keep saying 'labor of love' with all of these Christmas videos but this one truly was, hahaha. 3rd time was indeed the charm!
Tree is absolutely beautiful. Your analysis for the re-do was spot on. Really love it. I could embibe many eggnogs and rum toddies under it.
I never would have thought of this theme for a tree but…I love it!! The colors are fantastic. Great job. Merry Christmas!
Thank you! Merry Christmas!
Okay, first of all I think your tree is stunning. It’s unique and I love the color combination. Second, I envy your patience which is something I lack and last, Thank you so much for putting a smile on my face every time I watch one of your videos! Sending you love all the way from Athens Greece and hope you have a magical Christmas and New Year! ❤
All the way from GREECE! Holy smokes! Thank you so much for the compliment, and I am SO happy you're enjoying these! Merry Christmas and happy New Year to you!
The most fabulous Christmas tree I’ve ever seen! I love it!! Merry Christmas!!
That's some high praise! Thank you so much, and Merry Christmas!
Gorgeous
Thank you!
I LOVE your tree Sean....I just came across your channel and am so glad I did...Beautiful!!!
Well thank you very much!!
I love it!! Amazing job.
Thank you so much!
Hi. Feel good about it, its fantastic !!!
Thank you!
I love the colors of your tree, you gave me an idea to change the color of my bulbs. Thank you! Thank you!
Thank you!!
Simply stunning! Love your channel you are so creative. Have a Merry Christmas, sit back get a drink and enjoy !
Thank you very much! Merry Christmas to you!
I love it. Thankyou. Merry Christmas
Thank you! Merry Christmas!
I love the color palette and the florals. They worked together. I especially loved the top with the gold florals. It’s a very beautiful tree. Awesome job on your tree young man
Thank you! The top part is my favorite 🥰
@ You’re welcome. That means we have good taste. Lol
@ 100% 😂
Wow, I love it, so pretty and startling! You did improve it loads by starting over.
Thank you!
You branched out really well! lovin it Sean.
Thank you!
Looks spectacular. The work really paid off.
Thank you!
@restoring_sean you're welcome. Merry Christmas. Thank you for sharing your tree.
I really like your tree! And I love the nod to Steel Magnolias!
First to comment on that, hahaha, thank you!!
@restoring_sean my favorite movie!
@restoring_sean my favorite movie!
Absolutely Lovely!!
Totally beautiful ❤❤!!
Thank you so much
I LOVE the colors! I wouldn’t have thought of an Academia tree. Very HP, very cool
Thank you kindly! Always a fear it doesn’t translate to video well, but I think it’s *fairly* accurate to reality 🥰
Very nice!
Thank you!
Beautiful 🌲 ❤
Thank you 🥰
it's amazing!!! Merry Christmas!
Thank you so much! Merry Christmas!
Love the tree
Thank you!
You are very hard on yourself, the tree is simply beautiful! All the tones just play off one another perfectly. Purple has been my favorite color since childhood and it was pure delight to see you struggle for perfection. I'm new to your channel and look forward to catching up on your other magnificent creations.
I am truly my harshest critic, you got that right, but I have fun challenging myself! Thank you so much for the compliment!
Super beautiful tree
That tree! It's magic and I could get lost sipping my coffee and just gazing at it. 😊
Thank you! As someone who never uses colored lights on a tree, it is weirdly calming to sit alone with (or with the cats) and just enjoy the ambiance
I think you did a great job with it. I've never seen a dark academia tree theme before but I'm glad I did.
Thank you!
Congrats on your tree. It is a win win. Merry Christmas. Love from Chile.
Thank you! Merry Christmas!
Love your tree. Just beautiful! I'm staring at my tree , now I want to redo it! Or at least add to it! Merry Christmas. Enjoy all your hard work!
Thank you so much! Merry Christmas to you!!
Absolutely stunning!!!! I just discovered your channel. I love you.... lol... you are awesome!
I love it ❤
Thank you
I'm a fan of purple so I like it a lot. One thing I'm in the habit of doing, I put my lights on then turn them off to put on all my ornaments, etc. so when the lights are off, the tree looks great w/o light.
That's a great idea! And thanks!!
Your commentary while decorating cracked me up, that’s exactly how I sound. Thanks for keeping it real. Purple is my favorite color and I have small tree decorated in purple so of course I think your tree is absolutely stunning. It is very difficult to find ornaments that are dark purple. Haven’t thought about spray painting… great inspiration!
Looks beautiful handsome 😊. Wasn’t a fan at first but you made me a believer ❤.
Merry Christmas
Hahaha me neither! Thank you!
@@restoring_sean don’t stop being you !
Those velvet balls look amazing 🤩 Can’t wait to see them in person!
Thank you! They turned out pretty decent!
There was a place in the plant district here in NYC that would flock your tree in any color if you bought it from them. Starting with a really dark tree -green, purple or black would be half the problem solved even before any decorating. The final result looks very nice 👍🏻
Former florist here and Christmas is my jam. Your tree turned out great. Don’t be afraid to invest in good ornaments. Even if you only buy a little every year. We sold Christmas trees at my shop and I always took home a Frasier fir tree. But now I only do artificial trees.
Thank you!!
Pretty beyond what I thought it could be. The purple / magenta lights and golden lights work together. I never would of imagined your successful results but it is an A+
Thank you so much! I really appreciate that!
It's fantastic
Thank you!
Your tree turned out beautiful. What I learned years ago is just before you put your tree in the stand, cut a about a half inch disk off the bottom and get it in water immediately. Otherwise, the sap will seal it over and no water will get into the tree. You have a Merry Christmas.
Thank you! Merry Christmas to you as well!
Lovely
Thank you!
Oh I love it !
Thank you!
stunning!!!! and inspiring
My main tree is an all Santa tree. When I first moved here, I did an all purple tree...so hard to pull off in 1991. Yours is a triumph. Esp love the brown poinsettias...elegant! BEAUTIFUL edit to conclude the video.
LOVE IT! I Moody and whimsical! I easily watched the entire video unlike other how-tos on decorating, I skipped portions haha.
By the way Sean, if you don't mind, I included your 'Everlasting Gingerbread Village' video in my Christmas Movie and TV Watch List that I do yearly. I have seen a plethora of how-tos and holiday home tours here on TH-cam but I chose your video. At the end of the holiday season, I will post the list on my Facebook account all the holiday-themed videos I've watched this year.
Considering this will be your last video for this year, "Merry Christmas as well and a bountiful new year to you! ❤❤❤
I don't mind at all! Thank you so much for the compliment and for sharing that, I'm honored! Merry Christmas and a very happy New Year to you
@@restoring_sean Thank you so much!
The tree looks amazing the 1st time and the 2nd ❤ It’s one of a kind 🎉
Purple is my favorite color and your tree is beautiful. I am a neutral girl, but I am leaning more towards moody, and I love it!
Thank you!!
Great job as usual, Sean! Love the dark palette. To a Scandinavian, this tree has an American feel, and I love it! And your sweater matches the tree! Now that’s commitment! If your cats beat the hell out of it, I expect another video ☺️
Hahaha they're too old to care much! But there has been some nibbling on those black leaves at the bottom, lol. Can't say the sweater choice was an accident; yes, I am that person, hahaha. Thank you!
More people should be like that. Matching sweaters with Christmas trees is a good thing😊 Merry Christmas!
@@Ion467 🥰
Fabulous tyfs Merry Christmas ❤
Thank you! Merry Christmas!
Just beautiful! You did a great job. Merry Christmas! 🎄🎄🎄
Thank you! Merry Christmas!
OMGGGGG!!!!!!! Just came across this video just browsing. I LOVEEEEEEEEEEEE your tree!!!! 😍 I love maximalist decor too!!!!!!! You are soooo me. Even the swearing. LOL. But I'm an old lady and should watch my mouth! Thank-you for sharing your decorating. I will be looking forward to seeing more of your videos!!! 💜
Thank you! And having a foul mouth never goes out of style, hahaha. I learned mine from my mom and hers just gets better and better 🤣
@@restoring_sean 🤣❤🤣
Oh what fun we had ha ha.
😂
Greetings from the beautiful island of Barbados in the wondrously sunny Caribbean - had to rub that in 😁 I just love, love your Christmas tree. I also admire your determination to stay the course that leads to excellence; many people would have given up after one or two tries but you held on cause deep down, you knew what you are worth! You're definitely good at what you do. Wising you and all those you love a joyous and peaceful Christmas, and a new year filled with many blessings. P.S.: I've been so inspired it led me to "like" and "subscribe" to your channel -- expecting more excellence in 2025.
That is so kind of you to say, thank you! And I'm expecting 5-8 inches of snow tomorrow so I hope you enjoy that sun for all it's worth for me! Wishing you a VERY Merry Christmas in return, and a happy New Year to you and yours!
Omg, this is my 1st time seeing your video, and what a treat.
Thank you so much!
Donna here, absolutely breathtaking!
Thank you so much!!
Purple black and gold is a stunning combination!! Absolutely beautiful!!! Merry Christmas 😊
Thank you! Merry Christmas to you!
Definitely a more maximalist than Dark Academia tree based on the colors. It's kind of a Mardi Gras tree -- green, purple, gold. I enjoyed watching your process.
It DEFINITELY felt like a Mardi Gras tree on that first pass and had me in a cold sweat, lol. Live and learn! Thank you!
"Some to Thrill, Some to Spill and some to Fill" on a tree that Kills! 🥳🎄
Wishing you a VERY Maximalist Christmas!
Hahaha thank you! Merry Christmas to you!
Well, Sean, trees always look smaller in the wild don't they. The last time I went into the woods and chopped down a tree was when my brother was a kid and that baby was huge when we finally managed to get it inside. It was a Griswold tree if I ever saw one. In my opinion that is a very pretty tree. I love the purple lights. They are such a pretty color. I want to try my hand at making the velvet ornaments.There is nothing more satisfying after a day of decorating the tree than sitting back that night and enjoying your handiwork. So, you definitely deserve an evening enjoying your beautiful tree. Merry Christmas!!
Thank you so much! And give the velvet a try, for sure, it was so much easier than I thought it would be and I really do love the effect. Merry Christmas to you!
Oh man this came out so beautiful ❤
Hey Sean. Merry Christmas! 🎄
I gather that wasn’t your favorite tree. But I love how you try different things. Very creative and hard working you are indeed.
Thank you! Not my VERY favorite but like you said, trying new things! And in the end I don’t mind the berry wonderland 😂♥️
Absolutely breathtaking 🖤🎄💜. I’m enjoying your channel so much. Have a very Merry Christmas and safe and healthy New Year 🎉🥂.
Thank you! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and yours!
Stunning! When I saw the first incarnation, I thought, what’s wrong with it? But the do over is amazing! ❤
Thank you! That was why i had to stop to explain, hahaha, I figured people would wonder what the difference was gonna be!
Completely and utterly fabulous. I have purple twinkle lights from Halloween and I never thought about using them for Christmas, but I will now. And I love the velvet ornaments. What exactly does academia mean? I thought it meant education. Anyway, Thanks for the ideas!
Thank you SO much! I need to be better about using my string lights for things other than a singular holiday, that's for sure! Regarding Dark Academia, I'll go over this much more in the coming weeks, but in general, that aesthetic refers to focusing on themes of intellectualism through a sort of mysterious (sometimes gothic) atmosphere. For me, it's darker colors, lots of books, and interesting/quirky objects to pull it all together
When you say in other videos that you are ridiculous, you're absolutely correct. LOL! No way would I put a tree together and then undo it to re do it! I love that you want it just right though and are willing to work to make it exactly how you want. Although I don't love the color choices for Christmas, I think it looked great when you got it finished. Merry Christmas!
Thank you very much! Merry Christmas!
I am new to your channel. I love your content. That tree was so beautiful. I thoroughly enjoyed watching you put it together. Thanks for your inspiration.
Thank you so much, and welcome!!
I am speechless 💜💜. One of the best Christmas tree I ever seen 😍😍. Fall in love with you and your Christmas tree 🎄. And I love your attitude and beautiful smile 😄. Merry Christmas 🎄🎁. Stay healthy and happy always with your family 💜💜. Lots of love for you cutie 🥰. And yeah you did a great job ❤. No doubt.
Thank you very much!! Merry Christmas to you as well
😂😂very entertaining. I can maximalista the hell outa any tree! Love it! ❤
I have a pretty maximal look with purple, silver and white and a teal highlight. I need foliage and flowers! But next year I want to switch to peacock. The faux velvet is brilliant. Will use that!
Thank you! I bet it’s a beauty!!
You’re tree turned out beautiful. Purple is definitely not my favorite colour but it looks amazing in your space. I always start with the crown on the tree. I love the little crown tea lights by your mirror. Where did you find those?
Love how you keep it real Sean. I hope you have a Merry Christmas.
Stunning. When you curse I giggle my ass off.
Just imagine how bad it is when I don't have to worry about public opinion of my sailor mouth, lol. Thank you!
Just discovered your channel. Thank you for your videos! I will have to catch up on them all. Merry Christmas from Northern Scotland!😊
Your three came out nice Sean like it👍 .Merry Christmas .
Thank you! Happy holidays!
The ornaments at 4:10 (gold on top, clear on bottom, elongated) are those plastic or glass? They're pretty! I usually won't buy plastic ornaments but I'd make an exception for those!
Those are plastic! They came from Hobby Lobby.
@restoring_sean Hush your mouth! Well they're just too cha-cha for color TV!!
Matt Damon's Doppelganger!!
LOL I haven't heard that in a LONG time! Thanks!
Actually professional tree decorators ALWAYS do the topper first so you can work it in and tweak it without messing up the design on the rest of the tree. So see your professional and ya didn’t know it. Merry Christmas!
Hey! Look at me being ahead of the curve in my thoughts! That's actually great to know, and thank you!
I think putting the topper on last was popularized in movies. It just makes so much more sense to put the topper on first especially when you’re doing a large or complex arrangement. I still have some friends who like to argue that the topper should always go on last but I have decorated hundreds of trees for myself and many clients and why risk messing up all of your hard work. Go with efficiency and beauty over tradition, especially on a glamorous tree. Although I should say if you are doing a family tree and are lifting a small child up to cram a star or angel on top to be the finishing touch on a fully decorated tree that is perfectly delightful and sweet.
@@raymondscottii6251 Agreed! I think iot's that 'nostalgia' mindset of "Well, for the grande finale, here we go!" But unless it's JUST a star or angel or... I don't know, a Chucky doll... it really does make more sense to do your big showstopper at the top first and then work downward.
I just hope you are NOT str8! That would be a tragedy of epic proportions!😂
Gay as a maypole lol
Love your tree and happy holidays. See you in 2025🎉🥂🎆🎄🎀
Thank you! Happy Holidays to you!!
Beautiful tree! I want to tell you there is a primer for glass, whether craft or home. I use STIX by Benjamin Moore and it really makes a difference on adhering to glass. Merry Christmas
Thanks for the tip! Merry Christmas!
Well Sean , it’s not my style of tree ! But that being said! It’s very pretty and different! I like purple! Good job! Your fun to watch ! And different is ok ! Merry Christmas to you and your family , and your sweet cat!❤
Hahaha thank you so much! I figured it wouldn't be everyone's cup of tee (maybe not even my own?) but it's different! Merry Christmas to you!