Christmas 2020 at England’s Finest Manor House - a Special Holiday

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  • 2020 certainly has been a strange year, and it called for a slightly smaller celebration for Christmas. Nevertheless, we are determined to make the most of it, and in this episode, I share with you what we do to decorate Mapperton House ready for the big day.
    This is a shortened version, and the full episode can be viewed over on my Patreon account: / americanaristocrat
    Thank you all for your kind words and support throughout 2020. We have big plans for this series of videos and can't wait to tell you more in the new year. In the meantime, I hope you all have a wonderful Christmas and all the best for 2021! I mean, next year has got to be better, hasn't it?
    Want more behind the scenes and exclusive content from Mapperton and further afield? Be sure to sign up to the Mapperton Live Patreon account here: / mappertonlive

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  • @cjp592
    @cjp592 3 ปีที่แล้ว +137

    I know she is lucky to have married her husband. But her husband is lucky to have married her, too. She is active and hands on involved and has taken on looking after a lovely estate but huge responsibility. She has the right personality for it.

    • @AmericanViscountess
      @AmericanViscountess  3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Thank you for your support 😊

    • @mf5531
      @mf5531 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      and she also treats her staff with complete respect - like they are equals....

    • @lbrando18
      @lbrando18 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Oh I think he’s way luckier. Without her. Mapperton would probably be in real trouble. No ladies of London to promote it, no ladies of London to launch her into other shows. Not to mention modernizing stuffy English society with a TH-cam channel, further monetizing the estate. He’s lovely but she’s clever and prob saved their estate to be honest.

  • @camrobn
    @camrobn 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I like the blustery day, the messy hair and your vibrancy. It makes you real. Viscountess but a real person, just living her life, loving her family, and working for a living. Bless you. I love the decor.

  • @TWROC96
    @TWROC96 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    At the 20:00 minute mark, the kittens wearing sweaters/cardigans are adorable. I'm sure they were a big help too with the decorations.

  • @kristyrash927
    @kristyrash927 3 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Julie you crack me up. 😆 Thank you for being real.

  • @Kvmilla
    @Kvmilla 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This is the after in those "commoner-marries-royalty" Hallmark movies 😁

  • @goddessar19
    @goddessar19 3 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    Julie seems so relatable. Would love to meet her in person one day!

  • @Kimloganshand
    @Kimloganshand 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I have just recently found your channel and this episode. Love the natural decorations! So wonderful to see you making decor from things in your landscape. So much nicer than going to a store and hot gluing a bunch of fake things onto fake wreaths and swags!

  • @christinesmith39
    @christinesmith39 3 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    Excited to see this episode. Julie you are a bright spot in today's world. Thank you so much , thank you for sharing your family and holiday with us....Merry Christmas to all of you.🎅

    • @AmericanViscountess
      @AmericanViscountess  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you so much Christine! Happy Holiday!xxxxx And here's to a bright 2021.

  • @user-kz2zq4kj6n
    @user-kz2zq4kj6n 3 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    The kittens are adorable as they "supervise"!

  • @kimclarke5018
    @kimclarke5018 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I use operating room drapes under my tree base because they are waterproof. Then a tree skirt to hide it but still wood floor is protected

  • @lynnmaupin-simpson1215
    @lynnmaupin-simpson1215 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Watching you and "The Brit Coms" simultaneously. Love that you use natural material to decorate with. The house looks lovely.

  • @jamieyoho2310
    @jamieyoho2310 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Wow I just love how much u appreciate the house and history. Just think, as the Lady of the house an army of servants would have done ur bidding. Im so glad I found ur channel

  • @missylowe4357
    @missylowe4357 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Julie, you are living in an absolute dream world! I'm also an American, from a small community in Texas. My hope is to visit England in a couple of years when my husband retires. I enjoy all of your videos and tours. I hope you and your family have a wonderful 2021! Best wishes!

    • @AmericanViscountess
      @AmericanViscountess  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Please do! and Have a wonderful 2021! xx Julie

    • @barbarawillingham9980
      @barbarawillingham9980 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Missy, I have the exact dream as you and am a fellow Texan. I bet we could put together a group and invade Julie’s space.

    • @missylowe4357
      @missylowe4357 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@barbarawillingham9980 my husband is retiring in 2 years and since we will be 57 that's still young enough to travel. And I'm holding him to his promise to take me to England! Where do you live in Texas?

    • @barbarawillingham9980
      @barbarawillingham9980 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@missylowe4357 I live in Duncanville, it’s in southwest Dallas, Co. I’m already retired and 62. Planning on selling my house and downsizing then I’m heading to the UK and Mapperton and hopefully to take one off f Julie’s yoga classes.

    • @debbiemize2269
      @debbiemize2269 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Another Texan here in a really small town (pop 1500)! I have been to London once (2007) but would love to tour England and go to Mapperton! And to the one from Duncanville, I’m not too far from you! Meridian, TX!

  • @kristyhand6209
    @kristyhand6209 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    HI JULIE AND FAMILY AND ALL THE PEOPLE AT MAPPERTON. MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU ALL AND GOD BLESS. I HAVE NO WORDS FOR THIS YEAR, BUT PEOPLE LIKE YOU HAVE KEPT A SMILE ON MY FACE AND KEPT ME GOING. THANK-YOU. I WILL WATCH THE RERUN WHEN I GET HOME, AS I AM WORKING THE 24TH, 25TH AND 26TH, 12 HOURS EACH. FRONT LINE PROFESSIONAL. WE THE PEOPLE, SENDING LOVE AROUND THE WORLD!!! XOXOXO. MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL!!!

    • @AmericanViscountess
      @AmericanViscountess  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you Kristy, hope you stay safe ❤️

    • @kristyhand6209
      @kristyhand6209 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@AmericanViscountess I will, I'm eating healthy and taking my vitamin C, D and Zinc. It is working well. Thank-you. MERRY CHRISTMAS.

  • @krobar999
    @krobar999 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This channel has become our new Christmas tradition, having these holiday episodes on while we are getting our own home in order. Thanks for putting this channel and these specials together. Top notch!

  • @SeldimSeen1
    @SeldimSeen1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You remind me of myself decorating for Christmas. It's exhausting but so much fun. Such a satisfaction when it's all done.

  • @jaymesilber6154
    @jaymesilber6154 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thank you for sharing with us! You are just delightful!!! ❤️

  • @janetrogers5429
    @janetrogers5429 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Your decorations are beautiful . I wish I had your energy.

  • @kristiLB93
    @kristiLB93 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    AAAHHHH!! A MAPPERTON MUG!!!😱😍 I love how organic and whimsical your swags are! Exactly how they should be. Magical. I also love learned ng the different English/American slang. So much fun!😆🇬🇧🇺🇸❤️

  • @sarahstrong7174
    @sarahstrong7174 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Great video. Taught me a lot about wreath making. Moss in the back to keep it moist. Lovely dried fruits for colour.

  • @bwhitedale
    @bwhitedale 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    So love watching your videos. You are so upbeat, charismatic and funny! And so well-suited to the life you're living ! Those Reethes are amazing!! And I love your comparisons between all things English vs. American. X

  • @lorihogue5015
    @lorihogue5015 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Happy Christmas from a fellow Montagu in California. I adore your decorations !!! Keep warm 🎅🎄

  • @CLR10251
    @CLR10251 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Watching in 2021 as I wrap my Christmas presents. 😊❄️🎄🎅🏼

  • @melissaphillips3088
    @melissaphillips3088 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wonderful job Julie👏🏻

  • @rhondamartin3575
    @rhondamartin3575 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful Christmas video! I love the natural wreaths and swags! Great job, Julie! I love how your cats are just watching everything you do! Adorable 🥰 ! Raymond did a wonderful job with your tree! Thank you for sharing!

  • @kathleensmith8365
    @kathleensmith8365 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    It really is a family home! So much fun to see all the natural decorations from the estate. Beautiful. Especially moving seeing Julie take charge of the annual holiday dressing of the house as has been done by generations in this home and the earlier manor. Women still make the holidays happen. All the best from Texas.

  • @bettysha3154
    @bettysha3154 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hello from Illinois! You are such a good sport about everything. The family is so lucky to have you. I love watching you work because you are quite animated in the process.

  • @barbarawillingham9980
    @barbarawillingham9980 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Julie, you were my favorite on LoL and I love your TH-cam videos!! I live in Texas and I’m in love with the UK.

  • @allsorts4041
    @allsorts4041 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Gorgeous swags and wreaths. Love the variegated leaves in the swags. The cats were cute...I’m thinking that they were curious as to what was in it for them lol! Lovely video Julie! Merry Christmas to you and yours 🎄❤️🎄

  • @saprenna
    @saprenna 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I'm married to a Brit as well. You make me proud, unlike some other Americans who are married into the royal family and seem to go out of their way to make us look bad.... keep up the good work!! ❤

    • @susandavis6477
      @susandavis6477 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Why don’t u just call her by name ?

  • @thomaspadilla8628
    @thomaspadilla8628 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Oh, this "following me around" thing? The words medication and counseling comes to mind. Go with it!

  • @jeannelowe480
    @jeannelowe480 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very nice wreath ,,look”s lovely 😊

  • @Mary-mj9mf
    @Mary-mj9mf 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Raymond seems an absolute godsend! New subbie here and I love what I see. Thank you for sharing with us x

  • @jeannelange4820
    @jeannelange4820 ปีที่แล้ว

    It looks like you have ‘blustery’ Winnie The Poo day to put you into the decorating for Christmas Day. Wonderful!

  • @MissToDo
    @MissToDo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Are these cats wearing jackets?? It must be b.... cold in there😂😂

  • @graceproby2662
    @graceproby2662 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’ve just found your channel and as love history I thoroughly enjoy your videos. Im going through them gradually. I’m English and of course I have heard of the Earls of Sandwich but never really knew much about their history. The royal family receive public funding as they are heads of state. Just didn’t want anyone thinking we are biased. Boxing Day was a day when servants would visit family and they would have gifts in a boxes for their families. Loving the videos I’ve seen so far.

  • @lisaharrington6488
    @lisaharrington6488 ปีที่แล้ว

    I missed out on this episode when it first aired but I love it. Julie, you are so creative. Love your wreath & swags!

  • @YvonneO
    @YvonneO 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just found you julie, and so enjoyed this video. Watching from rainy Michigan and you've lifted my spirits in losing myself in your decorating that fabulous estate. I could live there😉🤝I'm sure it was a wonderful Christmas 🥳enjoy your channel in catching up🤓💛

  • @Rebekahlow
    @Rebekahlow 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I've never put together a wreath. Your ideas are wonderful!!! Your swag and wreath are beautiful!! Love from Vermont

    • @AmericanViscountess
      @AmericanViscountess  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much!

    • @debbiemize2269
      @debbiemize2269 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You have inspired me and given me ideas on swag making! Thank you!

  • @susanforrest4056
    @susanforrest4056 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Merry Christmas everyone!!

    • @debbierobinsonakad.s.robso6298
      @debbierobinsonakad.s.robso6298 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Love this, I have all these videos to binge watch, I'm in so much pain, broken pelvis, This helps me forget for a while. Happy and Merry Christmas and Holidays 🎄 🕎 🎉❄☃🎅🏽

  • @vanessariley3710
    @vanessariley3710 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    😢 so sad - I miss England so much

  • @hdyu5419
    @hdyu5419 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I prefer your natural TH-cam vs a perfected hair and make TV show. Your so relatable.

  • @janetrogers5429
    @janetrogers5429 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm loving you all more and more each day

  • @shirleystarling7300
    @shirleystarling7300 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Keep being you Julie, love your personality.merry Christmas to you and your family.

  • @joannebogias9299
    @joannebogias9299 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful

  • @patriciaodoherty5202
    @patriciaodoherty5202 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Lovely!

  • @susanforrest4056
    @susanforrest4056 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Julie how on earth did you get the cats in sweaters (jumpers) and to sit still?!?!

    • @AmericanViscountess
      @AmericanViscountess  3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      They. are still technically kittens so actually behave rather well! (so far!)

    • @susanforrest4056
      @susanforrest4056 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Julie that is great!! I’m so looking forward to all this yuck being over. My husband and I plan on riding our bikes from land’s end to Edinburgh. Mapperton is now on the route.

  • @janicedelp2775
    @janicedelp2775 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Couldn't ever be bored with your amazing videos. Janice from USA

  • @ubejhane1384
    @ubejhane1384 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The worst part is taking the decorations down. I always feel sad when doing so

  • @l.b.3152
    @l.b.3152 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How you dry the fruits?…perhaps a “how to” video. Thank you!

  • @lucindahinostroza8010
    @lucindahinostroza8010 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Merry Christmas

  • @EvaLovesDisney
    @EvaLovesDisney 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    So magical! ❤️

  • @bsrk3170
    @bsrk3170 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very relatable. She’s as bad at this as I am! I really enjoyed this.

  • @AvaT42
    @AvaT42 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I like Raymond, I think he should be in more of these vlogs. I think the cats look strange wearing those coat things inside the house. That is a lot of work making all those swags, they looked lovely. I loved all the lights on I. The house with the lights on the bushes. It was all so pretty.

  • @sharene411
    @sharene411 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful. Wonder what the tree looked like after decorations?

  • @howardboyer9092
    @howardboyer9092 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yes my friend a cup of coffee is nice

  • @myrdawg
    @myrdawg 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I’m very much enjoying your videos! Thank you for your work. You may find inspiration on the you tube channel Garden Answer. I can see you two getting ideas together!

  • @thomaspadilla8628
    @thomaspadilla8628 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Use a sharp cutter, razor or knife to put in a little track that the wire can latch onto instead of slide about when it comes to twigs and limbs.

  • @tarahskinner923
    @tarahskinner923 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Love Your Show. Pure Delight! I'm Addicted! Such Beauty`~~~ displayed` Shared in so many ways! For that i Thank You.

  • @chatterjeelinda4
    @chatterjeelinda4 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like those swags so much 🙂

  • @sherrylush5474
    @sherrylush5474 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Lovely tabby cats❤️

  • @jaye6568
    @jaye6568 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Christmas is my favorite time of the year. I can't believe 2021 is almost over. I always make it a point to put up decorations at least 6-7 weeks ahead so that Christmas lasts longer vs 2 weeks prior or last minute. Those were jolly good door wreath and swags that you made. Do they still look good the following year? Merry Christmas 2021.

  • @TheRayjane
    @TheRayjane 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow Julie that would be my dream
    If I was there I would love to help
    I used to volunteer at Christmas decorating a small mansion in my area. Love everything ♥️

  • @janicedelp2775
    @janicedelp2775 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excited about your videos! Janice from USA, actually Arkansas.

  • @janetrogers5429
    @janetrogers5429 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I would do one swag and I would say we're good

  • @lauramritenour7243
    @lauramritenour7243 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Why are the cats wearing shirts? They are super cute! If I put one on mine the house would be destroyed in his attempt to get it off.

    • @AmericanViscountess
      @AmericanViscountess  3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      They had just been spayed, so the jumpers were to stop them playing with their wound. You'll be glad to know they're fully recovered now and definitely grown out of those jumpers!

  • @catherinecornick7940
    @catherinecornick7940 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    It's beautiful

  • @SuperCarlyms
    @SuperCarlyms 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice

  • @mymodernhomestead
    @mymodernhomestead 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful!

  • @susanforrest4056
    @susanforrest4056 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    IU Football had an amazing season considering only to end up being excluded from the New Years Day Bowls.
    Julie thank you for everything this is helping me to keep sane.

  • @shellysmith3452
    @shellysmith3452 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Is that blue delft behind you?

  • @giginha9175
    @giginha9175 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are Marvelous !!!!!!

  • @MP-xf6gq
    @MP-xf6gq 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    ha ha ha "and she is Steven's girlfriend" lol Too Funny. :-)

  • @clairepoirier2856
    @clairepoirier2856 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hope you give the recepy of the wasail drink for x mas tks

  • @Luckyraindrops
    @Luckyraindrops 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Message to Luke: You married the right American!

  • @pamelahelengunchick654
    @pamelahelengunchick654 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are so much more inventive and talented than Fiona Herbert aka Highclere !

  • @ladyangelaIII
    @ladyangelaIII 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You should include them at Netflix ;)

  • @clairepoirier2856
    @clairepoirier2856 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love you julie would like to know a little about why and where the history of swaggs and wreaths and thanks its lovely to see your energy. And making a go of things very inspirational

  • @risalangdon9883
    @risalangdon9883 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Bless your heart. I am watching this way after Christmas lol. However, you should get yourself a hot glue gun (battery operated is awesome), and you could have went ahead and clipped all the rose hips and just left them in with the dried fruits and nuts crate until needed.

  • @kiki29073
    @kiki29073 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Odd seeing a dried tomato on a Christmas Wreath. I always think of tomatoes as summer decor not winter/Christmas. Lol

    • @Kimloganshand
      @Kimloganshand 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I think they are actually dried persimmons. Beautiful, nonetheless.

  • @stacygrimshaw5556
    @stacygrimshaw5556 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Isn't that a persimmon, not a sun dried tomato?

  • @carmelaaustin3594
    @carmelaaustin3594 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I just discovered you and you are Adorable

  • @nadiazahroon6573
    @nadiazahroon6573 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    What are the enclaves beside the front door. What were they for?

  • @alexaez2946
    @alexaez2946 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow no servants?? - bring all the tree branches on foot - I can't believe you don't have a pick up truck and just put on the back of the pick up truck and there you go, no more complain how hard it is to carry from the storage room to your castle

  • @darlenedrummer7834
    @darlenedrummer7834 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

  • @lindapeppers488
    @lindapeppers488 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I took the easy way and used the hot glue gun !

  • @carolsloss8440
    @carolsloss8440 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    HaHaHa. Thorns hurt.

  • @ubejhane1384
    @ubejhane1384 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Use green cable ties instead of wire

  • @janetsanderss
    @janetsanderss 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    KITTIES!!!!!!!

  • @janetbeebe6578
    @janetbeebe6578 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Lady Julie, You are a Force of Nature.

  • @set921
    @set921 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Watching some older episodes on this channel so sorry for the late comment, but I have to know what the kittens are wearing.

    • @AmericanViscountess
      @AmericanViscountess  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      They had just been spayed, so it was to stop them licking their wound

    • @janicebrowningaquino792
      @janicebrowningaquino792 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You need a gator Dear, from John Deere 🙂

    • @janicebrowningaquino792
      @janicebrowningaquino792 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      A gator (sp ?) would make SO many jobs on the estate incredibly easier than you could imagine! 🙂

  • @chatterjeelinda4
    @chatterjeelinda4 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Why are the cats wearing Tshirts?

  • @janetrogers5429
    @janetrogers5429 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello from peoria illinois

  • @mircat28
    @mircat28 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is it poor form to have a butler?

  • @lisainnewzealand8461
    @lisainnewzealand8461 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Julie amazing. Love watching but you do come across bit of stress and panic

  • @Kate98755
    @Kate98755 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    you need a gaitor

  • @manjulavanka7186
    @manjulavanka7186 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    HI MADAM

  • @meckersley2123
    @meckersley2123 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Did you say the girl with you bringing the bag into the house is your husband’s girlfriend?

  • @FILMFRAT
    @FILMFRAT 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing short film, love your work! I make short films as well, any support would mean alot!

  • @annskaggs4475
    @annskaggs4475 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    hire florist

    • @kbeau9538
      @kbeau9538 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Why she enjoys doing it herself!