Kristen, please just rest and take care of you. Do not worry about anyone else. Your viewers will be fine. Thanks for being a normal human. Honestly, so many of us do not decorate to the absolute nines like many you tubers. Your decore this year and every year is beautiful. Anyway, as you know... the decor is not the reason for the season. God bless you and your sweet family. I hope you feel better!❤ 🙏 Praying for you. Times are always tougher when you have small children, even though they are a great blessing. There is so much to do. :)
I love watching your videos. I love you are real. Your home is real! Your family is real. Please don’t let the internet trolls bring you down! I would get so stressed trying to make my house instagram perfect. I found you and you helped me decorate my home with my taste and not what every one else is doing. I watch you because you are funny, smart, strong, and talented! Thank you for being you!! Please don’t think you have to be perfect! We miss out on life when we are striving for perfection. God already made you perfect for you and your family.
Kristin I love your home and decorating so much. You just are so sweet and precious in Gods eyes. We only need HIS approval no one else’s. Everything looks beautiful. I so enjoy your videos and also when you speak about the Lord. Many many blessings Kristin🌟🌟🌟🌟
I can’t even imagine the stress you put on yourself to provide us with these lovely videos. When you’re not feeling good every thing seems like too much effort. Above all, take care of yourself.
I wanted to let you know that your words really hit me today, and they were a sweet and sudden reminder of what I need to remind myself as well. Thank you for bringing those words to me tonight, and I hope the Lord blesses your ministry as much as you have blessed my life with your words and your video. Have a Merry Christmas! (7:37)
I hsve 12 bins. They are in my basement and i am 67 years old.....but, it is only once a year, and i always use old ornaments and decor that i have had since 1978. So many memories. It is worth the work. My favorite time is early in the morning, no one up, i turn the tree on and have my coffee❤
Kristen, I love the simplicity of your decor. That is so much more beautiful than too much clutter. Your home is so beautiful and warm and cozy. I love the way you honor the Lord on your channel. You are creating such beautiful memories for those precious daughters. God bless you!! Don’t be so hard on yourself. You can’t please every person on TH-cam. Just be true to yourself and keep honoring our Heavenly Father!!
Sorry for all of the comments!! Just commenting as I go! I havent felt well either. I've struggled with letting myself rest. I forced myself to power through decorating and have been beating myself up that I didn't decorate to my full potential. We have a free table at the end of our driveway, and I put lots of decor out for others to take. Honestly, seeing people excited to get what I've offered for free has been the most rewarding thing so far this season. My family loves the decor and it's still magical to them. This is a strange season for me, but Im finding silver linings and learning to give myself grace.
Kristen, I’m feeling somewhat overwhelmed this Christmas only because I’m trying to downsize also. I’m 79yrs old and just don’t move like I used to. I’ve got 25 rubber maids with Christmas decor not including the trees and things I have stored in the house. I emptied 4 boxes today so I’ve started not sure how many more I will empty this week. Love your place.
I highly recommend a complete physical with labs (Nurse Practitioner here). Your home is stunning- warmly welcoming everyone who enters. Beautiful! Prayers for your health!
Honey, it doesn't have to be perfect. You are making your home beautiful for your family and bringing happiness - that DOES matter and it DOES honor Him. You are indeed getting things done that matter. Thank you for the reminder to trust Him. He loves us and cares for us. He rejoices in our joy in Him. Merry Christmas, Kristen. - Carla
👵💜 Kristen you just do what you can do and that is good enough. The children will have memories no matter what. I tried to think back to when I was a child, when my children were little , and each year try to create a memory. One year we did lights in all windows. The next year we did lights in all windows plus making ornaments. Each year adding one more activity. I hope you are feeling better. When you don't feel well, even the smallest task seems overwhelming. Take care of you my friend!👵💜
Kristen, I am saying this as a grandma, but please take good care of yourself, if you are too tired then stop and have some down time for yourself. Your house is looking really lovely, your sweet little girls are great helpers, it's nice to see they like for things to be pretty too. Your baby is growing fast and is so pretty, as are your other two girls. I love your style, simple but beautiful.
Kristen I don't know what you are going through in this season of your life but, I can tell in your voice that you are carrying around some sadness but, you are trying to hold it together for your family. It is ok to cry and let it out. This year I have felt the same. Overwhelmed and feeling like I had too much in my life to handle and too much stuff that I didn't even bother to decorate for christmas the last 2 years. You see about 2 years ago I lost my daughter and after that my decorating for the holidays were not something that sparks me joy. Although I tried this year to decorate a little only for my kiddos. I send you a huge hug. Please give yourself grace and know that you are more than you know. God bless you and your family.
It looks great! Hope you feel better soon. I remember being your age with 3 children and how tired I would get. I am not talking about at Christmas only. I was tired a full time job, 3 kids and a household to take care of. I would teach Sunday school , volunteer at my kids school plus scouts and anything else they were involved in. Finally someone said Carol it’s okay to say no. I needed to hear that message. So Kristen I am telling you it’s okay to say no.
Dont worry about doing things in your home when you aren't feeling well. I've been trying to do 2 diys and a decorate with me all while my husband, and 1 yr old have been sick. I've prioritized them. Because that's whats best. Do what you can.
I really loved this video, like I do with all of your videos. We have 2 bins & that's it. We donated A LOT to Goodwill this year. We want to simplify our life this year. I buy 1 thing at a thrift store, I donate 1 or 2. 👍😎♥️
I have at least 7. but I am a grandma and I am not your age. so give it time. I know you are struggling. Give it time it gets better. Your house is so sweet. What you have done looks so good. I would try and take a nap on those pillows. Your girls have your personalities. Ready for ideas and so cute. Joyce from Iowa
AS MOM'S WE ALWAYS PUSH OURSELVES TO THE MAX AND CHRISTMAS TIME WHEN I WAS GROWING UP WAS 1/CHRISTMAS TREE IN THE LIVINGROOM AND A WREATH ON THE FRONT DOOR AND BROUGHT OUT THE PUNCH BOWL ON CHRISTMAS BUT NOW EVERY INCH OF OUR HOMES ARE DECORATED PLUS THE OUTSIDE NOW WE DO ALL THE BAKING YIKES NO WONDER MOM'S ARE BURNED OUT JUST IMAGINE THE WORKING MOMS BUT GOD CREATED US TO DO IT ALL WE ARE UNIQUE CALM DOWN AND ENJOY U R AMAZING
I wish I could say I only had a couple Christmas bins. As of this year, I have 4 big bins of Fall, not including floral. For Christmas, let’s say it’s probably gonna be probably 20 if I’m lucky. I’ve got to do something about this, it’s overwhelming just to admit this!
Thank you for showing us how you decorated without buying anything new and for demonstrating that you don't have to put out everything you own. Your home looks lovely. I hope you feel better.
You have a lovely home, you should not get stressed about having every room decorated or perfect for it to be magical. Trust me, I am 56 and we had very little and the magic I still remember is that we had very little Christmas decor, but our tree was beautiful with homemade ornaments, making popcorn garland. My Mom set a beautiful Christmas table with a Santa boots filled with candle, she made wonderful cookies, her favorite cranberry orange bread we watched Christmas movies with special snacks. A pretty wreath on our door. We decorated gingerbread houses. This is what was magical. Christmas is overrated with buying and decorating, it’s about the birth of Jesus and what his birth means to us. That is what I remember as a magical Christmas not the decor or everything decorated or perfect. And who wants to store and manage all that stuff. You have a lovely home and family. Enjoy the season.
That blesses me so much (as I have continued to watch your video) that drawing near to Him is now my joy. I am still a work in progress, but letting go of being production oriented and embracing that is not where my worth is found. Amen Thank you so much for your videos, Kristen. You have a tender heart and it shows. May God bless you in your honesty and humbleness. I too have been majorly purging and putting up only what I love and spending my efforts on my walk with Him and being a Christ minded wife, mom, daughter, sister and friend. I am actually so much happier with the less is more; and it's given such beautiful freedom to embrace the season and just BE with my family.
Beautiful! With the Lord’s help, He will turn everything around for your good. Stop performing life and start living life (your life and family). Decorate how you like and stop thinking if they’re going to like it. I watch your channel because you have a unique sense of style. Be encourage!!!!❤
Precious Kristen, I’m so sorry you’re not feeling well. Have you had your Dr check your Iron, vitamin B, D and magnesium levels? They can really impact your energy and anxiety levels if they are too low. Wishing you relief and peace dear soul. Your home looks gorgeous, every single detail. Thank you for sharing. Very inspiring.
Kristen thank you encouraging me through explaining about you not feeling well. I woke up this morning in so much pain until I could not go to church. I also do not know what’s going on but I’m doing like you trusting in God to see us both through this. I really love the simplicity of your decorating. I want to do the same thing. Most of all I loved seeing your daughter help you decorate while wearing her purse. That really reminded me of my granddaughter. Her purse is always near. Hope I didn’t post too much. I will be waiting for your next video. Be blessed and feel better. 💕
Hi Kristen! Wow! I am doing gold and less red as well. I have a touch here and there, but gold is calling me! I'm also exhausted this season. I loved what you said about trying to do everything and how we need to allow God to do His work in us. That was a light bulb moment for me! I need to rest more in Him. Love you bunches!❤
Alot of people and utubers are saying they are simplifying their Christmas decor. I decided a couple of years ago I dont need to put out everything I have and I switch things out every year now. You remind me of my young self and the pressure of life I put on myself. The Lord always helps us get it done. He cares fir us so much, He even helps us with decor,lol. What an awesome God we have❤
You are speaking my life here. I was feeling anxious about getting it all done. But peace is worth more than a perfect looking house, so I'm hoping my kids just remember that I was calm this season instead of all our decorations being put out. :) You've done a beautiful job in your home.
I don't go crazy with decorations. I am of the belief a few lights here and there, a couple small trees, one big tree, some plaid and silver and I call it a day.
Your home looks so beautiful. I am right with you this year with low energy and not the high energy festive spirit. PLEASE....always post what you are truly feeling because it ministers to us who are feeling the same way and it has encouraged me that it is okay to be simple and still make some beautiful simplified festive moments. It is real life and I love when creators share that. I also have felt anxiety this time of year and it is so rare for me. I NEEDED you to share this. THANK YOU!!!!
Kristen, we all love watching your channel no matter what the content. You are a doll to listen to and to watch. Don't ever stress. You can't please every person on TH-cam. We all love you for YOU and what you bring to this channel. Your home is so cozy and inviting and you do such a beautiful job every time you post. I love that your faith is so strong and you are certainly teaching your little beauties more than the eye can see. Big hugs to you always! And by the way.... I have like 14 Christmas bins! I will be donating a lot after this season is over. I don't even use all of it, so lots of it must go! I wish and hope I can narrow it down to like 6. Ha ha ha ha I hope you feel better each day! XOXO
Kristen please don't apologize for keeping it simple. I look forward to your videos every week and watching them has blessed me so much. I have decorated much more simply this year too and I much prefer it. I was recently watching another youtuber decorate and it made me feel so overwhelmed that I had to stop watching! Your beautiful sense of style and peace in the Lord is so wonderful to watch and I know the Lord is using you to bring a little bit of his love, joy and peace into our homes xx
I love hearing you talk about your faith. In His strength we CAN do all things. Thank you for sharing your beautiful home and the clean lines of your decor and your more natural colors are stunning!
Please don't doubt yourself so much. You're allowing fear to enter your spirit and attempt to steal your joy. You're an amazing decorator and a beautiful child of God. Your children adore and love you beyond your wildest imagination! I truly enjoy your content and you should know that so does many more subscribers. Love & blessings always sweetie ❤❤❤
I Hope you feel better . And I think you are right to simplify and declutter. I still think you decorated plenty already . Less is more in my opinion ❤
This video is EXACTLY what I have been going through as well. I've been a bit off lately and trying to figure out health wise what's going on but also feeling huge pressure to get the house PERFECT for the holidays which have always been a big deal in our home and I've always loved doing it! This year for the first time in 30 years I broke down in tears because I was exhausted and things just were not coming together or as easily in the past. I pray so much that things get much better for you very soon. Thank you for making this video, it helped me feel like it's not just me and it's ok to simplify and lean hard on the Lord . It doesn't have to be just us...we are never alone and it's ok to have simpler seasons. 💕🙏
Hi Kristin Your house is looking so pretty. I need more garland. I hope you are feeling better. I bet I had twelve bins and numerous Marshall bags. I am in purge mood. I did give a lot of stuff away to a lady who wanted Christmas decor. I gave her my village and all kinds of stuff. I just love Christmas sooo much. The best part of the video is seeing those precious girls of yours. They are good helpers. Take care Kristin. I usually stress over baking and candy making, but I am only doing the things that bring me joy this year. I am not going to stress. I heard two sermons today on Christmas and both were so good . God is in control and I need to trust Him. Love your channel. ❤❤❤
Your voice is so soothing and that’s why I love watching you. Your decorating is spot on . Your girls are so sweet and such good helpers not to mention so pretty.
You made me cry with this video, right now i’m feeling so overwelmed, and you remind me that God can inspire you and relieve your soul, i must ask Him for forgiveness. Thank you and a very merry Christmas.
To answer your question, I have five totes of Christmas decor and decorations but I don’t use everything each year. I pick and choose colours and items each year. I enjoy seeing your approachable style. Please only do what works for YOU and your precious family!!! I’m a sixty-year-old mom and pastor’s wife and I’m kicking into nurturing mode here: Your lethargy is concerning me. I hope you’re having bloodwork done and a full health check. Your exhaustion is real and there’s a reason for it. Please take good care of yourself; you are a treasure in an earthen vessel and these earthen vessels get chipped and worn. Sending you MUCH love and I will be praying for you. 💕 🇨🇦
This was a precious episode. Thank you for reminding us to spend time in God,s presence. Yes we need Him so much to give us rest from this life. I love the stair rail. Beautiful job, house looks beautiful God bless you
I have a lot of bins of Christmas. For me is has been a slow process over the years with just a couple of new things every year. At 68 it accumulates, my problem will be when we downsize in the years to come. Love to see your family and home. Thanks for all you do. Jo
After being diagnosed with breast cancer this year, I made a decision to simplify my life. Stop worrying about things I have no control over. I’m doing well after surgery and radiation and hopefully cancer free. I’ve definitely been purging things that cause me stress and organizing things that still bring me joy. Let’s all pray for a wonderful new year filled with joy. Merry Christmas 🙏
Love it Kristen! I got a little emotional watching this for some reason. I just want you to know how much I look forward to your content. I love how honest you are and how much inspiration I get from you to not only be more intentional with my home decorating, but also my relationship with the Lord. I love that you share that willingly! About bins...I have quite a few, but a lot are in random boxes. This is the year I invest in better organization!
I love the check cafe curtains in the window and on the door. The gold ribbon looks pretty as well. Your home always looks so warm and cozy this time of year. We watch your videos because we enjoy seeing how YOU bring the holiday season into your home. We love that it is a reflection of you! Have s blessed week🩷!
Amen Hallelujah ❤ The only that really satisfy me right now is running into GOD'S presence. Love yoor statement Kristen! I enjoy your videos and giving God the glory He deserves.
I hope the doctors will be able to diagnose your problems and God will use them to help you. Spending a year feeling weak and tired while doctors searched was one of my hardest years. (it was thyroid troubles in the end). You did a wonderful job making the house look great‼️🌲❣️
I feel the same way as you about the red colors. I also like it simple. For example, how you tied a bow around your kitchen utensil crock. Little things like that make it homey & comfortable. And you can add your own touch. Changing out the living room blankets & kitchen linens also makes a world of difference even though it's a simple thing. I absolutely love how you decorate your house. I honestly think it's the nicest decorated house I've seen in person or on TV. So comfortable, homey & unique. God bless my friend 🙂
Kristen, You, your family and your gorgeous home are wonderful to watch. I love your realness. It is inspiring to see younger God loving and serving women like yourself. Please know that you are touching lives with your honesty and beautiful way of approaching life. Thank you for each scripture, reading, story you share too. Watching you feels like being at home with a friend. I'll be praying for you that you continue to look to the Him to hold you and guide you through these times. From Brisbane, Australia 🙂
You are so authentic, sweet and your decor is very soul stirring and wholesome. What you said about surrendering to the Lord and resting in His peace and presence was so profound.
Mrs. Kristen you have a beautiful and calm spirit. Your home is decorated so nice.2 Thessalonians 3:16 Pual wrote this: Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times, in all ways. The Lord be with you all. Our hope and prayer and determination is to live in that peace this day and for the rest of our lives. Thanks be to God. ❤
Looks very nice! Great job! Get blood work to make sure your Iron and vitamin D levels aren't low, both can cause exhaustion and anxiety. I wish I would of asked for more support when my kids were younger. It's not a weakness to need support. You don't have to be a super woman all the time. ❤
I'm always grateful for your transparency! I felt this same overwhelm last weekend & realized I was doing all the decorating that I usually love with fatigue, anxiety & a huge case of the crankie's toward my sweet husband. Once I let go, had a great cry, slowed down the process, and prayer journaled it to God asking for forgiveness & a change of heart was I able to have a better attitude. I also didn't do as much this year...your home is so beautiful & special, it really reminds me of the kind of home that makes you nostalgic to come home too. Praying that you enjoy the rest of the season with joy in your heart & peace in your soul 💓
Kristen, I love all your videos. Please dont apologise for feeling overwhelmed with life at the moment. I so admire anyone who vlogs as I’m aware just how much work goes into making the videos. Your house is gorgeous whether it’s decorated for the holiday season or not. Don’t let it stress you.
There's nothing wrong with simple, Kristen , it's lovely besides it's your home. I love your channel as do a lot of people. Remember, "let go and let God". Keep going girl 👍 in
Kristen, you are so sweet, and a good Christian mother and wife. Your house is so warm and welcoming. Leave all your worries and stress at the foot of the cross. I enjoy your videos so much!
As always Kristen you are super enjoyable to watch. I always get inspired by your beautiful decorating style. No matter how simple, it turns out wonderful!! Remember to give yourself lots of grace; none of us ever look for perfection, we look for authenticity, honesty, simplicity and joy. You provide all of those qualities on your videos!!
Girl I have 54 totes. All different sizes. This year I have trees up but use to do 10. It is so overwhelming. I’ve been a TH-camr now for 2 years and I find that really adds to my stress. This year I wanted to get rid of everything and just have a tabletop tree😂 I’ve had some kind of respiratory virus for 6 weeks and all I want to do is sleep. Hang in there. Glad I found your channel.
I understand the struggle with keeping up. I too am learning to show myself some grace. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and feelings. Everything looks beautiful. Enjoy your lovely home, good job mama. 🌲🌲🌲🌲
I definitely have like 6 or 7 Christmas bins. I think I need to pack things better tho lol. I have at least one full of hallmark ornaments from my childhood.
I just want to say thank you for sharing your thoughts about needing to surrender to the Lord instead of trying to do it all in your own strength. I’ve had so many health issues lately and am struggling with fatigue so badly and it makes me feel like I’m such a lazy person. I’m praying for healing but also trusting that the lord will help me and my family through this season as he always does. Your words really encouraged me today so thank you again! ❤
Kristen, I love your channel. What I love the most is that you are just real. You do a great job with your channel and don’t need to worry. Your home looks beautiful to me and I think most of the people who follow you love your channel and the way you decorate so don’t put pressure on yourself. One of the great things about you tube is that we get to see a lot of different styles and yours is great. I love your simple Christmas decorations. Your little girls are absolutely precious. 🎄🎄
This was the first video I’ve ever seen of yours and I absolutely love it. I felt so peaceful and relaxed while watching and so appreciated you speaking about slowing down and giving things over to the Lord. That’s such an encouraging word and one that I needed to be reminded of. I am now a subscriber ❤️☀️
I've been feeling not as excited this year, too. I just had a total hysterectomy two weeks ago, and even though I'm getting better, I'm just exhausted. I think we have to give ourselves grace when we're just not feeling like ourselves.
So pretty! I just love your honesty and realness and most of all how you just lean on the Lord for all your strength. Because no matter what season we're in personally, he's the only real true constant in our lives that can and will see us thru. Your love for the Lord is one of the main things that drew me to watching your videos and i love it, but also love your content!❤
Your home is beautiful with or without Christmas decor. I don't know how all of you TH-camrs handle the pressure of decorating...I could never do it! But...the simplicity of the decor you have done so far is perfection, great job Kristen. I only wish I could find a picture like the one you put up in your kitchen with the squirrel, the bunny, and the birds, I LOVE IT!!! Cheers for now, God bless you.
Looking for new decorative inspiration, I started watching your channel. I’ve already started going through my Christmas boxes taking out a bunch of old stuff. As soon as I heard you start talking about the Lord I knew why I had been watching. You’re so right about leaning into God, instead of trying to make everything work out in our own ability and strength. So glad I found you. God’s peace and rest to you this holiday season. Love, your friend in Michigan.
Kristen you have your priorities in the best place putting Our Lord and Savior first. I am praying for you to feel better soon. I have 6 bins however,I am 72 and I have collected over the years. Your home is beautifully decorated for the Season❤❤❤
Kristen, your girls are so precious! Your holiday decorations are simple yet beautiful. I think I would've hung those skates on the big sled out on your porch..God bless!
I've learned over many years that your body is making you slow down because you didn't rest. Take it from someone who used to ignore it. Anxiety, depression and fatigue will only get worse ❤ Breathe Girl! Merry Christmas!
Your house is lovely. I can relate to you feeling tired and not into it this year. Love all your live plants. So many decorate with all fake greenery. You are real! And I have that exact old copper kettle!
Thank you for being real. Usually I'm all "Yay, Christmas!!" and decorate over-the-top. This year, not so much. I totally get how you were talking about being overwhelmed. Listen to your body. Take care of yourself. Blessed be.
What an adorable Hoffman beverage cart and what a cute little smaller scale sled - wonderful size! I just did a HUGE purge and sold a ton of stuff on FB Marketplace over a period of a few months. Mostly my extra Christmas stuff. Lots of "no shows" on marketplace but if you can deal with that aspect of it, it's the absolute best way to purge all of the stuff you don't "love" anymore. Like peeling off layers of an onion, the stuff you can bear to part with and keeping only the best and favorites it feels wonderful to get down to the basics and the favorites. Removing the extra clutter frees up more space to store and display what is left. You could even use the cash you make from the purge to buy a few of the more high end, pricier items on the bucket list. BTW, I had 20 bins of Christmas stuff and even after the purge I still have 7 bins.
Kristen, I love how you honor the Lord Jesus, and you keep it real. Besides you are a young Mom,and your babies need you.They grow up before you know it.God bless you,and Merry Christmas. Also cast your cares on Jesus,because he loves you so much.
I have a very small shed in my backyard that I put my Christmas stuff in. This year as I sorted through it, I gave a lot to savers. I think we all get caught in the moment and buy new things every year that we see. I didn’t buy anything this year, and II love the way my home looks very simplified.
Feel better soon. I think we can all relate to the overwhelm but when its done , its so lovely. I love simplicity. The wreath on your stove hood.. is really great.. love the french horn and velvet brown or gold ribbon. Oh gosh.. i think i counted 7? tubs.. and i didn't put everything up.. a lot are sentimental childhood ornaments belonging to my 18 year old.. and miscellaneous.. i did clean out the storage room last summer and got rid of quote a lot! Qe can actually walk into the room now.. although it is becoming full again.. anyhow, a very Merry Christmas 🎄 to you and your family! God bless you 🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️💞
You do a beautiful job with your rooms! Try not to let the holiday stress you out. Enjoy the time and sharing with your cute daughters. That time will so quickly. God Bless you and your family ! 😊❤️🙏🎄
Your home is beautiful, it looks so homey. I can’t get into homes that are too modern and empty of any personal items, or all look alike. I especially love Christmas decor and always seem to over decorate, so nothing is too much for me. I have about 7 bins of Christmas decor, but a couple are my mom’s she gave me before she passed away. I always incorporate some of her decor, especially her beautiful manger she had before I was even born, it has a special place every year. 🌟
I didn’t do as much red this year either. Almost everyone I know has cut back on the red. I wonder why? I know it’s a trend to do more neutral colors but we don’t follow trends. We do whatever we feel like doing. I want to bring in more deep green with a silver and gold. Love your videos. When you said you were in a purging mode…….so am I. I took 6 big boxes of Christmas decor to Goodwill. Then I heard you say you have 3 boxes. I have 4 boxes of just Christmas lights. My garlands take up 2. Wreaths take up 4. I got rid of all the cutesy things. I’m trying to do a more sophisticated look. I like it so much better. Plus, like you said, I need to simplify. I’ll be 75 in 2 weeks and I’m asking myself “why do I have 75 boxes of decorations?” One for every year? It’s just the two of us. By next year I plan to have 20 boxes and that’s it. I’ve been collecting for 50 years. If I cut down the number of trees……..get rid of all the Snow Village…..and and and. I need help
I have really simplified my holiday decorations. I don't force myself to follow trends or themes for holidays. I just put out the items that I absolutely love to look at. Most of my ornaments are home made or second hand. I have been watching you for a few years now. I found you when I was on a journey to simplify and declutter my life. You've helped me to want to be more intentional with my time and energy. It's so important to take your own advice. I was just thinking that growing up Christmas was always so magical, but my mom only ever put up a Christmas tree and stockings lol so I'm allowing myself to have magic in Christmas with simplicity. I got rid of all my fake garland. It was my best idea ever. I did buy some live swags when I bought my real tree. It's all I need. Thanks for sharing content when you don't feel well. I hope you can sort out whatever is out of balance. (Whenever I don't feel well, and feel exhausted, I've learned that something, somewhere, is out of balance)
I just stumbled upon your channel and wow you are such a breath of fresh air. I am so over the “instagram worthy”home decor that everyone seems to be doing everywhere. While it’s beautiful most of us have “real” homes where everything isn’t brand new so it can be so depressing for those of us that just cannot get inspired when we don’t have a brand new grand home of pure white everything. Again I think they are beautifully decorated homes it’s just not reality for the majority. Keep doing you and do not change. I appreciate you so much and just subscribed. I will be binge watching your content this evening.
Everthing looks so beaautiful so far I love the natural look for Christmas decor more and more, and have toned mine down quite a bit. Take it slow and only do what you can . We have 4 bins one has a lot of the lights. One popcorn can with ornaments. I need to declutter some things this year before I put what I did use away. Thanks for sharing..
Your house is beautiful no matter what you do to it! My anxiety level has been ridiculous this year but I've lost a parent a couple of months ago and decorating has actually called me down. You are an inspiration and my thoughts and prayers go out to you! Blessings!
Nice job Kristen , sorry to hear you aren’t feeling well , be gentle on yourself , everybody has those times . Your house is charming and girls are adorable . Have a great week .💕🎶🎶
Kristen, please just rest and take care of you. Do not worry about anyone else. Your viewers will be fine. Thanks for being a normal human. Honestly, so many of us do not decorate to the absolute nines like many you tubers. Your decore this year and every year is beautiful. Anyway, as you know... the decor is not the reason for the season. God bless you and your sweet family. I hope you feel better!❤ 🙏 Praying for you. Times are always tougher when you have small children, even though they are a great blessing. There is so much to do. :)
I love watching your videos. I love you are real. Your home is real! Your family is real. Please don’t let the internet trolls bring you down! I would get so stressed trying to make my house instagram perfect. I found you and you helped me decorate my home with my taste and not what every one else is doing. I watch you because you are funny, smart, strong, and talented! Thank you for being you!! Please don’t think you have to be perfect! We miss out on life when we are striving for perfection. God already made you perfect for you and your family.
I agree with everything she said. She said it so well.
Yes!! Ditto!!
So well said....great advice, Kristin is so precious in Gods eyes, she is so real, kind,smart and funny.
Kristin I love your home and decorating so much. You just are so sweet and precious in Gods eyes. We only need HIS approval no one else’s. Everything looks beautiful. I so enjoy your videos and also when you speak about the Lord.
Many many blessings Kristin🌟🌟🌟🌟
Well said!!!
Christmas would not exist without women. I am 63, raised my kids and still feel overwhelmed by it all. And I still do it!
A woman not simply getting things done but getting things done that matter. LOVE that.
I can’t even imagine the stress you put on yourself to provide us with these lovely videos. When you’re not feeling good every thing seems like too much effort. Above all, take care of yourself.
I wanted to let you know that your words really hit me today, and they were a sweet and sudden reminder of what I need to remind myself as well. Thank you for bringing those words to me tonight, and I hope the Lord blesses your ministry as much as you have blessed my life with your words and your video. Have a Merry Christmas! (7:37)
I hsve 12 bins. They are in my basement and i am 67 years old.....but, it is only once a year, and i always use old ornaments and decor that i have had since 1978. So many memories. It is worth the work. My favorite time is early in the morning, no one up, i turn the tree on and have my coffee❤
Kristen, I love the simplicity of your decor. That is so much more beautiful than too much clutter. Your home is so beautiful and warm and cozy. I love the way you honor the Lord on your channel. You are creating such beautiful memories for those precious daughters. God bless you!! Don’t be so hard on yourself. You can’t please every person on TH-cam. Just be true to yourself and keep honoring our Heavenly Father!!
Sorry for all of the comments!! Just commenting as I go! I havent felt well either. I've struggled with letting myself rest. I forced myself to power through decorating and have been beating myself up that I didn't decorate to my full potential.
We have a free table at the end of our driveway, and I put lots of decor out for others to take. Honestly, seeing people excited to get what I've offered for free has been the most rewarding thing so far this season. My family loves the decor and it's still magical to them. This is a strange season for me, but Im finding silver linings and learning to give myself grace.
At 7 minutes 40 seconds 😢you touched my heart… when you leaned on the Lord❤️ I loved seeing your beautiful daughters helping🎄💖 Continued Blessings!
Kristen, I’m feeling somewhat overwhelmed this Christmas only because I’m trying to downsize also. I’m 79yrs old and just don’t move like I used to. I’ve got 25 rubber maids with Christmas decor not including the trees and things I have stored in the house. I emptied 4 boxes today so I’ve started not sure how many more I will empty this week. Love your place.
I highly recommend a complete physical with labs (Nurse Practitioner here). Your home is stunning- warmly welcoming everyone who enters. Beautiful! Prayers for your health!
Honey, it doesn't have to be perfect. You are making your home beautiful for your family and bringing happiness - that DOES matter and it DOES honor Him. You are indeed getting things done that matter. Thank you for the reminder to trust Him. He loves us and cares for us. He rejoices in our joy in Him. Merry Christmas, Kristen. - Carla
Thank you so much!
👵💜 Kristen you just do what you can do and that is good enough. The children will have memories no matter what. I tried to think back to when I was a child, when my children were little , and each year try to create a memory. One year we did lights in all windows. The next year we did lights in all windows plus making ornaments. Each year adding one more activity. I hope you are feeling better. When you don't feel well, even the smallest task seems overwhelming. Take care of you my friend!👵💜
Kristen, I am saying this as a grandma, but please take good care of yourself, if you are too tired then stop and have some down time for yourself. Your house is looking really lovely, your sweet little girls are great helpers, it's nice to see they like for things to be pretty too. Your baby is growing fast and is so pretty, as are your other two girls. I love your style, simple but beautiful.
Kristen I don't know what you are going through in this season of your life but, I can tell in your voice that you are carrying around some sadness but, you are trying to hold it together for your family. It is ok to cry and let it out. This year I have felt the same. Overwhelmed and feeling like I had too much in my life to handle and too much stuff that I didn't even bother to decorate for christmas the last 2 years. You see about 2 years ago I lost my daughter and after that my decorating for the holidays were not something that sparks me joy. Although I tried this year to decorate a little only for my kiddos. I send you a huge hug. Please give yourself grace and know that you are more than you know. God bless you and your family.
It looks great! Hope you feel better soon. I remember being your age with 3 children and how tired I would get. I am not talking about at Christmas only. I was tired a full time job, 3 kids and a household to take care of. I would teach Sunday school , volunteer at my kids school plus scouts and anything else they were involved in. Finally someone said Carol it’s okay to say no. I needed to hear that message. So Kristen I am telling you it’s okay to say no.
Dont worry about doing things in your home when you aren't feeling well. I've been trying to do 2 diys and a decorate with me all while my husband, and 1 yr old have been sick. I've prioritized them. Because that's whats best. Do what you can.
Lovely it looks great I couldn't do it under that pressure
I really loved this video, like I do with all of your videos. We have 2 bins & that's it. We donated A LOT to Goodwill this year. We want to simplify our life this year. I buy 1 thing at a thrift store, I donate 1 or 2. 👍😎♥️
On the contrary……very Instagram & TH-cam worthy! I love everything and Want you to know I appreciate it all!
I have at least 7. but I am a grandma and I am not your age. so give it time. I know you are struggling. Give it time it gets better. Your house is so sweet. What you have done looks so good. I would try and take a nap on those pillows. Your girls have your personalities. Ready for ideas and so cute. Joyce from Iowa
AS MOM'S WE ALWAYS PUSH OURSELVES TO THE MAX AND CHRISTMAS TIME WHEN I WAS GROWING UP WAS 1/CHRISTMAS TREE IN THE LIVINGROOM AND A WREATH ON THE FRONT DOOR AND BROUGHT OUT THE PUNCH BOWL ON CHRISTMAS BUT NOW EVERY INCH OF OUR HOMES ARE DECORATED PLUS THE OUTSIDE NOW WE DO ALL THE BAKING YIKES NO WONDER MOM'S ARE BURNED OUT JUST IMAGINE THE WORKING MOMS BUT GOD CREATED US TO DO IT ALL WE ARE UNIQUE CALM DOWN AND ENJOY U R AMAZING
I wish I could say I only had a couple Christmas bins. As of this year, I have 4 big bins of Fall, not including floral. For Christmas, let’s say it’s probably gonna be probably 20 if I’m lucky. I’ve got to do something about this, it’s overwhelming just to admit this!
Thank you for showing us how you decorated without buying anything new and for demonstrating that you don't have to put out everything you own. Your home looks lovely. I hope you feel better.
You have a lovely home, you should not get stressed about having every room decorated or perfect for it to be magical. Trust me, I am 56 and we had very little and the magic I still remember is that we had very little Christmas decor, but our tree was beautiful with homemade ornaments, making popcorn garland. My Mom set a beautiful Christmas table with a Santa boots filled with candle, she made wonderful cookies, her favorite cranberry orange bread we watched Christmas movies with special snacks. A pretty wreath on our door. We decorated gingerbread houses. This is what was magical. Christmas is overrated with buying and decorating, it’s about the birth of Jesus and what his birth means to us. That is what I remember as a magical Christmas not the decor or everything decorated or perfect. And who wants to store and manage all that stuff. You have a lovely home and family. Enjoy the season.
That blesses me so much (as I have continued to watch your video) that drawing near to Him is now my joy. I am still a work in progress, but letting go of being production oriented and embracing that is not where my worth is found. Amen Thank you so much for your videos, Kristen. You have a tender heart and it shows. May God bless you in your honesty and humbleness. I too have been majorly purging and putting up only what I love and spending my efforts on my walk with Him and being a Christ minded wife, mom, daughter, sister and friend. I am actually so much happier with the less is more; and it's given such beautiful freedom to embrace the season and just BE with my family.
Beautiful! With the Lord’s help, He will turn everything around for your good. Stop performing life and start living life (your life and family). Decorate how you like and stop thinking if they’re going to like it. I watch your channel because you have a unique sense of style. Be encourage!!!!❤
Precious Kristen, I’m so sorry you’re not feeling well. Have you had your Dr check your Iron, vitamin B, D and magnesium levels? They can really impact your energy and anxiety levels if they are too low. Wishing you relief and peace dear soul. Your home looks gorgeous, every single detail. Thank you for sharing. Very inspiring.
Kristen thank you encouraging me through explaining about you not feeling well. I woke up this morning in so much pain until I could not go to church. I also do not know what’s going on but I’m doing like you trusting in God to see us both through this. I really love the simplicity of your decorating. I want to do the same thing. Most of all I loved seeing your daughter help you decorate while wearing her purse. That really reminded me of my granddaughter. Her purse is always near. Hope I didn’t post too much. I will be waiting for your next video. Be blessed and feel better. 💕
Hi Kristen! Wow! I am doing gold and less red as well. I have a touch here and there, but gold is calling me! I'm also exhausted this season. I loved what you said about trying to do everything and how we need to allow God to do His work in us. That was a light bulb moment for me! I need to rest more in Him. Love you bunches!❤
Alot of people and utubers are saying they are simplifying their Christmas decor. I decided a couple of years ago I dont need to put out everything I have and I switch things out every year now. You remind me of my young self and the pressure of life I put on myself. The Lord always helps us get it done. He cares fir us so much, He even helps us with decor,lol. What an awesome God we have❤
You are speaking my life here. I was feeling anxious about getting it all done. But peace is worth more than a perfect looking house, so I'm hoping my kids just remember that I was calm this season instead of all our decorations being put out. :)
You've done a beautiful job in your home.
I don't go crazy with decorations. I am of the belief a few lights here and there, a couple small trees, one big tree, some plaid and silver and I call it a day.
Your home looks so beautiful. I am right with you this year with low energy and not the high energy festive spirit. PLEASE....always post what you are truly feeling because it ministers to us who are feeling the same way and it has encouraged me that it is okay to be simple and still make some beautiful simplified festive moments. It is real life and I love when creators share that. I also have felt anxiety this time of year and it is so rare for me. I NEEDED you to share this. THANK YOU!!!!
Kristen, we all love watching your channel no matter what the content. You are a doll to listen to and to watch. Don't ever stress. You can't please every person on TH-cam. We all love you for YOU and what you bring to this channel. Your home is so cozy and inviting and you do such a beautiful job every time you post. I love that your faith is so strong and you are certainly teaching your little beauties more than the eye can see. Big hugs to you always! And by the way.... I have like 14 Christmas bins! I will be donating a lot after this season is over. I don't even use all of it, so lots of it must go! I wish and hope I can narrow it down to like 6. Ha ha ha ha I hope you feel better each day! XOXO
Kristen please don't apologize for keeping it simple. I look forward to your videos every week and watching them has blessed me so much. I have decorated much more simply this year too and I much prefer it. I was recently watching another youtuber decorate and it made me feel so overwhelmed that I had to stop watching! Your beautiful sense of style and peace in the Lord is so wonderful to watch and I know the Lord is using you to bring a little bit of his love, joy and peace into our homes xx
I love hearing you talk about your faith. In His strength we CAN do all things. Thank you for sharing your beautiful home and the clean lines of your decor and your more natural colors are stunning!
Yes! Thank you!
Please don't doubt yourself so much. You're allowing fear to enter your spirit and attempt to steal your joy. You're an amazing decorator and a beautiful child of God. Your children adore and love you beyond your wildest imagination! I truly enjoy your content and you should know that so does many more subscribers. Love & blessings always sweetie ❤❤❤
I Hope you feel better . And I think you are right to simplify and declutter. I still think you decorated plenty already . Less is more in my opinion ❤
This video is EXACTLY what I have been going through as well. I've been a bit off lately and trying to figure out health wise what's going on but also feeling huge pressure to get the house PERFECT for the holidays which have always been a big deal in our home and I've always loved doing it! This year for the first time in 30 years I broke down in tears because I was exhausted and things just were not coming together or as easily in the past. I pray so much that things get much better for you very soon. Thank you for making this video, it helped me feel like it's not just me and it's ok to simplify and lean hard on the Lord . It doesn't have to be just us...we are never alone and it's ok to have simpler seasons. 💕🙏
Hi Kristin Your house is looking so pretty. I need more garland. I hope you are feeling better. I bet I had twelve bins and numerous Marshall bags. I am in purge mood. I did give a lot of stuff away to a lady who wanted Christmas decor. I gave her my village and all kinds of stuff. I just love Christmas sooo much. The best part of the video is seeing those precious girls of yours. They are good helpers. Take care Kristin. I usually stress over baking and candy making, but I am only doing the things that bring me joy this year. I am not going to stress. I heard two sermons today on Christmas and both were so good . God is in control and I need to trust Him.
Love your channel. ❤❤❤
I'm so sorry you have been feeling this way too!
Your voice is so soothing and that’s why I love watching you. Your decorating is spot on . Your girls are so sweet and such good helpers not to mention so pretty.
You made me cry with this video, right now i’m feeling so overwelmed, and you remind me that God can inspire you and relieve your soul, i must ask Him for forgiveness. Thank you and a very merry Christmas.
To answer your question, I have five totes of Christmas decor and decorations but I don’t use everything each year. I pick and choose colours and items each year. I enjoy seeing your approachable style. Please only do what works for YOU and your precious family!!! I’m a sixty-year-old mom and pastor’s wife and I’m kicking into nurturing mode here: Your lethargy is concerning me. I hope you’re having bloodwork done and a full health check. Your exhaustion is real and there’s a reason for it. Please take good care of yourself; you are a treasure in an earthen vessel and these earthen vessels get chipped and worn. Sending you MUCH love and I will be praying for you. 💕 🇨🇦
This was a precious episode. Thank you for reminding us to spend time in God,s presence. Yes we need Him so much to give us rest from this life. I love the stair rail. Beautiful job, house looks beautiful God bless you
I have a lot of bins of Christmas. For me is has been a slow process over the years with just a couple of new things every year. At 68 it accumulates, my problem will be when we downsize in the years to come. Love to see your family and home. Thanks for all you do. Jo
After being diagnosed with breast cancer this year, I made a decision to simplify my life. Stop worrying about things I have no control over. I’m doing well after surgery and radiation and hopefully cancer free. I’ve definitely been purging things that cause me stress and organizing things that still bring me joy.
Let’s all pray for a wonderful new year filled with joy. Merry Christmas 🙏
Love it Kristen! I got a little emotional watching this for some reason. I just want you to know how much I look forward to your content. I love how honest you are and how much inspiration I get from you to not only be more intentional with my home decorating, but also my relationship with the Lord. I love that you share that willingly! About bins...I have quite a few, but a lot are in random boxes. This is the year I invest in better organization!
I love the check cafe curtains in the window and on the door. The gold ribbon looks pretty as well. Your home always looks so warm and cozy this time of year. We watch your videos because we enjoy seeing how YOU bring the holiday season into your home. We love that it is a reflection of you! Have s blessed week🩷!
Amen Hallelujah ❤
The only that really satisfy me right now is running into GOD'S presence.
Love yoor statement Kristen!
I enjoy your videos and giving God the glory He deserves.
I hope the doctors will be able to diagnose your problems and God will use them to help you. Spending a year feeling weak and tired while doctors searched was one of my hardest years. (it was thyroid troubles in the end). You did a wonderful job making the house look great‼️🌲❣️
I feel the same way as you about the red colors. I also like it simple. For example, how you tied a bow around your kitchen utensil crock. Little things like that make it homey & comfortable. And you can add your own touch. Changing out the living room blankets & kitchen linens also makes a world of difference even though it's a simple thing. I absolutely love how you decorate your house. I honestly think it's the nicest decorated house I've seen in person or on TV. So comfortable, homey & unique. God bless my friend 🙂
Kristen, You, your family and your gorgeous home are wonderful to watch. I love your realness. It is inspiring to see younger God loving and serving women like yourself.
Please know that you are touching lives with your honesty and beautiful way of approaching life. Thank you for each scripture, reading, story you share too. Watching you feels like being at home with a friend. I'll be praying for you that you continue to look to the Him to hold you and guide you through these times.
From Brisbane, Australia 🙂
You are so authentic, sweet and your decor is very soul stirring and wholesome. What you said about surrendering to the Lord and resting in His peace and presence was so profound.
Loved the white skating booths, sorry you got rid of them, they looked really nice with the slade 😂😂😂😂
Mrs. Kristen you have a beautiful and calm spirit. Your home is decorated so nice.2 Thessalonians 3:16 Pual wrote this: Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times, in all ways. The Lord be with you all. Our hope and prayer and determination is to live in that peace this day and for the rest of our lives. Thanks be to God. ❤
Looks very nice! Great job!
Get blood work to make sure your Iron and vitamin D levels aren't low, both can cause exhaustion and anxiety. I wish I would of asked for more support when my kids were younger. It's not a weakness to need support. You don't have to be a super woman all the time. ❤
I'm always grateful for your transparency! I felt this same overwhelm last weekend & realized I was doing all the decorating that I usually love with fatigue, anxiety & a huge case of the crankie's toward my sweet husband. Once I let go, had a great cry, slowed down the process, and prayer journaled it to God asking for forgiveness & a change of heart was I able to have a better attitude. I also didn't do as much this year...your home is so beautiful & special, it really reminds me of the kind of home that makes you nostalgic to come home too. Praying that you enjoy the rest of the season with joy in your heart & peace in your soul 💓
The red looks beautiful in the children's bedrooms. 😊
Kristen, I love all your videos. Please dont apologise for feeling overwhelmed with life at the moment. I so admire anyone who vlogs as I’m aware just how much work goes into making the videos. Your house is gorgeous whether it’s decorated for the holiday season or not. Don’t let it stress you.
you are my most favorite youtuber!!! i just love and appreciate you!!!
There's nothing wrong with simple, Kristen , it's lovely besides it's your home. I love your channel as do a lot of people. Remember, "let go and let God". Keep going girl 👍 in
Treating each moment with kingdom potential…that is powerful.
Hahaha I have10 bins . I have gotten down from 15😂😂😂 no lie. Great job, take care of yourself. The Lord is always with you
Kristen, you are so sweet, and a good Christian mother and wife. Your house is so warm and welcoming. Leave all your worries and stress at the foot of the cross. I enjoy your videos so much!
As always Kristen you are super enjoyable to watch. I always get inspired by your beautiful decorating style. No matter how simple, it turns out wonderful!! Remember to give yourself lots of grace; none of us ever look for perfection, we look for authenticity, honesty, simplicity and joy. You provide all of those qualities on your videos!!
Girl I have 54 totes. All different sizes. This year I have trees up but use to do 10. It is so overwhelming. I’ve been a TH-camr now for 2 years and I find that really adds to my stress. This year I wanted to get rid of everything and just have a tabletop tree😂 I’ve had some kind of respiratory virus for 6 weeks and all I want to do is sleep. Hang in there. Glad I found your channel.
Whoa!!!
I understand the struggle with keeping up. I too am learning to show myself some grace. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and feelings. Everything looks beautiful. Enjoy your lovely home, good job mama. 🌲🌲🌲🌲
I definitely have like 6 or 7 Christmas bins. I think I need to pack things better tho lol. I have at least one full of hallmark ornaments from my childhood.
I just want to say thank you for sharing your thoughts about needing to surrender to the Lord instead of trying to do it all in your own strength. I’ve had so many health issues lately and am struggling with fatigue so badly and it makes me feel like I’m such a lazy person. I’m praying for healing but also trusting that the lord will help me and my family through this season as he always does.
Your words really encouraged me today so thank you again! ❤
Kristen, I love your channel. What I love the most is that you are just real. You do a great job with your channel and don’t need to worry. Your home looks beautiful to me and I think most of the people who follow you love your channel and the way you decorate so don’t put pressure on yourself. One of the great things about you tube is that we get to see a lot of different styles and yours is great. I love your simple Christmas decorations. Your little girls are absolutely precious. 🎄🎄
Kristen, I just want you to know I am praying for you. May God heal you and give you strength and energy.
This was the first video I’ve ever seen of yours and I absolutely love it. I felt so peaceful and relaxed while watching and so appreciated you speaking about slowing down and giving things over to the Lord. That’s such an encouraging word and one that I needed to be reminded of. I am now a subscriber ❤️☀️
Welcome!
I've been feeling not as excited this year, too. I just had a total hysterectomy two weeks ago, and even though I'm getting better, I'm just exhausted. I think we have to give ourselves grace when we're just not feeling like ourselves.
So pretty! I just love your honesty and realness and most of all how you just lean on the Lord for all your strength. Because no matter what season we're in personally, he's the only real true constant in our lives that can and will see us thru. Your love for the Lord is one of the main things that drew me to watching your videos and i love it, but also love your content!❤
Your home is beautiful with or without Christmas decor. I don't know how all of you TH-camrs handle the pressure of decorating...I could never do it! But...the simplicity of the decor you have done so far is perfection, great job Kristen. I only wish I could find a picture like the one you put up in your kitchen with the squirrel, the bunny, and the birds, I LOVE IT!!! Cheers for now, God bless you.
I think for many they make TH-cam their jobs with sponsorships and YT money.
Looking for new decorative inspiration, I started watching your channel. I’ve already started going through my Christmas boxes taking out a bunch of old stuff. As soon as I heard you start talking about the Lord I knew why I had been watching. You’re so right about leaning into God, instead of trying to make everything work out in our own ability and strength. So glad I found you. God’s peace and rest to you this holiday season. Love, your friend in Michigan.
Kristen you have your priorities in the best place putting Our Lord and Savior first. I am praying for you to feel better soon. I have 6 bins however,I am 72 and I have collected over the years. Your home is beautifully decorated for the Season❤❤❤
Kristen, your girls are so precious! Your holiday decorations are simple yet beautiful. I think I would've hung those skates on the big sled out on your porch..God bless!
3 adorable little helpers 😊
I've learned over many years that your body is making you slow down because you didn't rest. Take it from someone who used to ignore it. Anxiety, depression and fatigue will only get worse ❤ Breathe Girl! Merry Christmas!
Your house is lovely. I can relate to you feeling tired and not into it this year. Love all your live plants. So many decorate with all fake greenery. You are real! And I have that exact old copper kettle!
Love the staircase. The girls looked so excited about their room!!!
Thank you for being real. Usually I'm all "Yay, Christmas!!" and decorate over-the-top. This year, not so much. I totally get how you were talking about being overwhelmed. Listen to your body. Take care of yourself. Blessed be.
What an adorable Hoffman beverage cart and what a cute little smaller scale sled - wonderful size! I just did a HUGE purge and sold a ton of stuff on FB Marketplace over a period of a few months. Mostly my extra Christmas stuff. Lots of "no shows" on marketplace but if you can deal with that aspect of it, it's the absolute best way to purge all of the stuff you don't "love" anymore. Like peeling off layers of an onion, the stuff you can bear to part with and keeping only the best and favorites it feels wonderful to get down to the basics and the favorites. Removing the extra clutter frees up more space to store and display what is left. You could even use the cash you make from the purge to buy a few of the more high end, pricier items on the bucket list. BTW, I had 20 bins of Christmas stuff and even after the purge I still have 7 bins.
Kristen, I love how you honor the Lord Jesus, and you keep it real. Besides you are a young Mom,and your babies need you.They grow up before you know it.God bless you,and Merry Christmas. Also cast your cares on Jesus,because he loves you so much.
I have a very small shed in my backyard that I put my Christmas stuff in. This year as I sorted through it, I gave a lot to savers. I think we all get caught in the moment and buy new things every year that we see. I didn’t buy anything this year, and II love the way my home looks very simplified.
Feel better soon. I think we can all relate to the overwhelm but when its done , its so lovely. I love simplicity. The wreath on your stove hood.. is really great.. love the french horn and velvet brown or gold ribbon. Oh gosh.. i think i counted 7? tubs.. and i didn't put everything up.. a lot are sentimental childhood ornaments belonging to my 18 year old.. and miscellaneous.. i did clean out the storage room last summer and got rid of quote a lot! Qe can actually walk into the room now.. although it is becoming full again.. anyhow, a very Merry Christmas 🎄 to you and your family! God bless you 🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️💞
You do a beautiful job with your rooms! Try not to let the holiday stress you out. Enjoy the time and sharing with your cute daughters. That time will so quickly. God Bless you and your family ! 😊❤️🙏🎄
Your home is beautiful, it looks so homey. I can’t get into homes that are too modern and empty of any personal items, or all look alike. I especially love Christmas decor and always seem to over decorate, so nothing is too much for me. I have about 7 bins of Christmas decor, but a couple are my mom’s she gave me before she passed away. I always incorporate some of her decor, especially her beautiful manger she had before I was even born, it has a special place every year. 🌟
I didn’t do as much red this year either. Almost everyone I know has cut back on the red. I wonder why? I know it’s a trend to do more neutral colors but we don’t follow trends. We do whatever we feel like doing. I want to bring in more deep green with a silver and gold. Love your videos.
When you said you were in a purging mode…….so am I. I took 6 big boxes of Christmas decor to Goodwill. Then I heard you say you have 3 boxes. I have 4 boxes of just Christmas lights. My garlands take up 2. Wreaths take up 4. I got rid of all the cutesy things. I’m trying to do a more sophisticated look. I like it so much better. Plus, like you said, I need to simplify. I’ll be 75 in 2 weeks and I’m asking myself “why do I have 75 boxes of decorations?” One for every year? It’s just the two of us. By next year I plan to have 20 boxes and that’s it. I’ve been collecting for 50 years. If I cut down the number of trees……..get rid of all the Snow Village…..and and and. I need help
Less is more, I'm slowly catching on. I didn't even pull out all my Christmas decorations and I don't miss it.
Hey Kristen you are doing a great job with your decor do what you LOVE ❤️ and not worry about what any one thinks God Bless 🙏
I have really simplified my holiday decorations. I don't force myself to follow trends or themes for holidays. I just put out the items that I absolutely love to look at. Most of my ornaments are home made or second hand. I have been watching you for a few years now. I found you when I was on a journey to simplify and declutter my life. You've helped me to want to be more intentional with my time and energy. It's so important to take your own advice. I was just thinking that growing up Christmas was always so magical, but my mom only ever put up a Christmas tree and stockings lol so I'm allowing myself to have magic in Christmas with simplicity. I got rid of all my fake garland. It was my best idea ever. I did buy some live swags when I bought my real tree. It's all I need. Thanks for sharing content when you don't feel well. I hope you can sort out whatever is out of balance. (Whenever I don't feel well, and feel exhausted, I've learned that something, somewhere, is out of balance)
I just stumbled upon your channel and wow you are such a breath of fresh air. I am so over the “instagram worthy”home decor that everyone seems to be doing everywhere. While it’s beautiful most of us have “real” homes where everything isn’t brand new so it can be so depressing for those of us that just cannot get inspired when we don’t have a brand new grand home of pure white everything. Again I think they are beautifully decorated homes it’s just not reality for the majority. Keep doing you and do not change. I appreciate you so much and just subscribed. I will be binge watching your content this evening.
Welcome, Jaclyn!
Your home is beautiful as always. So sorry to hear you haven't been feeling well. Keeping you in my prayers.
Everthing looks so beaautiful so far I love the natural look for Christmas decor more and more, and have toned mine down quite a bit. Take it slow and only do what you can . We have 4 bins one has a lot of the lights. One popcorn can with ornaments. I need to declutter some things this year before I put what I did use away. Thanks for sharing..
Your house is beautiful no matter what you do to it! My anxiety level has been ridiculous this year but I've lost a parent a couple of months ago and decorating has actually called me down. You are an inspiration and my thoughts and prayers go out to you! Blessings!
Kristen, Maybe your anemic , you should go to the Dr, and tell him how you feel. Sending prayers to you and your family..
Nice job Kristen , sorry to hear you aren’t feeling well , be gentle on yourself , everybody has those times . Your house is charming and girls are adorable . Have a great week .💕🎶🎶