How To Decorate For Christmas The Minimalist Way - A Slow & Simple Vlogmas Day One
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- How To Decorate For Christmas The Minimalist Way - A Slow & Simple Vlogmas Day One
Welcome to my cosy Parisian apartment, where we're embracing the essence of a minimalist Christmas! I'm starting vlogmas with transforming my space into a calm holiday haven with simple and elegant decor celebrating the beauty of minimalism against the backdrop of Parisian charm. From subtle touches of greenery to minimalist Christmas decorating tips and ideas, I'll show you how I create a serene and festive atmosphere that captures the magic of Christmas without overwhelming a minimalist style. Excited to have you along for some scrumptious simplicity in the heart of Paris!
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Thank you for doing your beautiful vlogmas. Even the sound of your voice is very soothing. I see myself as Amanda from The Holiday. I love dreaming about going away to a snowy, quiet, cozy home for the holidays with my wonderful husband David. As for my intention . . . I had not yet set one for December, but after watching the florist helping you carry home your Christmas tree, I immediately thought of kindness. My intention is to be kind - to myself and as many others as I can be. I’m hoping to not only perform acts of kindness, but to intentionally speak with kindness and make decisions with kindness. Thank you, Jess, for leading me to this road this December. As an aside, and I mean this in the kindness possible way, please put more lights on your tree. There are never enough lights. xo Julia
you're welcome! I love that intention. Here's hoping David doesn't get traded in for Jude Law 😉
Your tree is absolutely stunning. I've never seen twinkle lights like that. I love them. How kind of the florist to not only help you get your tree home, but let you film the process, as well. 😄 You've created an absolutely lovely oasis of calm & beauty.
I know. So so grateful for her ❤️ I actually don’t know what I would’ve done 😂
1. Christmas character: I feel like I am Bob Cratchit from a Christmas Carol this year. I'm working, doing what I'm told to do while work is stressful, and trying to spend time with my family without it being too stressful.
2. Intention for December: be kind to myself
3. How am I feeling right now? Sore. A semi truck hit me on the freeway (I'm in the US) a few days ago and I'm feeling the whiplash from that, so I'm just now getting to watch your vlogmas videos.
Christmas is a celebration and we must celebrate ourselves as well as others and be kind to ourselves. Accept and be grateful.
I especially love the bow. It adds such a feminine touch. Splendid.
Thank you so much!
The holidays have always been a bit stressful for me especially when working since end of month/year was always busy at work. I'm retired now so at least I only stress about what to buy everyone. I have cut way back on decorating which has helped immensely. The tree is up and decorated, garland on the mantel and wreath on the door. Done.
Hope is adorable when you unwrap the tree ! Xxxx
It’s the simple things that bring joy 🎄
Beautiful!
The Florist shop was beautiful also!
It really is!
Your excitement over the tree was so adorable 😊. She’s beautiful!
😊 thank you
So Christammacy, like the warm lights!
Thank you 😊
I shop at Lidl every week and it is Christmasy - that German wonderland feel. Teas my favourite. Yes bringing in natural greenery the best and I make my door wreath from a simple bunch of greenery and a ribbon.
Thank you for acknowledging how difficult Christmas can be for so many of us Jessica. It really helps to know that you’re not the only one. I too, have always felt on the outer, like you described. I admire you for leaning into what you love about Christmas, all the same. ❤
ugh I so get it. Are you a Kevin too?
So soothing Jess, loved how kind the lady was helping you back with your tree!
it's not big, it's GRAND!!!
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I just absolutely love that hope was sitting there watching you decorating the tree. I wonder what she was thinking....x beautiful video
Ps like a beautiful ballet slipper bow at the top... perfect!
Ahhh I literally found myself smiling all the way through. Christmas is truly more enjoyable and meaningful when we keep it simple. One thing I'm doing is taking my 7yr old daughter to the Nutcracker ballet tomorrow, which will be such a wonderful memory for us to share and hopefully will be remembered years from now.
so pleased! Enjoy every minute you guys
Yay Jess, I'm so happy you're doing vlogmas! Your tree is simple and beautiful. I love a tree with just lights. There's just something about it. ✨ The florist was so sweet to help bring it home. Looking forward to seeing you and Hope tomorrow. Have a great night! 😊
woohoo! You too lovely xx
Such a relaxing vlog, thank you! I also live alone in a foreign country - it is very inspiring and comforting seeing someone on a similar journey
so pleased you enjoyed! where? how long? how you finding it???
Wonderful idea to have a log at the base. Looks so much nicer too. Christmas decorations are so cheery x🎄🌲🎄
Absolutely loved waking to the first day of vlogmas!! Such a beautiful start to Xmas, thank you Jess for bringing us along. Love love love the tree! Xx
You are so welcome!
Thank you for doing Vlogmas, Jess! CHARACTER: Rudolph - a reminder to shine my light no matter what; INTENTION: Be present through the ups and downs of the season and keep everything simple; and FEELING: Very emotional - having a difficult time, but remaining grounded in Yuletide's roots.
haha RUDOLPH ❤️❤️ I love that! sending you lots of love
This beautiful video has made me question how to 'do' Christmas this year! I love Christmas but each year I find I get more and more disconnected from all the things I love about this season because I am so caught up with all the things I 'should' do. So I love giving gifts but I'm finding the whole process of finding the right present just leaves me feeling a bit empty and frustrated. You've got me thinking about how I can simplify things so I can enjoy all the lovely bits which I often struggle to find time for - eg, making a simple wreath for our door; spending a morning baking some Christmas treats; even making a few Christmas cards. Instead of buying 'things' for people - I want to re-think the whole giftng approach too. Thank you for inspiring me Jess 💝
amazing! it all sounds wonderful for you, glad I could give you a nudge
Loved your video. You’ve jut raised the standard of Christmas for me. I don’t celebrate but, I mean, you just made it all so simple and meaningful, and enjoyable, and so full of kindness and wonder .. just the simple act of going to the neighbourhood florist, their kindness, your sense of wonder at the simple, lovely tree, the lights, the wreath, the bow… it was such a magical vlog. Hope the season remains as wonderful and that you make the loveliest friends and neighbours here in Paris. Looking forward to the twelve days of Christmas vlogs. Enjoy your trip home, too! Love to the horses, to Hope and your mum, from just-a-little-gently-chilly-in-the-mornings-and-nights Mumbai.
Your tree looks lovely! And what a lovely thing that she helped you get the tree home. As for your questions…I don’t know what character I’d be. Maybe a less obnoxious version of Buddy from Elf. 😂 I’m not a fan of that film, but I do get ridiculously excited for this time of year. 😊 Intentions…slow down and enjoy the little magical moments this month, even if it’s just sitting in front of my tree while watching everyone’s Vlogmas vlogs. How I’m feeling…exhausted and burned out. It’s been a very busy year and I’m just done. I’m ready to just relax and reflect for the last few weeks of 2023. Still have a bit of work to wrap up but I’m almost done.
how kind was she ❤️ Haaaaaaahha I love Buddy...when he drinks the cola 😂 I'm sorry you feel that way, you're not alone - but also amazing that you've noticed and want to meet your needs
I am so happy to have found your channel! I can relate so much to everything you talk about. From being in ballet and the calmness it gives. I was a child of ballet for 10 years before the world took over my mind and miss it so much! To the introvert and the anxiousness also and wanting to be home! You are a blessing for me as I am a lot older but you have remind me of what I really miss! ❤ Thank You!
Thanks for sharing!! Sooooo happy you found us too ❤️❤️
💟😇Super christmss video
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Beautiful start to Christmas Jessica, thank you. And I will be thinking about your words of leaning into what is right for you, I so often think of everyone else in the family I forget what my wants are. Adore the tree and jealous you get to have a tree in your bedroom, I bet it smells amazing xx
Yes please don’t forget yours too. You can’t pour from an empty cup and all that 😉
Very relaxing and festive. Thanks for the details of the advent calender, love lt.
Glad you enjoyed it!
What a lovely tree!
I'm still adjusting from all the changes that occurred in the past three months.
I want to slow down, to enjoy the simplicity of the festivities, and enjoy quality time with my son and simply restore my energy back 🧡
And in France, the Christmas tree always comes with a long unless special reason not to have it in a log.
Tree looks beautiful x
Thanks for bringing the cozy. Happy Christmas season to you!
Decorations are perfection 🌲
Thank you! 😊
At least we are not experiencing earthquakes and tsunamis like Japan. Makes you so grateful.
What a beautiful vlog! ❤
What a beautiful video.Best I've seen this festive season.
Your tree is stunning as was the florists.
Those lights❤ .Wishing you a happy and healthy 2024 when it comes.A.
so pleased you enjoyed it! thank you for letting me know. wishing you the same ❤️
That was a delightful start to vlogmas! 🎄
Yay! Thank you!
An American blogger had one delivered to his New York apartment stuck in a log - first time I have seen that. I have a wonderful treeholder now that just clamps on a spring to the trunk - ideal. You can never go too big with a Christmas tree. I have high ceilings but as you say it is the getting down etc but I have applied to a local hospice and volunteers will collect them for a donation.
Lovely vlog !!
absolutely love 🎉🌲🥰
Thank you for the Video, the tree is gorgeous. Definitely going to put my tree up today.
Just a lovely first vlogmas.
The only decoration we use is a tree with lights and tree decorations. My star (30 years old) is made out of wood and has the word peace written on it - so important to remember both globally and as an individual for me.
The bows really make your decorations!
Looking forward to the others x
I'm so excited about your vlog content again! You make everyday things/tasks look so beautiful, charming, and relaxing. Always inspired by you! Thank you, Jess 😊
Wow your tree is so you! So classy , beautiful and Feminine ❤
Wonderful video, and I love the festive Christmas tree, have a wonderful December🌼
You too! ❤️❤️
That was fun! ❤ your tree looks perfect! Hope shares your happiness! 😊
Glad you enjoyed it! She loves the tree too I think 😂
Oh this was a great way to start vlogmas, how chill was this!!
To answer your questions,
1 - I would be Kate (Emilia Clarke) from Last Christmas the movie, I just thought she was great.
2 - Intention, to read this month. I’ve sort of come out of a big reading slump and just want to read to not think (of work, etc etc)
3 - Feeling like I just need to not beat myself up so much, to just chill out a bit, feeling ok but just not to get out of my head a bit
Great vlog, love that the lady who sold you the tree helped you. So nice of her.
ah I saw that one once but I can't remember what happens in it now 🙈 love her though! Reading is ALWAYS a good idea right?! Love that you've even noticed number 3...it's half the battle I swear xx
I am any and every Christmas caroler in any Christmas movie. It’s a small part but my favorite part of Christmas is the music. My intention is to enjoy the peace at home and keep away from crowded places. Love the tree, I wish real trees were sold here, only plastic here. I haven’t put up a Christmas tree for about 8 or 9 years now and I only take out my manger scene which I have had for 27 years.
I wish I could send you a real one in the post...or teleport it for you ❤️
Fabulous! 🌲 ❤
Thank you! 😊
So beautiful Jess, I would like to take calm energy into Christmas and relax 😊
Perfect!
Thank you for this! What a beautiful tree and wreath and thank you for the reminder to set an intention. Its my first summer Christmas in New Zealand after many years in Canada (where im from and where my family are) and tho it will be different and likely difficult, you've reminded me that i get to choose how i want to feel, and to lean in to what makes me happy. Much love ❤️
Trader Joe's here in Sonoma County, California has a doggy advent calendar with doggy treats🐶❤️
Ohhhhhhhhhh I’d love one of those for Hope ❤️
@@JessicaRoseWilliams It's on Amazon🤗
I really like those lights! Warm is my preference too.
I would probably be Emily from ELF
oh I love her! when she sings ❤️❤️❤️❤️ I cry every single time
I love how you go about decorating, love the tree with just the lights and the bow. It suits you soooo well 😊 And you florist is so nice to help you with the tree!
glad you liked it. she was so so kind
Love your new apartment and your tree! So simple and classy as always. I was cheering you on to chuck thay tree up on your shoulder 😂 So nice of her to help. Thanks for doing Vlogmas, looking forward to it 😊
Happy vlogmas Jess. Freezing fog today laced the trees and fields with hoarfrost, simply stunning as the subdued sun filtered through. I think I might like to be Clarence, the angel trying to earn his wings in “It’s A Wonderful Life.
omg don't 🙈 I'll be crying haha. I love him so much ❤️❤️❤️
Throughly enjoyed this vlog . Christmas is coming soon🎄🎀
So glad!
great day one vlog and gorgeous tree Jess!
Thank you!! 😊
Beautiful tree 🎄🎄🎄x
thank you x
Beautiful 🌸
Thank you! 😊
Ahhh stunning simple christmas decorations as always. Love love love the tree with the simple bow accessory 🤎🤎🤎 I'm soooo excited now to put mine up as welllll omgoodness! I'm going to put our tree up tomorrow 🥰. I always make a special day of it as well. I put on my favorite christmas songs and make hot cocoa or tea. It usually takes me lots of hours, sometimes an entire day, to decorate our home but I love it! 🥰🥰 I decorate our tree with snow and wooden and white accessories, its gorgeous 😊
yayyyyyyyyy! enjoy every minute - I can tell you're a tree enthusiast the same as me
Bellissima! 🌲
merci!
I've always loved Rosemary Clooney's character from White Christmas. My intention for December is to ENJOY the season. I usually get stressed out with obligations, but this year I'm making room for fun. Taking my little girl to see the Nutcracker Ballet, booked my family for a Christmas tour of a historic house in my city, helping with the flowers at my church, getting dressed up for Christmas parties (recently embraced that I love fashion and stopped seeing it as superficial because life is short!). But keeping things simple in other areas -- buying a wreath instead of making one, using just brown paper and velvet ribbon for gift wrap, etc. In general this year I am very excited for all the festivities, but I am feeling a bit stressed about getting everything done at work as it's a busy time of year and I'm a freelancer.
what a classic! And wow, enjoy the nutcracker, the music is so incredible. Hope you both have the best time. These all sound like such beautiful ideas xxx
So beautiful 😍
Thank you for your wise words too. Something I will be doing this Christmas
P.S love how Hope goes behind your pillows ❤ xx
❤️❤️❤️...do you know I've been thinking it's time she went in her own bed 🙈 I just daren't break the news to her
@@JessicaRoseWilliams oh bless her 🥰xx
That is a beautiful big tree and love the lights and the pink bow at the top, looks so wonderful and love the wreath you purchased with the pink bow too. That Advent Calendar is a great idea with the tea and I can imagine how cozy you will be having your tea and lying in bed reading with your beautiful tree. I see hope was intrigued and watched you as you decorated. That was so largely at that Florist,, the woman that helped you carry it home and up all your stairs. What a brilliant idea having the tree put into the log and not one of those plastic stand. I love the idea of the way you just put lights on the tree and leave it natural. I will place a small tree and I too only put lights and fill my place with a couple of vases of yellow tulips and I do have a very wonderful white 1 foot high wooden trees, that I purchased when on holiday in London from the Country Living Christmas Fair man years ago, done by an artist and made beautifully. I carried that tree home in my carry-on ever so carefully and still have wonderful memories of the show and the woman that makes them each year. I happy to see you in this sweet apartment, it is so cozy. What a wonderful florist shop too. Merry Christmas to you and Hope; and your family back in England, when you visit. I shall replay this video, as I adore you decorating ideas so much for Christmas. I saw you were asking another person what vlogs she was watching. One person I have followed like I follow you for a few years now is Benita Larsson youtube. She lives very minimalistic and she decorates for Christmas the same way. I think you would enjoy her and her cat Bonus. Her and her son and his girlfriend have just bought a summer home in Sweden and are decorating it also. But her new apartment she just moved into, is done beautifully. She is divorced and had a health issue, with cancer, is a survivor and a very unique and gentle person. You may enjoy her and her videos. Especially her Christmas ones.
thank you so much for sharing! I really appreciate it and I'm so pleased you enjoyed the vlog. Merry Christmas ❤️❤️❤️ xxx
Hello from Flint Michigan USA You did such a wonderful job on your Christmas tree 🎄 and I just love your Apartment!
Thank you so much! Hello back 🙌
Beautiful tree 🎄🎄
Merci! 🥰
This really inspired me. Thank you ✨️
I'm so glad! you're welcome xx
Hi Jess. Tree is lovely. Can't wait to get mine up now. Hopefully next weekend. Want to really soak up the atmosphere and as you say be more present in December and all year around. Just to relax and enjoy the seasons. Need to get back on track with money as been on a spending spree lately and it's kinda fun but kinda not making me feel good about the state of my finances which is not conducive to peace of mind so must try to stop spending so much. Its clothes that I am spending on. Having said that winter coats, boots, jumpers were all needed. I'm trying to be more minimal but go better quality but it's actually a mix of lower quality and higher quality. I just go with if I like it mainly. Also, trying to swap out some skincare products to more organic and cruelty free so I love elemis cleansing balm, it works on my skin but it's not cruelty free so I've just ordered lucy bee brilliance balm to try. That florist looks so pretty and the lady so kind. Enjoy the festive period xx ❤ if i was a christmas film character i would be the girl who sings let it go in frozen x p.s. I was Sophie Tucker but changed my name on here
LET IT GOOOOOOOOO! I love that film so much. I'll always think of you as Elsa now haha. Sounds like you're doing some incredible work xx
All your video are very soothing for me, it's a great way for me to settle down and to calm me down 🤍 . I love watching your vlogmas.
Your tree is simple and beautiful, i love it. I was wondering how you will bring it to your place, but your florist was so sweet to help you 😊
I'm am not in the "christmas mood" for the moment, but I'm okay with that.
i love your simple tree🌲🤍I don’t relate to any Christmas character but Home alone is my favorite ever !
My intention this December is to rest , it’s going to be a challenge with work and friends I need to see before the holidays. But this Christmas holiday I will just cram food in my home and hibernate till the new year 😂
For decorations I always have already so much going on in my home 😆 I just add a porcelain deer and some wood ornaments to the lot 🤍🌲 I’m all for natural and wood/ classic / white /red/gold decorations ✨
it's so good! I love that intention too
Oh, this was lovely, Jess! And such a beautiful tree too! The florist was so sweet to help you and it makes for such a lovely memory of your first Paris Christmas tee :)
The moment you mentioned which character from a Christmas movie we thought we might be, I thought about the 1985 Santa Claus: The Movie. It begins with this origin story of Santa, where he and his wife (played by wonderful Judy Cornwell) almost froze to death before being saved by the elves and brought inside in the warmth and he becomes Santa.
There is this scene where Anya Claus lies under the covers in the most cozy-looking bed, feeling safe and warm at last, and she remarks "this bed is so comfortable", pronouncing the word "comfortable" with such bliss and happiness!
That exact moment is such a dream to me! Lieing in the most comfortable bed, feeling completely safe and warm from the blizzard outside. Just resting and feeling content, safe and happy.
so pleased you enjoyed it. She was an absolute gem. I literally don't know what I would have done 😂 It was the giant log that made it so heavy...and that all sounds so wonderful!
Darling Jess!! LOVELY video ❤ and your questions....
1. I am absolutely Rizzo from A Muppet Christmas Carol. In awe of Dickens aka Gonzo, listening to the story and looking for food 😅
2. My Intention is to enjoy every second and find joy in the little things.
3. How I'm feeling is SO happy, content and peaceful. I am very lucky and I don't take it for granted. X
RIZZO!!!!!!!! Ha ha I love that...jelly beans ❤️❤️❤️ thank you for sharing all of those x
Loved this. I agree with you about the tree being the best part. I have 2 full size trees and 2 table top trees in my house, all artificial. They bring me so much joy. Your tree is beautiful and i love those twinkle lights. I’ve never seen a tree in a stump before and really curious how it’ll look by Christmas compared to one kept in water. Looking forward to more vlogmas!
me too! I'm not convinced at all lol. I'm so pleased your trees bring you joy ❤️
I don't know why, because I have my notification bell on for your videos, that YT does not notify me. I only find out through IG that you've made a new vlog so I'm glad for that at least! I wouldn't want to miss one and I saved yours to watch tonight as best for last after my other favourite vloggers :) Really beautiful 🎄
no way! sorry it isn't working for you...who else's vlogmas are you watching? I need some recommendations to dive into 🙌 so pleased you enjoyed, you're comment put a big smile on my face x
@@JessicaRoseWilliams The only other Vlogger I watch that is doing vlogmas (although not doing it every day) is Elise Buch. Yes, I wondered if other subscribers miss your videos because they're not notified? Not good TH-cam!
So lovely, everything! What kind of dog is Hope? She so reminds me of our Havanese we lost Dec 6th last year...I miss her terribly. I adore the idea of setting an intention for the month of mindful presence and gratitude for the small things.
She’s a cavachon ❤️ I’m so sorry about you’re pooch 💔
@@JessicaRoseWilliams thank you so much ❤️
Loved this and looking forward to the next! I'm wondering if Hope dirties your gorgeous white sheets like my dog does? Also, love those ankle length jeans, they are really flattering. Can I ask where they are from? Xx
the jeans are re/done 90s straight cuts. I never let her on when she's wet and she's a non shedding dog so they stay pretty clean
Hiya Jess . . . I have not tucked in for a full video viewing, but...had to share that Elena Taber is in Paris now on work visa and returning to school-language I believe... Anyhoo she has mentioned if people want to reach out in Paris to have their apartment captured on video...then she creates fab tours that get A LOT of views. I think you both would truly get on ... very similar in genuine approach. I get annoyed by a lot of content creators, esp in USA so am glad she is outta there for now and I only just learned of your channel this last few weeks.
p.s. you SOOOO deserve all so many subscribers. I just luv how relaxing you are in this cra-cra world and endless creators yelling-screaming & crazy antics etc to get the attention to their video. I luv idea of vlog C.mas but please do not get burnt out...that has happened to all so many as you may have seen in the past. Even just scenic video clips set to music with no narrative or time on cam if you feel like or needed to. Wee Miss Hope is just the most delicious cutie ever. 😍 Another sidenote--I would personally SO beg to volunteer at that remarkable florist place hehe...wow just wow.
thank you!
thank you for these words, I needed them this morning ❤️
Just found your channel ❤
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oh amazing!!!!
Im in the US…cant find cluster lights like yours here. Please tell me where I can get these🎄
Oh noooo 🙈 maybe online? I got these from a French hardware store so not very helpful I’m afraid
jadore🎀🤎🎄the tree
merci!
Do you speak French? How do you find living in Paris as an English speaker, are they nice about it?
a little. I get by ok with lessons and trying