Amy, I love your mind set. Thank you for being yourself and doing things your way. Too many people on you tube today are over buying just to stay trendy. It is SO exhausting and expensive! Too much materialism! Your channel is a breath of fresh air!
Came across your sweet channel. I get my seasonal decor inspiration from you tube videos. However after seeing multiple channels I’m thrown the same decorating styles over and over again. I love that your home is personalized with your interests. Also, I love that you acknowledge the reason for the season.
Even “uncluttered” and without holiday or seasonal decor, you have a beautiful home. I love watching you clean! When I feel a bit out of sorts or stressed or even down a bit, nothing makes me smile or feel better then cleaning! People always say to me “What do you mean you love to clean?!!” LOL! But it is true. I do. And I love to decorate for the holidays! I really appreciate your video encouraging us to all slow down, be intentional and to simplify our lives in all areas. Just as cleaning calms me, clutter makes me nervous! So, I too have been looking at ways to simplify yet bring the spirit of a holiday inside. Exciting about your home!!! You are smart to start now to prepare for your move!!
I lost my husband of 28 yrs in Feb to ALS, exactly 4 weeks later I lost my mother who lived with us for the last 20+ yrs and 6 weeks after that we found out we had to move because our roof was caving in and can not be repaired. My daughter and I just bought a new build. To say the holidays are overwhelming for me is an understatement. I’m trying so hard but at the end of the day I bed up in my room having another meltdown. How do I get thru this holiday season and keep my sanity?
I buried my twin son many years ago… my husband struggled in a mighty way which fell on me to get him through. Jesus’ loving arms is the only reason that I had the strength and peace. I kept telling my husband … look at me and Jonathan… we have peace. Try it! He is doing better. Not where he needs to be…
2 questions….1. How do you prevent fallout on hour dried hydrangeas? Nothing I’ve tried seems to work! 2. Can you link your outfit? It looks so comfy and cozy!
First of all my condolences and prayers. I have walked through this journey. All I can say is that it is not easy but the Old Hymn Because He Lives has helped me face the tomorrows. Give yourself time to grieve but try to make an effort each day to read your Bible or a good devotion. Remember Christmas comes if you decorate or not or if you give gifts are not. Jesus is the reason for the season find peace and Joy in Him. I lost my husband young also and I put up my tree and decorated for the kids. Just do what you can. Love,hugs and prayers. I pray this helps.
Thank you for sharing this and for encouraging us all to slow down. Taking the time to breathe in this season is such a refreshing feeling! Your home looks so beautiful, even when just simple!
Thank you for reminding us that it’s okay to not buy whatever is trending at the moment. Christmas should be a time to spend with family and not be stressed about keeping up with content creators.
I am a therapist and I must say.. I feel like you are my therapist! Your videos are all so peaceful and calm me down after a long day. Thank you for that
Amy I so agree about not worrying about all the trends and what everyone else is doing !! I very much into simplifying my home. Thank you Amy for all your inspiration !!
Amy, thank you for reminding us that we don't have to go out and buy new. What we have is just fine and will do beautifully. I could not have heard this at a better time. I love your peacefulness and contentment.
You are such an inspiration. You radiate peace, calm and joy. Your house is always so beautiful. I love the simplified approach. Thank you for putting out such great videos.
Your videos have been so motivating, and encouraging. I feel I receive decor, DIY, inspirational and spiritual encouragement, along with such beautiful content in your home. TY for making the harder days more enjoyable.
I’m going Little Women style for Christmas . Apples Oranges Cranberries popcorn gingerbread nuts fresh pine from friends back yard Paper Angels ! Time to use my grandchildren’s art supplies ❤️
You will love it! During the lock downs (when my entire perspective about "stuff" changed) I decided to do up the tree with just 4 elements. Dried orange slices, red berry picks, red tin cardinals, and bells. For the first time ever, the beauty of the tree I so carefully selected years ago shone through. I was amazed by the effect. Took me less than 10 minutes to put up and probably 5 minutes to take down since all the ornaments fit into one small basket. Some of the dried orange slices go out to the birds and some I save for simmer pots all winter long. I've done it that way every year following!
Amy, I needed to hear this today. I haven’t been able to declutter this summer/fall as I usually do. Life has been so full of travel and family which I love but so busy. I love the approach you are taking to get things done more slowly to enjoy and declutter as you go.
I have been procrastinating getting all of my Christmas out for days now! This video was so calming to me and made me realize I don’t need to do so much. Your home is beautiful and it makes me want to de-clutter mine. Less is more! Thank you for reminding us that we don’t need stuff to make us happy! Merry Christmas!
Thank you so very much for sharing your beautiful home and heart. God bless you Amy. You are so encouraging to me. Its hard for me always but, The holidays are the real struggle for me. Christmas was Moms favorite time of year. She was always humble and kind and made everyone feel loved and important. I try to carry on her love toward others and be a strong woman just like her. Thank you for being you and so genuine 🤗 Love from NC
Hello Amy..as I was watching your video..there was such calmness within you, than i heard you say peace and you described it perfectly the atmosphere of peace is all over you and in your home. Blessings 😊❤ Happy Christmas decorating 🌲⛄🌟
You are such an inspiration to me. I started my own weight loss journey after I watched your videos. Your home decor approach is lovely. Scaling down is really calming.
I am with you Amy. I put very little out for fall and am going to put out only what I love for Christmas. I am 74 and it is getting to be too much to do every year. I am finding the clutter brings me down. In the days we are living we don’t need any more of that. Our hope and peace is in Christ alone. You seem to be such a sweet loving person. God bless you and yours in this holiday season and always. Thank you for all you do but especially for sharing your faith.
Amy I absolutely applaud what you are doing! I've been doing it myself for years now. I want to encourage you to take a look at your naked home and notice how richly beautiful it is. The lines of your furniture, the windows, walls, floor coverings, and just the overall architecture of your home. I'm so tired of seeing people bury the beauty of their homes in "hauls". Christmas throwing up all over the house, you said it! Isn't it so much more enjoyable with less? Why set ourselves up to feel pressured when with simplicity we can experience an abundance of peace that gives our homes and our souls a chance to breathe? Why let ourselves feel dragged through the holiday season when we can let our spirits can dance? Once you have experienced the beauty of simplicity, you'll never go back to the old ways!
Amy, I've said anyone can take anything and fix it up. I love your home and just think next year you will be in your new home !! Honestly you have the next 6 plus month's to declutter etc and get prepared for your new home. ❤ I hope the decorations still have the same vibe. This is a beautiful home you have here.❤ But I do understand wanting a bigger yard and for your children to make memories on. I always love your videos. ❤❤❤
I always enjoy your calm, peaceful videos. I agree about putting away seasonal items and giving the home a rest before decorating for the next season. I can't wait until you are in your new home!! ??? Will you have a basement? Are you going with mostly white again as your colors? Will you have a front porch?? How soon will you put your current home on the market?? I think you need a Q & A!! Thank you for sharing!!!
Thank you so much for the reminder about not feeling the pressure to do all of what the content creators push for doing for Christmas decor, etc. Sometimes it’s just good to live in the moment and do our decorating in our own time. 🙏🎄🥰
I laughed out loud when you said “ when your home looks like Christmas threw up in your house.” How in the world did you know how my house currently looks? 🥴 I absolutely love watching you. Thank you for all your inspiration. Always look forward to your videos.
In the midst of life and the holiday season approaching...Amy thank you for being the calming, Beautiful inspiration that I so needed today. Much peace to you.
Thank you Amy! You have inspired me to simplify! God has really been laying on my heart to stop and realize that it isn't about the stuff! Thank you for reminding us too! You are a blessing!
This brought me to tears, thank you for your words of wisdom! I needed to hear this so badly. I was feeling the pressure to decorate and shop, but I didn’t realize I just need to simplify my decor and take my time this year. I made a new TH-cam and I’m so glad I found your channel again.
Thank you for the positive message and content. I try to limit to buying one new decoration for Christmas each year, something I really love. None of the stuff is really necessary though. The life and grace God has given me is enough.
Loved this peaceful video. Can't wait till you start added Christmas to your home. Iam going to start today and find places to put things away first, like you. Thanks you.
Girl I 10000% agree about taking fall down and letting my home breathe for a few days. I’m gonna do that between seasons going forward. I can’t believe how much better I feel simplifying home decor and how much more I enjoy it.
Thank you for dedicating this video to people that feels that constant need to get new items and keep up with the Jones’. It gets really frustrating and it was nice to have the reminder to just enjoy the seasons.
Amy I just love the way you present your videos . No fuss just right to the point . I’m always excited to see what you’ll do next. Not over done just enough to make a statement. Your home is beautiful as always and I love seeing Maggie in your videos she’s adorable. Gos Bless your beautiful family.
Yes the peace of the home is paramount! I’m so thankful for your inspiration. I’ve been feeling the same way! Start with a full house decluttering day!
Amy when I was younger I would work until I dropped! Now I remove fall & then clean. I decorate the tree one day, the rest of the house on another & outside another. I truly think I enjoy it so much more that way & doesn’t feel like a chore! 🎄
Thankyou for this video Amy❤ I 100 % agree...decorating should not be stressful ..it should be enjoyable..especially Christmas..it is definitely my favorite season..right next to fall😊
Amy you are such a inspiration to so many of us to reevaluate our lives, homes and attitudes about what’s important to us and to know that’s it’s okay to be our own authentic selves!!! ❤
Love this Amy, just the motivation I needed today! I like taking my time as well. I don't start Christmas until after Thanksgiving and I do it as if following an Advent kind of tradition. First week is wreaths and outdoor garland and maybe indoor linens. Next week is mantle, stair rails, and touches here and there of candles or an arrangements. Lastly the tree. The fourth week of Advent is all about cooking! But I may change some things up this year and find ways to start a bit sooner. Love your house!!!
This video was exactly what I needed. I feel so overwhelmed this time of year, trying to get it all done. I have about 8 bins of Christmas decor that I'd like to get down to 4. I have so much stuff anymore, I need to only keep what I truly love. It's time, thank you for the motivation! I'm so excited to see your beautiful home for Christmas! Thank you for reminding me to slow down and enjoy. I'm very hard on myself to make every holiday so perfect and special for my family that I end up just totally drained. I'm going to make some changes. ❤
Love the minimalist approach. Also Maggie is so cute with her toy. You bring such joy to my life with your calming beautiful videos. Thank you sweet lady.
You are so calming videos. I paired down Christmas decor a little every year. I already decorated,now I have to go through bins and declutter. I donated some stuff in September but need to declutter more.
You inspire me SO much. I have anxiety and always push myself too far. I am Type A and expect perfection. I am slowly learning from you what’s truly important in life. You are a gift from God and I thank you for all of your inspirational words. Happy Thanksgiving and Merry Christmas!
Can you write an inspirational book for us? While I love hearing your voice...sometimes I can't hear myself think. My home is a hot fiery ball of chaos. My daughter and son in law moved in with my granddaughter who was 2 at the time. A few months later my daughter was unexpectedly expecting again! We now have 4 adults and 2 toddlers living in a quiet tiny home. Rents went up and jobs went down in our area😢 So here we are 3 years this December trying really hard to not commit murder of a family member...thank goodness for my strong faith and the patience I have learned along the way in my 64 years! I would love to simplify but right now it's just not in the plans.
Since my daughter and son in law started hosting Thanksgiving and Christmas a couple of years, I have found it so helpful for me to take down Fall and then have the house all cleaned up, and then decorate for Christmas mid November. It certainly was not fun when I would start packing up Fall while so excited and have all the Christmas totes in the house, nothing wiped down or ready. It looked like Fall and Christmas decor, plus dust bunnies had a wild party! LOL. Honestly, it caused me so much stress and anxiety! We are going shopping tomorrow then over the weekend I will pack up all Fall, wipe everything down and take a day off. Then next week I am going get my Christmas totes and spend the entire week doing the inside decor. Thanksgiving weekend I will decorate the front porch and then enjoy!
Just what the doctor ordered. So nice to see a relaxing, calming video with a really important message/reminder. I've been binging Christmas vids for inspiration, but collectively there is a lot of, "it was only $14.99 which I thought was a really good deal, so I picked up 3." I love your no buy challenge. -Realizing I have plenty to shop my home and bins to decorate in more than one style. Thanks, Amy!
I’ve followed you for years, and I’ve always enjoyed the content, but I find myself liking all the changes so much!!! I’m enjoying your videos more and more every time!❤
Great video Amy! I love your message, it’s so good to slow down and do your own thing! I also like to let my home breathe in between holiday decorating 😉
Amen to all the content in this video. I live a pretty minimal lifestyle but it’s so easy to get all fought up in the holiday decor videos. Thinking I need this and that. But I’m trying to keep in mind I don’t need anything and the more I buy the more to clean and store for a whole year. Hoping to keep my Christmas decor very simple and more of a neutral color. Thanks for this video! It was perfect timing ❤️❤️❤️
Beautiful and peaceful Amy👏👏👏❤️ You are so right, clutter just gives you anxiety, specially when the clutter has gotten so far that you don’t know where to start from😟😟
Today, November 9, I tackled my pantry, tacking inventory of what I needed to replace, or add. I also made 2 dinners, and a dessert. Got out some Christmas decor and finishing up my flip project, my hutch I found on Market Place for $100. Painting and stencil it. O love flipping furniture!
Was so excited when i saw your video come up, you are my absolute favorite....such good advice and i totally agree with decluttering, we are doing this now, cleaning out attics, closets etc, such a good feeling to give things away that someone else can use or needs
I think we needed to hear what you said. Peace should be our goal. And not worrying about if our Christmas tree is worthy of social media. I’ve spent $25 this Christmas on new goodies & that is it. I’m grateful for what I have & that is a good feeling 😊
Mrs. Amy, Thank you so much for this video. I always try to do everything in 1 day and wear myself out. I'm going to try to do a room or 2 in 1 day and take it easier. Thanks again!! I really needed to hear this and take it in 😁 God bless you and your channel!!
It’s not that I can’t buy new things this year, it’s that I don’t want to. I have beautiful things already! I’ve decided to forego the holiday decor fairs this year so I won’t be tempted, and since my grown kids aren’t coming home this time, I will be keeping my holiday simple. I’m seeing the bright side… quiet evenings, toned-down decorating, and just enjoying the things I usually miss because of all the flurry.
Thank you Amy, love your video and your message, you hit the nail on the head, so much information and that rat race to get stuff, that I was feeling like I already have christmas for this year....ha!as a matter of fact I decide to lay a garland on my stair case, and wait for after thanksgiving to start on full decoration, but that garland in 2 days drove me crazy I ended taking it away lol. Even I am in the mountains in Colorado, just put my garden out, but still flowers araoun, I couldn't get in the mood for christmas yet. Still getting ideas for later on and curate what I will be using..nothing like a place full of stuff, I am not a minimalist by all means at all, but for sure I can get carry away...thank you again I need it a video like yours for sure. Cheers
Love the way you implement Christmas calmly. We do one tree and a couple of Christmas decorations in the kitchen/living room. Two much is overwhelming and seems like too much clutter.🎄
Yes! It up to us to pace our thoughts and do what is simple and what works for each individuals taste. I agree keeping things simple yet cozy much easier cleaning. Totally agree with everything on todays video. I always enjoy your approach to everyday living.
Great advise ! we just moved so this is the first Christmas in the new home .. I’ve simplified and taken my time decorating. It looks amazing with easy simple accessories but the tree is the focal point so it’s over the top with ribbons, vintage silver and gold ornaments, berry stems and a large star of Bethlehem as the top. Jesus is the reason for the season! Merry Christmas to all ✨
Thank you for sharing your heartfelt thoughts on simplifying your life by decluttering and only holding on to what you truly love. Another idea to consider on what to do with pumpkins besides composting is taking them out to wooded areas for the wildlife to enjoy. It's very benefical to their overall health and they love them! God's blessings to everyone this Christmas season❤
Such a peaceful and calming video Amy! Decluttering things we don’t need is exactly what I’m doing. You are such an inspiration sweet lady. I was hoping you could share what product you are using to spray on the furniture to clean. It sorta looks like a brown liquid. Thanks so much for sharing your life with us. ❤
Thank you so much for this video. This time of year I find myself avoiding TH-cam videos because I feel so overwhelmed by all the decor hauls, sponsors and coupon codes. I want this time of year to be slow,calming and enjoyable. I want to decorate my home for me and my family on my time each and every season, breathing and relaxing in between each one, not feeling like I have to run out and purchase items before they get sold out, I really don’t care anymore. And honestly I think a tree in a corner just lit up and no ornaments is just gorgeous in a home. ❤
Amy, I love your mind set. Thank you for being yourself and doing things your way. Too many people on you tube today are over buying just to stay trendy. It is SO exhausting and expensive! Too much materialism! Your channel is a breath of fresh air!
Thanks!!!
Came across your sweet channel. I get my seasonal decor inspiration from you tube videos. However after seeing multiple channels I’m thrown the same decorating styles over and over again. I love that your home is personalized with your interests. Also, I love that you acknowledge the reason for the season.
Even “uncluttered” and without holiday or seasonal decor, you have a beautiful home.
I love watching you clean! When I feel a bit out of sorts or stressed or even down a bit, nothing makes me smile or feel better then cleaning! People always say to me “What do you mean you love to clean?!!” LOL! But it is true. I do. And I love to decorate for the holidays!
I really appreciate your video encouraging us to all slow down, be intentional and to simplify our lives in all areas. Just as cleaning calms me, clutter makes me nervous! So, I too have been looking at ways to simplify yet bring the spirit of a holiday inside.
Exciting about your home!!! You are smart to start now to prepare for your move!!
Aw, thanks so much!!!
I lost my husband of 28 yrs in Feb to ALS, exactly 4 weeks later I lost my mother who lived with us for the last 20+ yrs and 6 weeks after that we found out we had to move because our roof was caving in and can not be repaired. My daughter and I just bought a new build. To say the holidays are overwhelming for me is an understatement. I’m trying so hard but at the end of the day I bed up in my room having another meltdown. How do I get thru this holiday season and keep my sanity?
I am so sorry for the unimaginable loss of your loved ones. Praying for you this Holiday season. ♥️
I buried my twin son many years ago… my husband struggled in a mighty way which fell on me to get him through. Jesus’ loving arms is the only reason that I had the strength and peace. I kept telling my husband … look at me and Jonathan… we have peace. Try it! He is doing better. Not where he needs to be…
2 questions….1. How do you prevent fallout on hour dried hydrangeas? Nothing I’ve tried seems to work! 2. Can you link your outfit? It looks so comfy and cozy!
Un grande abbraccio dall' Italia.
First of all my condolences and prayers. I have walked through this journey. All I can say is that it is not easy but the Old Hymn Because He Lives has helped me face the tomorrows. Give yourself time to grieve but try to make an effort each day to read your Bible or a good devotion. Remember Christmas comes if you decorate or not or if you give gifts are not. Jesus is the reason for the season find peace and Joy in Him. I lost my husband young also and I put up my tree and decorated for the kids. Just do what you can. Love,hugs and prayers. I pray this helps.
Thank you for sharing this and for encouraging us all to slow down. Taking the time to breathe in this season is such a refreshing feeling! Your home looks so beautiful, even when just simple!
Thanks so much😊
Thank you for reminding us that it’s okay to not buy whatever is trending at the moment. Christmas should be a time to spend with family and not be stressed about keeping up with content creators.
I am a therapist and I must say.. I feel like you are my therapist! Your videos are all so peaceful and calm me down after a long day. Thank you for that
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This video was so refreshing. No “hauls” at Hobby Lobby or Target. Loved it.
Thanks!!!
Amy I so agree about not worrying about all the trends and what everyone else is doing !! I very much into simplifying my home. Thank you Amy for all your inspiration !!
Thanks!!!
Amy, thank you for reminding us that we don't have to go out and buy new. What we have is just fine and will do beautifully. I could not have heard this at a better time. I love your peacefulness and contentment.
Thank you!!!
I've been subscribed to your channel for 5+ years and you continue to share the best content.
Thank you! That’s so kind❤️
@@AmyFritz you're welcome. It's the truth.
You are such an inspiration. You radiate peace, calm and joy. Your house is always so beautiful. I love the simplified approach. Thank you for putting out such great videos.
Aw, thanks🥰
Your videos have been so motivating, and encouraging. I feel I receive decor, DIY, inspirational and spiritual encouragement, along with such beautiful content in your home. TY for making the harder days more enjoyable.
Thank you!!!
I’m going Little Women style for Christmas . Apples Oranges Cranberries popcorn gingerbread nuts fresh pine from friends back yard Paper Angels ! Time to use my grandchildren’s art supplies ❤️
You will love it! During the lock downs (when my entire perspective about "stuff" changed) I decided to do up the tree with just 4 elements. Dried orange slices, red berry picks, red tin cardinals, and bells. For the first time ever, the beauty of the tree I so carefully selected years ago shone through. I was amazed by the effect. Took me less than 10 minutes to put up and probably 5 minutes to take down since all the ornaments fit into one small basket. Some of the dried orange slices go out to the birds and some I save for simmer pots all winter long. I've done it that way every year following!
Oh Amy, your channel is such a blessing! Thanks for the reminders. It's so important to enjoy God's daily blessings and be grateful.🦃 🌲🤗💕
Thanks!!!
You are such an inspiration on how to be your authentic self Amy. Have a blessed week.
Thank you!!!
Amy, I needed to hear this today. I haven’t been able to declutter this summer/fall as I usually do. Life has been so full of travel and family which I love but so busy.
I love the approach you are taking to get things done more slowly to enjoy and declutter as you go.
I have been procrastinating getting all of my Christmas out for days now! This video was so calming to me and made me realize I don’t need to do so much. Your home is beautiful and it makes me want to de-clutter mine. Less is more! Thank you for reminding us that we don’t need stuff to make us happy! Merry Christmas!
Thank you❤️ Merry Christmas!
Thank you so very much for sharing your beautiful home and heart. God bless you Amy. You are so encouraging to me. Its hard for me always but, The holidays are the real struggle for me. Christmas was Moms favorite time of year. She was always humble and kind and made everyone feel loved and important. I try to carry on her love toward others and be a strong woman just like her. Thank you for being you and so genuine 🤗 Love from NC
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Your dog on the couch with his little toy!😍😍🐶 very peaceful video! Thank you!
Aw, thanks🥰
Hello Amy..as I was watching your video..there was such calmness within you, than i heard you say peace and you described it perfectly the atmosphere of peace is all over you and in your home. Blessings 😊❤ Happy Christmas decorating 🌲⛄🌟
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You are such an inspiration to me. I started my own weight loss journey after I watched your videos. Your home decor approach is lovely. Scaling down is really calming.
Thanks!!!
I am with you Amy. I put very little out for fall and am going to put out only what I love for Christmas. I am 74 and it is getting to be too much to do every year. I am finding the clutter brings me down. In the days we are living we don’t need any more of that. Our hope and peace is in Christ alone. You seem to be such a sweet loving person. God bless you and yours in this holiday season and always. Thank you for all you do but especially for sharing your faith.
Aw, thanks!
Amy I absolutely applaud what you are doing! I've been doing it myself for years now. I want to encourage you to take a look at your naked home and notice how richly beautiful it is. The lines of your furniture, the windows, walls, floor coverings, and just the overall architecture of your home. I'm so tired of seeing people bury the beauty of their homes in "hauls". Christmas throwing up all over the house, you said it! Isn't it so much more enjoyable with less? Why set ourselves up to feel pressured when with simplicity we can experience an abundance of peace that gives our homes and our souls a chance to breathe? Why let ourselves feel dragged through the holiday season when we can let our spirits can dance? Once you have experienced the beauty of simplicity, you'll never go back to the old ways!
Thank you!
Amy, thanks for the reminder that peace brings joy. Sending love and prayers to you and your beautiful family ❤️🙏
Thanks!!!
Amy.what I enjoy about you is the small things that make us happy. Enjoy what you have the family .
Thank you!
You sweetie have thee best advice and videos…You are a breath of fresh air in these “not so certain “ times
Thanks!
@@AmyFritz ..Welcome sweetie
Amy, I've said anyone can take anything and fix it up. I love your home and just think next year you will be in your new home !! Honestly you have the next 6 plus month's to declutter etc and get prepared for your new home. ❤ I hope the decorations still have the same vibe. This is a beautiful home you have here.❤ But I do understand wanting a bigger yard and for your children to make memories on. I always love your videos. ❤❤❤
Thank you!!!
Awwww, very relaxing video. Thank you Amy for taking us through your day. 😊❤😊🙏
Thank you so much!!!
I totally agree with you Amy. I needed to hear what u have said in this video. Thank you so much for sharing with us. Have a wonderful week.
Thanks!!!
🤗🌲😍🥰 I TOTALLY pulled out the tree today after watching yet another Peaceful and Calming video 🧡 God bless!
Thank you so much😊
I always enjoy your calm, peaceful videos. I agree about putting away seasonal items and giving the home a rest before decorating for the next season. I can't wait until you are in your new home!! ??? Will you have a basement? Are you going with mostly white again as your colors? Will you have a front porch?? How soon will you put your current home on the market?? I think you need a Q & A!! Thank you for sharing!!!
Thank you🥰
Thank you so much for the reminder about not feeling the pressure to do all of what the content creators push for doing for Christmas decor, etc. Sometimes it’s just good to live in the moment and do our decorating in our own time. 🙏🎄🥰
Thank you!
I laughed out loud when you said “ when your home looks like Christmas threw up in your house.” How in the world did you know how my house currently looks? 🥴 I absolutely love watching you. Thank you for all your inspiration. Always look forward to your videos.
Thanks❤️
In the midst of life and the holiday season approaching...Amy thank you for being the calming, Beautiful inspiration that I so needed today. Much peace to you.
Thanks😊
Thank you Amy! You have inspired me to simplify! God has really been laying on my heart to stop and realize that it isn't about the stuff! Thank you for reminding us too! You are a blessing!
Thanks!!!
Always enjoy your passion for having peace and calm.
Thank you❤️
This brought me to tears, thank you for your words of wisdom! I needed to hear this so badly. I was feeling the pressure to decorate and shop, but I didn’t realize I just need to simplify my decor and take my time this year. I made a new TH-cam and I’m so glad I found your channel again.
That’s so kind, thank you!!!
Thank you for the positive message and content. I try to limit to buying one new decoration for Christmas each year, something I really love. None of the stuff is really necessary though. The life and grace God has given me is enough.
Thank you!❤️
So fresh and lovely,it exudes peace as you do.
Thanks so much!
Ahhh…..such a breath of fresh air! Thanks Amy! ❤
Aw, thanks!!!
Loved this peaceful video. Can't wait till you start added Christmas to your home. Iam going to start today and find places to put things away first, like you. Thanks you.
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ill need this in 2 weeks,, because im hosting Thanksgiving and i still need my fall decor!
Girl I 10000% agree about taking fall down and letting my home breathe for a few days. I’m gonna do that between seasons going forward. I can’t believe how much better I feel simplifying home decor and how much more I enjoy it.
Thank you❤️
Thank you for dedicating this video to people that feels that constant need to get new items and keep up with the Jones’. It gets really frustrating and it was nice to have the reminder to just enjoy the seasons.
Thank you so much!
So beautiful Amy! I feel like you could just have Christmas trees all around your house and nothing else and it would look magical ✨
Thank you!
Amy I just love the way you present your videos . No fuss just right to the point . I’m always excited to see what you’ll do next. Not over done just enough to make a statement. Your home is beautiful as always and I love seeing Maggie in your videos she’s adorable. Gos Bless your beautiful family.
Aw! Thanks😊
You are such a positive amazing soul! I love your encouraging videos!
Thank you so much!😊
Yes the peace of the home is paramount! I’m so thankful for your inspiration. I’ve been feeling the same way! Start with a full house decluttering day!
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Amy! Thanks for encouraging me to slow down, as I get older I see myself wanting a simpler way of living, less stuff is my priority when decorating! 👍
Amy when I was younger I would work until I dropped! Now I remove fall & then clean. I decorate the tree one day, the rest of the house on another & outside another. I truly think I enjoy it so much more that way & doesn’t feel like a chore! 🎄
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Thank you so much for this Amy, such a refreshing mindset....
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Thankyou for this video Amy❤ I 100 % agree...decorating should not be stressful ..it should be enjoyable..especially Christmas..it is definitely my favorite season..right next to fall😊
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Amy you are such a inspiration to so many of us to reevaluate our lives, homes and attitudes about what’s important to us and to know that’s it’s okay to be our own authentic selves!!! ❤
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This was encouraging to me, I am ready to purge rather than purchase and keep the peace this season 💕
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Love this Amy, just the motivation I needed today! I like taking my time as well. I don't start Christmas until after Thanksgiving and I do it as if following an Advent kind of tradition. First week is wreaths and outdoor garland and maybe indoor linens. Next week is mantle, stair rails, and touches here and there of candles or an arrangements. Lastly the tree. The fourth week of Advent is all about cooking! But I may change some things up this year and find ways to start a bit sooner. Love your house!!!
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This video was exactly what I needed. I feel so overwhelmed this time of year, trying to get it all done. I have about 8 bins of Christmas decor that I'd like to get down to 4. I have so much stuff anymore, I need to only keep what I truly love. It's time, thank you for the motivation! I'm so excited to see your beautiful home for Christmas! Thank you for reminding me to slow down and enjoy. I'm very hard on myself to make every holiday so perfect and special for my family that I end up just totally drained. I'm going to make some changes. ❤
Love the minimalist approach. Also Maggie is so cute with her toy. You bring such joy to my life with your calming beautiful videos. Thank you sweet lady.
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You are so calming videos. I paired down Christmas decor a little every year. I already decorated,now I have to go through bins and declutter. I donated some stuff in September but need to declutter more.
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You inspire me SO much. I have anxiety and always push myself too far. I am Type A and expect perfection. I am slowly learning from you what’s truly important in life. You are a gift from God and I thank you for all of your inspirational words. Happy Thanksgiving and Merry Christmas!
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Thank you for sharing your thoughts 🙏🏼 I love your mindset, and it's all true
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This video was so inspiring Amy. Thank you.😊
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Can you write an inspirational book for us? While I love hearing your voice...sometimes I can't hear myself think. My home is a hot fiery ball of chaos. My daughter and son in law moved in with my granddaughter who was 2 at the time. A few months later my daughter was unexpectedly expecting again! We now have 4 adults and 2 toddlers living in a quiet tiny home. Rents went up and jobs went down in our area😢 So here we are 3 years this December trying really hard to not commit murder of a family member...thank goodness for my strong faith and the patience I have learned along the way in my 64 years! I would love to simplify but right now it's just not in the plans.
Since my daughter and son in law started hosting Thanksgiving and Christmas a couple of years, I have found it so helpful for me to take down Fall and then have the house all cleaned up, and then decorate for Christmas mid November. It certainly was not fun when I would start packing up Fall while so excited and have all the Christmas totes in the house, nothing wiped down or ready. It looked like Fall and Christmas decor, plus dust bunnies had a wild party! LOL. Honestly, it caused me so much stress and anxiety! We are going shopping tomorrow then over the weekend I will pack up all Fall, wipe everything down and take a day off. Then next week I am going get my Christmas totes and spend the entire week doing the inside decor. Thanksgiving weekend I will decorate the front porch and then enjoy!
Love the no buy Christmas decor challenge!! I’ve been doing that as well this year. But I still enjoy window the shopping. 😄
Just what the doctor ordered. So nice to see a relaxing, calming video with a really important message/reminder. I've been binging Christmas vids for inspiration, but collectively there is a lot of, "it was only $14.99 which I thought was a really good deal, so I picked up 3." I love your no buy challenge. -Realizing I have plenty to shop my home and bins to decorate in more than one style. Thanks, Amy!
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BINGO!!!! You have hit the nail on the head. I’m seeking peace this season!
I’ve followed you for years, and I’ve always enjoyed the content, but I find myself liking all the changes so much!!! I’m enjoying your videos more and more every time!❤
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Thank you Amy for sharing your story and life, you are a wonderful inspiration for those of us that are experiencing similar challenges!
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Good morning Amy happy Thursday morning and I loved your vlogs and you are amazing Supporter and I'm proud of you
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Thanks for The peaceful content, I come away feeling calm and ready to prioritize what matters.
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Great video Amy! So refreshing.
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Another great video! Loved what you had to share about finding peace and joy in your home.
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Great video Amy! I love your message, it’s so good to slow down and do your own thing! I also like to let my home breathe in between holiday decorating 😉
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Lovely video, Amy! Such a peaceful shot of Maggie snoozing on the couch 😊
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Amen to all the content in this video.
I live a pretty minimal lifestyle but it’s so easy to get all fought up in the holiday decor videos. Thinking I need this and that. But I’m trying to keep in mind I don’t need anything and the more I buy the more to clean and store for a whole year.
Hoping to keep my Christmas decor very simple and more of a neutral color.
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Beautiful and peaceful Amy👏👏👏❤️ You are so right, clutter just gives you anxiety, specially when the clutter has gotten so far that you don’t know where to start from😟😟
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Hi Amy For me cleaning and being organized always makes me feel good and om top of things!Especially before the holiday decorating!!!😁🍭🎄⛄🎄🍭
This is exactly how I feel this year Amy! Less is more!💖
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Today, November 9, I tackled my pantry, tacking inventory of what I needed to replace, or add. I also made 2 dinners, and a dessert. Got out some Christmas decor and finishing up my flip project, my hutch I found on Market Place for $100. Painting and stencil it. O love flipping furniture!
Was so excited when i saw your video come up, you are my absolute favorite....such good advice and i totally agree with decluttering, we are doing this now, cleaning out attics, closets etc, such a good feeling to give things away that someone else can use or needs
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I think we needed to hear what you said. Peace should be our goal. And not worrying about if our Christmas tree is worthy of social media. I’ve spent $25 this Christmas on new goodies & that is it. I’m grateful for what I have & that is a good feeling 😊
So inspiring,love your home your style.cant wait to see your new home ,I would be so happy with the home you have now absolutely beautiful
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Mrs. Amy,
Thank you so much for this video. I always try to do everything in 1 day and wear myself out. I'm going to try to do a room or 2 in 1 day and take it easier. Thanks again!! I really needed to hear this and take it in 😁 God bless you and your channel!!
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I always clean as take down fall and put up Christmas. Boxes everywhere. It's always a mess....I love your approach!
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It’s not that I can’t buy new things this year, it’s that I don’t want to. I have beautiful things already! I’ve decided to forego the holiday decor fairs this year so I won’t be tempted, and since my grown kids aren’t coming home this time, I will be keeping my holiday simple. I’m seeing the bright side… quiet evenings, toned-down decorating, and just enjoying the things I usually miss because of all the flurry.
What a wonderful video! I'm new to your channel and I'm loving your calm, helpful ways. I can't wait to see what else you have on here :)
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Thank you Amy, love your video and your message, you hit the nail on the head, so much information and that rat race to get stuff, that I was feeling like I already have christmas for this year....ha!as a matter of fact I decide to lay a garland on my stair case, and wait for after thanksgiving to start on full decoration, but that garland in 2 days drove me crazy I ended taking it away lol. Even I am in the mountains in Colorado, just put my garden out, but still flowers araoun, I couldn't get in the mood for christmas yet. Still getting ideas for later on and curate what I will be using..nothing like a place full of stuff, I am not a minimalist by all means at all, but for sure I can get carry away...thank you again I need it a video like yours for sure. Cheers
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Love the way you implement Christmas calmly. We do one tree and a couple of Christmas decorations in the kitchen/living room. Two much is overwhelming and seems like too much clutter.🎄
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Yes! It up to us to pace our thoughts and do what is simple and what works for each individuals taste. I agree keeping things simple yet cozy much easier cleaning. Totally agree with everything on todays video. I always enjoy your approach to everyday living.
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This is exactly what I started doing today, cleaning up and starting to store extra decor that I won’t be using during Christmas.
Great advise ! we just moved so this is the first Christmas in the new home .. I’ve simplified and taken my time decorating. It looks amazing with easy simple accessories but the tree is the focal point so it’s over the top with ribbons, vintage silver and gold ornaments, berry stems and a large star of Bethlehem as the top. Jesus is the reason for the season! Merry Christmas to all ✨
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Thank you for sharing your heartfelt thoughts on simplifying your life by decluttering and only holding on to what you truly love.
Another idea to consider on what to do with pumpkins besides composting is taking them out to wooded areas for the wildlife to enjoy. It's very benefical to their overall health and they love them!
God's blessings to everyone this Christmas season❤
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I love the no buy challenge!!! I can’t wait to see how you decorate this Christmas!
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Good ideas....I wish I had your energy and could work as fast as you did! Love your video.
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Such a peaceful and calming video Amy! Decluttering things we don’t need is exactly what I’m doing. You are such an inspiration sweet lady. I was hoping you could share what product you are using to spray on the furniture to clean. It sorta looks like a brown liquid. Thanks so much for sharing your life with us. ❤
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Thank you so much for this video. This time of year I find myself avoiding TH-cam videos because I feel so overwhelmed by all the decor hauls, sponsors and coupon codes. I want this time of year to be slow,calming and enjoyable. I want to decorate my home for me and my family on my time each and every season, breathing and relaxing in between each one, not feeling like I have to run out and purchase items before they get sold out, I really don’t care anymore. And honestly I think a tree in a corner just lit up and no ornaments is just gorgeous in a home. ❤
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Beautiful video, Amy. So calming. Gotta love that Maggie!
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Life has been super overwhelming lately. This video was much needed. Thanks! ❤
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Always love watching your videos! Your channel is a breath of fresh air ❤️
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Thank you for your encouragement!! Love your videos ,God Bless 🙏❤️
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